YAJAMBEE

Farm Brings The Beef To Your Door

Jamie, Gabe and their little helpers are a young family working and living on an Angus stud on beautiful Mount Mee. They are passionate producers of grass-fed beef that is sustainable, ethical, regenerative and local and they sell their beef direct to your family from their farm, offering a true paddock to plate experience. They have recently launched a website www. yajambeefarms.com to simplify their ordering process and have also shared this delicious recipe with us.

Cheesy Baked Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

MEATBALLS

2 x packets of Yajambee mince (1kg)

1 large onion finely chopped

3 garlic cloves crushed

3 slices white bread crusts removed, soaked in ½ cup milk handful fresh parsley finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

2-3 teaspoons salt to taste

TOMATO SAUCE

1 onion finely chopped

4 garlic cloves crushed

800g chopped tomatoes (or 2 tins of crushed tomatoes)

2 teaspoons tomato paste

1 cup beef stock

5 fresh thyme sprigs

1 sprig fresh rosemary

2 teaspoons sugar salt & pepper to taste

TO FINISH

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese fresh basil leaves griddled ciabatta

METHOD

Pre heat the oven to 200°C.

To make the meatballs, fry the onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and fragrant. Allow to cool. Place the beef and onion mixture in a large bowl. Squeeze the soaked bread slices to get rid of any excess milk and add to the meat. Add the herbs salt and pepper then mix well.

Heat a large, oven-proof pan. Form golfball sized meatballs and brown all over. Remove and set aside.

To make the tomato sauce: add a splash of oil to the pan you used for the meatballs then fry the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, herbs, sugar and seasoning and allow to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by a quarter.

Place the meatballs back into the sauce then place the pan into the oven. Bake for

10 minutes then remove from the oven and top with the cheeses. Place the pan back in the oven until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil. Serve with grilled slices of ciabatta.

Original recipe and image from SimplyDelicious-Food.com.

Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital

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Birthday Celebrations for Brendale Evening VIEW Club

‘Pink’ was the word for our 24th Birthday celebrations for the ladies dressed in all things pink. Hostess’s Doss and Trish welcomed members before acting President, Shayne and four members cut the yummy birthday cake. We also acknowledged and thanked six members for their years of continuous service to VIEW, with National Councillor, Robyn presenting theses members with a Decade Pin. Di, Lyn, Trish and Marian received their 30 year continuous service badge and members Doss and Zone Councillor Lyall for their 20 year service badge. Well done ladies for your dedication and support.

Our guest speaker Trevor Peacock, a former Diplomat with the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade, entertained us with stories about his career experiences, before our raffles and lucky door prizes were announced.

View stands for the Voice, Interests & Education of Women. It is a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network that empowers women to have their voices heard on issues of importance for the future wellbeing of Australian society. We assist disadvantaged Australian children by supporting the work of children’s charity The Smith Family and their Learning for Life Program. Brendale VIEW Club supports eight students through this program.

We meet in the evenings at 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine. Our next dinner meeting is on 21st March and because Easter will be held in the first week of April, we will celebrate early with an Easter Raffle night. Guest speaker will be author Vicki Bennett, who will be talking about her books on

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the ANZAC’s.

If you can’t make the dinner, what about joining us for a ‘Coffee and Chat’ on the first Saturday of the month, 10am at White’s Coffee Co. in the Bracken Ridge Tavern. Bookings required for dinner. Please call Shayne: 0409 991 428.

Barbara

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My lovely school aged reviewers have been busy reading advance copies for March to let you know what is worth spending time with and great news, the very popular The Bookseller’s Apprentice is back in stock and instore now!

Fiona

CROOKHAVEN: SCHOOL FOR THIEVES J.J. Arcanjo

This is a book about the place where people are taught to con the bad and give back to the innocent. This is the story of a young boy by the name of Gabriel Avery, being invited in an unusual way, to attend Crookhaven: school for thieves, swindlers and wrongdoers. He is accompanied by young Penelope, a girl skilled in crookery, creativity and deception, who, at first, holds a quite hostile relationship with Gabriel. The story falls under the genres of mystery, adventure and friendships. I would recommend this book, as it is captivating, relatable, and an overall page-turner. This novel is great for readers of the Magic Misfits series. would recommend this book for ages 9-14 or for relatively strong readers.

Grace Gardiner

Spice Road

Maiya Ibrahim

This is a thrilling and nail-biting adventure that follows a girl searching for her lost brother through the Arabian inspired land. The author has a unique sense of description and storytelling which lifts this book from others. Every chapter had a page-turning twist but none as unpredictable as the last. Spice Road is a must read for any book lover, which is why I’m giving it a 5/5 stars.

Louisa Finch, 16.

THE BOOKSELLER’S APPRENTICE Amelia Mellor

(prequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the World)

The author of this book, Amelia Mellor, did a great job in writing this story. I would recommend it for ages 11 years and up and advanced readers. In general, this book is about a young boy who gets a job working for an eccentric man called Mr Cole.

