OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine August 2016 by The Local Times

Feel the Hype at Local BMX Club Fur, Scales & Fun & 2016 Sustainable Living Festival

August 2016 Edition

Burpengary’s Community Group Continues to Make Progress Narangba Heights’ New Family Friendly Park Y HL T N ITY O E M MUN NE E FR OM AZI C AG M

Letter from the Editor It is always exciting to move into the festival season in Moreton Bay and even more thrilling is having a festival in our own backyard. Our August feature story is a must read for lovers of Australia’s native fauna and flora which will be on display at CREEC’s Sustainable Living Festival on Saturday, August 27. Fun for all the family and a must add for your diary. Read all about it on pages four and five. Schools are back in full swing with many offering entertainment for the community, from trivia nights to Year 12 drama productions - all of which rely on community support. Keep an eye on our Date Claimers section and the school Facebook sites to learn more about these affordable occasions which offer fun, laughter and community bonding. Businesses are continually thanking us for the opportunity to advertise their products and services to the local community. Each week we hear stories about how local business has increased or how new startup businesses have had their first clients. It is a great honor to assist in local business growth, and in turn, the advertising increase has seen our print magazine production rise to 7,000 copies per month. With our magazine doubling as a portfolio resume for those seeking a creative career, we have had many exciting opportunities for our writers including one from a National Music Magazine to have a published interview with Eskimo Joe front man, Kav Temperley! We are now turning our eye to our online presence to help both local business and our writers gain even more exposure and opportunities.

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LOCAL BMX CLUB IS RIDING HIGH

A NEW C HAPTER FOR BURPENGARY C OMMUNI TY

PROGRESS ASSOC I ATI ON I NC . NEW FAMI LY FRI END LY PARK I N NARANGBA HEI GHTS

CARE + AFFINITY = CARINITY

K A N G A R O O B U S L I N E S - A L O C A L T O U R D E F O R C E 15 L O C A L N E W S W I T H M A R K R Y A N M P

L O C A L N E W S W I T H D A R R E N G R I M W A D E

L O C A L N E W S W I T H P E T E R F L A N N E R Y

A MOMENT IN TIME WITH DANIELLE GARSIDE

A Narangba Car Club That Defies Tradition 80% OF D OGS AND C ATS HAV E D ENTAL D I SEASE 23 - D OES Y OURS? HOME AND GARD EN WI TH NARANGBA HEI GHTS

De-Clutter Your Bathroom Cupboard TALK I NG FI NANC E WI TH LEE BOWD EN

Millionaires in Australia Aren’t Rich Anymore REAL ESTATE WRAP UP WITH GINA WELLS

What’s All the Fuss About Negative Gearing? HOLI D AY RENO FOR LOC AL SC HOOLS

EDUCATIONALLY SPEAKING WITH KAREN CARTER

Is Your Child Struggling At School? T H E G O L D E N K E Y

L I V E W E L L W I T H M E L T O R A Y A 33 What’s Trending in Fitness for 2016? LETS TALK WELLBEING WITH THERESE O’BRIEN

‘Can’t’ - The Worst Swear Word B U L L Y P R O O F Y O U R C H I L D R E N

C O M P U T E R C R I M E

CROSSWORD & PUZZLE

Details of Narangba’s newest park, Out & About photos, puzzles and a new column by State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP plus so much more awaits you in this edition. Happy reading.

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T R A D E S & S E R V I C E S 42 C O M M U N I T Y N O T I C E B O A R D 43 I N R E V I E W W I T H J A D E M I T C H E L L

Zootopia T H E F L I P S I D E W I T H R E B E C C A & A L E X

Confessions of a Broken Heart H O M E M A D E W I T H H A N N A H F O R S D I K E

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Sustainable Living Festival by Melina Simpson

If you’re looking for a fun-filled family day out this month that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, mark an asterisk* on your calendar for Saturday, August 27, and head on out to CREEC for the Sustainable Living Festival 2016. CREEC (Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre), located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, boasts 18 hectares of rare riparian ecosystem alongside Burpengary Creek. Jointly operated and managed by Friends of CREEC Association and Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC), the centre was established not only for the protection of the precious ecosystems surrounding its location, but to provide an area to educate the community on sustainably managing natural areas, reducing energy consumption and minimising waste. In conjunction with its environmental education programs and guided information walks, CREEC plays host to the Sustainable Living Festival, a triennial event held since 2001. The event, which promotes environmentally friendly products and services, nature activities and presentations has proven extremely popular with the Moreton Bay community. With more stallholders secured this year, MBRC’s Division 12 Councillor, Adrian Raedel, is anticipating another successful festival, with attendance numbers expected to be well over 2,000. “The festival has grown over the years with more visitors and more stallholders promoting friendly, environmental products

and services, and a larger awareness of what we can all do to help the environment within the community,” Cr Raedel said. The aim of the event is to provide an affordable, enjoyable and educational day out for families, whilst developing environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Stallholders at the festival, many of whom you would see at your local Sunday market, will promote sustainable alternatives and natural commodities. This year’s festival also features a host of wildlife presentations where you will encounter hands on experiences with amazing Australian animals. Ocean Life Education will bring the sea to you, with rock pool ocean creatures to touch and learn about under the guidance of passionate Marine Educators. Bugs Ed. will provide interactive entomology experiences and will even teach you the best ways to keep insects as pets! Geckoes Wildlife, who are well known for their hands on wildlife encounters, will also be in attendance at the festival, with plenty of furry, scaly and slithering beauties native to Australia. Visitors will be hard-pressed to fit all the sights and sounds into the day. Absorbing presentations from Nature Play QLD (who have ‘passports’ for children to record their outdoor nature experiences) and Native Bee specialist, Tim Heard, will wow the crowds. Food vendors will keep everyone’s stomachs full as both adults and children alike are entertained and

“The CREEC festival is held to showcase environmental and sustainable practices that can reduce your impact on the environment and save you money,” said Cr Raedel. “It will also highlight what your local environmental groups and Moreton Bay Regional Council are doing within the region.” These local community groups are vital to the region, and were instrumental in the founding of CREEC. Their initiatives, together with Council’s ongoing assistance, continue to increase environmental awareness and sustainable education. Jim Pulsford, a founding member of CREEC, is involved with several environmental groups and views the festival as a forum for education and a chance to come together. “The festival is a good platform for us to keep in contact with larger company groups,” Jim explained. “In this age of modern technology, it’s one of the few occasions we all meet together like we used to. I’d love to see the festival return on an annual basis to maintain that continuity of groups coming together.” Martin Fingland of Geckoes Wildlife with Billy

Photo by Geckoes Wildlife

educated by face painting, candle making, and nature and craft activities. Experts too will be on hand to provide guided tours of the various ecosystems unique to CREEC and the community nursery will also be open to sell local native plants. Several prizes will be given away on the day, including a 1.5kW solar system with installation thanks to Springers Solar. MBRC’s Waste Education Unit will also be giving away worm farms and composting bins to help you on your way to becoming more environmentally sustainable.

Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Inc., Native Plants Queensland, Sustainable Population Australia, Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld, Koala Action Group Qld Inc (KAG), Qld Frog Society Inc. and the Burpengary Scout Group are some of the local community groups who will be represented at the festival. Each group will have plenty of information on hand to help you preserve and protect our valued native flora and fauna. Full of informative and educational fun with entertaining and interactive activities, it’s easy to see why the popularity of the CREEC Sustainable Living Festival continues to grow. I know where I’ll be headed on Saturday, August 27! CREEC Sustainable Living Festival 2016 will run from 10am to 3pm. For more information, contact MBRC on 07 3205 0555.

