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School holidays are almost here and for many parents that means an obligatory visit to the cinema to see one of the latest movies on the big screen. But what to see at the local multiplex, with a handful of family films each trying to grab the hearts, minds and cash of parents?

This September offers a David versus Goliath battle at the box office, with a cheeky sheepdog and an adventurous koala taking on the might of Hollywood.

With parallels to John Travolta’s career resurrection after starring in Pulp Fiction, Aussie cultural icon Blinky Bill, aged 82, is back on screen after 20 years in the entertainment wilderness, while Oddball, the true story of a mutt and his penguin mates (reviewed in ‘Reel Time’ on Page 16) is also in cinemas from today.

Blinky Bill and Oddball are taking on the Hollywood comedy bottom-feeders Adam Sandler and Kevin James in Pixels, and yet another version of Peter Pan. Many of us say we like to support Australian businesses and buy local, so why not put your money where your mouth is and support our two little Aussie battlers as they punch above their weight at the cinema.

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PAGE 3 GIRL Bonjour! I’m Baillie the French Mastiff (or Dogue de Bordeaux for those in the know) and I’m nine years old. Mum says that I’m really a princess trapped in a face that only a mother could love. In my spare time, when I’m not sleeping or trying to steal food from the chickens, I love to lay upside down – just in case a human walks past and rubs my tummy. I love going for rides in Mum’s ute, sunbaking, sleeping, and my favourite – eating. One day I stole a 5kg bag of mince and ate the lot.

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olunteer firefighters could soon be eligible to claim compensation for serious illnesses just as paid firefighters can.

The Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland (RFBAQ) is urging the State Government to amend a proposed law that would require volunteer firefighters to attend 150 “exposure incidents” to be eligible for compensation for diseases such as cancer.

The association has been buoyed by a recent review of the legislation by the Finance and Administration Committee.

The committee recommended that the requirement to attend 150 incidents in order to make a compensation claim be reduced to one, putting unpaid rural fire-

fighters on par with paid firefighters.

The report, which was tabled in the Queensland Parliament last week, stated there was no identifiable scientific basis for the inclusion of 150 exposure incidents as being the appropriate measure for exposure by volunteer rural firefighters.

RFBAQ General Manager Justin Choveaux heaped praise on the committee’s findings.

“This is a great achievement on behalf of the 36,000 volunteer firefighters in Queensland and will be the driver for profound change within rural fire, with the supporting conversations of improved PPE (personal protection equipment), support equipment and facilities being driven from this recommendation,” he said.

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Beau McMahon Arana Hills Beau founded the Samm Smith Memorial Fund in 2012, raising funds and awareness for Asthma Foundation Queensland. The charity is named in honour of his friend, who passed away following an asthma attack in 2011 at the age of 13.

My motivation for starting the memorial fund… Grief and not understanding how to deal with the loss of a friend. It was started to remember Samm.

My fundraising goal… I don’t have a figure goal in mind, just to make people more aware of the seriousness of asthma.

The big misconception about asthma is… it’s not serious, it cannot kill.

Why I chose a freestyle BMX competition as a major fundraiser for the fund… The memories I have of Samm and I riding around on our bikes having fun.

The best things about freestyle BMX… There is always new challenges.

Something most people don’t know about me… Since I was four years old I wanted to be a bobcat/digger operator.

I have achieved my dream, finishing my earthmoving apprenticeship. I have also been a barista since I was 12.

If a movie were made about my life I would be played by… Carl Barron.

The best advice I have been given…

Always show respect and consideration.

If I could make the world a better place… I would cut out violence and stop drugs.

In my spare time I enjoy… chilling out with mates and surfing.

In ten years time… I want the Samm Smith Memorial Challenge to be bigger and better and more knowledge about asthma, the day and having Samm always remembered.

The third Samm Smith Memorial BMX Challenge is at Albany Creek Skate Park at Lemke Park, Old Northern Road, Albany Creek on 19 September from 12pm. Funds raised will support Asthma Foundation Queensland.

educed speed limits and ‘wombat’ crossings are two options being considered to make Samford Village’s busiest road safer for pedestrians.

Walking from one side of Main Street to the other safely can be a difficult task for pedestrians, one that Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads hope to rectify.

They have earmarked a possible solution: installing two raised platforms incorporating zebra crossings, around 10cm high, near John Scott Park and the Samford Valley Hotel.

Known as ‘wombat’ crossings, the road amendments are designed to slow traffic in Main Street at the crossings.

Those two crossings would be supplemented by one or two other crossings on Main Street located between Mt Glorious Road and Cash Avenue.

According to Council, traffic modelling suggests the raised pedestrian crossings proposed would improve pedestrian safety without a significant impact on travel times for motorists.

A maximum of four road crossings would be allowed as part of the revamp, which could also include a reduction to the current 50km/hour speed limit.

A low-profile hump near the Samford Creek Bridge at the northern end of Main Street, to encourage a reduction in vehicle speeds upon entering Samford Village, is

also being earmarked.

Kerb build-outs, enhanced line marking and ‘bicycle awareness’ zones are also parts of the proposal, which would likely result in the loss of one parking bay.

In late 2013 Moreton Bay Regional Council began initial planning to improve pedestrian access and safety, as well as parking and traffic flows on Main Street.

The initial planning included discussions with then State Member for Ferny Grove, Dale Shuttleworth, and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Moreton Bay Region councillor Bob Millar (Division 11) said the two designs, devised to meet parking, traffic flow and pedestrian requirements, were conceived by council officers and Department of Transport and Main Roads personnel in response to community feedback.

Cr Millar said a public consultation meeting on the Main Street traffic and pedestrian issue was held in August.

