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LAUNCH ISSUE // DECEMBER 8, 2021 ABOUT US

Moreton Daily News is published under the umbrella of Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s Moreton Daily news service, which provides local news from across the Moreton Bay Region every day. It’s your daily dose of good news, written by experienced journalists, with a passion for community news. Visit moretondaily.com.au to read breaking news, lifestyle news, community news, sporting news, information about events and the digital edition of Moreton Daily News. To find out more, visit moretondaily.com.au.

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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | The Moreton Daily team bringing a new community newspaper to the Caboolture and Bribie districts.

New era in community news THIS is the first edition MORETON DAILY NEWS of Moreton Daily News, a community newspaper for is produced under the umbrella the northern reaches of the of MBRIT’s Moreton Daily news Moreton Bay Region. service, which provides local It will be delivered fortnews from across the Moreton nightly to 50,000 houseBay Region every day. holds, with copies also Visit moretondaily.com.au available from pick-up For more information about points in areas including advertising in Moreton Daily Caboolture, Bribie Island, News, email advertising@ Narangba, Burpengary, moretondaily.com.au or phone Woodford, Morayfield and 0413 056 465. more. To contact the editorial team, Moreton Daily News is beemail editor@moretondaily. ing published by Moreton com.au. Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT), with a focus on the good news Different editions of the happening in your neigh- newspaper will also be distributed to the southern bourhood.

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Upgrade for NBN

Calling time after 36 years

CABOOLTURE and Narangba are among the suburbs which be eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher, said it would bring the total to 1.6 million premises of the two million target. “This next stage will see another 200,000 premises eligible, many of which are in the Longman electorate, which will drive significant benefits to the community,” Minister Fletcher said. “NBN Co will work with its construction and delivery partners to get premises in Longman ready.”

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QUEENSLAND'S Health & Environment Committee will be on Bribie tomorrow (Thursday) to speak to residents about key issues. The committee will hear submissions at Bribie Island RSL from 9am-1.30pm.

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Dr Bernard Gerber in his Caboolture South surgery which he will be leaving on Christmas Eve when he retires. STORY NICK CROCKFORD AFTER 36 years’ service to the Caboolture community, Dr Bernard Gerber will see his last patients on Christmas Eve before retiring. It will be the end of an era in Caboolture South with the Morayfield Rd premises to be sold. “I still enjoy the job and I think I’m pretty good at it,” Dr Gerber said, “but I always said I’d retire at 65 and I’m very comfortable with the decision. “There will be no party on December 24. The final afternoon will be doing payslips and long-service leave payments to staff.” Dr Gerber will, however, continue working for 70 nursing home patients and surgical assisting, but his plan in retirement is to travel. “Maybe in Australia

to start with,” he said. Retirement will end four decades of long working days, weeks and years, which started in 1981 when Dr Gerber became an intern at Redcliffe Hospital. When his practice partner left in 2002, Dr Gerber had “two doctors’ worth of patients and only one doctor”. He went 10 years without a holiday and worked weekdays and Saturday mornings for nine years. Saturdays stopped in 2011, but Dr Gerber still does 6570 hours a week with appointments 8am-6pm and no built-in breaks. He also works at Bolton Clarke aged care home and is Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Caboolture Private Hospital. It is a far cry from his first day as a Caboolture GP. On June 11, 1985, Dr Gerber

GIVING DAY OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1996-1997 Member GP Education and Liaison Committee, Caboolture Hospital Member Local Medication Review Committee RSL 2001 Care Nursing Home and Hostel (now Bolton Clarke), Caboolture 2000-2004 Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Clinical Review Committee, Credentials Committee Caboolture Private Hospital. 2005-2006 Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Caboolture Private Hospital. 2007 to now Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Credentials Committee, Caboolture Private Hospital 2021 to now Member National Medication Review Committee, Bolton Clarke. “walked into an influenza epidemic” and saw 25 patients “straight up”. At that time The Milky Way Café was a big attraction on Morayfield Rd close to the surgery. A car wash is now there and much has changed at the practice.

“We don’t do anything like the trauma we used to,” Dr Gerber said, “the fractures and lacerations, go to Caboolture Hospital or the (Health) Hub (Morayfield). “But we deal with a lot more diabetes. When first came maybe there were two

or three diabetes patients. Now I have hundreds. A lot of diet Type 2 diabetes … being overweight. You just have to move with all the changes. There are new tests and new diseases.” The biggest change has been from paper to digital records. Dr Gerber’s surgery still has racks of empty manila folders behind reception in a nod to the past. Born in Ipswich, he went to school at Injune, Maryborough and Emerald. A career in teaching was Dr Gerber’s original plan, until a vocational guidance officer in Emerald looked at his school results. “He said ‘you haven’t really thought about this, have you? You could do medicine,” recalled Dr Gerber, “I thought okay. My mother was devastated, she wanted me to be a science teacher.”

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Construction to start soon TWO new satellite hospitals in the Caboolture and Bribie Island region have taken sizeable step forward. The State Government has appointed Hutchinson Builders as the managing contractor for the project for a total of seven satellite hospitals across the state’s south-east. Construction is expected to start in 2022 and the satellite hospitals to open in 2023.

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Be part of the Christmas lights action

SEE THE DISPLAY

PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Koah O'Neill and Emma Jackson with their Christmas lights display.

at 6 Riverparks Way, Upper Caboolture

STORY NICK CROCKFORD KOAH O’Neill and Emma Jackson have lit up their neighbourhood − again. Every year, they festoon the front of their home at 6 Riverparks Way, Upper Caboolture, with Christmas lights and displays. This year is their best yet and one of the entries in the first Moreton Daily Christmas Lights competition, which has a prize pool of $24,000. Mr O’Neill said they have around 3000 lights and five blow-up features as well

as a snow machine, Santa letterbox and colouring for youngsters. “Emma is really into Christmas and she’s got me into the spirit of this,” he said, “we mainly do it for the kids to see their faces light up. “We’ve been doing it for three years and it has helped us meet and speak to people in the neighbourhood we haven’t met before.” This year’s display, which takes a day-and-a-half to build − includes a 4.5-metre dinosaur, Santa in a forklift

delivering presents and a koala. All are inflated around 6pm each night and deflected around 9.30pm, weather permitting. Mr O’Neill said they planned to keep the display up until new year.

Discussions have also been held about their 2022 display. “We’re running out of lawn, so we might look at doing a display in the garage,” Mr O’Neill said, “perhaps with a train theme.”

Winners will be announced at the Pine Rivers Christmas Carols, Pine Rivers Park, December 19. Visit moretondaily.com.au/Christmas/lights-competition

Votes open for people's favourite RESIDENTS and business owners across the region are taking part in the first Moreton Daily Christmas Lights, with judging from December 9-16. Nominations have closed for the competition, which has a prize pool of $24,000, but everyone can now vote for their favourite and a chance to win $1000 cash – thanks to USC. The People’s Choice categories, presented by Slater + Gordon Lawyers, are best residential property, best apartment complex/street display, best canal display and best business display. Voting closes December 19. The Judges’ Choice categories, presented by Ausbuild, are best residential property display and runner-up best residential property display. The competition is presented by Moreton Daily with the support of sponsors Ausbuild, Slater + Gordon Lawyers and USC, along with media partners Nine News and Brisbane Kids. To find out more, visit moretondaily.com.au/ christmas/lights-competition

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Markets back in new year STORY NICK CROCKFORD CABOOLTURE Town Square Markets look set to return next year. Organisers believe the three-month trial, which finishes with an extended Christmas market day on December 15, has been a success. Goodwill Projects Managing Director Mark Power said the markets had been “really well received” by vendors and local workers. “We are very keen to resume in the New Year (February/March) once the rain and heat settles down a bit,” Mr Power said. “That decision will be guided by the vendors and level of support from locals post-summer. “I think it just needed a bit of live music to bring it to life. The revolving food offering each fortnight also

mean there’s something new every time.” Mr Power was supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery: “I absolutely hope to see this fantastic initiative continue," he said. “This has helped local micro and small businesses to access new and additional customers. “My message to Caboolture locals is – if you love it, get around it!” The town square markets have been held fortnightly since October 6. A special Christmas edition of the markets will be on December 15 from noon to 6pm to showcase local goods, handmade gifts and plenty of food options. “It’s our biggest markets to date,” Mr Power said, “a great way to end the year.”

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How fishing helps social isolation

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Bronwyn Cate wets her line on a Fishability day out. WITH the help of Fishability Queensland, keen anglers experiencing social isolation and other challenges have the chance to wet a line and relax by the water. The organisation is the result of partnerships with Bribie Island Boat Charters and community groups and gives socially inclusive fishing opportunities for those experiencing disadvantage, isolation and marginalisation. Spokeswoman Emma Dy-

son said qualified staff and volunteers, headed out into Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage on 8-12-seater barbecue boats (offered in kind by Bribie Island Boat Charters) for a friendly year-long fishing competition called “The Bribie Island Boat Charters Challenge”. “We also offer health and wellbeing programs at Runaway Bay and Bribie Island. Community onshore fishing and other fishing events,

in varying accessible locations, are also offered to participants, free of charge.” The organisation holds regular fishing events and barbecues, in collaboration with Margate-based Holistic Horizons at Bongaree Jetty at Bribie Island.

