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CONTENTS ON THE COVER
“Before I started modelling I was
invisible to the world, but now they see me and I get to make a difference.” – Madeline Stuart
Role model for others, p14
THIS MONTH The Future of CREEC: A view to enhance
and add to the recreation, education and environmental experiences already on offer at CREEC has been met with positive feedback from the community. p12
A Scout's Honour: One look at his father’s old scout uniform when he was younger was all the encouragement Rowan Lee needed to follow in his footsteps. p20
Bouncing Back From Two Major Spinal Surgeries: As a mother, wife, yoga teacher
and now an author and mentor, Trudy Vains hasn’t always had it so easy when she realised she had to undergo two major surgeries for her spine. p22
Lachlan Making Tracks Nationally: At
Photographer: Kelly Brown
the mere age of 17, Narangba teen Lachlan Gardner is making a name for himself on the racetrack in his Marc Car 1. p36
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From the Editor... 2020 has impacted us all in so many different ways. It has been our privilege to showcase this year how our community has come together, inspired each other and continued to support and grow with those around them. Whilst we have covered so many amazing stories, I must admit that this month’s cover is my favourite. International Supermodel, Madeline Stuart, is not only a beauty. She is a gracious reminder that anything is possible. December is the perfect month for reflection and planning to help reach your goals, and our team has been doing just that. In 2021, those living in Narangba and Burpengary will continue to receive our monthly magazine in their mailbox – so don’t throw that junk mail out until you have checked it for Feature first. Our magazine will continue to flow through our distributions points from Caboolture and Petrie so if you missed your mailbox copy, simply pick one up when you are out and about next. We have more columnists, giveaways and amazing stories from within our community coming your way and once again, encourage you to contact us. There is nothing we like more than to speak to fellow residents of our community and hearing about all the achievements and celebrations. Remember to celebrate responsibly during the holidays.
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GET YOUR 2021 IMMUNISATION PLAN READY
Sunny Saviour Movement Encourages a Safe Summer
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the need to take care of your own health to prevent other people getting sick. While the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, Moreton Bay Regional Council is keeping our community safe by providing vaccines to help protect against other harmful viruses. Mayor Peter Flannery said that timing your vaccines correctly offers the best protection for yourself, your loved ones, and the community. “We’ve now released our 2021 Immunisation calendar so residents can plan when and where’ll get their jabs next year to protect our region against preventable diseases,” Cr Flannery said. At-risk groups including babies, schoolaged children, seniors and other eligible residents can get their free vaccines in line with the Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program and the Queensland Government’s School Immunisation Program. For everyone else, Moreton bay clinics offer a range of vaccines for purchase including the flu, whooping cough, meningococcal and more. “This program has proved to be a vital resource for locals, so far this year we’ve administered more than 14,000 vaccines to almost 9,000 locals,” said Cr Flannery. “There’s no need to make an appointment, just turn up with your Medicare card and your or your child’s vaccination record or personal health record.” Council manages eight immunisation clinics throughout Morayfield, Kallangur, Deception Bay, Albany Creek, Redcliffe, North Lakes, Caboolture and Strathpine. You can view the 2021 clinic calendar on the Council’s website at www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/ immunisationor or pick up a copy in your local hospitals, Council libraries and Customer Service Centres. For more information on Queensland’s Immunisation Schedule and eligibility for free vaccinations, visit: www.health.qld.gov. au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/ diseases-infection/immunisation/schedule
New Amenities Block for Narangba Rangers Construction will soon start on a $300,000 amenities block on the lower oval at Narangba Rangers' home ground in Williamina Court, Narangba making it easier for Junior players and their families to access bathrooms and change facilities. Cr Darren Grimwade and Kurwongbah MP Shane King said this was an example of how the community can benefit when different levels of government work together. The building is funded under the State Government's Works 4 QLD program.
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Above: Golden Circle® and Surf Life Saving Australia launch summer safety checklist and encourage residents to join the Sunny Saviour movement
Summer is set to look a little different this year, so Golden Circle® and Surf Life Saving Australia have released a surf safety checklist to help Moreton Bay residents share sunshine safely and still enjoy the water. “55 per cent of drownings on the coast last year occurred more than 5km away from a lifesaving service. This summer, we are asking Aussies to STOP before rushing in and check for rip currents, LOOK for other dangers and a patrolled location, and PLAN to stay safe and know your limitations and swim between the red and yellow flags,” said Shane Daw, General Manager Coastal Safety, Surf Life Saving Australia. Beachgoers are also being encouraged to practice social distancing and to stay at home if they feel unwell. By ticking items off the Share Sunshine Safely checklist and working together we can keep our beaches open and enjoy them safely this year. Golden Circle® is also encouraging Moreton Bay residents to jump on board the Sunny Saviours movement and celebrate the person in their lives who gets them outside, loves to play and brings the light and laughter to their day. Sunny Saviours is the first initiative for the newly formed partnership between Golden Circle® and Surf Life Saving Australia with a $50,000 donation provided on behalf of Golden Circle® from Kraft Heinz Australia to support Surf Life Saving Australia to continue providing vital lifesaving services to the community during the upcoming summer season. “After a tougher than normal year, it’s important we take the time to honour people who brought joy and sunshine to our year. I’m calling on Moreton Bay residents to shout out who their local sunny saviour is and how they brighten the lives of people around them by using #mysunnysaviour,” said Sachin Rajpal, Head of Marketing-Beverages at Kraft Heinz ANZ. Moreton Bay residents can check out the Share Sunshine Safety checklist on the Golden Circle® Facebook page @GoldenCircle.
Nestlé Renames Classics
Nestlé has confirmed Red Ripper and Cheekies as the new names of its Allens Red Skins and Chicos lollies. Some have labelled the move as ‘political correctness gone too far’, as the announcement followed Nestlé’s decision to change the names due to overtones which are out of step with the company’s values. “Nestle has an unwavering commitment to upholding respect for our friends, neighbours and colleagues,” said Nestlé General Manager Confectionery, Chris O’Donnell. “We hope Australians will support the evolution of these two much loved lollies – while the names are new, the lollies themselves remain unchanged. “We will keep pack changes simple to help lolly lovers find their favourites easily.” Red Ripper and Cheekies will appear on shelf in early 2021. There is speculation that further name changes for other classic lollies such as ‘Black Cats’ could be expected in the future.
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Burpengary State School Wins P&C of the Year Burpengary State School P&C were recently awarded the 2020 P&C of the Year for their innovative road safety project. Recognising the need to address risky behaviour around the school pick-up zone the P&C threw themselves into creating a colourful, multi-faceted campaign appealing to students, parents and the local community. Proud Principal, Mrs Angelique Padgett said “the Burpengary State School P&C work tirelessly to help keep our students and community safe around the roads. They are extremely proactive and innovative in approach, always looking for a new idea to push the message and educate our local community about road safety.”
Donate a Toy for a Child in Need For some local children, Christmas will be spent in foster care, residential care or in hospital care, away from family. Morayfield Shopping Centre is asking for your help to give these children the best Christmas yet! The Morayfield Child Safety Centre spokesperson says there are more than 400 children in need of gifts this year. “Often, the only gift they receive at Christmas is one that is given by kind donors through Morayfield Shopping Centre’s Christmas Toy Drive. Sometimes, it’s the first gift they are ever given.” Often, as these children change placements, it may be the teddy or the toy you gave them that stays with them, and gives them stability and a sense of security. The teddy they tell their secrets, their fears and their happy memories too. The Morayfield Shopping Centre Christmas Toy Drive will run until 12 December. You can get involved simply by purchasing a toy and dropping it off, unwrapped, at the decorated shop near the Food Court. All toys will be delivered to the Child Safety Centre in Morayfield who will then distribute them to the children who need it most in our local area.
