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Marathon Mission
Mower in tow for epic marathon
Richard Holt is hoping to raise more than eyebrows when he uses a harness to tow a rideon mower for the marathon distance of 42.2km next month.
The founder of The Holt Bolt and its charity arm, Bolting Ahead, will set off from Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival at 8.30pm on August 23 for the epic challenge which he expects could take 12-16 hours.
He will tow the mower, weighing more than 200kg, from Woody Point to Shorncliffe via the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge’s pedestrian path, then up to Scarborough and back to the festival site at Apex Park.
The ambitious Marathon Mow Tow aims to raise funds and awareness of the Backyard Bolters program, which creates employment and training opportunities for young people with a disability through its lawn mowing social enterprise.
At present six young people have developed mowing and gardening skills and are paid for their work as permanent parttime employees. The work has given them income, purpose and direction for the future, as well as invaluable social connection.
Richard and his team want to create a Backyard Bolters Academy, giving two more
Businesses wanting to support Marathon Mow Tow can make a donation to ride on the mower and steer it during a leg of the journey.
There will also be gold sponsorship packages of $2500, which include four tickets to a Moreton Bay Food + Wine festival bungalow (thanks to the festival) and enable a sponsor to jump on board for a ride during one segment of the course. Their logo will be displayed on the support crew van, which will follow Richard, and their logo will be included on flags to be flown on the mower.
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crews of six people the chance to get involved as well as those keen to develop administrative skills in the office.
He hopes towing a ride-on mower more than 40km will raise awareness, support and money to achieve that goal.
“We wanted to do something
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that was tied in with our charity (and the lawn mowing component). We knew that it would be pretty out-there and get people’s attention,” Richard says.
While he hasn’t attempted anything quite like this before, he did walk and run 264km from Aspley to Maryborough in seven days in 2023 to raise money for Bolting Ahead.
This challenge will test his physical strength and endurance as well as his mental fortitude.
“It’s a little bit more than what I’m used to and obviously I can take this more at my own pace … but it is the distance and the weight that’s going to grind you down over time with this kind of challenge,” Richard says.
“Sled training is the way that I have been training for it at the moment. That’s getting a weights sled, attaching a harness and putting as much weight as I can on it for as long as I can.
“The first day I put the sled on, it almost killed me. Since then, I’ve become a lot more confident with that and pulling mowers feels a lot more comfortable than it did at the start. I’ve still got another couple of months of training and I’m pretty confident that I will be able to do it.”
Richard says he will complete a trial run without a mower, to
start with, to familiarise himself with the course and work out the pace at which he needs to run.
“From there, I’ll start doing it with weight packs and from there I guess I’ll put a mower on and do some of the distance to make sure it feels comfortable and see how long I can do it with minimal rest breaks,” he says.
Locals might spot him sled training at Woody Point, and he will also practice at Sandgate and Chermside, and with the mower on a friend’s property.
“I was very nervous when I first started training, but I’m feeling a lot more excited now,” Richard says.
“I feel like I have the physical capacity to do it … it’s the mental capacity. You get to a point where you go, ‘I can’t, I can’t’. But then I feel like I stop, and I think ‘I’m good, I can go again’.
“It’s just getting over those hurdles. It ties in really well … our whole thing is about overcoming obstacles. The young people that we work with … they have to overcome so many different obstacles every single day with the different disabilities they may have, and they don’t see them as disabilities.
“For me, I think if they can overcome those obstacles, I can do my best to overcome this one.”
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Council Budget 2025/26
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Moreton Bay City Council has adopted a “landmark” $1 billion Budget with a “modest” rate rise for 2025/26.
It has funding for key projects and services, discounts for selffunded retirees and a record capital works budget of almost $400 million.
Mayor Peter Flannery says $15 million in operational savings has helped keep the minimum general rate rise for owner occupiers to .87cents a week or $45 a year.
“City of Moreton Bay is in a strong financial position, with a low level of debt compared to many other SEQ councils,” Mayor Flannery says.
“We’re living within our means but looking to the future. We are also conscious that cost of living pressures are impacting our residents, so we aim to keep rates as low as possible.
“Thanks to prudent financial management, we’ve been able to limit rate rises, to ensure we continue to fund day-to-day
services while also planning for our rapidly growing population.
“I’m pleased more than a third of owner-occupier residents are on the minimum general rate.
“Non-residential property owners and business will also benefit, with rate rises kept at the same low increased percentage as residential properties.”
Mayor Flannery says City of Moreton Bay will “continue to lead the way as the only SEQ Council to offer discounts for self-funded retirees”.
Remissions are: $250 p.a. per eligible pensioner property, $100 p.a. per eligible partpensioner property and for self-funded retirees, $75 p.a. per eligible property where the retiree holds a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
“Alongside discounts for pensioners and part-pensioners, these cost-of-living measures will benefit more than 31,000 ratepayers,” he says.
Council will continue to offer free tipping (up to 3 tonnes or 26 visits) for eligible residents, while
having one of the lowest SEQ waste management charges.
Record $400 million spending on infrastructure and capital works will support jobs and vital projects, including Caboolture River Rd, planning for Buchanan Rd, Old Gympie Rd upgrade and bridge construction at Youngs Crossing Rd and delivering the Deception Bay SES Depot.
Also funded are Centenary Lakes Activation projects, building a new Suttons Beach
Pavilion, continued development of The Mill site at Petrie, and Bongaree to Woorim Active and Public Transport Network Connection.
“The 2025-26 budget is fiscally responsible,” Mayor Flannery says.
“As one of Australia’s fastest growing areas with an expected population of one million people in around 30 years, Council is planning ahead to retain an enviable lifestyle as we grow.”
Division 6 - Hornibrook Esp segregated cycle pathway (Clontarf); Redcliffe CBD Wayfinding signage and building upgrade to Margate Beach Park amenities
Thriving Suburbs Program:
Division 5 - Talobilla Park Softball Clubhouse upgrade (Kippa-Ring)
QCoast2100 (Coastal Hazard Adaptation) Program:
Division 6 - Charlish Park (South - Stage 1) seawall renewal
School Transport Infrastructure ProgramDivision 6:
Mabel St shelter, near Humpybong State School (Margate)
State Government contributions:
Division 5 - Deception Bay SES Depot redevelopment
Nick Crockford
Suttons Beach Pavilion
DIVISION 5
Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) says the 2025-26 Budget is about enhancing everyday life for residents through spending on infrastructure, the environment and public safety.
“I’m pleased to see construction of the new SES depot in Deception Bay, which will help keep our community safe during emergencies,” she says.
“Council is also investing $11.5 million in public safety and disaster management to strengthen our city’s resilience, as well as delivering a range of projects across Division 5 that enhance local lifestyles, protect our environment, and support the wellbeing of our growing community.”
KEY PROJECTS:
• Upgrades to Nathan Rd, Rothwell, with service relocations in 2025-26 and work to be completed over the next three financial years
• Construction to be completed on a softball clubhouse at Talobilla Park, Kippa-Ring
• Reconstruction of a section of the seawall at Captain Cook Pde, Deception Bay, with work to be completed over the next two financial years
• Planning for an intersection upgrade at Lipscombe Rd and Mariner Ave, Deception Bay, with work to be completed in 2027-28
• Resurfacing Prince Edward Pde from Osbourne St to Donkin St, Scarborough
• Playground upgrades at Newport Park, Newport
• Installation of end-of-line drainage treatment at Bremner Rd, Rothwell, to prevent pollutants entering Saltwater Creek
DIVISION 6
Councillor Karl Winchester (Div 6) says the Budget delivers key upgrades to infrastructure and coastal areas that are widely enjoyed by residents.
“The $14.5 million investment into the Suttons Beach Pavillion redevelopment over the next two financial years, will bring new life to the city’s much-loved seaside precinct,” he says.
“This upgrade, along with upgrades to other foreshores in Division 6 will offer welcoming, relaxed and accessible infrastructure for our community.””
KEY PROJECTS:
• Construction starting on the new Suttons Beach Pavilion and public space areas at the Redcliffe foreshore, situated between the Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the end of MacDonnell Rd
• Construction of a segregated cycle pathway separating cyclists and pedestrians, and upgrades along Woody Point Foreshore
• Upgrades to the Peninsula Animal Aid shelter at Clontarf
• Upgrades to seven picnic shelters and the public amenities facility at Margate Beach Park, Margate
• Replacement and upgrades to seawalls at Charlish Park, Redcliffe, and Crockatt Park, Woody Point
• Design and construction of a shot curtain for a local clay target club at Duffield Road Park, Clontarf
• Significant drainage upgrades in the Cox St catchment, Margate
Newport Park
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Margate foreshore
Softball clubhouse, Talobilla Park
Row over canal 'parking'
Action is being taken after residents complained of boats “parked” for weeks and months in Jabiru Canal at Newport.
Moreton Bay City Council Local Laws Rangers have put ‘abandoned vessel’ notices on a number of boats with a deadline to move. As The Redcliffe Peninsula went to print, a Council spokesperson said rangers “continue to actively monitor any unauthorised vessels in Jabiru Canal.
