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And some four wheel drive motorists think it’s okay to use their bullbars as potential battering rams at roundabouts or on the motorway. These Mad Max warriors seem over-represented in the ditches on the motorway. Possibly those drivers need to understand a high centre of gravity doesn’t work too well when you have a dancing, weaving attitude on the highway. I have also noticed since the 90kph zone came in about halfway between the Bribie bridge and Caboolture, motorists are travelling 5kph below the speed limit in the 90kph zone in the left lane and about five to 10kph above the speed limit in the right lane, which makes methinks the 90kph zone is not only irrelevant but also frustratingly slow if you want to fit in to the left lane. Just maybe a universal 90kph zone for the entire length of the Bribie road may not only stop the sudden braking and acceleration between the numerous speed zones, but also help the overall traffic flow on what is a very busy road. Of course, the State Government could also lead the way in providing a much needed duplicated roadway between the island and the motorway and then there would be no excuses for irrational driving.

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any Bribie Island resident who travels the Bribie Island Road will potentially feel the pain of delays) state that the works are an effort to improve safety on the CabooltureBribie Island Road. While there should be no argument that the installation of traffic lights to ensure priority for emergency vehicles is imperative, residents have expressed concerns as to the justification for the additional two sets of traffic lights on the road where speed limits were recently reduced from 100 kph to 80 kph. With construction work scheduled to take an estimated six months to completion, tempers are expected to fray and commuters are concerned about significant delays. When a concert, rodeo or strawberry festival at the local hotel can cause significant traffic jams and delays on the Bribie Island Rd and with the holiday season rapidly approaching, concerns have been raised as to the potential disruptions that the works will create. One resident, who passed on a copy of a letter from TMR’s North Coast District Director Stephen Mallows, expressed concerns that there had been insufficient community consultation. Moreover, the resident questioned the significant costs, peak hour traffic disruption, whether or not lights were needed given the speed limit

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Road safety has always been a passion of mine. Not the type where speed traps are constantly set up on major roads to finance government monetary shortfalls, but road safety where courtesy and commonsense prevail. I know when a State Government is in perilous financial mode when its runs a speed blitz for many months. Funny isn’t it, whether it’s down this part of the world or far north Queensland, the ``traffic police’’ are almost, without exception, positioned on a long straight stretch which, ironically, offers the only safe passing space. But motorists should nevertheless obey speed signs for the safety of all of us. Some drivers seem to want to emulate a V8 racing driver, cutting off the opposition for the race lead. Some motorists plant the foot approaching a roundabout rather than a sensible de-acceleration which allows everyone to proceed in an orderly fashion. Then there is this rule where motorists apparently have to indicate when they approach every exit of a roundabout, so much so other motorists don’t know whether they are going straight through a roundabout or exiting left or right.

NOTHING fuels the fiery passion of a peak hour commuter quite as much as multiple roadworks taking place between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Particularly when those roadworks are performed on the main route out of Bribie Island, where there are few detours or back roads that can be used to avoid potential traffic delays and speed up the journey to the M1 and places beyond. Four intersections located on the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd will have works beginning this month. 1. Lee Rd and Peel Rd intersection - installation of traffic signals and modifying traffic islands 2. Aylward Rd intersection – installation of traffic signals and modifying traffic islands 3. Beames Rd intersection – installation of emergency vehicle traffic signals to give priority to emergency vehicles. These signals will be activated only in the event of an emergency. 4. Pinelands Way intersection – extending the concrete medium strip to restrict right turns from Pinelands Way onto Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd. Recent notification letters sent from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to some affected residents (although not to all those affected, because

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Aylward Road reduction, and what he considered to be a short notice period alerting residents of the work which he believed made it difficult to voice objections from individuals and from the community. However, another resident from Kal Ma Kuta Drive, which is also located off Bribie Island Road but where work is not due to be performed, said that they would welcome traffic lights where their street meets Bribie Island Rd as it was near impossible to turn right during busy periods. Island and Surrounds contacted Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams about his thoughts on the construction works. Mr Williams puts forward a strong argument for both the reduction of the speed limits and the decision to erect traffic lights

instead of roundabouts at the selected locations. Mr Williams said that a fatal car crash near Peel Rd was a catalyst for him to implement an urgent reduction in speed limits. The State Government’s $3.8 million funding for improvements will be spent on these upgrades to ensure that ambulances have priority egress during emergencies and other improvements will contribute to the reduction in speed related accidents. “TMR will be drilling under the road to place most services which will ensure that there is minimal disruption to traffic flow during construction works,” Mr Williams said. He said legislation required that speed limits be a maximum of 80 kph where traffic lights were used and the reduction from 100 kph several months ago was implemented so that road users would get used to the lower speed limits prior to construction of the new traffic lights.

“The decision to install lights instead of roundabouts was due to the higher costs, required land acquisition and additional road widening works that would be needed to construct roundabouts in the selected areas.” Additionally, Mr Williams said that he was also determined to improve driver safety at the Old Toorbul Point Rd intersection as soon as economically possible.

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MEET Yvonne Townsend of Beachmere, a grand old lady who seems 103 years young. Mrs Townsend has a twinkle in her eye when she recounts living through two World Wars and The Great Depression, and also receiving a telegram for her 100th birthday from Queen Elizabeth 2nd in 2013. Remarkably, Yvonne has been independent in her own home until recently. About three months ago, life become just that little bit easier since daughter Esther moved in to help her Mum get about the house. Yvonne remembers fondly her working life as a book-keeper/secretary and as a tram conductress during World War 2. She left school at age 15 and completed a secretarial course. But she loved her tram conductress years even more, meeting such a wide variety of people including the American soldiers on leave in Brisbane during World War 2. Born on 19th October, 1913, a year before World War 1 started, Yvonne has three children, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She gets around her home thanks to railings installed by son, Mark. Her other son Arthur, lives in the United States. Yvonne and her late husband, Arthur, moved to Beachmere in their retirement. She and Arthur had their

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home built and enjoyed the quiet seaside atmosphere. They were married for 45 years until Arthur passed away in 1983. Surrounded by photo memories, Yvonne said she was a keen gardener and also enjoyed long walks along the tidal sands of Beachmere in her retirement years. A non-smoker and teetotaller, Yvonne was born at home in Gaythorne St, Albion, and started her school life at Windsor State School. “I still get about a bit but I had a fall a little while ago and can only walk on level surfaces now by using the railings in my home,” Yvonne said. And when Esther relates my questions about her long life, Yvonne chips in quickly with ‘don’t shout’ as her hearing and eyesight are remarkably good for her age. “During all the war years, I was a conductress on the trams and loved meeting people and the US soldiers, you’re telling me,” Yvonne said cheekily. “I had always been a keen gardener but I had to give it up in 1996. But the best years for me were the Hollywood years, with the films of the 1940s and 1950s. Films like African Queen with Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn,” she recalled. It is then that Yvonne insists it is time for another sleep. “I was having a lovely

sleep when you came,” she smiles. As I left Yvonne’s neat and peaceful home I couldn’t help thinking there was no reason Yvonne couldn’t reach the supercentenarian age of 110. *Australia has four living supercentenarians since June, 2016, all females. The nation’s oldest person was Christina Cock at age 114 years 148 days, who died in 2002.

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Gladys to spend her 100th on the Queen Mary 2

Story and picture by Ken Hill

With a yen to travel, Bongaree resident Gladys Johnstone will spend her 100th birthday flying across the world to London and catching the cruise liner Queen Mary 2. It will be Gladys second trip on the Queen Mary 2 - the first time celebrating her 80th birthday. Gladys didn’t have time in her life to ever get married. Instead she preferred the single life of travelling around the world several times to about 100 countries. A former Kiwi, Gladys was born on January 9, 1917. Her upbringing wasn’t the kindest and so at the age of 15 she left school, worked with the American Red Cross in New Zealand, before eventually moving to Sydney where she was employed as a clerk assisting people to immigrate to Australia. It was at the height of Australia’s immigration program and Gladys recalls ``working every night with overtime and going home with phones still ringing in your ears’’. It was those busy working years that allowed Gladys to travel so much and, at one stage, she took 12 months absence of leave to do an extensive world tour taking in Europe and Russia.

Bongaree resident Gladys Johnstone will spend her 100th bithday on the Queen Mary

She loved the African continent, particularly South Africa, and travelled to Japan during the height of her travelling years. Gladys and I joked that rather than wait for her 100th birthday telegram from Queen Elizabeth 2 she could just pop into Buckingham Palace and pick the telegram up personally. The about-to-be centenarian is a great believer in the stars and was told as a 14-year-old by a fortune teller that she would have a blessed and varied life to make up for a difficult family childhood. Gladys still lives independently with minimum home support services, and points out the Government doesn’t do too much for elderly people in her situation anyway. Gladys gets about to the shops on her trusty motorised scooter and until

last year only took one tablet a month to maintain her health. But after a stroke while at a lunch with friends, she now accepts the need for a few more tablets daily. She admits the stroke slowed her up a bit but fortunately it did not affect her brain. ``I am still as sharp as a tack and have a retentive memory,’’ she told Island and Surrounds. After meeting two Bribie Island women on a trip to Japan, Gladys decided to retire from her Sydney Immigration Department career and live on Bribie where she said she was able to afford to build a home in Phoenix Ave and still have enough money to keep up her yen to travel. With such a zest for life, we expect Gladys will be around for quite some years and wish her a happy 100th, albeit on the other side of the world travelling down from London to Southampton on the Queen Mary 2 at the time of her milestone birthday.

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The 2016 Bribie Island State High School Graduating Class celebrated in style on November 17 with a red carpet parade. This was followed by professional photographs of each student and their families before heading down by coach to the Marriott Hotel in Brisbane to enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment. The dresses dazzled in the afternoon sun and the boys looked smart in fashionable suits and polished shoes. While proud parents watched the parade knowing this was the end of an era and the beginning of adulthood their teachers said goodbye, with some still keeping a watchful eye. Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school and opened its doors to its first student intake on January 23, 1989, with 300 students. The school population has more than

tripled and now boasts more than 1000 students and 100 employees. In 2016, The Bribie Island State High School has achieved the State Overall Score of 78 on the secondary schools State Rating List. The school is committed to ensuring high standards in every area of school life, including academic, behavior, attendance and dress. The high expectations of students are clearly articulated and are applied consistently across the school. The school is also committed to preparing students to become active citizens in a global society. International perspectives are embedded into the curriculum. The Island and Surrounds congratulates the 2016 Bribie Island State High School Graduates and wishes you all success in the future.

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Police presence needed to curb armed robberies

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Beachmere is getting a reputation for service station robberies which could be nipped in the bud with a permanent Police presence in the town. This follows the second armed robbery of the town’s only service station in about four months. Concerned about the armed robbery trend, President of the Beachmere Area Network Group, Karen Harris, believes the problem could be resolved with a part-time or full-time manned Police Station in the town. She said some years ago there was a Police Officer based in the township but he was moved out, leaving the township with only random Police visits to stop drink driving and speeding. “But this is the second time in three or four months this has happened to the service station,” Ms Harris said. The BANG Inc president said it appeared the armed robbery was a “copycat” crime. “The first time it happened a guy ran out of cigarettes and went up to the service station early in the morning with an axe. There are so many people walking around

at 5am when the robbery occurred this time (Wednesday, November 9) I can’t believe no-one didn’t see anything,” Ms Harris said. In the latest robbery two young men were involved with a pick axe and an ice-pick and damaged the service station during the robbery in which they fled with an amount of cash and cigarettes. Fortunately, the service station attendant was not injured. “The two of them ran down Bishops Road was one report and another was that they jumped into a car and fled,” Ms Harris said. “We have tried, as one of our projects, to get a Police Beat at least down here but we were told it would not be happening. When we get more population they might change their mind. We have tried to get a high profile Police presence but we don’t want them (the Police) to drop in, fine everyone and drive out again. We want a higher profile Police beat presence and an office with Police staff. The long-term solution was more police presence,’’ the BANG president believes. “If the trend continues with more robberies it is not going to be a happy place here. With new business including a planned branch of the Bendigo Bank we will need a better Police presence,” Ms Harris said.

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Gem of a life for over 50’s

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ACTIVE lifestyle living has become the buzz phrase of a new-look Bribie Island, residentially speaking. GemLife Bribie Island, adjacent to the Bribie Island Lakes development, and Orianna Lifestyle Resort, just over the Bribie Bridge, are the latest two ventures of this type to land on our shores. While pre-sales are being taken now, it is only earthworks that are on display. But undoubtedly, both developments will change the style of living for most of our mature-aged population. Both GemLife Bribie and Orianna are over 50 living only, similar to what has been developed on the Island in Cotterill Ave and Pebble Beach at Sandstone Point. Orianna has advertised a secure gated community with contemporary independent free-standing home designs, a variety of resort facilities and no entry or exit fees. But with new developments comes a bigger expectation of gated community living judging by advertising to date. GemLife has advertised an eyebrow raising list of facilities which brings a new dimension to independent

living on the Island. The list includes: A 400 seat grand ballroom, double storey country club, doctor’s and massage therapy clinic, arts and craft studio, gymnasium, theatrical stage and dressing rooms, hair salon, library, cinema, fully equipped workshop and even a 10-pin bowling alley. The list goes on including an indoor heated pool, covered and lit bowling green, floodlit tennis court, as well as a intra-resort shuttle and resort bus. The GemLife project borders a nine hectare lake with boardwalk to be built along part of the lake. The original proposal is for more than 400 units, with access to caravan and boat storage and a barbecue pontoon on the foreshore of the lake. Billed as pet friendly and a five-star resort, it will be interesting to see what potential impact these resorts may have on the Island’s lifestyle and environment. Several approaches have been made to GemLife and Orianna about detailing their development to Island and Surrounds but so far there has been little response. We will keep you posted.