This is a good book for those that like exciting reads. The story flowed well, was quite easy to follow, and made me want to keep reading through the whole book. The story had a happy ending and as soon as I finished reading, I wanted to start reading a second. I liked the characters, as each one was different and displayed different emotions. In this book, the characters are very well described, making the story easy to picture. The books falls under the genres of adventure with a little mystery and magic. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book.

Grace Gardiner

HOP ALONG TO ARANA VIEW’S 26TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

The Year of the Rabbit - wear your bunny ears!

Our April meeting will be on Wednesday 5th, 10.30am for an 11.00am start at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. $30.00 for a two course meal, tea and coffee with regular raffles and lucky door prizes. Proceeds will continue to support our Learning for Life students for The Smith Family. Musician and entertainer Ian Maurice will be our guest.

The Arana VIEW Club has different social activities each month, so members have a chance to make new friends. If you are attending, please phone Carol on 3355 5349 by 11am on 3rd April. Don’t forget your bunny ears!

Arana Hills Library School Holiday Activities

Creepy crawly holiday fun. Bookings NOW OPEN. All events are free. Places fill fast. Bookings essential.

Monday 3 April, 2.00pm – 2.30pm. Wonders of Nature Show.

Join The Little Wattlebird Band as they sing about birds, bees, caterpillars and trees. This interactive musical show is sure to engage and delight children’s imagination. Bookings required. Ages 2 -6.

Wednesday 5 April, 2.00pm – 3.00pm: Predators and Prey.

Discover how predatory insects seek out, catch and kill their prey with Bugs Ed. Meet some of the most ferocious hunters on the planet - praying mantises, robber flies, ant lions and assassin bugs. Bookings required. Ages 5 -12.

Thursday 6 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Messy Play.

Drop in and play with kinetic sand, play dough, painting, craft and more. Dress for getting messy! For under 5’s and their families.

For bookings and to find out more of what’s happening each week, go to mbrc. qld.gov.au/libraries or visit us on Facebook @MBRC.libraries

*Libraries operate in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

Managing Endometriosis

March is recognised as Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a chronic and debilitating disease that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women worldwide. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, grows outside of it, causing pain, infertility and other health issues.

One effective approach to managing endometriosis-related pain and discomfort is pelvic floor and women’s health physiotherapy. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialised form of physical therapy that focuses on the pelvic floor muscles and their surrounding structures. Women’s health

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physiotherapists can work with patients to develop a personalised treatment plan to help manage their pain and improve function.

For women with endometriosis, pelvic floor physiotherapy can be particularly beneficial in reducing pain during intercourse, pelvic pain and improving bladder and bowel function. It can also be used as part of a holistic approach to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

This Endometriosis Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that there are effective treatments available for those living with this condition. Pelvic floor and women’s health physiotherapy can be a valuable part of that treatment plan. If you are struggling with endometriosis-related pain or discomfort, talk to your healthcare provider about whether pelvic floor physiotherapy might be right for you. Here at The Movement Team, I am the Women’s Health Physiotherapy and would love to help you on your journey.

Melissa Pearce

Next Sdppa Meeting

Wednesday 19th April 2023

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

PINE RIVERS UPDATE 2024 Small Business Awards

Calling all Pine Rivers small businesses! I am proud to be hosting my second annual small business Awards during May, small business month. It is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible small businesses we have in our community by nominating your favourite.

Nominations open 6th March, closing on 31st March. Finalist voting opens on 3rd April and closes on 21st April at 12pm. Categories include Health and Fitness; Trade and Services; Beauty and Hairdressing; Cafes, Bars & Restaurants; Retail and Sales; and Early Childhood Education.

And feel free to nominate more than one small business! Visit this link to nominate a local small business for an award: https:// forms.gle/dLzhrBBwhv4vrhKEA

Youth Crime

In the first parliamentary sitting week of 2023, the Palaszczuk Government introduced key Youth Justice Reforms.

The reforms include:

• Increasing the maximum penalty for stealing a car from 7 years to 10 years’ imprisonment.

• A more severe penalty of 14 years if the offence is committed at night, where the offender uses violence or threatens violence, is armed or pretends to be armed, is in company, or damages or threatens to damage any property.

• Amend the Youth Justice Act requiring courts to take into account previous bail history, criminal activity and track record when sentencing.

• Increased penalties for criminals who have boasted about these crimes on social media.

• Extreme High Visibility Police Patrols.

• A $9.89 million fast-track sentencing program in Brisbane, Townsville, Southport and Cairns so children spend less time on remand and more time serving their sentences.

• The construction of two new youth detention centres.

• A trial of engine immobilisers in Mt Isa, Cairns and Townsville.

• The appointment within QPS of Assistant Commissioner to the position of Youth Crime Taskforce Commander.

• The increased penalties apply to adult as well as juvenile offenders.

Young offenders will be in custody for longer to make sure they can complete requisite rehabilitation and reform programs set out by the courts. It will be harder for serious repeat offenders to get bail and there will be even more investment in tackling the complex causes of youth crime. The tough new laws and increased investment follows careful consideration and are based in evidence and follow feedback from the community, police and other stakeholders.

