Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 17th Edition August 16th 2019 Issue 94

ISSUE 94 | 16 August 2019

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RECYCLING PLANT COMES TO BRIBIE

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ecycling is certainly not a new term in today’s “throwaway” world. Many everyday items end up as landfill when much more can be done to use them in future production.

As a society we have become used to separating our household rubbish in different coloured bins, hoping that the recyclable rubbish can find a new life, sometimes as an entirely different product.

The Bribie Islander offers a big welcome to the general manager Paul Mullen and his team at the recently opened Express Recycling at 21 Armitage Street, Bongaree (opposite the Bus Depot). Paul explained to our reporter that the company has had many years of experience in this industry in other states. The staff are all locals and they aim to give top customer service and assistance with advice for future collections and to make the experience a pleasure to return again and recycle the next batch of containers.

Every “single-use” beverage container from aluminium cans, beer bottles to flavoured milk and drink bottles (up to 3-litre size) attracts a 10c refund but wine bottles, straight spirit bottles and plain milk containers are not acceptable as yet. Bottle caps will need to be removed but Express Recycling are happy to take them as they will be recycled too.

Local businesses are also encouraged to bring their containers to support this locally owned and operated

business.

What a great way to earn some extra cash or top up the family budget. Only 10 eligible items bring a $1 refund so start collecting them rather than throwing them away, $2.40 for every slab of empty beer bottles!

Besides offering a cash refund for collecting, Express Recycling is playing a major part in helping our environment. So many bottles, cans and poppers are dumped by the roadside or left in our parks and on our beaches –help keep Australia cleaner and safer by recycling.

As we now have our recycling plant on Bribie Island it will service all nearby areas so begin collecting your single-use cans and bottles now and get paid for them on the spot in cash or into your bank account and support one of our local businesses.

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Did you know we are 5 years old this issue? I started The Bribie Islander from an idea back in August 2014 as a monthly newspaper, wow how time flies. Realising the need for more frequency, from our readers and advertisers, 3 years later I added a monthly gloss magazine for good measure, so we were twice a month in newsprint and magazine and here we are now 5 years later every 2 weeks in a gloss! Newsprint is declining and gloss magazines are the way forward!

It’s great to hear from our readers of Bribie’s most loved community magazine, the lovely positive feedback, thank you!

Until next time, I hope you enjoy issue #94 and remember to smile and be happy! Living the dream on Bribie and nearby areas, what a great place to be :0) Richard.

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COMMUNITY EVENT

SPRING IS COMING AND THE WILDFLOWERS ARE BLOOMING ON BRIBIE

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By Kathleen Catalan

IEPA’s “Wonders of the Wallum” Spring Wildflower Walk on Sunday 1st September, meeting at 8:00 am at Cnr of Cotterill Ave and Protea Dve, Bongaree.

BIEPA members and Allan Carr from Native Plants Queensland (Caboolture Branch) are excited to welcome and assist you through this delightful walk in Bribie’s Wonderful Wallum.

Once the low plains and sandy seaside hills and dunes of South East Queensland were alive with the noise of frogs, insects and chattering

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birds and were covered with Wallum - a mosaic of low shrubbery woodlands and heath. Now, relatively small remnants of Wallum heath remain in mainland South East Queensland.

Fortunately, some areas are preserved in National Parks and Conservation Parks, but the Wallum heaths are battling to survive intact. Recreation, development, waste dumps, weeds and drainage water from surrounding suburbia threaten the fragile plant species and dogs, cats and toads harass the grounddwelling wildlife.

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Caravanning Queensland’s

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More than 80 exhibitors, including 17 local recreational vehicle businesses, will be displaying all the latest products and gadgets for those looking to take up an adventurous outdoor lifestyle. On display will be the largest range of recreational vehicles on the Sunshine Coast, from caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes to tent trailers, campervans, and accessories. The expo will be jam-packed with fun activities the whole family can enjoy such as Face Painting, Gem Fossicking, Pony Rides and more!

The Sunshine Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo will also offer educational masterclasses on caravan weights and towing, plus daily demonstrations on towing and reversing a caravan. You also won’t want to miss the Father’s Day Reversing Competition; Dads can register to show off their skills in the ultimate test of reversing a caravan through a challenging course with the winner walking away with a fantastic prize.

Just by attending the show, visitors will enter the draw to win the Ultimate Dometic Portable Living Pack, valued at more than $5,000 thanks to Caravan Repair Centre. The lucky winner will take home an array of goodies, including a CFX Fridge & Cool-Ice Esky, Lithium Portable Battery pack and Folding Solar Panel!

Gates will be open from 9:00am daily, closing at 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 4:00pm on Sunday. With plenty of parking available on-site, there’s no excuse not to head on down to the Nambour Showgrounds for a fun-filled, family day out at Caravanning Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo!

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PREVENTATIVE HEALTH: FRUITS AND VEGGIES TO KEEP YOU WELL THIS WINTER

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hat’s a key part of a nutritious diet? Most of us can automatically recite the answer: fruits and vegetables.

While winter may not feel like the best time to be tucking into a tropical fruit salad, there are loads of healthy fruits

“Research has shown that around 1800 cases of cancer in Australia per year are attributed to not eating enough fruit, vegetables and dietary fibre.

“Sufficient intake of fruit and vegetables also gives both adults and children an abundance of vitamins

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Brrrr Bananas. While bananas can be found yearround on the supermarket shelves, winter is the perfect time to get a banana boost – and by boost we mean the rich potassium goodness found in the fruit that aids muscle and bone strength.

Get your winter baking sorted with a batch of healthy banana bread or muffins that can easily be warmed up for a toasty snack.

Chilly Citrus. Achoo! Don’t let the notorious winter cold catch you. Keep the germs at bay by stocking up on Vitamin C – aka – citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, and limes. For a tropical taste that will convince you summer has stuck around, pack a snack box with orange slices, fill your water bottle with lime slices, and drizzle lemon juice over a green salad.

Artic Apples. There’s a reason they say ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ - apart from their nutritious aspects, you can get a delicious (red or green) apple 365 days of the year.

While they’re the perfect snack-on-the-go, if you’re looking for new ways to sink your teeth into a pink lady, why not stew them to have with Greek yoghurt or low-fat custard.

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Pumpkin soup of course!

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COMMUNITY

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tarting on a rehabilitation journey after a major injury or illness can be daunting.

build independence and maximizing quality of life across a range of activities and environments.

It can mean increased time in hospital, being away from family or friends and the familiar comforts of home.

“We believe family are the people that matter the most and knowing you the best, can play a great role in the recovery process,” Lara said.

At Peninsula Private Hospital, the rehabilitation team acknowledges these challenges and aim to provide a reassuring, supportive environment where each patient is treated within the context of their individual social, cultural and family background.

Peninsula Private’s Allied Health Manager Lara Paech said the hospital’s rehabilitation programs aim to restore function,

“With the patients’ consent, we encourage and support involving families or carers in creating goals for rehab, determining priorities, implementing treatment strategies and planning for discharge and life after rehab.”

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“Our multi-disciplinary team strive to develop therapeutic relationships beyond just the clinical patient interaction and instead provide a holistic service looking at things like lifestyle, support network, interests and obstacles.”

Lara said Peninsula Private Hospital’s inclusive approach results in numerous benefits, particularly if family helping contribute to therapy time and encourage following on home exercise programs, assistance with developing realistic, meaningful goals or ensuring open communication and understanding.

Lara said other benefits were more subtle and centred around building trust

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“For most people, returning home to the place and people they love is the strongest motivator and most easily identified goal for their rehabilitation program. By aligning our health care service within this framework, we have found our patients’ goal achievements and program successes naturally follow.”

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A READER’S STORY one fan which lived on the floor, but this did not do much to keep me from suffering from the heat, so I took to the bath where I lay in cold water.

“Where is Don’s new wife?” I would hear people ask. “Having a cold bath” would come the reply. I was hardly fit for visitors, so I would dive deeper into my aqueous refuge.

I soon learned about mosquitoes.

Why would they bother biting anyone else when they had delicious fresh flesh to feast upon? Those enormous Scotch Greys made straight for any part of my anatomy that was exposed.

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After a few weeks, Don decided to introduce me to Bribie, tales of which he had used to encourage me to accompany him to his homeland.

By Elaine Lutton

ow well do I remember that November evening when I first stepped out of the plane that had brought me and my Australian husband to Brisbane International airport, only to be met by a blast of oven-hot air.

It was 1969, I was about three months pregnant, and it was just beginning to dawn on me the enormity of the step I had taken in leaving family and friends behind in England.

We were to begin our Australian life living with my mother-in-law whose last words to my husband Don had been, “Have a good time in the UK but for goodness sake do not come home with a Pommie wife.”

I was understandably nervous, but Elvie turned out to be kind and understanding of the delicate flower that her son had transplanted to such foreign climes.

The house at Windsor was an oldstyle Queenslander with a central living-room and bedrooms leading off the living room on to a closed-in veranda. There were no doors but that made it cool if somewhat lacking in privacy I thought. There was a bathroom upstairs, but downstairs, the wonder of wonders, was a giant shower and an automatic washing machine, something I had never seen before in my entire life.

I was still suffering from morning sickness but could enjoy pineapples and strawberries, on which I lived until my nausea abated. There was

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We travelled by bus as we had not yet acquired a car. Dwelpine, the beach house I was to learn to love so much, was, at first sight, a bit of a shock.

Yes, it did have electricity, and water from a rainwater tank. I turned the tap and water gushed forth, but what were all those wrigglers in the glass?

Don gently explained that for a while, at least, we would need to boil the water before drinking it!

A further horror was to follow almost immediately. My legs began to itch. I looked down and found them covered in fleas. This did not seem to worry my husband who quickly grabbed a kind of pump which contained some form of insecticide, and pumped away until the floor was covered with tiny corpses.

Since the house had not been used for some time, flea eggs had lain dormant until our footsteps had woken them from their slumber and convinced them it was time for breakfast.

We were staying the night and so two beds were pushed together. Don found a large mosquito net and a sheet and we settled down for the night, waking to a glorious sunny morning.

We put on our bathers and rushed down to the beach where we found an old wooden boat, not in the best condition, but it stayed afloat as long as I bailed and Don rowed. We were at some distance from the shore when I heard a strange blowing sound and a head appeared beside us. It was a large turtle. I was beside myself with excitement but my husband had decided it was time for my next lesson.

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We headed for the beach and Don decided that if we were to eat that night, we had better catch some fish. He rigged up the rods and demonstrated how to cast using an Alvey reel, always my favourite, and being an amazingly quick learner, I followed suit. Imagine my joy, and perhaps amazement, when I felt a tug on the line and following instructions, hauled in a sizable fish which I took off the line feeling very pleased with myself. Husband, not so impressed, could not stop laughing and said I had a lot to learn.

Apparently, one does not catch mullet with a hook and sinker.

All was not lost and later that day I was showing him that my zoology degree was not in vain, and I was catching winter whiting like a professional. I might also add that I learned how to catch, scale and fillet as well as any man, plus packet fish ready for freezing. And I could cook the fish in a delicious beer batter, not such a useless Pom after all!

I gave up attempts at baking bread when I discovered Kling’s Bakery, which did the job more efficiently and with less effort on my part.

Tomatoes came from Sister Ursula at St Michael’s. They were five cents a pound if I remember correctly.

Meanwhile, Don kept missing out on better and better employment, but I look back on those days together as pure bliss.

Even the rat that landed on my face in the middle of the night had its humour. My “Hero” grabbed a broom and chased the rodent into what was laughingly called the washroom, one cold tap and an enamel basin, from whence I heard thumps and bangs until there was silence. The victorious hero entered the bedroom holding the bloodied rodent by the tail. It was a wonder that the daughter did not arrive before the expected date, but again, my previous experience in handling rats, came in useful, and we were able to see the funny side of the experience.

Eventually, Don did obtain a job, and I did my bit by giving birth to a baby girl and so the next episode will be called Post-Partum. *All articles can be found on our website: thebribieislander.com.au (subscribe for updates on local stuff)

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ROTARY Polio victims in the 1950’s neck and pain in the limbs.

One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis (usually in the legs).

Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilised.’

There is no cure for polio!

However, it can be prevented by vaccination. Polio vaccine, given multiple times, can protect a child for life.

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By Anne Matthews, PR Director Bribie Rotary

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n a marathon race, many competitors say the last part of the run is always the most difficult and many a runner has ‘Hit the Wall’ in the final stages. So it is with Polio eradication. Michael Zaffran, Head of Polio eradication at the World Health Organisation, expressed it well when he said ‘The last mile has proven to be the toughest phase of the polio eradication.’

On Saturday 13 July 2019, the Courier-Mail ran a front-page article titled ‘Polio Peril.’

The article talked about the plunging vaccination rates across southeast Queensland. It also gave statistics showing areas where vaccination rates had fallen and informed readers of the fact that Polio is just a plane ride away from Australia. It is hard to believe that, in Australia today, we still have people who decry

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vaccination and claim it is harmful. However, the reality is that vaccinations save many millions of lives – and lifestyles - every year.

