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2025 season
In a season that started with a cyclone and delivered unprecedented adversity, the Dolphins showed the character that fans, their coach and the club’s hierarchy love.
It produced their best performance ever in the NRL and will stoke the fire to play finals footy in 2026.
More than 600 people reflected on the club’s achievements during the Dolphins NRL 2025 Presentation Ball at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 18.
The evening was also a chance to celebrate player milestones, debuts, retirements and success, with nine awards presented.
Dolphins Chairman Bob Jones said the NRL team had scored more points than any other team by the end of the regular season (721) and had now beaten every club in the competition during the past three years.
He congratulated incoming Head Coach Kristian Woolf on his first season at the helm in the NRL.
“Great start, Kristian. He’s going to end up being one of the greats,” Bob said.
Dolphins NRL CEO Terry
2025 AWARD WINNERS
Arthur Beetson MedalPlayer of the Year Herbie Farnworth
Jesse Bromwich AwardPlayers' Player Isaiya Katoa
Wahl Fan MVP Herbie Farnworth
Education award Sean O'Sullivan
Rookie of The Year Tevita Naufahu
Best Back Isaiya Katoa
Best Forward Kurt Donoghoe
Most Consistent Kurt Donoghoe
Club Person of the Year Sam Tagataese (education and wellbeing)
Reader said he was most pleased with the way the team beat the teams it hadn’t had success over before.
“The three teams we hadn’t beaten before, we scored 40+ points against all three of them (Bulldogs, Panthers and Storm),” he said.
The Dolphins, who entered the NRL in 2023, won nine games in their first season, 11 in 2024 and 12 in 2025.
“Twelve would have gotten you in the finals the last three years
... not this year though. When you look at the injuries we’ve had to key players and the new additions we’ll bring into 2026, the foundation we’ve built here is quite strong in three short seasons. There’s a lot to be excited about,” Reader said.
The Dolphins broke their record for the most points in a game, 44, several times this season and finished the year as the NRL’s best attacking side.
Reader paid tribute to Jamayne Isaako who was crowned the
Dally M Top Points Scorer for 2025 on 278 – 78 points more than the player in second place. He won the same award in 2023.
Isaako scored 11 tries and kicked 117 goals in 2025.
Reader also thanked Kristian Woolf for a successful first year as an NRL Head Coach, saying he had proved he was up to the task despite unprecedented challenges.
“We could not have had a more disruptive start if we tried ... people forget about the cyclone, forget about moving games, coming back to the club and finding it under water with no power and having to go down to Newcastle and spending a week there ... and the concerns for the families and what was going on everywhere,” Reader said.
“We started 0 and 4 in that first month and it was further compounded with some serious injuries to key players. Woolfy didn’t waver, he led with calmness and clarity and what was the result? Our best ever performance in the NRL ... 12 wins, better than any other year we’ve had so far.
“I have no doubt there are a lot of teams looking over their shoulder and a bit concerned when we get our full team on the park, given what we’ve done this year.
Kylie Knight
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Dolphins NRL Imagery.
was like no other
“There’s a lot to be excited about, if you’re a Dolphins fan.” Woolf said it was a “hard year to explain” but he’s proud of his team and the tenacity they showed.
“If I think about round five through to round 22, we found a way that we want to play as a team. That’s a way that we get to use all the skill and the speed
play is important.
“We want to be a team that shows the result means something to you. That we’re going to compete our hardest
about them, and I love the way they go out and back themselves when they take the field as well.
“I know there’s a toughness in the group, I know there’s
PHOTO: Dominika Lis.
Challenge puts fun back into fundraising
2025 COMMUNITY TEAMS
Bolting Ahead Inc
Chameleon Housing
Eatons Hill Kindy
Fundraising for the 2025 Ausbuild Community Challenge has kicked off, with prizes worth more than $25,000 up for grabs through an online raffle and silent auction.
Twenty community teams, each partnered with a corporate team, have now moved into the fundraising phase of the challenge.
Local businesses have donated a variety of items to boost the prize pool, which already includes $50,000 added by Ausbuild.
Every dollar raised through raffle ticket sales and silent auction bids will contribute to the collective prize pool, which will be distributed to community organisations based on their team’s performance during Challenge Afternoon and preevent activities.
“At Ausbuild, we’re not just building homes, we’re helping to build strong, connected communities,” says Matthew Bell, Ausbuild’s Joint Managing Director.
“We’re proud to kick off the fundraising with a $50,000 boost, but now we’re looking for the community to rally behind the teams and help us raise even more.”
Locals can get involved by buying raffle tickets or bidding in the silent auction.
The raffle features more
Give a Child a Chance
Guide Dogs Queensland
Hope Ventures
Love Army
Men’s Information and Support Association (MISA)
Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay
Region Inc
Mousetrap Theatre
PCYC Deception Bay
Raise It For Redcliffe Hospital
ROPE
Share the Dignity
The Man Walk Redcliffe
This Story Australia
Top Blokes Foundation
Tribe Social Belonging
Turner Syndrome Association of Australia Ltd
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packs for businesses, halfday photography experiences and signed jerseys from the Dolphins and Warriors, along with memorabilia from leading soccer and cricket stars.
Bidding is now open, with new items continuing to be added.
It is hoped the initiative will raise $100,000, or more, with final allocations determined at the Challenge Afternoon finale on October 24, 2025.
Organised by Moreton Daily the challenge forms part of a broader commitment to give back to the community, while showcasing the positive impact made by grassroots organisations every day.
Moreton Daily CEO Shane Newcombe said: “Prize money will be distributed based on final rankings, with bonus points available through fun pre-event challenges.
“It does put the fun back into fundraising.
“We were involved in it many years ago, when it was called something else, and it was a great day. There was a lot of competitiveness within the team as well ... so we are expecting the same attributes to come back out.
“The team’s looking at how they can best dress up for the day. They’re all very excited.”
This Story Australia CEO Jeff Hughes says: “I think it’s a really good opportunity to get This Story Australia noticed within the Moreton Bay community. We do a lot of work interstate and internationally but we’d love to involve many more members of the (local) community in what we do”.
than 30 prizes, including gift vouchers, a new bike, back-toschool packs, sports equipment, family entertainment passes and hampers filled with goodies.
Tickets cost $20 for one, $50 for three, or $100 for eight.
The silent auction also offers something for everyone, with standout prizes such as a luxury women’s jewellery set, a men’s watch, cyber security
“This is all about local people helping local people - we’re proud to be bringing it back with Ausbuild’s support.”
The Redcliffe Peninsula caught up with representatives from four community groups who will be taking part in the Ausbuild Community Challenge who can’t wait for the event.
Chameleon Housing Manager Nicki Kemp says: “It’s a great way to connect with other organisations but also fundraise in a fun way ... and team building.
Tribe Social Belonging Founder Ryan Elson says: “I think it’s a pretty cool way to interact with the business community and to look at getting some grants for the projects we’ve got. I think it’s cooler than a letter ... getting to go and compete. That collaboration is such an important part of what we do”.
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital representative Rhonda Neal says: “We have a very strong foundation in Redcliffe, and we’re excited to be able to do some fun things as well and connect with the community a little bit more”.
Five-point plan to tackle flooding
Moreton Bay City Council has backed a plan to alleviate flooding in two Redcliffe streets in the short term while it looks for longer-term solutions.
Councillors unanimously passed a motion on August 27 adopting the five-point action plan to install new stormwater inlet pits, temporary flood barriers, and perform ‘more regular inspections’ and clearing of stormwater infrastructure.
The plan also includes a ‘Drainage Improvement and Flood Mitigation Study’ and to lobby the State and Federal Governments for a property buyback program.
The motion comes as residents in Grant and Shields streets prepare for storm season and continue to count the financial and emotional cost of devasting flooding in 2015, 2022 and twice earlier this year.
Parts of the stormwater system in that area date back to the 1960s and 80s, and do not meet council’s current design standards.
Resident Lucy Salerno
addressed council during the meeting, saying the issue was “not rainwater coming down, but storm water coming up”.
“We have a culvert leading to the ocean at the end of the street, but water doesn’t make it out there, it seems to back up through drains and into our homes,” she said.
Ms Salerno said her home insurance had “almost tripled” since the 2022 flood and “other owners are now so affected their properties are uninsurable”.
“No steps have been taken by Council to reduce the flooding to our properties.”
Since council passed the motion, fellow resident Rachael Greany has written to Mayor Peter Flannery expressing deep frustration by a lack of “genuine action” and detail in the plan.
The Redcliffe Peninsula magazine sat down with Councillor Karl Winchester in a bid to understand how the plan will be actioned ahead of the storm season.
He has committed to providing residents with the detail they seek – as a group or individually – and agreed they needed certainty.
