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For award-winning magician Jonas Jost, magic is more than just a show, it’s something he loves to do. And as with many magical stories, it all started when Jonas was a little boy.

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Combats Domestic Violence

Caboolture’s ‘Violets Not Violence!’ art competition is raising money to combat domestic violence in the Moreton Bay region, and registration is now open!

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Jonas Jost: Award-winning Australian Magician Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photos: Contributed

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For award-winning magician Jonas Jost, magic is more than just a show, it’s something he loves to do. And as with many magical stories, it all started when Jonas was a little boy.

slapped by a child for no reason and although he has doves in his act, he says he’ll never work with chickens again because, “They’re too unpredictable!”

“I got a magic kit from my grandad when I was younger,” Jonas said. “He inspired me to start, to dream big and think big. He even gave me a tuxedo and an old silk hat too. It was then that I fell in love with magic.

Jonas has already racked up some career highlights that are a bit different, and he certainly won’t forget them.

“I also saw TV specials when I was a kid, and you watch and think, ‘I want to get my hands on something like that and perform for the Muggles,’ (those with no magical ability), and also just show family and friends what I could do.” Although there was a quiet period in his life where Jonas spent time doing other kid things, he was easily drawn back into magic as a teenager.

“I recently visited Nauru around January/February for their Independence Day,” he said. “We did a show for their president and the locals. They don’t see much live entertainment, let alone magic, so here I am in a suit in a humid environment doing my show. It was quite a strange mix and one of the most unusual highlights I’ve had.

He’s also no stranger to being rewarded for his work, named the winner of the Stage Magic Championships for the Australian Society of Magicians in 2007; winner of the Stage Magic Championships for the Geniis in 2008, and in 2010 he took out the award for best Stage Magic for the Magic Club. But he’s very humble about it and prefers to be on stage performing for families. “A big thing for me is passing on that magic to younger generations,” he says. “There is nothing more rewarding than watching the front rows. Some of the coolest moments are seeing a dad and son react like little kids with big smiles when a dove comes out. Sometimes I do think, ‘Why do I do this?’ and then I see that and realise, that’s why!”

“I actually did magic for a few years as a kid, but dropped it in early high school and did sport and school,” he said. “A friend from Japan visited and showed me some tricks [and] I was blown away and fell in love with it a second time. “I did a few birthday parties as performances and it was great. I knew I could earn money and people love magic, so I did a few shows at rotary clubs and with adults as the audience, plus I started working with other magicians and it got bigger from there. That’s when I started doing events and then cruise ships, [and] suddenly you’re away.”

Remembering his love of magic as a kid propelled Jonas to create his very own YouTube magic show series ‘The Unreal Magic Workshop’ on JonasJostTV to teach kids about magic. “The whole idea behind it is we want to get kids away from technology and learn about different skills,” he said. “Also to interact with friends more, bring out their social skills, and talk in front of an audience. A book in itself wouldn’t work so well on showing them how to develop their skills.

If you’re lucky enough to catch Jonas on stage, you’ll notice he keeps some company of the winged variety. “I work with doves which is quite old school,” he said. “Not many magicians do it anymore probably because it can be a lot of work [but] it’s awesome for family shows which is my favourite demographic. To hear the reactions when a live dove arrives on stage, and when doing a meet and greet after a show, kids always ask where the doves are.

“Australian audiences are probably some of the best, even though I’ve done shows for a few international audiences,” he said. “Aussies are so fun-loving and want to be part of the show, and being on stage is very fulfilling. It’s much harder to impress American audiences, and even the Germans have a different sense of humour to Australians.”

“In my act [the doves] all appear out of silk and fire and they go in a cage and all disappear. It’s very visual. I’ve got fourteen of them, they are my pets, and have their own personalities and names. Jean Claude Van Dove, Dovel 07, Elvis and Hercules are my A-Team and have been with me the longest.”

“In contrast to that, a while back I received a call from a guy wanting to propose to his girlfriend at a restaurant. He wanted me to turn up and do some magic with a rose which had the ring in it and to give it to him to propose. I had to act like it wasn’t planned and he was acting like it was nothing unusual as well. I was a bit nervous of how it would turn out, but she said yes, so it worked out well. That’s been my smallest audience ever!”

True to the magician code, Jonas doesn’t giveaway any of his secrets, but admits performing on stage isn’t always smooth sailing. He was once

Based in Sydney, Jonas works worldwide on cruise ships, but he says nothing is better than an Australian crowd.

