Qld Guides | Jimboomba - October 2022

Helen Cowley, SBIS

The city's best pop-up urban festival, Eats and Beats is back this October in North Maclean for a spooktacular Halloween edition!

It’s a perfect date night with your special some one or a great night out with the family. Head on down on Friday, 28th October to the Tully Memorial Park and join us for a night of fun, music and food.

Enjoy listening to the soulful music from Tiana Rie, LUATÈ, Soulcutz and Kodie Sloane, while you’re eating some delicious food! Choose from a range of over 20 food trucks each with a variety of delicious dishes to experience.

Come along and chow down on some fan fa vourites – sliders, pizza and hot wings! Let your tastebuds delve into some culture with some

international foods. Finish off with something sweet – Nutella crepes, caramel popcorn or even waffles! Why not cool down with a refreshing iced tea or freshly squeezed juice or kick on with a coffee hit.

The free event will run from 5 pm. Stay up to date with the latest announcements via their Facebook, @ Eats & Beats.

Her Majesty The Queen

What did Queen Elizabeth II mean to me?

After the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II last month in September, the world united to pay their respects and remember the UK’s longest-serving monarch. Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s years of service and dedication to the Crown, her country, her people and the Commonwealth.

For many of us in Australia, she is the only monarch we have known in our lifetime. She has always been there and has been a true constant in our lives. However, as the world unites to pay tribute to the late Queen’s legacy, it’s a chance for Australians to reflect on what the Queen meant to them.

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

Very sad because she was a wonderful old girl, and a link to the WW2 generation, my parent’s generation, which is now passing away. On the other hand, on a personal level, dying at 96, still in full possession of all your marbles and having been still working up until two days before your death, is more of a triumph than a tragedy.

The Queen was an amazing woman and a beautiful soul. Britain’s longest reigning monarch, she had extensive history to her name and served an amazing life. She lived a life of service to her people and was simply one lovely woman. RIP Queen

Ella, Rochedale South

Although I watched very little of the proceedings around the procession, I have come away moved and inspired. The love and loyalty of the British people to their late Queen is not only touching but brings back my own best memories of Britain (and Scotland). I feel that so long as British people keep this animating spirit alive, they will have little to fear. It speaks to Queen Elizabeth’s character that just two days before her death, she was up and appointing a new government. It also speaks to the role of her office that this gives a sheen of legitimacy to one more of a series of oft-piratical premierships. I can only say, I’m happy she was there, and I do hope the new British PM lives up to the expectation placed upon her. I already had a good opinion of Prince Charles, so there’s little to say there except he lived up to it.

I’m sad and I filled up with tears when the news broke. She’s the only monarch I’ve ever known. She had a grace about her. She was loved by so many people all over the world. People say she was rich and undeserving of her title but she was OUR Queen and she devoted her life to her duties and served her people. May she rest in peace and long live King Charles III.

Felicity, Beenleigh

I do not think about British royalty much, but I admit I am a little sad about her death. I do not like the idea of monarchy unless I get to be queen, but for real I think she was a good queen and a good person. I think she is probably having tea with Betty White. Poka Poka!

Kitty, Waterford West

I have developed an especially soft spot in my heart for this little woman in the bright outfits and the funny hats. She has to be one of the most dedicated, dutiful, intelligent, wise and strongwilled monarchs ever to grace the face of the earth.

Patrick, Loganholme

Well, no matter how you feel about her or the monarchy, there’s no denying that it’s the end of an era. After all, for everyone under 75 or so, she’s the only monarch we’ve ever known. Her death marks the end of a long and full chapter in the royal family’s history.

Peter, Kingston

Dimitris, Jimboomba

PLANNING

PROPOSALS HELP

SHAPE A GROWING CITY

Arange of key policy positions to shape the City of Logan’s future growth were endorsed at a Logan City Council Special Meeting today (Tuesday, September 6).

The planning improvements will help deliver well-designed, liveable neighbourhoods and opportunities for future investment and jobs across a rapidly growing city.

