The Bribie Islander - November 2014 004

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REEL LIFE TREVOR OF BELLARA BAIT AND TACKLE Another month of warmer weather has seen a great change in how we should be fishing and what we should be fishing for. Summer whiting are now in abundance around the island beaches and sandbars, and those fishing light with either worm yabbies or prawn either side of the high tide are reaping the rewards. Fish up to 45cm have been filling eskies for those fishing around Woorim and Red Beach.

Flathead through the passage are well and truly on the bite now too, and seem to be taking anything you can throw at them. I have found that fishing the gutters off the beaches and around the weed beds on a run out with small live baits or strips of mullet or whole pilchard have been achieving best results. Flicking soft plastics or small hard body lures over the shallows on a rising tide is also producing good numbers of flathead and whiting as the fish move over the shallows to feed.

Still plenty of nice table sized bream around but with the warmer weather upon us the better fish are being located in the deeper water by day and over the shallows and around the sea walls early morning or evenings and at night. Once again, fishing lighter with anything like mullet strip, gar, prawns and chicken gut should see good results.

There is still some good Jewfish hanging around but they seemed to have slowed lately with only the occasional report filtering through from those fishing around the bridge pylons or Bongaree jetty at night. Squid or live baits will usually get you amongst the fish.

Offshore reefs have seen some great fishing with snapper and good sized cod. Mackerel have also been caught around the southern channel markers and offshore.

Looks like it’s going to be a good season for crabs this year. There;s lots of nice sized and full sand crabs being caught in pots and on lines. There seems to be no best bait for your pots, but a whole or half mullet or fish frame won’t hurt your chances of picking up a feed.

Still a few tailor around but they are more of a by catch now when fishing for other species. The amount I’ve seen lately you could count on one hand.

Australians love to discuss property. It seems like every other week someone in the media is giving their expert advice on the next property cycle and pricing forecasts. I thought I would try to explain how the property cycle works and how prices are affected during the cycle.

According to the Matusik Report, past cycles have averaged between 7 & 8 years in duration. Rarely have they peaked and troughed, but rather they’ve tended to run smoothly. That is, until now.

Property commentators believe we may be in for shorter cycles with a few more ‘lumpy’ bits.

There are four phases in a property cycle. These are recovery; upturn; downturn and stagnation. For the purposes of this explanation, it helps to think of these four phases as spring, summer, autumn and winter… the market tends to warm up in spring and cool down in autumn. However, the property cycles are not necessarily the same duration as the seasons

– spring and summer go much faster than autumn and winter.

So, the winter (or stagnation phase) can sometimes last three or four years.

For those of you who are interested in a much more detailed explanation of the cycle and how it relates to pricing a property as well as knowing which is the best time to sell or buy property, please email me (madelaine@ c21premia.com.au) and I can send you the Matusik Property Clock Report in full.

HUUUGE 1930’S SWORDFISH IMAGE: VIC WILLMER

How’s this for a catch! This swordfish was caught in local waters (off Scarborough) in 1938. Undeniably massive in size, exactly how Mangrove jack are still playing hard to get but as summer draws heavy and long this big guy was has been lost in history. Thanks nearer we should start seeing more of these great fish coming in. to Trevor from Bellara Bait and Tackle for sharing it with the island.

More next month.

Any interesting pics you’d like to share with the rest of Bribie, send them over to thebribieislander@gmail.com.

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Les Hyde B.Hlth.Sc.(Pod)(Hons) Wishes to congratulate Dr. Najwa Mohammed On the opening of the new Elysian Medical Centre 3/45 Benabrow Avenue Bellara

We are happy to announce that we will be commencing Friday clinic sessions at Elysium on October 31st.

Phone 34107425 We are proud to accept DVA referrals, and Bulk Bill EPC (Medicare) referrals.

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Steiner Education:

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Bribie’s Voice:

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Ultimate Reality Trip:

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ISSUE #4

SEARCHING FOR SPOTS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND // IMAGES: PROVIDED

CHOOSING A PUP YVONNE BISHOP // IMAGE: BOLLAY

conducting its surveys on five Land for Wildlife properties that border the national park.

The QuollSeekers Network is another conservation project run by the not for profit, volunteer based organization, Wildlife Queensland. Currently, QuollSeekers is surveying properties within the D’Aguilar National Park area to find evidence of the spottedtailed quoll, a partly arboreal, carnivorous marsupial endemic to Australia.

Due to the scarcity of the spotted-tailed quoll on the Australian mainland, it is not common for people to have ever interacted with the species whose diet includes medium sized mammals such as gliders and possums, and which is often sited around chicken pens.

Unfortunately, due to the effects of habitat loss, modification and fragmentation, and the impacts of introduced predator and competitor species, the spottedtailed quoll is considered endangered Australia-wide.

With the use of motion censored cameras and chicken meat baits, QuollSeekers is

Unfortunately, the project is yet to find evidence that a spottedtailed quoll population exists in the area, likely due to the loss and modification of the species’ habitat as well as the presence of many domestic and feral cats and dogs.

You have now decided on the breed of puppy that would fit in with your lifestyle, to purchase.

It is important to have the place puppy proof before he arrives and some decisions need to be made.