We, therefore, must educate people to realise the benefits of vaccination – especially against polio. It was Nelson Mandela who said ‘education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’

Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus.

It mainly affects children under 5. The World Health Organisation says that the ‘virus invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. The virus is transmitted by personto-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or, less frequently, by a common vehicle (for example, contaminated water or food) and multiplies in the intestine.

Initial symptoms are fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness of the

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Over the last 30 years, Rotary has made the eradication of Polio it’s Number One Priority. By the end of 2018 over 99.9% of cases had been eradicated with only 33 cases reported that year. We were on a count down to complete eradication and a Polio free world. Unfortunately, the latest figures show that the wild polio virus remains entrenched in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and in Africa, the vaccine itself is generating virulent strains (see ‘vaccine derived Polio’ below).

In Pakistan, polio health workers are often met with hostility and violence.

In April 2019, fuelled by rumours on social media that children were being poisoned by the polio vaccinations, people rioted killing one polio worker and the two police officers guarding her.

Likewise, the eradication program in Afghanistan is complicated due to the violence across much of the country and by the refusal of some communities to accept the vaccination programs.

Last year’s vaccinederived polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea is now under control following a massive vaccination program. Vaccine-derived polio virus (VDPV) is a mutated version of the weaker polio virus used in vaccinations. VDPVs are rare and happen in populations with very low vaccination rates. They develop when children who have not been vaccinated come into contact with the faeces of vaccinated children. This video provides an excellent explanation of VDPV: http:// polioeradication.org/poliotoday/polio-prevention/ the-virus/vaccine-derivedpolio-viruses/ A massive vaccination program is the only way to stop VDPVs. Africa can bring this outbreak under control and thus finally realise Nelson Mandala’s edict of ‘kicking Polio out of Africa.’

So reports that polio is just a plane flight away from Australia, and indeed, Bribie, are not scaremongering.

The reality is that low immunisation rates are a recipe for an outbreak and no place on earth is safe from polio until the disease is eradicated everywhere.

Bill Gates (who contributes US$2 for every $1 Rotary raises to End Polio) puts it this way - ‘As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, all children — wherever they live — remain at risk. The stakes are that high.’

Rotarians giving Polio vaccinations in Lahore Pakistan

What can you do to help?

US$100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio. Of this Afghanistan will receive $16.3 million, Nigeria $10.2 million and Pakistan $25.2million. Additional funding will support efforts to keep vulnerable countries polio-free. Michael McGovern, chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee, said that he was ‘optimistic that the end of polio is within our grasp, but we must remain vigilant in rallying global political and financial support as we push towards a poliofree world.’

1. If you know an antivaxxer show them photos of children with polio and urge them to have their children vaccinated immediately. Just because you live in Australia does not mean you are immune or that Polio won’t affect your loved ones.

2. Hold a Worlds Greatest Meal to End Polio (WGM).

See: https://wgmeal.com/ 3. Donate directly to Rotary https://www.rotary.org/ en/donate One crucial step in this quest is the need to Stop Complacency! Even some Rotarians are saying they have grown tired of the Polio campaign and are considering sending their funds elsewhere. Many have become desensitised to the campaign. We are so close to a Polio free world now is not

A young boy wearing callipers on his legs the time to be complacent.

So I encourage everyone to increase their efforts to End Polio. Smallpox is the only disease that has been eradicated from the world. Let’s help Rotary and our partners to go down in history and make poliomyelitis the second.

had this horrid disease, or who have friends suffering post-polio syndrome, they will understand why we must ensure it never returns. Robert de Castella – the great marathon runner - perhaps said it best, ‘There are no shortcuts!’ We must vaccinate every child.

We clearly have it in our hands to finish this marathon – and not “hit the wall”. We can ensure that no child will ever be paralysed by any form of poliovirus – be it wild or vaccine-derived. If readers like me remember children from their childhood who

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WINELANDER I always start off the weekend having a look at Des Houghton’s Quaff column in the Courier Mail and his recommendations which often would require something of a bank loan to try, however this week he showcased a couple of reasonably priced award winners from the recent Royal Queensland Wine Show. If you missed the article it mentioned the Jacobs Creek Le Petit Rose 2018 vintage made from Pinot Noir, Grenache and Mataro grapes and sells for around $15, A Wolf Blass Yellow Label 2017 Chardonnay selling for around $14 and A Windance Estate 2018 Margaret River Shiraz at $26 With a couple of friends arriving on Bribie for a few days from Perth via Cairns, 20

we knew it was going to be a fairly damp weekend eating hearty homemade food and drinking plenty of outstanding wines. On Thursday we started the evening with pea and ham soup with which we served a Rapaura Springs 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, this was followed by spaghetti bolognese and served with a Joel Gott 2017 Californian Zinfandel and a Sister’s Run 2017 McLaren Vale Shiraz. The Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc and The Sister’s Run both were bought at Liquorland and both wines were very good, as I have commented on before I believe when the Rapaura Springs, which has heaps of grassy overtones and finishes fresh and crisp, is on special it is one of the best buys around,

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I paid $10 for the wine. I have bought The Sister’s Run before and again when on special for $12 which is around $8 off the normal price it represents very good value, being from McLaren Vale the wine has plenty of spicy aromas, it is a full-bodied style and fully recommended when the price is right again.

When you take friends around you realise what jewels we have around us within a very short drive and Friday involved a trip up to Mooloolaba with a visit for lunch to the surf club and fish and chips with which we enjoyed a very acceptable Angove Long Row Riesling. Friday night began with some more pea and ham soup followed by a butter curry and this time one of the big

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au guns I have been saving for a rainy day came out of the wine fridge. To begin with, we started with an Angove Alternatus Small Batch Rose 2018 McLaren Vale Grenache, Tempranillo, Vermentino and Carignan which was crisp, pale pink, with dry light berry fruit and made a refreshing change from Sauvignon Blanc. This was a very well made wine with interesting grape components but McLaren Vale Grenache makes for some outstanding wines. This was followed by the wine of the week-end a Penfold’s 2012 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz which I bought from Dan Murphy’s vintage wine section several years ago, the wine had spicy peppery aromas and was probably wasted alongside the curry

but sometimes you just have to indulge!

On Saturday after a mornings visit to The Eumundi market we had lunch at The Noosa Surf Club where garlic prawns was washed down with a Jim Barrie ‘W’ Riesling which is a fantastic bone dry white with lovely citrus aromas and is available from BWS for $20 then back home to try a couple of interesting fruit wines from our far north.

Our visitors had brought with them a bottle of Golden Drop Sparkling Mango from Mareeba North Queensland and a bottle of Jaboticaba Tropical Dry Red from the Shannonvale tropical fruit winery which was a Brazilian Tree Grape which was said to be medium-bodied with plum-like aromas. The sparkling Mango lived up to its title and was served

with a cheese platter including a very pleasant Stilton and the wine went surprisingly well with this selection. However the second wine had aromas more in keeping with cough medicine and was quite disappointing, but the overall experience was very interesting as a change from everyday grape wines.

Sunday evening was relatively light as the weekend came to a close and platters of assorted meat, cheese and olives were enjoyed with Taylor’s 2017 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which had aromas of black currents and an Angove Long Row 2018 Pinot Grigio which has aromas of apples and pears with a crisp and a fresh clean finish, a great weekend enjoyed by all.

If you are interested in matching food with wine take a close look at the

back label and consider what the winemaker explains about the wine and what the characteristics of the wine are. For instance, if the wine has aromas of apples it almost certainly suits pork, look for a Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris, an unwooded Chardonnay or even a Viognier from Yalumba.

Wines such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc with citrus characters will suit prawns, lobster and light seafood especially with a squeeze of lemon. Steak with a pepper sauce would suit a full-bodied Shiraz and if winter has brought out the lamb shanks or Osso Bucco enjoy with a cabernet sauvignon but use the wine as part of the gravy as well and never skimp on the quality used in the cooking serve the same wine with the finished course.

The friends have continued on their journey and everything is back to normal, Liquorland has Vin Vale Shiraz from Shingleback on special this week, everything that comes from this winery is always top draw including the Red Knot range from BWS or Dan Murphy’s.

Cheers, Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au “Exercise makes you look good naked, so does wine, it’s your choice.”

Anon “The secret of enjoying a good red wine: Open the bottle and let it breathe. If it doesn’t look like its breathing give it mouth to mouth.”

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And a group of residents at the Seasons Aged Care answered the call and joined in the celebrations of “National Tree Planting Day” by planting a tree fern in one of the centre’s gardens.

Their efforts, as the picture shows were watched by many of the facility’s other residents.

The Seasons Aged Care Centre on Bribie Island is in Melrose Ave, at Bellara.

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COMMUNITY That’s why, when the McKenzie family envisioned these communities, it was with a place in mind where everyone felt welcomed and very much at home.

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Moving into one of McKenzie’s retirement communities means you can still live independently but without worry. Our fully self-contained homes are designed for easy, low-maintenance living.

Everything you need is close by, whether it be a leisurely beach walk or a quick trip across the road to the shopping centre. And when you’re not out and about, there is always something active and fun to do right here, like shooting some pool with other residents at our clubhouse.

You have the freedom to come and go as you please, being in a secure location, you can leave your home to visit loved

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Planning ahead and making the right choice that suits you, is so important.

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COMMUNITY

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By Anne Matthews, PR Director Bribie Rotary

This initiative is the brainchild of Sean Teer who is a Director of Envision Hands, a not-for-profit community organisation that uses 3D printing to turn plastic waste into mechanical hands and arms for kids. Envision Hands has partnered with the Rotary Club of Wyndham to deliver the Helping Hands project.

CEO of Envision Hands, Steve Murphy, said that his team can custom-make a hand that allows the wearer to undertake basic tasks such as picking up a cup or holding a fork. The team also produce many other

June Sturges, Bec Bray and the Interact Students items that aid people with disabilities e.g. a device to open tin cans and another to help people more easily open doors with their keys.

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This project is a win/win one because Envision Hands are also training and mentoring longterm unemployed job seekers and helping the environment by removing plastic waste. There are 2 1/2 times more bottle caps in the ocean than plastic bags and animals can choke on bottle caps. So, save your plastic bottle

Interact students preparing collection boxes tops and drop them off at BISHS or BISS. The Schools will then pass the bottle tops onto The Bribie Island Bowls Club who are an official collection point for Envision Hands.

We often hear the expression – “I’d give a hand or a limb for that”.

Here’s your chance to actually do it! It takes 100,000 (plastic) bottle tops to make one hand. So come on Briberians – Don’t bin make a limb!

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BUILDING SELF WORTH (Part 1 of a 3 Part Article)

By Veronica Mercer – Mental Health Accredited Social Worker

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world”

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If you are feeling that you have any no self-worth, then, simply improving self-esteem is not enough

COMMUNITY happiness, fear, logic, because you will not believe interpretation of our it inside. You need to reality by self. improve both to get real, • We don’t see things as improved positive beliefs they are, we see things as about yourself, and one we are. way to do that is through • Thoughts shape the working with a therapist. reality we perceive. It’s A licensed mental health best to be mindful of professional can help you your thoughts and learn to find the correct actions to focus on the present to take to improve both (https://psychcentral.com) self-worth and self-esteem • Trusting and believing because they are so closely in yourself and setting tied together. realistic goals can provide What lies within us, is more gratification to achieve than what we perceive success and work toward externally. building self-confidence.

• Every thought, emotion • Try to; find and be at and feeling lies within us. peace, • Our happiness and • let go of attachments to sadness all lie within us. materialistic things and, • Thoughts shape our • make peace with yourself. behaviour, the way we think, determines the way We must understand that our thoughts can become we feel and the way we contagious and possibly behave - consequently we they are to blame for your shape our reality as per feelings at present. our thoughts.

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So be mindful of your thoughts and prevent them from deviating. Giving your thoughts full autonomy to work on their own, they’ll end up making you miserable and unhappy.

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• Don’t seek happiness for its followed by sadness • Seek peace and selflessness.

• Amongst the abundance of things, you shouldn’t count anything as your own and never get attached to anything.

Emotions are like a flowing river; they are full of energy and will cause trouble if we disrupt their flow by attaching them to things and clinging on to one emotion. It’s best to observe our emotions and allow them to flow freely and feel and find our self.

We humans are filled with doubts. Doubt is simply fear, and everyone is insecure from the inside.

But we have only one life and one opportunity to live it to the fullest. Make your dream goal and put all your mind and soul into achieving it.

Our lives are not meant to be wasted seeking materialist things of happiness and pleasures, rather it’s about finding and creating yourself. Learn to trust and have belief in yourself first. Be mindful of the present and don’t weep the past nor fear the future.

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CHARITY donations. Lately, there have been no users of the open gate service, so the gates will relies on volunteers to remain closed from noon on

By Sandra continue supporting the Saturday until 7.30 Monday community, so if you have morning. We would like to Christmas in July some spare time, please sincerely thank Vikki for would like to start by consider volunteering either all her hard work over the sending a sincere thank with us or if Busy Fingers many Sundays, and we hope you to our good friends hours don’t suit you, please you enjoy your precious at VMR, who treated our consider the VMR and help time with your family over volunteers to a wonderful them to keep us all safe the weekend.