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Cat Stevens remembered “the days of the old school yard” in his 1977 song yet for some of us, those halcyon days have long since faded into the hazy distance of our past. But for Liam Baker, the end of 2016 brings a more recent end to the old school days. Liam, who is almost 18 and now a former student of Bribie Island State High, reckons that sitting the Queensland Core Skills test (the state wide achievement test for Year 12 students in Queensland), term three exams and submitting multiple assignments on time were some of the most difficult parts of his senior year. It was hard to manage study, social life and family but Liam managed to balance a successful academic senior year with various other activities using common sense and practical time management. Juggling a part time job, family, friends and school work has it trials, but Liam said that while he had his fair share of stress, the school provided plenty of support and a guidance officer was available to help students to refocus when things got too difficult. “The key is always to talk to someone if you’re feeling stressed”, says Liam. Dad Phil Baker agrees and believes that the Bribie Island State High School provides much needed support to parents and students get through the tough senior year. Phil is extremely proud of the mature

young adult that Liam has become and says that Liam approached his senior year with maturity and a “well balanced timetable”. Phil believes that it is difficult for students to balance work with school and to also “have a life”. Teacher Tara Towns believes that her senior students learn life lessons while trying to balance their study with parttime work, family obligations, friendships, relationships and extra-curricular activities. Tara reckons that as well as academic learning, students learn life skills which prepare them for life as an adult “juggling work, deadlines, family and a multitude of other obligations”. When proud dad Phil describes his son as “wonderful, loving, emotional and very kind” who he “loves to bits”, it brings a lump to the throat. At 198 cms tall and over 105 kgs, Liam catches your attention when he walks into a room. His dad reckons he has an aura of maturity and self discipline ahead of his years. Phil has instilled in his son the notion that anything is possible in life and it’s up to an individual to work hard to achieve their dreams. It seems to have worked with Liam who has aspirations to be Prime Minister of Australia one day and according to Phil, “he is bloody intent on doing it too!” Liam recently met Bill Shorten and Susan Lamb and Phil says that his son is already

held in high regard within local Labor Party circles. As Student Representative Council Vice President, Liam was active in raising money for charities and school projects as well as being a Student Ambassador, working with QUT as a young Ambassador and Future Leader, and winning the Long Tan Award for 2016. His dad said that his son’s school blazer looked like an American General’s jacket. Liam’s advice to the next generation of seniors would be to not take Grade 12 for granted. Not only is it one of the most important years of school, but he believes that hard work will set you up for the future. However, he said it was most essential to enjoy this important time of your life and to have fun, be happy and make sure you have all your assessments in on time. Grade 12 is what you make of it and Liam reckons that students should “make a positive impact on the school and the community … so you will never forget it.”. Liam will miss his classmates and many ``amazing ‘’ that he says he had the privilege to learn from and he is not alone. Teacher Tara agrees that saying goodbye to students who you’ve bonded with can be tough and quite emotional. ``When an ex student tells you that you made a difference in their life or that you played a part in helping them see their dreams fulfilled ... words can’t describe the warmth it gives you as an educator.

``Knowing you’ve contributed to shaping these incredible young people and watching them leave the nest and soar to heights you didn’t even know existed is indescribable.” For Tara, seeing her students achieve is one of the key rewards of being a teacher. So what’s next for Liam? Being happy is important to him. More study at university with a Bachelor of Government and International Relations majoring in Public Policy. His dream is to forge a career in public office where he can help the community, make a positive impact on society and one day achieve his dream of becoming Prime Minister. Liam, you might be just the man we need at the top.

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THE INSIDE STORY

RICK WILLIAMS MP ACHIEVING FOR YOU Guinness Book of Records

Dorothy Tipper at 105 Years young from Bribie Island was among 45 centenarians who attended a luncheon at Parliament House with the Premier, Minister Coralee O’Rourke and I. The “Guinness Book of World Records” for the most over one hundreds in one place is now held in Queensland. Great idea, Premier Palaszczuk.

Parliamentarians Played Touch Football at Suncorp Stadium

Banksia Beach State School wins State School of the Year

Congratulations to Banksia Beach State School for their success at Showcase 2016. They won State School of the Year, all high schools and primary schools in the State were involved. How wonderful is this! Well done to Mrs King, Staff, Students and Parents for having their hard work recognised.

Peel Road Lights Underway

Traffic lights are now underway. TMR will be drilling under the road to place most services, thus minimising disruption to traffic flow. The improvement is a State Government Works and it’s all about community safety.

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Farewell Sargeant Borosak

Parliamentarians were joined by a few professional rugby league players for our annual City (Red) V Country (Maroon) game at Suncorp Stadium. City went down 2 tries to 3 but we raised $1550 for Food Bank with the event.

Bribie Island Paddling Club

We farewelled Police Sargeant Marjan Borosak who has worked tirelessly with our community and Neighbourhood Watch for 5 years in crime prevention. We wish him well as he takes up his new role with Gold Coast police.

I joined Cr Flannery to inspect the new sea wall and viewing platform at Beachmere. The work is now completed and is being utilised by walkers, fishermen and cyclists (who must dismount). What a great asset for the residents and visitors to the area. It’s a joint $2.5 Million restoration and enhancement project by the Moreton Bay Regional Council and State Government.

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Bribie Island Paddling Club launched their new 6 seat and 2 seat outrigger paddle boats on Sunday. The newly established club purchased the boats with a $35,000.00 State Government Grant. They are actively looking for more members.

In Parliament

1. 17 Year olds to be removed from Adult prison 2. Underground water protected from mining 3. Police can exchange information on organized crime across State borders for crime prevention 4. Queenslanders will have a “Bill of Rights” 5. Farm debts must go to mediation before bank forecloses 6. Medical cannabis approved for use by April 7. Victims of institutional sexual abuse no longer have time limitation on their compensation claims

We are restoring the frontline Ranger postions in our National Parks. Up to 31 new frontline Park Ranger jobs to be delivered over the next 4 years, 21 of these by the middle of next year. Our Rangers carry out important work for our community, from managing fires and maintaining tracks that are enjoyed by all QLD Families & visitors who support our growing tourism industry in our National Parks.

The Christmas lights will be turned on 1st December, this year. It will be bigger and better than previous years. Lots of Characters eg. Elmo, Minnie, Polar and Santa will visit every night until Christmas Eve. Bring your letters for Santa and he will take them home with him to the North Pole. Our registered fundraising will support Starlight Children Foundation.

In Parliament 2017

Rick will work on Sex Ed incl. phone sexting

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Letters to the Editor... The bonds of democracy Dear Editor,

Karl Marx’s observation that history repeats itself seems as true today as it was in 1884, when Scottish History professor Alexander Tyler commented on the fall of the Athenian Republic 2000 years previously. At the time, Tyler defined democracy thus: -

“A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequence:

From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to complacency; From complacency to apathy; from apathy to dependence; from dependence back into bondage.” More recently, an American Professor of Law pointed out that the United States is now somewhere between the “complacency and apathy” phase of Professor Tyler’s definition of Democracy, with some 40 per cent of the nation’s population already having reached the “governmental dependency” phase.

When one considers the attitude of many of our citizens to double-dipping paid parental leave, overly generous child care allowances, multi generational dole-allowance families and fraudulent misuse of many other Government welfare schemes, I can’t help but feel that Australia is heading for the same downfall exposed by the two professors quoted. A monumental attitudinal change to welfare dependency will be needed if we are to avoid the bondage phase of human development predicted by Professor Tyler.” Graeme Merralls Bongaree

In response to Gian Dear Editor,

Having read this supposed 13 year old’s letter (did you check to confirm her age and her supposed living in Manukau, NZ?), I have come to the conclusion that Gian must be a girl of very high intelligence because most 13 year olds I have known over many years (including myself) would probably not find the American elections of much interest, much less be capable of writing a letter such as the one in your November 2016 issue!! I did check Manukau, NZ (I am a kiwi by birth) and found there were no Tereo’s listed in the local phone book, which doesn’t necessarily mean anything, but….. interesting! Gian should also learn that the most important thing about writing letters that the general public will read, is to check your facts. But to get to the facts:

1: Hillary Clinton’s mother had met Sir Edmund Hillary prior to his reaching the peak

of Mount Everest. Hillary’s mother was so impressed with the man that she named her daughter after him. Hillary Clinton’s name is actually spelt with two l’s.

2: Trump is a bombastic fool, with no class whatsoever and not a shred of experience and knowledge of politics. His money came in the form of an inheritance. He has been bankrupt four times (see FORBES). 3: Trump has lied about his personal wealth (again, see FORBES) – exaggerating how wealthy he really is. His worth is USA$3.7b, not USA $4.5b.

No Gian, most of us couldn’t build an empire because most of us won’t be given a free hand-out of USA$1m from our fathers!! The USA’s debt is, in fact, USA$13.6 trillion.

Trump’s “exceptional” people currently have 20 law suits out against his companies for mistreating female employees (does this not worry you Gian?). He has had a total of 130 employee cases against his Companies go through the courts. G. Coffey Bribie Island

Bring on the bridge Dear Editor,

I wholeheartedly agree with your comments on page 3, in issue 4 of your publication.

“Time to rejuvenate our island for future visitors.” There is so much potential here. Plenty of room for development and enough room for the folk that just want that quiet lifestyle. Bring on the new bridge and endless road improvements. Where do we start?

Regards, Joanna Horsley

Vision for the future Dear Sir

I certainly agree with your November editorial regarding the need to plan for the future of Bribie and its surrounds.

In the Courier Mail in February 1981, The Chairman of the Queensland Conservation Council, Mr John McCabe, said “Bribie Island is a mixture of Fraser Island and the Gold Coast. Many local people are keen to see the island preserved as much as possible in its natural state ... The Island is close enough to Brisbane to become either a third rate suburb or a first class recreational area...” My vote is for the latter – “a first class recreational area”, but unfortunately my feeling is, Bribie is on its way to being a second rate suburb.

The last census revealed Bribie has the highest percentage of aged people in Australia. To this must be added the number of people over 65 on Sandstone point. Today, on either side of the bridge, development is in progress producing more home and relocatable home sites which will increase the aged population by probably several thousand.

Bribie’s population is out of balance compared to the rest of Australia. Simply we have not enough under 65’s due to lack of employment opportunities so cannot provide the services required by our large retired

population.

Your editorial was spot on in suggesting a development plan of short-term style accommodation, precincts for food, entertainment with added land and waterbased tourism ventures.

A few additional projects spring to mind for community consideration. Promote the area, Bribie Sandstone Point, Ningi, Toorbul, Meldale, Donnybrook etc.

Our natural assets could bring visitors, for tours of Pumicestone Marine Park, wildflower walks in season, historical walks, tours of Bribie Arts Centre, bike tours, walks in the National Parks, our aboriginal history, Bribie towns unique history, views of aboriginal sites, tours along the beach, sport events etc. Requirements: a little professional design, paid professional guides, recognition and support from business, community but most importantly Moreton Region Council. Bookings, payments probably arranged at say the Information Centre or Bribie Museum.

If properly supported, designed and promoted by the community then I am confident it would bring visitors and holiday makers to Bribie. Your suggestion in last month’s editorial to “Add a medical facility which can cater for minor emergency issues and surgeries”.

The Brisbane Courier in October 1929 has an article describing a building which was proudly pointed out to as the hospital, a recent innovation under the management of a trained nurse. The hospital was under the supervision of Dr R.B. Brookway, of Redcliffe, who travelled to and from Bribie by the Doomba on regular visiting days. Old residents say this hospital remained until World War 2 when the military commandeered homes and businesses and only about 20 essential service civilians were allowed on the island but they were confined to a small area around the jetty. By this time the military hospital was in operation at what is now Sandstone Point and the medical staff housed in the commandeered Congeau House. Consequently the few civilians received necessary medical and hospital service when required. Today, if you are to be hospitalised you are lucky to be admitted to Caboolture Hospital but more likely Brisbane or perhaps Redcliffe. Most services that were a feature of Bribie are no longer based here; even our ambulance service has apparently left us.

Understand that every retiree may not be sprite and active, some have varying illnesses, others cannot drive a car anymore, some have great difficulty in walking and cannot use public transport. After the war Bribie no longer had a hospital or doctor. It was the Bribie Chamber of Commerce supported by the community who secured the services of our first post war doctor. There are many other community achievements but an important lesson was learned - the need for our community to ensure promises are kept.

One example, when the Caboolture hospital was first proposed there was some who disagreed and the powers that be sought help from the Bribie Community. At a number of public meetings the case for the hospital to be in Caboolture was

presented with a Bribie sweetener. “When the Caboolture Hospital is built, Bribie will get a satellite hospital, like they have at Pialba (Hervey Bay).”