The proposed changes will be captured in the new planning scheme, Logan Plan 2025, and aim to address matters raised by residents, businessowners and other stakeholders about current development outcomes.

They also take into account updated Queensland Government requirements and changing industry and community expectations.

Proposed positions for Logan Plan 2025 include:

• New subdivisions will need to offer diversity in design and block shapes with a stronger focus on sustainability and landscaping

• Key activity centres such as Springwood, Underwood and Holmview will be expanded to provide additional growth opportunities

• Clearer guidelines for service stations and places of worship in terms of location, size and impact on surrounding areas

• Improving how Council and the community protect our rich and diverse heritage, including that of our first nations’ peoples

Aligning the city’s flood risk management approach with updated requirements from the Queensland Government and the recommendations from the Floods Commission of Inquiry.

Mayor Darren Power described the proposals as a strong, contemporary approach that puts the City of Logan at the forefront of bestpractice planning and urban design.

“These proposed changes will ensure future development occurs in areas where it makes sense, and in ways that best serve our community’s needs and lifestyles,” Cr Power said.

Planning Chair, Councillor Jon Raven, said the proposed changes reflect concerns raised by residents and other stakeholders, and present opportunities for better outcomes in our growing city.

He said it was important for Council to receive further input from the community to help fine-tune Logan Plan 2025.

“We know that good planning creates great outcomes, which is critical for the City of Logan’s future,” Cr Raven said.

“With the community’s feedback and support this will be a once in a generation opportunity to influence the design of our city for decades to come.”

The changes will now be written into draft policy, which will undergo legal review before being submitted to the Queensland Government for consideration.

That will be followed by formal and extensive community and stakeholder consultation, which will be an opportunity for the community to have a further say on the new planning scheme before it is submitted again to the Queensland Government for final approval.

State legislation requires local governments to review and refresh their planning schemes every 10 years. The City of Logan’s existing planning scheme commenced in 2015.

IMPROVING

PRODUCTIVITY & BOTTOM LINE

It is all about the Systems - Your Habits.

According to leading management thinker W.Edwards Deming, 94% of most problems and possible improvements belong to the systems we have. A business system is a documented procedure (habit) that outlines how we do business. That can be just a checklist, step by step picture, or in many cases, a habit we follow.

1. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. We know people are getting overwhelmed with the amount of work they must do. They are getting buried in the number of emails and tasks or, as a business owner, spending time on the paperwork and phone calls. These tasks and systems affect our productivity and, of course, our bottom line. Yet, we forget to make systems simple – set priorities, focus on the critical, and, where ever possible, automate to simplify.

2. Your business systems start with knowing you’re ‘Why.’ Your ‘Why’ is your starting point for your business plan, your brand, and your systems. It is all about building a model /guide of consistent business image and expectation that supports your focus.

3. Don’t block yourself with your own mindset of “I am not good at that(system)”; it is often your habit, not your skill. As with culture, sometimes we just let habits create themselves. So why not go back to the drawing board and decide what habits/ systems are working for you and which are not?

4. Creating a flow chart, customer journey or map is the next step in identifying your processes and where you can automate those processes.

5. Track your processes, identify measurements of success, and identify when and what the emergency crisis points are. Have clear communication channels and signals for when your flow becomes blocked. Use a matrix or rating, e.g., low stock levels or urgent stock levels, funnel targets, and customer delivery times.

“People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.”

6. Work on your business, not just in it! Reviewing and making a shift in how you work will lead to a more productive and profitable business. Build a business that operates consistently, is profitable, and builds on selfsufficient system. Systems help you scale more quickly, identify problems, support staff, make your business more salable, as well they support your consistent delivery and customer services expectation and experience.

7. Don’t set and forget.

Need a hand or even a conversation.

PHONE NOW Helen Cowley Ph: 0418 769531

Helping you build your

confidence, performance and profitability with your Small Business Specialist.

