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Hotel is best in Australia Sandstone Point Hotel has been named Australia's best overall hotel - six years after first winning the coveted title. And that was just one of three awards received by owners the Comiskey Group. FULL STORY  P.2

Destination Beachmere STORY NICK CROCKFORD WORK will start this month on plans to revitalise the Beachmere foreshore and “put it back on the map as a destination”. More than $1.3 million is being spent on streetscaping and park upgrades along Biggs Ave to attract more foot traffic, tourists and help improve the local economy.

Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Mark Booth (Div2) said: "I think it will give the area a major lift." But Beachmere Area Network Group (BANG), which “lobbies for positive outcomes” in the town, was more cautious. While supporting improvements in that area, BANG President Karen Harris was concerned at disruption to

businesses during work and the need for “a great many other things”. The first two stages will see the $500,000 ‘beautification’ of Biggs Ave, from the intersection of Main St to Mazlin Park, funded by both Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Federal Government Stage three will upgrade Mazlin Park as an event and

wedding venue, improve paths and picnic facilities and see more planting with $850,000 from the State Government’s SEQ Community Stimulus Program. Stages one and two should be finished by May. Stage three will start at the end of 2022. “Beachmere has a long and proud history as one of Moreton Bay’s oldest sub-

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urbs and was once a major tourism destination for south east Queenslanders to visit,” Mayor Peter Flannery said. “These works will help put it back on the map as a destination while keeping in line with the general feel that locals already know and love.”

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Hotel's national crown STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE Comiskey Group took home three awards including the hotly coveted title of Australia’s Best Overall Hotel of the Year for Sandstone Point Hotel at the 2022 Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence on February 7. The ceremony marked the second time the group has won Overall Hotel of the Year at the national awards – the first being in 2016, months after Sandstone Point Hotel first opened. The group, with multiple award-winning venues in the Moreton Bay Region, came away with three national titles at the industry’s night of nights held in Hobart, including Australia’s Best Marketed Hotel for Sandstone Point Hotel and Australia’s Best Meetings & Events Venue for Eatons Hill Hotel. Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey said the team was honoured to have been recognised among industry leaders. “As you can imagine, my family and I are incredibly honoured to have been recognised on a national scale by the hotel industry. There were some very strong fi-

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The Comiskey family with its Australian Hotels Association Awards in Hobart. nalists so to have taken the win in three categories is truly such a great feeling,” Mr Comiskey said. “Congratulations to all winners and finalists. These last few years have been challenging for our industry as a whole. It was nice to come together, catch up with other hoteliers and celebrate all our

achievements. “I am extremely proud of our team and look forward to celebrating with them when I am back in Queensland. “Moreton Bay is now home to Australia’s Best Hotel. I am excited to bring these awards back home to our beautiful region. "We thank the community

for their ongoing support and hope we did Moreton Bay proud.” This year is expected to be a big for the Comiskey Group with new venues and projects currently underway, including their first hotel on the Sunshine Coast - The Doonan, which is due to open later in the year.

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Federal Member for Longman Terry Young, right with Cr Booth, said the first stages would include a 30km/h shared zone for pedestrians, creating more foot traffic to “help stimulate the local economy”. Councillor Mark Booth (Div 2) has been a driver of the project and said a key part was making sure that residents were able to leave their stamp on the overall design. "Residents overwhelmingly chose blue with a fish pattern,” he said. “I’m just pumped to see it installed now.” BANG President Karen

Swimwear designer draws ELLANA Pierce, from Beachmere, who designs swimwear made from recycled finishing nets, is a finalist in a national competition for aspiring young female entrepreneurs ‘El’, who graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in 2020, is one of five finalists invited to pitch ideas to judges ‘shark tank-style’ at Questacon in Canberra next month. The animal ecology graduate won the popular vote category of the Kickstarter Challenge beating 81 others who gained more than 8000 votes on social media in four months last year. Pierce, who is moving to Cairns, worked as a research assistant after graduation, including with USC’s Seaweed Research Group at its Bribie Island facility. At the same time, the 23-year-old was pursuing her sustainable swimwear line ‘Ell Adrift’, made from the nylon of fishing nets removed from the ocean. Pierce was “excited to be prepping for the finals”

Harris said improvements to the Biggs Ave/Main St corner "are definitely required. Residents have, for several years, requested traffic calming measures. “The works will, apparently, take at least four months to complete which means disruption to the business in that area which includes a popular coffee shop, hairdresser, real es-

tate and, perhaps most importantly at the moment, a doctors’ surgery. “We would welcome more community consultation, or a better community consultation process, when funds could, perhaps, have been better spent or spent across a greater number of projects. “Beachmere has a need for many other things, small and large, including toilets in Clayton Park, lights at Clayton Park stage, improvements to the children’s playgrounds, traffic calming or pedestrian crossings and footpaths.”

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fascination with the ocean and my drive to make a difference in ocean conservation.” Pierce, who appeared on Channel 10 after launching her design start-up from her kitchen, plans to show science and technology “can go hand-in-hand with

fashion, beauty and fun”. “It’s easier than we think to make a difference in what we believe in,” she said. “I aim to clean the ocean of industrial waste and discarded fishing nets that are detrimental to marine species, and to encourage conscious consumerism in the

A CONSULTANCY firm has been given the green light to dive into the design for an upgrade of Centenary Lakes’ waterways. Council has awarded a tender for the design of the rehabilitation and enhancement of the existing lake system to Cardno (QLD) Pty Ltd. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said better water quality, safety and amenity were top priorities. There are also plans to convert the small lake segments to natural waterways with pumped flows, realigning sections of pathway, fixing banks and a gross pollutant trap. “We’re also developing plans for two major transport improvement projects within the Centenary Lakes and Elliott St areas,” Councillor Adam Hain (Div 3) said. “The $350,000 Council has allocated include shared pathways connecting Riverview St pedestrian bridge to the corner of Elliott St and Morayfield Rd.” There will also be lighting upgrades, raised pedestrian crossings, road resurfacing from Morayfield Rd through to Riverview St, an improved turnaround bay for shops along Elliott St, plus landscaping and shade tree planting. The consultation will start early this year and the detailed design is scheduled to be completed by June. Visit https://yoursay.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/centenarylakesrevamp for more information

Ellana Pierce working on her designs and inset in the water at Mooloolaba filming for a university assigmnment. and loved the conservation, business management and tourism sides of her Animal Ecology degree. “I feel that my experiences and growth through uni allowed me to overcome my fears to launch into my business,” she said. “I loved uni. The degree grew my

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Boost for our businesses STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH BUSINESSES in the Caboolture region have thrown their support behind a new Chamber of Commerce group which launched earlier this month. More than 70 people attended the inaugural event of the Greater Caboolture Chamber of Commerce on February 3, with 30 businesses signing up to become members. All three levels of government were represented along with business leaders from the region. Greater Caboolture Chamber of Commerce President Naomi Cauley said she was looking forward to supporting local businesses. “The role of a Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the region to promote growth and prosperity, which we are looking forward to doing,” she said. “Everything we do will help raise the image and reputation of Caboolture and the surrounding areas. “We will be hosting monthly networking events which is extremely important, especially with

Briefs Fisher fined A fisher has been fined $5000 by Caboolture Magistrates after being caught illegally in possession of a female mud crab and fleeing from patrol officers at a Bribie Island boat ramp. The mudcrab was released. For state fishing regulations visit fisheries.qld.gov.au

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PHOTOS AONE MEDIA | There was a large turnout of local businesses at the launch of the new Greater Caboolture Chamber of Commerce on February 3. face-to-face contact having been so limited over the past two years. “These monthly events will help generate more networking opportunities and collaboration between the Chamber and the local businesses.”

