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Circulation 20,000 Delivered to all homes and local businesses in the following areas; Bribie Island, Sandstone Point, Ningi, Godwin Beach, Beachmere (including Peel Road & Beachmere Road) Bribie Pines, Toorbul and Donnybrook. SALES Belinda Ferguson - Bongaree belinda@islandandsurrounds.com.au JOURNALIST/WRITERS Damian Brown

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Letter from the Owner Belinda Ferguson The past 4 weeks has been extremely stressful for myself and the ISLAND and Surrounds team. Due to a current criminal investigation into our local sitting caretaker member for Pumicestone from the police. I am not able to discuss in detail. However, the truth will be revealed. I love this community in which I live in. I have lived and worked on Bribie for nearly 19 years and the ISLAND and Surrounds is all about showcasing our local businesses and building our communities economy, allowing our people to speak freely without serial litigators threaten and bullying people in a thuggish behaviour. I want to thank everyone for your encouraging support to stand up for what is right and not be bullied by anyone, no matter what they threaten you with. Your support has no doubt encouraged me to fight back hard of which I am doing legally. The ISLAND and Surrounds has printed honest and truthful articles and it will never change, the views and comments from other people in this paper are not necessarily the views of TIAS. The current caretaker member for Pumicestone took offence to 1 article in my paper, his reaction has been quite controversial to say the least. I will not lie down and allow threats and harassment to me personally and this paper, I will also continue to keep my stance and continue to hold my head up high despite any attempts to scare me off. Warm regards

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Letters to the Editor... Dear Editor, It was interesting to read how the Queensland Government candidates would fix Bribie Island Road. Their solutions were generally more roundabouts and traffic lights. Other than Simone Wilson, none mentioned the Ningi bypass proposal which was dumped by the Labor Government. Apart from Greg Fahey from One Nation, she was also the only candidate who invited community feedback. It’s too late to fix the existing road, especially when considering future development adjacent to it. Four lanes will not make much difference. It is on track to becoming another Gympie Road. It seems logical that a motorway from the Bruce Highway to the Bribie Island Bridge would be a far better solution. Designing it should not cost a fortune, and could be developed when funds become available. If this corridor is developed, then it is no longer an option. It would be interesting to see if the proposed corridor for the Ningi Bypass Road has the already been built out. Other alternatives may still be a possibility like the one suggested. Regards, Ian Hooper

So after three years Labor still has no plan to tackle ICE. It’s typical of a do-nothing government with a softly, softly approach that is failing Queenslanders. Doing nothing is not working. The community is crying out for leadership and we have a government stuck in neutral. Drug and violent crime is increasing and Labor’s only solution is to hold a couple of regional talkfests. Queenslanders want action now on this important issue. A Tim Nicholls-led LNP Government will implement a comprehensive $52.21 million action plan to take ICE off our streets through crime prevention, increased treatment, drug addiction services and strong, targeted enforcement. While Labor only talks about developing a plan to deal with the issue, the LNP will deliver real action and positive solutions. Only the LNP has a comprehensive action plan to tackle the scourge of ICE, building stronger families and providing safe and liveable communities as we Build a Better Queensland. LNP Member for Glass House Andrew Powell

Dear Editor LNPs plan to tackle ICE epidemic We understand the ICE epidemic is having a crippling effect, particularly in regional communities across Queensland. Palaszczuk Labor Government signed up to the National ICE Action Plan nearly two years ago but hadn’t even finished the draft.

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Bribie Bridge v Lock and Weir at Bongaree Recently, our State Member, Mr Rick Williams, advised that State Government engineers have confirmed that the Bribie Bridge has grown stronger with age and is good for another 20 years. This is a natural phenomena of concrete as the compressive strength increases over time. The Bribie Gardens lock and weir is about 20 years younger than the Bribie bridge and when built, it was built to marine specifications at the time and built to last. The bridge over the canal at Wellsby Parade and the bridge on Goodwin drive were all part of the lock and weir development using the same construction specifications. Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) believe differently as Council intends to demolish the lock and weir and build a new one for reasons that have nothing to do with safety or longevity. And yet there are no plans to replace the bridges at Wellsby Parade and Goodwin Drive. The reasons are simple; Council have placed a levy on residents in Bribie Gardens and the levy continues to increase so that Council can replace a lock and weir that does not need replacing. Why replace the lock and weir? Simple - Council needs to justify the high levy being imposed on Bribie Gardens residents. Council needs to be brought to account for this sham. Trevor Smith

Beachmere choir, Moreton Bay Singers, led by Choirmaster Kim Kirkman have been practicing for the Beachmere Community Carols. “Community carolling will be the keystone to the evening as well as guest performers and the choir”, Kim said. “We have a few surprises planned and we are looking forward to another fantastic evening of fun activities and entertainment in Beachmere.” Treasure Hunts, Xmas costume parades and Santa Sack Monster Raffles as well as food vans, market stalls selling crafts and gifts and the announcement of the very hotly contested Beachmere Christmas Light competition winners are all planned. Bring a rug or a chair and bring the family along to Clayton Park, Beachmere from 4pm on Saturday, 16 December.

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Powercat’s Latest Model the 3100 Sedan Cruiser has been seen undertaking water tests in the Pumicestone passage One of our locally owned and operated company’s – Powercat Marine has been out and about on the water recently doing a series of water tests and photo shoots of its newest model – the 3100 Sedan Cruiser. Seen frolicking in the crystal clear waters of Moreton Island and the Pumicestone passage it is a real head turner. With its whisper quiet performance, exceptional visibility and spaciousness your days on the water are sure to be akin to a 5 star experience. This model boasts an all new stylish enclosed hardtop with sliding windows, windscreen wipers, large sliding sunroof and great overhead ventilation and features a full queen size cabin, separate shower/toilet, Microwave, Induction Cooktop and plenty of tricky bits and pieces to complete the package. Powercats’ are known for their exceptionally smooth and dry ride and are a perfect choice for our waterways which can often change and turn very choppy with little notice. They are excellent for pulling up to the beach and can run in very shallow water so there is also peace of mind for those who don’t necessarily like having to swim a mile to the beach.

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GREG FAHEY ONE NATION WILL DELIVER... • HEALTH SERVICES/NURSES

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Economic development in general, support for local business which needs help, less red tape, financial support and incentives to grow. So my objectives and for Pumicestone post election is Lowering your power bill by 20% Water security for Pumicestone

I am single and have two grown up children, i have recently had 2 grand children, one from each. I have lived in the Pumicestone area for going on 8 years now.I first began holydaying on bribie island in the early 80’s and frequently go to the beach on summer weekends. I have been heavily involved in community and charity work for over 20 years. I have helped raise over $13m to assist the public health system by providing medical equipment, training and education, research and service support.

An review of unity water and local council operations

Along with some radio announcers caroline hutchinson and peter lang we created the gm5fk annual fundraiser. This has gone from $60 in 1998 to a record $430,000 this past june.

It will also have an historical/heritage artistic component with a large indigenous component.

I am tertiary educated, a graduate of the australian institute of company directors. A qualified sports medicine/trainer, a level 2 rugby coach and performance driver trainer. I have represented qld as a schoolboys coach, represented australia in the formula ford world cup in 1989 with Mark Larkham as a team mate. I have had the experience of wally lewis running over the top of me once or twice during my first grade rugby league career. I was chairman of the SC economic development board which enhanced communities with many succesful programs and projects. One is in it’s final year of the initial plan – that was the Maroochy airport. This has had an enormous affect on the growth of this area’s business sector. I won a national award for economic development ahead of 300 + other contestants. I will use this experience within local industries to create profitable growth, job sustainability and prosperity for the Community of Pumicestone. I believe the One Nation philosophy of ‘people before politics’. This is your election, you can change the face of Queensland. I will work tirelessly for the community to achieve what you want to achieve. If nothing changes – nothing changes.

The main issues Cost of living is at the top of the list and one nation for a start will reduce your electricity bill by 20% Health and hospitals in this area needs a real shake up, with my experience in the health sector this will be a target for me. Water security is up there, Steve Dickson’s master plan will ensure that we all will enjoy continuity of water supply. I will also investigate unity water and hopefully reduce the cost of water also. Local youth and unemployment is an issue close to my heart. I like to see kids out playing sport or enjoying themselves in the open air rather than at a computer

Local youth employment programs that will follow on from a school program of enhanced cert 2 courses. – A pathway to employment Support for local business with less red tape Establishing a community centre on bribie island for the disadvantaged, that being victims of dv, youth homelessness and drug abuse as well as normal gp’s and specialists.

I will make available $100,000 for each sporting club for ground improvements, equipment and capital works. My vision for the future sees Bribie Island as a treasure amongst tourist destinations that will enhance the business community. An eco tourism area that includes a rejuvenated pumicestone passage and reaches out into the glass house mountains with food trails, hiking tours, farm stays etc A community that is proud of its streetscape and greenspace as well as the members that live within it.

Why should people vote for me?

Because I have a proven track record in negotiating the finances and delivering for the community. I delivered a $3.4 M swimming complex to eumundi after negotiating with the state gov, the council and the locals. I helped deliver the cancer centre at nambour hospital - $2.1 M I will deliver the banksia beach state school car park in my first 6 months of office. I will build a $5m multi purpose community respite centre on bribie island that will cater for victims of domestic violence, mental health, youth support for homelessness and substance abuse. It will house a retail sector that will cover the running costs. I will provide $100,000 p.a. To the VMR and the rural fire service for replenishment of consumeables for the next 3 years. I will provide $100,000 seed funding for the establishment of a ‘pumicestone tourism board’ I will set aside $3m for planning and delivery of a ningi traffic plan. I know how the beurocrats work and can work with them to achieve what the people want. I know how to negotiate a fair budget for the community and deliver on its expectations. I will listen and provide what the

constituents want. I will work with anyone who wants to put the people first. We listen people B4 politics.

Why did I choose politics?

International Human Rights Day 10th of December By Milly Strazdin

I have always had an interest, I became concerned that the older parties were not looking after the people the way they should, so rather than whinge I decided to put my hand up and have a go. My term in local government taught me a lot and now that both the state older parties have lost their way I looked at one nation and realised at least they would do something about the situation. The older parties have just handed over the batton every 3 years or so and not really delivered much, just squabbled between each other and have forgotten about the people. That is all about to change because one nation will be succesful in this election and hold the other parties accountable.

Election day – voting and reality If nothing changes – nothing changes I understand that people have voted for certain parties all their lives, have held the basic beliefs of those parties all that time and i respect that. However the older parties now are so closely aligned that there is hardly a difference and they copy each others policies anyway – they have nothing new to fight for! All they have done for the last several terms is hand the batton over the corridor ‘here your turn’. Ther’e actual delivery percentage on promises is extremely low and the delivery on the ground is woeful because as they change the batton they throw out everything that was in motion and start again. I know how the bureaucrats work, they know they will still be there regardless of who is in government. I know how to work with these people to enable delivery. I know how to negotiate the budget required to put on the ground what i have promised to deliver! I have a proven track record in succesful negotiation and delivery of what the people want. Why you ask – it is a fact that we are in a mess due to the actions or lack there of over the last 12 – 15 years of both the older parties. Due to poor planning, bad decision making, lack of due diligence, lack of correct forecasting, lack of proper management, poor implementation all equals poor or no delivery, poor performance and represents nothing but reckless spending. Examples of this are :- railway disaster including no drivers, health system payroll scheme, traveston dam, electricity cuts, unsustainable renewable energy targets, unprofitable underground tunnels, a $5.4Bill under river rail scheme. Nothern rail link ....... Do I need to go on? So, if you want real representaion and delivery of what the electorate needs - you need to change your vote to One Nation!

The first of December, the shops are alive with the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday, people’s minds are filled with Christmas spirit- presents, food and decorations. With all of the excitement surrounding the biggest celebration of the year, a day that has significance to all is often over looked. The 10th of December or ‘International Human Rights Day’ is the day that we celebrate coming together to respect the basic rights that we have as humans, all thanks to the United Nations. This day was chosen to celebrate the adoption of the first declaration of human rights in 1948. Although history there has been many protests surrounding human rights- from ancient Rome to the Civil war in America, this day finally recognises the rights that have be fought for throughout all of history. We may take them for granted but something as simple as freedom of speech or being able to choose where to eat were once issues that were fought for by people who were denied access to them, the 10th of December allows the world to see what progress has been made. Even though human rights have come so far we still have issues surrounding equality within races, religions and sexuality. So, even though during the month of December Christmas may become all consuming, on the 10th day of the month take some time to think about how lucky you are and appreciate what has been done to get to where we are today.

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Something I wanted to bring to your attention is the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) which has come about due to $12M commitment from the State Government over three years to assist eligible coastal Councils in its preparation relevant to its specific needs. The program, managed by the Local Government Association Queensland is titled QCoast2100 and Moreton Bay Regional Council has been successful in obtaining funding under this program. Council has commenced the development of a CHAS for coastal areas within the Council area and when completed will

provide a consolidated view of hazards that are anticipated to impact our coastal areas within the short, medium and longterm and how these hazards can best be managed. An important component of CHAS is for Council to gain an understanding of community attitudes towards our coastline, coastal events and climate change. Council has recently conducted an on-line survey at “Your Say” on www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au. At the time of writing it is due to conclude on 8 December, so I’m hoping this will reach you in time so you can participate if you wish.