Logan

CREATING ART FROM VINTAGE TREASURES

reating something out of recycled materials is a skill that local artist Kaye Watts has honed

Born in Sydney, Kaye’s passion for creativity blossomed at a young age. After seeing an ad in the paper at 15, Kaye got her first job as a cell painter before working her way up to become an animator/ cartoonist. Throughout her career as an animator, Kaye has travelled the world and has worked with companies like Disney and Hanna & Barbera. For over 40 years, she helped create countless animations like Scooby Doo, Goof Troop and Aladdin: Return of

After things went digital, Kaye decided to put down her pencil and try her hand at something else - dollmaking

“Around 10 years ago I was working for an advertising company, Cutting Edge doing commercials for TV. After the last project I worked on, I remember the Director saying

for the next job you’ll have to go digital and put away the pencil and paper.

“So, after that, I decided to retired from animation because for me it has to be tactile. I can’t do computers,” laughed Kaye.

“That is how Elkavaar was created. The name Elkavaar holds a special place in my heart. I originally came up with the name in honour of my son, Elliott. It is a combination of mine and my son’s name (Elliott & Kaye), Elka and the Norse word for beloved, Var, as my son always said he was a Viking in a previous life.”

“Whether I’m at home or doing different things, I have to be creative. I specialise in a range of different mediums including glasswork, textiles and illustration. I make stained glass leadlights, recycled pieces, upcycled jackets and bags, jewellery as well as art work to order.”

“I create art from the things I have collected over the years – from fabrics to everything vintage. I have a lot of buttons, jewels, beads and fabric, so I decided to start using all the scraps I had accumulated over the years.”

Currently, Kaye has been creating a range of custom dolls. No doll is the same and each has its unique personality.

“I don’t go out and buy new fabric, I just use what I’ve got. Everything is made from scrap and recycled materials – it's all-vintage scrap along with my button and doily collection. I also take apart jewellery and use pieces of old plates or teacups to create something new! I can’t resist the urge to create.”

When asked if she had any advice for other budding artists, Kaye divulged, “You need to enjoy the making process, long hours of perfecting your craft and style and spending time with yourself. Make your artwork for you, otherwise what’s the point? Make artworks that get you excited and if other people like them, that’s a bonus.”

To get one of your own custom Elkavaar creations, whether it’s a doll, jewellery, or glass work call Kaye on 04434 254 282. You can keep up to date by following Kaye’s latest creations on her Facebook or Instagram @Elkavaar.

STUDENT POEMS

Monster Trucks

By Arham Amin - Grade 3

Massive

Off-road vehicle

Nuclear fast

ize gigantic

Tuned motor

nergy bursting

oaring noise

Trucks that do tricks

acing tyres

Upward of 60-meter longjump

FAST FOOD

By Aaryan Aaryan - Grade 3

I see small colourful fish swimming soooo fast In their fins they have spikes So, when you catch them Watch out!!!!

They are scaly and slimy But some are delicious to eat

Climbing up underneath to the seat

Kilometers top speed 100kph

Super-fast

Photo: Grade 3 Student, Aaryan Aaryan

Photo: Grade 3 Student, Arham Amin

Photo: Sheza Islam - Grade 4

Poems written by students of Tutoring Toward Excellence

My Fish My Cat

By Alizah Iqbal – Grade 3

Before I was born

We had lots of fish But They died

So when I was born

We bought a golden fish

We called him Goldy But

When I was four It died Then Dad bought a poor kitten

His name was Lottie

I liked putting him on my shoulder But

Now he’s too big But

I rub his tummy while he rolls around

Family and Home

By Sheza Islam - Grade 4

Home can have all sorts of thingsBut

The main thing is familyFamily can have lots of happy timesBut

Not all times are happy or fine

Your family member may be dyingAnd you will be weeping and cryingBut

You can have fun in a theme park

Or at the beach even when it’s dark

Then you come home happy and free

Yes, family and homeAre the best for me

Exciting Bike Ride

By Tahsan Ahmed – Grade 3

I enjoy riding my bike

I ride it everywhere Across the bridge

Along the river

Around the trees in the forest

Behind the sandy dunes

Beyond an infinite number of grains of sand

Beneath the blazing sun

Down a steep slope

With the wind making me fly

I enjoy riding my bike so much

Inside our exhilarating world

Full of exciting places

Photo: Grade 3 Student, Alizah Iqbal

Photo: Grade 3 Student, Tahsan Ahmed

EMMAUS COLLEGE

THE 2022 JOURNEY

Emmaus College is a K-12 Christian school representing a partnership between the Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches. It is a vibrant College with modern facilities, beautifully landscaped gardens, an innovative curriculum, and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

We are incredibly proud of the energy, enthusiasm and professionalism of teachers and our extensive support team. Teachers, students and parents all work together to achieve our high expectations.