Camera and bait cage set up to record animal sightings on one of five Land for Wildlife properties bordering D’Aguilar National Park

In order to protect this endangered species,Australians need to work together to conserve its habitat and further educate community members.

Should you see a spottedtailed quoll, please report your sighting via the QuollSeekers Network sighting form on the Wildlife Queensland website at www.wildlife.org.au.

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Check fencing and gates, including pool fences. Now is a good time to close up any gaps.

I recommend get down on ground level and look around.

Are there any plants in the garden that are toxic to dogs or do you have prized flowers that you wouldn’t want your puppy to “rearrange” for you?

Decisions need to be made on sleeping arrangements and where will he eat. The best areas are away from the hub of the home, so it gives your puppy quiet time. Crates come in handy.

A crate is a wire cage with a door, large enough for your puppy to stand and turn around comfortably and to lie down. It’s used for sleeping only. Never to be used for punishment.

It sounds barbaric but used correctly, puppies love them.

You can even have the crate in your bedroom and the puppy knowing that it is close to you will settle very quickly. As he

can’t get out it will prevent nasty accidents throughout the night.

Something to consider now is whether he be an inside dog or outside only? Bear in mind that dogs are a pack animal and do better if they are included in your daily life. Some people believe the puppy will live outside until toilet trained and then come in. Unfortunately that doesn’t work as you will still need to teach him, so it’s better to start from the beginning.

You made need to cordon of areas so he can’t wander around the house, toileting wherever. Puppies also love to chew things and so it’s better to give him a small area to wander around. Keeping doors shut akways works, and baby gates are useful as well.

Purchase good sturdy toys that encourage puppies to chew on and hence that’ll save your furniture and shoes.

Another important decision is training and classes designed for puppies. These classes are usually held in veterinary clinics.

Have you missed out on the valuable tips shared in parts one or two of our regular puppy advice column? Check out our past issues online at www.bribieislander.com.au!

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CONSCIOUS LIVING ‘THE PATH TO HAPPINESS - JUST BEING?’

ISLAND ATTRIBUTES MARJORIE WEBBER // IMAGES: MARJORIE WEBBER

BEKS THOMPSON // IMAGE: PROVIDED Wouldn't we all agree that we just want to happy? So why does it sometimes seem so elusive?

Let's take a look at how most of us probably live — we are constantly pulled around on the ebb and tide of our emotions at the whim of external circumstances and exposed to continuous social media, leading us to rush, judge, stress, blame and compare — swinging from the highs of success to the lows of perceived loss, grief and worry.

We allow and maybe believe these external influences to be a cause of our happiness or lack there of.

Feel into the sense of taste in your mouth, from what you may have last eaten or drunk.

Observe as best you can without labelling the experience.

In July, 2014 the birding fraternity was atwitter with the news that an extremely rare bird had been spotted in a small pond at North Lakes. The bird was a female Yellow Bittern and this was the first recorded live sighting of the species in Australia.

Tune in and listen to any sounds you can hear far away and then nearby.

Southeast Asia is where it usually resides.

However, many ancient traditions espouse the view that happiness does not come from these external sources, rather from our internal being.

Now come to the awareness of your breath, the sound, warmth and journey of the breath through your body - the one breath we all breathe.

So how do we go about making a change? One very powerful way is to come back to the unchangeable 'being-ness' of us.

Why not try this 'coming back to your senses' practice right now?

Now sit in this stillness for a few moments and enjoy, before coming back and opening your eyes.

I made my way there in the hope of spotting the Bittern and to my surprise not long after I arrived it appeared. It was not too concerned about the people with binoculars observing it from the waters

Sit comfortably, feet on the floor, back supported and tall.

Close your eyes and take 3 slow deliberate breaths.

You can take this practice with you anytime, anywhere to experience the sense of just BEING. See what happens!

Now feel into the sensation of your feet connecting with the earth. Feel into the sensation of the weight of your body resting on the seat. Feel into the sensation of your clothing on your skin.

Beks is a Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher with a special interest in yoga as therapy and living mindfully.

Feel into any sensation on your bare skin, observe any fluctuations in the air — from temperature to movement on your skin.

How do you feel?

Beks holds regular Yoga classes on Bribie as well as seeing clients one on one in her Bongaree clinic.

Contact Beks 0468 832 193 or at www.bribiephysiyoga.com for enquiries

edge. Eventually I was able to take some photographs with the help of a 300 mm lens.

I returned about a week later but the Bittern had gone, much to the disappointment of some interstate visitors who had travelled to North Lakes especially to see it.

The Yellow Bittern is the smallest of its species growing to only about 36 to 37 cm. It feeds in the reeds on insects, fish and frogs.

How it got to North Lakes I do not know.

BRIBIE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION INC // IMAGE: CC Dear Readers, you may be hearing the wailing calls of the Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos these days as they head for Bribie’s Coast Banksia stands - especially along the eastern foreshore. They begin in the south and systematically “do” the banksias northward along the coastline. It is a sight to behold.

The Banksia Integrifolia has wonderful golden yellow flower spikes seen at various times of the year. The smooth leaves are dark green on top and silvery white or grey underneath, mostly without serrations.