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“Going online was the best way to access kids on their platform [and] something they’re used to. We want to encourage that, rather than spending a day playing a game, get up and go to the cupboard, get sticks and tape and build something. It’s a live workshop for them.” Jonas will be onstage performing as part of a national charity tour called the ‘Razzamatazz Show’ this month. Queensland dates are Friday, April 12 at the Empire Theatre, Toowoomba and Saturday, April 13 at St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane. For more information visit www. razzamatazzshow.com.au/ To find out more about the man himself, visit www.jonasjost.com.

Next Phase of CREEC Playground Upgrade Kicks off One of Moreton Bay’s favourite recreation areas in Caboolture is set for a further upgrade.

Councillor for Division 12 Adrian Raedel said he was thrilled about the playground’s expansion.

Over the past four years, Council has invested more than $1 million in specially-designed community and council-funded playground equipment at the Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) including: three towers with slides, track rides and climbing nets; a wheelchair accessible play area, flying fox, play hut and sensory walls to encourage inclusive and engaging play.

“Council is always looking at innovative ways to ensure spaces, particularly playgrounds are accessible to everyone,” Cr Raedel said.

Thanks to a further $140,000 contribution from Council, the playground will soon include new musical equipment and a shaded area.

“To the complement the drums, we’re also installing chimes to provide a soothing and calming sound effect for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It’s an ideal and comfortable space for them to interact with other children in a way that isn’t too overwhelming.”

Construction is expected to commence late April 2019 and completed by late June 2019, weather permitting.

“This upgrade will see new musical play equipment installed like kundu drums, which combined with the existing 15 note metallophone will allow children of all abilities to create tunes together.

Cr Raedel said residents could still access the existing playground during the works. A small section of the play area would be fenced off and out of bounds during construction. “So, I encourage you to come down to CREEC and check out the playground, environmental centre, community nursery and maybe even grab a coffee from the café - I know you’ll have a great time.” “Council apologises for any inconvenience associated with the works and will place signage at the park advising patrons of the works,” Cr Raedel said. CREEC is located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary. The new playground and other outdoor elements will open seven days a week once the upgrade is complete.

U3A April Social Meeting U3A Pine Rivers will hold their monthly Social and Information Meeting on Friday, April 12 at the Kallangur Memorial Bowls Club, 1351 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur, gathering at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, finishing at approximately 11.30am. The Guest Speaker will be Sharnelle Harris, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Pine Rivers Crime Prevention, Queensland Police Service, who will present a Seniors’ Safety Talk. Free admission for active seniors in retirement. Morning tea and a raffle are available, as well as the chance to make membership inquiries and book and pay for coach trips and theatre productions. For further information, please phone the U3A Centre – Kallangur on 3880 6677 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12 noon.

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Community Benefits From More Police on Our Streets Words: Karen Manhire

You may have noticed more of a police presence around our neighbourhood as you go about your everyday life of dropping the kids off at school or visiting the local shopping centre. Feature Magazine caught up with Senior Sergeant Michelle Dodds , Office-in-Charge at Burpengary Police Station, to get an inside glimpse into the reasons behind this. Michelle said it has been a high priority for her to work very hard on getting her officers out of the station and back out within the community in places like our shopping centres, businesses, schools and on the streets of our community. “I am a firm believer of high visibility patrol, so getting my officers out of the station, out into the community, and having an effect on the community. Generally if police are out and about crime comes down… so being proactive.” Police alone cannot do their job effectively without the support of the community, and the collaboration between the two is important. This goes beyond just increased police presence, but also includes police programs in our schools and links

with social media sites like the Narangba Watch Facebook page, which frequently contains posts from community members letting others know about crimes that have been committed in the area. For this reason, Michelle is a member of the page and other similar social media site groups, so that she can closely monitor these posts and respond appropriately. Michelle follows up on crimes posted, and makes sure that the police have been contacted so that she is able to do her job and find those responsible. Police can also be found working closely with the younger generation within our primary and secondary schools in the area. “We have Adopt-A-Cops in the majority of the primary schools within the Burpengary division, and my officers work very closely with the schools on things such as anti-bullying and the building of relationships between the police and the students, with a focus on consequences of behaviour,” said Michelle. High schools request police presence to deliver education about important topics that directly affect their students.