The first step will be to clear the stormwater network of debris, conduct CCTV checks to ensure there are no blockages, and increase maintenance.
Additional inlet pits will be “installed to improve drainage performance during minor storm events and facilitate more efficient floodwater removal during severe weather”.
Council will also look at implementing temporary flood barriers which can be quickly moved into position to protect properties, when needed.
Cr Winchester said these measures could happen “relatively quickly”.
“Knowing we’re going into a storm season, clearing all the drains and knowing they are clean and operating as effectively as possible is the highest priority right now,” he said.
Longer term, council will conduct a Flood Mitigation Study to assess drainage performance and “identify flood mitigation opportunities”.
Multiple flood studies have previously been done in the area including in 2000 by Redcliffe City Council and 2010, 2014
and 2014-15 by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
“The previous studies had different rationales behind them. The most recent one was about how to effectively eliminate flooding for the purposes of increasing development in the street,” Cr Winchester explained.
“What I’m looking for in that (new) study is how to best support residents, as they are now, by upgrading our stormwater network.”
He said water appeared to travel from near the showgrounds and large fields on Klingner Rd to Grant St.
“Residents want to see council have an open mind and a refreshed approach at looking at the flood mitigation in the long term. Is it about upgrading Grant St or is it about diverting that water so it doesn’t go down there in the first place?
Cr Winchester said a timeline has not yet been set for the study, but he would provide it to residents when it was available.
He is optimistic the State and Federal Governments will see the sense in reintroducing a buyback program.
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Counting cost of 'Alfred'
Figures have revealed the huge impact Tropical Cyclone Alfred had on Moreton Bay region – with one cost alone estimated at more than $120 million.
A Recovery Action Plan report by Moreton Bay City Council shows the massive economic, human, environmental and infrastructure impacts of TC Alfred.
Though weakening to a tropical low when making landfall at Moreton Island and Bribie, a huge disaster management
ECONOMIC:
Total impact - $124.2 million estimated
$47.6m – Before and during, March 6-9
$42.7m – After, March 11-12
$12.9m – After March 13-14
$21m - Tourism cancellations
INFRASTRUCTURE:
$10,825,000 currently estimated to restore public assets 393 infrastructure issues logged
program was already in place. It was a “pretty extraordinary weather event”, Mayor Peter Flannery says, “I want to
congratulate the team on how they dealt with that situation and learnings as well”.
Economic assessments from business, business chambers and industry groups put the estimated total impact at $124.2 million.
Of businesses surveyed, 85 per cent were financially hit and 46 per cent stopped trading at some point. The economic loss due to power outages is put at $24 million a day.
There were 65,220 calls made to Council’s Community Recovery Hotline and 1425 visits to four Recovery Hubs at Redcliffe, Morayfield, Albany
Creek and Mt Glorious.
Financial relief totalling $11,369,901 was distributed through a variety of grants. Council will recover a large amount of the disaster recovery funding.
Council’s report says 393 infrastructure issues were logged with assessments and recovery ongoing. The estimated cost of repairing public assets is $10,825,000.
At the peak of the event, 62,396 residents in Moreton Bay region were without power, while 3000 tonnes of sand and 300,000 sandbags were used to safeguard property.
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Prepare now for storm season
Unseasonal winter storms have given the City of Moreton Bay a taste of what could come this storm season, with authorities urging residents to prepare now.
Storms are the most common natural hazard in the city, regularly striking between November and March.
Parts of Moreton Bay, including Caboolture and Narangba, were hit with hail-producing storms in August, and long-range forecasts show spring will likely bring above average rainfall for most of eastern Australia.
Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says now is the time to start preparing for the arrival of severe weather, including potential flooding and damaging storm activity.
“It may seem early for severe weather preparations, but we’ve already had some severe thunderstorm activity, and we are expecting a wetter than normal spring,” he says.
"With this in mind, we are asking residents to start clearing gutters and overhanging tree branches, and to ensure they pack an emergency kit, check their insurances, download their flood check property report to understand their flood risk, and get a household emergency plan ready.
“We’re also asking them to make sure they’re getting the latest information and severe
ROOF CONDITION - Check the condition of your roof and repair if needed.
GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPESKeep gutters and downpipes clear of leaves and other blockages.
OVERHANGING BRANCHESTrim trees and branches that are close to your buildings. Check with council first. Also, let Energex know about branches hanging over power lines.
House repairs - Fix rusty, loose fittings, and rotting or termiteaffected timber.
TIDY YOUR BACK YARD - Clear your property of loose items that may become projectiles in strong winds. Ensure large items such as trampolines and outdoor furniture are secured.
UNDERSTAND YOUR RISKLearn what can happen where you live and how it could affect how your family lives, works and moves in the community.
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PACK A KIT – Have an emergency kit ready which includes a First Aid kit, important documents, sturdy gloves, torch, batteries, essential toiletries, water and non-perishable food for three days, phone and portable charger, battery operated radio, and USB with important documents, contacts, emails and photos saved on it.
the best information at their fingertips.
“Residents can now simply click on individual storm cells to see their severity and potential impacts at a glance,” he says.
“In a disaster, it’s vital to know where to turn for reliable information. We encourage everyone to monitor the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and app for official warnings alongside Council’s Disaster Dashboard.”
WeatherWatch Meteorologist and Managing Director Anthony Cornelius says: “Our Storm Intensity mapping combines advanced three-dimensional radar analysis with atmospheric data to identify storms that display the telling signs of severe conditions.
weather warnings by signing up to receive Moreton Alert.”
Residents should also familiarise themselves with the council’s disaster dashboard
“This new feature clearly shows which areas are most at risk from current thunderstorm activity, helping residents prepare for potential impacts,”
“Our goal is to make severe weather information accessible and easy to understand. Partnering with City of Moreton Bay puts information in the community’s hands, helping people make informed decisions and stay safe when storms
Fond farewell to Redcliffe station chief
Redcliffe Police Station was the scene of an emotional farewell last month as officers, friends, and family gathered to honour Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Richard Downie for 37 years of service.
The halls were filled with heartfelt goodbyes and the crowd spilled onto the footpath as Sen-Sgt Downie departed, on August 18, in a convoy of historic police vehicles – a fitting tribute to a career dedicated to courage, discipline and unwavering duty.
A Queensland Police spokesperson said Sen-Sgt Downie had been a pillar of strength and leadership for more than three decades.
“His journey has been marked by early starts, late nights, difficult decisions, and quiet sacrifices – all in the name of protecting the community and
supporting his colleagues,” the spokesperson said.
Sen-Sgt Downie’s career began in Townsville and took him to Ayr, South Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt, and Capalaba before he settled in the Moreton District in 2007.
“Along the way, he built a reputation for his steadfast commitment to public safety and his ability to lead with both firmness and care,” the spokesperson said.
One of the most defining moments of Sen-Sgt Downie’s career was in March 2003, while stationed at the Wynnum District.
During a tense 45-minute standoff, he and his partner faced a woman armed with a pistol who was allegedly threatening to shoot.
“Through courage and composure, the situation was
resolved without incident, and Sen-Sgt Downie was later awarded the Bravery Medal for his actions,” the spokesperson said.
His legacy, however, extends beyond moments of crisis.
Inspector Craig White shared a story that exemplified Sen-Sgt Downie’s compassion.
While patrolling the Redcliffe waterfront he spoke to a homeless man, who had fallen on hard times and lost contact with his family, and realised he knew the man’s brother.
Without hesitation, Sen-Sgt Downie called the man’s brother and the two were reunited and arrangements were made for the man to move closer to his family.
For those who served alongside Sen-Sgt Downie, his leadership was a source of strength.
“His guidance came from a place of care and focused on ensuring that his team stayed safe and returned home to their families after each shift. He carried the weight of leadership quietly but with deep conviction.”
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Planning has started on a $44 million upgrade of Redcliffe Police Station, the first since 1983, according to Police Minister Dan Purdie.
Minister Purdie joined Health Minister and State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley at the station on September 14 to announce the project which was included in June’s 2025-26 State Budget.
The State Budget Capital Statements show $1m will be spent in the 2025-26 Budget, with $43 million “post this budget”.
In July, the Minister’s office said: “The project is due to be completed by mid-2029”.
On September 14, it said construction dates had not yet been set.
Minister Purdie said the Government was “still looking at the best way to spend that $44 million and are going through a detailed planning process at the moment, in consultation with the frontline to make sure they've got everything that they need to do their job”.
“There's one option to make it bigger and better, and there's another option to start from scratch. So, we will let the experts decide that.
“$44 million is a big investment in this police station. It's gonna be a lot bigger, it's gonna be a lot better, and it's gonna be armed with a lot better technology to help support our police.”
The station upgrade, at the corner of Redcliffe Pde and Klingner Rd, will deliver “state of the art facilities for its more than 136 officers who have been
forced to work in a cramped facility that is not fit for purpose”.