As the name suggests, the Coast Banksia is salt resistant and has an extensive natural distribution in coastal sandy and inland areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Banksia Integrifolia is a perfect choice to be part of the re-vegetation project along the Woorim foreshore. It does not need fire to release seed from the woody cones, and seed drops to the ground in late summer. Birds enjoy Banksia nectar & seeds.

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ISSUE #4

EDUCATION FOR THE HEAD, HEART AND HANDS

BRIBIE’S VOICE JOHN O’BRIEN

MORETON BAY BIRALI STEINER SCHOOL // IMAGE: PROVIDED In last month’s issue of The Bribie Islander, I touched briefly on some basic singing techniques which I have found helpful. Like many other untrained singers like myself on the Island, to just know some of the finer points to singing correctly, makes singing for pleasure ever so much more enjoyable.

The Moreton Bay Birali Steiner School located at Beachmere is a small independent private school providing primary education to the Moreton Bay Region. The school recently welcomed a new principal and head teacher, Mr Chris Jack.

Chris Jack is a respected experienced Steiner teacher of 24 years.

He was a founding teacher, parent and education administrator at the now well established and successful Samford Valley Steiner School. He is an executive of Steiner Education Australia and has been an enormous source of assistance for Birali Steiner since inception. He has now taken the helm to lead the young school into its bright future.

Chris truly embodies the school ethos of “Education for the head, heart and hands.” A typical school day at Birali includes academic work, singing and movement activities, gardening, handcrafts, dancing, and creative play. Teachers at Birali strive to achieve balance by developing each child’s potential in academic, social and practical areas and creating a genuine love of learning within each child. By freely using arts and activities in the service of teaching academics, an internal motivation to learn is developed in the students, doing away with the need for competitive testing and grading.

If you are looking for a local school with a difference, come along and explore the balanced approach Birali can offer for your child. The school is currently taking enrolments for prep to grade 4 for 2015. School tours can be organised by contacting administration on 0412 014 165 and more information can be found at: www.moretonbaysteiner.qld.edu.au.

THE VET THAT COMES TO YOU! JACKIE THE VET Sandstone Point Vet is a Mobile Veterinary Service located in Sandstone Point. We service Sandstone Point, Bribie Island, Ningi and Beachmere. We come to you!

Jackie The Vet provides a caring, home Veterinary Service with a mobile well equipped veterinary van. Services include vaccinations, Heartworm injections, treatment for sick pets, skin disease and itchiness, blood testing, microchipping, litter vaccinations, and home euthanasia for pets approaching that final bugle call; we also arrange burials and cremations.

Phone Jackie: 0400 699 704 Hours of operation: 7.45am – 5pm Monday to Friday Email: answers@sandstonepointvet.com.au NOVEMBER 2014

Can anyone learn how to sing like the pros? Is there hope for beginners who wish to learn the proper way to sing?

Fortunately, the answer to that one is YES, anyone can learn to sing! Singing is something that any man or woman can learn if they have the passion or desire for it. Here are some guidelines to ensure that you will be able to sing your heart out like an expert!

What many folk do not know is that the whole body can be used to project sound waves.

It’s not just one’s mouth that is doing all the work when one is singing. Your chest, abdominal region and even your face are all working together to transmit the sound that your voice box is generating. This is the main reason why you should have proper posture when you sing.

There are two effective ways to fix your posture – by sitting on a big stability ball and by standing against a wall. When you stand against a wall, you should balance your weight on the three points of the feet (two near the toes and on the sole). The back of your head should lightly touch the wall.

Now if you like the idea of using a big stability ball/yoga ball, simply sit on the ball and balance your weight so that the majority of your weight is supported by your hips.

Poor posture will make you fall off the ball. There is simply no way you can sit on a stability ball without developing good posture. The next thing that you should develop is proper breathing. Your lungs should be filled with air whenever you sing verse – you can accomplish this

by taking one second breaths and by learning how to hold your breath to help regulate the exhalation phase. Whilst singing, it pays to take really quick breaths and exhalation should be as controlled as possible, so that you do not run out of oxygen.

When we are speaking, our inhalation-exhalation balance is well developed. One has to use the same breathing balance when singing. One of the easiest ways to control your exhalation is by saying “sshhhhh” for as long as you can. Practice exhaling slowly several times a day to train yourself to let out air in a regulated manner.

The way you open your mouth also has an impact on your vocal quality. Instead of using your chin as a guide point when opening your mouth, dropping your jaw instead of your chin will add a lot of resonance to your song, and this in turn, will add power to your vocal quality.

In the last issue of The Bribie Islander, I made reference to an online singing course I had been researching and promised to give more detail about this wonderful singing course.

You can access it here: www. superiorsingingmethod.com.

This course is being taught by a young world class singing coach who has students all over the globe. Aaron not only covers the above basic techniques but explores in great depth all the finer points to help total beginners on their journey how to sing for pleasure or to launching a singing career.

Naturally, Aaron not only coaches beginners, but his course takes one through all aspects of the singing journey.

You can read many testimonials from seasoned professional artists who have found Aaron’s method of coaching highly beneficial to further improve areas of their voice. After just two weeks’ of taking Aaron’s singing course, can you imagine the excitement you would feel if your choirmaster or singing group complimented you on how great you are sounding lately?

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ULTIMATE POST HIGH SCHOOL REALITY TRIP NIKITA CHEE // IMAGE: CC

DEB NEILL

In 2013 I made the decision to celebrate. Graduation was approaching fast, as this would be my final year of high school.

