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30 Exciting events & markets happening this November

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HISTORY

PROMINENT BUILDINGS IN BEENLEIGH PART TWO The Beenleigh Court House

By Dr Graeme Nicholson OAM

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rior to a Court House being built in Beenleigh, court business was conducted in Savage’s General Store.

While a Court House was gazetted for Beenleigh in mid-1869, funding proved to be an obstacle to the extent that Mr. Savage offered to build a Court House at his own expense. His offer was rejected and it was not until May 1872 that Beenleigh finally obtained a dedicated building.

On 18 September 1872 the first agricultural show to be held in the Beenleigh district took place in the new Court House. Following is an extract from The Queenslander, Saturday 21 September, 1872, p.5: The exhibition of produce, poultry, implements, &c., was held in the Court and adjoining yards; the cattle and horses in paddocks at the rear of Mr. Savage's stores. The ground floor of a handsome two-story building of hardwood, going up for Mr. Tansey, was set aside for

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the banquet of the evening. The Court-house building was neatly decorated with evergreens, flowers, handsome photographic views of the district, lent by Messrs. Henderson and Hinchcliffe, flags, &c.; the whole presenting a very lively and characteristic effect, highly creditable to the officers of the society who had the matter in band.

The building served the community for 65 years during which time it was also used as a Polling Station for elections. Funding for a new building was approved in September 1936, but when it was completed in early 1937 locals were severely disappointed. It was about half the size of the original which had been sold to Mr. Peachey of Ormeau. In 1942 additions were made to both the Court House and the Police Station; then in 1984 the building was vacated and other accommodation used while major extensions were undertaken. An official opening of the vastly altered building was held on 30 March 1987. More significant changes were made in 1997.

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THE MAKER MARKETS ARE BACK FOR 2022!

Local creators coming together to help break the cycle of domestic violence and de-stigmatise mental health concerns.

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ou won’t want to miss this one! The Maker Markets are back for 2022! After the great success of last year’s markets - meeting so many new faces, supporting small businesses and having so much fun – The Centre for Women & Co. team knew they had to do it again!

Come along on Saturday, 5th November from 8 am to 12 pm to join them at the Makers Market 2022. Grab a coffee, eat some good food and support small businesses from across Logan, the Redlands, Brisbane and Scenic Rim. The market will hold 20 Local small business owners/artists and a coffee van. Uncover a whole range of products from homewares, plants, jewellery, ceramics, artworks and plenty more. There will also be food, music and seating areas to hang out and have a chat!

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Last year over 400 people walked through the doors and supported our local makers just in time for Christmas!

The markets will be held at Her Space at The Centre for Women & Co.'s Headquarters in Underwood (12/126-130 Compton Road, Underwood, 4119). On-site parking is available.

If parking is full, there is street parking on Nyanza St and other neighbouring streets.

100% of proceeds from the social enterprise, Her Space fund primary prevention work by The Centre for Women & Co. To break the cycle of violence and de-stigmatise mental health concerns.

Visit The Centre for Women & Co., www.centreforwomen.org.au/makersmarket, for more information about the upcoming event.

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MUSIC A FORCE FOR GOOD Brigalow Country Community Club is unifying the Eagleby community through the power of music and volunteering.

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he unifying power of music is regularly displayed at Eagleby’s Brigalow Country Community Club.

The Brigalow Country Community Club is a not-for-profit organisation, started by a group of musicians, singers and friends who used to play at various homes or in the park and came up with the idea of a proper social event. In approximately 1982, the club appointed its first President, Dave Debenham.

Today, the Brigalow Country Community Club is run by President, Max Noble and the Secretary/ Treasurer, Lynda Terry, along with a dedicated committee and group of volunteers.

Located at the Oliver Sports Club in Eagleby, this family-orientated club offers a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere where people can come to meet new and old friends, have a drink at the bar or a coffee and a bite to eat from our kitchen.

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It is a bit like being in the country, in the middle of the city

“A piece of God's country. It is so peaceful”, commented Lynda, The club hosts a continuous string of events for your singing, dancing and socialising pleasure for the community and their members. You can even hire the hall and use the stage/ full mixing desk/s and music equipment as well as the kitchen and bar facilities in your own function.

Musicians are encouraged to bring their own guitars, etc.

“Following on from Covid restrictions, membership numbers are low. However, the members we do have are very sociable, friendly people who enjoy meeting new people and

For catering purposes, various groups/buses are required to ring or email at least one week before the particular date you are wishing to attend. Contact Graham Remnant on 0410 198 315 or scraps49@hotmail.com.

If you would like to help and give back to your community, the Brigalow Country Community Club are looking for volunteers, musicians, singers and people to come along and be part of the audience as well as equipment donations. creating a nice environment to socialize. We are hoping to increase our membership this year”, stated Lynda.