Christmas in July party. on the water. Once again Fence Cutting We have had a close thank you Commodore Liz Once again we had to spend relationship with the VMR and your merry helpers money on repairing the back for many years now and we for a great night and also fence which had been cut continue to support them thank you, Safety Dave, who by people who ended up by assisting them with their filled in for the reindeer and leaving without anything. monthly fuel account. They brought Santa to the party.

As we lock the gates after have always been there for Sunday Morning closing there is no donations us as well, assisting us many Due to the recent lack left out either in the shed times such as moving sheds of interest to drop off or in the car park, so these and shop fittings; they have donations on Sunday people who just cut the always been just a phone morning it has been decided fence for something to do call away. In December, they not to open the gates in the are making us use money on even arrange a shop visit by future.

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NATURE

NOISY FRIARBIRD –

Noisy Friarbird on Calistemon bush branches and up to 17 m above ground. Nests are lined with soft grass and wool if available. Clutches of 2-4 pinkish, mottled eggs are laid and incubated by females. Both parents defend the nests and feed the chicks for up to 21 days after fledging.

PHILEMON CORNICULATUS

Noisy Friarbirds were first recorded in 1790 by John Latham. They were called Friarbirds because their heads resembled the shaven heads Friars.

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oisy Friarbirds are one of the two very common honeyeaters found on Bribie Island and surrounds. Little Friarbirds are also found here but are in smaller numbers.

Noisy Friarbirds are large passerines 30-35 cm in length and weigh about 85-130g. Their heads and part of their necks are completely naked of feathers and covered with black skin. Because of this, they are often referred to as “Leatherheads”. They have the barest head of any of the four Australian species of Friarbirds. Another of their prominent features is

a knob on the top of their beak. Upper feathers are a dark brownish colour while the underparts are light grey with a tuft of whitish feathers under the chin. Eyes are red. Their calls are harsh and loud with “Tobacco” and “Four O’clock” being two of their many sounds. Their name implies their noisiness.

Most of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the Murray River region in SA are where they are most likely to be seen in woodlands, swampy forests, heathlands and parks and gardens in suburban areas. They are also found in PNG. Nectar, pollen, insects and fruit such as berries are

their favoured foods. Their behaviour becomes quite aggressive and noisy when feeding, often fighting among themselves and harassing other bird species and chasing them away. In our area, the Friarbirds are locally nomadic following the flowering trees for their nectar. In southern areas, they are mostly migratory flying north in the winter months. In some areas where farmers grow grapes and berries, they are considered a pest as they can be very destructive to crops.

July to February is their favoured time for breeding.

Females build open cup-like nests of bark and woven with cobwebs between thin

Noisy Friarbird Note tuft of white feathers on breast and naked head.

Not the most comfortable way to take a meal.

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Common Koels are parasitic cuckoos which favour Friarbird nests. They push the existing eggs from the nest and lay their own which when hatched are parented by the Friarbirds causing the loss of a seasons breeding for them.

Their conservation status is secure for now. Feral cats are always a worry. Land clearing decreases habitat but they have adapted well to suburbia and do well on the planted native trees in towns and cities.

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Friarbird dismantling its nest.

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HISTORY

BRIBIE NEWS 130 YEARS AGO

1880’s there was seldom any News to be reported.

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

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he first Bribie specific newspaper was the “Bribie Star” which was first published in 1962 and ran for more than a decade.

Before that, any “News” about Bribie was reported in other Queensland newspapers. With nobody actually living on Bribie Island back in the

However, from time to time “The Brisbane Courier” newspaper ran a story that concerned Bribie Island, so it is interesting to see what odd things did happen that made the news.

Here are a few examples of articles published in “The Brisbane Courier” and “The Queenslander” over 130 years ago, from 1887 when Bribie was considered as a rubbish dump, to 1922 when people came here to buy land and use the services.

As with all newspaper articles, especially those from long ago, these need to be read in the context of the time.

The BRISBANE COURIER 11 MAY 1887

Bribie Island possible location for Brisbane’s sanitary refuse.

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he members of the Sanitary Conference met again yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall, Mr. Birkbeck pointed out that there was a place on Bribie Island where the refuse could be deposited on the surface.

The additional cost might cover the cost of steaming out to Cape Moreton. The Mayor said that matter had been fully considered, and they found the cost of landing on Bribie Island would be greater than carrying it out to sea. Mr. John Watson, though admitting the committee had done their best, was satisfied that the refuse would yet be used on the farms or put on an island in the Bay. Kangaroo Island, opposite Doughboy, which was offered them by the Government, would be well suited for an experiment to show the farmers what could be done. He was strongly of opinion that depositing the refuse on Bribie Island was the best scheme. Mr. Hocker said that if they adopted the report it did not bind them to take the stuff to sea. When the bad weather came in they would have plenty of opportunities of depositing it on Bribie Island.

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The BRISBANE COURIER 14 NOVEMBER 1898

The BRISBANE COURIER 2 OCTOBER 1922

Racehorse named “Bribie” in accident at Eagle Farm.

Telephone facilities available at Bribie

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he Queensland Turf Club’s Spring Meeting at Eagle Farm did not pass off without one serious accident occurring. In the Flying Welter Handicap, which was the second event on Saturday’s programme. There was a field of seventeen starters, and after the horses had raced about a furlong Mr. T. Higgins’s horse, Idol, tripped and fell, bring Bribie down over him. Idol was killed instantly, having broken his neck, and his rider, a lad named Wheelehan, had his right arm badly smashed above the elbow. Bribie was also unfortunate, receiving injuries, which will prevent him from racing again, but his rider, F. Holmes, escaped with nothing more serious than some bruises and a shaking.

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ribie Island Telephone Service has been advised by the Deputy Postmaster-General that it has now been decided to construct as early as possible a telephone line following the Caboolture River and the coast of Deception Bay to Bribie Island. The financial aspect of the work held the proposal up for a considerable time, but the Brisbane Tug Company has now offered to provide assistance in labour, supply of poles, &c., by way of contribution towards the cost of construction.

The office at Bribie Island will be at the existing receiving office, and the present hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) will be observed. At Toorbul Point the office will be at the residence of Mr. Joe Campbell, and the hours will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Telegrams are to be called for at both places.

Eagle Farm Races

The BRISBANE COURIER 26 DECEMBER 1912

Bongaree Township Sale at Lands Office, Brisbane

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n Monday, lots in the township of Bongaree, Bribie Island were offered for sale by the Crown land agent. The areas were, with one exception, 1 rood in extent, the upset prices ranging from £4 to £12.

In section 1, bounded by Toorbul, Campbell, Banya, and Foster streets, 14 lots were sold, at from £5 to £22/10/. Two lots have since been sold at upset price, and four remain unsold. In section 2, bounded by Campbell, Banya, Webster, and Toorbul streets, five lots were sold, at from £5 to £7/10/ per lot. For section 3 there were no bidders. For section 4 ten lots found purchasers, at from £4 to £6/10/, and 10 lots found no purchasers. Sections 5 and 6, on the esplanade, fronting Pumice Stone Channel, contained 20 lots in all, and all of these found purchasers at from £31 to £14.

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The BRISBANE COURIER 23 NOVEMBER 1922

Water available on Bongaree.

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he hon. secretary of the Bribie Progress Association (Mr. A.T. Hall) writes:- I would like to point out that the articles appearing in this (Tuesday) morning’s “Courier” might suggest that no water is available at Bribie Island, except that supplied by the Brisbane Tug Co. This is not so. For the benefit of those who intend visiting the island during the coming Christmas holidays I wish to point out that there is a very plentiful supply of water not only from the tanks which have been so generously supplied by the Brisbane Tug Co. free of cost, but from several wells on the island, which have pumps attached, giving always a bountiful quantity of water, which is not only free from any discolouration or disagreeable smell, but quite good for either drinking or cooking purposes, and compares most favourably with the tap water supplied in Brisbane. The charges of 1d. per kerosene tin, which has been recently made, is not owing to any shortage, but to stop people from deliberately wasting the water the company has taken the trouble to supply.

At 1d. per kerosene tin, to equal my water rates in Brisbane I would have to consume 5376 gallons per annum, which I do not.

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HISTORY CONTINUED The QUEENSLANDER 26th SEPTEMBER 1891

Bribie most historically interesting Island.

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. Meston described Bribie Island as the most historically interesting island on the Queensland coast and the meanest pieces of country in Australia. Apart from history, it is one of the meanest pieces of country in Australia. The Race of Jindoobarrie.

The Queenslander Cover [Bribie Island was inhabited by a powerful tribe called “Jindoobarrie,”) graceful, athletic, and warlike In 1840 they were numbered at 600 to 1000; and to-day there is not a soul left on the island.

Meston Plaque on Bribie

More BRIBIE History The Historical Society has monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm. with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics, and you can see many more photos and articles on our Blog Site at http://bribieislandhistory.blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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rchitecture” was the theme for the month.

Kristie White was the winner with her glorious image “Savannah Church” scoring 10/10. Kristie also scored 10/10 and first place for a lovely shot of her baby nephew “Cole”. This photo was also awarded Photo of the Month. Kristie also gained a place in the three remaining categories. Well done Kristie!

Alain Chardon with his brilliant shot of a resting pelican “I See You” was the winner of the Open Colour PI section.

Ron LeHuray entered a superb print taken at our Portrait Workshop of Holly one of our lovely models.

This was awarded a first in Colour Prints.

Stan Mottershead’s appealing photo of a cheeky Emu “Old Man Emu” won the Mono Print section.

‘Savannah Church’ by Kristie White

Our judge for the day was Nev Male who travelled from the Sunshine Coast.

Nev gave us informative critiques on each photograph and some entertaining asides.

Supper and discussion followed the meeting.

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm in the Boardroom at the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850.

Coming events – September Location Shoot is to be advised.

Extended outing 19-20 Oct at Tin Can Bay. www.sites.google.com/ site/bribiephotographyclub Email: bribiephotography club@gmail.com.

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ARTS

Committee members Lynne Smith ( left) and Sarah Cave

STILL SCRATCHING I f you have seen a group of strange people immersed in the trees and the mudflats along the shores of our beautiful island, you have probably seen the artists of a new exhibition on a “PAINT OUT”.

Following on from their successful “Scratch the Surface” exhibition in 2018, four contemporary Bribie artists are having another scratch this year. The original members, Deidre Nelson, John Stegeman, Helen Hall and Cheryl Mortimer have been joined this year by well-known Bribie artist, Sue Gardner.

All of these artists have an interest in the surface quality of the art, an

essence of place and people, and a passion for innovation. They have been out and about at Whitepatch, Solander, Sylvan and Woorim beaches letting the sand, sunshine, water, wind and shadows interplay with their surfaces.

You are invited to come along to the Matthew Flinders gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach to view these completed visual statements.

The exhibition opening is at 2pm on Sunday 11th August and the exhibition runs from 11th August to 1 pm Sunday 25th August.

ARTS CENTRE DELIGHTS IN GENERATING YOUNG CREATIVES Photo Credits: At a Glance Photography

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e can’t wait to see what young and emerging artists of the region enter for our third annual Next Generation Art Prize opening this month.

Lynne and Sarah said they were blown away by the standard of entries last year and so are waiting excitedly to see what comes in on August 25.

Artwork for entrants, aged 8 to 18 are to be here on August 25. Exhibition opens August 31 and runs until September 13.

“It’s a great event for the bribie island Community Arts Centre because it shows we are encouraging and interested in YOUNG people,’’ Lynne said.

The planning committee of Lynne Smith, Sarah Cave and Julia Clark, expects up to 40 schools in the Moreton Bay Region to enter this year, making it a signature event for BICAS and the region’s young artists.

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“The Arts Centre is now 30 years old. In 30 years’ time, we won’t be around, but the youngsters about now will hopefully be steering it and moulding it to suit their community.

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CALLING YOUNG ARTISTS If you’re aged between 8 and 18, we’d love to see your art on our walls here at The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre in the Next Generation Art Prize in August.

Now in its THIRD year, Next Gen Art Prize excitement grows each time. Be quick.

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 18

Artwork to be at the Arts Centre on August 25 Grab an entry form on the BICAS website https://www.bribieartscentre.com.au/ Three age sections, more than $4000 in prizes.

Including a RECYCLED ART PRIZE of $250.

Year -1st: Jessica Parker (8 - 11) (2018) ‘We want them now to see this place as THEIRS to get involved with, grow and expand as they do.”

Councillor Brooke Shields will open the event in the Centre’s Matthew Flinders Art Gallery on August 31.

Prizes will be awarded in three age sections and there is also a recycling art prize.

Sarah paid tribute to the many local sponsors who have shown great generosity and support for the event, without whom it would not be possible.

We’re waiting to see what the Next Generation can bring. Surprise and delight us, please.

Exhibition runs: August 31 - September 13

Get your tickets for the opening night at the Arts Centre. They are $10 pp.

Numbers limited.

Phone 3408 9288.

‘The Golden Swan’ Recycled Art by Asht (2018)

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER HARD-HEADED BUSINESS ACHIEVER But winning will always be at the forefront of Arnie’s life.