Local BMX Club is Riding High by Alexander Habilay

Olympians come in many shapes and sizes. We’ve seen them throw a ridiculous amount of things from entire games to javelins, but you’ve probably never seen one of the pantheons riding a BMX. Since the addition of BMX to the games in 2008, kids have started to dream. No longer do they have to patrol the neighbourhood, menacing lawns and other bike crews. Now they can do it in an arena, representing our country. For the past five years, Burpengary local Colin Trentham and his family have been caught in the growing gravity of BMX. With a few rapid pedals, the Trentham family found themselves flying through South East Queensland’s tracks while riding a very unique opportunity. The rise of the sport and Colin’s commitment to his kids’ hobby drew the attention of Hyper Bicycles – a New Jersey based BMX manufacturer – and from that sponsorship Hyper BMX Australia was born. “The idea behind it was to help the kids along with their sport and achieving their goals, whether they be local, state, national or world aspirations,” explained Colin. “We try to get sponsorships or donations from local companies to help the kids get the relevant gear they require for their sport. Whether it be race clothing, parts or even the gazebos that they sit under, we have had some fantastic help and support from all corners.” Colin emphasises that it is still just a sport. Pageantry is as nonexistent as Colin’s fuel tank. It’s enjoyment that fuels Hyper BMX. Courtesy of Hyper’s tendency to not only adopt the rider but their family too, Colin has been responsible for the creation of a strong community full of many able hands and keen minds. Now leading a crew of thirty-four riders, including their families, it’s obvious that Colin’s legacy won’t crash on the first bank. Hyper BMX ride almost every Friday night at their local club, Caboolture BMX Club, and compete most Saturdays at open days and zone titles all across Queensland and interstate. Close

Burpengary local, Michael, races in 13-boys Photo by Shred Crash Repeat BMX Shots

to 300 plus riders and their respective friends and families attend these events, with riders ranging in age from three to fifty years plus, sprinting on pedals at a glorious 40kms/hour – with minimal broken spokes or limbs. With two riders taking plates at the 2016 BMX National Championships held at Bathurst’s new SX (supercross) track, the team are keen to take on Brisbane’s SX Track in September at the BMXQ State Titles and again at next year’s national championships - if not for the laurels or exhilaration, but for the chiselled calves.

A New Chapter for Burpengary Community Progress Association Inc. by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Since 1959, Burpengary Community Progress Association Inc (BCPAI) has facilitated discussion between all levels of government and locals residents regarding the development of the Burpengary community. The organisation, run solely by volunteers, has played a significant role in many improvements to the area, including the recently completed Dale Street Flood Levee. “We had a fair bit of influence there, working with Councillor Peter Flannery, the Council and Mark Ryan MP,” said President, Graeme Holyer. “As an association we do have a certain influence.” The future of BCPAI was in doubt earlier this year when finding replacements for long-standing executive committee members looked unlikely. “At the beginning of the year I was pretty down in the dumps because it seemed hard to get people involved and it didn’t look like we were going to get a new executive in place,” explained Graeme. The plight of BCPAI was highlighted through local papers and by putting word out to the community, and the future of the organisation is now much brighter. “We’ve been blown away by the response,” said Graeme. “We’ve got a new executive in the wings now and two very capable people looking after the hall. It’s all looking really good.” BCPAI are caretakers of the Burpengary Community Complex, managing the venue on behalf of Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC). Nestled between the Burpengary Library and Burpengary Jets Junior Rugby League Club, the complex is a little known and underutilised resource despite its 33 year presence in the community. “It’s a wonderful facility,” said Graeme. “It’s well located, it’s well built, there’s loads of potential there. It’s certainly not used to capacity.” This underuse is something that members of the BCPAI Hall Subcommittee are eager to remedy. Effective July 1, the Hall Manager role - held by Ruth McDonald for 22 years - was divided into two separate roles, with OurNarangba columnist Therese O’Brien adopting the position of Hall Manager and Herminia Harris taking on the role of Booking Officer. “I’m very excited,” said Therese. “My role is the maintenance of the hall but I’d like to create a real hub or community centre. People may not know what this building is here, what happens out of it or what could potentially happen.” The annual Burpengary Christmas Spectacular is made possible by the revenue raised through complex bookings, providing BCPAI with further motivation to lift the complex’s profile. “I plan on having conversations with our existing clients, both permanents and casuals, to see what else is possible, and then

Photo supplied by BCPAI

BCPAI members present Vietnam Veterans and Friends representatives with a cheque for $1,000 to aid Remembrance House, Burpengary begin working with the community to see where the gaps are,” explained Therese. BCPAI’s new executive committee will take effect at their annual general meeting in September, at which time the organisation will drop the word ‘progress’ to become the Burpengary Community Association. “There were a number of people in our association who thought that it was outdated,” explained Graeme. “Burpengary’s come a long way since the group started and we thought the word ‘progress’ harkened back to a previous era. We’ve made a lot of progress and it’s now more of a community association.” State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP, said that he was excited about the future of the Burpengary Community Progress Association. “The Association is heading into a new phase, which I’m sure will continue to build on the great work they have done in our community for as long as I can remember,” Mr Ryan said. “They’re an important part of the Burpengary community and I know that many in the area wouldn’t be able to imagine Burpengary without them.” Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Supper room of Burpengary Community Complex. Councillors Peter Flannery, Adrian Raedel and Mark Ryan MP are regular guests at the meetings where they report on new developments and discuss local issues. “It’s a good way of keeping in touch with the local pollies and councillors and showing a bit of pride in where you live,” said Graeme. BCPAI membership is $5.00 per annum. For more information call 07 3888 2290 or email burpengaryhall@tpg.com.au.

New Family Friendly Park in Narangba Heights by Kristine Lane

With our local area being a drawcard for families, it’s little wonder that parks and recreational grounds have been designed to accommodate our growing demand for beautiful, friendly, open spaces. One such park that has recently opened is the new Narangba Heights Park in the Narangba Heights estate, off the northern end of Young Road, Narangba. Situated on Grace Crescent, in a pocket of the new estate that also borders Monarch Avenue, Eminence Avenue and Premier Place, this brand new recreational area has all of the latest, stylish facilities. There is a multi-swing set, Flying Fox, climbing structure, shaded and secure infants’ play area, infants’ swing, Learnto-ride pathway, and a handball court wall – all supplemented by modern picnic shelters, electric BBQs, easy set-down car park bays, and numerous sit down benches. Oxmar Properties Sales Manager of Narangba Heights, Cam Haag, says, “This new park is a very family-friendly place to be – many people settle here in the estate to enjoy the relaxed, amiable lifestyle, and by being able to stroll down to the park which lies alongside Burpengary Creek, it’s a wonderful place to bring the kids, have a picnic, or just to unwind and enjoy nature.”

there is also an iconic Moreton Bay Fig tree that has been faithfully preserved to acknowledge and commemorate one of the area’s iconic Aboriginal elder’s – Jackie Delaney. Mr Haag says, “Jackie’s tribal name was Menvil Wamuran, and he was a well-known and most respected Aboriginal king who owned a lot of land in our region.” With the footprint of the Narangba Heights Park being 100m by 25m, it extends along quite a sizeable area of the estate, meaning that families who want that little bit of privacy for birthday parties and family gatherings can still do so without encroaching upon fellow parkgoers. The park also has the potential to accommodate larger community events as some of the hard-stand areas are suitable for coffee and food vans. Being a lovely place to gather or getaway, the new Narangba Heights Park is just another great feature for the residents living in our local area.

