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Next Distribution dates, Issue 107. 16th October- Bribie Island, Sandstone Point & Ningi. 17th October - 18th October delivered to Beachmere, Caboolture, Toorbul, Donnybrook and surrounding areas.
Delivered to homes and local businesses in the following areas:Bribie Island, Sandstone Point, Ningi, Godwin Beach, Beachmere (including Peel Road & Beachmere Road) Bribie Pines, Toorbul, Donnybrook, Meldale, Central Lakes, Caboolture and Elimbah.
Copies can also be picked up from IGA and other local businesses in these districts.
Our front page and feature this Issue is the announcement of a new multi-million dollar upgrade to Spinnaker Sound Marina. This new construction will have a huge impact on boaties and local businesses.
Jack and Joan Myerscough celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in April, they tell us the key to a long successful marriage which is a massive achievement.
In June, Bribie Toastmasters celebrated their 13th birthday and last month they celebrated their 700th meeting. Alistair talks to the president on their success. There’s been quite a lot of feedback to Airservices Australia regarding the new flight path affecting the southern end of Bribie Island. Sheree Hoddinett talks to Head of Community Engagement, Donna Marshall who sheds light on the reasons behind the decision to alter the current flight paths redirecting more planes over our region.
Bribie Island’s Nature Festival is a free event and has something for everyone. Visit the website to see which events might interest you, with guided tours around the Island and much more.
As usual, we cover a wide variety of local issues, while showcasing our local businesses. It is our local businesses who make this publication possible, so please support them.
Until next month.
Warm regards, Belinda
e mail : belinda@islandandsurrounds.com.au or call : 0447 007 966
Letters To The Editor
The change in education
Thank you for the presentation about Bribie State School’s Centenary, which made very interesting reading. There was no mention of any assistant to help Mr Diplock handle the 26 original students, but I suspect he was alone. What a contrast with the current staff of 50 to care for 18 students each.
Between these two extremes, I can report a 1984 class of 42 students, where the ratio of teachers to classrooms was little over one-to-one and certainly not the current two-to-one. The only people not teaching at any given time, were the office staff and groundsman. And if my memory serves me correctly, 1950 classrooms held closer to 50 students, with only one teacher and no teacher’s aides.
So teachers have never had it so good. Which leaves us all wondering, what has changed to make their jobs so difficult to cause many to resign because they are stressed out by the experience?
H.Beneke Banksia Beach
Boaties and Southern Fish Marine impacted by proposed marina development
By Alistair Gray
Spinnaker Sound Marina, in operation since 1981, has always provided support services for the local boaties, fishers and tourist operators, along with a small number of restaurants, a café and residential apartments taking advantage of the magnificent outlook over the marina precinct.
In July, Ignite Projects director Josh Foote, announced a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the marina, with plans to build a new waterfront apartment complex with an additional 66 apartments, 154 car parks for residents and visitors and exclusive recreational areas. Spinnaker Marina Development Pty Ltd has lodged a development application.
The new development, to be constructed over the current dry boat facilities, will also require the removal of the current boat lift facilities. The construction will impact not only the boaties that rely on and use those facilities but also Southern Fish Marine, which has operated at the marina for the last nine years. They hold Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Kohler, Mercury Outboards, Motor Guide and the Makocraft boat range dealerships. Southern Fish Marine has a bustling business operation, with seven staff members providing marine servicing, engine and boat sales, antifouling, general chandlery sales and EPA Licensing. They also operate Southern Fish Wild Caught on the site. The impacts on Southern Fish Marine, a core marina business, will be significant if the development proceeds, particularly during the build phase. “We have no plans to sell and we are not getting bulldozed! We will continue to operate even if the council’s decision is unfavourable. We own our land and buildings,” Southern Fish Marine business owners Anthony and Wendye Tennant said. “Our sheds have always housed mechanical repairs since the early days of the marina and was even a Bertram Dealership back in the day”
“One of the draw cards to Bribie Island is the waterways and boating life, but saying this wouldn’t affect hundreds of our customers who utilise the facility is a joke. Once it’s gone, it is gone, there is no coming back,” Anthony said.
“With no more storage stacks, no more launching and retrieval of boats by the forklift, no more haul out facilities for boat antifouling and repairs, many boat owners will be severely impacted, particularly the older ones,” Philip Williams said on Facebook.
Pacific Harbour has no boat lift facilities; the nearest is at Scarborough. Many boat owners drive some distance to have their boats launched at Spinnaker Sound Marina, with their boats stored on the dry stack. Moreton Bay City Council shouldn’t underestimate the impact of the withdrawal of these facilities on the whole of the City of Moreton Bay area. It is easy to make a quick decision and yet stuff up a whole ecosystem that has operated successfully for many years with unintended consequences. Should you wish to sign the Submission Against the Proposal, please call into the Southern Fish Marine’s office at the Spinnaker Sound Marina.
Information on proposed development (DA/2024/3304) can be found here
Some dry stack storage facilities will go if the proposed development proceeds.
The lift facilities at the Spinnaker Sound Marina will disappear with the new development.
Bribie Rotary Community Chest to raise $40,000 for community projects
By Alistair Gray
How would you like to enjoy a leisurely cruise down to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup, with reserved seating in the Lawn Stand and back home again on a luxury P&O cruise boat? Imagine the fun, the fabulous cruise cuisine, dancing all night, romance and new friendships. All this could be yours if you are the winner of the inaugural Rotary Community Chest Melbourne Cup Raffle, plus many other consolation prizes on offer thanks to the many local sponsors. These include Bribie Hotel, Priceline Pharmacy Bellara, Southern Fish Wild Caught, Sunshine Mitre 10 Bribie Island and Pacific Harbour Golf Club. Don’t miss the chance to pick up a ticket from local sellers or the Bribie Island Community Plant Nursery at 208 First Avenue, Bongaree who are open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am-12pm.
Community fundraising is always a challenge at the best of times for Bribie. Yet, new Rotarian Coll Callander from the Gold Coast recently suggested putting together a Melbourne Cup Raffle. Many said he couldn’t do it with the costs and risks involved, yet Coll persevered and pulled together the raffle. Already, $30,000 has been raised and is well on track to raise $40,000. Thanks to the generosity of a few significant sponsors, Bribie Island Community Plant Nursery, SPS Quality Concrete and LJ Hooker Bribie Island, the cost of the major prize was covered, meaning all the funds raised from the ticket sales
will end up going straight back into our community. Many Bribie groups, clubs and societies like BIEPA, the pickleball club, surf club and the Community Kindergarten and others were invited to participate, with 50% of their ticket sales going directly back to them, with the balance going back to Bribie Rotary to disperse to local charities, as a Community Chest.
