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Sport about family and friends As a journalist with a passion for sport writing for The Westerner, I have always been proud to highlight the skill, effort, determination and success of our homegrown sports stars, from Olympic hockey players, swimmers and triathletes, to the junior world beaters in sports disciplines such as BMX, water polo, judo, baseball and disability sports.

I also love to hear about and report on the amateur weekend warriors who play their sports, not with the same level of skill or professionalism at their world-class local counterparts, but certainly with an equal amount of passion and dedication.

Featured on Page 27 of this edition are the Covill sisters – Jenny, Sharon and Denise – stalwarts of their tiny (two team) local softball club Albany Creek–Samford for several decades.

Not only have they found success with their softball on-field this season, they are deeply involved with the running of their club off the field.

You can make lifelong friends and sometimes even life partners through sport, and it’s heartening to see how the Covill ladies have stayed together, to play together.

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Unitywater debate unifies council election candidates

By Damian Staveley

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he cost of water within the Moreton Bay Region is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues of the upcoming local council elections, with candidates lining up to criticise the current situation.

Division 8 candidate Chris Kelly has said he would call for an independent inquiry into the pricing and operations of Unitywater, if elected.

The Queensland Competition Authority has previously found that Unitywater’s revenues are both ‘prudent’ (required) and ‘efficient’ (as low as possible), but Mr Kelly said the figures tell a different story.

“Their water charges are more than their rates. With power prices going up as well, it’s all really starting to bite,” he said.

“The Competition Authority or any other agency simply saying they’re not abusing their monopoly, well that’s not good enough in my opinion. More needs to be done and Council needs to take a leadership role and stand up for its ratepayers.”

Mayoral candidate Shayne Hogan said water prices are a rort and an independent

review would provide some transparency into the organisation’s operations.

“If I do get elected... I will put one of the councillors on the board at Unitywater because at the moment nobody’s being held to account and everything is being done under the table,” Mr Hogan said.

“Like everything at the Council you don’t know it’s happening until after it’s done.

We just need a bit of clarity between Council and Unitywater.”

Geoff McKay, the Division 10 candidate for Your Community First, has been very vocal in opposing Unitywater and also wants to see a councillor on Unitywater’s board of directors, preferably the Mayor.

Mr McKay said Council is shirking its responsibilities as owner of Unitywater and a long-term solution is required to bring water prices down.

“It’s ridiculous. How can somebody own a corporation and not have a director on the board representing the interests of the owner?,” he said.

Mr McKay said he supports action on water prices and would back an inquiry if it was done right and was not too costly.

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In 2016, The Westerner community newspaper celebrates its 20th birthday: two decades of informing and entertaining the residents of Pine Rivers, and later the Moreton Bay Region. To celebrate the milestone, this year we are going back through the archives to revisit some of the biggest and most entertaining stories printed over the past 20 years.

THIS WEEK IN 1998: Pine Rivers Shire Council started work on a new tourist information centre located near Strathpine Library. Pine Rivers Mayor Yvonne Chapman and Cam Bennett, President of Tourism Pine Rivers, which was formed in 1992, are pictured turning the first sods of the construction work.

The Strathpine tourist information centre was opened in May 1998. Last week the building, which is modelled on Hay Cottage in Dayboro, was relocated to John Scott Park in Samford Village, where it will be used as a Moreton Bay Regional Council Visitor Information Centre for the Samford district.

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Protecting our rural lifestyle

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oreton Bay Regional Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.

One of the major challenges our area will face will be to ensure that this growth does not undermine the lifestyle that has brought many of our residents to the Region.

If elected I plan to ensure that our rural lifestyle is protected. I think it is also important to protect and improve the extensive natural areas and waterways we

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I have always worked on the principals of listening, acting and then delivering. I feel it is very important to listen to the community to ensure you are aware of the issues that matter to them.

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In the community Dan Loth, Albany Creek

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Dan is the drummer for Brisbanebased Celtic band Murphy’s Pigs, which recently performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

The first concert I attended... Dire Straits, 1986, Mackay showgrounds. I was with the other half of Mackay (that didn’t have a ticket), watching it from the other side of the fence.

My most memorable show with Murphy’s Pigs.... Playing at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast before the Australia v Ireland Gaelic football match was pretty special.

The best and worst things about performing in a ten-piece band... The best is playing with and learning from some very talented musicians. The worst is dividing the pay at the end of a gig.

Highlights of my music career... I’ve had the opportunity to play at many great festivals... but playing with the Queensland Pops Orchestra last year was fantastic.

My favourite song on new Murphy’s Pig’s album Larrikins and Knuckle Boys... would have to be ‘The Road’. ‘The Devil’s Thirteen’ and ‘The Scarborough’ also rate a mention.

The best piece of advice I have been given… In relation to drumming – never clean your cymbals.

In ten years time I will… hopefully be still playing drums and enjoying music, hopefully with Murphy’s Pigs.

Murphy’s Pigs has upcoming shows at Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub (12 and 17 March), Queen Street Mall (17 March), Jubilee Hotel (17 March) and Bribie Island Surf Club (18 March).

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Ms Bryer said. “She gave up a lot of her he late matriarch of a local pony club own dreams of riding to coach riders.” has been honoured with a new facility Ms Bryer said bearing her Mrs Jones, who name opened last lived at Camp weekend.

Mountain, proThe Sue Jones moted a respect Memorial Shelter for equines and was officially also implored opened at Harold club members Brown Park at to “enjoy your Wights Mountain, horse”. home of the SamThe memorial ford Golden Valley shelter, featuring Pony Club, last a new commemSunday morning. orative plaque A foundation and a horsemember of the pony club back in A new horse riding facility has been named hitching rail, was 1971, Sue Jones after the late Sue Jones, right, pictured with funded by MoreSamford Golden Valley Pony Club member Amy ton Bay Regional served the club Barker in 2008.

Council with a for almost 45 cost of $37,000. years in roles such as Vice President and Moreton Bay Region councillor Bob Millar Chief Instructor.

(Division 11) said the memorial shelter, Her colleague Bev Bryer, a Samford which he officially opened last weekend, Golden Valley Pony Club member for 40 was a “wonderful idea” from Ms Bryer to years, said the shelter was one of “several honour a tireless “servant of the pony club ideas on the table” for the club to pay and the wider community”. tribute to Mrs Jones, who passed away in “It’s a place of contemplation as people 2013 after battling cancer. sit there watching equestrian,” Cr Millar “She was the driving force behind the said. club and worked on so many committees,”

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Competitions Eye in the Sky follows Colonel Michelle Madden (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren – The Queen, The Hundred-Foot Journey), a military intelligence officer in command of a top-secret drone operation to capture a group of dangerous terrorists from their safe house in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission escalates from a ‘capture’ to a ‘kill’ operation when Madden realises the terrorists are about to embark on a deadly suicide mission. However, a nine-year-old girl enters the kill zone just as the drone pilot is poised to attack. Also starring Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips) and the late Alan Rickman (Harry Potter, Galaxy Quest) in his final film role, Eye in the Sky opens in cinemas on 24 March.

The Westerner has 10 double passes to Eye in the Sky to give away. For your chance to win tell us how many Academy Awards has Helen Mirren won – zero, one or three? Send your answer, name and contact details to: The Westerner Movie competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale 4500 or email lee@thewesterner.com. au, Attn: Movie competition. Entries close 14 March.