Having been professionally landscaped, the park has kept to the native flora of the region. Bumpy Ash, Smoothed-leaf Quandong and Tuckeroo are just some of the charming native trees that border the park. Along the Burpengary Creek embankment

Care + Affinity = Carinity by Meegan Berry

Caring for people who are hurting is something Carinity has been doing for a very long time. Formerly Queensland Baptist Care, Carinity’s very first care service opened in 1949 and since then their success in helping people has seen them expand across the state. Available in Narangba, Carinity Youth & Families is here to help our most vulnerable. Within all communities, there are many families needing assistance in many different ways. Carinity provides that assistance from counselling, early intervention, access to support groups, parental-skills training and further referrals if necessary. Carinity Youth & Families is a much-needed local service for vulnerable families with children under the aged of 18 years. Speaking with Teresa Jackson, Program Manager of the Narangba office, it is obvious her passion is helping the family as a whole. “The pressures families are facing these days are so high,” she said. With over 10 years’ experience as a Family Therapist, and a Masters in Mental Health specialising in Family Therapy, Teresa approaches her work with compassion. A local mum who has herself seen tough times, Teresa shares a depth of understanding with clients. Her dedication, experience and personality provide a “safe space” for people, encouraging open and honest discussion.

Empowering parents to believe in their own abilities, regardless of the family dynamics, is one of the most important messages Teresa shares with her clients. “People already have the solutions to their own problems, they just don’t know it,” she said. Carinity Youth & Families is funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The not-for-profit service asks for a small contribution, based on your income, which employs a local person to provide administration support one day a week. Teresa’s goal is to extend the impact of Carinity Youth & Families in Narangba, providing assistance to many more local residents in need. In March the service, previously known as Carinity Communities Narangba, moved from sub-leased premises within a local kindergarten to its more prominent premises at 1a – 16 Main Street, Narangba, within walking distance from the train station. The move has increased the number of people seeking support. Carinity Youth & Families relies on fundraising and is seeking assistance from local people and businesses to ensure families in our community continue to have access to these vital services. If you can help Carinity help our community, call 07 3886 8100.

Kangaroo Bus Lines - A Local Tour de Force by Meegan Berry

From my vantage point, standing in the congested aisle of my high school ‘banana bus’, surrounded by sweaty, pimplyfaced teenagers, I could never have imagined that I would be writing about the truly successful family company transporting us. Yet many years later, it was my pleasure to interview Andrea Burgess, Business Development Manager at Kangaroo Bus Lines - a brand synonymous with reliable, comfortable and friendly transport services in Narangba and Burpengary for nearly 40 years. From their humble beginnings as a six-coach school bus route service, a lot has transpired over the years for this transportation juggernaut. The Webster family purchased the Kangaroo Line in 1978 as a small country bus company, operating from a house in Caboolture and have successfully built a transportation empire. In 1979, the Webster’s moved the business from the private Caboolture residence due to the access road repeatedly flooding. The Kangaroo Line soon became Kangaroo Bus Lines, and eventually shifted to a more suitable location on Morayfield Road, Morayfield. Kangaroo Bus Lines continually provided reliable and quality school bus services around the Caboolture, Narangba, Burpengary and Dakabin areas and this led to the company becoming a household name and the need to purchase more buses. Articulated Volvo buses, known affectionately as ‘Banana Buses’ soon joined the emerging fleet and allowed the larger schools in the area to convey many students at once. With the inception of TransLink in 2004; a service providing commuters a more streamlined method of travel; Kangaroo Bus Lines joined forces to link buses, trains and ferry services throughout the greater Brisbane area. The company inevitably outgrew the Morayfield site, relocating again in 2012 to a stateof-the-art, purpose-built facility on Motorway Drive, Burpengary.

This multi-faceted facility won Kangaroo Bus Lines the 2013 Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) Environment and Innovation Award. From these headquarters, Kangaroo Bus Lines are able to successfully coordinate the multitude of TransLink routes, safely transporting over 4,000 school children to and from their schools daily, plus manage the flourishing touring division. Also known for their day tours, signature events, and popular outback events including outback camping safaris for schools; Kangaroo Bus Lines has something for everybody. These expeditions are a wonderful, stress-free way to discover Queensland; whether you are Winter Whale Watching with friends or rocking along with The Big Red Bash Rock ‘n’ Roll Road Trip; with a simple booking system available via their websitewww. kangaroobuslines.com.au. Now catering for the burgeoning Sunshine Coast tourist market, a new Kunda Park office was opened in January 2016. This arm of the business is purely charter with ten buses being utilised for events such as the Caloundra Music Festival and the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. With strong future growth plans, including the expansion of Sunshine Coast services, Kangaroo Bus Lines is truly a family business success story. The business is presently managed by third generation Webster family members, with each member of the fourth generation also helping in some capacity. 150 local residents are employed between the Burpengary and Sunshine Coast offices. Kangaroo Bus Lines is a major player in the transport industry and has proven over the years that quality service and challenging your boundaries is a key factor to keeping your business moving in the right direction.

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I’m excited to be invited to join OurNarangba & Burpengary as a monthly columnist. This will be a great way for you to keep up to date with your State Government. Recently, Treasurer Curtis Pitt handed down the Queensland State Budget. This budget delivers some great outcomes for the people of our community. Since being first elected in 2009, I’ve seen plenty of budgets and I can say, without a doubt, that this is one of the best budgets for our area that I’ve seen. The budget continues the Queensland Government’s work of restoring frontline services, supporting the creation of jobs and improving public infrastructure. From increasing the Queensland First Home Owner’s Grant to $20,000 for 12 months to funding an investment attraction package to bring businesses to Queensland, this budget is designed to stimulate economic activity and create jobs. Locally, there are many highlights worthy of celebration. I’m particularly excited that we’re solving the parking problems at the Caboolture Hospital. Our government will soon start construction on 300 extra public car parking spaces with construction due to be completed by mid-2017. Additionally, the Budget delivers funding to get work started on a new multi-purpose hall at Burpengary State School and new classrooms at Narangba Valley State School. Finally, I know that many locals will be excited about the Government’s new Fairer Fares Package. From 1 January 2017, public transport fares will be cheaper and provide better value for local commuters. Find out more here: www.translink.com.au/fare-review.

MoretonAlert MoretonAlert provides warnings about severe weather warnings, significant dam releases and other flood conditions within the region via SMS, voice and/or email notifications to registered residents and ratepayers. The system complements existing warning mechanisms. The Bureau of Meteorology issues weather warnings via the radio. These weather warnings are a good source of information and can provide valuable advice about weather conditions. Call 3205 0555 or search MoretonAlert on Council’s web page www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au to register.

One of the great things we have discovered with the new Dale Street Flood Levee is that if Council had not proceeded with the construction of the Dale Street Flood Mitigation Works, the flood event experienced on Sunday, June 19, would have resulted in 25 residential properties being flooded in the Dale Street area.

Disaster Management – Sandbags Sandbags will not stop flood waters entirely. However, suitable placement of correctly filled bags may reduce the amount of water that enters your property. Sandbagging is a self-help process for residents; however, the SES may be able to provide assistance to individuals physically unable to get their own sandbags due to illness, age or other incapacity. If assistance is required, the SES can be contacted on 132 500. When sandbags are required, the closest location for Narangba residents is Oakey Flat Road, between Raynbird Road and Sovereign Drive roundabouts. For more information, please see www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/sandbags.

There are some upcoming drainage works for Henderson Street scheduled to commence mid-July 2016 and weather permitting, it is expected to be completed within 14 weeks. The scope of the project includes the upgrade of two culvert systems with additional culverts to be installed at each location to improve drainage and reduce flooding in the area. The drainage channel will be widened and new infrastructure installed including a new spoon drain, footpath, road pavement and stormwater.

For any general Council enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 07 3205 0555 or via email at mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, please contact my office on 07 3480 6455.

The 12 remaining properties in the Dale Street area would have been affected by flooding also and in addition, the 13 residential properties that Council purchased to undertake the works would also have been affected by this event. Reliable flood immunity is also provided by the flood mitigation works up to a 5% AEP (20 year) flood event for the remaining 34 properties in Dale Street.