“We are very grateful for the fabulous support of our sponsors and the total
community support in making the Rotary Community Chest a reality and encourage local community groups who have a small specific need for funding up to $500 to apply to Rotary to enable us to disperse the funds raised quickly,” Rotary Community Chest Raffle Coordinator Coll Callander said. “We would particularly be interested in hearing from groups supporting families and victims of domestic violence in line with Rotary’s new focus.”
Should any community group wish to apply for funding, please email the secretary of the Rotary Club of Bribie Island at bribie@iinet.net.au or for membership enquiries, email 1309coll@gmail.com.
Implants...your questions answered
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When one or more teeth are missing, or when a denture is otherwise loose, unstable and uncomfortable.
Is there age limitation for implants?
No. However good health is a primary deciding factor. In healthy older patients, the prospects of success are virtually the same as for younger people.
Is the treatment painful?
No. Implants are placed under local anaesthesia and most often involve minimal discomfort for the patient.
Will I be able to feel the implant?
Once placed, the implants cannot be felt. Titanium implants are completely biocompatible and very well tolerated by the body.
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Ariana Doolan LNP candidate for Pumicestone
Standing Strong Against Youth Crime
Since being endorsed as your LNP candidate, I have had the privilege of meeting many remarkable residents who call our beautiful region home. Recently, while doorknocking on Bribie Island, I met Heidi and Clint Luck, a couple whose courage and resilience have left a lasting impression on me. Their story is a stark reminder of the growing concerns about youth crime in our community and the urgent need for effective action.
from the ordeal, described the fear and chaos that filled their home as scary, having been woken up by Clint yelling and chasing the young intruder out of the house. Little did she know there were four intruders. The courage Clint displayed in defending his family is commendable, but no one should be put in a position where they must face such fear and uncertainty in their own home.
In the early hours of August 11, Heidi and Clint experienced a terrifying home invasion that no family should ever have to endure. They were awakened by the sound of their bedroom door opening, and Clint immediately realised that an intruder was rifling through their belongings. Initially he thought it was his nephew and yelled out to him only to be met with an unfamiliar voice. That’s when Clint’s instincts kicked in.
“I just had to chase this guy and get him out of the house to protect my family,” Clint shared with the Today show host. In that moment, he didn’t have the luxury of considering whether these intruders were armed or how dangerous they might be. His primary concern was the safety of his wife and three children, who were fast asleep. Heidi, still shaken
This incident highlights a terrifying reality that many in our community are facing. Heidi and Clint’s experience is not an isolated one; it reflects a broader issue affecting Bribie Island and many other parts of Queensland. In Ningi last week, I had a young couple show me video footage of their new car being stolen by a 14-year-old. This is unacceptable! Youth crime has become an alarming concern, leaving families feeling vulnerable and unsafe in their own homes.
I am committed to ensuring that stories like Heidi and Clint’s are heard and addressed. We need stronger laws, better enforcement and more comprehensive support systems to deter youth crime and rehabilitate offenders. The safety of our families should never be compromised and it’s time for decisive action to make our streets and homes safe again. That’s why the LNP’s Making Queensland Safer Plan is so crucial. This plan includes reforms to early intervention programs and restores consequences for actions, ensuring youth offenders are held accountable under our “Adult Crime, Adult Time” policy. These measures are part of our broader commitment to change the Youth Justice Act, including removing detention as a last resort and enshrining in legislation the rights of victims ahead of offenders’ rights. These changes will send a strong message to youth offenders, reduce serious crime in our community and ultimately help lower household costs by reducing insurance premiums. We are dedicated to taking the necessary steps to protect our community and ensure a safer future for us all.
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Why not get your water from the best source - Mother Nature?
With growing concerns about the safety of our tap water, especially in light of recent media reports, including those on Channel 7’s Sunrise Show, more Australians are looking for alternatives to traditional water sources. One of the most significant worries is the presence of harmful chemicals like PFAS, which have been linked to serious health issues, including cancer. The use of filters to remove these contaminants is becoming more common, but what if there was a way to bypass the need for filtration altogether?
Enter Water from the Air Machines, a revolutionary technology pioneered by Walter (Wallie) Ivison, the founder of World Environmental Solutions. Wallie holds some of the first patents on this innovative technology, which harnesses the power of the atmosphere to provide you with the purest water possible— straight from the air around us. How does it work?
These machines work by capturing moisture from the air and condensing it into water. The process is similar to how nature itself creates dew. This water is then filtered and purified within the machine to ensure that it is free from contaminants. What makes this technology particularly appealing is that it removes the need to rely on domestic water reservoirs, which may be compromised by chemicals like PFAS. While the machines do include filters as an additional safeguard, the primary source of the water is the air, which means that many of the contaminants found in ground or surface water are never introduced in the first place. This technology takes the guesswork out of water safety, providing a reliable and
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Gone are all the things you read about like heavy metals, fluoride, preservatives and of course Micro Plastics. Just great clean water. 8,000 copies World-wide and the inventor and patent holder for 20 years is a Local in Woodford.
Flight path changes creating a buzz
By Sheree Hoddinett
Have the sound of planes flying overhead got you all wound up and bothered?
Turns out you’re not alone, with many residents across the local area and beyond not happy with flight path changes bringing aircraft across their once peaceful community at varying times of the day.
A plan for new flight paths from Airservices Australia is aiming to spread the noise across more areas, so it’s less concentrated in others. These changes come under the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane. The plan was developed to address impacts resulting from changes to Brisbane’s airspace, following the introduction of Brisbane Airport's new parallel runway in July 2020.
The Noise Action Plan for Brisbane comprises four packages of work outlining 11 recommendations and 82 individual actions. Airservices Australia is actively engaging with industry stakeholders and the wider Brisbane community on aircraft noise, discussing potential flight path options and outlining key delivery milestones across a three-year period (2023-2025).
Airservices Australia Head of Community Engagement Donna Marshall is aware of the impact aircraft noise has on residents due to community feedback, but highlights the efforts going in to finding a way to minimise the impact.
“For the Bribie Island community, we have had a lot of feedback, particularly from those on the southern part of
Bribie about the impact of operations in that area,” Ms Marshall said. “We have concepts that have been developed with our consultants Trax International with the aim to reduce the impact, with one option that has the aircraft flying higher following a similar tracking to now, so by having the aircraft higher, that reduces noise levels. Then, there’s another option which completely changes where the aircraft flies, which would be more over the northern part of Bribie Island, rather than over that southern area.”
Feedback gathered during this phase will be used to create designs and will eventually be used for community engagement again, so there will be an opportunity to share your thoughts.
Changing a flight path is not a simple task and Ms Marshall said it was quite common for residents to ask questions about why aircraft couldn’t be kept over water all the time. Factors including weather, wind, air traffic and air space all come into play.
