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One of Moreton Bay’s favourite sons, bestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes, returns with a book about a subject close to his heart: Fatherhood.

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With ‘the race that stops the nation’, the Melbourne Cup, on November 6, Champion Jockey Jeff Lloyd spoke to Feature Magazine about his journey, those retirement rumours and why he’ll never place a bet.

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One of Moreton Bay’s favourite sons, bestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes, returns with a book about a subject close to his heart: Fatherhood.

McInnes’ eleventh book, Fatherhood is about family, memories of his father, and the memories he’s creating as a dad himself with his own son and daughter. “I was supposed to be writing another book but I got a bit lost on that one, so I thought I’d do one on fatherhood, and I am very pleased that I did because this book has turned out a lot better than I thought it had any right to,” McInnes said. “It’s a lot more honest or open than I thought it would be, and I was quite affected writing it to tell you the truth. It was really nice to think about things that happened, things that are happening and things that might happen. It was a fun book to write.” Warm, witty and nostalgic, Fatherhood recollects not only memories of time spent with his own father, but other father-son dynamics within McInnes’ social circle. “What I really liked about writing this book was it made me remember some people that I hadn’t thought of in a long time, and it also made me really glad that I’d been a part of their lives. “The book isn’t a manual on fatherhood in any way. I’m not saying that I’ve got some great font of wisdom that I’ve got to impart to people, because I wouldn’t put myself up there as anything other than a poonce that got a bit lucky.”

characters that they would talk about and regal us with, and that was fun to listen to. And I think growing up in that family is where I learned how to tell a story or enjoy telling stories. “Also, and this is a big daggy, I used to love The Dave Allen Show. We were allowed to watch it on a Friday night and [Dave Allen] would just sit on a stool and tell stories; yarning or whatever you want to call it. There’s nothing better I like than going to a party and being told a story, especially one that you can somehow relate to. It’s really fun.” One of Australia’s most popular writers, McInnes’ books include the bestselling memoirs A Man’s Got to Have a Hobby and That’d Be Right. In 2012, his book Worse Things Happen at Sea co-written with his late wife, Sarah Watt, was named the best non-fiction title in the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) and Indie Book Awards.

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Brimming with memories of a childhood spent on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Fatherhood is full of places and quite possibly faces familiar to readers who also grew up in the Moreton Bay Region.

“It’s a funny old town Redcliffe. I love it dearly. I never not come to Redcliffe and pick up a story or get a belly laugh, and maybe that’s what happens from where you grow up?”

Peppered with laugh-out-loud anecdotes, Fatherhood serves up a hearty dose of good old Aussie larrikinism. McInnes credits his sense of humour and love of storytelling to his upbringing. “My father and my mum were pretty funny people and my family all enjoyed a laugh. We used to like telling stories. I grew up around a table where people told stories whether it be what happened in their day, or

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“I think people really do like hearing stories and reading stories, and when you’re in a position to be lucky enough to be able to tell stories it’s a really lovely thing to be able to do with your time.” An award-winning actor best known for his TV roles in Blue Heelers and Sea Change, McInnes has won two Logies and an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Lead Actor in the film Unfinished Sky. In Brisbane for a three month stint while starring in Nearer the Gods at Queensland Theatre, McInnes has sold out Meet the Author events in Chermside, Caboolture and

“I’m not the best writer in the world just like I’m not the best actor in the world, but if you have a crack and you don’t have tickets on yourself people will be interested in hearing what you have to say or write. “It’s a weird sort of a thing to do with your life being an author and a writer, because a part of what you’re doing is providing a service to people. You’re entertaining them hopefully, but what you get back from an audience, and from somebody who just comes up to you and says, gee I like your books or that they enjoyed the book, it’s like they give you more. “When I think of the life I’ve had and been allowed to live, there’s not enough wood I can touch to thank how fortunate I’ve been.”

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WOOLWORTHS ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO NURTURE A GREENER FUTURE AT LEAST 500 X $1,000 GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW! At least five hundred $1,000 grants are currently on offer for local primary schools and early learning centres who are focusing on a greener future, via the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program. The program is being funded with money made from the sale of the Woolworths ‘Bag for Good’ which was launched on June 20 when the supermarket went single-use plastic bag free across all stores nationwide. To date, sales from the ‘Bag for Good’ have raised over half a million dollars towards the program which will help young Australians be hands-on with gardening and recycling projects. ‘We are proud that applications are now open for the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program, which has been possible due to the support of Moreton Bay customers who purchased the Woolworths ‘Bag for Good’,” said Operations Manager, Mr Robert Draper. “It is fantastic to see that this money will be put back into schools and early learning centres to help inspire the next generation of environmental champions - this is one of the ways that we are helping to support a greener future for Australia.

“We look forward to seeing primary schools and early learnings centres in our area apply for the grant and to get their hands dirty on gardening and recycling projects. “We also want to remind customers that if the ‘Bag for Good’ they have is ever damaged, we’ll replace it for free no matter when you bought it from us.” Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish, said that the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program was all about encouraging young people to play an active role in ensuring the safe future of their environment. “We are pleased to open applications for the Junior Landcare Grants program and are excited for it to fund hundreds of worthwhile projects in our schoolyards,” said Mr Norrish. Local primary schools and early learning centres can find out more about the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants and apply at: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ woolworthsgrants. Grant applications close on November 23 with grants provided in the new year.

NEW FOR SHORE FESTIVAL SET TO CREATE WAVES Squeezing every last bit out of summer, the brand new festival on Saturday January 12 will make your soul sing with an outdoor music experience that you’ve always unknowingly craved. Headlining in 2019, Australian dance music trio PNAU, The Presets, indie pop band Safia and singer/songwriter CXLOE will be performing. If that got you hot, bothered and buzzing - wait until you see our second round of artist announcements! Sandstone Point Hotel’s very own resort is just a stone’s throw away and will offer camping as well as other accommodation options for concert goers. Tickets are on sale now!

MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INTERSECTION UPGRADE for the Petrie Mill Development Project

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Moreton Bay’s Petrie Mill Development Project continues to take shape with a multi-million dollar intersection upgrade planned this month.

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Councillor for Division 7 Denise Sims said the $7.7million upgrade at Gympie Road and Paper Avenue would be crucial in not just linking patrons to the site safely, but also ensuring the safe passage of fauna in the local area. Cr Sims said the intersection upgrade would involve a number of works and enhancements including relocating the intersection to improve the intersection’s flood immunity, widening Gympie Road to include bicycle lanes, improving pedestrian access and building new additional turning lanes. “The project will also include the construction of new fauna protection infrastructure such as a rope bridge, fauna fencing and a fauna underpass across Gympie Road to ensure wildlife can move across the sites with greater ease,” she said.

“These works will complement council’s koala protection program at the Petrie Mill Development site following the identification and tagging of 45 mature koalas around the site.” Cr Sims said the Petrie Mill Development at Moreton Bay would provide many benefits to the region such as offering our youngest residents and future innovators a fully-serviced university campus closer to home which with ultimately up to 10,000 students, will generate more than 6,000 jobs and inject more than $950 million into our region’s economy.

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“It’s vital we capitalise on these significant benefits and part of that is making sure we have robust infrastructure that can keep pace with the growing needs of our community as well as balancing our growth while working to protect what we love about where we live.” The intersection upgrade is proposed to commence at the end of this month and take about 12 months to complete, weather permitting.

