CARNIVAL IS ME AUTOBIOGRAPHY
This 300-page autobiography, “Carnival is Me” traces the life experiences of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most talented exports. Aldwyn Rostant, known as Alvin, is a professional musician, pannist, award winning steel pan composer and arranger, MC and entertainer residing in Australia. The steelpan is a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago.
CHECK YOUR STORMWATER DRAIN CONNECTIONS TO AVOID PROBLEMS
“Carnival is Me” begins at Trinidad’s Carnival in 1952 and finishes with Alvin’s original musical composition Carnival is Me which was released 2021 with the Supernova’s Steel Orchestra, doing a Steelband arrangement of the song.
Redland City Council reminds property owners that they are responsible for ensuring their roof-water system is correctly installed and legally connected to the stormwater system.
It is important that this is done so that roof water run-off does not impact Council infrastructure or compromise community safety.
The sewerage network and the stormwater network are two separate systems and they have been designed so that one doesn’t end up in the other.
It is vital that property owners ensure stormwater does not enter the sewerage network via their properties as this could result in the network backing up and causing sewage to overflow.
This can affect your own home, as well as cause sewage overflows in neighbouring properties and public spaces.
It is also illegal under Queensland legislation.
Alvin has toured the USA, Canada and the South Pacific with Amral Khan’s Trinidad Calypso Cavaliers. He also held an Intercollege Soccer Record which was only equalled in November 2020. He was the only person to have scored in two inter-college soccer finals in 1969 and 1971, which makes him part of a rare group of players to have accomplished this feat.
Alvin received the Australian Prime Minister’s Award for Community in 2001 for Mission Australia’s project ‘Beat of the Drum’, which was written and coordinated by Alvin.
Section 80 of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 says the owner of premises must not allow any part of a stormwater installation (roof gutters, downpipes, subsoil drains and stormwater drainage) for the premises to be connected to an on-site sewage facility or a sanitary drain.
He has sung the West Indie’s cricket anthem in some of Australia’s biggest stadiums - the M.C.G. (Melbourne Cricket Ground), W.A.C.A. Ground (Western Australia Cricket Association), The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground).
Council has a city-wide program for conducting sanitary drain smoke-testing of properties.
The detection work involves non-toxic smoke being blown into sewer maintenance holes to check the city’s wastewater network for defects, damage or illegal connections.
Alvin represented the Caribbean at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and remains Australia’s Ambassador of the Steel Drum. “The more of Alvin’s story I heard the more I could see the reflection of his story in a rapidly changing societal landscape that provided a backdrop to each part of his life, the opportunity, the expansion, the serendipity he experienced all reflect the greater changes in the world at that time.”
More testing is planned for the current financial year and Council’s contractor will advise affected residents in advance of the testing.
For more information go to Council’s webpage: Collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater | Redland City Council
Becky Paroz - Author, Book Coach
Visit our Family friendly showroom in Capalaba Mon-Thurs 8am to 4pm Friday 8am to 3pm Saturday 9am to 1pm
Dogs are enriching the lives of families and individuals across Redlands Coast in a vast way with more than 30,000 registered dogs in the city. They offer companionship and happiness to many people.
Responsible pet ownership includes being mindful of how often your dog barks.
Redland City Deputy Mayor and Environment and Local Laws
Introducing a puppy to the family is considered by many to be a great way for children to learn how to care for others through the responsibilities that pet ownership brings.
Bring your family to Lennon Bros Circus showing at Loganholme Pacific hwy next to BP on Emma place from Fri 28th Feb – Sun 15th March
Portfolio Representative Councillor Julie Talty said some barking was acceptable, but excessive barking could become a neighbourhood nuisance.
Featured in the 2-hour performance include crazy clowns, aerial acrobatics, Globe of Death, camels, miniature donkeys, liberty ponies and much much more!
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“By and far, most pet owners manage their animals very well. But if your dog is barking excessively, it’s important to find out why,” Cr Talty said. “Problem barking differs from one dog to the next. It could be because they are excited, stressed, bored, in pain, defending their territory, or perhaps lonely – and many dogs will bark when their owners are not at home.”