Currently, the Brigalow Country Community Club host regular Socials on the 1st Saturday of each month where the community is invited to dance, play music, sing and mingle the night away. Entry is $5 per person and children are free. Doors open at 6:00 pm and food is available from 6:30 pm.

Practice nights are held on Thursday evenings commencing at 6.30 pm and the cost is $5 to sing or play and $3 to just watch). Children are free to come along.

One of their most popular events are their Country Escape events. These special mornings are predominately for seniors and people with a disability (and their carers) to socialise, be entertained and connect with members of the community, however, all are welcome to attend.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, starting at 9:30 am until approximately 1:30 pm, for only $5 per person, people are invited to come along for a few hours of music, morning tea, lunch and free raffles with lots of prizes!

“We hold two functions per month called ‘Country Escape’, which is approximately 4 hours of entertainment with morning tea, raffles, and lunch all for the aged, retired and disabled within our community,” explained Lynda, “These days are a great success with up to 155 guests attending.

We also attend the Beenleigh Special School on various occasions to entertain them with our live band and singing.”

Volunteering for just a couple of hours a week can boost your self-esteem and lower your chances of depression and of developing heart disease.

“We help our community in many ways, but to continue to do so, we need support. We always say 'it's your club, your community – help us to support the Community. New members are always welcome,” stated Lynda.

“We endeavour to help the underprivileged in our community by providing secondhand walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs and adjustable toilet chairs. As we are not financially supported by Government in any way, unfortunately, we rely on these items to be donated to us so that we are then able to clean, service and offer to the community at no extra cost.”

So, come along and experience our little friendly club with the warmest atmosphere.

You can sing or learn to play an instrument and practice with the band.

To learn more about our upcoming events, would like to volunteer, hire facilities or learn more about the club, visit their website, www. brigalow-country.com or ring and speak to either Max on 0412 536 877 or Lynda on 0405 494 498.

UNDERSTANDIN HOW KNOWLED LEADS TO LONG Director and Senior Podiatrist, Matthew Christie from Moving Forward Podiatry & Orthotics shares his passion for health literacy and education.

By Matthew Christie, Moving Forward Podiatry & Orthotics

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ealth literacy is the term used to describe knowledge and understanding of information directly related to health care concerns.

As Sir Francis Bacon famously quoted “knowledge itself is power”.

According to the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, low health literacy rates are associated with lower engagement in health, high hospital

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NG OUR HEALTH, DGE ABOUT OUR HEALTH GER, HAPPIER LIVES! Understanding this information makes people more engaged in their diabetic foot podiatry care.

More importantly, educating people on the simple things you can do to prevent diabetic foot ulcers and amputations significantly reduces hospital admissions from diabetes.

admission rates and a poorer understanding of medical self-care instructions (www.aihw.gov. au).

Meaning people will go longer before seeing a professional, will require more follow up visits and will in some cases have major medical concerns missed, which can lead to a shorter life expectancy and larger bills associated with care.

In the world of podiatry, people will often see their GP and be told they need to see a podiatrist to look at their feet because they are diabetic. However, the understanding of how diabetes affects the feet is not often explained, says Senior Podiatrist Matthew Christie.

When we assess people with diabetes, we advise we are going to check the feeling in your feet, we are going to assess your circulation and we are going to look for foot deformity that may cause you a diabetic foot concern.

More importantly, if we identify any of these concerns, we will give you a score (0-2) that will predict the risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer and predict your amputation risk over the next three years.

Studies have found that wearing suitable enclosed shoes reduces diabetic foot ulcer risk compared to barefoot walking (Rural Remote Health, 2007) and that time spent bare foot walking predicts diabetic foot ulcer depth which in turn increases the risk of amputation from a diabetic foot ulcer (diabetesonthenet.com).

By asking your podiatrist to educate you on your lower limb health care complaint, be it a diabetic foot check, plantar heel pain or achilles pain you will improve your health care literacy.

Improving your health care literacy will mean you will have less health care consultations; you will spend less money on your care, and you will increase your wellbeing (journals. pu.edu). This in turn is associated with a longer happier life (jamanetwork.com) For appointments related to diabetic foot checks, foot pain, heel pain, exercise injuries or running assessments please call 1300 786 464 or book online at movingforwardpodiatry.com.au

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hat time of the year is once again fast approaching! Pull out the Christmas tree, dust off the Santa hats and better figure out who’s been naughty and who has been nice and start planning those gifts for family and friends.

Well this year we have your Christmas shopping sorted! No need to dread that trip to the overcrowded and under whelming corporate shopping centre filled with generic nationally owned stores.

Love unique and handmade products you can’t buy anywhere else? Love supporting local creative’s and small businesses?

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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE This year Santa is shopping local and so should you! From amazing products handmade right here in Logan to unique gifts from local small businesses.