“Obviously there's a strong desire for communities not to have aircraft over them, but the simple fact is that aircraft operate safest when they are operating into the wind on arrival and departure,” Ms Marshall said. “And the wind is something we can’t control, so there are some communities where they may get both arrivals and departures depending on wind conditions. So, we're having a look at ways that we can try to
reduce the impact of that concentration on them. It’s about finding the right balance.
To give you an idea of the number of flights involved, using data from the last two weeks of August, here are some movements at Brisbane Airport compared to Sydney Airport: -
• Daily movements: Brisbane about 650, Sydney about 925.
• Morning peak hour movements: Brisbane about 57; Sydney about 75.
As much as Airservices Australia would like to keep everyone happy and just keep the flight paths and noise well away, it all comes down to one extremely important factor – safety.
“At the end of the day, our primary role is the safety of air navigation and when anybody gets on an aircraft, they know they will get to their destination safely,” Ms Marshall said. “Fortunately in Australia, most people don't have to worry about whether or not they'll get to and from their destination safely. So with safety a top priority, one of the key challenges in designing flight paths and keeping them away from communities is that there's a lot of places where flight paths will cross over each other. You'll have an arrival path that will cross over a departure path and those aircraft have to be separated by at least a thousand feet for that safety aspect.”
To keep up-to-date with all the latest information and stages of the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, visit https:// engage.airservicesaustralia.com/nap4b
OPINION PIECE
By Sheree Hoddinett
I reached another milestone in my life recently, celebrating my 40th birthday. Yes, I’m aware I’m still quite young in the whole scheme of things, but gone are the days where I feel like a spring chicken! I’m sure there are many out there who resonate with my feelings on this one, that turning 40 is nothing like I expected it to be. I wasn’t waiting for fireworks or a grand parade in my honour of course, but I guess you could say that I had a moment of slight panic, unsure if I had achieved enough in my life to warrant celebrating 40 years. Now this is not a woe is me piece, more a light hearted attempt at framing my life into the ‘fun’ and ‘fabulous’ time that turning such a big number should represent. There’s certainly another f-word that may have popped into my head instead! And no it’s not old ‘fart’, but there are days my body creaks and groans enough that I definitely feel it. But the idea of turning 40 horrified me a little bit more than turning 30 did. A lot has happened in the last 10 years, including the birth of my second daughter, divorce, having to put my big girl pants on and get back out into the dating world (there’s some ummm ’interesting’ people out there), navigating the tough freelancing world with my work, finding out that my pancreas had officially given up and an insulin pump would become my friend for life, farewelling some amazing people in my life and then eventually making the big jump to move in with my now partner and our tribe of kids. It’s been a lot and this is probably just the skimmed version!
While a lot of these are big achievements/moments in my life, I can’t help but wonder, should I have done more
by this stage of my life? I know we all move and operate in different ways and of course you can’t predict the big challenges that unexpectedly happen along the way, but there’s always going to be that niggling feeling of “what if”? It certainly keeps life interesting that’s for sure.
I always hoped I’d be fitter, so I’m working on it, better late than never right?!
I’m doing the best I can with my health, given my autoimmune condition is out of my hands, but I do my best to manage and keep on top of that. When it comes to adding to the financial bucket, I really wish there was more moolah filling that up and I’m definitely working on that too, but if anyone needs someone with writing experience, I’m definitely your girl!
While I navigate the idea of being in my 40’s (noooooo!! haha!) please know that I’m also facing the prospect of dealing with young daughters (and I can’t forget the bonus kids too) who are fast approaching their tweens and teens –send help now! I’m not sure who has the biggest resolve not to give up arguing, me or the lovely mini versions of myself. Only time will tell how this one may play out or who may actually survive.
I’m sure 40 is as fabulous or is that “flabulous” as I can make it. Some much wiser (okay older too) than me, tell me I have the best years still ahead of me. That may take some convincing! Either way I’m going to give it my best shot, what other choice do I really have? The wrinkles and grey hair will keep taking over anyway! Never fear I will attempt to embrace 40 as well as I do most things in my life, with a brazen confidence that may just get me through.
A love story for the ages
By Sheree Hoddinett
Love, family and lots of laughter are key to the success of a long marriage. Jack and Joan Myerscough share a bond that has seen them move countries, have a family and “put up with each other” (Joan’s words) for more than 75 years. While definitely not spring chickens anymore, this beautiful couple (Jack 97 and Joan 96) marked their 75th wedding anniversary on April 23 and had a celebration with family and friends. Jack and
they uprooted from England and moved to South Africa with three small kids and she had no one but Dad,” Rosemary added. “So she must have had faith and trust in him that he would look after them. Because that's one hell of a move with young kids where you've got no family support.”
They certainly have a lot of family around them today. There are eight grandkids in the mix, 11 great-grandkids and one great-great-grandchild.
Joan, who now reside at Regis in Caboolture, first met at a dance (like many people did in those days) in England, but it wasn’t exactly ‘love at first sight’, if you ask Joan anyway.
“It was a New Year’s do for a place I’d been working at for only a few weeks,” Joan said. “And his (Jack’s) mother worked there. So she'd given him her ticket to go to this big dance, but she wouldn't be going.
“Jack and his friend that had gone along with him were about to leave because apparently they didn’t see any nice girls or anything and he was about to turn away when he saw me standing there. So I danced with him.”
Their daughter Rosemary has a slightly different take on the story.
“The way dad tells the story is quite different to mum,” Rosemary said with a smile. “Of course he was about to leave, but when he saw mum that was it. He knew she was it for him and this was the woman he was going to marry.”
The first two years of their relationship Jack spent doing national service with Joan writing him letters as was the way back then. Once they married, family was next on the cards. Despite a couple of stillbirths, Joan went on to have five more children, although the last one also died at a young age.
“Mum’s blood type is negative and dad's is positive, so they don't actually mix,” Rosemary said. “So back then they used to be called blue babies and they have to have a blood transfusion as soon as they're born.”
The young family spent time living in South Africa and also Cyprus before moving out to Australia in 1966, settling in Gladstone. So, what is the secret to a long and happily married life together?
“You just shut your eyes and pray,” Joan said with a laugh.
“I said to mum they were married so young and then not long after that she had my older siblings, so she couldn't have been much more than 25 when
Although Jack is fairly quiet these days, would you believe up until a few years ago, he was still able to roller skate?
“Before he had his stroke a few years ago, dad used to drive from Caboolture to Stafford every Saturday to roller skate for two hours, that was until he turned 93,” Rosemary said. “He even had his 90th birthday party at the skate rink.
Halfway through the morning, they got everyone to leave the floor and they get all the birthday people out, so all the young kids and they also announced that it was big Jack’s 90th birthday and the whole place erupted, because everyone knew dad, he’d even taught heaps of young kids how to skate.”