“Burpengary State School P&C have been able to successfully deliver an amazing road safety program and provide a safer environment for students by consulting widely with school staff, parents, Burpengary Police, Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Men’s Shed.” said Scott Wiseman, CEO of P&Cs Qld. “The school zone safety buddies, placed on fences around the school, are a fantastic way to communicate key safety messages which have been received with great enthusiasm by students, their parents and local road users. “These safety messages are cleverly reinforced with key rings for parents and wrist bands for the children.” To read more about the road safety initiative, head to page 12 of our February 2020 edition online at www. featuremagazine.com.au/read-emag
New Plan to Reduce Alcohol-Fuelled Harm Amidst growing concerns about alcohol-fuelled harm and the alcohol industry influence on children, the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) launched a platform last month, urging Australian governments to implement policy changes to drive action on this pressing community issue. Co-chair of NAAA, Ms Jane Martin, said alcoholfuelled harm needs to be a public health priority, with an emphasis on protecting children from alcohol advertising. “The alcohol industry advertises relentlessly through media and in places where children and young people can see it, and this in turn means that young people are more likely to start using alcohol products at a younger age and to drink more if they are already using alcohol,” said Ms Martin. “Thankfully, there are steps the Australian Government can take to reduce children’s exposure to alcohol advertising and we would like this to happen as a public health priority and a commitment to creating future generations of healthy Australians.” Ms Martin said legislated controls on the volume, content and placement of all forms of alcohol advertising across all media and the phase out alcohol sponsorship of sports teams, sporting
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events and music events were key to safeguarding the nation’s youth against alcohol industry tactics. “Alcohol companies have seized on the opportunity of people’s change in movement in 2020 and have orchestrated a sharp rise in online alcohol sales.” “Unfortunately, this is often at the expense of people most at risk of alcohol harm who may be vulnerable to online and digital marketing efforts to drive demand,” said Ms Martin. The NAAA policy platform focuses on six key action points: • Protecting children from alcohol advertising •
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Zero Tolerance for Dangerous Dogs A declared dangerous dog that attacked a teenage girl and later attacked a regulatory services officer was put down last month, and the owner has plead guilty to multiple charges of irresponsible pet ownership.
Jinibara State School Goes Green Words: Aleasha Bliss
Jinibara State School has developed an outdoor classroom. This innovative idea has children growing flowers, plants, vegetables and it even has it’s own native bee hive to help pollinate the foliage. This sheltered outdoor area is set up with chairs for a classroom of up to 30 students and is being utilised daily by different classes. The green classroom is bringing nature into the curriculum and is keeping the attention spans of their students engaged in an environmental setting. Grade two teacher Kristen Ward has been involving her students from the start and said they love learning about the environment, and being in the garden. “The actual planting is done by the students,” Ms Ward said. “I run a garden club in lunchbreaks. I have students from prep to grade two that come down with me to the garden and the help me water, plant, mulch, weed. They are very involved. Grades one and two also came up and watched us open up the beehive for the first time.” The school has more exciting plans for the outdoor classroom and had a horticulturist visit to help them set up a native, edible garden. They have four more garden beds ready to go and have plans for an Indigenous garden also. Ms Ward explained that it is not just the gardening aspect the children are gaining from the space. The classroom is being used by all grades for technology, math, writing and even art. “When I was teaching science this term, the students were learning about the nutrients in the soil,” Ms Ward said. “The garden has lovely, rich soil, and around it is really sandy. The students can touch it and feel the difference between the moist, nutrient rich soil and the sand. It makes learning fun with a hands-on approach. They really love it.” Digital Technology teacher Alina Robertson said the P&C have been really supportive and funded outdoor classroom. The out-of-school-hours care will be maintaining the gardens over the school holidays. She said the school is also taking part in an efficient schools program that has even more benefits for the students within the outdoor classroom. “We are getting a big pond and pump on loan and with some native fish in there that are vulnerable,” Ms Robertson said. “The pond will have some water plants also, so the children can have a look at how the environment works. This links in with the native bees, the fish and the garden.” In week eight the school is having a “Dress like a Gardener Day” fundraiser. The school is hoping to engage the parents and community in their exciting garden project.
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The Pine Rivers Magistrates Court convicted the Deception Bay man and fined him $10,000 for allowing the attacks to occur. Mayor Peter Flannery said it was a distressing case and welcomed the court’s ruling in the interests of keeping the Moreton Bay community safe. “Dogs aren’t born bad they’re raised badly, so the tragedy of this whole situation is that it’s the owner’s fault,” said Mayor Flannery. The dog’s owners initially denied any responsibility and launched a petition to generate cash donations to help cover their legal fees. Moreton Bay Region has a shockingly high rate of animal attacks and Mayor Flannery is focused on turning those statistics around advising of future meeting with the Agriculture Minister and new Attorney-General to progress lobbying about the need to give dog attack victims greater power and support by changing the Animal Management Act and QCAT Act. “Everyone in our community has the right to be safe, and owners of dogs who have a blatant disregard for the laws that keep us all safe are robbing people of that right,” said Mayor Flannery. “Council will not hesitate to throw the book at anyone who wants to test the boundaries of the laws we have in place to keep people safe.” If you see a dangerous or menacing animal you can report it to Council online via their website www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/contact. For urgent issues such as a dog attack you can phone Council on 07 3205 0555 at any time.
Burpengary Community Association is putting together Christmas hampers for local families in need and can use your help! While most families look forward to Christmas, it can be a really difficult time of year if you are doing it tough. The impacts of COVID-19 resulting in job losses and separation from family and friends are also a factor for many this year. Burpengary Community Association Inc (BCAI) President, Mr Ed Nixon, said Coronavirus led to the cancellation of their annual Burpengary Spectacular in 2020. “While I know we will be back bigger and better than ever next year, we still wanted to do something nice for Burpengary locals this year. “We decided to ask our Christmas event sponsors to help us make up Christmas hampers instead and the response has been really heart-warming.” Kurwongbah MP Shane King donated $500 for the cause, commending BCAI on their adaptability in a hard year for community groups. Members of the community who wish to donate towards the hampers are encouraged to e-mail burpgengarycommunityassoc@gmail.com.