The new facility will allow for the return of the Child Protection Investigation Unit and Crime Prevention teams to Redcliffe, after being forced to relocate to Mango Hill due to restricted capacity at the existing site.
State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley said the investment was a game changer for the local community.
“Redcliffe families deserve to feel safe, and they deserve to know their police have the very best facilities to do the job,” Ms Dooley said.
“This project is about putting community safety first and ensuring our officers are properly supported.”
Mental health centre poised to open
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ree walk-in mental healthcare support will be available this month when Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre opens.
The centre, at 198 Anzac Ave, Kippa-Ring, will be for those experiencing mental health concerns, distress or substance use challenges.
As The Redcliffe Peninsula went to press, an opening date for the Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre had not been confirmed. But, being in October, it coincides with Queensland Mental Health Week (October 4-12), which shines a light on
individual and community mental health.
Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre will be operated by Communify Queensland in partnership with more than 20 local community organisations and health providers.
Those presenting at the Centre will be supported by a multidisciplinary team – including peer workers, psychologists, social workers and GPs, along with the Salvation Army, RAYS, Breakfast Club, LawRight, Micah Projects, RFQ, Gallang Place, World Wellness
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For the love of bagpipes
The unique sound of bagpipes draws a crowd – the curious and those with a deep love for the instrument – but it also has a knack of bringing people together, something the Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band has been doing for more than 70 years.
Pipe Sergeant Jim Lowe, who started playing as a schoolboy, loves the reaction from audiences and passersby.
“When you get the sound right, and the crowd appreciates it, then you feel that appreciation come back,” Jim explains.
“When I started learning, the bloke who was teaching me said ‘learn to play pipes and you’ll never be without a friend’.
“It’s so true. Everywhere you go, somebody will come up to you and start talking.”
In fact, it’s how he connected with the Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band more than four years ago during a visit to the Redcliffe Markets.
“We heard the band playing over here ... so I wandered down,” he recalls.
Jim chatted with the group, when they had a break, and joined soon afterwards.
The Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band started in 1953. It is part of key events such as ANZAC Day but also plays at the Redcliffe foreshore once or twice a month for the joy of performing but also to further connect with the community.
The band will host a Scottish Ceilidh on October 11 at Hercules Road State School from 6-10pm.
It will be an evening of Scottish music, singing and dancing including a Highland dancing display and Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band performance.
Jim, who was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia in the 1960s with his family as an eight-year-old, says he joined the school
band ‘quite by chance’ and chose the bagpipes over the drums because lessons were straight after school once a week.
“Growing up and assimilating into Australian culture I didn’t want to know anything about Scotland,” he explains.
“I was an NCO in the school cadet unit and they said ‘you’ve got the best drill, we want you to be drum major of the pipe band’. The band master said you should know something about the music – do you want to learn pipes or drums?
“It was one of those things I picked up really quickly and I loved it.”
The bagpipes Jim plays were given to him by his parents as a schoolboy and have survived a flood.
He would love to see more young people learn the instrument and says the band is keen to connect with local schools to offer lessons.
“Looking back, that’s how I started... in a school group ... you were among friends at school,” he says.
The Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band has about 20 members, a mix of pipers, drummers and learners.
“The more, the merrier. We’d love to have some more,” Jim says.
FREE TUITION is available for all who join the band. To find out more, visit the Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band Facebook page.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band Ceilidh. A light supper, tea and coffee will be provided. The bar will be open and there will also be shortbread and tablet for sale.
WHEN: October 11, 6-10pm
TICKETS: $30 each. Bookings are essential. Email rspbceilidh@gmail.com or phone 0488 755 505
Fashion, fun at Zonta event
The Zonta Club of Redcliffe will hold its annual fashion parade and afternoon tea this month, with a Masquerade Magic theme.
The event will be at The Komo (level one) on October 12 from 1.30pm (doors open at 1pm).
Spokeswoman Lee Dawson says the fashion parade will showcase clothing from Scarborough’s Sea Holly Boutique.
“We are sure you will find something to suit every taste on display,” she says.
The event will also be an
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opportunity to connect, have fun and raise money for cancer research and the campaign against domestic violence and women’s homelessness.
“This event has been themed over the last few years and this year’s theme is Masquerade Magic. A competition for the best mask will be running as well as
lots of entertainment,” Lee says.
“Last year, we had so many attendees dress up ... which made the afternoon a lot of fun and full of colour.”
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Stepping up to make difference
Kylie Knight
Anew service club for young people which promotes leadership, international fellowship and volunteerism has been formed at Deception Bay Flexible School.
The Z Club was officially chartered on September 3 and will be the first mentored by the Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc.
The club has 16 members, under the direction of School Staff Mentor Deidre Logan. It is one of the youth organisations of Zonta International, a worldwide advocacy organisation working to build a better world for women and girls.
Deidre says students have been inspired to do more after taking part in the Moreton Bay Says No to Family and Domestic Violence March every year.
“A number of our students have been deeply moved being part of this rally and from that we decided to form a Z Club to focus on world issues that the students are truly passionate about,” she explains.
“Last term, myself and another teacher spoke with the Year 11 and 12 students and 16 of them were interested in joining the group. We had a meeting and appointed roles to all the students and started brainstorming the events and fundraising the Z club wants to achieve.”
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The club has already held its first fundraising event – cutting a teacher’s hair – to buy birthing kits at a cost of $5.50 each, which will be packed at the school and shipped to women in under-developed countries.
“The Z Club will be involved in community events such as International Women’s Day, the Moreton Bay DV march, they will assist the Zonta club with activism displays at libraries and run school fundraising events to donate to women’s and children’s charities,” Deidre says.
She says students will benefit from being involved in the club,
Southern Cross Catholic College Principal
Christopher Campbell has received the Archbishop’s Award for Leadership at Brisbane Catholic Education’s Awards.
The award was presented on August 15 and recognises his commitment to “continuity across the college” which has four campuses, more than 1600 students and 270 staff.
BCE Senior Leader Glenn McConville says Mr Campbell is a “worthy recipient of this significant leadership award”.
“Chris is a strategic, resilient, calm and inspiring leader who sets high expectations and provides high levels of support to his staff and students,” he says.
attending monthly meetings, planning activities, working as a team and demonstrating leadership to their peers.
“Flexi schools are not as wellknown as mainstream schools and at times may be seen as the school for ‘bad kids’. Having a Z Club shows the amazing young people that come from disadvantaged backgrounds who are truly passionate and can achieve amazing things,” Deidre says.
“Almost all my students have a background of family abuse or other barriers that they live with daily. For them to want to step into this group, and confront
“Chris makes a personal connection with staff and students, shows a genuine interest in them, and wants the best for every member of his school community.”
Southern Cross Catholic College Woody Point Head of Campus Aynslee Bale says Mr Campbell unites all four leadership teams through a collaborative leadership style that ensures “every team feels connected, empowered and focused on delivering the outcomes that matter most – student growth and achievement”.
“His ability to navigate the complexities of leading a multi-campus institution while
issues that directly relate to them, is incredibly brave. I am so very proud of every one of them.”
Zonta District 22 Area 1 Director Marie Stewart says Z Club members will undertake service projects benefiting their school, community, country and the world.
“They promote the development of leadership, strive for scholastic achievement and the improvement of international understanding through service and advocacy,” she explains.
“The Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc. sponsors and will act in an advisory capacity for the Deception Bay Flexible School Z Club.”
maintaining laser focus on student outcomes is nothing short of extraordinary,” she says.
“Under his leadership, our college has also undergone significant building improvements at each campus, ensuring modern, functional facilities that support student learning and wellbeing across the board.”
Mr Campbell says it is an honour to have been nominated, and to have the confidence and support of his team.
“This recognition is not about me alone, but about the collective effort of a dedicated group of people working together for our students,” he says.
Families are experiencing more pressure than ever. Rising costs, higher bills, and expensive housing are making daily life harder to manage.
Parents and carers are working to look after children, maintain jobs and keep their homes running. These demands can affect mental health and overall wellbeing.
Looking after yourself isn’t selfish - it’s essential. Caring for your wellbeing helps you stay calm and resilient. Even short breaks during the day can make a meaningful difference. Fortunately, self-care doesn’t have to take much time or money. Small, consistent actions can help you feel better and more balanced.
It also shows your children how to respond to stress and uncertainty.
• Make time for small moments. Deep breathing, enjoying your coffee, stepping outside, or talking with a friend can improve your mood.
Taking care of your wellbeing helps your whole family thrive. Triple P’s free, proven to work, online support helps families across Australia to raise resilient, happy children.
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World Mental Health Day (October 10) is a valuable reminder to check in with yourself. When you feel supported and mentally strong, your family benefits. You’ll likely be more patient, confident and better prepared to handle life’s challenges.
