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A FRESH, INDEPENDENT & NEW APPROACH TO COMMUNITY NEWS…
The Island and Surrounds Celebrating Our Community
By Belinda Ferguson
Welcome to the new The ISLAND and Surrounds community newspaper. The Island and Surrounding areas’ newest publication. Our first issue July 27 2016 has been exciting and hard work over the last 10 weeks. Our commitment is to bring you a wonderful publication with loads of community news and stories on our local talent on the ISLAND and surrounding areas. We are proud to be the only publication which can boast our whole production and sales team all live on Bribie Island and have a wealth of knowledge in publications and advertising. Both Cate and I are proud to be working with this wonderful local crew who we simply could not have put this publication together without them. There are 7 of us. We have included Beachmere, Toorbul and Donnybrook in our distribution and this makes our publication the only newspaper with 19,000 circulation. We will be delivering our papers to your driveways on a Wednesday once a month so you can plan your week ends. The ISLAND and surrounds also has a Real Estate Trades & Services magazine, so keep an eye out for it. Most of all we want to thank our advertisers for making this possible, who wholeheartedly supported us for our first issue and we encourage you, the reader, to buy locally and help build our economy. Bribie Island and the surrounding areas have many wonderful shops, cafes, trade services and small businesses in our region and you can purchase everything here including high quality bedding, curtains & blinds, fashion and much more. We have wonderful Restaurants, Cafés and eateries that have the most amazing views. We look forward to producing much more in the way of community news, Real Estate, Trades and Services and delivering it all to your driveway.
Meet the owners Cate Palmer and Belinda Ferguson. When great minds think alike, big things happen! Cate and Belinda met in 2006 at the Pacific Harbour Golf Club, where Belinda was the Membership Manager and Cate was attending a charity golf day that Belinda had organised with Cate’s employer, Richardson and Wrench. If a picture paints a thousand words, then it is clear from the one taken that day, that this was the beginning of a great friendship. The idea to start two newspapers under the one banner, a Tabloid and a Real Estate guide did not come out of the blue. For the past fourteen years, living and working on Bribie Island, both Cate and Belinda have been involved in a lot of fund raising and been instrumental in community initiatives. Both are very outgoing and know a lot of the same people, but also know a lot of different people on the island and in the surrounding areas. It is this wide spread community knowledge and community focus that propelled each of them to the same vision. They wanted to use their considerable talents to ‘celebrate our community’ and that is exactly the focus of ‘the Island and Surrounds.’ “We want to give the people in our community a voice so they can share their stories with others and express what the community means to them. We want them to be able to talk about what they want and expect from their community. We will be inviting contributions and we will also be out there listening to our community. The fact that we live here means we will hear what’s going on. From Bribie Island and Beachmere, out to Toorbul and Donnybrook, and beyond we want to communicate the hopes and desires, successes and triumphs that are a day to day part of the wider community.” Both Belinda and Cate have extensive
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experience in sales and business development. Cate started out in retail sales where she was a display and merchandising manager for a large chain of jeans stores in Melbourne. She moved to Brisbane, with her husband, when he was transferred and commenced employment with Shop 21, a retail chain with 45 boutiques across Queensland. She was then headhunted by Myer and soon become the Customer Service Manager for their new Brisbane City Store in the Queen Street Mall. Cate is widely travelled, having lived and worked in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where she was P.A. to the Australian Ambassador in Cambodia. Cate is also a passionate Rotarian. Cate has nearly ten years local real estate experience. She has sold properties on Bribie and as far out as Morayfield. “The real estate magazine is really to give the real estate market a lift. The support they are getting from the media is not hitting their target market. With our wider distribution, we will reach Bribie Island and the surrounding community showcasing both listings and sales.” Belinda has lived and worked on Bribie Island for 16 years. “All my life I’ve been involved with business development and sales, it’s my passion. Building long term relationships is what I do best because I am genuinely interested in people and I believe
people know when you are genuine.” Belinda was the Membership Manager at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club before the club was built and within two years she was the number one sales person in the world, having sold more memberships than anyone, anywhere! “It was about building relationships with the families and local community and getting them involved in the club.” The relationships Belinda built and the community understanding she gained through her membership sales role was a real asset when she started work with Lisa Franks, the then local State member for Pumistone and an Assistant Minister. Belinda worked with Lisa France in the electoral office serving the constituents for just under three years. During this time Belinda developed a booklet listing explaining all the different services the State Government offers the community. This booklet is now widely distributed to the community. Belinda went on to grow her sales career, working with a multi-national security firm as their Business Development Manager, looking after North Queensland from Gympie to Cairns. More recently Belinda has had considerable experience in Newspaper sales and distribution. “My newspaper experience has given me firsthand knowledge of how to meet deadlines and deliver a newspaper on time. I understand what the business community expects when they advertise and I know the local market.” The Tabloid is a monthly publication with a distribution of 18,000. The Real Estate Guide comes out fortnightly and has a distribution of 5,000.
Written and photographed Kite Surfing at South Esplanade by Deb Neill
The Westerly winds arrived with vengeance this last week and whilst most of us shiver and groan, there are a group of thrill seekers that love the weather. Richard Trove from Sandstone point was among those who took the opportunity to gather up their wind-surfing kite and come to Bribie. Richard originally from N.Z is not unaccustomed to the chilly weather and is in the water whenever the wind blows hard enough for him to ride a wave or two, he is still learning the craft and tells me that everyone in the Kite community is very
helpful giving advice when it’s asked for and sharing knowledge freely. John Stydon and his mate Brian had travelled from Brisbane, whilst others came down from the Sunny Coast for the Westerlies stating that Bribie: was a wonderful spot close to home to catch the breezes. Be sure to keep track of the fierce Westerlies around August, you will be sure to catch the Windsurfers at Bongaree.
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JOURNALIST Terry Fogarty - Woorim stories@islandandsurrounds.com.au
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lifestyles. Works commenced in early July to construct a new footpath in Arvon Avenue which will connect James Road and Moreton Terrace. You may have seen the new, covered stage recently installed in Clayton Park. It is a great addition to the area and hopefully will encourage community use of the area.
Cr Peter Flannery Writes
I am delighted to be writing a regular column in this new, exciting newspaper as it gives me the opportunity to update you on what is happening in Beachmere. Through a strong partnership with Beachmere Sports Club, Council has been able to deliver upgrades to the Beachmere Sports Complex - field upgrades, a clubhouse upgrade and the recently completed driveway and car park. Working closely with the Club, we have been able to accommodate the growth of the community’s sport and recreation clubs. This investment is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to encouraging health and active
Work is progressing on the Beachmere Seawall and at time of writing, the rock armour wall is now in place and the crown wall is about 50% complete. Still to be completed is the viewing platform, steps, remainder of crown wall, footpath and landscaping. If you would like to be included on an email mailing list so I can keep you up to date on happenings in your area, please email me at peter.flannery@moretonbay.qld.gov.au Kind regards
Brooke Savige
Welcome to my first column in the new, Island and Surrounds newspaper. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to communicate with the community on a regular basis. It is a busy time for Division One, with a number of projects entering the construction phase as well as an increase in consultation processes around future projects. You may have noticed that the final stage of the Welsby Pde North, Bongaree, footpath expansion project is currently underway. Likewise, the footpath along Arcadia Ave, Woorim, is progressing well and will soon be completed. We are also seeing the installation of exercise equipment in Ningi and along the Bellara waterfront. I am pleased to be able to deliver on these key projects that residents have specifically requested council carry out. For our council pool users- have you noticed that the heated pool is just that little bit more comfortable to swim in? Our facilities team recently replaced the pool heater to ensure swimmers can continue to enjoy this facility throughout the cooler months.
I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new Toorbul Pharmacy recently. This was an important day for the people of Toorbul, as this business will fill a vital gap in services at Toorbul. I am hopeful we will continue to see businesses investing in this beautiful town. Consultation and collaboration are important to me. I will be having monthly community meetings on the first Monday of each month. Contact my office on 5433 2958 for more information on these meetings. You can also contact me on Brooke. savige@moretonbay.qld.gov.au if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions or feedback. Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support as I have settled in to my new role as your representative and I am very proud to be working for the people of this wonderful area. Warm regards, Brooke
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Rolling Out The Red Carpet Story by Terry Fogarty
Following is a true business success story driven by the determination and inspiration of a young man with a passion for his business and a desire to enhance his community. The Bribie Island Twin Cinema has been entertaining residents and visitors to the island for over 20 years. Local cinemas have always played a vital role in the community, uplifting people’s spirits through the wonder of moving pictures and storytelling. However, with the advance of digital technology many local cinemas across Australia closed, as the cost of refitting and installing the technology was prohibitive. Not so for the Bribie Island Twin Cinema. In 2009, with the release of James Cameron’s epic science fiction film ‘Avatar’, the cinema was refitted for digital release. Respectful of the previous owner’s legacy, Luke
Warburton purchased the Bribie Island Twin Cinema in 2015. When I asked Luke what prompted such a young man to buy a cinema this is what he said. “I have just always loved movies, I’ve always loved going to the cinema, so when I could first start working I got a job at a video shop, then moved to another video shop, then finally, I think I had just turned sixteen, when I got a job at the local cinemas. It was a brand new cinema with all new staff and no one had worked in the cinema industry before. It was the best job. Obviously as things went on we got busier and busier. I loved it, loved the atmosphere and you got to see free movies.” What brought you to Bribie? “The business! When I started looking for a cinema business I was living on the Gold Coast. I lived on the Gold Cost for five years
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working in radio down there and I was just over it. The split shifts, the long hours and it just wasn’t going anywhere. There were a few different cinemas for sale around the country and it was working out which one was going to work best for me. There was Kingaroy, Gympie and one down in country Victoria but Bribie seemed like the perfect place to start all over again and its beautiful up here.”
So you decided to buy the cinema? “I looked at all of the details before I came up here. I looked at it for about 2 years before I was willing to commit. It took a lot of planning and a lot of work. It was a long process and when I walked in the door for the first time it was a little bit shocking because I had been going to these massive complexes and brand new cinemas, so walking in the door for the first time, my head was spinning. I was thinking, oh! that’s going to change and that’s going to change and I’m going to make changes to that and all these things were going on in my head when I entered for the first time. There was so much potential here!” The cinema was constructed over 20 years ago and Luke is the third owner. Although the business had a good turn over, the previous owners had other interests but they wanted to sell to someone who was keen and ready to spend a few dollars to inject new life into the cinema. All the equipment that runs the movies needed a big service, a big clean out. It all needed some attention. “We now have all new surround sound, the screens have been re focused and the picture has never been better. In the foyer we have re painted and put new carpet down. We’ve just gotten rid of all the old furniture, brought in new furniture and opened up the space. The amount of people who look at the building from outside, which looks like a shed and when they walk in and it really feels like a cinema, they can’t work out how the exterior translates to what’s inside.” “When local people go into other cinemas they realise that the Bribie Twin Cinema is set up just like a “Birch, Carol & Coyle” or a “Reading Cinema”. It’s all stadium seating, it’s 3D, it’s all surround sound, it’s all-digital, so the Bribie Twin Cinema has got everything that the big cinemas have, just here on the island.” The cinema had a
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good turn over before Luke took over but since he’s done all the renovations it has attracted a few more people. “It could also be the movies that are attracting a few more people cause since I’ve been here we’ve had hit after hit. It’s just been good movie after good movie.” Luke has a film booker who works with all twenty distributors and he suggests what movies will work and gives Luke the release dates so the Bribie Twin Cinema gets all the big movies and if there’s new movies starting in the school holidays he’ll take all of those. We took ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Dressmaker’ from release, we’ll take a ton of films from release and then there’s other movies that aren’t as big as those, so we will wait a little bit and it builds up the tension. Luke has really taken the needs of the community to heart and the cinema hosts a lot of charity events, many with Rotary. “It’s a great way for organisations to raise money and in the process all their sponsors and contributors get to know each other. It’s a win-win for everyone as they are also supporting a local business.” If possible Luke will take a big movie from release for these events like he did recently with ‘The Lady in the Van’ for a Rotary function. Normally these functions are held on a Monday or a Wednesday when the cinema is closed so that the charity can have the whole cinema to themselves. The cinema seats up to 190 people across two auditoriums. Often the charities self-cater these events but Luke can also set up catering if required. “We also do ladies nights were we supply drinks, nibbles and prizes before the movie. We had 170+ plus people for the first one in January. We have had such a great response we have decided to do up to 4 a year! “ Luke has really embraced the local community and loves living here so a big consideration when revitalising the cinema was pricing. He wanted to ensure that everyone could afford to enjoy a night at the movies therefore all tickets are at least half the price of the closest competition. Adult tickets and children over the age of thirteen are just $10.00. Kids, pensioners and concession card holders pay $7.50. On “Cheap Tuesday” everyone pays $6.50. There is an extra $2.50 charge for 3D movies. “Families can afford to come here on the island without breaking the bank and still have a real cinema experience.” I know when I first went to see a movie at the Bribie Twin Cinema, I was unsure
what to expect but the smell of hot buttered popcorn wafted through the air as soon as I opened the door and the black and red foyer, filled with glossy posters of upcoming attractions was reminiscent of all the big cinemas I have visited. The screens are big, the seats are really comfy and as the lights go down you are engulfed by the surround sound and are soon transported into another world. It is important for those of us who live and work here on Bribie Island and surrounds, to understand that this is a growing community. Therefore, encouraging young and visionary business people here must be a priority for our future. So whether you live on Bribie or in the surrounding areas, do yourself a favour and visit the Bribie Twin Cinema. You won’t be disappointed!