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“We delivered road safety education for Road Safety Week at one of the high schools last year in conjunction with the Road Policing Unit, Forensic Crash Unit and QFES, so [we are] trying to get those education things into the high schools as well whenever we can.” Even though Michelle indicated that there are no major crime increases within the Burpengary division, she has seen an increase in dealing with domestic violence incidents. However, this can be seen to be because of her zero-tolerance policy towards domestic violence within the community that is implemented by herself, all her staff, and QPS. Michelle also mentioned she is very big on road policing and traffic offences. “We believe in keeping people safe on the roads, especially when we have so many younger generations driving on our roads and being a parent of a P Plater myself,” she said. More information in relation to crime statistics in the Moreton area, missing persons and photos of people of interest to help police can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (Narangba) website https://narangba.nhwq.org/

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‘Violets Not Violence!’ Art Show Combats Domestic Violence in Moreton Bay Words: Reese Salmon Photo: Contributed

Caboolture’s ‘Violets Not Violence!’ art competition is raising money to combat domestic violence in the Moreton Bay region, and registration is now open!

and GP, Dr Subrat Mishra, said he was motivated to make change in the community after coming across domestic violence regularly as a practitioner for seven years.

“I believe awareness has to come via children, and that can prevent domestic violence. Art is therapeutic and can be a great healer for the victims too.”

After being a huge success in 2017 and raising $3,700 for the Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA), the competition is set to raise $8,000 this year, and organisers welcome artists to show off their talents for the good cause.

“I come across domestic violence every day and that makes me sad,” he said. “I wanted to get my passion and profession together to create awareness, as well as to fundraise for CADA, as they are doing a fantastic job in helping the victims.”

Funds raised will contribute to the powerful work of CADA, a community agency funded by the Queensland State Government Department of Communities, which provide services to those experiencing domestic violence. Their services include early intervention, individual counselling and court assistance.

The art competition has three categories based on age. Adults (18 years+) have a limit of two entries per artist, while high school and primary students have a limit of one entry each.

The competition is strongly supported by Artisans’ Guild of Caboolture & Districts President, Ms Jacqui Ferguson, who stated in a recent media release, “We have a wonderful new space at our Burpengary Gallery and are very pleased to be able to sponsor the 2019 ‘Violets Not Violence!’ event.”

The finalist’s art exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 1, at the Artisans’ Guild of Caboolture & Districts Inc. gallery where the winners will be announced and an art auction will be held to raise funds. Event founder, Burpengary Artist

Each category has cash prizes up for grabs. First place includes a prize of $200, second place $100, and third place $50. There is an entry fee of just $5 for adults while schoolkids can enter for free. Explaining the reason that a focus has been being placed on the participation of school children in this year’s competition, Dr Mishra said,

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Entries should be submitted by Tuesday, May 14. Those who are interested in entering should contact Artisans’ Guild of Caboolture & Districts Inc. representative Ms Marie Browning on 5498 8331 or 0438 839 728, or by emailing gallery@ artisansguild.org.au. The ‘Violets Not Violence!’ event is proudly sponsored by: Artisans’ Guild of Caboolture & Districts Inc, Simplicité Skin Care, Feature Magazine, Brisbane Audio Services and Narangba Valley Tavern.

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USC Moreton Bay Taking Shape Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photo: Contributed

If you’ve driven past the site of the new University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Moreton Bay campus at Petrie, you certainly can’t miss the construction.

had come about thanks to a big combined effort between all levels of the government and USC, was very much needed for the Moreton Bay region.

Set on the grounds of what was the Petrie Paper Mill, the university project is a hive of activity. Moving forward in leaps and bounds, the foundation building of the campus is progressing weekly, and is still very much on target for its first intake of students to walk through the doors in 2020.

“When you look at the figures, that in the Brisbane CBD, the number of young people with a degree is 53%,” he said. “Then you look at the Moreton Bay region, just across the Pine River, and that number is significantly lower at 23%.

The building, which is being constructed by Hansen Yuncken, is being completed in stages and has seen more than 100 workers onsite every day. It will comprise three levels including teaching spaces, staff offices, an auditorium, simulation spaces, a library and more. USC’s Chief Operating Officer Dr Scott D Snyder said the building of the campus had been a long time coming for the region, and it was good to see the progress. “Passersby might see bigger changes going on like the structural concrete completed by Easter and the roof by mid-July,” he said. “We’ll take over the surrounds for landscaping around October. So, it’s all very much happening and a very busy hub of activity.” Dr Snyder said the university, which

“And up in Caboolture, they have the lowest percentage of young people with a degree. You look at that and you can understand why the council started the ball rolling on why a university was needed in the area but they needed to provide access. “At USC we’ve been the fastest growing for a long time, but we knew we’d exhaust our population eventually. When council put out tender for a university and at the same time we were looking for a catchment, it was a complete alignment of needs and visions.” About 1,000-1,200 students are expected to enrol in USC Moreton Bay’s first year with the potential for that number to reach 10,000 within 10 years. Dr Snyder said, over time, the campus would be seen and used