The speakers emphasised the success of the Pialba satellite hospital, even attributing its being brought about a large reduction in traffic on the Pialba-Maryborough Road. Today Pialba has a full hospital.

As part of the local community may your paper guide and report the effort of residents and their organisations making Bribie and its surrounds a first class recreational area with essential services for each section of the community. Warwick Outram

Final win outrage Dear Sir,

Rather shocked to learn that the Cronulla Sharks won their historic grand final against Melbourne Storm with an allegation that Ben Barba has been caught out taking cocaine. Isn’t this a matter for the police?

Barba allegedly tested positive to cocaine four days after the NRL grand final.

Not a good look for Cronulla or the National Rugby League.

Barba has form for anger management and gambling addiction and has been treated for those conditions. But now his cocaine habit, apparently, is more worrying.

He is being taken to Thailand by the welfare officer of the club to get control of his apparent drug issue. But, again, shouldn’t it be a police matter?

No, according to a television reporter who got confused that it was an automatic 12week ban. One commentator thought it was 12 months.

But aside from that, another sports presenter said it was an internal matter for the club and league because sportspeople get randomly tested for drugs and the general public doesn’t get tested. Then what are the drug tests connected to the booze bus tests all about then?

And spare a thought for the Hayne Plane (Jarryd Hayne) whose power point presentation to a school was hacked via the rugby league star’s mobile phone and porn came up on the school’s auditorium screen. Sounds funny but of course not when the joke is on you and not funny when technology is used in such a disgusting way.

Yours etc, Rugby league fan. (name and address supplied)

The views expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers of the newspaper.

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Safer roads sooner for Pumicestone motorists ROAD safety improvement works will be rolled out across Queensland as part of the State Government’s Safer Roads Sooner (SRS) program. Main Roads and Road Safety Minister, Mark Bailey, today announced the $62 million road safety infrastructure package, which is a key component of the State Government’s commitment to improve road safety. “The SRS program aims to implement high-benefit, cost-effective solutions focused on improving trouble spots on Queensland roads so the likelihood of crashes is reduced,” Mr Bailey said. “The State Government is committed to building and maintaining safer roads for all Queenslanders, regardless of where they live. From the South-East corner, across each of our regions, the Safer Roads Sooner program is delivering improvements throughout our state-controlled road network – building safer roads and a safer Queensland.” Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams said drivers in the area would benefit from $3.6 million in SRS road improvement works to enhance safety on local roads. “We’re investing in three projects at Caboolture, Sandstone Point and Ningi to improve road

safety in the area for local motorists, cyclists and pedestrians,” Mr Williams said. “This includes $2.3 million invested over three years to upgrade the Beerburrum Road and Pumicestone Road intersection with improved traffic signals. This project will not only improve safety, three direct jobs will also be created as a result of the investment. The intersection of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Spinnaker Drive at Sandstone Point will be upgraded to include additional facilities for turning vehicles, upgraded line marking and hazard reduction, at a cost of $755,000 over three years. About $556,000 will be invested at the Caboolture – Bribie Island Road and Ningi Waste Transfer Station intersection to include better turning facilities for cars and trucks. The majority of SRS funding is sourced from revenue collected from the Camera Detected Offence Program (CDOP). Works funded through SRS include intersection and signal improvements, improving surface skid resistance, installing guardrails, removing roadside hazards, providing rest areas, and installing audiotactile line marking (ATLM).” Under the Safer Roads Sooner initiative, 75 new road projects are being undertaken across Queensland, with works to be carried out within the next two years.

Possums on Bribie Story and pictures by Deb Hildreth

LOCAL photographer, Deb Hildreth, came across these cute little common Brush Tail possums which are one of three types of possums found in South East Queensland. The other two types are the Mountain Brush Tail and the common Ringtail. Queensland Brush Tails breed in Autumn and sometimes Spring. Females may breed from 12 months old and generally give birth to one baby, 17-18 days after mating. The baby possums spend around 4-5 months in the pouch and another month or two riding on the mothers back but still suckling.

They often make their homes in our homes. If you do have them already established in your roof, locate the entry and exit points by scrunching up newspaper and placing in the gaps you think they may be using. The paper will usually pushed aside indicating the access point. Watch for them to leave on their nocturnal wanderings, block up the exit point with chicken wire or by making repairs. If you accidentally trap one inside your roof, try and give them an exit point and if you have no luck with this, then call a licensed possum handler to assist.

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Meet Fred Clarke of the Butterfly House Fred is 79 years of age. He has served in several wars including Korea and Vietnam. He wanted something to do to help the world and himself. He quoted “Working at the Butterfly House relaxes me and when butterflies land on children – the look on their face is a joy to behold”. Volunteering is not just for retired people – it’s for people of all ages who want to do something for Bribie and the world. Fred knows the statistics – people who retire and have very few new interests to become involved in are often dead in

two years. Fred also knows the other statistics: Volunteers make new friends and volunteers live happier, healthier and longer. Fred has found a great volunteer organisation to work with.The Bribie Island Butterfly House has a great group of people and exists to: • Provide lasting friendships and a sense of purpose amongst our volunteers • Provide visitors with quality education, enjoyment and a place of peace • And to uplift the extreme poor of this world visa donations to charity.

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Rites of Passage! Story by Ken Hill Pictures by Deb Hildreth More pictures page 34

Once a year, the new class of Year 12 students at Bribie Island State High School jump off the Bribie Bridge fully clothed... well almost. More than 200 students jumped (some more than once) to exorcise their 13 years of school, from Prep to Year 12. The Rite of Passage has become a tradition over some 15 years. Parents on hand to watch, included Amber Johnson, who fully support the stress release and fun of the afternoon jump into the sunny waters of Pumicestone Passage. Amber said it was “nice to have the community here to support the event. It has been going for at least 15 years and we think it is great...good on them, they deserve it! It is a tradition that is something totally unique to where we live,” she added. Year 12 students, Tiarna Melrose, Shae Stacey and Demi Cody, all 17 years of age, couldn’t wait to take the plunge, uniforms and all. For some it was a case of getting down to the bikini, underwear or boardies. Two of the happy students even went nude, covering their privates with a piece of clothing on their way into the water. As Tiarna said, “It is just tradition and a celebration of 13 years of school.” While Tiarni and Shae are intending to do a Diploma in Childcare, Demi had already accepted a receptionist position to start her working life. While the Bribie Bridge jumpers were colourful and spectacular, some of the dives into the water, from about 15m, would not win any Olympic contest. Hundreds gathered and 100’s more jumped, including a spectacular backflip

into the water, half pikes and bombs. Just to make sure they got it right, many jumped a second and third time. The students erupted in cheer when they were greeted with toots from the passing traffic, including bus drivers and an ambulance driver. Principal’s response: Principal Brett Burgess: “I do understand that the bridge jump has been seen as a rite of passage for the graduating class of the high school for many years but that does not mean it is safe and as the principal I do not support or condone this activity and this is not endorsed by the school.”

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shown the procedures for the game. It is necessary, though, that you are acquainted with the basics of the game. Be assured we will sensitively provide you with the details to help you as you go along,” he said. The cost is only $3 for the day and every three months we have a free luncheon at the Club. The RSL also provide afternoon tea, free of charge. “The card players are very friendly and you will immediately feel comfortable and at home,” Mr Bergin added. For further information contact Mr Bergin on 0427 303 400 or 3410 7789.

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Up the ladder and into the snake

Well, at least that’s what they want you of their own – they are forced to stay in the Federal Government’s so-called they cannot to haverental a home of to believe. often high, strive unpredictable market. generous welfare Well, theirInstead own – of they forced to stay in giving the When have youschemes. met a person on theare Federal Government atwelfare least that’s what they want you to and often high, in unpredictable that is doing it easy? Access a benefit one hand andrental takingmarket. it out in obtaining a government support benefit the other, a system encourage people believe. When have you met a person onis Instead of the FederaltoGovernment giving like extracting teeth.it easy? to get ahead the most sensible welfare that is doing a benefit in onefinancially hand andis taking it out in The regulations and formulas for any form theeconomic equation.to encourage people Access and obtaining a government other, a system of support are tighter a bream’s bum in to get The one good thing from mymost generation support benefit is likethan extracting teeth. ahead financially is the The Passage. was permanent work was plentiful and you The regulations and formulas for any sensible economic equation. I come from a generation which is could slowly but surely get ahead. form of support are tighter than a The one good thing from my regardedbum as having high work ethic. Today, was you need to jugglework part-time Bream’s in the aPassage. generation permanent was jobs, But I also come from a generation with, kids in child care, and pray if you have I come from a generation which is plentiful and you could slowly but surely Written by Ken Hill overall, modest superannuation, salary getaahead. permanent job ityou lastsneed longer an regarded as having a high work poor ethic. Today, tothan juggle structures and few entitlements. Australian Prime Minister in The Lodge. But I also come from a generation with, part-time jobs, kids in child care, and Throw in a compulsory redundancy and thehave younger generations got overall, modest superannuation, poor prayYep, if you a permanent jobhave it lasts then you begin to find out how the welfare it tough and I wouldn’t like to start all salary structures and few entitlements. longer than an Australian Prime Minister system through Centrelink works. over again. Relationships haven’t got Throw in a compulsory redundancy in The Lodge. Come back and see us in two and a much chance of surviving past the nappy and then you begin to find out how the Yep, the younger generations have half years when you have spent all your changing phase. If you have children you welfare system through Centrelink works. got it tough and I wouldn’t like to start redundancy, they tell you. We have a are a burden on taxpayer services and if Come back and that see tells us inyou two and a all you overdon’t again. Relationships haven’t got formula, they say, how much you are not contributing to the half years when you have spent all your much chance of surviving you should spend a week until it’s all gone, country’s taxpayer base. past the nappy redundancy, they tell you. We have a changing phase. If you have children and then you can qualify for NEWSTART, Well, that’s what they you to believe formula, they say, that tells you how you are a burden on taxpayer services and for every dollar you earn, we will take of course. much youinshould spend a week and The if you don’t governments you are not contributing it off you yet another one of our until great western of today are no it’s all gone. Then you can qualify for to the country’s taxpayer base. formulas, they say. different to Sherriff King John of Nottingham NEWSTART, andsee for for every dollar you that’s they want you to So, as you can welfare recipients, it Well, and his rule what over the peasants. earn, we will take itofoff you inand yetladders. another believe ofthem course. becomes a game snakes Keep poor, tax them to within a bread oneIf of our great formulas, they say. The western governments of today you aspire to earn money with a part-time crust of their lives and tell them how lucky So, as you can see for welfare are no different to Sherriff King John job, for example, they take it off you so you they are to survive. recipients, it becomes a game of snakes of Nottingham and hiscondones rule overmassive the end up working for nothing. Today’s King John that’s where poverty trap money for those peasants. andAnd ladders. If you the aspire to earn Keep poor,money tax them tax breaks andthem ``kingdom’’ poured lessafortunate is job, sprung. Centrelink into corporate and lives then and tells part-time for The example, they to within a breadcompanies crust of their THERE is one truism in life: ``The more The headlines scream DOLE BLUDGERS! with system for welfare dependent battling and take it offdoes you,not so allow you end up working for tellthe them howsmall luckybusiness they areowners to survive. things change the more they stay the same’’. WELFARE BILL OUT OF CONTROL, people to improve their financial status. common workers it is theirmassive fault they are Take the current, ongoing debate on the WELFARE CHEATS, DISABILITY nothing. Today’s King John that condones Welfare dependent people are also contributing enough tomoney the wealth burgeoning welfare payments bill. SUPPORT NOT SUSTAINABLE... you And that’s where the poverty trap NOT taxnot breaks and “kingdom” is of the have a housing andThe are country. There is onefear truism in life: “The more inget thethe media over and over again. It’s the same mongering issues picture, everyone is trying to cash forentitled thosetoless fortunate is loan, sprung. poured into corporate companies and stymied from having a practical credit I said, more small thingsbusiness change the more regurgitated ; thethe same labels inThe on the Federalscream Government’s things change more theycome stay out thein headlines DOLE so-called Centrelink system does not allow forcard thenAs tells the the battling limit, sodependent they cannotpeople strive totohave a home owners they stay same! workers that it the media over and over again. generous welfare schemes. same”. BLUDGERS! WELFARE BILL OUT welfare improve andthe common Take the current ongoing debate on OF CONTROL, WELFARE CHEATS, their financial status. Welfare dependent is their fault they are not contributing the burgeoning welfare payments bill. DISABILITY SUPPORT NOT people are also NOT entitled to have enough to the wealth of the country. It’s the same fear mongering issues SUSTAINABLE... you get the picture, a housing loan, and are stymied from As I said, the more things change the regurgitated, the same labels come out everyone is trying to cash in on the having a practical credit card limit, so more they stay the same!

