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Contents July 2018 | Edition 40

Education p14 Health p28 Events Calendar p32 Dining Guide p34 Home p36 Fiction p38 Travel p40 Puzzles & Trivia p41 Trades and Services p42 Real Estate p44 Fishing & Tide Times p46 The Last Word p47

Remembering Laurence Menadue

When news reached the Narangba community that their beloved ‘Parcel Postie Laurie’ had passed away on May 16 at age 68, letterboxes were decorated with navy ribbons in loving memory of the man who gave so much to his community.

Ethan Munt: Competing After Injury

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Wearable art designer, Belinda Kuhlewein of Husk & Vine, is turning fashion industry heads with her bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces created from Mother Nature’s elements.

Winning regional, state and national medals this year, 14-yearold local gymnast, Ethan Munt, is proof that injuries needn’t spell the end of a sporting career.

Local Artist, Belinda Kuhlewein, Turns Heads

NBL LEGENDS, CAL AND CJ BRUTON, TO HOST WORKSHOPS IN MORAYFIELD

How to Find the Right Tutor

Extra tuition can be of enormous benefit to those students who need extra help. So what should you look for if you are considering a tutor for your child?

Dementia Research Funding Update

Dementia Australia welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement in the State Budget that it will provide additional spending to continue to deliver first-class health services, including investment in dementia research and additional funding to support victims of elder abuse.

QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles Support PNG The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is calling upon the community to assist with the educational improvement of children in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The organisation is currently accepting stationery donations that will be packaged up by the QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles, to be sent over to various remote schools of PNG later this year.

The Quest for 5,000 Poppies

Thousands of bright red, crocheted poppies are set to brighten Buchanan Park, Burpengary this Remembrance Day (November 11), with the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee calling on the community to join them in realising the 5000 Poppies project.

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SHOOTING FOR THE

STA R S Words: Tim Vetter Photos: Contributed

For NBL Hall of Famer, Cal Bruton, basketball is much more than just a game. “My father was killed when I was seven years old, and being the only male in the family I had to step up and be the man of the house from a very young age,” he said. “Mum found me a mentor who was a basketball coach, and he gave me the opportunity to play and eventually I made my high school team, before getting a sporting scholarship to Wichita State University in Kansas. I was the first in my family to go to college so it was pretty special. “Growing up, we couldn’t really afford for me to travel and play in big tournaments – a lot of the time I had cardboard in my sneakers!” After nearly cracking the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs and trialling again with the Kansas City Kings, Bruton got the call to come to Australia and play for the Brisbane Bullets in the inaugural NBL season in 1979. “I looked like a black Eskimo when I landed in Brisbane

after coming from minus 37 degree weather in the States!” he said. “I knew I had a chance to really establish myself here, so I worked hard on being the best player I possibly could be.” He finished his debut season as the league’s leading point scorer, and in 1980 joined the Geelong Supercats, winning Coach of the Year in his return to the NBL in 1982, while also starring as a player. After re-joining the Bullets in 1985 and helping them to their first NBL championship, he was awarded with selection in the Australian Boomers for the 1986 World Championships. “Making the national team was a big deal for me, and I had to renounce my US citizenship, but I made a commitment to the sport which I still have today,” he said. Bruton led cellar-dwellers Perth Wildcats to the grand final in 1987 as a playing coach, before becoming head coach and masterminding their first ever championship in 1990.

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He was honoured with induction into the NBL Hall of Fame when it opened in 1998, and after retirement turned his attention to junior coaching. His passion for inspiring the next generation of superstars has taken him all over the country, and will see him host a two-day clinic in Morayfield on July 7 and 8 with his five sons, including six-time NBL champion and current Bullets assistant coach, CJ. “Hosting these clinics as a family enhances it not only for us, but for the participants,” Bruton said. “Basketball has given us all tremendous opportunities, and we want to share our message – that the sport can be a platform to develop yourself and become a vehicle to travel all over the world. “We really try and teach the kids not only the fundamentals of basketball, but how to apply those skills to life. We show them how to put ‘S.W.A.G. in your bag’ – a good skill set, strong work ethic, an aptitude for learning along with a great attitude, and short-term and long-term goals. “We like to keep it fun with drills, games and prizes, as well as playing music – we teach the kids they’ve got to learn to dance as well!” Bruton’s emphasis on transferring on-court skills to other areas is put to good use as director of Charity Bounce’s ‘Stand Tall’ program, and Business Development Manager/Mentor for AFL SportsReady ArtsReady programs, using basketball to provide guidance on education, employment and healthy lifestyles, with a particular focus on Indigenous groups. “I grew up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood with a lot of black kids, and when I came to Australia I noticed there weren’t a lot of Indigenous players in our leagues,” he said. “I helped Danny Morseu with his rehabilitation to make the 1984 Olympic team (the first Torres Strait Islander to do so), and after that started venturing out around the country to places like Darwin, Alice Springs and the Kimberley’s in WA to try and give Indigenous kids an opportunity to participate in the sport and develop fundamental skills of the game. “Every year I make sure I visit the communities to provide the resources they don’t have access to, as well as identifying the gifted players and giving them motivation through achievement certificates, courses and scholarships. We’ve had close to 30,000 kids in total come through our Bruton fundamentals program. “Morayfield is pretty special to me, and I’ve got some very good friends there like Shelly Boyd and Jeff Williamson who I’ve know from my Perth days, so I’m really looking forward to it.” Held at Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, the clinic is open to boys and girls aged eight to 16, with participants encouraged to register before the day at www.blackpearlbasketball.com.au. “Coaching the Bullets, I’ve seen firsthand the skill, enthusiasm and passion for basketball in the local area,” CJ Bruton said. “Aussie starts like Ben Simmons, Aron Baynes, and Joe Ingles started out their careers playing for local clubs and attending clinics just like these, and who knows, maybe the next all-star is right here in Moreton Bay.”

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Morayfield is pretty special to me ... and who knows, maybe the next all-star is right here in Moreton Bay. - CJ Bruton

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Ethan Munt Words: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Winning regional, state and national medals this year, 14-year-old local gymnast, Ethan Munt, is proof that injuries needn’t spell the end of a sporting career. A member of Lawnton Academy of Artistic Gymnastics (LAAG), Ethan’s gymnastics career began at age four as a result of his tendency to scale tall objects. “Ethan was a bit of a daredevil when he was younger,” explains his mum, Leona. “He used to climb the streetlights to the top and jump off like a monkey, so I thought, ‘I might need to teach this kid how to land’. And that was the idea behind gymnastics.” Selected at age 10 to join LAAG’s ‘Team Gold’, Ethan started training 16 hours per week under the guidance of coach, Michael Donnet, who represented Australia at the 2007 London Men’s Open Championships. The next year, Ethan got his first taste of national title success; winning gold in the Level 7 Under 12 Boys Queensland team at the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships. Two lumbar stress fractures, each requiring an immediate six weeks off and another eight to ten weeks of rehabilitation, saw Ethan miss state and national competition for the next two years. “Ethan was first diagnosed with a back fracture in early 2016 which nearly put him out for the whole of that year,” explains his dad, Lee. “Then after competing at regionals in 2017, he was diagnosed with another back fracture, so he didn’t get to compete at the 2017 state championships. “Other kids who have had those types of injuries have given gymnastics away altogether, so to see him representing Queensland again this year, I’m extremely proud.”