Ms Cauley takes on the role of President after being an executive officer of the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce for eight years. “That was a good grounding for this opportunity because I know what exactly

goes into creating a suc- stonemason, and currently cessful chamber,” she said. runs a bookkeeping busiMs Cauley also describes ness. herself as a “serial entreTO FIND OUT MORE preneur”. She has worked in hosVisit www.greatercaboolture. pitality, started up a new com.au or search Greater business in partnership Caboolture on Facebook. with her brother, who is a

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Rising to the challenge COVID ward Nurse Unit Manager Robyn Easton is proud of the way the hospital team has pulled together to rise to the challenges faced during the past two years. Ms Easton, who lives in the Caboolture region, has nursed at Redcliffe Hospital for seven years, taking on the role as Nurse Unit Manager in 2020 just before the pandemic took off. “The biggest thing has been responding to constant change,” she said. “When it started in 2020, we didn’t know what to expect. Being able to adapt to changes on the fly, that’s something that nurses are quite good at generally.” Until the recent wave, she said the team had been able to carry out their regular work with “COVID in the background”, with just the occasional patient testing positive. “That has changed in the

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DO YOU KNOW a FRONTLINE HERO we should feature? Email editor@moretondaily. com.au and tell us who they are, what they have done and how we can contact them last month,” she said. The team has had to move two medical wards to create two designated COVID-19 wards, with 40 beds in total. “The teamwork and the support from the Redcliffe Hospital community has been extraordinary. Everyone has gone above and beyond to transition into this new space,” Ms Easton said. She manages a team of about 30 nurses who have taken on extra shifts to meet demand. “They’re working really hard,” she said. They have transferred from other units to the COVID-19 unit, working in

full PPE each shift. “It’s quite hot. Often, we come out of those units and our clothes are wet,” Ms Easton said. The hospital has been providing additional uniforms to ensure nurses can change and are as comfortable as they can be under the circumstances. While the team is tired, they are taking it in their stride. “Nurses are used to having periods of time when they are exceptionally busy. It’s about working together and taking care of each other’s wellbeing as well,” Ms Easton said. She said it had been rewarding to help the community throughout the pandemic. “We’re acutely aware that our patients are not allowed to have visitors. We’re the only people that they’re seeing, as well as the medical team, on an ongoing basis,”

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Ms Easton said. “We’re providing care to them and speaking with families to reduce their anxiety, keeping them updated, being that kind voice and just providing that gentle care for our patients.” It is care that patients and their families have appreciated, with the team receiving letters and heartfelt thanks. Her message to the community is to keep doing what they are being asked to do – get vaccinated and stay at home if they are unwell to protect themselves and others. This in turn reduces the number of hospital admissions and strain on the team. “We’re just here doing our jobs. This is what we’ve always done. This is what we do every day. It’s just a heightened environment because this is a pandemic but we’re happy to do it,” she said.

Surf lifesaver's shock at Citizen of Year award A BRIBIE Island Surf Life Saving Club volunteer is still stunned after being named the Dickson Citizen of the Year. John Hardgrave was awarded the honour in the Dickson electorate Australia Day awards. A former member of the Australian Defence force, passionate volunteer and Veterans’ advocate, Mr Hardgrave said his service gave him a lifetime appreciation for giving back to the community. “It (the award) was somewhat unexpected – I was sitting there at the citizen-

ship ceremony and I was really enjoying it because I had never been to one before,” Mr Hardgrave said. “Then they went through the individual awards and the community awards and I’d just texted my wife to say it was lucky she didn’t drag the kids out of bed when they announced the final award … and called my name.” Mr Hardgrave spent 17 years in the Defence Force, including operational service in the Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Afghanistan, and still serves as an Army Reservist.

“A lot of individuals who leave Defence end up in the Ambulance, Fire or Police service or in roles where they want to contribute to the community – wanting to give back doesn’t leave you," he said. With Soldier On – a charity helping Veterans and their families throughout their service – Mr Hardgrave aids adjustment to life outside Defence. Mr Hardgrave joined the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club after signing his children up for Nippers. “We have family at Bribie and I was watching

what was happening on the beach and noticed they didn’t have the ability to do all the training because they didn’t have enough people in the water with the kids,” he said. “Next thing I knew I was doing my surf rescue certificate and now I’m on the beach getting in the water and helping.” Mr Hardgrave also fell into volunteering at the Albany Creek Crushers Junior Rugby League Club when his children signed on. “My son wanted to play footy and they needed Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton with John Hardgrave coaches,” he said.

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Sign trial to save wildlife STORY JODIE POWELL A NEW campaign aimed at protecting marsupials from motorists across the Moreton Bay Region, has been rolled out this week. Launched on Valentine’s Day, the campaign features giant bright yellow corflute cutouts of kangaroos and koalas, strategically placed to alert drivers they’re in a wildlife corridor. Signs have been installed at 12 sites for the 10-day trial. Four of the locations are in the Caboolture region. Mayor Peter Flannery said with the koala and kangaroo breeding season drawing to a close, there was an abundance of young animals around the region. “Our wildlife have

been getting all loved up in breeding season, meaning our parks and forests areteeming with joeys, placing them at risk when it comes to the roadways,” he said The high-visibility corflute signs in the shape of koalas and kangaroos, designed by Council’s Green Infrastructure team, bears simple messages including “Stay Alert”, “Slow Down” and “Take Care”. The material is like that used for roadwork and building sites signs, meaning they are reflective when lit by passing headlights. Launching the campaign at Moore Rd, Kurwongbah, Mayor Flannery said Council received more than 700 calls a year to remove deceased animals from roads.

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New signs have been installed at 12 locations in the region. Councillor Darren Grimwade (Div 11) said Council received more than 120 requests each year asking for more warning signs. Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland proj-

ects manager Matt Cecil said animal strikes were a significant issue, particularly when drivers were distracted by loud music or phones. “I love the shape of the signs - they’re grab-

bing, large, novel and new - they’re going to create some interest and the message to slow down and be aware in areas where you see the signs will be loud and clear,” he said.

New journey awaits traffic stalwart STORY KYLIE KNIGHT GARTH Peake’s passion for road policing was sparked as a 19-year-old, straight out of the academy, and it remains a driving force almost 40 years later as he hands the radar gun to the next generation. The Highway Patrol Deception Bay Officer in Charge retired last week after four decades in the job, including 25 years in the Moreton District – initially Redcliffe and then a combined Caboolture-Redcliffe traffic branch. During that time, he has adapted to numerous Queensland Police Service restructures, unit name changes and evolving technology but the aim has remained the same – to reduce the number of traffic crashes and save lives. It all started in 1982, when the then law clerk decided

he wanted to be a solicitor but was told his tertiary entrance score was five points too low and he would need to return to school to improve his grade. “So I promptly went around to police headquarters and started on the 17th of January, 1983,” Senior Sergeant Peake said. After graduating from the police academy, he had a short stint in the Brisbane city traffic branch before moving to Mackay (eight years), then Gympie (6-7 years) and finally Redcliffe and Deception Bay in 1996. “I really liked what I did. I could see us making a difference in this area,” he said. “I’ve been very fortunate in attending all sorts of jobs from murders down – not having to investigate them of course, that’s where the experts come in. “Often, you’re first there because we’re out in the

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Senior Sergeant Garth Peake is retiring this week after almost 40 years in the job. car and driving around and the call comes through ‘any unit, any unit’.” Key to his role has been building strong relationships with stakeholders in the community. “That’s invaluable, in my mind,” he said. “We’ve got a good

network. It works well in this area and has for a long time." The job has also seen the Burpengary East resident working at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Heads of Government

Meeting (CHOGM) 2002 and G20 in Brisbane 2014. “I had the privilege of looking after Prime Minister Tony Abbott during G20 as the lead car. We parked next to Barrack Obama and Putin on the other side, that’s how close to the middle I was."