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Workplace Health and Safety December means Christmas

Story by Warwick Outram

I’m Here to Help Every business in Australia has Government regulations that they need to comply with and I’m here to help any small business identify the laws and regulations that apply to their individual business practices. My passion is helping small businesses become “work safe”, after all they are the engine room of the Australian economy. I understand that the average small business is trying to survive in an economic climate that is not always helpful. But, whether we like it of not, Workplace Health and Safety is part of EVERY business and there are laws that business owners must comply with. Think of compliance like Insurance.. we hope that we will never need it, but when things go pear-shape we’re glad our buts are covered! Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a safe and happy festive season and a prosperous 2017. For a compliance health check, ring AB Safety Systems 0408 107 389 or contact us through our website www.absafetysystems.com.au (All information is advice only)

THE book `Colonial sloop Norfolk and the Joondoburri’ contains observations by long term Bribie residents. The author Warwick Outram observed, when he first came to Bribie in 1973, the community happily accepted its place in history and had many strong local organisations acting for the benefit of the town. An example given in the book of our historical past as celebrated by Bribie Island Arts Centre and others, who promoted Bribie Town as the “Cradle Site of Queensland”. Something happened about 12 years or so ago, when councillors, State and Federal politicians apparently stopped attending local meetings. Local organisations ceased to be active, some disbanded including Bribie Branches of political parties. Other associations were reduced to just a small committee and if they did have monthly meetings, no business was discussed. The desire for local organisations to involve within the community apparently disappeared. Bribie is probably one of the few Australian towns who do not acknowledge their local

aboriginal people. On June 13, 2009, the Joondoburri descendants were granted 24.35ha of land bounded by Goodwin Dve, Sunderland Dve and Hornsby Rd. It is understood a substantial grant of money followed the Land Grant. Today not even a sign acknowledges the grant to the Joondoburri people or the proposed future use for this land. There are a number of other similar observations in the book including the following:During World War 2, Bribie was important to Australia’s War Effort. Possibly the only town in Australia where the Military commandeered homes, businesses and ordered all civilians to leave the Island except for about 20 essential civilians who were confined to a very small area near the jetty. Fifty years after the war ended, Australia celebrated “Australia Remembers Year 1995” the 50th anniversary of V.P. Day, (Victory in the Pacific Day), the end of World War 2. A committee set up on Bribie, endorsed a project in Rotary Park

for the Bribie Island Rotary Club and Bribie RSL Associations to “secure the buildings against further vandalism, then clean it up and preserve/restore it to its wartime condition, as a valuable Historical Site of National significance”. Restoring those two Heritage Listed buildings took about two years, some 2000 volunteer man-hours and more than $8000 spent on materials. About 2005 vandals broke into the main building, wrecked the restoration work, tore down and destroyed the signs and unfortunately the Government’s Heritage Listing proved valueless. So it remains today, an ignored site of national significance, its importance officially forgotten and the community left without even a sign to tell or remind anyone of the part Bribie played during the war. Unfortunately, also forgotten is the community’s desire to acknowledge men and women who served here, plus the thousands who trained on Bribie and surrounds prior to engaging an advancing enemy. RSL and Rotary undoubtedly raised the problems with respective authorities but involving the community may have improved the situation. The book contains over 80 photos of which some 60 are in colour and retails at only $14.95 from Nextra Bribie Island and Bribie Island Arts Society.

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THE BEACHMERE State School hosted an information and fun-packed Community Day at the school late last month. There were all manner of displays from Lego exhibits, to information stalls, to face painting and free pony rides.

Hannah Bradbury 8, enjoys a pony ride courtesy of Tandan Horse Wonderland with the help of instructor Tania Tucker

Year 3 students Sined Skilton and Elizabeth Walters enjoy the Lego display at their schoolâ€™s community day

Canteen superviser Carolyn Capelli with daughter Bella 3 at the Beachmere State Schoolâ€™s Community Day

Deputy Principal, Brett Somerville, said the Community Day covered a wide variety of organisations which informed parents, friends and students of what was available in their community. This included

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Where to Eat The Surf Club Bribie Island

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HISTORY SNIPPETS by Warwick Outram

In their language, the native Joondoburri people called Bribie Island `land of the koala’. How do we know? From many recorded references to native names with various spellings, Boorabee, Borobi, Booabi, Dumbripi, and all state the same word is used for both the place and the native koala. If the local natives called this place ‘Land of the Koala’ then what happened to the koala? Today, we all may feel fuzzy about Queensland’s Fauna Emblem but statistics prior to World War 2 are horrifying. In 1924 Australia exported more than two million koala skins. In 1927, Queensland declared an open season on Koalas and during the first month slaughtered over 800,000 koalas. The Australian Koala Foundation states in that first month alone, Queensland killed 10 to 20 times the present day Australian population of between 40,000 and 80,000 koalas. Even that massive slaughter of

our Fauna Emblem did not eliminate the koala from what the local aborigines had called in their language ‘Land of the Koala’. FARMING PINE TREES: Not long after the war, the Queensland State Government approved the planting of exotic pine forest on about two thirds of Bribie’s total area. The company, APM, cleared all native vegetation, ploughed the soil, and applied fertiliser to plant ‘American Slash Pine’ trees.

Unfortunately, all too late for Bribie’s koalas. The last sighting of a koala was more than 50 years ago in 1959 when a few koalas moved into trees in the front of shops in First Avenue, Bongaree.

Once the Caboolture Shire Council realised what was happening, they planted a large ‘Koala Food Tree Forest’ at the northern end of Hornsby Road. Bribie State School pupils planted koala food trees in the water reserve south of First Avenue.

By Michelle Can you feel it; the higher vibration of December. December brings with it the number 12, representing the completed cycle. It is no coincidence or surprise that the twelfth month of the year is full of parties, celebrations and for the most part light heartedness. 12 also has a knack to bring things and people together. This is also the time to reflect on the journey of the past year. Ask yourself what have you learnt this past year? What wisdom will you carry into your future? You may be surprised at the answers you find in contemplation.

21, 22, 23/11 – The beginning of this week has a slow start. If you have been contemplating a major change or a big decision look into yourself for the answer, your intuition will be particularly high at this time. 24,25/11 – Thursday and Friday brings with it more balance and a solid foundation to build anything you choose, especially relationships.

26, 27 /11 – A challenge may present itself this weekend. Be thoughtful and kind, especially to yourself. 28,29/11 – Ambition is high at the start of this week, take advantage of the higher vibrations.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - BRIBIE ISLAND

saturday 1o december SANDSTONE POINT CAROLS 4.30-8.00pm Sponsored by Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce – 202 Bestmann Road E, Sandstone Point Sunday 11 december Markets at Brennan Park Bongaree Hosted by Bribie Island Rotary monday 12 december cooking class pizza 10.30am - (not a free event) Bookings essential 3475 3001 Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel Tuesday 13 DECember SNAKE BOSS REPTILE SHOW 11am - (not a free event) Bookings essential 3475 3001 Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER free playground and animal farm all day Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel friday 16 december cupcake decorating 10.30am - (not a free event) Bookings essential 3475 3001 Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel Saturday 17 DECember CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BOAT PARADE THROUGH PACIFIC HARBOUR CANALS - Boats to meet at Pacific Harbour Marina at 7pm saturday 17 december christmas carnival 12pm - 9.00pm - Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel 9 to 22 december bribie island community arts centre masters and apprentices coming to the gallery - Call for information on 3408 9288 Calling all Nashos - National Servicemen (QLD) meet 1st Tuesday of every month on Bribie Island - come along and meet a friendly bunch! Call Peter Doolan on 3408 3078 for information. Bribie Island Events has been created to share the great parts of Bribie and bring some fun events and activities to the island!

30/11 – on this last day of November success and balance is in the air.

1/12 – Welcome December, enjoy todays encounters. Good vibrations for communication 2, 3, 4/12 – A great weekend for family and creativity. Spend some time with loved ones, a strong domestic vibration this entire weekend

5/12 – Love and freedom, create it or crave it? Your choice 6/12 – Pick your battles today.

7,8,9/12 – Balance vibrations and wisdom are the vibrations at the end of this week. You may see a situation in a truer light.

10,11/12 – Put your party shoes on this weekend, fun is in the air. Avoid being misunderstood on Sunday.

12,13,14/12 – Intuition is high at the beginning of the week and good days for balanced communication. 15/16 – A heart centred day, put love into everything you do today.

16,17/12 – Keep well, and get out into nature. Have you been indulging too much over the past week? Have a great month,

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - BEACHMERE

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Passion MY

Passion

Toorbul ready for bushfire season

by Raza

Shaking, nervous little hands She struggles, will I tell my man If I tell him, these things I know Will his love for me still grow and grow The questions locked there in her head Will never be answered with words not said A staccato breath, she takes a chance Will he stay with her for their lifetime dance She tells him all, the words are there He gently strokes her soft blonde hair This trust has brought tears to his eyes But his Angel must not see him cry Small in stature but oh so brave It is her dear God that you must save When she’s on my arm I fill with pride Leave her with me always for life’s long ride

Toorbul Rural Fire Brigade is prepared for the 2016/17 bushfire season and is hoping to attract even more members. First Officer with the Brigade, Richard Duxfield, says the brigade has two light pump appliances with a light crew of two to three and a medium crew of four to five members. “We attend a variety of calls mainly bushfires. People will remember the Beachmere fire of a couple of years back,” Mr Duxfield said. “This past year has been quiet with only a handful of calls including two motor vehicle accidents. There is a great deal of bush but the

weather has been kind with above average rainfall keeping the fire danger down.” He said this year the brigade had concentrated on working with the Community doing hazard reduction burns and crew training because “the next fire is only a dry week away.” “We are also looking for new crew members to join from Toorbul, Beachmere, Ningi and Bribie.” All training and uniforms are supplied. The Brigade trains on two Mondays, two weeks apart, and then a Sunday morning, two weeks later. This schedule is then repeated.

Hear this dear Lord as my solemn prayer Give me the time to show her I care Please leave her with me to keep me from cold I just want her with me to love and to hold

by Lurline Thomson I have an old mended sheet, it holds such memories for me, It was a wedding gift to my parents, So it’s ever so old you see. You ask “why do you keep it?”, and I probably say to you, It holds sweet memories of times long gone, When people were all true-blue.

One day the radio announced to all, that Australia had gone to war. My Mum and Dad, family and friends knew that change had come to our shore. My Mother did not see my father again, till five long years had passed, He was stationed in Darwin and she had to help run the farm.

The people, the ones that farmed this land, they knew that you pulled together If only we thought the same way too We’d manage our lives so much better

Now Mum and Dad had 60 years. Together they faced life’s trials, They raised four kids, made their houses homes And lived their lives with a smile.

They knew when their neighbours needed a hand, They rushed to answer the call, Babies to birth and fires to put out, They seemed to handle it all.

Now you know why I keep that sheet, ‘cause times were so gentle then, I miss my parents, their loving advice and I wish I could see them again.

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Bribie Island school named Queensland’s best A BRIBIE Island state school has been named Queensland’s best at the prestigious Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams has announced. Mr Williams said Banksia Beach State School won the Teachers Mutual Bank Showcase Award for State School of the Year. “The Showcase Awards are the pinnacle of achievement for Queensland state schools and it is great to see a local school being recognised for their work,” Mr Williams said. “I’d like to congratulate Banksia Beach State School on a tremendous achievement being named the top state school in Queensland. Banksia Beach State School has experienced an exciting journey of improvement since 2008 with a personal and collective belief that all students can achieve excellence. The school has targeted literacy and numeracy as part of its improvement

agenda with targeted teaching strategies that ensure continual student growth. This is an acknowledgement of the great work being done in our local state schools as they continue to provide the best-possible education to students.” Mr Williams said the awards recognised state schools, teachers and staff who have led sustained change and improved outcomes for students. “These awards are not just for a day or a week of work, but recognise the ongoing work being done in Bribie Island schools for the benefit of students,” he said. “Each winner receives a $30,000 development grant in recognition of their outstanding work. I congratulate all the teachers, staff and students at the school for this tremendous achievement.” For more information on the Showcase Awards for Excellence in state schools go to http://education.qld.gov.au/ community/events/showcase/2016

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Youth Voice

Human Rights

by Natalie Moore and Madeline Scully We are currently studying human rights in SOSE, which has a strong focus on the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King Junior, Rosa Park and Reverend Brown were at the forefront of this movement, which saw AfricanAmericans fighting for their equality in a world that had been dominated by a privileged Caucasian society who had held the belief that African-Americans were lesser human beings than themselves and therefore didn’t deserve the same rights. The USAs history is entrenched in racism and inequality for African-Americans. It wasn’t until 1865 (a mere 140 years ago) that AfricanAmericans were granted their freedom from slavery. The atrocities that occurred during the time that slavery reigned, are too horrific to even contemplate, but the horrors continued well into the late 1900s and are arguably still occurring today. Prior to the Civil Rights movement, African-Americans had very few rights in America. They had no right to vote, they weren’t allowed to use the same toilets, attend the same cinemas or eat in the same restaurants as their Caucasian counterpart. Laws restricted them from being equal; including interracial marriage being against the law and African-Americans being able to sit anywhere they want on a bus (they were restricted to the back part of a bus). However, it was the lynching, bashings, dragging behind cars, police brutality and murder that saw the African-Americans fear for their safety and lives that extended racism to its extremes.