In Numbered, by Amy Andrews and Ros Baxter, Poppy Devine discovers she has breast cancer.

She dusts off the carefully numbered bucket list she prepared years before with her best friend Julia, but there are only two problems: Quentin, a gorgeous younger man with rock-star ambitions, wasn’t on her list; and take-a-risk Julia has suddenly come over all disapproving. Together with Poppy’s hippy mother Scarlet, the three form an unlikely alliance to help Poppy realise her goals. Along the way, Poppy is forced to confront her best friend’s grief, her fraught relationship with her mother, and the fact that she really might be using her last available time on earth to make the most imperfect match of her life.

The Westerner has three copies of Numbered (Harlequin Books, RRP $29.99) to give away. For your chance to win tell us which suburb Numbered co-author Amy Andrews is from. Read the story on page 20 of this edition to find the answer. Send your answer, name and contact details to: The Westerner Book Competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale 4500 or email lee@thewesterner.com. au, Attn: Book Competition. Entries close 14 March.

Winners: National 4x4 Outdoors Show tickets: K. Austin (Mt Mee), S. Glen (Bunya), V. Herron (Warner), L. Court (Mt Pleasant), A. Beloff (Brendale), L. Goves (Ocean View), J. Daffurn (Warner), A. Byrne (Clear Mountain), D. Elsley (Mt Nebo), L. Phair (Wights Mountain); Little Loves book: A. Fergusson (Warner); Valegro book: A. de Hayr (Draper); Kiara Jack CD: K. Williams (Warner); Venice Cult Recipes book: D. Eland (Warner).

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Murphy’s Pigs CDs: A collection of five albums from Queensland’s favourite Celtic band.

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council elections 2016

division 9 candidates

Moreton Bay Region voters to choose thirteen from forty-six

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orty-six aspirational local people – 35 men and 11 women – have put their names forward as candidates for the 12 councillor roles and the one Mayoral positon at this month’s Moreton Bay Regional Council elections.

They are some of a record number of 1787 candidate nominations received by the Electoral Commission of Queensland for the Quadrennial Local Government Elections on 19 March – a 14 per cent increase on the number of candidates for the 2012 local government elections.

There are a total of 13 candidates, including three incumbent councillors, for the five Divisions covering The Westerner newspaper’s area.

In Division 8, which covers suburbs such as Joyner, Bray Park and parts of Warner, councillor Mick Gillam is being challenged by Chris Kelly and Sue Laird.

Moreton Bay’s Deputy Mayor Mike Charton, the Division 9 councillor, is up against Elizabeth Dallaston in a twocandidate race.

Division 10 sees Michael Berkman,

Matt Constance, Geoff McKay and Kegan Scherf vying to replace the retiring Brian Battersby OAM, who has represented the Hills District as its councillor since 1976.

Division 10 also covers the semi-rual localities of Bunya and Draper.

The retirement of Cr Bob Millar has resulted in three candidates – Darren Grimwade, Gus Padilha and Paul Smith – standing to run for Division 11, which covers an area stretching from Mt Nebo to Narangba, including the Samford and Dayboro regions.

Adrian Raedel, incumbent councillor for Division 12, which includes Mt Mee, will be elected unopposed.

The six candidates for Moreton Bay Mayor are Barry Bolton, Shayne Hogan, John McNaught, Allan Sutherland, Dean Teasdale and Jason Woodforth.

Pre-poll voting for the Moreton Bay Regional Council elections, as well as for the State Referendum for fixed four-year terms for the Queensland Parliament, will commence on 7 March. For more information visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au.

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y interest in standing for Division 9 was sparked by a desire to see more diversity on Moreton Bay Regional Council.

I was talking with a friend and was surprised when she said to me, “Why don’t you run?” As a busy mother-of-two with work, study, and volunteer commitments, there were a few reasons that came to mind, but I was intrigued by the idea.

I have always believed it is important to participate in community life and democratic processes. I soon found that many in our neighbourhood shared the view that local priorities were not being promoted on Council.

The suburbs of Division 9 are experiencing the pressures of growth – more traffic, insufficient public transport, pressure on the natural environment.

Growth is also an opportunity, but only if Council is working with the community to create positive outcomes.

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What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

There is little genuine inclusion in important decisions about the future direction of our area, which is a failure of local leadership. Local priorities are allowed to fall off the agenda, such as rejuvenation of Strathpine CBD, protecting bushland from development, and developing options for public transport.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

We are a growing area, the new planning scheme is now in effect, and it’s time to make it work for us. This means going back to basics with real community involvement in developing local area plans that identify a shared vision and priorities for people in our area.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

There are smart ways to house a growing population without encroaching on bushland and native habitat. Density is encouraged in certain areas by the new planning scheme but the community needs to be involved in creating local area plans. It can’t be left to developers to fill in the blanks.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I’m standing for Council because I grew up locally and wanted a great place for my own children to live. I’m committed to open communication and working in partnership with the community... and hope to continue working with you after 19 March.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Having a strong, stable, experienced and productive council that moves the region forward while protecting what we love about where we live – and that includes delivering well on the basics.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Continuing to deliver road and footpath projects, local sport and recreation upgrades, strong financial management in setting council rates and progressing development of the (Petrie) university project.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

The new Moreton Bay Region Planning Scheme sets the blueprint for managing growth in Division 9 and the Region as a whole. Council will continue to lobby and work with State and Federal governments to provide the infrastructure needed to improve our region, including the university project.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

By continuing to work hard for my community, actively pursuing the needs of Division 9 as well as having a responsible approach to the whole region. By continuing to find effective ways to engage with residents, being available and to listen and learn. By continuing to be innovative and work towards delivering a Bright Future.

Elizabeth

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division 11 candidates

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Paul Smith

Gus Padilha

Darren Grimwade

Dean Teasdale

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

In Division 11 the biggest issue is to find a local representative who understands living in a rural or semi-rural community. Division 11, one of only two substantially rural divisions, needs a representative like me who can speak for the interests of rural and semi-rural communities.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

The first items on my agenda will be to examine whether I can re-open divisional offices to better serve residents, and to commence a community “wish list” process. The best ideas don’t come from government, they come to government!

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Development must be well planned to make sure it is sustainable, in the right location and contains the necessary infrastructure to last a lifetime. The community should be involved in the process and any development should consider the environmental, societal and community impacts.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I will make the region a better place to live by re-focusing council to caring for local matters and to support those hard working community organisations.

I will also work to reduce some of the burdensome regulation council has in place for residents, farmers and small business.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Communication. So many residents I have been speaking with feel that they are not being listened to. The voters are asking for someone who will lobby for their communities and provide feedback of what was done and why the outcome is what it is. It is time for this council to start acting pro-actively, rather than reactively.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

I wish to raise the issue of Youngs Crossing Road Bridge. Something needs to be done about this sooner rather than later. This is an issue that has been on the radar for near on 50 years.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

The key is to balance any development with environmental and community expectations. We need to also be proactive about infrastructure prior to developing land.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

By listening to the communities and finding out their individual needs, working to achieve results to satisfy those needs, and communicating back to those communities. By thinking outside the box for ways of bringing communities together through the promotion of local groups and clubs. By engaging the youth to become more involved in community organisations and groups.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the major challenges will be to ensure that this growth does not undermine the lifestyle that has brought many of our residents to the Region and that, in meeting this challenge, Council, along with other levels of government, will need to work hard to deliver the community infrastructure and services that the community requires.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

I am planning to ensure that the transition to a new Councillor is as seamless as possible. I will ensure that all the good work and projects currently in the forward planning stages of budget are delivered and I will be meeting with all relevant stakeholders to understand their issues and hear their ideas.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

The adopted Moreton Bay Region Planning Scheme was recently released. This document sets out areas designated for future urban development. I would like to see much of this (development) taking place in the vicinity of existing and new public transport corridors.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I have always worked on the principals of listening, acting and then delivering.