If you would like to be included on an email mailing list so I can keep you up to date on happenings in your area, please email me at peter.flannery@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Until next month,

Peter

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A Narangba Car Club That Defies Tradition Narangba based Kustom and Modified Street Machines Inc, commonly referred to as KAMS, is a local, family oriented car club established in 1989 by friends Mark Gordon, Chris Smith and Ray Smith. The trio decided to create their own club after finding that many other clubs target specific makes of cars only, which meant that the men – owners of a XB Falcon, EH Holden and Commodore respectively could not belong to the one club. Many told the club’s founders that it wouldn’t last, however their inclusive approach saw 22 cars participate in their first club run, a figure which defied the 5-10 average of the time. In 1991 and 1992, the club held a ‘KAMS Hypershow’ in the Aspley Hypermarket carpark. A newspaper article published by the Northern Times on Wednesday, November 11, 1992, stated: “Many of the best-loved cars in Brisbane will be shown at the Aspley Hypermarket carpark on November 29. Everything from well-kept standard models to highlymodified vehicles worth tens of thousands of dollars will be displayed for the Kustom Modified Street Machines Club annual show... ”

The club closed in 1996, however was reformed in May 2011, with many of the original members reuniting. The motive for reforming was once again to establish a club which catered for a large variety of cars, however this time the decision was made to make the group more family orientated, with all age groups and member’s families welcome. This approach has fostered a strong club spirit. Tam, a long standing member, said, “It’s really nice. On the off chance that somebody breaks down or has car troubles, we never leave them behind. We’re a really tight-knit group”. KAMS currently has approximately 5060 members across Queensland and internationally. It is a very active club known for making memorable appearances and participating in many local events. Unique outings are planned once a month by member volunteers, with past outings including a murder mystery night, observation runs, club barbeques and more. The club also offers many weekends away, including Downunder Beachfest, Coolie Rocks On and even P&O Cruises! Members are currently in the process of planning a recreation of the KAMS Hypershow in Narangba for 2017.

Club President, Chris Smith, encourages anyone with a genuine interest and passion for cars, who owns a modified vehicle or is in the process of building one to join. “We don’t care what you drive, just as long as you’re an enthusiast,” he said. Club meetings occur on the last Friday of every month. For more information, call Chris Smith on 0410 531 489 or visit www.kamscarclub.com.

Do you have any memories of bygone events held in Narangba or Burpengary? If so, please email us at editor@ournarangba.com.au.

80% of Dogs and Cats Have Dental Disease - Does Yours? by Petbarn, North Lakes

An estimated 566,800 Queensland pets suffer from some form of dental disease. To help reduce this figure, as a part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Month, Petbarn is partnering with Greencross Vets to urge Narangba and Burpengary pet owners to tackle untreated dental issues with free dental health checks throughout August. “Dental Month is the perfect time for us to remind people about the importance of dental hygiene, educating owners about the key warning signs to keep an eye out for whilst busting a few myths about pet dental health. For example, you may think that smelly dog breath is normal, however, it can actually be an indication that your pet is suffering from dental disease,” said Bec Lill, Store Manager, Petbarn North Lakes. “Poor dental hygiene is a serious issue for Australian pets. Dental disease is one of the most common illnesses occurring in adult dogs and cats. In fact, it’s estimated that 80 percent of dogs and cats over the age of three years suffer from some form of dental disease,” Dr Chay, Chief Veterinarian at Greencross Vets warns.

with special treats, chew toys and regular vet check-ups,” added Dr Chay. To help tackle the issue, Petbarn North Lakes are offering their customers a voucher for a free dental health check for dogs or cats with a veterinary nurse at their local Greencross Vets clinic. “Throughout August, we would like to encourage Narangba and Burpengary pet owners to come down to Petbarn North Lakes to pick up their free dental check-up voucher for their pet and speak with one of our experts about preventative dental care and the best way to tackle dental disease,” said Ms Lill. “We also have a number of products including doggy toothbrushes, dental specific food and natural treats such as bones, beef ears or veal that can help keep pet’s teeth clean, and also importantly help keep our four-legged friends healthy.”

“Looking after your pet’s dental health is vital in maintaining their overall wellbeing. If left untreated, dental disease can cause severe pain and lead to a number of health issues including heart, liver and kidney problems,” she said. Dr Chay says some of the key signs of dental disease to keep an eye out for include bad breath, difficulty eating or loss of appetite and redness or inflammation of the gums. “The good thing is dental disease is completely preventable and there are a number of ways to improve your pet’s dental health, including brushing their teeth, dental diets

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De-Clutter Your Bathroom Cupboard Most bathrooms do not have a lot of space to begin with, and the bathroom cupboard is usually the least spacious area of them all. Unfortunately, this is also the one place in your home that needs the most organisation! With many different medicines, hygiene products, first aid items and more taking up cupboard space, it can be very difficult to maintain any sort of organisational structure in your bathroom cupboard. Read on to discover some tips for keeping your cupboard space as tidy as possible, even when you have very little room to work with. Get Rid of Old Items It is easy to forget about old bathroom items that get shoved to the back of your cupboard and left to expire. Check all of the items in your cupboard on a regular basis, and throw away anything that has expired or will expire within a week or so from that date. While you are cleaning up, be sure to throw out dried-up makeup or nail polish, crusty lotion, travel or sample size items that you have never used, and any razors that might have gotten rusty. This cleaning process is great for keeping your cupboard organised as well as keeping you safe and hygienic!

Clean and Gather After you have removed all of the old, unused or expired items from your cupboard, it is time to wash the shelves themselves. Do this on a regular basis to keep leaking liquids or stray pieces of hair from getting stuck to the cupboard and making it look even messier. When you replace your items, try to gather them into similar groups. Keep all lotions together, and all first aid items together in a separate space. Make groups for medication, hair items, makeup, and more, and your cupboard will be much more organised in no time. Bring in Bins Plastic storage bins can go a long way toward keeping your bathroom cupboard organised consistently. If you have very little shelf space to work with, pick up some affordable plastic bins from any home goods store, and use them to sort your cupboard groups. You might even consider labeling these bins just to help you stay on track. This way, when you purchase new items, you can put them immediately into the proper bins without the risk of letting your cupboard get cluttered again. Be sure to wipe out the bins when you clean your shelves on a regular basis!

Millionaires in Australia Aren’t Rich Anymore Three in five Australians (59%) believe that being worth $1,000,000 doesn’t mean you’re rich in Australia any more, according to new research from MLC, the Australia today report. The poor millionaire Not long ago, Australians believed that if you hit the million dollar mark in net worth, you’d hit the ‘big time’. We watched shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and we imagined how glittering our life would be with a million big ones. But if a million dollars doesn’t make you rich any more, what’s changed? MLC’s research shows that our expectations of an ‘average’ lifestyle have evolved in recent decades to include luxuries such as overseas travel, eating out regularly and having the latest technology. And we all think the average Australian should have overseas holidays yearly, be able to afford private schools as well as a decent house and car. These extras all add up, while at the same time, house prices have risen sharply and wages growth has remained relatively flat. It’s a pressurised environment with more on the expenses side of the equation, and less on the income side. Simply put, one million dollars just doesn’t stretch as far as it did, even one decade ago. Whether you’re a renter, a home owner or have a mortgage, we’re faring a lot better than most other OECD countries in net wealth. There’s a lot of equity out there, but according to the research, the majority of us aren’t feeling ‘rich.’ Sixty-nine percent feel the cost of living means they’re struggling to make ends meet, while others don’t feel they’re ‘rich enough’. Thirty-three percent of people earning $40-$69k per year aspire to

greater wealth, 45% of people earning $70-$99k, 55% earning $100$149k, and 71% of people earning $150,000 admit to wanting more. Interestingly, most Australians believe that there is an ‘elite class’ (believed to be around 10% of the population) earning mega bucks (over $300,000), when in reality only 10% of households in Australia have a gross annual income of $187,980 or more, and only 3% of the population have a personal income above $192,000. Financial professionals help us budget better MLC’s research showed that those with financial professionals were less likely to live pay-cheque to pay-cheque, with 77% of people with financial planners or advisers disagreeing they wait for the next pay day. Financial professionals can help us see our complete financial picture and help with budgeting, saving and other wealth strategies.

