Ingredients
• Cottage cheese
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Lemon juice
• Spinach leaves
• Chives
• Oil
Step-By-Step Instructions
• Step one: Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor
• Step two: Blend until smooth; scrape down the sides of your blender with a spatula as necessary to achieve a smooth consistency mixture.
• Step Three: serve with celery or carrot sticks or crackers
Enjoy!!
The change in weather as we enjoyed our Easter break has been encouraging for fishing! Just when we were about to give up on any long weekend plans, the rain eased up enough to give us time to get in some good fishing sessions. The baitfish have been schooling throughout the Passage for a few weeks now, and the prawns have really come on, too. As a result, lots of bigger fish are hanging about.
Probably the best places to target bream have been north of the Ningi Creek yellow marker, off Banksia Beach or further north, around Little Goat Island. The rising tide has been the best time to try these spots. There have been some notable snap-offs at times, but some good fish have also been brought in. Will used a wet and windy day to get amongst a few big bream right up inside Ningi Creek. Gallagher’s Gutter and a rising tide did the trick for Michael, who kept two real beauties caught on prawns.
Plenty of grunters and sweetlip have been taking bait in the same area, again on the rising tide. Pilchards and mullet fillet have been popular baits.
There are also some biggish snapper to be found. Until this month, the snapper has been mostly under-sized, but the more mature snapper is showing. South-east breezes and early morning starts are a good strategy for snapper fishing at this time of year. North of the entrance to Pacific Harbour, along past Banksia Beach, is fine so long as you don’t enter the protected area surrounding Kakadu Beach. Keep your boat well away from the shoreline- there are signs indicating where you are allowed to anchor – or drift with the tide! Craig landed a 36cm snapper at a midday high tide, using whitebait off Banksia Beach. Doug caught another at the Ripples, using a pilchard. Blanc had two snapper to show off – both 39cm. He also caught them at the Ripples.
Over on the other side of the Passage, flathead have been going for anything at all. The falling tide has been the best time for flathead fishing. Intermittent showers are helping to cloud up the water at the creek entrances, so the flathead has been jumping at lures or bait. On the Thursday before Easter, two Fishability Qld crews caught enough flathead, bream and snapper between them to feed everyone on Good Friday! They spent most of their time at the Ningi Creek yellow marker, using pilchards and mullet fillet. Aaron also used prawns to catch a big muddy up at Ned’s Gutter.
Ryker’s 37cm bar-tailed flathead was caught near the VMR pontoon on worms— his first-ever fish, so he’s very excited! Scott caught two nice tuskfish and an elbow-slapper whiting at the same spot, but he had the advantage of live yabbies.
There’s been plenty of good news about the crabbing, too. Gerard had his pots just around the corner from Mission Point, left them out overnight and had some goodsized bucks among the very big jennies. Ron and Polly had 20 keepers all up; they “let heaps go that would have been big enough but not huge”. Their four pots were baited with chicken necks and fish frames not far north of Spinnaker Sound Marina. While they were waiting for the crab pots to fill, they fished on the north side of the bridge, near the 7th pylon, catching a 35cm tarwhine, two grinners (for bait), a 31cm bream and five more crabs on the line!
LIMITING BELIEFS ARE THE INVISIBLE BARRIERS THAT KEEP US FROM REACHING OUR TRUE POTENTIAL.
They are our negative thoughts and assumptions about ourselves and the world, often formed from past experiences, societal influences, or fear of failure. These beliefs act as self-imposed limitations, constraining our growth and preventing us from living life to its fullest Identifying these beliefs is the first step towards breaking free from their grip. It requires introspection and self-awareness to recognise the patterns of thought that are holding us back. Common examples of limiting beliefs include “I’m not smart enough,” “I don’t deserve success,” or “I’ll never be able to change.”
Once identified, it is crucial to question the validity of these beliefs. Are they based on facts or assumptions? What evidence supports or contradicts them? Challenging the accuracy of our beliefs allows us to reframe them into more empowering statements. Instead of saying, “I’m not good enough,” we can shift our perspective to “I am capable of growth and improvement.”
Seeking contradictory evidence is another effective strategy for overcoming limiting beliefs. By looking for examples of success and resilience in ourselves and others, we can challenge the notion that our beliefs are absolute truths. This process helps us realise that there are alternative perspectives and possibilities beyond.
