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GUIDING HOSPITAL EXPANSION Page 7
EDUCATION
LIFESTYLE Pages 34-41
RISING STARS IN SPOTLIGHT Page 34
Legendary performance
• First Australian to win an Olympic double-double (100m/200m backstroke at Tokyo and Paris Games)
• First swimmer to ever win Olympic 100m/200m backstroke titles at successive Games
• First Australian swimmer to win four individual gold medals. Those on three are: Ian Thorpe, Dawn Fraser, Ariane Titmus, Shane Gould and Murray Rose
• Kaylee extended her record of medalling in all nine Olympic events she has entered
• She now has five Olympic gold, one silver and three bronze medals from two Games
• Flag-bearer with sailor Matt Wearn at the closing ceremony
Kaylee makes history in Paris
Nick Crockford
Kaylee McKeown was a superstar when she arrived in Paris – and she left an Australian Olympic legend.
Born in Redcliffe, the 23-yearold won five medals, continued a remarkable Olympic record and set targets future generations may take decades to beat.
The magnitude of her achievements, in 11 races over eight days, has been saluted by those closest to Kaylee now and in her junior days, as well as Olympic champions.
Sister Taylor McKeown, also Redcliffe-born and an international swimmer for 10 years, was poolside in Paris and said: “it was privilege to watch Kaylee make history”.
And it came despite “the immense pressure of having the world’s eyes on her, watching to see if she would win … or not”.
“No one except Olympians can understand the stress, anxiety, pressure, over thinking and adrenaline that surrounds swimming in an Olympic final,”
Taylor said.
“She was up against the fastest backstrokers we have ever had in history - and she still prevailed.
“Not only did she overcome all of that, Kaylee smashed every race she did and executed her race strategy to perfection.”
Kaylee’s foundation coach at
Paris 2024 Olympics haul
on Channel Nine. “I don’t think people realise how significant what she has achieved is.”
Fellow commentator Giaan Rooney, who won gold in Athens, added: “Oh Kaylee, you are extraordinary! Between Tokyo and now she has been just amazing.”
is with her in spirit,” Rice said.
“Whenever someone is the champion going in, they do it when it counts. I really admire that because there’s so much pressure.”
Taylor, who won Commonwealth gold and Olympic silver, said her sister “is a natural born competitor. It has been a privilege to watch her make history (in Paris)”.
Stephanie Rice, a triple gold medallist in Beijing 2008, said on Channel Nine Kaylee was “incredible”.
“I love the way she races for her dad, who passed away four years ago.
“She has inspired me to push harder in my own freediving journey and goals - and it’s nice to think the way we have inspired
Australian Crawl when it was in Burpengary, Jodie Morgan, said only elite swimmers could handle the sky-high demands, hard work and hype to “just focus on races”.
“That’s what makes them unique,” said Jodie, who now runs JNM Fitness Solutions at UniSC on the Sunshine Coast.
“The ability to focus and obtain the discipline to just get on with business.
“The key is self-manifesting and visualisation. They are the one per cent club.”
Ian Thorpe, winner of three gold at Sydney 2000 and two in Athens 2004, led tributes for Kaylee’s historic double-double from Olympic champions.
“Let’s celebrate her,” he said
Redcliffe-born Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown in action at the Paris Games. Photos: Courtesy of Delly Carr/Swimming Australia
Guiding hospital’s transformation
R'edcliffe Hospital’s new Executive Director Cang Dang will oversee the hospital’s transformation in the next four years, juggling Queensland Health’s biggest construction project with patient care, recruiting 3000 staff and building a culture that embraces the hospital’s history and future.
Mr Dang has been part of four major ‘builds’ during his 25-year career with Queensland Health and was excited to step into the role at Redcliffe Hospital three months ago.
“It is the biggest build in the state at the moment at $1.1 billion. It’s actually going to be the single biggest physical asset that Queensland Health owns once it’s completed,” he says.
Mr Dang says it’s an "opportunity to try to get this one as right as possible", but concedes many decisions are already ‘in-train’. It’s his role to influence what he can, to get the best outcome for the community and his team.
Preparatory work has started, with construction of a nine-storey clinical services building expected to begin later this year.
The full project will deliver 204 new beds, ambulatory care and a significant expansion, including theatres, birthing, endoscopy and a range of other clinical and support services.
It is expected to be finished in 2028, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Mr Dang says the redevelopment will bring care closer to home for many patients and aims to meet increasing demand due to population growth.
“We know the growth is here, we know the pressure is here, we’re the busiest we’ve ever seen it. Clinicians are saying, 'we’ve never seen it this busy for such a sustained period,'" he says.
Redcliffe Hospital’s patients come from a big geographical footprint which takes in the City of Moreton Bay and north Brisbane.
“We have an extra 204 beds due to open in 2027 or 2028, but the thing is we need those beds now,”
Mr Dang explains.
“Part of my role is (to work out) what do we do now to actually accommodate current needs. In Redcliffe, we’ve got a u-curve in the population – high paediatric/ family population and a high elderly population but not much in the middle.”
The new paediatric emergency department has experienced a surge in demand since it opened a year ago.
Mr Dang says key to his role is balancing the health needs of a growing population with inevitable disruption during a major construction project.
“Part of that is ... which services in the old hospital move over to
the new hospital and how do we shut down areas safely, physically move entire wards and still run the hospital,” he says.
“That’s all in the planning stage at the moment.”
Mr Dang says the redevelopment is in the final phase of design.
"Once detailed design is locked in ... then I can lock in models of care behind that. It’s hard to do a model of care until you know what space you’re going in,” he explains.
Residents and patients will be involved in community consultation forums along the way.
Mr Dang says one of the challenges the team has already encountered is finding asbestos every time they dig.
There are also concerns about a historic and culturally significant ‘scar tree’ on the site.
“It’s a very challenging piece right now, given the stage we’re up to in the build. We’re currently consulting with the Kabi Kabi people and the board Chair ... looking at how we actually have the conversation to look at what we can do now,” Mr Dang says.
“The unfortunate thing is, at this point in time, the tree is located in a major foundation of the new hospital build ... literally in one of the corners of the hospital ... anything that happens in that space will have a significant impact on the building design at a very late stage.”
Mr Dang says staff and the broader community have a close connection with Redcliffe Hospital, forged over almost 60 years.
“Redcliffe has a very community feel to it. You walk through, everyone knows everyone else. It’s one of our strengths but it can also be a challenge for us because when you recruit 3000 staff, you’re literally doubling the numbers. It’s not a change, it’s an actual transformation,” he says.
At present, a high percentage of staff who work at the hospital live on the Peninsula, but with an influx of thousands of new staff it is expected half will live elsewhere.
Mr Dang says it will be important to bring the expanded team together and create a culture that makes sense in this community.
“I’ve been in Queensland Health for 24-25 years ... I’ve never come to a hospital where the culture and the staff has been so amazing. Everyone, genuinely, is here to help people and are so collaborative and punch above their belt level, so to speak.”
He says what the hospital is already achieving, compared with others across the state, is impressive.
“Redcliffe is an amazing place. Everyone is so proud of being part of Redcliffe and I’m so fortunate to be part of this now too,” Mr Dang says.
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Get ready for bushfire season
Ashleigh Howarth
The Queensland Fire Department is warning residents not to be complacent during this year’s bushfire season, saying now is the time to prepare their properties.
With excess vegetation including long grass, leaf litter, twigs and bark on the ground after recent rain, Southeast Coast District Assistant Chief Officer Joel Gordon says the risk of grassfires is one of his biggest concerns for the coming season.
“All the rain we had last summer created the ideal conditions for vegetation growth,” Joel says.
“A lot of the areas that were burnt in the 2018/19 bushfires have recovered and accumulated excess vegetation and are getting to the point where they could potentially carry fire again.
“That means, it is very likely over the next few months we will probably see more of a grassfire season than a traditional bushfire season.”
In a bid to protect lives and homes from being destroyed, Joel says crews have been backburning.
“We have been actively undertaking mitigation activities since the end of the wet season along with the Rural Fire Service, land management partners and Council,” Joel says.
“A lot of the bushland reserves near the Redcliffe Peninsula are managed by the Council, and they have a strong bushfire mitigation program to manage the at-risk areas throughout the year.
“They also conduct strategic burns that are not going to adversely affect the flora and fauna that occupy the area.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says crews have been working around the clock in the lead-up to bushfire season.
“September marks the beginning of bushfire season in Moreton Bay, which poses a serious risk to homes and businesses throughout the city,”
Mayor Flannery says.
“City of Moreton Bay crews have been prioritising strategic burns to maximise the impact of our risk reduction efforts and mitigate bushfire risk to the community.
“In addition, our natural areas and maintenance crews continue to carry out management of vegetation all year round to reduce available fuel for bushfires in the Moreton Bay area.”
During emergency situations, Mayor Flannery says residents can get quick access to information via Council’s MoretonAlert notification system and Disaster Dashboard.
“Don’t forget to subscribe to our MoretonAlert notification
system to get flood, severe weather and bushfire warnings tailored to your registered address, and to familiarise yourself with our Disaster Dashboard for all the information you could need during a disaster,” he says.
Describing the Peninsula as a peripheral-urban area featuring large areas between built-up suburbs and rural landscapes, Joel says it is important everyone does their bit to prepare.
“A lot of people get complacent, especially if they live in a built-up area, thinking a bushfire won’t affect them, but that is not the case,” Joel says.
“A well-prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk of surrounding properties.
“It is also important for people
to have their bushfire survival plan ready in the event a fire does occur.
“As always in an emergency, call Triple 0 and follow all local warnings and advice.”
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STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME
• Clear gutters and roofs of leaves, twigs, bark and other debris
• Reduce vegetation along access paths
• Mow your lawn regularly
• Remove excess flammable materials such as long dry grass, dead leaves, and branches
• Trim low-lying branches around your home to a height of 2m from the ground
Bid to stop block split fails
Nick Crockford
Residents appear to have lost their fight against plans to split a canal block in Newport.