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Council will also shortly be seeking nominations from community members and business groups to represent their specific area of interest in the preparation of the CHAS and nominations opened in mid-November, closing at the end of January with the successful representatives announced around February 2018. Everyone who has an interest in their local coastal community is encouraged to nominate. Merry Christmas to you all and I wish you a happy, peaceful time and a wonderful 2018 ahead.

With Christmas almost upon us and 2017 coming to an end, I hope the year has been good to you and you have plans to relax over the festive season with friends and family. There are some great events happening in our area in the lead up to Christmas: With my last resident meetings for 2017 being held in November, I wanted to let you know they will reconvene in 2018 on Monday, 5 February at Burpengary & Deception Bay Libraries and on Wednesday, 7 February at Beachmere. Council Offices will be closed over the Christmas period from 12 noon Friday, 22 December 2017 and will re-open on Tuesday, 2 January 2018. Libraries will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and will close early on Friday, 22 December at 12 noon with the mobile service ending at 11am. Council’s Customer Service number 3205 0555 will continue to operate during this period should you have an urgent matter that needs attention.

LNP to deliver Beachmere Police Beat Monday, 20 November 2017 LNP Pumicestone candidate Simone Wilson says the LNP makes no apologies for being tough on crime. Ms Wilson said crime was out of control in many parts of the state under Annastacia Palaszczuk and her soft-on-crime attitude that favoured offenders over victims and families. “Enough is enough. I have listened to the concerns of the community about crime increasing at Beachmere and will act,” Ms Wilson said.

“This is why an LNP Government will invest $300,000 to deliver a new Police Beat at Beachmere to reduce crime and keep locals safe. “Queenslanders are less safe under Annastacia Palaszczuk because she has absolutely no plan to deal with skyrocketing crime rates, except to give criminals free passes.” LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said only the LNP’s Simone Wilson would deliver for Pumicestone. “Pumicestone has been under-represented for the past three years with the former

Labor MP lurching from scandal to scandal,” Mr Nicholls said. “Simone is a vocal champion for her community and a vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a donothing Labor Government which has taken Pumicestone for granted. “A new Police Beat at Beachmere is all part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by Building a Better Pumicestone.” Media Contact: Simone Wilson 0400 977 599

VITAL BEACHMERE ROAD UPGRADE LNP Candidate for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson said an LNP Government would invest $1m for vital safety upgrades on Beachmere Road. Beachmere Road is the main thoroughfare for residents of Beachmere and part of Caboolture and is predominately unlit for most of the distance. Lighting of this road will enhance vision for commuters and provide safer travelling for residents and visitors to the area. “This is why an LNP Government will invest $1m to upgrade this road.” Mrs Wilson said. “Instead of sitting around talking about building infrastructure like Annastacia Palaszczuk, the LNP has put its money where its mouth is and will actually deliver the roads, bridges and dams we need.” Queenslanders will rightly ask themselves, can I afford another three years of a Labor Government who has cut billions from infrastructure spending over the last three years. A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government which has the wrong priorities and has taken the people of Pumicestone for granted and not delivered. “The lighting of the Beachmere Road is all a part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by building a better Pumicestone.”

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What’s Different About Tomorrow? By Cathy McGillivray

Tomorrow, that’s the day when amazing things will happen. Yep, tomorrow, it’s the day when all those things you said you were going to do today, but didn’t do, will happen. Tomorrow is a magical place where all your stars will align and the moon will be in your seventh sign. The temperature will be a perfect 22o with fluffy clouds smiling down on you and the birds will sing a sonnet as you rise happily at dawn to easily jog at least 20kms while burning a ridiculously large number of calories. When you get back from your refreshing and non-sweaty jog your clothes will fit you perfectly and your breakfast will be completely calorie/ fat/sugar/anything free. Ahhhh tomorrow, such a beautiful place.

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Wow I bet you can’t wait for tomorrow! But then when it arrives it suddenly changes and it becomes Today!! What? How did that happen? You never said you were going to exercise TODAY! No you said are going to do that TOMORROW! Today is the completely wrong day to be exercising at all since it isn’t a Monday and it isn’t a new week, month or year and everyone knows that you can’t possibly start an exercise programme on just any TODAY, it has to be done on a very specific Day…. A day which is always known as Tomorrow.

So how many tomorrows have you missed this year? Yes it’s now November and the resolution you made on New Year eve about making a change to your lifestyle by starting to exercise and eat healthy is now approximately 326 days past it’s “tomorrow” due date. Wow doesn’t time fly when you are avoiding a day. And of course now it’s November most people will say it is wayyyyyyyy toooooo lattttteeee in the year to start making changes. Well guess what, surprise, surprise, I am here to tell you that in reality you can make a change any time you want. It doesn’t even have to be on a Monday, it doesn’t even have to be in the morning. Just because you day started off with a chocolate muffin and a triple cream with caramel syrup coffee, doesn’t mean it can’t finish with a 30 minute walk and a stir-fry of vegetables and chicken for dinner. We now have clients that are only 2 weeks away from the end of their 12 week challenge and because they all couldn’t possibly start on a Monday (yes they are real people with real lives and jobs and families and other commitments – just like you) some actually started their challenge on…..brace yourselves!!!...... on a FRIDAY! GASP! YES! FRIDAY!!!!! And while I know you will think this is just some sort of weird parallel universe thing, our clients who

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Let’s get started! The exercises shown are done while in bed, they are a great way to start your day but can be done any time you are lying down. They are designed to gently strengthen your leg muscles. Take each exercise slowly and carefully. Remember, keeping your legs strong will help you stay independent as using these muscles will help with your balance and mobility. Done regularly these exercises will strengthen your legs and even small changes can make a big difference over time. Even by practicing only one exercise a day you can improve your movement over time. So make sure you are lying comfortably and let’s start.

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Lie with both legs flat and with your head supported by your pillow. Bend your knees and slowly bring your feet closer to your buttocks. Have your hands on each side of your body for support and to keep your body stable. Lift your buttocks up from the bed and hold for a “one and Two” count. Lower your buttocks to the bed. Repeat 10 times then rest Repeat slowly, only do as many as you feel comfortable doing up to 3 sets of 10. Rest

CORE EXERCISE

Lie with both legs flat and with your head supported by your pillow. Bend both knees up to a comfortable position by slowly pulling your heels toward your buttocks. Do not bend your hip more than 90°. Straighten one leg, just to a place that is comfortable for you and hold for one to five seconds. Slowly return to resting position. Repeat with your other leg. Only do as many “holds” each side as you feel comfortable doing up to 5 each side. Rest

HIP AND KNEE BEND

Lie with both legs flat and with your head supported by your pillow. Keep your toes pointed and bring one knee up as far as is comfortably possible. Slowly return to the starting position and relax. Repeat with other leg – again only to a position that is comfortable for this leg. Only do as many each side as you feel comfortable doing up to 10. Rest

LOWER BACK GENTLE STRETCH

Lie with both knees bent and with your head supported by your pillow and your hands by your sides. Keeping your buttocks and feet on the bed, slowly roll both knees to one side just to a place that is comfortable for you. Do not try and force your knees onto the bed if it is not comfortable for you! Slowly return knees back to being in line with your body then repeat on other side Only do as many each side as you feel comfortable doing up to 10. Rest

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started on a Friday, Wednesday, gulp even on a Thursday night, are all still alive and have lost weight, centimetres, have become fitter and healthier every week since they started. In total, as I am writing this our challengers have lost over 70kgs! Yes a whole person worth of bodyfat is missing from Bribie Island and there is still two weeks to go. But HOW did they do that? I hear you ask. And sadly that’s the thing, no one believes what we say is true until we produce another 10 clients and wave them about like human shaped party tricks. Then just when you convince yourself that we made it all up, the actual clients start let us share their photos and start saying weird things like “Feeling great” “clothes are now too big” “Eating more food than ever before” and you realise that it can be done at any time by anyone at any age….. At that point anyone who really wants to make a change to their health and fitness will call us. The others start planning to contact us….. Tomorrow.

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vitamins B5 and B12. Additional factors to look into are supporting your nervous system, modulating your cortisol levels, and regulate your blood sugar levels. Herbs that can help with insomnia are Chamomile, Passionflower, Lemon balm, Skullcap, Lavender, Valerian. Your naturopath can tailor a herbal formula for you depending on your type of insomnia. Nurturing, supporting herbs for your adrenals are Withania, American Ginseng, Rehmannia and Licorice. Some more tips to help are to ensure you get adequate exercise during the day and nurture your body and mind with a warm soothing bath before bed, listen to soothing music, do a meditation, have a massage, ensure you eat dinner 2 hours before you go to bed, and ensure you have a comfortable, dark and quiet bedroom. Ensure you are off smartphones, computers etc 2 hours before you go to bed. Address your stressors and ensure a quality and regular bed time routine. Carmen Lizasoain is a final year Naturopathy student. The information in this article is provided for general health education purposes only. Consult your health care professional before embarking on any health care programs or treatments.

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Tourism

By Deanne Scanlan

JAPAN CHERRY BLOSSOMS AND BEYOND

Buddha Vairocana known in Japanese as Daibutsu. In Tokyo the Meiji Jingu is home to an order of Shinto Priests and if you are lucky enough you may see a procession of them as you stroll through the royal park. To sum Japan up it can be said that there is nothing you cannot see do or buy there. From the latest in technology to designer gowns or traditional kimono from a store in Asakusa, everything old and new is available.

Without a doubt the cherry blossoms of Japan entice thousands of tourists to the small islands each year. What many do not realise is that there is no guarantee that they will bloom right at the time when you have chosen to go. Like everything in nature the trees are unpredictable.

How to get there: Flights leave Brisbane everyday with Qantas. Land in either Osaka or Tokyo.

Donâ€™t despair there is so much more to see along the way that you are always assured of spectacular scenery. Until March of each winter the snow monkeys (Japanese Macaques) bathe in the hot springs of Jigokudani,Yamanouchi near the town of Nagano. Some will sit grooming each other for hours while others simple â€˜snoozeâ€™ while having the pictures taken. Being an extremely social animal getting up close is a highlight.

thing then perhaps creating kaiseki cuisine with a Michelin- starred chef in Tokyo might be more to your liking. Kyudo archery practitioners, the leading martial arts of kendo, judo and karate can all be seen at the Tokyo Budokan. Everything from wine tasting to Bizen pottery in Okayama will introduce you to a fine way of life. Kyoto is of course the home of the Keisha and no tour would be complete without a traditional tea ceremony conducted by one of the local women in Gion. Kyoto is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 400 Shinto shrines and 1,600 Buddhist temples. Many onsens ( traditional baths) can be found in the city and donâ€™t be daunted by the back alleys â€“ this is where you will find most of the Keisha.

As Cherry Blossom season officially begins in April it is an easy train journey zig zagging across Japan and back to Tokyo where the tress are the most prolific. Creating archways of subtle shades of pastel pinks and cascading like a freshly painted watercolour, the bursting blossoms fill the air with beauty and an ever so gently fragrance. Many Japanese weddings take place at this time of year for obvious reasons.

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Where are we going with our democracies and our political leaders ?? Unbridled populists, celebrity identities, personalities whose only qualifications are youth and complete inexperience in politics, e.g. Macron in France, Beiber[Trudeau] in Canada and now Adern in NZ or old, mad communists such as Corbyn in the UK ; nothing seems to matter to those citizens casting votes about as if they are throwing confetti at a wedding. The only thread of commonality in all of this is a wilful determination to wreck existing Governments and their economic programs for some weird nonsense about re-distribution, war on poverty, homelessness and balanced societies… drone, drone, blah, blah. No common-sense, just empty echoing phrases from the newly, elected, smiling, earnestly honoured straw horses whose vacuous phrases are parroted by an earnestly honoured and delighted media pack. All these weasel words simply disguise socialism – for that is what it is, and, it does not bloody work. It is also quite obvious that what is occurring is that the Westminster system of voting, and its various derivatives, is no longer democratic, in the sense that the end result of many general elections in contemporary democracies, do not reflect the will of the majority of the citizens. Unpredictable, mischievous, misleading and, at times, malicious spraying of voting preferences result in nonsensical political outcomes ; leaving no one person or party able to create or lead stable governments. In other cases there exist mind boggling quasi, dreamlike, fabrications of political distribution such as the Hare-Clark system of Tasmania or the MMP system in New Zealand which has resulted in people who do not win their seat in the election, occupying seats in the New Zealand Parliament. All of this political weirdness seems to be carried out in the name of newness !! Time for new thinking !! Time for new people !!