I feel it is very important to listen to the community to ensure you are aware of the issues that matter to them.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Council only wants to talk about the promise of a better future. In reality Council has lost its way when it comes to delivering the basics like roads, rubbish and value for rates. We need a council that can live within its means and take the pressure off the cost of living.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

I have a growing list priorities to achieve in the first 14 days. They include a budget review, finding office space in community buildings for 12 Councillors, appointing a community board member to Unitywater, commencing roll-out of kerbside clean-up, providing real support to community organisations.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in Moreton Bay? I have a vision for our community: one of a safe and vibrant place to live, work and visit. To achieve that we need a council that enhances and protects the lifestyle that we enjoy. That ensures our infrastructure and planning needs are met today and appropriately planned for into the future.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

When we have a strong local economy, our community and sporting organisations who are the lifeblood of our lifestyles are valued and nurtured. When we have a council that can balance its budget, provide quality service and takes the pressure off rates and charges, things will be better.

Gus PADILHA FOR DIVISION 11

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mayor candidates

John McNaught

Allan Sutherland

Jason Woodforth

Shayne Hogan

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Honesty, and the manner in which residents have not been included in their council’s managing of their region.

The debt level has to be investigated and once known actions put in place to remedy any problem if found. I believe that our community has lost confidence in the current council and its ability to formulate a cohesive plan and explain the basic components of a plan to the residents.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Prepare for the first budget, which takes some months to formulate.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Population growth is not a great detrimental issue. We welcome growth and the challenge is to monitor the pattern, trends, infrastructure required and geographical location of the growth and plan accordingly for 30 years. Our city, in most suburbs, can accommodate a quick growth spurt or planned over-thehorizon developments.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

Moreton Bay has been my home for 33 years and I have found all parts of the region to be great to live in. The region has an abundance of lifestyle cultures appealing to varied population desires.

If people reside in one part and enjoy their life they are able to travel within our region to enjoy other environments.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Traffic congestion, road and footpath maintenance, investment in local services. That’s why the delivery of the Moreton Bay Rail Link, expected to open in coming months, is so important. Every full train is expected to take 600 cars off the Bruce Highway, which will have a positive impact on peak hour conditions in our region.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Continuing to lobby and secure Federal Government funding for the Moreton Bay University Precinct.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Ongoing delivery of major infrastructure like Moreton Bay Rail Link and the new university campus at Petrie, while investing in maintenance and renewal of existing road network, more sport and recreation facilities and improve0ments to local parks.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

The participation rate in university studies in our region is half the national average. Working with all levels of government to deliver a major new university campus will improve educational and employment opportunities in our region.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

There are many, from the congested road hot spots, the cost of living, Unitywater, the university, jobs and council transparency just to name a few. And voters feel they have no voice, they are sick of not being listened to.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

There are many items that will be on the agenda as per the issues noted within the region, however I want to highlight removing Fluoride will be high on my list of priorities. This toxic class 6 poison does not belong in our water supply!

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

This comes down to planning, better planning and building infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s demands. Our road network glaringly shows this with roads and overpasses that required upgrading a decade ago causing driver frustration on a daily basis, choking the region. For one of the fastest growing regions this is simply not good enough.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

Ensuring we plan and build for the future. Again it comes down to building now what we need for tomorrow. Those plans have to include things that will ease the cost of living and create jobs, and importantly start listening to the people!

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Employment and infrastructure are two of the huge issues in the Moreton Bay Region. In the past six years I have seen so many businesses close and very few new businesses arrive to fill the space.

I want to make the Moreton Bay Region more attractive to new business.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

The cost of living is a massive issue and the cost of water and rates needs to be looked at. I would like to put a freeze on any rates or water rises in the next three years and look at ways to reduce the cost. I would like to see at least one councillor on the board at Unitywater.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

I have a very strong business plan and when it starts to improve industry and employment the area will start to grow.

More money being made and spent in the region will drive growth and lower the unemployment rate.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

The area needs a council that is open and honest with the residents of the Moreton Bay Region. Working with the residents the region will become a better place. It’s not just the job of a council – the whole community should be involved. Retaining National Parks is also very important.

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n 2012, Cr Dwyer and Mayor Sutherland promised “a bridge over Youngs Crossing will begin to be built by the end of this council term”. Here we are in 2016 with no work done.

Residents affected by this flood prone road have been asking for a solution for far too long and I would like to see a bridge started in this coming term of council.

The budget for the council 2015-16 has no mention of the Youngs Crossing upgrade. This council needs to lobby the State and Federal Governments for funding for this project alone (estimated $16 million in 2012), not in conjunction with a West Petrie Bypass.

I am passionate about meeting the needs of the local residents and will be lobbying the other councillors, the Mayor and State and Federal Governments to get this project off the ground. The time has come for Moreton Bay Council to get a move on.

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division 8 candidates

Barry Bolton OAM What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

I believe that the biggest issue for our residents is being forced to pay such exorbitant fixed costs for water levied by Unitywater. Residents are forced to pay Unitywater in excess of $30 per week per property in order for Unitywater to pay the $1 million-plus annual salary to the CEO, as well as pay Jim Soorley nearly $10,000 each month to chair the Unitywater monthly meeting. This is utterly unfair.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

I propose that the Queensland Government arrange for something similar to a Royal Commission to investigate all water bodies in Queensland.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Population growth will be managed by introducing a new Town Plan, which will take into account population growth, areas of population growth and rezoning, where appropriate.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

We will make us a better place to live by promoting the beaches, the mountains, the unique history of our area and use all logical and scientific methods to eradicate areas where mosquitoes breed.

Sue Laird What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Our bushland, wildlife, creeks and rivers are under threat from uncontrolled development and land clearing. We must protect our natural heritage and immediately end land clearing before it is too late. Our council is out of touch with everyday people and seems more interested in pleasing cashed-up property developers than in protecting what is important.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

I support a total and immediate ban on all clearing of native vegetation in our region. I will reject all donations from property developers and construction companies, and will move for council to ban these donations for all candidates and councillors in our region.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in Moreton Bay? Our council must set a reasonable population target for our region. It is unacceptable to indiscriminately cram more and more people in here so long as it is profitable. I support more public transport services in more places with reduced fares, and better connectivity.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I commit to Accountability: councillors must be answerable to the people they represent; Consultation: Our entire community must be involved in the decision-making process; Sustainability: We must protect what is left of our natural heritage before it is all bulldozed.