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THE FUTURE OF CREEC
Above: Artist Impression of CREEC Nature Based Playground
Whether it’s a party, a playdate, getting some exercise or learning more about nature, the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre is certainly a favourite spot for many locals in the community. A view to enhance and add to the recreation, education and environmental experiences already on offer at CREEC has been met with positive feedback from the community. A draft masterplan was made available in October to give the community an opportunity to have their say. Moreton Bay Regional Council Division 12 Councillor Tony Latter says council received supportive feedback from residents on proposed updates to the popular community space. “Council has received a great response from the recent community consultation with more than 60 survey submissions and almost 30 people attending the information session,” Cr Latter says. “From here, the masterplan will be updated based on the community’s feedback and go to council for endorsement in early 2021. A broader Land Management Plan will then be presented to council and lodged with the Queensland government’s Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy for
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endorsement as the environment centre lies on state land.” MBRC Mayor Peter Flannery highlighted the popularity of CREEC and says it’s beneficial the area is upgraded for all to enjoy. “CREEC is a local favourite for residents, school groups and childcare centres, so we need to make sure it keeps pace with community expectations and modern standards,” Mayor Flannery says. “This has never been more important than in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reminded us all of the importance of outdoor recreation and getting back to nature for our health and wellbeing.” The masterplan includes designs for a new nature-themed playground with a range of modern features to complement the already existing all-abilities playground creating a full range of play-based experiences for various age groups. Design ideas for naturebased playground features include a log and rope climber; sand play; embankment slides; climbing wall; pipe tunnel and a boulder balance and discovery trail. More upgrades included in the masterplan will also involve improvements to the
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education centre and amenities and a new picnic hub with tables, seats and shelters with some of the older picnic and furniture elements to be replaced to cater for greater numbers of visitors to the site. The existing trails and tracks will also be enhanced to allow greater access for all users. With the large volume of visitors to CREEC both during the week for education purposes and on weekends for families, additional car parking is also on the agenda with safe and efficient access for everyone. Cr Latter says CREEC visitors won’t have to wait too long to see some improvements coming to life within the site. “We already have some works on the way, with expansion of the western car park due for completion by the end of the financial year,” Cr Latter says. “I look forward to reviewing the updated masterplan and Land Management Plan and seeing our bold vision for CREEC come to life in the future.” Community consultation closed at the end of October but you can still view the masterplan and timeline details by visiting: https://www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/ CREEC-Draft-Masterplan
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A Role model for others How Madeline Stuart has become an inspiration to many Words: Sheree Hoddinett
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Madeline Stuart is an international model who has graced the catwalk in New York, Paris and London, just to name a few. She’s seen more corners of the globe in five years, than most of us will ever see in our lifetime. But what Madeline has achieved on and off the catwalk is far greater than most people realise. She has changed the landscape for those living with a disability and created a path of acceptance, diversity and most importantly shown others that they can achieve anything they want and be successful at it too. Madeline is 24-years-old, has a bright and bubbly nature and lives her life as a professional model who also happens to have Down Syndrome. But with the help of her very loving mother Rosanne, Madeline has harnessed what many see as a disability and turned the tables. After visiting the Ekka in 2015 and watching the fashion shows, Madeline made the decision that being a model was something she wanted to do. It soon became a reality and for Madeline, who has a just a few wardrobes stacked with beautiful designer clothes, the opportunity to be a model has changed her life. “I love being on the catwalk, I feel so beautiful and alive,” Madeline says. “Before I started modelling I was invisible to the world, but now they see me and I get to make a difference.” Like many others, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic has changed things for Madeline’s modelling career, but she remains positive and looks forward to her next runway appearance when the world opens back up again. “New York Fashion Week is always the highlight of my life,” she says. “I miss it so much and can't wait to get back there.” “Maddy has missed travelling and is definitely missing the catwalk,” Rosanne says. “But it’s created a chance for some downtime and Maddy is actually doing a lot of influencing on social media now.” Although it’s a career path that has made her a name around the world, there’s more to Madeline than just modelling. She enjoys going to the gym every day, playing cricket, bowling and above all else, she really loves to dance. “I love the gym, it makes me very happy,” Madeline says. “I try to work out as much as possible because I get to see my friends and keep fit.” Along with catapulting headfirst into international modelling, in early 2016 Madeline and Rosanne started InsideOutside Dance, a dance studio based in Brisbane with multiple classes taking place across the South East corner including Caboolture and Kippa Ring. It’s an NDIS registered dance school for people of all ages with different abilities, providing them with opportunities to learn a variety of dance styles and also engage in performances and workshops in a nurturing safe environment.
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“We’re the biggest dance school in Queensland for people with disabilities,” Rosanne says. “With COVID changing everything this year, we have also managed to double our numbers with online resources. It’s kept us going when everything else has stopped and it’s something we have been able to give all of our dance students as well, something to look forward to when they weren’t able to do much else.” With dancing a big part of Madeline’s life, Rosanne believes the fun and free structure is what has given Madeline her outgoing nature. “I look at what dance has done for Maddy,” she says. “It’s given her confidence and fitness. She’s gone from being someone with low muscle tone and hardly moving and now she’s a great dancer. It’s been amazing for her, dance has changed her life.” With loads of energy Madeline spends a lot of time taking part in dance classes throughout the week, mixing it up with hip hop, contemporary, jazz, robot and some drumming as well.
with a caretaker onsite and it will be a place for others, like Madeline, who are more independent.” Madeline inspires others through her story, courage and determination but she is also working hard to influence her audience and change the world to be more accepting of everyone. Her beautiful smile, cheeky playful nature and mostly importantly kindness is what makes Madeline even more endearing to those around her. “She thinks everyone loves her, she thinks everyone knows her,” her mum Roseanne says with a smile. “But what makes Madeline even more grounded than most people, is she’s so grateful for what she has.” You can follow Madeline on Instagram via madelinesmodelling_ or for further information on InsideOutside Dance visit insideoutsidedanceensemble.com.
“I love hip hop the most,” Madeline says. “I must say I do love all forms of dance as it gives me a reason to catch up with my friends and have fun.” But for Madeline a life in the spotlight, whether it be modelling or dancing, means more than just making a name for herself. It’s about inspiring others. “I feel very blessed,” Madeline says. “I think if we can make a difference to other people’s lives, in a good way, we are very lucky.” “I think dance has been so good for us, but for Maddy she wanted to give back, it was important to her,” Rosanne says. “But it’s turned from something she did to give back - to during this time in the world – something that has kept everyone going. People are getting to know us even more…it’s great.” This year, Madeline also started her charity the Madeline Stuart Foundation, a not for profit PBI, with a goal to raise funds for a gated community as well as other projects to benefit those within the disability community. “The Madeline Stuart Foundation has been registered and is a work in progress,” Rosanne says. “In time we’ll put in a gated community on a 102 acre property in Brisbane with the plan to hopefully get it up and running in the next 5-10 years. It won’t be a facility or home, it’ll be similar to a retirement village
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OPINION Dear Editor,
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In answer to the seminal question - What Frustrates You About COVID 19? – posed by the Cryptic Critic ...simple really!
I was extremely angry to hear about the recent vandalism at Enchanted Lane in Narangba.
With everything that has tormented us during 2020, I am finding many people on our local Facebook community pages in quite a tether. Many complaints, arguments, many people struggling with their frustrations.
Lazy, totally uninformed and highly selfopinionated sheeple fools who don't bother at least questioning (if they have an ounce of gifted intelligence) or maybe even better disprove the COVID narrative. Then again common sense these days isn't really all that common...it's certainly not rocket science either! It's not the alleged virus that will infect everybody else, it's those who spread it from having a thumb in bum, mind in neutral mentality from watching the TV, internet etc. Coupled with taking anything on face value then spreading it directly from their mouths via speech and fingers onto keyboards to the rest of the susceptible and unsuspecting population. Luckily there are those who are immune to such infections - and that's called truth awareness! A rather uncommon and seemingly difficult attribute to acquire, but only through initially thinking outside the box just a bit! Regards TC
Dear Editor, Congratulations on the Feature Magazine. My family looks forward each month to receiving our copy of your magazine, which is filled with interesting and informative articles. Dennis J. Burpengary.
This beautiful little set up of fairy houses, rocks and other “enchanted” creations has become quite a popular spot for a lot of the little kids in the community to get excited about, including my own girls. It’s disappointing that someone felt the need to destroy the hard work of young kids, their parents and even grandparents. How would they feel if something they worked hard on received the same treatment?! Let’s build some more bits and pieces and keep the community spirit alive! Manda B. Narangba
Let’s hope 2021 is a new beginning for all and many more of these kind gestures fill our social media feeds and our real world!! Jacob Ryan
Dear Editor, This region is blessed with an abundance of fine artists, whether they be performers, painters, sculptors, singers and others. Yet we have no regular information relating to their performances, exhibitions and the like in your magazine. Covid 19 has put a dampener on these activities, but with that starting to clear, may we expect an arts page or two? C. S. Narangba.
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However, it heartens me greatly to see the community doing great thing to break the bleak outlook of others. Narangba Rocks is providing me with much entertainment as I see the creative ways people are putting smiles on others face with this simple gesture. Some people have put hours of work into the art on rocks and coming up with creative places to hide them around town are keeping my grandkids very happy and they are even more excited re-hiding them for others to experience the same level of joy.