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STALLS can now be booked for the Caboolture and Surrounds Business Showcase and Celebration at Morayfield Sports and Events Centre on March 26. It is for businesses from Woodford to Bribie, Elimbah to Burpengary and all areas in between. Host is Business and Professional Women (BPW) Caboolture, whose president Gayle Hudson, a business owner, said: “This mega event is for all the community”. “There is something for everyone, business exhibitors, business opportunities to sponsor, community ... bring the family. “There will be demonstrations, food, entertainment, classic cars, school bands, buskers.” Workshops will be held for established businesses and those starting up, as well as art demonstrations and finger painting for children. To book a 3m x 3m stall at the Caboolture and Surrounds Business Showcase and for more information, visit businessshowcasecab. com.au

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MORETON BAY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION AWARDS 2021

Celebrating best of the best

THE ingenuity, resilience and tenacity of businesses across the Moreton Bay Region was celebrated at the gala 2021 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Awards on November 19. About 480 people from the business and broader community came together at Eatons Hill Hotel. There were 58 finalists in 12 categories, after a record number of businesses entered. The fourth annual awards program was refreshed to reflect Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Re2. gional Economic Development Strategy, with three new categories – Businesswoman of the Year, Food and Agribusiness Excellence, and Advanced Manufacturing Excellence. The Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Awards were delivered by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism with sponsorship from Moreton Bay Regional Council. Brendale's Elexon Electronics won the Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award and was Business of the Year. The Caboolture region 1. 3. also celebrating with three winners on the night. PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | 1. Tom and Leanne Eckersley. | 2. The Comiskey family. | 3. Gavin Scurr presented with his award by Councillor Tony Latter.

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Proud of achievements Top gong for family farm Exceeding expectations IT HAS been a ‘long, hard’ journey, but Eckersley Print Group at Narangba, took great pride in winning the region’s Environmental Sustainability Award. “We’ve worked very hard in the Moreton Bay Region for environmentally positive outcomes. It has been a very, very hard and long process – but something we are very proud

of with carbon neutral outcomes,” said Director of Sales and Market Leanne Eckersley. The business, in its 50th year, employs 28 people. “We have worked hard in our machines, applications, inks, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, all our paper stocks are FSC certified," Ms Eckersley said.

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MANAGING Director Gavin Scurr said it was an “absolute honour” for Wamuran-based family business Piñata Farms to win the region's first Food and Agribusiness Excellence Award. “It’s a real honour, particularly when you look at the calibre of business in this region. The other finalists tonight are all worthy winners,” Mr Scurr said.

Piñata Farms was started 60 years ago in Wamuran by Mr Scurr’s grandfather, a builder at the time, growing pineapples on 26ha. Today it is Australia’s largest pineapple grower, a leading multi-fruit producer and grows four fresh lines over more than 1000ha across Australia with 70 employees.

SANDSTONE Point Holiday Resort has been ‘even more successful’ than its owners expected, said director Rob Comiskey. “We put a caravan park in a place they said wouldn’t work,” Mr Comiskey said. “We spent way more than we should. Even Big 4 said spending $20 million on a caravan park, you guys are insane. We have doubled

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Briefs Museum grant

Caboolture’s Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology (AMAA) has been awarded a $200,000 Community Operational Support Grant to it next year, after the medieval festivals in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to COVID.

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Growing toll on koalas STORY NICK CROCKFORD

THE figures tell a sad story – 55 koalas have been killed by cars, disease or dogs in this region since August 1. Those are just the ones known to Moreton Bay Koala Rescue and Pine Rivers Koala Care. The real toll may be higher in our fast-growing region. Anzac Avenue continues to be a hot spot at Kippa-Ring, Rothwell and through Kallangur. So too the Bruce Highway off-ramp at Burpengary, Kurwongbah, Whiteside, the Hills District, Petrie, Narangba, North Lakes … the list goes on. Koalas have also been rescued from street signs, a coffee drive through at North Lakes, pergolas and every species of tree (native and non-native) in backyards. Others have been found in the middle of roads, on backdoor steps of houses, stressed and injured in gardens. And it will get worse from now to the end of Jan-

RECENT KOALA RESCUES IN THIS REGION Nov 27 Shayla hit by car at Deception Bay. Died. Nov 22 Baby Taite found by road in Bellthorpe. No sign of mum Nov 15 Cheddar attacked by dog. Died Nov 13 Mum and baby car hit Murrumba Downs Nov 13 Aroha rescued at Ferny Hills with disease Nov 10 Male koala hit by car at Whiteside. Died Nov 7 Noah rescued from housing estate North Lakes. Appeared lost Nov 4 Milo hit by car in Kurwongbah Nov 2 Pikelet and Churrio rescued in Kippa-Ring. Displaced sub-adults Nov 1 Blueberry found alone in Kippa-Ring. Search on for mum Oct 28 Morayfield, healthy female hit by car. Died. Oct 22 Milkshake found on ground in Griffin Oct 21 Bumble rescued Burpengary East Oct 18 Koala killed in dog attack at Cashmere

uary, which is peak koala breeding season. Sadly, less than five per cent of people stop and report a koala needing help. “If you live in the Moreton Bay Region, the chances are

MBKR Vice-president Mike Fowler. Oct 17 Dolce rescued in Kallangur after found in middle of road Oct 16 Lianah hit by car Burpengary off-ramp and attacked by dog. Died Oct 14 Mocha rescued in Morayfield. Found in yard with dogs Oct 10 Bingo Bluey rescued Strathpine after dog attack Oct 10 Miss Haven, dog attack Burpengary East. Died Oct 9 Tripper rescued Deception Bay sitting by back door Oct 2 Male koala rescued Uhlmann Rd off ramp Bruce Highway at Burpengary

you are going to see a koala in the wild at some stage,” Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Vice-president Mike Fowler said. “If you see a koala in distress, have our number in your phone and call a rescuer.

“Often we get people who ring saying they saw a koala sitting in the road a few hours ago. Three hours ago is useless.” Koalas have good hearing and sense of smell, but poor

eyesight and with development shrinking habitat, education is essential. “I want to put together a film of what to do if people see a koala in trouble and what we can do to rescue it,” Mr Fowler said. “Never, ever, ever, ever try to grab and hold a koala. What you see at a sanctuary and the reality of an angry koala are worlds apart. I’ve had a finger broken by a koala biting through welding gloves. All koalas act differently.” MBKR has 14 trained volunteer rescuers and 20-25 ambulance drivers to ferry a koala to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital at Beerwah or the RSPCA Animal Care Campus at Wacol. Rescuers can be at any location in the Moreton Bay Region within 20 minutes. “We are self-funded and use what we have got. It’s just, just enough,” said Mr Fowler, who is a trained wildlife carer. “We’d love a wildlife hospital (in this region).”

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Moreton Bay Regional Council is to put a fauna rope bridge across O’Brien Rd in Burpengary. The $362,000 project will include 275m of wildlife fencing and the 28m bridge. Work should start in January and take 10 weeks.

Foreshore upgrade

The foreshore at Bellara is to be upgraded with $1.5m under the State Government’s SEQ Community Stimulus Program (SEQCSP). Work will include new park facilities along Sylvan Beach Esp.

Help needed

Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre is looking for volunteers, preferably with experience in administration, basic Excel, Word, calendars and emails. CNC is at 9 George St, Caboolture. Phone 5495 3818 for an appointment.

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Hotel opens after $2.2m renovations BRIBIE Island Hotel will fully re-open today (December 8) after a $2.2 million dollar renovation. The pub opened last week, the beer garden opens today and a Grand Opening Weekend (December 17-19). The hotel’s new-look includes a refreshed bistro, family-friendly beer garden with large lawn games and renovated gaming room, creating a family friendly hub. There will also be a new food menu by executive chef Dylan Kemp at the Sylvan Beach Esplanade venue. Chief Operating Officer Craig Ellison, from Australian Venue Co which operates Bribie Island Hotel, said the renovations aimed to showcase Bribie’s “island charm”. “We really listen to our locals. At the start of the renovation we did a customer survey to inform the changes we’d make," he said. “We invited a group of local residents and business own-

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Victoria Sublette with her two greyhounds.

ers in for dinner to preview the menu and get their feedback.” The Grand Opening Weekend will start with Friday in the Beer Garden, complementary chef’s snacks 5-6pm and lucky door prizes. Saturday in the Bistro & Beer Garden will see a complimentary dessert for lunch bookings of four or more, pizza and drink specials. Sunday is Family Day in the Beer Garden with free popcorn, jumping castle, balloon artist, pizza and drink specials, live acoustic music and Drag Bingo at 8pm.

Taking lead in greyhound group STORY NICK CROCKFORD

EVERY two weeks a group of dog owners, all bound by a love of rescued greyhounds, meet for a walk on Bribie Island. Victoria Sublette started the fun walking group two years ago and it now includes several whippets and members who travel from Dakabin. Many have responded to the need to home a huge number For more information visit bribieis- of greyhounds discarded by the racing industry. landhotel.com.au

“Scarborough was the nearest group to us, so I thought we should have one on the island,” Ms Sublette, an owner of two rescued greyhounds, said. “I put an advert on social media and the first walk was on April 12, 2019, with about 12-14 people showing up. All with rescued greyhounds. “New greyhounds are usually timid after leaving the racing industry, but happy around other greyhounds. It tends to calm them. “We are anti-racing and

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passionate about our greyhounds. Anyone can join us, but other dogs must be super chilled.” Ms Sublette’s love of greyhounds started when her cat of 16 years died. “The vet nurse rang to ask if I had another pet … and asked if I had thought about a greyhound?” she said. Since that call Ms Sublette has had seven greyhounds in 11 years and says they are “super sensitive and affectionate”. Walks are on one of three

routes posted by Ms Sublette on Facebook the week before the fortnightly walk. Routes are from Bongaree to Bribie Bridge and back, from Sylvan Beach by the VMR to Sunset Park and back and a loop at Bibiyula wetlands. All are dependent on the weather. Start times 4pm in winter, 4.30pm summer.