Cranky Lizard Speaks Time for a new approach !! Well, let us have a close look at how this ‘ newness ‘ is working out ? Macron, the new, fresh young, earnestly honest and unpolluted leader of France has poll ratings so low that no one can find them ; and he has achieved nothing !! Rien !! Trudeau [ referred to as Beiber] the new, young, earnestly honest and unpolluted leader of Canada has ratings so low that no one can find them ; he cries on stage [ proud of that !! ] and has achieved nothing of substance !! Rien !! A skewed aspect of this ‘ newness ‘ is also ‘ oldness ‘ ; witness the phenomenon of Bernie Sanders, the burnt out old socialist in the USA who offered so much in terms of coloured flags, slogans, experience and youthful hysteria, in the recent USA Presidential Elections, for the Democrats. But, they did not pick him and he has gone back to the veranda, waiting for another shot at it !. We have the mad, old communist Corbyn, in the UK. Feted by the youthful mobs and the disaffected, and remember folks, there will always by mobs of ‘ disaffected ‘ at election time, as the next Prime Minister of the UK. This man will bring nothing, nothing, rien, to the UK leadership…but the mob, seeking ‘ newness ‘ and ‘ redistribution ‘ will flock to him at the polling booths. When we speak of ‘ re-distribution ‘ we should at least examine what that means ? What is going to be re-distributed ? Wealth, they say. Well, fine, but whose wealth ?? Where will the wealth come

History Snippets By Warwick Outram

WHITE PATCH RESERVE We may not have done the best we could for all local natives. Queensland’s first native reserve was established at White Patch. Going back to early settlement, we read in Tom Petrie’s Reminiscences of Early Queensland, of an official attitude back in 1877, during the Douglas Ministry . Here are a few extracts from her book: “Natives were supplied with a boat, fishing net, harpoons for dugong and had to work in exchange for rations, catching fish, curing them and making dugong, shark and stingaree oils ... they caught great hauls of sea mullet .... the settlement bid fair to become self supporting were all sold in Brisbane to purchase rations... My father asked the Government, during the life of the settlement, for authority to keep blacks from the city, where they could get drink, but this was not granted... It was quite true what the gins had said, and many deaths occurred in drunken fights ,.. In 1879 the McIlwraith government did away with the whole thing. My father asked what was to become of the old men and women? “Oh let them

go and work like anyone else”, was the reply. The Catholic Father McNab and gentlemen of the Church of England took an active interest in the native population but we do not know how often they visited. We are told that Tom Petrie, who was in charge went to White Patch about once per month to check out things. From what is known, KalMa-Kuta had a different life.

from ? The Government, they say. But the Government has no wealth, only the nation has wealth and that wealth is created by primary industries which are, in effect, people, working hard to grow wealth from the land in the form of crops or livestock ; or by people working hard to dig it out of the ground. In simple terms, agriculture or mining. There is really no other way of creating wealth, there are many ways of adding value to matter ; but creating wealth is the sole province of primary industries. So re-distribution, upon examination, comes up as another ugly, multi headed hydra defying logic and moaning the siren song of community deception. These modern day Pied Pipers, tootling on their socialist flutes, will lead the seekers of youth and ‘ newness ‘ into policy vacuums from which many of them will never escape. But they don’t know that, won’t accept advice to the contrary and will, eventually, blame everyone but themselves, for the mess in which they find themselves and which they created. Cranky Lizard strongly believes that national governments, national institutions, long standing norms of public service and existing wealth distribution systems are the standing assets of our communities and are not the playthings of wilful, youthful mobs seeking to wreck these strengths of our societies simply because of a perceived injustice or a denial of rights they believe they have ; but don’t and never have. Nor should these assets become the targets and playthings of a fawning,

empty headed media, blindly trapped in their 24 hour news cycle and feeding nonsense to the mob !! Witness the social nonsense of Get Up !, a body openly supported and funded by the Labour Party, claiming they are not a political party, but boast that they shall effect the outcome of the next Federal Election, and they probably will. This body exists on the premise of ‘ newness ‘, ‘ youth ‘, ‘contemporary social issues’ and nothing else. The people who speak for them carry the burning, non-negotiable eyes of the political zealot ; their actions be-lie their stated truth. They are socialists, committed to the return of socialist governments…. because !! The global political theatre, since the end of World War II, is littered, almost polluted, with the wreckage of nations that have embraced socialism and the human suffering that spreads like a damp, grey cloak over the ruined economies. Human misery and political failures dog the existence of socialism like a pack of shadowy hyenas, gibbering and gabbling in the half- light of lies, blame shifting and corruption. Cranky Lizard gets a bit emotional here, folks, not a good idea when writing about politics and the way we organize our societies ; but the lessons of history are being forgotten, or conveniently not taught to our young generation, and, it seems a crying shame that they will have to find out for themselves, that socialism is not the light on the hill ; it is a ‘min min ‘ light, bouncing on the horizon, enticing but unreachable, offering promises that can’t be kept and solutions that do not work. Socialism/Communism is the rule of the mob by a determined few….it has failed time and time again, but its advocates tootle an enticing flute. And sadly, it seems as if many of our young people are listening. Private enterprise, capitalism within a democratic, responsible system, that reflects the will of the community and not the preferences of the elites, is not perfect ; but it beats the hell out of anything else.

Bellara Neighbourhood Watch hold its final meeting On Monday, November 20, Bellara Neighbourhood Watch held its final meeting of the year. At this meeting Susan Lamb ( Federal member for Longman), handed out Thank you certificates to the 19 newsletter deliverers for Bellara and to Vonnie Barraclough ( pictured ) for being the treasurer. Eddie Ryan gave a brief history of Bellara Neighbourhood Watch and Area coordinator, Stacey Olson ( pictured in the middle) thanked the committee, newsletter deliverers, police and sponsors for their support this year. Eddie Ryan giving his speech.

Father Duncan McNab about 1875 Catholic Missionary

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COMMUNITY REPORT-BACK A Message From Susan I can’t believe how fast this year is going – time flies by when you’re busy! Over the past year, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with students, parents, seniors, businesses, workers and community organisations on local projects and events. Many people on the Island have also had the opportunity to participate in my policy development forums, having a direct say in Labor’s platform on pensions, telecommunications and the environment. But, the year isn’t over just yet and there’s still more work to be done before the Christmas and New Year break. Keep an eye out for my upcoming community events for more opportunities to have your say.

Community Highlights Local women team-up to support breast cancer survivors Local women Margie and Annette organised a fantastic fundraiser at Beachmere Bakery as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month recently. It was an absolute pleasure to attend this great event, with all money raised going to Be Uplifted Inc – an amazing charity that supports breast cancer survivors through the treatment process and with associated expenses, such as the up-front costs of prosthesis. The event was a success with a great turnout of local women and supporters, including Medicrew Medical Centres who threw their support behind the cause. If you are able to make a donation to Be Uplifted Inc, you can do so via their website - www.beuplifted.org.au.

Bongaree residents gather to tell Malcolm Turnbull “My NBN Sucks” What a great turnout to the My NBN Sucks rally last month. You made it loud and clear that your NBN really does suck, with many unhappy locals signing the petition and filling out letters of demand.

Bribie gets results in this year’s Stronger Communities funding I worked with a panel of local community leaders to lobby on behalf of 17 local organisations who applied for a grant through the Stronger Communities Program. What a great result for Bribie – congratulations to the winners so far! Bribie Island Soccer Football Club Inc - $2,700

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CommunityEvents Events Community Open Office Making it in to the office during the week can be difficult. In December, we’ll be taking brief appointments outside of business hours to assist you with resolving individual issues. A date and venue is to be confirmed - please contact my office to express your interest.

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DECEMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – BEACHMERE EVERY SATURDAY DECEMBER WITNESSING/ JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org.au EVERY FRIDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. We are a small friendly support group meeting weekly. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, Nutritionally sound program devised by local dietitian Cathie Lowe. For info contact Sue (07) 5496 2957 OR Find us on Facebook. Except 22nd Dec EVERY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, (ages 7-10 years, boys & girls) 5pm - 7pm at Beachmere State School, 24-58 James Road, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. Come along and meet some ladies who live, play and work in Beachmere. Meals & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au Last one for 2017. SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. BOOK A STALL NOW or come along to pick up a BARGAIN! $10 per car, info@bang.org.au 0456 818 017 – Last one for 2017 WEDNESDAY, 8 DECEMBER CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work. Everyone welcome. Enquires. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month) – Last one for 2017. SATURDAY, 9 DECEMBER BEACHMERE CHRISTMAS LIGHT’S COMPETITION 2017 Join in the fun & Help Beachmere Shine Bright. $10, Register by 9 Dec, www.bang.org.au to get registration form or phone 0456 818 017. Prizes for Best House, Best Business & Best Street (more than 4 houses).

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SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER BEACHMERE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY 2017 6am-12pm Beachmere Sports Ground, 57 Roger St, Beachmere – Market stalls & Food and Drink – hosted by Beachmere Junior Rugby League. TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am – Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact Secretary 0490 871 225 (2nd Tue each month). THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING and XMAS Party, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (usually 3rd Thur each month) FRIDAY, 15 DECEMBER BANG CHRISTMAS SOCIAL 4pm-7pm Beachmere Bowls/RSL, Main Street, Beachmere. All Welcome. Come meet the newly elected 2018 Management Committee of BANG, celebrate the past year and enjoy a drink & nibble while trying your hand at Barefoot Bowls. $7 per game, bowls supplied. Please RSVP 0456 818 017 or info@bang.org.au by 12 Dec. SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER BEACHMERE COMMUNITY CAROLS 4pm-7pm Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere, with the Moreton Bay Singers & Kim Kirkman. FREE Activities, Face Painting & Treasure Hunt – Dress up for our Christmas Costume Competition – prizes for best Child & Adult. Raffles, Craft, Gift & Food Stalls & a Special Guest Appearance www.bang.org.au TUESDAY, 19 DECEMBER BEACHMERE LIONESS, MEETING from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome, just turn up. (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month) THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER COFFEE WITH A COP, 10am at Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere. An opportunity for members of the Qld Police to enjoy conversation with our local community. (3rd Thur each month)

LNP Candidate for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson said an elected LNP Government would provide $200,000 for the installation of lighting at the Sandstone Point Community Oval.

PATROL OUTPOST FOR BRIBIE ISLAND LNP Candidate for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson said elected LNP Government would invest $75,000 in for the establishment of a Bribie Surf Life Saving Outpost.

“The Sandstone Point Community Oval is a pivotal facility for the Sandstone Point and surrounding areas and lighting will enhance its usage as well as provide safety for the many patrons and groups using the facility.” Mrs Wilson said “This project will bring improved social benefits to the community.” The only way the lighting of the Sandstone Point Community Park will occur is if you vote for your local LNP Candidate Simone Wilson. “Only the LNP will better support Queensland families by building a Better Queensland.” Queenslanders will rightly ask themselves, can I afford another three years of a Labor Government who has increased family car rego by over 10% and seen electricity costs rise by 70%. A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government which has the wrong priorities and has taken the people of Pumicestone for granted and not delivered. “The lighting of the Sandstone Point Community Park is all a part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by building a better Pumicestone.”

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Another distinctive attribute is the functional use of the estate with the dual side concrete driveways. Behind the hedged fence line is the enormous tradesman style powered shed, with the handy remote control door entry. Having no height restrictions from inside the secure gated entry, this is the beneficial aspect for those with a caravan. Furthermore the front of the residence provides advantageous multiple vehicle parking.

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REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the election offered voters an opportunity to cast a vote for a candidate who recognises the importance that the real estate sector plays in the state’s economy. “Real estate employs around 50,000 Queenslanders and this makes it of huge significance to the future fortunes of Queensland. “Improving the health of the sector is at stake and voters should keep this in mind when casting their votes on November 25,” she said. FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT: The grant can help more young Queenslanders get their foot on the property ladder by being broadened to include all properties, established and new-builds. As it stands, only those first-home buyers who are building their first home or buying offthe-plan are eligible for the grant, which locks out thousands of equally-deserving young Queenslanders from the property market. Broadening the grant, especially in regional Queensland where take-up hasn’t been as strong due to the fact that it’s cheaper to buy an established home than to build new, will bring thousands of young Queenslanders to the property market, bringing buyers to oversupplied CONTUINUED ON PAGE24

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What if you don’t have a deposit? If you don’t have a deposit, there are a number of options that can help you get your home sooner. • You may be able to use a guarantee from your parents to assist you with your home purchase. These are generally referred to as family guarantees. • Lenders may consider lending more than the 80% of the property’s value to you, although Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may be payable.

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Real Estate/ Real Estate Stories What other costs are there? There are other upfront costs you should factor in when doing your sums, including: • Conveyancing and legal costs • Government fees including stamp duty, although this can be included in the loan • Title search and registration fees • Pest and building inspections • Home building insurance prior to settlement, and possibly contents insurance when you move in.

Saving tips: 1. Analyse your current spending Take stock of your current financial situation and spending habits. Gather as much information you can on what you’re currently spending. 2. Set a realistic budget Almost all good saving plans start with a budget. Once you know how much you’re spending, try to find areas where you can cut back. Scaling back your daily coffees can be great start, but moving back home for a short while (if you can) is likely to make a much bigger difference to your savings. If you can, save a similar amount to what you expect your home loan repayments will be – that can help you budget over the longer term. A home loan repayments calculator, or your broker, can help you work out what that amount is likely to be. 3. Get on top of your debts It can feel hard to think about longterm saving if you’re struggling to keep on top of the debts you already have. Consolidating your debts can be one smart way to create a path forward out of multiple payment dates and interest rates. The fewer debts you have, the more likely your bank will look favourably on you when the time comes to deciding on your home loan application.