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Critically Speaking UNTRUTHS, FIBS, EXAGGERATIONS AND DOWN RIGHT LIES
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ike him or not, Donald Trump was onto something Cryptic Critic when he coined the phrase `fake news`. Because `fake news` has been going on ever since Adam was a boy. It seems we humans have always had a problem when it comes to speaking the truth! Some exaggerate, some alter, and yet again others tell outright `porkies`. Richard Lancaster
The so-called taming of America’s wild west is a classic example. After growing up admiring my cowboy heroes like Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix and Gene Autry, then having them added to by the likes of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Yul Brynner, I was comfortable in the knowledge that it was good overcoming evil that truly won the west. This was a West filled with bank and stage-coach robbers, rustlers and the like, who always met their match with tough sheriffs and good guys who were quick on the draw, who shot first and asked questions afterwards. But sadly, it was all a con. A myth created initially by 19th-century imaginative artists and writers and then in the 20th century reinforced by a ravenous Hollywood, who very soon realised that they were onto a winner and proceeded to milk it for all it was
worth. And how did I have my childhood dreams shattered? I read the superbly researched book `Made in America` by the American born author Bill Bryson. It turns out that there were very few gunfights in the west. Most cowboys enjoyment consisted of a warm bath followed by a night drinking in a saloon with their mates. Seldom was there a gunfight in the Hollywood labelled `wicked` Dodge City, whose so-called infamous Boot Hill cemetery didn’t contain the bodies of cattle rustlers and the like, but those of law-abiding citizens, who mostly died of natural causes. With the Christmas season now upon us, another set of myths and half-truths meets us full-on. There is no historical evidence that the baby Jesus was born on Christmas Day. The date of his birth was picked by Pope Julius the First, precisely 350 years after Jesus Christ died. He picked it to eliminate the pagan festival dedicated to the Roman god Saturn, which occurred at the same time. But that story along with all the thousands of other myths, half-truths and lies must wait for another day to be told.
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PROFILE
LEADING THE WAY
FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Words: Sheree Hoddinett
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Building a connection with culture, no matter your identity is a big part of why James Doyle and Jo Sauney brought Muja Mundu Creations to life. The family-based and privately owned business, established in March 2019, utilises traditional skills of song and dance, language, bush skills, traditional medicines, storytelling, artwork as well as traditional healing practices and shares them with the wider community. They also share their knowledge and message with nonindigenous Australians in a way to help them strengthen their connection, respect and understanding of the indigenous culture. “As cultural facilitators, for us in this lifetime to be given the freedom to have our own cultural identity and teach our culture and what we love to do, is extremely rewarding,” Jo says. “Collaborating within schools, providing cultural content and seeing the outcome of children with knowledge that has been shared, is also rewarding. Children from all different cultural backgrounds are very eager to know and understand our culture. Building positive unity pathways for indigenous and non-indigenous people is strengthening our future generations to come.” James, a proud Kabi Kabi, Butchalla, Ungarri Murdi man highlights the importance of family and culture and is proud to admit that Muja Mundu Creations wouldn’t be what it is without Jo and their children. “We operate as a cultural family and to empower our own children, who are the next generation of strong young, cultural people,” he says. “It is very crucial our children learn, experience, culturally connect and engage with our cultural beliefs and knowledge.
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or Muja Mundu Creations, promoting indigenous culture with nonindigenous people is crucial to build bridges creating a positive outlook on diversity within culture. Jo, a proud Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander with connections to Widi, Birri Gubba, Kullilli, Wakka Wakka, Badu Island descendants, has a passion to pass on cultural knowledge that has been passed down from her late father and elders. She devotes her time to her children, businesses and cultural belief and practises.
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“We empower our children and other children through traditional teachings to help connect and revitalise our strength in our culture. We believe sharing this knowledge helps to bridge the gap for our people and others to understand Aboriginal/ Torres Strait culture.” Muja Mundu Creations is heavily ingrained within the Moreton Bay Region, having been involved in a number of projects. They provided cultural support to the Morayfield “Rockpools” aged care facility in 2019. They have also collaborated on and delivered an open ceremony for the 2019 National Indigenous Football Tournament
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held in the Caboolture/Morayfield area. Ties with Community Football Australia (which operates from the Moreton Bay Region down to Logan) provided an opportunity to work with the referees in designing an art piece for unity and diversity to support all team members. “Our aim is to support everyone in all aspects,” Jo says. “To bring cultural knowledge and content with positive footsteps for a better outcome on many levels, as one whole community and surrounding communities. “We’re also currently involved in community activity revolving around the Caboolture Watch house project with the Caboolture QPS. This project will be an ongoing cultural educational tool for the region and hopefully incorporated into surrounding communities sharing knowledge through storytelling.” With his own children included in the business, James also feels it’s important to cultivate the wider youth population because they are the next generation. “If we do not share our culture to the next generation it will be lost, as will the younger generation itself, with no identity,” he says. “It is very important to pass on crucial information that helps support them through life and gives them their identity. “Learning my culture through the many respected elders I have been privileged to learn from, has truly reconnected and strengthened me. It reinforced my true purpose in life and it has become my role to now share my knowledge with others.” Follow Muja Mundu Creations on Facebook or visit mujamunducreations.com.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A Scout’s Honour
Words: Sheree Hoddinett
proud but secretly emotional moment to see young scouts like Rowan achieve such a milestone. “Being invited to be a part of a young person’s achievement of their peak award in their section is inspiring!” Rebbecca says. “To know a recipient of an ASM has faced and overcome an array of challenges to earn this award and to then be invited to acknowledge and celebrate their achievement - those milestones are definitely one of the reasons, if not the main reason I pursued my leader pathway in scouting.” Rebbecca admits it has been a challenging year for young scouts and their families but they never let COVID-19 get in the way of their scouting.
One look at his father’s old scout uniform when he was younger was all the encouragement Rowan Lee needed to follow in his footsteps. At the tender age of seven, Rowan joined the Kallangur Scout Group as a Cub Scout after listening to his father’s scouting tales and seeing what he had achieved with a Queen’s Scout Badge. Rowan was hooked from the very first day. When the Kallangur Den moved to Petrie, Rowan joined the Clontarf Beach Scout Troop as it was closer to his North Lakes home. When he was just 10 years old, Rowan achieved his Grey Wolf Award - the highest achievement level in the Cub Scout Section.
“The dedication and commitment of the scouts is always amazing and is a leaders main reward,” she says. “We also cannot forget the parents who support their youth and also the hardworking leaders who volunteer their time and knowledge to assist youth members like Rowan achieve their journey to the ASM.” Mum Cathy couldn’t be more proud of Rowan’s achievements and knows he has a bright future thanks to all the skills he has already gained. “One of the things I like is that in order to achieve the various levels in the ASM, scouts have to help the other scouts achieve their goals too, so it teaches them to support each
other and not just think about themselves,” she says. “Rowan's sister is also in scouts and they have grown up so much as a result of their experiences and have learned some important life skills.” Much like his father (who sadly passed away four years ago), Rowan plans to gain his Queen’s Scout Award, in four years’ time. “Scouting was a really important part of their father's life when he was growing up in New South Wales and I think it played a big role in the person he became,” Cathy says. “I'm happy that, even though he isn't with us any more, our children are being shaped by the activities, culture and traditions of scouts in the same way that their father was. It's so good for them to have that connection.” So, what does the future hold for a young man, who is already achieving so much? “When I leave school, I'd like to be a paramedic,” Rowan says. “With all the skills I'm learning in scouts and the adventurous activities we do, I could never settle for a job that kept me indoors behind a desk all day. But I will always want to be involved with scouts and hope to be a Scout Leader myself one day.” To find out how to join Scouts call 1800 Scouts or visit Scoutsqld.com.au.