Although Joan jokingly admits that she “would have been glad” if he fell over, she definitely never wanted Jack to hurt himself while skating.
“I wouldn’t want him to get hurt,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “He was maybe a little too confident at times.”
Watching on as her parents have reached such a big milestone in their marriage as well as reaching such a ma ture age, Rosemary hopes the genetics continue to pass down the line.
“I think it’s really great they’ve made it to this age and until quite recently they have both been as fit as a fiddle. They were living independently right up until 12 months ago,” Rosemary said.
“So it's fantastic, but really the work ethic and the ethics that they've passed
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Design complete for next stage of Caboolture-Bribie Island upgrade program
The final design layout.
Design work has now been completed for the next identified priority upgrade on Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Ningi. The upgrade will include duplication of the existing traffic lanes to a four-lane carriageway from Old Toorbul Point Road to just east of Saint Road and the signalisation of the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection. This upgrade will help to ease congestion and improve traffic flow and safety on this busy section of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road.
The final design includes:
• duplicating the existing lanes from Old Toorbul Point Road to just east of Saint Road, from two lanes to four lanes.
• installing a centre median with no right-turn movements between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road.
• modifying the Old Toorbul Point Road intersection to accommodate a U-Turn facility for westbound vehicles.
• intersection modifications at Saint Road and McGrath Road.
• signalising the Volz Road and Browns
Road intersection, which includes a U-Turn facility.
• installing pedestrian crossings and upgrading bus stops at the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection.
• improving bike rider safety with wider shoulders and marked bike lanes at conflict points.
• resurfacing the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection.
The community will be kept up-to-date as the project progresses and construction timeframes are confirmed.
The project, which is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, is the next step in a series of planned upgrades to improve traffic flow and connectivity in critical areas on Caboolture-Bribie Island Road as funding becomes available. This project follows upgrade works at Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Old Toorbul Point Road intersection which were complete in September 2021.
For more information visit https://tmr.qld. gov.au/caboolture-bribie-island-road
Joan and Jack have been married for 75 years.
Celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.
Dancing in the dark
By Sheree Hoddinett
Are you ready to dance like no one is watching? In case, you’re wondering, age is no barrier when it comes to this dancing class!
If you have ever wanted to try dancing and want to do it without a care in the world, No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) at Morayfield is the perfect place to do it! With no judgement, no fuss and no pressure, NLNL is a weekly freeform dance session in the dark, open to everyone in the community aged 12 and up.
As the host/ambassador for NLNL Morayfield to Brisbane, Teena Andrews loves music, dancing and is passionate about sharing NLNL with everyone.
“One of the things I love about NLNL is the opportunity to provide a safe space for anyone and everyone to dance and move their bodies,” Teena said. “We are inclusive and non-judgemental, to feel included and to dance without judgement is pretty empowering and so great for physical and mental health. We share our space with dancers from all walks and wheels of life.”
What exactly is NLNL? NLNL is a weekly dance session, in the dark, provided to all members of the public, with dancers aged from 12 up to 85 (but you can be older!). It is one hour of non-stop dance music in darkened conditions to give the dancers a space to dance without judgement or concern about ‘dancing in public’ or being ‘seen’. The venues are darkened but not ‘pitch black’ as once the initial lights go off and your eyes adjust to the darkness, all that can really be seen is the silhouettes of other dancers.
There are no routines to learn and no instructors. The music is curated spe cifically for each session, the playlist changes each week and is designed to suit all ages, tastes and genres - so it's a little bit of something for everyone. NLNL is free movement and can be used for personal workouts, stress relief, strengthening exercises and physical rehab, but also provides a space for attendees to let loose and just have some fun in an alcohol and drug free environment. It is a positive physical and mental health boost.
Teena first went to a NLNL session on the Sunshine Coast just over three-and-a-half years ago with her husband and a friend not really knowing what to expect. She fell in love with the idea and hasn’t looked back, encouraging others to come along and feel the same enjoyment.
“Our dancers enjoy a wide range of music, dance how they want, wear what they want (including Lycra) and they love that,” she said. “It's like being at a nightclub without the alcohol or drugs – loud music, singing, cheering, clapping and busting out some fabulous ‘moves’.
Teena makes it all happen with her ‘crew’ - husband Graeme, daughter Kelsi plus Kyra, Kelly and Michael, who volunteer their time and energy to bring
“We absolutely have fun and enjoy interacting with our dancers,” Teena said. “To see the smiles on dancer’s faces as they tumble out the door after each session is
“If you love music and dancing but are hesitant about dancing in public, NLNL is the perfect thing for that because no
You can dance solo or bring a friend. NLNL has themed music and dress-up nights and they also host corporate and private sessions, as well as ‘one-off’
NLNL Morayfield is held Wednesday nights from 7.30pm-8.30pm at 4/13
Each class is $10, with discounted rates for concession card holders and seniors
There’s plenty for the kids to see and do these school holidays with the return of City of Moreton Bay’s Active Holidays Spring Program! With a whopping number of fun activities on offer, there’s something for every child to enjoy and explore.
Mayor Peter Flannery said that these school holidays are the perfect time for young people to try something new and enjoy Moreton Bay’s beautiful weather. Active Holidays Spring Program bookings are now open — so don't delay as spots fill fast!
Whether your kids are aspiring Olympians or just looking to have fun and make new friends, the Active Holidays program has it all. This spring, embrace the spirit of the Olympics with exciting activities like:
• Learn to Skateboard
• Learn to Ride a Bike
• Freestyle BMX and Scooter Clinics
• Target Archery
• Trampolining
• Gymnastics
• Self-Defence Workshops.
The excitement continues with a fantastic range of unique and engaging activities for children and teens at City of Moreton Bay libraries and museums with highlights including:
• Free Beat Making Workshops. where participants can create music under the guidance of Aaron Shanahan from Imagine Music.
• Celebrate Footy Finals at City of Moreton Bay museums!
• Reclaimed Jewellery Making Workshop. Young people can explore the art of jewellery-making and learn the basics of metalsmithing with Jemica from Meekz Contemporary Jewellery.
• Ongoing favourites like the Minecraft Club every Tuesday, Quiet Hour every Wednesday (5pm-6pm) and LOUD at North Lakes Library on the third Friday of every month, 6pm-8pm.
Each activity is led by qualified and experienced instructors, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. Best of all, every activity is either free or only $5!
For the full timetable and to secure your spot, visit Active Holidays Program - https:// www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/ Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-ActiveLifestyles/Active-Holidays
What’s on – Moreton Bay Libraries/ What’s on – Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums - www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/Galleries-Museums/Events
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Helping build a better world for
By Sheree Hoddinett
For 31 years the Zonta Club of Caboolture has been working hard to do their bit to change the world for the better. There is always something happening behind the scenes as they are an international service club advocating for building a better world for women and girls.