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Youth club legacy lives on STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH KIDS are enjoying activities such as gymnastics, trampolining and martial arts in Caboolture thanks to people like Myrna Hook and Beverley Greig. They are two of the four founders of the Caboolture Districts Youth Club, in the early 1980s, which became Caboolture Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in 1989. With Len and Jene Blunt, they put in the hard yards to set up a dedicated space. Mrs Hook, from Caboolture, said the original group was committed to helping young people. “We had the idea to create the Caboolture Youth Club because at the time there was nothing in the region for kids to do,” she said. “We didn’t want them to be getting into trouble on the streets.” Mrs Hook recalls between 200-300 people at the launch event to sign up children. “The first night was held at the Caboolture Senior Citizens Centre in Hasking St, and the car park at the time was absolutely full,” she said. “Membership was $3 and open for everyone. If there was a family that couldn’t afford it, we

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Myrna Hook and Beverley Greig helped establish the Caboolture Districts Youth Club in the early 1980s before it became known as the PCYC. still let them join. It wasn’t about the money for us.” Mrs Greig, from Petrie, attended the launch planning to sign up her daughter up, but left as treasurer. “I went with my daughter as she wanted to learn how to do Judo. When I walked in, I was surprised by how many people were there,” she said. “I ended up on the stage with a receipt roll

and pen and from that moment I was the treasurer.” The group of four raised money to buy new equipment and expand the club. They sold chips, lollies, soft drinks and burgers, attended the local show and held dancing events, where a young Keith Urban even performed once. Before long more activities were offered at vari-

ous locations including a church and two schools. They eventually set up the club in Toovey St, where the PCYC still operates. “We were there for a very long time, and before we changed the name we were deciding if it should become a PCYC or a YMCA,” Mrs Hook said. “All of the board agreed it should become a PCYC.”

Millions for Dances Rd upgrade GOOD news for Caboolture drivers – design and planning work has started on a $4.2 million upgrade of the Pumicestone Rd and Dances Rd intersection. Funding was agreed last year by the state government for the intersection which regularly figures as one of Queensland’s worst for accidents. “The need for an upgrade of the Dances Rd and Pumicestone Rd intersection has often been raised with me, so I’m really pleased to see design work underway,” State Member for Pumicestone Ali King said. “I want locals to get home sooner and safer and this key upgrade will make a big difference for safety and congestion.” The upgraded intersection will have signalised turning lanes onto the D’Aguliar Highway, a signalised pedestrian crossing and wider roads for pedestrians and cyclists. “It’s a busy spot and upgrades are much needed to reduce the chance of crashes and to keep people safe as they head to Caboolture Station,” Ms King said.

Caboolture PCYC is expanding with the club to get a new $12 million centre, funded by all three levels of government, on a block in King St next year. “I wanted to pay tribute to our friend Jene, who was so passionate about this project,” Mrs Hook said. “Beverley and I are looking forward to seeing the new club when it’s built.” For more, visit qldtraffic.qld.gov.au

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NEWS  P.11 MORETON Bay Regional Council is spearheading a six-week community campaign which encourages locals to eat, drink, shop, play, spend at and back a local business. The widespread campaign, Back a Local, kicks off on February 16 and follows the recent COVID-19 Omicron wave which has adversely affected local businesses with staff shortages, supply chain issues and loss of visitation. Mayor Peter Flannery has a clear message for Moreton Bay Region residents – next time you pull out your wallet, think local first. “Here in Moreton Bay, it’s in our DNA to embrace the Aussie way and look out for each other,” Mayor Flannery said. “As a local resident, I’m pledging to back a local business whenever I can in 2022, and urging the community to join the cause. “With more than 29,000 businesses in the Moreton Bay Region supporting 140,000 jobs, I ask the community to work together as part of ‘Team Moreton Bay’, to help shape our region into Queensland’s best place to live, work and play. “Whether it’s choosing to celebrate a special occasion at a local restaurant, engaging in a professional service, or buying gift, I urge you to take a moment to consider where you’re going to spend your hardearned dollars. By backing a local business you’re help-

For more visit moretonbay.gov. au/back-a-local ing keep their doors open, staff employed and money in our local economy.” To help residents show their support, a range of free resources are available on the Moreton Bay Regional Council website, including printable Back a Local posters. The community can help spread the message by sharing social media assets on personal and business Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as using the ‘Back a Local' Facebook Profile frame. “Over the next six weeks, I hope to see consumers develop a greater awareness of local businesses and the huge difference their support can make to the local business owners, their staff and families. “It’s our goal that the legacy and impacts of this campaign extend well beyond this campaign, and locals continue to back locals, well into the future.” It is a goal welcomed by Luvaberry farm at Wamuran. Mandy Schultz, whose family owns Luvaberry farm, said while we may

be out of lockdown and restrictions have eased, that did not mean businesses were “out of trouble”. “We’re trying to get the message across to locals who don’t realise how much food is grown here in Moreton Bay,” Mrs Schultz said. Without catering events, big cruise ships and a thriving hospitality industry many have excess produce they would love to see on local tables not going to waste. The family farm, bestknown for strawberries is now growing more herbs, finger limes and also cucamelons – a small melon that looks like a miniature watermelon and tastes like a lime-flavoured cucumber. They have also been selling freeze dried strawberries via their website and hosting open days. The next is on Sunday, February 27, 9am-3pm where visitors can pick their own cucamelons, finger limes, herbs or buy already-picked produce. “There’s so many ways you can have a day out locally. You can go from visiting us to Ocean View Estates … you can build in lots of different places and experiences,” she said. “If you’re going out for dinner, ask if the produce is grown locally. It might make restaurants and cafes think where their produce is coming from too.”

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Health Hub winner has travel plans THE winner of a $10,000 prize draw run by Health Hub Doctors Morayfield is planning to spend the windfall on a “well-earned trip away”. Debbie Borman, who said she had not been on holiday for 15 years, collected her winnings from Dr Evan Jones, Director of Health Hub Doctors Morayfield.