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Congratulatons to the winners of the Matthew Flinders Art Prize 2016. Hurry and visit the Matthew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre to view the the exhibition which closes August 6.
What's coming up at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre • Mini Masterpieces fundraiser August 11 - 21 Matthew Flinders Gallery. Think inside the (6" x 6") box. • FREE cardmaking and scrapbooking Make 'n' Take Day with Debbie Ford, Wednesday August 10, 9.30am . Ph 0428 524 201 for details. (image as attached) • Upcycled jewellery workshop, Saturday August 13, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Learn to refashion and restyle your old jewellery into funky and interesting pieces, using odd beads and bits, with creative artist Noela Mills. (image as at-
The Winners of the Matthew Flinders Art Prize
tached) $60 BICAS members, $70 non members, includes lunch and morning tea. Ph 3408 9288 • Studios and spaces to hire • Art groups to join • Vibe Markets July 31, 8.30am Art, fresh produce, artisan stalls, kids art activity, gem fossicking and woodcraft demonstrations, delicious cafe menu. Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr Banksia Beach Ph 3408 9288 info@bribieartscentre.com.au FREE entry 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. www.bribieartscentre.com.au
Helen Hall Over all Winner of the Matthew Flinders Art Prize 2016 for her work entiltled “Forest Light” - Enamel/Oil.
Judy Claperton Winner ‘Living Form’ for her work entitled “Henry” - Pastel Portrait.
2016 would like to thank our sponsors for making this event possible. Magickal Earth, Helen Mitchel Winner of the Peoples Choice Award for her work entitled “Ravages” - Acrylic.
014 - Stephanie Domagala Winner ‘Scapes’ for her work entitled “Tranquil Lagoon” - Oil.
Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Beepies Frame Designs, Arthouse Northside, The Clayshed, First National Real Estate Bribie Island, Oxlades, The Bribie Island RSL/Waterways Motel.
Pic ending in 020 - Bronwyn Doherty Winner ‘Inanimate Form’ for her work entitled “Origami in Motion” - Acrylic
Kym Braithwaite Winner ‘Abstract’ for her work entitled “Lifes Journey” Mosaic
Shirley Heapy Winner ‘Overall 2D” for her work entitled “Kakadu” - Glass/Lead Light -
Day Ananda Winner ‘Overall 3D’ for her work entiled “Go Anna” - Deer Antiler and Stones.
Story by Terry Fogarty, Photos by Deb Neill
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Duke’s Fight For Life
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Story by Terry Fogarty
Raising Awareness For Canine Cancer Research
Duke was a rescue dog who was given a second chance at life by Brooke O’Malley. Duke was a Labrador, Maremma sheepdog cross. Maremma sheepdogs are rare in Australia but are an ancient breed in their native Italy where, for 2000 years, they have been used as guardians of the flocks, protecting them against wolves and bears. When Brooke found Duke he was excessively overweight and generally in poor condition. However, it wasn’t long before he was fit and healthy and this gentle giant soon became a part of the family. In fact, Duke was so big and beautiful and full of life he became well known to many of the residents of Bribie Island who found his infectious nature a joy to experience. So when Duke was diagnosed with cancer, his fight for life affected the whole community. “We took Duke to the vet because he was limping.� Unfortunately, there was no thought of cancer initially and actually Duke was misdiagnosed three times. Duke was suffering with a particularly aggressive cancer called histiocytic sarcoma which is very difficult to diagnose without pathology. These are fairly rare tumors overall but are very aggressive tumors, and can therefore become very invasive. The cause of this group of diseases is largely unknown. Dogs with histiocytic sarcoma typically have non-specific signs, Other signs depend on
the organs involved, if a joint is involved, lameness or limping is often seen. This was the case with Duke. There are different treatments for histiocytic sarcoma depending on the organ or organs affected in Duke’s case amputation was recommended followed by a course of chemotherapy. Although Brooke had a further 6 months with him pain free, the cancer had already spread to his lymph nodes and he could not be saved. For a pet owner losing their dog to cancer can be devastating. The bond a dog lover forms with their pet is as deep as the relationship they have with family members or friends. The grieving process is also profound and often far reaching. In Duke’s case many people in the community were deeply affected by Duke’s death. They had followed his fight for life in person and on Facebook where he had inspired hundreds of people around the world who followed his treatment from day to day. He was spoken about at one of the Super Bowls in America and his photo was put on The Rainbow Bridge. Duke’s fight for life brought awareness to a worldwide audience for the need to support canine cancer research. Robyn and Ryan Ironmonger from Glamour Petz had been grooming Duke since Brooke brought him home as a rescue dog. They became very attached to him and after he passed they wanted to do something to keep his memory alive and to help other dog owners whose pets have been diagnosed with cancer. They approached Brooke with the idea of having a pet expo in honour of Duke where all the proceeds would be donated to canine cancer research. Brooke was happy to participate and it just avalanched from there. They started off organising some raffles and have been supported by local businesses. They have spread the word through Glamour Petz mobile grooming
services talking to their 300 customers and they also do the markets at Brennan Park the 3rd Sunday of the month. It doesn’t stop there, they are all putting in lots of hours after work organising the events and stalls for the day as well as selling the raffle tickets. Local businesses have jumped on board and the community spirit has been amazing. Come One! Come All! Come to The Biggest Pet Expo Bribie Has Ever seen! The Pet Expo will be held at Brennan Park on Saturday 29 October from 10:00am 4:00pm. The day will be all things pet related and it will be a gold coin donation for entry on the day. All monies raised will be donated to “The Australian Animal Cancer Foundation - Brisbane Specialist Veterinary Centre.� The Australian Animal Cancer Foundation supports scientific research into cancer in companion animals such as dogs and cats. It funds equipment and expertise to treat animals with pre-existing cancer, simultaneously documenting valuable clinical information to help uncover the mysteries of cancer in both animals and humans. The Foundation also supports the education and training of graduate veterinarians and students studying applied scienceradiotherapy technology, and veterinary students on oncology rotations. Things to see and do: A dog parlour - have your dog washed and groomed for $10 There’s a doggie kissing booth 2 x photo booths: A pirate booth and a Hawaiian themed booth where you can take your picture with a Macaw Have your pet microchipped. A beauty Parlour - have your pets hair coloured and their nails painted Council animal management will be there Red Cross and SES Pet Emergency Services are coming There’s doggie vending machines where you put in 20 cents, turn a knob and a pet treat comes out Deb Neill Photography will be there for Pet Portraiture There will be Coffee van - 50 cents of each coffee sold goes to the AACF
Be Amazed by The chicken coop lady and her fairytale coops Doggie boutiques and accessory stalls Bribie District Wildlife Roaming Pet Photography Paw Patrol will be there too Have your photo taken with a Celebrity! Be amazed at the pet agility course with demonstrations from the Obedience and Agility school Learn how to control your puppy Yvonne’s Puppy School will be there There will be Face painting, jumping castles, balloon animals and much, much more Sat 29th October 10am - 4:00pm In Australia, cancer will affect one in three dogs in their lifetime. Research is essential so that in the future the treatments will provide a longer and better quality of life for our dogs. Canine cancer research also benefits humans as many of the cancers found in dogs are present in humans. To buy a raffle ticket please contact Robyn or Ryan at Glamour Petz on 3408 0337 or email: gpetz01@gmail.com Items currently being raffled: 1) current preparation raffle - deluxe dog bed - Raffle will be drawn on July 31 2) upcoming preparation raffle - parent/ puppy pamper kit valued at $200 from Coco Kaboo Follow this event on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dukeysfight
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Welcome to the first issue of the Glamour Petz Animal Forum. Each issue will bring you facts, tips, hints and tricks on all kinds of furry, feathered and scaly subjects! This week’s topic‌. Finding Bumps On Fido Have you run your hands over Fido lately and felt a bump you haven't noticed before? It was probably just a new mole, right? Or maybe a fatty deposit? ‌ Or MAYBE it's something worse! Although these are very common, especially in older pets, any new lumps or bumps on your furry babies should NOT go instantly dismissed as harmless! CANCER amongst canines is dramatically increasing and is now the number one reason for death in dogs over 10 years old. Even more horrifying, it can affect a dog in any stage of life even puppyhood. Many people still find it odd, but yes, dogs along with almost all other animals (excluding the bison) can contract many types of fatal cancers. Experts aren't yet sure what is causing such an increase in the illness however treatments are available for our fur babies. Veterinary Oncologists say that the vast majority of these cancers ARE curable IF treated early enough. So please, for Pooch’s sake, check your fur babies regularly and don't settle for a diagnosis without testing. Ask your vet to aspirate the lump and give you results. On 29 October 2016, Glamour Petz, in association with Dukey’s Canine Cancer Awareness (a local canine cancer awareness Facebook group) will host Bribie Island’s first ever charity pet expo known as “A Day For Dukeâ€? to raise awareness for the illness and funds for canine cancer research. The expo will be held to honour local legend “Dukeâ€?, a rescue Maremma x Labrador, that stole Bribie’s heart. Sadly, Duke was misdiagnosed with the wrong illness. Testing later revealed that he had a rare and aggressive form of cancer. After chemotherapy treatments, amputation and various alternative methods, Duke sadly lost his battle but his legacy will forever live on. These groups are on a mission, “We won't stop until 100% of canine cancer patients are in remission!â€? says Brooke O’Malley, owner of Dukey and founder of Dukey’s Canine Cancer Awareness. You can find and “LIKEâ€? both Glamour Petz and Dukey’s Canine Cancer Awareness on Facebook to join the cause. That’s all for this issue. Until next month‌ Big licks High Paws!!!
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Trees of Coloured Coats
Upcoming events and activities in August around Bribie
Written and photographed by Deb Neill
Saturday 13 August from 9.30am to 4pm | Upcycling Jewellery Workshop | Hosted
Sisters Dee and Lynette Lane have been knitting colourful coats for our trees of Bribie Island. Dee has lived on the Island for four years whilst Lynette has just recently moved here. The ladies thought that Bribie needed a little brightening up and set about gathering the brightest coloured wool they could find. Currently there is one just north of The IGA and two more near the jetty. Lynette and Dee thought that Bribie needed a little colour lift, winter is always a little dull and the tree coats are certainly doing that. We just want to spread happiness; Bribie is a beautiful and serene place we both love it here, people have commented on how beautiful the trees look and if that’s all it takes to make people happy, then we will continue to knit. Both ladies are keen to see many more trees with colourful coats and have put the call out for all Bribie Islanders to get their needles clicking with brightly coloured wool and dress a tree of your choice.
Dee and Lynette with one of the trees
by Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Learn to refashion your old beads and bits into stylish and funky pieces | $70pp which includes morning tea and lunch | Book your spot on 3408 9288. Sunday 14 August from 10am at Woorim dog beach | Cupcake day for the RSPCA | Hosted by Bribie Island Events. Get your ovens, baking trays and mixers ready for action so that you can support the RSPCA in the most delicious way possible! | Bring a plate of cupcakes, a gold coin donation and your dog. Let’s give them a great day out! Sunday 14 August from 2pm to 4pm at Sandstone Point Hotel | Speed dating (ages 30-50) | Hosted by Bribie Island Events. We are looking for a group of friendly local singles from Bribie and surrounds who are interested in meeting new people to join our very first speed dating event! It will be $25pp which includes a welcome drink and nibbles and live music. Sunday 14 August from 2pm to 5pm | Free workshop | Hosted by VMR Bribie. Gain local knowledge of Pumicestone Passage and Moreton Bay. Saturday 20 August from 11am | Strawberry Festival | Hosted by Sandstone Point Hotel. Family fun day with farm fresh strawberry stalls, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry ice cream, live music and entertainment, kids rides and more! Sunday 21 August from 2pm to 4pm | Family fun day | Lawn bowls, musical chairs, egg and spoon races and much more | Hosted by Bribie Island Events. Matt Connors is a Bribie Local who is participating in the upcoming Bridge to Brisbane and is aiming to raise $1000 before this time for a pretty special cause. Matt’s little brother Declan has cystic fibrosis and growing up has endured countless operations and hospital stays. All money raised at this event will go via Matt’s fundraising page to Cystic Fibrosis Queensland. Friday 26 August from 6.30pm | Girls night out Hosted by Island Designs. Join us to fundraise for The Kids Cancer Project! | $40pp | Canapés, fashion parade, raffles and auctions. Saturday 27 August from 4pm at Sunset Park | Combinations and conversations - cheese and wine | Hosted by Bribie Island Events. Back by popular demand! You’ll meet new foodie friends and you’ll get to taste a variety of cheese and wine. All that you need to do is bring your favourites! Saturday 27 August from 6.30pm | Mexican Night | Hosted by Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club. Join the growing Pub Series and enjoy a range of traditional Mexican food, drinks and music. Monday 29 August from 11am to 2pm | Bribie Island baby show | Hosted by Bribie Island Bowls Club. Entry is $15 per child and includes entry into the prince/princess division and the Suburbs Favourite Child Facebook division. Bribie Island Events has been created to share the great parts of Bribie and bring some fun events and activities to the island! ‘Like’ us on Facebook or visit us at www.bribieislandevents.com to find out more about each of these events.