Our College focuses on ensuring that learning is directly connected to the lives of young people, that students see value in learning and help create better communities. We will highlight literacy and numeracy learning for each student, remembering that this to some extent is a ‘back to basics’ approach but also a forward-looking process as students become more sophisticated with digital communication and critical thinking. In this way, learning at Emmaus will help students with their personal quest of developing new knowledge and skills, greater self-confidence, a personal identity and an understanding of their role in a globalised community.

Families are encouraged to lodge enrolment applications now for Prep and Year 7 2024 and 2025.

DISCOVERING THE PAST: THE HISTORY OF JIMBOOMBA

As you may know, Jimboomba was originally spelt with a G. The original spelling was Gimboomba, named after a sheep and livestock station based where the township is today, stretching some distance north, east and south to neighbouring areas. Gimboomba is a Gugingin word (from the Indig enous people of the area, Yugambeh country) meaning ‘place of loud thunder and little rain’.

In 1845, the land in the region was taken up by Thomas Dowse and in 1848 it was transferred to Sydney publican, Robert Rowlands. It was transferred again in 1851 to Andrew Inglis Henderson, who operated it as a sheep run and later for cattle grazing.

It is not clear when the spelling of Jimboomba changed, however around 1851, Jimboomba House was built for the Henderson family. It served as a stage coach depot on the Casino mail route.

In the following years, Jimboomba continued to grow in popularity and by 1880, Jimboomba’s first hotel, the Norfolk Hotel, was established by Alex and Agnes Jennings. It was taken over in 1882 by Steven Tudman when Jennings moved to the Waterford Arms Hotel.

In 1885, the Beaudesert Railway was being pegged out and the siting of the line through Jimboomba ensured the prosperity of the area.

The Jimboomba station became a place for tim ber getters to load timber. A sawmill had been established nearby in 1883, by C Smales.

Henry Markwell applied for a licence for a hotel in Jimboomba in May 1885 and built a new house for the purpose. However, in June 1885, Samuel Manning took over Tudman's hotel and renamed it the Traveller's Rest. This resulted in Markwell withdrawing his application. Manning maintained the licence in 1886, then moved to the Railway Hotel in 1888.

In May 1890, the Jimboomba Provisional School was established in a hall owned by the Presbyterian Church. The school later became Jimboomba State School on 1 June 1900. Patrick Culligan from North Maclean was the

first teacher and in 1892, a local named Alex Harrison was also appointed as a teacher. In 1900, a new school building was constructed.

In 1899, another school was established in the Jimboomba Timber Reserve. It was known as Martindale and was relocated to Cedar Grove in 1923. The original site was in the vicinity of Gittins Road, to the south of the Flagstone Estate.

Following the destruction of the Waterford Bridge in the flood of 1947, Jimboomba res idents feared their many requests for a high bridge would again be delayed while the re building of the Waterford Bridge was prioritised. Their efforts were finally rewarded in mid-1948, with the announcement of a new bridge 13 feet (almost 4 metres) higher than the previous one.

The area continued to grow slowly. In Decem ber 1953, a community hall was built and Jim boomba’s first significant shopping centre was built in 1984. In 1991, on the former property of Andrew Inglis Henderson, the construction began on Hills International College. Additional schools, including Flagstone Community Col lege and Emmaus College, opened in 2002.

In March 2008, Jimboomba became a part of Logan City.