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Chris Kelly

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Continuance of good local government and management of our Region for the next four years. We’ve delivered low rates. I also ask residents every year in my flyers at budget time what they would like to see in the area.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Continue with the planning for our Petrie Mill Precinct, which includes a university, hospital, sports fields, parks and reserves and a technology park.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Council has already done this with the Moreton Bay Town Plan, approved by the State Government last year and adopted by Council with a start date of February 1 this year. This includes planning for green corridors, higher density (residential areas) and a future city to cater for 70,000 residents west of Caboolture.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I’ve been working on this for the last 22 years. I’m always available to talk to residents and often go on site to see exactly what the problems are. A list of what I will be promising and delivering if elected will be in my last flyer.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Local residents are fed up with their local Councillor not standing up for them, despite paying some of the highest rates and water charges in southeast Queensland. Our Redcliffe-based Mayor and current Councillor are more interested in investing in Redcliffe and North Lakes than here. Our community wants a representative who will stand up for us and fight for our fair share of Council spending and projects.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

If elected, one of the first items will be to move for an inquiry into Unitywater to find ways to reduce water prices. I will also continue my fight to upgrade Youngs Crossing as soon as possible.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Ensuring that our area has the necessary infrastructure and jobs to cope with growth is critical. In recent years Council has approved significant developments in Warner and are proposing the university at Petrie, but not investing in necessary infrastructure. I will continue to fight for funding to upgrade Youngs Crossing and to rejuvenate Strathpine CBD. How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

By standing up for local residents to ensure that we get the necessary investment to fight traffic congestion and provide local jobs.

Chris KELLY for Division 8 On March 19, just VOTE 1 Chris KELLY so I can continue fighting for:

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division 10 candidates

Matt Constance

Michael Berkman

Kegan Scherf

Geoff McKay

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

The results of Division 10 community survey I distributed in September indicated residents are concerned with three main areas: Support and improvements to our local services including libraries, pools, SES, our free Bunya Tip and infrastructure to address congestion blackspots; keeping costs low and building a stronger connection between community and council; support for active lifestyles and protection of green spaces, with a shift from greenfield development to urban renewal.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Advocate for works to commence at Dawson Parade and Patricks Road intersection ASAP, begin consultation with stakeholders to preserve the historic Bunya School for community use, establish regular connection with the community through community offices and listening posts at our libraries.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Our focus in (Division 10) needs to be on urban renewal in close proximity to services, such as retail, business precincts and public transport, so that we can preserve remaining green spaces.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I will be advocating for all of our community, not personal agendas or party politics, to promote lifestyle, business and job opportunities.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

Transparency is absolutely essential and sorely lacking. All candidates in Division 10 have political affiliations.

Why shouldn’t voters be made aware of Matt Constance’s history in the LNP, or Labor’s support for Kegan Scherf? We need full accountability for party political support and campaign donations from developers.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Improving public transport. So many of us commute on Brisbane City Council public transport. We need to better coordinate with BCC to improve frequency and reliability of services. I’d ensure the inevitable impacts of climate change on our community are addressed in the Moreton Bay Council planning scheme.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Development doesn’t have to happen at the expense of our community and the natural environment. Council needs to focus on smart planning and development that integrates future transport needs of our growing population with community-friendly housing.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

I will fearlessly promote the Greens’ values of a fair society, a healthy economy and a clean environment. As a local with a young family, I understand the importance of a thriving, vibrant community.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

The biggest issue is infrastructure and services. Our area is changing and we need to keep up with the other communities in our region to ensure that we’re not left behind when it comes to transport, roads, park and recreational facilities and local promotion of The Hills District and surrounds.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Within the first 50 days of my election I will begin an immediate review of the current transport arrangements servicing Division 10. I will also review environmental assessment that Council uses to approve Development Applications to ensure that development in our area is not harming the environment or our community.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

Population growth is to be expected and welcomed but it must be matched by genuine investment in better transport, roads and services to match it.

How will you make Moreton Bay a better place to live?

I will protect and preserve the character and integrity of our suburbs. I will ensure that changes to Division 10 in terms of population growth don’t destroy the things we love about living here. I will better connect our residents with our local economy and work with the elected Council to ensure that rates and water charges are kept in check.

What is the biggest issue for voters at the election?

The price of water. Unitywater’s bills are 50 per cent higher than Brisbane, and higher than fellow Unitywater stakeholders’ Sunshine Coast and Noosa. In fact, Unitywater’s prices are amongst the highest in Australia.

If elected to Council what would be the first items on your agenda?

Appoint a councillor-member to the Unitywater board, and re-negotiate the Participation Agreement in order to lower water prices. Manage the budget so council lives within its means and only borrows for essential infrastructure. Improve public transport by using smaller buses running more frequently.

Re-open councillor divisional offices to put ‘local’ back into council.

How will you manage and cater for population growth in the Moreton Bay Region?

By ensuring the infrastructure elements included in the Moreton Bay Planning Scheme are implemented and not derailed by sectional interest groups.

Future development to be done using a balanced approach between the built and green environments.

How will you make Moreton Bay and your Division a better place to live?

Making Council more open and accountable; more affordable through lowering the cost of water, pegging annual rate increases to CPI, and bringing back early payment discounts; and more accessible by re-opening divisional councillor offices.

Matt CONSTANCE will:-5Support and Improve our local services 5Get the basics right 5Support active lifestyles and greenspaces

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As I move about Division 10, a recurring theme is why has so much been spent on Redcliffe?

I get asked, “Where is the new Community Centre in James Drysdale Reserve promised last election?” “Why are our back streets not being properly refurbished as they become due, instead of simply having the potholes filled?” “Where is the long promised decent bridge over South Pine River in Draper?” “When is Bunya Road going to be upgraded to a decent, safe size?” “Why don’t we have a councillor’s office in Division 10?”

The answer is a lack of funds. The imbalance might be explained by the fact that our Mayor comes from Redcliffe, and our retiring councillor claims he is legally obliged to represent the whole of Moreton Bay, and not particularly Div. 10.

Your Community First has a range of policies including one that requires spending to be done equitably amongst all divisions.

GEOFF McKAY

Candidate for Division 10 Moreton Bay Regional Council Ph: 0409 875 912

www.geoffmckay.com.au geoff@geoffmckay.com.au /geoffmckayfordivision10moretonbay @mckay_geoff

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POLICE BEAT Fatal traffic crash, Armstrong Creek: A 63-year-old man died in a traffic crash that occurred at Armstrong Creek on 16 February. Around 6.35am, emergency services were called to a traffic incident involving a bicycle and motorbike on Mt Samson Road. Preliminary investigations suggest the bicycle and motorbike were both travelling southbound along the road when they collided. The rider of the bicycle, a 63-year-old Armstrong Creek man, was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition, where he later died as a result of his injuries. The rider of the motorbike, a 21year-old man, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.

Break and enters: Break-ins occurred at homes in suburbs such as Joyner, Warner, Bray Park and Strathpine over the past fortnight. Items were also stolen from a car parked in a carport at a home at Davison Road at Camp Mountain.

New police cars trials: Queenslanders can expect to see different police cars across the state this year as part of a trial of new fleet vehicles. Traditionally, the Queensland Police Service has sourced most of its vehicles from the Australian automotive industry, but with this avenue now closed, is trialling sourcing new vehicles from different manufacturers. A range of trial vehicles will be used by local Road Policing Units throughout the state

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and will provide high-visibility policing to their respective areas. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating ensured the public that “even the vehicles sourced from higher-end manufacturers are cost effective.”