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AUSMUSIC T-SHIRT DAY

Support Act is appealing to all those who love Australian music - and who care about the people who make it to join them on Friday, November 16 for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day to raise funds for artists and music workers who are experiencing financial hardship, ill health, injury or mental health issues. Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, which kicks off the 2018 ARIA Week festivities, is a massive nation-wide celebration of Australian music that reminds us how lucky we are to have such a strong local music scene, with some of the world’s best artists coming out of our own backyard. Join triple j, ARIA and Support Act by reppin’ your favourite Aussie band t-shirt. Artists, music workers and music lovers are all invited to donate via the Support Act Ausmusic T-Shirt Day website, and then post and share pics wearing your best band t-shirt, using the hashtags #ausmusictshirtday, @ supportact. “The cool thing about the website is that it enables artists and music lovers to create teams so they can get their workplace, school or social media networks involved in the campaign,” said Support Act CEO Clive Miller. “It’s a really simple and fun way to raise funds for a great cause and we really hope that music fans across Australia can be our ambassadors and get their workplaces involved; and that artists can mobilise the support of their fans.” Support Act has also developed a set of music trivia questions, a “Who Am I” guessing game, and other music focused activities to engage friends and colleagues at morning tea, during lunch, or even over Friday night drinks. Anyone who doesn’t already have a fave t-shirt is encouraged to go to a Levi’s store and buy one of their specially commissioned band tees, with all proceeds going to Support Act. Or you can visit the merch section of your favourite artist website and buy one of theirs online! The funds raised will help Support Act expand its new Wellbeing Helpline and continue to provide crisis relief to artists and music workers in need. So, show your support for Australian music this Ausmusic T-Shirt Day.

WATCH MELBOURNE CUP DAY ACTION IN STYLE Watch the race that stops the nation at one of two major race day events at Caboolture Sports Club on Tuesday, November 6.

“The seated event comes with an indulgent seafood buffet in contrast to the Garden Party’s tapas-style catering.

Patrons will have a difficult choice between the popular Melbourne Cup Luncheon in The Grevillea Room and, the Garden Party out on The Terrace, now fully-enclosed and air conditioned.

The seated Luncheon includes a seafood buffet and dessert, plus champagne on arrival and free sweep ticket.

“Members can enter the popular Fashions on the Field competition on the day when attending the Melbourne Cup Luncheon”, stated Mr Lancaster, General Manger.

Raffles and sweeps will be available throughout the day at both events in conjunction with high-definition viewing of all the races. Melbourne Cup Luncheon pricing is set at $65 per person and bookings of six will be seated together for $360 a group. Garden Party tickets hosted on The Terrace, include a drink on arrival, canapés and DJ music and are just $25 per person. Tickets are now on sale online or through the Caboolture Sports Club Foyer. For more information visit www.cabsports.com.au or call 07 5497 9711.

NARANGBA VALLEY BUSINESS TRADE FAIR

Narangba Valley Business Trade Fair (NVB) gave Year 10 Business and Accounting students a greater understanding of the entrepreneurial skills needed in business as they run their own simulated company, making all of the management decisions necessary for the successful marketing of their business products and concepts in a competitive environment. All this was achieved over a short time frame of only sixteen class lessons – a fantastic feat! The Year 10 Business and Accounting teams showcased their products and service enhancements last month at their company trade display stands. It was a great opportunity for the friends and family members of the students to see what the teams had achieved during the program. Each team presented a marketing plan, promotional materials and a

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multimedia advertisement to attract customers to their original products or service enhancements that extended their business. The present success of the program can be attributed to the enthusiasm of our budding young entrepreneurs and business mentor teachers, and the generosity of our, donors, judges and supporters who have invested their time and resources. Awards were presented to the following prize winners at the conclusion of the Trade Fair: • Terra Tech team 1st place • N.D.O team 2nd place • Match Fitness team 3rd place • Crystal Clear Cooking team People’s Choice Award

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DONALDSON-O’BRIEN 2018 REUNION Words: Kim Holdings

On October 1, the Burpengary Community Hall filled with more than 100 descendants of a past local family that originally settled in Burpengary in 1916.

Field 1 of Williamina Court Sports Complex – the home of Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club - has been named the Brian Winney Field in honour of Life Member, Brian Winney. “I’m very grateful that Moreton Bay Regional Council has allowed for the field to be named in Brian’s honour in recognition of his unwavering support and the thankless hard work he has put into building and maintaining the club,” said Club President Emmett Bailey.

CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME STARTS NOVEMBER 1 Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme, Containers for Change, kicks off on November 1. Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch said the Container Refund Scheme will benefit Queensland’s environment, communities, sporting and charity groups, and will also help create local business opportunities. “Around three billion drink or beverage containers are used in Queensland every year,” Ms Enoch said. “Laid endto-end, those containers would stretch around the world roughly 10 times.” “Our container refund point network provides several different options for Queenslanders looking to return their eligible containers. “We want to make sure Queenslanders, wherever they are in the state, have the opportunity to register, receive the refund, or donate it to a charity, school or community group of their choice. “All Queenslanders should take advantage of this scheme and claim their 10-cent refund on eligible containers. “To find out where your nearest refund point is, I encourage everyone to visit containersforchange.com.au (external site) for more information.”

There was much chatter, laughter and memories shared through photo presentations, old family movies, and a large family tree displaying the names of 388 known descendants. Several came from interstate to attend the day which was great to see. Annie Free married Michael Donaldson (Snr) and shared three children together until Michael was unexpectedly killed in a timber work accident, leaving Annie with young children to care for. Annie and the children moved back to her mother’s boarding home in Brisbane where she later met Patrick O’Brien, a resident at the boarding home who had recently arrived in Queensland from Victoria. Their meeting resulted in Annie and Patrick marrying, then after the birth of two children in Brisbane, the family settled at Burpengary in 1916 on approximately 40 acres.

Container Exchange Acting Chair Alby Taylor said CoEx is confident of reaching the government’s refund point network targets by November 1.

O’Brien Road and later P J O’Brien Bridge were named after Pop O’Brien. A further seven children followed over the years to this couple, creating a large, blended family of twelve children in total.

“Queensland has unique challenges with vast distances and dispersed population, and we are building flexibility into our network to meet the needs of Queenslanders,” Mr Taylor said.

Burpengary was a small country town in the early 1900’s where the community regularly worked and socialised together. The O’Brien family was involved in the P&F committee of the small local Burpengary School, and frequently held old time dances in the Burpengary Hall and at their home. Annie and Patrick even provided the musical talent of the piano and piano accordion for these dances.

“Container refund point operations include traditional depot style refund points, mobile/pop-up and bag drop-off refund points, while in more populated areas, there will be reverse vending machines available. “This is a huge network involving many hundreds of people and small and large businesses all over Queensland who are all committed to successfully rolling out the scheme. “And CoEx will continue to add to the network, ensuring all Queenslanders will be able to access their refund, and that there are plenty of opportunities for community groups and sporting clubs to receive donated containers and raise much-needed funds.” For more information, visit containersforchange.com.au or phone 13 42 42.