“To be the best in the world makes you feel unique and special. You gain a lot of confidence from winning,” he waxes lyrical about the joys of ‘being top.’ “You put in the effort and you can see what you’re getting out of it. That experience carries you to other areas and you gain financial benefits as well as great psychological impact you didn’t plan when you were 15 years old.”

By Helly Kemp (Continued from Issue 93 August 2nd)

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s we continue our lunch in London’s top French Restaurant in 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger is sufficiently vain (or professional) to refuse alcohol with his meal and sugar in his coffee. He even goes to the extent of pursuing a dot of cream right around the cup till he has located and exterminated it with the air of destroying vermin. But he is sufficiently un-vain to leave grey hair untinted at his temples in that brownish-blonde thatch, topping the 30-year-old’s head.

But young Arnie, in Thal’s Austrian family flat with a pit toilet, no electricity or running water, always hated the very idea of an ordinary life, and did plan in his childhood dream-world, since the age of 10 to live in America – a lure of freedom, opportunity and absence of the regimented and controlling Austrian way. He moves to London at 19, to California at 21 receiving American citizenship in 1983.

And whatever else this musclebound giant is, he is no dumb blonde, planning every detail of his varied careers over the next four decades after retiring from his bodybuilding championships in 1975: Actor, author, producer, director, narrator, philanthropist, husband to President Kennedy’s niece, Maria Shriver, father of 5 children (one out of wedlock), Governor of California (won’t accept his $175,000 yearly salary), Red Cross Ambassador, Founder R20 Region Of Climate Action to develop a sustainable, low carbon economy and Chairman of the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which he defines as “THE ISSUE OF OUR TIME.”

And after his first major worldwide movie CONAN in 1982 there will be no stopping him, becoming a household name in every single country in the world with TV series, science fiction thrillers, action and comedy movies, including THE TERMINATOR, PREDATOR, TOTAL RECALL, THE 6TH DAY, ERASER, TWINS, my very favourite TRUE LIES and Arnie’s most loved film from some 50 movies he makes: KINDERGARTEN COP. Schwarzenegger will be the biggest movie star in the nineties, and literally within weeks after finishing his seven-year stint as Governor in 2011, will restart his successful movie career. By 2019 Arnie will have 12 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million on Twitter. His films to 2019 will have grossed some $4.5 billion worldwide and his personal wealth is estimated between $400 to $800 million.

Do watch out for his latest movie: TERMINATOR DARK FATE, Release November 2019, quite amazing after Arnie’s divorce in 2017, motorbike and skiing accidents this century, emergency open-heart surgery in 2018 and being drop-kick attacked from behind in 2019.

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1970’S Shot I don’t normally write much about the future times of my celebrities.

But his humanitarian has had such an incredibly diverse life, which he even risked once to save a man from drowning, that I just could not help write about it.

But let’s get back to the present, our 1977 London luncheon.

Although it’s two years past Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding days, he keeps exercising a lot, explaining, “Exercising in a way is a kind of yoga and meditation, because you have to concentrate enormously when you exercise. I do more running now than weight training, about 4 miles a day, and weight training four times a week for just an hour. It is so relaxing.

You get this peace of mind. All your aggression is gone and your negative energies are released. There are a lot of benefits you did not plan when you were 15 years old.”

His tone and those laughing hazel eyes suggest elevation to the moon - or over it – and he has a delightful,

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REGULAR FEATURE self-deprecating sense of humour poking fun at himself. He is impossible to dislike. Renaissance societies would have appreciated Schwarzenegger. He is the ‘all-round’ man they considered the ideal, talented both physically and mentally, able to extend himself in any direction but always preserving the perfect balance. Who would believe that beneath that photogenic profile and bulging pectorals beats the heart of an astute businessman?

“I’ve always been more interested in business than in anything else,” he declares with total conviction. “All the time I was doing bodybuilding, I was studying international economics and business administration at the U.C.L.A. I have my own mail-order business selling just about anything you can send through the mail: sporting goods, books and brochures on physical fitness, food supplements, vitamins, proteins, magazines. I find it all tying in together. And now that I’m no longer in Mr Olympia, I will produce it for ABC Television as well as the live auditorium. I like

Twins With Danny Devito 1988 to work in many areas at once, and am publishing a book, ARNOLD’S EDUCATION OF THE BODYBUILDER.’ I like to be involved in everything, but basically, it all comes back to just one thing I am interested in: business.”

And women?

“I love women, but so many won’t admit that they like me for my body. They will say ‘I like you very much, Arnie because you’re very sweet, very kind, very gentle, but it’s not at all because of your physical development.’

“I like women a little older than myself in their middle to late 30’s.

Girls who are young have certain mannerisms like giggling, which I find very irritating. It is hard for me to communicate with very young women. I don’t have a particular kind of girl I like, because I’ve dated so many different types of women:

Kindergarten Cop - His Favourite Movie Of All Time 1990 they have been short, tall, slim, overweight, with black hair, blonde hair, red hair. It might be a sweet face, a sexy one, a kind one – but it’s always the face I look at first. I love girls, sometimes for a one night stand, sometimes for longer. Those I stay with longer always have a sense of humour and intelligence, so there is communication and excitement, not just now, but in a year from now.”

Sorry readers, but I’m jumping back to the future again! I absolutely love the reply Arnie will give on a 21st century televised platform when asked about bad sexual behaviour, where he allegedly put his hand up a woman’s skirt.

Standing there, casually raising his shoulders up and down, he replies with total sincerity and honesty, “I really can’t remember this incident.

But it sounds like me.”

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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

LCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Recovery I.D. meeting Monday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree.

The meeting room is behind the church. Woorim Promises meeting on the beach Sunday - 7.30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach. Access Area no.3, North St, Woorim.

No dogs permitted on the beach, BYO chair. Book study meeting Thursday - 7.30pm Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the church. FOR MORE INFO Contact - Glenn 0410435867. Bribie Open I.D. meeting (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday night meeting). Friday - Open I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island and surrounds Community Centre, 9 Verdoni st, Bellara.

Contact Jaime 0438622545.

EVERY MON, THU, FRI, SAT ABY RHYME TIME: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

EVERY WED ANKSIA GARDEN CLUB: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive.

All welcome. Ph Desley 34088470.

1st WED of the Month AREFOOT BOWLS, BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

3rd SUN of the Month EACHMERE CRAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome.

0417067992.

2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414088358.

EVERY MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Ave, Beachmere, 9.00-10.30am. Entry $4.00 per meeting. Contact: Judy 0401153633 or Pat: 54968551.

EVERY FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00-11.00am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Dr, Bongaree. This FREE morning tea is hosted by grief counsellor Geoff Bradford. Contact Geoff geoffbradford2@bigpond.com or PH 0421866560.

1st WED of the Month OMBORA OUTRIGGERS: Meet on the beach opposite Dolphin Drive, 10 or more times a week. Find

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EVERY DAY RIBIE & DISTRICT WOODCRAFTERS ASSOCIATION: Bribie Woodies open daily for members workshop activities. Also sales and demonstrations at Art Centre Markets last Sunday every month. Contact John for information on 0417635093.

OPENS DAILY RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409491419.

MON TO FRI RIBIE COMMUNITY PLANT NURSERY: 208 First Ave, Bribie. The nursery has been on Bribie since 1990 and is run completely by volunteers.

All money raised goes back into the community.

OPEN MON - FRI, 8 - 11am RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’.

EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6:30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Ave, Bellara.

Contact Isabel on 54968661.

MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim.

Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 34083219.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND CADETS: Maritime Safety Military Cadets, Parade Lions Community Hall, Sunderland Dr, Bellara. Meet Friday nights 6.30-9.30pm in school term. Pop along and have a chat with staff or email for info. Email: maritimesafetymilitarycadets @gmail.com EVERY FRI RIBIE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB: Monthly Concert at 11am in the U3A Recreation Hall, First Ave Bongaree, Ph Di 0402255852.

4th SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (BIEPA): Meets at 7pm, the Anzac Room Bribie Island RSL. All welcome. For more information phone Diane 0438111163.

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4th WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GEM & FOSSICKING CLUB: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach. Please wear closed in shoes. Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 14th & 15th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island.

PH Lyn 0459391111 & Debbie 0406207282.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome.

BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438001297.

EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 54975552 or Sandra 0427829008.

EVERY TUE RIBIE ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY INTEREST GROUP: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club.

February To December Only (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). PH Bette 34083096.

1st TUE and 2nd THU RIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm.

All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 34082336.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Ave. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI RIBIE ISLAND LIONS CLUB: Meet at blue pacific hotel woorim 6pm for 6.30Pm start.

Inquiries on how to join lions phone 0457867390. New members welcome.

2nd & 4th THU Each Month RIBIE ISLAND MIXED SOCIAL DARTS CLUB: Meets at The Bribie Island Golf Club Links Crt Woorim.

Names in by 6:15 for 6:30 start.

All welcome to come along & have a throw. Restaurant will be open for anyone wishing to eat beforehand.

EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: Meet at 7pm at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details.

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Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407782290.

4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407782290.

2nd SAT of the Month RIBE ISLAND PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS LEAGUE: Meet at the Bribie RSL at 9am. We have a friendly meeting with a speaker, outings & lunch.

Morning tea is available. All welcome just drop in or ph.

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1st MON of each month RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 34082649 or Gail at 34089850 or just turn up on the night.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PROBUS CLUB: If you’re new to the area or are finding it a bit challenging to break into the local social scene, you might find what you’re looking for by joining one of Bribie’s top social clubs – the Bribie Island Probus Club, catering for retired or semi-retired men and women interested in establishing friendships, engaging in fellowship with like-minded souls and perhaps having a little fun too. The club meets monthly at 9:15 a.m. in the RSL Conference Room. Details:Mark (3408-4145) or Ursula (3410-0792) RIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Meets (except January) in the Anzac Room of the Bribie Island RSL Club at 9.30am.

New members welcome.

You do not need to be an ex service person to join. For enquiries phone Jan Wright on 0407030598 or email Janice_wright@bigpond.com.

Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Pde. For info or apologies phone Jennifer 34082152 or Fay 34082617.

4th WED of the Month RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome.

Nev 0407300765, Ron 0418858866.

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EVERY 2nd TUE of the Month RIBIE TOASTMASTERS: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

1st & 3rd TUE of the Month HILDREN’S CHOIR: An Ecumenical Children’s Choir meets at the Uniting Church in Webster St, Bongaree, every Monday afternoon after school from 3.30pm until 4.45pm. School aged boys and girls are all welcome. This is a no cost activity for children who love to sing. For further info PH Marg Grove on 54975777.

EVERY MON OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 11 am at the Bribie Indoor Bowls Club, Bribie Sports Complex 3, First Ave, Bribie. PH Janice 0403-481943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. PH 0417067992.

EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAFT AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet at 8.45am to 11.45am in the Church of Christ Hall, Fifth and Folley Streets, Bongaree.

All welcome. PH Margaret on 34084108.

Every Friday RAGONS ABREAST BRIBIE ISLAND: Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Room RSL Bribie.

1st WED of the Month UCHRE: Meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea.

Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. PH Betty Jones 34081968.

EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For info contact Yvette 0413043659.

EVERY TUE IRL GUIDES - BRIBIE ISLAND. Fun, adventure and friendship for girls aged 7 to 17 years of age. If you are keen to join, or would like more information please email AndPetrieRegion@ outlook.com Every TUE Night LOBAL CARE FOOD ASSIST: Provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to

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EVERY WED SLAND QUILTERS: For friendly support for those people interested in sewing and handcrafts. Held between 8.30am to 12.30pm at studio 3 Bribie Island Art Centre Sunderland Dr. Phone Aileen 0403342033.

Evey WED NSPIRATION THRU ART (ITA).

A group of artists who enjoy painting together, swapping ideas and socialising over a cuppa. New members always welcome. Meet at Noon to 3pm at The Crafty Shed (rear Ningi Hall), Rita Ave , Ningi.

Off street carpark. Contact Judi 0408 755 753 or email:buddingartist69@ gmail.com, Web: buddingartist69. wixsite.com/mysite.

EVERY THUR SLAND CONNECTIONS FRIENDSHIP GROUP: has reformed and its first meeting will be at Bribie Bowls Club 6-7pm, Monday 26th August. Both singles and couples interested in meeting new people are welcome. PH Anne 0417408090 for further info.

EVERY THUR P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750232 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Every TUE to SAT. IONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT INC. Meet at 6.30pm in the Sandstone Point Community Hall, 202 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Pt. PH 0435017752.

1st & 3rd THUR of the Month ARKET STALL: 9-11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Sts. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Dr, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439329334.

EVERY TUE ELSA PARK TRAIN RIDES: 300 Toorbul St, Bongaree. Secretary Les Young: PH 0411049894. Member Col Farrell: PH 0754975620. Starts at 10 am and finishes at 2.30 pm.

Enclosed footwear must be worn for safety reasons.

EVERY 3rd SUNDAY of the Month ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 34088440.

EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 34088988 or Karin 0417705171.