As part of their commitment to making a difference, the Zonta Club of Caboolture is holding a Women and Girls’ Wellbeing Expo... See, Do and Be Better on November 23 (9am-12noon) at the Morayfield Community Hall.
As the Chair of Advocacy for the club, Lynda Galway got the ball rolling on the expo because she was coaching a client who was experiencing domestic violence.
“When I asked who she was getting support from I was surprised to discover she didn’t know where to go and how to get access to our local services. This was the inspiration for the Wellbeing Expo,” Lynda said. “Our aim is to connect women and girls in a relaxed and safe environment with all types of organisations: community, not-for-profit and profit-based that support women and girls and their wellbeing.”
Providers at the expo so far include: CADA, Share the Dignity, Queensland Police, Headspace Caboolture, Courageous Girls, Dragon’s Abreast Pumicestone, Vibrant Family Chiropractic, Elizabeth Eaton Counselling & Parenting Support Service, Foundations for Health, Weight Reduction Club of Caboolture, Kyabra, Get Around Cabo Carfree, Helen Edward’s Coaching, Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre, Moreton All Body Care, Jennifer Richardson (Vidafy Global), Simply Health Group, Tracey Walker (Turning Point 4U), and Reiki Renew.
The free expo will feature workshops and stalls, so visitors can have a chat, ask questions and get information concerning the relevant area of wellbeing. “Zonta Club of Caboolture is funding this event because we want it to be a free event so we can connect as many women and girls as possible with wellbeing providers from the local area,” Lynda said. “The expo will be a wonderful opportunity for women to connect, share and learn about their wellbeing in many areas of their life. Information and education about wellbeing helps to raise self-awareness and empowers women and girls to make changes in their life for
is non-partisan and non-sectarian, with membership open to men and women with experience in business or the professions.
• Its mission is the Empowerment of Women Through Service and Advocacy.
“Zonta’s convention for 2024 was held in Brisbane from June 27-30th this year,” Zonta Club of Caboolture president Pam Berkett said. “It was wonderful to see Zontians from all around the world come to our city to attend this convention and visit our beautiful city.
“We would love to hear from anyone in our local area if they are interested in learning about our wonderful club.” Current service projects
• They deliver breast cushions, drainage bags, seat belt buddies and turbans to Caboolture Hospital for patients who have had breast surgery.
the better.”
The significance of November 23 for the expo is due to it being the weekend before the United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
“From November 25 to December 10, Zonta Clubs all over the world will advocate to stop violence against women, just as we do,” Lynda said. “Our club will be present at the Morayfield Shopping Centre running a stand to share information about domestic violence and to give out safety cards. Our orange figures will be showcased all over the district to raise awareness, Caboolture Square will be lit with orange lights remembering the victims of domestic violence and we are running our expo.”
A bit about the club
• The Zonta Club of Caboolture was chartered on August 3, 1993. They currently have 21 members – 20 females and one male.
• They raise money for local and international service projects.
• Locally, you may find them raising money by manning the sausage sizzle at Bunning Morayfield, holding fashion parades and also Christmas gift wrapping at Morayfield Shopping Centre.
• Zonta International was founded in Buffalo, New York, USA on November 8, 1919 with nine charter clubs.
• They supply items to Caboolture and Burpengary Police Station soft rooms for women and children facing domestic and family violence.
• Vouchers are given to five local groups at Christmas time to hand out to families in need.
• An award of a gift voucher is given to a Year 11 female student from public and private schools in our local area at their awards night. This is called The Banksia Award.
• Packing birthing kits for third world countries once a year.
2025 S.T.E.M. Awards
Applications are now open to young women who wish to receive a grant of $1000 to further their education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It’s the annual Sandra Cooke S.T.E.M. Award. Sandra was a charter president and past president of the Zonta Club of Caboolture. The award will be presented to the successful applicant at Zonta Club of Caboolture annual International Women's Day on Friday March 7, 2025. To apply, visit www.zontacaboolture.org. au.
Club members meet for a dinner meeting (6.30pm) on the last Wednesday of the month at the Jacaranda Café at Bolton Clarke Caboolture, corner of King and George streets.
For further information, visit the website www.zontacaboolture.org.au, email zontaclubcaboolture@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook – Facebook. com/zontaclubofcaboolture.
This state election is a seriously critical crossroad. We can stay on the same path of being governed by the major political parties and their “Career politicians" with their big business and union links. Or we can elect "real people" that care for the communit and the path that Australia need to go in to look after hard working people on the ground.
Honesty and integrity is paramount. We somehow have to break the traditional way of voting for Labor / Greens coalition or LNP as these parties have such similar goals they could easily be the same party. (Time to call them the Uni - party)
Make your vote count - It's time for strong community values. Where he can say it the way it is and keep the “Traditional” parties in line to meet the community’s expectations. Sam lives in Pumicestone and cares about the area. He stands for practical, common sense, where solutions are the order of the da Have someone who is not that presumptuous to tell you what change you need in your life. But who will engage and ta for the future
No false promises! No worldly interference and woke ideals? No indoctrination within the education systems. No big party political lines and hidden agendas! No undermining of the political system by externally created organisations. Real change not handouts! No Mandates! Freedom of choice! Australians first.
”It is imperative that this time around that as many people cast their votes as possible for change or we
Zonta Convention members 25+ years of membership.
The Zonta Club of Caboolture members celebrate 31 years.
Bribie Toastmasters celebrates its 700th meeting
By Alistair Gray
It is a year of celebrations for Bribie Toastmasters as they celebrated their 700th meeting after only just having their 13th birthday in June. New club president Joannes Evers clearly likes to have fun and as he says, any excuse for wine and a nibble makes for a happy club, which it sure is. Some members of the Caboolture club recently visited the Bribie club for the occasion, including Area Director 2024/2025 Lucy Schelberg and Muriel Smith, a four times Distinguished Toastmaster. Noticeable since my last visit, was three or four new members and the club is regenerating as the new members benefit from the opportunity to improve their public speaking. Jock Elliott, 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking, ran the
meeting and lightened up the occasion with heaps of stories, with smiles and laughter everywhere and a light sprinkling of knowledge pearls dropped into the conversation.
No Toastmasters meeting could be without a Table Topics session, where audience members are randomly selected and asked to speak for about 90 seconds on a topic chosen by the evening Table Topic Master Amanda Morgan. The talks were brilliant with feedback and personal evaluations provided by Caboolture Toastmaster Linda Upton. It's a great way to improve your impromptu speaking skills. The theme for the evening was time. Unlike usual Toastmasters meetings, the founder of The Real-Time Initiative Graeme Brittenden, presented his plan
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to standardise time zones in Australia to no more than three across Australia with 88% of the population being in one time zone. Currently, we have five time zones across Australia during summer causing confusion, loss of productivity, and enormous costs to the economy. The initiative would effectively do away with AEDT and the need to manage time changes every six months.