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The Donaldson and O’Brien children attended the local school, with many settling in the area with their own growing families. This was a very communityorientated family whose spirit has passed through the generations that followed. A total of approximately 388 descendants have followed from Annie O’Brien (nee Free, formerly Donaldson) with the current oldest member who lives in Caboolture being 93 years old, and the youngest still being nurtured in utero. The family extends from North Queensland to Tasmania, reaching across to the west in Western Australia, and with several now even calling overseas home. A happy day was spent catching up with many cousins and extended family members, which continues to grow as the years pass. It is hoped that our family reunion will become a regular event every five years, in order to preserve this family’s history, and to maintain contact with the sizeable family.

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AquaSplash Water Park Arrives in Redcliffe Get ready to make a splash this summer with the opening of an exciting new inflatable water park at Redcliffe. AquaSplash will be floating in the waters off Pelican Park from November 3. After a successful run on the Gold Coast Broadwater since 2013, AquaSplash is making its move into the Moreton Bay Region and is set to be a big hit. Founder Matt Devine is looking forward to opening day and can’t wait to see the impact the park will have on the local area. “We have been working with council for some time to get this concept running in the right area,” he said. “We had found that an inflatable water park was a popular request from local residents. It’s a huge catchment area and a prime location where there is lots of parking, plenty of amenities, and it’s ticked all the boxes really. “Moreton Bay Regional Council have been great to work with, along with David Hood, Team Leader Strategic Planning and Economic Development. Both Mayor Allan Sutherland and Division 6 Councillor Koliana Winchester are very excited, as are we.” The inflatable water park idea was first conceived by Matt in 2012 and the success of AquaSplash has far exceeded his expectations.

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“I was at a dam and saw an old retrofitted trampoline with barrels around it,” he said. “Naturally the kids were like bees to honey. So I did my research and came up with a plan and concept and then pitched the idea to the Gold Coast City Council, and in November 2013 we opened a park on the Broadwater. “We had 100,000 participants in one season and we expanded into Gosford two years ago as well. Now we’re coming to Redcliffe.” While the Gold Coast park is no longer open, Matt believes Redcliffe will be a very successful venture, with the park also set to employ 40 locals throughout the season running from November until the end of February. Although fun is a big part of visiting the park, safety of course is paramount. “I think AquaSplash as a brand is built on trust; a foundation of trust on safety procedures and how we treat safety as our utmost priority,” Matt said. “Our policy is if I don’t put my child on there, I won’t put yours. Everyone gets a life jacket and the ratio of swimmers to lifeguards is 20 to one.” Once you have visited AquaSplash you become affectionately known as a Splasher.

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Initially AquaSplash will run at a capacity of 120 people per one hour session with the intention of extending that number in time. “We will be starting out small to allow any issues to be resolved,” Matt said. “We also have a buddy system in place. From the ages of five to nine, you must be with a confident swimming adult. Ages 10 and up, you’ll be paired with an equally confident buddy. “If you don’t have anyone with you, as in some cases kids come down with grandma on school holidays, we’ll pair you up and we find some kids make great friends out of it. Come on down and check it out.” Organisers are also more than happy to help out any organisation with disabled or disadvantaged kids, offering use of the park at no charge when a booking is made. AquaSplash Redcliffe’s first session on November 3 will start at 9am with the last session of the day at 5pm. Tickets are available onsite but organisers encourage booking online to avoid disappointment. Prices start from $15 for a one hour session. There are also package deals and passes available. For more information go to www.aquasplash. com.au/redcliffe or visit the AquaSplash Redcliffe Facebook page.

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Burpengary Park Dedicated to Tireless Community Advocate Burpengary stalwart Ruth McDonald has had a park named in her honour after more than 20 years of service to the Burpengary Community Progress Association. The Ruth McDonald Park at 29 Rossini Street, Burpengary, was officially named last month in a ceremony to honour Ruth. Progress Association president Ed Nixon says there was not a more deserving recipient to dedicate the space to. “Ruth is tireless in the work she does in this community,” Mr Nixon says. “She’s the woman you see walking around early in the morning picking up the litter. She’s the woman who created the Burpengary Family Fun Day. She’s the woman who has been proactive in trying to further this community for decades, we would be lost without her.” A Burpengary resident since 1987, Ms McDonald says she was shocked when she found out the park would be named after her. “I did do a lot of things, but I never expected to be recognised for them,” she says. “But it’s certainly something that makes me feel

honoured, it is wonderful and I am thankful.”

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Ms McDonald says she has always believed the area would flourish, but knew these things didn’t happen by chance.

“We struggled for about five years just to get enough funding to get some rides for the kids,” Ms McDonald says. “But after that time the Council started funding us as they saw what benefits could be derived from the community coming together like this.

“Volunteering is part of who I am,” she says. “It was part of who my own mother was.

“Now it’s just huge and I feel so lucky to have been there at the start to grow it into what it has become.”

“There are things that need to be done in every community and you need people who are willing to get in there and do it. I don’t mind if that has to be me, as long as it gets done.”

A former real estate agent, Ms McDonald says she is proud of Burpengary’s growth as a suburb.

And Ms McDonald says her greatest successes have been made possible by abiding by the “squeaky wheel gets the grease mentality”.

“Station Road hasn’t improved that much but everything else has,” Ms McDonald jokes.

“Our local Council are here to help, but they can’t be everywhere,” she says. “If you see something that needs done, ring them up, write them a letter, get them involved. If you live in a town you should help the town.” Ms McDonald started the Burpengary Family Fun Day in 2008 with just $800. These days it’s best known as a Family “spectacular” and attracts thousands.

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Local Lions Man CREEC’s Warba Warba Cafe Thanks to an initiative between Morayfield & District Lions Club and Moreton Bay Regional Council, visitors to Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) can now enjoy barista made coffees and homemade baked treats. Over a year in the making, Warba Warba Cafe (warba warba meaning “green tree frog” in the local Indigenous Gubbi Gubbi language) opened to the public on September 17. “We’ve had a fairly good opening and our numbers are steadily increasing,” said Morayfield & District Lions Club President Mark Bates. “The cafe is proving very popular with mothers’ groups especially who like to meet there, have coffee and watch their kids play in the playground all in the one place.” Operating from what was previously CREEC’s staffroom, the hole in the wall cafe is run by fifteen Lions volunteers. Barista training has been provided by Jimmy Sullivan of Burpengary’s Barrarister Coffee Company, with Division 12 Councillor Adrian Raedel financing the cost of the equipment. “Adrian found some money to support us with which paid for the coffee machine, the grinder, all the tampers and jugs,” said Mark.

All profits raised from each cup will go towards local Lions community projects. “Last year we raised about $35,000 for the Morayfield and Caboolture community, and we see the cafe as another way of raising funds to put back in the community,” said Mark. “We plan on targeting one project per month to donate the cafe proceeds to, and we’ll also be selling our Lions mini fruit cakes and Christmas cakes from here as well.” Reflecting CREEC’s sustainability ethos, coffees are served in 100 per cent compostable coffee cups, which will be collected from designated bins and shredded by CREEC Community Nursery for use in their compost. Coffee grounds will also be composted. “Everything we use is reusable or recyclable,” said Lions volunteer, Sue. “We will also be encouraging people to bring their own reusable takeaway cups, and will offer discounted prices to those who do.” Plans are in place to offer additional menu items from Warba Warba Cafe’s commercial kitchen.

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where we can offer cheese toasties, frappés and the like.” Mark would ultimately like to see Warba Warba Cafe operate as a social enterprise, providing organisations and individuals access to employment training. “We’ve already made a link with the CWAA [Country Women’s Association of Australia], and we are hoping to make links with other community organisations such as local high schools,” he said.