This information has been prepared by GWM Adviser Services Limited ABN 96 002 071 749 AFSL 230692, a National Australia Group Company, 105-153 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia. ¹Australian Bureau of Statistics 2014

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What’s All the Fuss About Negative Gearing? What is negative gearing? When you borrow money to buy an asset, but that asset fails to generate enough income to cover mortgage expenses and other costs, the difference – the “loss” – can be written off by individuals against other tax payable on income they have earned in a given financial year. This arrangement for claiming tax deductions is called negative gearing.

The rationale for the 50% discount on capital gains is to ensure that only real capital gains are taxed (as opposed to nominal capital gains). This approach replaced the previous method of indexing capital gains in 1999. If nominal capital gains are taxed without discount, investors may be taxed on a gain they have not made.

All investment purchases – such as property, bonds, shares etc. – are currently able to be negatively geared.

In layman’s terms, discounting CGT means the investor will only be taxed on the increase in the value of their investments that has occurred. Ending this practice means CGT would be payable on estimates that may overstate the value of those investments — meaning tax may be paid on something that doesn’t even exist.

What is Capital Gains Tax? When you sell a property for more than you paid for it, the difference between the amount you paid for it and the amount you sold it for is called a capital gain. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is applied to this amount for individuals at the marginal rate applicable to their income for that financial year. What is the CGT discount for investments in residential property? The notion of a CGT discount isn’t strictly correct, as it gives the impression there is a special treatment of capital gains on property. The reality is that this arrangement was introduced to make administering the tax simpler. Currently, investors who sell property are able to claim a 50% discount on the CGT that applies to their investments when they sell. The proposal doing the rounds at present is based on abolishing this discount.

If property prices fall, that’s good because I’ll finally be able to buy a home, right? It’s a natural assumption, but unfortunately not true. The main barrier to affordability right now, especially for first home buyers, is the upfront costs of a deposit and the state stamp duties. Repayments are actually more affordable now as a percentage of the average wage than they were for baby boomers who paid 17% interest rates. Let’s use a $600K property as an example. Even if house prices fall by 10%, a 20% deposit will only fall from $120,000 to $108,000 – and that’s outside of any stamp duty you’ll need to pay. There are other, better ways to improve housing affordability.

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Holiday Reno For Local Schools Several local state schools benefitted from a bit of holiday renovations during the June/ July school holidays.

can to help our local schools continue to provide excellent learning environments for our students.”

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP, said the works were part of the Queensland Government’s record fouryear, $780 million school maintenance program.

Mr Ryan said that local schools were benefiting from a total of over $690,000 in maintenance and refurbishment works.

“I’m committed to ensuring that every child has access to a quality education and that includes quality school facilities,” Mr Ryan said. “This is a major investment that is helping our local state schools carry out important maintenance, refurbishments and upgrades to classrooms and other facilities. The Government is doing what it

“This includes everything from general maintenance, improving safety and cleaning out gutters right up to classroom refurbishments,” Mr Ryan said. “These projects not only improve our local schools, but they provide valuable jobs for tradies and training opportunities for apprentices. Our investment in school maintenance is expected to create more than 3,000 fulltime jobs across the state.”

Mark Ryan MP and NVSS Principal, Lorna Cogle. NVSS received maintenance work which included repairing shade cloth

Mr Ryan said local contractors and suppliers could register for school maintenance work online at www.hpw.qld.gov.au and register with Building and Asset Services (BAS).

Is Your Child Struggling At School? Classrooms are busy places. Lessons are taught across many subjects, assessments are set and reports are sent home. Families are busy too, so it’s little wonder that it’s sometimes difficult for children to keep up with all that is happening at school. Children can fall behind in subjects for various reasons. Keep in regular contact with your child’s teacher to ensure you are aware of any learning difficulties before they become bigger issues. Find out what the school is doing to address any concerns you have about your child’s progress. If your child is still not coping, it might be time for some additional tuition. Seeking a tutor to circumvent falling grades and decreasing confidence can build academic success in the future. Tutors do not take the place of the child’s teacher. Their job is to help fill in gaps in a student’s learning, help them catch up and to increase their confidence so they may better cope in the classroom. Potential Warning Signs • Slipping Grades – A decline in achievement in a subject or subjects where previously they were performing well. • Poor Time Management – Procrastination with homework or assignments, or not handing in drafts on time. Attempted assistance from a parent often ends in arguments and tears. • Being Consistently Confused – Not understanding work at their grade level and underperforming as a result. • Lack of Confidence – Feeling that they can’t keep up or do

set work and as a result their confidence plummets. • Diagnosed Learning Disability – Sometimes a child with a diagnosed problem (e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia) needs targeted assistance to help them move forward with their learning. Children of any age can benefit from tuition. Engage the tutor to work on gaps in your child’s knowledge and confidence, rather than merely helping with homework. Tutors should set an attainable goal for your child to achieve. So, how do you find a good tutor? Firstly, make sure the tutor is a qualified, experienced teacher and is registered with the Australian Tutoring Association. Tutors should also hold a current Blue Card. Make sure the tutor has the necessary resources and curriculum materials to assist your child with their area of need. Also, there should be no long term contract to sign when engaging a tutor. 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. Contact us at www.kipmcgrath.com. au/burpengary or 07 3888 2332 for a free assessment.

The Golden Key by Juanita More

A deafening boom filled the air as thousands of droplets sting Sparklez’s furry, white face. As the small dog raced along the paths, its white body stood out against the greyness of the storm. In her mouth, a golden key was being held hostage. The soft tap of her feet on the wet concrete was nothing compared to the roaring of the violent storm. The cold, thin air smelled of fresh water and was so strong that, at some points, it almost carried Sparklez away. Finally, exhausted and completely soaked, the small, white dog found its destination: a tiny, barely noticeable hole that only the smallest of creatures could squeeze through. Sprarklez, being just small enough, wriggled into the jaggededged, circle-shaped doorway. Scrambling through the tunnel, she found herself in a large, cement room that was probably once a basement. The racket of the storm outside was now no more than a faint echo. The dark, cold, dry room was completely empty, except for a few small bones here and there. After a few long seconds of searching in the complete dark, Sparklez discovered a small crack in the floor and slotted the shiny, golden key into it. Twisting the key with her soft paws, her sensitive ears picked up a sudden, yet faint ticking noise. Almost instantly after, a nerve-racking, screeching scraping noise of concrete against concrete and metal against metal hurt her ears as the wall in front of her slid up into the roof, revealing a new, sparkling room filled with endless amounts of gold, diamonds, rubies and all other sorts of gems and riches. Finally, she thought, I Finally Found it!

What’s Trending in Fitness for 2016? Our convenience driven society is getting more technologically advanced and time poor, and as a consequence, wearable technology is topping the list of fitness trends for 2016. Whether you love it or hate it, the fact is technology is becoming more intuitive all the time. We can now measure sleep, steps, heart rate, oxygen capacity and more. Fitbit is the king of the fitness trackers and one of the biggest sellers, with market analysts predicting that the wearable technology market will approach $6B in 2016. Body weight training is the second most popular fitness trend while HIIT (high intensity interval training) sits in fourth place. An entire HIIT workout, which consists of intense bursts of activity and rest periods, can usually be performed in 30 minutes. The benefits are great, so get yourself down to the gym and try a class for yourself. Strength training is still popular, sitting in the top five. By building more muscle you burn more calories, while also protecting your bone health and increasing muscle mass. Everyone needs to include strength training to some degree in their programs, and no, it doesn’t mean you’ll turn into Arnie.

remain active as we get older. There are plenty of options out there so get moving and enjoy. Exercise and weight loss have slipped further down the list which could mean we are focusing more on fitness achievements rather than numbers on a scale.