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DECEPTION Bay residents are being asked to have their say on the future of one of the suburb’s and region's major roads. State Member for Bancroft Bruce Highway Western Alternative Chris Whiting has invitStage 1 (Caboolture West) ed feedback as part of the planning process for the Deception Bay Rd duplication. WAMURAN “Locals know this road really well and can identify key issues along the link and put forward their MOODLU D'AG suggestions on how to imUILAR Preferred HIGHWA Y prove it,” Mr Whiting said. Stage 1 corridor KI (central option) NG "The needs of the comST RE munity are a top priority CABOOLTURE ET in this planning project BELLMERE so I encourage everyone to get online to have a say. "Included in the planMORAYFIELD ning will be intersection UPPER CABOOLTURE upgrades, improved acROCKSBERG tive and public transport infrastructure, greater accessibility and connecMOORINA Proposed road routes and, from left, Federal MP for Longman Terry Young, Mayor Peter Flannery and State Transport Minister Mark Bailey at Narangba. tivity, and sustainabilOptions and alignment north and south of Caboolture West are subject further investigationNorth Brisresidents in the study area corridor and it is a delicate tation will be shared with the to $20 million ity initiatives throughbane Bruce Highway West- out the project area." and is continuing to meet balancing act. This includes the public in early 2022. BURPENGARY BURPENGARY State Member for Redcliffe with impacted and poten- traffic and network perfor- The department is also ern Alternative project with EAST tially-impacted landown- mance, natural and built seeking early feedback on $10 million each being com- Yvette D’Ath said that consulers as part of this phase of conditions, safety, environ- future stages of the project, mitted by the Australian and tation closes on December 10. mental, cultural heritage, which will see a 13km road Queensland governments. the project,” they said. “There is a broad range legislative, engineering and built south of Caboolture Visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/proof criteria which needs to future land-use considera- West, between Moorina For more information, visit www. jects/deception-bay-road-brucebe considered in determin- tions.” and Narangba. tmr.qld.gov.au and search Bruce highway-to-park-road-duplication-planning ing a preferred option for a A summary of the consul- This project forms part of Highway Western Alternative. Gym Old

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How Kaylee became face of festive appeal A THREE-year-old from Narangba is the face of Epilepsy Queensland’s Christmas Appeal which will help families whose lives have been affected by the condition. Just weeks after her third birthday, Kaylee Cuthbert was diagnosed with epilepsy and her parents were worried their daughter’s childhood would never be the same. They noticed Kaylee falling over and suspected she may have vertigo, until one morning she crawled into their bed and the entire left side of her body went stiff. The youngster was quickly referred to the Children’s Hospital and later diagnosed with epilepsy. “We were so lost. We were in a daze of disbelief,” Kaylee’s mum Aleisha said. Epilepsy can suddenly interrupt a family’s life. “We withdrew from leaving the house and it was months before we had the strength and confidence to go out again,” Mrs Cuthbert said. Now, with a helping hand from Epilepsy Queensland, Kaylee is looking forward to celebrating Christmas – just like every other threeyear-old girl. In fact, Epilepsy Queensland has chosen her to be the face of its 2021 Christmas Appeal.

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Volunteers needed to Brake Cycle BRAKING the Cycle Caboolture has issued and appeal for more volunteer driver mentors. The program helps young people ‘facing barriers’ to complete the mandatory 100 hours of supervised driving in a safe, suitable vehicle. Cars are provided by Braking the Cycle, which is run by PCYC Queensland, as well as driver mentors – but more are needed in this region. It is open to anyone with an open licence, who can spare one hour a week and wishing to help young people learn to drive. Training is provided by Braking the Cycle and volunteers must have, or be willing to obtain, a Blue Card. One Braking the Cycle mentor said he was “proud to be a mentor” and “couldn’t recommend this place enough”. Having a driving licence can give participants better job prospects and housing opportunities. There are four Braking the Cycle centres in the Moreton Bay Region, at Caboolture, Deception Bay, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe.

Kaylee Cuthbert with her family (pictured left), Kaylee receiving treatment for epilepsy (pictured right). Chief Executive Chris Dougherty said: “Kaylee’s smile and cheeky personality won over the whole office, and we are thankful that her family are able to share their story to help raise funds and awareness for other children diagnosed with epilepsy”. Following her epilepsy diagnosis this year, Kaylee and her family’s summer plans were put on hold and activities many children take for granted were suddenly off limits.

Kaylee had to take a break from kindergarten and swimming lessons and her parents were on duty 24-hours a day to watch for seizures. When navigating Kaylee’s diagnosis, her family found hope by reaching out to Epilepsy Queensland for support. “Epilepsy Queensland has helped us to understand that we are not alone,” Mrs Cuthbert said. “They provided resources to help Kaylee and we found

people we can talk to, to help us cope.” Each year the Epilepsy Queensland Helpline answers more than 3500 calls for help from families just like Kaylee’s. The 2021 Christmas Appeal hopes to raise $30,000 to ensure more children like Kaylee can be supported to live their life well. Getting a diagnosis is not the end of a child’s epilepsy journey – it is just the beginning. Learning to live with epilepsy can be over-

whelming. “We are heartbroken that our little girl has to go through this, knowing it is lifelong,” Mrs Cuthbert said. Kaylee and her family have hope for a bright future but for now they are focused on enjoying a happy Christmas and a summer holiday filled For more information visit with plenty of trips to the pcyc.org.au beach and the pool. To donate to the Epilepsy Queensland Christmas Appeal, visit myimpact.epilepsyqueensland

Trailer raffle to help fresh food project THE ROTARY Club of Caboolture has its annual Trailer Raffle up and running in Morayfield Shopping Centre, just outside the Suncorp bank branch. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Caboolture Mini Farm project which is producing fresh food for those in need, employment,

training and hands-on education to local youth. The raffle’s top prize is a box trailer with a cage, built by the students at Grace College Rothwell, plus all the trailer’s contents and an envelope of vouchers. Second Prize is an outdoor dining setting; third prize a Large Tool trolley, tool box

and a socket set. Tickets are $2.50 each or a book of 10 for $20. Book buyers will also go into an additional draw for a threenight stay in an apartment in Noosaville. The draw will be held on Sunday, December 19. The Rotary Club of Caboolture also has child-sized

replicas of Mickey and Minnie Mouse which will be at the Christmas Night Market at Bunnings Morayfield tomorrow (December 9), from 6-8pm. Youngsters can have photos taken with Mickie and Minnie for a small charge with all proceeds going to Caboolture Caboolture Rotary Club fundraising Community Action Group. trailer.

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Giveaway drives festive fun STORY NICK CROCKFORD BURPENGARY Community Club is giving one member a Christmas present they will never forget. On December 23, a lucky member of the Station Rd club, will drive away with a new MG3 Core, 1.5L, hatchback. Members of Burpengary Community Club will automatically receive entries into the car draw with every $10 they spend at the venue in December. The draw will be held from 5pm on December 23. Entrants must be present to win the car. Only members are eligible to take part. “Burpengary Community Club is excited to bring cheer this Christmas – with a car giveaway on ‘Christmas Eve Eve’ … December 23,” general manager Nick Brabham said. The giveaway is the highlight of Burpengary Community Club’s Christmas and New Year promotions. A Christmas toy raffle and animal petting zoo will be at the club on December 19 with prizes including a Bluetooth speaker, trampoline, TV, tablet and more.

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Bribie wins national awards Skateboard scheme to save trees

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BRIBIE Island State High School has beaten tough competition from across Australia to win the Future Anything Team of the Year. There were also tributes at the national grand final in Brisbane last month for the Bribie teachers who led the program and won the first Educator Awards. Bribie Island SHS’s Eco Boards team reached the grand final while the Ream Cycle and Natural Technologies presented to experts and semi-final runners-up. “There have been so many remarkable young people to have emerged from Activate at Bribie and this is a testament to the teaching team which has worked over the last two years to build a truly entrepreneurial culture in the school," Future Anything Founder and Director Nicole Dyson said. Eco-Boards’ Braith, Toby and Isaac created a skateboarding company looking to reduce the rising number of trees being cut down to produce skateboard decks. Ream Cycle identified the massive paper waste in schools and Melody created a company to combat this with handmade books, bookmarks, cards and seed-paper from school waste. Natural Technologies was started by Fergus to replace modern technologies such as hand sanitisers and soaps with natural, sustainable options and reduce pollution. More than 45 schools across Australia entered. Future Anything finalists: Fergus Donohue (Natural Technologies), Melody Cherrie (Ream Cycle), Braith, Toby Jenkins and Isaac Owen (Eco Boards).

BRIBIE Island State School students have won a national award after creating a Minecraft world showcasing the island’s cultural heritage. The group of nine from Years 4-5 won the Best Minecraft World (Foundation to Year 6) in the Indigital Minecraft Education Challenge. It asked them to create a world under the NAIDOC theme “How can we ‘Heal Country: Side by Side,’ and build more sustainable communities by embracing First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country?”. Students built a present-day representation of local Country and a second of the area in the future, sharing ideas while learning about local Indigenous history and culture. Teacher Lisa Anici said the school entered the challenge by chance. “I mentioned the Indigital competition to the students in passing and they were so excited – but I had never played Minecraft.” Bribie Island was one of 160 schools registered for the national challenge. The students were rewarded with a limited-edition Xbox console and four controllers – wrapped in this year’s National NAIDOC poster artwork created by Kabi Kabi artist Maggie-Jean Douglas. See the fly-through at indigitalschools.com/minecraft-challenge

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New-look at Mazda showroom A NEW era will dawn at Grand Prix Mazda Caboolture this month when major upgrades are unveiled. The dealership’s showroom at Spitfire Ct, Caboolture has been extended for more eye-catching displays of the latest car models. A car delivery bay has been built to help make a show of presenting vehicles to new owners. Grand Prix Mazda Caboolture has also extended the service workshop and a new coffee shop will open as part of the upgrades. “We can’t wait to show everyone,” Dealer Principal Jake Camilleri said, “we’ll get everything bedded down this month and have an official opening in January. “It has been two years since the start. We have been working out of a demountable and a marquee for 10 months on hot days, cold days … and wet days.”