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
Vmr Commisions New Boat
VMR Vice Commodore Annette Mengel and Commodore Bob Skinner give VMRBI Major Sponsor Busy Finger’s Treasurer Derek Rawle a tour of the newly commissioned “Bribie Two” Picture by Peter McNamara
Vessel manufacturer Swift Marine’s Scott Wilson addressed the audience with their capabilities and scope of their vessels.
Wednesday 6th July 2016, Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island formally commissioned their new 7.2 m Swift Marine rescue vessel, powered by 2 x 200hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboards which is capable of over 90km/hr and a range of 300 nautical miles. Bribie Two is outfitted with the same Garmin instrumentation as Energex Bribie One, making training and rescue compatibility seamless for all. Bribie Two with Energex Bribie Three behind on the pontoon. The boat will be used primarily in the Pumicestone Passage and to supplement Energex Bribie One in Moreton Bay and beyond, it will also be used to assist boats and/or people in times of emergency, be it breakdowns, sinking vessels or medical emergencies.
our disaster preparedness as well as operational capability.
Guests from the following agencies attended the Commissioning Ceremony: Swift Marine, Northside Marine, Brisbane Yamaha, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Emergency Management Queensland, Queensland Ambulance
Whilst VMR’s primary charter is to save lives at sea, we also provide assistance to some 1300 members of VMRBI, reciprocal rights to other similar organisations and to any member of the public in trouble.
Chaplain Ian Todd and some of the members and guests at the Commissioning.
The VMRBI fleet is now 3 vessels: Energex Bribie One (11.2m RIB with 3x 250hp Yamaha outboards with full stretcher capabilities), Bribie Two (7.2m RIB with 2x 200hp Yamaha outboards) and Energex Bribie Three (5.5m RIB with a 140hp Yamaha outboard). These vessels cover our 600 square mile area of responsibility, basically an east/West line from Bribie through Tangalooma and 10 n miles east of Moreton Island and as far North as Caloundra.
Cr Brooke Savige formally names Bribie Two flanked by Supt Michael Brady QPS, Commodore Bob Skinner and Peter Weaver Acting CEO Energex, a Major Sponsor of VMRBI.
Service, Queensland Police Service including Water Police, Bribie Island RSL, Rotary, Busy Fingers Fundraising Inc., Beachmere Lions, Energex, TS Koopa Staff and Cadets, Mooloolaba, Redcliffe & Caloundra Coast Guards, other VMR Squadrons, MBRC Officers and Councillors, Local Disaster Management Group, and Caboolture Sport Club.
Guest Speaker Superintendent Michael Brady outlined the valuable contribution of VMRBI to the Emergency Services Group and the Community as a whole, he outlined examples of VMRBI capability with respect to medivac from Moreton Island.
Cr Brooke Savige formally named the vessel “Bribie Two”, after which Julie Anne Wolfe gave a wonderful rendition of “We are Australian” Commodore Bob Skinner thanked all those involved with design/selection/ production of “Bribie Two” including Swift Marine, Yamaha, Northside
L to R Tony Clarke, Sports Manager, Caboolture Sports Club, VMR Vice Commodore Annette Mengel and RSL Sub Branch President Lawrie Leonard looking at VMR Bribie Rescue vessel Energex Bribie One. Picture by Peter McNamara
NATIONAL MEDAL PRESENTATION
After the ceremony and whilst all were assembled, Commodore Bob Skinner presented the 15 year National Medal to Coxswain Nathan Gundry for his wonderful service to VMR. The National Medal is an Australian award given for long service by operational members of specified eligible organisations. It was introduced in 1975, The eligible groups have in common that their members serve or protect the community at the risk of death, injury or trauma. Commodore Bob Skinner presents Coxswain Nathan Gundry with his 15 year National Medal.
Vice Commodore Annette Mengel with MBRC Councillors Michael Hain (Division 3), Cr Brooke Savige (Division 1) and Cr Matthew Constance (Division 10) on the new Bribie Two.
VMR Commodore Bob Skinner introduces Cr Brooke Savige, Division One Councillor, representing MBRC Mayor Allan Sutherland, to give the Welcoming Address.
MBRC Division One Councillor Brooke Savige provided the welcoming address recognising VMRBI’s participation in the Local Disaster Management Group, and that this new vessel will supplement
Tony Clarke, Sports Manager, Caboolture Sports Club, Vice Commodore Annette Mengel and Kevin Kaeser, Chairman, Caboolture Sports Club on the pontoon in front of “Bribie Two”. . Picture by Peter McNamara
QPS Chaplain Ian Todd delivering the Blessing and Prayers for Bribie Two.
Julie Anne Wolfe sings the National Anthem.
The ceremony commenced with Julie Anne Wolfe singing the Australian National Anthem. Councillor Brooke Savige deputising for Mayor Allan Sutherland gave a welcoming address to all, followed by Guest Speaker QPS District Officer Superintendent Michael Brady. Ian Todd, Chaplain QLD Police Service, gave Blessings and Prayers for the new vessel.
Marine, Garmin Electronics, and particularly all the individuals and organisations assisting with the fund raising to make this possible. Commodore Skinner moved a vote of thanks to all involved and invited all to inspect the vessel and enjoy morning tea prepared by Cheryl Robinson, Leona Patrick, Gail Tranter, Betty Snell and Dot Old meadow from the VMRBI Social Committee.
VMR Vice Commodore Annette Mengel and Commodore Bob Skinner give Bribie Islands Senior Sergeant David Crawford-Raby a tour of “Bribie Two”. Picture by Peter McNamara
BEACHMERE LIONS ASSIST VMR
Following formal photos for the Commissioning Ceremony, The Beachmere Lions Association presented a cheque of $6000 to VMRBI’s Commodore Bob Skinner, this was to assist with the cost of upgrading of the VMRBI’s Radio Tower Aerials which has been required now for some time. Picture shows VMR Bribie Vice Commodore Annette Mengel, Beachmere Lions Committee Member Dennis Banks, Beachmere Lions Secretary Jeff Kidner presenting VMR Commodore Bob Skinner with the cheque for $6000. The Commodore thanked the Beachmere Lions group for their generous support.
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July 2016 - Issue 01 islandandsurrounds.com.au
Fishing for the Future Moreton Bay Net Free Area Submission This submission has been compiled from meetings, workshops, individual and group submissions to Sunfish Queensland over recent years by our extensive southern Queensland recreational fishing network which includes the members of Sunfish. RECREATIONAL FISHING TOURISM is for today and tomorrow and the next day. This is all of us unless you live on a creek and never fish anywhere else. We pay to travel to our favourite spots, whether it is fuel for the car and / or boat, barge fees or plane tickets. With increasing population densities Moreton Bay is one of few remaining safe areas for families to fish that is reasonably accessible from all of Brisbane and the surrounding regions. Every year hundreds of kids learn to fish in Moreton Bay. Records indicate that Moreton Island alone is on average 80 percent non-residents on any given day. The Jumpinpin/Southport Broadwater region of southern Moreton Bay continues to be the most popular recreational fishing location in Queensland, providing a safe and productive fishing venue at the heart of the State’s tourist capital. When considering recreational fishing tourism some of the items to be valued include fresh fish on the table, healthy activity for any individual irrespective of physical capability, age, sex or socio-economic status, tackle bought, bait, fishing apparatus, boats, fuel, vehicles specific for fishing, accommodation, meals and transport costs to access fishing locations especially the islands. Because of the limited access and the National Park designation, these commercial enterprises are limited in number and nature on Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. Many of the purchases are therefore bought in local communities prior to departing for the island. This means that a significant reduction in recreational fishing tourists will not only support Island Ferries and local Island businesses but businesses throughout the greater catchment area. The Queensland Government is encouraging tourism on North Stradbroke Island as an economic replacement for sand mining. Recreational fishing is an important aspect of tourism on this and other islands in Moreton Bay. Currently it is almost impossible to catch a legal sized whiting on Moreton or Bribie Islands on beaches open to netting in what is their peak season. In addition the whiting being netted is not appearing in local markets but we have reason to believe going directly to Sydney markets. Both of these islands are National Parks designated for recreational use. Many trips to these national parks include fishing as one activity. At the moment the benefit of this is being denied them. Research by Sunfish shows that in Moreton Bay the netting bycatches of fish such as bream, tarwhine and snapper are deformed, have severe scale loss, and lateral line dysfunction. More importantly there is a severe mortality of juvenile fish as a result of net by catch in Moreton Bay. The opportunity to be able to catch fish more easily for those with lesser skills or those who are now impacted by age or infirmity has seen recreational fishing forums and media sites are all receiving high traffic as to the status of the Moreton Bay Net Free Area as per the Queensland Government’s last election policy. Sunfish Queensland has had a policy identifying nine areas along the Queensland coast that have been identified by local communities as urgently requiring net free areas to provide social, economic and environmental benefits to these areas. So, contrary to what was reported in the net free area negotiations in the north these discussions have been had along the length and breadth of Queensland in significant depth since at least 2008 and that is not even considering that these have been on the political agenda since Tom Burns and Pumicestone Passage in the 1990’s. As can be expected with discussions that have been ongoing for that length of time there have been many and varied iterations. The submission we presented during this last electoral event was definitely the most polished to date, taking into consideration community expectations for fresh seafood, a high value prawn trawl industry in Moreton Bay and the significant environmental impacts that Moreton Bay has endured over the last 20 years. Many who read this submission are too young to have been following fishing media during the Burns Inquiry days or even for that matter the Inshore Finfish Review Stage 1 so this is a brief
been unable to catch anything of a legal size. Between them they had spent $6000 on their trips that week. Fisheries Queensland do not have a mechanism for either measuring Proposed Moreton or managing localized depletion at Bay Net Free Area this point in time. In the national arena at the moment though there currently investigations POare BOX 3013 Warner QLD into 4500 Phone (07) history as to what instigated the most recent areas that may become closed 3882 4518 request for Moreton Bay to be gillnet free. In 1992 to commercial fishing so that the www.sunfishqld.com.au May 2016 Minister 24 EdthCasey said – “Recreational fishers recreational sector can still have ABN 26 590 693 754 will be contributing directly to the cost, and an enjoyable experience. The administration of fisheries management commercial sector still have the under Queensland’s new Fisheries Act, the Primary same allowable catch as previously Industries Minister, Ed Casey, said today. He said but just leave some high value that This submission has been compiled from meetings, individual recreationalworkshops, areas untouched. Manyand group submissions starting this week a $6 rise in pleasure boat believe this is the way of the future to Sunfish Queensland recent years by our extensive southern Queensland recreational registration fees would go towardsover management for Moreton Bay as well as many and fishing network which includes the members Sunfish. otherofhigh population centres along maintenance of the State’s valuable fisheries the Queensland coastline. resources. At the same time, recreational fishing For the 405,000 recreational fishers RECREATIONAL FISHING is for today tomorrow and the representatives will have direct inputTOURISM into in the and Brisbane and Moreton Baynext day. This is all of us decision-making as members the Fisheries areas (according to Fisheries unless you live on a of creek and never fish anywhere else. We pay to travel to our favourite spots, Policy Council, set up under the new legislation, Queensland Recreational fishing whether fuel for the and / or boat,survey barge2010) fees or tickets. which was passeditbyisParliament lastcar month. thisplane net free area is They would also be presentpopulation on the Management With increasing densities Moreton oneoverdue. of few remaining safe areas for families crucialBay andislong Advisory Committees for Queensland fisheries, and Commercial catch data on the fish thatCommittees is reasonably of Brisbane and the surrounding regions. Every year the ZonaltoAdvisory to beaccessible formed for from all Fisheries Queensland website is quite differenthundreds regions.” of kids learn to fish in Moreton coarse. Bay. Records indicate that Moreton Island alone is on As a result the figures we That fee which is now called the Recreational Use have been able toJumpinpin/Southport extrapolate include Broadwater region average 80 percent non-residents on any given day. The Fee and has become $20 per registration was the tunnel netters and ocean beach the most popular recreational fishing location in intendedof southern Moreton Bay continues to bemullet netters in grids W36, W37 and among other things to create recreational only who will not be impacted. As a result Queensland, providing a safe and productive fishing venue at the heart of the State’s tourist fishing areas – there was only one ever declared. the total catch estimates we are some of the items to be valued include So, we capital. When considering recreational fishing usingtourism will be significantly higher than still pay fresh the feefish buton have no input into the reality. In 2013 about 1,384 tonnes the table, healthy activity for any individual irrespective of physical capability , age, decision making process and recreational fishing wasbait, recorded in logbooks in these sex or socio-economic status, tackle bought, fishing apparatus, boats, fuel, vehicles specific enhancement programs. grids this equates to about $6.9 In 2008 for Fisheries Queensland underwentmeals Stageand transport fishing, accommodation, to access fishing locations especially the million tocosts the fishermen. 