I wanted to remember this time not only in honour but in fun, real fun. It all began with a suggestion that my sister made early on in the year about this group called SU QLD that runs many events and offers a way to celebrate this special time for the year 12s unlike any other.

So I got my friends together, booked, packed, and when the count-down was officially over we jetted-off for Australia’s pristine waters of, yep, the Whitsundays. We arrived at the airport in Proserpine with our luggage and with an assurance that we had everything we needed: clothing, wallet and an expectation of a really good time.

Little did I know I had left something quite valuable, some people would even call this little item vital in the back seat of my parent’s car all the way back at Bribie Island...my mobile phone. I know what you may be thinking, shock, horror, panic! I’m now dis-armed from the social-safety net of the 21st century and I’m feeling, quite okay really. Leaving my phone at home actually became of the many things that made this trip unforgettable.

For as long as I can remember I have always loved the outdoors weather that was swimming in the sea at Bribie, trekking through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland or kicking a ball at the beach. I love enjoying creation, especially when you’re with some really good folk. So when I knew that I could have the privilege of saving for this adventure and that it would be hosted by some really cool, fun-loving people I was overjoyed! And it was just really good to be taking a break.

Breaks are blessings. I was so looking forward to escaping

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DEB & MIKE’S CHILLI CHEESE OYSTERS KILPATRICK

Caution: addictive!

Ok, so let me start by saying that Oysters Kilpatrick traditionally are made with Worcestershire sauce. Definitely no barbeque or tomato sauce goes into this recipe. So much of today’s food is jammed packed with extra sugar that we just don’t need.

from busyness: traffic on the streets, traffic in the shops and, as I found out, traffic on my Facebook page!

‘Backflip’, the name of the trip hosted by SU QLD was a two-leg journey. The first leg was to be accommodated on one of the many Islands in the Whitsundays where chilltime was all the time and if you were feeling adventurous, exploratory and energetic there was always an activity to suit. Yet it was second-leg that left my friends and I in wonderment.

After our short stay on the Island we boarded a ferry and got taken to the docks where we would transfer to a small charter called ‘Southern Cross’ and spent the rest of our journey sailing around the Whitsunday reefs. Hard-work right? It was so beautiful; it’s hard to describe how clean and pristine the area was. What was funny was that out of all the other charters sailing around with classes of schoolfinishers on them, we had the smallest boat. It held about 12 people including the crew. Not only that but we were the boat without modern technology. No TVs, no computers, no phone for me and you know what, no distraction.

We were stuck with each other and we were stuck with some of the world’s most incredible scenery around us. It was good to be forced out of the ‘social’ world of media and engage in reality. It was good to be able to

make interesting conversation, eat good food together, enjoy the natural wonder around us and have good old fashioned fun the way it was intended to be.

I can understand while some may think that life without those items mentioned before may be boring, but I can safely say that I can’t remember many other times where I had so much fun.

That’s not to say technology is bad! In fact it’s incredible. I’m currently typing on a laptop and I just replied to a text from a friend. I think it’s just the misuse of technology that smoke screens authenticity. I’m truly grateful that I got the opportunity to go on this adventure because you learn something from every journey and if it’s one thing that I learnt it’s that you really don’t need to travel far, spend a lot or have fancy things to have fun. It is being with people and celebrating what we have been given that matters because it is those things that we remember.

So it is 2014 and yeah we might have become a bit carried away with technology but the good news is we do have the ability to shut down, switch off and close off to media. Then, when we do, we open up to a world of creativity. If you would like more info on SU QLD events (drug and alcohol free) check out su-schoolies.com (ph 1300 478 75) if you’re a school leaver, and suqld.org.au (ph 1300 478 753) for more generalised trips

Mike and I love our chilli and developed this recipe a few years ago after being a bit disappointed that restaurants had changed the original recipe. We tweeked it a bit to our liking and hope that you will love them too.

Bribie has the most delicious oysters when they are harvesting but if you find that the locals are unavailable, I suggest you go with the Coffin Bays. They have a very deep shell that will hold quite a bit of ingredients enough for a full belly!

INGREDIENTS: Oysters Bacon Cheese Worcestershire Sauce Tabasco Sauce Half a lemon per dozen oysters Salt and Pepper METHOD: To start: go and get yourself as many oysters as you can eat!

Find a tray that will go under your grill and make some aluminium foil stands for each oyster. This involves tearing a piece of foil and lightly screwing it into a walnut sized stand. Another option is a bed of rock salt. We can’t have all the juice running!

Finely cut enough bacon to cover each oyster. Grate enough of your favourite cheese to sprinkle on top. Place your oysters on the tray making sure they won’t topple over. Sprinkle with bacon first, then cheese.

Add a squeeze of lemon to each, and fill your shell with Worcestershire sauce. Add in 4—8 drops of Tabasco. Caution, the older it is, the hotter it gets!

Salt and Pepper to taste, and grill for about six minutes for each tray.