Personal training with a trainer who is educated and experienced rates highly in the top 10. Utilise their skills, make the most of your time and get the knowledge that is suited to your individual needs. Google is a great tool but can also be a confusing place. Accountability is a great motivator and a trainer will keep you on your toes!

Completing our top 10 is yoga! Over the last 12 or so months, yoga has formed part of my training. It has many different forms and I’ve dabbled in a few. Hot yoga is a great one for strength and flexibility, as well as helping with physical improvements, it also provides a great mental challenge - a necessity in our fast paced world today.

Functional fitness and training programs for older adults are crucial to our aging population. It is so important to

So there you have it! Let me know what have you tried out of the top 10, or what you would like to try.

‘Can’t’ - The Worst Swear Word This month I would like to introduce Andrew Holt – Educator, Author. In my classes, ‘can’t’ is a swear word. It has become a poisonous word. I describe it as a word that poisons our best selves, along with other phrases such as “I’m no good”, “I always get it wrong” or “I’m dumb”. It closes doors on possibilities that can be developed. I wanted to create an impact with children about their thinking that they would remember. I chose ‘poisonous thinking’ as an imagery of slowly killing off our best self every time we say things like, “I can’t read”, “I can’t draw”, “I can’t do this...”, “I’ll never get it!” etc. It can have devastating effects on learning. It impacts on setting up belief systems that inhibit children being their best selves. This has lifelong implications for thoughts that they are adopting in childhood. It becomes a fun thing in our room when either child or adult says the word ‘can’t’, for their name is then recorded on the board. It’s not a shame thing, but rather an awareness reminder for us all to practice reframing our thinking into phrases such as, “I will get this”, “I can do this”, “With practice I’m getting better and better” and “I’m doing my best right now”. After all, elite athletes get mindset training…why not all of us in schools? With a little research on how the brain works and the modern science of Neuroplasticity (which is the process in which your brain’s neural synapses and pathways are altered as an effect of environmental, behavioural, and neural changes), the importance of educating our youth with this knowledge

becomes clear. So too, the realisation that I need to model the change I wish to see in the youth of the next generation. This small shift in our focus has the potential for huge impacts at the grassroots of family and school culture for developing respectful relationships. Firstly, what we think, say and do about ourselves, and secondly, how we impact others on what we think, say and do to them. Being aware and learning to reframe our own thoughts from being ‘poisonous’ to ‘fertilised thinking’, is an important foundational skill. This was one of the main reasons why I wrote and illustrated the children’s rhyming book, A Wise Apple Tree Helps Me: Top Tips for Wise Kids, to help remind not only children, but all of us of the need to create a focus on the things we want to think, see and do. For more information, you can go to www.andrewgholt.com or follow Andrew on Facebook at Andrew Holt – Educator, Author.

Bully Proof Your Children By Chris Clem (Owner) 5Th Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Power Performance 24Hr Fitness

Your schoolyears should be an exciting time. But if a child is experiencing bullying, the excitement of school can be overshadowed with anxiety. I myself struggled with bullies while I was going through the school system, and know the fear that it instils prior to the start of the school day. I feel that it has left an imprint on my life and helped me to understand that there is a problem, and it is one without many answers for the child or the parents. Bullying has evolved from a simple schoolyard scrap to social media and now the rise of the “coward punch”. As a father of children aged four and six, this is an issue I am extremely passionate about. I have trained kids from as young as two years of age right through to teens, and one of the most common questions raised by parents is, “What is the best way to help my child deal with bullies?”. This is a difficult question to answer, but I personally believe a great way is to instil self-confidence in children through Martial Arts. Martial Arts is a family environment that raises children to have self-confidence, self-discipline and respect. I have seen first-hand the benefit of this with my own children. My son is normally quite shy, but on the mats he transforms into someone ready to take on the world.

Consider enrolling your child in a martial arts program such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have personally found this to be the most real world applicable. The program we offer does not promote the use of violence, however, having self-defence knowledge will help your child feel more self-assured. And if your child does ever need to defend themselves, their practice on the mat will provide a level of safety by allowing them to perform the moves instinctively when threatened. They will take away life skills and leadership lessons that will bolster confidence throughout their life. You could also try role-playing bullying scenarios at home. Be mindful of strong body language including a confident posture and calm breathing in addition to speaking in a confident tone. Using words to defuse a situation can help prevent it from becoming physical. Bullying should never be taken lightly. While we’ve made great strides against bullying — bullying policies have been implemented by schools, the workplace and the government — we need to, as a community, prepare and educate our children on how to deal with this serious issue. It is my belief that only through education can we truly make a difference. For more anti-bullying info visit: www.bullyingnoway.gov.au

Computer Crime by Acting Senior Sergeant, Arriann O’Keeffe

Burpengary Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant and computer wise after a recent increase in reported online crimes in the last month. Cyber criminals are becoming more organised and efficient and are often overseas based. They are not only keeping up with technology, but are often one step ahead of it. The aim of the offenders is simple stealing your money. Phishing emails or Malware software are common ways for offenders to obtain the details they need to access your banking accounts. A phishing email often looks like a genuine email sent from your bank and could even include official logos. The email will ask you to enter or confirm your banking or account details to keep your account activated or current. Another method can involve you being directed to an online form which asks you to fill in your personal details. Banks will not send emails like this to you. No matter how genuine it may look, do not respond. Deleting the email from your mailbox as soon as it arrives will help prevent you from becoming a victim. Malware software is often attached to emails which are sent in bulk by the offenders. The software is activated when you open the email and/or an attachment associated with that email. It will then ‘hunt’ through your computer looking for personal details, account numbers and passwords to send back to the offender. Malware may also lay dormant on your computer until activated at a later time. In order to ensure you don’t become a victim of these scams, install reputable anti-virus software and delete all emails received from those you don’t know. Do not reply and do not give out your personal details to anyone over the internet unless it is a source you know and trust.

As part of a national policing initiative, the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments established the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN). ACORN is a national online system that allows the public to securely report instances of cybercrime. The ACORN system also provides advice on how to recognise and avoid common types of cybercrime. For more information on ACORN, please visit www.acorn.gov.au/. For more information on computer scams currently circulating, please visit www.scamwatch.gov.au. Remember if it’s urgent call 000. If it is not urgent call Policelink on 131 444. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/QPSmedia Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ QueenslandPolice Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ QueenslandPolice

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Burpengary and District Men’s Shed meets each Thursday from 9am to 11am at Caboolture Sports Club, Station Road, Morayfield. Burpengary Anglican Church - Parish of Freshwater, 45 Pitt Road, Burpengary. Traditional Worship Services weekly with Eucharist at 5.30pm Saturday evenings. Visitors welcome. Please stay for a coffee and a friendly chat after the service. Burpengary Market is held every Saturday from 8am at Burpengary State School. Burpengary Writers’ Group meets second Monday each month in the library, 10am to 12noon, 121 Station Road, Burpengary. Poetry, fiction and nonfiction writers are welcome. Enquiries: Ph. 3888 9941. Centre 3 Sixteen 20 Northshore Drive, Burpengary! Do you want to fill in some time on Fridays? Interested in CRAFT and Coffee? This is the place to be! Every Friday from 10am to 12noon. Experienced tutors. Learn new skills at your own pace. All are welcome. Enquiries Ph: 3142 3238. CRAFT and Coffee Fridays.10am to 12noon. Interested in learning some new craft? Bring your own craft work or have lessons with an experienced tutor. Cost $4. Ph: 3142 3238 for bookings or email: info@ n3c.org.au. Deception Bay Anglican Church - Parish of Freshwater 43 Park Road, Deception Bay. Modern Family Worship Services weekly at 8.30am Sunday mornings with an active band - guitar, drums and keyboard. Visitors are always welcome. Please stay for morning tea and a friendly chat after the service. Greta’s Craft Group meets every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Corner Maitland Street and Old Bay Road, Burpengary. Lions Club of Narangba Inc. meets for a dinner meeting every second Monday of the month at the Narangba Bowls Club, 225 Mackie Road, Narangba. For more information, visit www.narangba.lionsq3.org.au. MARRIAGE COURSE Need to communicate more effectively? Need help with understanding your partner’s needs, or discovering each other’s love languages? This and much more could be for you. There is no group work or sharing with anyone other than your partner. Our course is 7 sessions of 2 hours starting July 2 from 2pm to 4pm. Cost is $20 per couple per session. Call 3142 3238 for bookings. Narangba Anglican Church - Anglican Parish of Freshwater, 45 Pitt Rd, Burpengary. Weekly Worship Services at 5.30pm Saturday evenings. Visitors very welcome. Please join us for a light supper or coffee and friendly chat after the service.