WHAT'S ON

OCTOBER

LOGAN SENIORS BIG DAY OUT

LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

FRI, 7 OCT | 9AM

Logan seniors will be able to relive their youth for the day with an action-packed day of fun! Activities include: Paint ‘n’ Sip, Calligraphy workshop, Card-making workshop, Massages, Pedicures, VR fishing and exploring, Dance class and Laughing yoga. Dean Vegas (an Elvis tribute artist) will also be performing from 1.30pm – 3pm. You can purchase tickets via loganarts.com.au.

BEENLEIGH TOWN SQUARE MOVIE NIGHT

BEENLEIGH TOWN SQAURE

SAT, 8 OCT | 5:30PM

Bring your own chair or picnic blanket for the screening of The Addams Family 2 and free retro games. Movie Synopsis: The Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters.

DRM BAZAAR MARKET

124 DISTILLERY RD, EAGLEBY THURS, 20 OCT | 4PM - 8PM

Held on the first & third Thursday of each month. Local vendors from across SEQ will include a mix of fresh produce growers, arts and crafts makers and artisans, flower vendors, homewares and more!

LOGAN ORIGINALS

LIVE MUSIC

KBF CULTURAL PRECINCT

FRI, 21 OCT | 7PM

Jimmy Watts will be performing at the Milky Way Markets! He is a soulful grass-roots rocker and troubadour with a uniquely raw sound and a passion for performing live.

Eats and

TULLY MEMORIAL

FRI, 28 OCT | 6PM

LECNA MARKET DAY

LOFAN EAST COMMUNITY

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

SAT, 29 OCT | 8AM

Come along to our much loved Market Day for some amazing bargains and hidden treasures. Plants, books, clothing & toys. All at fantastic prices50 cents to $6. We will also be having a BBQ, cold drinks, barista made coffee, tea and biscuits & other goodies. This is a regular fundraising event. All proceeds go towards our programs and services that help better peoples lives.

SPRING 2022

BEENLEIGH EVENTS CENTRE 28 - 30 OCT | 5PM

A brand new anime and pop culture convention has been launched in Queensland. The free Friday event session will feature a night market, idol performances, cosplay parade, food vendors and an anime movie premiere.

LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

SAT, 29 OCT | 6PM

The City of Logan Sports Awards culminates in the annual gala awards dinner in October. A true highlight for the city. Sporting guests are treated to an evening of entertainment and a two course meal. Tickets are required to attend.

FLAGSTONE SUPERCARNIVAL

Supercars are coming to Flagstone! Peet Flagstone has teamed up with the Supercars Championship to sponsor the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 from 28 – 30 October.

To celebrate, we are hosting a huge SuperCARnival at Flagstone on 22 October.

In addition to 150+ classic and custom cars on show, carnival rides, live music, entertainers and food trucks, special guests include MC, Ben “Dobbo” Dobbins who’ll be there with the Triple M Roadies and former Hi-5 star and Supercars presenter, Charli Robinson!

But the icing on the cake is that Supercars are bringing a bunch of awesome features to the event, including…

• Supercar podium truck

One lucky visitor will even win a “money-can’tbuy” race day experience to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 from 28 – 30 October, including two general admission tickets, a safety car ride, pre-race grid walk and VIP behind-the-scenes tour!

WHEN: Saturday 22 October 2022, 1pm to 5pm WHERE: Flagstone Sports Precinct, Flagstonian Drive, Flagstone QLD 4280

SIDE HUSTLES:

Use your skills, assets and local knowledge.

Earning some money on the side is always welcome, and opportunities to do this are multiplying as the rising cost of living drains vital dollars from households.

If you have an asset or skill that someone else may want, it’s likely you can make money from it as technology helps to produce a growing range of platforms that help people profit.

Airbnb and Uber were the big guns at the beginning, but today people are sharing their cars, caravans, boats, parking spaces and clothes, or offering services such as pet minding, freelance work, handyman jobs, administration and IT.

Most of these side hustle options don’t charge upfront fees, instead taking a percentage of

the income from platform users, making them a cheap way to generate extra cash.