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OLYMPIC swimming champion Brooke Hanson will be appearing at the Bribie Island RSL Club as the guest speaker for an upcoming International Women’s Day Luncheon. The gold and silver medallist will be sharing her journey about swimming, womanhood and becoming a mother, on March 4. “Brooke is one of Australia’s most recognised athletes, having broken Australian and world records," Bribie Island RSL Club Marketing Manager Cloe Einam said. “Brooke’s monumental career is outstanding, however, she is also an inspiration as a woman and a mother in her personal life. “Having suffered a great loss after losing her second-born son Jack, when he was born 12 weeks premature, Brooke continues

Australian swimming champion Brooke Hanson. to bring awareness and support for the 48,000 premature or sick babies born in Australia every year.” International Women’s Day is on March 8 and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is Break the Bias, which aims to create a gender equal world free of stereotypes and discrimination. Tickets to the International Women’s Day Lunch are $69, with a portion from each donated to charity. To book, visit bribiersl.com.au or see club's reception team.

An artist's impression of one of the planned Riverbank features.

Work to start on $6m park WORK will soon start on Riverbank Parkland with phase one of the $6 million project approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Riverbank has been more than three years in the planning and will cover 25.2 hectares, spanning 1.5km across the Caboolture River. Phase one is to start in April and be completed by the end of this year. “The Parklands will further bring into focus the

long-term vision for Riverbank – a community with the conveniences of an urban location with the benefits of nature,” Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said: “A scalding metal slide and a bench doesn’t cut the mustard anymore. “Families want open space that enhances the local environment, provides quality equipment and

connects to community hubs without having to hop in the car.” Riverbank Parklands will have a range of features, including walking and cycling tracks with river access, a shaded adventure playground, basketball half-court, hopscotch, scooter track, barbecue and picnic facilities and an oval with football posts. Phase Two of the project is expected to begin in 2023-24.

Dr Jones had launched the campaign to help to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in the Morayfield and Caboolture areas. The campaign ran from November 14 and was open to patients who received their first vaccination from that date. Since opening the Health Hub Doctors vaccination clinic in March 21, staff have administered more than 128,000 vaccines. There is also a respiratory clinic open by appointment 8am-8pm every day.

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Invitation to Cardi Gras shows MOTORING enthusiast Rohan James Robertson is sharing his love of classic vehicles by hosting a number of car shows across the region this year. He runs Cardi Gras, an event that brings petrol heads together to browse antique rides, while also raising money for charities that assist the homeless. This year the popular family-friendly event will be held in Strathpine, Pine Rivers and the Ocean View Estate Winery and Restaurant across multiple dates. “Cardi Gras is about giving everyone the chance to show off their pride and joy to other enthusiasts and spectators,” Rohan said. “We welcome anyone who would love to show off their wheels, from car clubs to individual car owners. “We have had everything from a 1914 Whitley Whippet right through to the brand-new mustangs, and everything else in between. “We have trophies for best vehicle, best classic, best muscle, best hot rod, best paint, best club display and people’s choice.”

Queensland … also in the only vehicle with a crank handle. The Noosa Hill Climb in late February may be their next competition and then a trip to Warrnamabool, Victoria, for April’s rally to mark the centenary of the Entry for spectators is a gold coin. Visit the Cardi Gras Facebook page. Austin 7.

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Best Lotto shops were .... STORY NICK CROCKFORD THE figures are in and the top Lotto winning outlets in Moreton Bay Region during 2021 are…. Kensington Village Newsagency in Bray Park leads the way with almost $4 million of prizes won by customers last year. The final figure of $3,825,904.03 was largely made up of the region’s biggest single winner $3,062,082.06 in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw on February 20. “I can’t stop shaking! This is unreal,” the man said at the time, vowing to pay off his mortgage, buy a flash new car and travel around the world. In second place was Midway News, at Redcliffe, with $2,198,742.38, again made up of a major win - $1,596,016.92 in the Saturday Gold Lotto on January 2. The prize went to a Redcliffe syndicate of ten Redcliffe players who held one of 19 winning tickets in a Saturday Gold Lotto $30 Million Megadraw. Third was Nextra Bribie Island with $1,681,111.95 but not wins on the scale of the Bray Park and Redcliffe outlets.

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TOP 5 individual prizes won during 2021

Outlet

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$3,825,904.03

Midway News

$2,198,742.38

$3,062,082.06 (Saturday Gold Lotto)

Kensington Village Newsagency

Nextra Bribie Island

$1,681,111.95

Midway News

TSG Burpengary News

$1,426,104.16

$1,596,016.92 (Saturday Gold Lotto)

Nextra Strathpine

$1,408,932.54

$100,000 (Instant Scratch-Its)

TSG Burpengary News

Nextra Morayfield Plaza News

$1,293,956.09

$100,000 (Instant Scratch-Its)

Kensington Village Newsagency

Nextra Peninsula Fair News

$1,213,943.50

$25,000 (Instant Scratch-Its)

Nextra Strathpine

Nextra Morayfield Village

$1,160,423.47

Nextra Margate

$1,098,495.17

Paperboxx Deception Bay

$1,028,531.77

The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said winners from this region had been some of the most colourful of 2021. “One of the most memorable stories was of a Bray Park man who had forgotten his partner’s birthday but at the last minute gave her an Instant Scratch-Its ticket that ended up winning $100,000,” he said.

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“Even the winner admitted it hadn’t been a great start to her birthday, but things quickly turned around when the prize was revealed. I’m sure the partner was quite relieved as well.” In April, a Burpengary couple paid off their mortgage after winning $100,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought at TSG Burpengary News in Burpen-

gary Plaza. They initially thought it was $10,000 until they checked. “We counted the number of words we had on the ticket again and realised we’d actually won $100,000!” said the wife. Three months later, in July, a Strathpine woman gave herself an unforgettable birthday present - a $25,000 top prize-winning

Instant Scratch-Its ticket from Nextra Strathpine. “I bought the ticket on my birthday and left it in my bag,” she said at the time. “I completely forgot it was there until a couple of days ago, so I scratched it straight away. “When I saw the prize amount on the ticket, I went numb.”

Showcase for island art groups SHOWCASE 2022 celebrates all that is fun, fanciful and fulfilling at the Bribie Community Arts Centre (BICAS). This year 20 art groups, which come each week to learn, share and grow their talents will be exhibiting until March 6. They include the Ladies Sewing Circle, Island Quilters, Clickety Clacks and Thursday Quilters, all renowned for supporting disadvantaged Australian communities and organisations. These groups will be displaying a range of needlecraft, including embroidery, knitting, crochet, crossstitch, patchwork and quilting. BICAS is hosting Queensland Quilters’ annual fabric challenge entries. The Leadlighting and Creative Glass group has everything from glass tiaras to bicycle wheel creations and a stained glass stingray panel. All available for purchase. Tactile Textiles are new this year with a selection of embellishing, felting, shibori (tie-dyeing) and weaving.

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Bribie centre's game-changer for state oyster industry SCIENTISTS on Bribie Island have laid the bed for Queensland’s oyster industry to expand. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said scientists at the Bribie Research Centre had, for the first time, produced and settled 500,000 blacklip rock oysters at the

centre’s oyster hatchery. “Blacklip rock oysters are notoriously difficult to settle in a hatchery, so this breakthrough achievement has the real potential to develop extensive farming of native tropical oyster species,” Mr Furner said. “This is a game-changer for Queensland’s oyster farming industry allowing the industry to expand

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beyond the current SouthEast corner of the state through the production of blacklip oysters and other subtropical and tropical oyster species. “Currently, all but one of Queensland’s oyster farmers rely on production of the Sydney rock oyster, which can be farmed in just 15 per cent of Queensland’s coastline. Farming black-

lips and other tropical rock oysters in Queensland has an estimated production value of $72.6 million, potentially more than double the value of the barramundi industry.” Member for Pumicestone Ali King said the success of the oyster initiative showed the important role research played in communities and beyond. PHOTO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES.

STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH MORE jobs are to be created at a Narangba agricultural business in the next two years, as plans to construct a second work site receive a grant from the Federal Government. Up to 15 jobs will be created at Accensi, a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural crop protection solutions. It’s expected to cost $4.5 million, with $2 million from the Federal Government as part of its Modern Manufacturing Fund. Accensi will chip in the rest. The expansion will allow Accensi to build a new formulation facility 1km from its Potassium St base, segregating herbicide and non-herbicide manufacturing and eliminating the risk of contamination. Australian Agribusiness National Manufacturing

Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth, right, at Accensi in Narangba. Manager Stan Bowes, who oversees the Narangba site, said the grant meant the company could meet higher industry standards. Accensi products go all over the world, but are also on shelves at Bunnings.” Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said: “This grant means more manufacturing jobs in my electorate and in the Moreton Bay Region. “It also means Accensi will be able to produce about 20 per cent more volume of what they are currently doing today.” Construction is set to begin early this year and take 18 months to finish.

PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Mike Smith and his wife Emma at the expaned Limited Combat Sports gym in Caboolture.

Gym expands to help mind and body STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH A CABOOLTURE gym that specialises in martial arts fighting and fitness has expanded. Limitless Combat Sports (LCS) owner Mike Smith said the new wellness and sports recovery centre meant he could provide a broad approach to health. “We launched the wellness and sports recovery side of

the business in November, but had a soft opening just before Christmas,” he said. “We are very diverse in the services we offer, which matches our philosophy of fixing your mind and body. “We offer things like contrast therapy, which is hot baths and ice baths, an infrared sauna, compression therapy, cupping, remedial massage and sound bowl meditation.

“People who are really active will find these services valuable. “But it’s not just for athletes. We also have people who come in that work in jobs where they have to be on their feet all day, like nurses.” In addition to opening this new venture, Mr Smith said LCS was also continuing to grow. “Our business grew almost 90 per cent last

year from our 2020 figures, which we are really pleased about because we are a niche business in the fitness industry,” he said. “We now offer three different types of martial arts, host around 50 classes a week, as well as being a normal open gym. “We take everyone from mums and dads to little kids, professionals and amateur fighters.”

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What’s On Jurassic Creatures Exhibition  Jurassic Creatures, is an interactive walk-through event that will captivate young and old alike. Explore an ancient world full of animatronic dinosaurs. Get ready to be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return and come alive before your eyes. Marvel at the story of their 165-million-year domination of life on earth. Watch them move and hear them roar! When: February 11 - March 6 Where: Caboolture Showgrounds Tickets: $31.56

 Les Misérables Lynch & Paterson present a new production of Les Misérables, one of the world’s longest-running musicals. It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. When: February 18-20 Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Tickets: Adults $59.90, Concession $54.90, Child $34.90, Family $150 + booking fees

The Katte Collection Dr Elaine Katte is an avid collector who spent her life surrounding herself with beautiful objects. In 2020, she bequeathed her art collection to Moreton Bay Regional Council to care for and share with future audiences. Get to know this remarkable woman, learn her interests and her history as a significant collector of art, furniture and fine objects. When: February 19 - July 9, 10am-4pm Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Tickets: Free entry

Margaret Olley, ‘Poppies and pears’ (detail), n.d. Oil on board. Bequeathed by Dr Elaine Katte, Moreton Bay Regional Council Art Collection.

 Sip ‘n’ Dip Art Class Get your creative juices flowing and book a spot in the next Sip ‘n’ Dip class in Mango Hill. Create a matching alcohol ink teacup and saucer set at the art class held at Stellarossa Mango Hill. Everything you need to make the matching set is included in this guided learn-to-make class. When: February 25, 6-8.30pm Where: Stellarossa Mango Hill Tickets: $75

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This That Festival For the first time ever, This That festival is heading to Queensland. Party down as some of Australia’s favourite bands, artists and DJs take to Sandstone Point Hotel stage. Catch Hayden James, Polish Club, WHAT SO NOT, Jack River, Dune Rats, Client Liaison, Spacey Jane, Mallrat, WAAX and heaps more. When: March 5, 12.30pm Where: Sandstone Point Tickets: From $160.05

 Barbara Cleveland: Thinking Business Thinking Business explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her friendship with Mary McCarthy. As Arendt wrote, “it’s not that we think so much alike, but that we do this thinking business for and with each other.” Intellectual and creative connection between women is at the centre of this project, which focuses on the 15-year working relationship between the members of Barbara Cleveland. When: March 4 - April 30, 10am-4pm Where: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Tickets: Free

Rolling Hills Festival The first annual Rolling Hills festival is on at Eatons Hill Hotel on Saturday, March 5. Returning to the venue for their first Australian show since the pandemic is New Zealand band, Fat Freddy’s Drop. Showcasing New Zealand and Australian talent, Rolling Hills is proud to bring live music back to the outdoor stage after what has been a challenging year for the entertainment industry. Joining Fat Freddy’s Drop is Winston Surfshirt, taking the stage for a sunset performance after a splendid day of live music by Drax Project, Katchafire, JessB, Coterie, Foley, Paige and Jelly Oshen. When: March 5, noon Where: Eatons Hill Hotel Tickets: From $116.79

 Bribie Triathlon Test your endurance by taking part in the last race in the 2021-2022 Bribie Island Triathlon series. The Bribie Triathlon course caters to varying fitness levels across four different race options; triathlon long and short courses, active first timers’ course and the active kids’ race. This four-race triathlon series has been running for 34 years, growing from its humble beginnings to become one of Bribie’s biggest sporting events. When: March 19-20 Where: Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara Tickets: From $24 to $150. Register online bribietri.com

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ARIES

MARCH 21 - APRIL 19

Expect developments with family, finances, creative projects and in your love life – it is St Valentine’s Day week after all! A key matter of principle or a favourite project will require careful discussion to avoid mistakes. Avoid impulsive behaviour, as it will set you back. You may receive news that could open doors.

TAURUS

APRIL 20 - MAY 20

You’ll appreciate a change of tempo and the chance to meet like-minded people. Travel and get-togethers will provide the chance to enjoy favourite interests. Next Thursday’s full moon will shine a light on domestic, family or property developments. Beforehand, news or a get-together may be intense, so ensure you pace yourself.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 20

The upcoming two weeks are a good time to develop a fresh understanding with someone special, so be proactive, especially at work. An exciting if restless chapter is about to begin and breaking new ground will appeal. The key to success lies in collaboration and compromise. Research and your insight will help you to succeed.

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Romance is alive, and this week’s events will bring it centre-stage in your life. The Venus-Mars conjunction will spotlight a business or personal collaboration, especially if you were born in early July. For all Cancerians, this is the time to re-evaluate a financial or personal investment. It’s also a good time to boost your health.

LEO

JULY 23 - AUGUST 22

If you are making long-term or serious decisions, ensure you base your choices on facts, and not on assumptions or sentimentality, as next Thursday’s Leo full moon signifies a new chapter in your personal, work or daily life. Key talks and developments this weekend could clarify the best way forward for you, so be prepared to plan new ideas.