Triple P’s wellbeing tips:
• Be kind to yourself. Everyone has difficult days. Responding with selfcompassion and understanding helps.
• Ask for help early. Don’t wait until things feel overwhelming. Speak to your doctor, call Lifeline, or explore evidence-based parenting support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.
Sort right, bin right and keep
Line your bin with leaves or sticks and add lawn clippings last.
Put your bin out every fortnight, especially after your Spring garden cleans.
Mow your lawn as close to bin day as possible.
Peni n s u l a ' s Past Memories build ahead of milestone
As past and present pupils, teachers and the community prepare to celebrate Scarborough State School’s centenary this month, we take a look back its history and the moments and people who have helped shape it.
A school for the northern end of the Peninsula was first mooted during a public meeting in 1918, with a committee elected in October that year.
An application was made to the Department of Public Instruction, which included a list of families who would benefit, but it was rejected by the inspector who said only 11 of the 51 children listed lived more than two miles from existing Humpybong State School.
The inspector did, however, recommend land be resumed for a future school on the Main Coast Road (now Oxley Ave), south of Josephine St where the Midway shops now stand. It was at odds with the local council and building committee who preferred the current Scarborough State School site, at Eversleigh Rd.
A new school committee submitted an application to the department in March 1924,
which was approved in July the same year despite some local objections including from the Woody Point Progress Association.
On March 9, 1925, at 2.30pm, MLA for Murrumba Richard Warren officially opened the school at the community’s preferred location. It had one building, with one room and verandas on the northern and eastern sides.
William J Stewart was the first Head Teacher and was the only teacher for the first five years. He was at the helm until his retirement in 1935, dying just a few weeks later.
There were 30 pupils enrolled on opening day, with a further 24 enrolled by the end of the year.
Scarborough State School now has 780 pupils and a campus with facilities that include a tennis court and swimming pool.
The school is set on expansive grounds which include Weeping and Moreton Bay Fig trees planted during Arbor Days from 1926 onwards. Trees were often planted to mark a celebration or in memory of someone who had died.
The Peninsula’s first Olympian Graham Higham attended the school from 1933-40. He boxed at the 1948 London Olympic
Games. Other sporting legends have included an Olympic sprinter, Commonwealth swimmers, hockey players, and a professional golfer.
According to the Scarborough State School Admission Register, The Gibb brothers, Barry, Maurice and Robin attended from February to November 1959. They would go on to become international superstars with the Bee Gees.
The school was the scene of drama during World War II, when two US Airacobra fighter planes from the Petrie-based 80th Squadron collided while
flying over the school on July 2, 1942.
One pilot died when he crashed into a market garden in Josephine St. The other survived – manoeuvring his aeroplane over the bay, avoiding the school and houses, before bailing out.
Former pupil Bette Bray later recalled: “Our school was littered with plane parts and ammunition. Miss Walker, our school teacher at the time, thought we were being attacked and told us to run to the trenches which would have been disastrous because all the bullets were flying around.
“The next thing, she was yelling for us to get under our desks … one of the doors of the plane landed right near the headmaster’s office. They were picking up bits and pieces of the plane for a long time.”
Air raid trenches had been dug near the school and drills were conducted to ensure children and teachers knew what to do.
Former students have previously shared fond memories of their time at Scarborough State School which included enjoying pies from Smokey the Pie Man, who had a wood stove on the back of his ute.
Cream buns, pies and lollies became lunch favourites for pupils when a shop was built across the road from the school in the late 1930s. A small tuckshop was opened on the school grounds in about 1948/49, serving homemade cakes and sandwiches once a week from under the school building.
By the 1960s, it was operating from F Block, but still just one day a week to ensure there was still viable trade for the shop across the road. It became a five-day-a-week operation in 1984, when the shop closed.
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Scarborough State School
Principal Will Johnston says excitement is building ahead of the centenary celebrations, particularly among Year 6 and Prep pupils – those graduating and those at the beginning of their time at the school.
“They don’t quite have a strong concept of time, in the younger years, but the older kids certainly know 100 years is a substantial amount of history in the local area,” he says.
“The school has a long history in the area of being a school of choice on the Peninsula.
Our school’s motto is Pride of the Peninsula ... I think particularly, celebrating 100 years, people are very happy to be involved with the school and involved with this celebration and milestone.”
Scarborough State School is collecting memorabilia ahead of the celebration including photos, report cards and other keepsakes.
“We’ve had a few historic
canteen menus with things as obscure as a meat cube for 3c. None of us actually knows what this magical meat cube was,” Mr Johnston says. He is expecting hundreds to attend a community event at the school on October 24 from 3.30-6pm.
There will be an assembly from 4pm, memorabilia display in the library, school tours for former pupils and an opportunity for people to reunite and catch up which has been organised by the P&C. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Anyone with memorabilia is asked to email the school admin@scarboroughss.eq. edu.au
Celebratory activities for junior school pupils will include a day where they will dress up as centenarians and join in a Larry the Lion mascot scavenger hunt in search of 100 little lions earlier in the day on October 24. Senior students will enjoy a school disco the week before.
SOURCES: History Redcliffe; Scarborough State School – Growing with Pride – 19252000, Sally West and Kate Narracott; and Pictorial History of Scarborough State School 1925-1985, Duane Hart.
Sea of pink washes over local venue
PINK MONTH AT CACTUS JACK’S
‘Balls Out Bingo’ OCTOBER 20, 7PM
Live performances by cabaret and drag performer Candy Surprise, five rounds of bingo, prizes to win. Tickets are $20.
See the Facebook event for details and tickets.
Pink Party finale
OCTOBER 26
Market stall from 10.30am and event from 2pm, with live music, raffle draw and more.
See the Facebook page for details.
Redcliffe’s Cactus Jack’s will again be bathed in pink hues as the team raises money, and awareness of breast cancer’s impact throughout the month of October.
For the fifth year in a row, owners Rob and Kate Griffiths and their crew will be hosting events to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), which is aiming for zero deaths from breast cancer through research, trials and innovation.
One in seven women and one in 500 men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Rob says the pink month initiative aims to raise as much money and awareness as possible; and create a space where those affected by breast cancer feel supported by the community, confident and comfortable.
Rob’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago and is fortunately now clear of the disease.
Since 2020, Cactus Jack’s Redcliffe has raised almost $100,000 – a monetary milestone the team hopes to reach this year.
The impact they’ve had in raising awareness, generating support and prompting early detection action is more difficult to measure.
“I think it’s bigger and bigger in terms of awareness. Yes, we’re raising more money, which is great, but I think our focus has changed,” Rob explains.
“It’s becoming a calendar date so the awareness factor for us is so much more important.
“Based roughly on the number of customers we have a week, we’re looking at about 85 of those customers ... based on the stats ... are affected with breast cancer.
“It’s a space where they’re reminded there’s a whole community behind them. We’re lucky in Moreton Bay that it is still that small city where everyone does get behind each other.”
The activities during the month
of October are also a way for family and friends to support a loved one battling breast cancer.
“It’s a predominantly female disease and the males in those females’ lives often are looking for ways to support ... and how they can do it when it’s such a personal disease,” Rob says
“As males, we like to be pretty practical and proactive and there’s not a lot you can do if your loved one is going through something like this.
“When we do something like this, there’s a big male contingent that gets together and really helps to drive it.”
Rob will be leading the charge, shaving off his mullet which was to be coloured pink on October 1, to raise money for the cause.
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Scarborough coastal retreat
Live the ultimate coastal dream, just steps from Scarborough’s Queens Beach.
This beautifully presented home has been designed for relaxed family living, effortless entertaining and the coveted bayside lifestyle.
Bathed in natural light, it delivers multiple living zones, high-end finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor flow – perfect for hosting friends or simply relaxing with family.
Timber laminate flooring and a clever layout maximise space, light and comfort.
The heart of the home centres on the outdoor living space, where the kitchen, dining room and study flow seamlessly to the expansive alfresco area which overlooks the saltwater plunge pool and has a ceiling fan and wind-down blinds.
The kitchen has stone benchtops and a 600mm gas cooktop.
The master suite is ideally positioned downstairs, with walk-
in robe and ensuite, offering ease and comfort for everyday living.
At the rear of the residence additional bedrooms are tucked away to provide privacy. Upstairs, a multipurpose room offers the flexibility of a bedroom, media lounge, or private retreat.
Throughout the home, abundant storage, wellappointed finishes and a clever layout ensure practicality matches style. Comfort is assured year-round with split system airconditioning, ceiling fans, and 4.2KW solar panels.
The 405m² fully fenced and gated block adds security and peace of mind, with room for children and pets to play.
It also has a 5000L water tank, double garage with internal and backyard access and security screens throughout.