4. Start saving Ideally, you’ll want to save at least 20% of the purchase price of the property you’re interested in as your deposit. If your bank or lender is loaning you more than 80% of the purchase price, chances are they’ll charge you Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI) in order to protect themselves. You might even want to consider a term deposit account, which locks away your money for a set period of time while earning you some interest. 5. Look for assistance Depending on your circumstances, help may be available for you to reach your savings goal sooner. The First Home Owner Grant is a state government scheme which can assist eligible first home buyers with a one-off grant. Finally, consider whether your parents or other family members may be willing and able to help you out with a one-off financial gift or interest-free loan. Rowan Gladman Aussie Broker 0437 112 263

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markets and helping those local economies. STAMP DUTY: The REIQ urges the Government to abolish stamp duty. This inefficient and disproportionate tax stymies housing mobility and delivers uneven revenue to the Government. When house prices are up, revenue is up, and when house prices are low the Government’s revenue is low. The Henry Tax Review in 2011 identified this onerous tax as one that should be replaced with a more efficient system and the REIQ echoes this well-founded view. This would give the industry a muchneeded shot in the arm, giving those buyers a nudge who need to move but are putting it off for expense reasons. MANDATORY CPD: Consumer protection is at the heart of the REIQ’s push for the Government to introduce mandatory continuing professional development for all real estate practitioners. Our goal is to ensure real estate agents are as qualified, as educated and as professional as other professions that handle people’s wealth, such as accountants and solicitors. There is no legitimate reason to continue delaying introducing this measure. Felicity Moore REIQ Media and Communications Officer M: 0408 020 428 E: media@reiq.com.au

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On Saturday 21st of October A Day For Duke held it’s 2nd Annual event on Bribie Island. This annual event was inspired by an exceptional lady who had an amazing and brave dog called Duke. Brooke O’Malley adopted Duke when he was 9 years old. Immediately they had an incredible connection with each other, I was fortunate to meet duke and I found him to be almost human, he never took his eyes of Brooke. The Australian Animal Cancer Foundation’s ‘Day for Duke’ honours

our pets and their fight against cancer. An event to help bring greater awareness that cancer affects animals and humans alike. The day was filled with free familyfriendly events, a range of activities for all, including fun dog competitions, food vendors, raffles, stalls, obedience schools, rescue groups and much, much more! Weekend Notes by Jane Wong says “A year has gone by so quickly, and before we know it, it is again time for Day for Duke, a day to honour our pets and their fight against cancer. According to

The Veterinary Cancer Society, at 47%, cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs, especially those over the age of 10. The likelihood of a dog getting cancer is about the same rate as humans - although our pets are generally living longer due to advances in veterinary medicine, and increasingly better education on preventative care for our furbabies, the rate of cancer in dogs has remained more or

less the same. It is for this reason that Day for Duke was organised to raise awareness, and to help raise vital funds for the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation (AACF), a not-for-profit research charity. In addition to raising vital funds to increase knowledge and expertise in this area, of equal importance is the event’s purpose of raising awareness for the prevalence of cancer in our beloved pets, in addition to the importance of early detection of warning signs”

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Beachmere – Blokarting at its best. Blokarting is the “cheapest speed sailing sport you can get into” says Beachmere local Ross Webster. And Ross should know as he has been Blokarting for the past three years and now is the authorised dealer for South East Queensland. A friend introduced Ross to Blokarting and what started out as a visit to see how it worked, turned into a hobby and now a business which keeps Ross sailing across the ground at over 40kph in 12knots of breeze. Blokarting is a type of land sailing, and started in New Zealand in 2000. Each Blokart, made of stainless steel, weighs just 27kilos and is built to “one” design. It packs up into a bag and, essentially, you could take your Blokart anywhere in your car boot or anywhere in the world as checked in baggage.

two categories splits into weight categories which includes men and women or boys and girls. “It’s a great sport for everyone and especially for the physically challenged or disabled,” Ross said. Ross is a member of the South East Qld Blokart Club which has its “home ground” at Hamilton next to the cruise ship terminal in Macarthur Ave, but Ross says Beachmere is a great place to sail whenever the wind is blowing from the east / nor east. “Any open space with a breeze is great and Beachmere at low tide is a great place to Blokart.” Check out the Blokart fb page or contact Ross at ziplandsailing@gmail. com or phone 0404 701 771 for more information about how you can get involved in Blokarting.

“This is not a sport”, Ross corrects me, “it’s an addiction”. People get into a Blokart and when they get out they have what we call “the Blokart grin”, it’s a huge smile and they just can’t wipe it off their face”. “Essentially each Blokart is the same design, its more about the sailor’s skill rather than the cost of the kart. It’s easy to learn so great for beginners, but it’s a high performance sport as well where sailors can achieve really high speeds,” Ross explains. There are only two categories if you wish to enter into competition – Performance Karts and Production Karts – which keeps the cost of the sport low. Each of these

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If Elected Simone Wilson’s promise to Pumicestone LNP to deliver Spinnaker Sound intersection upgrade LNP Pumicestone candidate Simone Wilson

BRIBIE ISLAND SES LNP Candidate for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson said an elected LNP Government would provide $5,000 to the Bribie Island State Emergency Service for the provision of two Thermal Monoculars. The Bribie Island SES assist Police and other Emergency Service bodies undertaking many community safety activities and have been regularly called on to assist in searching for people, often suffering from dementia. The provision of these night goggles will allow for longer night search times and potentially save a life. The only way the SES will be able to purchase these safety items is if you vote for your local LNP Candidate Simone Wilson. “Only the LNP will better support Queensland families by building a Better Queensland.” Queenslanders will rightly ask themselves, can I afford another three years of a Labor Government who has increased family car rego by over 10% and seen electricity costs rise by 70%.

has announced that an LNP Government will invest $2.5 million in vital upgrades to the Spinnaker Sound intersection with Bribie Island Road.

Ms Wilson said for too long the Pumicestone community had been stuck in traffic because Annastacia Palaszczuk had done nothing to fix it.

“Instead of sitting around talking about building infrastructure like Annastacia Palaszczuk, the LNP has put its money where its mouth is and will actually deliver this vital upgrade.” LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said Annastacia Palaszczuk had done nothing over the past three years to fix congestion on Pumicestone roads. “The LNP has listened to the concerns of locals and committed to funding and building this vital upgrade,” Mr Nicholls said.

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LNP invests $20m to bust congestion in Pumicestone

Media Contact: Simone Wilson 0400 977 599

Tuesday, 31 October 2017 – Read more about this promise in the ISLAND and Surrounds Newspaper on 22nd of November. •An LNP Government will invest $20 million to bust congestion in Pumicestone by widening Bribie Island Road between Hickey Road and Saint Road •This vital roads infrastructure project will bust congestion and deliver enormous economic and social benefits for the region •Only the LNP will build a Better Queensland by building the roads, bridges and dams Queensland needs

“This is why an LNP Government will invest $6.5 million to replace King John Creek Bridge.

A Tim Nicholls-led LNP Government will invest $20 million to bust congestion in Pumicestone by widening Bribie Island Road between Hickey Road and Saint Road.

“Instead of sitting around talking about building infrastructure like Annastacia Palaszczuk, and doing nothing, the LNP has put its money where its mouth is and will actually deliver this project.”

LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said an LNP Government would deliver the critical infrastructure to ensure tourists and the local community weren’t spending hours stuck in traffic congestion.

LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said Annastacia Palaszczuk had stripped billions of dollars from infrastructure spending over the past three years.

“For too long the Pumicestone community has been stuck sitting in traffic because of inaction

“A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government which has the wrong priorities and has taken the people of Glass House and Pumicestone for granted,” Mr Nicholls said. “Make no mistake about it – Andrew Powell and Simone Wilson will deliver this project. “Replacing King John Creek Bridge is part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland.” Media Contact: Andrew Powell 0417 137 269

LNP Candidate for Pumicestone Simone Wilson said the key local road project would help ease traffic congestion.

“Already we are seeing significant delays and traffic backed up to the Bruce Highway.

“Upgrading the Spinnaker Sound Intersection is all part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by Building a Better Pumicestone.”

“Tragically there were multiple fatalities here during the 2015 floods.

“By delivering this project, not only will we build the roads Queenslanders need but we will create local jobs.”

“This intersection is often unsafe for the residents who live at Spinnaker Sound to exit the Marina onto busy Bribie Island Road.

“The provision of Thermal Monoculars for the Bribie Island SES is all a part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by building a better Pumicestone.”

“The current narrow wooden bridge at King John Creek is putting local residents at risk, particularly during flooding,” Mr Powell said.

“It’s because of LNP Candidate Simone Wilson’s hard work that a Nicholls LNP Government will fund and build the road upgrade.

“With population growth and more and more people visiting Bribie Island each year, traffic congestion is only going to get worse which is why we need action now,” Ms Wilson said.

“Annastacia Palaszczuk has absolutely taken the Pumicestone community for granted over the past three years.“A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government.

Mr Powell said for too long the Caboolture community had been taken for granted by Annastacia Palaszczuk who had done nothing for them.

“Enough is enough. An LNP Government I lead will invest $20 million to widen Bribie Island Road between Hickey Road and Saint Road.

“The LNP Government will invest $2.5 million to upgrade the Spinnaker Sound intersection so people can get home to their families sooner and faster,” Ms Wilson said.

A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government which has the wrong priorities and has taken the people of Pumicestone for granted and not delivered.

LNP Glass House MP Andrew Powell has announced that an LNP Government will invest $6.5 million to replace King John Creek Bridge on Beerburrum Road.

from Annastacia Palaszczuk,” Mr Nicholls said.

“This is why the LNP team has listened, planned and acted to commit to delivering this road widening to bust congestion now and into the future. “Instead of sitting around talking about building infrastructure like Annastacia Palaszczuk, the LNP has put its money where its mouth is and will actually deliver the roads bridges and dams we need.”

LNP to deliver Spinnaker Sound intersection upgrade LNP Pumicestone candidate Simone Wilson has announced that an LNP Government will invest $2.5 million in vital upgrades to the Spinnaker Sound intersection with Bribie Island Road. Ms Wilson said for too long the Pumicestone community had been stuck in traffic because Annastacia Palaszczuk had done nothing to fix it. “The LNP Government will invest $2.5 million to upgrade the Spinnaker Sound intersection so people can get home to their families sooner and faster,” Ms Wilson said. “This intersection is often unsafe for the residents who live at Spinnaker Sound to exit the Marina onto busy Bribie Island Road. “Instead of sitting around talking about building infrastructure like Annastacia Palaszczuk, the LNP has put its money where its mouth is and will actually deliver this vital upgrade.” LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said Annastacia Palaszczuk had done nothing over the past three years to fix congestion on Pumicestone roads. “The LNP has listened to the concerns of locals and committed to funding and building this vital upgrade,” Mr Nicholls said. “Annastacia Palaszczuk has absolutely taken the Pumicestone community for granted over the past three years. “A vote for anyone other than the LNP will see a return of a do-nothing Labor Government. “Upgrading the Spinnaker Sound Intersection is all part of our plan to Build a Better Queensland by Building a Better Pumicestone.” Media Contact: Simone Wilson 0400 977 599

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If LNP Get in here is one of their promises! LNP to save seniors around $720 a year in cost of living relief •LNP to introduce half-price driver’s licences for seniors to help alleviate cost of living pressures that have skyrocketed under Annastacia Palaszczuk

•The LNP will make off-peak bus and rail travel free for senior go card holders – saving them around $720 a year •The LNP will never treat Queenslanders like cash cows as Annastacia Palaszczuk has done for the past three years A Tim Nicholls-led LNP Government will introduce a suite of reforms to ease cost of living pressures on Queensland seniors. LNP Leader Tim Nicholls said the cost of renewing a driver’s licence would be halved for Queenslanders with a Seniors Card. “Currently, holders of a Queensland Seniors Card are not eligible for any concessions on driver’s licence fees,” Mr Nicholls said. “Our discount will see driver’s licence fees range from $36 to $82 as opposed to the existing fees under Annastacia Palaszczuk which could cost up to $165. “Combined with our commitment to freeze family car registration fees in the next term of government, Queensland seniors will be much better off under the LNP. “The cost of living keeps rising and Labor has no plan to offer Queenslanders any relief.” LNP Shadow Seniors Minister Ros Bates said the LNP would also make off-peak bus and rail travel free for senior go card holders. “This will mean that many of the 20 million public transport trips seniors make each year will be free,” Ms Bates said. “Under our plan, seniors could save around $720 in public transport costs a year which will go a long way to easing cost of living pressures that have skyrocketed under Annastacia Palaszczuk. “The free off-peak travel will be valid on Queensland Rail, Translink, buses and G:link services.” Ms Bates said the LNP understood increases in the cost of living made it hard for Queenslanders to make ends meet – especially those on fixed incomes such as seniors and aged pensioners. “Annastacia Palaszczuk has no plan to tackle the cost of living issues facing Queenslanders, instead she continues to use everyone as cash cows,” Ms Bates said. “In recent years the cost of public transport has risen dramatically. “When Annastacia Palaszczuk was Transport Minister in the Bligh Labor Government, bus and train fares went up 15 per cent year after year to a total of 45 per cent. “The LNP has a proven track record of looking after our senior citizens and reducing cost of living pressures for them. “The LNP team has been listening and understands something must be done and we will act on reducing the cost of living pressure for Queenslanders. “We certainly will not use Queenslanders as cash cows like Annastacia Palaszczuk has done for the past three years.” Media Contact: LNP Campaign HQ – Adam Davies 0417 010 702 or Eloise McNee 0432 606 320

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Ever since the dawn of technology, there has been a never-ending debate separating the world: MacBooks or Microsoft? Well, today we shall settle this quarrel with a comparison of all assets from both competitors’ highest ranking laptops (the MacBook Pro 2016 and the Surface Book i7) and decide which is the best laptop, once and for all. The MacBook Pro is both thin and light and was released last year. It has a twelve inch screen, though, like all Macs so far, it doesn’t have a touchscreen. It weighs less then a kilogram. The Surface Book was also released in the last year (2016). It weighs one and a half kilos and is around the average size of a laptop with its thirteen and a half inch screen. Unlike its MacBook competition, this laptop is adorned with a touchscreen. The prices for each laptop vary depending on which specifications are chosen, though the Surface Book has significantly more variety in these options. The MacBook costs from $1703 to $2100. While the Surface Book is on sale for $1300 to $2900. Through the specifications available,the MacBook has both Core m3 and Core i5, both have 8GB and the options of 256GB of storage or 512GB of storage. The specifications of the Surface Book vary from: Core i5 and Core i7, with

4GB, 8GB or 16GB with either 128GB of storage, 256GB of storage or 526GB of storage. Both models are built using high-end and pricey materials, which justifies the high costs. Both offer four colours, Apple providing rose gold, silver, gold and space grey. While Microsoft opted for less traditional options with: graphite gold, platinum, burgundy and cobalt blue. The MacBook has a fully aluminium chassis. Though, only one USB port which many could - and have been - arguing isn’t sufficient for needs. Microsoft has continuously advertised that you cannot find a screw of fastener anywhere on the Surface Book due to their innovative design hiding all joints and connectors. With the Surface Book boasting a battery life of up to fourteen hours, it one ups its competitor with the MacBook Pros battery life only reaching - a still impressive, simply less - eleven hours. Through the statistics of both laptops, neither are really designed of gaming, though the Surface Book does have a much larger variety and quality of games in comparison to its MacBook counterpart. Many statistics have been provided today, though, every individual – through varying experiences - holds difference attitudes and preferences. No one opinion can make such a life-changing decision (which laptop should I choose) for every person in the world – considering varying factors. So I shall leave you with a question: which do you think is the better laptop?