Practicing self-compassion is essential during this journey. It is normal to encounter doubts and fears, though we must treat ourselves with love, kindness and understanding. Embracing a mindset of continuous learning and growth allows us to step outside our comfort zones and take small, manageable steps towards our goals.
Surrounding ourselves with supportive people is also crucial. Friends, family, or mentors who believe in us and our potential can provide encouragement and positive reinforcement. Their influence helps counteract the negativity of our limiting beliefs, fostering an environment of growth and empowerment.
Despite our best efforts, overcoming limiting beliefs may require professional help. Therapists, counsellors, or coaches can offer personalised guidance and strategies to navigate the complexities of our thoughts and emotions. Their expertise can provide valuable insights and support on our journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
In conclusion, limiting beliefs are powerful obstacles that hinder our personal and professional growth. We can break free from their constraints by identifying, questioning, and reframing these beliefs and unleashing our full potential.
Are your limiting beliefs holding you back from living life to its highest potential? It is time to overcome them and embrace a life of limitless possibilities. Ready to take the next step? Call me on 0405 361 882 and start your journey towards a more empowered and fulfilling life.
Always with love,
Maria Christina x
Before indoor plumbing and hot water heaters became frequent bathing was a bit of an ordeal. Water had to be fetched and heated over a fire before a person could even dip a toe into the bathtub. The process was inconvenient (and still is in many developing nations), and all the members of a family generally used the same water to bathe and carry out other chores, like washing laundry, before it was tossed out. Now since we have indoor plumbing leading to showers that release hot water onto our stressed shoulders, it seems like a waste not to shower frequently. How much is too much, though, when it comes to the health of your skin? You likely shower daily, but is that more often than you should?
It’s conventional wisdom that the more you shower, the cleaner you are. Lathering with a healthy dose of soap and washing it off with a nice stream of hot water should kill germs on your skin. Studies by medical researchers have shown quite the opposite, however. Using plain old soap (as opposed to antimicrobial or antibacterial soap) doesn’t kill skin-borne bacteria. It actually disturbs microcolonies of skin flora and fauna, transferring them to the surrounding environment—like your shower, for instance.
Still, showering regularly is recommended for good personal hygiene. Showering too much, however, can have a potentially damaging effect on your skin.
The outermost layer of your skin’s surface (called the stratum corneum or horny layer) is a barrier made of hardened, dead skin cells. These skin cells protect the underlying layers of living, healthy cells. The horny layer is more than just dead skin cells; it’s held together by lipids, which are fatty compounds that actually help maintain moisture in your skin. Anytime you take a shower — especially a hot one — with soap and a scrubbing device like a washcloth or a loofah, you’re undermining the integrity of your skin’s horny layer. The soap and the hot water dissolve the lipids in the skin, and scrubbing only hastens the process. The more showers you take, the more frequently this damage occurs and the less time your skin has to repair itself through natural oil production. What’s more, the horny layer of your skin can be sloughed off by scrubbing, exposing the delicate skin cells beneath. The result of showering too frequently is dry, irritated and cracked skin.
If you sit in an air-conditioned office before going back to an air-conditioned home, it’s a safe bet that you can get away without a full shower. But you still need to maintain good hygiene. This can be achieved by washing the ‘dirtiest’ areas, such as the armpits, groin and feet because those body parts are the most likely to sweat, accumulate dirt and harbour pathogenic microorganisms that cause body odour.
But if you’ve just done an hour of exercise or your job involves physical labour, a shower is likely necessary. You should shower if you have had a day of excessive sweat, sebum [oils produced by skin], an odour, or dirt/debris on your skin. This is important from more than just an aesthetic perspective. If someone has been wearing sweaty clothing, it can be a breeding ground for fungus, and eventually, they can get fungal infections. Showering daily is also vital if you work around dangerous chemicals or materials or if you’re exposed to allergens. Gardeners, construction workers, and farmers would do well to rinse off the pollen at the end of the day.
Another problem related to showering too often is using a towel to dry off. While rubbing yourself dry with a towel is common practice, it’s also damaging to your skin. Air drying is the optimal way to dry off following a shower, but if you don’t have time to wait for evaporation or don’t like tracking bathwater throughout your house, you can still use a towel. Just make sure it’s a soft one and use a gentle patting motion to absorb water.