In her early 90s, Muriel Smith shared the story of her 35-year Toastmasters journey. She joined Caboolture in 1986 and has been a member of 14 clubs since then. In her talk, Muriel recounted her involvement with the various clubs and her roles, including coming to Bribie in 1998, forming the Islander Club, the daytime club on the Island and Morning Stars clubs, serving as Area Governor,
and acting as Chief Judge. She highlighted her achievements, including revitalising Mount Gravatt and Fraser Coast Toastmasters. Muriel made a significant impact wherever she went and emphasised the importance of friendships and how supportive Toastmasters had been throughout her life.
"Tonight, we celebrate our 700th meeting. May we continue to inspire and support one another. Here's to many more meetings filled with laughter, growth and unforgettable moments,” Rosine Evans said in proposing the toast as the meeting drew to a close.
For more information about Toastmasters, please contact Joannes Evers on 0450 473 822 or email joannesevers@ gmail.com
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Toastmasters president Joannes Evers in full flight as he addresses their recent meeting.
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As soon as you step inside this stunningproperty, you’ll be met with panoramic views of the sparkling water and the city skyline, creating an instant sense of tranquility and awe. The high set, brick build home is fully fenced for security and offers the added convenience of concreted side access, making it easy to store and access all your vehicles, boats, and toys.
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Real estate agents excel in communication, but new research highlights key areas for growth
In a rapidly evolving property market, real estate agents remain central to the buying and selling experience, providing critical guidance and expertise. However, recent research by InfoTrack has revealed that while agents are highly regarded for their communication skills, there are significant opportunities for improvement in other areas.
Navigating the property market can often be overwhelming for buyers and sellers, with many complexities and emotional stakes at play. To better understand the current realities faced by consumers, InfoTrack conducted an extensive national research survey – the first of its kind in Australia.
The 2024 State of Real Estate Report: Insights from Australian Buyers and Sellers reveals captivating survey insights, highlighting key trends, positive experiences, and challenges encountered during property transactions. It also offers an in-depth analysis of how key stakeholders, including real estate agents, were rated by the Australian public.
Key findings of the report
The transaction experience and satisfaction levels
75% of survey respondents bought or sold a property for their expected price. While most respondents expressed satisfaction with their transactions, a significant 25% reported less than optimal experiences, indicating a clear need for improvement in the buying and selling process.
Real estate agents most challenging stakeholder
Real estate agents were voted the most challenging stakeholder by one third of respondents. Lenders and financial institutions, along with the other buyer or seller consecutively followed, while lawyers and conveyancers lead the way in client satisfaction.
Interest rates and the impact they have on decision-making
An intriguing insight from the research showed that 38% of respondents reported that interest rates did not significantly influence their decision to buy or sell a property. In contrast, 62% cited them as a major factor in their decision-making process. This disparity highlights the varied financial considerations among buyers and sellers in the current market.
How did real estate agents perform?
In the Australian real estate landscape, interactions with key stakeholders greatly influence the transaction experience. InfoTrack’s research uncovered the following insights about real estate agents:
• 90% of respondents engaged with a real estate agent during their property journey.
• 47% rated their experience with a real estate agent as ‘excellent’, with an additional 28% rating it as ‘above average’.
• 36% of respondents highlighted communication with their real estate agent as the most positive part of the transaction process.
However, one of the most striking findings from the report is that one-third of respondents encountered challenges with their real estate agent, which is more than any other stakeholder in the transaction process. This emphasises the critical need for improvement to enhance performance and foster a more positive consumer experience.
The report also identified the following key areas for improvement among real estate agents:
What can you learn from this research?
Specific areas of concern to improve and further enhance client experiences. Key areas include:
• Communication and transparency
• Providing more support around finding a property
• Price negotiation
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Bribie Island Nature Festival
Compiled by Alistair Gray
Preparations are well underway for this year's Bribie Island Nature Festival, with something for everyone from Friday October 18 to Sunday October 20. The Island will be awash with visitors looking to attend a wide range of creative workshops, talks, studio art trails, guided walks, cultural tours, a jazz concert, fashion show, children's activities and even a tour of the CSIRO research facility.The festival celebrates all that Bribie offers, allowing residents and visitors to learn more about the wildlife, the cultural heritage and our creative people. In its second year of operation, following a fabulous launch last year, the program is second to none. It will inspire and create a renewed interest in nature, the arts and all that Bribie offers over the three days of this signature event. Get in early to avoid missing out.
"The Bribie Island Nature Festival is dispersed throughout the Island with many events and activities having limited capacities – last year some people were disappointed to find sold-out events and activities,” festival producer Libby Anstis said.
Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA), Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment Council, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bribie Island Library, CSIRO and many of Bribie's favourite visual artists are hosting events and activities over the weekend. This year, the festival team has added Wild Wonders, a morning program of children's activities and an opening night fashion event – Canvas to Catwalk, featuring original fabric designs inspired by Bribie Island.
Festival Program
The program is extensive with more than 30 events. Here are some of the highlights to whet your appetite.
CSIRO Discovery Tour – A guided tour through CSIRO's research facility. Yarun Cultural Experience – A guided tour around Yarun (Bribie Island). The tour is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich aboriginal heritage with visits to significant cultural sites. Canvas to Catwalk – The festival's opening night event featuring original fashions and live music. It will showcase
garments modelled by young designers who have created their own creative artworks under the guidance of fashion label Red Ridge.
Drawing with the Bush – Geoff Ginn leads a creative workshop inspired by Bribie's most famous artist, Ian Fairweather. The workshop focuses on drawing the outdoors using resources and materials from the bush and taking inspiration from the art and home of iconic artist Ian Fairweather.
Elements of Red Beach – A guided artist's walk on Bribie Island's stunning Red Beach.
Artists of Bribie – Visit a unique collective of Bribie Island artists' studios.
Pumicestone Piano – Sign up for your own performance of the festival's beautiful Pumicestone Piano at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre.
Wonders of the Wallam Walk – A short walk-through Bribie Island National Park with local ecologist Ben Timmings.
Creating Natural Fictional Characters – A writing workshop with local author Gary Crew.
Birds in your Neighbourhood Talk – An introduction to some of Bribie's common bird species.
Bribie Jazz – JMI returns to headline the festival finale, featuring a new jazz ensemble and emerging jazz sensation Lily Daoud.