BEEKind Christmas gift pack A perfectly presented gift containing a beautiful BEEKind big bear in a refillable glass jar, a pack of 3 BEEKind beeswax wraps, a BEEKind baby bear and a nourishing camel milk and manuka honey soap. All hand made and sourced from their Shailer Park and Slacks Creek hives. $60 // To place an order, visit their Facebook page: @BEEKindLocalHoney

healing CRYSTALs and SALT LAMPS With the holiday season quickly approaching, nurture yourself and your love ones to optimum health and wellbeing. At Inspire Me Naturally, they stock beautiful unique wellness & lifestyle gifts, Himalayan salt lamps, crystals, diffusers, essential oils and much more! Amethyst (left) is an old favorite. It’s a calming and meditative stone, that is an easily giftable crystal. From $49.95 // www. inspiremenaturally.com.au

BEENLEIGH RUM TASTING Sample some of the specially selected rums by the master distiller. Ranging across the limited cask expressions and special releases. Quote code QGB22 when arriving to receive a bonus tasting! $15 // www.beenleighrum.com.au

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Alcohol Ink Pots Spoil someone special this Christmas with a one-of-a-kind alcohol ink pot from What a Hoot Crafts. They come in various colours, with a wooden base or stand and can be custom designed to suit their decor. You can also shop a wide range of resin art including clocks, cheese boards and chip n dips. Pots $45 & Resin $45 - $70 // www.whatahootcrafts.com.au

Wood Carvings and sculptures Incorporating a piece of sculpture from Creative Wairua can truly revamp the look of any home with style and artistry.

Their unique carving collection is 100% handmade and can be custom designed for that special someone. Brendon is a master carver, learning his technique and craft from some of the most influential master carvers in Rotorua, New Zealand.

The work that Brendon creates is to the highest quality and standard, making his technique and craft sought after. $110 // www.creativewairua.com.au

GLOW LIKE NEVER BEFORE Self-care and time out to nourish your mind and body is one of the most beautiful gifts to give. At Thérapie Skin & Beauty, you will find a targeted menu of skin treatments for all conditions and concerns. From Peels, IPL Skin Rejuvenation, Non-Surgical Facelifts and DMK Enzyme Therapy to complete Brow Mapping and Sculpting. The flexible option of a gift voucher is a great idea especially when you’re buying a gift for the person who has everything. ​From $50 // www.therapieskinandbeauty.com.au

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HOBBY ONE FOR ALL OF YOUR CHRISTMAS FUN! Hobby One is your local Hobby shop for Radio Control Vehicles, Model Railways, Model Kits, Slot Cars, Hobby Supplies and more. Take off with the WL Toys Cessna Radio Control Plane which is ready-to-fly, perfect for beginner pilots.

Tough and powerful, the FS Racing Rebel MT 4x4 Monster Truck is packed full of features.

Get ready to race with the Carrera Digital ‘Spirit of Speed’ Slot Car Set. More choice and heaps of fun at Hobby One! 2 / 124 Kingston Rd, Underwood // www.hobbyone.com.au *Items advertised are while stocks last.

Australian OUTBACK OpalS At Australian Outback Opals, they showcase the exquisite beauty of Australia’s national gemstone on idyllic Tamborine Mountain. Sourced from all the major opal mining areas in outback Australia, they offer a wide range of Australian opals to suit all tastes. (07) 5545 0888 // www.outbackopals.com.au 18 18 Beenleigh Guide 18|| |Beenleigh BeenleighGuide Guide

Indulge your pup with a cool treat they will surely enjoy! Hugo’s Ice Creamery is a small, local based company created by dog lovers, for dog lovers. They offer a range of single serve, dog friendly ice creams for your doggie to enjoy under the table at your local café, at home, the park or after a visit to the vet! Not only is Hugo’s ice cream a delicious & special treat for the hairiest member of your family, it’s also made with all natural ingredients.​Various locations around Logan // www.hugosicecreamery.com.au

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treat your best fur-friend Pets are our companions, our friends, and members of the family. So why shouldn’t we treat them this Christmas just like everyone else in our life? This season, treat your pet in a way that is kind to them, kind to the environment and kind to yourself. The Treatery exists to craft real, whole food nutrition that your pets will love and devour. Their nutritious treats, supplements, and remedies are high quality and promote balance in your pet’s behaviour, wellbeing, and quality of life. For a limited time only, shop their entire Christmas range and treat your pet with 25% off all Thins and Meal Enrichers using the code LOGAN25. www.thetreatery.com.au

handmade Giant Games With a vast selection of activities here at Thomas N Co Games & Homewares, there’s enough to keep the whole family entertained for hours.

Games include cornhole, giant jenga, giant connect 4 and giant dominos all handmade locally! They also offer a large variety of home wares sewn right here at home by Jo. All games are available for purchase via www.thomasnco.com.au

GIN MAKING CLASS Cauldron Distillery is delighted to offer a very special experience – Gin Making Class!