The chemistry of each person’s skin is different, so showering every day may not be as damaging to some people as it would be to others. Still, you might want to skip a shower every once in a while. You can also protect your skin by using soft soaps with warm instead of hot water. To top it off, apply a moisturiser after each shower. We all love feeling clean, but we also have to balance clean and healthy skin.
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I f you seem always on the go but still value making homemade weeknight meals, these dinner preparation tips will be a huge help. Plan – As with most things, planning is the most important step.
Some people seem to have it all together and plan their menus a month at a time. If that’s too much effort for you, try planning your weekly menu and referring to it to write and organise your grocery list as you’re thinking up meal ideas—reserve slow-cooker recipes for easy and delicious casseroles, roasts, stews, and soups for busy nights.
PREP – Once you get home from your grocery shopping excursion, defrost meats, if necessary, then cut, marinate, and precook them for use throughout the week. The same goes for your veggies and starches. At this stage, you can also season, slice, and dice your vegetables. And why not go ahead and prepare your rice, pasta, and potatoes?
After you’re done with this stage of the prep process, organise your ingredients for easy access when you’re ready to whip up each meal. Try stacking storage containers or bags of pre-portioned meats, vegetables, and spices for each meal together. For example, if you listed kebabs on your menu, put your steak, peppers, onions, and mushrooms — or whatever you like — on skewers, then douse them with marinade and store them in a shallow, covered container.
BUY PRECOOKED – One way to maximise your time without compromising the home-cooked taste of your dinners is to buy precooked ingredients. Don’t have time to roast a whole chicken? Grab a rotisseriebaked chicken from the deli. When your recipes call for chicken, slice off as much ready-to-eat chicken as you need and integrate it into your dish.
Rally the Troops— Now that you’ve checked your food items, here are a few ways to make dinner preparation a family affair. Call in the kids and your partner and decide who will be responsible for what. Even the least culinarily inclined family members can help set the table or take items off the stovetop or out of the oven when the buzzer sounds.
CLEANUP – First, you’ve probably heard this or said it a million times: Clean up as you go. Have a bowl handy to hold food scraps — this can reduce trips to the garbage can or disposal. Wipe countertops and wash cookware and utensils as soon as you’ve finished with them. You may even want to consider investing in multipurpose cookware, the kind you can use to prep, cook and store food. This way, you can place your pot of leftovers in the refrigerator, then reheat it using your stove or microwave without the fuss of using and washing more prep bowls and pans.
A day at the beach is all about fun in the sun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it in style. Achieving a sophisticated and classy look on the beach is easier than you might think. Whether you’re lounging by the waves, walking along the shoreline, or attending a chic seaside gathering, the right outfit and accessories can help you exude timeless elegance while still being comfortable. This article explores tips and tricks to help you look polished and refined during your beach outing, ensuring you turn heads for all the right reasons.
CHOOSE ELEGANT SWIMWEAR
The foundation of a sophisticated beach look starts with elegant swimwear. Opt for classic cuts and styles that emphasise simplicity and grace. For example, a one-piece swimsuit with a deep yet tasteful neckline or a well-fitted highwaisted bikini can convey an air of classiness. Neutral colours like black, white, and navy blue are often the most sophisticated options, though subtle prints, such as stripes or floral designs, can also look refined. Pay attention to the fit – well-fitting swimwear is essential for looking polished, so ensure it enhances your body shape without being overly revealing.
ADD A STYLISH COVER-UP
A chic cover-up can make all the difference in elevating your beach look. Kaftans, maxi dresses, and lightweight sarongs are great choices that add a layer of elegawnce without compromising comfort. Opt for a cover-up in a breathable fabric such as cotton, linen, or chiffon to keep you cool while providing an extra touch of style. Choose a colour or pattern that complements your swimwear, creating a cohesive and visually appealing ensemble. For a sophisticated vibe, look for cover-ups that flow gracefully and create a sense of movement as you walk along the beach.
ACCESSORISE THOUGHTFULLY
Accessories are key to achieving a sophisticated beach look. Consider a widebrimmed hat—it’s practical for protecting your face from the sun and adds a glamorous touch reminiscent of old Hollywood stars. Sunglasses are another must-have; opt for classic aviators or cat-eye frames for an effortlessly chic vibe. Minimalist jewellery, such as delicate gold or silver necklaces and small hoop earrings, can provide a hint of sparkle without being overbearing. Don’t forget a stylish beach tote to complete the look—woven bags for your elegant sandfree beach towels are ideal for maintaining an elevated aesthetic while carrying all your beach essentials.