VIRGO

AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22

Get set to turn a page over in the coming weeks via changes at work, health, or simply because you realise more about what – and who – means the most to you on a daily basis. This weekend’s talks or a trip will help you to prioritise certain people. Avoid taking someone’s judgmental attitude towards you personally.

LIBRA

CAPRICORN

SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22

DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19

Discussions this weekend will help you to sort out how to approach your personal life in the most practical way. Next Thursday’s full moon puts your connection with a group or friend in the spotlight. You’re ready to reconfigure who – and what – must come first in your life. It’s a good time for a health appointment.

This is a good time to develop a fresh understanding with someone close as key developments arise that encourage you to forge better relationships. Avoid being pressured into making decisions; take your time to facilitate a good understanding. For some Capricorns, developments will arise regarding a key decision at work.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21

Intense talks or a trip this weekend will contribute to a fresh perspective in your personal life. You are increasingly putting your principles first and leading from the heart. A new chapter will begin, affecting circumstances in your domestic life or home. You may find that your work schedule changes as you become more dynamic and proactive.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21

As an exciting chapter is starting, a key personal investment or financial matter deserves focus to avoid impulsiveness. For some, developments will revolve around a thrilling relationship; for others around travel or a venture that comes to life. Developments midweek will provide you with direction and the best path forward.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18

Next Thursday’s full moon signals that there will be key developments in a close relationship, especially if it’s your birthday next week. Someone special will be on your mind and this is a good time to put them first. Some Aquarians will receive important work or health news and will need to re-organise their daily schedule.

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become a lawn grub buffet? “Your first sign is your lawn will look brown and you’ll think it’s dry. A lot of people confuse irrigation with lawn grubs. It’s a shift in the way the lawn looks,” Coochie HydroGreen franchise owner Ian McLeod said. You will also notice moths and small grey wasps flying around. Then clusters of eggs will form on gutters and soffits, resembling small balls of cotton wool. Each cluster can have 400-500 eggs in it. “They come down on little spider silks, like a parachute or bungy cord, as tiny little grubs – they call them instars – and they’re no bigger than a pinhead,” Mr McLeod said. “He hits the ground and starts eating. He eats in the lawn for around two weeks until he gets to the size of your finger. Then he will dig down and start to metamorphosize into a pupa.

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“The pupa will stay in the soil and then emerge as a moth. They can do up to six generations in one year. That’s just one moth, one family.” Mr McLeod said a lawn could be “back to bone” within three to four days. “They eat the leaf, not the whole plant − they don’t attack the roots. It’s like using thinning scissors through your hair. “They’re thinning it out by eating the leaf. Then, the roots and soil are exposed,” he says. “It doesn’t kill it, but what happens is all the weeds come in and the lawn gets dried out and bakes the soil. Then your soil become hydrophobic.

It starts to repel water like greaseproof paper.” The best way to deal with lawn grubs is to apply preventative treatments every eight weeks. “If you brush the eggs off a surface, they will die but that’s more for aesthetics because you won’t actually stop them. You can clean them one day and they’re back the next,” Mr McLeod said. “Treatment won’t stop them from laying the eggs, but if they hatch and hit that lawn they will die within seconds.” Coochie HyrdoGreen offers pet, child, bird and e nv i r o n m e n t a l l y - f r i e n d l y treatments that do the job and come with a warranty.

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G'DAY all, Keeping it simple. During my interactions with beginners, I continually hear they've searched YouTube or social media and significant numbers of them are overwhelmed by the diversity and technicality of the advice being handed out via these sources. While some advice and tips may be valid, and showcasing the latest and greatest tackle on offer delivers for sponsors and manufacturers, the conflicting nature of quite a lot of the information due to competition for likes, views and subscribers results in information overload and confusion for the parents and grandparents who just want to take the kids fishing for the first time. It's supposed to be fun, not stressful, yes? While high-end rods and reels, the latest and greatest lures or the current trendy knots and rigs are beautiful to use and successfully using a new technique, rig or piece of tackle can deliver a great sense of satisfaction, they aren't required for families to go out, enjoy a few hours on the beach or at the local jetty and have the kids catch a fish. The excitement a child shows when catching their first fish is so openly honest and unrestrained, it's beautiful, and the memories being created are priceless for everyone concerned, but it won't happen if the adults decide to do something else.

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So, for any beginners out there thinking about having a go, grab a handline or an entry level rod and reel combo, some fresh bait, a few sinkers and some small hooks, (kids just want to catch something, they don't care if it's big), learn one simple, basic knot, and get out there and give it a shot. It definitely beats sitting at home staring at a screen. Have a yarn to fellow fishos on the day as well. Most of them are quite happy to offer some advice to help a newcomer learn the ropes. And for those of us who may be more experienced, maybe it's time to remind ourselves why we love fishing so much? 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 • Prawns have been active in local rivers, creeks and bays. • The odd Threadfin Salmon hanging around the prawn schools. • Summer whiting on Margate Beach • Flathead still consistent around the peninsula. • Cod, squire and grassy sweetlip on the inshore reefs. • Mangrove Jack in the canals and the rivers and creeks. • Mud and Sand crabs in Bramble Bay, Deception Bay and in the rivers and creeks with some very nice muddies being caught.

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FLATHEAD are always a popular target for recreational fishers. Flathead belong to the family Platycephalidae and there are approximately 80 species known worldwide and well over half of these are known from Australia. The name of the family is derived from the Greek words platy, meaning "flat", and kephale for "head". Most species are only small fish (less than 20cm) and they live in depths from about 1-300m. There are three species anglers generally encounter around the Moreton region – the dusky flathead (Platycephalus fuscus), the bar tailed flathead (Platycephalus australis) and the sand flathead (Platycephalus endrachtensis). Anglers fishing offshore over sandy habitat frequently catch the eastern blue spot flathead (Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus). The dusky flathead is the largest member of the family and the species most frequently targeted and caught by anglers in Moreton Bay. It is differentiated from the other common species by the presence of large dark blotch on the tail. It is restricted to the Australian east coast and ranges from approximately Cairns to the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria and prefers shallow water (generally less than 10m). Dusky flathead aggregate

and spawn at surf bars like Jumpinpin from November through to April. Fish can spawn more than once per spawning season. Dusky flathead that are present in estuarine locations at that time of the year do not spawn. Small juveniles less than 12cm first appear in nursery areas such as seagrass and mangrove areas 1-2 months after spawning. Female dusky flathead grow much larger than males and live longer. In Queensland, female dusky flathead reach a maximum age of about 11 years and males about seven years. The majority of dusky flathead over about 45cm are females. While dusky flathead move around Moreton Bay, the vast majority of fish stay within the bay. As many an angler knows, flathead have venomous spines either side of their gill covers. Surprisingly the venom and venom apparatus is poorly studied.

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Former Deception Bay Dragons player Cortnee Vine was part of the Australian Matildas squad which reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asia Cup last month. Vine made her senior Matildas debut in the 4-0 victory over Philippines, in Mumbai.