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as more than just a university, and would obviously have to grow to adapt to that change. “What we’re building now is just the beginning,” he said. “When you look at the much bigger picture than just university students attending university for university purposes, you really need more than students to make a university campus. “When you look at trends with kids in their teens at the moment, it’s one little bit of their lives, so a university experience needs to be something like a mini ecosystem around them. “We want to work through plans, have the university with students, but also research and innovation opportunities, bring small businesses into the mix and council will bring in ideas as well. In 10 years’ time, this will be quite a unique environment for students.” Dr Snyder said enrolments will take place towards the end of this year into early 2020 and the hiring of staff was beginning to get underway. Meetings will also be held around the Moreton Bay region in late May/ early June for the community to ask questions and find out more about USC Moreton Bay.

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The saying, ‘If you build it, they will come’ rang true last month, when thousands of foodies flocked to the opening of the northside’s biggest dining adventure, Bite Markets at North Harbour.

“I set BITE up for families primarily, and therefore, for me, its success is not about growing bigger in regards to land space, but about linking it back to the community and working more with the community,” said Tom.

On the opening weekend of March 1-2, over 9,000 eager visitors streamed through the gates of the all new, customised, permanent street food market, and Founder Tom Burke couldn’t be more delighted.

“Moreton Bay deserves to be serviced by something like BITE. The area has so much to offer, so much diversity, and the community is great. And that community word is going to keep coming up with me because that’s what it should be about. Yes I set it up, but we’re all in it together. It’s ours.”

“I’m over the moon,” said Tom. “I’m really thrilled with how the opening went, and I’m really thrilled that the community came out and embraced it.” The Founder/Managing Director of Brisbane’s high-end catering company, Caxton Street Catering, which provides 5-star event catering services to international luxury brands including Cirque du Soleil, Audi and Burberry, Tom knows large numbers and how to do them creatively. BITE’s custom-designed, fullyfenced 5,000m² dining precinct with dedicated parking for more than 600 cars offers visitors over 40 Flavour Makers and bars presented in colourful, customised shipping containers. Surrounded by landscaped areas and featuring a dedicated children’s play zone, roving entertainment, live music and more, BITE is a place for people to gather, eat, drink and spend time with friends and family.

Celebrating local produce, suppliers, and flavours, BITE showcases the region’s abundant food bowl, and the look and feel of the dining precinct will change to reflect what is available seasonally. “We’ll certainly be accenting BITE to reflect what is available locally,” said Tom. “We’ll be aligning ourselves with pineapple season and strawberry season [for example], and trying to find the smaller local producers as well.” Championing the use of local produce is award-winning international chef Suzie Mills who created Moreton Bay Kitchen especially for Bite Markets. Suzie’s signature dish ‘The Bug Bun’ starring fresh Moreton Bay bug topped with lime aioli on a brioche bun is made with ingredients from Lawnton’s Aussie Seafood House and the Lawnton Country Markets.

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“Everything I do is as local as possible, which does mean I spend a lot of time picking ingredients up as opposed to getting goods delivered from the major suppliers, but that’s what I’m all about,” said Suzie. “I like to use local producers and staff.” A hearty community sentiment is already being savoured by resident Flavour Makers, and Colin Matthews of Kansai Japanese Pizza hopes that it is felt by BITE-goers. “Already, there’s a nice little culture between Flavour Makers,” he said. “The old cliché of being able to borrow a cup of sugar off your neighbour is already happening and it feels really good, and if that passes on to the customers then it will be great.” Suzie agrees, adding “Bite Markets is like one big, new neighbourhood where everyone has moved in at the same time. It’s really nice.” Bite Markets is located on Nolan Drive, Morayfield and will open every Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 10pm. Entry is $3.00, with children 12 years and under free of charge. For more information go to www. bitemarkets.com.au or visit Bite Markets on Facebook and Instagram.