“One vessel has since departed from the canal. Another two are subject to compliance action. Mooring a vessel in a Council controlled canal is a restricted
If a vessel breaks free of its anchorage or mooring, phone Vessel Traffic Services 3258 4888 or Water Police 3895 0333
activity under Council’s Community Standards for Public Land & Roads Local Law 2023.
“Where mooring is not permitted, Council takes appropriate action in accordance with the vessel being abandoned or occupied.”
Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) said Council investigations had been “frustrated by the movement and return of vessels” and no-one appearing to be onboard.
It followed calls for action from waterfront residents over boats looking for free parking in the canal, some slipping anchor and hitting vessels moored to a homeowner’s pontoon.
When one tried to claim for damage, it was discovered the “parked” vessel had not been insured. Other reports said rubbish was dumped in the canal and on canal banks.
Comments in the Newport Waterside Residents private Facebook group include: “I don’t complain much but geez we are sick of looking at these boats in our canal”.
Another posted: “We pay to live here. They don’t! Half of them are within 10m from three
of us who live here.”
Further comments included: “These boats constantly drift anchor and damage other boats. “What is meant to happen when they drift into the people’s boats that live on the canal when, half the time, no-one is even on board?”
Mooring in a Councilcontrolled canal is restricted except for an emergency, essential services, contractors working for Council or if moored to a private jetty/pontoon with the owner’s permission. Abandoned vessels can be seized and impounded. Those not abandoned, and not relocated, can also be seized and impounded.
Nick Crockford
Work to start on marina development
services” and access to existing moorings, will remain over the balance of the block.
Plans for a multi-million dollar residential and hotel development at Newport Marina have cleared the final hurdle.
Moreton Bay City Councillors unanimously supported the development application during its General Meeting last month.
Construction will start later this year on the four-storey waterfront precinct, which will have 17 three-bedroom dwellings.
The development, over part of 158 Griffith Rd, will also feature a restaurant, office, pool, 35 resident and 14 visitor parking spaces.
Marina functions, including an “amenities block with associated
However, marina parking will be reduced from 216 to 125 bays – which Council says is still “ample space”.
Josh Kindred, CEO of Kindred Group which owns Newport Marina, is “thrilled with the outcome after eight years hard work”.
“Great development is about creating a lasting impact for people today and for generations to come, which this approval can now deliver,” he said.
"We’ve always said this is a landmark site within the City of Moreton Bay - and that meant we had to get it right.
“With our vision now fully approved, we’re proud to
deliver a precinct with highend residential, short-term accommodation and a premium hotel.
“The apartment homes will begin construction later this year and set a new benchmark for quality living on the Peninsula.”
Councillors backed the development after concerns – principally over the building height and narrow driveway entrance – had been answered by officers.
Plans now include “greater separation between vehicles and pedestrians”, a footpath setback from the road and changes to road line markings.
Cr Sandra Ruck (Div 5) welcomed residential use of the site and was “really happy with
changes made to the private driveway”.
She also noted “residents’ strong support for the development” during public consultation when 18 of 29 properly-made submissions backed the plans.
Cr Ruck said submissions cited “reasons such as high-quality, hi-tech design, close location to facilities including a restaurant”.
The development approval comes 16 months after Newport Action Group (NAG) ended its six-year battle against development at the marina.
NAG said Newport is a “boating-centric community” and the marina should retain its marine industry zoning, which minimised impact on nearby residents.
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Several people with links to the Redcliffe Peninsula were honoured for their contribution to the community in this year's King's Birthday honours list.
JOHN GERLACH, OAM
John Gerlach received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for almost 60 years “service to education” - much of it in Redcliffe.
He started as a secondary school teacher in 1961 and stepped down as chair of Grace Lutheran College 59 years later in 2020, after holding the position since 1988.
College Principal David Radke says John had been “an outstanding servant of the College”.
“No citation or applause will encapsulate the hours of work that John has voluntarily given to Grace College, a truly remarkable gift from John to us,” Mr Radke says.
John, who settled in Redcliffe in 1966 with his wife after they met in London, says he feels “overwhelmed” to have been nominated and awarded an OAM.
In 1972, John joined the investigative committee (from 1974 establishment committee) for a new Grace Lutheran secondary school and has been a member of Grace since 1982.
Locals earn King's Birthday honours
State High School, where he remained for 29 years, but, had a growing interest in governance.
John also helped develop Grace Lutheran College’s Strategic Vision for its Googa Outdoor Education Centre, near Blackbutt, from 1987-1998.
He was chair of Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten from 1973-1977, on Grace Lutheran Primary School Committee from 1974-1977 and chair from 19771982. John’s work was recognised with a Certificate of Service and Excellence for Contribution to Grace Lutheran in 1996.
There was also a Certificate of Appreciation for 20 Years’ Service in 2007, Certificate for 35 Years’ Service in 2015 and Certificate for Service as Chair of Council in 2020.
John was also on the Prince of Peace Lutheran Secondary Investigation Committee from 2007-2008, Living Faith Primary School Investigation Committee from 1999-2000 and Lutheran Education Queensland Schools Council Committee 1999-2005.
Former Redcliffe swimming coach John Rodgers was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AO).
he coached Michelle Ford to 800m freestyle gold and 200m butterfly bronze, as well as bronze for Graeme Brewer 200m freestyle and Max Metzker 1500m freestyle.
In Beijing 2008, Kylie Palmer (who started at Redcliffe) and Bronte Barratt, both coached by John at Albany Creek, won gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay and Leith Brody two men’s relay bronze medals.
Rebecca Creedy was in John's squad at Redcliffe when she won 100m freestyle bronze and helped the 4x100m freestyle relay team to gold at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
The late Neville Galbraith, who lived at Deception Bay, has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his “service to lawn bowls and to veterans”.
Driven by Viv Kuhl, the campaign was successful and Grace Lutheran secondary college opened at the primary school site in 1978, before moving to Anzac Ave, Rothwell in 1980.
At the time John was teaching (principally geography and ancient history) at Caboolture
The citation, recognising John’s 58 remarkable years in the sport, says it is for “significant service to swimming as a high-performance coach”.
Now head coach at Noosa, John “couldn’t believe” he’d been nominated for the AO but still loves a job which has taken him to five Olympics and many major championships.
At the 1980 Moscow Olympics,
His career started at Maroubra, NSW and the Australian Institute of Sport before he produced Olympic stars at Redcliffe Memorial Pool and Albany Creek from 1995-2009.
GRAHAM SWANNELL, OAM
Newport resident Graham Swannell has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for “service to aeronautical engineering”. He is co-founder and was Chief Executive Officer of Aeronautical Engineers Australia for 31 years from 1979 to 2010.
“Nev”, who died in 2023 aged 78, was an office bearer at Deception Bay Bowls Club from 1997-2023 and Brisbane North District Bowls Association from 2002-2023.
Bowls Queensland CEO Brett Wilkie says: “Nev devoted many years to Bowls Queensland spanning from 2006-2017 in roles including Men’s Section President, Board Director, Men’s Section Committee, Match Committee Co-Ordinator and Committee Member.
“Nev also devoted much time to roles with the Brisbane North District Bowls Association and the Deception Bay Bowls Club”.
JOHN RODGERS, AO
Graham is a board member of Explore Aircraft and has been a member of Engineers Australia since 1974.
NEVILLE GALBRAITH, OAM
PHOTO: John Rodgers poolside with his swimmers at Noosa.
Bid to realise centre vision
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hanges are being proposed for the “missing piece” of the Newport Marketplace development.
Plans, lodged with Moreton Bay City Council, would see key alterations to stages two and three on the vacant, former sales office site.
“It represents the missing piece to complete the centre”, says the development application (DA) available on Council’s website.
The marketplace expansion seeks to remove “club” from the previous stage two approval and replace it with “hotel and retail/ commercial uses”.
Searches for a “club” tenant were unsuccessful, says the DA report, but there appears to be interest in operating a “small tavern”, hence adding “hotel”.
The hotel/food and beverage/ retail/office/function would have a floor area of 870sqm and with stage three including an increase from 49 to 54
parking spaces.
In stage three, “retail/ commercial uses” would be removed and replaced with “childcare centre” – for which there is “significant demand”, the DA report says.
The proposed 95-place childcare centre would be operated by Greenleaves, which has reached its capacity of 91 across the road in Cardinal Cres. Greenleaves’ new centre would be a standalone building
with 832sqm of floor area and outdoor play spaces.
Stage one of Newport Marketplace opened in 2022 and includes a supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, gym, restaurants and food outlets.
Nick
Call to take up the Challenge
F undraising, connection and a little friendly competition will drive a new communityfocused fundraising program bringing charities, not-for-profit organisations and community groups together with local businesses.
Expressions of interest from across the City of Moreton Bay are now open for the Ausbuild Community Challenge, which will culminate in a high-energy event on October 24 at Redcliffe Tigers AFC, Kippa-Ring.