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One often used reason as to why people oppose homosexuality is that it “goes By Sydney Fry against the bible” or that it is “frowned upon by God”. Many of the people that say this, perform condemned acts daily, such as; becoming intoxicated from alcoholic beverages (1 Timothy 3:8, Titus 2:2, 3), using profane language (Exodus 20: 7, Leviticus 19: 12, Matthew 5: 34, James 5: 12) and cutting your hair (“Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard.” (Lev. 19:27 KJV)). There are many more prohibited activities that are daily practised. You cannot preach the bible, if you yourself Same-sex marriage has been on the do not follow it. I have heard an argument political agenda for several years, with it from a fellow student, saying that same-sex recently being put in the spotlight. The marriage shouldn’t be legalised because it plebiscite is a direct vote in which an goes against religion. Basing or creating a entire electorate is invited to vote on a law based on religion is against Australia’s particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. Many people, Constitution (side not: miss, you said this but I’m not sure if it was constitution or including myself, are puzzled as to why another word, can you please change this if we need to debate and discuss this still, and why it has not already been legalised. it not correct, thanks).

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I wonder, as a person who has been involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights, how Australia is still debating on whether to grant an entire community of people a basic human right. Stated in Article 16 “Right to Marriage and Family” of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights “Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses” (Declaration of Human Rights, 1948). Why should someone be denied happiness and love, just because of their sexuality?

Another common argument used against same-sex marriage by adult homophobes is “my parents raised me to not believe in that” or “I was raised in a place where homosexuality was frowned upon”. I do not understand those arguments. I am so normalised with the LGBTQIA+ community, that I cannot comprehend why someone would vote no, or why someone would choose to be homophobic. I have grown up in a different era to those in older generations, but your upbringing, your parent’s views, do not have to be your own. you can change your ideologies, your beliefs and values, and you can become more open minded and accepting. The argument “I was raised to…” isn’t valid anymore. We’re in 2017, and its time for change, for the better.

Mayor Sutherland at report card launch with Bribie Island State School students Pumicestone Passage has earned an A-minus for its excellent environmental condition in the latest Healthy Land and Water Report Card unveiled today at the Bribie Island Seaside Museum. The waterway, which garnered a B-plus rating in 2016, was rated excellent overall for the first time by not-for-profit Healthy Land and Water (HLW) following significant improvements to the health of freshwater streams and estuarine water quality in the catchment. Each year the HLW Report Card grades the health of catchments across South East Queensland, including the Pumicestone Passage and Pine and Caboolture catchments, using extensive computer modelling and field monitoring. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said the strong showing for Pumicestone Passage demonstrated the combined effort of Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast councils, local businesses, community groups and residents to deliver the 2013-2016 Pumicestone Passage Action Plan. “Since we launched the action plan in four years ago, 36 major projects have been delivered with the goal of enhancing the passage’s habitat, water quality, and social and economic benefit,” Mayor Sutherland said. “For the health of the passage to go from a B-minus to an A-minus in the space of two years is an incredible feat and we need to continue to ride the momentum.” Mayor Sutherland said council and stakeholders would now look to implement a further 32 projects in the recently adopted 2017-2020 action plan to further enhance the passage’s environmental habitats and biodiversity. Division 2 Councillor Peter Flannery said estuarine water quality was also rated excellent in the Caboolture Catchment and freshwater health along the Pine Catchment also improved, with both catchments maintaining their respective B and B-minus grades. “It’s encouraging to see that water quality continues to improve, and we certainly have no intention of getting complacent now,” Cr Flannery said “Whether it’s the Wamuran Bushcare Group removing more than 1,800m2 of weeds along the Caboolture River, or the installation of a new fishway at Brendale to help native fish navigate the South Pine Rivers, it’s all hands on deck when it comes to improving our waterways. “There’s still work to do, but it is good to know we are on the right track.”

For more information about the 2017 HLW Report Card visit: http://hlw.org.au/ Moreton Bay Region results in the 2017 Healthy Waterways Report Card include: Pumicestone Passage, A- (Last year: B+) Overall environmental condition is excellent and pollutant loads remains excellent Freshwater stream health improved from good to excellent Estuarine water quality remains excellent, improving slight due to lower turbidity in the north 4 star rating for social and economic benefit Caboolture Catchment, B (Last year: B) Estuarine water quality improved from good to excellent due to lower chlorophyll-a Overall environmental condition, riparian condition and freshwater stream health remains good Community very highly satisfied with local waterways 3 star rating for social and economic benefit Pine Catchment, B- (Last year: B-) Social and economic benefit improved to 3.5 stars from 3 stars in 2016 Overall environmental conditions remains good Freshwater stream health improved due to an increase in freshwater bug and fish community health Riparian extent remains fair Stanley River, B- (Last year: B) Overall condition is good but slightly declined due to a decrease in freshwater stream health. Social and economic benefit improved to 3.5 stars from 3 stars with the community very highly satisfied with their waterways, including accessibility and usability. Western Bay (Deception Bay), B (Last year: B) Remains in good condition with excellent water quality and moderate mud content. Overall Moreton Bay, A- (Last year: B+) Conditions meet guidelines for most of the reporting area and most critical habitats are intact.

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Well if it wasn’t for our love of gardening and our determination to grow our favourite fruits, vegetables and flowerCorymbia ficifolia or Dwarf ing plants in the landscape, it would otherwise be considFlowering Gum Welcome to our latest gardening articles written by a ered another certain laborious household chore indeed as passionate Horticulturist for our equally passionate we sometimes compete with elements of mother nature local gardening community living on Bribie island and and her myriad of flourishing life forms ready to pounce Surrounding districts. on your ripe fruits as harvest time approaches, never mind having to deal with the effects of soils drying out or beLast month we touched base on some alternatives to coming hydrophobic and let’s face it, if rainfall or irrigation using plastic weed matt on our sandy soils here on droplets applied to these water repellent soils just roll off Bribie island, such as using thin blankets of newspaper the soil surface and are not being absorbed, then what and thoroughly wetting the sheets before mulching to chance have we got for a bountiful harvest? Our sandy assist in weed control in new garden bed construction. soils here on Bribie Island do not retain much moisture The beauty of using machines like bobcats for site or nutrients due to leaching as you would expect, but the preparation is that you can totally scoop the top layer drainage is generally excellent, something most plants of lawn and weeds down to a couple of hundred actually love but the lack of organic matter means there is millimetres and remove off site, then import fresh soil constant work needed to build up some soil carbon with and mulch for the design project, but when doing small the addition of copious amounts of organic matter such as garden renovations, this is not always practical and compost and applying mulches like Lucerne or sugarcane, subsequently having to deal with sprouting weed seeds which rapidly break down and stimulate the soil beneficial in your garden beds means having to resort to the old organisms over time. fashioned manual control method of hand picking of This has got to be one of my favourite all But what if you just want to plant some new ornamental individual weeds or using herbicides. time Australian native trees, Corymbia plants you have purchased from your local garden retailer? Now, I am not a fan of reaching for the herbicide ficifolia (syn. Eucalyptus ficifolia) or the dwarf How do you make the hydrophobic soils accept water as the first course of action, as I am a big believer flowering gum. While they are mostly referred again? How do you keep the new plants hydrated? Well in sustaining soil life by buffering it from excessive gardening with sandy soils can be quite a challenge at to as dwarf gums and are grafted specimens, chemical application with frequent applications of the best of times but if you have hydrophobic soil, (which some species can reach (6) metres tall, so microbial brews whenever possible, but laying some forms when trace amounts of organic matter have coated caution needed when sourcing suitable trees simple newspaper sheets down can be a very effective the soil particles and dried to such an extent that water from your local nursery, but what an absolute, way to slow down the weeds and give you some initial penetration is impossible) then solution number one is sensational flowering display indeed. Masses control but I should reiterate here, that the magic word to apply a soil surfactant (Soil wetting agent) which is the of bees hover over these blooms in the is “control” as nature is very resilient. (The term weed quickest way to get the ball rolling and these products are is used to describe a nuisance plant growing and landscape and the humming can be heard readily available from your local garden centre. When you spreading in a place where man typically doesn’t want apply the surfactant diluted in a watering can to the soil many metres away as they swarm to milk the it to grow), so the process of controlling weeds is part surface around your intended planting area, you will see a pollen. The large gumnuts are quite a feature of an ongoing strategy and a long term one indeed, but soapy froth being formed, which is the result of the waxy in their own right and the overall shape of the soil is the medium to which it anchors itself and coating of the soil particles starting to dissipate. This is not the tree adds a real design element to the soil health in general should be the first option when and instant process unfortunately, but it does work well in native garden too. Corymbia ficifolia- “Dwarf conjunction with a soil rebuilding strategy and if you mix considering a weed control program. Orange” is the one to purchase for smaller and backfill your new plants with a rich organic planting Feeding the soil with organic material like composts soil mix at the time of transplanting and then keep the gardens as it reaches (3) metres in height and Lucerne type mulches stimulate microbes to lot irrigated and mulched while scheduling in some but they still manage to produce masses break down the carbon component creating humus, fortnightly applications off fish emulsion and seaweed, of full sized blooms and gum nuts making which also creates a natural buffer zone in the soil for you will be well on your way to getting the soil to accept protection from occasional chemical applications if them stand out feature plants indeed. They irrigation once again. necessary as part of a control strategy, but nutgrass, generally like well drained soils and as a The trick then of course, is to keep up regular additions of Cyperus rotundus is so ferocious in its ability to survive result don’t like wet feet, so they do well here organic matter and microbe brews to slowly create a wellits often seen growing through the webbing of weed on the coast. “Dwarf Orange” puts on their drained fertile soil overtime. Interesting to note that a well mat installations within a few weeks of application. I best show after the summer rains. The larger hydrated turgid plant that has its roots tapped into the soil have also noticed weeds growing in some artificial turf cultivars- “Summer Red”, “Summer Glory” storehouse of available nutrients has a higher brix level in installations around Bribie island and while on the the sap of the leaf. (Brix), is the term used to describe the and “Summer Beauty” can reach (6) metres subject of resilience, I have also noticed a 3-metre-tall amount of available sugars and nutrients stored in the leaf tall and the colour of blooms vary from light fig tree growing from a roof gutter now that’s resilient. of the plant), which can be measured in a small handBut with the dreaded nut grass, Cyperus rotundus, pink to red and orange. If you are looking for held apparatus, called a refractometer. The more humus some dedicated gardeners in the past have resorted to a small Australian native tree which produces in your soil, the higher the brix readings in the plant hand painting the leaf blades with (Sempra Tm.) which masses of eye popping flowers in summer tissue in general and this is what gives your plants the is a nut grass herbicide, designed to translocate to the which attracts the birds and the bees, then edge, when dealing with environmental extremes like long tubers or nuts that we commonly call them, which periods of cloudy weather, which can block the sunlight Corymbia ficifolia- “Dwarf Orange” is sure prevents them from reproducing any further. One of from penetrating the chlorophyll cells (chloroplasts) in to please. Our native wild life seems most my customers has done this (hand painted the grass the leaves, which is needed for optimum photosynthesis impressed. Simply gorgeous! infestation in a crowded garden bed) and successfully when forming flowers and fruit. This is especially eradicated the infestation. Well done important to farmers, as the quantity and Nancy from Bongaree! quality of sugars contained in the fruits Interestingly, evidence suggests also, determine the quality of their produce that organic substances released from and ultimately their shelf life too. For the the decay of dead subterranean tissues home gardener, the best way to increase from nut grass may be allelopathic and brix levels is to apply diluted seaweed to the plants foliage and root zone, which reduce crop yields too. (Allelopathic, is has been one of my sustainable ongoing the term used for when plants release chants since day one. You can also add biochemicals in the soil that harm or fulvic acid which aids in the absorption retard seeds and suppress growth to of all available nutrients and is used by eliminate competition via the plant root Bribie Island & All Surrounds farmers in combination with their fertiliser exudation process and as a result plants PHONE MICK : 0417 618 203 regime. Fulvic acid assists in chlorophyll find it difficult to thrive in the area). production and when used in cloudy The more reason to incorporate organic weather it has therefore been referred to matter and feed the soil as a matter of QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST Dip.Hort(MAIH)RH-101 as “the second sun” in the horticultural priority to re-establish the microbial industry. • Garden Creation & Renovation • Makeovers & Rejuvenation activity once again. Well that’s your • All Aspects of Garden Maintenance • Horticultural Consultancy Service So, for the love of gardening, may your microbial lot this month, so stay tuned soil be healthy and moist, your plants for next issue of soils ain’t soils, until then • Lawn Mowing & General Clean-ups • Topiary Hedges & Edges Manicured strong, your harvest plentiful and your stay hydrated! By Mick O’Brien Dip.Hort. • Pest & Disease Diagnosis & Treatments • Property Pre-sale -Detail & Presentation garden surrounded with birds, bees and (MAIH) • 5 STAR Quality Standard of Workmanship natural wildlife! Until then- “See you in the garden”.