COMFORTABLE YET CHIC FOOTWEAR
The right footwear can make or break your beach outfit. Instead of flip-flops, which are often too casual, choose stylish, comfortable and classy sandals. Leather sandals, espadrilles, or gladiatorstyle sandals are excellent for creating an upscale look. Ensure your footwear complements the rest of your outfit—neutral shades like beige, tan, and gold are versatile options with most beachwear. Wedge sandals can also be a stylish addition if you’re planning to attend a seaside event where a little extra height is desirable. Prioritise comfort, as nothing ruins a sophisticated look faster than wincing with every step in uncomfortable shoes.
FINISH WITH POLISHED HAIR AND MAKEUP
Your hairstyle and makeup can significantly enhance your beach ensemble. Opt for an effortless yet polished hairstyle, such as loose beachy waves or a low bun. If you want to keep your hair out of your face, a sleek ponytail or a wide headband can do the trick while adding a touch of elegance. When it comes to makeup, keep it natural and light. A tinted moisturiser with SPF, a touch of bronzer, and a swipe of waterproof mascara can give you a fresh and radiant look without appearing overdone. A hint of tinted lip balm will provide just the right amount of colour while keeping your lips hydrated. Remember, the goal is to look effortlessly beautiful, as if you just stepped out of a magazine spread.
Looking sophisticated and classy on the beach is about selecting timeless pieces and thoughtful accessories and creating a polished yet effortless appearance. By choosing elegant swimwear, complementing it with a chic cover-up, and adding the right accessories, you can elevate your beach style from casual to refined. Don’t forget to pay attention to your footwear and finish your look with simple hair and makeup for that extra touch of grace. With these tips in mind, you’ll be ready to hit the beach confidently, exuding a sophisticated charm that turns your beach day into a stylish affair.
On Saturday, October 5th, the 8th Annual Ride for Red brought together 82 bikes (some with pillions) and ten cars in a spirited fundraising effort. The event raised an impressive total of $11,532.55, including online donations, all in memory of Red Norman, who bravely battled brain cancer.
The ride kicked off at the Northbound BP Burpengary, where Gary Blake (Blakey) welcomed the riders with a briefing at 8:30 am. After a prompt “stands up” at 9:00 am, the group set off, travelling north, turning off the highway at Roy’s Road, through Beerwah, and down Peachester Range. The first stop was at Yowie Park in Kilcoy, where participants enjoyed vanilla slices—Red’s favourite— and participated in a raffle featuring two $50 cash prizes donated by Sharon Norman and Will Blake.
Following the break at Yowie Park, the group continued to the Dag Pub for lunch, where another raffle took place featuring a bottle of spirits donated by Dag Pub and a 6-pack from Stockyard Tavern Warwick.
The ride then progressed to the Bribie Island Hotel, where the Major Raffle was drawn. The first prize, generously donated by Bribie Island Hotel and Bribie BBQ Boat Hire, and the second prize from Sharon Norman were awarded. A multi-draw raffle with over 20 prizes and an auction of various items took place, providing further excitement for attendees. The day concluded with live entertainment from a local band, ensuring a festive atmosphere.
Organisers expressed deep appreciation for the donations received from various parties. Thanks to Ali King MP, Bribie Island Anglers Club, Mack Trucks from Bulk Granite, Hair by Mel@Salon Ravissant, and Big Dave’s Tippers for their ongoing support.
Andy and Amy from Andy Farrell Auto Prints, who donated a piece of artwork to commemorate the event, shared their gratitude: “We had such a wonderful time and met some awesome people. We felt so proud driving along with the bikes.” They also thanked Gary and Helen for orchestrating such a memorable ride.
The organisers also conveyed heartfelt gratitude to friends and family who assisted in selling tickets, collecting donations, wrapping prizes, and ensuring the event’s success.
For more information, visit the Ride for Red Annual Charity Motorbike Ride Facebook page or contact Gary Blake (Blakey) at 0407 570 651 or Helen Weir at 0400 983 792.