Twenty community teams will be selected and matched with 20 corporate teams representing local businesses. They will work together to fundraise and compete in a series of challenges.
All money raised through raffle ticket sales and an online silent auction will contribute to a collective prize pool, with $50,000 in guaranteed prize money donated by Ausbuild.
Organisers are hopeful the initiative will raise $100,000 or more, with every dollar to be given to participating community organisations.
The campaign culminates in a Challenge Afternoon on October 24, where all 40 teams will come together to compete in physical, mental and chance-
based games to earn points and climb the leaderboard.
Prize money will be distributed, based on final rankings, with bonus points available through fun, pre-event challenges.
Ausbuild’s Joint Managing Director Matthew Bell says: “At Ausbuild, we’re not just building homes, we’re helping to build strong, connected communities.
“The Ausbuild Community Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to give back and support the local heroes who do so much for others. We’re proud to invest in this initiative and excited
Monday, July 21 at 9am
Local businesses can register as a corporate team or donate raffle or auction prizes valued at $500 or more.
to see the impact it will have across the City of Moreton Bay.”
The event is being delivered by Moreton Daily as its flagship community initiative for 2025, with Olympic gold medallist Leisel Jones confirmed as official MC and ambassador.
“Having Leisel Jones involved as our ambassador and MC adds something truly special. She’s not only a local icon, but she knows a thing or two about competitive spirit,” says Shane Newcombe, CEO of The Vine Lab which publishes Moreton Daily
“More than a decade ago, we
delivered a similar challenge that raised significant funds and generated lasting partnerships between businesses and community groups.
“It was one of the most successful events we’ve ever delivered, and I’m thrilled to be bringing it back with the support of Ausbuild. This is all about local people helping local people.”
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open to eligible community teams (not-forprofit organisations, charities and community groups) located in the City of Moreton Bay.
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The Oasis Club is where
restaurant dining meets the waterfront
EXCLUSIVE POP-UP RESTAURANTS
This year, three of Queensland’s most iconic restaurants, Donna Chang, Byblos, and Tempest Restaurant, are stepping out of their venues and into an exclusive pop-up series.
Experience modern Chinese elegance with Donna Chang, Mediterranean glamour and cocktails from Byblos, and the freshest seafood straight from trawler to
table with Tempest. And for the perfect sweet finish, Sidonié Newport will also be popping up with handcrafted French pastries, coffee and indulgent treats.
Together, they’re delivering impeccable menus, world-class service, and a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience on the shores of Moreton Bay.
Tempest Restaurant
Tempest Restaurant brings its signature trawler-to-plate experience to The Oasis Club, serving up the freshest local seafood, including of course, the iconic Moreton Bay bug.
BYBLÓS
Byblós brings the warmth of Lebanese hospitality to The Oasis Club, serving up mezze and chargrilled meats by the bay.
DONNA CHANG
Brisbane icon Donna Chang is bringing its bold, modern take on Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine to the bay.
SIDONIÉ NEWPORT
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Standing ovation for rockin' fundraiser
Kylie Knight
Music lovers and supporters of The Breakfast Club Redcliffe came together for Rockin’ 4 The Homeless 2025, last month, raising more than $33,000.
The free event, held at Redcliffe Leagues Club on June 22 from 10am-5.30pm, attracted more than 1500 people across the day.
Aussie rock legends You Am I were the headliners with Screamfeeder, Salt and Steel, Dreamkillers, Tripsitta and Ky
Lovell also on the bill.
Rockin’ 4 The Homeless Founder and Director Dan Nebe thanked event sponsors including Andrew Reibelt and Redcliffe Leagues Club, as well as the musicians who played, and supporters who turned up, danced and dug deep for the cause.
“It was unbelievable, just amazing,” Dan says.
“The support shown for The Breakfast Club and live music was insane. The biggest and best yet. It’s come a long way since 2019. It was epic, the bands were amazing.
“We didn’t care about how much money we raised, it was about raising the profile of The Breakfast Club and our own celebration of the homelessness support hub opening soon.”
The Cruel Sea lead singer Tex Perkins even turned up, sparking speculation he was scoping out the event for a possible performance next year.
Dan says Tex thought the event had a ‘great vibe’, but was coy when asked if The Cruel Sea would be on the bill for 2026. There are also rumours an international act could be in the mix.
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Brad Flynn
What really is profit?
The dictionary term is boring, simply it’s financial gain or benefit between revenue and expenses. My definition is a little different.
It’s the efficiency with which we add value to the market.
If you want to make a lot of profit, you have got to add a lot of value to your market.
Think Apple, Microsoft or any big business that is super profitable and how many people they provide value to.
So, what is value? Again, there are a myriad of different definitions, but for me it’s pretty simple.
Value is a feeling, expected and realised (or not) in a transaction. At the end of the day, people buy feelings. So, if we extend my definition… Profit is the efficiency with which we help people realise the feelings they want through a transaction with us.
If you want to make a lot of profit, you have got to help a lot of people get more of the feelings they really want. What are the feelings that people buy through their transaction with you?
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Welcome boost for club
Nick Crockford
Softball is about to step up to the plate with Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association to receive a $4.8 million clubhouse.
The new clubhouse at Talobilla Park will have two changing rooms, an umpire room, amenities, first aid room, office, clubroom, internal storage and kitchen.
Construction is expected to start at the Kippa-Ring sports centre mid-2025 and take 12 months to complete.
It is being jointly funded by Moreton Bay City Council and the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.
“This funding is a real win for our softball community, showing the Australian Government’s confidence in Moreton Bay as one of South-East Queensland’s fastest-growing cities,” Mayor Peter Flannery says.
“Delivery of this new infrastructure means we can focus on attracting high profile
sporting events to our city and elevate our role as a key location for softball and baseball competitions.
“The new clubhouse will provide amenities and club facilities, supporting over 700 members in the Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association and attracting even
more people to the sport.”
Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm says facilities like the new clubhouse build stronger connections.
“Sporting clubs provide space for locals and visitors to come
together, stay active, and enjoy everything community sport has to offer,” he says.
Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) says: “This upgrade will support local players and volunteers, ensuring the sustainability of the club as it continues to serve a growing number of residents”.
Dog Lovers
History hooked on fishing
Waterways surrounding the Redcliffe Peninsula have always provided a bounty for locals, visitors and those looking to trade or make a living.
European explorer Matthew Flinders reportedly found a long net, belonging to First Nations people, when he landed at Clontarf in 1799 and took it with him. Settlers soon discovered what the Peninsula’s original inhabitants had known for thousands of years, fishing and water-based foraging yielded a tasty supply of fresh seafood.
By the 1840s, the oyster industry was thriving in Moreton Bay. The Moreton Bay Oyster Company ran dredging operations in waters including
Deception Bay and Hays Inlet.
Visitors and locals often picked their own at Reef Point, Scarborough. Freshly shucked oysters were served at kiosks including one at Redcliffe Pde, which opened about 1920. The Cooee Oyster Cafe near the Woody Point Jetty and Belvedere Hotel was also popular.
From 1936, a number of crab and fish sellers operated from Peninsula beaches and jetties.
Commercial fishing was small-scale until the 1950s, with owner-operators heading out on their own or with small crews.
While the prawning industry started in the Brisbane River in the mid-1800s, it kicked off in
Moreton Bay in the early 1950s after a prawn fisherman from Evans Head discovered them there in 1949.
Less effective hand-hauled nets were used before ottertrawls were legalised. These had boards, or doors, which kept the nets open while they were skimming the seabed. This enabled a Redcliffe-based trawling industry.
Many professional crabbers switched to prawn trawling and Moreton Bay bugs became a lucrative industry.
In the 1950s Jack Parry, who ran three trawlers, opened a prawn-processing plant at the corner of View St and Oxley Ave, Woody Point.
Johnny Genn, Alan Smith, Jimmy Cranner, Archie Smith and Jim Finlay were among a group of local fishermen who pioneered commercial prawning from Scarborough in the early 1950s. They were joined by several fisher families who moved to the Peninsula from Northern New South Wales.
In 1963, a local fleet of more than 120 trawlers and fishing boats was operating from Thurecht’s Jetty. By 1965, a new Scarborough Boat Harbour was being planned. Stage one was finished three years later.
Over the years, mullet fishing
SOURCES: History Redcliffe; Redcliffe revisited:
A social history of the Peninsula by Moya Pennell and Judith Nissen for Moreton Bay Regional Council (2008).
IMAGES courtesy of: 1. Michael Flannery 2. State Library of Queensland 3. City of Moreton Bay RLPC-000 000895 4. State Library of Queensland
Test flight just the beginning
A“new chapter” has opened after the first test flight –and loss - of a new hydrogenpowered airship, four years in the making at Newport.
Before invited guests, the airship initially lifted “perfectly level” at Kayo Stadium on May 25 and was brought down to mount the landing suspension.
However, while refilling rear ballast tanks, a team member tripped on a wheel of the airship and the gondola separated from the main structure.