With its balance of single-level comfort, flexible spaces, and a focus on outdoor entertaining, this is more than a home – it’s a modern coastal sanctuary.
A PLACE TO MAKE YOUR OWN
SMART DESIGN FOR TODAY’S LIFESTYLE
The Stanley is a home that effortlessly combines smart design with thoughtful touches, making it one of the most versatile and loved floorplans in Ausbuild’s collection.
Whether you’re entertaining, working from home, or seeking room to grow, the Stanley offers spaces that adapt to your lifestyle, with a little added luxury.
Its flexible and family focused design appeals to a broad range of people looking to create their own dream home.
A private media room sets the tone for cosy nights in, while a dedicated study space offers the perfect work-from-home solution without compromising the living zones.
For larger or growing families, the fourth bedroom is a clever standout - tucked
into its own corner with an adjacent bathroom and close to the study. It’s ideal for a teenager needing privacy or guests.
At the rear of the home, the master suite provides a genuine sanctuary. With its own alfresco access, spacious layout, and walk-in robe, this private retreat feels tucked away yet fully connected to the outdoors.
What sets the Stanley apart is its ability to suit the way people really live.
The home offers flow, flexibility and functionality, but also a refined finish that elevates every day. From quiet mornings to lively evenings, this is a place where memories can be made.
The Stanley house and land package is available at Ausbuild’s Montrose estate, Morayfield.
See the Stanley at Ausbuild’s Montrose Community at 5 Glenmore St, Morayfield
There are two homes on display, with a third opening soon.
Phone 1300 526 306 or visit ausbuild.com.au/home-designs/ stanley
FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Improving people’s health and wellbeing has been Sally Dymond’s driving force for more than 30 years, based on a belief that consistency in action is key to positive change.
“For the last 36 years, I’ve been a practitioner in all things sports and health, and studied everything from biofeedback to hands-on therapies,” Sally explains.
“I have owned a business in Redcliffe for 16 years –The Body Specialist – which incorporated ice baths, saunas, retreats, retreat days during COVID, breath work. Now it’s time to branch out into a bigger sphere where we can help more people.”
She is now the Business manager for Think2Be Healthy Health Hub, which will open at North Lakes in October.
“The main goal is to provide a health hub to accommodate everyone from those who are temporarily unwell or exhausted, right through to people living with chronic illnesses. For those who are chronically sick, the health hub will offer alternative approaches while also enabling them to continue their existing medical treatments.” she says.
Sally says the health and wellness hub will be a place where people can feel heard and relax, while learning how to improve their health at a cellular level.
“We have cutting edge equipment and technology coming from all over the world. We want to be the first to bring it into Australia, all together in one place. This way, people don’t have to go from place to place for different treatments - they can come to the health hub,” she says.
The hub will host its first community event on October 11, an evening of line dancing with a country music band and food trucks.
Check the Think2Be Healthy facebook page for details.
“It is going to be a fun opening where we can bring everybody together to laugh, stimulate our brains and be moving in a fun way,”
Sally says.
“Part of my philosophy of health is getting good movement, getting your brain in sync with your body and line dancing is one of those things that does that ... you’ve got to remember the steps but then you get to laugh at yourself and your friends.”
Sally practices what she preaches – she spends plenty of time in nature each week and knows how to ‘switch off’.
“I’m an avid ocean swimmer. I swim in the ocean at least two or three times a week. I like to go and do yoga or mindfulness or sound bath meditation. I like to sit quietly and meditate at least three or four times a week,” she explains.
“Just having that time to switch off my phone. I really make a concerted effort to put my phone away at the end of the day and not be on it - family connection with the family, and being with the kids is most important.”
She says community connections are also important, something she enjoys through ocean and pool swimming groups.
Think2Be Healthy will have community events to help create a strong community around teaching healthy lifestyle choices.
“I say, find your passion, find the group and you’ll have your community aspect, your social aspect and you’ll be doing something hopefully towards a goal or a mission,” Sally says.
“Always having a goal that’s physical, a goal that’s professional and personal, and a travelling adventure goal as well.
“I believe if you work hard and make money, you should make memories.” 1. 2. 3. 4.
TOP 5 TIPS:
Be outside and be in nature, whether that’s in the forest, or at the beach. Take 10 minutes to step outside in the morning or late afternoon sun.
Hydration. Ninety-nine percent of people are dehydrated. Ensure you drink good, clean water.
Move your body. Spending too much time in a seated position causes lower back and reproductive dysfunction. Moving stimulates mitochondria, as well as lymph and blood circulation.
Food. Consume clean, organic food. It’s OK to go out and have a ‘party night’ every now and then, but not all the time.
FINDING RIGHT ROAD TO RECOVERY
For the best chance of recovery from a serious workplace or motor vehicle crash injury, it’s important to ensure you get the treatment and rehabilitation you need without the financial burden.
Crew Legal are personal injury specialists who can pursue a claim on your behalf, taking the stress out of the process and working hard to secure maximum benefits.
Managing Director Shane Crew says an injured person’s rights and entitlements differ, depending on whether the injury occurred in a motor vehicle crash, workplace accident or in a public liability setting.
“The very first step is to seek medical attention, both for recovery but to also make a contemporaneous record of the injury. It is then important that the injured person obtains legal advice in respect of their rights to compensation,” he explains.
“For instance, if injured in a motor vehicle or workplace accident, the injured person will likely have an entitlement to have their treatment and rehabilitation paid by either the CTP insurer or WorkCover Queensland as soon as their claim is lodged.
“That takes away the financial burden of having to pay for treatment such as surgery, physiotherapy and counselling at a time when injuries are also preventing a person’s ability to earn an income.
“Given that insurers tend to behave like insurers, it is important for a person to have legal advice regarding their rights and entitlements to ensure that their needs are adequately met.”
Shane says, for most people, making a claim after
a serious injury is a new experience and can be overwhelming.
“These once-off life events can have serious or even catastrophic consequences to a person’s health, welfare and future financial wellbeing,” he says.
“The very purpose of a compensation claim is to place the person in the same financial position they would have been, as best as can be achieved, as if the accident had not occurred.
“To do so, damages are awarded for pain and suffering, past loss of income, future loss of income, need for care and assistance and past and future out of pocket expenses.”
ACT QUICKLY
Time limits apply to pursuing injury claims. For a workplace injury, a statutory claim must be lodged within six months of the injury; for motor vehicle accident claims, a Notice of Accident Claim Form must be lodged within nine months; for a public liability claim, a Part 1 Notice of Claim must be served within nine months of the injury.
There is also a general limitation period which applies to all personal injury claims in Queensland. Generally, a Court proceeding must begin within three years of the date of injury.
Shane says about 99 per cent of claims settle without going to trial, usually within two years of the injury.
“It is not necessary to
engage a lawyer to act on your behalf. However, insurers including WorkCover Queensland tend to behave like insurers.
“They will leverage every opportunity to limit the damages payable. We find that when a person is not legally represented, insurers seek to take advantage of that situation and try to resolve claims for a fraction of what a person would be entitled to at law.
ADVICE IS KEY
Shane says many of the claims his team takes on
involve people who have suffered serious workplace or motor vehicle injuries.
“These injuries include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and loss of limb injuries. When these injuries occur, there is a substantial requirement for medical treatment, rehabilitation, personal care and physical aides to be provided to the injured person to assist in their recovery.
“There is nothing more satisfying, to the team at Crew Legal, than to play a part in the injured person recovering as best as they can.”
HEALTHY LIVING STARTS AT THYME ROTHWELL THYME
ROTHWELL
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Set in the heart of the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula, Thyme Rothwell is a boutique lifestyle resort designed for over-50s, crafted to let you live entirely carefree.
With health and active living at its core, this vibrant community supports a healthy you through thoughtful design, resortstyle amenities and the freedom to live life your way.
At Thyme Rothwell, wellness is woven into every aspect of community life. Whether it’s starting the day with a sunrise walk, taking a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply connecting with neighbours, every moment encourages a lifestyle that nurtures mind, body and spirit.
The planned state-of-the-art Clubhouse will sit at the heart of the community, as a beautifully
appointed gathering space for connection, creativity and movement.
Designed to enrich everyday life, it will feature a fully equipped gym and fitness studio, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a function space perfect for group classes. It’s here that homeowners can socialise and take part in a wide range of health-focused activities in a welcoming, social environment.
For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the Clubhouse will offer a swimming pool and spa, bowling green, and pickleball courts - perfect for staying fit while having fun.
The low-impact nature of these sports makes them ideal for promoting cardiovascular health, flexibility and co-
ordination at any fitness level, so homeowners can find something that works for them.
Life at Thyme Rothwell is all about ease, freedom and connection. The lowmaintenance homes are designed with independence and wellbeing in mind, giving homeowners more time to pursue what they love. Whether that’s art, gardening, or simply unwinding with a book in the library or cinema room, there’s something for every interest.