Show Times
Thurs 5th 6pm
Fri 6th 7pm
Sat 7th 3pm & 6pm
DOG OWNERSHIP BRINGS RESPONSIBILITIES
Lennon bros circus
Under Redland City Council’s local law, owners are responsible for ensuring their animal doesn’t cause a noise nuisance. A dog is considered to be creating a noise nuisance if:
Sun 8th 11am & 2pm
Wed 11th 6pm
Thur 12th 6pm
It barks/howls for more than a total of 6 minutes in any one-hour period between 7am and 10pm on any day
Fri 13th 7pm
Sat 14th 3pm & 6pm Sun 15th 11am Only
It barks/howls for more than a total of 3 minutes in any 30-minute period between 10pm and 7am on any day.
Council has a number of handy tips on its website to help dog owners and the public manage the issue, go to redland.qld.gov.au where you will find: Easy tips to help reduce your dog’s barking problems
SEEKING EDUCATORS
554 3 6622
Start date: February 28, 2020
End date: March 15, 2020
Location: BP Loganholme Pacific Hwy
• Centralised payments from late Jan 2025
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Information of where to seek professional help with your dog’s barking and more
taura nt@albertriverwines.com.au
TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR 2026
Busy Butterflies Education and Care Service has Qualified Educators in these areas: Boonah, Kalbar, Beaudesert, Ormeau, Helensvale, Coombabah, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Flagstone, Mundoolun, New Beith, Munruben, Crestmead, Browns Plains, Marsden, Sunnybank Hills, Eight Mile Plains, Moorkooka, Carina, Carindale, Tingalpa, Wynnum, Capalaba, Ormiston, Thornlands, Redland Bay.
Kalbar, Beaudesert, Ormeau, Helensvale, Coombabah, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Flagstone, Mundoolun, New Beith, Munruben, Crestmead, Browns Plains, Marsden, Sunnybank Hills, Eight Mile Plains, Moorkooka, Carina, Carindale, Tingalpa, Wynnum, Capalaba, Ormiston, Thornlands, Redland Bay.
Beaudesert, Harrisville, Kabar, Boonah, Bellbird Park, Cedar Grove Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Flagstone, Greenbank, New Beith, Boronia Heights, South Maclean, Mundoolun, Yarrabilba, Park Ridge, Munruben, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Marsden, Calmavale, Wynnum, Capalaba, Ormiston, Mt Cotton, Edens Landing, Ormeau, Loganlea, Nindooinbah, Alexandra Hills , Birkdale, Redbank Plains, Waterford West, Browns Plains, Woodhill & Walloon
Mt Cotton, Thornlands, Ormiston, Wynnum, Wynnum West, Capalaba, Tingalpa, Carindale, Sunnybank Hills, Calamvale, Marsden, Crestmead, Waterford West, Bannockburn, Helensvale, Ormeau, Kalbar, Boonah, Greenbank, Boronia heights, New Beith, Flagstone, Jimboomba, Jimboomba Woods, North Maclean, Munruben, Mundoolun, Cedar Vale, Cedar Grove, Beaudesert,
Alexandra Hills, Beaudesert, Boonah, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Calmavale, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Edens Landing, Flagstone, Greenbank, Heritage Park, Jimboomba, Kabar, Manly West, Mundoolun, Marsden, Mt Cotton, Munruben, New Beith, Nindooinbah, Ormiston, Park Ridge, Pimpama, Rathdowney, Regents Park, South Maclean, Walloon, Waterford West, Wynnum & Yarrabilba
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Mt Cotton, Thornlands, Ormiston, Wynnum, Wynnum West, Capalaba, Tingalpa, Carindale, Sunnybank Hills, Calamvale, Marsden, Crestmead, Waterford West, Bannockburn, Helensvale, Ormeau, Kalbar, Boonah, Greenbank, Boronia heights, New Beith, Flagstone, Jimboomba, Jimboomba Woods, North Maclean, Munruben, Mundoolun, Cedar Vale, Cedar Grove, Beaudesert,
Phone reservations please call 0408 536 666
Beaudesert, Harrisville, Kabar, Boonah, Bellbird Park, Cedar Grove Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Flagstone, Greenbank, New Beith, Boronia Heights, South Maclean, Mundoolun, Yarrabilba, Park Ridge, Munruben, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Marsden, Calmavale, Wynnum, Capalaba, Ormiston, Mt Cotton, Edens Landing, Ormeau, Loganlea, Nindooinbah, Alexandra Hills , Birkdale, Redbank Plains, Waterford West, Browns Plains, Woodhill & Walloon Phone: 3829 1484 www.seweekly.com.au