Fast forward to 2020 and 14-year-old Rowan has now been awarded with his Australian Scout Medallion (ASM). It’s an accolade the teen is extremely proud of after a challenging year, thanks to COVID-19. “It feels like it's taken me ages to achieve it, especially this year with the COVID restrictions, I didn't think I would ever get it all done!” Rowan says. “So, I'm really happy and proud to have finished it and grateful to all the people including the leaders and other scouts who helped me.” To secure his ASM, Rowan had to complete one final activity once COVID restrictions relaxed - to plan and lead six scouts on a 30km hike over three days with two overnight camps, carrying all their kit. “That was really hard, but we had a lot of fun and I "accidentally" made sure the hike finished at an ice-cream store, so that worked well too!” he says. Scouts District Commissioner for Redcliffe District, Rebbecca Black, says it’s always a
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YOUR STORY
Bouncing From Two Major Back Spinal Surgeries Words: Nadia Chapman
“I used a wheelie walker for quite some time, and it was decorated by my students with tinsel, horns, a toy pig and fairy lights, I used this everywhere, it was quite popular and a good conversation starter,” Trudy says. With the support and encouragement from her peers and family, Trudy was able to recover within 12 months – but this journey was far from a walk in the park. “It was all a surprise, so getting my head around the fact that I needed such a big surgery was hard. For two-months, I was not allowed to move in case any of the discs slipped further.” Due to such a long waiting list at the public hospital, Trudy opted for a private specialist – which came with a downside - as the surgery was going to cost a whopping $35,000. On top of physical pain and mental exhaustion, Trudy was faced with the financial stress of taking money out of her superannuation. Trudy says that recovery was just as hard. “The level of pain was quite incredible after the surgery – the incision was in my back, so finding comfort was not easy. However, practical things like the wheelie walker, a long phone cord, ice packs, over the toilet commode, and an adjustable bed are just some of the things that helped during my recovery.”
Above: An x-ray of Trudy’s spinal fusion
As a mother, wife, yoga teacher and now an author and mentor, Trudy Vains hasn’t always had it so easy when she realised she had to undergo two major surgeries for her spine. After being in five car accidents throughout her life, the fifth accident in 2016 caused her the most problems after breaking and dislodging her L4 spinal bone. “[This fracture], in turn, went up to the L5 bone and covered the nerve root. I could not walk and required urgent surgery to fix the first problem that I had,” Trudy says. “During this time, I had to teach yoga from a wheelchair, and everything was done from a level of extreme pain. I remained like this until I found a surgeon who could help.” However, three years later in late 2019, Trudy experienced minor lower back pain. “It was not of concern until I had a familiar feeling of numbness across my backside, and an MRI revealed that I needed urgent spinal fusion of L4/5/S1.” Spinal fusion is a major surgery that typically aides in permanently connecting two or more vertebrae in the spine, which eliminates the motion between them. Doctors undertaking spinal fusion surgery tend to use techniques that will imitate the healing process of broken bones.
Trudy also mentions that yoga, daily meditation, support from family and friends, and setting weekly goals that kept her grounded and mindful during this experience. “[One of the goals] was to sit at the dinner table, the next was to lie on the floor in my studio, and the next was to shower without help. It took 4-months before I could do anything unsupervised.” During her recovery period, Trudy started thinking about ways she could shed light on spinal fusion surgery and how to live a fulfilling life afterwards. “I couldn’t find the right person to help, so I would often take notes [about my experience], but nothing came about.” After feeling a little stuck, Trudy decided that she wanted to create her own positive story, which she thought was important for anyone dealing with chronic pain. This is when she decided to become an author to her book titled ‘Fused: My Story of Resilience and Overcoming the Odds.’ Not only did she publish a book, but she started online yoga classes for people in need. “My online classes are for everyone, and they are segmented into three classes – floor, seated and standing,” Trudy says. To anyone experiencing a similar situation to Trudy’s, she would like to give some advice. “Do not give up hope, because you can live a normal life after fusion. Talk to as many people as you can, get their story, ask questions and put your mind at rest. You only get one spine, so whatever you do, look after it wisely.”
“There was no cushioning between L4/5/S1, and the L5 was protruding by 6mm, which is quite dangerous. This was a complete surprise to me as there was not a huge level of pain to report,” Trudy says. Although Trudy’s life has permanently changed after her surgery, she remains positive with the support of her family and the yoga community. “[I’m grateful] that I can walk, I am pain-free, and even though I live life a little differently, I have a new lease on life. The yoga community came together to help by raising funds for the surgery, too.”
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HEALTH + WELLNESS
5 Tips to stay active Over the Holidays Words: Sonja Quaedvlieg, Moreton All Body Care
1. Get your exercise in early. We tend to have a lot of social functions, whether it be a work Christmas party or an afternoon visit with friends. So it’s a good idea to fit at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise into your morning. That way, the rest of the day is free to enjoy. 2. Get moving at work. Make an effort to move as much as you can. This could be making more trips to the copier or taking a walk outside on your lunch break. This is a great way to stay active, get some vitamin D and make you feel refreshed for the rest of your working day. 3. Get active with the family. Take a walk, hike or bike ride with the whole family. South East Queensland has so many great tracks through national parks and lots of new bike paths. The Caboolture Rail Trail is a great walking and bike track that is easily accessible and has some great history along the way. 4. Activity tracker. Trying to find the perfect gift for a loved one, or just want a cheeky gift yourself? Most trackers encourage you to exercise more and reward you with badges or points for how much you do as well as create support groups through the app. 5. Christmas shopping. Shopping for presents and food can be quite a task carrying bags around or pushing your shopping trolley around for hours with the kids in it. Don’t be afraid to do a couple of extra laps to really get those steps up and stay active.
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Over the Festive Season Words: Moreton All Body Care
Start the day off with a healthy breakfast. Choosing a breakfast that controls blood sugars like porridge/oats and coupling it with a protein source like yoghurt can really set us up for the day and prevent unnecessary snacking. Stay hydrated. Throughout the summer, it is imperative to stay hydrated with water as dehydration can occur relatively quickly if we are not careful. If you are thinking of consuming alcohol, it is vital to ensure you are hydrated throughout the day and continue during and after our alcoholic beverages. Water intake also helps with our digestion as it aids in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients. Plan your meals for the day. Know you have a big dinner to attend? Ensure that your other meals early on in the day are nutritious and high protein foods, to allow for a higher carbohydrate and fat-filled meal at dinner. Options like oats, yoghurts or a chicken salad are great ideas to have before attending the big dinner. Stop when you are full. Try not to eat all the delicious food just because it is there. Fill up on vegetables and meats before getting into the high carb and fat foods. Listen to your body and understand when you are full. Keep your fluids up, and your body will thank you for it later. Never go to an event hungry. Try to eat a light snack or meal before attending as this will ensure you are not starving by the time you arrive or if the food is late coming out. This will also help to control the volume of food you eat as well.
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The Pros...
Well, in actual fact, we cannot choose as the sun is both our essential friend and our worst enemy.
Life Without Pain:
...The Cons Skin Damage:
How will the sun lead us to a life without pain? The secret is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids (hormones) necessary for the absorption of calcium and an essential mineral for bone health. When the UVR (ultraviolet radiation) from the sun enters the skin, it converts cholesterol, into calciferol (Vitamin D3). After that, the liver converts this form of vitamin D into calcidiol. Finally, the kidney converts it again into the active form of vitamin D, which increases absorption of calcium, improving bone mineralization. An excellent prevention for osteoporosis. In simple words, Vitamin D is essential for the creation and maintenance of bones which translates into a robust immune system and a long life without pain.
Too much sun exposure can cause skin cancer. Let’s take a trip inside our skin to see what happens when we are exposed to UVR. When the radiation emitted from the sun enters our skin and the retina of our eyes, the body thinks we are under attack and responds by communicating to the pituitary gland to release Tyrosinase. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that unlocks melanosomes, organelles that store and transport melanin (granules of pigment); allowing the melanin to travel to the keratinocyte (epidermal skin cells) to protect them. These little granules of pigment once in the cell act like a hat by arranging themselves over the top of the nucleus to filter out the UVR. This process is called melanogenesis, and its aim is to protect the cells against genetic damage which occur in the nucleus. This capacity of the body to protect itself from the UVR is not unlimited. Too much UVR exposure can potentially damage the DNA, the brain of the cells, which will cause the cell to stop working correctly. So when we lay in the sun for too long, it is like we are repeatedly punching the melanocyte in the head and brain-damaging them.
Ageing: When UVR penetrates our skin, it can activate the release of more collagenase and elastane. These are two enzymes that break down fibre, the precious collagen and elastin, resulting in aging. Collagen is responsible for strength and support, giving our skin firmness, elastin is responsible for elasticity, keeping our skin tight.