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Caboolture Snares Socceroo Words: Tim Vetter Photo: MMM Photography

to the other boys having someone like that playing alongside you. “Off the field he brings a lot of professionalism and he is a great guy to have around the group. We’re also really excited to have him as the face of our indigenous football initiatives and driving our community engagement off the field.” Sarota made the move to the Netherlands in 2010 along with Roar teammates Tommy Oar and Michael Zullo, and the following year made his Socceroos debut under coach Holger Osieck. “No matter what sport you play, you always dream of representing your country, so that was definitely the proudest moment of my career,” he said. “Now that I’m injury-free I’m stoked to be playing again, and everyone at Caboolture has been so welcoming. Adam Sarota has played on some of the biggest stages in football, but said his decision to join Caboolture FC for the 2019 season was a “no-brainer”. The seed was planted at last year’s Indigenous Football Championship, when the former Brisbane Roar and Australian midfielder represented the Brisbane Warrigals – coached by Caboolture Senior Men’s Coach Nathan Walker. “I’ve known Nathan for a long time, but back then I wasn’t sure if I was going to play competitively again,” Sarota said. “It wasn’t until a couple months later that I ran into him in the city, and he went into more detail about what the club is building for the future. “After he showed me the facilities and outlined their plans for building a community around the club and helping out local kids I was hooked. There’s a lot of indigenous people in the area, so we want to put some programs in place that give a bit of direction to kids who might be needing it.” “Like any team sport, football teaches you so many skills that help you in life, and sometimes all that these kids need is a bit of structure and something to focus on, so trying to provide that is something I’m really honoured to be a part of.” Sarota is relishing the chance to be playing competitively again, after a lengthy recovery from a horror injury which put a halt to his professional career. Nearing the end of his five-year stint with top-flight Dutch side FC Utrecht in 2016, a one-on-one challenge with an opposition ‘keeper went horribly

wrong and left him with a dislocated ankle, torn ligaments and a spiral fracture in his left leg. “In the moment I didn’t actually feel too much pain, but I looked down and saw my ankle was at a ridiculous angle and it wasn’t long after that the severity of the situation set in,” he said. “Everything was going really well up until the injury, but I went from playing and training and being surrounded by my teammates all the time to doing rehab all on my own. “Before the injury I would wake up, have breakfast, train all morning, have lunch with my teammates then usually train again in the afternoon. When you do that every day, it kind of becomes your identity, so to have that completely taken away in an instant is really tough. “During my first hospital visit though I saw a guy who’d just had his leg amputated, and it reminded me that it could always be worse and to just get on with the recovery.” After several months on crutches, and a post-surgery calf muscle “the size of my skinny forearm”, Sarota spent the next 18 months in intense rehabilitation, and despite being told he may never play football again, has defied the odds to be back on the field. He is set to make his debut next Sunday in an FFA Cup clash against Mudgeeraba at Caboolture’s brand new multi-million-dollar home precinct. “Adam obviously brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the team, so he’ll be vital in controlling the midfield for us,” Walker said. “It’s also going to give a lot of confidence

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“I’ve been training with the boys for a month now and I’m loving it. It’s probably what I’ve missed the most being away from the game – just that feeling of camaraderie being in a team. “I’m hoping I can help out a bit with my experience, and also teach some of the boys coming through a few of the little things that can make a massive difference on the field – like positioning, how to receive and distribute effectively, which foot to play to your teammate et cetera.” Caboolture were promoted into the Brisbane Premier League for 2019 after a remarkable rise through the ranks since joining the Brisbane competition, winning Capital League 4 in 2016, Capital League 3 the following year and topping it off by taking out Capital League 1 last season to earn promotion to the top tier. They came up against reigning champions Albany Creek in round 1, narrowly losing 2-1 after several missed chances in the second half, but last weekend earned their first ever BPL victory with a 2-1 win over Taringa Rovers. “Getting that first BPL win was obviously pretty special for everyone involved,” Walker said. “Our main goal is to stay in the Premier League, but we’ve shown in our first two games that we can certainly mix with the best, and we’ll hopefully be somewhere around the top four come the end of the season.”

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What is Bursitis?

Words: Moreton All Body Care

Bursitis is the inflammation of a thin, fluid-filled sac known as a bursa that lies in between tendons and bones. The bursa functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction as tissues such as muscles and tendons slide over bony surfaces. If the bursa is irritated, it becomes inflamed, swollen and subsequently painful. There are numerous bursa (over 100) located throughout the body. Common sites include the shoulder, hip, knee and heel. Bursitis is a common condition seen in both males and females over the age of 40 years but can occur at any age. Most diagnosed cases are subacromial bursitis which occurs in the shoulder or trochanteric bursitis of the hip. Symptoms can range from mild to painful. The severity and length of time you have had symptoms will influence your recovery. Bursitis can be confirmed with an ultrasound. Causes Bursitis is often caused by chronic overuse but can also occur as a result of an acute injury such as direct trauma. One of the main causes is reduced strength and/or muscular tightness. This results in a change in your joint biomechanics, placing extra load on muscles or tendons, causing excessive compression over the bursa.