“I fell on the high bar, and I thought that could cost me regional champion, so I really focused on my last apparatus, floor,” says Ethan. “At presentation when they announced the name of the boy I was really close to in points as second, I was like, ‘Yes!’” At the MAG Senior State Championships in April, Ethan was titled Level 7 Open State Champion, placing first on pommel, vault, parallel bars and high bar. “On high bar I tied first with Kaimana Barry [The Southport School] who’s eighteen years old,” says Ethan. Winning the individual all-around title at the 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships in May seemed the natural next step, however an ankle injury sustained the week prior meant that Ethan could only compete in four of the six apparatus, thereby dashing his individual national title hopes. “It was very disappointing that after performing so well at regionals and states, Ethan was unable to compete on floor and vault,” says Leona. “After nationals, my combined score over the two days at states is still the highest score in Australia for my level,” explains Ethan. Ethan didn’t leave nationals empty-handed however; winning gold as a member of the Men’s Level 7 Open Queensland team. Team totals are calculated by adding the best three individual scores for each apparatus, and Ethan’s 12.033 pommel and 12.133 parallel bars scores counted towards Queensland’s convincing win.

Michael Donnet agrees, adding, “Ethan coming back from several serious injuries is a credit to his dedication and love for “Ethan didn’t go to the nationals as a passenger,” says Lee. the sport.” “His results contributed towards his team’s winning score.” Ethan’s comeback began at the SEQ Senior Regional Championships in March, where he was crowned Level 7 Open Individual All-Round Champion after placing second on floor, pommel, rings and vault.

Discussing Ethan’s future, Michael says, “Ethan works hard and does exactly what I ask of him, and that’s why he has achieved some great results this year. He has great skill development for a level seven gymnast his age, and I look forward to guiding him to some more rewarding results.”

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Crochet To Commemorate This

Remembrance Day Words: Nicholas Hastie and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

housands of bright red, crocheted poppies are set to brighten Buchanan Park, Burpengary this Remembrance Day (November 11), with the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee calling on the community to join them in realising the 5000 Poppies project.

“Our ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day parades have gotten bigger and bigger. We have mainly engaged ex-serving members and school children, and we need to engage other groups in some way. I thought the 5000 Poppies project would be a good way of engaging the elderly women.”

A community tribute of respect and remembrance, 5000 Poppies was originally started by two Australian women, Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, who simply wished to pay respect to their fathers who had fought in World War II. Making 120 crocheted poppies to ‘plant’ at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in 2013, the women sparked a massive community outpouring, with an estimated 50,000 plus contributors and hundreds of smaller localised tributes now occurring each year across Australia, New Zealand and beyond; in respect and remembrance to those who have served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations, their families and their communities.

Local community organisations already contributing to the project include the QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles, Oak Tree Retirement Village and Bindawalla Gardens Retirement Village.

The Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee are one of many groups around the country and world organising local installations for their 2018 Remembrance Day service. Once compiled, the poppies will be mounted onto mesh sheets, and suspended on the panels of the Buchanan Park memorial. “Getting involved in the 5000 Poppies project is a way to engage community interest in respect of the memorial, and to honour those that have gone before us so we can remember them in some way,” says Committee Treasurer and Community Liaison, Natalie Elliott. “The Burpengary War Memorial is only five years old, over a million dollars was spent on it, and there’s a lot of history there, with poles representing each war.

“People are excited about doing something that they can do to be a part of the commemorative service. Not everybody has the ability to march or get up and speak or sing. The poppies are something little that they can do.” With a ball of eight ply red wool, a 4.5mm crochet hook and a willingness to learn the only prerequisites, Natalie emphasises that volunteers don’t need crocheting skills to get involved. “I didn’t know how to crochet, so I sat with some older ladies and learnt a new skill in half an hour,” she says. “This is a simple pattern.” A variety of poppy patterns are available on the Burpengary Community War Memorial Facebook page and 5000 Poppies website, with would be contributors welcome to receive guidance from QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles members who meet twice a month at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC). “I will also be organising a morning tea with QCWA where we will teach people how to crochet the poppies,” says Natalie. With 2,500 poppies still left to be made, the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee encourages and invites all members of the community to get involved. Poppies can be posted, to the attention of Natalie, to PO Box 262 Burpengary QLD 4505. For more information visit the Burpengary Community War Memorial Facebook page.

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Finding the Right Tutor Words: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath

Classrooms are extremely busy places, and teachers are expected to teach a class full of children with many and varied learning needs. It’s not surprising then that some students fail to cope in the classroom and do not meet educational benchmarks, despite the best efforts of the school. Parents often become aware that their child is experiencing problems; usually with aspects of literacy and numeracy, when parent/teacher interviews occur or when report cards are sent home. A small gap in a student’s learning, if not addressed in a timely fashion, can lead to even bigger problems. This can have a devastating impact on a child’s self-confidence as students begin to recognise that they are not keeping up with their peers. Signs that your child may need a tutor include: slipping grades, poor time management, increasing lack of confidence, reluctance to attend school or a diagnosed learning disability. Extra tuition can be of enormous benefit to those students who need extra help.So what should you look for if you are considering a tutor for your child? Know what your child needs help with. Are they struggling with reading, English or mathematics? Look for a tutor who can fully assess your child to inform you about the gaps in their current learning and what needs to be done to correct them. The tutor should be able to design a program that will address your child’s individual needs. A good tuition program will be targeted at where a student feels comfortable, addresses their learning gaps, improves their confidence, and allows them time to catch up to where they need to be. Anyone who is merely offering homework help is wasting both your time and your money. Make sure the tutor you engage is a qualified, experienced and registered teacher. Teachers have the knowledge and expertise to fully address your child’s needs and can implement educational programs very effectively. Always check that the tutor has a current Blue Card and is registered with the Australian Tutoring Association. Look for value for money and be wary of any tutor who tries to lock you in to a long term and often expensive contract. There are lots of excellent tutors out there. Start your search on the internet, or sound out family and friends who may have used tutors for their recommendations. Effective tuition can make an enormous difference to a child’s learning and has an overwhelmingly positive impact on their self-confidence. So if your child is experiencing difficulty with aspects of their learning, it may be timely to act now and find a good tutor before the problem gets bigger. 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.

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Dementia Australia welcomes Queensland Government’s spending on Dementia Research

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Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said Dementia Australia was specifically pleased to see the increased funding of $50 million over five years to continue to expand innovative programs under the Advance Queensland initiative. “This initiative will include support for the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research, among a range of innovation programs to drive and scale innovation in Queensland, bringing total funding for the Advance Queensland Initiative to $650 million,” she said. “Dementia Australia also welcomes the investment of $4.5 million to continue to provide support to victims of elder abuse by funding Seniors Legal and Support Services and the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit. “This is a positive step as these services are essential to supporting Queensland’s older generation, particularly women, who constitute over 69 per cent of victims of elder abuse reported to the Helpline.” Ms McCabe said it was also pleasing to see a strong focus on keeping Queenslanders healthy with investments in improving hospital capacity, care, and equipment. This includes: • Increased funding of $570.8 million over six years from 2017-18 as part of the $679 million Building Better Hospitals package to increase public hospital capacity and services; • $84.8 million as part of the Enhancing Regional Hospitals Program; • $53.3 million for projects as part of the Rural and Regional Infrastructure Package.