Narangba Bowls Club 225 Mackie Road, Narangba. Phone 3888 7922. Narangba Crows Australian Football Club is a family friendly club needing players aged from 6 to 14 wanting to play AFL. Male or female and any skill level - all are welcome. For more information go to our website www.narangbacrows.org.au or call Michael Cox on 0499 512 676 or Caryn Struthers on 0407 734 453. PLAY AFL - YOU’LL LOVE IT! Narangba Demons Baseball Club www.demons.org.au Narangba Heart Foundation Walking Group meets Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm (time changes with the seasons) for a free one hour walk. Contact Mick on 3886 9490 for details. Narangba Mums and PCYC Club FIRST SESSION IS FREE (no membership, no obligation). Email Holly at hollygibb@telstra.com. Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Please visit our website www.rangers.leaguenet.com.au for all details of the Club. Players from U6 to U20 catered for at Williamina Court Sports Complex. Go the RANGERS! Narangba Scout Group from ages 6 to 26 divided into five sections. Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers Scouts have activities for everyone from challenging and exciting activities to a “learning by doing” award system. Please look at www.narangbascouts.com.au for more details. Narangba United Football Club www.narangbaunitedfootballclub.com.au Narangba Valley Toastmasters Club meets at Narangba Bowls Club, Mackie Road, Narangba, on the first and third Monday of the month at 6.30pm. Phone Murray 0409 062 139 or Rod 0403 851 275. NCCC Norfolk Lakes Art Group meets at Centre 3 sixteen every second Monday from 9am to 12noon. All are welcome. Please call Di on 0411 154 880 or Centre on 3142 3238. August dates are 8th and 22nd. Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June, August and October in the Harris Avenue Sports Complex at 7.30pm. Phone Barbara 0408 188 987. Outer North TEAR Justice Group provides a friendly and stimulating environment in which people can explore issues of poverty, injustice and how they can respond to these issues. We are a friendly nondenominational Christian group - meeting on the first Tuesday evening of every month with a focus on encouragement, advocacy, lifestyle and more. Everyone is welcome. For more details contact Di on 3888 0571. Queensland 4x4 Club, Narangba www.queensland4x4club.org.au/visitorinfo.php Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) meets third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Supper Room, Burpengary Community Centre, Burpengary. QCWA is not just tea and scones. It is about friendship, community, being connected and we are looking for new members. We are a group of women of mums, grandmothers, single, married, employed at home or in the workforce. Contact Christine King on 3202 7510 or christinelking@bigpond.com.au. VIEW (Vision, Interest and Education in Women) Club! Ladies, if you’d like to make new friends, and are interested in supporting local children, come and join the Caboolture branch of VIEW Club! We meet monthly on the third Thursday at Caboolture RSL for lunch, 10.30am for 11.00am. INTERESTED? Then ring Leslie Court, Club Secretary, on 5498 8126.

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Zootopia From the perfect animation of nine million hairs (on just one animal out of the 64 different species of animals in this movie), to the quality of the storyline to the amazing soundtrack, Zootopia has a lot to offer - and not just to children. With each new Disney movie I think, “Wow! There’s no way they can top that!” and yet, with each new release, Disney tops the standard. When small town rabbit, Judy, meets big (sly) town fox, Nick, we see deliberate and careful storytelling. Every detail is precise. First, we enter with backstory, how a world without humans became a world with intelligent animals; animals who evolved into a civilised culture where predator and prey get along. Yet even here there are underlying tensions which we see when bunny rabbit Judy misjudges sly fox Nick upon first meeting. This movie has everything: humour, tears, irony, fantastic animation, tragedy, stereotypes, mob bosses, direct references to Frozen and Snow White (the first Disney animated film), broken stereotypes, pride, more humour, prejudice…everything. Other than recommending that every person who reads this column take their kid (or pet or friend or parent) to watch this fantastic movie; if you happen to get the DVD edition you absolutely MUST watch the special edition.

and appreciation of the time, energy and effort (four years) spent creating this marvel of a movie. The detail that went into the animation, the characters, even the little twitching of Judy’s nose or Nick’s swiveling feline ears, is incredible. Every time I watch this movie I pick up on more details. More little marvels of animation, creativity or ingenuity. Keep an eye on Disney folks, because they just keep on outdoing themselves.

Out of ten, I rate Zootopia: Plot - 9/10

Characterisation - 9/10

Soundtrack - 9/10

Animation - 9/10

Overall rating - 9/10

My recommended Disney marathon:

August 1st to 14th

4. The Lion King 5. Big Hero 6

Sunday 7th

Barefoot Bowls Competition | 2pm - 5pm Narangba Bowls Club Inc., 225 Mackie Rd

Wicked: Redcliffe Musical Theatre For times and tickets visit www.redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/wicked.htm

What’s Cooking in the Garden | 9am to 3pm Visit www.whatscookinginthegardens.com.au

Every Saturday

Monday 8th

Yoga | 8am to 9.15am Narangba Community Centre, Mackie Rd

Wednesday 10th

Every Tuesday

Wednesday 17th

Burpengary Market | 8am to 2pm Burpengary State School, 35 Station Rd, Burpengary

Greta’s Craft Group | 9.30am to 12.30pm Corner Maitland Street and Old Bay Rd, Burpengary Computers for Beginners | 2pm to 3pm Burpengary Library, 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

Every Thursday

Trivia Night | 7pm to 10pm Narangba Valley Tavern Sportsbar, Narangba

Every Friday

Coffee and Chat | 10am to 12pm Centre 3 Sixteen, 20 North Shore Dr, Burpengary

2. Tangled 3. Robin Hood

Along with realising just what an amazing movie this is, watching the special features gives you a fuller understanding

DATE CLAIMERS

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NCCC Norfolk Lakes Art Group | 9am to 12pm Centre 3 Sixteen, 20 North Shore Dr, Burpengary Royal National Agricultural Show Day (EKKA) Poetry Slam 16 – Moreton Bay Heat | 6.30pm to 8.30pm Visit website for more information www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/poetryslam

Saturday 20th

Basilea Living Herbs - Open Gate | 8am to 1pm 135 Hawthorn Rd, Burpengary

Saturday 27th

Sustainable Living Festival | 10am to 3pm Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre, 150 Rowley Rd, Burpengary