There were 46 submissions to Moreton Bay City Council about the development application (DA) - many against the proposed “dual occupancy” at 32 Australia Crt.
The development of two four-bedroom houses with five parking spaces “conflicted with the upmarket Newport character”, they said.
Submissions also described plans, on 665sqm, as a “proxy duplex” typical of Airbnb,
student accommodation or share housing.
However, Moreton Bay City Councillors have approved the proposal, with only Cr Sandra Ruck (Div 5) voting against it.
The DA was assessed on impact, not code, as the area is under 1000sqm. Cr Ruck took it to council for “determination” rather than “officer delegation”.
“The older area of Newport is a unique area and one of City of Moreton Bay’s treasures,” she said.
“I don’t think our residents are ‘not in my backyard’ (NIMBY) residents. They are wanting to preserve this area.”
Cr Ruck said older Newport was “characterised by lowdensity, low-rise housing with limited capacity for change” and “redevelopment of properties is unlikely”.
She said there were concerns in many submissions about the pontoon and ability to “moor a large boat, if the owner so desired”.
"This, along with Bribie Island, is the only area within City of Moreton Bay to have this. Thus making it unique.
“If we continue to take this path and not make any changes, I am extremely worried that in the years to come, homes in the older Newport area will only be able to have tinnies moored at their pontoons due to dual occupancy,” Cr Ruck said.
Mayor Peter Flannery said he
understood residents’ concerns, but the DA “stacks up and ticks the boxes against our planning scheme”.
“While I support the local councillor, the planning scheme has given us a precedent for this.”
Cr Mark Booth said in neighbouring Courageous Crt a 772sqm block was subdivided in 2014 into two dwellings, each on 386sqm, with four car parks.
“On the balance of looking at that, I’m going to support the application,” he said.
Cr Ruck said she was “having discussions with council officers to push for an amendment to the current zoning for this area, to protect the amenity for what it was intended for – large blocks for one residence, each supporting a pontoon for large boats”.
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Specialist heart care close to home
Ashleigh Howarth
Two new clinics providing specialist cardiology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have opened in Moreton Bay, including one on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Known as the Heart Outreach Program for Health Equity (HOPE), the service provides access to trained cardiologists in a familiar and culturally safe environment, instead of a hospital outpatient setting.
The service, which opened this year, is a partnership between Metro Health North and the Moreton Aboriginal Torres Strait Island Community Health Service (MATSICHS), with clinics at Margate and Caboolture.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with research showing they are less likely to use mainstream facilities
and services that are not culturally appropriate due to access barriers, and fear of discrimination, racism, and cultural exclusion.
Executive Director Metro North Heart and Lung Stream
Professor Peter Hopkins says HOPE clinics provide a culturally sensitive environment to help ease anxieties Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people might have when accessing health care.
“We see many patients with general and complex cardiac symptoms and conditions, who have been reluctant or anxious to visit their local hospital for treatment, because they don’t feel comfortable,” Peter explains.
“This reluctance can result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment, which increases risk of further complications and disengagement from health services, with increasing time on hospital waitlists."
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phone 3139 4000 (extension 84015) or email hopemnhhs@health.qld.gov.au
Patients referred to the service are seen by a cardiac team including a cardiologist, sonographer, and a cardiac scientist. Telehealth access is available if required.
Dr Paul Wiemers (pictured), who attended the University of Queensland Medical School and completed his advanced training in cardiology at The Prince Charles Hospital, works at the Margate clinic one day a week.
“I have really enjoyed getting
to know the patients in a more friendly and culturally sensitive environment,” Paul says.
“By being here in Margate, I can develop a positive relationship with each patient and help them on their journey to better health in a timely matter.
“So far, we have seen more than 100 patients between the two clinics.”
The HOPE clinic is at 322 Oxley Ave, Margate.
a hit with foodies
Almost20,000 foodies enjoyed seeing celebrity chefs in action, pop-up bars, live music and entertainment at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival from August 23-25 at Woody Point’s Apex Park.
The festival, which was sold out on Saturday and Sunday, reaffirmed its status as one of Queensland’s most tasty and rapidly growing events.
Foodies met and ate with celebrity chefs, danced like no one was watching, enjoyed local produce and marvelled at one of the world’s best sunsets across Moreton Bay.
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism CEO Natassia Wheeler says the event presents the perfect opportunity to showcase the City of Moreton Bay’s offerings.
“The Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival is a fantastic event that brilliantly showcases the diverse offerings of our region located only 20 mins north of Brisbane Airport, from our rich agritourism to the stunning natural beauty of
The Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival team is already working with producers, chefs and corporate sponsors to make next year’s event bigger than ever.
2025 FESTIVAL DATES
The festival will be back for another round of celebrations from August 22-24, 2025. Tickets are due to go on sale in May 2025.
Corporate sponsors and suppliers can contact Belinda Boyce, Director Partnerships & Strategy at belinda.boyce@thevinelab.com.au
our location,” Natassia says.
“This event is a key driver of visitation in the Moreton Bay destination events calendar, attracting both locals and visitors to experience the best of what our region has to offer.”
Guests took in multiple cooking stages, shopping opportunities, local producers, food vendors, live music and unique dining experiences and tasting events, such as Bait to Plate with Kevin Collins, a four-course degustation dinner with Matt Golinski and The Big Buffet Lunch with Alastair McLeod.
The additional dining experiences
were a big hit, with many selling out months prior to the event.
Record-breaking ticket sales were driven by this year’s line-up of chefs, including Adam Liaw, Matt Golinski, Dominique Rizzo, Kim McCosker and Alastair McLeod.
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival CEO Shane Newcombe says the success of the festival is testament to the community’s support.
“The success of this year’s festival highlights not only the incredible support from our community but also the unwavering support of our corporate partners; their commitment has been integral to making this event a standout experience,” Shane says.
“We have ambitious aspirations for the festival to become a key event on the Australian Major
Jones, a Redcliffe Peninsula local hero and Olympic gold medallist, who helped shine a light on the event.
This year’s festival is grateful to have been supported by: City of Moreton Bay as Principal Sponsor, alongside Destination Partners Visit Moreton Bay and MBRIT. Major Sponsors were Aspley Mazda, Ausbuild, Ray White Newport, Gardner Vaughan Group, Jack Daniel’s, Robert Oatley, Ray White Woody Point, Tydal Woody Point, Woodland Fitouts, My Giving Table, Thyme Lifestyle Resort and The Courier-Mail.
The 2024 Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival was proudly delivered by The Vine Lab. Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival is supported by the
Ausbuild has made a significant impact on the Moreton Bay community through its sponsorship of key events so far in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local culture, entertainment, and familyoriented activities.
Ausbuild's commitment to the Moreton Bay community extends far beyond individual events, with the company taking on the role of 2024 Strategic Partner of Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), helping to bring more than 50 local community events to life across the calendar year. This includes notable events like Movies in the Park, Music in the Park, and Jazz & Shiraz, which are held throughout the City of Moreton Bay.
Additionally, Ausbuild has been a proud Major Sponsor of a range of key events across the calendar in 2024.
Moreton Kids Festival
The first event off the ranks in 2024 was Moreton Kids Festival at Pine Rivers Park. As the Main Stage Sponsor, Ausbuild played a pivotal role in bringing joy to families with young children. Highlights on the Ausbuild Main Stage included live performances by Paw Patrol, which were a major drawcard for the crowd.
Cruisin' Caboolture
Ausbuild served as the Main Stage Sponsor. This event, known for its spectacular car show and live music, brought together car enthusiasts and families. The festival atmosphere was enhanced by free kids' activities, local craft brews, and food trucks, creating a perfect day out for the whole community.
Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon & Fun Run
Ausbuilld was proud to be the 3km race partner for the Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon & Fun Run, Queensland's longest-running and most scenic fun run. This family friendly event, held annually on the Redcliffe Peninsula, saw thousands of participants of all ages coming together to enjoy a day of fitness and fun along the picturesque waterfront. Ausbuild's sponsorship of the 3km event highlights its commitment to promoting health and wellness within the community.
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival
Most recently, Ausbuild was The Kitchen Sponsor at the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival, one of the city’s most anticipated events. Ausbuild’s sponsorship helped bring renowned chefs like Matt Golinski and Adam Liaw to the festival. The event emphasised Ausbuild’s role in promoting local culture and tourism.
Family of League – Battle of Brisbane
Ausbuild was the Major Sponsor of the Family of League Battle of Brisbane event. This event was particularly meaningful, as it aligned with Ausbuild’s ongoing support of rugby league. By partnering with Family of League, Ausbuild helped raise funds to support those in the rugby league community who are in need. The event highlighted Ausbuild’s commitment to giving back, particularly in areas that resonate with the company’s values of teamwork and community support.
Ausbuild’s Joint Managing Director Matt Loney says these events are important in building a strong, connected community.
"Events like these are integral to the fabric of our community. They bring people together, create lasting memories, and showcase the best of what our city has to offer. Ausbuild is proud to work with organisations like MBRIT and The Vine Lab to bring these events to life," he says.
Ausbuild has not only supported the success of these events but also reinforced its commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Moreton Bay. These contributions are a testament to Ausbuild’s belief in the power of community.
Ausbuild Lego Activation
In 2024, Ausbuild has proudly launched its free Lego activation at events across Moreton Bay. You can find the Ausbuild Lego activation at upcoming events include Redcliffe KiteFest, and the four Christmas Carols across the City of Moreton Bay.
Sleepbus ready to roll
Ashleigh Howarth
P’eoplewho are homeless or sleeping rough will soon have a safe place to rest their heads at night with the arrival of the Redcliffe sleepbus this month.