Warba Warba Cafe is open 8am to 11am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 9am to 12 noon on Sundays.

“We’ve applied for a gaming grant to buy some other cafe equipment like sandwich presses and blenders,” said Mark. “By the time we get that, we’ll be ready to go to a second phase

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Jeff Lloyd is Not Ready to Back off the Map Just Yet

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For many Australians, the month of November is associated with the Melbourne Cup, spring racing carnivals, fascinators and office sweeps. Feature Magazine spoke to champion jockey Jeff Lloyd about his journey, those retirement rumours and why he’ll never place a bet. Despite rumours of retirement, champion jockey Jeff Lloyd is staying firmly in the saddle. Decorated jockey Jeff Lloyd had never touched a horse before he knew he was destined to be a jockey. He was 14-years-old when he showed up to the stables in his native England to begin the first day of his apprenticeship, and even a serious horse hair allergy wouldn’t deter him from pursuing the career of his dreams. “The first time I touched a horse my eyes swelled up and I was tested and found to be allergic to them,” Lloyd says. “I actually still am, I need to wear gloves at all times, even to this day if I touch them without gloves my eyes will swell.” You’d think such an obstacle would deter a wannabe jockey, but Lloyd says there was no doubt he would be sticking it out. “I’ve known it was for me ever since I started watching racing on the television back in England with my Dad,” he says. “My boys are the same, it’s in your blood.”

But it’s a gruelling life. Lloyd has woken up at 3:30am every day of his life since his teenage years. And if you think what goes on at the track is hard work, Lloyd says that’s only half the job. “You’ve got to put in your study too,” he says. “I go through every runner in every race and do my homework properly. “I watch videos, I have a plan, I may not have ever met a horse before I get on it to race it but I’ve studied everything about it for hours and hours beforehand, plus every other competitor in the race.” This persistence and tenacity has seen Jeff ride more than 5,500 winners during his international career. He holds the record for riding three Group One winners on a day, and broke both the Queensland Metropolitan and State records for the 2016/17 season. Even after Lloyd suffered a stroke in 2014 he got back on the horse - both figuratively and literally - just 14 months later and he hasn’t stopped since. In fact, he’s not sure when he ever will.

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“There’s rumours of my retirement, but there’s no set date yet,” Lloyd says. “I don’t really know what I will do with myself when I step down so I know I’m not quite ready to yet. I don’t want to leave this career with any regrets.” Lloyd was considering retirement after his aspiring jockey son, Jaden, aged 16, took up training at a South African jockey academy. “The plan was when Jaden got back I would spend some time with him riding before he goes to Melbourne,” Lloyd says. But best laid plans had to be reconfigured after Jaden broke his wrist and came back to Australia, however the setback proved to be beneficial for both father and son. “Because he had to come back here I’ve taken him on and we’ve been riding together,” Lloyd says. “It’s a time we may not have got otherwise so it’s actually worked out well.” Jaden is now most likely destined for Flemington’s prestigious Melbourne

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Riding School where he will be apprenticed until he can outride his claim. And according to Lloyd, his eldest son has got what it takes. “Jaden is very well-balanced as a rider and has nice hands,” Lloyd says. “He also has a real calmness about him and he never gets too flustered on a horse so that will bode well for him.” Jaden isn’t the only Lloyd child eager to follow in his father’s footsteps. At just 15, son Zac has his sights set on a jockey career too. “Zac is really academic and wants to finish school first so he has a different path in mind,” Lloyd says. “But he’s been working with me in the mornings two to three times a week so he definitely wants to get into it.”

career. I am a competitive person so I will always miss the challenges that a job like this brings with it every day.” But when retirement does come, and Lloyd knows its inevitable, what are the things he will do when he’s not tied to the strict regime of jockey life?

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I don’t want to leave this career with any regrets.

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“I don’t think I will ever be a junk eater, but I won’t be too sad to see the end of the dieting,” he says. “The whole family will probably be pleased with not having to live off fish and chicken in fact. “I will try to train myself to sleep in more I guess. I want to try to get into swimming, it’s a good exercise that’s not too rough on the body and I don’t like gyms or running.” But there’s one place Lloyd will always draw the line.

So, what’s the most enduring memory for a jockey like Lloyd whose career has spanned so many decades and clocked so many notable wins?

“I will never gamble,” he says. “Jockey’s aren’t allowed to bet, obviously, but even when I am retired, there is no way I will ever back a horse.

“I can’t pick out one day that stands out for any one reason,” Lloyd says. “But this has been a very satisfying

“I know too much, there are too many variables, you’ll never see me place a bet as long as I live.”

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Narangba Author Finalist in Queensland Literary Awards Narangba author Ben Hobson has been named as a finalist in The 2018 Queensland Literary Awards for his debut novel To Become a Whale.

the white blubber and the red blood and it was really stark. And I thought, what an interesting place for a young man to grow up.”

Published in 2017 by Australia’s leading independent publisher Allen & Unwin, To Become a Whale tells the story of 13-year-old Sam Keogh, whose mother has died. Sam has to learn how to live with his silent, hitherto absent father, who decides to make a man out of his son by taking him to work at Tangalooma, then the largest whaling station in the southern hemisphere. What follows is the devastatingly beautiful story of a gentle boy trying to make sense of the terrible reality of whaling and the cruelty and alienation of his new world, the world of men.

Described as an extraordinarily vivid and haunting novel that reads like an instant classic of Australian literature, To Become a Whale has been likened to the works of celebrated Australian writers Craig Silvey, Favel Parrett, Tim Winton and Randolph Stow.

“The idea of the story came about by accident,” Ben said. “Originally what I wanted to write about was a fatherson relationship where the father was an old school, sterner, Australian, typically macho, alpha male bloke, and his kid who didn’t really fit into that stereotypical mould.

“I always thought that writing the book itself and seeing it in the bookstore would be the best thing about being an author, but [the best thing] is absolutely hearing people’s stories,” said Ben.

“Then I thought, what’s a setting or something that the dad could do that could really feel like it’s breaking some barrier for a young man and something that’s really pushing him to his extremes? “I googled interesting Queensland history and I found a picture of Tangalooma Whaling Station and it was really, really violent. There was

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Longlisted for the Indie Book Debut Novel Award (Debut Fiction 2018 AU) and now shortlisted for The 2018 Queensland Literary Awards The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award, To Become a Whale is for many a touching study in masculinity.

“Someone said to me that To Become a Whale helped them understand their own father a bit better, and another person said they had bought copies for their two young boys to read as they grow up, because they thought it was relevant to looking at those different versions of masculinity.” Celebrating the literary achievements of Queensland and Australian authors and promoting contemporary

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Australian books and writing, The Queensland Literary Awards are presented in a variety of categories for both published and unpublished works and include development awards and prizes for young and emerging writers. Vicki McDonald, State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer at the State Library of Queensland leads the team that delivers The Queensland Literary Awards. “There are specific criteria to determine the finalists in The CourierMail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award and judges look for books that they feel are of the highest quality, will have a popular appeal with readers and tell a unique and important Queensland story,” Ms McDonald said. “Ben’s book in particular was recognised by the judges as a fascinating coming-of-age tale set around the whaling industry in Moreton Bay, and they felt it was a little known slice of history brought to life in a compelling fashion.” Vying with seven other finalists for the $10,000 prize, Ben said, “The competition if you read any of the other nominated books is huge, so I’m very happy to be where I am with To Become a Whale, and if I get anywhere further then I’ll be very surprised and even happier.”