The Samford and Districts Progress and Protection Association declined to answer questions about its preferred option for potential street modifications.

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed designs. The options, including maps and traffic modelling videos, are available for viewing and feedback at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ mainstreet. People have until 21 September to lodge their views online.

Continued from Page 3 “Compared to all other states and territories in Australia, the Rural Fire Service in Queensland has been historically starved of funding and support for over 20 years through successive governments,” Mr Choveaux said.

“RFBAQ representatives, brigades, volunteers and concerned members of the public have made their voices heard throughout this process.

“With 213 submissions made to the Committee, only one submission did not support equal cancer coverage for volunteer fire fighters.”

Dayboro Rural Fire Brigade Chairperson Kevin O’Sullivan said he would be “very surprised” if the Bill was passed in Parliament without the recommended amendments.

“We’re very happy the select committee has recommended all firefighters be treated equally,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“The submissions were overwhelmingly opposed to the wording of that aspect of the bill, that discriminated between firefighters.

“There’d have to be some major change of direction for that recommendation to be defeated, but it’s always possible of course.”

Mr O’Sullivan said the single submission against equalising treatment for volunteer rural firefighters, from the Melbourne-based United Firefighters Union of Australia, was disappointing.

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Starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette, Miss You Already tells the story of Jess and Milly, life-long best friends who have shared everything since childhood. But their friendship is put to the test when Milly discovers she has breast cancer, while Jess faces motherhood for the first time. Featuring a picturesque London setting and terrific chemistry between Barrymore and Collette, Miss You Already, in cinemas 8 October, is a heart-warming film about the true meaning of friendship.

Thanks to Entertainment One, The Westerner has 10 double passes to Miss You Already to give away. For your chance to win tell us in which city was Miss You Already star Toni Collette born – Sydney, Toowoomba or Perth? Send your answer with your name and contact details to: The Westerner Movie competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale BC, 4500 or email lee@thewesterner.com.au, Attn: Movie competition. Entries close 28 September.

Bec and Andy Roberts adore each other.

They’re also passionate about their beloved station, Coolibah Creek. But as a savage drought ravages their property, the bank threatens to foreclose the estate and the pair is left devastated at the prospect.

When tragedy strikes, their family is pushed to the very limits. How will Coolibah Creek endure the challenges they’re facing? Like the characters she writes about in Coolibah Creek, author Kelsey Neilson knows exactly what it’s like to confront the devastating impact of drought.

Thanks to Allen & Unwin Book Publishers, The Westerner has three copies of Coolibah Creek (RRP $29.99) to give away.

For your chance to win send your name and contact details to: The Westerner Book Competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale BC, 4500 or email lee@thewesterner.com.au, Attn: Book Competition. Entries close 28 September.

Winners: Black Sea DVDs: E. Robinson (Dayboro), K. Hutt (Mt Glorious), N. Van Der Walle (Joyner); Endurance books: A. Bradshaw (Samford), T. Eilola (Warner), T. Pullen (Dayboro), J. Bongard (Warner); Test Match games: L. Bowers (Closeburn), A. Swiryt (Warner).

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Moreton Bay Region councillor Brian Battersby, with his wife Lorraine at their Ferny Hills home, is set to retire from local government after 40 years.

Brian to call it quits after forty

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ne of Queensland’s longest-serving councillors has announced he is retiring from local government following 40 years of service to his community.

For the first time since the mid-1970s, Brian Battersby’s name won’t be on the voting sheet when local residents go to the polls next year.

Currently the councillor for the Division 10 area, the long-time Ferny Hills resident will retire at the next Moreton Bay Regional Council election in March, 40 years after first being elected to the now defunct Pine Rivers Shire Council at the age of 31 in 1976.

Cr Battersby, who entered politics at the urging of primary school mate and future Pine Rivers Deputy Mayor Brian Burke, successfully gained re-election in 11 subsequent elections, including three times unopposed.

Cr Battersby said he carried out his duties as an elected representative “with enormous pride”. “To have served my community for 40 consecutive years is both an honour and privilege,” he said.

During that time he has witnessed the growth of the suburbs around his own neighbourhood, including the birth of the Arana Hills Library and the James Drysdale Reserve sports complex at Bunya.

“Cr Battersby’s achievements in his community have been many, but I know the development of James Drysdale Reserve, where many thousands of young people have played sport over the years, is among those he is most proud,” Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland said.

Cr Battersby, who has seen off the challenges of 34 candidates to be re-elected the representative for the Hills District, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to local government in 2012.

Cr Battersby said one of his next projects is to write a history of the Hills District and surrounds “from a community and council” view point.

“If you know of any little stories about Council or myself from over the years, I would appreciate if you can email them to me,” he said.

Email suitable material to brian@battersby10.com.au.

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POLICE BEAT Break and enters into homes: Pine Rivers: A total of 30 break-ins into homes around the Pine Rivers Police District were reported during the 14day period ending 11 September. Property stolen included computer tablets, credit card, laptop, handbag, wallet and cash, mower, chainsaw, mountain bike, shoes and tools. In one case entry to the house was made mid-morning via an open garage. Another break-in was achieved by removing a latch on a laundry door, with entry to a Lawnton home gained by ripping a flyscreen from a window. A microwave and air conditioner were stolen from a construction site at Carlingford Crescent, Warner. Other offence locations included Bella Street, Cashmere, Morgan Road, Albany Creek and Como Crescent and Lefroy Court at Warner.

Business break and enters, Strathpine: Two businesses at the Westfield shopping centre on Gympie Road, Strathpine were targeted on 29 August. A mobile phone, cash register and cash was stolen. One store was accessed by thieves via an insecure dock. A lawnmower was stolen during a break and enter into a business on Deakin Street, Brendale on 7 September.