You will enjoy and learn the art of Gin Making and the history of Gin throughout the centuries with this unique experience. A very intimate class, ideally enjoyed as a couple is limited to only 6 bookings per class. Duration of the experience is 2.5 hours and comes with 3 complimentary gin and tonics per person, and delicious cheese grazing board. $250 // www.cauldrondistillery.com.au

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anghulu is a popular candied fruit snack popular throughout northern China. This Chinese street food is different from a traditional candied fruit. Instead of a soft candied fruit, the hardened sugar syrup creates a hard crunchy shell around the fruit.

Ingredients 15 assorted small fresh fruits (strawberries, cherries, grapes, kiwi) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 5 wooden skewers

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Working quickly, place fruit end of one skewer in sugar mixture, rotating to fully coat; allow excess syrup to drip back into pan. Place dipped skewer, fruit side down, in ice bath, allowing to cool fully, about 1 minute. Place, fruit side up, in a heavy cup or saucepan.

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good restaurant sets a high standard for its food quality and ensures that guests receive the same quality with every meal. Serving quality food can earn the restaurant a good reputation and compel guests to return for repeat visits. High-quality ingredients and an experienced kitchen staff are important to serving good food consistently. A good cook understands their guests' needs and works well with the kitchen staff to ensure that guests receive their meal the way they ordered it every time.

en’t been smiling, make sure to check your online reviews on a regular basis to learn what customers think of the experience they received at your restaurant.

A Positive Overall Experience

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One of the key characteristics of a successful restaurant is a positive customer experience. The staff who interact with their guests should be courteous and maintain a positive attitude. Servers should know the menu well, deliver guests’ food and drinks on time, and quickly address any issues that an unsatisfied guest may have.

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For example, your restaurant may be the only restaurant in town that makes its ingredients fresh daily or it may have an amazing

view that none of the competitors have. It might be an affordable restaurant that offers coupons, discounts and kids-eat-free, or it might be a high-end, fine-dining eatery that has a themed night?

The food, decor and staff are just some of the features of a restaurant. Your eatery should be built around something solid.

Funny restaurant names, for example, might be cute for the first few months, but often get old after a while. Think about your restaurant description. If you can't describe your restaurant in a sentence, you might not have a strong identity.

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LEARN BOXING SKILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, FITNESS, AND TECHNIQUE AT PCYC BEENLEIGH

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oxing is a sport that requires mental focus and physical power. PCYC classes cater to all fitness levels from beginner to advance and aid to develop skills, technique and strength through various drills using pads, gloves, skipping ropes and body weighted exercises.

The sport encourages self-confidence, ability and focus.

PCYC also offers Junior Boxing for children 8 – 12 years. Participants will learn basic fitness, technique and self defence in a fun group session run by qualified boxing coaches.

Meet head coach, Angelo Mungcal As a head boxing coach, it is very rewarding to see members turn up regularly and progress in their boxing skills. Helping members improve their quality of life and increase their selfconfidence is very fulfilling.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of people to help them live a fit, strong, and healthy lifestyle I have over 20 years’ experience in the health & fitness industry specialising in • • • • •

Boxing Muay Thai Kickboxing KALI, Filipino Martial Arts Personal Self-defence Strength and conditioning

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Volunteer Coach, Allan Platten It has been a great honour to be asked to be a volunteer at the Beenleigh PCYC. I have been involved with the boxing program since 2020 as a coach and it has become a real passion of mine. I enjoy meeting people in the community, teaching them skills and working with them on their fitness. It means a lot to me to share my passion with others.

I believe that the Beenleigh PCYC program benefits the community by bringing people together from different walks of life for a shared interest in fitness and fun.

Some of the many reasons why our members joined our junior and adult boxing program “I want to get fit and learn how to box properly” “Training here just added ten more years to my life.”

“My son was bullied at school, and I want him to build his self-confidence.”

“I want to learn to protect myself if I was ever got into a bad situation.”

“A fantastic, kid friendly boxing gym.”

“I come here because it’s fun and a great social atmosphere.”

Contact us today to find out more! (ph) 07 3380 1777 (E) beenleigh@pcyc.org.au

JOIN THE GYM THAT GIVES BACK! Join your local PCYC Queensland gym and help to fund programs for at-risk & disadvantaged youth PCYC Queensland is a leading charitable not‑for‑profit.

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What animal has fingerprints extremely similar to humans?

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What small cake was named after a governor of Queensland?

5 True or false: Logan City is the home to Australia’s oldest registered distillery.

6 Which band has a statue in their honour in Redcliffe?

7 What common spice can be fatally poisonous?

Test your knowledge with the Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz!

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Where are these big things found in Australia?