Happiness: The sun can be a tool in the quest of a happy life due to what the UVR can do once it enters our skin. Sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter and mood modulator. It’s called ‘the happy hormone’, and it is essential to help your brain to feel happy and focus, and your body to stay calm and de-stressed. Two things that we all want, don’t we?
The more we are exposed to sun UVR, the more Collagenase and Elastane we produce. The body can’t keep up with the production of the actual Collagen and Elastin, two proteins working together to keep our skin young and healthy. So when we lay in the sun too long, we will break down more Collagen and Elastin than what we will be able to produce. Two things that we all want to avoid, don’t we? So … maybe we give the sun a miss?
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The problem arises when our exposure to UVR is too much or too long. So how do we know when it is too much and too long? Is sunscreen the secret behind it all? My articles in the next few issues on Feature magazine will discuss everything you need to know about the sun. It’s effects on your skin, how to enjoy it and how to correctly protect yourself from it.
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SENIORS
Extension of Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line
Check In On Your Loved Ones
Words: Susanne Jones, Just Better Care
The festive season brings people together in celebration of the holidays and the pending new year. It is a time of generosity and opportunity to offer a helping hand to your loved ones. While visiting your elderly relatives or friends, it is important to take note of any changes in wellbeing or living standards. A messy house, empty fridge or poor hygiene are all indications that they may be struggling and could need support. Home modifications Mobility can decline as people age, and chronic conditions such as arthritis, or injuries and illnesses can make navigating the home challenging. Take note of any parts of the home that may be causing difficulty such as stairs, an elevated shower or the backyard. Modifications can be made to aid safety such as safety switches and handles or installing a walk-in shower or a chair lift to replace the stairs. Finance management Keep an eye out for any signs of disarray in keeping up to date with bills and finances. Australian Government website Money Smart provides ideas and services for managing expenditure in older age. It also contains information on how to access support services to make everyday tasks, such as paying the bills, a bit easier.
Dementia Australia has welcomed an announcement by the federal government of a $2.5 million investment to extend the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line until 30 June 2021.
Keeping the fridge stocked Checking the fridge is a great way to assess the daily living standard of your loved one. Physical limitations may prevent them from accessing the shops or their ability to prepare a healthy meal. It may be an indication that they need some in-home support to achieve these daily tasks.
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said the continued investment will enable Dementia Australia and other advocacy and support groups to continue to help older Australians to get the critical information they need to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.
Mental wellbeing Beyondblue reports that isolation is a growing issue in older Australians. The holiday period can be a particularly lonely time for the elderly: friends and neighbours go away, doctors and community centres close, and the heat may make it difficult to leave the house.
As at last month, the support line had received more than 5,000 inbound calls and provided more than 29,000 outbound calls.
Sitting down to have a chat with your loved one to discuss how they are coping can be the most effective way to alleviate any feelings of loneliness.
“As well as helping to provide information to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic, the support line is also an accessible one-stop source for personal support, questions and up-to-date guidelines,” Ms McCabe said. “We encourage people living with dementia, their families and carers to call the support line, where they will be connected with our trained Dementia Australia advisors.
Physical and mental changes are part of getting older, but there are many support services that can make day-today living that little bit easier. Paired with the support of family and friends, your loved one can continue to live in their home independently for many years to come.
The support line is a joint initiative of Dementia Australia, COTA Australia, National Seniors Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network and can offer strategies and support for families with concerns about a loved one in residential care and support carers of a loved one at home who might be struggling with isolation or changes to routine. The expansion of the service will also include support from the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Alliance and will help to ensure the mental health of both people living with dementia and carers is a priority. “We know that people from CALD communities can face difficulties with language and a lack of understanding of the service systems available to people living with dementia. This focus is vitally important,” said Ms McCabe. “We look forward to continuing our work with the federal government to ensure appropriate support and services are provided to those impacted by dementia.”
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Create a Coastal Kitchen Decide on a colour palette: The Australian version of the traditional Hamptons kitchen draws on masses of white but has Effortlessly opena more relaxed feel. Colours are paler, ocean-inspired shades of blue or aqua. Use a pop of colour wherever you like. Go plan: Over the years bold with paint-your-own cabinetry, opt for blue or sea-green tiles on the splashback, or simply lift an all-white colour contemporary kitchens scheme with ocean-toned accessories. have become visually softer, a better match for adjacent Timber lends warmth and timeless appeal, but go for lighter tones over dark. Think salt-scoured driftwood hues living spaces in an open-plan. By and matte finishes over high shine. incorporating textured surfaces, matt finishes and natural materials, you can Choose your materials: The Hamptons look calls for shaker-style panelled cabinetry which offers clean make your modern kitchen a delight to be lines with just the right amount of detail for depth and interest. in. Marble is a key player in iconic East Coast American homes, but you can get this luxury finish for Colour contrast: Adding organic materials and less on your kitchen benchtops with a marble-look laminate. Laminate gives you the best of subtle pattern is a simple way to bring visual interest both worlds; a look from the top end of town, in a material that’s tough enough to meet to a room. The look of slick white cabinets can be the high-impact demands of family life. softened by timber-look wall cabinets which introduce warmth, and by a hexagonal mosaic tiled splash back in a On the kitchen splashback subway tiles can bring texture. Or you can keep it simple marble-look finish. with a plain glass or acrylic splashback and let the detail shine on other surfaces. For tapware, chrome is a classic paired with white cabinetry and works Touchable texture: Mixing up finishes – matt and gloss, grainy beautifully with coastal blues. timber and shiny metal – is another way to create impact. Look for tactile materials, like the concrete-look, composite stone bench in this Select the finer details: Open shelves or carefully curated items on kitchen. With its natural soft grey colour, matt finish and industrial patina, benchtops give the room a relaxed feel. Aim for character over it injects another layer of texture and evokes the look of genuine concrete clutter. You want to capture a feeling of casual charm, but there is without the hassle and expense of the real thing. no quicker way to kill a holiday vibe than with excess ‘stuff’. Seamless integration: Choose plain doors over panelled ones, and opt for a handleTexture is an effective way to bring informality and free design. Here, finger pulls are virtually invisible and the soft-close drawers are easy warmth into a room. Start with the cabinetry handles; and safe for even small members of the family. Built-in and integrated appliances allow the brushed metal is on trend and delightfully bank of cabinets to continue without visual interruption. touchable. Then, add natural materials like timber and rattan, fresh flowers and potted greenery. Open and airy: For kitchens destined to sit in an open-plan area, freestanding furniture creates a lighter, airier feel – the opposite to a solid island bench, which can dominate an open-plan space. The most important element is light. Make the most of whatever illumination you The table-style design of this island is a great example of this, elevating it into a bespoke feature, breaking can capture with clever window up the bulkiness of the bench and providing ample room for dining. furnishings such as ‘plantation shutters’.
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How to Choose a Bushfire Sprinkler System If you live in a bushfire prone area a bushfire sprinkler system can help you to protect your home. We take you through the different sprinkler systems you can use, why it’s importance to buy the right equipment and how you can still protect your home even when there’s no power. Step 1. Make a plan for your backyard Before setting up your bushfire sprinkler system there are several things you need to consider. Work out how much land and property are you looking to protect, what the terrain is like, how much water you have available and how long that supply will last. You should also talk to a plumber to make sure you have enough water pressure and the right equipment to help protect your home. One of the most important things is to always buy good quality metal fittings and sprinklers. During a bushfire, plastic ones will melt and your home won’t be protected. Step 2. Start by wetting around your home During a bushfire, one of the easiest ways to protect your home is to use the garden hose to wet the vegetation and grass around your house. The damper it is, the more it will reduce the intensity of the fire. Also, keep buckets of water and other large containers full of water to help extinguish spot fires Step 3. Have sprinklers on the ground You can create a curtain of water by placing sprinklers around your home. This will help to prevent flying embers from reaching your home. Be sure to use metal sprinklers with chrome or galvanised fittings. Step 4. Position sprinklers on the roof Putting sprinklers on your roof can reduce the impact of radiant heat, ember attacks and direct contact with the fire. Mount sprinklers at the gutter line and angle them to spray outwards. This way, they will spray water onto the roof and onto the walls below. Butterfly sprinklers can be joined together with galvanised pipe to make a series of them to cover the length of your roof. Step 5. Have a back-up generator During a bushfire, you may lose power and mains water pressure. If you need to defend your home, a generator and an independent water supply will come in handy. Pumps and generators should be able to pump 400 litres per minute. Hoses from the pump should be long enough to reach all corners of your home. They should also be durable, flexible and able to withstand high temperatures. Make sure that everyone in the family knows how to start and operate your generator. For this reason, generators with a pushbutton start are preferable to a pull-start. Step 6. Be prepared and have a plan It’s important to make the decision early whether you want to leave or to stay and defend your property. If you do stay, make sure you are well prepared. That means you have access to power and water and have the right equipment to protect your home. For more information about choosing a bushfire sprinkler system and how to defend your home, visit your local fire authority website.