While we’ve come a long way from even just ten years ago with racism, we still see it in our society. For example, the word n***a, still carries with it the oppressive and derogatory connotations with which the word has been used for the last thousand years. Why? Because it is a word that has been used by Caucasians over the last thousand years to oppress, condemn, belittle and illustrate hatred. It is why, in our modern society that it still isn’t politically correct to be used by Caucasians. Interestingly, people all over the world still struggle to understand why It’s acceptable for an African-American to call another African-American n***a, but it’s not okay for a Caucasian person to call an AfricanAmerican n***a. The answer is simple. Despite the successes of the Civil Rights movement, the Caucasian race are still predominantly in a position of dominance, and are certainly still in a position of privilege. Therefore, the words historical context still remains, making it wrong to use. Until we move beyond racism entirely, this word (used by Caucasians) will always carry with it, the depths of horror and despair felt by that entire race. While we continue to mend the mistreatment of African-Americans and our own Indigenous people here in Australia, we must be mindful of words that carry the burden of a race’s suffering and realise that words are more powerful than we can even fathom.

Martin Luther King Jr

Book C hat with Chris Collins

Book into Christmas Giving

Bribie Island State School Curriculum Kids School Memories The students in Prep 2 were asked to write about their favourite memories of Prep. Their responses are shared below. They certainly had a great year!

My best memory in Prep 2 was at Sea Life. Watching the Seal Show was fun. By Rhaen My best memory in Prep 2 was ‘going to’ Japan. It was fun. We dressed up in kimonos. By Ami My best memory in Prep 2 was going to Under 8s Day. By Callee My best memory in Prep 2 was going to Sport’s Day. By Charlie My best memory in Prep 2 was going to Under Water World. I liked the Seal Show. By Cobar

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The Ultimate Personality Test - Which Hogwarts house would you be in?

Christmas is that time of the year when we start to think of what gift suits which family member or friend. Books are always a wonderful Christmas gift and especially if they support another cause! by Brianna Boserio, Phoebe DiamondLisa Stephens is another Australian author, a qualified teacher and a thoroughly talented storyteller. Lisa and has Griffiths and Alexis Thomas created her business called ‘Cha Cha and friends.’ When Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and I first researched Lisa, I was instantly drawn to her as I Ravenclaw. These are the four houses of the had the experience of working in The Royal Blind Society famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Library in Enfield NSW where I had 40 deaf and blind Wizardry, which features clients. While this position was only for a year, I thoroughly in the much loved Harry enjoyed the experience and it ‘opened my eyes’ to how Potter series. Created the deaf and blind live and cope in our society. by their namesakes, Lisa regularly visits schools and this year I was Godric Gryffindor, Salazar fortunate to have met her and invited her to this year’s Slytherin, Rowena school’s book week. Lisa entertained Preps to Year 5 Ravenclaw and Helga with music and story telling. With her faithful and very Hufflepuff, these houses talented retired Guide Dog Cha Cha at her side. Her are a key factor of the stories are meaningful and often relate to issues such student’s time at school. as bullying. The dog characters in her books are the The founders were main characters helping to tell her story. Lisa also described as being the demonstrates how working dogs assist our visionAs we head into the Christmas holidays and school closes for another year. I most brilliant witches impaired in our community. Here is Lisa’s website : would like to thank ‘The Island and surrounds’ for allowing me to share my and wizards of their time, https://www.chachaandfriends.com/ however, they all valued ‘Book Chat’ articles with you. I hope it inspires you or your school to support our For our school library her series of books are a must different attributes as being have for our younger readers Prep to Year 4. local Australian authors. I would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas the most important and therefore, decided to As we head into the Christmas holidays and school holiday and that you get time to read and share a story with someone a little less divide their school into houses where students closes for another year. I would like to thank ‘The Island fortunate than you are, and enjoy finding that perfect book as a gift! exhibiting their most valued attribute would be and surrounds’ for allowing me to share my ‘Book Chat’ sorted. articles with you. I hope it inspires you or your school to The main characters in the series certainly support our local Australian authors. I would like to wish Kathryn Hopson MIT LIS lived up to their chosen houses attributes, you all a safe and happy Christmas holiday and that you with Gryffindor based character, Neville get time to read and share a story with someone a little into the Christmas holidays and school closes for another year. I less fortunate than you are, and enjoy finding that perfect Longbottom showing courage and loyalty o thank ‘The Island and surrounds’ for allowing me to share my beyond what readers thought possible at book as a gift! articles with you. I hope it inspires you or your school to support our Kathryn Hopson MIT LIS the outset of the series and Slytherin based

lian authors. I would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas that you get time to read and share a story with someone a little less han you are, and enjoy finding that perfect book as a gift!

character Draco Malfoy stretching beyond his limitations, as ambition overwhelmed him. The houses undoubtedly contribute to the overall experience of Hogwarts and played a large role in symbolically portraying parts of our favourite characters. Ever wondered what house you would be in if you’d gotten your Hogwarts letter or ever wanted to know which personality traits you most exhibit? Never fear, there is a way to do just this. Iin the novel, the sorting house is the wise, old sage that decides which house the students are put into, the Pottermore website provides an opportunity for us mere muggles to be sorted into our houses. As stated, the houses each represent separate and unique qualities. Which qualities do you think you most possess? The bravery, courage and chivalry of Gryffindor or perhaps the ambition, cunning and resourcefulness of Slytherin. You may be more suited to. Ravenclaw, who value intelligence, wit and knowledge above all else or perhaps you are a hardworking, loyal and patient Hufflepuff. Better than any other personality test, being sorted aligns you with your fellow brethren from both the Harry Potter world and the muggle world. Laugh along as you and your friends and family discover whether they are most like the courageous Neville or the ambitious hungry Malfoy. If that’s not enough to excite you into visiting the Pottermore website, the page is now offering the next best thing: the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ school of witchcraft and wizardry, Ilvermorny. With a new set of houses and qualities for you to explore.

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

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SUMMER IS ON THE RUN! LAWN RESCUE

MICK’S PATCH

Happy December to you all and can you believe it, Christmas is only weeks away?

with Mick O’Brien Dip Hort (MAIH)

The heat has finally arrived, so working outdoors in these hot summer days might not be in our list of priorities for some, especially when our beautiful Bribie beaches are summoning us to cool off, but there is still time to get the lawns and gardens in ship shape condition ready for the festive season.

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING SOILS AIN’T SOILS PT 4

Lawns, lawns, lawns.

LANDSCAPING PLANT OF THE MONTH - ANIGOZANTHOS FLAVIDU ON MY travels this month my favourite goes to our Kangaroo paw and in particular Anigozanthos flavidus in full bloom this summer. This Vibrant red variety pictured has beautiful long tubular hairy flower buds which burst open sporadically to a bright green star shaped 6 petal flower with yellow anthers and stamen. They are perched magnificently on a long graceful stem that sways in the breeze teasing the local birds and bees, myself included. The flowers and stamens are positioned strategically to attract the honey eater birds and then deposits the pollen on their heads as they go about their business feeding from flower to flower. Nature is astonishing. Keep your eye out this summer for the many different coloured varieties available at your local nursery

On my rounds last month it was obvious that our Bribie Island and Surrounding area lawn and gardens were suffering from lack of regular rainfall and subsequently most lawns have become so stressed that only weeds have dared poke their heads up. As I also mentioned in last months article the importance of having the lawns hydrated before any application of fertiliser and selective herbicides is paramount as the undue stress of added chemicals will set the lawn back further or worse kill it off in these times of environmental stresses. So where do we start? We can try de-thatching, by raking the lawn gently to remove spent thatch build up as this layer can become water repellent overtime especially with some Buffalo varieties which can get a very thick thatch indeed. Also if you can spare the water it’s best to irrigate early morning as apposed to the evening as you could leave your lawn susceptible to fungal problems when the water sits overnight on your grass especially during these warm humid nights. When the lawns are suffering from stress try not to cut it too short as it will also set it back even further until it receives adequate moisture in the root zone. The more leaf blades present on your lawn the more chlorophyll and hence the ability of the lawn to sustain itself, I try not to cut overly dry lawns and if it is deemed necessary I cut them high as possible. Top dressing should be done sparingly and not too thickly as stressed lawns can again be set back as the leaf blades use their last energy reserves trying to penetrate the new top soil while striving to reach the surface. Once your lawn is sufficiently hydrated there is another option of adding a humectant “a substance that attracts moisture from the soil and makes it available to the grass roots”, when diluted accordingly to specifications and applied correctly, this product will greatly assist your lawn to withstand the next dry spell far more efficiently and hence your sward will stay greener for longer. I thoroughly water the product well so it reaches the root zone and then add some organic lawn food as a final treatment and irrigate once again to finish off. Well that’s our grass roots, “pardon the pun” lawn rescue plan to assist you to make your sward to be the best it can be, during these times of environmental stresses. Now its definitely time to hit the beach with the family. Have fun and take care! Until next issue- stay hydrated and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap.

SHIONIS I FA T

LAST edition we touched base on the problems of over mulching with fine powdery mulches that compress over time and form a water repellent barrier which can be detrimental to our sandy soils on Bribie island and the problems and solutions associated with applying irrigation to hydrophobic soils. Now I would like to introduce to you a far more profound horticultural benefit of having micro- organisms in the soil, in particular the life giving V.A.M. fungi in the root zone of your plants. Apart from the soil structure being improved from adding carbon or compost to our sandy soils as recommended in previous articles, the micro-organisms are the life giving component in compost and in moist fertile, well mulched soil.These beneficial bacteria and fungi are the little critters that assist in the break down of the organic component over time that release vital nutrients with the help of the humble earth worms. Now here is some fascinating information on the important role of VAM fungi and their relationship with the surrounding plants roots. The VAM = “vesiculararbuscular mycorrhizas” are fine threads of hyphen fungal strands that attach themselves to the host plants fine root hairs and join together to increase the whole root mass, sort of like adding a fine white beard to the root system but when looking through a microscope the image of the root system appears 10 times more larger in size and hence more efficient at extracting moisture and nutrients than if the plant did not have the fungi at all to rely on. The VAM fungi work in a symbiotic relationship together and the fungi exchanges hard to reach moisture and nutrients from the soil in exchange for carbohydrates and certain minerals, so to me this just re-affirms the importance of organic principles in our own vegetable gardens, where we have more control over our organic input and moisture levels needed to create a healthy soil teaming with micro-organisms and beneficial bacteria. Many commercial trials over the years have been undertaken with VAM fungi and the results speak for them selves, bigger root masses, healthier plants, better tolerance to moisture stress, all this from a minuscule micro organism that naturally resides in our healthy soils. It is possible to purchase the VAM fungi and brew your own life giving brew and water it in to your plants or even your lawn if applied correctly but regular moisture is needed to keep them flourishing. It just never ceases to amaze me how all things are connected and when we disturb the soil or use high salt fertilisers or herbicides we are endangering our unsung heroes, the VAM fungi micro-organisms. So this December ”May you sing in the garden and your VAM fungi Sing back”. Stay tuned to part 5 “Soils ain’t Soils” Next edition. Until then- Happy Holistic Gardening! Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!

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Let’s Talk Gardens

by Heidi Ashe

Containerised Gardens For those of us limited to small courtyards or balconies there is only one way to enjoy a garden, and that is by growing plants in containers. Although this doesn’t mean containerised gardening isn’t for everyone, it is! When growing plants in containers there are a few simple things to remember, choose the best sized/shaped container for the area you have, i.e. if you have a small balcony troughs, a green wall or even a grouping of 2 or 3 small pots are a great option. Select plants that will grow well in the container you’ve chosen, i.e. a Dwarf Citrus will grow well in a pot that is both wide and deep, while flowering annuals can be grown in containers that are much more shallow. Use the best quality potting mix that is available to you, one that at least meets Australian standards; look for the ticks on the bag. Fertiliser regularly with a suitable slow release fertiliser and don’t be scared to liquid feed to give your plants an extra boost throughout the year. The most important thing to remember is to water regularly, in summer it may be every day as your plants can only hold a limited amount of water in the potting mix.

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Many clients ask about a beach holiday escape with culture, resorts and activities the kids will love. They often start the conversation with Fiji, Bali or Thailand. These are all lovely holidays, but how about Malaysia? Malaysia offers so many options for an amazing getaway experience. Emirates, Malaysian and Singapore Airlines offer flights from Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Kota Kinabalu. Penang offers the beautiful Island escape; resorts along the Batu Ferringhi Beach with sand beach, clear water and palm trees. There are lively street markets with some of the regions best cuisine. Vist the UNESCO World Heritage listed Georgetown for a day and wander around the 18th century architecture. Langkawi is the ideal island retreat, an archipelago of islands, it has turquiose waters, waterfalls, paddy fields and jungle. You can join an island hopping tour, snorkel, enjoy the amazing wildlife or just relax around one of the grand pools with a fresh seafood lunch. Sabah can offer a more adventurous side of Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu is the main hub,

book into one of their many beach side resorts for some R&R before heading off on your adventure. Ride on the North Borneo Railway through jungles to experience the old Borneo. Join a 7 day wildlife safari to Sandakan and Sukau. Herre you will visit the Sun Bears and Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centres, boat down the river to inland villages with amazing wildlife. If really adventurous you can join the 3 day summit trail to Mt Kinabalu. On your way home, spend some time in Kuala Lumpur for culture, great food and wonderful shopping. It is a lively city with lots of charm, keeping all age groups satisfied. For more adventure from Kuala Lumpur, join a tour of the UNESCO listed Malacca or the beautiful Cameron Highlands. Call to organise your perfect Malaysian holiday.