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VE Fred Hollows (pictured inset), and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School award winners Cooper Byers and Kenzie Perisch. STORY NICK CROCKFORD TWO Caboolture students have been recognised for their compassion, integrity and kindness at a virtual ceremony for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award. Cooper Byers and Kenzie Perisch were nominated by their teacher at St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School, Acting Deputy Principal Matt Nicholls. Cooper was nominated

for embodying honesty, humility, respect, faith and compassion. Kenzie for choosing to follow values such as decency without seeking reward. “Cooper is a school captain with a big heart,” Mr Nicholls said. “He leads by example, always volunteering to help any situation. "He takes initiative to help younger students and recognises those who might

need help. “Kenzie is a very respectful and dedicated person with a huge heart. “Her compassion and kindness to every person she encounters is a wonderful example to all. She is very accepting, accommodating, understanding and supporting of those who need it.” Fred Hollows was a New Zealand–Australian eye surgeon who restored eye-

sight in thousands of people here and overseas. At the awards ceremony, Founding Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation, Gabi Hollows congratulated more than 200 students. “The past 18 months have been tough for everyone, but especially for those of you whose schooling was interrupted by the pandemic,” she said. “I’m so glad we could celebrate your altruism and the

BIRALI Steiner School at Beachmere has officially opened its new $540,000 upper primary learning spaces. The spaces were funded by the Coalition Government’s Capital Grants Program and opened by Federal Member for Longman Terry Young. Mr Young said students would benefit from the two withdrawal rooms, storage areas, covered outdoor learning areas and verandas. “It was great to visit Birali Steiner School to see the new facilities and hear about the positive impact it will have on students,” Mr Young said. “Birali Steiner School has a wonderful school community, and the new primary classrooms will further enhance the learning environment. “Our Government is funding improved facilities at schools, like the new upper primary classrooms at Birali Steiner School, as part of our commitment to education.”

differences you’re all making in your communities. “It’s incredibly humbling to read about what you’ve all been doing, and I know Fred would be so proud of the young humanitarians who have been honoured today.” The Fred Hollows Humanity Award will return More information about the Capital to Queensland in 2022. Grants Program is at dese.gov.au/ payments-and-grants-schools/ For more on the award, visit capital-grants-non-governhollows.org/humanityaward ment-schools

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BeachMate lifesaver STORY NICK CROCKFORD

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STUDENTS at St Eugene College, Burpengary have developed a new beach essential which can help save lives. BeachMate is a waterproof wristband which tracks a swimmer’s heart rate, location and oxygen levels. The prototype was devised by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students Gianna, Isabelle, Jade and Gabrielle for Brisbane Catholic Education’s first STEM MAD (Making a Difference) competition. It won both the Future STEM Award and the Executive Director Award. “The dangers of the beach, possibility of drowning and stress on lifesavers drew this team to create a device to assist swimmers and address the large numbers of drownings every year,” St Eugene’s Digital Learning and Resourcing teacher Scott Letts, said. Gabrielle said BeachMate would provide real-time location data of all beachgoers as well as oxygen saturation and heart rate monitoring to alert lifeguards. “To test our product, we created a breadboard fea-

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LAUNCH ISSUE // DECEMBER 8, 2021

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Chaplain back on song STORY NICK CROCKFORD YOU’VE heard of the singing nun – now meet the singing prison chaplain! Beachmere’s Sue Collier has been a volunteer prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy for four years, but decades earlier was a popular singer in Australia and abroad. She started singing professionally at the age of 15, the start of an entertainment career spanning 35 years. Under the name Toni McCann she released garage pop-rock singles such as ‘My Baby’ and the theme tune

for Australian music show Saturday Date. Changing her name to Toni McRae, she recorded her first album Banjo Flat and married musician Royce Nicholas. Performing together as Toni & Royce, the duo released three albums and several singles, performed for troops at military bases in Far East Asia and Europe, played in UK clubs, appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and toured Queensland Arts Council children’s programs around Australian schools for nine years.

Now Sue has released her first original music since the 1980s, a new EP of original Christian songs entitled You Might Be the One. “During the last two years I felt a need to put some of these songs on disc so that I

had something that I could share," she said. “I hope this will encourage my family, my friends, and the people that I meet.” For Sue, it has been an interesting experience – and a learning curve – return-

JUMP in your sleigh and head over to Bite Markets at North Harbour for two nights of festive fun featuring artisan gift stalls on December 10 and performances by Opera Queensland, pictured, on December 11. Bite Markets’ Christmas Markets are a chance to get Christmas shopping done while supporting lo-

cal businesses, with a large variety of craft and artisan stalls, in addition to the regular line-up of tasty food and drink vendors. The markets will be open from 4pm to late. Adding to the Christmas fun will be the North Harbour Christmas Carols spectacular, featuring performances by Opera

Queensland and choirs from Carmichael College and The Lakes College, at 5.30pm and 7.30pm on December 11. North Harbour Project Director Bryan Finney said the family friendly event was cause for celebration. “We are also really excited to be welcoming Opera Queensland, and students

from Carmichael College and The Lakes College for a very special Christmas performance.” Those wanting to attend Christmas Carols at North Harbour, need to register on eventbrite by 4pm December 10 to go in the draw to win prizes. Winners will be revealed at 7pm on December 11 at Bite Markets.

YOU CAN PURCHASE a copy of You Might Be the One CD by emailing susanrutlandcollier@gmail.com Learn more about volunteering or donating to Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy at www.insideoutchaplaincy.org.au ing to the music scene after such a long hiatus. “When I first started, the record companies would do all the preparation and promotion. For this new work, I had to do the planning and arranging myself," she said.

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THERE’S two more signature Christmas in the Moreton Bay Region carols events between now and Christmas, bringing some festive fun to venues at Redcliffe and Strathpine. Rain washed out the first two – Caboolture and North Lakes – but Redcliffe Christmas Carols is at Moreton Daily Stadium on December 12 and Pine Rivers Christmas Carols is at Pine Rivers Park on December 19. Each event is from 4-8pm. Entry is free, tickets are not required. Santa’s Village is returning in 2021, giving children the chance to meet the man in red (socially distanced) and take a photo. It will also feature roving entertainment, craft workshops, face-painting and children can write a letter to Santa. The carols events’ signature giant snow globes are also back. Cost $10 a group. Making their debut are Christmas llamas. Bookings are not required, but photos and meet-and-greet opportunities will be on a first-in, first-served queuing basis. Fireworks at 8pm. Everyone attending will have the opportunity to donate a gift or hamper to a person or family in need via the Charity Donation Tree. Moreton Daily has partnered with Caboolture Community Action, North Lakes Uniting Church, Redcliffe Care Network and Pine Rivers Uniting Church. Gifts or hampers to consider are new toys, non-perishable food items and new clothing. Hampers filled with non-perishable Christmas treats are also welcome. Christmas Carols in the Moreton Bay Region is presented by Moreton Daily in partnership with Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Channel 9 and B105.

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STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE idea for a bridge was first hatched in 1937 after the completion of the Hornibrook Highway from Brighton to Clontarf, on the Redcliffe peninsula. The SS Koopa had provided transport to Bribie Island from the mainland for many years before being discontinued and replaced by a vehicle ferry. It relied on good weather. The ferry spurred road and home construction on the island but it became evident that development could not reach its potential without a bridge. A committee was formed and the franchise for a toll bridge was negotiated with the government. The company was however unable to come up with the

finance and the proposal did not come to fruition. After World War II, the man who built the Hornibrook Highway, Manuel Hornibrook, sent a drilling barge to Bribie and researched what was possible. His and others’ approaches to government were unsuccessful. In 1955, the government considered a proposal to build a bridge but did not pursue it because of local opposition. Member for Bribie and then Leader of the Opposition Frank Nicklin promised to build a bridge, if he was returned to office in the 1950s and the idea gained increased publicity from 1957 to 1959. When he became Premier, many believed he abandoned the Bribie Bridge idea

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in favour of a harbour and facilities at Mooloolaba. With pressure from community groups and local council, the government was forced to act. At that time, it was estimated that about 500 people lived on the island. Discussions were had with residents about the need for a toll and it was later decided the toll would be removed as soon as the sales of crown land and toll collections had paid for the bridge. On November 17, 1959, it was announced that a bridge would be built. The Co-ordinator-General’s Department came up with the design – 38 spans (each 72 feet and two inches) – a total

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL reference number [CLPC-P1652 and CLPC-P2533] | The Bribie Island Bridge in 1963 and during construction. Visit ourstory.moretonbay.qld.gov.au of 2742 feet. The girders of prestressed concrete were to be 72 feet long and 4 feet six inches deep. The roadway was to measure 24 feet with a footpath on one side. The structure formed an even curve in elevation with the centre 24 feet at low tide. Construction began in October 1961, beginning at the mainland end. The 206 piles were driven 30 feet into the

seabed by a 10 tonne pile hammer. About 40 men were employed during construction, with no fatalities and only minor accidents reported. The bridge cost 350,000 (pounds), with the total cost including land resumptions, associated roadworks, construction of toll facilities and other expenses at 520,000 (pounds). The bridge was officially

opened on October 19, 1963 and became the longest complete pre-stressed concrete bridge in Australia. The toll was five shillings each way and it took 12 years to pay for the bridge at which point the toll was removed. The bridge led to increased numbers of visitors to the island and helped grow its reputation as a holiday destination.