EVERY TUE LDER WOMENS NETWORK BRIBIE ISLAND: Meet at Bribie Island RSL Club, 10am - 12noon, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree. We invite matureaged Women to join our branch, for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing. PROUD TO BE OURSELVES. More information call Anne 0408007370, Leonie 0467686900 or Betty 0409470100.

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EVERY TUE & SAT UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there.

2nd TUE of the Month UMICESTONE TREFOIL GUILD: belongs to the adult section of Girl Guides Australia. Calling all former Girl Guides, female members of the Scout Association and ladies prepared to make the Guide Promise! Our meetings are held at 1pm in the Bribie Island Girl Guide Hut in Webster Street, Bongaree. If you are new to the Island or have been wondering about joining us for fun and fellowship, please phone either President Marjorie on 34100348 or Secretary Pat on 34084079 for further information.

3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421529824.

Every THU ANDSTONE POINT COMMUNITY COMPLEX: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents.

Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 54295024.

1st MON of the Month ENIORS SOCIAL COFFEE: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

2nd & 4th TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

PH John Price 0439287747.

1st TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation.

Contact: Co-ordinator David Martin on 0418750120.

EVERY 2nd THU of the Month WELVE BY TWELVE, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410435867.

EVERY THU HE BRIBIE ISLAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre

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Email: office@stpetersbribie.org.au wesome Church Bribie Island INC: 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park). P: 07 3408 0429. M: 0408 455 508. E: cocbi@bigpond.com. Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am.

NEW Cafe style church 4pm - 5pm Sunday FREE Dinner afterwards. eachmere Uniting Church: Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave. P: Pastor Dave 0407270222. Sunday Service: 7:50am.Praise singing leading into 8am Service.All welcome. ribie Island Baptist Church: 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.

OFFICE: 07 3450 4039Email: info@ bribiebaptist.com. Pastor: Ray Airosa. Services: 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church). Kids Club: Fridays 5:006:30pm. Youth Group: Fridays 7:009:00pm. Bookshop: Koorong items available. ribie Island Catholic Church– Church of the Little Flower: 41-47 First Avenue, Bongaree, 4507. Parish Priest: Fr David Pascoe. Mass Times: 6pm Saturday & 8.30am Sunday.

Reconciliation: 5pm Saturday. All enquiries: 5495 1028 ribe Island Charismatic nondenominational Home Church: “Sharing Faith in the Spirit of Unity” 1 Cor. 12:13. For service details contact Pastor Barnett on newprophecychurch@hotmail.com or 0481369704. ribie Island Church of Christ: Meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion. Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays). P: 3408 3772.

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0438723074. andstone Community Church: Meets at Sandstone Point Community Hall located behind the Shopping Centre in Bestmann Rd. Sunday Services: 4 pm, Thursdays: mainly music (pre-school children) 9.30am during school terms.

Everyone very welcome Phone: Pastor Giuliano Bordoni 0452231285. eventh-day Adventist Church: Meets every Saturday in Uniting Church 82 Webster St Bongaree.

Sabbath School 9.30 am. Church service 11am. Phone 0455477889. t Paul’s Lutheran Church: Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Ave, Bongaree. PH Bernie 07 54295649. niting Church: Cnr Webster/ Hill St, Bongaree. P: 3408 4151.

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Sunday Service: 8:30am. All age worship. Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm. Informal worship for all ages. Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am. Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am. Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10amChildren’s Choir: Monday @ 3:30-4:45pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm

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FIRST WED of the Month ravellers (Solo): CALLING ALL SOLO TRAVELLERS. Meet on Thursday 29th August, 2.30pm at the Coffee Club Bribie Island.

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ISSUE 94 | 16 August 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS

AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE

By Chris Connolly

THE PUBLIC “The Public” is a surprisingly timely and inspirational film.

The film is written and directed by Emilio Estevez who also stars as its central character, Stuart Goodson.

We meet Stuart, at Cincinnati Ohio’s Public Library working as their Managing Librarian.

He and his staff, we learn, have adapted to the library being used by many of its patrons for more than their intellectual pursuits. Stuart and his staff impressively manage any resulting disquiet with understanding and acceptance.

The film then takes an unexpected turn when Stuart is compelled to make an extraordinary decision. It’s closing time and Cincinnati is suffering its worst night of freezing weather. With the city’s shelters at capacity, a group of patrons with no alternative refuge are represented by fellow patron, Jackson, played compellingly

by Michael K Williams. On their behalf, he asks Stuart for refuge rather than risk freezing to death if forced to leave.

Allowing the patrons to remain at the library overnight places Stuart not only at odds with his superior and with the city’s District Attorney but also with their entire police force.

Watch the story unfold as the film confronts the viewer with the realities of homelessness and its accompanying complexities.

Watch as the film presents the competing interests of those who choose to respond to such issues by exerting force under the guise of law and order in contrast to those who provide understanding and compassion.

Although thwarting the opportunity to make erudite proclamations about the complexities of this social issue, Estevez’s Stuart chooses a literary recitation instead and is convincing as the film’s “accidental activist.”

The film’s impressive array of support cast includes Christian Slater, the District Attorney; Alec Baldwin, the Negotiator; Jena Malone, a fellow librarian; Jeffrey Wright, their Head Librarian and Taylor Shilling, Stuart’s apartment manager.

Estevez chooses an ending that challenges and leaves you, the viewer, to manage.

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS QUEENSLAND CANCER COUNCIL MARKETS WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ROTARY MARKETS WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

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WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach LIONS “MARKETPLACE” WHEN : 1st Saturday of each Month, 7am to Noon WHERE : Ningi Hall Park Grounds, Bribie Island Rd. Ningi Contact : 0435 017752

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EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AUGUST U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM Three www.bang. org.au/u3a OR drop into our office Mon, Tue, Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Wed & Fridays 8.30-11.30 for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au.

EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY MONDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6pm – 8pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols.

EVERY MONDAY AUGUST MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY TUESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SENIORS, 9am11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in!

Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AUGUST TENNIS – SOCIAL DOUBLES 8am – 11am, Beachmere Tennis Club, Roger Street Sporting Complex, Beachmere. All levels of abilities welcome. Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost is $4. Contact to confirm play 0405 241 698 or 0439 287 414.

EVERY THURSDAY AUGUST SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Av. We are a small friendly support group helping everyone to achieve their goals. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc. EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST POP UP PLAYTIME – 11am – Noon Free Outdoor Pop-up playtime at the Beachmere Mobile Library.

Explore the wonderful world of free play and help your child develop

language skills and creativity. www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/f5f.

EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols.

EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5.50pm for 6pm START - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys & girls), Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols.

EVERY SUNDAY AUGUST FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK, 8am - 9am FREE FITNESS in Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere, use the equipment in the park with a certified trainer - Turn up or book on 0402 114 201. More info at mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthyactive/?keyword=clayton (weekly till 15 Dec 2019).

TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@ bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 20 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month).

THURSDAY, 21 AUGUST BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month) WEDNESDAY, 28 AUGUST CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation.

Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work.

Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month) FRIDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au.

SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER BEACHMERE MOVIE IN THE PARK “TROLLS”, from 5pm – Costume Competition, Games, Activities, Food Vans.

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CRIME WRAP August 12

Property offences Burglary: On August 9, an unknown offender has allegedly unlawfully entered a home on Port Drive, Banksia Beach and has stolen a wallet and personal items from the residence.

On August 9, an unknown offender has allegedly unlawfully entered two homes on Teal Boulevard and has stolen jewellery from the residence. olice are continuing to investigate these offences.

Please ensure your homes are locked and secured at all times.

Stealing: On July 29, an unknown offender has allegedly stolen a drone from Woorim Beach.

On August 6, an unknown offender has allegedly stolen and damaged garden items from a yard at Raptor Parade, Banksia Beach.

On August 8, an unknown offender has allegedly stolen a handbag from a patron at a licensed establishment at Sandstone Point. Police are continuing to investigate these matters.

Vehicles: On August 6, three vehicles were unlawfully entered on Cosmos Avenue, Hawaii Crescent and Wingbet Street, Banksia Beach. Two male youths will be dealt as per the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for these offences.

Between July 17 and August 7 an unknown offender has allegedly stolen work tools from a vehicle parked on Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.

On August 6, an unknown offender has allegedly stolen a registration plate from a vehicle parked on

CRIME REPORT Spinnaker Boat Ramp, were allegedly located in Sandstone Point. possession of drugs and drug utensils on Thornley On August 6, an unknown Crescent, Bellara. They were offender has stolen a arrested and will appear in Hyundai Ascent motor the Caboolture Magistrates vehicle which was parked on Bribie Island Road, Ningi. Court on August 18 and 29 respectively.

Police urge all residents and On August 8, a 19-year-old visitors to please ensure Bellara man was allegedly vehicles are secured at all located with drugs and drug times and that no valuable utensils on Eucalypt Street, items are left in vehicles.

Bellara. He was issued with Wilful damage: On August a Notice to Appear in the 5, an unknown offender has Caboolture Magistrates allegedly damaged a vehicle Court on August 29. that was parked on Ranald Good Order Offences: On Street, Ningi.

August 9, a 28-year-old On August 6, a weather Sunnybank man was station was damaged in located at a licensed a yard at Raptor Parade, premises. He obstructed Banksia Beach. Two youths police at this location and will be dealt with under was arrested for this and the provisions of the Youth other offences and will Justice Act in relation to this appear in the Caboolture offence.

Magistrates Court on On August 8, an unknown September 5. offender has damaged a On August 9, a 22-yearvehicle parked on Ranald old Sunnybank woman Avenue, Ningi. Police are was located at a licensed continuing to investigate premises causing a these offences. disturbance. The woman Found property: On August was arrested for failing to 3, a watch was located at leave a licensed premises, Fifth Avenue, Woorim. obstructing police and QP1901509152 refers. wilful damage. She will appear in the Caboolture On August 6, a bank card Magistrates Court on and iPhone were located in September 5. the Bribie Island Shopping Centre. QP1901529496 Police have responded to refers. a total of 15 incidents of domestic violence this On August 9, a ring was week. located at Woorim Beach.

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Road safety On August 8, a bank Drink and drug driving: card was located on On August 8, a 21-yearFirst Avenue, Bongaree. old Forrest Lake man QP1901554431 refers. was intercepted driving a If you believe you are the vehicle on Welsby Parade, owner of any of these Bongaree. He was issued property items, please with a Notice to Appear contact police and quote the corresponding reference.

Please note that proof of ownership may be required.

Community safety Drug offences: On August 7, a 19-year-old Ningi man was allegedly found to be in possession of drugs on Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point. He was issued with a Notice to Appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 29.

On August 7, a 40-yearold Bellara woman and a 50-year-old Bellara man

for drink driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 5.

Traffic Infringement Notices: A total of 24 Traffic Infringement Notices were issued by Bribie Island Police. A total of 212 Random Breath Tests were conducted.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld. com.au 24hrs per day.

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EASY CROSSWORD

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1 One-wheeled compartment attached to a motorcycle (7) 8 Chicken house (3,4) 9 Period (1811-20) covering The Madness of King George III (7) 10 Adolescent (7) 11 Open space in wood (5) 13 Old flag signalling system (9) 15 Expensive leather from reptiles (9) 18 Panic (5) 21 Break (7) 22 Seclusion (7) 23 Large South Pacific region (7) 24 Sideboard with shelves on top (7)

1 Tiny branch (5) 2 Non-evidence based opinion (5) 3 Snooty (13) 4 Beat (6) 5 Tale opener? (4,4,1,4) 6 Vegetable with eyes (6) 7 Each (6) 12 Cut of meat from the lower back (4) 14 Loud growl (4) 15 Large group of fish (6) 16 Working together (6) 17 Data input device for computers etc (6) 19 Collect (5) 20 Town’s ceremonial head (5)

SUDOKU

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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1 Gets together with some ceremony (7) 5 Gets polished for the officers (5) 8 Retrial ordered in preview (7) 9 Inappropriate for a young lady (5) 10 Machine the French and the English manufacture (5) 11 Progress as pages are turned (7) 12 Complain about game involving reformed rogues (6) 14 Mingling gets us company (6) 17 Reversed, head down - crashed and have it coming (7) 19 Holds in castles (5) 22 Relay run in good time (5) 23 Nearing a hundred - but not the first to get there (7) 24 Rip off creep left seat damaged (5) 25 Suspends summary justice out west (7)

1 Accommodation for crazy Tom, the Mexican (5) 2 Warm up co-star acting after opening (5) 3 Bad head ailment (7) 4 Tears off after good man undresses (6) 5 Carries animals in Serbia without me worrying (5) 6 Sal. - I’m an idiotic beast (7) 7 Methods unknown in street mess to be solved (7) 12 Items badly tagged and useless finally (7) 13 Watch old boys start playing at Wimbledon (7) 15 Not familiar and unspecified - like x and y (7) 16 Cheap pen, Cilla held, to make notes (6) 18 Princely and grand (5) 20 Di has the new identity (5) 21 They point to symptoms (5)

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Sudoku

Live with fire.

MAD POETS

Don’t ever forget all who love you, We are your tribe.

Whenever you get lost, Find your way to us.