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Rotarians support Disability Day

The Rotary Club of Bribie Island will partner with Polio Australia to hold a lunch and fashion parade to acknowledge International Day of People with Disability. International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is a United Nations sanctioned day held on December 3 each year. It is a day that celebrates progress in breaking down barriers, opening doors, and realising an inclusive society for all. The UN theme for 2016 is ``Achieving 17 goals for the future we want’. This year’s theme draws attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how these goals can create a more inclusive and equitable world for people with Disabilities. Some facts: • More than four million Australians have a disability – that’s almost 18 per cent of our population; • Accessibility isn’t just about ramps; it could be providing braille on toilet doors, or providing voice overs for people with vision impairment; • Not every disability is physical; and • Unseen disabilities are more common than most people think. These can include mental illness or intellectual disorders. Bribie Rotary member and polio survivor, Bill Peacock, OAM and Rotarians, June Sturges, Jeff Eustace and Anne Matthews are organising the

local event. They want to encourage individuals, businesses and communities to focus on starting a conversation and raising awareness about disability issues in our community and highlighting examples of Disability Champions who are working to improve the lives of people with disability in communities across Australia. Local Disability Champions, Fiona Donaldson and Tom Dutton will be joined by Rotarians and friends to model clothes provided by Anna’s Fashion Boutique and Aussie Blokes Clothes. Bribie Rotary club stalwarts Lurline Thompson and Joanne May will run the raffle of wonderful prizes donated by local groups and businesses. There will be an auction of a quilt donated by the Bribie Island Quilters and art by Paul Constable Calcott. Entertainment will be provided by the Amazing Kellsie and there will be a special appearance by fundraiser extraordinaire, Gold Coast Benji. Benji is known for brightening up the lives of many people by assisting charities to raise much needed funds to help those in need. Please come along and support this worthy cause at the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club. For tickets contact Anne Matthews 0409 244 005 annematthews49@icloud.com or Bill Peacock 0403 686 998 wpeacock658@ gmail.com.

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Bribie Island State High School Volunteer Surgeons 2016 Annual Art Exhibition changing lives Story by Terry Fogarty

THE BRIBIE Island State High School 2016 Annual Art Exhibition was on display at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre from November 3 through to November 6. The Exhibition featured works from Year 7 to Year 12 students. More than 300 people attended the opening night which was a grand affair, with entertainment provided by Dr Heather McWilliams’ music students, who entertained the crowd with Chamber solo pieces that also form part of the students’ end of year assessments. Catering was supported by the students of Teacher, Debbie Jones’ Home Economics and Hospitality Program and as usual they acquitted themselves admirably. Jo Hammond, Visual Arts Teacher at BISHS spoke about the school’s art program. “This year’s Art program has about 400 kids that have crossed the doorway into the art block,’’ Jo said. “The Art program involves visual art all the way through and some design subjects. The visual arts program is more academic while design is more hands on. We really have a mix of boys and girls as the boys love the design program,” she said. The school also runs the ‘Visual Art Academy’, which is an extra-curricular activity offering the students access to digital cameras and software programs like Photoshop. In year 9, the students do a ‘pop art’ unit where they take a self-portrait, Photoshop it, then pop art it, as well as do a

painting of it and finally create a sculpture. “In the Annual Exhibition we try to have a taste of all the work the kids do. It’s really about showcasing the kids work. However, we do have the popular viewers prize and we tally these up when we go back to school and the two artworks with the most votes get a first and second,” Jo said. The only other prize is the Bob Cunningham Arts Scholarship, a $500 prize which is presented on opening night to a senior student who is going on to study art. Bob Cunningham is a retired Art Lecturer from Melbourne who now lives on Bribie Island. Bob attended the 10th anniversary of the BISHS exhibition with friends and was so impressed by the breadth of the exhibition and the talent displayed in the works that he was inspired to set up an arts

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Did you know that the region’s residents recycled more than 33,700 tonnes of material via kerbside recycling bins last year? There are always ways to improve how we recycle and we need to think about how we recycle. Council provides more than 159,500 properties with kerbside waste and recycling collection services. Around 47 per cent of the region’s waste is recycled and diverted from landfill. Did you know the average resident in the Moreton Bay Region generates around two tonnes of waste each year? That’s about the size of two small cars. In many instances, some of this waste can be: Reused: Donated to family, friends, neighbours, charity or brought to Council’s treasure markets. Recycled: Saved by a recycling program Recovered: Composted at home or taken to a council waste facility for mulching

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scholarship for the school. Over 10 years he will donate a total of $5000 to benefit a student who is going to continue to further study art. This is the High School’s 12th Exhibition and the third at the Bribie Arts Centre.

Bob Cunningham with the student who received the Bob Cunningham Award

The work of Interplast was presented at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Bribie Island by Rotarian Rae Guyder, the district chair of Interplast. Interplast was established in 1983 and sends teams of volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health professionals to provide life-changing surgery and medical training in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The organisation works in partnership with local organisations, including hospitals, universities and local Non-Government Organisations (NGOs.). Their mission is to ``repair bodies and rebuild lives’’ and they do this through providing surgical services to those who could not otherwise afford or access these, and by building the capacity of local medical systems through training and mentoring programs. Rotarians have been a part of Interplast since the beginning. Rotarians have raised significant funds to support Interplast and many have accompanied the volunteer teams as observers. They are equal members of the Interplast Company, have equal representation on the Board of Directors and form the Rotarian Committee, which advises the Executive and Board on Rotary matters.

Brooke Savige Living in South East Queensland, we all are aware that the storm season between September and March can produce storms with damaging winds, hail, lightning and flash floods.

MoretonAlert is a free SMS, email and voice notification system to provide severe weather warnings, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ bushfire warning messages, Council prescribed burn notifications, potential flash flooding incidents and planned dam releases within our region. It is simple to register to receive these notifications, once subscribed you can update your details at any time using your email address and password. To register, sign up at the Council’s website www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au or if you don’t have access to the internet, visit your local library and take advantage of the computers available there. If you have any questions, Council’s call centre staff will be happy to assist you on 3205 0555. I encourage all residents to take precautionary measures during the storm season. This includes clearing garden debris, secure loose items on your deck or in the backyard, keeping a torch handy and your emergency kit close by. A well stocked emergency kit will enable

you and your family to cope for several days if there is a disruption to essential services, power or water supplies. There are a number of lists available on the website of what to include in your emergency packs if you are unsure of what to include. In the event that you sustain damage to your roof or house and require assistance for sandbagging; tarping of roof; evacuating; damaged roof and water that is coming into a living space/home, please call the SES on 132 500. Most importantly, listen to your local radio station for updates, road closures or evacuation centres. Let’s all stay safe this storm season and get to know your neighbours as on of them might require additional assistance in an emergency. Regards Brooke Savige Councillor Division 1

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$20k back to work Bill to compensate ‘Youth Boost’ boon impacts on groundwater for regional business Queensland employers will have an additional incentive to hire local young people this festive season. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced in Parliament the doubling of the Government’s $10,000 incentive, offering a $20,000 kick-back for regional businesses who hire unemployed youths. “Youth unemployment was unacceptably high in some regions and my Government is redoubling its efforts to address this challenge,” Ms Palaszczuk said. “This is a massive incentive for businesses to hire, especially as school leavers start to look for work after Christmas. “This offer applies to unemployed people aged between 15-24 and expires on February 28, 2017. “So when the Back to Work ‘Youth Boost’ opens on 1 December, employers will need to act quickly.” Treasurer Curtis Pitt announced the $100 million Back to Work scheme in the State Budget offering $10,000 to businesses who took on an unemployed worker and $15,000 when they hired a long-term unemployed worker (out of work for 12 months or more). “Our resolve to drive down regional youth unemployment is unwavering which is why

we’re offering a specific bonus to regional businesses who hire young people,” Mr Pitt. “Everyone in our community is concerned about young people being out of work and needing new opportunities for their futures. “That’s why for every 15-24 jobseeker a business hires between 1 December 2016 and 28 February 2017, my Government will double the existing $10,000 Back to Work payment.” Employment Minister Grace Grace said the Back to Work scheme would still only be available to regional employers. “The new Back to Work ‘Youth Boost’ has been strategically timed to coincide with the end of the senior school year,” Ms Grace said. “Our decision to initiate a regions-only jobs scheme is in-line with the Palaszczuk Government’s aims and economic plan to support to support regional Queensland. “This is evidence of our commitment to ensure regional Queensland remains strong in what we know is a challenging environment. “I’ve seen first-hand the positive difference our Back to Work package is delivering for regional jobseekers and employers, and I want to see this continue.”

Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said the Environmental Protection (Underground Water Management) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill will protect farmers and other landholders whose groundwater is expected to be impacted by resource activities. Dr Miles said amendments had been introduced to address concerns raised by stakeholders about impacts of underground water rights by the resources sector on the environment and rural landholdings. “These new laws will strengthen the protection of our environment and a resource as precious as groundwater,” Dr Miles said. “Resource projects will now have their potential groundwater impacts assessed upfront and landholders will be fairly compensated for impacts on their infrastructure and on the water resources they rely on. “This will be achieved by improving the existing ‘make good’ obligations under the underground water management framework in the Water Act 2000,” Dr Miles said. “The amendments will provide greater certainty because they require make good obligations from resource companies when resource operations are likely to cause an impact on the landholder’s access to water supplies, even if there is some uncertainty that this will actually be the case. “The amendments require resource companies to pay landholders’ reasonable

costs in engaging a hydrogeologist and dispute resolution costs in negotiating a make good agreement. “As well, the amendments ensure that make good obligations are triggered when a landholders’ bore is impaired by ‘free’ gas, formed during coal seam gas production, which was not the case before.” Dr Miles said the amendments would also improve processes for resource projects. “New mining projects will no longer be required to seek approval for and obtain a specific water licence. “Instead, they will have the environmental impacts of their groundwater take initially assessed as part their environmental authority application. “Subsequently, miners will have to submit regular underground water impact reports. Dr Miles said mining projects that were already advanced in their approvals process would complete these processes by securing an associated water licence. “However advanced mining projects will be exempt from the public objection process if they already have a recommendation from the Land Court, or a decision that does not find any groundwater-related impediments to the environmental authority being granted,” Dr Miles said. “This is a fair approach that doesn’t ask resource companies that have substantially progressed through their approvals process to go back to square one.”

Carols by Candlelight in our surrounds

All roads lead to Sandstone Point and Beachmere for the annual Carols by Candlelight pre-Christmas entertainment. At Sandstone Point, festivities will get underway from 4.30pm on Saturday, December 10. The ninth annual event put together by Sandstone Point Community Association and Bribie Baptist Church will be held at the sport and community complex next to the shopping centre in Bestmann Rd. Free afternoon and evening entertainment will be hosted by father and son duo John and John Knox and includes singers Cassie Hilbers and Liam Kennedy Clark, Tammy Mathieson and Stephanie Ross. From 5.30pm there will be the tradition carols. Meanwhile, there is more Carols by Candlelight entertainment at Beachmere in Clayton Park, (corner of Biggs and Moreton) from 5pm to 6.30pm on Friday, December 16. The Moreton Bay Singers will entertain the crowds while the Lions Club will hold a sausage sizzle and also sell their famous Christmas cakes. Later in the evening, The Beachmere Area Network Group will be judging the house and streets Christmas lights competition. There are three categories in the competition, the best house, business and street.