Confessions of a Broken Heart She Says: He Says: In the words of Pat Benatar, “Love is a battlefield”. Matters Love used to be repulsive, then alien and now it’s instinct. Its of the heart inflict heavy casualties every day, as lovers meaning has been skewed and warped for centuries to fit worldwide ambush, counterattack, retreat and ultimately a particular person, context or silver screen. But all this hype surrender to the power of love. about forever after and nonsense regarding notebooks is Puzzle Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.61) Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.51) 2 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.46) whimsical false advertisement. To the spurned, betrayed or abandoned, the pain of a 6 71 93 49 37 24 52 85 16 8 6 4 3 9 1 2 8 7 5 broken heart can feel like the end of There’s no way to capture that 1the world. 4 4 3 8The8 pain 5 5be 6 1so9acute, first moment that your special 1 2 8 7 3 5 9 4 6 2 7 6can 7 23 9 that when you are in the throes of it, someone caught your glance 2 85 56 97 69 13 78 31 44 2 9 7 5 6 4 8 2 3 1 you wonder how you will ever survive. and threw it right back at you, or 3Across 9 7the 6 9globe, 2 1 1 4millions 4 8 8of3 people 52 75 6 the happy time that they invaded 8 3 6 4 7 1 5 2 9 right now will be torturing themselves your head and made it clear 7 28 45 34 52 89 16 63 97 1 2 9 4 5 8 3 1 6 7 with that oft-unanswered question – they weren’t leaving. Give me a lifetime, and then a thousand 5why?1 6 8 2 7 3 9 1 6 7 2 5 4 9 3 8 4 7 5 1 2 9 6 4 8 3 more, and I still wouldn’t find the 8I have 3 3 been 1 4 6there, 9 2 4aside 51 7 5 8 9 3 2 7 6 1 4 8 2 5 and 9 7 6from words to explain how you see, need and require that person to 9being 6 2the 2 1most 5 5 fabulously 4 8 7 6 3 unhealthy 3 6 2 1 5 4 7 9 8 7 14 89 3 diet I’ve found, heartache is a breathe. 4bitch. 5 9Yet 7 7I have 1 6 8 learnt 62 5 4 1 7 8 6 9 3 5 2 3 3 1 9that 4 2it8can also be liberating, not only for the The parasitic admiration will filter Puzzle Puzzle 4 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.67) Puzzle 4 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.52) 5 (Medium, self-awareness that difficulty comes rating once0.56) your thoughts and dilute your the clouds have lifted, but for the benefits it can bring priorities until you’re forever muttering the name of the one 5 4 5 6 7 1 1 8 8 9 6 3 9 7 2to2 a4 3 4 6 1 3 7 9 5 2 8 relationship that can survive the war. who did this to you. It’s as if a shift takes place in your life, 3 13 96 24 47 72 81 68 59 5 4 6 5 7 1 9 and when you look back you’re baffled as to8how3you2ever survived before them. They’ll interrupt every7 fibre 2 2I 7have 9 of5your2 8 There 1 have 4 3 been 6 times8when 8 6 looked 9 3 3 5back 5 1 4on9my 1 4207 6 plus year relationship and marvelled that we are not only still being, vibrate your atoms, and together you’ll learn a new 1 9 6our 8 9battles. 5 5 7 Wounds 68 1 2 5 6 9 4 together, 8 1 but 7 stronger 3 4 2 7 4 may 2 3 3have despite way of living. 3 4 healed, 5 1 8 8 and 9 6 6I wear 1 7scar 72 9 9 4 8 7 1 been 3 2inflicted 6 5but they4 have 3 2 5 my tissue as a badge of honour. Love may well be a battlefield, Love is expecting a rollercoaster, but instead being blasted 6 right 7 7 arsenal, 2 2 4 3 you 1 9 can 3 1 negotiate 5 8 8 6 9 a5 4 1 them 7 3from5 2 but 6 when 8 armed 9 4 with the into space. You’ll drift in their gravity and admire cease-fire. Peace out. 7 5 4 3 6 8 9 2 1 afar, but eventually play meteorite to bring on a new age.

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Homemade Bubble Bath Instead of a DIY tutorial this month, I want to share with you a few quick tricks and ways to recycle your used coffee grounds.

1. Face and Body Exfoliator

Because of their texture, coffee grinds make a great natural all body exfoliant. The fact that they are absent of any of the mysterious chemicals found in store bought products makes it a better option for you and the environment also. The process can be messy, so applying in the shower or bath is recommended. Simply scrub the coffee grinds all over your body, paying close attention to any patches of dry skin, and rinse off.

2. Lip Scrub

Mix a small amount of coffee grinds with coconut oil for a homemade lip scrub. You’ll want to use two parts coffee to one part oil. Scrub over your lips to remove any dead skin and wash off with warm water. This lip scrub is perfect for relieving sore, chaffed lips in the cooler months of the year.

3. Hair Treatment

For strong, shiny hair, next time you make yourself a cup of coffee, pour one out for your hair also. Once cooled, apply to your hair from roots to tip and leave in for about 30 minutes. I’d recommend wearing a shower cap to avoid any unwanted mess.

4. Compost and Gardening

Coffee grinds make great compost. Instead of throwing your grinds in the bin, throw them into the garden. Sprinkling coffee grinds around your garden can also deter bugs and cats.

5. Get Rid of Bad Smells

You might have noticed coffee beans or grinds in the perfume section at shops. Reason being, it is recommended that people sniff them in between trying different scents to neutralise their pallet. There is a practical use for this at home. Get rid of gross smells in your fridge or freezer by keeping a cup of coffee grinds in there to diffuse the scent. If you try this one, remember to change your coffee grinds over regularly as they do go mouldy after a while. Warning: Always let your coffee grinds cool down before applying to skin.

Book Launch of Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

From July 5-10, Christine Stuart - local member of the Gubbi Gubbi and Iningai people, cultural advisor and author - travelled South East Queensland to launch her second book, Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl. The book launch, timed to coincide with NAIDOC Week, kicked off in Hervey Bay before visiting Buderim, Caboolture and Petrie. “I’ve had a big week,” laughed Christine when I caught up with her. Co-written with Christine’s sister, Susan Clark, Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl is a children’s book about a girl and her mother gathering native food - also referred to as bush tucker. Like Christine’s first book, Gubbi Gubbi Animals Friends, this book incorporates words from the traditional ‘Gubbi Gubbi’ tongue, thereby introducing local, indigenous language to young readers. “It’s about bringing out the language,” explained Christine. “I don’t want the language to be lost, and the best way to bring out language is through children’s books. The children absolutely love it.” The language was supported by Linguist and local Elder, Dr Eve Fesl OAM, CM, who is Christine’s second cousin. Family also played a part in the pictures contained within the pages, with Christine’s nieces, Gabrielle Cloutier and Bianca Clark, joining forces on the illustrations. “I love their style of artwork, and the way the girls show our bush as it once was and how food was gathered,” said Christine. “I particularly like the way that the two artists married their two different styles. Gabrielle created the bush using acrylics while Bianca drew the portraits using graphite and ochre.”

Mark Ryan MP, Dr Eve Fesl OAM, CM, Susan Clark, Christine Stuart & Cr Adrian Raedel at the Caboolture book launch. Photo by Kara Bust

Guests at the Caboolture book launch included Councillor Adrian Raedel and State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan MP. Mr Ryan said that Ms Stuart’s book was a terrific way to maintain the connection between the community and the Traditional Owners of the land. “The First Australians have walked the land in the Caboolture region for thousands of generations and this book is a great way to connect modern Caboolture with our ancient past,” Mr Ryan said. “I encourage everyone to get a copy of the book and enjoy connecting with land and Indigenous culture.” Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl was made possible by a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant awarded to Christine’s local Aboriginal business, Bulu Yabun. Meaning ‘two sisters’, Bulu Yabun was a finalist in the business category of the 2015 and 2016 Longman Awards, which recognise local achievers and outstanding community contributions. “It is about giving more awareness to the Gubbi Gubbi people, culture and language,” said Christine. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl retails at $15 and can be purchased from Narangba Post Office, Narangba News (opposite train station) or via email at bulu.yabun@gmail.com. For more information on Bulu Yabun cultural workshops, visit www.buluyabun.com.

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