“These investments will both, directly and indirectly, have a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers,” Ms McCabe said. In 2018, there is an estimated 80,391 people living with dementia in Queensland and this is expected to increase to more than 233,000 by 2056, without a significant medical breakthrough. Dementia is the leading cause of death among Australian women and the second leading cause of deaths overall. Dementia was estimated to cost Queensland $218 million in 2017 and $586 million by 2056. Ms McCabe said while Dementia Australia welcomes the additional funding from the Queensland Government, dementia specialist support was vital to meet the unique needs of people living with dementia. “Dementia is everyone’s business and it desperately requires well-funded support and services, responsive to local needs,” she said. Dementia Australia is the national peak body and charity for people, of all ages, living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. It provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 425,000 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach more than 1.1 million by 2056. Dementia Australia is the new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia. Dementia Australia’s services are supported by the Australian Government. National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 Interpreter service available (The National Dementia Helpline is an Australian Government Initiative) Dementia is a National Health Priority Area www.dementia.org.au

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aurence Kenneth ‘Laurie’ Menadue, formerly of Bowen, moved to Narangba in 2007 after meeting his wife, Heatherlee. Securing a parcel delivery driver job at the Burpengary Australia Post Delivery Centre, ‘Parcel Postie Laurie’ quickly became a regular figure on Narangba streets, with his trademark ‘toot-toot’ of the horn soon recognisable not only to residents but local dogs, who would rush to meet him; eager to receive a doggy snack while their owner signed for the delivery. Laurie’s daughter Jody, who accompanied him on his run, saw firsthand the impact that her father’s unassuming, genuine nature had on the community. “Dad would say to me, ‘It doesn’t matter if you’re having a bad day yourself. Leave all that in the van and treat others how you’d like to be treated, because how you treat them might make all the difference to their day.’” Making a difference became Laurie’s mission after he was diagnosed with melanoma in 2015. Eager to educate others on the importance of regular skins checks and early detection, Laurie would share his story while making deliveries, drawing strength from the stories people shared in return. “Dad saw the community as his support group and network, and after his diagnosis he told me that he was going to use his run as a platform. He printed out handouts explaining what had happened to him, and he’d say to people, ‘Have a read or don’t have read, but please get yourself checked.’ “I’ve had a few people say to me that because of Dad they did go and have a skin check, and as a result they’ve had cancers removed. That’s really impressive from one man.” In February, Laurie was diagnosed with

metastatic melanoma (or Stage IV melanoma) which devastatingly has no cure, only life-prolonging treatments. Discussing his funeral arrangements with family, Laurie was once again thinking of others. “Because we gave treats to all the dogs on the run, I said to Dad, ‘Instead of flowers, do you want to maybe collect money to donate to the RSPCA?’ He said straight-out that he wanted any money collected to go towards helping a child at Narangba Valley State School (NVSS) who is in need of assistance. Nicknamed ‘Knuckles’ due to his willingness to give fist bumps to children at the door, and receiving looks of awe normally reserved for Santa when handing out parcels, Laurie loved watching the local youngsters grow up, and visiting the school the majority attended, Narangba Valley State School (NVSS). “Dad and I would go into NVSS every day, whether to deliver a little parcel or half a van of scholastic books, and the ladies in the office there loved him. They’d give him cheek and he’d give it back to them, and at Christmas time they’d give him a big hamper.

It was amazing to see just how much they thought of him, and how much they acknowledged the job he did.” Upon Laurie’s passing his wish was granted, and so far over $400.00 has been collected for NVSS students in need. NVSS Principal, Lorna Cogle, said, “It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude for this wonderful gesture. Laurie was loved by our entire school community. We valued his professionalism, commitment to our school, sense of humour and generous spirit, and this donation will enable students in need to access a full education.” NVSS teacher, Kylie Bocking, initiated the #gonavyforlaurie ribbon tribute, not only in acknowledgement of Laurie’s standing in the community, but in honour of his service in the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Airforce (1966 to 1986). “Laurie became the family Narangbarians chose,” Kylie said. “He visited so many people each and every day, and in lots of cases Laurie knew more about us than our actual families. “Placing ribbons on letterboxes was an opportunity for the community to join together and support each other, and to show Laurie’s family how much he meant to us all.” Reflecting on the outpouring of affection for ‘Parcel Postie Laurie’, Jody said, “It’s just amazing that your humble old postie, who took the time for not even a five minute chat, managed to touch the lives of everyone he met. It makes me so proud that everyone thought as much of him as I did, and I was lucky enough to call him Dad.” If you would like to make a donation in Laurie’s memory, please contact Jody on 0439 745 560 or Heatherlee on 0432 368 175.

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QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles Making a Difference in PNG

Words: Nicholas Hastie

The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is currently accepting stationery donations that will be packaged up by the QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles, to be sent over to various remote schools of Papua New Guinea later this year.

he Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is calling upon the community to assist with the educational improvement of children in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The organisation is currently accepting stationery donations that will be packaged up by the QCWA Burpengary Green Wattles, to be sent over to various remote schools of PNG later this year. Due to a variety of PNG schools being situated within isolated areas of the country, when stationery supplies are depleted throughout the year, many families are often unable to provide the necessary equipment. QCWA is striving to make a difference by collecting and distributing supplies of the required stationery. “We realise that to have an operating classroom the children need equipment,” says QCWA Brisbane Vice President and Team Leader, Christine King. “There is none supplied by Government, the families cannot afford to supply it, and in the remote areas there are no shops.” Through the coordination of this project, the QCWA have opened the community’s eyes to the large role stationery plays in the classroom. “Leaning to write is everything. The children learn from blackboards, have little to work with, and often no chalk.

“To be able to write and read from their own books and pencils will be a joy (one that we take for granted in Australia). We are able to assist the children and assist the teaching staff.” Christine emphasises the recycling of stationery can be a cost effective solution to this issue, and that the generosity of the community is pivotal in this solution. “We have so much waste in our country that recycling office supplies assists greatly, and it does not cost anyone money to donate unused paper, exercise books, pens et cetera. “Australian children often do not recycle their end of year stationery, and it is this that can be utilised and recycled by our ladies who will group like items into pencil cases for distribution.” All general school stationery items that can fit in an A4 box are welcome, including exercise books, paper, card, biros, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, chalk, glue, felt pens, wooden rulers and pencil cases. Once collated, the donated stationery will be delivered to as many schools that can be reached by transport in the remote highlands of PNG. “QCWA donates funds to Rotary to assist in the cost of containers that are loaded out of Brisbane every month and met in PNG by Rotary members to secure distribution. This is a cocontribution with Rotary, and QCWA has had delegates visit to assist with the distribution at their own cost. “This has been a project over some years. We are part of the South Pacific Area which includes PNG, and are affiliated with The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) umbrella group with which we have sister societies in PNG.” The QCWA Green Wattles are currently collecting for 2018. Anyone wishing to donate stationery can deliver it to the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) between 9:30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

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Local Horti-Cultural Artist Turns HEads Words: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith Photo: L C Photography