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Story by Terry Fogarty Picture by Deb Neill

For most of us Christmas is a time to share with family and friends, a time full of good food, good fun and frivolity and a time of celebration and joy, a time to give and to receive presents. But for many in our community Christmas can be a lonely and difficult holiday. For many families who are struggling it can be hard to see their children go without and for the elderly who may be alone it can be a sad time. Even on this beautiful island there are those sleeping rough and for them Christmas is a reminder of what they have lost and how far they are removed from society. But it is because of the poor and disadvantaged that we celebrate Christmas with the giving of gifts. The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians,

Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6 (December 19 on the Julian Calendar). Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas’ life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need. I recently spoke with Squire a charming man in his mid to late sixties who now lives on Bribie Island. Squire told me his story. He had come to Australia from England as a young man believing that Australia would provide greater opportunity than England could offer in the 1960’s. He was very proudly a “10 Pound Pom”. The great European immigration to Australia after World War II was fostered by the offer to all migrants that they could board a ship headed for Australia for the cost of 10 pounds and work off their passage once they arrived. Hence the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme was born and came to be Australia’s greatest economic achievement in the decades following World War II? It was not an easy road for Squire who was then 18. In England 18 year

olds could receive an adult wage but in Australia you were not considered an adult until you were 21. Squire worked hard for the next three years earning next to nothing. However, he was a willing and able young man with ambition. He finally worked his way up the corporate ladder. He married and had a family and built the Australian dream of buying 1/4 Acre and a house. While his family grew and his children were educated everything seemed normal in his life. He was a productive member of society. But as with many children who had lived through World War II he had suffered emotional and psychological damage through his childhood. So when his marriage broke down and life became more tenuous the pressure of work began to affect him adversely. He was now a corporate banker and one day he just collapsed at work and his life fell apart. He had what he calls a nervous breakdown and he has not been able to work since. Squire was homeless for a number of years and no-one could tell him what was wrong with him. All he knew was that he could not deal with he pressure of modern life. He went everywhere he could for assistance and finally he met with a Councillor here on Bribie Island who was able to diagnose his particular problem and so was able to help. We have all heard the expression “There but for the grace of God go I” and in listening to Squire I really can say that being homeless can happen to any of us. So I want to thank Saint Nicholas for

providing us with his gift of helping and giving to those less fortunate than ourselves. Bribie Island is a supportive and generous community and you can help to make someone’s Christmas special this year by contributing to the following Christmas drives. Where to go and how you can help December 3 - The Bribie Island Lyons Club Free Christmas Lunch is being held at the Bribie State School and free tickets are distributed from Wrights Fruit Barn, 1 Coolgarra Ave, Bongaree QLD 4507. T: 3408 6695 St Vincent de Paul - Xmas Hampers are individually packaged for each family so that everyone can have a gift - Donations of teenage gifts would be great, christmas goodies and homemade goods accepted up to Dec 15. Please deliver Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings to the “Little Flower Church” 41 First Ave, Bongaree QLD 4507. T: 3408 1086. Last year they delivered 80 Xmas hampers. Bribie Island District and Neighbourhood Centre - 9 Verdoni St, Bellara QLD 4507 T: 3408 8440. The following services are available regularly by appointment: • Every Tuesday - Aus Harvest Food Van • Every Tuesday - Centrelink Services • Third Thursday of every odd numbered month - Moreton Bay Regional Community Legal Service • Monday and Wednesday 12:45pm to 3pm - Broadband for seniors with a tutor • Monday and Wednesday - Financial council and debit relief services

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A rite of Passage!

Pictures by Deb Hildreth

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WW2 tower foundations resurface underneath dunes on Woorim Beach

Story by Ken Hill

What is believed to be World War 2 observation tower foundations have emerged from recent heavy erosion of Woorim Beach. There were two observations towers built north and south of the Woorim Lifesaving Club to service imposing artillery guns which were placed there to stave off an enemy attack from the sea into the Port of Brisbane. The re-enforced concrete foundations of the northern tower have emerged from the sands near Fourth Ave. Did the biggest full moon in nearly 50 years and accompanying high tides at Woorim conspire to reveal relics of wartime Bribie, asks nearby resident James Lergessner. Remnants of the southern observation tower less than a kilometre south of the Surf Lifesaving Club were visible in the eroded sand dunes in recent years, but this is the first sighting of the northern tower foundations. Bribie’s World war 2 historian Ron Donald told Island and Surrounds: ``These observation tower installations were built one to the north and the other to the south of the actual artillery guns themselves. ``To my knowledge this is the first time the northern tower foundations have been uncovered (in 73 years),’’ he said. The artillery guns positioned between

During World War 2, Bribie Island was taken over by the Federal Government for security purposes and everyone but 20 residents were forced to evacuate the island. ``No-one knows of where the guns went which had barrels 5m long and fired 155mm (6inch) shells,’’ Mr Donald said. He said the artillery guns with searchlights and the observation towers were built because of the real threat of German warships using the shipping channel off Bribie Island. ``The foundations of the actual artillery guns were broken up in the 1950s and used in road construction between Woorim and the Passage side of the island. ``So the concrete foundations that have

The observation post comprised a concrete pillbox structure on top of timber legs about 7m tall. Camouflage netting is visible. The structure was in the vicinity of today’s Fourth Ave. the observation towers had a 360 degree traverse which means they could be swung around in a circle and then could blast the interior of the island if necessary.

The foundations unearthed from the sand dunes. James Lergessner pic

– 17th December, so keep the lights on these nights. There will also be prizes for second and third in the house category. The Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) will assist Santa by providing his mode of transport in the ‘Energex Bribie 3’, thus enabling Santa to cruise the canal along the same route as the boats between 2.30pm – 6.30pm, handing out lollies to all the big and small kids waiting on pontoons and park banks. Santa and the VMR boat crew will ring a large bell loudly so the children will hear Santa coming. President of the Pacific Harbour Residential Community Association (PHRCA) Helen Parmenter said the 2016 parade “will be a fabulous fun night for everyone, with a record number of boat entries expected. All people on the Island and from nearby Sandstone Point, Beachmere, and surrounds are warmly invited to enter their decorated boats. When boats, homes and pontoons are

decorated with lights, it really does seem that we live in paradise here on Bribie Island,” she said Marketing manager of PHRCA Annette Mengel, is delighted that the PHRCA are continuing the tradition of this very unique Christmas Lights Boat Parade. “The parade started with residents in 2010 and is now in its seventh year. It is a real family community event and everyone invites their friends, family, children and grandchildren so it is a great opportunity to bring everyone together,” she said. Commodore Nathan Gundry said the Volunteer Marine Rescue would assist with all things nautical to ensure the parade runs smoothly. “Every year Volunteer Marine Rescue have had their rescue boats join the parade and will be available to provide assistance to boat owners if required on the night,” Commodore Gundry said. He said he was delighted to provide two boats this year with Energex

More foundations. James Lergessner pic emerged are more than likely those of the (north) observation tower. ``The guns themselves were probably fired in testing but certainly not fired against any enemy vessel,’’ Mr Donald said. The historian said it was tragedy that the Fort Bribie gun installation about 6km from the northern tip of the island had never been properly preserved. ``Fort Bribie has been left to the mercy of the elements and vandals, unfortunately, and because of its isolation nothing has been done to preserve this historic site,’’ he added. *A retired journalist, Mr Donald has written three books covering the history of Bribie and Pumicestone Passage in World War 2. These are Fort Bribie, Moreton Bay Qld. in World War 2 and The Yanks Call it Terrible Point.

Christmas alight in annual parade

THE ANNUAL Pacific Harbour Christmas Lights Boat Parade will be held on Saturday 17th December. All boats will meet near the Pacific Harbour Marina at 7pm to commence the parade at 7.10pm sharp. To be in the running to win the title of ‘best creatively decorated boat’, with prizes also for second and third place, boaties are encouraged to give their vessel a Christmas makeover and maybe play a few Christmas carols along the way. Canal Homes along the parade route can also participate for the title of best themed home. They are encouraged to turn their homes into festive wonderlands by decorating their houses, gardens and pontoons and host a Christmas party with family and friends to add to the Christmas celebration atmosphere. This year, homeowners are asked to register their home so that the judging and identification process can be made a little easier. Judging will take place from 14th

Christmas lights winner: 19 Bass Court Bribie 2 being the lead boat and Energex Bribie 3 being the last boat in the parade. Volunteer Marine Rescue will also hold an information and safety briefing for all boat owners held at VMR on the Thursday before the parade. Those wishing to take part in the Christmas Lights Boat Parade by entering their boat or house, should contact Tracey at PHRCA on 0448 744 743 or email cdm_phrca@ bigpond.com to obtain registration forms.

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FISHERIES at Woorim - Jungle Perch Project PART 3 Jungle Perch Project

Story by Terry Fogarty Pictures by Deb Neill

occasionally we keep them until they are a bit bigger. They are slow growing and the growth rate depends on the amount of food available and the ambient water temperature. We hold the fish until this size so that they are big enough to escape barramundi and other large predators when they are released. The juvenile Jungle Perch are actually trained to recognize predators before being released to improve their chances of survival. They are placed into one side of

Gold Coast. We have found that they naturally move upstream after release, Andrew said. Jungle Perch are found throughout the Indo-Pacific region but are under threat in many locations through loss of habitat and the creation of weirs. Juveniles and adults both mainly eat insects that drop from overhanging vegetation, although adults will also feed on small fish and crustaceans. This species requires healthy bankside vegetation in the rivers to hide in and enable enough insects to fall into the water for food. There are many advantages to restocking extinct species into our rivers. We restore the natural balance, increase the birds and see frogs return and generally create a healthier river.

a large tank which is divided into two. On the other side predatory fish are held and by applying a natural stress chemical the fish learn to associate danger with the predators and to keep away. So far we have released about 4000 Jungle Perch at the three sites. Each fish is tagged with a fluorescent implant under the skin so you can shine a UV light on them and they glow. We monitor them through electro-fishing and we can identify the fish we have caught. We also use visual surveys, where we snorkel downstream and if we see Jungle Perch we know they are ours because they have the fluorescent mark. Hopefully we will start seeing some fish without the tags which will mean that the released fish have started to breed in the wild again. The fish we have reintroduced have done reasonably well. The results are a bit complicated because we had some major floods pass through the release creeks, particularly down the

One of the most important things that people can do to protect a river is to ensure that we don’t mow to the river’s edge or let stock graze too heavily along the river’s edge. A Jungle Perch production manual has been produced to enable commercial hatcheries to successfully produce fingerlings. For further information contact Michael Hutchison at DAF. This team is also working on a project to improve the habitat for fish in dams to create better fishing.

Andrew Norris - Scientist I RECENTLY spoke to Andrew Norris one of the scientists working on the Jungle Perch project. The project started about fourteen years ago with angling groups listing the restoration of Jungle Perch populations as one of their top priorities in Queensland. Jungle Perch are rare and often locally extinct south of Mackay. This great angling species was once highly abundant all along the Queensland coast, right to the tip of Cape York. The

biggest impact on numbers was loss of habitat and the building of dams and weirs. Jungle Perch need to migrate to the ocean to spawn and then back to the fresh water as juveniles. Weirs and dams were built on many catchments, creeks and rivers preventing these movements. The research team identified three rivers, one on the Gold Coast, one on the Sunshine Coast and the third in Mackay where fish passage has been restored and habitat improved through replanting. “We are restocking these sites to find out if we could potentially re-establish self-sustaining Jungle Perch populations and recreational fisheries for them,” Andrew said.

The next step was to breed the fish, which has been extremely challenging. Jungle perch have tiny eggs and are one of the smallest fish when they first hatch. The larvae are about 2 mm long and they don’t eat the rotifers like many other fish species spawned in captivity. It took us a long time and a lot of research to find a suitable alternative food source. We discovered that Jungle Perch larvae need copepod

nauplii (the larvae stages of a small type of crustacean) as a first feed and that was the breakthrough we needed. We grow sufficient copepod numbers by introducing sea water to our ponds and allowing the algae to bloom and the copepod numbers rise as they feed on the algae. We are the first place in the world that is successfully breeding Jungle Perch in captivity, Andrew said. We spawn the adults in a tank system and then separate the good eggs from the bad eggs before transferring transfer them into the ponds where they hatch, feed and grow. Generally we hold the fish until they reach at least 50 mm in length before we release them and

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First Cancer Survivors Parade for people and dogs at a Day for Duke

Day for Duke resonates with pet owners

Jamie Dunn and Agro gave up thier time

Sweet Little Ella enjoyed Dukes Day

Some of the wonderful donations for raffle prizes

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Volunteers make all the difference IT started with a story about Duke, a 10-year-old Labrador, who got a very rare form of cancer in a leg that would eventually claim his life. However, his life has not been in vain, with the inaugural ‘Day for Duke’ Cancer awareness and research day held at Brennan Park on 29th October. It was more like a celebration of Duke’s life and for his owners, Brooke O’Malley and Clint Walker, who were instrumental in organising the fundraising day which bears their beloved pet’s name. The day struck a chord with all pet owners, whether they have cats, dogs,

Victoria and Matidla Macaw birds and fish, who wanted to support the quest to find more answers into the treatment of various forms of cancer in pets and indirectly humans too. The Day for Duke was more like a festival of information and activities, with all the fun of the fair, in the warm Bribie Island sunshine from 10am to 4pm. There were pet competitions, a myriad of stalls including four “lump workshops” to detect problems in your pet early, pony and train rides, the larrikin puppet show and even a larger than life Paw Patrol character. The pet competitions included The Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Owner-pet look-

a-like competition and even best dressed. There were animal rescue groups, adopt a pet program people, all culminating with the first ever cancer “Survivor’s Parade” of animals in the afternoon. The Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre was on hand to inform and support owners who had lost pets through cancer. Their animal hospital team is devoted to successfully treating pets with cancers and continuing research into new ways of helping animals to survive and have a better quality of life. Rod Straw, of BVSC, said all monies raised from the day go directly into pet cancer research

through the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation. “Duke was treated by our Animal Hospital with a very rare cancer and responded well. His treatment also improved his quality of life,” Mr Straw said. “We felt Duke’s struggle shouldn’t go unrecognised. Cancer in cats and dogs is just the same as people.” Mr Straw said pets were living longer and this increased the importance of cancer awareness and available treatments including the need for more research.