The city’s first sleepbus is expected to arrive in time for a community open day on September 21, with the first overnight service on September 27.
The Breakfast Club’s Michelle Gilchrist, who was instrumental in securing funding for the sleepbus, says it will help manage the region’s current homeless crisis.
“We can’t wait to show off the bus to the community and our clients during the open day. More details will be announced on The Breakfast Club’s Facebook page closer to the date.”
Costing more than $100,000 to build, the sleepbus features up to 18 individual sleep pods with a lockable door, memory foam mattresses, clean bedding, ducted heating and cooling, its own toilet, and charging ports.
There are also interchangeable
doors allowing parents to sleep with their children, and pets are welcome too.
Sleepers will be kept safe with CCTV surveillance, and they can store their belongings under the bus.
There are no criteria to meet, and bookings are not needed –securing a pod is on a first-come, first-served basis.
As a volunteer-run organisation, sleepbus relies on people who can donate a few hours or days a week.
“These volunteers will be organised through sleepbus, so if anyone would like to put their hands up to help, you will need to go through them,” Michelle says.
“They will have a number of
teams – one for loading the people up at night, one for helping them in the morning, another team who will come in and do the housekeeping, as well as the overnight caretakers and the drivers."
The sleepbus will be positioned in a central location on the Peninsula for now but will relocate to the new homelessness hub at Oxley Ave, when it opens next year.
Funding the sleepbus was possible thanks to The Breakfast Club, along with donations from The Jelley Family Foundation, Commbank, Kedron Wavell Services Club, City of Moreton Bay Council, and the public.
with Captain Kerry Whale mail
What a fantastic sight it is to observe the magnificent humpbacks migrating yearly. To see some of our favourites year after year is very special given that when they leave Moreton Bay, they are subjected to a 10,000km-round journey with many obstacles along the way.
With the beginning of the southern migration through the Moreton Bay Marine Park, we are seeing overwhelming numbers of new calves and their active mothers. The youngsters prepare themselves by breaching, tail slapping and frolicking around to build their muscles and senses for their long journey down to the feeding grounds.
With so many new calves being seen, all children onboard are encouraged to choose a name for each one and the winner is selected and forever documented using their unique ‘tail print’ to identify them. A newborn calf ranges from 3-5m in length, averages 1 to 2 tonnes at birth and drinks up to 120 gallons of milk each day! Their mother will nurse them for approximately seven months and stay close, protectively, until they are around one year old.
With the September Queensland school holidays fast approaching, don’t miss the chance to name your very own baby whale!
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Official launch of 2025 The Redcliffe Peninsula
B'usiness owners, community leaders and invited guests gathered in The Pavilion at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival on August 25 for the official launch of The Redcliffe Peninsula 2025 plans.
It was an opportunity for representatives from The Vine Lab, publisher of The Redcliffe Peninsula magazine, website and social media platforms, to reveal plans for the remainer of 2024 and for 2025.
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival ambassador Leisel Jones hosted the event and put questions to The Vine Lab’s Director Partnerships and Strategy Belinda Boyce, Editor in Chief Kylie Knight and Partnerships Manager Lyndsay Lawler.
“The event was the perfect setting for us to share information about opportunities we’re creating to help businesses on the Peninsula grow, including The Redcliffe Business Network Directory, our 2025 Strategic Partner Program and The
“We are also running a series of events in 2025, for the public to enjoy and connect with local businesses including Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival, the new Scarborough Harbour Festival, The Redcliffe Peninsula Business Awards, and the Ausbuild Moreton Bay Community Challenge which will give businesses and groups the chance to raise money for their favourite charities.
“There’s also a big program of events we’re partnering with in 2025 including the Redcliffe Farmers & Artisan Markets, and events run by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism such as Jetty2Jetty Half Marathon & Fun Run, Redcliffe Kitefest, Australia Day Scarborough, Music in the Park (Redcliffe and Deception Bay) and Jazz & Shiraz Newport.”
Editor in Chief Kylie Knight says there will be more ‘marketing muscle’ behind The Redcliffe Peninsula in the coming 12
months with plans for a podcast and The Redcliffe Peninsula TV, as well as dynamic content across a range of platforms.
“We launched the magazine in November last year but have so far relied on organic marketing and promotion. That’s about to change. I’m excited,” she says.
“This is on top of what you would already expect – amazing news and lifestyle content produced by experienced journalists.”
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Call to register donors
Kylie Knight
L'andmarks across the City of Moreton Bay and South East Queensland will be lit up as part of the Light Up Bright campaign which aims to prompt more people to join the stem cell donor registry.
The Peninsula’s Sam Turner is driving the initiative in Queensland, pushing for landmarks to don red, orange and green lights and organising a local swab drive to boost the donor register in Australia.
She connected with charity Strength to Give after her friend Suzi Powell’s son Izaack was diagnosed with Leukaemia and needed a stem cell transplant.
Every year, about 1000 Australians actively seek donors, but only half find a match in their family. The rest need volunteer donors.
More than 17,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer every year in Australia.
“Ideally, we’re looking for people between the ages of 18 and 35, and preferably male because they tend to make more cells which is better for recipients,” Sam explains.
A swab drive will be held at Prince Charles Hospital on September 24.
Sam hopes young people will come along to provide a sample via cheek swab. If they are eligible, they will be asked to register.
If at some point they are a match for a person needing a stem cell transplant, they will be contacted about making a donation.
The process is similar to giving blood and is done at a hospital as an outpatient.
Susie says it is painless, except for the initial needles.
“A lot of people think it’s an operation and you have to have it taken out of your hip, which they used to have to do,” she explains.
“Now, you do have to have a couple of injections leading up to it to help the stem cells get into the blood stream but then it’s pretty much like having blood taken.
“You sit in the chair, you have blood taken out of one arm and it’s filtered through a machine ... it takes the stem cells out and then puts the blood back into the other arm.”
Izaack says the stem cells he received from his older sister saved his life.
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for it,” he says.
Many people aren’t able to find a match, or half-match, within their family and have to hope there’s someone on the international registry who is compatible. The more people on the register, the better the odds.
“Most of my mates got around doing the swabs and that kind of thing ... if it wasn’t for me, they wouldn’t have done it or known about it,” Izaack says.
Sam is hoping the Light Up Bright campaign will raise awareness and prompt more young people to take part in the swab drive.
“It’s something that should be in all universities. In the (United) States that’s how they run it. The kids run it in unis ... all sporting events. People are swabbing at fetes ... high schoolers,” she says.
“It should be a simple thing to be able to do, so that’s what we’re driving.”
Izaack, who was playing with Brisbane Roar before his diagnosis in 2021, has returned to training at Peninsula Power Football Club, and started a university degree in property economics.
To find out more about Strength to Give, visit strengthtogive.org.au
Event marks milestone
A'freecommunity event this month will acknowledge Redcliffe’s heritage, from the first inhabitants to the first Europeans to settle and establish a penal colony 200 years ago.
A week of activities marking the bicentenary of the establishment of the Moreton Bay penal colony - which paved the way for the state of Queensland - will culminate in the Redcliffe Remembers 1824-2024 Picnic in the Park on September 14.
History Redcliffe (Redcliffe Historical Society Inc) President Janet Franklin says the free family friendly event, from 10am-3pm in the Redcliffe Museum precinct, aims to bring the community together.
“We really want this to be about community and multiculturalism
and acknowledge our First Nations heritage,” Janet says.
Songwoman Maroochy Barambah will deliver a Welcome to Country and there will be roving entertainment, displays from community groups, pipe bands, and a children’s entertainment zone including arts and crafts and facepainting. Food trucks will also be on-site.
Traders in Purple are major sponsors, while History Redcliffe and the former Redcliffe City Rotary are gold sponsors.
Bendigo Bank Margate is a silver sponsor, and WD Surveys and Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth are sponsors.
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Songwoman Maroochy Barambah will deliver a Welcome to Country.
Entertainment includes roving bands, dancers, choirs and North Pine Bush Poets.
There will also be children’s activities such as face painting and arts and crafts. A range of food trucks will also be on site.
Janet Franklin and Rae Frawley from History Redcliffe.
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Throughout her extensive real estate career, Heather has established a solid network of repeat clientele and a robust reputation for her consistency and authentic client interactions.
Grounded, and with a mature grasp of the current real estate environment, she’s as inspirational and genuine as she is professional.
Heather is highly invested in understanding every client’s circumstances and is an unwavering advocate for the mental and financial well-being of those more mature.
In addition to her exclusive marketing benefits for seniors, Heather’s committed to providing clear, well-researched advice to ensure clients make well informed decisions are made.
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Peni n s u l a ' s Past
Building a beacon of progress
Theopening of the Hornibrook Bridge, linking the Redcliffe Peninsula to Brisbane, sparked a period of development in Redcliffe including the construction of the Redcliffe Town Council Chambers.
The now heritage-listed building, at 185 Redcliffe Pde, was commissioned in 1939 and finished in 1941 – opening at the same time as the Peninsula’s water supply was ‘turned on’.
The council’s former home, a timber building, was moved and converted into flats known as ‘Granton’.
The new art deco building was designed by Sidney William Prior, who arrived in Australia from England in 1911 and studied construction and drawing at the Brisbane Central Technical College before serving in WWI.
He established his architectural practice in Brisbane in 1923 after working for the Commonwealth Government as a draftsman.
The Redcliffe Town Council Chambers building was constructed by CG Thiedeke for a cost of £5200 ($542,180 today).
It featured a curved façade, high and decorative ceilings, silky oak timber architraves and skirting boards, glass bricks and stained glass.
It originally provided shopfront council services, a meeting room and offices, as well as rooms for the South Coast Hospitals Board. These included a surgery, two examination rooms, treatment room, dispensary and waiting room.
The council meeting room had high ceilings and acoustic plaster on the walls.