You will find full details and bookings at the Bribie Island Nature Festival website: www. bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
For enquiries, please email: info@ bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
An Australasian Royal Duckbill surrounded by Plumed Whistling Ducks is a common sight at the Bibimulya Wetlands, Bribie Island.
The Pumicestone Piano
IN THE GARDEN
By Adelle and Paul
Want Bees? Try These!
Hello happy gardeners. Spring has sprung and the bees are out and about even more than usual! So, to keep our
Lavender), La Diva Papillon White, La Diva Papillon Purple and La Dive Papillon Rose. If you plant them all, you will have an array of colours in your garden, including blue, purple, white and pink. The average height that these
Eutaxia Obovata (Egg and Bacon Plant): This is without a doubt one of our favourites! This handsome dense small shrub grows to a height and width of 1m. This beauty has a spectacular display of two-toned yellow and orange flowers with a nice little pea shape and are also lightly fragranced. This plant loves a sunny spot in your garden and once established is very drought tolerant. Great for Bribie Island because they can handle coastal conditions. This gorgeous plant makes a great hedge or small screening plant due to its dense growth. And to top it off, it is another Australian native. What a winner!
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen: Another stunner and another native! The only difference here is this Leptospermum gets a bit bigger. The Burgundy Queen reaches a height of 4m and a width of 3m. This beautiful plant has narrow red foliage and produces multiple rich burgundy coloured double flowers. These plants are very tolerant to many conditions and can be used as a feature. These are best pruned after flowering as this promotes dense growth, which then allows the plant to become a great screening plant.
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great addition to any garden, as they are very tolerant to almost any climate conditions and flower all year!
Callistemon: So many! Where do we start? For starters... they are also all natives, Okay, here are our favourite three - Little Silver, Hannah Ray and Pink Champagne. All of these beauties are not only Australian natives, but flower almost all year round! Little Silver, a small compact plant, grows to a height of 90cm and a width of 75cm. Popular for their compact size, these plants make a great border or small hedge and get covered in bright red bottle brush lowers. Hannah Ray - Another one that has an abundance of flowers, which are also a lovely red. This is a tree that
Pandorea jasminoides a vigorous climber, this is the way to go. This beautiful plant can be used as a ground cover or a climber, which will easily climb and cover a fence, trellis, or anything you wish to cover. These beauties love the full sun and can also be grown in the shade. These stunners produce trumpet-like flowers and come in a range of colours, including white, pink, purple and red. They can grow to a height and width of 3-5m. This is an evergreen plant and is also another native.
Euphorbia White Sparkle: These stunning plants can act as a great border or can make a great feature in a pot as they grow into a perfect ball shape. These plants are dense and have equal amounts of flowers to foliage. These are an evergreen plant which grow to a height and width of 60cm and get covered in delicate tiny white flowers, hence the name 'White Sparkle'. These plants do not disappoint and make a
grows to a height of 4m and a width of 3m. This stunner is an evergreen, is suited to most climates and has a weeping growing habit, which just looks absolutely gorgeous. And last but not least is the Callistemon Pink Champagne. This wonder is classed as a small shrub, which can be pruned to shape and produces masses of pale pink bottle brush flowers. The Pink Champagne grows to a height of 3m and a width of 2m.
Well that's a wrap! Remember all of these plants mentioned are very bee attracting and provide an abundance of colour to any garden. Let's keep our bees happy!
Until next time, happy gardening from Paul and Adelle.
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few that look great this season and the bees love them all! Lavender Blue Scent (English
Island Fishing
September FISHING REPORT
By Danny & Michelle
Time to get back into beach fishing
Fishing Report - Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara! Hi, this is Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies!
Spring has arrived and as the days grow longer and the nights warm up, it's the perfect time to get back into beach fishing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, the local surf beaches around Bribie Island are teeming with opportunities to catch some of the season’s most sought-after species, including whiting, bream, flathead and dart.
Woorim
The open beach at Woorim has been fishing really well for quality summer whiting, with bloodworms being the best bait. An incoming tide with a southeast wind are perfect conditions. Also we have had a fantastic tailor season, with
Skirmish Point/Red Beach
Again, the summer whiting have been plentiful along with the tailor Mack tuna have turned up and been hitting the baitfish in the early morning. Great fun on light line same as the tailor, small metal slugs have been working well.
Banksia Beach
Snapper in and around the ripples, strips of squid and flesh baits have had some nice catches. On the flats further down the beach has produced summer whiting and good bream. Bloodworms and live yabbies are the best baits.
White Patch
It has been a great spot to target flathead on soft plastics, paddle tails have taken plenty of fish. Some locals have also been using locally made lures, catching flathead and whiting on the surface.
We now have these in stock, come and check them out.
Great recommendations for beach fishing
You don’t need high-end gear for surf fishing. Rods between 9ft and 12ft work perfectly and Alvey reels are a reliable option.
They’re ideal for beach conditions as they can easily be cleaned of sand and saltwater afterwards.
There is plenty of spin reel options as well, the smaller 3000 to 4000 size reels for the smaller species up to the 5000
casting. You would be surprised on how light a line you can use on big fish with a
We hope you enjoy the beautiful weather and great fishing conditions this spring.
As always, remember to only take what you need and respect the ocean.
Danny & Michelle
Reuben – Mack Tuna caught on our Williamson slugs
Feeder Fishing Lures
Dolphins bow out ahead of finals
It wasn’t the fairy tale ending that super coach Wayne Bennett had hoped for with the mighty Dolphins pipped at the post by a very eager Knights team, going down 14-6. It was a fierce battle between the two sides to see who would take up the highly coveted number eight spot to head to finals.
With so much on the line for both teams, it's no surprise the match was played with finals intensity and it was the Knights who slowly ground their opponents down in front of a sold-out crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
Knights captain Kalyn Ponga was in the thick of the action, finishing with two try assists to lead his team to the post-season. The Dolphins went in with high hopes after demolishing fellow Brisbane team the Broncos 40-6 in Round 26 at the end of August following two big losses (against the Storm 48-6 and the Bulldogs 30-10). The Knights came in off the back of two big wins against the Titans (36-14) and Rabbitohs (36-16) and a one-point loss to the Sharks, putting them in top form.
The first half of the match was intense and close to being scoreless as each side fulfilled their six tackles before the ball made its way back down the field again. The sides eventually settled into their rhythm and the Dolphins slowly gained the upper hand. The advantage looked to be converted into points when Trai Fuller got through, however the try was called back due to an obstruction in what is being labelled as a controversial call.
The first points finally hit the board in the 28th minute when Ponga put Adam Elliot through a gap to cross the line. With a conversion to follow, they would be the only points in the first half with
the Knights taking the lead into halftime.