Here are some examples of local opportunities where you can work with already established local platforms and make it your side hustle, earning $100 to $250 per week.

www.rochedalesouth.com.au

www.loganholme.com.au

www.jimboomba.com.au

For further information contact Simon: 0403 083 759

Have Your Say

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail

We want your feedback on the design of the new proposed rail trail.

This trail could help boost tourism, recreation, bring new opportunities for the local economy, and create something we can all enjoy and be proud of.

Survey closes: Wednesday 12 October

Scan here to have your say

Logan

FLAGSTONE HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT MARKETS

Flagstone State School P&C are working with the Flagstone Community Association and running Twilight Market and Halloween Trick or Treat Haunted House.

Flagstone Twilight Markets are sort after event and will be back on Saturday 29th of October with a Halloween theme including large variety of market stalls, great local music, food and market stalls full of trash and treasures.

Flagstone Community Association will be running the Halloween Haunted House in the school hall with kids secured trick or treats throughout.

We aim to cultivate a family atmosphere where people can meet, socialise, eat out, browse stalls, be entertained all in a convenient location.

THE CHASE IS ON!

By Brigitte Hawkins, Local Tutor

Like cheetahs to their prey so are people to their passion. However, passion in itself is not the end, it’s the beginning… and it means the chase is on!

People write poetry like cheetahs hunt prey. The prey is a person’s ideas, the cheetah is the power of the pen, and the poem is the passion.

Passion for adventure and exploring the world and beyond! Passion for love and romance and things of the heart! Passion for truth and justice and all things honourable! These are the ideas that stir people’s thoughts like the wind through the trees; and assuredly, pens turn perceptions to poetry, recording the intriguing, the hilarious, the weird, the clever, the calm, the simple and the surprising.

Yearning to record, reveal and relate their vibrant ideas to an awaiting audience, we enjoy using the tool of poetry because we can use it so freely. Far from the confines of conventional writing, poetry writing has no rules, no bounds, no limits! Our thoughts, unleashed, can run

wildly yet meaningfully across the paper. So, release the restless heart, ignite the inspired mind, fire-up the feelings, and release your ideas into a poem! Certainly, it’s an excellent productive platform for your performance.

An artist yearns to paint, a musician yearns to compose, an author yearns to write stories, a film director yearns to create scenes, while the poet and the song writer yearn to play with words… instantly and powerfully bringing zeal to reality… luring readers and listeners into unique and intimate realms of treasure.

So, grab pen and paper, pursue your perfect prey! The chase is on!

Bruce

CAIRNS

Trams and other vehicles on East Street, Rockhampton, 1923

everyone in Rockhampton.

Starting off the month is the annual Rockhampton River Festival. On the 7th to 9th October 2022, Rockhampton will come to life for this 3-day event. Set alongside the stunning riverfront precinct, this signature Rockhampton event brings the colourful past, creative present and bright future of Rockhampton together. Celebrating the river and city through arts, culture, entertainment and dining experiences.

ROCKHAMPTON

THIRD STOP BUNDERBERG

Everyone is welcome and entry is free. Come along and enjoy live music, workshops, kid activities, art installations, pop up restaurants, markets, roving performers and fireworks!

The following weekend, fishermen from all over are given the opportunity to compete in one of the richest saltwater Barramundi Comps in Australia, with an increase in guaranteed cash, prizes and giveaways to over $80,000including a boat! The annual 2022 Fitzroy River Barra Bash Tournament will kick off on the 16th October and will conclude on Wednesday 19th October 2022.

This year, 105 teams will compete in the closed competition, along with an additional 10 teams as part of the Charity Celebrity Fishing Competition. To learn more about the Fitzroy River Bara Bash, visit the website, www. fitzroyriverbarrabash.com.au.

Towards the end of the month, Rockhampton prepares itself for some fun and entertainment for the over 18s. Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and get ready to raise your glasses to good times, good mates and good beer at Oktoberfest on the 29th October. Make sure to purchase tickets ahead of time.

Also on the 29th October is PBR Invitational at The Great Western Hotel. A sport unlike any other. Come along and witness a premier entertainment experience: A competition of man vs beast where every second counts. The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other.