A 4m high stained-glass window, featuring explorer John Oxley, was positioned behind the mayor’s dais at the end of the room.
Redcliffe became a city on June 11, 1959, and the building was handed over to the State Government, for use as a community health centre, in 1972 when the Council moved to its current administration centre.
The historic building suffered extensive damage during a fire
in 2006. It was renovated as part of the development application approval for apartments, built at the rear of the site and bought by Wallace Davies Solicitors in 2010.
The firm’s founder and principal Peter Wallace says his family has a long connection with the building.
“I grew up in the place. My father, Tom Wallace, was a councillor here in the ‘60s. My brother-in-law started his career here ... he was the CEO for Redcliffe City Council. He started here before they moved (to the present council building),” Peter explains.
“I knew the building quite well and when I was studying, a friend of mine and I ... the council offered the building to us to have a coffee shop in it because they wanted somewhere for young people in Redcliffe to go to without involving alcohol.
“That was in the ‘70s and people didn’t want to go to coffee shops in the ‘70s, they wanted to go to pubs.”
Peter says the building is, however, perfectly suited to a legal practice, with multiple offices throughout and ample parking. It also offers a special ambience you can only find in a building of its vintage.
“I like that it’s old ... the high ceilings ... you don’t have many of these buildings left in Redcliffe,” Peter says.
“The mayor’s room has a little balcony where they used to stand out and wave to the crowds for all the official functions.”
SOURCES: Moreton Bay City Council and Queensland Government Heritage Register.
The building as it looked in 1960. Image courtesy of Moreton Bay City Council. Reference number RMPC101\101647.
The Art Deco Redcliffe Town Council Chambers building as it looked in 1995. Image courtesy of Moreton Bay City Council. Reference number RLPC-000\000603.
The original timber Redcliffe Town Chambers building. Image courtesy of Moreton Bay City Council. Reference number RLPC-000\000014.
The building as it looks today. Image by Dominika Lis
Don’t miss out on KiteFest family fun
Headline act Emma Memma is expected to draw a big crowd at Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest, which will also feature a full program of entertainment for the whole family, on September 14 and 15.
The event, in its 29th year, will be held at Clontarf’s Pelican Park from 9am-4pm both days.
Emma Memma’s children’s show is guaranteed to have the kids dancing - the popular performer’s debut album won the Best Children’s Album at the 2023 ARIA Awards.
There will also be a great line-up of activities, including international and domestic kite flying displays, Hot Wheels fun zone, aerobatic display, children's shows, carnival rides, and food and market stalls.
Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest is supported by Major Sponsor City of Moreton Bay and delivered by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT).
Vietjet is the first-ever naming rights sponsor for the festival, promising to elevate the event’s profile.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC KITE FLYERS
See a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes, as kites of all sizes and designs take to the sky over the arena. KiteFest attracts domestic and international kite flyers keen to showcase their skills and creativity, demonstrating intricate manoeuvres and breathtaking aerial displays.
HOT WHEELS
Check out the huge Hot Wheels semi-trailer and Kids Fun Zone. Play tables will be set up for children to try out the latest Hot Wheels track sets, as well as a colouring-in station and stall with the latest merchandise, showbags and cars.
KITEFEST KARNIVAL
Children and the young at heart can enjoy an array of amusement rides all day. Rides passes are an additional cost.
SESAME LANE MAIN STAGE
As well as superstar Emma Memma, the Sesame Lane Main Stage will have a jampacked line-up of entertainers from musicians to children entertainers.
KITEFEST KIDS ZONE
KiteFest Kids Zone is paradise on earth…for kids. It is filled with a range of free and low-cost activities for youngsters aged 10 years and under.
BOAT RAMP CLOSURE
Pelican Park Boat Ramp will be closed for KiteFest. Alternative boat ramps include Crockatt Park, Margate Beach, Queens Beach North and Scarborough Marina. For more information, email events.support@mbrit.com.au
PARKING
Free parking will be available at Redcliffe Showgrounds, with a free shuttle bus to the festival. Shuttle buses are pram and wheelchair friendly. They will run from Redcliffe Showgrounds and Kippa-Ring train station frequently from 8.30am-5pm. Wheelchair/mobility device customers are asked to ensure they are within the dimensions of ‘uplift onboard Translink buses’. There will be limited accessible parking at Pelican Park. Accessible parking permits are required to use this area.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: September 14-15
TIME: 9am-4pm
WHERE: Pelican Park, Clontarf
TICKETS: Family Pass
(2 adults and 2 children)
$30 plus booking fee
P a r entingPointers
Father's Day is coming up, and the Triple P –Positive Parenting Program is encouraging dads and all father figures to focus on their mental wellbeing. Triple P says communication and seeking help and support is a superpower, and it can have a positive ripple effect on the entire family.
Its recent survey of more than 8300 parents found more than one third of dads feel the high cost of living is impacting their ability to be calm and loving parents. Additionally, almost half of fathers feel guilty about not spending enough time with their kids. These findings reveal
how stress, worry, and guilt can seriously impact parents' mental health.
Triple P offers tips to help:
• Spending lengthy periods of quality time with your kids is great, but short moments of real connection can also make a big difference. When your kids want to share something with you, show genuine interest in what they have to say, ask questions, be curious and listen. This boosts your relationship and shows them they're important and loved.
• Taking care of yourself is not selfish; it's a positive parenting skill. Small changes, like carving out some time
for yourself, staying active, or catching up with mates, can help prevent stress from building up.
• Laughing together is a fantastic way for kids to express their emotions, bond with others and feel good about themselves. The next time your kids crack a joke or tell you a funny story, enjoy the moment together. Sometimes, it can also help to let them see you laugh it off when things go wrong.
• Think of parenting as a skill. It's not something we just know how to do; we get better at with practice. With a few strategies up your sleeve,
you can feel more prepared to handle the ups and downs, which can help to make family life less stressful and more rewarding.
• Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. If you’re struggling with any aspect of family life, talk to a mate, your doctor, Lifeline, or Beyond Blue. Support is available.
Triple P’s free online programs help dads, mums and anyone in a parenting role to confidently handle challenges and raise happy, resilient kids. Check out the website to learn more: triplep-parenting.net.au
Characters on parade
Pupils from schools and childcare centres across the Peninsula, dressed as their favourite book characters during Book Week, which ran from August 17-23.
Our photographer Dominika Lis was at Southern Cross
Catholic College’s Woody Point Campus for a Book Week parade on August 20. There were princesses, witches, superheroes, minions, cats in hats, and more. The teachers even joined in the fun.
Perforated pool fencing (AUS/NZ standards & council compliant)
Aluminium fencing
Insect screens (windows & doors)
Paw-proof mesh (windows & doors)
Petway doors
Shutters
Patio covers & enclosures
Blinds
Sharing veterans’ untold stories
With a passion for sharing the untold war stories of Australian veterans, award-winning documentary filmmaker Jeff Hughes is hoping to preserve more experiences of local heroes after moving his charity to the Redcliffe Peninsula.
As the CEO of the notfor-profit organisation This Story Australia, which he co-founded with Rachel Dutton, Jeff made the decision to move their office from North Lakes to a much larger space in Sutton St.
Since establishing This Story Australia in January 2020, the pair has captured the stories of nearly 90 war veterans who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions including WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Somalia, Timor and Afghanistan.
“We have travelled
all over Australia to interview veterans and make documentaries to ensure their heroic actions live on forever and can be remembered for generations to come,” Jeff says.
“But as a charity founded in Moreton Bay, we are eager to reach out and preserve more stories from our local veterans.
“Moreton Bay resident veterans make up only 10 percent of the veterans we have interviewed across Australia, and we want to change that.
“By moving the charity’s office to Redcliffe, we hope to have more of a presence in the community and partner with local organisations to share local stories.”
Jeff and Rachel have already started getting to know the local community after hosting a successful golf fundraiser, with 16 teams taking part in the ambrose-style event at Redcliffe Golf Club on August 2.
“That was our fourth annual golf day, and was by far the best one yet,” Jeff says.
“We had around 10 teams who have played and supported the day before, as well as some new teams and new sponsors.
“We have held the golf day at different courses in the past, but now we feel the time is right to stick to the Redcliffe Golf Course and build more community support and local connections here.”
This Story Australia relies heavily on grants, donations and corporate
sponsorship, which pays for the film crews and editing on each film.
“Redcliffe is a great tight-knit community where everybody comes together to support one another, and it is our hope that we can meet lots of people who will support us with the important work we do,” Jeff says.
“We are always applying for grants, but what we need to develop is core support from businesses who want to come on this journey with us, so whenever an opportunity comes up to interview a veteran, we can do that straight away.
“In the past four years, there are multiple examples when we have been asked by a family to interview their loved one, and by the time we have secured funding, we have been too late. This is heartbreaking, but sadly it is too common an occurrence.”
Accomplishments for the charity include three International Film Festival Awards in the past 18 months, with Jeff and Rachel saying “preserving history and making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families is the best reward”.
This Story Australia also created a documentary in 2023 featuring First Nations veterans after receiving a NAIDOC Week grant from the National Indigenous Australians Agency, and produced a documentary commemorating the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the AHS Centaur east of Moreton Island in 1943.
Ashleigh Howath
THE HOME OF SUNSETS & CELBRATIONS
The Belvedere is synonymous with sunsets and celebrations, so it’s the perfect location to gather in small or large groups to mark a special occasion.
It has been a central meeting place, at Woody Point, for family and friends for more than 100 years, overlooking beautiful Moreton Bay.
The hotel provides a range of settings for social, work or corporate celebrations – from small groups up to 150 people.
Best of all, guests and party organisers aren’t locked into a ‘function-style’ menu. You can simply order from the menu and pay as you go, or set up a tab for food and drinks to be settled at the end of the event.