Wearable art designer, Belinda Kuhlewein of Husk & Vine, is turning fashion industry heads with her bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces created from Mother Nature’s elements. Working in horticulture, and possessing a natural flair for design inherited from her sign writer father, Belinda was asked last year to make a headpiece for a collaborated photo shoot. Inspired after making the first piece for the project, Belinda couldn’t stop; arriving at the shoot with eight different pieces. “I looked around my backyard and thought, what can I do to make headpieces that aren’t going to cost me anything?” explains Belinda. “Ever since, everything that has gone into my pieces has been foraged and found, and every single day I am adding to my stockpile of pods, feathers, foliage, snakeskins, shells, and much, much more.” Now an in demand member of a TFP (trade for pictures) Facebook network of models, makeup artists, stylists and photographers, Husk & Vine headpieces, neckpieces, shoulder creations and wearable art have featured in a number of high end fashion artistry magazines, including ‘Femme Modern’, ‘Gilded’, ‘Surreal’ and ‘Photogenyc’. “I’m pretty confident that I’m one of the only horti-couture artists doing headpieces. There are people doing other things, but nothing quite like this, so the response to what I do is quite big. I’ve currently got seventeen creations in the pipeline, and I’m constantly getting requests.” Approached earlier this year by Neva Weber, Creative Director of the Angels With Wings fashion show, on May 26, Husk & Vine head and neck pieces adorned runway models at Flamenco The Dance, a red carpet gala event held at Woolloongabba’s Princess Theatre. “The Angels With Wings runway show was the first thing that I’d ever done outside of the TFP network. Being out there in the public domain was huge, because there were people there from different platforms, I met a whole new group of models and photographers, and everyone was so excited by my work. I want to go to Melbourne with the show in October because I’m a bit addicted to the response that I got.” The reaction Belinda’s headpieces received at last year’s Melbourne Cup Raceday at Doomben Racecourse will see her returning this year with the aim of ticking off the first of three personal goals – winning the Fashions on the Field competition. “Four friends and I went last year wearing my headpieces, and people just swamped us. Everywhere we turned, people were wanting to photograph us. Then while we were watching the Fashions on the Field competition, all the judges that were supposed to be looking at the models turned to look at us. We just stole their attention. “Afterwards, a judge approached me and said, ‘Why didn’t you enter? If you had, you’d be $2,000 richer’. So this year I’m entering ten models, they’ll each be wearing a headpiece, and once we’ve made a splash at Doomben, we’ll hit Flemington next year.” Belinda’s second goal is having Husk & Vine designs appear in the world’s number one fashion magazine, ‘Vogue’. “I would love to feature in Vogue Magazine. When I apply hashtags to my social media posts, I always hashtag Vogue which is very cheeky, but I’m hoping that they keep seeing my stuff.” Her third goal is one that every aspiring artist dreams of – to be discovered. “I want someone to discover me and commission me to do something amazing somewhere. Paid or unpaid, I don’t mind. I’m not in it to get rich. I do this because I’m passionate. I give my art because I love it.” To see more, visit Husk & Vine on Facebook and Instagram.

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TENNIS ELBOW (Lateral Epicondylalgia)

Words: Jackson Mair, Moreton All Body Care

Have you ever experienced pain through your elbow, particularly the outer side? Has your GP diagnosed you with tennis elbow and left you wondering what you should do? Lateral epicondylalgia (more commonly referred to as tennis elbow) is the most common injury to affect the elbow. Research has shown that 40% of people will suffer tennis elbow at some point in their life, and it is most common between the ages of 35-54 years old. Anyone who plays a racquet sport or has a manual or repetitive job is most at risk. Tennis elbow can occur from an unaccustomed physical activity or from a direct blow, and results in degenerative changes through the common extensor tendon also known as a tendinopathy. The common extensor tendon is located through the outside part of the elbow, and is used when straightening the fingers and bringing the wrist backwards. There are three main stages of tendinopathy; reactive tendinopathy, tendon disrepair and degenerative tendinopathy. The important thing with these stages is that the stage of tendinopathy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t directly relate to pain and function loss, and that the body is very good at adapting. Some common worries around tennis elbow and tendionpathies include: - Will my tendon snap if I use it? Is there inflammation in the tendon? Will complete rest help? Firstly, complete rupture of the extensor tendons is very uncommon and is more associated with a traumatic event rather than day to day activities. Secondly, the old belief was that the tendons are inflamed in a tendinopathy; however, recent studies of affected tendon tissue have shown it is possible to have inflammation in the tissue surrounding the tendon but not through the tendon itself. And finally, it is importance to realise that tendons are required to do some work to improve, and this is where it is important to seek advice from your physio or GP. Current scientific research shows that physiotherapy has a good effect at speeding up the healing process and at reducing pain. Treatment starts with diagnosis by either your General Practitioner or physiotherapist, and is sometimes confirmed with ultrasound. From there, physiotherapy treatment will consist of load management strategies, soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations at the neck and elbow, and gentle exercises to work the damaged tendon, causing it to self-repair. Other treatment options can include strapping or bracing, dry needling and cortisone injections. If you have pain through your elbow that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t settling, discuss your symptoms with your GP or physiotherapist and start the process sooner to a pain free, easier life. If you do have concerns about your elbow pain, or would simply like to work on improving your strength and balance, please give us a call to arrange an appointment on 3886 9470 (Narangba) 3888 6699 (Burpengary).

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Gerritje Galloway At Home With

Words: Reese Salmon and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Award-winning Queensland Author and Elimbah local, Gerritje Galloway, has managed to entirely self-fund her latest book with the support of her husband.

erritje’s latest history book, ‘Looking Back Moving Forward’, was a labour of love, taking her around four years to research the Indigenous and nonIndigenous history of the Moreton Bay and wider Queensland region. Gerritje’s husband, Richard, took it upon himself to make sure his wife’s goals to publish were reached, and after spending more than $20,000 on the book, he says it was all worth it. Asked why he thought it was important to help fund his wife’s book, Richard explained, “Gerritje’s doing something that she has always enjoyed, and she is good at what she does. We support each other, that’s part of how we are as a family… I just hoped that she could achieve what she wanted to achieve.” Now retired, Richard says that he and Gerritje, who have been married for over four decades, have always had a mentality of helping each other. He explains that even in the early years, Gerritje did not hesitate in giving him extra support with volunteering with sports clubs, and more recently migrating the family from New Zealand to Queensland for the warmer climate.

Acknowledging the part her husband played in supporting her passion for sharing knowledge and literacy, Gerritje said, “I did not get any funding apart from Richard. He believed in me enough to say ‘I’ll pay for that’.” Growing up in the Netherlands and moving to New Zealand at a young age, Gerritje’s father was a Dutch marine who had travelled the world. Her parents wanted a ‘fresh start’, so her father tossed a coin to decide whether they migrated to New Zealand or Rhodesia. It landed on New Zealand. “My parents wanted to give their children a good education and life in a safe environment,” said Gerritje. Writing has been a passion of Gerritje’s from a young age. She won her first writing competition at the age of eleven, receiving an encyclopaedia that featured Australian Aboriginals. Little did she know that decades later she would be writing award-winning history books featuring the same people. Invited to attend a NAIDOC flag raising ceremony in Caboolture after moving to Bribie Island in 2007, Gerritje connected with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and groups, and was most impressed with their stories and culture. Emphasising the amount of exhaustive research involved in compiling and writing ‘Looking Back Moving Forward’ which follows its predecessor ‘The Resting Place’, Gerritje said, “We consider it important for people to believe in themselves, their culture and heritage. The research, writing and publication were all about sharing their history, hence ‘Looking Back Moving Forward’.”

“We helped each other out,” Richard said. “I can’t do a lot of stuff because of my health, and Gerritje stepped up and helped out… She loves helping people feel good about themselves and writing, so why shouldn’t I back it?”

Gerritje says her travels around the world have inspired her to delve deep into and respect the culture of each country she visits, and she recounts always being active in her local community. In 2011, Gerritje was appointed as an Education Coordinator at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC), retiring in 2015. In 2013 and 2015, while living on Bribie Island, Gerritje was nominated for a Longman award for her work as a volunteer in the community, and in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sustainability of the local environment.

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July EVENTS 7th Old Skool Car Show

movie night Kids Club

North Lakes Sports Club Doors 5pm | Dinner 5.30pm Movie Starts 6.15pm Bring your blankets and pillows along for a great Kid’s Movie Night in the Discovery Lounge watching the ultimate new Disney Movie ‘Ferdinand’.

Qld State Equestion Centre, Caboolture Entry: $5 per car at the gate 3.30pm to 7.30pm

Are you a vintage vehicle enthusiast, or a casual classic car admirer keen for an affordable evening out all ages will enjoy? Introduce your family to pre-1986 classic, home-bred, horse-powered beauties, and gleaming bikes, muscle cars and vintage exotics from around the world at the Old Skool Car Show at QSEC in Caboolture.

Tickets include - Chips & Nuggets + Popcorn and Snow cones: • $10 Kids Club Members: must be purchased at the Club • $15 Non-Kids Club Members: can be purchased online

Admire these retro vehicles in all their glory. Rev it to this classic car show Brisbane North at QSEC for the Old Skool Car Show.