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Easy Reading :) By Staff Writer : Harvey Fewings.

Not Another Bloody Election…?? [ Some excerpts from a book about the Northern Territory called The TigerTea Club appear in this article. ] “Are you gunna bloody vote ? “ the old codger asked Bob Plumb, whilst they were both having a beer in the front bar of the Pub. “ Haven’t done for forty years. “ Bob Plumb replied, “ Too busy paying cricket on Satdys to get to the Town Hall, anyway, they are all drongos, anyway !! “ “ No, they are not.” Olive the thin bar girl with a dark complexion, huffed. “ Someone’s got to run the bloody show.” “ Yair “ said a voice from the dark corner of the bar ; the corner in which hung an old picture of a racehorse called Carbine in a wooden frame and two old pictures of team-mates from the women’s net ball team sponsored by the Pub. The pictures were of the 1964/65 team which were the Runners – Up in the local competition…The Corella Cup. There were not many in the Pub that afternoon, Thursday, mainly because all the cockies were out in their paddocks worrying about their chickpeas. Rain was coming and if there was enough rain they would not be able to get the tractors on to the paddocks to get the chickpeas off ! Bastard !! But everyone knew that two Saturdays from now…they would have to vote at the local polling booth, which was the Community Hall. And, as usual, there was a fair bit of discussion about who was going to vote for whom and all that stuff. I mean the whole district had voted for Nationals since the end of the War and they probably would not be changing now ; which was pretty good for old Dick Snapshot, for he had been the Member for Bunyip for the past thirty years, but ; there were a few weird things going on around the place, rumours were flying about vets changing the sex of cows, without the cows permission, which was rubbish – I mean the cows did not want to change their sex ; everyone knew that and no proper vet would do that anyway ! Besides, Billy Thronkle said “ All my bloody cows are bastards anyway ! “ Billy only had 17 cows, no bulls, no mickeys, no heifers, and the 17 cows were wild as yellow crazy ants, everyone knew that !! As usual, Henry Puggles, the Pub owner planned on running an Election Night dinner/party outside on the large covered patio overlooking the billabong which was a good place because it had a raised band platform, jasmine covered wooden lattice screens all round, where you hang fairy lights and plenty of room for long trestle tables. He had booked the local country/blues band, The Wheat Foxes for the night. A few signs went up around the town, pictures of bloke’s heads with smiling

faces and smart slogans like… ‘ we get it right ‘ ; ‘ going forward together ‘ ; save everything stop everything ; and so on. It did not take long for some faces, on the signs, to have Hitler moustaches on them, others had Ghandi spectacles painted on their faces and one of the signs showed particular artistry, having the face turned into a pelican wearing a hard hat !! Pretty good really ? As it had been for past elections, so it was for this latest one, not much public interest or engagement , perhaps a higher level of cynicism than before, but most of the cockies were worried about the bloody chickpeas and most of the town mob were thinking about what was going on up North and could they get a job at the new mine ?? Because there was going to be new mine, the union mob in orange T-Shirts had told everyone that there would be a mine…so that was that !!The union mob had the say…everyone knew that !! No mainstream pollie actually came to the town during the election – they never did. Dick Snapshot rocked up on the second Friday afternoon of the campaign, but that was normal. He always did that. He drank a few beers at the Pub, made some promises, bought some beers and chucked a few flyers around the bar – well, Mary belle Steadford, his Electorate Secretary did.

rusted on Labour, said to Dick, as he walked past him, “ If you was the last politician on Earth I would not vote for you, no way !! “ Mary belle, looking pretty flash in the pink akubra replied “ If you did vote for him, I would tear it up anyway, you drongo !! “ And that was about as rough as it got in public, although the Greens candidate, a local female school teacher had an apple pie sploshed on the windscreen of her late model SUV, and the words… “ Polluting Gas Guzzler “ smeared in red lipstick down the side of the driver’s door. Everyone in the town received a couple of ‘ mail-outs ‘, you know the bits of paper that had the local candidate’s face on it and a list of all the good things they were going to do, if they were voted into the Parliament. These were an enormous waste of money actually, no one really read them, and if they did, all that happened was that folks looked for things wrong in them, not what was right !!

A couple of the locals noted that Mary belle had a new Akubra this time, a dusty pink colour, and old Horace Wanderstick wondered “ where do they find pink bloody rabbits to make pink bloody akubras these days ? “ It was a fair point. Just like in all election campaigns, particularly in small towns, almost everyone knows the main players in political parties – they all put up with each other because they all live in same town ; but, election campaigns create tensions and at a school football match, on the second Saturday of the campaign, Dick Snapshot, the local member, thought he would drop in on the game, on his way to Flat Barrow Creek. One of the local union blokes, who was

Polling booths, banners, flags, posters, cor-flutes still with Ghandi glasses on them, lamington stalls, Lion’s Club Hot Dogs and Rotary Club steak sangers plus the usual voting card mob, although not half as bad as city polling booths : it was all there, democracy in action. No fights, some shouting, Bob Plump told the union blokes to “ stick it up your bum ! “, nobody knew what that was supposed to mean, certainly not Bob, because he had had one toooo many schooners and the polling booth mob would not let him vote. Bob shouted out that he was “ gunna write to the Prime Minister about this bullshit !! “ Some- one replied, “ Ripper ! “ The Election Night Party at the Pub was a winner. A beautiful calm night, warm but not hot, fairy lights turned the Billabong into a lake of dancing lights.

Bob said, after his fourth schooner, “ Did you read the rubbish they sent out about the mine up North ?, He was looking at

The town put on their best clobber and made a night of it ; Henry, the Pub owner had got a big TV screen outside for all to see the results.

“ Don’t care. “ came Drew Linton’s voice, “ I am taking Wendy home !! “

Dick and Mary belle stayed the night at the old Red Back Motel and headed off next morning to Flat Barrow Creek, where they would do it all again.

Election day came around.

These bits of paper brought about a fairly weird conversation in the Pub, between Bob Plump and Billy Thronkle, you know, the bloke with all the bastard cows.

Someone called out “ Who bloody won ? “

Dick also said that was a new mine starting up North ; he also said he was the one who got the whole thing going, but, such was the level of interest in politics in general about the town, that nobody believed him or really cared. As far as the mob were concerned, they wanted Dick to buy them beers in the short term and give their kids a job in the new mine up North in the longer term.

chickpeas, cotton, wheat and sheep going for them, they still needed rain, and no rain could stuff them pretty good – so they were hoping for a solid mine going strong to provide the place with a sound economic base.

Billy when he spoke. “ S’not bloody rubbish. “ Billy mumbled, he was on his fifth schooner, “ They’ll need bloody milk at the mine and I reckon they might buy mine. “ “ Whaaaat ? “ laughed Bob, “ Your cows are bloody bastards, you’ll never milk them, besides the mine is too far away, even if you did get any milk it would be custard by the time it got there ! “ “ Yair. “ said the same voice from the dark corner. “ Fair, dinkum, “ Olive, the thin, dark complexioned bar girl smiled, “ Youse blokes talk like drongos, why don’t you go and do some proper work ? “ “ Hey.” Henry the Pub owner moved into the bar, “ Easy on Olive, these blokes are good customers.” “ Yair.” The voice from the dark corner echoed. It was pretty plain for all to see that the town was fairly taken up with mine up North, and a lot of people were looking for jobs and other kinds of spin-offs from it – it was a pretty big deal in this town anyway – and throughout the rest of the district as well. Even the local cockies, who had

The Pub kitchen had put three dorpers on a spit and had made trays a crisp roast potatoes and the Tuggles Farm had thrown in all the pumpkins that their pigs did not want, so the cooks roasted them as well, splashed honey on them and mixed with the roast potatoes. For $30.00 per head you could get all you could eat plus a bottle of wine from the Stone Country. Wine was drunk, lamb disappeared down hungry throats and the results flashed up onto the screen in between dorks in suits making nonsense comments about ‘ trends and swings.’ Like always the Wheat Foxes blew the mob away, and the Smart twin sisters, Wendy, who was blonde and Roxy, a brunette for tonight, were wearing long white cotton peasant dresses with green sashes tied at the waist. Their sinuous movements to the Wheat Foxes, had a few old blokes, and some young ones as well, pouring beer down the front of their shirts as they were captivated by these two women who were a class act with their short bobbed hair and friendly, open faces. The night drew to a close at about midnight. Someone called out “ Who bloody won ?“ “ Don’t care. “ came Drew Linton’s voice, “ I am taking Wendy home !! “ Drew was wearing his blue boots.

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DECEMBER Numerology

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Welcome to December beautiful souls. In this 3 month of a 1 year there is much to reflect on as it comes to a close. 2017 has been a year of seed planting, and regardless of what personal you are in there have been many insights and changes. December will bring the chance to both soak in some peaceful moments and to kick up your heals as we prepare for the 2-world year. The positive aspects of the December vibration bring greater imagination and the

ability to access a more childlike thinking, each day is new and exciting. As well as joyful this vibration is inspiring and creative. Make the most of your leisure time. And as there is light there is always shade. Be aware of extravagance this month, in any area of your life. The only things you should be extravagant with is kindness and love. Impatience may also be in the air, however if you are aware of this your reaction will diffuse it not enhance it. Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter

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of choice. Itâ€™s incredibly simple really, the choices you make today create the world you live in tomorrow. For a different tomorrow, simply make different choices today. For a happier tomorrow, do things that make you happy today. To live the same day as today, make the same choices you made yesterday. Look for opportunities to be generous and kind. Give the finest aspects of yourself to the world around you. Those caring and generous actions you take today, bring you only good things in the future. The 3 vibration of this month is associated with The Empress from tarot. The Empress is nurturing and giving, she is earth mother. She provides healing from nature. You can access

her sense of peace and be rejuvenated by the energy of nature at all times but especially this month. Step outdoors and experience something old or something new. Time spent at the beach, swimming, walking the dog, bush walking, mountain climbing or simply sitting in the park or your back yard will bring clarity and happiness. The more time spent in nature, only intensifies the peaceful effect it has. Whatever your belief system, I wish you and those you care about much fun and happiness as 2017 comes to a close. For your numerology personal year chart for 2018 email, littleGreekgirl@live.com

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complete with a long-term group of amazing friendships and the love of her life, Chocco, an 8-year old male rescue dog. So what of the future? I ask Belinda Ferguson to answer 5 speed questions on everything from politics to food.

I had the pleasure of meeting entrepreneur, business woman and the editor/founder of the fastest growing independent newspaper in the region, Belinda Ferguson. As a Freelance Writer, I approached Belinda Ferguson to write a short story about Belinda and have this published within Belinda’s own publication, Island and Surrounds Newspaper. My purpose for undertaking this short story is to inform readers and supporters of the courage, energy and passion needed to create a newspaper in today’s digital competitive environment. I am sure that many people would have advised Belinda against such an undertaking - This is an exert from Belinda Ferguson’s story. It was no surprise to me that Belinda Ferguson decided to create an independent community newspaper. When I first met Belinda 10 years ago, she was managing a membership sales department whilst at the same time engaging with the local community to share her passion for everything ocean, events, beach, golf, animals, family and love. When you meet Belinda Ferguson, you are quickly made to feel welcome - her presence, huge smile, eye contact and overwhelming eagerness to listen to people is palpable. As I sat down at Belinda’s home to taste a home brew latte, Belinda excitedly walked out of her office with two of her latest newspapers. I wish I could have frozen that moment in time – it was as though Belinda had just lay down on her king bed after a 10 year back-packer experience on a $5 per day budget. Belinda said, “I created a community paper because I wanted to build a better community by providing an outlet for the community to share their stories, read topical issues, publicise events, share business stories and provide an opportunity for local businesses to advertise products.” She said, “If you were to ask me why I exist or to describe my purpose in life, I would say that I want to build a community based on the values or honestly, compassion, good work ethic, fellowship and love. This is what makes me get out of bed every morning and what our community newspaper is all about.” Belinda said, “Although we will certainly grow our on-line digital presence with the Newspaper, I believe that many people like to pick up a paper or book and read it without necessarily logging-in onto a digital platform.” The youngest of three children, Belinda Ferguson was born and raised on Sydney’s North Shore to loving parents who were focussed on family and work. Belinda’s dad, Craig Ferguson was a famous Rugby Union Test Referee throughout the late 1960’and early 1970’s as well as operating a menswear retail business. In 1972, the family moved to Seymour,

Q: What does the future hold for Belinda Ferguson? Victoria to take over the running of the Terminus Hotel. Belinda tells the story of when her parents would occasionally head off to Melbourne to collect supplies and leave her to deal with the punters from the Puckapunyal Army Base at the ripe old age of 11. Belinda said, “Sometimes when a group of army guys had consumed too much bourbon, I would just serve them straight coke on ice. They didn’t know the difference.” During these days, Belinda was also sent to Boarding School which only lasted two years following a successfully executed expulsion by Belinda. The family moved to the Golf Coast about 7 years later where Belinda’s dad managed the Chevron and Broadbeach International Hotels. Belinda said, “These were great times and I learned a lot about people, work ethic and business. Sadly, both of my parents have passed away now.” Belinda’s dad died in 2003 and her mum in 2012 after 60 years of marriage. Belinda said, “Dad was my hero in life. His humour, work ethic and respect for women was amazing. I think that the passing of my dad was a major event of my life. It made me look at things differently.” Belinda Said, “Everybody has challenges in life. It is how we deal with these challenges that makes us who we are.”