This is more than just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle supported by a strong sense of community. Genuine neighbours, pet-friendly living and a warm atmosphere make it easy to feel at home.
Backed by Serenitas, one of Australia’s most experienced
land lease operators, Thyme Rothwell also offers peace of mind with no stamp duty, no entry or exit fees and the potential for government rent assistance, if eligible.
Located at Rothwell, and near the sparkling waters of Moreton Bay, the location promotes an active and outdoors lifestyle. With shops, cafes, golf and bowls clubs just minutes away, and Rothwell and KippaRing railway stations nearby, you're perfectly placed to enjoy all the region has to offer while maintaining an independent, connected life.
Thyme Rothwell is a community designed for real life and built for easy living. It’s where wellbeing, freedom and friendship thrive naturally in a coastal setting that inspires healthy living every day.
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BELONGING IS THE BEST MEDICINE
JOIN THE TRIBE Whether you’d like to volunteer, join a program, or simply connect, Tribe welcomes everyone. VISIT tribebelonging.com.au
When we think of health, we often picture doctors, diets and gyms, but research shows one of the most powerful determinants of wellbeing is something much simpler: human connection.
That’s where Tribe Social Belonging comes in. Founded in Redcliffe in 2018, Tribe has built on its mission to address loneliness, strengthen relationships and create a place where everyone feels they belong.
FROM LONELINESS TO LAUGHTER
Loneliness has been called the ‘silent epidemic’ of our time, with links to depression, anxiety, heart disease, and shorter life expectancy. Tribe’s response has been to create spaces and activities that bring people together in meaningful, fun and supportive ways.
From the Tribe Drive program (helping disadvantaged people attain a driver’s licence with volunteer mentors) to a fortnightly social sausage sizzle, the organisation runs initiatives that directly improve mental and physical health outcomes by strengthening community bonds.
HEALTHY HEARTS, HEALTHY MINDS
Tribe isn’t just about social activities - it’s about building resilience. Initiatives such as Get Outta Town, give young people overnight experiences away from home, broaden horizons and foster confidence. Celebrations such as the Where We Belong Music Festival and A Night To Belong invite the whole community to create connection and joy on a larger scale.
Every project, big or small, is designed to support a simple truth: when people feel they belong, they thrive.
WHY BELONGING MATTERS FOR HEALTH
• Reduced stress: Social connection lowers stress hormones
• Better mental health: Friendships and belonging protect against depression and anxiety
• Increased lifespan: Strong social ties are as important for longevity as diet and exercise
Tribe’s programs aren’t just events – they are preventative health strategies that change lives.
LOCALS WHO GENUINELY CARE
Factory Direct Healthcare is Australian owned and run by a local family, committed to providing quality mobility equipment at affordable, factory-direct prices.
The North Lakes-based business offers personal and practical service in a bid to make essential healthcare products more accessible, without compromising on quality.
Product specialist Helen Harvey says, as the
manufacturer, Factory Direct Healthcare can control the quality and keep prices affordable for the community.
“In our North Lakes showroom, you’ll find lift chairs, adjustable beds, wheelchairs, walking aids, bathroom aids and more, all available to trial in person,” Helen explains.
“We always encourage people to come in, sit in the chairs, try the beds and test the equipment, because
seeing and feeling the difference firsthand makes choosing so much easier.
“We also welcome occupational therapists and other allied health professionals to bring their clients into our showroom for trials and assessments in a welcoming space. Together we can ensure the right fit and comfort for every individual.
“Because we manufacture our own range, there’s no middleman - just quality
mobility equipment designed to seamlessly fit into daily life, with stylish and comfortable options that people are proud to have in their homes.”
Helen says when people visit the showroom, they’re not just buying equipment - they’re dealing with locals who genuinely care.
“With stock on hand, our team can also arrange prompt local delivery to get products into homes quickly and safely,” she says.
Don’t miss Festival of Frights
Ghouly good times are coming to the Redcliffe foreshore in the lead-up to Halloween, with Festival of Frights returning this month.
The annual event will be presented by Redcliffe Markets at Redcliffe Parade on October 25 from 4-9pm.
It is one of the markets’ biggest special events of the year, drawing locals and visitors to the Peninsula for an evening of frightful fun.
The organisers say this spooktacular twilight market is “sure to send shivers down your spine whilst offering a whole lot of fun for the entire family”.
It will feature the region’s best gourmet street eats, live entertainment, spooky stilt walkers and family activities.
Visitors can browse more than 200 market stalls in search of Halloween-themed goodies or deliciously sweet treats, with no tricks.
Family activities will include a spooky scavenger hunt and best dressed competition for those who come in their scari-best costumes.
So, whether you’re a ghost, ghoul, or pirate, show off your frightful fashion for a chance to take home the treasure.
TO FIND OUT MORE, search Redcliffe Markets on Facebook.
EVENT DETAILS
• More than 200 market stalls
• Gourmet street eats
• Live entertainment spooky enough to get the Addams Family dancing
• Spooky stilt walkers and whimsical fairies roaming the markets
• Family friendly activities, including a scavenger hunt
• Best dressed costume competition
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IN THE GARDEN
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Asked to imagine a colourful garden, most people visualise a space full of flowers and blooming trees, but some of the most stunning spaces are actually created using foliage plants. Our sub-tropical location is ideal to source and grow some of the most spectacular foliage plants with an amazing colour palette available.
TROPICAL GARDENS
An abundance of colour options is available in the Cordyline family alone! From hot pink to burnt orange, leaves with stripes, contrasting trim, a variety of leaf shapes and plant heights makes this my first pick. Teamed with the big, bold green leaves of the Heliconia and the hot colours of the Croton family, you’ll have an outstanding, low maintenance garden bursting with colour year-round.
SHRUBS/HEDGES/ BUSHES
Edge a driveway, create a pop of colour in a garden bed, make a statement in a feature pot, these plants will certainly add some vibrancy to a green space.
Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ as the name suggests, has a rich plum foliage.
Alternanthera offers a full spectrum with ‘Little Ruby’, ‘Tricolour’, ‘Dentata’, variegated, yellow, green and mixes making it a one stop option for a colourful hedge.
Nandina foliage changes with the seasons making it a favourite in Queensland for landscape design.
Heuchera is a hardy species enjoying full sun to part shade and fabulous used as a low growing splash of colour. Their palette includes green, lime, peach, apricot, yellow, orange, red, pink, copper, bronze, silver, burgundy and almost black making them an extremely versatile addition.
Leucophyta Silver Bullion, Stachys byzantine ‘Lambs Ears’, Cineraria ‘Silver Dust’, Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’, Erempohila ‘Silver Ball’, Conostylis ‘Silversunrise’ and Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ as their names suggest, all feature soft silvery/grey foliage. Striking in a coastal garden, this colour enhances and contrasts beautifully with other plants.
Shade lovers and indoor enthusiasts won’t miss out either with the multi-coloured Aglaonema available in a wide range of variegations that almost look painted, they’re so pretty. Alocasia not only have interesting colours but some feature an unusual texture too, looking leathery or ‘unreal’. Begonia can be spotted, textured, patterned, have contrasting undersides and even a tad hairy!
For part of the year (they are a perennial tuber) Caladium take the prize for their brilliant statement leaves with collectors hunting far and
What's ON
From October 24
Mirandolina
Mousetrap Theatre Co. will stage its first production in its new home, Sutton Centre, 157 Sutton St, Redcliffe, on October 24, 25, 26 and 31, and November 1 and 2. See the full-length play Mirandolina, based on a 16th century comedy at 7.30pm or 2.30pm (matinees).