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Local Driving Instructor Teaches Crucial Car Safety Maintenance Melissa Bate from Quality Driver Training has both a passion and a drive to not only teach our young drivers how to pass their test, but to educate them on how to keep their cars safe to drive on the road. On Saturday, November 17 between 10am and 1pm, Melissa will be providing a free education training package to anyone in the community at the Narangba Valley State High School car park. “This will include normal car maintenance that should be carried out before going on a long drive, how to check over your car regularly so that the air pressure in your tyres is right, how to check the condition of your spare tyre, how to find your jack in your car and how it works, and to make sure that you actually have one if you need it,” Melissa said. “As a driving instructor I teach car safety such as how to get familiar with your hazard lights, but I can’t pull over in the middle of a lesson and start showing my students how to change a tyre, so I think it is important education that is not taught in schools and nobody teaches it!” Possessing an extensive background working within the road industry, Melissa has a lot of knowledge to share. She will be joined by Tony Kubel, a mechanic from Motorcraft Mechanical and Performance, who will be able to answer all those specific questions on the

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maintenance and mechanical side of things. Locals are encouraged to bring their own cars with them on the day so that Tony can show them where the jack and spare tyre can be found in their own car. “This is because their jack or spare tyre may be in a different place to where I show them on my car, and their jack may look a little different to the one I have too,” Tony said. Melissa states that it is not just young teens learning to drive that will benefit from this education but also parents and experienced drivers within the community. “Many people are unaware as to what type of tyre their spare is, and it could be a space-saver tyre that they have,” she said. “There may be times where our mobile phones may not work as they are out of range, and so [the stranded person] can’t contact someone else to help with changing a flat tyre.” Their first time delivering this sort of education, Melissa and Tony will start in Narangba before moving to other areas such as Caboolture and Woodford.

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“I don’t know whereabouts this is going to head, but I think that it is something that should be out there,” Melissa said.

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The Ritchie Siblings Share Netball Success For the Ritchie family, indoor netball is a bit more than a game, it runs in their blood. The Burpengary-based siblings, Jess 27, Emilie 25, Jackson 24 and Maddy 22, are part of a netballing legacy, following in the footsteps of their mum Lynda and leaving their mark on the sport. Collectively the talented foursome have played in a large number of Queensland and Australian indoor netball teams, and in June next year they will represent Australia and play together in the Indoor Netball World Cup. “It was just a natural thing that we would play indoor netball, as it was a huge part of our childhood,” Jess said. “Our mum played in a number of over 30 mixed and over 30 ladies Queensland teams, made honorary Australian teams, and played in a touring Australian over 30 ladies team before we really started getting into playing higher level rep netball. “She also used to work at the indoor sports centre at Bracken Ridge with her twin sister Lisa from when we were little up until the end of high school for me/end of primary school for Maddy, so we were always at the centre playing on the courts.” With netball, and sport in general, running in their family, it was inevitable the Ritchies would find themselves on a netball court. Their mum and her sisters (Lisa and older sister Judy) were all national and

Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photo: Contributed (L-R) Emilie Ritchie, Jackson Ritchie, Jess Ritchie and Maddy Ritchie

honorary Australian representatives for indoor netball too. “Our cousins (Lisa’s and Judy’s sons) have also played representative sports at varying levels - national representatives all the way to Olympians in their respective sports so it felt very normal to be successful at sport together as a family,” Jess said. Playing from a young age, it’s easy to see how the game has become a big part of their lives. “It’s cool that we have all played together for Queensland,” Maddy said, “and soon we will be playing together for Australia. Not many people or families can say that all four of their children/siblings have done this, no matter what sport or what level.” As the only boy amongst the girls, you have to wonder how Jackson feels about the predominately female sport. He takes it all in his stride. “I guess it was always inevitable that I would play as it was always in the family, but I had always had an interest too,” he said. “These days it doesn’t really bother me what people think about me playing a female dominated sport, as it is becoming increasingly more popular with males. At a younger age I wouldn’t really publicise the fact that I played netball, and if it was

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known, I would always justify myself by saying rugby was the number one sport I played. “I think it doesn’t bother me anymore as I have so many good friends that I met in the netball circle, and have improved my game, improved my attitude, and been more successful as I’ve gotten older.” But it hasn’t been all fun, with the sport also taking its toll with injuries. Maddy had undergone four knee surgeries by the time she was 20, including two separate knee reconstructions. Jackson has torn his MCL playing netball, has had three shoulder surgeries from rugby, as well as snowboarding injuries that often affect his netball. Emilie dislocated an ankle, and Jess has had a major stress fracture in her shin and also needed a rotator cuff repaired. It certainly hasn’t slowed them down or even stopped them, but the love of the game is a strong one. “The challenge and the competition is what I love most,” Emilie said. “Every game is an opportunity to better our skills, so we take most games seriously, even if we’re having a bit of fun.”

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Supporting the Local Community BOQ North Lakes Owner Manager Jeff Walls and his team are excited about the opportunity to become a part of the Narangba community. “The BOQ Narangba branch will be closing on November 2 and amalgamating with the North Lakes branch. We are looking forward to getting to know the Narangba community and assisting customers with their ongoing banking and finance needs,” said Jeff. BOQ North Lakes is located at 5 Discovery Drive, North Lakes. As the branch is not in the busy Westfield Shopping Centre, there is off-street car parking to make your visit more convenient. BOQ North Lakes is open Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm.

“I have been the Owner Manager of North Lakes for more than 11 years and my team and I pride ourselves on offering our customers highly valued personalised service,” said Jeff.

Jeff and his team have been involved in numerous fundraising and charity initiatives over the years and are strong believers in giving back to and supporting the local community.

“I am delighted to announce that Deb Packard will be joining the North Lakes team. Deb will be a familiar face as she has been working at the Narangba branch for nine years. “Deb will be providing a mobile banking service in the community which means she will be available to call on customers and continue to support them and provide the personal attention we pride ourselves on at BOQ.”

“At North Lakes branch we take pride in our community and are actively involved in many sponsorships and community partnerships. We are looking forward to continuing to support the Narangba community in this way.”

As well as Deb, you will continue to see the familiar faces you knew at the Narangba branch at both the North Lakes branch and the nearby Morayfield branch.

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If you have any questions or would like to meet Jeff and the North Lakes team, visit the branch at 5 Discovery Drive, North Lakes or give them a call on 07 3498 2300.

2019 Will Bring On The 80s! It was the decade that gave rise to shoulder pads, big hair and the first mobile phone. Across the world the Berlin Wall came down and Wall Street crashed. The 1980s were bold, innovative and at times disheartening - now Moreton Bay Regional Council wants you to relive all the hair-raising moments from that technicolour era in an upcoming exhibition provisionally entitled The 80s. Set to open May 2019 at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, the exhibition will look at four major themes in the 80s politics, events, fashion and culture, and the home - building on existing collections and items sourced from the community. Council is inviting residents to contribute their memories of the 80s through images, objects, and stories from the 1980s to the exhibition by holding a special Engagement Day on Friday 16 November at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Lifestyle and Amenity Spokesperson Councillor Denise Sims said the 1980s held many important milestones for Queensland and the Moreton Bay Region.