1 of the Inshore Finfish Review there was Last financial year the recreational islands. determined to boat owners in the Moreton Bay be a review that focused primarily on the catchment area paid over $2 recreational sectorofand significant millionPark in Recreational Usethese Fee that Because thebrought limitedinaccess and the National designation, commercial enterprises changes to bag is included as part of their boat limited and was nature and North Stradbroke Islands. Many of the and sizeare limits. Stagein2 number of the review to on Moreton registrations in addition to the $185 undertake a similar process with a primary million in recreational related purchases are therefore boughtfocus in local communities prior to fishing departing for the island. This means on the commercial sector – this never eventuated. expenditure according to ABARES. that a significant reduction in recreational fishing tourists will not only support Island Ferries and Also in 2008 Moreton Bay Marine Park underwent Since this proposal has a specific a dramatic review and saw significant loss of local Island businesses but businesses throughout the set greater catchment outcome and of goals there has area. The Queensland access to been Stradbroke a significant Island list of concessions Government is encouraging tourism on North as an economic replacement for fishers. The commercial sector received more than made on behalf of the commercial $15 million in the structural adjustment package sand mining. Recreational fishing is an important aspect of tourism on this and other islands in fishing sector compared to the and In summary – outcomes from the three northern net free areas. Moreton Bay. the recreational sector $2 million in an artificial • Consultation has commenced (but in actuality it • No impact on the Moreton Bay Prawn Trawl reef package. commenced in serious discussions in 2009) Fishery • The current payment suite to the commercial In effect that means that there has been • No impact on the Moreton Bay Crab Fishery fishers has been far and wide the highest paid in considerable impact on recreational fishers fishing • No significant impact on the ocean beach mullet Queensland before from the fishery • The majority of any local fish appearing in shore and they have received no enhancement • No significant impact on the tunnel net fishery local markets comes from tunnel netting and not program orMoreton consideration of these impacts. Moreton • No impact on the commercial line fishery Bay Net Free Area Submission Page 1 of 6 Area Submission Moreton Bay Net Free gillnetting. Bay The only fishery targeted is the environmentally We request that the Queensland Government Net Free Area will attempt to redress some of devastating and socially and economically declare Moreton Bay “Net Free” as per the those impacts in addition to the environmental unacceptable gillnet fishery. attached map Refer Top Right. impacts The previous map we submitted to government The particular commercial licence endorsements from gillnetting and the significant destructive was designed to have the above effects. that need to be removed from the proposed net impacts on local fish stocks caused by extensive However, in addition what it inadvertently did was free areas of Moreton Bay are: localized depletions by gillnetting. propose a significant and expensive compliance • all N1 endorsements According to the ABARES Report “Agriculture, management problem. To rectify that we took • all N11 endorsements Fisheries and Forestry in the Greater Brisbane a step back and tried to simplify the outcome. In addition region of Queensland, 2014 Gillnetting occurs in foreshore waters so there • all K endorsements be restricted to mullet only The Greater Brisbane area is a key commercial would be no additional impact by closing off no incidental catch fishing area in Queensland. The coastal area deep middle of the bay waters because there is • tunnel netting regulations need to prohibit the contains no gillnet activity there. So this latest map which use of gillnet materials Moreton Bay, Moreton Island, North and South shows commercial logbook reporting grids shows • tunnel netting be stopped in some sensitive Stradbroke Island. Although the participation the area we recommend to be closed to netting areas such as Deception Bay to Toorbul Point rate (14 per cent) of Greater Brisbane region under this current consideration. There is still the Recreational bait netting should remain as residents in recreational fishing is much lower same net effect as our at present (cast nets and small seines) This than in regional centres, the large population previous map but with less compliance issues, submission is current until 31st December 2017 means that 37 per cent of Queensland fishers clarity of where the “lines on the map” are and no live in this region (Taylor et al 2012). Greater confusion for commercial fishers as they use these unless superseded. This submission may be disseminated with other Brisbane residents mostly fish in south-eastern reporting grids every day they are on the water. stakeholders for discussion. Queensland, with equal amounts of fishing effort in estuarine and coastal waters. More days are spent fishing from the shore than from boats. The most numerous species harvested by Brisbane residents were sand whiting, trumpeter whiting, yellowfin bream, tailor, dusky flathead, blue swimmer crab and mud crab.Recreational fishing is popular in Queensland, with approximately 700,000 BRIBIE ISLAND Queenslanders going recreational fishing, crabbing or prawning in Queensland in the 12 months prior • Located at Pacific Harbour Marina • Full Length Roof to provide Shade to July 2010 (QDAFF 2013). Total expenditure in • Half day or Full day hire • Fishing and BBQ Boats • No public holiday surcharges the sector is estimated to be between $350 million • No boat licence required • Gas BBQ's • Toilet on board • A great day out for all ages and $420 million in 2008–09 (DEEDI 2009). • Explore beautiful pumicestone passage The Moreton Bay Net Free Area will have substantial benefits but not only to recreational Lot 2 Harbour Promenade, Banksia Beach fishers and local tourism businesses but to the coastal and marine ecosystems as well. Gillnets cause significant environmental damage. They have benthic impacts as well as significant mortality issues with undersize target species and by catch including crustaceans. In Moreton Bay like many other population centres we are becoming increasingly aware of areas of localized depletion resulting from concentrated, repetitive, commercial gill netting. For example in February of this year we spoke to several groups fishing on the same 500 metres of beach who indicated that contrary to previous trips they had
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
What a Tremendous Piece of Luck!
Story by Terry Fogarty, Photos by Deb Neill
It’s not often that we get an opportunity to meet one of our hero’s, let alone to have that meeting spark a lifelong friendship. But that’s what happened when Les Bax met Warwick Outram. Les had read many of Warwick’s books but he had never met Warwick, until one day he read a small article in the Bribie Weekly on the scuttling of the ‘Cormorant.’ The article said that no records had been kept and nobody knew exactly when the Cormorant had arrived on Bribie. “Well” thought Les “I can fix this up real quick.” The tug ‘Cormorant’ was built by the Scottish ship building company, Fleming and Ferguson, and commissioned by the Queensland Government. ‘Cormorant’ became the latest edition to the Brisbane River Fleet on Christmas Day 1900. The Cormorant was specially adapted for towing pontoons, shifting moorings and dredging. Les Bax was onboard the Fishing vessel from Kleinschmidt in 1958 when the then empty hull of the “Cormorant” was towed. The ‘Cormorant’ had been purchased by Bribie resident, George Sharp, with the object of using it to stop the erosion of Bongaree foreshore frontages. As planned, they arrived on Bribie at 5:00pm at the top of the tide. Arrangements had been made to meet up with Council employees, who would help put the hull in place but there was no sign of anyone from Council, so after a short time they decided to go ahead and beach the Cormorant themselves. They fitted ropes to the shore, attaching one to a tree and the fishing boat guided the hull into position. The ‘Cormorant’ rested on the bottom about half way up the beach. Billy Woods had been engaged for the following morning to blow a hole in the hull, ensuring it would stay where it was placed. He arrived as planned and assuming the hull was where the Council put it, proceeded to place his explosives in the hull and detonate them. The Cormorant would remain exactly where Les and his mate, Ron Duell, had beached her. Although the “Wreck”, as the ship was referred to by the locals and visitors alike, was removed in 1990, people came to the Seaside Museum expecting to find information. It was this visitor interest that led Ron Powell, a volunteer at the Museum, into specific research regarding the Cormorant. It was from this research that Warwick wrote the book. After reading the short editorial in the local newspaper, Les went to the Museum and recalled his story. Although the woman on the desk showed interest, they referred him to the library, where once again he recalled his story but no-one
really wanted to know. They suggested he contact the newspaper. Les was amazed that he was being pushed from pillar to post. He couldn’t believe that the library and the Museum were not interested in updating their records. He mentioned this to the boys down on the jetty and one of them suggested he contact Warwick Outram. Les called Warwick and his daughter bought him down to meet with Les the following day. The odds of locating an eyewitness, 57 years after the event seemed unbelievable. What a tremendous piece of luck! The population of Bribie Town in 1958 was less than 500. An internet posting by the University of Queensland tells a little of Bribie in the 1950’s. “The main street was a sandy Esplanade dotted with holiday houses and a general store. Wallabies and wild ponies could be seen from the verandas and a local hall was the social centre. The Bridge was opened in 1963 but did not precipitate an immediate population surge. That began ten years later and more markedly in the 1980’s.” After talking with Warwick, the next day Ron Powell bicycled over to meet Les and record his story which became the closing chapter to the second edition of Warwick Outram’s book “SS Cormorant”. Warwick recalls there was quite an uproar when the Cormorant was removed in the 1990’s. Most people thought the Cormorant was an actual wreck which is why the ship was called the “Wreck”. There was talk of the bow being restored or copied and kept as a memorial but nothing came to pass. Nobody knew the true story of how the ‘Cormorant’ came to be beached on Bribie until Les Bax spoke with Warwick and Ron Powell who were finally able to publish the true account. Les Bax has a long association with Bribie Island and was a keen amateur fisherman. He remembers that the fishing boat that towed the ‘Cormorant’ to its final resting place, was a regular visitor to the island, picking up additional passengers to enjoy deep sea fishing at favourite spots, many outside Moreton Island. Les also confirmed the existence of an underwater cave near the jetty, into which he and his friend swam for some distance that he estimated to be near the road. He also spoke to Ron about the changing face of Bribie Island. “The houses at Woorim, could not be seen from the beach, neither could the ocean be seen from the houses as the sand dunes were so high they blocked the view.” Les believes that Bribie’s erosion problems were aggravated by the 1970’s decision to build the Brisbane Airport runway with sand dredged off Bribie and Moreton Bay Island. Les started coming to Bribie in 1958
when his uncle offered to pay him, on his holidays, to paint the inside of the house he had built. Little did Les know that this would have a lifelong impact on him! Les was trying to manage with a frying pan and a camp stretcher, so the publican invited him to have dinner at the pub every night ‘on-the-house’. After dinner he would go down to the kitchen and have a drink with the girls. Some nights he would help wash up. He started walking Mavis home every night. Les finished painting the house but over the following eighteen months he would ride his motorbike to Bribie every weekend to see Mavis. Les and Mavis celebrate 56 years on the 6th of August. Warwick has lived on Bribie for 42 years and has written 53 books on the history of Bribie Island. “In the time I have been here, the Island population has grown from a few over 1,000 residents to over 20,000.”