Fully supervised event. Children must be aged 3+.

QSEC Rodeo Round-Up

Caboolture

10th Naidoc family

fun day

St Columban’s College|10am 100 McKean Street, Caboolture

Qld State Equestion Centre, Caboolture Gates Open 12 noon | Tickets $20pp (adults)

Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during NAIDOC Week.

Dust off those belt buckles, polish the boots and don’t forget your cowboy hat - it’s rodeo time! QSEC’s Rodeo Round-Up returns once again in 2018 to transform the Main Arena into a full-blown rodeo spectacular!

The 2018 theme – Because of her, we can! – will celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make – to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation.

There will also be a multitude of junior events, so make sure you get along to support our rising rodeo stars! Make sure you stay for the Rodeo after-party with entertainment under the stars. With full food and bar facilities, this night will be the talk of the town!

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The family fun day will feature a Welcome to Country, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancing and singing, cultural workshops and plenty of health stallholders.

AUSTRALIAN EAGLES

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North Lakes Sports Club

The Australian Eagles Show performs with attention to detail that has to be seen and heard to be believed. This amazing show strives in every aspect to pay ultimate tribute to the musical mastery of a band they all adore! In fact – if you close your eyes, you may even be fooled….. This is a show that people of all ages will identify with and will want to see again and again! Tickets include reserved seating, drink on arrival, twocourse buffet dinner & support act. Entry from 6pm, dinner served 6.30pm.

FREE ENTRY – 8PM | DINNER & SHOW TICKETS - $45PP

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If you’re an ancient history buff, or love all things Medieval this is the festival for you! Bring the whole family to Abbey Medieval Festival 2018 for a fantastic day out experiencing the Middle Ages brought back to life. With pigs roasting on spits, re-enactment camps, minstrels, jousters, mock-battles and music, it’s an event that is unmatched for its authentic recreation of this fascinating era. Come as you are, or don a period piece costume to fully get into the spirit.

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LOCALTASTES

Dining Guide

Caboolture | Morayfield | Narangba | Burpengary | Dakabin | Kallangur | Petrie Griffin | Murrumba Downs | North Lakes | Mango Hill Our Bar & Grill boasts a 250 seated restaurant with kids out door play ground and kids electronic play area. With a large menu designed to cater for all tastes and daily deals to meet everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Address: 37-47 Golden Wattle Drive, Narangba Contact: 3491 1000 Online: www.narangbatavern.com.au

A relaxed family atmosphere to enjoy Merlo coffee, a selection of teas, cakes and freshly prepared light meals. Address: Narangba Valley Shopping Centre Contact: 3385 5161 Hours: Weekdays 7am to 3pm Weekends 7.30am to 12noon Online: Follow us on Facebook at Valley Coffee Narangba

Full breakfast & lunch menu. Home-baked cakes & slices. Non-profit cafe. Supporting the needs of our community locally and globally. Family-friendly including childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground. Address: 793 Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield (Carmichael College) Contact: 07 5431 1253 Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4pm Saturday 7.30am to 2pm

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With three dining outlets, there’s something for all taste buds and budgets at one of Queensland’s most awarded clubs. Choose from The Bistro, Cafe Oz or Terraza Pizza Cafe. Address: 19-27 Station Rd, Morayfield Contact: (07) 5497 9711 Hours: Open daily from 9am Online: www.cabsports.com.au

Serving both dark and medium roasted coffee to suit all tastes. Come and share our passion and enthusiasm for coffee. Address: Burpengary Plaza, inside next to Woolworths. Cuisine: Hot and Cold Beverages, Cakes and Savoury Hours: Weekdays 6am to 5.30pm Sat 7am to 4.30pm and Sun 8.30am to 4pm

CAPPY HOUR MON TO FRI 6AM TO 7AM 10% OFF food + drink combos

Queensland’s newest club featuring a modern Australian a-la-carte Restaurant with full table service and a great range of freshly prepared Cafe meals, treats and drinks. Address: 36-42 Flinders Parade, North Lakes Contact: 1300 006 572 Online: www.northlakessports.com.au Hours: Crave Café – 10am till late Daily Banyan Restaurant – Lunch from 11.30am Dinner from 5.30pm Daily

Enjoy our $10.00 Bacon and Egg all day breakfast whilst you relax in our family-friendly cafe. Dine in and Takeaway. Award-winning coffee available. Address: 8/1380 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur Contact: 07 3482 2200 Hours: Monday - Friday 6.30am to 2pm Saturday 6.30am to 11.30am

$10 BACON, EGGS & TOAST ALL DAY BREAKFAST

Your choice of fresh beef, lamb, chicken or seafood placed on top of a lava stone and cooked to your desired level of perfection. Address: 3/12 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes Contact: 3385 0347 Online: www.stonesnorthlakes.com.au Hours: Café Breakfast & Lunch Tues - Friday 7:30am to 2pm and Hot Stone Dinners Tues - Sunday 5:30pm to 10pm

Advertise in our Dining Guide from $60 per month... ...and introduce your dining experience to our readers in Caboolture, Morayfield, Narangba, Burpengary, Dakabin, Kallangur, Petrie, Griffin, Murrumba Downs, North Lakes and Mango Hill. That is 15,000 readers and growing! Contact Darren on 0416 430 792 for more information.

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Words: Oxmar Properties

If you have a little bit of backyard space you can devote to gardening, you might want to consider planting a vegetable garden at your home. Home-grown vegetables taste a lot better than those you can buy in grocery stores, and you will enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from growing your own veggies in the backyard. Here are some tips to help you get started on planning your new vegetable garden. Pick the Right Spot Choose a spot in your yard that gets enough sun. If possible, do not choose an area that is always in direct sunlight, as this will burn up your plants easily. Ideally, you are looking for several hours a day with good sunlight, as well as a few with shade. Block Off Enough Space Use garden stakes and strings to block off your space before you go any further. This will let you see what your garden will look like in terms of area. Be sure to give yourself enough space to plant the vegetables you are most interested in working with. Build Raised Beds Rake up soil or bring in gardening soil from another source to raise the land above its natural level. It should be flat on top and fit within the boundaries you set out with your garden string. If you like, at this point, you can block off the areas even more with some simple planks of wood from a home renovation store.

Research What Grows When Different vegetables grow at different times of the year depending on the climate where you live. You cannot plant them at the wrong time and expect them to grow, so do some research to find out what you can expect to grow when. This can help you choose what to focus on first and what you might change later. Visualise Your Space Finally, sketch out the space you have built to scale. Try to decide which parts of your raised beds will be devoted to which types of vegetables. This will give you something to go by when you head out to do your actual planting. When you follow these tips, you will be able to plan out the perfect vegetable garden to fit your space, no matter what kind of a yard you are working with. Be as creative as you like when planning the layout and variety you want to design for your outdoor space. Happy gardening!