“Many residents from our region had the opportunity to travel from Moreton Bay to attend these big events. It would be fantastic to see and learn what their memories were of those events through pictures and videos. “It’s long been established that our region’s growth is outpacing the rest of South East Queensland and it seems the same can be said 40 years ago. “Throughout the 1980s, our region grew from a start of 133,000 people to over 200,000 by 1991. This is a rate of growth unseen since.

“We want to see your photos of local festivals, activities and events held by council such as the Bicentenary as well as First Settlement Day. “Fitness was huge in the 80s, while parachute pants and acid washed jeans were signature looks of the period. So, if you have any textiles or treasured clothing from that era be sure to share them with us. “We want to learn about life in the 80s in this region and with your help we can relive all the fervour and excitement of that time through videos, photographs and any other objects or collections you have.”

“By asking the community to share their own collections, we can learn what life was like in our communities back in the 80s. For more information on how to share your 80s photographs, items and stories please go to www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/the-80s/ or call (07) 3480 6021. To register for the Engagement Day head to: www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/the-80s/

“This was the decade that saw Queensland’s first Commonwealth Games and World Expo 88,” she said.

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Melbourne Cup at Mon Komo

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This year, Mon Komo is offering two luxurious experiences for guests; enjoy a 3-course meal package for $79, or upgrade your experience and add a 3-hour drinks deal to your lunch for $110. The event, which will include a stylish fashion parade, prizes for best dressed, a sweepstake, and access to Ubet (TAB) facilities, among other entertainment, is the premium Cup Day experience.

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However, Cup Day festivities don’t end there, with Mon Komo’s live entertainment keeping your spirits high into the evening. Mon Komo Hotel 99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe 11am to 2.30pm (Bookings Essential)

Food Trucks at the Village Green

Caboolture’s new Village Green plays host to gourmet food trucks and live music.

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10 Nov

Killer Queen Show

Caboolture

Take a trip down memory lane for a killer performance of all your favourite Queen hits!

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This year’s Brisbane Convoy for Kids will include a convoy of trucks, buses, utes, bikes and service vehicles and will once again travel from Forest Lake, along the Gateway Motorway, before culminating in a Family Fun Day at the Redcliffe Showgrounds.

Dinner & Reserved Seat Tickets $45pp (seated on communal tables)

Explore native wildlife, creepy crawlies, snakes, reptiles and little critters with live shows, interactive displays and workshops. Take a stroll through the macadamia plantation, or jump on board the trackless train for a guided tour of the creek-side nature reserve. And don’t forget CREEC’s new all abilities playground, featuring a wheelchair accessible play area, sensory walls, flying foxes and slides.

Lead singer John Blunt is uncannily like his idol, the charismatic Freddie Mercury, and he and his all-star band combine immaculate costumes along with a spectacular stage presence to create a not to be missed night of entertainment.

CREEC 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary 9am to 1pm Cost: FREE

Caboolture Sports Club Station Road, Morayfield 8.30pm until late Cost: FREE

With free rides, market stalls and plus plenty to see and do for the parents CREEC Picnic in the Park is a must-do for every little explorer.

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Burpengary Christmas Spectacular Burpengary

Burpengary Community Association Incorporated in conjunction with Hope Church would like to invite everyone to come along and join us for our annual Burpengary Christmas Spectacular to be held on Saturday, December 1 from 3pm to 8pm. Live entertainment will include Red Hot Mamas and dancing choreographed by Chrystal Lee School of Dance. There will be free rides, fireworks, a giant snow globe, food vendors, stallholders, photos with Santa, Christmas carols, roving musicians, kids craft and an animal farm, just to name a few.

The Family Fun Day has many activities for everyone including live entertainment, free kids rides, face painting, animal petting, magic show, food stalls, live auctions, interactive displays and stalls. The colour for 2018 is jade.

Burpengary Sports Complex Station Road, Burpengary 3pm to 8pm Cost: FREE

Redcliffe Showgrounds Scarborough Road, Redcliffe 10am until late More information: www.brisbaneconvoyforkids.com.au

North Lakes Sports Club 36 Flinders Parade, North Lakes 6.00pm to 11.30pm PLUS DJ til late!

Killer Queen is a sensational show paying homage to British regal rock quartet Queen. Lighting up the stage, The Killer Queen Show will perform more than two hours of the much-loved group’s greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and We Are the Champions, just to name a few.

*No bookings required.

Convoy for Kids

The outrageous hairstyles and classic dance moves provide enough visual entertainment. Add all of this to the meticulously reproduced trademarked sounds of the eighties, along with the amazing light show, and you and your guests will be transported back in time.e

Join Moreton Bay Regional Council for a morning of free family fun featuring onstage entertainment and plenty of kids activities

Bring a picnic rug or two (or chairs) and snuggle up under our gas heaters on the Village Green and enjoy catching up with family and friends.

Every second Saturday The Village Green - Cnr Beerburrum Road and James Street, Caboolture 4.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: FREE

Every song is a hit in this musical tribute which includes many dance floor magnet pop classics that epitomise the best of the electronic early eighties through to the explosion of the pop culture songs from the late eighties.

18 Enviro Explorers Nov Picnic In the Park Burpengary

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Gourmet food trucks and sweets, hot chai and coffee, kids activities, live music, jumping castle, pet friendly and free parking.

17 The Electric 80’s Nov Dinner and Show North Lakes

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eat & drink MEET THE CHEF NARANGBA VALLEY TAVERN’S

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Who and/or what inspired you to become a chef? “The stories of chef life from a close mate of mine. I also felt it necessary to start another apprenticeship to further my knowledge in the hospitality industry.” Where did you train to cook? “BITA (Baking Industry Training Australia) and Australian Trade College North Brisbane.” How long have you been cooking professionally? “Seven years as a Baker/Pastry Chef and six years as a Chef.” How would you describe your style of cooking? “Simple, organic, fresh; having a large home garden is a must. It’s important to know how your food got to your plate, the effort that went into it and the general appreciation of the produce.” Do you have a “signature dish” or favourite dish you enjoy cooking? “Summer times with the outdoor smoker, a side of salmon or trout drizzled with a squeeze of fresh bush lemon.”

@NVTavern Our Bar & Grill boasts a 250 seated restaurant with kids outdoor playground and kids electronic play area. With a large menu designed to cater for all tastes and daily deals to meet everyone’s needs. Address: 37-47 Golden Wattle Drive, Narangba Contact: 3491 1000 Online: www.narangbatavern.com.au

@ValleyCoffeeNarangba A relaxed family atmosphere to enjoy Merlo coffee, a selection of teas, cakes and freshly prepared light meals.

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What would be your “last request” dish and who would prepare it? “A giant truffle mushroom prepared by myself on the barbeque.” What is your must-have kitchen tool or gadget? “A tasting spoon. It is important to ensure each dish tastes correct. Also, it’s not a bad perk to try a dozen meals in one service.” What is one menu item at Narangba Valley Tavern that everybody should try and why? “On our upcoming summer menu everybody should try the Paillard/ Escalope Flashed Grilled Steak - the perfect summertime meat with a fresh Mediterranean style rocket, tomato, Parmesan salad, and a melting lemon, rocket pesto butter, red wine jus and extra virgin olive oil.” How long have you been with Narangba Valley Tavern? “Five years. I started my apprenticeship working under head chef, Kai Hampel, and got the opportunity to stay with the tavern after my three year apprenticeship as a qualified chef.”