Warwick was working for a company in Newcastle when he was transferred to Brisbane in the late 50’s. He kept hearing stories about week-end visits to Bribie Island on the ‘Koopa’ so he decided he should see it for himself, but by then the ferry had stopped and he was warned he could get stuck on the Island. In 1973, he was asked to transfer to the Company’s head office in Sydney. However, neither he nor his wife wanted to go to Sydney, they decided they wanted to buy a caravan park. As it happened, there was a caravan park for sale on Bribie Island. Warwick had a boat and a tent. So, he and his wife, set off to see Bribie Island for themselves. “We were rather taken with Bribie and of course, the bridge was built by then, and we thought it was wonderful”. They really liked the caravan park. After about a week they decided to make an offer but by then it had been sold. As luck would have it, in their continued search for the right caravan park, they were asked to look at some land where they could establish a caravan park, but Warwick wanted a business that was already up and running. When he mentioned the caravan park at Bribie Island, to the salesman, he was told it was once again up for sale. Warwick wasted no time in making an offer. He and his wife bought the Bongaree Caravan Park which they ran together for some years. They thoroughly enjoyed it but unfortunately, Warwick’s wife became ill, so they had to sell but they loved Bribie so much they decided to stay and bought a house. Warwick’s interest in the history of the Island was really sparked by the fact that there was no information available to him. Growing up in Newcastle, where you were taught the history of the place from an early age, he was amazed that no one had recorded the history of Bribie Island. He started to research and found out that the Island was discovered by Matthew Flinders and he became fascinated to know more. By this time Warwick was the Head of the Chamber of Commerce, a post he held for three (3) years between
1977 and 1980. When Bob Bottom, bought the local newspaper, ‘The Island News’, he asked Warwick to write a series of articles for him about Bribie. Warwick happily agreed and wrote about 12 articles. When Bob read them he was very excited. “You know Warwick, these are too good to be fish and chip wrappers” “Oh well, if you think that Bob, would you publish them?” Bob agreed to publish the work and Warwick’s first book, ‘Heritage Tales of Bribie Island’ was born. The book was published in 1994 and advertised in the paper. Local interest was high, so it sold well. The next four or five books were commissioned by other people. The RSL asked him to write the ‘Remembrance Hand Book’ and the Chamber of Commerce wanted him to write the History of the Chamber of Commerce. Then came “Bribie the Legend”, a complete history of Bribie Island. Then in 2002, John Bateman asked him to write about the Koalas. Next he wrote, ‘Bribie’s Daughter’ which the Chamber of Commerce wanted. This incidentally was the first book Warwick paid to have published. There on after that Warwick just kept writing. “As you can see my books are not written with the intention of being a best seller, but just to have information on record. My ambition is to record anecdotal history as told to me by individuals and of course what I have read in books and newspapers. If I receive conflicting views I try to present both views. I do not try to be judge and jury on the validity of each bit of information, although no doubt I have stated my opinion on occasions.” Warwick is currently assisting the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten who have undertaken a project to extend their role to have children appreciate the outdoors, Australian native plants and native people. They also have plans for a “Joondoburri Walk” on Council land at the rear of the kindergarten. To help the kindergarten, Warwick has completed a book for them to use in promoting their project with parents, MBRC, the public in general and I understand, particularly with the people in the nearby retirement village. “The Joondoburri walk, which is
designed to be used by both the public and children, was designed by Ron Powell, whom I have known for many years and who has helped with research in a number of books.” Our community owes a debt of gratitude to Warwick, Les and Ron for recounting and documenting the history of Bribie Island and for the legacy they have left for our children and for future generations. Warwick’s books about Bribie Island can be sourced in the Bribie Island Library, The Queensland State Library, The Royal Historical Society, The National Library in Canberra and Queensland University ensuring the information is available for future generations.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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The incredible story of a super-herb that is set to revolutionize many serious health recovery protocols. Recent evidence based trails support its efficacy at the cellular level in the treatment of immunity/inflammation related disorders and cancers. We have long known how toxins and inflammation are behind the vast majority of sickness that ails us today. As Curcumin is proven to combat inflammation and destroy free radicals it may assist with such maladies as • Arthritis • Heart disease • Alzheimer’s disease • Liver Damage • Cancer • Lung Disease • Digestive disorders • Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Trails related to digestive disorders such as IBS have shown that Curcumin stimulates bile production in the liver and gallbladder thereby improving the ability to digest fats. Furthermore, Curcumin, has traditionally been used as a food preservative for good reason as it keeps food from oxidising or going rancid. Just as turmeric keeps oxygen from turning meat rancid, it protects our own bodies from damaging free radicals which cause disease. All this does not magically occur when adding turmeric to foods as Curcumin is more concentrated in capsule form and must be bioactive to absorb effectively.
Although turmeric is a natural product it can interact with medications and so it is vital that you check with our instore naturopath JO or health professional. see jo naturopath instore daily • see us on facebook
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
FRESH STARTS EVEN ON A FRDAY! Firstly I would like to congratulate Belinda and Cate on this wonderful new newspaper and thank them for giving us a fresh new approach to information in our area. Fresh starts are wonderful and exciting and at some time in our lives we all have them. Some we can’t wait for and some are thrust upon us whether we want them or not! We can be tap dancing through life and in the blink of an eye we find ourselves sitting at the doctors suddenly faced with a serious health issue, or maybe an accident and your life changes forever or maybe you just wake up one day and realise that your body just isn’t doing what you need or want it to do and you really do need to do something about it. Now I have discovered that just west of nowhere, deep in the mountains of Outer Mongolia, there is an ancient stone and upon that stone is carved these words of wisdom…… “You may only begin your Health and Fitness program on MONDAY Morning, beware starting on any other day or you will suffer the curse of a thousand fleas infesting your armpits” Yep! I’m pretty sure that’s the translation. So this is what happens, you wake up and think “That’s it! I really have to do something about how I feel, today I become fitter and healthier!!!!!!” But hang on its 7am on a Tuesday! You gasp! “No! I’ve missed Monday! I can’t do anything now until next Monday!” And of course during that week you have to eat everything in sight to get rid of it before you start! The trouble is when next Monday rolls around you suddenly remember that it’s impossible to start today because Great Aunt Wanda, who you haven’t seen in 27 years, is having her 82nd birthday morning tea on Thursday so you might as well wait
till next week”. Or maybe it’s too dark on that particular Monday morning, or too wet, or too hot/cold…. Blah blah blah! So another week passes because who wants to risk the wrath of the ancient Outer Mongolian prophesy and start the day after Wanda’s birthday? You Can’t! it’s a Friday and you hate armpit fleas! Over the years I have discovered two truths about people who do well with their fresh starts in weight loss, improving their fitness or reaching a fitness/health goal. Number One: They CAN NOT WAIT TO START! They may come and see me for a chat on a Wednesday at 6pm but they want to start last week, NOW, tomorrow at the latest!! They say things like “Please fit me in as soon as possible because I want to go food shopping today so can you tell me NOW what I need?” or “When is the soonest I can start my home workout and walking?” They are ready no matter what day it is, they want it NOW, they cannot wait for the fresh start and results to begin. These people don’t care about the Outer Mongolian Stone, they get great results become fitter and healthier sooner. The other ones who get awesome results are the “lovers” They look at their new food suggestions and they say things like “ohhh I’ve never had that but I can’t wait to try it!” But I’ve had clients tell me they didn’t eat anything on the food suggestions “Cause I thought they probably won’t work” or “I tried to eat it but I accidentally ate muffins instead”, “Honestly I wanted to have it but Aunt Wanda told me it was funny looking” Can you guess how well they did? Fresh starts happen every day, yours can be today you just have to ignore the Outer Mongolian Stone and I promise your armpits will be flea free even if you start on a Friday.
Let’s Talk Gardens
by Heidi Ashe
Its August in Queensland and the perfect time to prepare your gardens for spring, which means its time to compost, fertilize and mulch. In Australia our soils be they sandy or heavy clay are lacking in organic matter and the regular addition of well-rotted organic compost is an essential step in creating the frame work for a productive healthy garden. When using compost weather purchased from your local garden centre or landscape yard or made at home, it should be dark in colour, even in texture and with no real odour. Along with applying composts to your garden, it is also important to provide your plants something to ‘eat’, and most plants enjoy nothing better than a good complete fertilizer applied seasonally. Australian natives are an exception, as the majority of these have adapted to survival in soils naturally low in phosphorus and using a specially blended ‘native mix’ is important. The final step in preparing your garden for Spring is to mulch and the options of what to use are all most endless from the purely decorative to the practical and everything in between. Mulch is in essence is a ‘blanket’ for your soil allowing water to penetrate the soil, protecting it and the plants in it from the drying effects of the sun in summer and keeping it warm in the winter.
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Sandra Greacen Dip RMT, BHSc (MST)
MUSCULOSKE LE TAL TH E RAPI ST MYO THER AP I ST & RE M E DI AL SPE CI ALI ST
Sandra Greacen, our local
Sandra Greacen Dip RMT, BHSc (MST)
M USCULOSKELETAL T HERAPIST M YOTHERAPIST & REMEDIAL SPECIALIST
Musculoskeletal Therapist, assesses and treats all forms of soft tissue, neural and joint conditions. Since obtaining her Bachelor of Health Science Degree and winning both Clinical and Academic Excellence Awards, Sandra has acquired a vast knowledge of diverse techniques to help facilitate patients to better health, from minor injuries to complex disorders. Being a Contract Academic, dividing her time between lecturing for the largest Natural Health College in Australia and running her own Clinic on Bribie, Sandra keeps conversant with research, ensuring patients receive up-to-date treatments. After recently winning a Scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport, Sandra also uses current information to help athletes keep in top form and injuryfree. This is great news for those of us attempting to keep ourselves in shape!
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
ART SHOP CAFE Thursday the 11th August will see Arcade (next to the News Agency) on Benabrow Avenue come alive to the harmonious sounds of world renowned Pianist, Attilla where he will feature his more contemporary piano styles. Attilla has played in concert halls around the world including Australia’s very own Sydney Opera House. The event will take place in the newly revamped Art Shop Café Arcade, bringing life back into one of Bribie’s original shopping locations. This once thriving shopping precinct has seen a new lease of life with the vision of shop owners, Barbara and Edward. Their passion for art and all things creative lead them to follow their dream of affording residents on our beautiful Island the opportunity to peruse their creative talents whilst enjoying good coffee and a delicious treat. Now they are taking combining the arts, to the next level with a musical performance by Attilla. For lovers of music, this concert is not to be missed! Tickets are only $30 available from Art Shop Café. Limited seating is available so be quick. Champagne will be served on arrival at 5pm in the Art Shop Café. Concert begins at 6pm in the Arcade. Phone 3410 7509 or 0439 674 650 for more details and to book your tickets.
Woorim Beach Boutique is a
beautiful experience for young, old sizes 8 to 24, our prices and range are not just the best on Bribie but indeed Morton Bay region.
We always try to get different styles
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in each week, and you never know when our wonderful collection of designer One Off’s (50% off retail) come in. We are constantly being told that our pricing is sooo cheap!! Well for the month of August we would like to offer you 20% off our already wonderfully priced stock. We are open daily. We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous little shop..
Woorim Beach Boutique Phone 0498 840 761
Open 7 Days | Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm | Sat & Sun 9am to 3pm
Shop 1, 6-8 North Street, Woorim, Bribie Island (next to Crab Pot)
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July 2016 - Issue 01 islandandsurrounds.com.au
Girls Night Out Supporting
Island Designs, the home of fun affordable fashion! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been on the island for 7 years now. 5 years in Woorim and 2 years at Bongaree Jetty.
Welcome drink at 6.30pm, Canapès at 7.00pm, then the fun begins with a fashion parade, raffles and auctions. Beauty, fashion & fundraising for a great cause! Sandstone Point Hotel Friday 26th of August - Tickets $40 & can be purchased by cash only from Island Designs
An idea was born after attending an event and finding 2 other women wearing “my outfit!” Having said that, Island Designs is committed to doing things differently. Not only do we change stock over regularly and adding different styles weekly, we have limited numbers, and we have a style for everyone, as well as offering a personalised service. Island Designs is dedicated to giving back to our community and has been involved with various local fundraising groups including the VMR & Dragons Abreast here on Bribie Island. We are also committed to National organisations like QLD Breast Cancer and the Kids Cancer Project. Each year we purchase bears to be sent at Christmas time to the children’s cancer wards in Queensland Hospitals. www.thekidscancerproject.com.au This year we have decided to take it one step further and hold a “Girls Night Out” at Sandstone Point Hotel, Friday 26th of August. $40 per ticket, which includes a welcome drink at 6.30pm, followed by canapes at 7.00pm. Then the fun begins with a fashion parade, beauty stalls, raffles, lucky door prizes and the auctioning of 6 bears. Tickets are only available from Island Designs, we are open Tuesday to Friday 10am till 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am till 3pm.
For enquiries please call Michelle on 0488 084 581
HOME MADE RECIPES
MANDARIN JAM
LEMONADE SCONES
With so much beautiful fresh citrus around at the moment, I thought FAST & EASY TO MAKE – KID FRIENDLY RECIPE you might like to try to preserve some of it. I found this lovely, easy recipe and I’m keen to hear about your results. Enjoy!
FAST & EASY TO MAKE – KID FRIENDLY RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
• 8 Mandarins • 1kg white sugar • 3cups water DIRECTIONS: 1. Wipe mandarins with a damp cloth, cut mandarins in half horizontally then in half again. 2. Using fingers, remove seeds and discard them. 3. Peel away skin and reserve it. 4. Using a sharp knife cut skin into fine slivers. 5. It is only necessary to use the skins of 4 mandarins. 6. Place mandarin pulp in food processor, process to seconds or until pulp is chopped. 7. (If you do not have a processor, chop fruit finely). 8. Place pulp in large pan, add mandarin rind, white Sugar and water, mix well. 9. Mixture should be not more than 5cm (2in) deep in pan. 10. Stir jam over medium heat until sugar has dissolved, increase heat slightly, boil gently, uncovered without stirring 50-55 mins. 11. Check occasionally during last 10 mins of cooking time to make sure mixture is not burning on base of pan. 12. After 50 mins start testing to see if jam will jell when tested on a cold saucer. 13. (Place saucer in freezer for a few minutes) Remove scum from surface, pour jam into hot sterilized jars. 14. Seal when cold. Recipe supplied by Deb Neill
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 ½ cups self-raising flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 tablespoons of thickened cream • 1 cup (250 ml) lemonade soft drink DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl mix all ingredients together until it resembles a firm, not sloppy, dough. Spoon into a 12 muffin tin and cook at 180 C for 10- 12 minutes. Serve and eat while still warm! Great with jam or marmalade and cream!
Recipe supplied by Brenda Hubbard of Bongaree
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
Blankets of Love from Bribie Island Story by Terry Fogarty, Photos by Deb Neill
butterfly is a beautiful and spectacular creature that is only with us for a short time.”