Belinda Ferguson’s professional career has been driven by the desire to build relationships with diverse groups of people. Belinda has been engaged in senior corporate sales roles across various industries including; the telecommunication industry, travel industries, film and entertainment industries and sports. Belinda said that her two memorable roles was with the Show Group as the National Account Manager and with Troon Golf as Membership Sales Manager at Pacific Harbour. Belinda said, “I have always been appointed to corporate leadership roles in Sales. In life, everything is about communication and authenticity and I thrive on sharing stories and selling fantastic products.” She said, “If you are honest, genuine and passionate, most people will listen to your story and share in your journey.” Belinda’s said, “The publication of a newspaper takes a lot of planning, patience and coordination. We have a great team of writers and designers as well as strong support from the local and regional business community.” There is no doubt that Belinda Ferguson has learnt many lessons across her professional and personal life journey. Belinda’s Bribie Island home and life is testament to a life full of positive energy

A: “I love living on Bribie Island and being part pf this amazing community. I have invested my expertise in building a very important independent newspaper which I will continue to grow to increase distribution in the interest of my supporters and community.” Q: We have a state election looming. What are your thoughts of the state election? A: “I hope that who-ever is elected gets on with supporting grass-roots community needs with integrity, honesty, authenticity and compassion.” Q: When you are not running your business, what does Belinda Ferguson like to do? A: “I have a passion for everything country, camping and 4WD. I would dearly love to travel to the Pillsbury sometime soon.” Q: If you were to prepare a three-course meal for a good friend, what would you cook? A: “Cheese canapes; BBQ Rib Fillet; Pavlova; Affogato to finish. The food would be accompanied by a bold Barossa Shiraz.” Q: How would your best friend describe you? A: “Cheeky, Fun and positive” It was an absolute pleasure to meet and share this exert of the Belinda Ferguson story. It is rewarding to share stories of passionate, compassionate, expert and humble people who live authentic lives for a purpose that is inclusive of the human kind. Damian Brown is a Freelance Writer based in Southeast Queensland Contact Damian at profileyourlife@gmail. comM: 0497424193 `

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THE BUSINESS LUNCH By Staff Writer : Harvey Fewings.

They are not meant to be, but they become the swamp in which many a good man or woman drowns or becomes irretrievably stuck. The business lunch. Once a vehicle for the genesis of

Easy Reading :) set new standards and left me with a lingering fear of very, very, clicky high heel shoes on parquet floors and pencil thin black skirts !! The nature of the lunch was such, that it was part of a two day workshop about the threat of wild dogs and how to manage the threat. It was a live- in affair, hence the restaurant was attached to a large, well- appointed motel. And that should have been my first warning signal. Upon arrival at the workshop site, first thing to do was to check-in, then register for the workshop and then follow instructions, which as a good army man I was sure I could do easily.

can fix it with a black felt tip pen, easily enough, I don’t think you should bother about it !! “

And, I was struggling to keep a grip on reality.

“ I’ll decide what I need to bother about. “ said even louder frizzy curls.

No more wine for me, I said to myself.

A crowd had gathered around the registering desk, mobile phones ringing, sighing happening, foot tapping, so I thought I would do what every good country boy should do…get out of the way. Off to my room, dumped my gear, shrugged on a fresh shirt and headed for the “ Getting to Know You “ lunch. Tables everywhere with people seated, each table had a sweating bucket with a bottle of white wine in it and a bottle of red wine next to the bucket, the rest of the table was crisp white linen, sparkling glasses and silver eating implements neatly arranged. Looking around, I could see no obvious arrangements so I approached a table in a corner with a couple of blokes and three women and two empty chairs.

“ Kapinya in Arnhem Land. “ I replied. “ Right….” Said red face, “ Well, this is Melissa, Sally and Valma, I’m Rick and this here is Bob, we are all from Exosan, the only dog poison on the market, whaddya want, red or white ? “

My first business lunch remains fixed in my mind – one of the signal experiences of my corporate life. The event was in Adelaide, well actually, in a well- known restaurant in the Barossa Valley and I had travelled there from the Northern Territory where I was living and working at the time ; keep in mind that I had many years’ experience as a senior Army Officer and I thought I was pretty well lunched out. But this was a lunch that broke moulds,

Palaszczuk Government invests over $400,000 in Bribie Island schools Bribie Island will benefit from $410,000 in funding as part of a Palaszczuk Government commitment to upgrade schools in Queensland. Labor candidate for Pumicestone Michael Hoogwaerts said the upgrades to Banksia Beach State School and Bribie Island State School were proof of the government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure for state schools in Queensland.

Check-in, simple…reduced rate for wild dog workshop ; register simple name ticked off, handed package that had my name tag, spelt incorrectly. First problem, politely pointed out the error and walked head first into a storm of angst !!

Obviously I was well behind this mob when it came to pre-lunch drinks, so I grabbed a quick red or two and looked around. Valma was looking at my shirt, waving her white wine loosely, she owlishly asked.

“ I’ll have to get my supervisor.” The nice young lady conducting the registeringprocess smiled at me and rang someone.

“ Your name, mate. ? “

Next thing I hear, click, click, clickety click, business like, serious clicking on the parquet floor. Shiny black high heel shoes topped off by a tight pencil thin skirt.

Which was my third mistake.

“ Whose got the problem ? “ loud voice, designed to intimidate, coming from a mop of frizzy tight blonde curls. “ Well,” I said quietly, “ My name tag is incorrect, it is not a problem it is just wrong and I don’t want to spend the next two days wearing the wrong name. I

everyone agreed that I was a wild dog from Kapunda, in South Australia !!

That was the second mistake.

“ Grab a seat, mate, “ one of the blokes with a very red face said, “ Where you from ? “

corporate and personal ideas and projects, this once peaceful ritual has been ‘ hoovered ‘ into the corporate battle ground of the poor buggers, whose daily lives are blighted by the seemingly endless political/sexual/moral struggle for personal supremacy pervading their workplace, be it a large business or a small enterprise not to mention State and Federal public service departments.

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“ Harvey “ I said slurping on my third red. “ Harvey, what, mate ? “ said Bob from Exosan, the only dog poison on the market. “ Just Harvey Bob, I am here to learn about controlling wild dogs. “ I spoke earnestly. “ Jesus, plenty of wild dogs around here, bloody hell. “ Bob kind of spilt the words from his mouth.

Some food, looked like prawn cocktails started to drop onto tables, which was good. At the end of this dining room was a platform, probably for bands, but for now, today was for speeches, a lone microphone stood silently at attention. Conversations about wild dogs, beaches, surf, hot summers rattled around the tables – laughing getting louder, polite sipping of wine turning into gulping, some clapping from somewhere, and then…silence !! Click, click, clickety click, pencil thin skirt and frizzy curls appeared at the microphone, commanding attention. Serious important face. Serious important voice. “ Listen Up, everyone, someone has a wrong name tag we need to fix this now, so that we can finish the registering process and get on with the day. Anyone seen anyone without a name tag ? “ Valma looked at my shirt, but Bob from Exosan, the only wild dog poison on the market, had written… Wild Dog … on the plain back of his business card, in biro, and stuck it my shirt with a bit of blue tack that anyone coming to a lunch like this always carries. “ Nah, only got wild dogs here. “ He sprayed with a horsy laugh. No other table or person had anything to say. Miss Frizzy clickety clicked herself out of the room with hands held in little tight fists by her side and a fixed glare at me as she went past our table. Sometime later I went to my room and slept. I stayed ‘ wild dog ‘ for the rest of the show ; vowing never to come back without my own bloody name tag in my pocket. And, I had to admit, many Army lunches over the years had nothing on this, nothing. Is there a moral to this ? Yes, most certainly.

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“These projects are a great win for the Pumicestone electorate and show Labor is listening to the needs of locals,” he said.

Mr Hoogwaerts said it was not just local children who would benefit from the project.

committed to restoring the teachers cut by the former Nicholls-Newman Government.

“Bribie Island State School will receive $160,000 for a new undercover walkway, while Banksia Beach State School is set to receive $250,000 for a new carpark.

“It’s not just great for our kids but also for the Queensland businesses involved in delivering this project,” he said.

“We are delivering 875 more teachers to manage growth throughout the state – this is the largest injection of additional teachers beyond growth in Queensland’s history.”

“If re-elected the Palaszczuk Government has committed to continue investing in our local schools.” This project will be delivered in accordance to the Palaszczuk Government’s Buy Queensland Policy, which recognises the important role local businesses play in communities. Buy Queensland gives an advantage to local businesses when tendering, with a local weighting of up to 30%. We want to see Queensland Government investment support Queensland jobs. The LNP’s so called Buy Local plan gives big interstate or overseas business every right to quote uncompetitive prices to drive Queensland small businesses to the wall.

Education Minister Kate Jones said it was projects like these that showed the government was in touch with Queensland communities. “Queenslanders can only rely on Labor to invest in Queensland state schools,” she said. “The LNP can’t be trusted to deliver for our kids. When Tim Nicholls was Treasurer in the last LNP government, he shut schools, slashed funding for TAFE and cut nearly 1000 education support staff, including 500 teachers. “This year we have delivered a record $9.8 billion budget for education. In addition, we’ve spent $765 million on infrastructure and infrastructure upgrades for Queensland schools. “The Palaszczuk Government is

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Sport, Fishing, Camping

COMMUNITY FISHING REPORT Amateur Fishermen’s Association of Queensland Incorporated By Staff Writer : Harvey Fewings.

The Island and Surrounds is a Community based newspaper centred around the vibrant communities of Bribie Island and surrounding areas. The paper strives to provide information for the local community and the thousands of visitors to the region on issues which are of key interest to many people ; obviously one of those issues is fishing…a key recreational sport and pastime of the region.

into the passage, catches of bream and flathead have been down over the past month or two because of it. November’s warmer weather however will provide some good catches. Mud crabs are moving with good catches up near Donnybrook, and out front of Ningi Creek but you will need to keep a close eye on your pots as there are many share farmers out there ! Our members have been catching flathead on pilchards and nuclear chicken soft plastics. Cast out in front of your boat, allow it to drift to the bottom and then jig it along with the current, flatties, being ambush predators will grab at a bait moving past. Our Club Members have, for years, been catching good quality bream in the passage on cooked prawns, more so than green frozen ones, we put it down to the colour of the cooked prawns

being more visible to the fish. Over the next few months we will see Summer Whiting moving around the bay and into the passage. The guys in the local bait shops can help with advice where these fish are at and what bait they are taking. “ I have also been advised by The Club Treasurer, Mr Ian Venning, that bream is being caught in the Pacific Harbour Canal area, particularly around pontoons and bridge structures on soft lures. The Island and Surrounds Newspaper looks forward to a long and productive relationship with The Amateur Fishermen’s Association of Queensland, and this article, is, as explained, an introductory piece to get the ball rolling. “ Till next time, tight lines “

“ In the last few months we have had more than our fair share of wet weather and this has pushed a lot fresh water

Summer Whiting moving around the bay and into the passage.

Fines of $504 and a maximum penalty of $126,150 can apply to anyone caught with spanner crabs during the closed season.

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“It also lets families get involved with dads going out throughout the evening and children getting involved on the Sunday morning,” he said.

The catch included grassy sweetlip, stripey seaperch, bluebone as well as squire, sweetlip, school mackeral, moses perch, cod and bream.

Beachmere has the best of all worlds with estuary fishing in the Caboolture River or Pumicestone Passage as well as offshore fishing in Moreton Bay.”

Club President Troy Christie said the Club had a 24 hour competition twice a year which allowed time for both offshore or estuary fishing.

The Beachmere Sports Fishing Club has been operating for over 25 years and welcomes new members. Contact President Troy or Secretary Andrew through their facebook page or on the web at beachmeresportsfishingclub@gmail.

“Our regular monthly comp is from 5am with a weigh in by 1pm but twice a year

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Catches of bream and flathead have been down becusa=se of fresh water flowing into the passage

Current advice for this edition of The Island and Surrounds, from the Fishing Captain, is as follows :

BETWEEN November 20 and December 20 recreational and commercial fishermen/women cannot fish for spanner crabs. The month break marks Queensland`s annual closed season, to protect the crabs during breeding season.

The Amateur Fishermen’s Association of Queensland Incorporated.

In all future editions of The Island and Surrounds Newspaper, fishing information, about where to fish, what to bait use and what you can realistically expect to catch will be providing by the Fishing Captain authorized by the Executive Committee of this experienced group, whose fishing records, what fish where caught and where they were caught, trace back to the 1930’s.

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TIDE TIMES FOR December 2017

In keeping with this philosophy and seeking to inform the Community with the best information available ; the paper has sought the advice of one of the oldest, well established and knowledgeable recreational groups on the Island.