Entry to the store was gained by breaking a padlock.

who is a currently an Adopt-A-Cop nominate them for this year’s awards by contacting the Pine Rivers Crime Prevention Unit at DCPC.pinerivers@police.qld.gov.au or by phoning your local police station.

Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance: A large contingent of serving and retired police motorcycle riders are making their way to Canberra as part of the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance, ahead of National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September. A group representing each Australian policing jurisdiction travels with a baton from their capital city for a special memorial service. “Each baton has been engraved with each jurisdiction’s emblem.

The baton has a hollow centre which contains a scroll bearing the names of any officer who has died in the line of duty in the past year,” Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said.

Police Commissioner Ian Stewart will join the group as a rider on the last leg of the journey, from Sydney to Canberra.

Adopt-A-Cop Awards: Nominations for the 2015 Adopt-A-Cop Awards are now open. If you know a worthy police officer

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Sally’s top art in spotlight

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he lives with a “really mixed bag” of mental illness conditions and for one Kobble Creek resident painting is a therapeutic tool.

The artist, who produces works under the name Sally J, doesn’t Sally shy away from acknowledging her conditions. Instead she uses her art to try to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

“I use my art as therapy to help me manage my condition and if it encourages one other person to use art to help with any kind of illness, then that’s very positive,” Sally J said.

Sally J has immersed herself in the artistic process but has only made her work available to the public in the last 12 months. She says “thinking outside the box” and “not following the crowd” are her key attributes as an artist.

It’s a strategy that has worked, with Sally J now a finalist in the prestigious Brisbane Art Prize with a piece that represents “the meaning of life through my eyes”.

But don’t try to derive meaning from the title of the painting, simply dubbed 120, from her Rusty Series #1.

Rather than name her artworks as is convention, Sally J allocates a random number to each painting, with each series named in honour of a special pet that has passed away.

“It avoids preconception by my viewers and customers. You choose the meaning and the title that you want to give my artwork,” she explains.

Sally J says inspiration for her paintings comes from “the turbulence from my mind and my feelings” from suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety

J’s 120 is a Brisbane Art Awards finalist.

and bipolar disorder, as well as her love of bright colours.

“I paint the colours I love and it goes against all colour theory and traditional teachings but somehow it works and people are enjoying it,” she said.

“The choice to keep it (120) to just three colours was because of my illnesses and the discrimination (against people with mental illness). It means that I have to keep my life as simple as possible.

“The minimal usage of colours in my artworks and their simplicity, that’s very symbolic of the fact that I have to live a smaller life, if you like.”

Sally J gave thanks to Tracey Wallace from Pine Rivers Art Gallery and Danielle B. Latta from The Originals art collective, who both “gave me the strength to make my art available to the public”.

She felt “complemented and flattered” to be one of 88 finalists from around Australia, UK, Austria, Netherlands, USA, Finland, Russia, Hungary, Turkey, Sweden, Slovenia and Taiwan shortlisted for the $10,000 Brisbane Art Prize.

The Brisbane Art Prize showcase will display finalists’ works at Lightspace, 30 Light Street, Fortitude Valley from 23–27 September.

Sally J will also exhibit in Art From the Margins, a free exhibition at the Brisbane Town Hall from 24-27 September.

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tasza Fertjowski Rowlingson is proof that heroes at sports clubs aren’t just the players who run around on the field.

The 17-year-old’s dedication to her local sporting community was recognised last month when she was named Miss Greater Brisbane Junior Rugby League.

Judging of the seven finalists for the award, celebrating the important roles that women play in rugby league, included

and from a young age I’ve been watching rugby league,” she said.

Ms Fertjowski Rowlingson encouraged other young women aged 14 to 18 years to take part in next year’s Miss Greater Brisbane Junior Rugby League quest.

“You get to learn more about your community and get to know more people.

You celebrate everyone in league, it’s like family around you and it brings everyone together,” she said.

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a speech on “how you are involved in the junior rugby league community”.

Over the past three years Ms Fertjowski Rowlingson, pictured, has raised around $5000 for Wests Arana Hills Junior Rugby League Club.

She doesn’t play rugby league but the Arana Hills local spends a lot of her spare time at Kev McKell Oval and has immersed herself in the sport since she was young.

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s one of the country’s former top rugby league players, Dane Carlaw is no stranger to playing in the biggest games.

Six matches for Australia, 13 State of Origin appearances for Queensland and a National Rugby League (NRL) grand final win are the highlights of an impressive sporting career.

But the Eatons Hill resident says his next match is one of the most important he has pulled on the footy boots for.

Carlaw, who now works as a firefighter in Brisbane, will play for a team of firefighters against a Queensland Police side in the annual September 11 Commemorative Rugby League Match next week.

It will be the third time the 35-year-old has played in the match, which honours the memory of police and fire officers who died in the September 11 bombings in New York City 14 years ago.

“It’s for a pretty good cause, to remember the 343 firefighters in 2001 that lost their lives in America, so it’s an important match,” said Carlaw, the former Brisbane Broncos star who retired from rugby league in 2012.

“So many firies lost their lives so we pay tribute to them and being in the job now for a few years it (their service) means a lot more.”

Lining up alongside Carlaw in the memorial match for the first time will be fellow firefighter Trent Leis, from King Scrub, near Dayboro.

It wasn’t hard to convince the 37-yearold, who played for NRL side the North Queensland Cowboys and Queensland Cup clubs Redcliffe Dolphins and Burleigh Bears, to pull on the boots again.

“What the guys did in America for 9/11 was huge compared to what we do,” he said.

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Trent Leis, Dane Carlaw and Justin Tyson will play in a rugby league match in honour of fallen New York City firefighters and police officers.