Blankets of Love are small quilts that are given to the families of babies who pass away at or just after birth. The blankets of love program offers comfort to grieving families and allows parents who have lost their babies some closure. These small quilts are very important as they form a major part of the memory box given to the family at the hospital. The Blankets of Love program has operated since 1997. It is part of an Australian program started by the Eastwood Piecemakers for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at King George V Memorial Hospital in Sydney in 1993. It is a completely anonymous scheme, with no names of the quilt makers recorded. The Bribie Island Quilters have been providing blankets of love to the delivery unit at the Caboolture Hospital since 2003. This happy group was started with a handful of ladies and now has a membership of 80 women. Apart from the friendly social aspect of the meetings, and quilting for their own pleasure, the ladies use their skills to raise funds for local charities, donating thousands of dollars each year to support causes such as Sunshine Linus and the local ambulance committee. They also make quilts for disaster relief and for the children in the Mater Hospital Cardiac Unit. Recently the Bribie Island Quilters
hosted the biggest quilters picnic in Queensland at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Over 650 quilters and guests attended the event and the quilting exhibition in the Matthew Flinders Art Gallery. Appropriately the winning quilt was a blanket of love. The Bribie Island Quilters blankets of love co-ordinator, Cleone Escott was recently asked to make blankets of love that would have special relevance for Aboriginal families. One of the quilters was travelling around Australia and brought back some beautiful aboriginal print fabrics from her travels and so Cleone has begun making blankets of love from the material.
At Caboolture Hospital, a Large butterfly is placed on the door of the family’s room alerting all staff and ensuring that the family is not disturbed. A temperature controlled cot known as a cuddle cot is placed in the room so that the baby can be in the room with the parents for as long as they wish. Where possible the baby is either dressed in clothes which have been kindly donated or in clothes the parents have brought with them or the baby is wrapped in the blanket of love.
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital please call them on 07 3646811 and speak the Nurse Unit Manager at the delivery suite. The Caboolture Hospital please contact the Nurse Unit Manager at the Maternity Ward by calling 07 5433 8888.
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The quilt should be approximately 20-24 inches or 50-60cm square. This is a good size to wrap a baby. Traditionally, pastels, small floral prints and nursery prints are used.
At the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital the blankets of Love are kept in the Butterfly room, this is a recently renovated and beautiful room where parents can sit with their little ones for as long as they need and the blankets of love go a long way to comforting the parents. “We often dress the baby in a little outfit with little angel wings and wrap the baby in the quilt. Then we make up a memory box with the love blanket, a toy and a memory card with photos and a memory book with hand prints and foot prints.” Not all hospitals can provide a separate butterfly room for the families but the significance of the butterfly symbol is universal. “The The Hospital then makes up the memory box. In this case the memory box has been donated by another family who has lost a child in memory of that child. Included in the memory box is the blanket of love, photos, ink hand and foot prints as well as clay prints of the baby’s hands and feet. These clay prints are then sent to the Caboolture potters who colour and fire them and return them to the Hospital. Sadly, there is always an ongoing need for the Blankets of Love. For those of you who may be interested in donating a blanket of love to either of the Hospitals: The
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More vibrant colours are also welcome. Designs should be simple. The quilts need to be soft. Batting is not necessary and flannelette is the most suitable backing. Fabric for the quilt doesn’t have to be 100% cotton; poly-cottons are fine. Please include a small representation (6 inches or 15 cm square) of your quilt that can be kept as a memento by the parents. Matching quilts for twins and multiples are very welcome.
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July 2016 - Issue 01 islandandsurrounds.com.au
The Kindness of Strangers
Story by Terry Fogarty
Wednesday the 18th of May was a beautiful sunny day on Bribie as I had come to expect in the short time I had been here. I arrived on Bribie Island the Sunday before Easter and had quickly fallen in love with this beautiful island.
The members at the Bribie Island Community Arts Society where I was heading to that morning for work gathered around and made wonderful meals for me and visited me to make sure I wasn’t alone. I have been driven to medical appointments as far afield as Brisbane, people have helped with grocery shopping and with anything I might need.
I had a lovely early morning walk on Woorim Beach with my little dog Abby and felt very content as I drove over to Beachmere to drop Abby off at my friends, Maria and Patrick. It was my habit to take her over to play with Maria and Patrick’s dog Fonzie on Wednesdays and Thursdays when I worked at the Bribie Arts Centre. I remember thinking it had been a long time since I felt that things in my life were just as they should be “Gods in his heaven and all’s right with the world”! Having dropped Abby off I headed to Bribie via Peel Road. As usual there was some traffic travelling on Bribie Island Road in both directions. I looked to the right and saw a red car heading to Brisbane in the left hand lane and looking to the left there were two white cars taking up the two lanes heading toward Bribie. I wasn’t impatient, it was a beautiful day and the Beatles were playing on the radio. I waited for the cars to pass and once again looked to the right, only this time the sun was bouncing off the corner of the windscreen and hitting the side window so I pulled the visa down and looked to the left and the road to Bribie was clear. The red car passed and I pulled out and began to turn on to Bribie Island Road when suddenly I was hit! The car span and span and the five airbags did their job and all I could see was voluminous white. I remember thinking please don’t let me spin into the oncoming traffic. Then suddenly the car stopped and I became aware of the excruciating pain in my left arm. I looked down and saw that my hand did not seem to be attached to my wrist but was misshapen and completely deformed, not quite hanging off but definitely not where it should be. I consciously decided I would not look at my hand again my mind drifting to Scarlet’s O’Hara’s catch call from Gone With The Wind “I won’t think about that now. I will think about it tomorrow.” But the pain was so intense I began to moan. I kept thinking why can’t I just pass out. Please let me pass out. A young man seemingly in his early 20’s appeared at my side. I am not sure if the door was already open but I know he tried to reassure me. The engine which was fully exposed and completely crushed was smoking and I was very scared the car might catch fire so I told the young man I wanted to get out of the car. He said he didn’t think I should move until the paramedics arrived but I was determined and so he helped me out of the car. The pain in my hand and arm was unbearable. Why was I still conscious? A young woman in an SUV had also
up I think and during that time the support I received from new friends and colleagues was overwhelming. I had been staying in holiday accommodation and had to move during this time and Maria and Patrick organised everything. They brought me home to their place from the hospital and took care of me until I could manage on my own and of course they had looked after Abby.
stopped to help. She had her little baby in the back of her car and she must have had some towels or something in the car because I remember she laid them down on the grass for me to lie on. Another young woman had also stopped to assist and she instructed me to stay as still as possible and to not move my head. I think her name was Sarah but I can’t be sure, however, I know she was a paramedic who was coming home after her shift and saw the accident. The young man took my bag out of the car for me and found my mobile and asked me if there was anyone I wanted to call. They had already called 000 and alerted the emergency services. I asked him to call Maria who was only a couple of minutes away and who would need to know what had happened as she and Patrick had Abby. I really needed to see a familiar face at that moment and when Maria and Patrick arrived I was instantly comforted by their presence. They raised a blanket or a quilt to the side of me to offer some privacy and reassured me that they would look after Abby and not to worry. The pain kept building and I think I was moaning and moaning. Please let me lose consciousness was all I could think of! By this time the professionals had arrived. I remember the Firies saying that I was lucky to be alive, a millimeter here or there and it would have been a different story. Once the ambulance arrived and the paramedics took control things began to move very fast. I asked if the other driver was okay and was told he was fine but I wanted to make sure so I asked again. Don’t worry about him, he is okay really. There were two paramedics a man named Casey and a woman whose name I forget but whose calm and soothing voice I will always remember. The first thing they did was put me in a neck brace so I could not move my head from side to side. Casey then asked if they could cut away my clothing to check for other injuries apart from my hand, they took my blood pressure, heart rate etc and all the time they made me feel safe. They knew what they
were doing and they went about things with precision and care. They worked fast but remained calm and in control. They did all the things that they must do at every accident they attend but this time they had to do something extra. Casey told me that he would have to move my hand, they needed to set it to minimise the long term damage and to keep it still during the journey to Brisbane. They had not given me any pain killers yet as they were checking my vitals and also checking for injuries so they needed me to be responsive. They had to set the hand/arm now and could not wait for pain killers to kick in. I’m not sure I really took it all in but the pain was terrible. Surely now I would faint! Everything seemed to happen in slow motion but at the same time there were so many people and everyone was moving quickly. The next thing I remember is being in the ambulance and a young police woman asking me for a breath test we did try three times but I am an asthmatic and by this time by breathing was very shallow. She was very kind and not pushy but doing the breath test would mean they did not have to do a blood test at the hospital. By now the pain killers were beginning to kick in a bit and I remember Casey was driving and he and his partner were communicating the whole time, checking my vitals and all the way to the hospital they made sure I knew what was happening even updating me on how far away we were from the hospital. I was taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital. I really don’t remember arriving. I think I must have finally fallen asleep. There’s nothing like morphine to dull the senses. Once at the hospital they needed to reset the hand/arm and this happened a few times before my final surgery. The staff at the Royal Brisbane Hospital were amazing, always helpful, kind and responsive and Dr. Smith and his orthopedic team were fantastic and continue to be amazing and very supportive. I was in hospital for five days all
My son Conor flew up from Sydney and my friend and colleague Belinda picked him up from the airport late at night and lent us her car for the week-end he was here and then drove him back to Brisbane airport when he was leaving. My dear friend Jan also from Sydney made sure I was entertained taking me to her place and spending hours catching up on ‘Game of Thrones’ which I had missed and is one of my favourite TV dramas. She pampered me with yummy food and lots of hot tea and generally helped keep me sane. My sister in law Jos who brought me warm nighties and visited me and has taken me driving to the Sunshine Coast and generally keeps an eye on me. It has been eight and a half weeks now since my accident and I have movement in my fingers and can use my hand a little. I still have limited rotation of the wrist but I am told it may take a year or more and may not fully return but I am hopeful I will get full movement back in time. I still go to hand therapy weekly and see the orthopedic team every few weeks and I could not manage this even now without Maria and Patrick who drive me to my appointments. I never saw the car that hit me but I know that because the driver did everything he could to avoid me he probably saved my life and I want to thank him. I know he asked the police if I was going to be okay. I know he was concerned for me and I am forever in his debt. When you come from a big city where life is fast paced and people really only have time for those closest to them. It is difficult to accept the kindness of strangers. Those who stopped and helped me at the scene of the accident made a big difference, the paramedics who attended the accident and looked after me will remain in thoughts forever, the people I work with and the community I now call home will always hold a special place in my heart. As for those early acquaintances who have now become my closest friends I thank God every day and wonder how it is possible to have been so blessed.
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islandandsurrounds.com.au July 2016 - Issue 01
JOKES Snail with an attitude
A guy is sitting at home when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can. Three years later there’s a knock on the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says: ‘What the hell was that all about?’ A genie and an idiot Three guys stranded on a desert island find a magic lantern containing a genie, who grants them each one wish. The first guy wishes he was off the island and back home. The second guy wishes the same. The third guy says: ‘I’m lonely. I wish my friends were back here.’ The Devil’s in the details A guy dies and is sent to hell. Satan meets him, shows him doors to three rooms, and says he must choose one to spend eternity in. In the first room, people are standing in dirt up to their necks. The guy says, ‘No, let me see the next room.’ In the second room, people are standing in dirt up to their noses. Guy says no again. Finally Satan opens the third room. People are standing with dirt up to their knees, drinking coffee and eating pastries. The guy says, ‘I pick this room.’ Satan says Ok and starts to leave, and the guy wades in and starts pouring some coffee. On the way out Satan yells, ‘OK, coffee break’s over. Everyone back on your heads!’
Doc, I can’t stop singing the ‘Green Green Grass of Home’. He said: ‘That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome’. ‘Is it common?’I asked. ‘It’s not unusual’ he replied. Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest? A: An Investigator Q: What happens if you eat yeast and shoe polish? A: Every morning you’ll rise and shine!
patella? A: I kneed you Q: What do you get if you cross a cat with a dark horse? A: Kitty Perry Q: Why did the picture go to jail? A: Because it was framed. Q: What do you call a three-footed aardvark? A: A yardvark! Q: What do you get when you cross fish and an elephant? A: Swimming trunks.
Q: What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish? A: You can’t tuna fish
Q: Where do bees go to the bathroom? A: At the BP station
Q: What do you call a pile of kittens A: a meowntain
Q: Who earns a living driving their customers away? A: A taxi driver.
Q: What do you call a baby monkey? A: A chimp off the old block.
Q: What do you call a laughing jar of mayonnaise? A: LMAYO
Q: Did you hear about the race between the lettuce and the tomato? A: The lettuce was a “head” and the tomato was trying to “ketchup”!