DON’T BURN THEM, KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE, AND ENJOY! ISSUE #4

STATE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH RALLY

OCTOBER EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH QLD // IMAGE: PROVIDED

JOHN TRAILL - VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE ISLAND // IMAGES: P. MCNAMARA

Linda receiving her award from Inspector Les Bulless and Commissioner Ian Stewart

The State-wide Get Ready for Bushfire and Storm Week was kicked off with a very successful Emergency Services Expo at the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR), Bribie Island on Saturday 11th October 2014 between 10am and 4pm.

Last Saturday saw a group of Moreton District Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) representatives descend on the Sunshine Coast to attend the State Neighbourhood Conference in Caloundra. The conference acknowledged the service of district NHW volunteers and police liaisons officers.

Mrs Linda Danzer of Caboolture South NHW received the district award for NHW volunteer while Sergeant Marjan Borosak received the district award for liaison officer. Linda is pictured above receiving her district NHW award. Linda recieving her award from inspector Les Bulless and Commissioner Ian Stewart The conference shared some great information on a variety of topics. There were a number of presenters that outlined projects that had and are taking place to reinvigorate NHW. Inspector Carlene Maloney of the NSW police force shared some information about the NSW police forces experiences in using Facebook in the form of the “eyewatch” program as an information sharing platform.

She highlighted many advantages and also some of the pitfalls should groups be considering using Facebook. Also addressing the conference was Bruce Morcombe of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Bruce spoke on the journey he and his wife Denise had when setting up the Morcombe Foundation. Bruce provided a great insight into using the media in promoting the foundation and its child protection cause.

All who attended agreed it was a great and insightful day.

Over 2000 people saw and experienced displays and demonstrations from those emergency service organisations represented within the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s area.

These services included: Qld Police & Qld Water Police, Qld Ambulance Service (QAS), Qld Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), State Emergency Services (SES), Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR), Surf Life Saving, Qld Parks and Wildlife, Red Cross and Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC). Assistance was also provided by Maritime Military Cadets and TS Koopa Naval Cadets.

A jumping castle and rides on the QFES “Little Flicker” mini fire truck were provided to help entertain children, and various competitions were also held to engage with the community in matters vital to their survival in an emergency and lots of handouts from those organisations in attendance.

QFES demonstrate how quickly a kitchen fire can spread when you try and put it out with water.

TANIA BRUHL PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE BRIBIE WINELANDER PHILIP ARLIDGE // IMAGE: EENHOORN CC Making wine isn’t rocket science, wine was probably first developed by accident some five thousand years B.C. in China or the Middle East when the sugar in the juice of some crushed grapes reacted with natural yeast. Probably it was off the skins or just floating around in the air and combined with some heat started the fermentation process off. I have no doubt the first accidental winemaker tried this strange concoction and was the first wine drinker to wake up the following morning with a hangover!

Obviously in those days the wine they were drinking had no preservatives and they probably developed a taste for oxidised wine. It is thought Romans or the Greeks discovered that by adding a little sulphur the wine freshness lasted longer. Then of course came the bottle and cork. The evolution of the perfect container and enclosure has continued and it was an Australian company that came up with the screw top known as a Stelvin Cap due to severe problems with cork taint in the late eighties and early nineties when over 10% of our wine was affected.

Although this system hasn’t been accepted universally I am sure eventually more countries will see the light and go down that track eventually. Unfortunately some of the romance of a waiter discourging a cork disappears when he unscrews the bottle but least you almost certainly get a wine in perfect condition and we almost lost this technology.

In the late 1970’s, early eighties Yalumba had already recognised a problem with some corks and developed the Stelvin

Cap, initially the seal was only used on the cheaper end of the market and eventually was once again replaced by corks. When cork taint became a severe problem in the nineties wineries tried replacing cork with plastic corks and other strange closures but when someone opened some cellar stock from the early stelvin tests found the 15 year old wine in perfect condition interest reappeared.

GOOD WINE MAKES THE DINNER PARTY MUCH MORE LIVELY, ALWAYS START THE EVENING WITH BUBBLES AND THE FUN WILL BEGIN. DON MARQUIS COMMENTED: “I DRINK ONLY TO MAKE MY FRIENDS INTERESTING” Now most of our wines regardless of cost are under this enclosure, except for some export wines to America and Europe who regard this closure still for cheaper wine so corks are still used, and they insist on using plastic corks in their home grown cheaper products. When will they ever learn?

Wines have characters which make the unique and also helps when matching certain styles of food to them each month we will look at a couple of varieties and try to match the food CHARDONNAY: Chardonnay is the most planted white grape variety in the world and excels most

in cooler climates where its peach, nectarine and melon flavours and aromas are backed by subtle mineral characteristics. When matured in French Oak barrels the added flavours of the oak add to the complexity of the wine.

Varietal characteristics include: grapefruit, celery, minerals, green apples, citrus, peach, melon, and nectarines Food match: Note where making a white wine sauce use the wine that is being served with the meal.

Roast pork, mature cheese such as cheddar, chicken salads, roast chicken, paella, cheese fondue, duck pate, turkey dishes, minestrone soup, mussels in white wine sauce, scallops in white wine sauce, potato soup, rock melon and prosciutto, salmon pate, roast lamb, spicy spaghetti marinara, tarragon chicken.

SHIRAZ: This grape is widely grown in Australia and grows well everywhere, however it grows particularly well in The Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale and The Barossa Valley. Varietal characteristics include: black olives, white pepper, black pepper, spice, raspberry, redcurrant, jammy, plum, eucalyptus, earthy, and chocolate.