With so much to see and do in Rockhampton this October, why not come and explore what this region has to offer for yourself.

dinosaurs

Koorana

Rockhampton

open at 10am and fully guided tours are conducted daily at 10.30am and 1pm with lunch being served in the restaurant between 12pm to 1pm.

WE E K E ND Getaways THE TWEED

Last month we took you along a journey to the beautiful Tweed Valley, now we are showcasing the Coast.

Come along and enjoy the surf, sun and sand – but minus the crowds of other popular coastal hamlets surrounding Kingscliff.

Kingscliff is the quintessential North Coast NSW beach holiday destination. Just south of the Queensland border, this sleepy village in The Tweed has a string of blissful beaches, from Fingal Head near the mouth of the Tweed River all the way south to Cabarita Beach, known for its reliably good waves.

This part of the Tweed is a magnet for water sports enthusiasts, drawn here to swim, surf, snorkel (green sea turtles are a highlight), sail along the Tweed River – and spot whales, which migrate up and down the coastline from May through to November.

There’s no need to venture far from main Kingscliff Beach, which curves from the breakwater at Cudgen Headland in the south (where the Cudgen Creek flows into the ocean) to Dreamtime Beach at Fingal Head, in the north.

The diverse conditions across the long stretch allow for calm waters in estuaries – ideal for

young kids, kayaking and paddleboarding – as well as world-class breaks at the beach, including Cudgen’s legendary right-hander.

Back on dry land, there is plenty to do, from taking part in a leisurely bike ride, to enjoying the delicious local produce and regional delicacies to exploring the local markets and boutiques.

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. Since then, Cheryle and her team have been carefully curating beautiful fashion, accessories and homewares for you to create a life with love, passion and soul. Explore the gorgeous treasures, homewares and the ladies love the fashion labels they stock.

With so much to see, do and experience in the Tweed, why not make it your next holiday destination?

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

THE RISING THIRST FOR CRAFT BEERS

Over the years, we’ve seen the demand for all things artisanal and hand-crafted sky rocket and as a heatwave spreads across the country this period what better time to turn a spotlight on Australia’s flourishing craft beer sector than now.

The changing tastes of consumers is one of the main reasons behind this growth. Beer drinkers (and even non-regular beer drinkers) are drawn to the idea of their beverage being “handcrafted” and produced using only highquality ingredients. The switch to healthy living is also a driving factor. As Australians have begun to moderate their eating and drinking habits, they have started looking for low-carb and gluten-free drink options.

BRIEF HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN BEER

The use of beer in Australia has a long history, having served as a staple aboard the HMS Endeavour that brought Captain Cook to Australia’s shores.

Beer is purported to have originally been used to preserve drinking water and to keep scurvy at bay. Fast forward a few years and – while beer likely was brewed by many – the first recognised brewer was former convict John Boston, who used a variety of Cape gooseberry leaves and Indian corn to brew the first local beer.

We were beer drinkers before we were brewers Blackflag is a collective of misfits who strongly believe in bringing good beer to the masses while having a damn good time doing it.

We take the idea of community engagement to our very core with everything we brew, do & present to the world of beers, we work our arses off to make the best beers for us, for you, for the collective.

Your support is what allows us to push the boundaries of what we can & should do, every thing from dragging massie halfpipes around to festivals to brewing sessionable 14% triple IPA's.

Grab our beers around the corner at a local bot tle-o or your pub! If you need a excuse to visit the sunny coast, we'll give it to you. Check us out at Mooloolaba while we build our brand new Massive brewery in Coolum ! Raise the flag!

Visit us at 3/13 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba. P: (07) 5478 2521 E: beer@blackflagbrewing.com.au

BRISBANE BREWED DOWN UNDER THE STORY BRIDGE

INTRODUCING FELONS BREWING CO.

If you love sun-soaked afternoons and craft beer as much as we do, Felons Brewing Co. is going to be your new favourite watering hole.

Founded by Brisbane locals, Felons Brewing Co. is a modern-day brewery proudly posi tioned on the banks of the Brisbane River. Our brewery is nestled down under the Story Bridge, within Howard Smith Wharves, serving up icy cold beers, woodfired pizzas and delicious plates to share.