“We allowed one last promenade of the freed envelopes around the field,” project leader Jan Bilek said on the H2use report.
“It was meant to be symbolic,
but the tethers couldn’t handle the full buoyancy. One by one they gave way. And just like that the airship was gone.”
It was eventually recoveredwith one of the two envelopes deflated - from the waters of Moreton Bay by the Reef Cat ferry, having floated 21.4km in three-to-four hours.
“Was this demo perfect? Not by a long shot,” Jan said, “but did we achieve something remarkable? Absolutely.
“The loss of the prototype is not the end — it’s the opening of a new chapter. This was phase one. And now, we begin what comes next.”
Jan said the focus is now “consolidating technical learnings, getting new partners and collaborators, exploring
scalable prototypes aligned with practical transport goals and laying groundwork for long-term viability of hydrogenpowered aerial logistics”.
The team’s first test flight validated a hydrogen-powered, electric airship system, a working ballast control and a hover setup and a potential to use hydrogen for lift and power.
While lessons learned include following the test plan, especially in critical moments, not adding features at the last minute and building envelopes to industrial standards.
“But beyond all that, we brought something bold into the world - and it flew,” Jan said.
The project started during the COVID-19 lockdown when Jan, a civil engineer and his son
Sebastian started “working on a few things”.
Jan had long been fascinated by the workings and history of airships and his interest in physics and science rubbed off onto Sebastian, now 17.
With hydrogen being the “only element that both lifts and powers” it is “perfect for airships”.
“And with hydrogen production becoming greener and more available, it makes sense to build flight systems ready to use it. No fossil fuels, no noise, no runway - just clean lift.”
The airship was named Greg Williams after a close friend and “quiet supporter” of the project.
Jan also thanked CoreGas, Dolphins NRL and their “brilliant team”.
Nick Crockford
NAIDOC
Week (July 6-13) is a special time to recognise and celebrate the culture, strength and achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people – the oldest, continuous living culture in the world.
This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of celebrations. The theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
For parents and carers, NAIDOC Week is a wonderful opportunity to guide children to learn more about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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You don’t need to have all the answers, but being open to listening, asking questions, and learning together can have a lasting impact on your kids.
Children may already have questions about NAIDOC Week, especially if they’ve been learning about it at school. Take the time to listen and talk with them about it. Encourage them to share any stories, songs, or ideas they’ve come across. Kids love sharing what they’ve learned, and these
conversations create space for connection and deeper understanding.
Here are a few enjoyable ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week as a family:
Read and connect
Find a children’s book by a First Nations author and read it together as part of your bedtime routine. It’s a calm, engaging way to learn more together –and it’s bonding!
Watch and listen together
Look online for family friendly short films, animations or music clips created by Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander artists. Watching together can start conversations and help children see and hear First Nations voices in action.
Join in local celebrations
Attend a local NAIDOC Week event like a community picnic, art workshop, performance or storytime. These free, family friendly activities are a great way to show support and feel part of something special.
For more information about NAIDOC Week visit naidoc.org.au
Raising it for Redcliffe Hospital
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n epic penny farthing ride has helped Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day generate almost $180,000 for patient care, life-changing research and staff wellbeing projects.
Redcliffe Hospital Director of Research Associate Professor Joel Dulhunty saddled up again, riding from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to Redcliffe Hospital.
“Research and bike riding are two of my passions – ‘research’ because it gives us a blueprint to deliver the best in healthcare and ‘riding’ for fun, fitness and adventure,” he says.
Other highlights on Giving Day included visits by Dolphins NRL players Mark Nicholls and Aublix Tawha, mascots Phinny and Sandy, plus super fan and comedian Dwayne Bennett.
Patients and visitors were also greeted by Cookie the Clown and Owlbert from Sesame Lane, and Fred the Town Crier.
All Giving Day donations for Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital were doubled by Impact Partners Lewis Land (The Belvedere and The Komo), Crew Legal, Sesame Lane, GKS Law, BallyCara, Think 2 Be Foundation and an anonymous individual. Many Community Partners added their support.
Giving Day, on June 11, is an initiative of the RBWH Foundation and raises vital funding for projects which fall outside Government funding.
RBWH Foundation CEO Simone Garske says: “The Moreton City community has truly opened its heart to help keep healthcare strong.
“This remarkable fundraising outcome is even more phenomenal because we know so many people are doing it tough due to the cost of living,” she says.
Since 2021, GIVING DAY HAS RAISED $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS for initiatives, including:
• Three Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit renovation projects
• Two Palliative Care Unit renovation projects
• Children’s Ward playroom and parents’ lounge renovation (soon to start)
• One Senior Nursing Researcher
• 11+ Research Internships
• Children and families grants
• Equipment including neonatal monitors
• Numerous Wishlist Grants including breastfeeding night lights for new mothers, virtual reality goggles to calm injured children, clothing for elderly patients, and a recliner chair for heart failure patients
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Lighthouse launches at Newport
Traders In Purple’s Lighthouse Newport development has debuted on the market, offering coastal-luxe residences in one of Moreton Bay’s most indemand locations.
With a prime position on Lighthouse Esplanade, alongside Lakeview Park, its 132 apartments, penthouses, villas and townhomes occupy an absolute waterfront site with uninterrupted views across Moreton Bay.
Lighthouse is Traders In Purple’s 15th project in the region and its second in Newport, following the huge success of Lasail, which sold out in record time ahead of its completion in 2023.
Lighthouse’s diverse selection of residences spans two and
three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, three-bedroom garden villas, and threebedroom townhomes, situated across two buildings — Palm and Dune. A 22-berth marina will also be developed at Lighthouse.
Palm and Dune will each feature their own resortstyle swimming pool, outdoor entertaining area and lush landscaped gardens, with a shared residents’ lounge, herb garden, and subtropical porte cochere entry bringing the community together.
Designed by award-winning architect, Rothelowman, the residences have been envisioned from the inside out for downsizers and upgraders, with an emphasis on liveability and relaxed coastal luxury.
Taking in views of Moreton Bay, the marina, Glass House Mountains and landscaped gardens, the refined interiors are defined by their elegant simplicity with a focus on quality, light and warmth, accentuated by neutral colours and premium finishes.
Embracing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, synonymous with South East Queensland, generous balconies or courtyards extend internal living spaces, and floorto-ceiling windows maximise panoramic views while drawing natural light and ocean breezes.
Many apartments include a multipurpose room, providing a flexible space for a second living room, guest accommodation, home office or hobby space.
Construction is expected to start in late 2025.
Traders In Purple has been developing in Moreton Bay for two decades, with a 100 per cent project completion rate and a string of high-profile projects to its name including the recently completed Marin at Scarborough and Lasail at Newport.
THE FIRST STAGE of 58 residences in Lighthouse’s Palm is now selling. An onsite sales display, featuring a full-sized kitchen and bathroom, is now open.
Stop by to experience the textures, finishes and refined coastal design up close from 10am-4pm daily at 21 Lighthouse Esplanade, Newport.
Images: Artists impressions of Lighthouse Newport
Beautiful way to empower women
In an industry, which can be super-competitive, these three beauty professionals recognise they are stronger if they collaborate and their clients benefit too.
Lauren Purnell from Lalas make up, Debbie Haslam from Refine Studio and Marissa Nielser – Makeup Artist are independent artists with unique styles, personalities, and approaches to beauty who have come together.
“We’re not just collaborators - we’re a support system. We’ve had each other’s backs when unexpected jobs pop up, when someone’s unavailable, or when we simply need an extra set of hands,” Marissa explains.
“Whether it’s splitting large group bookings or seamlessly working side-by-side to deliver flawless results for our brides, we work cohesively with one shared goal: to give every client the absolute best experience.”
In an industry where comparison can easily creep in, they say it is refreshing and empowering to be surrounded by like-minded women who are genuinely “rooting for you to succeed”.
“We each have our own creative signature - our own way of seeing and expressing beauty - but that’s what makes working together so special. Instead of competing, we complement each other,” Marissa says.
“Instead of tearing each other down, we build each other up. And through it all, we continue learning and growing - not just as artists, but as women in business.
“I’m so proud of the work we create, not only because of the quality we deliver, but because of the trust, respect, and genuine friendship that’s behind it.”
Debbie says in the competitive world of beauty, makeup artists are finding strength in referring and supporting each other.
“Whether we’re fully booked or specialising in different styles, myself, Lauren and Marissa choose collaboration over competition, recommending each other to clients when we are unavailable. This
builds trust with clients but also strengthens our industry connections and fosters mutual respect.”
Lalas make up
Lauren Purnell says she has had a passion for makeup and making women feel beautiful for as long as she can remember.
“I love that this industry is constantly evolving - techniques that I was taught over 17 years ago have changed so much and I thrive on learning and mastering new equipment and products that are out there and available to us and then passing that knowledge on through my makeup lessons,” she says.
“One of the best parts of my job is spinning my clients' chair around and watching their faces light up. Their happiness is mine too.”