Please reach out to my office if you have any questions or enquires - 3448 3100 or pine.rivers@parliament.qld.gov.au.

Nikki Boyd MP State Member for Pine Rivers

Senior Committee News

Over the Hills (and still going)

Free Art Class: Each Friday at the PCYC Hills District at Everton Hills, 10am to 12pm. Lessons in a mix of media and styles taught by Julie. Bring along your art supplies or use ours and enjoy learning new skills in a friendly group. You don’t have to be a senior to join our activities. Contact Julie: 0408 879 243.

Technology Sessions: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Arana Leagues Club. Tutor is Graham McDermott, “The Tech Tutor”. April topic: The Cloud (One Drive, iCloud, Google Drive etc) - Who, What and How to use it. $15pp. Book online at the Chamber website: hillschamber.org. au/events/ Places are limited so be quick to book in. Contact Judith: 0431 159 921. Why not stay for coffee or lunch at the Club after the session.

Senior Scam Awareness Session: Thursday 4th May, 10.30am - 11.30am in the outside area of the Arana Leagues Club. Enjoy Coffee/Tea while you learn about how to recognise scams in emails etc. Free - Book at the Chamber Booking site. Contact Judith for more information.

Important: Keep Friday 26th May free for the Twilight Years Expo at the Hills District PCYC. A Living, Active and Fun time for all. Want to learn more about the Over the Hills activities? Contact John 0448 186 115, Carolyn 0448 328 914, or Judith 0431 159 921.

Facebook: Senior’s Committee Branching Out.

Judith

Lot 17, 12 Campbell Court, Samford Valley

Premium Riverfront Land in a Highly Sought After Prestige Enclave!

Accessed via sweeping tree-lined streets, housing grand residences and established acreage living; Lot 17, in the final stage of Samford Royal Estate, offers an astute buyer the rare opportunity to craft the home of their dreams.

• Pristine riverfront vacant land in premium executive enclave

• 1 acre of level land - build the lifestyle of your dreams

• Huge building envelope offering unlimited design potential

• South Pine River at the back boundary - not in flood zone!

• Opportunity to consider the private sellers Architect plans

Contact Agent Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• Covenants ensuring a high standard & steady growth

• Town water, underground power & NBN

• Surrounded by CSIRO & Council land - not to be built out!

• Walk to Village, 30mins to Brisbane CBD & 10 mins to train

• Final Samford Royal Estate land release!

8 Bulcock Avenue, Mount Nebo

Grand Designs Inspired Mountain Retreat With Spectacular Views!

Architect designed and built in 2000, and then masterfully renovated by the current owners, this mountain retreat perches high over the eastern escarpment of Mt Nebo, boasting expansive views across National Park, over Samford Valley and to Moreton Bay beyond; on clear days you’ll relish in the views of the sand dunes on North Stradbroke!

• Architect designed home masterfully renovated with style

• High ceilings & expansive use of glass creates light, airy feel

• Sliding doors & louvre windows offer passive solar efficiency

• Blackbutt timber floors & slate accents craft an organic vibe

• Open plan living, large deck & glass balustrade

Contact Agent Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• 880 m² of land, 2 street access, flat land, off street parking

• High-speed satellite internet & 4G phone reception

• Surrounded by national parks & a friendly community

• Mt Nebo State School | Bus to The Gap State High School

• 25 mins to Samford Valley | 20 mins to The Gap | 45 mins

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Regoli Court, Samford Valley

Incredible Dual Living, On 5 Totally Usable Acres, Just Minutes From Samford Village!

Positioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac this 5 acre paradise offers two very comfortable, totally independent homes with separate access & both featuring substantial, opposing entertainment areas to ensure total peace & privacy .

• Main House – 4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car – Constructed 1989

• Granny flat – 3 bed | 1 bath | 3 car – Constructed 2018

• Ideal multi-generational living OR passive income potential

• Rental Appraisal Available Upon Request

• 187,700L water tanks, dam, NBN, 8.96 kw solar power

Contact Agent Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• 2x 9m x 6m sheds featuring 3-phase power

• Cleared usable 5 acres of land – bring your horse!

• 2x street frontages, 2x electric front gates & fully fenced

• Pony trail on property boundary & short ride to Pony Club

• School bus corner of Mount Glorious Rd & Regoli Court

1/7 Main Street, Samford P |3289 2938

Lot 2 & 3 Ian Road, Closeburn

New Land Release! Two Blocks Available...Build Your Dream!

Less than 7 minutes to Samford Village, and offered to the market for the first time, is a rare opportunity to secure one, or both! of these vacant parcels of land...the perfect blank canvas for you to build the country home of your dreams.

• Proposed Lot 2 | 4.7 acres | 2,560 m² building envelope

• Proposed Lot 3 | 4.2 acres | 3,343 m² building envelope

• Tranquil, rural views in every direction

• No building covenants - build what you want!

• Driveways, power & telecom to be provided

Contact Agent Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• Option to negotiate your style of perimeter fencing

• Mix of cleared & partially cleared land

• House & Land Packages Available Upon Request

• Land sale subject to title registration

• 7 mins to Samford Village | 40 mins to Brisbane CBD