“It’s easy for us to run on the field and show our appreciation and commend them for what they did.

“You can’t really compare what those guys and girls went through on that day.

“We haven’t really had a situation like that in Brisbane or Queensland… but I’m sure if the need arose then everyone would do it because it’s your job and that’s what you join for.

“In terms of playing the game (rugby league) it’s always hard to give it up. It’s easier to come back than it is to stay away from it.”

Proceeds from next weekend’s September 11 tribute match will support charity groups that assist firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty, as well as the Mates 4 Mates organisation.

Event spokesperson Cameron Mackenzie said the Queensland Police team had beaten the firefighters in three of the

past four memorial games, which have raised around $20,000 for charity.

The firefighters’ team also includes Phil Graham, who played 147 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans, ex-Queensland Cup players Chris McGurk and Matt Templeton, and Dayboro Cowboys stalwart Justin Tyson.

“We’ve got team members who travel from all over the state so we don’t really get to have any team runs or training sessions together,” Carlaw said.

“The police play a lot of games against interstate (teams) from the police service and they’re a pretty well-oiled outfit, so we’re up against it every year.

“We really want to win the game, we’re sick of losing.”

The game is at Kougari Oval, Wondall Road, Wynnum on 26 September at 2pm, preceded by a Masters match at noon.

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“a sense of service” has prompted Matt Constance to stand for election for Division 10 at next year’s Moreton Bay Regional Council election.

The Albany Creek resident and father, pictured, says he has the “networks in place and ideas ready” to help make Moreton Bay “an even better place to live, work and play”.

Mr Constance, who runs his own small business, is a former Emergency Medical Dispatcher with the Queensland Ambulance Service. He also worked with former State Member for Ferny Grove, Dale Shuttleworth, for three years.

“This places me in a truly unique position to represent the residents of Division 10, as I already have experience working with the people of Division 10 and their concerns,” he said.

“I believe my diverse work experience... has equipped me with the skills to be the caring and committed voice our community needs in council.”

Mr Constance has vowed to ensure community services and assets are “kept strong to support our community”.

“Our community is facing increasing demands on local services so we need to ensure that as our population grows, access to these services, whether it be libraries, our local pools or the Bunya Tip, are not adversely impacted,” he said.

“The residents I’m talking to want these facilities and

services like these protected and improved, for their families and those in the future.”

Mr Constance’s candidacy for Division 10, which covers Bunya, the Hills District and the southern part of Albany Creek, has been endorsed by retiring councillor Brian Battersby.

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So believes Gustavo Padilha, who is campaigning to be the next councillor for Division 11 of Moreton Bay Regional Council.

“It is time to see some fresh faces and ideas in Moreton Bay Regional Council,” Mr Padilha said.

“Some of the councillors have been in council for 15 years plus. We need to see a fresh face so that we get some innovation going forward.

“I believe being a small business owner, I have the skills to think outside the box and come up with new ideas to improve Moreton Bay.” If elected, Mr Padilha said he would “communicate and listen to my constituents”, help to direct more funding for roads and recreation in places like Dayboro, and prevent high volume development of rural districts.

“I feel the people who represent us in government need to spend more time talking to the locals, finding out their needs and taking that to the council to... (ensure) all areas of the council are being heard,” said the 33-year-old, who is about to move from Burpengary to Narangba.

Mr Padilha, who moved from Brazil to Australia 25 years ago

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By chance, Greg Sheridan’s early life saw him become intimate friends and colleagues with people who now make up Australia’s political leadership. At university Tony Abbott was his best friend, he became close to Peter Costello, and he also befriended the likes of Bob Carr and future Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull.

and now operates the Lollipops child play centre at Strathpine, said he would “work hard listening to the locals and take their issues to council”, if elected next March.

“We need to move forward so that our children and their children can grow up in a friendly, community-based environment,” he said.

Mr Padilha also believes a review of department funding and staffing needs to be undertaken “in order to get a more efficient council workforce” to cater for required workloads.

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Peter and Carole Garden celebrate after being presented with a new Toyota Corolla by Sean Lim from Torque Toyota and Jason Chandler from LJ Hooker Albany Creek.

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ne lucky couple recently drove away in a new car after winning a promotional contest run a local car dealership and a real estate agency.

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LJ Hooker together with local vehicle dealer Torque Toyota ran a promotion to give away a brand new Toyota Corolla to one lucky winner.

After registration, each participant held a key, but only one would unlock the brand new Corolla.

After what felt like an extremely long 10 minutes of trying each of their keys, Carole Garden from Eatons Hill walked up to the driver’s door and unlocked it with her key.

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It’s a message that the National Stroke Foundation hopes to spread this week as it urges local residents to take the challenge and raise awareness to prevent stroke.

Running until 20 September, National Stroke Week is shining a spotlight on stroke, encouraging Australians to know the signs of stroke and how to minimise their own risk.

National Stroke Foundation Queensland Executive Officer Libby Dunstan said Stroke Week was about “encouraging healthy living and regular health checks.”

She is urging people to “be aware, live healthy and get checked” this September.

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disease; it is impacting our families and communities,” she said. “However, many of the more than 9000 strokes that will occur in Queensland this year can be prevented.

“The significant burden stroke causes cannot be overcome without the vital support of the community, health professionals and government.

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chool’s almost out and holiday fun is in at Moreton Bay Region Libraries.

Bookings are open for the popular library vacation activity sessions, which will include video game tournaments, t-shirt screenprinting and mask making.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Lifestyle Spokesperson Julie Greer said there was a workshop to suit everybody and encouraged young residents and their parents to book early because spots filled quickly.

“Prove you’re the best at Minecraft or Mario Kart with video game tournaments... or try your hand at creating creepy keyrings like zombies and ninjas,” she said.