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The hot and humid summer has continued through into March. The water temperature has been sitting at almost 27 °C, and it’s still quite turbid. Ted reckoned the further north he went up the Passage, the more obvious was the line between fresh and salt – but that was a couple of weeks ago, and there hasn’t been a great deal of heavy rain since. Fishing has been steady in the Passage, with lots of fish being caught, and plenty of them have been keepers. Bream are still to be found everywhere, and there have been some good ones brought in. They’re still showing up in big numbers in the Pacific Harbour canals and still taking freshly-netted baitfish. Isaac used the perennial favourite chicken-breast to catch three big bream. He was anchored north of the Ningi Creek yellow marker and was coming away from the top of the tide when the fishing started to liven up. Warren took out a variety of baits but said that chicken breast was the only meal that the bream went after.
Grunters are also abundant. Everton Park Fishing Club held a Passage competition last weekend, and every boat came away a winner, I reckon. Plenty of bream, some of them very good sizes. Darol was especially happy with his grunter – 41cm and weighing 1kg. Stacey says that a couple of weeks ago, there were lots of baby grunters everywhere up at Lime Pocket – but no biggies. Not long after, on a very windy Sunday, she and Brendan were again anchored up at Lime Pocket for only about 5mins, when she got onto a 36cm grunter, then she caught a 65cm flathead up in Hussey Creek, on a white soft-plastic paddle-tail.
There are lots of reports about snapper being caught. Just outside Pacific Harbour is typically “snapper central”; Craig was off Banksia Beach on a midday high tide when he used whitebait to catch a biggie. Poverty Point has been a good spot for snapper, and Ben caught a lovely fat 45cm one not far from Toorbul on the morning rising tide. He also caught a big cobia in the same area – 87cm! Richard is still getting plenty of snapper from the Ripples and drifting past Kakadu Beach, and he, too, caught a good-sized cobia.
Flatheads have been harder to find. South of the bridge, around Sandstone Point, is the only place I’ve heard of lately where flathead is more consistent. Fishability Qld usually brings home a big flathead from every outing, but there have been fewer keepers on their boats, too. There are plenty of other fish, though, and everyone seems to come home happy.
A couple of reminders to be a little careful if you’re out fishing from a boat – one fellow got into a bit of trouble last weekend when his little tinny was being swamped by a following swell. He was towed into shore, and all was well, but this is a good reminder to make sure your battery is working well and to make sure you take your phone.
Scott also had to come to the rescue of a distressed vessel, off the coast, which made an interesting finish to a big day out. He and his mates had gone out to Barwon Banks, about 60 nm (and several hundred litres!) away. Their haul included a few tusk fish, redthroat emperors and a couple of cobia. They got smashed by some cobias they hooked up, which were just too big to bring on board – “one had the head of a hippo”! Trolling on the way back in, there were two big bust-offs, “probably sailfish”, then they came across the stricken vessel and kept it company until VMR turned up. All fun, out on a fishing trip! Recently, A houseboat had a bit of fun, getting stranded on a sandbank near Poverty Point – overnight! Lying in bed, waiting for the sun to come up, they could hear lots of chatter while their crab pots were being raided – but they couldn’t do anything to stop it. Fortunately, one pot was missed, and there was a big muddy still in that one!
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T he other week, a fellow golfer stopped me and had a chat about cleanskins, a subject I don’t think we have covered before, so let’s begin at the beginning and bring the subject up to date. Firstly, cleanskins are, as the name suggests, wines without labels, which strictly speaking are illegal to sell because alcohol should have all the necessary warnings, alcohol levels, number of standard glasses, etc, which can be got around if you buy a carton, for example, and putting a label on the side of the box.
Cleanskins initially started in the 1980s when wineries produced an amount of wine and purchased a number of labels when the labels ran out it was too expensive to do another label run so they sold the unlabelled wine at the cellar door, where it was possible to inform the public what was actually in the bottle and because it had no label was considerably cheaper than the original wine. The winery didn’t try masquerading the wine with another wine to try and fool the public because a regular drinker would soon cotton on, and the reputation of the wine was compromised.
In fact, as a side issue, I remember one winery producing a wine that took the industry by storm, which came as a complete surprise to the winery, and the press around Australia gave it a huge wrap, and eventually, it ran out before the next vintage could be picked. To maintain the product with the demand, the winery bought grapes from around the region and produced a similar, but not the same wine, and came in for huge criticism for trying to capitalise on producing more of the wine using outside sources. It took years to get over this misrepresentation and to be honest forty years later I’m not sure they have.