New smoking laws: Late last month the Queensland Government passed the strongest anti-smoking laws in the state’s history, reducing areas where smokers can light up and also restricting tobacco sales. The new laws, which come to effect on 1 September, ban smoking at or near children’s sporting events and skate parks, at residential aged care facilities, and in and around childhood education and care services, such as kindergartens and places offering after school hours care. Smoking will also be banned at specified national parks, public swimming pools, outdoor pedestrian malls and at public transport waiting points. The sale of tobacco products from pop-up retail outlets, such as at music festivals, will also be banned.

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We are looking for someone who shares our vision and wants to farm our plot of approximately 5,000m2, just outside Samford Village.

At its heart, Millen Farm is a community-owned sustainable enterprise looking to educate and support members in the community in the production of locally grown organic fruit and vegetables.

A Position Description and application details can be found at http://www.millenfarm.org/grow/apply-to-be-our-first-farmer/ We are open and eager to have discussions with the right candidate about the role and what you could make it, so please get in touch.

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ustralia’s best archers have Samford in their sights.

Samford Valley Target Archers will host the Australian Open, a national tournament for recurve bow shooters and compound bow shooters, from 4-6 March.

Set to compete at his first Australian Open after starting in the sport four years ago, Frans Roodt from Eatons Hill aims to “enjoy the event and shoot as best I can”.

“As a compound shooter I look forward to shooting with some of the best compound shooters in the country,” he said.

“This is one of the premier national events on the (archery) calendar and being in our own backyard makes this an even more special event.”

Fellow Samford Valley Target Archers member Justin Olexienko, pictured, will compete in the male open compound competition of the Australian Open tournament for the first time since placing fifth back in 2013.

Olexienko has high hopes for the event but admits there is no advantage shooting at his home venue.

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Spectators are invited to attend the event at Samford Valley Target Archers, at Mt Samson Road, Samford Valley.

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Brendale business is celebrating one year since it became the largest store of its kind in Brisbane.

The Mower Supastore opened in 2002 and has since grown to become the largest mower and outdoor power equipment dealer in town.

The shop relocated to larger premises in early 2015, directly across the road from the business’ long-time home on the corner of Kremzow and Leitchs Roads.

The current modern, air conditioned showroom is three times the size of the original Mower Supastore, with a product range to match.

During the last 13 years mower and outdoor products have Brisbane Broncos changed and evolved, but and Queensland one thing hasn’t changed: rugby league star the Mower Supastore’s Sam Thaiday will meet expert product knowledge with fellow Mower and dedication to customer Supastore customers at Brendale on service.

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One such satisfied customer is rugby league star Sam Thaiday, who will be joining the Mower Supastore’s relocation anniversary celebrations this Saturday.

The Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos player will be at the store on 5 March, to greet customers

between 10am and 1pm.

“Sam lives at Samford and he recently purchased a Toro zero-turn ride-on mower and he is happy to be with us as an ambassador,” The Mower Supastore manager Jeff Horan said.

This Saturday customers can meet the popular sports star while also checking out Mower Supastore’s extensive range of products for commercial and domestic use, priced from $3 to $150,000.

“We will be having a huge discount on all categories of stock, especially the Toro range of products,” Mr Horan said.

Mower Supastore stocks ride-on and push mowers and outdoor machinery such as pressure cleaners, generators and power equipment, from leading brands such as Toro, Stihl, Masport, Victa, Shindaiwa, Yamaha, Briggs and Stratton, Rover and Cub Cadet.

The business is also one of Australia’s leaders for all-terrain vehicles, with a 40 per cent market share for sales of Polaris ATV and utility vehicles on Brisbane’s northside.

“We now also stock a huge range of spraying and firefighting equipment and also portable fuel transfer tanks,” Mr Horan said.

Expert after-sales service and on-site repair work and industry awards have solidified Mower Supastore’s lofty position in the marketplace.

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James Bennett will walk more than 40km from his rural home to his city workplace in support of CARE Australia.

f you see a man walking along Mt Samson Road heading towards Samford on 9 March, it may be this bloke.

James Bennett will take the long route to work that day, walking more than 40km from his home in Armstrong Creek to his workplace at Bowen Hills.

His marathon walk to work is in support of women and girls living in poverty abroad, as part of CARE Australia’s annual Walk in Her Shoes challenge.

The initiative raises funds and awareness for projects that help reduce the long hours that women and girls in developing nations spend walking for water, food and firewood, instead of getting an education or earning an income.

Mr Bennett’s motivation for doing the walk is two-pronged: to promote equality for women and to improve living conditions for women in developing countries.

“I thought, ‘Let’s do something that’s really difficult’ and walk a bloody long way and then continue on with my normal life, which is what all these women have to

do,” Mr Bennett explained.

“Some have to walk 12km – 6km to get water and then 6km back with water on their heads – and then continue on with their daily lives.”

The 27-year-old said while his upcoming 42km, nine-hour walk is “a little bit daunting”, the cause is “something that I believe very passionately in”.

“I think women in society all over the world need a bit of a stronger voice,” Mr Bennett said.

“In some parts of the world women are very much discriminated against and very much (regarded as) the lesser sex still.

“I think a lot of blokes have to remember that if it wasn’t for women, men wouldn’t be here.”

The weeklong Walk in Her Shoes challenge is coinciding with International Women’s Day on 8 March.

To take part in the Walk in Her Shoes challenge sign up at www.walkinher shoes.org.au.

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Labor candidate for the Federal seat of Dickson, Michael Gilliver, and aspirant for Division 8 at the Moreton Bay Regional Council elections, Ryan Thompson, both withdrew their candidacy last month.

Mr Gilliver, who ran for the seat of Dickson as the Australian Labor Party’s candidate in the 2013 Federal election, is stepping down as a candidate in the lead up to the next election amidst ongoing family health concerns.

He and his wife recently welcomed the birth of their fourth child, but the baby was born prematurely and is facing ongoing health concerns after spending his first two months in intensive and special care in hospital.

“I love my community, and am so proud to have been the Labor candidate for Dickson, but my family circumstances require me to make this hard decision (to with-

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draw),” Mr Gilliver said.

“Knowing that I would be unable to give the campaign 100 per cent in these times, and that I am first and foremost a family man, I am confident this is the right decision, though certainly not an easy one to make.”

With his wife pregnant with their first child, Mr Thompson “had to adjust my priorities both financially and emotionally”.

“Whilst this has not been an easy decision to make, my passion for our special part of the world is strong and I believe at this point in time I cannot commit 100 per cent,” Mr Thompson said.

“I wish all the candidates best of luck and hope we can create a strong change of direction in our region.”

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The student leaders at Strathpine State School for 2016 are Nicolla Turuto, Charlotte McKenzie, Hayden Gatley and Zac Melbourne, whose sister Jade was a Strathpine school captain in 2013.

Jasmine Fernandez (Patricks Road State School), Crosby Anderson (Ferny Hills), Matisse Stone (Samford) and Chloe Hemke (Mt Nebo) enhanced their leadership skills at a forum held at The Gap.

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David Funnell, Mary O’Reilly, Jordan Walker, Rhiannon Hearne and Hassnain Mahmood are the new student leaders at Bray Park State High School.

eventy-three primary school captains have spent two days developing and enhancing their leadership skills.

Student leaders from 15 schools from north-west Brisbane and southern Moreton Bay Region, including Mt Nebo, Samford, Patricks Road and Ferny Hills State Schools, attended a student leadership camp last week.

Held over two days at The Gap, the camp saw students engage in a range of leadership and team challenges, while also setting personal and school goals.