We are your madness, We are the gladness of your soul.

THIS LIFE Take more time for the moments of this life.

The special ones, the crazy ones, the tender ones.

Steal them if you must But find them.

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LAUGH RIOT

Make sure you scream at a forest, At a mountain, At the moon.

Dance till sweat descends From your mind, And your body becomes the ocean.

If you can stay calm while all around you is chaos, then you probably haven’t completely understood the situation.

Make each sunset yours, By giving them names.

For the love in this life, they will make you weep.

Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

Find everything about you, In someone else, Then blow their minds, with who they become.

I’ve been repeating the same mistakes in life for so long now, I think I’ll start calling them traditions.

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Please register at least 15 minutes prior to your ride. Coffee available at nearby bakery and fruit provided onsite. Sausage sizzle at finish. Free neck and shoulder massage for riders by Bribie Island Massage. Enquiries: Phone 5496 8661 or email bribiebug@yahoo.com.au.

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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

BRIBIE 2 REPAIRS:

Above: Lindsay Crompton receives his Competent Crew Stripes from Coxswains Ian Grimes and John Burdinat.

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his morning at 5.30am Bribie 2 and a crew of 4 started the long journey to Southport to get Bribie 2 some urgent repairs at Swift Marine. During the journey 2 of our competent crew were able to complete their navigation assignment practical and also get to enjoy the perfect

Right: Wayne Sclater receives his Competent Crew Stripes from Commodore Liz Radajewski and Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe.

(Wayne had to be retested for his CC status due to prolonged leave from duty).

Bribie 2 ready to embark on the journey to Swift Marine for repairs. conditions and scenery. We also dropped into Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport who gave us a tour of their base.

The vessel made the return trip on Wednesday 7th August 2019, leaving around 0950am and returning some 4 hours later (after refuelling at Spinnaker Sound Marina).

John Traill (right) receives his Senior Radio Operator insignia from Radio Officer John Bodycombe.

Graham Gibb, VMRBI’s Emergency Services Liaison Officer outlined the impending service contracts with Emergency Services organisations which will be able to task VMRBI directly, saving valuable time in our role of preservation of life in our community.

Peter Morton, our computer, data-base and rostering expert addressed some current issues within the radio room.

RADIO OPERATORS MEETING 24 Wednesday 7th August 2019 1830pm: Radio Operators attended plus the Commodore and Vice Commodore. John Bodycombe, VMRBI’s Radio Officer outlined areas of concern and briefed

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He also discussed changing the roster times; and will put any changes to vote by email to all radio operators.

There was limited interest in increasing the radio watch to 24 hours.

Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe addressed the meeting on the importance of our fundraising efforts.

Ces advised that the cost of upgrading the radio room would be in the vicinity of $70,000. Ces also outlined the current position with respect to the Blue Water Review.

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BRIBIE ISLAND YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thursday 8th August 2019:

FINAL PLANNING MEETING COMBINED EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO A

ll systems are now go for the EXPO to be held on Sunday 13th October 2019 between 0945am and 1415pm.

Own a Boat?

You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www. vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, benefits include: • breakdown assistance.

• vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency.

• access to first aid, radio, and navigation courses plus safety and general boating information sessions.

• regular social events.

Above: Come along and join Tahnee Gordon, our Emergency Services Young Ambassador pictured above with Sgt Duncan Price from Bribie Police.

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reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units; and overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety.

8,188 Calls, 2,285 vessels logged on, 145 Vessel Assists, 949 Sitreps, 334 Requests, 38 Overdue vessels, 20 Vessel Tracking, 13 Securite Broadcasts. 1,085 Radio Checks VHF calls 78.1%, - 27MHz calls 10.1% JULY VESSEL ASSISTS: FRI 26/07 0848am – 5m Runabout non-member required a tow from Yellow Patch (near Cape Moreton) back to Bribie Island.

motor problems required a tow from Pacific Harbour canal back to Osprey Island (Pacific Harbour).

MON 29/07 1059am – Member reported a dead turtle between Sandstone Point and the South Cardinal.

Searched but unable to locate.

TUE 30/07 1208pm – Bribie Police called us to search for a sunken vehicle near the Bellara Boat Ramp. The ute was located, some 10m to the North of Bellara Ramps, in front of Sylvan Beach Seafood Café.

At 8th Aug 2019 there have been no assists for August.

FRI 26/07 1121am – 8m Sports Cruiser member with

SAFETY DAVE’S MESSAGE In recent light of the fire on board the whale watching boat on the Gold Coast, now would be a good time to check your fire extinguisher if you have one on your boat.

MSQ Advises: All Queensland regulated ships and boats over 5m in length MUST carry firefighting equipment that can extinguish a fire quickly and effectively. You should buy all firefighting equipment, like fire blankets and extinguishers, from an authorised dealer who can work out the best type for your needs. Fire extinguishers must be serviced by the manufacturer or an authorised agent before the expiry dates. If any firefighting equipment is unusable, you must replace it.

A portable fire extinguisher (PFE) which has a manufacture stamp of more than 5 years prior, under Australian Standards must be hydrostatic pressure tested by an approved tester. Due to the cost and time associated with this process most commonly, the PFE would be simply replaced. https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Firefightingequipment

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FISHING BRIBIE

By Vin Donovan hen you take a look back over Australia’s short but rather fast-changing history it’s debatable

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FISHING Stevie a with another nice winters dolly whether or not previous governments have had any idea on the problems caused from having the huge population increase through immigration that we have had. Everyone’s lives have changed over the last couple of decades with stagnant wage growth, ongoing rising costs in living expenses, fuel, electricity, water, rates, food etc, and a somewhat ever-increasing national debt. Not to mention all that online internet crap, drugs, gambling and alcohol thrown in the mix it seems like a track to disaster. The crime rates, violence and assaults, drug use, thefts and murders have all been steadily rising also. With unprecedented levels of sicknesses and other issues facing everyday Australians, we are all experiencing problems like no other generations have had to

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REPORT deal with ever before. The problems faced for our children today are tenfold to growing up in the 80s and 90. Statistics show that the percentage of people coming to Australia from net overseas migration or nom is outweighing the natural births in the country. Gradually over time Australia’s values and traditions that originally made us the lucky country, are slowly being eroded from underneath us. With predictions of forecast population numbers to be between 36-45 million people buy 2056, can Australia really handle and want the huge increase. It already seems most major capitals are busting at the seams. The latest hilder report shows the gradual slide and the changes facing Australians futures.

Anyway, this is supposed to be the fishing report!!

So, with enough said on my views and opinions of

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our great country brings me to my next point. The importance of having a hobby you absolutely love. Whether it’s fishing, boating, camping, 4x4 driving or whatever else you enjoy doing in mother nature then chances are you are like me and focus on planning trips, the weather conditions, moons, tides and seasons. It gets backs to just having a hobby that you absolutely love. I mean all the other issues in life seem almost non-existent sitting back

MON 19 Aug 6:12 am 0.38m 12:03 pm 1.51m 5:54 pm 0.38m

SUN 25 Aug 4:13 am 1.26m 10:39 am 0.48m 5:32 pm 1.61m

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In the passage, the bream has been thick as with the Caloundra bar area producing big fish and good numbers. We caught over 60 breams for a half a night session on light line. Anchoring up in a nice eddy, berleying up and fishing into the moonrise is the go. We used 1-3kg graphite spin sticks 8lb braid and 1000-2000 size reels. Pilly fillets, mullet and prawns are a good bait choice. Tailor has been on the bite with cooks’ rocks, the passage and ocean beach producing some nice choppers. Head up the northern tip of Bribie and fish the beach in the west south-westerly for big Greenbacks and Jew. It’s a great spot to spend the night fishing up around

REGULAR the bunkers and is a great land-based location. In the passage there’s been some cracker snapper landed with the bridge right the way up to mission point ledge holding fish. People always get shocked at the size and numbers of snapper actually landed throughout the passage. We sat on the mission point ledge one night and landed 10 squire snappers to 60cm. Which we are happy catching in 50m of water 50km offshore, let alone in the river 5 mins away from the ramp. Light lines, fresh big baits and berley are a good way to target the passage snapper. Out on the reefs off Moreton, there have been some quality mixed reefies getting taken.

In the bay snapper, kingies, cod and parrot getting caught on the reefs and ledges. The muddies have been almost shut down of late. Although if you know

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Yay. So, as we approach

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BEACH

Ocean beach looking back towards Woorim

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type of activity please don’t hesitate to report it to the police or rangers. This could course a crash or even a rollover so be careful. Let’s enjoy the beach and all it has to show, whether it is in your own car or on one of our great Tours from Gateway Discovery Tours.

You will meet some great people and learn more about our great Island beaches and rich history.

By Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

Welcome to another beach report from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours.

The inland track is drying out, it is a little powdery in places so take your time. We have seen tracks where people have driven

into restricted areas in the national park. So please stop, as this gives the people who do the right thing a bad name so let’s all do the right thing. The track from Eighth avenue car park to the beach is quite rough about 30 meters from the entrance is really soft so take care. Along the beach at Woorim up

to the third lagoon, is like a roller coaster ride then smooths out all the way to the bunkers. The weather will soon be warming, up this means more campers so looking out for them walking across the beach.

There are still some silly people out there doing donuts on the beach, however, if you see this

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Asset write off

The inland track can be soft in places

Please ensure that any assets that are to be claimed for immediate write off for the 18/19 year has a purchase date available. Since the rules changed from $20,000 to $25,000 to $30,000 throughout the financial year, the date and time are very important.

Rental properties

Tracks on the beach from 4x4’s

The ATO is doubling the number of audits on claims for rentals. The interest must be allocated between rental and private if the loan was for both uses and capital works must not be claimed as repairs. Incorrect apportionment of expenses for holiday homes are some of the areas being scrutinised. Make sure you have a diary or notation of times spent at the holiday rental as during these periods there are no deductions allowed.

If you have recently bought a rental property, a Quantity Surveyors report could provide for property depreciation. If your rental is through an agent, you will receive an Annual Rental Statement summarising the income and expenses. Expenses paid out of private funds such as rates, body corporate and insurance are expenses to claim. Recently purchased property will possibly have adjustments at settlement for water and rates and these are included as expenses. Interest on property loan for 18/19 year can be claimed but not the repayments.

New Office If you missed the last edition, Carolyn has moved to Bribie and will be opening a sub office at Bongaree attached to her Woodford Office.

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SPORT a sponsor for 2020 contact Our 2019 sponsors LEAUE the committee. have given our club the opportunity to have all The 2019 AGM is our players play in New scheduled for Wednesday Jersey’s and polo shirts as 23rd October at the grand final at our complex well as new league safe Warrigals clubhouse, on Saturday 31st August. and First aid uniforms, our we are always in need We are very excited to sponsors and the Bribie of position holders. host such an extravagant Community cannot be Application forms will be event and are in need of thanked enough for their available on our website. A many volunteers to assist continued generosity, our big thank you to our 2019 on the day. club does not run without committee. it. If you would like to be Our presentation evening for players 12- 16 will be held on Friday 13th SOCCER September with Tyson of the Game is Results for Bribie Island Brough in attendance.

Cooper DeGraaf Soccer Football Club for Our junior ages will have games played in Sunshine Under 12(2) - Bribie Tigers their presentation day on Coast Football Competition vs Woombye FC - 6-0 win Saturday 14th September on 9/10/11 August 2019. for Bribie, goal scorers with activities for the were Seamus Crowley Senior Men Division 5 – players to enjoy.

(3), Travis Robinson (1), Bribie Tigers vs Caloundra Charlie Diamond Griffin (1) FC - 2-0 win for Bribie, goal and Own Goal (1). Bribie scorer is Ben Stone (2), Player of the Game is Ethan Bribie Player of the Game is Aldous.

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BIG FINISH FOR BIJRL

The Bribie Island Junior Rugby League (BIJRL) have had a successful year within the club. As a Community Association, we have received a Muster Grant which will allow the Clubhouse to be upgraded with plumbing, security, canteen facilities and lighting improvements.

Our teams have an under 6-10 competition next weekend at Noosa. The under 11 teams will finish the year with a round-robin.

All teams from under 12 - under 16 teams have finished the rounds in final positions, we are hopeful teams will make the grand final.

BIJRL have been fortunate enough to host the 2019 Sunshine Coast junior

BRIBIE ISLAND

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Thank you to all our coaches for your continued support this year!

Under 6 Coach - Antony Evans Under 7 Coach - John Wadley Under 8 Coach- Rodney Kopura Under 9 Coach - Chris Allom Under 10 Coach - James Te Kahu Under 11 Coaches - Ian Jenkins & Josh Goodall Under 12 Coach - Tony Jeppesen Under 13 Coach - Kirk Crouch Under 14 Coach - Luke Simpson Under 15 Coach - Tim O’Connor Under 16 Head Coach- Tim O’Connor We would also like to thank all our volunteer coaching staff (Assistant Coaches, Managers, First Aid Officers & League Safe) who will be assisting these awesome people this year.