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Pain groups welcome new rules for private health insurance reforms Pain management groups are welcoming private health insurance amendment rules tabled in Parliament last month.

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The new rules will see simpler categorisation of basic, bronze, silver and gold across health care insurance policies, increasing transparency for consumers. They will also ensure that pain management will be a minimum requirement for bronze, silver and gold categories enabling people to have access to all of the pain management treatments available at this time. “We have been presented with a much-improved proposal that will see a range of pain management options as a minimum requirement available in every category. This is so important to the one-in-five Australians who live with pain conditions,” Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Dr Meredith Craigie said. The new National Strategic Action Plan outlines the options for action to address the growing burden of pain conditions in our community. “We urge the government to adopt and fund these activities as a matter of priority, said Painaustralia CEO Carol Bennett. President-Elect of the Australian Pain Society, Anne Burke said, “We look forward to working further with the Government to ensure that multidisciplinary care is also an integral part of general treatment provided under private health insurance and enabling better access to pain management in the public system.”

ngrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are a painful condition typically affecting the big toe, however they can occur on any digit. Commonly affecting teenagers due to their frequently sweaty feet, ingrown toenails can affect anyone at any stage of life. Characterised by redness, pain, swelling, and possible infection, an ingrown nail occurs when the nail breaks the skin of the nail sulcus (side of the nail), creating a perfect portal for bacteria to enter and lead to further issues. Many ingrown nails begin with a small amount of discomfort and redness before progressing to throbbing pain and infection which can be quite debilitating. Severe cases can involve the growth of hypergranulation tissue - a type of tissue that bleeds with the slightest pressure - and even bone infection! What causes ingrown nails? There are many possible causes of ingrown toenails, including but not limited to: •

Poorly fitting footwear: shoes that are too tight and put pressure on the toes can lead to ingrown nails.

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What can be done to treat an ingrown nail? Without removing the piece of nail which has broken the skin, an ingrown nail is unlikely to resolve. Your podiatrist will remove the nail spike and conservative methods can be trialled to encourage the nail to grow straight without causing further issues. Depending on the level of pain with the ingrown nail, local anaesthetic may be required to treat the issue and further antibiotics may be required depending on the level of infection. If ingrown nails are a recurring issue, a procedure known as a ‘Partial Nail Avulsion’ may be required to permanently remove the offending piece of nail. This can be done in-clinic by a podiatrist with minimal recovery required. If you are concerned about an ingrown nail or require assistance managing your nails, please do not hesitate to contact our podiatrists at Moreton All Body Care on 3886 9470 (Narangba) or 3888 6699 (Burpengary).

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Understanding ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)

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Currently, eligible Queensland students gain an OP score (Overall Position) at the completion of Year 12 in order to apply for tertiary studies. OP scores are ranked from 1 to 25, with 1 being the highest score possible. From 2020, Queensland will transition from the OP system to the ATAR which is currently used in all other Australian states and territories. The rank indicates a student’s position overall relative to other students. The ATAR is expressed as a 2,000 point scale, with 99.95 being the highest and 0 the lowest, in increments of 0.05. Above: The Big Dig – Archaeological site in Sydney.

Australia’s earliest European settlement in Sydney Cove includes The Rocks, an area between present day Circular Quay and the southern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge. This locality has conserved a number of historic buildings, including some from the convict era. Amongst the narrow streets and lanes are many shops and dining options, often in beautifully restored buildings, catering to both the tourist market and the local population. An ideal starting place is the Sydney Visitor Centre – The Rocks, offering free maps, touch screen displays and informative staff. All the places of interest in The Rocks are within a few minutes’ walk, which may include steps, cobbled back-streets and secluded laneways, most of which are landscaped and tidy (and others are being upgraded, as the historically significant area continues to grow in popularity). Half a day is a minimum amount of time needed to explore just a few of the many options amongst the historic sites. I started at The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre, an archaeology site beneath Sydney Harbour YHA, which features the uncovered foundations of some of the earliest dwellings and businesses of old Sydney Town. Over a million artefacts have been unearthed here, some of which are on display at the site, with more to be seen nearby at The Rocks Discovery Museum. Exhibits at these free admission sites include displays of indigenous objects from pre 1788, one of which is a model of a traditional bark canoe fitted with a hollowed stone for transporting a cooking fire (the first Aussie portable

The ATAR will be introduced for students who start Year 11 in 2019 and who intend to graduate at the end of 2020. The ATAR will be calculated by combining a student’s best five subject scaled scores. To be eligible for an ATAR, a student must have satisfactorily completed five general subjects or four general subjects plus one applied subject or VET course. English is a compulsory subject. Scaling will be applied to determine the difficulty of chosen subjects and then to apply a ranking. For example; Mathematics A would be considered to be less difficult than Mathematics C and results would be scaled accordingly. It is important therefore that students in Year 10 choose their subject strands for Years 11 and 12

carefully. This can be difficult for young students who are still uncertain of what potential career path they want to follow. Rather than worrying about how a certain subject will scale (and this can be different from year to year), it is probably more important for students to consider what subjects interest them, what they are good at, and can be pre-requisites for their chosen tertiary courses. By being well informed about the ATAR students can make the best possible choices regarding their learning pathways. More detailed information and explanations can be found online. Great places to start include: QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) https://www. qtac.edu.au>atar-my-path d QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority) https://www. qcaa.qld.edu.au>senior>atar Your child’s school can also supply a wealth of vital information to help ensure that the transition to the ATAR is as worry-free as it can be. Karen Carter, Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, provides 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.

barbecue). One of several short videos documents how the streets were once paved with wooden blocks, making Sydney the world’s largest metropolitan street system to use this natural material (treated in coal tar) as a road surface in the 19th century. A recent discovery of the wooden pavers under the bitumen of George Street, led to a modern day revival of the craft of laying these blocks in a prescribed pattern. These can be seen at the kerb outside the Holiday Inn. Possibly the most curious detail I learned in The Rocks was from the staff at Susannah Place Museum, one of several historic houses managed by Sydney Living Museums. In discovering how people lived in bygone eras, archaeologists made some unusual finds in extraordinary places. Apparently when old buildings were gutted or demolished, inside the walls and beneath the floors would be found old rats’ nests, which contained a wide variety of small objects (from buttons and fabric to ornaments and fragments of kitchenware). So although the rats were feared as carriers of the plague, history has also shown them to be unlikely curators of human bric-a-brac. The Rocks does a lot more than sell souvenirs to cruise ship passengers; in less than ten years over 74,000 school children have learned about archaeology at the purposebuilt education centre at The Big Dig. It is a source of great pride to see Australia’s history being promoted in ways that add to our understanding of the past, and preserved for future generations to share in our diverse and colourful heritage.

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Narangba resident and business owner Paul Boon started his business, TV Solutions, as a full-time venture in 2015. How did you begin working in the Home Entertainment and IT industry?