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Mount Samson swimmers make a splash records and Ethan Close broke one District record!

Kate and Ethan represented us at the Regional Carnival. Mount Samson has also won 11 of the past 12 Pine Rivers District school cross country running competitions!

Implementing a new phonics/reading program always takes a leap of faith, balancing experience and knowledge with new research, aiming at achieving best results and solid foundations for future learning.

The immediate effect of our new Mount Samson program has astounded our Prep staff. The children are not only loving their learning, and taking great pleasure in sharing their insights with each other and their families, but have given us the reward of seeing their eyes light up as we see them achieving wonderful results in such a short period of time.

Each group developed a leadership action plan, including a digital presentation, which was shared with school principals.

Youth Without Borders CEO Bianca Goebel offered an insight into her community service and volunteering work, and activities helped students gain an insight into the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

Students also worked with senior student leaders from Ferny Grove, The Gap and Mitchelton State High Schools, to learn about collaboration, communication and strategic planning.

Mount Samson’s swim team took home a trophy from the District Swimming competition held at Lawnton Pool on February 17. Competing against 21 other schools from the Pine Rivers District, Mount Samson achieved great results, finishing in second place overall and winning the average points trophy. This is a fantastic result especially as we are one of the smallest schools in the district.

Mount Samson had 23 swimmers in our squad; these students have been encouraged and supported by an amazing group of parents and staff. Of note, Kate Collins from Mount Samson set three new District

Ethan also recently did his school and his community proud whilst competing in aquathon. Ethan competed for Metropolitan North Region in the boys 11 and 12 years division at the Queensland State Schools Aquathlon Championships held at Hervey Bay on February 20.

Ethan finished a strong sixth place out of 92 athletes.

The competitors came from 11 regions throughout Queensland – Northern, North West, Peninsula, Capricornia, Wide Bay, Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast, South Coast, Metropolitan East, Metropolitan West and Metropolitan North. Just 19 seconds split the first six placegetters. The aquathon comprised of swimming and running.

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Arana Hills on epic adventurer’s map 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi While not a major news item in Australia, the 2012 terrorist attack on the US diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya has been an endless obsession of Fox News and other right wing pundits.

They claim the US ambassador and his security staff were abandoned by the Obama administration, particularly by then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Proof for the claims doesn’t really exist, which makes it the most elaborate coverup since the CIA allegedly murdered JFK. Politics aside and whether you hate Clinton or want to defend her flaws, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi thankfully leaves this for someone else to deal with. Here, we look at the incident in real-time with the same limited insight of what was going on that the survivors had.

John Krasinski beefs up to play ‘Jack’, an exmarine/security contractor who arrives in Libya after the fall of Gaddafi and watches a country descending into utter chaos. He joins a team of six other former marines who run security at a secret CIA compound five miles from the temporary residence of the US ambassador to Libya. The ambassador’s residence has two fulltime guards and relies mainly on local militias for security.

When 50 terrorists attack the ambassador’s compound on the anniversary of 9/11, the CIA chief five miles away delays the decision to send help, instead counting on the local friendly militia to sort it out. They of course ran as soon as the shooting began, and in some cases, aided the terrorists. Finally, the security team disobey instructions and go to save the ambassador.

Michael Bay has made a good film here, not a great one, but definitely the best film he’s ever done: this means just above average by the standards of other filmmakers. I enjoyed the film’s efforts, however limited, to recreate the postGaddafi era before the chaos. The airport bears bullet riddled posters of the brother leader, and people in the streets are becoming accustomed to having coffee/watching soccer on TV while armed men drive past firing machine guns at each other, for small sections of neighbourhood.

The film also goes to efforts to show that the attackers were mainly foreign radicals and not the local population (much like with Syria), who had great respect for the late ambassador (around 20,000 Libyans marched through Tripoli to mourn his death).

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is frantic, exciting and has moments of real suspense, but Bay’s characters are too one dimensional to make it anything more than just a good war movie. With the exception of Krasinski, who actually gives a good performance, the other soldiers are carbon copies of each other; beards, muscles and lots of firepower.

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ike Robyn Davidson and Cheryl Strayed before her, Sarah Marquis wrote a book about her experiences of walking a hell of a long way of her own.

While Davidson (Tracks) spent nine months walking more than 2700km across Australian deserts with camels for company in 1977, and Strayed (Wild) hiked 1800km on America’s famed Pacific Crest Trail in 1995, Marquis spent an amazing three years walking in the wilderness around the world.

The epic story of her 16,000km trek from Russia to Australia is detailed in the new book Wild By Nature, set to be released this month by Allen & Unwin Book Publishers.

Named National Geographic’s ‘Explorer of 2014’, the Swiss national is touring Australia to promote her new book, and will visit Arana Hills Library next week.

The 43-year-old will recount her extraordinary and fascinating 1000-day journey through six countries, a solo hike that took her from one end of the planet to the other, between 2010 and 2013.

She overcame almost insurmountable odds to reach her goal, surviving heavily armed drug smugglers, temperatures from subzero to scorching, Mongolian thieves who harassed her tent every night for weeks, lethal wildlife, dengue fever delirium in the Laos jungle, and tropical ringworm in Thailand.

Swiss author and adventurer Sarah Marquis will visit Arana Hills Library next week. Photo by Catherine Gailloud.

Wild By Nature is an incredible record of adventure, human ingenuity, persistence and resilience that shows firsthand what it is to journey as a woman in some of the most dangerous and inhospitable regions on the planet.

An Afternoon with Sarah Marquis, at the Arana Hills Library on 11 March at 2pm, is free, but bookings are essential by phoning the library on 3351 3401 or by emailing aranahills.library@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

To win a copy of Wild By Nature, and to read an extract from the book, visit www.thewesterner.com.au.

Sister pact sees delivery of number two novel

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ly” plan the book from its early stages. our mother’s cancer battle, which she A writer writes, always.” So says the “The first book we flew by the seat of our sadly lost almost five years ago, not so character played by Billy Crystal in the pants a lot which caused a bit of a mess much the medical timeline of it but how it 1987 comedy movie Throw Momma when we got to the middle and we needed affected... those who went through it with from the Train. to regroup,” the Samford Valley writer her.

It’s seemingly a motto that local author recalls.

Amy Andrews abides by.

“This time we learned to be The romance writer has just more systematic from the released her 40th novel through beginning and it went much Harlequin Books. more smoothly.”

Numbered is her second collabA USA Today best-selling oration with her sister and fellow author with sales approaching romance writer Ros Baxter, and it two million, Andrews said follows their aptly titled 2012 relthe prevalence of the digital ease Sister Pact. publishing environment was While the new book is dedicated “breeding a groundswell of to the authors’ father, it was their author partnerships”. late mothers’ experience with a term“Collaborations aren’t uninal disease that inspired the story common in ‘romancelandia’ but of Numbered. still not really prevalent,” she “Ostensibly, Numbered tells the story of Poppy, who is dying from Sisters Ros Baxter and Amy Andrews have released their said.

“I think they’re definitely beterminal breast cancer,” Andrews second collaborative novel, Numbered. coming a more popular option, explains. especially in the digital space.