Lauren says creating her own makeup range, LaLas Makeup, has been one of her greatest achievements.
“From the beginning, my goal was to design products that are user-friendly, long-lasting, and give that beautiful, glowy finish we all love,” she explains.
“I was passionate about making sure every formula was infused with skin-loving ingredients, so not only would you look good, but your skin would feel good too.
VISIT lalasmakeup.com.au
Refine Studio
Debbie Haslam is a Newport-based lash and brow expert and professional makeup artist who is redefining beauty through precision, creativity and care at Refine Studio.
“With an eye for detail and a passion for enhancing natural features, I specialise in tailored lash and brow services that elevate each client’s look. From flawless brow shaping to lush lash extensions, every treatment is designed to highlight individuality,” she explains.
“As a makeup artist, I bring artistry and expertise to every face, whether it’s for a wedding, photoshoot, or special event.”
Debbie even offers one-onone tutorials for clients wanting to learn some “tricks of the trade”
VISIT refinestudiobeauty.com
Marissa Nielser –Makeup Artist
Marissa Niesler is a professional makeup artist, hair stylist, and nanoplasty specialist based in Brisbane.
“My work is grounded in the belief that beauty belongs to everyone - and that makeup, hair, and styling should enhance who you are, not change you. I’m passionate about empowering people to embrace their authentic beauty and express themselves with confidence,” she says.
“With years of experience across bridal, formal events, and personalised hair treatments, I offer makeup, hairstyling and nanoplasty services designed to help my clients feel like the best version of themselves.
“From soft, radiant makeup that lasts all day to elevated hairstyling and smooth, healthy hair through nanoplasty, every part of what I do is grounded in care, creativity, and real results.”
“For me, it’s not about trends or perfection - it’s about connection. It’s about helping someone see themselves differently, feel more confident, or simply enjoy a moment of calm in the lead-up to something special.”
VISIT marissaniesler.com.au
senior formal fun Stress-free
The Wardrobe at North Lakes is Moreton Bay’s only one-stop-shop for all things formal, taking the stress out of school formals and other special occasions.
Owner Kayla Nancarrow says she opened the business at 71 Flinders Pde, North Lakes, to ensure “absolutely everyone has the opportunity to look and feel amazing, without the hefty price tag”.
“Formals should be a celebration of graduating, not a competition of who has the most expensive dress or the most ‘insta-famous’ makeup artist.
“The Wardrobe is an all-inclusive and safe environment. It’s a place to feel pampered, special and glamorous for your big day.
“With so many schools in the Moreton Bay area, there are a huge number of families trying to navigate the crazy world of senior formal.
“At The Wardrobe, mums and daughters can walk into their fitting with nothing planned and leave with everything booked and organised.”
The Wardrobe has a big selection of well-priced gowns with nothing over $800, including purchase, hire and custom-made options. New arrivals are now in-store ahead of peak formal season.
“Once our formal girls have picked their perfect dress, we can help match accessories from our range. We can organise alterations, if gowns need any final touches,” Kayla explains.
The Wardrobe’s services don’t end with the gown. An inhouse hair and makeup artist from Carmens Makeup Artistry offers all-inclusive packages from the ‘Beauty Mezzanine’.
Spray tanning, nails and photography options are also available.
“We are with you through the whole process - from deciding what colour suits your skin tone to helping you buckle up those heels as you leave the boutique after you've been glammed up for formal,” Kayla says.
“Our boutique hosts a fully functioning beauty bar, full length mirrors, director's chair and amazing aesthetics for all of your pre-event pics.
“We take care of your entire look all in the one place, not only that we offer our studio as an enjoyable, convenient and charming place to get ready.”
We are with you through the “
Book in for a free formal fitting with your own personal stylist.
TO FIND OUT MORE, visit thewardrobe.online or phone 0434 919 040
5 Top five ways to look, feel great
The secret to looking good and feeling great is actually not a secret, it’s pretty logical when you think about it.
It’s a combination of physical and mental wellbeing, which doesn’t have to cost a fortune or be overly complicated. You might just need to change your way of thinking and dedicate more time to the task. Here are our top five ways to look and feel great …
Exercise
The benefits of exercise, in terms of physical and mental wellbeing, are well documented and include increased energy and mood levels, improved physical health, disease prevention, better sleep and many others. Adding exercise to your routine does not have to cost the earth, with heaps of
low-cost and free activities on offer across the City of Moreton Bay. Check out council’s Healthy and Active Moreton program.
The Redcliffe Peninsula offers a network of scenic walking and cycling paths, with views that make you forget you are exercising. Many local parks also have free-to-use outdoor gym equipment.
Eat well
Healthy eating may help you live longer, keep your skin, teeth and eyes in tip-top condition, support muscle development and function, boost immunity and lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend people eat a variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups (vegetables, fruit, grains/cereals, meat/ alternatives and dairy/ alternatives) every day, and drink plenty of water. You
should limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars, and alcohol.
Catch up with friends
Spending time with friends and meeting new people can be good for the soul, lifting mood and energy levels.
One-on-one catch-ups with close friends or group gatherings don’t have to be huge social events and can be as simple as going out for coffee, heading to the beach or enjoying a backyard barbecue.
Volunteer/give back
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Philanthropy and volunteering not only benefit our community but also those who donate their time and energy.
The act of giving makes us feel good, adding value and purpose to our lives no
matter what age we are. It also provides opportunities to meet new people, develop new skills and become more active.
Take time out
Making time to relax and doing something you enjoy is central to mental wellbeing at all stages in life.
You know best what those activities are. They could be reading a book, watching a movie, meditating, going for a walk or even riding a motorcycle up the coast. Carve out some time and do whatever works for you. It’s important.
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Fernwood’s more than a gym
Fernwood North Lakes and Morayfield are so much more than fitness centres for women, they are a ‘second home’ where women are encouraged to prioritise themselves in a supportive environment.
Owner Larni Mailer says they can take time out of their busy lives to work out and socialise in a setting which offers something for every woman.
“It’s a no-judgement zone … just a supportive, motivating tribe of women of all ages, sizes, cultures empowering each other just by being there,” Larni explains.
“The vision is that these spaces are not just a gym. They are an all-female environment focusing on women empowerment and supporting women to find what works for them to promote their overall health and wellness journey.
“We understand some days all you can do is get dressed. We are here with a caring smile to listen, support and motivate if that’s what you require in that moment, or just be a friendly face on the days you haven’t seen one.”
Fernwood North Lakes and Morayfield offer group fitness classes, Reformer Pilates, HIIT training, yoga, personalised programs and training, nutrition coaching, run club, HYPOXI weight loss studio, child minding, infra-red sauna, beauty products to make getting ready easier, complimentary breakfast, tea and coffee station, book library, monthly social events and workshops, and guest speakers to promote self-care and development.
We’re about camaraderie, community and empowerment. “ ”
“I was grateful to the Fernwood community as a mum starting out on my own health and fitness journey. The depth of gratitude grew insurmountably through my family’s own personal heartache,” Larni says.
“Having a space to come to, feeling supported and not alone is the foundation to happiness. Finding a community of women who recognise and share your triumphs and traumas is healing.
“We are all about camaraderie, community and empowerment. To have the opportunity as a franchisee to support other women, the way I have been supported, is everything to me.
“I'm surrounded by women all working on themselves. I get to be a part of their journey, no matter how big or small that part may be. It is rewarding beyond measure.”
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'Tis the season
to book a party
I t’s never too early to start planning your family or work CHRISTMAS PARTY, with bookings now being taken for PAINT AND SIP celebrations
Co-owners Katrina Humphries and Debbie Lennon say Pinot and Picasso Christmas party packages are the perfect balance, not too hard, not too easy, but just right for all skill levels.
“Enjoy the process of painting and socialising with your team, family or friends. Our ‘just right’ Christmas experience is achieved through stepby-step guidance from artists, allowing everyone to relax, have fun, and create their own masterpieces,” they say.
“Our creative team are working on our Christmas artworks and we can’t wait to see what this year’s festive line up looks like.
“Last-minute presents can wait, but booking a Christmas function can’t.
For a work Christmas party, Chixmas, Friendsmas or reunions with your family, your arty festive function awaits and we can’t wait to celebrate with you this year.”
If Christmas still seems too far away, Pinot and Picasso can host your next birthday party, baby shower, hen’s party, divorce party, bachelorette party, team building session, wedding or bridal shower.
“Weddings, parties, anything … make your next event just right with Pinot and Picasso Redcliffe,” they say.
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Events to celebrate NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week
celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s NAIDOC Week runs from July 6-13, with a range of activities across the City of Moreton Bay offering opportunities to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.
NAIDOC WEEK ACTIVITIES
Undumbi Culture Show
Share Dreamtime stories with Undumbi Culture, and learn and share cultural knowledge while journeying through the history of the Kabi Kabi people. Admission is free to this show, which is suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Bookings are essential.