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IMPAWTANT NOTE! If you are thinking of buying a pet for Christmas, you may wish to consider purchasing a shelter animal. However, when it comes to gift-giving, it is vital to note that a pet should never be given as a ‘surprise’ present. Pet’s are not an inanimate present that can be discarded. Taking on an animal for life has serious ramifications and whilst they make wonderful family members and can help teach children responsibility, give older people a genuine sense of companionship and demonstrate unqualified devotion – buying a pet should never be done on impulse. If the pet is for someone else, or the family, then they should be involved in the purchase. Shelter animals offer the best value for money. All animals for sale at the RSPCA have been desexed, microchipped, examined by a veterinarian and, in the case of adult dogs, temperament tested. They come with a free bag of Hills dog food and one month’s free pet insurance. So, if you really want a pet for Christmas, visit the RSPCA and receive free, unbiased advice as to what type of pet will suit your lifestyle and circumstances. Unlike pet stores, the RSPCA is not all about the bottom line. We are about matching the right pets to the right families. Plus, you’ll be giving a deserving animal a home and you’ll be getting value for money. Michael Beatty RSPCA Qld
Christmas Tips for Pet Owners
Christmas means fun, noise and a hype of activity, but what do our pets think of all the commotion? Even the most social and friendly of all pets can be overwhelmed during this hectic time of year. Here are some tips to help keep your pets happy and healthy! • • • •
If you think your dog may be overwhelmed with lots of new people, give them time away from the action and offer a yummy chew or filled enrichment toy. Do you have a crate or suitable area for your dog to wind down? Even the most social of dogs will need a break from the activity. Assign an adult (not involved in supervising children) to be in charge of your dog if you can’t be – being sure they look out for signs of stress. Do not allow children to hug or kiss your dog. Dogs do not like hugs and kisses! Even a dog who tolerates this under normal circumstances, may not accept this from strangers.
What signs should I look out for if my dog is stressed? If your dog licks their lips, shows the whites of their eyes or turns their head away when a child or adult is patting them, intervene immediately. These are just a few signals dogs show when they are stressed. Other signs that your dog does not welcome attention from children or adults include: • • •
The dog tries to walk away or tries to hide under furniture. The dog freezes and becomes very still with their mouth closed. They may be staring intently at the person bothering them and may growl. The dog growls or raises fur along their back.
Supervise at all times! Prevention is the key to help ensure your family, friends and pets all have a Merry Christmas too. Keep your pet healthy and avoid the Christmas Pud! Here are some foods to avoid that are toxic to dogs and cats: cooked bones, onions, garlic, sauces, chocolate, caffeine, nuts, avocado, raisins, sultanas (including Christmas cake), fatty and preserved meats. If in doubt, keep your pet on their usual diet.
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Lachlan making tracks Nationally.
At the mere age of 17, Narangba teen Lachlan Gardner is making a name for himself on the racetrack in his Marc Car 1. He has been behind the wheel since he was 12 years old and did his first race called “Notta Grand Prix” in a $1000 car at Lakeside after learning to drive a manual the day before on his grandfather’s property. That initial race had him showing everyone up by setting the fastest time for the day and from then the passion has grown. He started racing go-carts, before upgrading to Oztruck – where he is currently leading the championship and has just had his first televised race on Fox Sports in his new $200,000 GT1 Spec car. “The Marc Car 1 is a GT1 Spec Car,” Lachlan said. “It’s built for endurance racing which are fast paces for long periods of time. We went there to support the Super Cars at their first round at the bend. We were a part of the Tin Tops category there was 30 cars on the grid. We had a really decent pace for our first time out and learning more about the car.” “I had the pressure of knowing I was up against some very expensive cars and I didn’t want to hit anyone. Our goal for that round was to get used to the car and to compete against the other Marc Car 1’s.” Lachlan said at the bend they were hitting upward of 260km/h and explains how he keeps calm at such high speeds and intense situations. “When you’re in the car, you don’t feel like you’re going that fast. Then when you review the footage – it’s pretty cool when you realise how fast you were going.”
be a full a championship and the points accumulate throughout the year. He said fast and consistent times through each race is needed to take out the title at the end of the series. Lachlan said many people aren’t aware of how much prep work is involved prior to having the car on the track. He trains four days a week and has hours of data to process after each race to seek ways of improving. He also has to be physically and mentally ready for each event. “I need to stick to a weight and to keep 100 percent reaction and to be mentally fresh. We do one-hour races and if I’m fit, I am able to look, act and react to everything just as well at the end as the start of the race.” “I had a big eye opener to what level of fitness I need to be at to be successful in this. Craig Kelly from Fusion Fat loss and Nutrition is one of my sponsors has been training me from food and physical aspects. He helps me know how to get myself prepared physically and mentally for the next season by planning in the off season for training and food, diet.”
behind. He went into a spin and didn’t finish that race, but mechanics stepped in. The Marc Cars team are like a family and they run as a team. They got him back on the track for the next day. He started in position 32 before driving it up to position 14. And finished in the top 10.” Lachlan looks up to Craig Lowndes and loves his immense sportsmanship and positive attitude. “I call him the smiling assassin as he is nice to everyone on the field and has 100 per cent sportsmanship, but when it comes to racing its head down and get the job done and that’s what I look up to. I always want to show sportsmanship on and off the track and have the determination to get down to business, while showing respect for everyone else.” Lachlan attends The Lakes College and has started a school-based apprenticeship as a metal machinist. This skill is allowing him to be able to work on his own cars and learn how they work from the inside out.
Lachlan’s father Justin said he occasionally gets worried about how fast he’s going, although is more confident now he is in the Marc Car as it’s built to take the punishment in case of an accident – which happened in his first run in the car.
“There’s a lot of people out there that would love to be doing what I am and they don’t get the chance. I’m just so grateful for what mum and dad have been able to do for me. We have many long term sponsors and are looking forward to welcoming more on board so they do not have to stress about the financial aspect.”
“There were 32 cars on the grid,” Justin said. “He qualified in position 20 in the wet, drove up to top 10 and then a Ferrari hit him from
You can check out Lachlan’s Instagram for updates on his next achievements. Lachlangardnermotorsports.
“Adrenaline is high when we are going those types of speeds, especially when I’m close to a car. When I get a bit of a break – on a straight, I take a deep breath and turn on my cool suit. We have a suit on that has little veins and it runs icy water over our skin and it gives you a quick relief. When you do that it refreshes my mind and keeps me knowing what I need to do.”