“Readers are embracing the story I think “But the story is actually more about “You only have to look on Amazon these because most people have been touched the ripple effect of cancer; how significant days to see the plethora of multi-author by cancer in some way or other so it’s very others cope with a cancer diagnosis, how boxed sets (to see this).” relatable subject matter.” they prepare themselves for the death of Numbered by Amy Andrews and Ros Andrews says while she and her sister their loved one, their emotional journey.

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espite having twice been diagnosed with brain cancer, Paul Dobbins has raised more than $10,000 to support cancer charities.

Seven years ago he was diagnosed with level four Glioblastoma Multiforme cancer – a brain tumour bigger than a cricket ball – and was told he had 18 months left to live. Last August the Warner man was rediagnosed with a new tumour.

“Unfortunately, this one’s on the brain stem and there’s no more treatment they can do, not chemo or radiation (treatment),” he said. “They (doctors) said I mightn’t be here by (last) Christmas.”

Undeterred, Mr Dobbins is back in fundraising mode, helping to organise the Doin’ it for Dobbo event on 20 March.

The family fun day on the Sunshine Coast, with radio personality Jamie Dunn and his iconic sidekick Agro as MCs, will feature a 5km barefoot beach walk.

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Karen Brooker and Paul Dobbins have organised a new fundraising event in support of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

amount of funding (of all cancers) so this is my opportunity to give back and raise what we can as a group,” said Mr Dobbins, who previously raised money for Cancer Council Queensland.

His latest fundraising venture is being organised with help from his old primary school friend Karen Brooker, from Mt Mee. They hope to raise between $10,000 and $30,000 through fundraising endeavours, also including raffles and charity auctions.

“My friend and I, we get involved in a lot of these kinds of things where we can, not necessarily just for cancer but for others (causes) as well,” Mrs Brooker said.

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AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE ORCHID SOCIETY (QLD.) KABI GROUP Inc. meet 7.45 pm on Second Tuesday each month (except January) at Bald Hills Memorial Hall 2126 Gympie Road, Bald Hills. Ph 0414 761 367 or 3399 9208, web www.ourshopfront.com/kabi

DAYBORO LIONS: Monthly open dinner meetings 4th Wed of month at Uniting Church hall, Williams St, Dayboro at 7pm. Community interest events - no charge, with optional dinner for $15. Ph 0466 619 660 or email dayboro. lions@gmail.com for more info.

BIRD WATCHING: along the South Pine River.

Meet second Wednesday of month at 7.30am at Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Court Drive, Eatons HiIl. To register phone 3325 1577 or email catchmentcoordinator@prca.org.au

DAYBORO LIONS FAMILY MOVIES: “Hotel Transylvania 2” screening Sat 19 March at Dayboro Community Hall at 7pm. Doors 6.30pm.

Cost $6/person, $18/family. Phone 0466 619 660. For movie schedule email dayboro.lions@ gmail.com

BRENDALE EVENING VIEW CLUB: meets for dinner with a guest speaker on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Wantima Country Club, 530 South Pine Road, Brendale. Fun and friendship for women of all ages as well as supporting The Smith Family. Phone Trish 3264 2213.

BRISBANE BOOK AUTHORS: Non-profit, social networking/information sharing for published authors. Group meets at 6.30pm on 3rd Wednesday of each month at varying Brisbane venues. Upcoming guest speaker topics include: public speaking, book launches, grammar? For more information or to register your interest email Carolyn Martinez at editor@ hawkeye publishing.com.au or find Brisbane Book Authors on Facebook.

BUNYA TOASTMASTERS CLUB: meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 7pm at Aspley AFL Club, Graham Rd, Carseldine. Develop leadership & communications skills in a supportive, friendly environment. Ph 3889 6335 or 0409 053 455. @CREATIVESAMFORD: A community group whose aim is to increase the visibility of the arts in the local area. We have regular activities and events throughout the year. Go to www. creativesamford.com for full details.

DAYBORO ART GALLERY: Cnr Williams Street & Mt Mee Road, Dayboro. Open daily 10am 3pm. Paintings, pottery, art. Ph 3425 2000.

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SAMFORD VALLEY MARKETS: 2nd Saturday of month, 7am-12pm, cnr Mt Samson Rd & Serendipity Drive, Samford. Fresh produce, arts & crafts, cakes inc. gluten free, plants, BBQ, morning teas, coffee. 40-50 stalls - new ones welcome. Ph Kate 0414 550 302.

SAMFORD WRITERS GROUP: meets the 1st Thursday of month. First-time or experienced writers, all genres. New members welcome.

Phone 3289 3046 or email theproofreadingguru@ gmail.com. www.samfordwriters.org.

ZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS: improving the lives of women & children locally & globally.

Dinner meetings 2nd Wed of month, 6.30pm at Eatons Hill Hotel. Dinner $25pp. Phone 0413 451 764 or email pinerivers@zontadistrict22.org

Peter Dutton Federal Member for Dickson “Working hard for an even better Dickson” PH 3205 9977 FAX 3205 5111 Shop 3 / 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine PO Box 2012 Strathpine Centre 4500 Email: peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au Website: www.peterdutton.com.au

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PINE RIVERS VIEW CLUB: meets 3rd Wed of month for lunch at Murrumba Downs Tavern, 10.30 for 11am. Interesting speaker. Outing 1st Wed of month. Ladies come and meet new friends. Vistors welcome. Ph Sandra 3425 2738 or Joy 3285 5989.

QUEENSLAND STEAM & VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY: located at Old Petrie Town, open 9am - 1pm Wednesdays, Fridays, DAYBORO TRAIL RIDERS: Meet 4th Sunday of Saturdays & Sundays. ‘Live Steam’ day first Sunday of month, when we fire up the boilers month at 8am. Ph 0475 383 553. and run big engines as they were meant to LAWNTON POULTRY CLUB: Meetings first operate. Experience the sights and sounds of Tuesday of month from 7.30pm at Pine Rivers steam power Ph Chris 3353 2349.

Showgrounds, Gympie Rd, Lawnton. Ph 5499 0553 or email secretary.lawntonpc@gmail.com SAMFORD AREA MENS’ SHED: meet every Tuesday at 9.30am for morning tea and chat at NATIONAL SENIORS ALBANY CREEK: the Shed, Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds meets 2nd Friday of each month at Albany Drive, Highvale. Web: www.samfordshed.org.au Creek Community Centre, Ernie St, Albany Email: info@samfordshed.org.au.

Creek at 5.30pm. Speakers, entertainment & interest groups inc. exercise, dining out, reading, SAMFORD ART & CRAFT ASSOC: at the craft, photography, movies, golf & more. Ph 3264 Slab Hut, John Scott Park, Main St, Samford.

1509. www.nsaalbanycreek.org.au Wide selection of locally produced art and craft NORTH PINE POULTRY CLUB: Meetings and items. 10am-4pm, 7 days a week. New members demonstrations 3rd Sat of month from 9am- welcome. Ph 3289 3113. www.thehutsamford 12pm. Next meeting: 19 March at Dayboro CWA artandcraft.com Hall. Ph 0421 017 021, like us on Facebook or SAMFORD DISTRICT HISTORICAL & visit www.northpinepoultryclub.com MUSEUM SOCIETY: Museum open Wed and PINE RIVERS CATCHMENT ASSOCIATION: Sun 10am-3pm, Station St, Samford Village.

Activities relating to integrated catchment Local & family history, research & displays. management. Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at Group visits & tours by appointment. Ph: 3289 Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Pine Ct, 2743; web: www.samfordmuseum.com.au. New Eatons Hill. Phone Graham 3264 5485. members welcome.