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BRIBIE Island Country Music Club is being revived and will return next month. A new committee has been formed and positions will be filled at an AGM on December 14 at Cooinda House, cnr Foster and Banya Sts, Bongaree at 2pm. Lindsay (Scottie) Scott is the club’s acting president, Shirley Austin acting treasurer, Janice Brown acting secretary and Justin McCarthy acting vice-president. The club will then relaunch on January 23 with live music at Bribie Island Recreation Hall, First Ave, Bongaree, 11am-4pm. Members $6, non-members $8. There will be a “new hot band”, club artists, visiting and walk-up performers are welcome, so too visiting clubs. New members are welcome. Regular meetings will return, on the fourth Sunday each month, starting in February. The relaunch comes after recent moves to relocate the club to Caboolture. “My husband and I are foundation members,” said Acting Secretary Janice Brown, “a lot of people worked hard to get the club

CABOOLTURE’S biggest annual celebration, Caboolture Festival, is calling on businesses to get involved and help showcase the area and increase visitation. The festival will run in June 2022, and feature a wide range of events including an open air comedy night, gourmet food experiences and much more. Event organisers, Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), is calling on local businesses to start planning how they can be part of the 2022 festival. “This year we had 28 events planned as part of the festival with many of these hosted by local businesses and organisations,” said the MBRIT CEO, Shane Newcombe. Although the festival was impacted by COVID lockdowns, organisers are working to put together an strong program of events that appeal to a wide audience.

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Organisers of the Bribie Island Country Music Club getting ready for a January relaunch. going 28 years ago and wanted to see it stay on Bribie. “Now we need support to revive it and keep it alive and well in 2022.”

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January

April

1 // N EW YEARS DAY FOAM PARTY

15 // R EDCLIFFE FESTIVAL OF SAILS

Eatons Hill Hotel, Eatons Hill

Suttons Beach, Redcliffe

1-22 // KEN DONE EXHIBITION

17 // EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe

Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

26 // A USTRALIA DAY – SCARBOROUGH

25 // ANZAC DAY

Scarborough Beach Park, Scarborough

Services across the region

26 // A USTRALIA DAY – BRIBIE ISLAND

29 Apr – 1 May // THE PLANTING Woodfordia, Woodford

Brennan Park, Bongaree

February May 5 // M ORETON BAY REGION LUNAR NEW YEAR Caboolture Town Square, Caboolture

12 // Q SEC HORSE & HOME SHOW

Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture

12&13 // B RIBIE TRIATHLON SERIES Bribie Island

18-20 // M ORETON BAY EXPO

Redcliffe Showgrounds, Redcliffe

26 // B EER FEST

Eatons Hill Hotel, Eatons Hill

March

All month // H ILLS FESTIVAL

Various locations

5 // A NYWHERE FESTIVAL Various locations

14&15 // M ORETON BAY MULTISPORT FESTIVAL Pelican Park, Clontarf

28 // H ILLS CARNIVALE

George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills

June

All month // CABOOLTURE FESTIVAL Various locations

Every weekend in June // SAMFORD ARTS TRAIL Various locations June // OPEN AIR COMEDY NIGHT

Caboolture Town Square, Caboolture

3, 4, & 5 // CABOOLTURE SHOW

Caboolture Showgrounds, Caboolture

17&18 // WOODFORD SHOW

Woodford Showgrounds, Woodford

24, 25, & 26 // REDCLIFFE SHOW

Redcliffe Showgrounds, Redcliffe

July

2 // BONFIRE NIGHT

Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

2&3 // DAYBORO SHOW

Dayboro Showgrounds, Dayboro

9&10 // ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

Abbey Mews, Caboolture

9&10 // SAMFORD SHOW

Samford Showgrounds, Samford

17 // JETTY 2 JETTY FUN RUN

Pelican Park, Clontarf

29-31 // PINE RIVERS SHOW

Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton

13 // MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL

Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

19&20 // B RIBIE TRIATHLON SERIES Bribie Island

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CALENDAR 2022 August

8 // C ABOOLTURE FAMILY FUN DAY

Centenary Lakes, Caboolture

November 5 // B RISBANE CONVOY FOR KIDS

Redcliffe Showgrounds, Redcliffe

12 Aug – 11 Sep // T ASTES OF MORETON BAY

11 // REMEMBRANCE DAY

20&21 // M ORETON BAY FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL

26&27 // BRIBIE TRIATHLON SERIES

Various locations

Apex Park, Woody Point

September 10 // T HE JETTY LUNCH

Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

17 // T HE STRAWBERRY & DESSERT FESTIVAL Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

Services across the region Bribie Island

27 // C ABOOLTURE CHRISTMAS CAROLS Centenary Lakes, Caboolture

December 4 // N ORTH LAKES CHRISTMAS CAROLS Kinsellas Fields, North Lakes

11 // R EDCLIFFE CHRISTMAS CAROLS Redcliffe

17-18 // R EDCLIFFE KITEFEST

17 // C HRISTMAS FESTIVAL

October

18 // P INE RIVERS CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Pelican Park, Clontarf

8 // THE OYSTER & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

27 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023 // WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Woodfordia, Woodford

15 // P ARK VIBES

Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

22&23 // B RIBIE TRIATHLON SERIES Bribie Island

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Business Excellence & Innovation Awards Business owners and their staff enjoyed a night of celebration at the Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Awards at Eatons Hill Hotel on November 19.

PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | 1. Ellie Bakker and Deborah Bakker, of Splice Marketing | 2. Parker Laurens and Louise Hainey, of PHL Photos | 3. Visma Wrightman, of STEMpunks | 4. Kylie Christensen, Alan Maher and Gayleen Priest, of Elexon Electronics

PHOTOS STEPHEN ARCHER | 1. Cecil and Rhonda Petersen, of Caboolture | 2. Les and Jenny Churchill, of Margate | 3. Roslyn and Felix Herzig, of Caboolture South and Margaret and Bill Horne, of Margate | 4. Martyn and Wendy Gaunt, of Morayfield

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Caboolture Sports Club Members and guests enjoyed good company and food at Caboolture Sports Club last month.

5. Michael and Dawn Long, of Morayfield | 6. Carmel Welch, of Morayfield and Robyn Small, of Caboolture | 7. Helen Reed, of Burpengary and Tess Hoey, of Nundah

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ARIES

Key developments in your career or status could signal a fresh direction. Be careful with your interactions and transactions, especially at work and financially. Check details to ensure a collaboration is fair – and if so, it could be ideal. The solar eclipse on the 4th signals a change in your shared duties or joint finances.

TAURUS

Saturday’s solar eclipse will revitalise a close relationship and may even be therapeutic. An exciting adventure may be ideal, and yet it could involve upheaval before you can enjoy it. A change of circumstance or news at work needn’t derail plans. Luckily, a collaborator such as a partner will prove their weight in gold.

LEO

JULY 23 - AUGUST 22

Get set to turn a corner domestically by boosting interpersonal dynamics and/or decor. You may experience a therapeutic event that points to better times ahead. You’ll achieve goals by the end of this week but must be prepared for complex talks. Key developments in your work or health routine will put a fresh schedule in place.

VIRGO

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 20

Saturday’s solar eclipse signals a fresh chapter at work, financially or health-wise. A creative or personal development may be unexpected. Romantic Twins could see a change in a personal situation, especially if you were born before June 6. News concerning joint finances or a collaboration will gain your attention, so ensure you have all the facts.

SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22

Saturday’s solar eclipse will add some fun and adventure to your life. Strong passions and emotions will motivate you to achieve goals at home and at work. A trip, project, study course or romance will grab your attention. A partner should prove their weight in gold. Plan carefully to avoid mixups and delays next week.

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Saturday’s solar eclipse points to a fresh understanding with someone close. Be clear with communications and finances to avoid mix-ups. A personal or family matter will bring out strong emotions. If you’re single, romance could develop. It is a healing week, so even if developments are tiring, be practical, as you can accomplish a great deal.

This is a good week to discuss personal and financial matters with a view to creating a solid platform. It’s certainly a good time to invest in your own wellbeing. However, it’s vital to avoid gambling, not only financially but also emotionally, so be sure to research key facts to avoid mistakes.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21

Saturday’s solar eclipse points to a fresh, therapeutic phase. You may be ready to try something new in your work life or health schedule. Developments to do with a personal matter or finances are best researched thoroughly to avoid making mistakes. Key news will be positive in connection with a domestic or family situation or a trip.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21

Saturday’s Sagittarian solar eclipse signals new focus in your life on healing – especially if it’s your birthday this weekend or before. If you were born later in December, prepare for a fresh health or work routine as it will bring a more upbeat and optimistic phase. A reunion will be ideal. You may experience a financial or an ego boost.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19

News at work or regarding health will provide you with direction, but will merit further analysis. A family reunion heralds a fresh phase for you all. If you’ve been waiting for good news, you may receive it, although meetings and news will bring out strong emotions, so ensure you maintain perspective.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18

Key developments will impact your daily life and you’ll appreciate trying something new in your social life, at work or within your past times. Strong feelings will arise and you’ll find out how your beliefs affect your self-esteem and values. Be careful with finances and interactions with a group or friend. Ensure your research is correct.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20

You’ll receive key news from a friend or organisation. You may experience a financial or personal boost. You’re ready for something new and your activities may even be therapeutic. Avoid gambling – both financially and emotionally; you’ll regret losses. Obtain the facts instead, especially regarding your status at work and your personal life.