Signs and Symptoms • Pain to touch and warmth, if the bursa is close to the surface: e.g. side of hip or top of knee. • Swelling, particularly of the knee (pre-patella) or heel (retrocalcaneal). • Pain which may limit movement. Often pain may be worse after activities when resting, such as that night or the next morning.

Rest doesn’t always “fix” the problem and bursitis typically recurs. Bursitis isn’t common in isolation and therefore an appropriate assessment and treatment intervention by a physiotherapist is vital to address any contributing factors to hasten recovery.

Treatment Depending on the site of irritation and cause, treatment focuses on reducing the inflammation and any excess load. The best thing to do is rest from any aggravating activities and apply ice (heel, knee, hip, elbow) or heat (shoulder). This allows the bursal inflammation to settle back down in the absence of further aggravation. Antiinflammatory gels or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be helpful.

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If symptoms fail to settle, your GP may refer you for an injection of local anaesthetic and cortisone into the swollen bursa. An aspiration (drainage) of the bursal fluid is often also performed. In most cases this provides short-term relief by reducing the inflammation and can be beneficial for allowing physiotherapy to be more effective due to reduced pain levels.

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Physiotherapists are highly trained in assessing and treating bursitis. Treatment may include:

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Joint glides to reduce stiffness as a result of any inflammation/ swelling. Soft tissue massage to release any tight muscles around the area. Prescription of strength or stretching exercises. Education on safe levels of activity and return to normal duties.

In severe cases, if the fluid continues to accumulate and doesn’t respond to the above mentioned treatments, an excision (bursa removal) can be considered. This is known as a bursectomy and occurs under general anaesthetic. This surgery is most commonly performed on the shoulder. For more information or to book an appointment, please call one of Moreton All Body Care’s practices on 3888 6699 (Burpengary), 3886 9470 (Narangba) and 5429 0298 (Beachmere).

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Happy Easter 2019

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CAIRNS Unbelievably, term one 2019 is already done and dusted! I hope your child has had a happy and successful first term at school. Hopefully you have stayed in regular contact with your child’s teacher and are well-informed about their progress. This year, Easter falls at the end of the school holidays, starting with Good Friday on April 19. Whether you are religious or not, Easter is a happy time of the year, and a lovely opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.

the ‘Easter Bunny’), hiding eggs in a garden was published in 1680. •

The tallest chocolate Easter egg was made in Italy in 2011. It was 10.39 metres tall and weighed 7,200 kilograms. That’s taller than a giraffe and heavier than an elephant!

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The traditional act of painting eggs is called Pysanka.

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Apparently, about 80% of people prefer to eat the ears on a chocolate bunny first! Only 5% start with the tail.

Here are some interesting facts about • Easter you might care to share with your child. •

Above: Cairns Botanic Gardens

Cairns, far north Queensland’s biggest city, is widely recognised as a major access point to the Great Barrier Reef. A less known fact is that the Cairns international airport has direct flights to Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, Bali, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. This makes it a popular arrival port for overseas visitors, as well as an ideal stopover point for Aussies on their way to or from Asia and beyond. Visiting a tourism hub can be overwhelming, as it involves deciding which of many activities to do and what places to see, while at the same time, realising that there’s never enough time to experience even half the options. When faced with too many choices, my decisions are based on two factors: cost and uniqueness. If it’s free or within my budget, I choose that over options that cost more. If there are still too many possibilities, then I decide based on whether the activity can be done elsewhere. Based on this method, the Cairns Botanic Gardens and the Tanks Arts Centre were the winners.

Easter is a Christian festival forming part of Holy week, which consists of; Palm Sunday - the week before Easter Sunday, Good Thursday - the day of Jesus’ Last Supper, Good Friday - the day that Jesus was crucified and Easter Sunday - the day Jesus rose from the dead.

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The word Easter originated from ‘Eastre’, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes hare and egg.

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The date we celebrate Easter changes from year to year. This is because Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon on the Spring Equinox between March 22 and April 25.

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The Easter Bunny originated in Germany and the idea was taken to America during the 1700s. The first story of a rabbit (later named

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In Australia the Easter Bunny is widely controversial due to the damage rabbits cause to crops. Many Australians buy a chocolate Easter Bilby instead. Profits from many sales support bilby conservation projects. Australians also enjoy eating hot cross buns. Some believe that the cross on a hot cross bun is a symbol of the cross Jesus was nailed to, but in fact, the Anglo-Saxons ate these buns, decorating them with a cross to symbolise the four quarters of the moon. In English folklore, it is believed that hot cross buns would help an ill person get better.