The Big Banana The Big Bull The Big Gold Pan The Big Hammer The Big Murray Cod The Big Prawn The Big Ugg Boots

True or false: Australia is home to the world’s largest wild population of camels

8 What did the Australian Government ban for a single day?

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BEENLEIGH BOWLS CLUB SAT, 12 NOV | 6PM - 10PM How time flies! Our team here at the Qld Guides will be celebrating our 2nd birthday this November. We would like to invite you (yes, you!), our loyal readers to a night of celebration while raising funds for the ‘Crowson Park Riding for the Disabled’. Tickets are $80 per person which includes: dinner & drinks, lawn bowling, live music by the talented Laura Thompson and a live auction. All proceeds will be donated to the Crownson Park RDA. To purchase tickets, visit whatsonlogan.com/crowson or email Emily@ qldguides.com.au to reserve tickets or donate an auction item.

FREE Movie Night BEENLEIGH TOWN SQUARE SAT, 12 NOV | 5:30PM – 8PM Bring your own chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a free cup of popcorn.

Screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016).

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BEENLEIGH CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKETS BEENLEIGH TOWN SQUARE FRI, 18 NOV | 5PM - 9PM Defrost your Christmas spirit in time for silly season this 18 November with a festive filled Friday, complete with amazing live entertainment, Christmas eats, unique holiday shopping and more.

PADDLE THE LOGAN HENDERSON PARK, LOGAN RESERVE SAT 19 NOV | 5PM Join us for a morning paddle on the Logan River for World Fisheries Day as we discover the importance of healthy water ecosystems and the role they play for life in and out of the water. Sign up today, spaces are limited for this guided kayaking adventure.

GARAGE SALE TRAIL VARIOUS LOCATIONS SAT, 19 NOV | 6AM Get ready for 2 big weekends of garage sales held simultaneously in garages, unit blocks, schools and ovals across Logan on 12 to 13 and 19 to 20 November from 6 am. It’s garage sales made easy, plus you’ll extend the life of stuff you have, meet the neighbours, declutter and make some money. Interested in hosting your own sale?

Register a garage sale at the Garage Sale Trail website.

JIMBOOMBA CHRISTMAS CAROLS JIMBOOMBA STATE SCHOOL OVAL SAT, 26 NOV | 6PM

Chillogan Chilli Festival 2022 LOGAN VILLAGE GREEN SUN, 20 NOV | 11AM - 7PM Chillogan (pron. Chill-Logan) is now in its’ fourth year and we’re excited to again be bringing you Logan’s very own chilli festival (and the only festival celebrating Logan!). All the usual fun – 5 chilli challenges, plants, sauce and other product vendors, food, drinks, chilli beer, chill cocktails and lots of activities. Tickets are required to attend.

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indaroo was the second sugar lease taken out in the Albert River region

by J S Pinwell. It was later run by William Warren, who also had Noyea plantation, now known as Mount Warren Park. The Heck family, who own the Rocky Point sugar mill, took up the estate in the 1894 and continued to grow sugar along the flats while grazing cattle on the slopes.

After purchasing it in 1974, the Windaroo Cottage was renovated by Jim and Ann Hart.

It had been relocated to the site from the Beenleigh Rum Distillery some years earlier and had been home to a widow with seven children. The Harts’ established a gallery in the cottage and in 2003, it was again renovated by a new owner, Wendy Child. At that time, it was a function venue.

Until the late 1970s, the area remained essentially rural before a rural residential estate, Windaroo Acres, was subdivided. Land was first released for sale in 1983, in lots ranging from 4,054 to 8,071 square metres. Businesses began opening in the 1980s, with the Windaroo Golf Club opening in 1981.

In 1989, the country club opened an a la carte restaurant and in 1990, the Heck family offered part of the estate for sale, including the golf course. It was purchased by developer Chris Kerwick of Chima Pty Ltd. The golf club was further upgraded for the 1993 Queensland Open Golf Championship. In 1995, Villa World

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purchased the last vacant land on the estate to develop a range of house and land packages.

The Windaroo Shopping Village opened in April 1996.

In January 1992, the Windaroo State School opened and in 1993, approval was given for the construction of a state high school, to be known as Bahr's Scrub State High (the official suburb name at the time). When it opened in 1994, it was known as Windaroo Valley State High School. The school continued to expand and in 1996, a performing arts centre was opened.

Plans were then put in place to develop a visual arts building, music building and a gymnasium.

In 2002, the country club was sold to Albert Valley Properties to develop a gated community, which included townhouses.

Windaroo, along with adjoining Bannockburn, is among the highest-income area in the Beenleigh region and is home to 8,939 people (according to the 2016 Census).

Here is one local businesses that make up the Windaroo community.

If you are over 14 years old then Snap Fitness is for you! We offer the most open, inclusive, empathetic, supportive fitness experience to every member at every level - from absolute beginners to more confident workout regulars.

Decked out with the latest and best technology and equipment, to help towards your health and fitness goals. Joining is easy, you can call us on 0458 304 405 or join online via our website, www.snapfitness.com/au/gyms/windaroo. There are no messy forms, just fast and efficient digital sign-ups.

Windaroo Lakes Golf Course

Snap Fitness Windaroo: Looking for a gym with brand new, state-ofthe-art equipment and lots of support from a friendly, professional team?