“There’s also a chance to win great prizes with the program’s creative competition, where you can enter short films, sculptures, photographs, drawings, paintings, and written works.”

The school holiday program will be held in Moreton Bay libraries from 21 September to 2 October. A full list of all holiday activities and times is available at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraryschoolhols

n initiative that partners school children with local police officers is celebrating a major milestone.

The Adopt-a-Cop program, which builds positive relationships between police and school communities, turns 30 this year.

The scheme was initiated when Constable Michael Volk was ‘adopted’ by Northgate State School in Brisbane in 1985. Ten years later there was around 500 Adopt-aCops across Queensland.

There are currently almost 1000 officers performing Adopt-a-Cop duties in over 1100 schools statewide.

Recognising the good work performed by these police officers, the Adopt-a-Cop Awards were launched in 2010 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the program.

Formerly of Dayboro Police Station and now based at Mission Beach in north Queensland via a stint at St George, Troy Nowitzki was named Queensland’s Adopta-Cop of the year in 2011 for his work at Mt Samson State School.

Nominations for the 2015 Adopt-a-Cop Awards are now open. For nomination forms contact your local police station or email DCPC.pinerivers@police.qld.gov.au.

Local Adopt-a-Cops include Constable Shane Wilson (Eatons Hill State School), Sergeant Ken Robinson and Senior Constable Paul Waples (Dayboro and Mt Samson) and Senior Constable Andrew Kokoshko (Samford).

Troy Nowitzki, formerly of Dayboro Police Station, was named the 2011 Queensland Adopt-a-Cop of the year for his work at Mt Samson State School.

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MANGO LASSI ICEBLOCKS In the stifling heat of India, a lassi is a welcoming refreshment to cool yourself down. Jennifer Joyce has taken the winning combination of subtle cardamom spice mixed with yoghurt and mango and fashioned it into a frozen treat. When making frozen iceblocks you normally need to add a simple sugar syrup: agave syrup makes a faster and healthier replacement and there is no need to wait for it to cool down before using it.

4 very ripe mangoes, peeled, flesh roughly chopped: you will need about 400g flesh 50ml agave nectar or simple sugar syrup (see note) 250g Greek-style yoghurt ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom Put the chopped mango flesh in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth.

Add the agave nectar and blend again.

Combine the yoghurt and cardamom in a bowl.

PREPARATION: 10 MINUTES, PLUS 4 HOURS FREEZING MAKES: 8 GET AHEAD The iceblocks will keep frozen for up to 1 month.

Pour 2 tablespoons of the mango puree into eight 100ml iceblock (popsicle/ice lolly) moulds. Spoon some yoghurt on top and repeat the layers until the moulds are filled. Add a wooden iceblock stick and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Note: To make a simple sugar syrup, combine equal quantities of sugar and water in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and stand until cool.

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The Westerner has one copy of My Street Food Kitchen (Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99) to give away. For your chance to win send your name and contact details to: Eating In Competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale BC, 4500.

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Oddball Australian filmmakers and audiences alike sure love an underdog animal story. The raging success of Babe (1995), Happy Feet (2006) and Red Dog (2011) is testament to that, with those three films nestled in the top 10 for highest grossing home-grown movies of all time, bringing in a collective $90 million at the local box office.

Now comes the story of Oddball, a mischievous maremma sheepdog in the film of the same name from debut director Stuart McDonald.

Set in Victorian coastal town Warrnambool, the film is based on the true yet unlikely story of how a canine came to protect a colony of Little Penguins on nearby Middle Island.

With the island’s penguin population being decimated by predatory foxes, wildlife ranger Emily Marsh (Sarah Snook) is at her wit’s end.

With businessmen eyeing off Middle Island as a possible base for a whale watching enterprise, hopes of saving the colony is fading fast.

Emily’s father, madcap chicken farmer Allan “Swampy” Marsh (Shane Jacobson, aka Kenny) and his young granddaughter Olivia (Coco Jack Gillies) hatch a wild solution when they discover his dog Oddball’s penchant for protecting an injured penguin. Reasoning that penguins are simply “chickens in tuxedos”, they decide to take Oddball to the small island to guard the penguins, whose numbers have plummetted from thousands to around 20.

Something For Kate – Stephanie Ashworth, Paul Dempsey and Clint Hyndman – will perform at the big Decades Festival show at Pine Rivers Park in October.

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aul Dempsey reckons Cold Chisel is a band “you can’t really grow up in Australia without knowing”.

“They’re one of those bands that you just grow up hearing and you know all the songs, regardless of whether or not you... go out and buy the records,” he says.

The Something For Kate frontman, whose band will share the stage with Cold Chisel at Decades Festival at Strathpine on 31 October, was reared on alternative rock acts such as Fugazi, REM and Sonic Youth.

But Dempsey also reveres the songs of “an undeniably high standard” crafted by key Cold Chisel songwriter Don Walker.

“When I was an adult and a songwriter that’s when you go, “Hang on, these songs aren’t just familiar; they’re familiar because they are so incredibly well written’,” Dempsey said.

“I don’t necessarily wish I had written other people’s songs

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To add suspense to Oddball’s quaint proceedings, predictably there are some more obstacles than just foxes to overcome, including solving the mystery of who is trying to sabotage the penguin protection project, which is revealed in a far from satisfying Scooby Doo-like conclusion.

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Oddball maintains a familiar quality prevalent in many Australian family films – a nice story with relatable settings and characters on a modest budget. As a schmaltzy film created for all ages, some moments of may have cynical adults rolling their eyes, but there are some genuinely very funny scenes, lines and sight gags and beautiful cinematography in the film.