We truly believe that beer is what binds us all to this great part of the world and as proud brewers, we believe in brewing with passion and freedom.

Every day, the team rolls up the doors with a smile – brewing balanced beer which remains connected to nature and all that is good about Brisbane. Felons Brewing Co is a place which celebrates the magic and wonder of brewery fresh beer.

Our brewery finds its name from the true tale of four felons, who, in 1823, on their way to Illawarra from Sydney were blown off course and found themselves lost at sea, after being at the mercy of wild conditions the felons ended up shipwrecked up north on Moreton Island.

Their thirst for adventure and freedom lives on today in our beer- proudly brewed for the people of Brisbane.

There are five beers on offer brewed with Brisbane’s warm climate in mind that can only be described as refreshing. Choose from an Australian Pale Ale, Low Carb, Natural Ale, Crisp Lager, IPA or Sonny Apple Cider.

Great beer aside, Felon’s Brewing has got a top-notch menu to match. It’s extensive, listing

off tasty pub grub like woodfired pizzas, burgers, and poké bowls or grab a plate to share with the group.

Felons Brewing Co. ticks all the boxes when it comes to food and drink, but they’ve also brought a new dining experience to Brisbane. The deck, beer garden and adjoining parklands are all fully licensed so you can grab a pint, wander along the boardwalk, and even throw down a picnic blanket on the grassy knoll.

Wherever you are from, we invite you to come on down to our home, take a long cool sip, soak up the surrounds and be reminded that life doesn’t get much better than this.

Come on down to our home, take a long cool sip, soak up the surrounds, enjoy a freshly brewed beer with a view and be reminded that life doesn’t get much better than this.

For more information, visit their website felonsbrewingco.com.au

Proudly brewed down under the Story Bridge on the banks of the Brisbane River.

felonsbrewingco.com.au @felonsbrewingco

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You may be thinking a lot about the future and where you have gone wrong in the past. Release any memories that have kept you in a pessimistic loop, as they will block your ability to see what truly matters in the present moment.

New ideas about love, collaboration, and what you want in a partner could cause disruptions to your existing relationships. As things get rocky, your impatience may lead you on a search for deeper meaning as to why things are currently disconnected.

You and your spouse will have issues because of your financial situation. Your finances will be average this month. Your career will also experience some challenges that will derail your growth and progress.

Health prospects for this month are excellent. You will be in a position to nurture both your personal and professional relationships. The stars are aligned in your favour; therefore, this will be a good time for you as a Taurus woman to fall in love.

Gemini natives will have a problem making decisions that concern love matters. They are still not ready to find that person that fills their heart. Health prospects are great. Studies will go on well so long as you remain committed and work hard to enable you to achieve your goals and aspirations.

This month you will have to take care of the elders in your family. Your children will suffer from minor illnesses. Though your health will be superb, you need to ensure that your loved ones also enjoy good health.

Your immune system will be compromised because you do not take good care of yourself. Ensure that you eat healthy meals and take lots of water. Educational prospects are perfect for students this month. You will also have great relationships with your co-workers at the workplace.

Oct.

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Posting everything and reevaluating existing goals will introduce many changes in the life of Scorpio. It is possible that you will feel the need to move or change your job. You will like the job you get and quickly show your professionalism and make a good impression on everyone.

In October, you will focus heavily on your career and stop taking over family matters or personal dilemmas. Professional development will be in first place. This will make you strong and capable of making independent decisions without outside help.

Your success will depend on your management and planning capabilities. Maintain a good relationship with your loved ones or surprise the boss. Chaos is the Libra’s biggest enemy, so their schedule should be written down in detail, hour by hour.

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Sagittarius will feel a strong need to tighten family ties and see relatives who have not been visited for years. Thanks to numerous meetings you will be able to improve communication skills and gain more confidence. October is also a good time to set new goals.

You will focus on yourself and finally settle with the past. Planets will give you a great intuition that will help you get out of trouble. You will find the right words and will emerge victorious from an important debate.

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