This is a fishing club with a history, on the Island which can be traced back to 1904, when it was first formed at Bongaree and has continued ever since. The history of this group has a rich, and at times, poignant, tapestry. One of its early members, a Mr Pescod, was Killed in Action at Gallipoli in 1914, and its Clubhouse was first built in 1925.

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When it doesn’t work or you don’t know how! Tech Butler provides repair, set-up and training services to your premises 24 hours, 7 days a week for your PCs, laptops, phones and devices.

general@techbutler.com.au www.techbutler.com.au

ELECTRIC BIKES

Call Belinda on 0447 007 966

Color , style cut and blow dry $60.00 Perm style cut blow dry or set $70.00 A man’s buzz cuts $10.00 Weekly shampoo and dry off $10.00 Eye brow tint and wax $10.00 Eye brow tint on its own $7.00 Eye lash tint $10.00 All other waxing $5.00 each eg: lips, chin, cheeks and neck. PHONE: 3408 1501

HORTICULTURIST Mick O’Brien. Dip.Hort.(MAIH)

Qualified & Registered Horticulturist (RH-101) Horticultural Consultant- Bribie Island Provide information on all things gardening. Guest writer for local gardening magazines. Pest and disease diagnosis and treatment plans. Organic gardening advice, Plant selection & ID. Info on: Soil health & Eco-friendly fertilisers. PHONE: Mick 0417 618 203

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Bribie Sand Gravel & Landscaping 171-173 First Avenue - Bribie Island Sand Soil & Gravel Supplies Red Mulch Now in Stock.

5/181 First Ave, Bongaree • Professional approach to customer service! • New competitive packages • Wash & Vacuum package • Mini Detail package • Full Detail Package • Free Pick up & Delivery • Pensioner Discounts • Gift Vouchers Available. PHONE: 3408 0014 MOBILE: 0439 462 288

Directory Services Advertise here for only $49.50 per issue

Hair 4507 & Eyebrow Bar

FAX: 3408 1955 Email: bribiesandg@bigpond.com PHONE: 3408 1037

ELECTRICIAN HANS ELECTRICAL SERVICE

No Call-Out Fee & Free Detailed Quotes All Electrical Installations & Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms, Power points, Shed Wiring, Metering, Surge Protection, Safety Switch and much more... PHONE 5497 7226 or 0458 912 121

LNP Candidate for Pumicestone SIMONE WILSON Mobile :0400 977 599 email : pumicestone@lnpq.org.au Web : simonewilson.com.au Facebook: /simone4pumicestone

2017 - Issue 17 islandandsurrounds.com.au

MOBILE HAIR STYLIST

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SEWING SERVICES NSC Fabric by the Sea

Tara Cheers Hair Stylist

Quilting and Patchwork We accommodate Bus and Quilting Groups • Over 1,500 bolts of fabric plus and some haberdashery. Open 9am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursday. Ring 0409 290 113 for a preferred time or other arrangements. Location is 155 Bishop Road Beachmere, 4510 – house at end of

For bookings please phone or text 0424 997 953

Tara Cheers

Proffessional &Trade Services

FOR SALE

et’s Decorators LSafe Painting KeepandItwallpaper specialist Local! Ph. Richard on 0425 477 639 to book your space or email thebribieislander@gmail.com

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PAINTING

SIGNS Unique Signs, Gifts & Art

Safe Decorators

Painting and wallpaper specialist Over 35 Years experience Apprenticeship Trained Low Prices • FREE Quotes Bribie Island & North Brisbane

• Vinyl Signage, Personalised Gifts & Original Artworks • 150mm Vinyl Boat Registration Decals from just $40 a pair* • A4 Black & White Portraits (People, Pets & Cars) from just $90**

Over 35 years experience Apprenticeship Trained POOL SAFETY INSPECTIONS TILES & ACCESSORIES SECOND HAND GOODS Email: uniquesga@gmail.com Email: thesaifs@hotmail.com LowOp Prices 07 5497products 6598 / 0435 619 446 quality PHONE SAM: 0418 721 298 Busy Fingers Shop Phone: Like us on Facebook for examples & special offers 38 Cotterill Ave, FreeBongaree Quotes impressive displays PEST CONTROL Phone: 3408 1014* supply only, installation additional ** one figure, unframed (framing available) 2012.mileage 25766. 3L Turbo Diesel 4 cylinder Complete Pest Control competitive prices Bribie Island &busyfingers1@bigpond.com North Brisbane Email: motor. Many extras Diesel Heating, BullBar Reversing All Household Pests Controlled www.busyfingersfundraiser.com Guaranteed. • House Inspections Great bargains on clothing, shoes, • Termite specialists electrical, tools, art, kitchen, furniture, All our pesticides are natural, • Thermal Imaging Pyrethrum based products. • Fully Insured linen, toys and much more. • Free Quotes Local family owned & oper• Rodent, Bird & Possum www.bcepoolsafety.com.au Free pick and low cost delivery ated since 1998. Management VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME! www.cpestcontrol.com.au PHONE 54988517

Pool Safety Inspections

0499 742 314

Email: thesaifs@hotmail.com Call Sam: 0418 721 298

POOL & SPA EQUIPMENT

Make friends whilst helping the PET SERVICES Aussie Pooch Mobile Bribie Island Community

STATIONERY Camera. Sensors when backing. TV, AirCon.Tom Tom Promotional Offer for Bribe residents from Wabi Sabi Japan nitrogen in Tyres, plenty of storage beds, Innerspring where the pieces come together Australia Mattresses . Suit 2 people. $85000 not negotiable

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Quality Watercolour PaintDrive, from Kuretake Com3/75 Lear Jet Caboolture pany “Starry Colours” - 6 shades of gold ($25) Phone “Pearl Colours” - 6 Shades of pearly colours www.tileconnect.com.au ($25) *Shipping and handling fee is included

5432 4840

Wonderful Christmas presents! Hurry, limited stocks

0438771965

Let’s Keep It Local!

email: wabisabijapanau@gmail.com

The Mobile Dog Wash that comes to you! TELEVISION ANTENNA Monday-Friday 8.30-3.00 and Saturday 8.00-12.00 • Mobile Hydrobath • Eye & Ear Clean Ph. Richard on 0425 477 639 to book your space or • Coat Brushing • Nail Clipping • John the TV Antenna Man email thebribieislander@gmail.com Aromacare • Blow Drying • Deoderant • ITUNING $60.00 Dog Treats Australian-made Digital TV Antennas, www.aussiepoochmobile.com.au outlets & troubleshooting EPTPOS AVAILABLE - PENSIONER www.facebook.com/aussiepoochmobile DISCOUNTS If I cannot fix your Problem, Call Megan Today! there will be NO- 7.30pm. CHARGE MOBILE: 0409 451 254 Specialising in Monday - I.D. Church of Christ hall, cnr of Fifth TitabAve Licand No:Foley T15423 20yrs 5yr Warranty St Est Bongaree.

TILING & RENOVATIONS

POOL, PUMP AND IRRIGATION SUPPLIES

M.E. TILING & RENOVATIONS BRIBIE ISLAND &

Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island 3 times per week

Complete Bathrooms, SURROUND AREAS Thursday - 3408 12 Steps and 12 Traditions - 7pm - Church of 41 Benabrow St, Bribie Island 6530 Laundry and House Local for more than PHONE Christ hall, cnr of Fifth Ave and Foley St Bongaree. TILER remodelling for the 25 years Friday - I.D. - 7.30pm. Banksia Lodge, corner of Sunderland Elderly raw and4Disabled & Renovations • Huge range of dog/cat food including paws DrvTiling and Solander Esp, Banksia Beach LICENSED TO M.E.

Ph 3408 6246

• Toni is happy to discuss your pets diets • Clipping/bathing (available byCall appointment) Michael • Flea/Tick/Worming & Heartworm control • Much more

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WATERPROOF, Specialising in Complete Bathrooms, Jaime 3408 9798 TILE AND Laundry andContacts: House remodeling for the RENOVATE Elderly and Disabled. SteveBribie 0409 Island 560 561 and

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0419 729 223

Surrounding areas. Local for more than 25 years.

SMART MOVE POOLWERX SHOP & MOBILE SERVICE

Cnr Bribie Island Road & Regina Ave, Ningi Ph 5429 5995 Ah: 0402 048 275 tonispetstation@gmail.com www.tonispetstation.com.au Email:debzart8@bigpond.net POOL MAINTENANCE

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Computerised water testing Water & Energy efficient products Safety inspections and handovers Equipment repairs & Installation

Come One, Come All, Car Rodeo After Hours: 0402 048 275 Call Michael Early 0419 729 223

Corner of First Ave & Queen St, Bongaree. Saturday from 1:00pm WEIGHTLOSS &Every WELLNESS At the coffee shop behind the library ForHERBALIFE Further details call Dennis on NUTRITION

TRAILERS

MONGREL TRAILERS TWO MEN & TRUCK Shop2, 122 Goodwin Drive HEAVY DUTY TRAILERS Bongaree FROM $77 PER HOUR 07 3408 3566 MANUFACTURED LOCALLY

Independent Distributors 0418 159 116

Would u like more energy? Want to lose weight & keep it off ? Bribie &great District Wildlife We feel .. so can you !! Rescue

To Advertise or have a story Call Belinda on 0447 007 966

THE INTERNET CLASSIFIEDS*

Call Inc Drive Viewers, Clients and Business to your if you find an injured animal anywhere PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION Ph: Albert and Jan LOCAL & INTERSTATE Before After Website, Facebook, Instagram or any other web 07- 34080541 or 0413582747  Caravan/Trailer from Bribie Island, Caboolture, SMALL & LARGE TRUCKS AVAILABLE based page using our UNIQUE CLASSIFIED  Service & WINDOW Morayfield, Narangba, Redcliffe and TINTING CONTAINER, CARAVAN & BOAT Repairs CONTRUCTIONS WELDING & Clontarf. 0400 836 592 Simply download a FREE QR reader application Serving Bribie & Surrounds since 1999 STORAGE AVAILABLE STEEL SUPPLIES & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT to your Mobile or Pad, scan our codes and you Window Tinting: Car, Home, Office CAREFUL, Call COURTEOUS OWNER/OPERATOR - Reduce heat, glare and UV for an obligation free consultation, Integrity, reliability and creativity Wheels by the Water will be directed to our advertisiers site.

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Frosting: Plain & Decorative Sunday 11thOffices October Signwriting: Vehicles, Shops,

0410 326 376

38 CESSNA DRIVE,

Supply & Fit Sandstone Phone 0410 508 468 Towbars

AJ Smart Move

Trailer Parts and Accessories Removals and Storage CABOOLTURE OPEN Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 801 We make moving ...EASY 1/75 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. Ph. 5432 4093 www.ajsmartmove.com.au www.mongreltrailers.com.au

We Make Moving...Phone Easy! Justin Now

SIGNWRITERSPHONE: 0410 326 376 TV AERIALS & TUNING SOLICITOR

 DIGITAL PRINTERS

 SCREEN PRINTING

Wallace Davies Solicitors

THE TV ANTENNA MAN

T: (07) 3408 7366 TUNING $60.00 Call us for yours and your client needs F: (07) 3408 9244 – a-frames – digital – frosted etch E: bribieadmin@wallacedavies.com – illuminated signage – directional signs – screen printing – vinyl signage – routed letters – safety signs 1/35 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara – construction signs – vehicle/boat decals – magnetic signs Australian-made Digital TV Aerials, Outlets & Troubleshooting! – real – vehicle/boat wraps – shop fronts POestate Boxsigns 61 BRIBIE ISLAND QLD 4507

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Titab Licence No.T15423 – Established 20 Years – 5 year Warranty!

STEEL SUPPLIES AB Steel Supplies

For all your steel sales and fabrication needs. Steel cut to size. Guillotine, press, plate roller, band saw, welders all available on site. Delivery service available. No job too small or too large. Phone 5498 9516 Email a.bsteel@bigpond.com 33 Piper Street Caboolture 4510

NEWSPAPERS

Tegan Lather’s Monthly Beach Clean Up 2nd Sunday of every month at Brennan Park from 8:30-9:30am

Bribie Island TOURISM

Foster Carers Wanted at Caboolture & District Animal Welfare We supply food, vet care, worm and flea treatment” - 0435 2460 06

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Toni’s Pet Station For All Your Y Pets Needs N d

Open Tuesda to Frida 9 9.00am 00am till 4.00pm Saturda 9.00am till 1.00pm Christmas Trading hours Closed rom 24th o December and reopen on the 2nd o anuar .

New In Stock - Big Dog Food, Doggy Life Jackets, Bird Toys, Christmas Raw 4 Paws Treats and Toys.

Premium Dog Cat Food Huge range to suit an breed or si e Dog Cat rain ree

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Come in and choose a Christmas Present for your pet, we have a huge range available now!

Baths from $25 Full Clip/Bath from $55

Grooming Clipping/Bathing available by appointment

Toni is always happy to discuss: • Pets Diets • Flea/Tick/Worming & Heartworm Controls Also available: • Toys/Collars/Leads • Fresh/Frozen Foods • Crickets / Mealworms / Rats / Bloodworms

Purchase an 3 20kg bags o bird seed chook ood and receive a urther

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tonispetstation@gmail.com www.tonispetstation.com.au

Ph: 0 5429 5995

Cnr Bribie sland Rd Regina Ave N N TIAS DESIGN1