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A P A T H Y

“I feel it all the time.” “Are you finding ways to fix the problem?” “I’m trying. It isn’t working.” Boyd wasn’t liking where the conversation was going. He didn’t want to matter so much. “I think I’ve found the ability to move now.” The teacher simply looked, watching his back as he trailed from the classroom. Boyd couldn’t even remember his name. Someone he was near almost every day, and he couldn’t think of his name. But wasn’t that the problem? Why did he care so much about trivial things if he was trying to be apathetic? Maybe caring about less, thinking about less, was the key to a happy life. He stopped outside of his classroom. Do I enter? If he didn’t want to care anymore, then learning wasn’t a good start. People inside noticed him, and gestured for him to enter. But he shook his head and kept walking. He’d heard that walking could be quite therapeutic. Maybe that was the plan. Walk and walk, until he was out to wherever he felt like going. His footsteps echoed down empty hallways, past classrooms and assembly halls. Is that crying? Boyd started towards the sound. And stopped again. He’d done it again. He was letting go, something this person was having a hard time doing. It bothered him, the fact that he still couldn’t let anything slide, so he ran until he left the crying far away.

oyd sat. And watched. He thought he could physically feel his life whittle down to endless, mundane events, all linked intrinsically and yet, somehow, not really meaning much in his life. Boyd had heard the term ‘existential crisis’ before. He wondered if that was what was happening now. Did school matter? Did his life matter? Well, obviously his life mattered, but for what reason? He felt as if he needed purpose. The bell rang, and classmates bumped around his desk. They’re as bored as I am, thought Boyd. “Hey, Boyd, what’s wrong?” his teacher said, looking up. “The bell rang.” “I know. I’m just… trying to find the ability to be bothered to move.” “Apathy. Not a desirable trait.” “No, it isn’t apathy. It’s the opposite. I care too much. I care too much about myself, and doing something with myself, and about other people. Is there a word for that?”

He couldn’t ignore it completely though. Like a worm, the thought wiggled its way inside Boyd’s head, until he wanted to know everything about the person’s life. Who they were. How they got to the point of quietly sobbing inside a school bathroom. But he still refused to move. Something was now stopping him. He hadn’t finished his quest, to care about nothing. He hadn’t really started. That person cared too much, and their life seemed to have gone down the toilet. But if they were crying, someone had to have done something wrong. Someone horrible possibly. Boyd was looking for someone to shift the blame onto, and he found a picture in his head of who could perform such an act. But he was missing something. Some personality aspect. Of not caring. Boyd’s eyes widened with realisation. That was what was happening to everyone. That was why there were criminals, thugs, and bullies. Because they didn’t care. Boyd stood up. He wasn’t going to become one of them. He began walking. Maybe the world needed people like him, people who cared too much. Maybe they were the ones who saved the world.

“Not off the top of my head. Look, we all feel like that occasionally.”

July 2018

Words: Jayden Johnston (15yo)

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MORE MONEY FOR HOSPITALS NOT BANKS – Susan Lamb

I will fight Malcolm Turnbull’s $2.9 million cuts to Caboolture Hospital Hi I’m Labor’s Susan Lamb, Labor’s candidate for Longman. I was born in Mackay, I live locally and I spent 30 years living in Dakabin raising my four boys and working as a teacher aide. I will fight the LNP’s decision to cut $2.9 million from the Caboolture Hospital.

The LNP had to come kicking and screaming to give the banks a royal commission. Even now they are still going to give $17 billion to the banks. The LNP chooses the big banks. I choose the Caboolture Hospital.

A Fair Go For Longman Authorised by Julie-Ann Campbell, Queensland Labor, 16 Peel St, South Brisbane QLD 4101.

House-sitting Hacks House-sitting can be a source of affordable accommodation for some travellers on a budget. Usually house-sits are for a period of at least a week, and sometimes may extend for several months. Although it isn’t possible to ensure a trouble-free house-sit, there are some basic preparations and precautions that can assist both parties in having peace-of-mind during the term of a house-sit. Whether or not it’s the first time that the house owner has had a house-sitter, I always ask a series of questions during the lead-up to my arrival, and then I ask several more on handover day. Firstly, I ask homeowners to write down any regular responsibilities they expect to be fulfilled while they’re away. This can range from pet and plant care, to monthly collection days for organic waste. On the same list, I ask for any important numbers for services that may be required in their absence. This may include the vet, plumber, electrician or next door neighbour. It should also include their contact details – just in case!

Every July I look after this beautiful home in rural Oxfordshire, England.

During a handover, I like to walk around the entire property (inside and out) with the owner and ask any questions that come to mind. This may include advice on any plants that may easily drown or wilt if the watering isn’t right, and knowledge of what doors and gates require keys. One of the handiest tips is to ask about a hidden key (every house has one); this can be a life-saver in the event of getting locked out. Test each key while the owner is still there; it’s surprising how many locks have a special trick (“just hold the handle up and jiggle the key like this, then it should work”).

The most important responsibility in most house-sits is pet care. On day one it’s essential to engage with the pet while the owner is present; this introduction can reassure everyone with the opportunity to raise any concerns immediately (so it’s normal for the dog to eat on demand?). A demonstration of how much food to give, and at what times, is helpful. It’s also useful to know any commands that may come in handy (for dogs) and any common hiding places in case the pet isn’t seen in a while. One device that can be problematic in different households, is the remote control/s for the TV and other entertainment gadgets. I have sometimes been given a page of instructions for all the eventualities between watching DVDs, then switching to free-to-air and subscription channels. Again, an owner’s demonstration of what buttons to press for the most common needs, may avoid potential frustration. Likewise, knowing where the broadband internet signal comes from and writing down the code for Wi-Fi access, can prove to be worthwhile. There are other instructions that some owners will think to give, such as whether to answer the phone if it rings and what to do with any mail that arrives. After they leave, you’ll realise that you don’t know when to put the wheelie bins out (answer – when the neighbours put theirs out) and you may not find certain things in the places you expected them to be…. And on that point – the final piece of advice from an experienced house-sitter: take note of where you find things and put them back in the same place before the owners return. The highest compliment a house-sitter can be paid by a returning homeowner, is “everything is just the same as when we left!”

Looking after pets can be a house-sitter’s most important role.

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Gayundah Trivia

Suduko Puzzle 29 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.64)

HMQS Gayundah was a flat-iron gunboat operated by the Queensland Maritime Defence Force and later the Royal Australian Navy (as HMAS Gayundah). How much do you know about this local, historic icon?

Q: What is the Aboriginal word for Gayundah? A: Lightning

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Q: What was the fastest speed reached by the Gayundah at full power? A: Slightly over 10.5 knots (that’s almost 19.5 kmph)

Q: What was the chief duty of the Gayundah in the 1880s? A: The protection of Moreton Bay

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Q: Which Captain moored the Gayundah in the middle of the Brisbane River after a disagreement over salary? A: Captain Wright Q: What was the Gayundah’s key mission in 1911? A: Enforcing Australian sovereignty in north western waters.

Q: When was the Gayundah authorised to wear the White Ensign of Her Majesty’s Fleet? A: 1886

What know more about this local, historic icon?

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Generated by http://www.opensky.ca/sudoku on Tue Jan 5 06:28:27 2016 GMT. Enjoy!

The Gayundah is currently beached as a breakwater off the Woody Point cliffs on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Her remains are still visible. To find out how you can support the preservation of this important piece of local history, call The Gayundah Preservation Society Inc. on 0438 193 728. To learn more about this impressive gunship, visit www.navy.gov.au/hmasgayundah

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Ten ways to devalue your property

A renovation that gives you the best house in the street could leave you out of pocket. The streetscape and neighbours’ houses influence resale value, and sensible renovations should take this into consideration.

Don’t add an extension without thinking carefully about the exterior. Renovations should be sympathetic to the original building.

Going over the top on expensive fittings such as imported cooktops, taps, door handles and tiles can burn a hole in your pocket. Purchasers often don’t like the previous owner’s choices and won’t be prepared to pay extra for them.

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The trend is for outdoor living, so try to create a usable outside space.

Removing trees can cause more damage to a property than if you left them in place. A large, attractive tree can add $10,000 to $15,000 to the value in some areas.

In some suburbs, one-quarter of all houses have an illegal extension. It can cost $30,000 or more to make it comply with regulations.

When installing new kitchens and bathrooms, check that the subfloor structure is sound. Some new kitchens are destroyed in the first four years by subsidence.

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Renovation Mistakes Words: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne Real Estate

If you’re planning a renovation, there are 10 surefire ways to devalue it.