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BRIANNA Thompson may next month, join an exclusive club, which currently has only eight members. After a remarkable trip to Tasmania, the Albany Creek Swimming Club (ACSC) member is now one swim short of completing Australia’s Triple Crown of marathon swimming. That could be ticked off next month on the Palm to Shelley, but depends on a boat skipper and timing. Also on the horizon for 20-year-old Thompson is the 40km-plus of open water between Guernsey and France in July. Swimming the 36km of Loch Ness in Scotland is a possibility in 2023 and Lake Geneva, 70km long, is now

on her “bucket list”. Thompson is also “interested” in several of the global Oceans Seven swims. All are likely to be self-funded, as were her previous marathons. “I don’t look at records. I do it for me,” she said. “It’s more about finishing and accomplishing it, not being the youngest or the fastest. “You do get wrapped up in doing something like this. It’s incredible. Sometimes I don’t realise how big (an achievement) it is.” Thompson’s swimming record on longswims.com is impressive. The 10km Burleigh to Surfers was her first major amateur race in April 2018. Her first solo swim, six

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months later, was the English Channel (33km). Nine months later she did a double crossing (66km). Port to Pub (25km), the first leg of the Triple Crown off Western Australia, was completed in March 2019 and again 12 months later. Thompson did the second leg of the Triple Crown on January 28 this year, 34km on the Derwent River from the New Norfolk Bridge to the Tasman Bridge in a

• Jan 28, 2022 – Derwent River

34km 6 hours 40 minutes 18 seconds • Jan 30-31 – Derwent River upstream 34km 11 hours 43 minutes Source: longswims.com

record six hours 40 minutes. Two days later, Thompson was in the support crew for another Derwent swimmer and eight hours after that, decided to do the swim in reverse, upstream. She started just before dark, admits to “freaking out a bit” at one point possibly, through lack of sleep and feeling some stretches “lasted for ever”. However mum Elise, a life member of ACSC, was on

the support boat and helped her daughter through. Eleven hours and 43 minutes after jumping in, Thompson reached the New Norfolk Bridge. “Derwent is longest in the Triple Crown and coldest,” she said, “it’s only recently become a popular swim and been included in Triple Crown. Only a handful of people have done it. “The reward was the feeling of accomplishment. Many people think what I do is insane, but swimming, for me, is like therapy. “I have always loved swimming. I have a good build for it, being a little bit stockier. I’d rather swim in freezing cold temperatures than a hot pool.”

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Micah in goal

Former Redcliffe State High School student Teagan Micah was in goal for the Matildas in their 4-0 victory over Philippines in the AFC Women’s Asia Cup held in India earlier this month. Unfortunately, Australia bowed out in the quarter-finals to South Korea.

Home draw

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Win tickets to Warriors NRL trial game FANS will get a look at the Warriors’ “best squad available” when the side take on the Titans at Moreton Daily Stadium this month in their last hit-out before the 2022 season. Tickets are on sale now for the NRL trial game on February 26, which kicks off at 2pm, and Moreton Daily has five family passes to give away. Entries open at 8am on February 14 and close at midnight on February 21. To enter, visit moretondaily.com.au/news/win-passes-to-see-warriors-v-titans-

FOR TICKETS visit ticketmaster.com.au in-nrl-pre-season-clash Warriors’ Assistant Coach Stacey Jones, who has re-joined the club this season at its new base at Redcliffe, said the squad was looking good particularly with the addition of experienced halves Shaun Johnson and Ash Taylor. “Obviously, I wasn’t around last year but when games are in the balance you need your key players to

step up and that comes with experience,” Jones said. “We’ve got a couple of experienced halves – Sean and Ash – the growth of Chanel (Harris-Tavita) and obviously having Kodi (Nikorima) there too. It’s a really good balance in that group and a key part of the game we’ve got to get right.” Johnson looks certain to wear the No.7 jersey, with the other three competing for No.6 and the bench utility role. “Right now, we’re working through how we’re going to play footy and who’s

playing in what position. I guess we won’t be able to nail it down for certain until we’ve played trials and players put their hands up,” Jones said. “It’s exciting for us to trial here (at Redcliffe) because we’ve done all our preseason, it’s going to be our last hitout and near-enough to our best possible squad that’s fit and healthy,” he said. Jones is hoping for a big crowd at Moreton Daily Stadium. “We get quite a few people to watch our training. Hopefully there will be a lot of expat Kiwis and lo-

cals that can get out and support this team because we feel this is our home now,” Jones said. Captain Tohu Harris, who is recovering from knee surgery, hopes to make his playing return in mid-May. He’s feeling confident ahead of the season opener against The Dragons at Sunshine Coast Stadium on March 12. “The team is flying around the field at the moment, everyone’s physically looking … certainly a lot better than we have in the last couple of years,” Harris said.

Waiting on selection call STORY NICK CROCKFORD TWO Burpengary-based swimmers were last week hoping for calls from the selectors of Australia’s senior and junior open water teams. Bailey Armstrong and Piper Sanderson, from Belgravia Swim team at Burpengary Regional Aquatic Centre, put themselves in contention at the national titles, held off Brighton Beach in Adelaide. Sanderson, from Narangba, stormed to the 19 Years 10km championship in 2 hours 5 minutes 27.68 seconds – winning by a fraction over five minutes. She was also third in the 5km clocking 1:01:16.41 which was less than a second off second spot. Armstrong, who is based on the Sunshine Coast, was second in the Men’s 10k in 1:50:5.95, just seven seconds behind the winner. He was also third in the 5km clocking 54 minutes 13.46 seconds, this time only one tenth of a second off second place. Harley Connolly, the duo's coach at Belgravia, said he “expected Bailey

NARANGBA Eagles Football Club has a special anniversary logo, which is to be on polo shirts celebrating the 30th anniversary. "To celebrate three decades of football in Narangba is a great achievement for our young community football club,” President Malcolm Van de Graaff said on the club website. Under the Football Queensland restructure, which saw Football Brisbane merged into new competitions, Eagles are in FQPL5 this season. They start the campaign with a trip to Oxley on March 5 and then host Tarragindi at Narangba Sporting Complex on March 12.

Bowlers set up big win BURPENGARY maintained the pressure on Sunshine Coast Cricket Association leaders Cooroy-Eumundi earlier this month with an emphatic victory over Palmwoods. Steele Draper (4-7) and Luke Wilmot (4-10) helped skittle Palmwoods for just 33 in 19.3 overs! Extras topscored with nine. Stephen Shelliwell then hit 24 in a match-winning reply of 2-34, in 9.2 overs, as Burpengary stayed well clear of third-placed USC and next host Maleny.

Bribie's link to Dolphins PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Belgravia's national open water team, from left, Bailey Armstrong, Piper Sanderson, Katelyne Irwin and Madisyn Armstrong. | RIGHT: Piper Sanderson with her medal in Adelaide. to be in the top two”. “He’s a seasoned athlete and has been putting in good work. He’s made the Australian team before,” Connolly said. “Piper was a little unexpected in the 10km and has been a bit of a dark horse in the program, but we’re

delighted for her.” Also in South Australia was Belgravia’s Madisyn Armstrong who finished just outside the medal places in her races. The 22-year-old was sixth in the 5km in 60 minutes 1.24 seconds and fifth in the women’s 10km with

2:4:35.64, only 34 seconds off third spot. Club colleague Katelyne Irwin, 27, was ninth in the 10km in 2:10:16.1. Matthew Briers, 16, was 11th in the Boys’ 16 Years 5km with 1:1:23.76 and seventh in the 7.5km race clocking 1:40:39.88.