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Snook, so good in Predestination, does well to surpass the confines of her role, and Jacobson demonstrates both his dramatic prowess and his comedic nous, with a few great Kenny-like witticisms thrown in for good measure. Richard Davies from TV’s Offspring arguably has the film’s most memorable and amusing role.

In an odd and fairly redundant move, the film features American actor Alan Tudyk as Emily’s love interest, transplanted from New York to Warrnambool, and comedian Frank Woodley is underused as an odd dog catcher.

Oddball won’t appeal to every movie fan and it has some flaws, but as innocous, humorous and heart-warming family entertainment, like this year’s Aussie movie success Paper Planes, it hits the mark.

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but I certainly aspire to be as good at writing my songs as other people are at writing their songs.

“As a songwriter you learn how to write songs because you’re in love with music and constantly hearing things that make your jaw drop... and you want to make someone else feel that way.”

Dempsey’s songs have propelled five of Something For Kate’s six albums into the top 10 of the Australian charts and awards success. However, he shies away from accolades, noting: “I’m not a massive fan of music being a competitive sport.”

“When you appear on those (best album) lists or get nominated for awards – I can’t deny it’s nice to be recognised and it’s a little stroke for your ego – but ultimately there is so much fantastic music that people either search out and find or that passes by.”

Read the full interview with Paul Dempsey of Something For Kate at www.westerner.com.au

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ollowing the outstanding success of the inaugural Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios programme during winter, planning is underway for the 2016 event.

Over each weekend in June this year, more than 1500 people from around Queensland and beyond were treated to an arts event never before seen in the region.

In total, 30 artists exhibited their diverse and vibrant artworks in the endeavour, an initiative of Creative Samford.

Artwork was displayed at 19 venues, from Cashmere to Mt Glorious and from Camp Mountain to Ocean View.

Dianne Kime, Philip Pronger, Gaetano Moschella and Susan Mullen took part in the inaugural Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios programme.

“The Trail provided the opportunity for the public to engage with the artists, gain an insight to a vast range of creative processes and enjoy inspiring works and picturesque locations,” a Creative Samford spokesperson said.

“The influx of tourists also brought extra business to local operators as well as a greater appreciation for all that our region offers.

“Visitors were unanimously impressed with the quality and variety of the art on show and voiced a strong request for the Trail to become an annual event.”

Creative Samford is seeking expressions of interest from local artists and arts groups to participate in next year’s event.

For more information email Creative Samford at info@creativesamford.com or visit www.creativesamford.com www.thewesterner.com.au

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ARANA VIEW CLUB: luncheon meeting 10.30am Wed 7 October at Arana Leagues Club, Keperra. Guest speaker, raffles & two-course lunch inc. tea/coffee $24. Book on 3300 3733 by 5 October at 4pm.

AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE ORCHID SOCIET Y (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 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 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. Ph 3264 2213.

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.

CARAVAN CLUB: trips away for 1 week each month. Destinations within 300km of Brisbane.

Use your caravan more often, make new friends and enjoy an active lifestyle. Ph Annette 3264 1309 or Jean 3882 6748. @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.

DAYBORO LIONS: Free monthly dinner meetings 4th Wed of month at Uniting Church hall, Williams St, Dayboro at 7pm. Optional dinner $15. Next meeting 23 September feat. illustrated account of travels in Burma. Ph 0466 619 660 or email dayboro.lions@gmail.com.

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Contact 3425 2456 or 3425 2260. All monies raised go to charities and the community.

DAYBORO MENS SHED: meets Mondays 10am-4pm. Woodworking, metalworking & involvement with other community groups.

Contact Mike 0435 204 456 or Don 0407 321 770 or email dayboromensshed@gmail.com DAYBORO TRAIL RIDERS: Meet 4th Sunday of month at 8am. Ph 0475 383 553.

EARLY AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL DANCE: in The Farmers Hall, Main Street, Samford Village, Sunday 25 October from 2-4pm. Music by Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra. No experience, costume or partner required. Tickets: $10, concessions $5. Ph 3289 4708. www. colonialdance.com.au MEDITATION IN THE ZEN TRADITION: in Samford every Tuesday, 7pm to 8.30pm at the old Catholic Church, cnr Samford & Camp Mountain Rds. Individual instructions each night.

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MT MEE MARKETS: First Sunday of month (except Jan). Indoor/outdoor. BBQ breakfast, country kitchen, produce, arts & craft, jams, pickles, local coffee, watch batteries etc. Tables $7 indoor/$5 outdoor. Ph Anne 5498 2154 or Jeanette 5498 2068.

NATIONAL SENIORS ALBANY CREEK: meets 2nd Friday of each month at Albany Creek Community Centre, Ernie St, Albany Creek at 5.30pm. Speakers, entertainment & interest groups inc. exercise, dining out, reading, craft, photography, movies, golf & more. Phone 3264 1509. www.nsaalbanycreek.org.au

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10am-4pm, 7 days a week. New members welcome. Ph 3289 3113. www.thehutsamfordart andcraft.com SAMFORD DISTRICT HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY: Museum open Wed and Sun 10am-3pm, Station St, Samford Village.

Local & family history, research & displays.

Group visits & tours by appointment. Ph: 3289 2743, email info@samfordmuseum.com.au. www.samfordmuseum.com.au. New members welcome.

SAMFORD HASH: meets every Sunday at 5pm (summer) or 4pm (winter). One hour social walk or run followed by drinks & meal. All levels of fitness welcome. www.samfordhash.blogspot. com SAMFORD RSL: A pension officer attends every Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 12pm at 6 Progress St, Samford Village. A JP is usually in attendance during those hours. Please call 3289 6928 for an appointment. Email to samford@rslqld.org re: our meetings and functions.