Phone: 5543 3862 busybutterflieseacs@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/BusyButterflieseacs/ Busy Butterflies Education and Care Service
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Online Bookings get turned off 1 hour prior to show then ticket s can be purchased at on site box office EFTPOS is available for tickets sales ONLY! Cash Only for all food and games
Busy Butterflies Education and Care Service has Qualified Educators in these areas: Boonah,
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ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
TRIQ ARENA TRIAL KICKS OFF IN REDLANDS COAST PARKS
Redland City Council has teamed up with TRiQ Arena to bring the company’s sport and activity modules to Redlands Coast and trial them in local parks.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the equipment, which encourages spontaneous play and caters for all age groups, would be available to use for free throughout August at Thornlands Community Park, Raby Esplanade Park in Ormiston and Jingeri Park in Redland Bay.
“TRiQ Arena activity modules can be used to hone skills for soccer, basketball, netball, tennis and a range of other ball sports,” she said.
“You don’t need to be a pro athlete to use the equipment – each activity module has been designed to encourage play regardless of your age or skill level.
“This is a great opportunity to get your heart rate up, spend more time in your local park, and connect with other members of the community over a friendly game.
“The equipment has been trialled in other parts of Australia and Queensland previously, but this is a first for Redlands Coast.”
Sport and Recreation Portfolio representative Jason Colley said the equipment was aimed at promoting health and wellbeing in the community.
“Meeting daily exercise quotas can sometimes be difficult, particularly if you have a busy work or study schedule,” Cr Colley said.
“The TRiQ Arena modules make it easy for all members of our community to get active whenever it suits them.
“Budding young athletes will also benefit, as the modules have specialised elements that allow players to work on their technical skills.”
For more information visit www.redlandscoasttoday.com.au
EKKA DAY OUT WITH THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland, having completed the newly upgraded Exhibition Station at the Brisbane Showgrounds, which will transport hundreds of thousands of visitors to this year’s Ekka.
The Ekka, run by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), has brought city and country together since 1876.
The Ekka attracts more than 400,000 visitors annually to showcase Queensland’s primary industries—including beef cattle judging and woodchopping—alongside handcrafted displays, cookery, family friendly entertainment, strawberry sundaes, showbags and sideshow alley.
More than 50,000 people are expected to visit the Queensland Government precinct, which allows visitors to meet with police and check out an all-terrain police vehicle, explore an operational ambulance, meet and greet Olympians and Paralympians, and learn about initiatives underway to deliver for Queensland.
The precinct will feature a range of innovative and interactive displays and artwork showcasing community initiatives, services, and advice on safety, health, lifestyle improvement, economic growth, and planning for Queensland’s future.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett, who hasn’t missed an Ekka for the last 40 years, said the Ekka was among the biggest and most important events on the Queensland calendar, bringing regional and city Queenslanders together.
“The Ekka is a highlight of the year for many Queenslanders, with almost half a million people visiting over the nine days to celebrate our proud agricultural traditions, cheer on competitors, sample classic show treats, enjoy the entertainment, or simply soak up the atmosphere,” Minister Perrett said.
“The Queensland Government precinct is a great opportunity for people to connect with our teams and see how we’re delivering to make Queensland safer, restore health services when you need them, deliver a better lifestyle through a stronger economy, and a plan for the future.”