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IF YOU are yearning for an island getaway but cannot head north at the moment, creating a tropical oasis at home could be the next best thing. The experts at Bunnings have provided a step-by-step guide to help get you started. Typically, tropical gardens are characterised by layers of foliage, cooling shade and creating a feeling of relaxation which takes you away from the ‘real world’ each time you step outside. Key to creating the look you are after is good planning, soil preparation and regular maintenance.

Introduce greenery

There is no such thing as too much greenery in a tropical garden. Layer verdant, largeleafed plants that rustle in the breeze – such as cordylines, bromeliads and the like – at ground level, with bamboo and

palm trees for height. You can use pots if you are working with a small space. The effect will be cooling and shady, as the larger plants offer a reprieve from the heat and allow dappled light to filter through. Keep any manmade materials minimal or discreet: use greenery or bamboo screening to cover hard surfaces like masonry walls or paling fences.

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cooking and entertaining area. the smell of barbecue and, Whether you are entertaining If there is a particular style after long hours of cooking, friends or lazing away the of barbecue to suit this look, enjoying a casual feast with afternoon solo, a tropical it's the smoker. Just imagine your favourite people. garden is ideally suited to furniture you can sink into. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PALM TREES Choose a sofa setting that is low, deep and comfortable, POSITION: full sun to shade, HEIGHT: varies according to species, in island-inspired natural depending on variety. Many make very from less than 1m up to 60m tall. materials like heavy timber good indoor plants. or rattan, with soft cushions FOLIAGE: compound pinnate and FLOWERING AND FRUITING: that encourage lounging. palmate fronds, leaflets arising branch-like stems bear small cream, And nothing says tropical from stems or trunks. Variable, white, yellow, orange or pink Add pops of colour paradise like a hammock. If but predominately green; some sweet-smelling flowers, often with a While the dominant palette of space allows, add an oversized silver, grey or red/brown with conspicuous tough protective bract. a tropical garden is all shades umbrella for cooling shade. marked or variegated leaves. Fruits can be large or small and fleshy of green, any colour you add (date) or hard (coconut). will sizzle against the verdant Bring on alfresco dining CLIMATE: most occur naturally Create the feeling of a FEEDING: use a controlled-release backdrop. in tropical and sub-tropical tropical tourist destination fertiliser when initially environments, with some also Tropical plants with foliage at home with an outdoor planting, and two to three suitable for growing indoors or in shades of red and purple, times during the warmer months. outside in sheltered temperate or mild or flowers like frangipani, FOR MORE INSPIRATION WATERING: will vary according to growing environments. hibiscus or ornamental ginger individual species, as there are tropical (your local climate permitting) SOIL: fertile well-drained soils in and drought-tolerant palms. Usually visit bunnings.com.au or pop in will add bright pops of colour the garden. A premium potting mix once per week, and more frequently to the stores at Rothwell and reminiscent of a South Sea during the hot summer months. for indoor palms. North Lakes island destination.

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WITH the coming summer looking damp, I thought I'd address fishing in conditions that may not be optimum for humans but can be beneficial to the fish. Heavy rainfall flushes bait from the safety of rivers and creeks, pushing it out into open water where it becomes easy prey for predators seeking a meal. This can occur via large volumes of rainwater making its way into the system and causing heavier outgoing tidal current or it can be due to the volume of freshwater in the system causing a dilution of the salt content in the water, causing marine life to head downstream chasing the salinity levels they need to survive. While the water may look dirty, this quite often stimulates fish to feed more enthusiastically than in clear conditions. With their ability to sense vibration and detect scent, fish don't need clear water and calm conditions to find a feed. In addition to baitfish, heavy current flow from rains can also drag large amounts of dead food which adds to the feeding potential outside the river and creek mouths. During and just after periods of heavy rainfall, sharks are one species known to congregate in river and creek mouths and the bays that these waterways empty into because they know that these areas will bring an abundance of food straight to them. When waters are murky, fish may feed for longer and in much shallower water than we

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think. They know that the lack of clarity of the water gives them fantastic cover and gives them the confidence to feed for extended periods in waters that they may not venture into in clear conditions. If rain is accompanied by rough seas this agitates the seabed, particularly in shallow water, uncovering food which may not be usually exposed. Unless you're made of sugar, you won't melt if you get wet. So, don't let average weather stop you from getting out there. You might be missing a shot at your fish of a lifetime. Thanks for reading, and remember; Talk to old people, they know stuff you don't. Talk to young people, they know stuff you don't.

FISHING REPORT • Not a lot of feedback this issue as the weather hasn't been as co-operative as it could be. • Summer whiting are still patchy but again, a few nice fish for those willing to put in the time and cover the ground. • A few flathead in the Pine River, Hays Inlet and the smaller creeks, with one very nice 79cm fish that I was shown a brag mat photo of. • Squire, snapper and some grassy sweetlip on the inshore reefs and off the rocky points around the peninsula with two nice land-based snapper in the 50s and 60s plus a few legal squire off Woody Point Jetty.

• A few schools of mackerel spotted harassing bait in Bramble Bay on the couple of clear days we've managed to have so far. • Mangrove Jack are starting to fire up as the weather warms with several respectable fish caught around the Peninsula. • Mud crabs on the move with a couple of regulars getting a good result from their pots.

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P.32 // LIFESTYLE

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using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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Your

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property

P.34 // REAL ESTATE

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AGENTS CHOICE

Grandeur design on a large tranquil setting Well this certainly is taking up-sizing to a whole new level! Upon arrival through the remote controlled gates, this grand residence simply imposes an amazing presence from the street but it is what you can’t see from there that will really impress. Boasting an impressive 644m2 of internal living space and 232m2 of external, the size and space that is on offer here is large enough to accommodate a small army.

Address: 183-185 High Road, BURPENGARY EAST

For Sale: Inspect by appointment

Price: Offers Over $1,850,000

Agent:

In Detail

! Merry Christmas from R&W Caboolture Proudly supporting our community since 1994

Richardson&Wrench Caboolture 87 Morayfield Road, Caboolture South (07) 5498 9800 | 4510.com.au

Ian McLachlan - 0419 781 834 or Matt Burton - 0421 982 804 Crown Properties

MORETONDAILY.COM.AU

REAL ESTATE // P.35

Feature

property

Indulge in resort-style living 45 Seaside Drive, Banksia Beach THIS resort-style property has stunning views overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains and Pumicestone Passage, its own fishing spot on the canal and deep-water access to nearby islands from a 14m pontoon. Positioned on a 1039sqm block on one of Bribie Island’s largest canals, the home designed by Robin Payne and built by Mancorp Quality Homes has all the amenities and several added luxuries that are perfect for people who love to entertain. The house has a main wing for everyday living, as well as a separate guest wing. The well-lit entrance to the main wing of the home features a breezeway and dry riverbed, which then leads into the cleverly designed open-plan living, dining, kitchen areas, all of which feature stunning views of the water. The spacious king-size master suite is located on the first floor and has a dressing room and grand ensuite with a temperature-controlled spa bath. The self-sufficient guest wing is the perfect space for family and friends to relax and unwind during their stay, and comes with its own bedroom, double built-in-robes and bathroom. Additional luxuries include a temperaturecontrolled 1500-bottle wine cellar, an outdoor kitchen with a teppanyaki grill overlooking the inground pool and an impressive saltwater living coral reef tropical aquarium.

1039sqm

The property also features unique historical artefacts, including recycled ironbark timber beams from the Brisbane River Naval Base Wharfs which were originally built in 1899, timber flooring from the Longreach Railway Station and stones from the Pine River, which were hand-cut and glued into place for the external and internal walls. Licenced sales agent/auctioneer Claire Uttley from Remax Advanced said potential buyers were impressed with the quality design and layout of the home. “The award-winning builder and designer have created a masterpiece property,” she said. “There is so much love and history in this home which is truly spectacular in every way.” Open homes will be available on Saturdays at designated times. Crypto currency is also an option for potential buyers and can be discussed with the agent.

Contact: Claire Uttley at Remax Advanced 0413 469 993 claire.uttley@remax.com.au

P.36 // REAL ESTATE

Leading agents in sales, investment and property management. For all your real estate needs, come in and see Joe and the team at Caboolture Realty and experience the Caboolture Realty difference.

17 King St, Caboolture | www.caboolturerealty.com.au

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Joe, Donna and the team at Caboolture Realty would like to wish all past, present and future clients a

Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2022.

Ph 5495 4733

MORETONDAILY.COM.AU

REAL ESTATE // P.37

AGENTS CHOICE High-set/internal stair/ large block!

This spacious high-set home is perfectly positioned in a quiet street only a short stroll to the waterfront and close to local shopping, public transport, schools and parklands. This one will suit both owner occupiers with extended family and investors Upstairs you will find a large covered timber deck with blinds that adjoins the modern kitchen and dining areas, perfect for entertaining the largest of gatherings. A spacious lounge with air conditioning, three good sized bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, internal staircase, study nook and bathroom with shower, bath and vanity complete the package. Downstairs the home offers a fourth bedroom (not legal height), lounge/rumpus/office or teenage retreat. Potential side access for boat/ caravan or trailer make this property a must view for the astute buyer.