You could sense the tension in the air as the two sides hit the field in the second half of the game. It took the Knights just four minutes to break through in the second, a series of set restarts leaving the visitors' defensive line stretched. Ponga again played a crucial role, laying on the final pass for Brodie Jones to double the advantage.
The Knights crept closer to the hotly contested eighth spot with a penalty goal in the 54th minute, extending their lead to 14-0. The Dolphins didn’t give up hope, trying multiple times to cross the line, but were met with a strong defence from the Knights. When Jesse Bromwich was sin binned for a swinging arm in the 68th minute, a Knights win looked inevitable. There was an air of excitement for the Dolphins as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow eventually crossed in the 71st minute to set up a tense finish. But it would be their only try of the match with the Knights locking in the win, their top eight spot and a place in the finals. For the Dolphins, the quest to make their maiden finals appearance will continue into another year. Next year (2025) is already shaping up as one of changes as they bid farewell to Bennett who is on his way back to the Rabbitohs, welcoming Kristian Woolf into the coach role and also congratulating captain Jesse Bromwich who is retiring after a decorated 15-year career. Phins up to a great season in 2025!
Social Darts
Donnybrook Social Darts
Results for Donnybrook Sports and Community Club Social Darts, held every Thursday night at 7pm sharp. Visitors welcome.
between both clubs with Donnybrook being the victors one can only say the winning margin is narrowing.
Ken 122 bull peg, 108. Andrew 94, 55, 49x2. Qwynton 91. Dave 55. Colin 51. Tom 56. Luke 81 bull peg. Ben 59. Ryan 56. Shane 84. High Pegs Ladies Sonia 48, 12, 2. Sky 10, 4. Hazel 10. Bec 23. Hope 8. Best Nights
Andrew 3x100+/4 pegs, 3x100+/3 pegs x 2, 5x100+/4 pegs, 5x100+/3 pegs. Ken 4x100+/2 pegs, 4x100+/5 pegs. Ben 3x100+/3 pegs. Shane 2x100+/4 pegs. Mark 2x100+/3 pegs. Colin 4x100+/2 pegs. Tom 7x100+/4 pegs. Sky 5x80+/2 pegs. Bec 4x80+/1 peg. Sonia 1x80+/3 pegs. Hazel 3x80+.
Another enjoyable day was had at Donnybrook Sports and Community Club on Saturday August 24 with Toorbul challenging Donnybrook with 12 aside Darts. The result was in Donnybrook’s favour 106 to 75 points. This being the third challenge
Many thanks to Toorbul Social Darts Club. See you back at Toorbul Tavern October 19.
For further information, phone Ken 0428 831 453.
Caboolture Social Darts Club
potluck doubles, played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm.
August/September winners
Mark S/Davo, Roger/Tom, Corey /Jai, Sid/Davo Runners Up Corey, Chantelle/Corey, Sherrie/Conner, Luke/ Matthew
The High Pegs
Matthew 89,58,40, Jenny 34, 44,54, Sid 60, Cecil 50, Mark B 77,40, Dale 42, Conner 48, Tom 95, Chantelle 34, Sherrie 59, Corey 66,38, Roger 52, Luke 58,46,57, Davo 56, 52, Luke 58, 32, Jai 50,64, Roger 32, Cecil 32
Best Throws
Tom 140, 135, 135,125,121,121,3x100, Luke 126, Sherrie 120,100,126,105,126, Dale 4x100,102, Matthew 140,138, Shayne 124,100, Jenny 100,100, Ian 159, Bill 132, Sid 126, Conner 140, Davo 121,100, Corey 125, 125, 140, Sam 102, Ian 105, Roger 109, Cecil 100,114,105, Luke 124,100,107, Chantelle 111,135, Beau 100,100, Jai 140,100,100,3x140,120,100
Best Night players for the period
All on the 19th with 24 tons thrown. All on the 2nd September with 20 tons thrown, Jai 3x140,120,100
Most improved Jai 4x 140120,3x100 for the month, pegs
50,24,64
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A-Grade Winner: Carol McKenzie 70, 2nd Myra Thomsen 74, 3rd Jo Malone 75
Accuracy Drives: Div 1 Gill Lee, Div 2 Helena Winterflood, Div 3 Bonnie Bell.
By Sheree Hoddinett
Forget the Olympic Games, there’s a new sporting arena in the mix, the GemLife Games. While they may still be young-atheart, most of the competitors at these games are aged 50 and up. In its second year, the GemLife Games, an inter-resort event proved extremely popular, with up to 500 athletes, volunteers and spectators heading towards GemLife Palmwoods for two-days packed full of competition on September 5 and 6.
While some have played for decades, others describe themselves as ‘rank amateurs’ having taken up their sport mere weeks ago, but all have one thing in common — a desire to give it a go, have fun and meet new people.
Bribie was well-represented with a team of 48 from the Island taking part across eight sports - tennis, pickleball, table tennis, ten-pin bowling, eight-ball pool, golf simulator, lawn bowls and swimming. At nearly 80, Bribie’s own Jean Imms certainly doesn’t shy away from giving it her all. The former New Zealand representative leads ‘The Four Js’, an eight-ball pool team featuring Jean’s son, Jason, who also lives at GemLife Bribie Island and fellow residents James Humm and Josef Zoontjens. While she doesn’t consider herself quite the pool player anymore,
Jean certainly racked up a few wins back when she first picked up a cue.
“When I was younger, I regularly played pool at the local working men’s clubs and I’m sure you’ll still find my name up on the competition leader boards on the walls of some of those clubs today,” Jean said.
As much as she’d love to win, for Jean it’s more about making the most of the game.
“I play to enjoy it now, I don't actually
have to win,” Jean said. “But in my mind, I know all the shots, even if the body doesn't always do them.”
In what has traditionally been a male-dominated sport, Jean can certainly hold her own. She might be shorter than her competitors, but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in skill.
“I feel they treat my opinion with respect,” Jean said. “Because even though I can't
play as well, I still know the basic moves and the rules that you should physically work by, it’s in my head. Like if I was playing in a tournament and I looked at the table, I could plot the next six shots and there's only seven balls to pot. And if everything went according to plan, I'd win.
But it doesn't always go to plan.
“There is no reason why women can’t be as competitive as men; the only real advantage men have is their greater reach across the table.”
GemLife director and CEO Adrian Puljich said the popularity of the GemLife Games was evident in the explosion of participants in this year’s event.
“We had 160 over-50s competing in our inaugural games last year. This year, we had more than 280 taking part, supported by a contingent of about 200 volunteers and spectators,” he said.
“We expanded the games to a two-day event, so more people could participate and introduced a new sport — swimming.
“The spirit of the games is truly inspiring, with so many of our over 50s willing to jump in and give it a go, no matter how much experience they have – and that’s what it’s all about. Trying new things, staying active, making community connections and having a laugh.”