Children aged 8-13 years can receive an introduction to natural
ochre pigments with Kabi Kabi artist Melinda Serico during this workshop. Melinda will introduce participants to natural ochre pigments, talk about the traditional uses of ochre and where it can be found. Children will then be guided through the process of mixing ochre and creating a painting to take home. They will receive a take-home bag with four colours of ochre, glue, and a canvas board. Tickets are $10. Bookings are essential.
• July 11 | 1.30pm – Redcliffe Art Gallery VISIT moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/ Ochre-Painting-Workshop-MelindaSerico
Ephemeral ground mural workshop
Participants can create an ephemeral ground mural using ochre and charcoal with Munimba-ja artist and Ngugi woman Libby Harward. Trace the edges of lines, shape and form while connecting to Country and making your mark on this place. With language words provided by Kabi Kabi man Lyndon Davis, Munimba-ja artist and Ngugi woman Libby Harward participants aged 16+ will learn to combine stencilling techniques and ochre. Tickets are $25. Bookings are essential.
Join historian Dr Gary Bacon as he shows native plants traditionally used as Indigenous food and medicine. The talk, suitable for participants aged 16+, will be followed by a drawing and watercolour session inspired by botanical illustration. Tickets are $10.
• July 26 | 10am – Redcliffe Art Gallery VISIT moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/ Ephemeral-Gound-Mural-Workshop
ART EXHIBITIONS
Skeletons - by Judy Watson Skeletons is an invitation to explore an alternative national narrative. Responding to the Queensland State Archives collection, Waanyi artist Judy Watson opens the closet doors to Australia’s skeletons. She uncovers buried evidence within the archives, bringing light to undisclosed happenings, validating the mistruth of terra nullius, subsequent colonial conflicts, and the continuation of Aboriginal resistance. She does this through video works and textile pieces. The
exhibition will also feature a new work commissioned by Moreton Bay City Council examining Redcliffe’s own history. Admission is free.
City of Moreton Bay Art Galleries are partnering with Munimba-Ja’s Blak Creatives Program to coproduce a new exhibition. Based on Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country, Blak Creatives is an Indigenous-led professional development program that provides culturally safe support for First Nations artists and creatives. Working alongside gallery team members, participants will learn the basics of exhibition production from concept to installation. The resulting exhibition will share a fresh interpretation of the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection, from the perspectives of the Blak Creatives cohort. Admission is free.
Head to Redcliffe Museum on the first Saturday of the month to join in a community plant swap from 10.30-11.30am. Bring along a plant, cutting or seeds to exchange, and share tips with fellow gardeners.
Questacon is coming to Redcliffe Museum, with the Science on the Move exhibition. Astrophysicist Dr Cullan Howlett from the University of Queensland will explain how scientists use maps of the cosmos to understand gravity during the official opening from 10.30am-noon. The exhibition is on until July 27, revealing how things move.
creative with play dough, paint, craft and more from 9-10am. This free activity is suitable for children under five years of age. Dress for getting messy. Bookings not needed.
Youngsters can make an Alice in Wonderland-themed decoration to take home to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's classic. This free activity at Redcliffe Library from 11.30am-12.30pm is suitable for children aged 8-11 years. Bookings are essential.
Relive the best of British rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s during The History of British Rock show at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm. It will feature music from artists including The Beatles, Queen, The Hollies, The Rolling Stones, T-Rex and ELO.
Bookings are essential. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au/Events/ History-of-British-Rock
Quilt show
The Deception Bay Helping Hands Quilters Quilt show is on from 8.30am-12.30pm at Deception Bay Uniting Church at the corner of Deception Bay and Webster roads. Entry is $10 and includes morning tea. Entry is free for children. There will be craft stalls, a quilting demonstration, and books, plants and unique gifts for sale.
July 18
Meet Author
Author Renae Black will speak about her new book, Second Chance Station, and writing rural romance during a presentation at Redcliffe Library from 6.30-7.30pm. Entry is free. Bookings are essential. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries/Events/MeetAuthor/Meet-The-Author/ Renae-Black
July 19
U2 tribute
Regarded as the best U2 tribute in Australia and acclaimed internationally, The U2 Show Achtung Baby is a must-see-act for any U2 fan and it’s coming to Redcliffe Entertainment Centre. The show is on from 8pm and bookings are essential. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au/Events/TheU2-Show
July 24
Book club
Redcliffe Blokes Book Club meets once a month at Redcliffe library from 5-6pm. It’s a chance to share books, ideas and laughs. Entry is free and bookings are not needed. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries/Events/BlokesBook-Club
See Jimeoin
Popular comedian Jimeoin will bring his Pandemonium show to Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm. It’s a chance to catch a glimpse of what’s inside his head … absolute pandemonium. Bookings are essential. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au/Events/ Jimeoin-Pandemonium
IN THE GARDEN
Sondra Grainger with
From simple chains woven into cheerful crowns or adorning sweet bouquets at a wedding, the humble daisy has delighted gardeners and flower lovers of all ages throughout the decades. Embraced by many cultures for their positive meanings including love and affection, innocence, purity, loyalty, new beginnings and hope, they became a symbol of peace and harmony in the flower power movement of the 1960s and 70s.
Today there are more than 20,000 daisy species worldwide and they are a popular choice in cottage and coastal gardens, flower meadows, as garden borders and in pots. In simple terms, a daisy flower has a central disc of small flowers surrounded by larger, showy petals.
Most daisies prefer a sunny position and of course many varieties grow well in our climate. These are my favourites…
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum) is the most iconic of the daisy family with its classic white petals and bright yellow centre, loving a full sun position and regular deadheading (removal of finished blooms). A tough perennial, it tolerates most welldraining soils.
Everlasting Daisy (Bracteantha bracteata) is an Australian native with distinct paper-like petals. Perfect for dried flower arrangements and a symbol of longevity, it’s low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.
Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) native to South Africa and often referred to as the African Daisy, it’s one of Australia’s most popular cut flowers. With vibrant blooms in an array of colours, new varieties repeat flowering and thriving in warmer climates, it’s a lovely addition to a flower garden.
TOP TIPS
• Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms
• Grow in a full sun position with around six hours direct sunlight per day
• Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) is the variety traditionally used make daisy chains, but is regarded as a weed in Australia
• Enjoy indoors as a cut flower or tuck one behind your ear when gardening!
Seaside Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus) is such a sweet, low-growing perennial ground cover, popular in coastal gardens. Producing an abundance of small blooms in white and pink, it’s very attractive to butterflies and bees.
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) also known as Purple Coneflower, it has become more accessible in nurseries in recent years. Known for its medicinal properties, it’s most commonly used in herbal remedies to boost the immune system. Loved by the pollinators (bees, birds & butterflies) it’s also a striking cut flower.
Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta) commonly known as Blackeyed Susan, it produces big bold sunshiny blooms that can be mistaken for sunflowers. Yellow or orange petals surround a dark central cone, adding a pop of colour to a full sun garden bed. Great for cut flowers and garden borders. Happy gardening!
FISHING TIPS
Dr Dazza
There are still lots of options for anglers this month.
Inshore reefs and bay waters The diver whiting are in full swing and are a great species for the whole family to target. They are commonly called winter whiting but are found in Moreton Bay all year round. Diver whiting have always been a popular species for small boat fishers in Deception and Bramble Bay. The Cockle Banks out from Scarborough is a productive spot for them, while directly out the front of the Peninsula itself will also produce. Popular baits are bloodworms or strips of squid, and a good simple method is to drift until you find them and then keep working
Pelagic fish
Pelagic fish continue to be present and are also a great option this month. Exactly where they will be is dependent on where the bait fish are. If you are fishing for diver whiting, a well-presented diver whiting fillet or whole pilchard floated behind the boat can produce school mackerel. Alternatively, you
around that depth counter when you do. There is an in-possession limit of 50 fish per person but no minimum legal size.
For those targeting the inshore reefs around Redcliffe there will be some snapper. The water will be clear most of the month and night will be the best time to catch them. Lightly weighted soft plastic lures are also a good option during the day.
Estuary and land based Flathead, tailor and bream are the main target species for estuary and land-based anglers. The Pine River, Hays Inlet and the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge fishing platform will be the pick of the spots for flathead. They can
can target them specifically trolling lures on paravane rigs.
Longtail tuna and Mac tuna will be busting up. Mac tuna have also continued to be caught at land-based locations including Woody Point Jetty and Shorncliffe Pier. It has certainly been a bumper year for them so far.
be targeted on live baits such as herring and soft or hard bodied lures, but you will also get them on dead baits such as pilchards. Bream will be widespread along the foreshores and are best targeted at night on the big high tides with lightly weighted or unweighted baits. Mullet strips are a great bait for this, while many anglers also like to use raw chicken strips marinated in tuna oil. Tailor have been active around Redcliffe with plenty of good quality fish caught.
If you are land-based fishing, make sure you pack some squid jigs, particularly if you are fishing at night. This is one of the best months for chasing tiger squid around Redcliffe.