Address: 4 Breavington Court, DECEPTION BAY

For Sale: Inspect by appointment

Price: Offers Over $549,000

Agent:

In Detail

Nick Jones - 0439 769 539 Jan Jones Real Estate

Caboolture/Morayfield

Professionals Caboolture/Morayfield for all your Real Estate Services Our friendly local team is available and more than happy to assist with your property goals. Professionals Caboolture/Morayfield is a privately owned business with a team of experienced local professionals who know and understand our area. The office has operated in Caboolture since 1986 and Dealer/Principal Leigh Chippendale has owned the business since 2007. As a group, we have formed a Diamond Partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), with a portion of our commissions from each property sale donated to this incredible organisation.

CALL NOW Leigh Chippendale Principal

0418 739 727 (07) 5495 5566 L.Chippendale@ professionalscaboolture.com.au 57 Beerburrum Road Caboolture QLD 4510

professionalscaboolture.com.au

DIAMOND PARTNER

P.38 // REAL ESTATE

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Caboolture/Morayfield

WE ARE OPEN. Caboolture/Morayfield 103 Morayfield Road, Caboolture caboolture@harcourts.com.au Ph: 3265 1608

Have an investment property? Need it leased? JAZMIN MANSSEN 0415 795 512 | landlord.bdm@harcourts.com.au

MORETONDAILY.COM.AU

REAL ESTATE // P.39

FOR SALE

UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

UNDER CONTRACT

bribieproperty.com.au

2/2 Eucalypt Street, Bellara QLD 4507

Each office independently owned and operated

(07) 3408 4071

P.40 // REAL ESTATE

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Selling? Think Ryan Suhle

Ray White North Lakes In Room Auction 17th December at 6pm

Looking to buy?

MORETONDAILY.COM.AU

CENTURY 21

First time offered in 21 years Tan & Ly are ready to retire If you're looking to be your own boss in a very busy cafe then look no further. Constant passing trade, regular clientele and across the road from Redcliffe Lagoon. Fantastic opportunity to secure your income and make decent return on your investment All equipment is included

$125,000 WIWO

Located in the historic township of Woodford is this café and wedding event venue. The facilities are only limited by your imagination. There are so many opportunities with this leasehold business. You have a fully functional large kitchen and prep area. You can cater for little functions all the way through to a large wedding or just utilise the cafe for breakfasts and luncheons. The 4 acres this business occupies is just breathtaking and once you sit and relax you would not know you are only 50 minutes from the Sunshine Coast or international and domestic airport and only 1 hour away from Brisbane lifestyle. Opportunity is knocking for the right buyer. Please call Maddie for a private viewing. Lease Hold

CENTURY 21 - Maddies Hermans | Principal & REIQ Life Member 99-101 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough QLD 4020 0414 738 814 | 07 3880 0033 | c21.com.au/scarborough

REAL ESTATE // P.41

P.42 // TRADES AND SERVICES

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Small Space

: Specialising in

TRADING AS

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TRADES AND SERVICES // P.43

Your Local Trades and Services. Looking to advertise here? 0413 056 465

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SAME DAY RESPONSE

EXPERIENCED | GENUINE | RELIABLE

Family owned and locally operated in the Moreton Bay Region for over 15 years

CALL RICHARD 0403 889 716 Fully licensed and insured

www.goldelectrical.com.au

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Small Space No lock-in contracts

0412 080 580 FENCING

ARGUS FENCES COLOURBOND, ALUMINIUM SLAT, GL ASS FENCES & ENTRY GATES The man who quoted is the man who installs

0467 218 974

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P.44 // TRADES AND SERVICES

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Please phone John | QBCC 78196

0409 279 269

25+

paul’ s QUALITY PAINTING

YEARS EXPERIENCE ALL WORK GUARANTEED FULLY INSURED

Interior & exterior Specialising in repaints Reliable & on time GUARANTEE TO LEAVE THE PLACE SPOTLESS.

Jobs under $3300 Written Quote Next Day belmanspaintingsolutions@outlook.com

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Need a Painter for your small jobs? Ceilings, walls, renos & repaints 38 years experience Rohan Lambert Painting & Decorating

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FREE

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P: 0407 071 357

www.standout-property.com.au Email: leanne@standout-property.com.au

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TRADES AND SERVICES // P.45

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Mr T Removals

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Removals & Storage

Ph 0410 326 376

VEHICLE REMOVAL

$CA$H$ FOR UNWANTED OR DAMAGED

4WD – UTE – CARS

24 HOUR SERVICE

PH 0421 766 310

Call Terry 0417 728 362

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0413 056 465

CASH PAID

for old unwanted complete Cars, Utes, Van Or 4WD Any condition minimum $200 Can pay more for some vehicles. Will take incomplete free of charge

0479 089 124

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SERVICING ALL BRISBANE & SURROUNDING SUBURBS

Mark 0411 602 560

Email: admin@sykesroofing.com.au

FULLY LICENSED FOR SAFE ASBESTOS REMOVAL

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TILING SERVICES

A&AScreens & Security

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SCREENS & SECURITY

645 163

Medium Space

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Call Danny on 0421 833 301

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All Meals Electricity Laundry Foxtel

Emergency & Respite Care available Ph

CARAVANS

ADULT SERVICES

Intimate Encounters

FOR SALE FOR SALE 6ft outdoor wooden set, 2 man tent, compound bow. Stop by and see Saifet at 7 Valerie Street, Clontarf.

GARAGE SALES Home delivering 150,000 copies in the Moreton Bay Region UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT MOTOR VEHICLE WANTED every fortnight New Offer 235 Scarborough Road, Scarborough Friday 3rd December & Saturday 4th December 7am - 1pm. 100s of books, records, tapes, cassettes, furniture, many other items.

CAR Need AVANS to talk marketing? Contact: P: 0408 758 688

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LAUNCH ISSUE // DECEMBER 8, 2021

Mitch ‘excited’ by challenge PRE-SEASON training has started for Caboolture Snakes’ Division One rugby league side under new head coach Mitch Buckett. The former Snakes junior, who went on to play in the NRL, was offered the challenge of Sunshine Coast A Grade by Snakes’ legend Mark Carstens. “Mark dangled the carrot of men’s coaching last season ... and I took it,” said Buckett,

“I’m excited to see what I can bring to the role. “Hopefully we’ll have the bulk of the team back from last season. I’ve spoken to 10 or so, but we’re always open for new players. “A lot of younger players have been coming through in recent years and it will be good to help them transition into the senior team. “We’ve had a good group of A Grade players for about

Isaac is ready to rumble STORY NICK CROCKFORD ISAAC Hardman is a rising star of Australian middleweight boxing, but it was not always his first sporting love. Nor his second. The 25-year-old was a “footy head” in Morayfield State High’s rugby league excellence program, at a Gold Coast academy and laying “rep” with Sunshine Coast Falcons. “The NRL was my goal and then UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship),” he said. Hardman was born in Redcliffe and lived at Deception Bay, but it was in Caboolture where his career took a decisive turn. In 2014, while playing rugby league with Burpengary and Caboolture, when he recalls: “I just said sorry, I’m going to be a fighter.” MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) was first and then boxing, following in his father’s footsteps. Hardman won his first 11 fights entering last Saturday’s bout against Adam Stowe. Hardman was putting up his Australian Middleweight, IBF Oriental Title and WBO Oceania titles as

well as his world rankings 11 by the WBO (World Boxing Organisation) and 14 by the IBF (International Boxing Federation). “My dad was a super middleweight who fought for the Queensland title,” said Hardman, who now lives in Bald Hills, close to training Blair Studley and Nitro Fitness Boxing at Chermside. “We lost dad in 2009 when I was 14. I’ve fought at super middle and in one of the venues my dad fought, which was cool. “I can appreciate who my dad was now. I’ve felt that’s why I found fighting, to have a connection with my dad and what he did. I had

Aussie call for ‘cream of crop’

five years. Players who can help the younger ones.” Many are following the same path as Buckett, who started in Snakes’ juniors, went through to the Under 18s and then played Colts and State League with Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles. The three-quarter joined NRL club South Sydney Rabbitohs and then in the Wynnum-Manly Q-Cup before returning to

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ALL will go to Sydney next year for the Big 4 Invitational against teams from New coach Mitch Buckett. Lebanon, the Pacific Islands and an Invitational Caboolture for the 2018 and side. 2019 season. He coached the In charge of the Under 17 times – 1978, 1984, 1986, 1994 Under 16s in 2020. Snakes have won the Sun- and 2011 – and regularly team will be Craig Newald, from Narangba, who says shine Coast A Grade five made finals. he still “plays a bit” at North Lakes, but mainly coaches. “It’s a big step up for these guys,” said Newald, also assistant coach of the national Over 40s team, “but they are the cream of the crop coming through. “We have a lot of players here who can make that step up and go further if they want to. “It’s just a matter of commitment and determination. “Ryan has been coming through and we’ve seen dramatic development in the last 12 months. He’s really come on. “Rachael has been in the national squad for five years now. She’s ‘been there, done that’ since she was 16. “This is a big deal for them. Next year, there is World Cup selection and the guys will have to make the Under 20 team for Ireland in 2023.” The path to a green and gold jersey starts with centres combining for trials to select teams, in all age groups from Under 10 to seniors, for the Australia Nationals. At the nationals, Tagaroos selectors choose a top 32 and then top 16, with six shadow players, from the Queensland, NSW and Victoria. “Going from centres such as North Lakes and Caboolture to playing state cup and then national level against teams from Townsville, Weipa and NSW is a big step,” Newald said. PHOTOS JESSE WILLIAMS | Isaac Hardman training for his fourth fight in just over seven months. “New South Wales is particularly strong in Oztag.” a good relationship with In fact, during the pan- against Australian oppohim, but feel I’d have a bet- demic his stock has risen nents which built my name FOR MORE ON OZTAG ter relationship now.” to the point where he is with a home-grown base. Hardman’s career has not now in conversations about “Now my career is startin this region visit northlakesbeen hindered by COVID world title fights. ing to open up and hopeoztag.com, redcliffeoztag. and travel restrictions. He “When COVID broke out fully so is the COVID sitcom, cabooltureroztag.com, had three fights in 50 days I was 7-0 and relatively uation. Five fights in the fernyhilloztag.com or queenslandoztag.com.au earlier this year and Satur- unknown in Australian pandemic … some people day was his fourth in seven boxing,” Hardman said, “I haven’t had any. I have months. fought on a domestic level been very lucky.”