The restaurant menu offers everything from seafood, pizza, steaks from the grill, and burgers, to a selection of main meals and salads, and meals for the kids. There’s also a tempting selection of charcuterie boards to choose from.
If you’re after a lighter food option, you can order party serves of starters for guests to enjoy.
As you would expect, The Belvedere has all your favourite beverages including a cocktail menu to really get the party started.
The atmosphere is as good as the view! There’s no stuffy function rooms, instead you and your guests can settle in for a good time in a casual, fun space.
Book now for your end-of-year work celebration, Christmas party, long lunch, next family occasion or even just a catch up with friends.
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PRIVATE DINING ROOM
The Belvedere now has a private dining room, offering an intimate, premium dining experience for up to 18 people.
The room, upstairs and away from the hustle and bustle of the iconic hotel, uses deep colours, timber cabinetry and stylish table wear to create a cosy yet superior dining atmosphere.
Guests can enjoy an exceptional banquetstyle menu around a beautiful solid timber table. There are two menus to choose from, priced at $85 per person or $110 per person.
They can also take their pick from the premium wine list, which offers an exclusive selection not found anywhere else at the venue.
The private dining room is available for lunch or dinner bookings, and is ideal for business lunches or special occasions. There is a large screen TV in the room for presentations.
If you would like to find out more about the private dining room, or make a booking, phone The Belvedere or send an email via the website.
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Free activities for R U OK? Day
Ashleigh Howarth
Conversations about mental health will be thrown into the spotlight this month as the team from Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre gathers for R U OK? Day.
Held on the second Thursday in September, R U OK? Day contributes to suicide prevention by encouraging people to invest more time in personal relationships, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty, and connect their friends and family to support services before they're in crisis.
Encircle CEO Barb Power OAM says Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre will host two community activities, one aimed at seniors and one at young people.
“For us here at Encircle, R U OK? Day is significant in so many ways - it sends a universal message of kindness and care to anyone in your sphere – young, old, friend, or stranger – and helps people feel noticed and worthwhile,” Barb says.
The first event will be a Seniors’ Morning Tea on September 9 from 10am-noon.
Attendees will be able to hear from a guest speaker, get a wellness check, and enjoy a cuppa and snacks.
An interactive Youth Zone will be set up at the centre on September 12 - the date of R U OK? Day this year.
The day will include a free lunch or afternoon pizza from Liam’s Kitchen, sponsored by The Belvedere, as well as chat zones with guest speakers from Dolphins Leagues Club and headspace Redcliffe, a range of interactive activities, plus several support services onsite for those who need extra assistance.
“With the support of our partners, our goal is for the Youth Zone event to bring young people together to talk, checkin, laugh together, have fun, and support each other to be OK,” Barb says.
“For some, dealing with and managing life’s challenges, no matter how simple they might
seem to others, is difficult, distressing, isolating, confusing and can be just straight out too hard.
“This is particularly true for many of our young people who are currently dealing with the challenges life can throw up; having no-one to talk to, having safe shelter, and feeling alone.”
The Youth Zone will run from 12.30-4.30pm.
To register your attendance phone 3284 3081.
The Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre is at 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe.
REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT
If you or someone you know needs help, you can find tools and resources on the R U OK? Day website.
For additional support, reach out to the following services: • Lifeline – 13 11 14
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TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE 2024 MORETON BAY FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL!
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New wine bar coming to Redcliffe with Brad Flynn
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A'newspecialist wine bar is coming to Redcliffe.
Arcade Wine, which has called Ashgrove home for the past three years, will move to Redcliffe’s Comino’s Arcade this month.
Owner operators Matthieu Rabiet and Danilo Duseli are excited to see the venue’s transformation at shop 6 ahead of its opening on September 12.
“Danilo always had in mind to place Arcade Wine near the water. When the Redcliffe opportunity arose, we did not think twice,” Matthieu explains.
“Danilo is Italian and I am French. We have been looking at a partnership for three years and we finally have found the right location and opportunity for our idea to develop. Danilo was GM of an Italian institution, Gusto Da Gianni, for eight years before starting his own business.
“He is a formidable sommelier and has a great warm personality.
“I have managed high-end restaurants all my life, working and curating wine lists for 20 years. I am also a sommelier with a GM background, including the coveted 3 Hats awards (from the Australian Good Food Guide).
“I enjoy making sure my guests are comfortable as possible and making deep connections. I will be operating Arcade Wine, as I live down the road, but Danilo will also work from time to time."
The pair believes Redcliffe needs a venue like Arcade Wine.
“We identify that there is no wine specialist nor a venue to enjoy a curated wine environment, where adults can relax and isolate for a moment in a comfortable and warm venue," Matthieu says.
“Patrons can expect a knowledgeable and approachable service focused on a large selection of wine, fresh homemade snacks and the possibility to take bottles home with them. Arcade Wine is
“I think we are offering a unique experience and product. It's the combination of years of high-end service and hospitality between Danilo and I. We also promote a mystery box, which can be delivered to your door monthly in the form of a subscription.”
Arcade Wine will open Wednesday to Saturday from 2-9pm, Sunday (fortnightly) from noon-5pm, starting from September 12.
Matthieu says they will be looking to host private events, such as wine appreciation classes, at other times as requested.
“We are very excited to bring something new to the Peninsula, a combination of finesse, elegance, knowledge, warmth, high quality and personally sourced products,” he says.
“While the venue is small, we aim to have a big impact on our patrons by making this venue a second home for many of our customers. We want to create a family environment, where our guests feel like they are looked after and recognised.”
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Recruitment works best with a deselection process.
In other words, the process I put in place with my clients to find new team members is such that unsuitable candidates will deselect themselves.
Why? Because the way we do anything is pretty much the way we do everything.
How someone responds to steps in the recruitment process will be how they respond to other situations if they get hired.
Let me give you an example. I was working with a client to fill a senior role within their organisation.
Part of my deselection process is to use a group interview (which initially business owners’ recoil at, until they try it, then it becomes the only way they interview).
We set the interview time to usually be at 6pm on a Tuesday night, with at least a week or so period of notice for candidates to be able to arrange to be there…or not.
Let me ask you, if you were going for a job, you were really interested in, what measures would you go to, so that you could make that interview?
A candidate who on paper, was looking like a good fit, responded to the interview invitation with a response that after work was a little difficult and suggested some alternative times that suited them.
Our response: thank you for applying but unfortunately, we will not be proceeding with your application, we wish you all the best for the future.
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September
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Redcliffe KiteFest
SEPTEMBER 14-15 | 9am - 4pm Pelican Park, Clontarf
Movie in the Park
SEPTEMBER 7 | 5pm - 8pm | Mango Hill State School FREE EVENT
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Sky’s the limit for rising stage stars
Ashleigh Howath
A'sthe next generation of stars on stage and screen, Abbie Gommers, Tylah-Jay Foster and Zoe Hitchcock from Redcliffe’s ROAR Academy are already making waves in the performing arts scene.
Not only have they acted in several hit stage productions, all three will star in ROAR Academy’s production Newsies Jr this month. They have also taken on teaching roles at the academy to share their skills.
Secure your seat
Newsies Jr is at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from September 27-29. To book, SCAN HERE
Abbie Gommers Tylah-Jay Foster Zoe Hitchcock
For as long as she can remember, Abbie Gommers has had her sights on a stage career.
Since joining ROAR Academy in Year 1, Abbie has starred in many big-name productions.
“One of my most memorable roles was playing Elsa twice in Disney’s Frozen Jr,” Abbie says.
“Some of my other stage highlights include playing Elle in Legally Blonde, and Fiona in Shrek Jr.
“One of my most challenging roles was being a narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat because the show was all vocals and dance.
“Having to convey the story through singing alone was something that really pushed me.”
Abbie is also part of the advanced Broadway class at ROAR Academy and is passing on her knowledge.
“I want to teach them to be confident in themselves and to be wrong and strong, because if you’re confident in what you’re doing, everyone is going to believe you,” she says.
The Year 12 St Benedict’s College student has applied to study a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Musical Theatre at the University of Melbourne.
From the moment she starred as Genie in the beloved children’s story Aladdin, Tylah-Jay Foster knew she had found her calling.
“Genie is such a funny and open character, and I felt like that role was made just for me,” she says.
“It was my first time playing a lead character on stage, and I took that as a sign that I should stick to acting.”
Tylah-Jay caught the acting bug when she completed work experience at ROAR Academy in 2021 and hasn’t looked back, starring in shows such as Rock of Ages and Shrek Jr
Regardless of whether she is singing or acting, Zoe Hitchcock loves being in the spotlight.
After joining ROAR Academy when she was nine, Zoe set her sights on lead characters, landing roles such as Anna in Frozen Jr, Fiona in Shrek Jr, and Dory in Finding Nemo Jr
“I loved playing Anna to sold out crowds, which felt to me like a role I was meant to play,” Zoe says.
Through ROAR, she has experienced life in the director’s chair.
She graduated from Deception Bay State High School last year and travelled to America in January with the Adelaide Youth Theatre to perform at Disneyland and attend the Junior Theatre Festival.
“(Director) Madeleine introduced me to the Adelaide Youth Theatre group, which opened the door to me performing overseas,” she says.
Even though she is a newcomer, Tylah-Jay is focused on achieving her dreams by attending every audition she can, in between teaching and performing in Redcliffe.
“I have been auditioning for QPAC, as well as television shows and commercials, and different plays and skits around Moreton Bay and Brisbane,” she says.
“I have also been really fortunate to intern-direct a show, which was a real highlight for me,” she says.
As a Year 11 student at Southern Cross Catholic College, Zoe juggles acting and teaching responsibilities at ROAR Academy with her school’s drama productions, as well completing a pre-tertiary Music Theatre Course at the Queensland Conservatorium.