Food match: Again use the wine in making sauces and serve with the meal. Beef lasagne, chargrilled steak with pepper sauce, beef burgers, paella, Irish stew, venison with a red wine sauce, mousaka, paprika beef, or spaghetti bolognese.

Cheers!

ONE BARREL OF WINE CAN WORK MORE MIRACLES THAN A CHURCH FULL OF SAINTS! - OLD ITALIAN PROVERB 10

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SUE GOOD! DEB NEILL // IMAGE: DEB NIELL

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CAFE AND TAKEAWAY homemade burgers fish and chips southern fried chicken baby back pork ribs fresh cooked seafood chilli cheese fries Shop 16/25 Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach Qld 4507 07 3408 8448 phone orders welcome suescafeandtakeawaybribieisland

OPEN Wednesday - Monday 10am till 8pm

If you haven’t visited Sue’s Café and Takeaway at Banksia Beach Shopping Centre yet, you have certainly been missing out.

Kirrilee is Sue’s daughter and has been managing the shop since it’s opening and has developed her own secret burger recipe.

She’s selling in the vicinity of 400 burgers per week, proving that they are mighty good.

Sue’s Café also prides itself on making the freshest of “Fish n Chips”, Salads, Chicken and Rib dishes.

Nikki is another of Sue’s daughters and she often helps out where she can, the shop is open every day from 10am8pm with the exception of Tuesdays.

Sue prefers to purchase local produce when she can, keeping it on The Island so that the locals get a chance to also grow their businesses. Next time you decide to have a night off from the kitchen, drop onto Sue’s Café and Takeaway and try one of their delicious Burgers, you won’t be disappointed.

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DINING OUT BARRY NOYCE When the humble pizza (as we once knew it) evolved to being "gourmet", in many eateries, it was the same old pizza "tartedup" but lacking that expected extra taste.

Not so at "La Vera", opposite the park at bongaree, offering a range of specially selected fresh toppings to suit the most discerning pizza addict.

While attempting a large, eight slice, "volcano" topped with prawns, streaky bacon, ham & brie among the other surprising tastes. My friend devoured a very healthy and impressive chicken and avocado mesclun salad with a sensational homemade aioli dressing with a delicate hint of cider.

From pizza, pasta, risotto to the salads, this restaurant offers clean contemporary

indoor dining while catering for patrons. There’s also the outdoors, alfresco style, with views over the parkland and passage.

Owners Bri and Michael have definitely catered for vegetarians with their tomato bocconcini, pear & walnut mesclun salad and risotto selection.

The large pizzas with handmade bases range in price from $14.50 to $21.50 And are ideal for two smaller eaters to share, Perhaps accompanied by a caesar salad, but once you've started there's no stopping. If it's a taste variety you crave, you can select half & half for a very modest surcharge.

Smaller pizzas, with six slices, are available from $9.50 to $14.50. On the other hand, without a doubt, the salad, pasta and risotto selections are exceptional value and so more-

ish you can't help yourself from consuming every last morsel.

The restaurant is open for dinner 7 nights from 5pm and lunch on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon.

This is one place worth returning to for their friendly, family atmosphere and attentive service to savour yet another delicious sensation.

Although licensed, BYO wine only is acceptable with a small corkage charge per bottle, not by the glass.

A reservation for dinner, especially over the week-end, is strongly recommended. *Prices quoted correct at the time of review.

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Come and see our large selection of outdoor pots, water features, plants and cacti.

Find us opposite Ningi Fruit Barn ask for Tim and mention theBIS for a special discount!

20% off all pots and statues until xmas

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Caboolture Marine FOR SALE: Chanderly shop at 7/11 Servo, Ningi

Bribe Island Taxis & Limousines Service is for sale

For more information please see Greg in shop

For more info, please contact George Goold on 3408 7892

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ISLAND HISTORY - LIBRARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS SERVICE BARRY CLARK- BRIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

the shed for those who were not eligible to be members of the official Caboolture Council Library.

Bribie Island Public Library is arguably the most used public facility in our community. The building these days is modern, spacious and well utilised but it started from very humble beginnings.

The library continued to operate in this small shed for the next 16 years until 1976, when the Caboolture Council built a brand new modern brick library, just south of the shed. Lou Young served as the librarian from inception, initially part time, and then becoming the full time Council Librarian.

The site where the library stands today was originally known as "The Hill", being an elevated sand dune that ran beside swampy ground through what is now the bowling club and caravan park. It was a popular vantage point in the early days of tourism through the 1920's and 30's, where campers pitched their tents and crowds of visitors enjoyed picnics and games. During the second World War the site was used for fuel and water storage tanks and pumps.

After the war, a small wooden building on the site was used as an amenities and changing shed by visitors. This shed was used in the period from1956 to 1959 as a snack bar and fish & chip shop by Jim Looke, and then remained empty and largely unused for several years after that.

The 1976 building is today’s southern end of the library complex housing the large Hector Holthouse room, used for exhibitions and functions, and the smaller John Bateman meeting room. Soon after the new library had opened an interesting weather event was captured in a photo taken by local Pharmacist Don Mullen, showing a white covering of hailstones on the ground and a rainbow arching over the new building.