Surf beaches
Bream, tarwhine and swallowtail dart should be your target species on the surf beaches of Moreton Island. For swallowtail dart, yabbies are the number one bait, although eugaries (pippies), beach worms, blood worms or peeled prawns will produce some fish as well. The right sinker size is critical for surf fishing. For swallowtail dart, a good cast is often required to get your bait to the larger fish. If you are not catching fish, going up or down a sinker size
can make a difference. Look for deeper gutters with plenty of white water as that is often where they are.
Tailor are present on surf beaches as their northerly spawning migration is well underway. Tailor spawn all year around at many locations but their main spawning location and time is K’gari in spring. Tailor are a fast-growing species, reaching approximately 27cm fork length in their first year and mature in their second year.
Offshore
A closed season on snapper and pearl perch applies throughout Queensland tidal waters from July 15 to August 15. The closure aims to protect snapper and pearl perch during their spawning season, allowing them to reproduce and replenish their numbers. Offshore anglers should look for other options during this period. Other reef fish alternatives include teraglin, gold spot wrasse, silver trevally, venus tuskfish, and yellowtail kingfish.
Tight lines and rug up this month.
Daryl McPhee is an associate professor of environmental science at Bond University
YOUR GUIDE TO JULY with Patsy
Leo
JUL 23 - AUG 22
There is a strong focus on the past in July. Try to tie up loose ends from the past efficiently so you can move on, as luckily the Leo new moon on the 25th will open doors to new territory. Aim to get key paperwork planned out or scheduled before the 18th to avoid having to review it later.
Virgo
AUG 23 - SEP 22
Mars will help boost your energy levels, although you’re best to have key matters on the table before the 18th, when your sign’s ruler Mercury turns retrograde. From the 18th, it’s a good time to review your home and work; is it time for change? If so, it’s a good time to make preparations.
Libra
SEP 23 - OCT 22
Venus brings you the opportunity to look at your communications and finances in a new light, especially money you share and that you set aside for your favourite activities. Take the initiative as the new moon on the 25th brings opportunities to improve your health and work schedules.
Scorpio
OCT 23 - NOV 21
It’s a good month to consider how to alter your usual work or daily routine to bring more of what you love into your life. Early July and towards the 11th you’ll see clearly what you don’t want any more, and luckily the new moon on the 25th will bring an excellent opportunity for a fresh direction.
Sagittarius
NOV 22 - DEC 21
Venus and Uranus will spotlight your independent streak. Initially, you’ll feel a need for self-expression in your daily life, and as the days go by, in your relationships. You’ll appreciate the chance to action a favourite project – and to kick-start a refreshing phase in your personal life.
JUN 21 - JUL 22
The sun in your sign until the 22nd brings you the chance to shine! You may be drawn to express yourself in a new way either at work or in your personal life, and the full moon on the 11th will spotlight your relationships. The end of July brings the opportunity to revitalise your finances.
Capricorn
DEC 22 - JAN 19
July will be a good month to focus on what makes you happy in your personal life and, if you were born after January 8th, at work. You can make changes in your life now, although you may find some matters intense, both in your personal and work relationships, so be sure to pace yourself.
Aquarius
JAN 20 - FEB 19
You’ll relish a more dynamic feeling in your personal life and at work, so be sure to take the initiative to create happy situations. July is a good month to get fresh ideas and arrangements on the table, but be sure to do so before the 18th to avoid having to rearrange them at a later stage.
Pisces
FEB 20 - MAR 19
Life is about to change (unless it has already recently). In both cases, it’s time to alter how you go about things, especially in your personal life and financially. Developments around the 4th will take you into fresh territory, for many involving two key areas: your home and family.
Aries
MAR 21 - APR 19
This will be a good month to get on top of your goals as the stars will help you. Be proactive; you may even receive unexpected news early in July. The full moon on the 11th will spotlight options that could provide stability. The new moon on the 25th is a good time to put new plans in action.
Taurus
APR 20 - MAY 20
The start of July will bring an unexpected breakthrough for some Taureans, and a change of direction for others. You may simply alter how you look at life this month, and a little research into your best path forward will benefit you. It’s a good time to reconfigure your budget too.
Gemini
MAY 21 - JUN 20
Romance and your social life can thrive in July, so be sure to organise fun events. Uranus enters your sign on the 7th, bringing you the chance to enter fresh territory. The full moon on the 11th will kick-start a fresh financial cycle, especially concerning finances you share with others.
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World Series is ‘baseball heaven’
Nick Crockford
A"once-in-a-lifetime experience" awaits 12 Little League baseballers from Moreton Bay, 10 from Redcliffe, who are off to the World Series showpiece.
As Brisbane North Region, they won the Australian Little League Championship last month with commanding performances in Blacktown, NSW.
Reward for the 10-12-year-olds is to represent the Australian Region at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 13-24.
The tournament, for 10 US and 10 international teams, attracts crowds of more than 25,000 and TV audiences of over one million.
Brisbane North will open their series against Vacamonte, from the Panama Region, on August 13, 5pm US Eastern time, at Volunteer Stadium.
“It’s baseball heaven,” says Keith Land, a founding member of Redcliffe Padres and head coach of Brisbane North.
“This will be a once-in-alifetime experience for the players. They have no idea what’s coming at them.
“The media attention is huge, the street parade will have 20,000 people and each team on its own flatbed truck.
“I said 'ensure you have your passport, you can sign autographs and talk with an Aussie accent … they love Aussie accents over there!'"
The Brisbane North team includes Monica Arcuir, Braxton Black, Josh Campbell-Manfield, Porter Cox, Averey Griffin, Issei Hamano, Cameron Holden, Harper Lokeni, Preston Reid, Xander Reid, Ryder Smith and Floyd Staines. Coaches are Keith Land, Eli Jones, Darren Holden, Sally Reid.
For the Australian Championships, it was selected from Division One teams playing at Redcliffe Padres and Narangba Demons.
In Pool A, they beat Melbourne Rangers 11-0, NT Buffaloes 140, Eastern Phantoms 5-3, Ryde Red 7-3 and lost to Macarthur 9-5. However, Brisbane North finished second in the Pool behind Ryde and they beat Pool B winners Manly 5-0 in the semifinals.
Brisbane’s pitchers led the way again in the final as Ryde Red were despatched 6-0, which punched the players’ World Series ticket.
“I told them do the little things right and you’ll be fine,” says Keith, who was with the first Brisbane North team to reach the World Series in 2022.
“We had one bad game (against Macarthur), but otherwise the players were great. We didn’t concede a run in the semi-finals or final. I'm delighted for them.”
The squad will leave for the US in early August.
“This will be a step up in standard,” Keith says, “but we’ll give it everything and make sure
Home run for top tournaments
Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club will host two national tournaments for the next three years.
It follows an agreement in which the City of Moreton Bay will sponsor the Little League Girls and Little League Invitational competitions for three years.
The tournaments will be held “side-by-side” from July 8-12 this year at Padres’ Talobilla Park complex at Kippa-Ring.
As The Redcliffe Peninsula went to press, Baseball Australia said a schedule for the tournaments was “expected to be announced shortly”.
The world’s first Little League Girls National Championships was held last year in Lismore.
The Little League Invitational gives Little League charters, who do not regularly qualify for the four national championships, a chance to compete nationally against their peers.
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Hugh Whittle / Baseball Australia.
Next wave of success
Nick Crockford
Asuperb five-medal haul at the national age championships has earned North Lakes' Max Cunningham a place in the Next Wave of Australian swimmers.
The 15-year-old former Grace Swim Club member is one of 64 rising stars invited to the Next Wave Competition Camp in Canberra from July 6-12.
It follows his 15 Years' 50m backstroke gold; 100m backstroke, 50m and 100m butterfly silver; 100m butterfly bronze and fourth in 50m freestyle at the Australian Age Championships.
The top three from each age event have been invited to the camp where they'll race in teams and work with 14 coaches, five managers and performance staff. All have been selected as part of Swimming Australia’s development towards the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
Max said he was “lucky enough” to go to the New Zealand Short Course Championships last year with Swimming Queensland, but Next Wave tops his resume.
“It is a Swimming Australia-run camp, so is right up there as an achievement,” he said, “this
camp is likely number one now.
“It’s always a surprise to be selected for these types of things. All I do is train hard and try my best on race day to get the best result I can, which helps make these opportunities.
“I’m looking forward to different coaches reviewing technique and looking at things I can improve on, also hanging out with mates and building a really good team environment.”
Former Australian head coach and National Team Support
Coach Leigh Nugent said it is “great” to have the format of Next Wave “back on the national roster”.
“It’s something that’s been missing for the past 10 years,” he said. “It is set up to help prepare emerging athletes and developing coaches for when they make their benchmark Australian team by facilitating an intensive competition environment.
“Athletes will race multiple times and learn how to handle fatigue, maintain consistency in their performance and quickly improve on their learnings from one meet to the next.”
Max has switched from Churchie to Brisbane Grammar School and is now working with Bobby Javanovich, who has been a BGS coach since 2016.
Golfers to chase record prize pool
Entries are pouring in for this month’s Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am, where top touring professionals are chasing a record prize fund.