“I have been working towards doing a Bachelor of Musical Theatre at Griffith University, which is a course offered to students before they graduate school,” she explains.
“You always see lots of big actors and actresses touring Australia who have graduated from this course, so that is my ultimate goal."
"I think it is important to have a job you love going to every day."
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of flyscreen to help improve drainage before you mixed a bit of garden dirt and a handful of compost to create some magical blend to give your plants a good start? Thankfully with years of research and product testing, the potting mixes of today are a ready-to-use bounty of nutrientrich, plant loving goodness.
What’s in potting mix?
There’s a general misconception that potting mix is dirt, when in fact there’s no dirt in it at all. A good quality mix is a blend of rich organic matter and minerals tailored to suit the plant species it’s created for.
Grains of sand, peat moss, bark, recycled organic material and composted matter such as manures form the base, with additives such as water crystals,
• Store unused potting mix securely and preferably in sealed containers in a dry place
• Always open the bag in a well-ventilated area wearing gloves and avoid breathing in the contents
• Look for the Australian Standard ticks on the bag
• If you’re unsure about which mix to use, ask your local garden centre staff
zeolite, coir peat and fertilisers to assist with water retention, drainage and both fast-acting and slow-release plant food.
Potting mix is manufactured in large stockpiles taking up to 16 weeks, from start to when it is mature enough, to be bagged.
Selecting the right one
Firstly, look for the ticks! All good quality mixes will feature the Australian Standard ticks of approval. This means they are a certified product, that complies with the Australian guidelines for premium or regular grade potting mixes.
Next… what are you planting? Most packaging will showcase what the mix is to be used for as different plant species have varying requirements. Cacti and succulents need a free-draining mix while ferns love moisture. The mix for an orchid or bromeliad is chunky and barkbased, while herb and vegetable mix is nutrient-rich and friable. Years of research to determine the right blend of core ingredients and additives takes place before a mix is released for sale, so there’s no guess work for you and nothing extra needs to be added.
It’s alive!
The composting action required to create a potting mix is based on microbial activity, so while the temperature of these stockpiles reaches a point where it will eradicate unwanted insects, larvae and seeds, it’s also becoming a healthy environment for microbes, essential for plant growth.
It’s also the reason you’ll occasionally find mould or fungus in a mix as the product continues to develop. If the content is a bit mouldy, simply agitate the mix, let it dry out a little and in a couple of days most of it will be gone. There is no need for any chemical treatment to remove it and always remember to use gloves and face mask.
Happy gardening!
Save the date
excursion exploring local history, the interactive imaginarium, story time and craft from 10am-noon. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events
September 13
The Beach Boys Experience: Pick up some Good Vibrations at an unforgettable tribute to The Beach Boys, a band which has embodied summertime for almost 60 years, at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm.
Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
September 14
Redcliffe Remembers: Celebrate the Peninsula’s heritage, from its first inhabitants to the first European settlement during a Picnic in the Park event at the Redcliffe Museum Precinct from 10am-3pm. There will
be entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks. Visit historyredcliffe.com.au
September 14-15
Redcliffe KiteFest: Enjoy a weekend of fun, world-class kite displays, live character performances including Emma Memma, children’s activities, Hot Wheels stunt team, aerobatic displays, carnival rides, market stalls and more at Clontarf’s Pelican Park. Visit redcliffekitefest.com.au
September 17
Magnificent Bubble Show: See some of the most amazing bubbles imaginable, from tiny specks to giants so big you could be enveloped by them during an incredi-bubble show at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 11-11.45am. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
September 17 & 24
Roald Dahl LEGO build: Build and create during a Roald Dahl LEGO-themed event at Redcliffe Library from 3.30-4.30pm. This activity is suitable for children aged 5-8 years. Entry is free. No need to book.
Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries/Events
September 18
Music of the Night: Enjoy a celebration of musicals, paying tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End musicals, at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm. The show features vocalists Joey Fimmano, Dexter Villahermosa and Jessica Di Bartolo with a live band. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
popular Picnic Hill event returns to the corner of Oxley and Anzac avenues from 4-9pm. There will be food trucks, live music, art and markets. Gold coin entry. Visit facebook.com/ PicnicHill4020
October 3
Seniors’ Day: Redcliffe Library is kickstarting Seniors’ Month with a day of celebrations from 9am-2pm. See what is on offer in the health and wellbeing sector in the City of Moreton Bay.
Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries/Events
October 5
Plant swap: Plant lovers gather on the first Saturday on the month at Redcliffe Museum to take part in a community plant swap from 10.30-11.30am Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events
Celebrating clay creativity
Naturehas inspired Redcliffe Pottery Group’s annual Clay on Display exhibition at the Old Fire Station gallery this month.
The exhibition is on from September 23-29 and is a highlight of the group’s creative calendar, giving members the chance to showcase their talents across a range of themes and categories.
RPG President Yutaka ‘Tad’ Tadokoro, who has been in the role for more than 17 years, is looking forward to seeing this year’s display.
“The art of pottery is therapeutic and relaxing, promoting a sense of calm and tranquillity. It provides the perfect solution for enhancing creativity and selfexpression. It will be exciting to see how this manifests this year,” he says.
Clay on Display has six standard categories for hand-built pieces: wheel-thrown pieces, sculpture, champion of the exhibition, rookie of the year and people’s choice.
The theme of this year’s exhibition is Inspired by Nature.
RPG Vice-President Cristina Austin says: “Artists frequently draw inspiration from the natural world, deriving ideas from a spectrum of sources such as colours, patterns and textures.
“This diverse array of stimuli undoubtedly offers a bountiful source of creative inspiration.”
Additionally, members have the opportunity to engage in another category ‘a Cohesive Trio’ where they can create a bond between three pieces connected by theme, texture, colour or process.
This year, the community will have just one week to view the exhibition, with the official opening and award presentations on the Saturday.
“We are delighted to have ceramic icon and former President of Ceramic Arts Queensland Dianne Peach as our guest judge,” Tad says.
Festivities on September 28 will include an open day hosted by Redcliffe Pottery Group and the Redcliffe Art Society showcasing the Old Fire Station as a unique creative community precinct.
The Clay on Display exhibition will be held in the volunteer hub.
“The exceptional talent exhibited by our members is truly remarkable. Witnessing the visionary and imaginative development that flourishes within our studios is truly inspiring. This year's Clay On Display exhibition is expected to be exceptionally engaging,” Cristina says.
Besides enjoying scones and a sausage sizzle, visitors can wander through the gallery and
studios, peruse pop-up markets, and speak to artists about their craft and find out about classes.
“RPG has over 220 members, so this year’s exhibition promises to be big. In 2023, we had over 150 entries for the exhibition with everything from sculptural pieces to home décor and practical homewares on display with many available for purchase,” Tad says.
The Old Fire Station, 395 Oxley Ave, has been the home of the Redcliffe Pottery Group since 2015.
The exhibition runs from 10am-2pm daily and the open day is from 10am2pm on September 28.
There are two species historically referred to as “summer” whiting and both can be caught in Bramble Bay, Deception Bay, Pine and Caboolture Rivers, and along the Redcliffe Peninsula. There is the yellowfin whiting and the sand whiting. You can distinguish sand and yellowfin whiting by the presence of a very large prominent black spot on the base of the pectoral fins of the sand whiting that is absent from the yellowfin whiting. The in-possession bag limit for whiting is 30 and it is a combined limit for both species due to the difficulty for an untrained eye in telling the two species apart. The minimum legal size of both species is 23cm.
Sand whiting are found along the east coast, from Cape York south to Tasmania, as well as Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. Moreton Bay is the southernmost location where yellowfin whiting are found in numbers, and they range north along the Queensland east coast around northern Australia and then down to
there is variation in age at length which can be substantial.
Ten years of age is about the maximum age of sand whiting in Moreton Bay. Any sand whiting over 40cm can be considered an exceptional fish, while for yellowfin whiting 35cm is a really good fish. Sand whiting are officially recognised, in scientific literature, as reaching a maximum length of 51cm and 1.4kg in weight. That’s one giant whiting. My personal best sand whiting was 46cm from the southern end of Moreton Island.
The Where Whiting can be found commonly feeding over intertidal flats and in the sandy and shallower parts of channels in estuaries and the western side of Moreton Bay and just past the shore break on beaches. This is where you should look for them.
Sand whiting will be common this month on Bribie beaches including Red Beach, Woody Bay, Bald Point and the Skirmish Point area. These areas fish best in a south easterly wind that stirs up the water and encourages
the fish to feed more actively. Early morning is the best time to fish there. The Moreton Island beaches around Comboyuro Point will produce fish during the late afternoon and the night. Margate Beach, Caboolture River, Shorncliffe Pier, Hay’s Inlet and the Pine River will produce a mix of yellowfin and
If I had to choose one rod and reel combination for land-based whiting fishing it is a 4126 rod with a 6-inch direct wind Alvey reel. It is the perfect weapon and what most of the champion whiting anglers have used for decades. It is adaptable for all land-based locations in Moreton Bay. Any of the very light spinning rods and very small, good quality spinning reels (e.g. Shimano Sedona or Okuma Epixor) paired with a very light 8- or 9-foot rod will also work, particularly in western Moreton Bay.
In terms of line, 6lb monofilament line is all you will need, and my preference is for line that is thin for its strength such as Platypus Super 100, although many other brands will suffice.
Hook size for whiting should be No. 4. My preferred hook patterns are the chemically sharpened Mustad Fine Worm or the Tru-Turn hook, both of which are commonly available. Fine Worm hooks do look brittle and are easy to bend up to a point, but they have not let me down when it has mattered. Although many anglers swear by them, I am not a fan of long shank hooks for whiting as I don’t think you need to put that extra bit of steel in the bait.