With a resident population of just a few hundred people at that time, nobody had seen the need for a public library on Bribie Island.

In 1963, just before the new Bribie Bridge opened, a large new hall was built in Cotterill Avenue as a roller skating rink and dance hall. This building has had an interesting history over its 50 year life, becoming a cinema for several years in the 1970's before TV became popular, then as the Busy Fingers Op Shop for over 20 years, until it eventually became the Baptist Church as it is today.

It was in this brand new hall in 1963 that a group of local business people held the first meeting for the formation of a Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce.

The small but very active Bribie community were hopeful of establishing a civic centre with meeting rooms and a library. This idea coincided with the return to Bribie Island in 1963 of a lady who would play a very significant role in the establishment and development of a public library.

Marguerite "Lou" Young had spent some time on Bribie Island during the war years at their family cottage named "Toga", when the military were in occupation and just a few civilian residents remained here. In 1963 she came back to live on Bribie with her husband Ken and three children. They established and ran "Bribie Welding Works" which continued for 28 years.

Lou Young soon became involved with the Bribie Island State School P&C where she reorganised the school library. Lou had always been a self confessed "Book Worm" but this task involved her first and only book burning, of old and battered books, and a request for funds to obtain new books for current student needs.

Although having few formal qualifications, Young was then asked by the local Police Sergeant to set up a public library, which she promptly did in the old wooden shed on The Hill.

This very basic library opened in the shed in 1964, with just 200 fiction books and 100 non-fiction books. Lou's mother, Mrs Farleigh was the very first member to sign up. However, book reading was not very popular on Bribie in those days as only 19 members joined in the first three years. Interestingly, records reveal that the islands most famous resident and International recluse artist Ian Fairweather became library member number 23.

The many thousands of visitors and holiday-makers were keen readers, and a second-hand book exchange was also available in NOVEMBER 2014

In the first 20 years to 1984, membership of the Library grew to some 3800 members, but over the following 30 years membership and usage grew to over 14,000 members today. This dramatic increase in library services led to a major new extension to the libary building in 2004.

The original old shed remained on the hill until 1992 when it was finally declared unsafe and demolished by the Council. The granddaughter of Jim Looke, the fish & chip operator in the 1950's, sought to retain the shed as an item of Bribie history. However, it was demolished. However, in recognition a small plaque was placed in a garden in front of the library entrance, which can still be seen today, paying tribute to Jim Looke's business in the shed from 1956 to 1959.

The humble shed played a significant role in the development of the Bribie community, and its demolition in 1992 coincided with the retirement of Lou Young as librarian after 27 years of dedicated service. Just prior to her retirement Lou Young compiled a document titled "Bribie Island - Collection of Information for Student" capturing many aspects of Bribie Island history. She sought to document answers to the many thousands of questions she had been asked about Bribie Island over her many years of service.

This publication may soon be updated and republished by the Bribie Island Historical Society as a tribute to Lou Young, who retired to Esk and died in 2010.

The library was significantly enlarged in 2004 with an extension on the northern end, which today houses all of the books and technology of the modern library services.

The current Librarian Bronwyn Ash and her exceptional staff invite the public to commemorate 50 years of service by the Bribie Island Library next month.

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SELF-MADE AQUAHOME LAUNCHES JOHN TOMKINSON // IMAGES: I came to bribie by way of my son and daughter-in-law who were looking for a home near the coast. They had been on the Gold Coast, and we had all been involved with boats as skippers so Bribie seemed a good fit.

Perfect for them as they wanted a house, and perfect for me as I was living mostly on my boat at that time. Since then, I have gone on to restoring and building houseboats.

I’ve worked on five over the last five years, so it was a natural progression to team up with Ian to build this current project.

Sadly my grandsons were not able to enjoy the launching as sometimes happens.

I don’t get to see them too often so I am hoping this feature will be for them as a memory of their pa and what he is about.

This vessel, which I call an aqua home, has been an evolution from my experience of many boats. Years of living and working on the water, and my need for an affordable way of living.

The aquahome has poly hulls designed and built on Bribie Aluminium Frame, designed and built here. Bow cover etc well taken care of by M&A Canvas. The walls and roof are all Australian made in Brisbane by Askin Panels, the windows and doors are cyclone proof by trend here in Caboolture.

My aquahome was built completely by her own power solar system which cost very little and will now be able to power her fridge, TV, toaster, computer etc. The aquahome can cruise at 12knots which means she can be in Bribie for breakfast and be on the Gold Coast comfortably for dinner while the family can still go about normal home life.

Aquahome is designed for independent living, and with low windage, good navigation and anchoring gear she can be managed in all areas and weather. Bearing in mind she is not designed to cross an ocean, my aquahome will easily handle most coastal passages with consideration to weather.

The aquahome I believe is a very good all round alternative way of life, whether at sea, on anchor, or in a marina. She is 12m long and 4.5m wide, weighs in about five tonne. She has a reco. 70hp 2 stroke yammy supplied by Caboolture Marine. It has taken me three months to complete, with a little help from Greg, Ray, Jack, Ian, Rod, and a lot of Sikaflex. I must make special mention of Warren and Sherryl at QM Properties (builders of Pacific Harbour) for making the land available for me, I believe they are an asset to bribie in many ways.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT BRIBIE U3A BARRY CLARK "Its time you got out and did something different and met some new people."