These range from poor planning, to going over the top on things such as taps and ovens. The most important step to ensuring value from a renovation is good planning. Just how much does it cost to renovate a property? The average renovation project is valued between $75,000 and $150,000. If you want to add an 80m² ground-floor extension with inclusions, you’ll be looking at $164,526 to $310,896. If you are keeping the resale value of the property in mind, it pays to consider key trends in renovating that are likely to appeal to buyers down the track.

Top renovation trends include: •

Using bi-fold doors to open up the house at the back.

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Installing bigger windows to take advantage of views.

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Creating open-plan living areas by taking out interior walls.

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Revamping the kitchen with more compact, modern appliances, space- efficient storage, and windows to gardens.

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Opening up bathrooms to outside areas with large windows to capture views of gardens.

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Establishing separate toilets while making bathrooms more spacious, with expensive tiles and designer showers and basins.

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Building a parents’ retreat adjacent to main bedrooms and including private balconies and courtyards for relaxing outdoors.

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Creating a home office either as a nook in a hallway or in a larger room.

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Freshening the look of homes by rendering and painting the facade.

Installing your own wiring and plumbing is illegal and can be dangerous.

Underpinning to remedy brick cracking may not be the best option. In many cases, low-cost watering systems and tree pruning do the job, and underpinning will cause more cracks in other parts of the house.

Joining the renovation on to the existing building in an unsatisfactory way can result in major cracks appearing because of incompatible structural systems. The most important tip is to employ a licensed builder. If you do not know what you are doing or you employ a handyman who is not experienced. it could cost you more money in the future when you are selling, and you could be liable if someone is injured due to poor workmanship.

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Fish MONTH of the

Brisbane Bar Tide Times

AUSTRALIA, EAST COAST – GOLD COAST SEAWAY

Dusky Flathead LAT 27° 57’ S LONG 153° 25’ E July 2018 Times and Heights of High and Low Waters Platycephalus fuscus

MAY Time

JUNE

Words and Photo: PeterTime Hansler Time m m

JULY

Time

0239 0.20 0417 0.26 If you 0.34 ever hear a 0409 fisherman say 0837 1.39 1007 1.35 0945 1.15 that they caught a huge ‘lizard’, 0.20 WE 1429 0.08 FR 1519 0.31 SA 1545 2112 1.82 they 1.65this fish 2216 is what are1.63 talking 2238

Time

m 0.31 1.12 0.30 1.59

0.17 1.19 1640 0.22 2332 1.79

0501 1043 MO 1615 2307

0.32 1.10 0.34 1.54

17 0543 1147

0541 1143 TH 1720 2351

0.35 0424 0.21 0532 0.39 0611 0.20 My favourite way to 1109 catch is 1.16 1.19 1015 1.25 1.07them 1209 1549 0.32 1559 0.19 1636 0.42 TH FR SU MO 1740 with a light rod, braided line and a 0.31 2242 1.58 2249 1.81 2335 1.52

3 0541 1128

0.34 1.09 1657 0.40 TU 2347 1.47

18 0002 0633

3 0620 1236

4 0624 1219

19 0053 0724

5 0030 0709

1.41 0.35 TH 1318 1.10 1843 0.52

20 0147 0815

1.45 0.27 1.26 0.50

0119 0758 FR 1422 1951

1.34 0.34 1.15 0.55

21 0246 0907

0241 0856 MO 1554 2208

0058 1.40 0151 1.59 0210 1.36 0325 1.35 Japanese friends of mine tell me it’s the best sashimi they have 0754 0.50 0840 tried 0.31 in Australia, 0856 0.39however 0953 I0.27 1338 0.99 1451 1.13 1512 1.12 still like mine steamed whole or as beer battered fillets thanks. MO TU TH FR 1635 1.35

7 0216 0848

1.28 0.31 1527 1.24 SA 2109 0.55

22 0350 1000

7 0356 0959

8 0318 0940

23 0451 1051

9 0421 1032

24 0014 0544

10 0522 1122

25 0059 0631

10 0115 0705

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0.38 1.18 0.22 1935 1.64

11 0031 0619

26 0137 0713

11 0203 0758

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3 5 8 2 9 6 4 1 7

1 1.43 4 3 0037 2 0.36 6 5 7004580.329 0155 12 0544 1200 0.22 27 0633 1.36 12 0640 1.35 27 0730

0.34 1.17 WE 1316 0.22 2010 1.66

12 0126 0714

27 0213 0751

12 0251 0848

9 6 1 4 8 7 5 2 3

0.24 0234 4 0.37 1 28 6 0124 3 0.33 5 21380136 13 0017 0628 1.45 0713 1.32 073091.34728 0808

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29 0320 0902

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15 0401 0955

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0.30about. 0449 0.37 0329 0.19 1.27 1025 1.11 0924 1.33 WE 1519 0.25 TH 1512 0.12 SA 1556 0.36 SU This time of year is perfect 2206 1.62 2254 1.58for 2158 1.84

2 0345 0933

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catching this tasty estuary species.

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1.05 SA 1702 0.46

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1.11 SU 1751 0.37

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Puzzle 29 (Hard, Suduko Puzzle #29

difficulty rating 0.64)

8 0201 0858

2038 0.59

2226 0.50

23 0423 1041

1.28 0.26 SA 1729 1.44 2332 0.47

3 1.35 7 1 0400 5 1.48 2 9 94040661.34824 0517 9 0305 0954 0.44 24 1033 0.26 1030 0.28 1124 9 5 4TH 2244 6 0.44 8 3 SA1225470.492

WE 1602 1.09 2133 0.59

1701 1.33

1703 1.35

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2237 0.53

2330 0.45

0.09 8 9 5SU 1236 4 0.19 7 6 TU31238 1918 1.60 192221.761

SA 1824 1.44

SU 1236 0.16 1904 1.57

MO 1311 0.19

WE 1321 0.06

7 3 2 1956 1 1.65 9 8 5200841.856

14 0104 0710

0.29 1.45 1311 0.10 MO Puzzle 30 1945 1.68

29 0208 0752

1.36 0257 1.53 0309 1.34 0.48 0940 0.29 0945 0.34 27 (Hard, difficulty rating 1453 1.01 1.22 1.22 TU Puzzle WE 1601 FR 16110.71) 2135 0.47 2150 0.56 2013 0.62

0.35 1.08 WE 1746 0.46

20 21

2019 0.48

1854 0.59

Puzzle 26 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.69)

1.69 0.24 1.16 0.39

1.57 0.43 0806 0.26 TU 1258 1.03 WE 1425 1.19 often confused with 1818 0.54 1957 0.46

5 0709

Identified easily by a single black dot on the end of the tail, they are other species such as Sand and Bartailed flathead. to over 0005 Growing 1.46 0113 long 1.40 and 0224 0045 1.66 a metre 0652 0.49between 0803 0.42 in QLD, 0901 0734 0.31 quite the predator at this size, you can only take them 40cm and 70cm 1229 1.01 MO 1336 1.09 1405 1.05 TH 1533 SU WE as the larger breeding fish are crucial to replenish natural stocks. 1902 0.44 1751 0.53 1923 0.58 2112

soft plastic lure that is bounced on 0.40 0617 with 0.42 bait0028 0522 0.25 and off the bottom as you wind in, but they will0510 take many lures, and drifting 1049 1.12 1159 1.04 1113 1.17 0709 works well too. Dusky flathead love the warm, shallow, weedy edges of sandbanks and 1316 FR 1623 0.39 SA 1651 0.28 MO 1722 0.49 TU 2320 1.52 2344 1.74 1846 the mouths of creeks and rivers, where during the last few hours of the outgoing tide they 0558 0.45 0626 0.29 0021 1.46 0125 will wait to ambush their prey.