Then look no further than Snap Fitness Windaroo! Run by manager, Andrew, the new Snap Fitness Gym are on a mission to help people create positive lifestyle habits that make them feel fantastic.

Nestled along the picturesque Albert River, the Ross Watson designed course offers a challenge to all levels of golfers from the social player to the lowest of handicaps, which provides a memorable experience for all that play.

However, we are not simply a golf course.

Windaroo Lakes offers a newly refurbished Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Shop and Function Room to suit all mood’s and occasions with friendly and welcoming staff to make your experience with us a memorable one.

How safe are you online?

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n recent months, millions of Australians have had a bad run with their personal data. Whether it’s telecommunications companies like Optus, private health insurers like Medibank, massive online retailers like MyDeal, or smaller online wine sellers like Vinomofo — hackers are getting hold of our data regularly.

With all these data breaches happening to major corporations, just how safe are we and our personal data online and is there anything we can do to protect ourselves?

We asked the local community and here are some of the responses we got.

Unless you proactively protect yourself, you have virtually no privacy on the internet. To stay safe online you need to use a good Virtual Private Network (VPN) and have a good virus protection program are just some of the steps you can take to protect yourself online.

Bob, Jimboomba

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Yes. A lot of people do especially on social media. It’ll surprise you just how much information one can get about a person in a matter of minutes. This is why one has to be very careful with the kind of information they put out there. Don’t share what you don’t want people to see or know.

Viano, Springwood

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The internet is a very interesting place and safe enough once you understand the rules. Most people will interact with only a few websites and services over their entire lifetime. But the deeper you go, the less policed the internet becomes, and consequently, the more dangerous. There is always someone who will prey on you if you give them the chance, no matter where you are on the internet. Even fairly innocuous social media services have an underbelly of predators and scammers.

Excellent question. Nothing is for sure. But you can take steps to decrease your exposure online. Only deal with vendors on the web you know have excellent security.

Be very careful when receiving emails that appear to come from a legit source asking for your login credentials. Only give the information necessary to obtain the services you wish to purchase.

Unfortunately, as news stories show us daily, there is no such thing as ironclad security.

Felicity, Beenleigh

Here’s the thing… people, especially kids aren’t safe online, ever! In today’s day and age, any child on an open browser is a few clicks away from seeing something that would cause any parent to have a panic attack.

Are there ways to help prevent this? Yes. but never say never.

Allen, Springwood

Online platforms are too unsafe, as you might think. The activities behind the screen will be completely hidden, so we can’t guess how will be the person behind the screen. The virtual world is not like the real world. You have to be careful when you have any virtual conversations.

Timothy, Underwood

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Of course, we are safe, but it depends on you where you are online. If you are online by creating a private account and have set your security and confidentiality, no one is able to harm you. :)

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s you head north into central Queensland on this great ‘Along The Bruce Highway Road Trip’ things start to change pretty dramatically. You can start to feel the climate change and everything gets a bit more tropical, from the rainforest that’s now appearing, to the animals left and right! The next major city up the coast that you’ll reach is Mackay and it’s a bit of a hidden gem, with a relaxed vibe and the best collection of art deco buildings in Queensland.

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opportunities to explore and charter your own adventure. From breathtaking natural encounters to exploring secluded beaches, discovering tropical islands just offshore, hiking its famous hinterland or uncovering hidden gems when browsing the local shops.

Take a break exploring and satisfy your appetite at The Grazing Goat Cafe. This food haven is designed for everyone’s tastes and eating preferences. All food is made fresh to order and gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Experience Australia’s rich bushland from a different perspective and take to the skies for a bird’s eye view. Since they started in 2013, Bush Heli Services have been soaring above the Mackay and Isaac region. Come for a ride and take in the breathtaking scenery – including the Historic Township of Clermont, Lord’s Tabletop Mountain, The Open Cut Mine and the Theresa Creek Dam, just to name a few. The team at Bush Heli are here to help with your next adventure.

Next stop... Adventure! Uncover Mackay and Whitsunday region’s best-kept secrets with Mackay Adventure Tours. Come along and experience the best Mackay has to offer on a Mackay Adventure tour. Whether it’s waking up to stunning sunrises with local wallabies or enjoying a relaxing walk in the rainforest, their tours will make your visit one to remember.

Explore the wonders of the rainforest with Rainforest Scuba. Mark this amazing bucket list experience off your list! A world first – offering dives in crystal clear rainforest waters where platypus, fish and turtles live and play. This truly unique experience is only available here and is suitable for both divers and non-divers alike starting from age 8. It is an activity for all the family.

Sit back, relax and enjoy amazing craft beer, wine, spirits or cocktails at Mackay’s newest craft brewery. Red Dog Brewery is an allgrain commercial craft brewery and bar. They produce our unique styles of beer using quality ingredients from all over the world. Enjoy the unique experience, of drinking craft beers right inside the brewery where it is made and grab to bit to eat from local food trucks.