The action of producing cleanskins became very popular amongst the premium winedrinking public, who would keep an eye out when these bargains became available because liquor outlets didn’t want wine that couldn’t be promoted without labels, so everyone was happy, or were they? In the mid-1990s, an aspiring entrepreneur saw an opportunity to capitalise on this popular way of selling wine and had quantities of ordinary wine produced without labels. and opened a store in Melbourne selling only cleanskin wine, and the public supported the shop in droves, believing they were buying quality barrel ends. Very soon, more of these shops were opening, which forced the government to introduce laws that the public had to be informed of the ingredients that were in the bottles. Around this time, major wineries were trying to wean the public off 4-litre casks, which had a huge following, and this seemed an opportunity to do that: put cask wine in unlabelled bottles, and the return improved markedly.
My golfing colleague was interested in the value of buying cleanskins, and my answer is that buying the wine at the cellar door should be a lot safer quality-wise than buying off the shelf when you really don’t know what you are getting if you are happy to drink cask wine then I doubt whether you would be disappointed however it is unlikely that any wine bought as a cleanskin at the major retailers is much better than bulk wine in a bottle. If you buy cleanskin wines at auction which usually tells which winery produced the wine, it pays to go online, seek out the winery, have a look at reviews for that wine the vintage and then decide whether the final price you have to pay, including seller’s premium and freight is good value, you could be getting a bargain or wasting your money.
Now that the government has increased the prices of beers and spirits with the latest CPI increase, which happens twice yearly, there is the usual call from the manufacturers to up the price of wine to stop the wine industry from benefiting from having cheaper prices, personally, I think if you are a beer drinker or enjoy your Bundy or Highland malt I doubt whether you would jump ship for a Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, in fact, it was about twenty years ago that the government did listen to the brewers and to offset the lost wholesale sales tax that was removed when the GST was introduced they brought in the WET tax on wine which is short for Wine Equalisation Tax, this has kept the Brewers and Spirit producers quiet until now however the storm clouds are once again gathering, the WET tax actually adds 41% onto the price of your wine purchase which I think is more than enough
By the time this column goes to press, we probably will have had our next degustation night on Leap Year’s Eve at the Bribie Golf Club and I get the impression we may do a few more through the year if you have the input to opening the club web site you can scroll down to the bottom of the degustation article and click on booking and follow the instructions.
Cheers,
Philip Arlidge
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Oliver Goldsmith (Vicar of Wakefield)
I love everything that is old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books and old wines.
Anon
Love like wine gets better with time
Kiani Smith as most of you would know, is our own local shining star! Seventeen-year-old Kiani, who hails from Bribie Island, was accepted into the audition round of Australian Idol after applying last year. Kiani who goes by the stage name Kiani Jazz, has been singing and learning to play the guitar since she was seven years old, with her father as her teacher. Music, for her, has always been a medium of self-expression and a source of joy.
Over time, Kiani’s singing talent gained popularity locally, eventually leading her to audition for one of the biggest stages – Australian Idol. With her angelic voice, Kiani sang “2002” by Anne Marie in her unique style, winning the judges’ hearts and leaving everyone in awe. It’s safe to say that she did more than justice to the song, securing herself a place in the top 30. That was only the beginning, Kiana, who is the youngest of the group then made to the top 12 and at the time of print she is a firm favourite making the top ten round.
When asked what advice she would give to young performers in the Moreton Bay area, Kiani emphasized the importance of not letting anything come in the way of their dreams. She encouraged aspiring musicians to pursue their passion wholeheartedly and enjoy every moment of it. As a musician, Kiani’s goal is to take her music mainstream and showcase her talent to a broader audience. Her parents have been her pillars of strength and support throughout her musical journey. With several years of experience playing the guitar, ukulele, piano, and drums, she hopes to make a mark in the music industry.
A message from Kiani:
“I really want to thank all of Bribie Island and the Bribie islander magazine for getting behind me; I’m overwhelmed with the love, messages, and especially the support I have received from all of you. Thank you so much for all your votes and for making it possible for me to now be in the Top 10 of Australian Idol.”