Snakes chase big wins to set-up title challenge CABOOLTURE is looking to build a pre-Christmas springboard for its assault on Sunshine Coast Division One honours in the new year. The Snakes were second on the ladder, behind Tewantin Noosa, and in a strong position entering day two of their match at Nambour last weekend. The hosts had been reduced to 6-107 chasing Ca-

boolture’s imposing 7-303 declared in 53 overs. Outright victory would close the gap on the leaders and a repeat in their final fixture of 2021, against Gympie at Grant Rd, would put Caboolture in the title race. There are four two-day games from January 8 before semi-finals and finals. Snakes President Steve Adams described the sea-

son as “steady” so far, despite reaching the T20 semi-final and one-day grand final. Steve Adams. Tewantin won both games, but Snakes have captain Glen Batticciotto in superb form, with the bat and ball, to support allrounder

Preston White and Matt Schubert. Batticciotto has 814 runs, with an average of 90.4 from 16 innings, including 474 runs in his last five knocks, with scores of 133, 114, 44, 55 and 128. Preston White is averaging 44 at the top of the order with one century (114), two half-centuries (85 and 65) as well as two scores of 49 in his last five knocks.

In the middle order Matt Schubert has one century (112) and two half centuries in his last seven innings and is averaging 59.4 for the season. There is also talk of the grand final going to other venues around the Sunshine Coast, rather than staying in Maroochydore. Caboolture Snakes has already hosted the one-day final this season.

Welcome to the Warriors

NEW Zealand Warriors’ NRL team has been officially welcomed to this region, where players, staff and families will be based. CEO Cameron George thanked the traditional landowners and Redcliffe Dolphins for their support saying: “We’ll make this a hell of a year and hopefully score plenty of tries on your land as plenty of your ancestors have shown us how to do this in the past”.

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Coach targets top tier PAGE 48 // STORY CONTINUED NEXT year Caboolture Sports will face the likes of former state champions Brisbane Strikers and Western Pride, former NPL Qld Grand Final winners Redlands, as well as Magpies Crusaders which is based in Mackay. To meet that challenge, Kirkham is replacing some

experienced players with more youth. “We want to be competitive next season and be challenging for the (top tier) NPL with players around 24-25, 27-28,” Kirkham said, adding the rest of squad had an average age of 21. “Last season, I thought the team in the first 15 weeks (of FQPL2) was mid-table NPL quality, then injuries,

work and COVID hit us. “It was a highly-experienced and professional group which did a job for us, helping develop the culture and the changing room, but some have retired and some moved on. “Now we’re working on taking the next step.” Fichtner is 27 and played semi-professional football in the US after leaving Ger-

many but was more recently in charge at Beerwah Glasshouse. Nairn, 24, was the Sunshine Coast Player of the Year during his time with Sunshine Coast Fire and has FQPL experience. They join the likes of Cameron Crestani, who at 25 has already played for Brisbane Roar and won a premiership at Peninsula Power. Marko Fichtner and Terry Kirkham.

Special Olympians finally back on court FIVE Special Olympics athletes from the Caboolture region were among more than 100 from across the state at South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale for an interclub basketball competition. Kyle Richardson, Zac Galloway, Trent Porter, Luana Woods and Joshua Cadman were in the Moreton North team. Special Olympics Queensland Community Development Officer Kim Lawley said basketballers from 10 clubs took part, from Gympie, Mackay, Bundaberg and the Sunshine and Gold Coast. “We hadn’t had a competition like this since March – the one in August was cancelled because of COVID on the Saturday before the competition on a Sunday,” Ms Lawley said. The event, across four divisions and 26 teams, gave players the chance to put into practice the skills they had been building on in training all year. “They were just so excited – the first hour was catching up with friends. “To be able to play sport and to put all their training into a competition meant

Sport Briefs Training begins

Pre-season training has fstarted for all grades at Caboolture Snakes rugby league with all grades – open men and women as well as Under 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm. Visit the club’s Facebook page for more details.

Team plans

Bribie Island AFL Club welcomes any women wishing to join training sessions as preparations start to field a Senior Women’s team in the 2023 season. Sessions are Thursdays 6pm at First Ave.

New signings

Moreton Bay Lions have made three key signings as they prepare for QFA Division One next season. Jason Dunell, one of the top five Best and Fairest candidates for five seasons, has re-signed, with defensive half forward Trent Lowrie and Jordan Menheere.

Players welcome

Bribie Island Tigers Football Club is taking expressions of interest for Senior Men, Senior Women, Over 35 and Over 45 players for the 2022 season. Links on Tigers’ Facebook page.

Pre-season starts

Narangba Eagles’ pre-season training for the Senior Men and Under 23s started this week for the new FQPL5 season. Visit Eagles’ Facebook page for details.

Pink support

1. Joshua McCormack in action. | 2. Moreton North basketballers celebrate being back on court at the South Pine Sports Complex. so much,” Ms Lawley said. “Some of the athletes had improved so much we had to move them into a different division.”

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Justice back to defend her Classic crown PLAYERS from across Queensland are heading to Wantima Country Club for the fifth Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC). Nine from the Moreton Bay Region were, at the time of writing, in a strong field of entries for Friday’s tournament in Brendale. They include Justice Bosio, from Caboolture, the 2020 Girls’ Champion, who has added a string of regional and state titles to her growing resume. Ken McKay, the former junior co-ordinator at Wantima who devised the CSJC, said the girls’ competition this year was “looking very, very good”.

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The host club will have at least five representatives in the CSJC field while Mattys Visser was an early entry from Redcliffe. They will face players from as far north as Atherton, Yeppoon, Gladstone and Dalby, as well as many from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. Cameron Smith, world ranked 22 on the US PGA Tour, grew up in Pine Rivers and learned to play golf at Wantima, where he is still a member. “This tournament is so important to me,” the 28-year-old said. “It’s a great day and something I am passionate about.

LOCAL PLAYERS Justice Bosio (Caboolture) Dean Sae-Ung (Caboolture) Mattys Visser (Redcliffe) Kieren Kronenberg (Redcliffe) Alexander Clark (Wantima) Bailey Ellis (Wantima) Jayke Merrell (Wantima) Gemma Oliver (Wantima) Kip Reisinger-Jones (Wantima) for the 2022 Greg Norman Junior Masters, the CSJC, Justice Bosio who has entered Friday’s Cameron Smith Junior Classic. it will again be over 18 “I love seeing young play- in 2017, is open to under 18 holes of stroke play with a ers having fun and enjoy- male and female players single tee start at 7.30am. ing playing at Wantima with a GA (Golf Australia) handicap. Country Club.” Visit golf.org.au/events#/compeThe first qualifying event tition/2749571/info The CSJC, which began

Narangba Demons baseballers have been supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation by buying special pink jerseys. The club’s Masters will wear them next month to raise funds for Parkinson’s Australia.

Summer Series

Caboolture Dressage Group will host its annual Summer Series on December 11-12 in the Main Area at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre on Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture, 6am-9pm.

Second bout

Burpengary’s Brooke Cooper was to have her second boxing bout on December 4 against Amanda Klein in a non-title fight at 60kgs at Eatons Hill Hotel. Cooper’s a two-time world Muay Thai champion.

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Answering Tagaroos’ call STORY NICK CROCKFORD FOUR players from the Caboolture region are among six from North Lakes Oztag in the Australia Tagaroos. Ryan Harper (Wamuran), Kayne Lockett (Deception Bay) and Ailai Price (Morayfield) will make their Aussie debuts at Under 17 level with North Lakes colleagues Dre Pakeho and Jack Robinson. All were in the Tagaroos’ Boys 16 Gold squad for the 2020-21 Trans-Tasman series, which was delayed and cancelled due to COVID. Wamuran's Rachael Harper has her sixth international call-up in five years for the Australian Women’s 21 squad. CONTINUED // PAGE 46

OUR TAGAROOS: Back row from left – Rachael Harper, Jack Robinson, Craig Newald (coach), Dre Pakeho, Ryan Harper. Front left – Kayne Lockett, Ailai Price.

Planning for new challenge CABOOLTURE Sports head coach Terry Kirkham is reshaping his senior squads for the challenge of FQPL1 – which is the second tier of Queensland football. Kirkham has recently brought in several key figures, including strikers Marco Fichtner and Cameron Nairn who have impressed on the Sunshine Coast. Also, Jace Hudson from SWQ Thunder, Osman Fofanah, a defender who starred for Pine Hills last season and will bolster the rear guard alongside captain Cameron Crestani. Experienced defender Michael McEvoy has also resigned. It follows a dominating debut season in FQPL2 which saw Caboolture take the premiership by eight points, with double the goal difference of second-placed Taringa. CONTINUED // PAGE 47

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