There are so many interesting things to do at the Bribie Island University of the Third Age (U3A) that nobody should be sitting at home.

No matter what your age or background the huge variety of things to do at Bribie Island U3A offers something for everyone.

It only costs $3 for each class and there are is no qualification required to start, and certainly no exams or tests when you finish. It’s just about learning for pleasure.

It is mostly about having fun, trying new things and learning something different, but more importantly doing it with the great new friends you will make.

The name University of the Third Age may put a few people off as it sounds a bit "academic".

It isn’t though, it is all run by

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ordinary volunteers from the Bribie community just like you.

People who volunteer as tutors because they have some skills or experience they are pleased to pass on others.

Maybe you have learned something in your life that you could share with other people.

Each week at U3A there are over 85 different classes on offer, 5 days a week, covering such a variety of subjects that over 1000 senior students come every week.

would welcome new members to join in the fun. Dont put it off any longer! Do it now.

If you are looking for something slightly physical to keep both your body and mind active you might consider Meditation, Yoga or Gentle Stretch. These sessions are for people who are generally retired and over 60 years of age, and are designed to minimise risk and danger to older bodies, while at the same time doing you good.

Most classes take place in the air conditioned rooms at the U3A Centre on First Avenue, where there is ample parking and a relaxed atmosphere to meet new people over a cup of tea, on any day or time that suits.

For something slightly more exotic and exhilarating you could try Greek Dancing just for fun, or if it is just your mind you want to exercise there is the mental stimulation of playing chess or enjoying numbers games.

U3A is now in its final term before the end of the year, before breaking up for a couple of months over the school Christmas/New Year holidays.

Out in the fresh air you could learn to play a game of croquet or boule, or sit quietly under a tree and enjoy a good book on your eReader.

However, there is still an opportunity to join one of the classes that have vacancies and

Lots of people enjoy working with their hands on various arts & crafts such as cardmaking or

silk painting, or for something technically and artistically creative you could try the new art of zentanges.

If you enjoy music there are music keyboard sessions or simply music making or learning to play and entertain on a ukulele.

Others enjoy research into their family history or the shared experience of poetry appreciation. Others learn or improve their speaking and reading skills in many languages such as Spanish, Italian or German.

Stop thinking about it, and just DO IT! Get a copy of the current timetable of classes from the library, visitors centre or at the U3A Centre on First Avenue opposite Caltex, and sign up right now to one of the classes that may have a vacancy for you.

If you have any questions phone one of the friendly receptionists at U3A Centre on 3408 1450 or call in for a chat and a cuppa.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD HAPPENINGS CONTACT US TO HAVE YOUR CLUB/ORGANISATION FEATURED!

FOR SALE: CONTACT ANN ON 0404 453 533 FOR ALL ENQUIRIES The Perfecto Coffee Capsule Machine

$40

Taslav Vaporaire Vapour Machine - used twice

$40

Tiffany Bread Maker - as new

$30

Popup Pet Cage - new

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Camping Table Woodgrain - 900 X 600

$20

Each month, there is a different featured ‘Special Guest Artist’.

November we’ll be seeing Rosanna Ruddick, and John Abbott features in December. Always a treat too are the various walk-up artists in support.

Kodak Digital Camera For Pre Windows 7 Software

$20

Pet Tent, Mesh - unused

$20

Logitech Quickcam E3500 For Pre Windows 7 Software

$20

WHEN: 12:30pm, second Sunday of each month WHERE: Golden Age Seniors Hall, 96-108 Arcadia Ave, Woorim COST: Still just $5 (children under 16 free) CONTACT: Janice - 3408 8193 or 0403 481 943

New One Carat Diamond Cluster Ring - unused.

(Written Valuation $3600)

$1500

COUNTRY LINKS COUNTRY MUSIC EVENT On the second Sunday of each month is the Country Links event at the Golden Age Senior Citizens Hall. The show, with Country Music’s Great Mate is open to the public and offers an afternoon of great country music from a band of dedicated musicians, along with plenty of fun and laughter.

Light refreshments are available, and there is always lucky door prizes and raffles. Line dancers are always welcome. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/countrylinks4countrymusic.

WANTED TO BUY: ONE DOUBLE AND ONE QUEEN SIZE BED ENSEMBLE.

NOVEMBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH AT COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

Debbie Gant is the November Artist of the Month at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

Her exhibition entitled ‘Art in the Family’ will see the showcasing of her work along with that of her son, mother and niece.

Debbie was first place winner in the “Bribie Island Section” at the Matthew Flinders 16th Annual Art Competition this year with her work ‘Sunset Over Pumicestone Passage’ (pictured above).

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NINGI ABLAZE! LOU SNEWZR // IMAGES: PROVIDED

Come meet Deb at her talk and morning tea on Wednesday, November 5, 10.30am at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island.

A Ningi resident was rudely awakened on Saturday night to his wife - “wake up the bush is on fire!”. In amazement, he went outside to find the whole of the bush next to their house in blazing big flames.

It turns out the fire had started somewhere near the sand mines on Bestmann Rd, the exact cause is unknown. Scary stuff.

Do you have any breaking news ? Contact us on 0425 477 639.

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