However you choose to spend the Easter break, go easy on the chocolate, and may it be a happy time for all. If you are travelling, keep safe. Enjoy the break term two is just around the corner! Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Visit www.kipmcgrath.com.au/burpengary or phone 3888 2332 for a free assessment.

My favourite section of the gardens, which are nestled in the hillsides of northern Cairns, is the Conservatory, which features a lily pond, hanging orchids, palms and a diversity of butterflies. This and the visitors centre are open during business hours, whereas the rest of the gardens are open around the clock. Further down the hill, which includes a wide path that encourages cyclists, is the Tanks Arts Centre. This extraordinary series of concrete structures (originally built for fuel storage during World War II) include visual arts and theatre venues, all camouflaged by the dense tropical growth of the neighbouring gardens. At the end of the day, a walk along the esplanade led me to the city centre, which has an abundance of pubs and restaurants to suit every taste and budget. If you’re there on a Friday night, check out The Crown Hotel, where the Ukulele Club have a jam session. Awesome!

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Remedial Massage to Relieve Pain & Stress By Debb Webber, Zen Chi Natural Therapies, North Lakes

How does remedial massage work to relieve pain? Remedial massage is an effective treatment in reducing the severity of chronic issues like sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, labour pain and even tension headaches. Remedial massage works by balancing the length, tone and tension of the soft tissue to promote a functional joint position and mobility. Doing this can also help reduce spasms and muscle cramps and promotes the regeneration of the tissue. The massage also increases the blood flow which allows for the improved circulation of oxygen and nutrients around the body and improves lymphatic drainage or swelling, particularly in the affected area. What are other benefits of remedial massage? Remedial massage has proven to have a positive effect on the endocrine or hormonal system. When we experience pain or stress which can be attributed to an injury or chronic issues, the stress hormone cortisol is increased. The relaxing nature of the massage therefore helps to lower the cortisol levels resulting in reduced stress and pain. Stress hormones have also been linked to a weakened immune system which can be improved with massage therapy to lower cortisol and therefore boost immunity. Remedial massage also promotes an increase of serotonin and dopamine, which helps improve an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mood, again leading to lower levels of stress and therefore pain. It is believed that lower levels of cortisol and higher levels of serotonin and dopamine also help reduce anxiety and enhance concentration, sleep and energy levels.

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Why is Excellent Photography an Essential Ingredient in the Successful Marketing of a Home? Words: Raine & Horne, Burpengary

When it comes to marketing a property this autumn, its ‘pix appeal’ is a fundamental element in enticing prospective buyers.

unnecessary internal clutter, and keep evidence of your pet pooch or moggie or noticeable carpet stains well out of the frame.

Many buyers will judge a home within seconds of looking at the photos online (or on Facebook for that matter) – and if they are not enthused, they’ll quickly shift their focus to the next property.

If you own a house, focus your camera on distinctive features such as ensuites, fireplaces, walkin wardrobes, swimming pools, balconies, and staircases. For apartments, include photographs of unique amenities such as a pool or gym. Whether it’s a house or apartment, always try and offer some interior shots – it can be a turn-off to buyers if they can’t get a sense of your property’s interior!

Often the best way to get the property snaps just right is by commissioning a specialist photographer – you might expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a handful of snaps. However, if you decide to take on the photography yourself, be sure the home is shot with plenty of natural light for day time images. If you wish to include some after-dark shots in your marketing, these can look spectacular with the help of your interior lights. Like your best vacation snaps, be sure to frame your photos carefully – potential buyers don’t want to look at dirty dishes, drying laundry or piles of rubbish. Also, remove any

Apart from presenting your property in its best light, excellent photography is an essential part of the selling process. Since most buyers are searching on the internet or via social media platforms such as Facebook, having enticing property snaps and videos is critical to generating interest in your house or apartment. If getting the photography right sounds more complicated than you anticipated, talk to your agent

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about organising a professional photographer who can put your home up in lights. It could be the best investment you ever made.

TIPS 1. Choose the time of day when the front of the house is shown in a good natural light. 2. Try to choose a clear, bright day. 3. Move any vehicles from the outside of the property. 4. Remove any clutter from outside the property such as bins and hoses. 5. Mow the lawn. 6. Clean the windows.

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Lucky? Not Me! I had seen enough! On television, on radio, in newspapers and magazines, those smug smiling faces confronted me each and every week, coupled with comments like, “I won top lottery prizes, twice in one day!”, “I took a QuickPick and won $2 million” and “I closed my eyes , picked the numbers at random and won $30 million.” Sick making it was!

business it was, and still is!