Like a lot of fishing, sinker size is critical, and you need to be thinking about whether you are
using the right sinker size and keep changing it up and down if you are not catching fish. After observing people fishing for whiting (and land-based fishing in general), nine times out of 10, people are using a sinker that is too heavy and this limits their catch. The premise is simple, use a sinker that is suitable for reaching the fish and spending as long as possible in the area where they are, but no heavier.
Worms are the premier bait for sand whiting. Rock worms that are dug up on parts of the Redcliffe Peninsula are relatively easy to obtain and preferred by many anglers. The worm that is sold as a bloodworm is the mud or “Cribb Island” worm - Cribb Island being the suburb that was reclaimed for the Brisbane airport, which at the time was a popular and productive spot to dig them. The Cribb Island worm has the advantage of being able to be bought at several bait shops or dug yourself. They have good keeping qualities as long as they are kept cool in shallow trays with plenty of water exchange. With this method you can keep them for about a week this time of year.
Yabbies are an underrated whiting bait, particularly for yellowfin whiting locally, and they have the advantage (or disadvantage depending on your mindset) of typically producing a wider variety of fish than worms. I prefer small yabbies for targeting whiting. The sand flats in the Bribie Passage are a reliable location for pumping yabbies.
Tight lines and head out to nab a feed of local tasty whiting this September!
Daryl McPhee is an associate professor of environmental science at Bond University
New project to help creative community
Nadia Chapman
Moreton Bay Arts Council has launched the Umbrella Initiative in an effort to establish a self sustaining arts ecosystem that supports the creative community.
The aim of the project is to continue to develop the local arts scene in a communityoriented collaboration.
Umbrella Initiative developer and facilitator Danielle Latta, of Running Duck Studio, says there are a few things she hopes the community gains from the initiative.
“I hope the community gains visibility, support and interaction,” she says.
“The main thing behind this is sustainability for those people who want to run their art business and not have to ask for
grants...but the projects we are hoping for are to keep us going and keep the visibility to support them.
“It is a platform for individuals to come together and brainstorm and work through ideas that will benefit the businesses and the arts community in the region.”
Danielle has received funding from Moreton Bay City Council under the Economic Development Grant and is waiting for results for potential funding from The Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP).
“Specifically, if the project goes ahead, we are looking to include everybody (on an interactive online map), which also includes developing a trail,” Danielle says.
“Each of the main sections will have a little trail to follow, just to encourage people to move
around the region, and any of the artists in the region can be on the map.
“Whether they have a studio open or not – they can still be on the map and have a link to where they do display…so it’s boosting their visibility and showcasing how much is actually here.”
Even if the Umbrella Initiative doesn’t receive funding from QASP, Danielle and her team still plan to embrace the arts community on a smaller scale.
“(However), if we do get the go-ahead with the grant, there
will be a call-out – so anybody who is interested and wants to be on the map can just put their hand up,” she explains.
“Don’t be shy, put your hand up and join in. The arts community is really open for anybody to come in and help.”
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PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS
Your guide to September with Patsy
GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUN 20
Consider your long-term plans and how to attain them; this is a good month to instigate a step-by-step plan. You will appreciate a liberating feeling this month as personal growth could potentially also improve your relationships. It's a good month to update technology and repair broken gadgets.
CANCER
JUN 21 - JUL 22
This month’s partial lunar eclipse on the 18th, which will also be a supermoon, will offer you the chance to broaden your horizons, so be sure to consider ways to manage your big-picture goals, such as self-development, travel, study and even legal matters, as you could make headway now.
LEO
JUL 23 - AUG 22
You’ll appreciate finding ways to organise shared aspects of your life, such as joint finances. Communications are likely to improve after the 10th, after a slow or frustrating period. It’s a good month for collaborations, especially towards the 8th, 18th and 30th, especially if you’re realistic.
VIRGO
AUG 23 - SEP 22
The Virgo new moon on the 3rd will bring the chance to revitalise your personal life if you were born in August; and your work and health if you were born in September. The key to navigating the partial lunar eclipse on the 18th is to be practical; avoid idealism in relation to a collaboration.
LIBRA
SEP 23 - OCT 22
Be prepared to reorganise your daily commitments; timetable events to stay on top of things. Be realistic about your personal life, especially on the 3rd and 19th. Communications will improve after the 10th. Consider reconfiguring shared arrangements such as domestic duties and finances.
SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21
Get set to ring in a fresh chapter in your personal life and/or with family. Your social life may be busy at the start of the month, but work and attention to health will gain focus as the month goes by. Keep communication smooth to avoid misunderstandings towards the 7th, 18th and 25th.
SCAN FOR MORE
NOV 22 - DEC 21
There will be considerable opportunities to improve all areas of your life throughout the month, so be proactive and prepared to make changes. However, you may need to prioritise one or the other aspect of your life depending on the daily demands or needs of someone else. Choose wisely.
CAPRICORN
DEC 22 - JAN 19
The key to happiness in September lies in your communication skills, both at work and in your personal life. Be prepared to facilitate changes in both areas to create a sense of stability and security. A holiday, a trip, a get-together or a financial arrangement will open doors, so plan ahead.
AQUARIUS
JAN 20 - FEB 19
You’ll appreciate seeing communications with someone important in your life begin to improve at work and at home. This will certainly help you evaluate important decisions. For many, choices will revolve around long-term financial planning. Consider expert help to avoid making mistakes.
PISCES
FEB 20 - MAR 20
September brings romance, so ensure you organise events, especially on the 15th, 19th and 22nd. The partial lunar eclipse and supermoon in Pisces on the 18th will spotlight your feelings about your personal life if you were born before mid-March; and at work or health-wise if you were born later.
ARIES
MAR 21 - APR 19
You’ll appreciate the chance to spend more time doing things you love, such as your favourite hobbies. You may also find more time for romance. Health-wise, you will gain the opportunity to investigate fresh options to revitalise. You may be drawn to spruce up your home to enjoy it more.
TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20
In the run-up to the partial lunar eclipse on the 18th, it’s a good time to consider how you can improve your daily work or health routine. You must avoid a scarcity approach to options both at work and at home. A practical approach to both areas will help you to get on top of developments.
SAGITTARIUS
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and teach letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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Taking on the world
TheParis 2024 Olympics may be over, but the Peninsula’s Cath Pfingst will be wearing green and gold with pride when she represents Australia at the 2024 Masters Hockey World Cup.
Pfingst will play in the over 50s team for players aged 5055 years, at the competition to be held in Auckland from November 4-16.
Her team will face sides from Chili, Argentina, New Zealand, England and Belgium.
“I’m very excited about this one,” Pfingst says.
“I’ve played for Queensland Masters for 14 years. I’ve nominated a few times for Australia, and I previously played at the Trans-Tasman (tournament), but this will be my first World Cup.”
It’s the pinnacle of a playing career which has spanned 42 years.
“I started (playing) at primary school, just in the local school competition at Humpybong Primary School. I was a striker,” Pfingst recalls.
“A couple of years later, I joined the local club and played for Redcliffe and played for them for about 35 years. I played all different positions there.
“I have settled pretty much in the backline. I play left half. It’s my preferred position and probably the one I’m most useful at. I am quite a versatile player
and have been on many a team playing other positions because of that skillset.”
These days, Pfingst plays for Valleys on Saturdays in the PL3 competition, with players aged 14-50+, and for Easts in the Monday Masters 1 competition for over 35s. She’s also the Principal at Clontarf Beach State High School.
Making Australia’s World Cup team has helped take her game to a new level.
“I’m incredibly excited, very proud, very humbled. It’s a great honour. To go away and have this experience is so exciting. I think it’s really given me a confidence I’ve always played with, but not to the point that I thought I was good enough,” Pfingst says.
She says Australia has had varied success at previous Masters World Cup tournaments, which are held every second year. It’s a roundrobin competition, with semifinals and finals.
Pfingst enjoyed gold medal glory at the Trans-Tasman tournament in Melbourne in 2015 and was named in an Australian World Masters team to go to South Africa in 2020. The tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19.
“It (this year’s World Cup) is very exciting. I do remember that last time and standing there hearing the national anthem for the first
time being played for you. I’m really looking forward to those aspects,” she says.
Pfingst particularly enjoys playing a team sport.
“I think playing in a team, it means you’re accountable to somebody other than yourself. You’re doing it for the team, you’re turning up for the team,” she says.
“Together you win and together you lose, you take the good with the bad and I think that’s really important, so that nobody suffers individually in team sport. We’re all in it together. That’s what I really like about it.”
Her focus, as the hockey season wraps up this month, is to maintain her cardio fitness, strength and conditioning, and sprint speed so she can get off the line quickly.
“I’m quick for my age but, in reality, I can go toe-to-toe with some young girls so I’m pretty quick,” Pfingst says.
She’s grateful to the sport that has given
her so much for more than four decades.
“Thank you to the community that has supported me for so long ... Redcliffe as much as Valleys and Easts because they’ve all given me opportunities to grow my skill and continue to play at the level I’m playing at,” Pfingst says.
“Whatever the outcome, it will be a positive experience.”
Parade of pink on the green
Golf Club will be a sea of pink during the 42nd annual Dorothy Banks Charity Day, being held next month.
The fundraiser, on October 1, will raise money for the McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses. In the past four years, despite
COVID-19, Redcliffe’s women’s sub-committee has raised more than $20,000 for cancer charities and support organisations.
These include Love Your Sister, Leukemia Foundation, Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Be Uplifted.
“We are looking to raise the bar this year,” Robyn Collett, Vice-
President RGC Women’s SubCommittee, says.
“We invite all members and friends of Redcliffe Golf Club to get behind us by direct donation or donating raffle prizes.”
The charity day celebrates the life of Dorothy Banks, who joined Redcliffe Golf Club in 1967 and was president from 1978-1980.
She passed away in 1982 after a brief battle with cancer.
Jill Adams, president from 1982-82, launched the fundraiser in Dorothy’s honour and the cold-water station at the halfway house was donated in her memory.