SAMFORD VALLEY MARKETS: 2nd Saturday of month (excluding January), 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. Phone Kate on 0414 550 302.

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

Email essential. Phone 3289 3046 or email theproofreadingguru@gmail.com. www.samford writers.org ZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS: improving the lives of women and children locally and globally. Dinner meetings 2nd Wed of each month (except January), 6.30pm at Eatons Hill Hotel. Dinner $25pp. Phone 0413 451 764 or 0417 615 405 or email pinerivers@zonta district22.org

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NIGHT OF THE POMS: Join John Steed, Vicar of Dibley, Joan of Arc & Queen Victoria for British theme dance at Mt Pleasant Hall, Saturday 26 September, 7.30pm. Prizes for best dressed male & female. Entry $12 inc. bangers & mash supper. Music by Michael Woollett. For catering purposes RSVP on 3425 1231.

NORTH PINE POULTRY CLUB: Meetings and demonstrations 3rd Sat of every month from 9am. Next meeting: Annual General Meeting, 19 September at Dayboro CWA Hall, Delaney St, Dayboro. Phone 0419 842 250, like us on Facebook. Web: www.northpinepoultryclub.com PINE RIVERS CATCHMENT ASSOCIATION: Activities relating to integrated catchment management. Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Pine Ct, Eatons Hill. Phone Graham 3264 5485.

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.

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.

PROBUS CLUB SAMFORD VALLEY: meets 3rd Thursday of each month, 10am at Samford Bowls Club. Guest speakers, monthly outings.

Contact Val 3289 6443.

QUEENSLAND STEAM & VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY: at Old Petrie Town, open 9am-1pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. ‘Live Steam’ day first Sunday of month.

Experience the sights and sounds of steam power. Ph Chris 3353 2349.

SAMFORD AREA MENS’ SHED: meet every Tuesday at 9.30am for morning tea and chat at Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale. Activities include art, computers, golf, woodwork, metalwork. Web: www.samfordshed. org.au. Ph: 0487 232 328.

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26 SEPTEMBER Scooter Tech clinic Learn how to become a master scooter rider at a free two-hour Scooter Tech beginner’s clinic at Dayboro Skate Park from 10am. Phone 3205 0599.

26 SEPTEMBER Mt Pleasant Hall Dance Enjoy music and dance at a British themed community event in historic Mt Pleasant Hall, near Dayboro, from 7.30pm. Phone 3425 1231.

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What areas do your clients come from? SKL Airconditioning generally trades in the greater metro area, although we strive to focus on our local area.

What was your first job? After high school I went to work in a landscape yard.

How did you get into your current line of work? I undertook an adult apprenticeship in my late-20s and I haven’t looked back.

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et ready to saddle up for the riding event that brings horse lovers from Maryborough to New South Wales to Dayboro.

Being held on 4-5 October, the Dayboro Trail Riders’ annual Big October Ride will take horse riders and their steeds around some of the most scenic areas of Dayboro and the eastern outskirts of the township, including the locality of Rush Creek.

The event will feature both three-hour and seven-hour rides on the Saturday, and a three-hour ride taking in a different route to be held on the Sunday.

Laceys Creek local and Dayboro Trail Riders Secretary Lisa Schuhmann has been participating in the Big October Ride for almost a decade.

She said a feature of the ride each year was access to parts of trails located on

Recreational horse riders enjoy the surroundings of Dayboro during a recent Big October Ride event.

private property and normally off-limits to recreational horse riders.

“The best part is we ride on a lot of private property so we get to ride on places where we wouldn’t usually get to go,” Ms Schuhmann said.

“You get to ride with some really beautiful scenery, on the top of the mountain and looking back to Brisbane.”

All three Big October Ride routes will depart from the Dayboro Showgrounds,

3512 Mt Mee Road at Dayboro.

Meals by master chef Alex Mac and his culinary cowboys staff start at the showgrounds on the Friday night and will continue through to Sunday night.

Breakfasts are also available.

For more information on the Big October Ride and nomination forms phone 0409 069 608 or 0475 383 553 or go to www.dayborotrailriders.com.au.

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g n i t r o p s My life

Name: Matthew Zappone Club: Moreton Bay United Team: National Premier League Position: Right Fullback What age did you start playing football and why did you choose this sport?

When I was six, because it was fun.

What is your biggest achievement in football to date? My biggest achievement to date is winning the (Queensland) men’s National Premier League in 2015.

What is your training programme? We train three nights a week and play on the weekend. I also go to the gym five times a week.

What is your favourite or best football skill? The Cruyff turn, that’s all I can do.

What is your pre-game routine? I am usually relaxing all day and three hours before (the game) I’ll have a feed and then wander down to the game. Nothing exciting.

What are the best things about playing football? Winning and scoring goals.

What attributes do you need to be a good football player? Smart, good skills, quick, strong and the desire to win.

The best things about my club. I love the group of players we have this year and also the home crowd we get.

What are your goals for sport? I don’t have big goals but I’d have to say whoever I play for, it’s to win the title.

What are your favourite sporting teams? Socceroos, Brisbane Roar.

What are your interests outside sport?

I like to try and surf, gym, tennis, beach and schooling mates at FIFA.

Jets take flight to national finals

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eatloaf once sang that “two out of three ain’t bad”.

But Moreton Bay United isn’t content with winning just the two titles this football season. The high-flying Jets now have a third trophy in sight.

In just its third season, the Albany Creekbased club won its first National Premier League (NPL) Queensland premiership by edging Brisbane Strikers on goal difference to finish on top of the ladder.

The teams then met in the grand final at Wolter Park on Sunday, Jets winning 2-1.