Major step in Snakes' Premier target THE first sod has officially been turned at the Peterson Rd grounds of Caboolture Rugby Union Club and Caboolture Touch Association. The $6.15 million project is funded by Moreton Bay Regional Council ($2.3m), Federal Government ($1.5m), Caboolture Sports Club ($1.36m) and State Government ($1m) With the outdated clubhouse now demolished, work has started on the new clubhouse, which will include four multipurpose

Eagles fly to milestone

change rooms, a kitchen, viewing decks and tiered seating for spectators. The centre will help both clubs grow their sports and boost Snakes’ longterm aim of entering the Queensland Premier Rugby competition. It is also the second project from Moreton Bay Regional Council's sports infrastructure partnership with Caboolture Sports Club. The first was Caboolture Cricket Club’s new indoor training centre. An artist's impression of the new Petersen Road rugby and touch clubhouse and officials at the sod turning.

BRIBIE Island Junior Rugby League has signed an affiliate agreement with Redcliffe Dolphins, the Hostplus Cup club. The agreement will ensure future development opportunities for Bribie’s players. Adrian Rouse has also been appointed Bribie’s Island's coaching director for the 2022 season. Rouse has rugby league experience with Redcliffe, Pine Rivers, Dayboro, Wynnum and Eastern Suburbs Tigers.

Camp dates at QSEC THE Queensland High Performance and Youth Development Camp will be held at QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre) on Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture from April 4-7, 8am-8pm every day. Stable bookings for the camp are now open. The closing date is March 28. That will be followed by the Caboolture Dressage Group's monthly event on April 10. Visit qsec.com.au.

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Caboolture’s squad has been put to the test in pre-season against top opposition. The list includes Gold Coast champions Surfers Paradise, last season’s undefeated FQPL1 premiers Brisbane City, NPL giants Olympic and double premiers Peninsula Power.

1969 Club founded

“I’m happy with the boys,” said Kirkham, “they are committed and a fantastic group. This is good experience for the season ahead.” He said a lot of work was also going on at all levels of the club, training coaches, improving structures and growing the operation. Snakes' FQPL1 debut on Sunday week will start

Moved from North Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Leagues

1996

2016 Joined Football Brisbane in Capital League 4

another chapter in a remarkable journey which started in 2016 when Caboolture left the Sunshine Coast zone and joined Football Brisbane (FB) on the bottom rung, the Capital League 4. Snakes were promoted to Capital League 3 for 2017 and following a FB restructure were put in Capital League 1 for 2018, again

winning promotion to the Premier League for 2019. Eighteen months ago (2020) Caboolture finished one off bottom of the Premier League before joining the state league FQPL2 last season. With Kirkham at the helm, they swept to the premiership and promotion. Only the grand final eluded them. PHOTO ANT SARTORI atnc-photography.

Promoted to Capital League 3

2018

Debut in Brisbane Premier League

2017

FB restructure – join Capital League 1

2019

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Join state third tier FQPL 2

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Serving up treat for sport's young stars STORY NICK CROCKFORD PLAYERS from as far as Bundaberg and the Gold Coast will be at Centenary Lakes next week for the Andro Team Cup. Hosted by Moreton Bay Table Tennis Association (MBTTA), the cup is for beginners and intermediate players aged 15 and under on Sunday, February 27. The aim is to provide a comfortable environment for beginners getting their first taste of competition, in an event run by Table Tennis Queensland. There are short wait times between games allowing around 60 players to have as many matches as possible. Teams will also be coming from Moreton Bay, Wynnum, Sunshine Coast and possibly Lismore and Toowoomba. Division Two will run from 9am-12.45pm and Division One from 12.30-4.15pm. MBTTA held its final Sunday juniors session for 2021 just before Christmas. Natalie was the winner with no losses, followed by Soma, Xzavier, Litsu and Oto. Thanks to Dean for helping out umpiring the matches.

Waiting game

Bribie Island Tigers have been drawn at home to Teviot Downs or North Brisbane in the FFA Cup SEQ Round Three. Tigers were one of 11 sides given a bye in round two.

Whistle Blowers

Bribie Island Netball Association is driving a Whistle Blowers 22 program to train and recruit more umpires. The sessions will be on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2. For more details visit facebook. com/BribieNetball/Club

Home test

Narangba Eagles are at home to Pine Hills in the FFA Cup SEQ Round Two. Date and time to be announced. The winner will be at home to Acacia Ridge or Ripley Valley in round three. Caboolture Tennis Association has put out a call for those wishing to play matches. Caboolture has fixtures and new competitions starting. Phone 0401 355 522.

Trio re-sign

Moreton Bay Lions has re-signed three more dual premiership players – Jack Fisher, Rory McBride and Lachie Stewart – for the Division One Senior side. All three played in Lions' 2019 and 2020 Senior premierships.

Training times

Caboolture Snakes Junior Rugby League Club has released its 2022 training schedule for players from Under 16-17. Visit facebook.com/caboolturejuniorrugbyleague

Thunder trials

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VISIT PHOTO STEPHEN ARCHER | Soma Sakamoto and Natalie Sheriff preparing for the Andro Team Cup at Caboolture this month.

Semi-final showdown looming for Snakes CABOOLTURE seem set for a semi-final showdown against Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association’s top division. With rain wrecking three successive weekends at Grant Rd, Caboolture are most likely to finish second in the regular season. Ironically, the lost days

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came against the leaders Tewantin Noosa (twice) and third-placed Maroochydore. Caboolture’s final rounds are at fourth-placed Glasshouse starting this weekend. President Steve Adams said the Caboolture ground had been “hammered” by

the rain in recent weeks with around 60mm in one 24-hour period followed by successive days of more than 85mm. The covers at Grant Road remained on through that spell. However, with the dryer recent weather hopes were growing that play would resume.

Because of the size of the area covered by Sunshine Coast Association Division One teams, many of the other matches in recent rounds were unaffected and games were completed. Caboolture’s players have been training between the games, some using the indoor cricket centre. Caboolture President Steve Adams.

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PHOTO ANT SARTORI - atnc-photography | Coach Terry Kirkham, captain Cameron Crestani and the Caboolturte team preparing to make club history. STORY NICK CROCKFORD CABOOLTURE Sports will make history this month when, for the first time in the club's 52 footballing years, it will play in the state’s second tier. A meteoric rise of five promotions in six seasons

has earned a place in the FQPL1 – just one step below the top tier NPL Qld. Snakes’ debut will be at Sunshine Coast Fire on February 27, followed by a bye round and then a trip to Mitchelton on March 12. Over the next six months they will face the likes of

Brisbane Strikers, the 1997 National Soccer League (NSL) grand final winners. Former NPL Grand Final winners Western Pride and Redlands, southside powerhouse Rochedale and big-spending Magpies Crusaders from Mackay. Coach Terry Kirkham has

a young squad – average age 23 – with captain Cameron Crestani a key figure, alongside new strikers Marco Fichtner and Cameron Nairn. Goalkeeper Jace Hudson, signed from SWQ, will also have a huge role, but the coach is confident ap-

proaching the round one. “It will be competitive, but the expectation is top four,” said Kirkham, in his second season with Snakes. “I think there will be five or six teams looking to get back into the NPL and we have just come up to this level. “We have one player with

high-level NPL experience (Crestani) and three with lower-level experience. “The club has come a long way in a short time, but we know where we want to be and are giving players an opportunity.” CONTINUED  PAGE 39

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