This year’s charity day will
feature a stableford waltz competition, with a shotgun start at 8.30am. Entry is $26 per visiting player.
Everyone is encouraged to wear pink.
There will be novelty prizes on the course and a "prize of the day" thanks to sponsors Eric Oxenford, Paul Barber and Trish Clowes.
Players will get morning tea on arrival, and lunch can be ordered. Bookings close September 12, timesheet opens September 16. Email womenscommittee@ redcliffegolf.com or phone president Paula O’Reilly 0428 625 606.
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Kylie Knight
Nick Crockford
Tournament hits home run
Nick Crockford
Softball Queensland’s largest event – the annual Masters Tournament – will be back in Moreton Bay for the next two years.
Following the success of previous events dating back to 2019, Moreton Bay City Council has agreed to financially support the Masters in 2025 and 2026.
The tournament has grown each year and was held from August 2-4, with more than 350 games at three venues.
They were Talobilla Park at Kippa-Ring; Ray Frawley Fields at Clontarf and Dances Road Sports Fields at Caboolture.
of Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association, Caboolture Sports Softball Association, Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club and Redcliffe Junior Rugby Union Club.
players, officials and supporters with 114 teams in 17 women’s and eight men’s divisions.
the, social but competitive, tournament now in its 24th year.
tournaments grow with teams coming from across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and New Zealand.
Medal haul for water polo duo
Nick Crockford
Redcliffe water polo stars
Amelie Hoefel and Tian Markart have returned from international tournaments with medals.
Amelie, a Redcliffe State High School student, won bronze with the Australian 16 and Under (16U) women’s team at the World Championships in Turkey.
Tian, who is at Mueller College, Rothwell, won bronze in a warm-up tournament with the Australian 18 and Under (18/U) men’s team, before the world titles.
One of nine Queenslanders in a 15-strong squad, Amelie said: “I hope this is just the beginning of my journey in water polo.
“I will endeavour to work
hard in the hope of continuing to be chosen to represent Australia in future international competitions.”
The 16-year-old, who plays for Mermaids (Yeronga) and Buderim, left mid-June for a training camp in Greece, then went to Budapest for games against the Hungarian 16U and 17U teams.
At the world titles, Amelie was among the top scorers, and had great defensive steals, against Ukraine 16-0, Italy 13-8 in quarters and Spain 7-14 in the semis.
Australia won a tight bronze-medal match 13-10 against powerhouse Croatia, before Spain beat Hungary to the gold medal.
Amelie - who also swims with Southern Cross - was
presented with her playing cap by Stingers captain and Olympic silver medallist Zoe Arancini.
Tian, 16, was one of two goalkeepers in the Australian squad which also left in June for a warm-up tournament in Brazil, beating Canada 17-12 in a bronze medal match.
The Aussies then went to Argentina and started the world
championships well with good wins. Tian was named goalie of the match for one of their games. However, against strong opposition in Buenos Aires, Australia eventually finished 10th. Both will now draw on their experience in Australian colours when they represent Queensland at the national championships on the Gold Coast in September.
Plath forges his own path
Kylie Knight
Young gun Max Plath has barrelled his way into the national spotlight during a breakout 2024 season for the Dolphins’ NRL side.
Plath, who is fast gaining a reputation as a player who works hard, has impressed experts with his efforts in defence and attack.
The 22-year-old made his NRL debut in June last year against the Warriors.
“I’ve felt like I’ve worked hard and put myself in a good position, but we’ve got to finish the year (well),” he says.
He apparently even figured in State of Origin conversations ahead of game three.
“It’s a big confidence boost. It would be a dream come true if I was to play Origin. It’s one of those things you dream about as a kid, even just to play NRL,” he says.
Since then, he’s played 18 games for the Dolphins; scoring five tries and making 649 tackles (94.9 per cent efficiency).
The former Wynnum Manly Seagulls player caught the attention of the Dolphins in the Queensland Cup in 2022-23, scoring nine tries in 17 games. He was signed on a three-year deal in 2023, which has since been extended until the end of 2027.
Plath is a clever utility who can play in the halves, at hooker or at lock – versatility which has come in handy with Dolphins’ hooker Jeremy Marshall-King sidelined for an extended period this season with a foot injury.
“I’m trying to do my best. It’s still hard to replicate what Jeremy does at hooker – he’s a world class hooker. I’m just trying to make my tackles and do what I can do around the effort areas and trying to get good service,” Plath says.
Marshall-King has been helping him step into the role.
“He’s a really smart player and has helped me a lot with little pointers and he’s really honest with me, which I appreciate,” Plath says.
The son of Broncos’ four-time premiership winner John Plath is forging his own path, earning praise for his work ethic and tenacity.
“We had a couple of injuries in the forwards, which was probably why my name was being thrown around.”
Plath says playing well for his club is his priority and the rest will work out for itself.
“I’m just kind of sticking to my strengths. Obviously, Wayne’s been a big help as well and Woolfie and the coaching staff.
A lot of credit can go to them ... giving me a chance,” he says.
His experience, playing as a halfback or five-eighth, not only makes him versatile but also gives him an understanding of what he needs to do when filling in as hooker or playing lock.
“I understand what Izzy and Kodi want. They want someone to help them out when they call.
I know what they’re thinking and what they want,” he explains.
So, is there anyone he’s trying to model his game on?
“I think Cameron Murray’s a big inspiration for me ... just how hard he works. He’s pretty light-on too, but he’s got a good leg speed and ball-playing ability,” Plath says.
“I remember growing up, Darren Lockyer was my favourite player ... his ability to play at five-eighth and fullback was pretty cool. There’s a lot of players ... Adam Reynolds sticks out too. I guess I just appreciate footy players and their smartness and what they bring to the team.”
Celebrating 50 years of Peninsula cricket
Players,
officials, members and friends – past and present – have gathered to celebrate Peninsula Cricket Club reaching its half century.
Thousands of players have pulled on the club colours and walked on to Filmer Park during the past 50 years.
They range from Queensland and Australia A stars to many who took guard or marked their run-up purely for the love of cricket.
Some of the club’s founders joined more recent generations at Woody Point on August 17 to catch-up and enjoy a questionand-answer session.
Peninsula Cricket Club has fielded five or six teams most years and won 63 premierships in summer and winter competitions, across various grades, over five decades.
Among its former players are
Don Muddle – right-hand bat and right-arm fast medium bowler who played 11 Shield matches for Queensland in 1959 and 1960.
Scored 236 runs in 16 innings with a highest of 37 not out and took 11 wickets, with a best of 3-71.
Bob McGhee – Right-arm fast bowler who made four first-class appearances for Queensland in the 1990-91 Shield season.
Took a best of 3-83 against Victoria in Brisbane in November 1990, adding to the 2-40 in the first innings and finished with nine first-class wickets.
Nathan Rimmington - Born in Redcliffe, the fast bowler won
Nathan McSweeney, tipped as a future Australia captain, who played C Grade winter cricket at the club.
Also, Nathan Rimmington, who played first-class cricket for Queensland, West Australia and three English counties, as well as one-day for Perth and Melbourne.
Bryce Street is a mainstay of the current Queensland squad and former winter player Josh Brown has emerged as one of the Big Bash’s biggest drawcards.
Peninsula Cricket Club was formed by brothers Jim and Stan Marks, Ken Pampling and Sam Wakeman in 1974.
The founding members had played in the Warehouse Cricket Association (WCA) competition for the Brisbane Hospitals Club, but saw a need for a team on the Peninsula.
Funds were raised through raffles run by loyal members such as Ron and Colleen Butler.
Peninsula Cricket Club joined the WCA for the summer 197576 season and convincingly won the B1 North division.
The following season, it fielded teams in the A3, B1 and B2 divisions – and won the A3 and B2 Premierships.
In 1985, Peninsula took over Filmer Park, from Redcliffe Soccer Club and it has been the club's home ever since.
The club enters teams in
Peninsula Cricket Club stars
the Peter Burge Medal when with Sandgate-Redcliffe in 2003-4 and made his Queensland debut in 2005-6.
Now 41, Rimmington starred in T20 and one-day cricket, including a man-of-the-match 4-40 as Queensland won the 2008-9 Ford Ranger Cup.
Went on to play for Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Hampshire, Durham, Derbyshire and Nangarhar Leopards.
Bryce Street – Left-handed batsman who made the highest score in Australian Second XI cricket with 345, just two weeks before his first-class Queensland debut in 2019-20.
Maiden first-class century
came in November 2019 against Western Australia and earned a full State contract in 2020-21.
Street played for Australia A against England Lions in 2021, scoring 119 not out.
Nathan McSweeney – tipped as future Australia captain, McSweeney started with Queensland but is currently captain of South Australia.
In Australia’s Under 19 World Cup squad in 2019, a year after his first-class debut for Queensland.
This year he skippered Brisbane Heat to the Big Bash title.
Last year, McSweeney was captain of Australia A for its tour of New Zealand, scoring half centuries in both innings of an unofficial Test.
the WCA summer and winter seasons and recently joined the QSDCA/WCA combined Community Cricket Competition - winning the 2023-24 summer 1st grade Premiership.
Former Test greats also graced Filmer Park in 2022 when Queensland Bulls Masters played their first match in Moreton Bay against the WCA for the latter’s centenary celebrations.
This year, he skippered Brisbane Heat to the Big Bash title.
Josh Brown – Started playing cricket at 13 and blasted onto the Big Bash scene in January 2023 with 62 from 23 balls for Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers.
In January, he smashed 140 from 57 balls – with 12 sixes and 10 fours – as Heat beat Adelaide in a qualifying final and hit 58 from 23 as Heat beat Sydney Sixers in the final!
Brown, who makes his own bats, played in the Bangladesh Premier League and has a two-year deal with Melbourne Renegades.