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By Cheryl Williams crab legal sizes on it. The beach has been great for that swimming and fishing experience but don’t forget to get your vehicle access permit before you venture up and for the month of December Gateway Bait and Tackle will be having a draw at the end of the month and you could win the value of your permit back in cash. If you are planning on camping at any of great national parks grounds you will need to book in advance as it is filling up very quick. While driving up along our beach it is best to lower our tyre pressure to between 18 and 20 and keep the momentum going once in soft sand we have been rescuing many that have got bogged coming off the beach track at Woorim. The inland track is rough at present so take care while driving. We have lots of beautiful scenery to look at while driving up through the inland track so why come and explore our wonderful island. It is also a good time to check all your safety gear in your boats and make sure it is all up to date, we need to make sure we abide by the speed limits in the passage as well as in the canal system there have been a lot not abiding by these and it makes it very unpleasant for other boaties that do the right thing. Also don’t forget to log your trip with the VMR and give phone numbers. TIP FOR THE MONTH Braid and mono lines both bring advantages and disadvantages to fishing. When surf fishing it’s valuable to be aware of these differences and the impact it has on what you’re doing.Braided lines have very little stretch. This can make it difficult to set a sinker when fishing in conditions with large or heavy wave

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Story by Terry Fogarty

THE NAME ‘Bribie’ is thought to be derived from an Aboriginal expression, ‘Boorabee’, referring to the Island itself and also to the koala. I assumed having recently arrived on Bribie that there were lots of koalas here and even though they were not to be seen I was convinced that they must be prevalent in the centre of the National Park. My assumption is not unreasonable given the number of diamond shaped road signs showing koalas that appear at regular intervals when driving from one side of the Island to the other. Even the Department of Environment and Heritage lists the koala among the 1568 wildlife

species that live in Bribie Island National Park. So imagine how disappointed I was to discover that the koala is extinct on Bribie Island! How could the State Government let this happen? I had always understood that the koala was the faunal emblem of Queensland. Apparently it was proclaimed as the State’s animal ambassador after a newspaper poll conducted in 1971 showed strong public support for this endearing marsupial. It seems that since the first white settlement the koalas were under threat. Easy prey, they were killed for their pelts and traded. A boat regularly steamed up the Passage buying pelts

whilst selling supplies and alcohol to the hunters who camped on Bribie. By the 1900’s the fur trade was big business and in 1919 Queensland declared open season on koalas with hunters slaughtering more than one million koalas in six months. Again, in 1927, another open season was declared and in its first month some 800,000 animals were killed. This time however, the hunt attracted public outrage but it was not until 1936 that the outcry finally forced governments in all states to declare the koala a ‘Protected Species’. However, it was the post war clearing of native forest, in favor of planting pine forests, on Bribie Island that finally drove the koala to extinction. The last reported sighting of a koala on Bribie was in 1959. At least that was until ‘Mr Phantom’ was spotted in a gum tree at Bongaree in 2012, prompting the Council to put up the Koala Crossing signs. No one knows how ‘Mr Phantom’, as he has been dubbed, arrived on the Island. Theories range from him crossing the bridge, swimming the passage, to having been brought here by someone. All attempts by Koala Rescue to find him failed so nobody knows what happened to him or whether he might still be here somewhere. Many attempts have been made over the years by residents and the Bribie Chamber of Commerce to secure a Koala Sanctuary on Bribie. Numerous proposals to Federal and State Government, as well as Local Government, to replenish

native forest and create a koala park to increase tourism and increase the koala population has fallen on deaf ears. In the 1960’s Caboolture Shire Council tried to save the koala, by planting a forest of koala food trees, beyond the northern end of Hornsby Road. Bribie State School children also tried to save the Koala in the 1960’s. On Arbour days they planted koala food trees in Council reserves south of First Ave, but the continued planting of pine trees by the State Government bodies, up until 1995, has destroyed the native habitat. Today more than 50 per cent of the Bribie National Park is pine trees. Can we restore native gums and bring back the Koala to Bribie? I don’t know but I would love to find out. Let us know how you feel by writing to our Editor. For more information, or to report a sick or injured koala. Contact Moreton Bay Koala Rescue 24 hrs a day on 0401 080 333.

Madeline to make her mark in New Zealand

Thirteen-year-old year old Bribie Island swimmer, Madeline Hewitt-van Rooyen, will compete in New Zealand at the 2016 ASA Age Group Championships where she hopes to secure a top eight placing and gain personal best times in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke events. Maddie commenced swimming at the Bribie Aquatic Centre in March 2015 without having swum since she was six years of age. Her very first competitive swimming event was in June 2015 in NSW where she found her passion for racing and has since attended a number of events earning her a swag personal best times and a few medals. Her future goals

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Bill the cat, who claims to be a dog Story and pictures by Ken Hill

Meet Bill - he’s nobody’s fool and he loves me. He is only one years of age and he follows me wherever I go. Bill, who has a large distinctive heart shape on one side of his body and some roundish markings on the other side, looks like Zorro with his mask. He likes to mark his territory by pushing everything off benches and tables including glass vases. He loves his food so much he reminds me of Jackson, my late Golden Retriever. He has the soul of Boss, my late Alaskan Malamute and he is a very good boy Bill that is, when he’s asleep. My wife, Linda and I, had an occasion to leave him at the Toorbul Pet Resort adjacent to the M1 Motorway. I hoped if he got out he would not hitch a ride up the Bruce to Cairns which is where we journeyed. Instead, we learned that Bill was very social. The pet resort owner’s son, at first, got blamed for “Bill the Escapologist”. When we telephoned to say we would be an extra two nights away, the pet resort owners had a tale to tell before we got off the phone. You see, it seems Bill likes company, so much so, that on his first night at his spacious and comfortable accommodation, he climbed up to the top of the cage, placed his paw over the top and unlatched the cage. Swinging out like Tarzan, Bill then repeated the process by climbing up the next door neighbour’s cage and letting himself in, where he spent the night happily sharing another cat’s digs. They filmed Bill the next night doing the same thing, but this time going to the second cage down, and then the third cage where there was a nest of kittens. Bill, I might add, is a very clean cat, desexed and thoroughly spoilt, but he loves company. When kids walk past our place from school he runs out to greet them. When an elderly couple waddle by, he

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is there to say hello. With one neighbour and her grandchildren, he jumps out from behind a bush and surprises them. But getting back to Bill’s tendency to be a dog. Yes, Bill loves his tummy scratched, which is becoming so big I am afraid he might explode. Bill loves his entire rib cage scratched and will head butt you until he gets his favourite skull rub. Bill sits on my feet or in front of me and when it’s cold he jumps up on my lap. But he is always at my feet whether I am at the computer writing this or waiting outside the toilet. He likes water and hence enters the shower if I open the glass door. Bill loves chemicals and when I return from my daily early morning swim at the pool he is all over me. His fetish for chemicals is unnerving. He lies over my thongs because he can smell the chlorine on the footwear or licks my feet because he can obviously still smell the chlorine. It doesn’t matter what chemical it is, paint or garden sprays. He even prefers chemicals to cane toads which is probably just as well. Bill also loves drop tail lizards and brings several in each day to play with or is it a reward for me? I am not sure! Bill has a large bell so there is no chance of him catching a bird. His only cat-like movements are leaping into the air to catch a butterfly like a David Attenborough documentary – back arched and legs extended in mid-air. In fact, he is rather proud of his collar, ID bracelet and bell – it’s like a badge of honour to him. He does commando rolls on command and he loves to stay up all night patrolling for cockroaches, spiders and flies……..you name it, he’ll patrol for it! If I’m outside he comes outside, if I go in, he comes in and he is never outside as the sun descends. I wouldn’t want to lose him – he’s my best mate.

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Painting and wallpaper specialist Over 35 Years experience Apprenticeship Trained Low Prices • FREE Quotes Bribie Island & North Brisbane Email: thesaifs@hotmail.com PHONE SAM: 0418 721 298

TRADES & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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PET SERVICES

RESTAURANTS & TAKEAWAY

Aussie Pooch Mobile

The Mobile Dog Wash that comes to you! • Mobile Hydrobath • Eye & Ear Clean • Coat Brushing • Nail Clipping • Aromacare • Blow Drying • Deoderant • Dog Treats www.aussiepoochmobile.com.au www.facebook.com/aussiepoochmobile Call Megan Today! MOBILE: 0409 451 254

3 First Ave, Bongaree QLD 4507 Open for Breakfast 8am till 11am Fri, Sat & Sun Lunch 11am till 2pm 7 days Dinner 5.pm till 8.30pm, Mon to Sat Shared plates available 2pm – 4pm on Sundays only.

Ph: 3410 0063

MASSAGE 4 DOGS

Scoopy’s

Dr Mindy Thorpe (PhD) is an accredited canine myotherapist (massage therapist for dogs) and performs a gentle massage using a variety of well known remedial and therapeutic massage techniques. PHONE: 3408 3738 MOBILE: 0419 608 077

- at the beautiful Bongaree jetty precinct Uninterrupted views of Pumicestone Passage Very affordable family café dine in or take away Daily specials Open 7 days a week familycafe

PHOTOGRAPHER

ROOFING

Deb Neill Photography

My name is Deb Neill and I’m a Bribie Island professional photographer specialising in nature, wedding, portrait and special occasion photography. Email: deb4photos@bigpond.com Phone Deb on 0402 048 275

All Type Metal Roofing

ALL TYPE M E TA L R O O F I N G PTY LTD

PLASTERER

Scanned by CamScanner

SEWING SERVICES Northside Sewing Centre (NSC)

Asset Body Corporate

at Clontarf has closed. The good news is it’s located closer to you! NSC – “Fabric by the Sea” 155 Bishop Rd Beachmere, 4510 . It’s the second house at end of the driveway. Over 1,500 bolts of quilting fabric. Open 9am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursdays. Ring for preferred times 0409 290 113. Come and have a cuppa and a browse.

• Administrative, Financial & Secretarial Services • Professional & Reliable Management • Residential & Commercial 19 Benabrow Avenue, Bribie Island admin@assetbca.com.au www.assetbca.com.au P: 3408 8277

SOLICITOR Wallace Davies Solicitors

First National Real Estate

For Sales, Holiday and Permanent Rentals contact our Friendly Staff! 71 Welsby Parade, Bongaree Q 4507 Email: rentals@bribieislandrealestate.com.au sales@bribieislandrealestate.com.au

T: (07) 3408 7366 F: (07) 3408 9244 E: bribieadmin@wallacedavies.com 1/35 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara PO Box 61 BRIBIE ISLAND QLD 4507

Phone: (07) 3408 1006 www.bribieislandrealestate.com.au

Harriet Lee Property

FOR SALE 5.2m Red Cedar Clinker Built Dory Sails, oars, Seagull engine, trailer with electric winch. Good condition. Phone: 3408 8393

$2,500

TRAVEL

Harriet Lee: 0404 106 326 Abby Lee: 0418 740 003 Telephone: 07 3054 7166 Email: harriet@harrietleeproperty.com.au

Travel Managers

Your Journey Starts Here For a tailormade cruise or holiday call: Callum - Your Personal Travel Manager T: 0433 889 840 E: callum.whitehead@travelmanagers. com.au “As Individual As You Are”

www.harrietleeproperty.com.au

My Personal Property Manager Kim Gill - Principal

WINDOW TINTING

The Only Real Estate Agency “totally specialising in Residential Property Management” @ Bribie Island & Surrounds.

Channi’s Window Tinting & Signs Serving Bribie & Surrounds since 1999 Window Tinting: Car, Home, Office - Reduce heat, glare and UV Frosting: Plain & Decorative Signwriting: Vehicles, Shops, Offices

PHONE: 5429 5425

PHONE: 0410 508 468

Toorbul & District Realty

Michelle Jones - Prinicipal / Licensee Sales - Rentals - Property Management 324 Meldale Rd, Meldale Q 4510 admin@toorbuldistrictrealty.com.au

YOGA Yoga For Health

Remedial Yoga - over 55’s welcome - Chair yoga available. Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Foster and Banya Streets, Bongaree Tues & Thurs 10.00 am Chair Yoga Thurs midday www.yogabribieisland.com PHONE: Maggie Coombs 0400 250 520

MOBILE: 0405 759 996 PHONE: 07 5498 8001

REMOVALIST

Phone Justin Now PHONE: 0410 326 376

Brand new ctug trolly with many more features Call Scott on 0488 196 740

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

REAL ESTATE

ISLAND and surrounds

the

Removals and storage We make moving ...EASY www.ajsmartmove.com.au

FOR SALE OCEAN KAYAK 4.3 PROWLER ULTRA FISHING KAYAK WITH PADDLE $1320.00

Bribie Sand Gravel & Landscaping

Phone Scotty Jenkins 0488 196 740

AJ Smart Move

Phone Marty on 0458474156.

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

ABN 64 725 578 019 All aspects of interior lining & plastering Grest service is important & quality counts Email: jenks67@hotmail.com

DISTRICT REALTY

ABN 55 610 427 784 RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL • New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Roof Repairs • Fascia Gutters & Downpipes • Wall Cladding matt@alltypemetalroofing.com.au www.alltypemetalroofing.com.au PHONE: Matt Beveridge 0433 630 910

BRIBIE MOBILE FABRICATIONS On site welding stainless steel and alloy and blue steel No job to small Free quotes Fully insured

SAND SOIL & GRAVEL SUPPLIES

SJ PLASTERING

TOORBUL &

CLASSIFIEDS

Merlots by the Sea

Advertise here for only $44 per issue. Call Belinda on 0447 007 966

FOR SALE JAYCO RAIN BIRD POP UP

1983 model, comes with full length annexe and is in good condition. Please phone 0428 459 997.

$3,700 ono

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