As The Redcliffe Peninsula went to press, more than 150 entries had been received for 63 places in the two-day, 36-hole event on July 17-18.
They will be chasing a record $85,000 in prizes – up from $80,000 last year – in the most lucrative event in the Australian PGA’s 2025 adidas Pro-AmSeries.
“We get great support from professional players across the
country and sponsors,” Redcliffe Golf Club’s Director of Golf
Chris Adnams says.
“Our goal is always to make this the most prestigious event on the (adidas Pro-Am tour) and this year have guys (registering) from Western Australia and Victoria.”
They include Victorian Marcus Fraser, who was on the European Tour and represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Michael Sim, the West Australian who took the 2023 Redcliffe Pro-Am, has also entered along with last year’s winner Zachery Maxwell, from Virginia.
Doug Klein, the 2021 winner, is back from the Asian Tour and
“raring to go”, Adnams says.
Fellow Queenslander Gavin Fairfax, who won the Mackay Pro-Am last month, has entered along with Andrew Campbell, from NSW, a pro-am tour winner three times in the past three months.
Optilease has extended and increased its sponsorship. “They have a real drive and passion for the tournament,” Adnams says.
This year’s pro-am will be contested over two days and 36 holes on the par 71 Redcliffe Golf Club course at Handsworth St, Clontarf.
The Jack Daniels Party Hole returns, as does $1000 chip-
off and three-hole shoot out. There’s a shotgun start at 10am both days. Entry is free. Food and drink will be available.
“As far as hosting, this is Redcliffe Golf Club’s biggest tournament of the year by far,” Adnams says.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Swimming Australia.
2021 winner Doug Klein
Hockeyroos debut for Surha
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amie-lee Surha has joined Redcliffe Hockey Club’s growing list of full Australian internationals.
The 20-year-old made her Hockeyroos debut in the second of two FIH Pro League matches against Olympic champions Netherlands, in Amsterdam.
Surha followed that with another cap in the Hockeyroos’ last-minute 2-1 victory – again in the second of a double header - against India in London on June 22.
Nicknamed JL, she won a third cap in the following fixture, a 1-0 loss to England in London.
“Jamie-lee is a talented young player,” Redcliffe Hockey Club President Paul Greentree said.
“Redcliffe is grateful JL has found a home here and is part of our history having played (and scored) in our first Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association Premier League 1 Premiership victory.
“Everyone at the club, including coach Steve Lancaster and her teammates, are overjoyed and so proud of JL’s recent debut for the Hockeyroos.
“We’re looking forward to watching her play many international fixtures in the future.”
Surha is just the fifth Indigenous woman to represent the Hockeyroos, and the eighth Indigenous Australian player to wear green and gold at international level.
"Pulling on the Indigenous uniform was one of the most special moments for me, being a First Nations athlete in this team," the Mackay-born striker told Hockey Australia after her debut.
“I'm very proud to be here and in this uniform.”
Her first cap “was everything I expected and more”, she said. “The atmosphere the Dutch fans bring is incredible. I’ve never experienced anything like it.
“From the call-up, to getting on the plane two days later, to stepping on the field for the first time, it’s all been a surreal and special moment.”
Surha was initially selected for a tour of Belgium and Germany with Australia’s Under 21 women’s team, the Jillaroos, but promoted to the Hockeyroos following an injury to a player in the squad.
It has been another sizeable step for Surha who only played her first two Premier League 1 games for Redcliffe in 2022,
before making a permanent move in 2023.
She was top scorer in 2024 and netted in the club’s historic 3-0 Premiership win over Easts – the first top division women’s Premiership in Redcliffe’s 92year history.
Last year, she also debuted for Brisbane Blaze in the Liberty Hockey One League – Australia’s top domestic hockey competition.
Surha has played for Queensland in junior age divisions and won national titles, but her performance at this year’s Australian Under 21 titles earned a place in the Jillaroos. She was also selected for the Australian Development Squad and Hockeyroos for a practice match series against India in Perth earlier this year.
Adcock gets jump on world's best
Former Redcliffe Little Athlete
Liam Adcock has served notice to the world's leading long jumpers - again.
The 28-year-old left the world's top two in his wake with a dramatic last-gasp victory at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.
He produced a personal best (PB) 8.34m (beating his PB by 1cm) to leap from third to first in the final round at the Stadio Olimpico last month.
That was too good for double Olympic champion and world number one Miltiadis Tentoglou, of Greece and Italy’s world number two Mattia Furlani.
It was just Adcock’s second appearance in the elite Diamond League – the first being in China two months ago when he finished second with 8.15m.
He followed up with second at the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands, recording a best of 7.97m. And second at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland with 8.05m, ahead of 2019 world champion Tajay Gayle (7.97m) but behind Furlani (8.11m).
After his stunning win in Rome, Adcock said he “wasn’t feeling that great leading into it”.
“Furlani got the home crowd going and that got me going too.
I really appreciate the crowd support and great competition,” he said in a Diamond League interview.
He has been plagued by injury in recent years, but is now fit, in form and relishing his “first year on the big boy circuit”.
“I have a lot of belief in my own training program,” he said, “and want to get past that Australian record (8.54m set by Mitchell Watt in 2011) as well.”
Adcock will be at the Diamond League meetings in London (July 19) and Lausanne (August 20) –and hopefully qualify for the final in Zurich (August 27).
Nick Crockford
Testing times for Dolphins NRL side
Injuries continue to test the Dolphins’ depth and resolve as they chase a maiden finals’ berth, with four key NRL players now out for the season.
They include Captain Tom Gilbert (pectoral muscle), Daniel Saifiti (shoulder), Max Plath (anterior cruciate ligament) and Jack Bostock (anterior cruciate ligament). Tom Flegler remains out with a nerve injury to his shoulder.
Winger Jack Bostock suffered the latest season-ending injury in round 16’s 26-20 loss to the Newcastle Knights in Perth.
Felise Kaufusi is recovering from an injury to his medial ligament and subsequent surgery and is expected to be sidelined until round 22.
Head Coach Kristian Woolf said he was disappointed for Bostock, last season’s NRL Rookie of the Year, whose game had continued to improve in 2025.
“He’s had a great season so far, he’s been one of our best and he’s obviously a really talented player that’s got a bright future ahead of him,” Woolf said. “He’s going to have a tough few months, but I know what a terrific young man he is and he’s got the resilience to get through it.”
The loss to the Knights followed an extraordinary threeweeks in the club’s short history, starting with their 44-8 win over ladder leaders the Bulldogs in round 13, followed by 56-6 over the Dragons and 58-4 over the Cowboys.
That’s a total of 158 points in three rounds with just 18 points scored against them.
As The Redcliffe Peninsula went to print, the Dolphins were preparing to face South Sydney at Suncorp Stadium before a bye in round 18, and were ninth on the ladder.
All eyes have been on 21-yearold halfback Isaiya Katoa and his halves partner Kodi Nikorima,
who have been in blistering form and have found their rhythm.
Katoa captained the side for the first time against Newcastle in round 16, with Felise Kaufusi sidelined on suspension.
The mounting injury toll has created opportunities for the Dolphins’ rising stars to step up, with Aublix Tawha making his NRL debut against the Knights, and Kurt Donoghoe, Harrison Graham and Oryn Keeley having an impact.
Mark Nicholls, who is part of the leadership group, says performances by players filling the gaps have been impressive.
The Dolphins will be looking to avoid a form slump at the wrong end of the season, as happened during their first two seasons when injuries and suspensions took their toll.
Swimmers bound for Singapore
The world awaits for three elite swimmers whose sporting resumes include time at Redcliffe.
Redcliffe-born Kaylee McKeown, 23, will spearhead Australia’s challenge at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore on July 27-August 3.
The multi-Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion, from USC Spartans, is in the 50, 100, and 200m backstroke after winning all three at the trials.
“The last two years we’ve fallen away but, if we want to play finals, we’ll have to knuckle down and get the job done,” Nicholls said.
However, McKeown, a junior swimmer at Grace, told Swimming Australia: “It doesn’t matter what I do here, what form I’m in, I’ve got to get my mind right and see what I can in a few weeks.”
Former Redcliffe swimmer Brenden Hall has qualified for his seventh World Para-Swimming Championships, also in Singapore on September 21-27.
The 32-year-old now at USC Spartans won his 400m freestyle S9 event at the trials and said a “pure love of swimming” motivates him.
“Picking a time to finish with it is really hard but I think it’s safe to say this might be my last world championships,” said Hall, in his 18th year of international competition.
Lakeisha Patterson – who swam juniors at Southern Cross – missed the trials but has been selected for the 400m freestyle S9 and 200m IM S9 … pending a fitness test.
“Incredibly grateful for the selection committee and my team for believing in me and my abilities based off my achieved qualifying times this year,” she said.
Bunya resident Sam Short is also in the World titles team, while Morayfield’s Ricky Betar is in the World Para squad, with Bribie-based USC Spartans coach Harley Connolly.