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Contact Steve 3425 2456 or Lexie 3425 2260.

All monies raised go to chosen charities and the local community.

PINE RIVERS CROQUET CLUB: Social croquet players welcome at the clubs grounds at Joe David Park, Brendale on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings, 8.30am to 11am. All equipment provided. Ph Carolyn 3298 5576.

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5 MARCH Movie Under the Stars

Free family movie The Smurfs 2 screening under the stars at Pine Hills Hockey Club, James Drysdale Reserve, Bunya from 6pm. Phone 0411 134 810.

6 MARCH Clean Up Australia Day

Help to clean, fix and conserve the environment at locations such as Clear Mountain, Warner, Joyner, Cedar Creek, Eatons Hill, Dayboro, Samsonvale and Bunya. www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

12 MARCH Pine Community School fundraising concert

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he coach believes defence is a priority, but the captain of Pine Hills’ top women’s football team says potency in front of goal could be key to another successful football season.

The Pythons finished fourth in last year’s Brisbane Womens Premier League (BWPL) and coach Ben Fuhrmann believes his squad has “as good a chance as any team” of again being near the top of the table at the business end of the season.

“We’ve got a taste for finals now so we’ll be looking to work hard and get back there again this year,” Fuhrmann said.

“Defence is key. If we can tighten up in that area of our game that will go a long way to get us close to where we need to be.

“Our squad has threats and game breakers all over the park, but if we’re conceding (goals) too easily at the other end it’s going to make things difficult.”

Fuhrmann said his players are “under no illusions” how tough the competition would be, given the BWPL has expanded to 12 teams this year.

“We know we have a lot of hard work ahead of us if we want to play finals this year, but we feel we’ve really added some depth to the squad this year so that should ensure we remain solid throughout another long season,” he said.

Fuhrmann expects his team’s attack to “really be a handful when we finally start to click”.

Pine Hills captain Erin Nichols says making the most of goal scoring chances could define the Bunya-based club’s season.

“The league this year has expanded and with it some quality sides have come back into the fold, so just making sure of our chances in front of goal will be crucial this season,” Nichols said.

The Pythons’ key players will include 2015 BWPL team of the year selections Sarah Nisbet, Cassie Vial and Fern Doyle.

Steph Lloyd, Gemma Young and Rylee Lemke hope to guide Pine Pine Hills opened its season with a 2-1 defeat to reigning premier Hills to another successful Brisbane Womens Premier League Annerley before thrashing Capalaba 5-1 away from home. football season.

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Octavia Bellekens in goal for Brisbane Barracudas in a National Water Polo League match against Victorian Seals.

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Barras aim to break local rival

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adder positions could count for little when Brisbane’s cross-town rivals square off in the upcoming women’s National Water Polo League (NWPL) local derbies.

Defending champions the Brisbane Barracudas lead the league while the city’s other team, Queensland Breakers, sits eighth in the 12-team competition.

The Breakers bring good form into the local derbies on 4-5 March, with four of its six wins this season coming in the past eight games.

Barracudas-Breakers games are highlights of the NWPL calendar for Barracudas goalkeeper Octavia Bellekens.

“There has been a rivalry between the clubs since I can remember which always makes the matches interesting,” the Cedar Creek local said.

“Both teams have members in the Queensland Academy of Sport and have played with each other in state or club teams.

“Knowing a lot about how Breakers play will allow us to adapt our game plan to defend certain players and maximise on their weaknesses in defence.”

A 9-6 loss to Drummoyne Devils last month broke the Barracudas’ 17-game winning streak that began when they beat the Breakers in their last meeting.

With first-choice Barracudas goalkeeper Kelsey Wakefield playing for Australia at the World League in USA, Bellekens was Brisbane’s starting goalkeeper for recent away series against Adelaide Jets and Victorian Seals.

Brisbane Barracudas host Queensland Breakers at Stuartholme Pool on 4 March (women 6.30pm; men 8pm), with the return fixtures at the Valley Pool on 5 March (women 7pm; men 8.30pm).

Still a chance of contesting the men’s NWPL finals, the Barracudas currently sit in seventh spot, with the Breakers 11th.

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etween them the three softballmad Covill sisters have played 91 seasons of the sport they love.

They are hoping that experience will help their Albany Creek and Samford District Softball Club team earn rare premiership glory when they step on to the diamond this weekend.

The sisters – Jenny, Sharon and Denise – have been playing together in the same Albany Creek–Samford team for the past 17 seasons but in that time have only won two championships.

“For the age of some of us in the team, we do quite well considering,” Jenny Covill said.

Their Albany Creek–Samford team will contest the Brisbane Softball Association B1-grade grand final against Saints at Downey Park on Saturday.

“I personally enjoy it and I think it’s great that we play together,” Albany Creek resident Denise said. “We also play in the Redbacks Masters team together.

Softball is a family passion for members of the Covill family – Denise, Ella, Sharon and Jenny.

“Pretty much wherever one (sister) goes, we all go, and it’s not often that we don’t play together.”

The sisters’ mother Yvonne Covill, from Albany Creek, who also played for Samford softball and has been its secretary for over 25 years, is the team’s scorer.

Denise’s daughter Ella Covill-Marter, who came through the junior ranks at Albany Creek–Samford, will play for Saints in the Under 13A grand final.

Regardless of the results of the grand finals this weekend, the Covill family is

already big winners this season.

Last weekend Jenny Covill, of Warner, who has coached softball for 37 years and has been Albany Creek–Samford Softball’s treasurer for more than 20 years, was named the Brisbane Softball Association’s Volunteer of the Year.

Sharon Covill, of Bray Park, won the Audrey McLaughlin Award as MVP of the B1 competition for the 2015-16 season.

Albany Creek–Samford’s only other team won the C1 division Minor Premiership but did not qualify for the grand final.

Name: Scot “Bluey” McKay Club: Samford & Districts Rugby League Club Team: Over 35 Masters What age did you start playing rugby league? First I played at Brisbane Brothers Rugby League at age seven because my dad was involved with the club.

What are your biggest achievements in rugby league? Playing in the 1990 (Brisbane Rugby League) grand final with Brisbane Norths and my first year as captain/coach with the Atherton Roosters and winning the grand final in 1994.

What is your training program? Considering the majority of us are between the ages of 40 and 50 all the training is skills based and game oriented.

What is your best rugby league skill?

Considering it’s been almost 20 years since I’ve played a game I’d say I was more of an attacking player than a defensive one.

What is your pre-game routine? Eat, sleep, eat.

What are the best things about rugby league? Doesn’t matter what club I have played for there is always a great group of teammates and supporters and the Samford side is no different.

Attributes needed to be a good rugby league player: Be prepared to train hard and be prepared to play hard.

The best things about my club: I’ve been involved with the club for nine years – everything from touch judge to coaching junior teams – and what I like about the club is that it is community oriented and takes immense pride in its players.

Who are your sporting idols? Growing up I had three: Bunny Pierce (Redcliffe Dolphins), Marty Scanlan (Valley Diehards), Eric Lilley (Brisbane Norths).

What are your goals for this season?

Hopefully my players have an injury-free year and we improve gradually as a team.

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The Samford Masters rugby league team is seeking more players for its debut season. Phone Simon Ross on 0459 150 146.

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