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WHO CAN? KHAM CAN! FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, BIG THINGS GROW….

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or over five years MultiLink Community Service in Logan Central has been successful in running Qld Government funded employment projects ‘Skilling Queenslanders for Work’ with the local community. One such project is the Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations which helps participants gain skills used in warehousing and industrial type roles.

Here is another great story from the program.

Kham Thang and his family are originally from Myanmar. As refugees they moved to India and then migrated to Australia in 2019.

MultiLinks Cert. II Supply Chain course through a friend and made contact with MultiLink. After the meeting, Kham decided he would give the training a go, and what an excellent decision that turned out to be! Kham said he found the course gave him a boost of confidence as his English had improved throughout the program and he was able to gain his Forklift Licence, Dangerous Goods and First Aid Certificate.

Through the support of MultiLink, Kham was then able to secure an interview with a local hose-fitting company ‘Aquaknect’ (based in Meadowbrook) and successfully landed a fulltime role! This is Kham’s first job in Australia.

Kham’s goals now are to keep improving his English and working and saving to buy a truck and run his own business.

Kham also mentioned, in his culture it is a great honour to be working and earning money that supports himself and his family. Aquaknect are really happy with his work ethic and performance and have now taken on several more participants from this program.

Kham, you should be a proud young man.

If your business is looking for staff and you think you can offer something to MultiLinks participants, please get in touch today.

Kham completed Year 10 at Woodridge High School however he found going any further was difficult because of his language barrier. Kham then heard about

MultiLink Community Services can help you gain a qualification in a variety of fields to help make your dreams become reality.

0413 153 898

pete@multilink.org.au

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PIZZA EATING CHALLENGE! Do you love pizza? Sign up to take part in the Mosaic Pizza challenge for your chance to win $500 cash or come along and cheer on your favourite competitors.

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he much-loved Mosaic Pizza Challenge is back for 2022! Since opening in 2015 in Shailer Park, Mosaic Pizza has become a beloved local favourite. This is thanks to owner and head chef, Louis Oberleuter, who prepares everything by hand to create the quality, taste and flavour that Mosaic is known for in all of their pizzas. A pizzaioli of the new generation, Louis creates his pizzas with fresh-cut ingredients, hand-stretched dough and a strong passion for cooking perfection; focusing on flavour and service. In 2021, Mosaic Pizza won the title of Logan’s best pizza.

This November, Louis and his team are hosting their popular Pizza eating competition. Now back, bigger and better than ever! How quick can you eat an entire pizza?

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If you can, come along to Mosaic Pizza in Shailer Park and try your luck to win $500 cash!

Everyone is invited to come along and cheer on the competitors or why not try their hand at eating an entire pizza the quickest.

The competition will be spread out over 4 heats, taking place every Sunday in November from 4 pm.

Heat 1 – 6th November @ 4 pm Heat 2 – 13th November @ 4pm Heat 3 – 20th November @ 4pm Heat 4 – 27th November @ 4pm The rules are simple. All contestants must pay a $10 registration fee and the winner is the first to eat a whole 13-inch pizza in one sitting. Mr Oberleuter said the preferred pizza for contestants was the Paradiso (ham and pineapple) or Pepperoni. Times from the heats will be recorded and transferred to a scoreboard.

The Grand Final is set to take place on the 4th of December from 2 pm, where the winners of the heats battle it out to see who takes home the ultimate prize of $500 cash! The quickest time wins the cash.

With spots for the heats filling up fast, you don’t want to miss out on your chance to win! To register for the event, call us now on (07) 3209 9242 and reserve your spot today!

To keep up to date on the heat schedule and event information, check out their Facebook page, @Mosaic Pizza or visit their website, www.mosaicpizza.com.au/ mosaicpizzachallenge.

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Kingscliff is home to a variety of upmarket boutique clothes, surf and sports shops and a great range of cafes and restaurants.

One shop you can miss out on visiting is Meraki Blu Boutique & Homewares. Located in the Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, on Bells Blvd, Meraki Blu opened in August 2019.

“In 2019, we opened our doors. After many years of dreaming about what my boutique would look like, but never really thinking it would come to fruition. I guessed I lacked the confidence to take the next step. Not having been in retail previously, I wasn’t sure where to start,” stated Cheryle, owner of Meraki Blu. “My background was in finance and for 32 years I had the pleasure of helping people make the most important decisions with their finances – purchasing homes, vehicles and businesses. This gave me one certainty in opening this retail business – I knew I could balance the till every day!”

The name Meraki (pronounced “may-rah-kee”), is a Greek word that is used to describe doing something with soul, creativity or love – when you put “something of yourself” into what you are doing and that is exactly what Cheryle has been doing since opening her store. Jumping in head first, learning all things fashion and retail.

“As scary as it was, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life to date.