Moreton Bay United’s next assignment is the opening match of the NPL national finals against Newcastle team the Edgeworth Eagles at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre at Nathan this Saturday.

The Jets will fly the flag for Queensland in the national knock-out finals series, with teams chasing a place in next year’s FFA Cup Round of 32, for a possible meeting with an A-League club.

“It’s always been a major goal and we’ve always been working towards it but to actually see it come to fruition is great,” Moreton Bay United player Joe Champness said of the club’s success.

“There’s definitely pressure that comes with it (being state champions) but I think it’s something that we thrive on and as

footballers we play for these kind of moments.

“Having that kind of responsibility is something that we’ll take on to add fuel to the fire to succeed.”

The 18-year-old from Joyner said the team had refocused quickly following its landmark premiership–grand final double.

“Whilst the premiership was definitely a major goal of ours as soon as we achieved that goal it was straight away, ‘What’s our next job?’,” Champness explained.

Moreton Bay United coach Adam Piddick says his players won’t be overawed when they meet NPL Northern New South Wales champions Edgeworth on Saturday night.

“We’re very, very ambitious so we don’t go into any competition or any game… not expecting to go out there and win the game,” Piddick said.

“Playing bigger clubs is no exception because that’s where we want to be, and we’ll leave no stone unturned to go and get that win.

“If we go out there and concentrate on the performance and try to stay true to the values of the team… win, lose or draw, at the end of the 90 minutes the boys will be proud and done the state proud.”

Other clubs contesting the NPL national finals are South Melbourne, West Adelaide,

Moreton Bay United Jets football player Liam Previtiera, whose team will contest the national finals. Photo by Albert Perez.

Blacktown City from Sydney, Western Australia champions Bayswater City and Tasmanian title-holders Olympia Warriors.

Saturday’s game between Moreton Bay United and Edgeworth kicks off at 7.30pm.

Jordan heading to first national titles

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eing selected for his first Queensland hockey side was a dream come true for Jordan Griffin.

But the Eatons Hill local was close to watching the selection tournament for the team from the sideline.

Playing at the state championships in Maryborough in June, the 12-year-old was taken to hospital after being accidentally hit in the head by an opponent’s stick, but returned to action the following day.

“I was in the circle and they tried to clear the ball out and the defender hit the ball but they kept following through and I got hit in the face with their stick,” Jordan recalls.

“I had to go to hospital but lucky it wasn’t anything broken, just a big bruise. I was tough enough so I just wanted to play again so I didn’t let my team down.

“When I got back (from the hospital)… everyone was putting their thumbs up to see if I could play again. I put my thumbs up and they were all just cheering.

“I kept playing (in the tournament) and if I left I probably wouldn’t have made the Queensland team.”

Jordan returned to the field to help Brisbane win the Queensland champion-

ship by beating Townsville in a penalty shootout in the gold medal game.

The cherry on top was being named to represent Queensland for the first time at the Australian Under-13 Championships in Darwin starting 23 September.

“I was dreaming of this (Queensland team selection) my whole life and the dream came true that day… at the state championships,” Jordan said.

“When I got home I kept on saying, ‘I can’t believe I made Queensland’, and my dad got emotional because he was really happy for me.”

Jordan, who has played for Northern Suburbs Hockey Club since he was four, expects to play on the wing for Queensland in Darwin.

“Our goal is honestly to win and try to do our best and most of all have some fun and play hockey with your mates,” he said.

The under-13 national titles in Darwin will coincide with the Australian Hockey League, featuring the country’s top elite male players including members of the world champion Australian Kookaburras team.

– Lee Oliver

Eatons Hill’s Jordan Griffin will tackle some of Australia’s best young hockey players – and the Darwin heat – during the national under-13 championships starting next week.

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Roberts, 19, placing 25th.

“Half of the Australian junior team out n injury curse has struck Pine Malowiecki, 18, was hoping to atone in for injury you really think to yourself…

Rivers Tri Club’s top junior athletes Chicago this week after a bike crash ended ‘What’s going on?” on the eve of the triathlon world her last world titles race. championships.

“All three of us are back trainBrittany Dutton, Matt Roberts ing, we have a big swim block and and Sophie Malowiecki were due are gaining some volume on the to represent Australia at the ITU bike, but every day we are taking Junior World Championships. it step by step to return to full run But the trio will be wondering training,” Roberts said. ‘what if?’ when the race is held in “It is hard when you are first Chicago on 17 September, after struck down with injury because leg and foot injuries ruled all three there isn’t much you can do but athletes – half of the six-member rest and let your body heal.

Australian junior team – out of the “But when you get to do that competition. first training session back you Dutton withdrew after suffering realise that this is why you do the a foot injury, while a stress fractsport.” ure in the thighbone curtailed Pine Rivers Tri Club still has Malowiecki’s world title hopes.

For Roberts, a stress fracture in Pine Rivers Tri Club members Sophie Malowiecki, Matt two representatives at the ITU his fibula left the Australian team Roberts and Brittany Dutton after being selected in the World Championships in Chicago Australian team for the Junior World Championships. The with both Gillian Backhouse and and the Pine Rivers club to curse triathlon trio has since been ruled out due to injury.

Olympian Emma Jackson in the the inopportune set of injuries. elite women’s competition.

All three athletes contested last year’s Predictably, morale around the club’s Backhouse finished third behind UK’s junior world titles in Edmonton, Canada.

Albany Creek training base was low.

Vicky Holland and Bermuda’s Flora Duffy Dutton, 17, a Warner resident and reign“(It was) definitely a low point for all of to claim her first ITU World Series podium ing Australian junior women’s champion, us; the world championships is the Holy finish in Edmonton a fortnight ago. finished sixth at the 2014 world titles with Grail for a junior,” Roberts said.

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