0.32 0229 0.18 1.27 0820 1.31 1343 0.20 1406 0.06 TU TH (Hard, difficulty rating 0.72) 2032 1.68 2057 1.91

1.23 0.25 SU 1817 1.53

0.42 1.20 0.23 1857 1.59

0.32 1.16 TH 1349 0.23 2045 1.67 0.30 1.15 FR 1424 0.24 2119 1.66

1.25 0.26 SU 1627 1.37 2225 0.50 1.23 0.20 MO 1722 1.51 2332 0.40 1.23 0.14 TU 1813 1.66

0.30 1.24 1212 0.08 WE 1904 1.78 0.20 1.25 TH 1302 0.03 1954 1.88 0.12 1.26 FR 1351 0.00 2043 1.93

0.08 1.27 SA 1442 0.01 2133 1.93

0.08 1.24 0.13 1.77

Time

0423 1002 SU 1536 2230

0451 1050 MO 1628 2313

0.15 1.23 0.14 1.87

0303 0857 TU 1449 2130

0.13 1.22 TU 1724 0.23

1.63 0.18 1247 1.21 WE 1825 0.35 1.47 0.23 TH 1351 1.22 1932 0.45 1.32 0.27 FR 1500 1.26 2048 0.52

1.19 0.30 SA 1606 1.32 2209 0.53

1.11 0.30 1703 1.40 SU 2319 0.49

1.07 0.29 MO 1753 1.47 0.43 1.07 TU 1136 0.27 1836 1.53

0.37 1.08 WE 1218 0.24 1914 1.58 0.31 1.11 1256 0.22 TH 1949 1.61 0.27 1.13 FR 1332 0.20 2024 1.63

0.24 1.15 SA 1407 0.18 2057 1.63

0.23 1.16 SU 1442 0.19 2130 1.61

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4 7 1 2 8 6 3 5 9

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publication is comprised of  Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2016, Bureau of Meteorology tide prediction tables from the 8 of 6Predictions 1 9 is 2Lowest 4 Astronomical 3 5 7 Tide Datum Bureau of Meteorology and

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3 2 4 6 7 1 9 8 5

6 1 8 2 9 3 4 7 5

6 1 8 3 9 5 7 4 2

7 9 4 5 6 8 1 3 2

5 9 7 8 4 2 6 3 1

5 2 3 7 4 1 6 8 9

Puzzle 32 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.71)

2 7 9 4 6 1 3 5 8

TU 1349 0.08 2027 1.77

WE 1414 0.23 2106 1.68

FR 1455 0.08 2147 1.91

4 5 2 6 8 9 7 1 3

0.30 1.14 1459 0.26 SA 2154 1.63

0.06 1.26 1534 0.05 SU 2223 1.87

0329 0.32

31 0428 1017

0.23 1.16 TU 1555 0.25 2237 1.52

3 7 31 9TH 0907 4 1.19 1 5 8 2 6 1446 0.26 2140 1.66

9 3 7 1 5 6 2 4 8 3 7 New9 Moon 6 1

Puzzle 33July (Hard, difficulty rating 0.70) 2018

2 8 5 7 9 6 3 1 4

0.22 1.16 1518 0.21 MO 2204 1.57

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1 0503 1058

WE 1635 2313

FR 1814

4 0035 0705

SA 1337 1921

5 0130 0756

SU 1446 2042

TU 1657 2321

8 0506 1100

WE 1755

9 0021 0609

TH 1156 1848

FR 1250 1939

SA 1341 2028

SU 1432 2115

MO 1521 2201

TU 1613 2246

WE 1706 2330

his is a tale of two ships. Unlike the Charles Dickens novel, `A Tale of Two Cities’, this tale is true, but it has all of the novel’s intrigue and drama. Both ships were to play important but quite different roles in our Australian and Queensland history. However, the uncaring way in which these ships ended their days, reflects poorly on how we Australians preserve our history and value our icons. While other nations cherish and preserve their historic icons and revere their heroes, we seem uncertain of their importance to our culture and to our future as well. Both the magnificent Queensland Government Steam Yacht ‘Lucinda’ and the heavily armed gunboat HMQS ‘Gayundah’ were built in 1884. The former, in Dumbarton in Scotland, and the latter in Newcastle upon Tyne in England. Both were commissioned by the Queensland colonial government, and both arrived at their home port of Brisbane in 1885. The Gayundah and her sister ship, ‘Paluma’, (translated from the local aboriginal meaning, Lightning and Thunder), were built to counter a perceived Imperial Russian/German invasion of the 60-year-old colony. The yacht Lucinda (named for the second wife of the then Queensland Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrave) had a much more sedate workload. The QGSY Lucinda was initially used for government business. Cabinet meetings were held on board, dignitaries and school children were carried on excursions around Moreton Bay, and mail was delivered along the Queensland coast. As the threatened invasion of Queensland failed to materialise, the Gayundah became the newly established Maritime Defence Forces training vessel and patrolled the coastline. Nothing much happened with the two ships in the next couple of years. Then in 1888, an incident occurred that was to rock the Queensland government. Captain Henry Townley Wright of the Gayundah applied to the government for a year’s overseas leave with full pay to be given in advance. The leave was agreed to, but the salary in advance was not. The infuriated captain, with his ship’s guns loaded, sailed up the Brisbane River and threatened, that unless the government paid him the money, he would fire on parliament. The police boarded the ship and the captain was arrested. The incident became known as the Gayundah Mutiny.

the yacht’s decks, but the Lucinda’s real claim to fame was about to be realised. Federation was in the air, and in 1891, Sir Samuel Griffiths travelled to Sydney in the Lucinda. He invited the other state premiers on board, and it was on the vessel that the Constitution’s first draft was drawn up. Eight years later, the Lucinda was again the location for the final draft of the Australian Constitution to be completed. Among the many dignitaries to travel on the yacht were the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary) in 1901. But as the 1920’s rolled around, the good times were running out for both the Lucinda and the Gayundah. In 1921, the Gayundah was decommissioned, sold and degraded into becoming a sand and gravel barge on the Brisbane River for the next 37 years. The Lucinda’s fate was no better. Two years later in 1923, the magnificent vessel was sold, only to become a coal carrier. She was only to last another 14 years, before being finally dumped as a breakwater on the shores of Bishop Island in 1937. The Gayundah’s fate was equally squalid. With worn out engines, she was stripped and sold to the Redcliffe Town Council as a breakwater for 400 pounds. The same amount that the government had sold the Lucinda for 21 years earlier. Little is now left of the Lucinda. Only a faint outline of the vessel can be seen in the sand at low tide. But the candle still flickers, however feebly, for the Gayundah. A group of concerned Redcliffe citizens have banded together to preserve what is left of the badly degraded remains of HMQS Gayundah for posterity’s sake. The Gayundah Preservation Society Inc, with support from the Moreton Bay Regional Council with a $10,000 preservation grant, are currently negotiating with the State Government’s Marine Parks and Wildlife Department for permission to commence the preservation process. The negotiation is now in its second year. Standing close to the Gayundah’s skeletal remains, a 12-year-old girl was recently heard to say, ‘I wish I could have seen this ship when it was real!’

In 1903, the Gayundah became the first Australian warship to successfully operate ship-to-shore wireless telegraphy. During WW1, she sailed under three separate flags, the Queensland, British and Australian. Whilst the Gayundah did not fire a shot in anger, her war service in West Australian waters was noteworthy. In contrast, life progressed smoothly for the Lucinda. The government hosted functions on board the yacht, and the Premier Sir Samuel Griffiths and his cabinet were regularly transported to Townsville via the vessel. Parties, soirees and regattas were regularly hosted on

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