TRAINING TIMES FOR THE 2019 SEASON Under 6-11s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 12s & 13s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 14s are underway from 5.30pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 15s & 16s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Monday & Wednesday You can still register to play at playnrl.com/register or call Brooke Overton on 0414582779 for more information We would also like to thank our jersey sponsors for 2019 - Major Sponsor La Vera, and Minor Sponsors @Tax Services, Electrinity, Wallace & Davies Solicitors, Landscaping Skills.

Club Sponsors: Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s On North, Woorim Beach Meats, Pigface Seafood, Beach Way Cafe, Burpengary Truck Refinishing, Bribie Beach Bar & Cafe, 7 Eleven and Super Management

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Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Caloundra FC - 2-0 win for Bribie, goal scorer is Hannah Bulley (1) and Own Goal (1), Bribie Player of the Game is Georgina MacPhail Under 15 - Bribie Tigers vs Woombye FC Blue - 2-3 loss for Bribie, goal scorer is Nick Grieg (2), Bribie Player of the Game is Matthew McNulty Under 12 Girls - Bribie Tigers vs Noosa FC Yellow - 3-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Alana Broomham (2) and Darcie Carr (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Rhianna Karlsen and Charlotte Ellis Under 12 Girls - Bribie Tigers vs Maleny FC - 3-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Selena Hernandez (2) and Steph Radke (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Selena Hernandez and Isabell Coogan Under 12(1) - Bribie Tigers vs Coolum FC - 0-1 loss for Bribie, Bribie Player of the Game is Jett Allen Under 12(1) - Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 0-3 loss for Bribie, Bribie Player

Under 12(3) - Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 0-8 loss for Bribie, Bribie Player of the Game is not advised Under 12(3) - Bribie Tigers vs Cooroora FC - 0-9 loss for Bribie, Bribie Player of the Game is not advised Match Report – Senior Women vs Caloundra – written by Brad Litchfield The Bribie Tigress’s headed up to Caloundra for this rounds clash vs Caloundra.

Our team is slowly getting back its injured players and although it was a cold night the ladies looked at ease and comfortable in their 2-nil win over the Caloundra side. Our defence was rock solid and in a player of the match performance Georgina Mac Phail put in a great effort controlling the backline.

The Tigress’s next game is against league champions Cooroora, at home on Friday the 16th August, 6:45pm kick off. Would love to hear your support down at the club.

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1st: Don Gibson – Sue – Desley – Warren (Bribie).

2nd: Ian Cooper – Vicky – Izzy – Kerry (Bribie). 3rd:

Peter hughes – Mandy – Megan – Harro (Bribie).

4th: Chris Scott – Emma – Noelen – Ian. 5th: Jerry Dieben – Lorraine – Marg – Eddy (Bribie). OUT OF HAT PRIZE – Wade Mutzelburgn Team

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thebribieislander@gmail.com

Ph:

177 First Ave, Bribie Island

& Lee’s Tree’s

bOWEN THERAPY

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Phone Sue 0455 855 071

BTAA registered - Health Fund Rebates

NAILS

Every BODY Loves Bowen!

New business in town, we have recently moved from Hervey Bay to beautiful Bribie to live the Dream.

CAFES & RESTAURANTS

by Anne

Bob: 0438 623 158 – Lee: 0457 944 785 AUTO CLEANING

94 Bestmann Rd East, SANDSTONE POINT

TEXT ONLY to...

Dugong 0421 Bistro 652 253

AUTO AIRCONDITIONING

New business in town, Available we have recently moved from Hervey Bay to 7 beautiful DAYS Bribie Island live the Dream.

We tocome you! you don’t have to go to these extremes to to get your car cool!

Bowen Therapy is a relaxing, subtle and non-invasive therapy that encourages the body to heal itself. It is particularly suitable for skeletal, joint and muscle problems. Back and neck, knee problems, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, blood pressure, spinal problems, migraines, baby colic and sports injuries.

BEAUTY THERAPY

SEAMSTRESS Repairs & Alterations -

Fax: 3408 2002

Have you spotted a Dugong “locally”?

NINGI Nestled within the Solander Lakes Bowls Club

you will discover Dugong Bistro. www.facebook.com/Nails

by Anne

SPECIAL

Reef ‘n’ Beef only & EXHAUST $21.00BRAKES Saturday night

Our mobile Aircon ReGas will come to you!

MOBILE CAR CLEANING

We test the air-conditioning in your vehicle and re-gas as needed’.

SPECIAL $10.00 Lunch specials

Professional, Friendly, Reliable Mobile: 0448 888Point, 948 Servicing Bribie Island, Sandstone Ningi, Caboolture,

• Repair & Insurance Work • Solar Power and Battery management installations • Tow vehicle battery management and setup • Exclusive dealers and installers of Dexter Stability Control • Accessories supplied and Installed • We can also install brake controllers, Dual battery & Anderson plug wiring to your vehicle.

Come in and browse our accessories store with major brands such as Aussie Traveller, Projecta, Redarc, Dometic and Companion.

2/59-61 Lear Jet Dr, Caboolture Ph. (07) 5432 4225 Email: service@jbcaravanssc.com.au

CARPENTERS

CARPENTERS

SUNCOAST CARPENTRY

Paul: 0448 270 312

e: suncoastcarpentry@gmail.com Pergolas, decks, fencing, concreting, tiling, renovations, repairs & maintenance

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CARPENTRY

Iain Macdonald Senior Pensioner please contact steve Barr on 0416 164 445 Discounts owner/operator

Servicing Bribie Island & Surrounds

steve@aircool.net.au

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING

clothes furniture Bedding electronics collectables

Extensions Bathroom & KitchenMon-Fri 8.30-3.30 Sat 8.30-12pm FOOD Renovations CO-OP bribie Decks & Pergolas FREE QUOTES whOleness centre storehouse Tiling Contact Henry 0418 325 753 coUNSeLLiNG tues & fri

3410 0365

hgraffen@gmail.com

Tues & Wed by Appointment 3410 0375

QBCC 15009324

8.30am-12pm

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS CLEANING

Wide range of quality products at everyday low prices!

The Team for all your Computer and office needs

Bribie Dazzler

(07) 5498 9333

70 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach SUSPENSION STEERING BRAKES Call for more details 3408 7021 WHEEL ALIGNMENT GVM UPGRADES

op Shop

“faithfully serving our community”

Cleaning Service

Shaun and Teena invite you and your family to experience quality food and service second to none.

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Bribie local for 25 years!

(07)For 3408 4301 Regular, a Sparkling

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Spring and Bond Clean!

Shop 5/60 Hornsby rd, Bongaree. opp. the Post office & Woolie’s open 7 daYs

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Karsten Schurmann Proprietor AU18011

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177 First Ave, Bribie Island

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QBSA 43413

Specialising in...*Residential *Commercial *Industrial *General *Block Retaining Walls *Brick/Block Fences *Pool Water Features *Letterboxes *Masonry Repairs *Paving & Insurance Claims

CALL Enzo 0417 638 157

email: vdbricklaying@gmail.com

BUILDERS

Find us

The Bribie Islander

www.thebribieislander.com.au

A A A

BUILDING

ALL TYPES OF WORK!! Lic QBSA 24688 

Renovations  Bathrooms  Kitchens  Decks  Maintenance

Wayne 0414 886 261 aaabuildinginspect@gmail.com 58

www.thebribieislander.com.au

The Bribie Islander

 Pressure Cleaning  Reasonable Rates  Pensioner Discount

(Conditions Apply)

BRICK & BLOCKLAYING

Ex

Air Conditioning Specialists  Sales  Service  Repairs

Auto Electrical

BRICKLAYING

ultracoolautomotive

WE REPAIR & SERVICE ANYTHING

Bribie

2HR Clean: KITCHEN, $ LAUNDRY, & BATHROOM.

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0409 336 997 / 3408 0748 www.ultracool.com.au

 Floor Stripping

Introductory That Works!

Keeping It Local With Advertising  Floor Polishing OFFER!!

Kay 0417 886 424 Barry 0417 768 147

DRIVEWAY RESTORATIONS

Superior Driveway

BEFORE

Restorations & More...

You only get ONE CHANCE to make a GOOD FIRST

IMPRESSION

AFTER

Make sure your home looks its best today!

WE DO DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS & PATHWAYS

CALL NOW 0438 708 830

Jobs must be less than $3,300

NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS AND ONLINE IN REAL TIME www.thebribieislander.com.au

Trowel skilled

PHONE: 0432 738 664

Ph. 3410 1155

ELECTRICIANS

Shop 4/8 North St, Woorim QLD 4507 FENCING

ELECTRICIANS

exTeriors

Email: admin@woorimmedical.com.au

supply & MoBILE hoSE FITTERS Install MOBILE HOSEFIXERS FENCING 0409 253 536 experTS

“Your Best Electrical Connection” Domestic – Commercial – Industrial

Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

Quality work that comes with 25 years experience NO CALL-OUT FEE – PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Vi si t

Phone 0429 197 606 cgreene5@iinet.net.au

Lic. No. 70390

FENCINg ELECTRICIAN

M.E.M. FENCING MIKE CROCKER BRIBIE ISLAND

16 years Contractor on Bribie Licensed Electrical No. 5430.

Colorbond, Timber, GlassAND & Aluminium INSTALL REPAIR Pool Fencing Retainer Walls • Block Walls LIGHTS FANS SAFETY SWITCHES Custom Gates • Sliding • Slat Screening

HOT WATER - POWER POINTS

Ph. Mike 0429 355 467

for a FREE QUOTE Mob 0408 060 869 Showroom: 3/17 Armitage Street.

QBCC No. 1133566

EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

MINI EXCAVATIONS

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0402 669 029

We come to you! Home, workplace & roadside too!

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

FAWCETT’S

• Increase market value and appeal • Most homes entire front aspect • Low set Under $1500 • Mesh render systems over nearly anything • Incidental brickwork Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gas Fitter • Render sealer any colour.

Police Clearance Report

HANDYMAN/MAIN. CONT

L OCAL L ADS

P. 0402 499 550  Leaking taps  Solar roof vents

Matthew Fawcett

0425 625 152 Ph. 5428 2246 fawcett.floorsanding@gmail.com

ABN. 22 170 223 265 | Quotes up to $3,300

 Leaking toilets  Door & window locks  Hot water units  Leaking roofs &  Deck restoration gutters  Tiling  Painting  Pressure cleaning  Plastering  Basic carpentry  Flat pack assembly  Yard maintenance & clean ups  Solar lights

PAINTERS AND DECoRAToRS

Alan Brookfield 0414 656 219 L L CA CA LO LO E T LIV POR P SU

CALL NOW Painter and LANDSCAPERS Decorator

EARTH ASPECTS

FLOOR PowerSANDING Steering Hose Specialist & POLISHING  New & Old  Gerni  Staining Hoses 10 YEARS

Floors  Stair Cases EXPERIENCE  Carpet Board 3/76 LearRemoval Jet Drive,Caboolture.

Fax: 5499 0587  Decks mhfcab@mobilehosefixers.com Replacements FREE QUOTES Email:

Pensioner Discount

trowelskilledexteriors@hotmail.com Property Maintenance & Plumbing QBCC# 707294

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Brisbane Northside QRide Motorcycle Training & Licensing

jo ave Ov b ex er 3 jus an o t d pe 0 rie ye ask d nc ars ! e

the best prices in town!

road craft awareness. Q-ride

89 566 312 756 LANDSCAPING ABN QBCC 1145351

Free Quotes!

• • • • • • •

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GARDEN / RETAINING WALLS IRRIGATION INSTANT TURF DECKING PAVING & CONCRETING BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE

Ph. 0418 759 123

JASON WRIGHT 0411 222 349

Email: brookers@bigpond.com "Creating Excellence Naturally” Page 39

HAIR STYLISTS

LAWN & GARDEN MAINT.

ABN - 33 680 067 873

• 1.7 ton & 3 ton • Post Hole Augers Excavator 450mm-300mm • PT 30 Terex Posi • 5 ton Tipper Track / Slasher CALL Kerryn Hickland 0438 332 367 khickland@hotmail.com EXCAVATOR & OPERATOR

SOUTH EAST

Servicing Bribie Island and Surrounds

HIRE

FENCESCAPES

Specialising in limited access

EXTERNAL CLEANING

GUTTER CLEANING

We Clean:

Windows/Tracks/Screens Solar Panels, Gutters, Pressure Washing

Pensioner Rates!

Direct

Call Daniel 0403 094 212

Dog gRooMINg

HANDYMAN/MAINTENANCE Exclusive, private hourly grooming session in a relaxed, home based, modern studio, one on one with a professional stylist.

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Services include: Call us today for a FREE quote • Trenching • Yard Levelling 0433 762 206 • Post Hole Digging WWW.SEF.NET.AU • General Earthmoving Also available, Dingo & Email: admin@sef.net.au QBCC number (1279696) Operator Hire

AL’S

Tree Removals  Stump Grinding  Full Landscapes

’sMakeovers  Turfing & Top Soil  Lawn Mowing LetFull Hedging  Pressure Cleaning Keep It  Weed Treatment BugRichard Treatment on 0425 477 639 to book your space Local!LawnPh.

BRIBIE BASED FOR 31 YEARS!