“After completing my IT degree, I worked for Telstra in various telecommunications and IT roles where I gained the bulk of my experience in networks, cabling and communications systems. I’ve always had an interest in home entertainment and emerging technologies, so I decided to combine my knowledge and interests and start my own business.” What sets TV Solutions apart from your competitors? “I try to offer my customers the best possible service by listening, and taking the time to understand exactly what my clients are looking for in their AV and home entertainment setups. I can then offer them the most suitable solutions, based on their room layout, needs and budget.” What do you love about your job? “I tend to do a lot of my work around Narangba, and its great meeting people living in the local area and helping them out with anything from fixing dodgy TV reception to a completely fitted-out media room.” What is your Home Theatre must-have? “It has to be a big, thumping subwoofer, right? It just adds so much drama and intensity to a home theatre experience. That and a comfy sofa!” What advice would you give to new homeowners wishing to make their property Digital Ready? “If you’re building a new home, it would definitely be getting it pre-cabled for data (Ethernet) points around the house in each of the main rooms. The more hardwired internet connections in your home, the less congested and faster your Wi-Fi network will be. Especially data heavy devices like PCs, 4K Smart TVs and streaming media boxes like Apple TV or Nvidia Shield will benefit greatly from a wired internet connection. “And of course get the best possible internet service you can afford. 4K content can now be readily streamed using Netflix and similar sources, but you will need an internet speed of around 25Mbps or faster to do this adequately.”

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Who Is Responsible For Repairs On A Rental Property? Words: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne

The property manager/owner is responsible for ensuring the property is fit to live in and in a good state of repair. The tenant must notify them of any repairs needed. If a tenant, or their guest, damages the property, they may have to pay for repairs. The property manager/owner generally carries out any repairs or organises someone to do so. There are two kinds of repairs: • •

routine, and emergency (general tenancies only)

The property manager/owner must carry out repairs within a reasonable time and comply with the entry rules. There are no rules about emergency repairs in rooming accommodation (apart from entry rules) and the tenant must not arrange emergency repairs.

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it is best to inform the property manager/owner of required repairs in writing timeframes for repairs vary depending on the circumstances (e.g. availability of tradespeople) and the type of repairs needed the tenant should not carry out repairs without written permission

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If the problem has not been fixed, the tenant should try to resolve the issue by talking to the property manager/owner. If routine repairs are not organised within a reasonable time, the tenant can issue the property manager/owner with a Notice to remedy breach (Form 11) giving them seven days to fix the problem. Rooming accommodation tenants use Notice to remedy breach (Form R11) giving the property manager/owner five days to fix the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved the RTA’s dispute resolution service may be able to help. The tenant should never stop paying rent to ensure repairs are made. Non-payment of rent is a breach of the agreement.

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The tenant should contact the property manager/ owner or the nominated repairer (listed on the tenancy agreement) about the problem. It is a good idea to put the request in writing as evidence of notification. If they cannot be contacted, the tenant can arrange for a qualified person to carry out emergency repairs to a maximum value of two weeks rent. Emergency repairs are: • a burst water service or a serious water service leak • a blocked or broken toilet • a serious roof leak • a gas leak • a dangerous electrical fault • flooding or serious flood damage • serious storm, fire or impact damage • a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply • a failure or breakdown of an essential service or appliance on the property for hot water, cooking or heating • a fault or damage that makes the property unsafe or unsecure • a fault or damage likely to injure a person, damage property or unduly inconvenience a tenant • a serious fault in a staircase, lift or other common area of the property that unduly inconveniences a tenant in gaining access to, or using, the property. All other repairs are considered routine repairs.

Paying for emergency repairs If the tenant pays the repairer they need to give all receipts to the property manager/owner who must pay them back within seven days. Alternatively, the tenant may ask the property manager/owner to pay the repairer directly.

Disagreement about emergency repairs If the tenant and property manager/owner do not agree about the emergency repair, or if the tenant has not been reimbursed for repairs within seven days, they can apply to QCAT for a decision.

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Memory. What Memory? I spent over an hour the other day looking for my mobile. Frustrated, I mentally searched my memory trying to recollect when and where I had last had it. I gave up in the end. It was only that wretched gadget’s sudden ringing that told me where it was.

D started to loom large in my thinking. Personally witnessing the sad onset of dementia in friends had brought the focus of that dreaded disease to my doorstep. However I was somewhat reassured (after having discussions with friends of a similar vintage), that they too had experienced similar problems of forgetfulness.

Increasingly of late, I have found myself murmuring “Where did I put it?” or “What have I come here for?”, or saying to someone, “I was going to tell you something, but I’ve forgotten what it was”. Even more embarrassing, I have found myself repeating stories to people who I have already relayed them to.

“Don’t worry, it’s quite normal,” my mate Barry reassured me. “As we age our brain cells don’t transmit messages as efficiently as they used to.”

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Impressed, I wanted to know where Barry had suddenly acquired this fantastic medical know-how. “From the internet!” was his response.

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Three kids. Custody of two. Divorced once. Married again, to Lara Grey. Journalist, for the Sydney Morning Herald. Arrested once, for suspected B&E. All charges dropped. Death at age 71. Prostate cancer. This is your future, Philip King. A future you need to be aware of. Sincerely, Your future self. Phil moved to chuck the letter in the trash, but something stopped him. He looked at the letter again. There was something about it… it felt bizarre. It looked like his own handwriting. He did have a child currently, though he may have been losing custody due to the divorce he was currently going through. Which was another thing. How on earth did whoever sent this know about the divorce? They hadn’t told anyone about it, not even close family. No, something else was at work here. He put the letter in his pocket, and walked back inside. *

Phil walked down the steps again, with thoughts from the previous day still rolling around in his mind. The letter had been placed in a drawer in his bedroom, tucked away for safekeeping. Just in case… Was it his imagination, or did the mailbox shudder? He started to run, and ripped open the mailbox door. And there was another. Exactly the same as the one in his drawer. Ripping it open, he pulled it out quickly. Never married. No kids. Move to America in five years. Take a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Retire at age 76. Start community work. Donate the majority of your savings to charities. Die at age 92. Death from cardiac arrest. This is your future, Adrian Blake. A future you need to be aware of. Sincerely, Your future self.

Another one. He had a thought. What if he found the person who was sending these letters, and made them stop? Told them that they had the wrong address, or whatever, and that he didn’t want the letters. He looked at the envelope, and wrote down the address. He could hear sounds from inside the house, which only escalated after he knocked. “Yep. Coming.” The door opened, revealing a short man. He looked quite happy to have a visitor. “What’s up?” “I don’t want the letters that you keep sending me.” “Letters?” He laughed. “I haven’t written a proper letter in years. Email is a thing that exists. I use that.” Phil began to argue more, but a thought struck him. “What’s your name?” “Adrian Blake.” Phil gripped the doorway. “Whoa, mate, are you alright?” Phil didn’t respond, just handed him the letter. Adrian grabbed it from his hands, and scanned it. “I don’t know what kind of joke…” But Phil was already gone. Over the next two years, Phil continued to give the letters to people all over the country. He began to enjoy the work, loved giving people the letters, and making their day a little brighter. Until one day they stopped. Phil was sad for a moment, but knew that the letters had stopped for a reason. He moved on. Met his wife. And performed actions exactly as the letter described. *

71-year-old Philip King sat on his hospital bed, with a somber Lara Grey by his side. “Are you sure you want to do this, honey?” Philip chuckled, despite his poor health. “I do. Without it, I would never have done anything in my life. I would never have married you.” Lara smiled at that. “Okay.” She grabbed the pen, and wrote three words on the back of the envelope.

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logical, man. As other parts of your body wear, it’s only natural that the brain will experience some wear and tear as well. Externally, as your hair greys and your skin wrinkles, so too does your brain age!”

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