Visit mousetraptheatre.asn.au for tickets
October 1
Art exhibition
Until October 26, the Pastel Society of Australia will present the biennial Master Pastellist Exhibition 2025 at The Old Fire Station Gallery. It will showcase the finest pastel artwork from across Australia and New Zealand. The official opening is on October 5 at 1pm. Entry is free. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Events/Master-PastellistExhibition-2025
October 4
Creative Kids
Bring the kids along to Redcliffe Art Gallery, Irene St, on the first Saturday of the month for Creative Kids. During the free drop-in session, children can enjoy immersive creative activities and experiences that ignite curiosity and imagination. Bookings are not needed. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events/ Creative-Kids
Bridge anniversary
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Hornibrook Highway, also known as the Hornibrook Bridge, at Redcliffe Museum. The bridge was built by Sir Emanuel (Manuel) Richard Hornibrook OBE and opened on October 4, 1935. His granddaughter, Julie Hornibrook, will speak at a free community event from 10.30am. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events/ RM/Hornibrook-BridgeTurns-90 to book your seat
October 10
Orbison show
Relive Roy Orbison’s unique sound and songwriting genius during a show at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre at 7.30pm. This theatrical portrayal will stop at Redcliffe as part of a tour which spans from Cairns to Hobart, with Mark Shelley starring as Orbison. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au/Events/RoyOrbison-2025 for tickets
October 11
Pets blessing
St Peter the Fisherman Anglican Church will hold its annual pets blessing from 3pm at 13 Lucinda St, Clontarf. All are welcome but pets must be on a leash or in a secure pet carrier. Those whose pets have died can bring a photo for the blessing. Attendees
are asked to bring donations of pet and human food for The Breakfast Club clients and pets. Phone Liz Peters 0400 844 946
October 11, 12
Supercross action
The Boost Mobile AUSX Australian Supercross Championship is returning to Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium for two massive days. See the best riders take on the US-standard Supercross racing surface. Tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out. Visit australiansupercross. com.au for tickets
October 17
Business lunch
Business owners and managers are invited to the Collaborate Moreton Bay Mental Wellness Business Lunch at The Komo from 11am-2.30pm. Keynote speaker will be rugby league great, farmer, businessman and safety ambassador Shane Webcke. He will be joined by experts who provide insights into mental fitness in the workplace. Visit events.humanitix.com/ collaborate-moreton-baypresents-mental-healthbusiness-lunch for tickets
October 24
Zepplin show
The Australian Led Zeppelin Show brings to life the incredible stories and electrifying music of the legendary band in a mesmerizing live performance.
This two-hour narrated show at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm features rare footage and photos displayed on a massive screen, with previously untold anecdotes interwoven with mind-blowing live renditions.
Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au/Events/ Zeppelin-2025 for tickets
November 1
Convoy for Kids
Hundreds of trucks will make their way to Redcliffe Showgrounds from Larapinta for this annual event which culminates in a family fun day. Gates to the showgrounds open at 8am ahead of the convoy’s arrival about 8.30am. There will be a truck show, auction, stalls, free children’s rides, animal nursery, entertainment, fireworks and more.
Visit brisbaneconvoyforkids. com.au for tickets
Until November 2
Da Vinci Machines
This internationally-renowned exhibition brings Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to life and is on show at selected Moreton Bay museums, including Redcliffe. The interactive display is on loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence and includes 60 of his inventions.
It’s October and the warmer weather is starting to roll around.
Inshore reefs and bay waters Snapper have been very good of late on the local inshore reefs with quite a few caught. Mixed in with them have been grass sweetlip, yellowfin bream and some solid barred javelin fish to 60cm. They have a minimum legal size of 40cm, so don’t mix them up with the spotted javelin fish (also called a silver javelin fish) which tends to be smaller and has a minimum legal size of 30m.
The reef ledges on the western side of Moreton Island and along Pearl Channel will yield snapper and grass sweetlip as well as estuary cod and black spotted tuskfish. The latter are commonly called “blue parrot” locally but are not a true parrot fish which have a fused jaw that resemble a parrot’s beak.
It tends to be the specialist anglers that catch them using very heavy gear and crabs for
bait although fresh cuttlefish may also get the job done. There is no room for finesse fishing when it comes to consistently targeting and catching black spotted tuskfish. Blink and they will instantly bury you in a cave and it will be time to rig up again.
Estuary and land based Both sand whiting and yellowfin (gold lined) whiting will be abundant during October. Probably the best locations to chase them are the beaches on Bribie Island from Skirmish Point to Red Beach.
Early morning tends to be the best time, around the full and the new moon. The local rock worm which can be dug at Scarborough is a great bait.
These whiting will also be widely spread around the shallow foreshores of Deception and Bramble Bays, Margate Beach, Pine River, Hays Inlet and
UPCOMING EVENTS
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from Ted Smout Bridge. Boat anglers will also find them in the Caboolture River, Bribie Passage, Pine River and Hays Inlet.
Plenty of good-sized yellowfin bream and a few tarwhine and spotted javelin fish have been off the foreshores. Blood worms and yabbies are the best baits.
Dusky flathead have commenced their spawning period and will be aggregating around surf bars. They can be caught land based or from a boat using hard and soft bodied lures, or live baits such as herring. Juvenile mulloway will also be taken by these methods. Make sure you put in extra effort to release them safely.
Crabs
Mud and blue swimmer crabs are becoming more active as the weather warms and can be targeted from boats or from jetties and fishing platforms. You can use up to four crab pots or dillies (or a combination) per person. Make sure your crab pot/dilly is heavy enough and has enough rope attached to the float, so it's not lost in strong tidal currents. Do not interfere with another person's crabbing gear – this offence carries heavy penalties.
Pelagic fish
Mac tuna and long tail tuna are chasing baitfish in the northern part of Moreton Bay. It’s always a simple equation with these fish, find the bait and you will find the fish. Be prepared to
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travel to find them. Yellowtail kingfish have also been busy around shipping beacons and ledges along Moreton Island.
Surf beaches
Sand whiting and dusky flathead are a reliable target this month in the surf of Moreton Island. Look for very shallow gutters and fish in close as this is where the fish will be. The last part of the ebb tide and the first part of the flood tide will generally be the best time to target them.
If you are heading to Moreton Island this month, it is best to target your efforts along the semi surf beaches between Combuyoro Point to North Point, the southern part of the island around Reeders Point, and the western beaches. Sand whiting should be your number one target species closely followed by dusky flathead. Look for dusky flathead during the day and sand whiting in the late afternoon and early evening. Although it can depend on conditions, the early part of the flood in tide tend to be the best for sand whiting as the fish move up into the intertidal area with the tide. Dusky flathead can often be the best on ebb tide and look for places that bait fish are moving off the flat as the tide drops.
Offshore
Our usual offshore rocky reef fish have been in good abundance including snapper, pearl perch, Venus tuskfish, Moses perch and teraglin.
Taking Time Out
Visitors and locals enjoyed a bite to eat, a walk down Bee Gees Way and the chance to catch up with family and friends at the Redcliffe foreshore.
1. Jesse Lee and Isaac Locke 2. Ben Jackson, SJ and Becks Jones 3. Jess Loughran and Daniel Zitka
4. Kevin Betts 5. Taylah Azpiri and Erin Barnes
6. Lucy and Bruno Ladic 7. Jan and John Buggaley
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PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS
YOUR GUIDE TO OCTOBER with Patsy
Scorpio
OCT 23 - NOV 21
Mars in Scorpio will help you gain the motivation to get what you want from life both at work and at play. Your work schedule is up for change, so be sure to choose duties wisely. Keep an eye on your health and that of someone close and if expert help is needed, it will be available.
Sagittarius
NOV 22 - DEC 21
Consider where your true priorities lie so that you maintain a healthy balance between work and home life. Be sure to express your values when possible. Financially you may be prone to overspend, so maintain a budget. Romance could thrive in the last two weeks of the month.
Capricorn
DEC 22 - JAN 19
Be sure to organise dates at the start to the month, which promises to be romantic. A choice or a commitment you make could alter both your home life and your status. Consider how you could better share joint finances and commitments. If you need expert advice, be sure to reach out.
Aquarius
JAN 20 - FEB 19
Your motivation to succeed will increase from mid-October, making the first fortnight ideal for planning how to revitalise your personal life and finances. A change of environment or of circumstance is best navigated with a view to more adventure, but also for more peace of mind.
Pisces
FEB 20 - MAR 19
Financially, it’s a time to review your budget and put in failsafe mechanisms to avoid overspending. It’s a great month to plan more of what you love in your life. You’ll gain clarity via travel, study and spiritual development. Be prepared to invest in enriching activities.
LIBRA
SEP 23 - OCT 22
You’ll appreciate the opportunity to improve both your health and appearance in October. The new moon on the 21st will be in your sign and can bring more balance into your life but in the process, you may need to be careful with communications and negotiations.
Aries
MAR 21 - APR 19
This is a sociable phase and, if you’re single you may meet someone attractive in the first half of October. You’re in line to make a fresh agreement. For some, this will be at work, and for others at home. Make decisions in line with a long-term outlook for best results.
Taurus
APR 20 - MAY 20
There may be a nostalgic or retrospective aspect early October, as a reunion or return to a previous circumstance arises. It’s a great month to focus on good health and wellbeing. Venus in Libra from October 14th will bring romance your way. At work be sure to be realistic, not idealistic.
Gemini
MAY 21 - JUN 20
October’s developments suggest it’s a good month to improve both your work and personal life. However, you’ll need to be careful with communications, especially in the first week of the month. A commitment towards the 11th and late October will signal key progress at work.
Cancer
JUN 21 - JUL 22
Consider a fresh approach to communications, travel and relationships. A financial review may be productive early in the month to keep you on track. Be prepared to entertain fresh dynamics at home and aim to be sensitive to others’ feelings and ask the same of them for best results.