CALL ALLEN ON 0438 909 120 Search for... Al’s Gutter Cleaning www.alsguttercleaning.com.au

Around the Home and Business DRIvINg & RIDINg SChooL • Renovations • Maintenance Motorcycle Rider • Training Repairs School • Landscaping • General Labour

DART S Stan Zochowski 0405 317 471

DARTS Motorcycle Rider Training School

Jobs Under is a locally owned business offering $3,300 Only stanthehandymanservice@gmail.com instruction in auto and manual motorcycle training and QRide competency based training and licencing.

Want to get around the Island the quick and easy way with the no fuss of cleaning out the sand in the hard to reach places?

Well come jump on a motorbike and get your re, rea or r licence with us at darts Q-ride Caboolture. We offer refresher courses, lessons and licences 7 days a week so you could be on that scooter scootin around way sooner than you think!!! Come in for a visit or call us on 5432 3617 or 1300 032787 Q-ride training and assessment will provide you with the demonstrated skills and observation, road rules and road craft awareness. Q-ride

LAWN MoWER REPAIRS Bribie Mower & Cycle Centre

Sales, Spares and Repairs to:    

Push mowers Ride on mowers Chainsaws Leaf Blowers

   

Whipper Snippers Generators Pressure Washers Pushbikes

 Skateboards  Scooters  Wheelie Walkers

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Pick Up and Delivery Service Available!

Now Located at 38 Armitage St, Bongaree Phone 07 3408 6044

• LAWNSMASSAgES $40 • TIP RUNS • LABOURING • ODD JOBS MASSAGE • YARDWORK

CALL SEAN MEDIA SERvICES and JOSH 0490 544 089 DAILY HEALTH FUND REBATES

3410 0521 BOOK NOW

Next to Woolworths Shopping Centre, opposite the Post Office

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SPECIALISING IN THE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, NEWSLETTERS AND CORPORATE PUbLICATIONS.

YOUR LOCAL GUYS QUALITY GUARANTEED

Phone Dean 0428 891 027

Email: goodkarmagraphicdesign@gmail.com competency standards help ensure that every learner achieves the same level of assessment. darts rider training school, at all times has the safety of their learners as their number one priority. We also have a selection of accessories and safety gear with the best prices in town!

PHONE: 0432 738 664

Brisbane Northside QRide Motorcycle Training & Licensing

ELECTRICIANS

MEDICAL (per cut - includesCENTRE whipper snip, clean up andWoorim clippings removed on a standard size Centre block) Medical

Ph. 3410 1155 Shop 4/8 North St, Woorim QLD 4507

MOBILE HOSE FITTERS

Email: admin@woorimmedical.com.au

MoBILE hoSE FITTERS MOBILE HOSEFIXERS

“Your Best Electrical Connection” Domestic – Commercial – Industrial

CALL NOW 0409 846 559 M.E.M. FENCING Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

0409 253 536

Phone 0429 197 606 cgreene5@iinet.net.au

Lic. No. 70390

FENCINg

BRIBIE ISLAND

ADVERTISE IN TRADES & SERVICES Ph. Mike 0429 355 467

16 years on Bribie Colorbond, Timber, Glass & Aluminium Pool Fencing Retainer Walls • Block Walls Custom Gates • Sliding • Slat Screening for a FREE QUOTE

Showroom: 3/17 Armitage Street.

QBCC No. 1133566

PAI

Ala

Quality work that comes with 25 years experience NO CALL-OUT FEE – PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

We come to you! Home, workplace & roadside too!

Pai Dec

 Power Steering Hose Specialist  Gerni Hoses 3/76 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. Fax: 5499 0587 Email: mhfcab@mobilehosefixers.com

Ph. 5428 2246

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OFFICE & STATIONERY SUPPLIES BRIBIE ISLAND STATIONERY & OFFICE SUPPLIES

Our Services Include: • All Home & Office Stationery • Ink Cartridges & Toners • Black & Colour Copying • Email, Scanning & Faxing

Are Termites...

POOL SERVICES

Attacking your house?

At risk... ALL HOUSES!!!

• Laminating & Binding • Office Chairs & Filing Cabinets • Typing Service • Bribie’s Largest Range of Quality Papers

Wood Houses Brick Houses Steel Frame Houses Any Houses (No Structural Damage)

For Inspection and Advice to Minimize the Risk of ATTACK

24/7

Pest Shield

QBCC 1092189 Pest Control Lic PMT013352

Call Rodney on

0437 932 651

Pool Services Pool Chemicals Pool Equipment

AQUANEO

STORE ONLINE

“Shop Online For FREE Home Delivery” OR “Click and Collect”

www.aquaneo.com.au

3/2 Eucalypt St, Bellara, Bribie Is. Q. 4507 Ph: 07 3408 6333 Fax: 3408 6334 Email: bribieislandstationery@gmail.com Web: www.bribieislandstationery.com.au Bribie Island Stationery & Office Supplies

Bribie Based Business for 12 Years Fully Licensed and Insured - 12 Month Service Warranty “WE ONLY DO TERMITES, SO WE DO IT THE BEST!”

Shed 6, 179-181 First Ave, Bongaree

PAINTERS

PLUMBING

PRINTERS

busybrushes@bigpond.com

QBCC Lic. 67239

Property Maintenance & Plumbing

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Painting and Decorating, CALL WAYNE Interior and Exterior Painting, FOR A FREE QUOTE Small Jobs welcome!

0434 677 476

L OCAL L ADS jo ave Ov b ex er 3 jus an o t d pe 0 rie ye ask d nc ars ! e

Family business SINCE 1999 Perfection is our standard!

L L CA CA LO LO E T LIV POR P SU

PH 1300 279 502

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gas Fitter Police Clearance Report Pensioner Discount QBCC# 707294

 Leaking taps  Solar roof vents  Leaking toilets  Door & window locks  Hot water units  Leaking roofs &  Deck restoration gutters  Tiling  Painting  Pressure cleaning  Plastering  Basic carpentry  Flat pack assembly  Yard maintenance & clean ups  Solar lights

CALL NOW

0414 656 219

REFRIGERATION

Banksia Beach REFRIGERATION DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION REPAIRS ALL MAKES ALL MODELS ANYTIME QBSA No. 1061413 RELIABLE & PROMPT SERVICE ABN 69 463 499 776 Servicing Bribie Island ARCTICK LIC No. L095403 & Local District 24 Hours 7 Days Ring Dave 0428 222 755

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAINTING FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

CALL STUART

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Email: nostepspainting@gmail.com

REMOVALS & STORAGE

PH 0403 153 141 Lic No: 15047313

TWO MEN & TRUCK FROM $85 PER HOUR QBCC 15097374

Any Plumbing or Gas Problems?

Call Michael Elliot

0408 114 340

• 24hr Emergency Service • Gas Installations • Bathrooms • Gas appliance repairs • Leaking taps and pipes • Leaking or blocked gutters

AA PREMIER PLUMBING

PH 0439 343 723

email: aapremplumbing@gmail.com www.aapremplumbing.com.au

QBCC Lic No. 15117590

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL GARY’S MOBILE - 0421 209 624

ABN: 34 722 517 256 - QBCC: License 54020

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The Bribie Islander

0410 326 376

38 Cessna Drive CABOOLTURE

WE STORE CARAVANS BOATS CONTAINERS

• Hot water install and repairs • Drainage problems • Split system installations • Solar HW install and repairs • General plumbing

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FREE QUOTES PHONE JUSTIN NOW...

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0409 846 559

ADVERTISE IN TRADES & SERVICES

ROOFING

ROOF

ROOF A1 RESTORATIONS FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS

Don’t Ignore Restore

LEE’S TREE SERVICES

10 YEAR GUARANTEE HEAT REFLECTIVE COATINGS

High pressure clean Full Restoration We use trusted Dulux products Pension Discounts

CALL DARREN

1300 557 270

QBCC 68310

 Tree Removal & Pruning  Free Quotes  Landscaping

 Yard Tidy Ups  Property Makeovers  All Work Fully Insured

CALL LEE

CALL BOB

0455 783 331 0438 623 158

0423 226 958

• Restoration, Repairs • Weekly Freebies Gutters & Gutter Guard.

Included.

• All roof types.

• Whirly Birds/Driveway & • Accredited Dulux Solar Panel Cleans Etc. Acratex applicators.

• Seniors & Pensioners • 10 Year Warranty.

Discounts.

John

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Mobile Vet for Dogs & Cats We visit Bribie Island on the first and third Saturdays of every month.

We come to you, and there’s no travel fee for Bribie residents!

Pensioners get 10% off the consult fee.

0448 751 354 / info@fetchavet.com.au

Find us...

The Bribie Islander WATER BORES

Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island 3 times per week

NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS AND ONLINE IN REAL TIME

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Waterproof, tiLe and renovate

0419 729 223

Moreton 0411 444 093 Servicing Bay Region

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Let’s Keep It Local!

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9 Thursday9 - 12 12 Traditions - 7pm - Church of 6Steps2and8 Laundry and House Local for more than 2 MFoley St Bongaree.

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Mon-Fri 8:30-3.00, Sat 8.00-12.00

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 AustralianMade Digital  TV Aerials, Outlets &  Troublshooting  EFTPOS AVAILABLE  PENSION DISCOUNTS If I cannot FIX your problem, there will be no CHARGE!!

Est 20yrs. 5yrs Warranty.

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GREAT BARGAINS CLOTHING, SHOES, Great bargains on clothing,ON shoes, ELECTRICAL, TOYS AND MUCH MORE electrical, tools, art,TOOLS, kitchen, furniture, 3/75 Lear Jet Drive, CabooltureExt ra TV Outlets linen, toys and much more. FREE PICK UP5432 VOLUNTEERS AND 4840 Phone & D ata Outlets www.tileconnect.com.au Free pick WELCOME and low cost deliveryLOW COST DELIVERY Tuning & Tutoring ALWAYS

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Phoenix Upholstery & Trim

TV/ANTENNAS

5495 4061

TIONS

UPHOLSTERY & TRIM

TREE SERVICES

Corner of First Ave243 & Queen St, Bongaree.

ABN: 64 996 127 Every Saturday from 1:00pm At the coffee shop behind the library

G U I T A R

For Further details call Dennis on 0418 159 116

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LEARN? Call Bribie & District Wildlife Rescue Inc

M.E. TILING

LOCAL

25+ YEARS For more information... SANDSTONE Wheels by the Water

CALL BROCK Guitar Studio BRIBIE ISLAND Sunday 11th October on 0407 768 866 & SURROUNDS

Supply & Fit Works Sandstone Point Hotel.

QBCC 064608 Michael Early 0419Towbars 729 223 Gold coin entry/ Car Entry: $10 and Accessories

(proceeds go to charity) Ah:Trailer 0402Parts 048 275 E: debzart8@bigpond.com TYPING SERVICES if you find an injured animal anywhere

Rock, Blues & Country  Caravan/Trailer from Bribie Island, Caboolture,  Service&& RENOVATIONS Morayfield, Narangba, Redcliffe andAll levels all ages Repairs Clontarf. 0400 836 592 Practical & Theory

Specialising in WELDING & Complete Bathrooms, STEEL SUPPLIES Laundry and House remodelling for the  Custom Trailer Builds Elderly and Disabled  General Fabrication

OPEN Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 801 Family Fun, Kids Fun, Entertainment, 1/75 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. Ph. 5432 4093 BBQ & More www.mongreltrailers.com.au All aspects of Domestic

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ISSUE 94 | 16 August 2019

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YOUR SAY

Dear Editor,

RANTS & RAVES

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

I was most upset and annoyed that someone had let their dog attack and kill Eric the Emu on Woorim Beach.

Love your magazine The Bribie Islander 1st edition August 2019. I am not a prolific newspaper reader but Love the stories you publish especially those on Bribie history. However, I would like to express my disappointment there being no FIND THE WORD and no MAZE Edition 93.

Why is it always Sudoku and Crosswords? Looking forward to your next edition. Hoping Find the Word and Maze find their way back.

Thank you. Diane, Bribie Island.

Eric had been a regular visitor to our Anchor Court and seen many a day strolling down Avon avenue and up to the Art Centre strolling around the roundabout there.

I am disappointed that some one has not been made accountable; we are privileged to have such wildlife to live amongst.

A couple of photos of Eric.

Farley, Bribie Island.

I will cut straight to the chase. I have been a Bribie local for 15 yrs. I write a lot of poetry. It is mostly words about what I call > love, life and the pursuit of happiness.

I thought you may be able to shoehorn one of my pearls into your mad poet’s section.

I still connect with my ex of some 20yrs and I wrote this poem for her 59th birthday. If you think it worthy please feel free to include in your newspaper.

Indiana Firestone (See Page 49, This Life)

Dear Editor, Another wonderful issue last Friday - thank you.

Carol, Bribie.

Dear Editor, I discovered your delightful magazine while visiting my parents on Bribie and felt I just had to write and add my voice of approval to what a beautiful island community you have.

During my stay, the weather was glorious, the people I met were very friendly and the island itself seems an ideal paradise in which to live.

My parents along with everyone else residing on Bribie are very lucky indeed to be living in such a beautiful location.

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