Q: What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A: A thesaurus
Q: What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter? A: An irrelephant. Q: What do lawyers wear to court? A: Lawsuits! Q: What gets wetter the more it dries? A: A towel. Q: Where do crayons go on vacation? A: Color-ado! Q: Why did the belt get arrested? A: He held up a pair of pants. Q: What do you call a fat psychic? A: A four chin teller. Q: What do you call a computer floating in the ocean? A: A Dell Rolling in the Deep. Q: What did the femur say to the
Investment Lending Last year the banking regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA), insisted that financial institutions take measures to limit their investment lending portfolio growth in an attempt to cool the red hot Sydney and Melbourne Markets. One such measure was to differentiate the interest rates between owner occupier loans and investment loans. This affected many property investors and their loans but we are now starting to see some easing of these effects through higher discounts on variable rate loans and lower fixed rates. For example, ANZ has just brought out a 2 year fixed rate for investment loans of 3.99%*. To learn what is on offer with regard to investment lending now, if you are looking to purchase an investment property, or to review your current lending, call Kyle from ANZ Mobile Lending to have him see you at a time and place that suits you, on 0411 718 206. *Comparison rate 4.98% based on a loan of $150000 over 25 years
Q: How do you shoot a killer bee? A: With a bee bee gun.”
A Battlers Yarn He had a bloody great idea He thought he’d start a shop And in five years he’d eat caviar ‘Stead of bangers, mash and slop But the locals didn’t like him They considered him a lout And they took up a petition To throw the mongrel out So they tried to bloody get him Through their little Council twit But what they didn’t count on Was true Aussie guts and grit The brash and showy Councillor A pimply faced young tout
Jumped up before his puppets And gave a mighty shout I’ve found the perfect bylaw He can’t comply with it With clauses dated and obscure We’ll drop him in the shit So they laid it on the Battler Stop work, just take a rest He yelled, come on you bludgers Send in your bloody best So the boy went round to see him His rule book in his kit He yelled out loud, ”We’ve got you now” We’ll have an end to it So the Battler grabbed the Councillor The slippery, pale young tout One hairy paw around his throat He knocked the bugger out The Councillor woke with indignant cries And a bloody, toothless grin My constituents won’t stand for this I’ll call the coppers in Then the crowd went up with a mighty roar While he lay there in a daze He cringed away from steel blue eyes The Battlers hard cold gaze Election day came with a rush The Battler stood his ground A true, determined Aussie bloke He won that heady round And so the Councillor left the battle ground A complete and total rout No longer would the trough surround That mischievous little snout And the moral to the Battlers yarn That the Councillor sees with sorrow Toes stepped on now may well belong To the arse you kiss tomorrow. Raza
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Some quick tips to help you become a better computer user and internet surfer:
Everyone (especially seniors) should know this handy tip: While holding down the Ctrl button on your keyboard -- rotate the scroll wheel in the middle of your mouse. (see image on right) Go ahead and give it a try, right now. On most computers this will magnify / shrink the size of websites. Rolling the mouse wheel up will make everything bigger, while rolling the mouse wheel down will have the opposite effect. So, next time you are having trouble reading small text on a website, simply hold down control and use the scroll wheel. Very handy -- pass this on to your friends. It’s the best thing since... Ctrl+c. Alternative method: hold down CTRL and tap on the + and - buttons on the keyboard for the same effect.
Search text within any Web page Ever end up on a site from a search engine, but can’t find the exact words you are looking for? The answer is: Ctrl + f Go ahead and hold down the Ctrl button on your keyboard and press “f” -- you should see a search box pop-up somewhere on your screen. (Usually near the bottom of the window). Now you can type any word into that search box and your internet browser with find and highlight each instance of that word as it appears on the page. You can also click the “next” button to allow the page to auto-scroll to the next instance of the word.
Close Multiple Programs with One Click To close all open applications in one click, hold down the Ctrl key and individually click each of the open programs on the task bar. Once all buttons are selected, click on one of the selected buttons with the right mouse button and click close.
Youth Voice The Consequences of Humiliation By Bribie Island State High School students: Brianna Boserio, Phoebe DiamondGriffin and Alexis Thomas There’s a word that at the very mention, sends chills down a teenager’s body, filling them with a feeling of dread. It only takes once for this word to leave a teenager feeling burdened. It piles a two tonne weight on their shoulders, which can never be fully redeemed. The word? Humiliation. Why does this exist? Nobody’s perfect. Everyone has their flaws. Why can’t we just accept that people make mistakes? Especially teenagers. Out of all the age groups, teenagers suffer the most from humiliation due to the learning and growing they experience, which contributes to them finding maturity during this phase of their life: teenagehood.
going through, being humiliated in front of classmates is the last thing they want to deal with. This equates to them avoiding putting themselves out there, because they want to avoid even the slightest chance of being wrong. School is so full of opportunities and chances, but there are so many students that are being held back from taking those chances and reaching for these opportunities. Why? Because their minds are plagued with images, words and moments of personal humiliation or witnessed humiliation and this stops them from trying anything. What teenagers need to start realising and understanding is, that being noticed and trying hard isn’t synonymous with humiliation, but rather associated with achievement and accomplishment. These achievements and accomplishments in turn build confidence and boost self-esteem. Humiliation blocks students from: achieving at school, building friendships and setting themselves up for the future. We need to move towards a future where humiliation becomes the last thing on teenagers mind. We need to adjust teenager’s thinking so that their main focus isn’t the approval of others, but rather the approval of themselves.
Teens can be sensitive and can mistake being noticed for humiliation and because of everything they’re
Geeks & Gadgets:
Pokémon Go By School students: Wyatt Chinn, Natalie Moore and Maddy Scully
A lot of people argue that smartphones and technology are preventing people, especially children and teens from going outside and connecting with the real world. Several weeks ago, Nintendo launched an app called Pokémon Go that has been highly praised for the positive outcomes it is having in society. The aim of the game is to find as many Pokémon as you can. One of the most positive elements of this app is that players must go out into the real world in order to capture them and the designers included an encryption which means that to capture the elusive Pokémon, one must walk. The most exciting part is that this app bridges the gap between reality and technology (part of the big debate) by having players looking through their screen with an ingenious technology called “augmented reality”, which allows you to see
and capture Pokémon. The game also gets you to walk certain distances to hatch eggs, inspiring people to do more exercise. There is also a social element to this game, as players can choose a team to represent: either mystic, instinct or valour and then they must help their teams keep control over their gyms. Many people have said that Pokémon go has really impacted their lives. It gave them a reason to leave the house, to get exercise, discover new locations, meet new people and spend quality time with friends whilst interacting with technology. This gives players experiences they would not have had if it weren’t for Pokémon Go. Just imagine, in twenty years’ time we might be attending Pokémon Go themed weddings as a tribute to how the couple met.
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Celebrating a Win for Toorbul
Toorbul sits on the edge of a marine national park and has a population of around 900 people including Donnybrook and Meldale. There is a very active Progress Committee in Toorbul who work tirelessly to make the peoples’ voice heard within government but Toorbul is underserviced with only one bus per week to take residents into Caboolture. They are asking for a bridge to be built over Otto Rd which would join up with Pumicestone Rd and give the residents easy access to Bribie Island benefiting both areas. We were at Toorbul on Monday the 18th of July to celebrate the opening of a much needed new business, a discount pharmacy. The opening was attended by Brooke Savige, Division 1 Councilor for MBRC and MP for Pumicestone, Rick Williams. The whole
town was there to herald this event. The story of how this pharmacy came to be in Toorbul is extraordinary and if you believe in fate then this tale will confirm your beliefs. I wonder how many people make life changing decisions based on a week-end drive to the country but that is exactly what happened when Sri Tripatsy and his family visited Toorbul recently. “We were just passing through the area and we were having a chat with a few people in the shop over our fish and chips. They told us that allot of people are unable to drive due to their age and minor health issues so it is very difficult for them to go into town. There is a weekly bus that goes into Caboolture but if you forget anything or need any medication urgently then things become very difficult”. As an experienced pharmacist
Story by Terry Fogarty
who has worked all over Queensland from Townsville, Emerald, Rockhampton to Brisbane, the thought occurred to Sri that this area really needed a pharmacy and possibly a doctor’s surgery. He couldn’t get the thought out of his head as he drove home. It seemed hard to understand how the people of Toorbul needed this service so desperately and no one had looked at this before. “When I researched the area the stats told me that there are at least 900 people living in the area including Donnybrook and Meldale. Although the average age across Australia is 37, the average age in Toorbul is 56. There are 200-300 people who are over 75, so quite an elderly population. Opening a pharmacy was definitely possible so I decided to go ahead and began to put my business plan in place and I am now pleased to say I own the Toorbul Discount Pharmacy. Because this is my business, the customers will always be dealing directly with me and we can really get to know each other. It’s much more rewarding than working for a big Pharmacy in the city where you become one of many pharmacists and you can’t really build a relationship with your customers.” Joining Sri in the pharmacy is Julie Williams who is the Pharmacy Assistant. Julie is a local and knows the people in
her community well. She is delighted to be able to help people with medications and general health needs. The Toorbul Pharmacy is a member of Discount Pharmacy Group and like the other members of the group each pharmacy is independently owned but they are able to utilize the buying strength of being a group which provides many advantages including discount pricing and collaboration. So, Sri is able to offer his customers lower prices on many products and services. Regarding the Doctor’s Surgery, Sri has been talking to local doctors in Caboolture, the surrounding areas as well as from Brisbane and there are a number of doctors who are definitely interested but they want to see the pharmacy progress before they commit. “There is a lot involved, they have to apply to Medicare and they have to notify the AMA and it is not a straight forward process but we do have quite a bit of interest. Opening hours for the Toorbul Pharmacy are Monday to Friday to 8:30am to 5pm and Sat 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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involved. The reality is, this will not go away and it is only going to get tighter. There is an increase in penalties under Occupational Health and Safety Laws, as courts and governments, treat health and safety negligence in the workplace more severely.
Words like: Compliance, MSDS forms and Procedures Manual make many business owners turn their back and hope it will all go away! Any organisation serious about improving their business operations needs to grow up and get
The good news is there are simple steps that you can take to help your business become more “compliant” and over the following months we will discuss these. If you need assistance with your business Policy and Procedures framework you can call Mandie at A.B. Safety Systems on 0408 107 389.
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Most of us at some time, know someone who has been affected by cancer. Be it ourselves, friends, families or just an acquaintance. On the 3rd August , John & Ruth Price and Margie Clarke are again having a “Biggest Morning Tea”. This year, it will be at the “Orchid House” 156A First Avenue, Bribie Island. Time: 9.30am to 11.30am. You are invited to come and share a cuppa, win some prizes, have some fun and help us raise funds in the fight for a cure for Cancer. Every cup really does count in the fight against cancer and every dollar will make a difference. Everyone is welcome and please bring a friend. To assist us in catering, please RSVP to Ruth Price on 3408 8279 OR Margie Clarke on 3408 2397 by 27th July. You can also email Ruth on jcrmprice@bigpond.com. ALL FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND.
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Self-Defence Empowering Women at Beachmere
Story by Terry Fogarty
Wayne Parry has been providing free self-defence social groups for women for twenty years. Although this is the first time the free self-defence course has been run at Beachmere, it is Wayne’s 41st social event with local ladies. “It’s just something I think is missing in the Community and I have the resources to be able to do it and it’s what I do because it’s needed”. This a free social group and for this one, at Beachmere, 37 ladies have joined the group. “What we do is four weeks of social gathering where we talk about empowerment, about sacrifice and about the ladies that have lost their lives in the past to abuse and assault. This is not targeted on men against women. This is about domestic abuse that covers children, same sex partners and men, and women against men for that matter. Over the years I have had a few ladies confess that they themselves have been the abuser and that they come in to try and control their anger”. “We just do it for four weeks and the ladies will form a social network and go on to do palates or volleyball or whatever. They all have a commonality that we’re prepared to give them so it’s not just about getting together around a table drinking tea, they’re learning something”. Wayne has been a marital artist for thirty five years and covered everything from Boxing to Thai Boxing, Karate, Krav Maga (an Israeli military’s self defence program) and Judo. Wayne is working together with Chris Maliboire, the local master of the Taekwondo Club in Beachmere,
best group Wayne has had so far was in Cannes where 46 women joined. This sparked the police to go out to schools and talk about domestic violence issues. “When you look at that number it’s not because it’s free. It’s not because they’re so desperate they need to have a social group, there’s lots of things they can do. They join because they meet likeminded women and they walk away with some skills. There is an indication that some of the women have similar experiences but we don’t dig too deep”.
At the start of each day they have something called the ‘talking boot’ which contains the names of all the victims that have lost their lives in the past and Hailey England, who has year. “The boot is passed around a second degree black belt in Taekwondo and who took a gold and each lady holds it. It is empowering and quite spiritual medal in every division of the as well. From my perspective 2015 World Championships. Wayne is really passionate about as a teacher it’s very fulfilling for me because I see a lot of these what he is doing and wants to victim reports and I think if only encourage others to do more. you did this, if only you knew “There are a whole lot of people how to do that, you wouldn’t out there that have a black belt have been a statistic. That’s what or above and it would be really guts me, it cuts be to the bone great if they could form social because this is such easy stuff groups for women and then and there are so many clubs. impart their skills over a few They can learn Karate, Judo, days. The ladies bring in cakes and cups of tea. It’s really great. Taekwondo and all of that and they just learn little tricks”. I love them to pieces”.