Queen Elizabeth I of England appears to have started the lottery idea (as we know them) by conducting a lottery in 1567. Evidently, the English coffers were low, so she issued 400,000 tickets at ten shillings each - no mean ticket price 450+ years ago! The lottery was a disaster, with hundreds of blank tickets sold and the I admit I’ve played Lotto on and off over draw delayed for over eight months, with the years, and yes, I’ve got my lucky a much reduced first prize won in the numbers. But my lucky numbers never end. seem to come up! Okay, one or even two have appeared in the odd game, In 1612, the 13 original colonies in but you don’t win anything with one America were largely financed by or even two! So I decided to look into lotteries run in England. And in 1776, this lottery business and wow what a with those self-same colonists ready to

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SHORT + SHARP: Normal

Words: Jayden Johnston

I don’t want to be normal. I want to be the one that everyone takes notice of. The centre of attention, the confident and assertive one, the one who gets to everyone. Who people talk to; who people stare in fascination at. Being weird is fun. More fun than being normal, at least, so I keep trying to make everyone focus on me. But they call me an attention seeker, say that I’m too self-centred, as if they aren’t secretly dreaming of the same thing - of having their name up in lights. To have people scream their name in adoration. The only difference between me and them is that I’m willing to admit that this is what I want. I leave the house, grunting a goodbye. My family is supportive of me, at least. Out in the real world, however, I never know how to get people to really, truly see me. At my sixth birthday party, I called to everyone, trying to get them to take part in a game. However, one of the children had brought a puppy. Well, you know how children can be. For the entire day, everyone spent their time playing with the dog. Except for me. I went inside and sat on my bed. I haven’t had another party since. They don’t ever seem to be fun for me.

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fight England for their independence, Congress voted to hold a lottery to raise $10 million to bankroll the revolution. The lottery idea failed, but the colonists still won their independence!

Puzzle 33 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.70)

On the other hand, the US have had some very successful lotteries, with several helping to build quite a few of their prestigious universities - Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Dartmouth, to name just four. But again in the US, Dennis Wheat was not so lucky. He entered a lottery and won a car, only to find out it was the same car he had traded in, six years previously! In Australia, the first TattsLotto draw of $50,000 was held in 1972. Lotto started in 1979. Now there are a myriad of both national and state-based lotteries, such is our love to ‘have a bet and get lucky’. The major player is the Tatts Group, who nationally administer Saturday Lotto, Oz Lotto and Powerball. The odds of winning the Lotto top Division One prize is one in over eight million! According to some, the Polish MINI Lotto offers the best odds of winning its major prize of 72,000 pounds, with the odds one in over 850,000. But with Powerball, you are guaranteed of winning, if you buy 39 tickets and number each ticket, 1 to 39 as the Powerball. Your prize will be at the least $3.00!

Puzzle 35 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.66) I checked where the luckiest suburbs are and I don’t live

in any of them. I checked on what are termed the luckiest numbers and my lucky numbers wasn’t one of them. So blow it! I have decided to scratch. Yes, ‘scratchies’ are for me. The odds are a better one in four! Even if the majority of prizes are under $10.00!

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Or, the time I stood in front of the whole school and started to read out a speech. I was reading along well, reading with competency and confidence, until someone coughed. Then a second time. A third. All different people. They had apparently decided that my speech was too boring for them and wanted to have some fun of their own. At my expense, of course. How else? Don’t get me wrong, I love my life. I know that I am very lucky to be living in such prosperity. But something tells me that no matter how well off I was, I would always be wanting more. I think it is human nature. To want to be more, do more, achieve more. No matter whether you’re talking about the Queen of England or the homeless, everyone wants more. But only some people get it.

/sudoku on Tue Jan 5 06:28:31 2016 GMT. Enjoy! Which is why I’m always trying to grab attention. I chuckle to myself, and passersby stare sideways at me. Good. Maybe those people were right. I attention-seek, I call for attention, and I’m a little impatient about it all, to be honest. Maybe that’s my problem. ‘Good things come to those who wait.’ It’s not that I thought it was an incorrect statement. It’s that I’d never fully thought about the statement before. Maybe I ought to give it a go. After all, the person who said it probably lived a happy and fulfilled life. Feeling reinvigorated after my self-reflection, I round the corner and walk up the street, ready to enter the school. I’m not going to be ridiculed. Generally, the only time I get teased is when I try to seize the moment, which makes it ironic that it’s the very thing I’m always trying to accomplish. But with this new outlook, I feel like I can do much more. Maybe it isn’t so bad to be normal. Until it’s your time to shine.

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