Leo
JUL 23 - AUG 22
Work and health could thrive, so take the initiative. This is an excellent month for a mini financial review. The help of an expert may be invaluable. If power struggles have arisen recently, October will bring improved communications and relationships, so be prepared to build bridges.
Virgo
AUG 23 - SEP 22
Venus in your sign until the 13th will put the focus on love and money. It’s a good time to invest in improving both areas, as your efforts are likely to pay off. You may also wish to reorganise some commitments and must be prepared to research your options as you review circumstances.
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Pair’s legacy forged forever
The Dolphins NRL side have farewelled two of their inaugural leaders, with Kenny Bromwich and Mark Nicholls calling time on their NRL careers.
The pair, among the club’s earliest signings along with inaugural captain Jesse Bromwich and Felise Kaufusi, have been key to creating a culture of hard work and high standards.
Dolphins NRL CEO Terry Reader says they were not concerned about marquee players or who was going to be in key positions when they agreed to come to Redcliffe.
“They wanted to be first, they wanted to be the guys that came in and set it up and build a culture, and set up the club to be successful,” Reader said at the club’s 2025 Presentation Ball.
“I want to say thank you for your commitment, thank you for what you’ve done. You certainly leave a legacy at the club, boys.”
Head Coach Kristian Woolf paid tribute to their leadership qualities and for being genuine men who have a good work ethic and humility – qualities the club was looking for in its inaugural leadership group.
Kenny Bromwich said debuting in the NRL with his brother Jesse, playing in the New Zealand team alongside him and coming to Redcliffe together had been the highlights of his career.
“That (first) game against the Roosters was pretty special ... I’ll remember that forever,” he said.
Bromwich said the club had come a long way in its first three seasons and he’s pleased to have been part of it.
“It’s been an unreal experience for me to be able to come up here, be a foundation player ... go through the process of trying to start something from scratch,” he said.
“Going on a camp, when we got here, and creating our own team song ... that was pretty special. The way we sing it now, we sang it just like that when we made it.
“To come up here and do that sort of stuff and see, as the years go on, how much the team has progressed ... especially all the young boys ... it’s been pretty special.
“What I’ve always done is to do everything the best you can, enjoy what you do. Do what you love and love what you do is probably what I really enjoyed doing here.”
Bromwich’s retirement comes at the end of 13 years in the top flight, with Melbourne Storm (2013-22, 216 games) and Dolphins (2023-25, 44 games).
He has made 260 NRL appearances, played 15 Tests for New Zealand and four games for the Māori All Stars.
Nicholls, affectionately known as the GOAT, hung up the boots after 15 years in the NRL and 194 appearances at the top level.
He made his NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders in 2012 and was with the club for three seasons, then one season at the Melbourne Storm in 2017, before moving to the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2018 where mentor Wayne Bennett gave him the belief he needed to make his mark in the competition.
Nicholls followed Bennett to
the Dolphins for their inaugural 2023 season and has gone on to play 66 games for the club.
He’s proud of the part he’s played in creating a club he believes has a bright future, and he’s glad he stuck with the game even when it seemed like there was no future in it for him.
“I didn’t give up. I got to 27, 28 and hadn’t really played a lot of first grade. It took me 18 months to debut, there was twice in my career I went two years without playing NRL games,” he said.
“I got to experience some highlights that I just never thought I would. I still remember ... (wife) Perrie and I got my 50th game jersey framed because I thought that was going to be the highlight of my career. It seemed like such a big achievement.”
“ If you keep working hard and persevere, you never know what might happen.”
~ Mark Nicholls ~
PHOTO: Courtesy of Dolphins NRL Imagery.
Adcock takes lessons from World Champs
Nick Crockford
Athlete Liam Adcock says he will “learn” from the disappointment of his World Championship debut.
The former Redcliffe Little As member finished 14th in the long jump qualifying rounds in Tokyo last month and just missed the final.
Adcock, who won a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in March, recorded 7.94m – four centimetres behind the final qualifier.
It was also well down on the 29-year-old’s personal best of 8.34m in June, when he won the prestigious Diamond League meeting in Rome.
“I know it’s not done until you get through the rounds,” Adcock told broadcaster SBS, “I was treating it like a final and ended up starting to chase jumps.
“That’s not really how you’re going to work it. Just need to learn from this, realise why I’m doing it and go out there and have fun.
“Next year if I do the final
round of the Commonwealth Games, I’ll be in a position to go out and enjoy it … that’s where the results come from.”
It came at the end of a remarkable season for the exRedcliffe State High School student who has been hit by injury in recent years.
His original aim was to “scrape” into an elite Diamond League meeting if he “got lucky” but finished knowing he can match - and on his day - beat the world’s best.
Adcock’s World Indoor bronze,
Walsh takes on Supercross role
Broncos' star Reece Walsh has been unveiled as the Boost Mobile AUSX Championship Ambassador ahead of the double-header at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium on October 11-12.
Walsh recently stepped out at Kayo Stadium in full kit for the announcement along with Supercross champions Luke Clout (SX1 Penrite Empire Kawasaki), Nathan Crawford (SX1 KTM Factory), development riders Nixon Darrah (SX3) and Nate Perrett (85cc KTM Factory).
While revealing his involvement, Walsh said kids under 12 would get in to Kayo Stadium free with a paying adult – and could win a track walk with him and AUSX riders.
“If I wasn’t playing footy, I’d probably be racing Supercross,” Walsh said, ahead of Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2025 AUSX Championship.
“I’ve loved this sport since I was a kid and, now, I want every young Queenslander to feel the same energy and excitement.
“I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, I love the noise, the sound, hearing the throttles going. I love being on a bike.
“I got to walk the track last year. Sitting in the stands the jumps don’t look too big, but I’ll tell you what - when you are out there they are massive.”
AUSX Managing Director, Kelly Bailey said Walsh’s involvement “is fantastic for Supercross”.
“His genuine passion for dirt bikes, combined with his reach into mainstream sporting audiences, will help us take Supercross to a whole new audience.”
Rider Nathan Crawford said: “Being able to collaborate with someone who’s so massive in a
with a leap of 8.28m, was followed by second place with 8.15m in China on his Wanda Diamond League debut.
Then came the stunning victory in Rome and a bronze medal with 8.24m at the Diamond League final in Zurich.
“Before this (World Championships) it was already my best season by a long shot,” Adcock said.
“That sets off your expectation and you think you should do more …. I think I should have done more (in Japan).”
field like that (rugby league) is awesome.
“We’re going to have a lot of different eyes on our sport. (It’s) massive for Australian Supercross.”
Luke Clout added: “Racing here was probably the best. This
year is going to be nothing less. Hope I can be that Aussie guy to beat these Americans.”
About 6000 tonnes of local top soil will be trucked into Kayo Stadium for the event which will use all 9000sqm of floor space.
PHOTO: Sona Maleterova.
Tigers delight in double
Nick Crockford
It was a day Redcliffe Tigers will never forget. A day the Aussie Rules club made history by completing a double double.
Just hours apart, Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both added QFA Division 2 North Grand Finals to sit alongside Minor Premierships.
On Sunday September 14 at Sandgate, the Seniors beat Kenmore, 8.12-60 to 6.5-41, with Co-Captain Tom Allison named Best on Ground.
It followed Tigers Reserves’ victory over Alexandra Hills, 8.553 to 7.5-47, with Andrew Brown the Best on Ground.
“I wish I could step back and savour every moment all over again,” Tigers’ President Gayle Gayle Wetzel Fitzgerald says.
“To win premiership flags in both the reserves and seniors is an achievement we haven’t celebrated in 23 years.
“It’s something our whole club has been working towards for a long time and after coming so close in recent years, it makes this even more special.
“The atmosphere on the day was incredible … the roar of
the crowd, the passion of our supporters and spirit of our players created memories that will stay with us forever.
“As President, I could not be prouder of everyone who has played a part in this journey our players, coaches, volunteers and loyal supporters.
“This is more than just two premierships - it’s a reflection of the strength, resilience and heart of the Redcliffe Tigers Family.”
Seniors coach Barry O’Brien
says Tigers’ “fresher legs” helped get them over the line after Kenmore tried to put “scoreboard pressure” on his team.
“The celebrations went on for a couple of days. It was amazing seeing all the people at the ground, at the club … past players, families,” he says.
“As a coach, yes, we’ve started thinking about 2026, who’s going round again - but right now, we’re planning to keep enjoying the moment.”
Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both won their Minor Premierships by eight points with identical playing records from the 18-round season.
Until this year, the last time Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both topped ladders and made grand finals in the same season was 2002 – when both won! Tigers’ Under 13 Mixed Division Two and Mixed Division Five sides also won grand finals last month to add to the season’s haul.
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