Throughout the first week they cover front attack, second week rear attack and in the third week they cover weapons, many of which the ladies have never thought of before. During the fourth week its ground work, which covers great escape techniques. “It’s really a progression of skills, there’s no awards, no belts. All we’re doing is showing the ladies these skills in the park while they form a social network”. For over twenty years Wayne has taught up to 1200 women. The
I spoke with two of the ladies who have joined the group, Helen Pryor and Janette Dwyer, both have been living in Beachmere for a year. I asked them how they came to join the social group. “We had one of the fellows come along to the Beachmere Ladies Lunch and tell us all about it”. “I had been looking for something like this for years”. “It’s just a general feeling of safety and when it came up I thought why not”. “It really gives you confidence being able to react quickly”. “I don’t worry now walking the dog or being out
on my own”. “That is the most important thing. You’re not going scared. You’re able to call upon the tools in the tool chest when you need them”. As this is a free program, scheduling has to fit into Wayne’s roster. “I’m a fireman and I am also working with Chris and Hailey, so it has to fit in with them too but we will definitely be following up. The next one will be a week-end course for those who can’t make it through the week”. For further information please visit the ‘Everything Beachmere 4510’ Facebook page or email Chris direct at info@worldtitle fitness.com To find out more about the Beachmere Ladies Lunch please google Beachmere Area Network Group or go to the BANG Facebook page. This is a list of women who have died in Australia this year where police have later laid charges against their partners or ex-partners. Melinda Horner Maureen Boyce Danielle Miller Jody Meyers Kirralee Dugo Tara Brown Karina Lock Nadia Cameron Olga Neubert Rebecca Webb Brittany Harvie Melita Hart Daniela D’Addario Linda Locke Julie Hutchinson Salwa Haydar June Wallis Sabah Al Mdwali Jackie Ohide Tara Costigan Ainur Ismagul Kerry Michael Adelle Colins Fabiana Palhares Dianne Chi Renee Carter Leila Alavi Nikita Chawla
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Bribie Toastmasters celebrated their yearly Executive Change Over at the Bribie Island RSL
ONE DAY TO CONQUER CANCER
– Roy Freeth and the LJ Hooker Team are taking up the challenge. OneWalk. One Ride. ALL Cancers. One Day can change your world. Today, 351 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer, and their day, and their world, will never be the same.
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Your donation will be immediately invested in life saving research and better treatment.
On August 20, 2016 Roy and the team at LJ Hooker Bribie Island will give one day to show they stand with those battling cancer, joining thousands of others as they Ride 100km, or Walk 25km through the streets of Brisbane. But we can’t do this alone – we need your support to help us achieve our fundraising goal and make a real difference to the lives of people diagnosed by cancer today and their families. Please donate today to support our challenge in the OneDay to Conquer Cancer, benefiting Royal
Roy and the Team took part in last year’s event and raised over $10,000. Roy said, “It’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done and to think the whole event raised approximately $4 million is absolutely amazing. We just had to go again this year and give our support to this great cause”. Make this day, your OneDay to help us Conquer Cancer by donating now. For more information on how you can help, contact Roy at LJ Hooker Bribie Island on 0467 636 002 or 3400 1900 or drop into our office opposite the Bongaree Jetty.
Bribie Toastmasters celebrated their yearly Executive Change Over at a function held at the Bribie Island RSL Club earlier this month. Bert Linford was announced as Toastmaster of the year by outgoing President Jock Elliot, Distinguished Toastmaster Don Crombie received the President’s Award from Jock, and Leeann Sharpe proudly displays her President’s Award for excellence and effort. The New president of Bribie Toastmasters, Cathy McGillivray, is looking forward to seeing the club advance and prosper in the next 12 months. After discovering for herself how Toastmasters can increase your confidence and help you speak with people in business and everyday situations, Cathy has gone from someone who would hide inside rather than talk to neighbours, to now enjoying giving presentations and speeches in a wide range of situations. Cathy encourages anyone over 18 to
come along to a Bribie Toastmaster meeting to see how Toastmasters focus on encouraging and teaching people who are wanting to feel comfortable with speaking in any situations. “Being able to speak confidently can change your life! It could help you improve your business, advance your career, be confident at job interview or maybe give a bridal speech that doesn’t have your whole family cringing”. At Bribie Toastmasters we are incredibly lucky as we have Jock Elliot who was the World Champion in 2011 who happily lends his experience to all members. We have a broad range of members may of which have been involved for 30 plus years. This gives Bribie Toastmasters an amazing range of expertise from business presentations through to taking group fitness classes and running their own businesses. Toastmasters is an organisation that will give you the tools to handle all of these situations confidently and professionally”. If you are interested in coming along to a meeting give Cathy a call on 0408803037, there is no charge and you will not be made to speak! Bribie Toastmasters meet at the Bribie Island RSL Clubupstairs in the ANZAC room at 7pm on the first and third Tuesday nights of the month.
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BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT AGED CARE COMMUNITY EXPO Golden Age Day Respite Centre in conjunction with Centacare, Ozcare and Nextt are pleased to announce that a community Expo to showcase Community Home Care Services, Equipment, Social Activities and Emergency Services will be occurring on
FRIDAY 19th AUGUST 2016 10am to 2pm Model 750IL Rego No: 814 VLF - 6 months rego Colour : Silver Interior : Leather Transmission: Automatic Engine Capacity : 4988cc Antilock brake system (ABS) -- CD Stacker – Full electric power systems All other BMW luxury features Eg. Heated seats – Self levelling suspension – Sunroof. Price : $7500.00 View vehicle at Bongaree, Bribie Island. Contact: Don McPherson 0427 727 933.
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QPWS - MBRC Hazard Reduction Burn on Bribie Island - National Park, East of Cotterill Ave
Written and photographed by Deb Neill
Thick chocking smoke could be seen all over the Island on Tuesday, the Burn off was a reduction Burn conducted by the Bribie Island National Parks Ranger. I was over at Banksia and it’s a strange thing that I originally thought that the smoke was coming form over the bridge. As I drove closer to the shopping center I realised it was nearer to the High School. That is the direction in which I live so on I traveled. It didn’t take long for the sightseers to come and take a look also. The traffic was quite unusually heavy, which to my mind could make a big difference to the situation had an emergency arisen. My point is really, if you don’t need to be there, please give the fireies a fair pace to work in. These guys do an amazing job and traffic is very much a hindrance. Well done once again boys, keeping us all safe whilst doing a practical job.
What’s Behind Your Eyes? Do You Have Diabetes? Putting the pieces together Dr Stuart Reader BMBS, FRANZCO, DipAvMed Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group has invited Ophthalmologist Dr Stuart Reader to guest speak Wednesday 17th August, Church of Christ hall Foley St Bongaree. The meeting will commence at 9.30am – 11am, entry is $4pp and includes morning tea. Dr Reader graduated from Flinders University South Australia in 1985, after a number of years as an RAAF medical officer and developing a keen interest in Aviation medicine he went on to complete further studies in the UK and has been practicing on the north side of Brisbane for the past 11years. He has a particular interest in General Ophthalmology, Medical Retinal Diseases and Aviation Medicine. Retinopathy is especially “High Risk” for those living with diabetes. Retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over 65. This will be a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of this disease, how it is diagnosed – what to look out for – what is the treatment regime. Have your questions ready! Don’t miss this meeting. Our meeting is open to anyone living with diabetes, carers and family. For details about this meeting or our support group please call Les 0418 768 143. Be supported in your Local Community. Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group has been supporting the community for 20years.
TRADES & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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MUSCULOSKELETAL THERAPIST
Health Point Practice
Acupuncture is a treatment based on Chinese medicine, a system of healing that dates back thousands of years. Natural, safe and effective. Leisa Kay Acupuncturist. Shop 7, 19 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. (Next door to the skin cancer clinic) Eftpos/On spot health fund claiming available. For appointments ph. 3171 3554.
BAKERY Cafe • Patisserie • Coffee Bongaree Hot Bread
Ph: 3408 1109 Open 7 Days ~ 6am-3pm 13 Toorbul Street, Bongaree With fabulous views of Pumicestone Passage, open 7 days a week for Breakfast from 6am and Lunch, superb Coffee, delicious pastry’s, Hamburgers, Grilled Barramundi Burgers, Freshly made sandwiches and much more. Catering from $9 per head.
Relax, you’re in MYOTHERAPIST & REMEDIAL SPECIALIST great hands... Phone 0417 619 708
Games, Toys & Novelties 4/2 Toorbul Street, Bongaree
Games, Toys & Novelties
Clinic - 8 Port Drive, Banksia Beach Q 4507 By Appointment only. www.remedialmassagebribie.com
Phone: 0414 975 474
Phone: FASHION, HOMEWARES & GIFTS 0414 975 474 4/2 Toorbul Street, Mayyada Bazaar Bongaree
PHOTOGRAPHER
Huge range of unique and well priced goods for your Home Decor, Homewares, gifts, unique furniture and fashion needs
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.
www.mayyadabazaar.com.au Phone 3410 0929
Email: deb4photos@bigpond.com Phone Deb on 0402 048 275
FITNESS
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Frank Moses Photography
Fit Beyond 50 - Cathy McGillivray CertIII & CertIV in Fitness, Australian Heart Foundation Heartmoves Licensee, Menofitness Trainer. Private personalised fitness and wellness is our focus at Fit Beyond 50. We aim to encourage and motivate all our clients to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. Phone Cathy on 0408803037 NOW
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Phone 3410 7389 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 0488 351 575 Email: beauty@bishin.com.au www.bishin.com.au BOAT HIRE
Weddings, Parties, Pet Photography, Canvases of any size, Photo’s on Coffee mugs. Weddings $85 per hour, Coffee Mugs $15, A4 Portraits $10. Find me at Bongaree Markets and the Arts & Craft Market on the last Sunday of the month. Mobile 0477 774 989 Home 3408 0902
FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING
PLASTERER
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Let’s Keep It Local! Ph. Richard on 0425 477 639 to book your space or email thebribieislander@gmail.com
Phone Bernadette Wilson 0409 729 638 Email: dolphin-69@bigpond.com
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Lot 2 Harbour Promenade, Banksia Beach The only BBQ Boat Hire on Bribie Island Modern BBQ and Fishing Boats designed for a great day out! www.bbqboathire.com.au
Phone Scotty Jenkins 0488 196 740
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Friendly, Professional Hairdressing and Beauty. Busy Fingers Op Shop Shop 4/31 Benabrow Ave, Bellara Phone (07) 3408 6191
38 Cotterill Ave, Bongaree
Phone: 3408 1014
Great bargains HEALTH FOOD & NATUROPATH
on clothing, shoes, electrical, tools, art, kitchen, furniture, Pool Safety Inspections Bribie Simply Healthy Naturopath in store, Herballinen, Dispensary, toys and much more. 0499 742 314
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Make friends whilst helping the Phone: 3410 0521 www.bribiesimplyhealthy.com.au Bribie Island Community
Phone (07) 5432 4550
Monday-Friday 8.30-3.00 and Saturday 8.00-12.00 HEALTH & WELLNESS
CAR & CARAVAN CLEANER
My Chakra Balance
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Bribie Island & Surrounding Areas. Caravans Internal and External Cleaned P.O.A. Basic Wash from $30, Mini detail from $55, Full Detail $135. Over 10 yrs as resident on Bribie Island. Professional, Friendly, Reliable Service. Email: macca6464@gmail.com Call Iain: 0448 888 948
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Wallace Davies Solicitors
Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island 3 times per week
T: (07) 3408 7366 F: (07) 3408 9244 E: bribieadmin@wallacedavies.com Monday - I.D. - 7.30pm. Church of Christ hall, cnr of Fifth 1/35 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara and61 Foley St Bongaree. POAve Box BRIBIE ISLAND QLD 4507 Thursday - 12 Steps and 12 Traditions - 7pm - Church of Christ hall, cnr of Fifth Ave and Foley St Bongaree.
TILER
Friday - I.D. - 7.30pm. Banksia Lodge, corner of Sunderland DrvTiling and Solander Esp, Banksia Beach M.E. & Renovations
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Telephone: 07 3054 7166 Sales: 0404www.tileconnect.com.au 106 326 Property Management: 07 3054 7166 Email: harriet@harrietleeproperty.com.au
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TRAILERS
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Morayfield, Narangba, Redcliffe and Clontarf. 0400 836 592
The Coffee Club Bribie Island
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Wheels by the Water
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Trailer Parts and Accessories OPEN Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 801 1/75 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. Ph. 5432 4093
Point Hotel.
Gold coin entry/ Car Entry: $10 (proceeds go to charity) Family Fun, Kids Fun, Entertainment, BBQ & More
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