Who knew I had this little creative side to me to build a beautiful space that I would come every day and welcome others to enjoy,” explained Cheryle.

Each item in the store is selected by Cheryle.

Alongside her team, Cheryle merchandises the store, carefully hand picking each item curating beautiful fashion, accessories and homewares for you to create a life with love, passion and soul.

“I am constantly complimented on how lovely the shop is, what gorgeous homewares and the ladies love the fashion labels we stock. I love offering suggestions on how to achieve a particular look whether it be what you wear or adding that something special to a place in your home,” stated Cheryle.

“I pride myself in the personalised service that you will receive as soon as you walk in our door. We are friendly and enjoy meeting and learning about our customers – let's just say we love a “chat”! We invite you to entice your senses with our gorgeous store and hope you fall in love with it as much as we have.”

For more information about Meraki Blu or to stay up to date with their latest products, visit their website, www.merakiblu.com.au or their Facebook page, @ Meraki Blu. www.merakiblu.com.au

Live in moments that matter At Meraki Blu we carefully curate beautiful fashion, accessories and homewares for you to create a life with love, passion and soul. You can shop online in the comfort of your own home or visit us in store 7 days a week.

Visit us at our two locations: Shop 21, Salt Village, 1 Bells Bvd, Kingscliff Shop 2/38 Marine Parade, Kingscliff

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However if you’d like a licensed midge and mosquito bouncer (security) at your door, we have an effective and successful treatment that works and will keep those uninvited guests at your neighbors place and not yours.

Call 1300mozzie (1300 669 943) to organise a treatment to bounce the little buggers from entering your property.

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leejackso n 8 @ b i gp o n d . co m | Ma t | Rugs | Ro o m Si zes

Award Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . 3801 1066 CARPENTRY Arnott’s Improvements . . . . . 0406 224 884 Joe’s Carpentry . . . . . . . . . 0488 996 048 Stepahead Carpentry . . . . . . 1800 783 724 Beenleigh Guide | 45

FLORIST

HIGH TEA

Boutique Tea House High Tea Celebrations | Children’s celebrations High Tea Picnic | Special Events || Weddings

R e a l is t i c ar t if ic ial w e d d i n g fl o we r s B o o k a n a ppoint m ent t od a y! 0 4 1 9 6 6 8 2 1 0

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Specialists in real touch artificial flowers

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JEWELLERY

LC JEWELLERS Est. 2004

0419 668 210

GARAGE DOOR & AUTOMATIC GATES

0407 183 073 Family Owned & Operated Garage Doors

Driveway Gates

New Installs

Repair / Installs

Install Panel & Tilt / Roller Doors

malcolm@hoffysgaragedoorservices.com.au

4 /6 9 GEORGE ST, BEENLEI GH 0402 055 536 LC JEWELLERS. COM. AU

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS & DESIGNS A + T Cabinet Makers . . . . . . . . 3801 2230 Distinctive Kitchens . . . . . . . . 0419 525 767 Carstens Cabinets & Joinery . . . . 3208 6048 Pro Star Custom Kitchens . . . . . 3808 4809 Fresh Kitchens and Bathrooms . . . . 3806 0603 MI Bathroom Renovations . . . . . . 0422 271 944 LAWYERS & SOLICITORS

GRAPHIC DESIGN

SBK Lawyers . . . . . . . . . 3272 8388 Madsen Law Solicitors . . . . . . . 07 3209 7744 LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION SERVICE

LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION 0451 351 041 LOCKSMITHS SERVICES Ace Locksmiths . . . . . . . . . 3094 7918 Blacks Mobile Locksmith . . . . . . . 3382 0755 46 | Beenleigh Guide

FULL BAR & TAB FACILITIES 7 DAYS A WEEK Our spacious bar is stocked with a huge range of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. With 15 large TVs, TAB info screens and terminals, Beenleigh Bowls Club is sure to keep you entertained!

70 STATE OF THE ART GAMING MACHINES Relax in our modern gaming space. Equipped with 70 of the latest-and-greatest gaming machines, including Lightning Link, Dragon Link and more!

OPEN 7 DAYS

WHAT'S ON

BISTRO : Mon - Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 8:30pm & Sun 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 8pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

$4.99 ROAST & ROLL Available 11:30 - 2:30 $6.99 FISH & CHIPS Available 5:30 - 8:30

$10 SCHNITZELS Available 5:30 - 8:30 TRIVIA Every Tues

2-4-1 STEAKS Available 5:30 - 8:30

$17.90 REEF & BEEF Available 5:30 - 8:30

FRIDAY

$4.99 WINGS Available 5:30 - 8:30

SATURDAY

$10 PIZZA Available 5:30 - 8:30

SUNDAY

$9.99 ROAST Available 5:30 - 8:00

DAILY

$12 PARMY Available 11:30 - 2:30

*Food pricing correct at time of printing

beenleighbowlsclub.com | 11 Hanover St, Beenleigh | 3287 2208

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