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A Remarkable Season for the Narangba Eagles
Narangba Eagles FC soared into the 2020 full of optimism and sights set on promotion from Capital 3 in its first year back in the Brisbane Football league. The arrival of Nathan Walker from Caboolture FC was a coup for the club and he achieved what he aimed for; securing Promotion amongst one of the strongest capital 3 team rosters we have seen in quite a few years. The last game of the season to decide the title fittingly went down against Springfield United; a strong team who mirrored Narangba all season every step of the way. Springfield had the exact same record of Narangba, only goal difference separated the two teams leading into the final fixture of the season to decide the title. An undefeated season by the Eagles as well as Springfield with 13 wins and 3 draws from 16 rounds. This match was always going to have the intensity of a grand final with the fitting passion shown by both teams. The Eagles were resounding 3-1 winners to clinch the Capital League 3 title and the promotion bragging rights. A truly remarkable season!! Well done to all players and coaching staff for earning the status of champions!!! Photos: MMM Photography
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perfect height for easy use. The Baysport 640 Deluxe also includes a very clever and well-designed removable 2/3rds rear lounge that can be folded away when using the bait board. It is long enough to accommodate 2-3 passengers while underway and folds in a way that allows anglers to get their feet underneath it and stand close to the transom for support. In fact, the fish-ability of the Baysport 640 Deluxe fisherman platform is better than most we’ve seen. The moulded fibreglass side pockets, that don’t extend all the way to the floor, allow anglers fishing from both sides of the boat to get close to the gunwale to brace themselves. The floor in the cockpit is flat with the 170 litre underfloor fuel tank running through the centre. The fibreglass floor had been covered in machined SeaDek closed-cell
polymer foam which offers excellent traction. It is also fuel and oil resistant and able to be hosed out after a day on the water. Both helm seats are adjustable and come standard with a bolster. The passenger sits on a stainless-steel framework allowing an esky or similar, to be stowed underneath. The driver’s seat sits on a moulded fibreglass box with built in storage. The dashboard does look busy and it’s no wonder why. Brisbane Yamaha have added so many necessary instruments to the Baysport 640 Deluxe as standard items. It comes with a marine stereo, electric anchor winch control, marine radio, 7-inch multi-function display unit, switch panel, compass, engine gauges, sounder and two drink holders, twin USB charging station in the cabin, plus a sports steering wheel. It’s a charged design that accommodates everything you need.
The passenger seat gets a handy grab bar, cup holder and side pocket. Down below in the cuddy cabin twin bunks run well forward. The bunk infill is standard in the Baysport 640 Deluxe. It can hide an optional porta toilet if overnight stays are on your radar. Along either side of the cabin, pockets will accommodate your bits and pieces. Between the helm seats, is more storage hidden by a lift up hatch or you can option up with a water tank and add a shower. Over the top of the helm area is a magnificent stainless steel targa top. It has six rod holders across the back and is covered in black sunsafe material. An additional pull-out awning slides from the rear of the roof to extend over the cockpit. The entire canopy was made in house by the dealer, Brisbane Yamaha, and their trim department. There’s not much missing in the Baysport 640 Deluxe. Power The surprising thing about the 6.40 metre Baysport 640 Deluxe is the engine required to power it. The dealer has elected to fit a maximum of 175hp but they felt that the Yamaha F150 Four Stroke is the perfect unit to do the job. It sits in their big in-line four cylinder range
and comes with a high output alternator. This is crucial when you are looking at a craft with dual batteries and a host of modern electronics. It also uses Yamaha’s strong corrosion-resistant aluminium construction and has their impeccable finish. It’s incredibly quiet and when running has a great note. It sounds as if it could go forever. The Baysport 640 Deluxe will reach speeds of around 75 kilometres per hour. At that speed it will sit at 5,500 rpm and burn 60 litres of fuel per hour. At a more sedate 4,000 rpm we were cruising at 42 kilometres per hour and burning 27 lph. Performance The driving position in the Baysport 640 Deluxe is exceptional. With the bolster on the helm chair, you can sit comfortably or fold it up and stand with plenty of room around the wheel. The 640 Deluxe is a family and fishing platform with all the comfort and quality of some considerably more expensive boats. It doesn’t leap onto the plane but gradually accelerates and gets there mightily quicker than almost all other hulls.
is excellent making any manoeuvres a painless affair. The hull has good chine that runs from near the bow to the transom. It’s not quite a reverse, but it does well to throw the spray well clear of the boat. Overall, this is a pleasure to drive and feels like a much smaller boat than the 6.40 metres to control. Families will appreciate this aspect of the Baysport 640 Deluxe. Tow Vehicle The Baysport 640 Deluxe is a reasonably heavy boat, with the total boat, motor and trailer weight in the vicinity of 1,750 kilograms. At that weight, it can be towed by a vehicle in the medium 4WD category like a Toyota Kluger. Any dual cab ute will be more than enough with most sitting around the 3,500 kilogram braked towing capacity. Questions? For more information contact Australia’s largest marine dealer, Brisbane Yamaha on 3888 1727 or visit us on the Bruce Highway, Burpengary. www.brisbaneyamaha.com.au
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IN REVIEW Boardwalk Café | North Lakes Finally, a café the ticks all the boxes! Let’s start with the view! Located outside the North Lakes Hotel, there is nothing to do but relax on the undercover deck and take in the breathtaking Lake Eden, it’s wildlife and serenity. The extensive menu caters for Gluten Free and Vegetarian foodies and ranges from $14 to $38. You are also spoiled for choice with beverages, albeit coffee, beer, soft drink or cocktails to enjoy, perhaps during one of the occasional live music sessions. Fur-Babies are also welcome with their own doggie treats on the menu. Visit their Facebook to find out more. @boardwalknorthlakes
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FICTION
SHORT + SHARP: Words: Jayden Johnston
Falling at the Shore I grab a shell from the ground and hold it to my ear. But the pounding in my head is too loud, and the sound of the sea is drowned out by my body’s desperate attempt to regain balance. Inertia. My head hurts. My legs feel weak. I drop the shell to the ground and fall with a thud. I’m thinking about Beth, my daughter. She came by to visit me every day. Told me I looked beautiful when my hair started falling out, gave me hugs when I was too weak to stand. Or at least, she used to. I cut her off, when I saw that her visits to me were doing more harm than good. I wonder where she is now. I’m thinking about Patty, my dog, possibly my best friend. The sort of animal that just lit up the room anywhere she went, who loved going for walks and getting rough hand-pats from small children, who were always as bouncy as she was. That’s why it was so heartbreaking, when the doctor said that she had no chance of bouncing back from the accident, that she had no chance of surviving for longer than a month. I know where she is now. I’m thinking about Tony, my ex. The spineless, selfish jerk who took one look at the doctors surrounding my bed and ran immediately. At first I kind of hoped that he’d see the error in his ways, and come back, but eventually I convinced myself that he was leaving me to protect himself. From the hurt of losing me. I don’t care where he is now. But I do care where I am now. I can’t lift my head up off ground to look, but I twist and turn on the ground enough to see the waves lapping at the shore, the water rising up to my ankles and tugging at my toes. Not that I can feel it; I’m slowly losing feeling everywhere. I first came to this beach when I was just four years old. The tide did the same thing it was doing now, except my tiny body couldn’t deal with the pressure. I was swept out to sea, a lifeguard finding and rescuing me just before I lost consciousness and dipped under the water for the last time. I nearly died that day; it’s one of my happiest memories. And now, through everything that’s happened, I’ve come full circle, returning to the first place I ever felt truly alive. Through the terminal diagnosis, the legal disputes, tears, arguing, and pain, this place has never left my memory. It seems fitting, then, that this place that I hold so dear to me is the last place that I will ever take a breath. Finally, the water pulls me with enough force to drag me away from the sand. Coarse grains slip away from my palm, and I close my eyes, letting myself drift off to sea.
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There have been a lot of grey days When the sun seemed not to shine, Even though the sky was clear and cloudless blue, When the black dog of depression Seemed to snap around your heels, And you wondered whether all the "facts" were true. When statistics, damn statistics Seemed so central to your life, And you worried how we're going to bear the cost. When it's hard to find the silver in the clouds of fear and doubt, Whilse we try to get the life back that we've lost. It's a global pandemonic, Came grom bats we now believe, We may never know quite how it got away; It has cost a pretty penny, Lives and money down the drain, And our heroes still are working in harm's way. There are Doctors, Nurses, Cleaners, Drivers, Medics and the rest, Taking care of all our bodies, live or not, So do you part to help them all, Wear a mask and take a test, Fill the spacings up with hope - and smile a lot!
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