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Charity – Bribie Island – BUSY FINGERS

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Charity – Bribie Island – BUSY FINGERS

Tags: Charity. Not for profit organisation. Bribie Island.

BUSY FINGERS

June was a very sad month for the Busy Fingers family with the passing of one of our own valued friends who gave so much of his time to helping others. Peter James came to Busy Fingers as a valued volunteer always willing to give a hand, and eventually took on the role of truck driver. He continued in this role for several years before retiring from working life. Peter was always happy with an infectious laugh and the broadest smile that lit up his whole face and always friendly to all our customers, staff and volunteers.

He was also a great family man. When he retired he loved spending time with his grandchildren who he escorted to and from school while their parents were working. He had an excellent bond with these little ones who will deeply miss their “Pop”. Busy Fingers extends our deepest heartfelt condolences to Peter’s family and friends at this sad time. Rest in Peace Dear Pete. Sonia, our manager has been very busy over the last few weeks, installing more clothing racks and shelving, this has resulted in the rearrangement of the shop once again. Once this is completed, the shop should be even more open, spacious and customer friendly.

The new clothing racks will allow us to continually have an assortment of both summer and winter clothing on display throughout the year. We continue to have various sales during the week, so come and check out the many bargains.

FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST IS PYJAMA DAY AT BUSY FINGERS – Our staff and volunteers have registered with Asthma Queensland to join their Fundraising day, they are going to come to work in their PJ’s and we hope our customers will help them raise much-needed funds for Asthma research by donating a coin or two. There will also be a $2 sausage sizzle available so please come and join in the fun.

JULY IS $2 SAUSAGE SIZZLE MONTH to raise further funds for the Asthma appeal, the staff and volunteers are arranging a random $2 sausage sizzle day during the month of July. So check the blackboard by the front door each week to determine which day the sausage sizzle day will be held.

SHOP GATES

With the continued dumping of rubbish and people accessing our bins and shed through the bush at the back of the shop, we have had to resort to arranging to have a fence erected around the total area of the shop, this will be finalised shortly. Due to our valued customers needing to drop off donations over the weekend, a volunteer has kindly offered to open the gates on Sunday morning for 2 hours. The gates will open at 9 am and be locked at 11 am, so if you are unable to drop off items during the week or on Saturday morning please keep these hours in mind. We once again sincerely apologise for any inconvenience the locking of gates has incurred, but it has become necessary due to the actions of a few people who have no regard for others.

FUNDS RAISE THIS LAST FINANCIAL YEAR

As most island residents know, we raise funds through the running of the shop for the benefit of the island residents to enhance our safety and quality of life. We do this through the schools, SES, VMR, Hospice, Police, Surf Life Saving, not for profit sporting clubs and kindergartens, Diabetes Support, The Bribie Island Retirement Village & Aged Care and many others, we do not support individuals or have sponsorships. Over the last 12 months we have managed to support the following groups:- Ongoing – Monthly Fuel for VMR and Monthly support of BI-Moreton Hospice for a Palliative Care Suite. Combi Oven for Meals on Wheels.

To help ensure our safety the BI Police have more mountain bikes and 4WD recovery equipment. Various sporting equipment for Bombora Outriggers, Little Athletics, BI Surf Club, BI Netball Club and Cricket Club and the Bongaree Bowls Club has new scoreboards. BI Retirement Village has fire evacuation mattresses on all beds, trolleys, wall soundproofing to improve noise reduction for residents comfort and other safety equipment and outdoor furniture for Woorim Lodge.

BI Primary School now has choral risers, hardware, outdoor seating and volunteer shirts. Banksia Beach School has new books and book trolleys for their “Books before the Bell” programme. Several walking and athletic Clubs have received many shirts, hats, water bottles, shade shelters, pedometers and other equipment. The Girl Guides have office equipment, gutter cleaning and tree removal, and the House of Happiness required ceiling fans. The Men’s Shed has a new concrete floor and the Art Society has a new concrete outdoor area.

BI Kindy has hats and shirts, teaching equipment, Ipads and new flooring. 20 educational camp places for children of BI Diabetes Support. Maritime Cadets have new uniforms and BI Indoor Bowls Club has a newly painted building. Tigers Soccer Club has replacements for their stolen goal posts. Office equipment for BI Historical Society and Healthy Slimmers. In December Coolamon Social Club received 2 computers so that residents can enter the IT world and learn to use email, internet, internet banking and other programmes.

Email is especially helpful for keeping in touch with family and friends who may live further away. We hope the residents are enjoying the benefits of the IT world and must be experts by now after 6 months training. We have managed to spread the funds over many different associations, clubs and groups and we hope this has enhanced the quality of life of our island residents. We sincerely thank all of our supporters, for both donating their pre-loved goods and our many customers for making this possible.

We hope to continue our support of the island over the next year and many years in the future. As always we wish to thank our dear friend Richard and his merry group at the Bribie Islander for allowing us to let you know what is happening in Cotterill Ave. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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Italian wines – The Bribie Winelander

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Italian wines – The Bribie Winelander

Tags: Italian wines. Red. White. Wine.

At the last Beefsteak and Burgundy dinner held at the Surf Club, I found myself doing something I hadn’t done for some time and that was taking the cork out of a bottle of wine, something that not too long ago would have been almost a daily event when you work in the wine industry.

The reason for this happening was an evening of trying a selection of wines from Italy, which was the country that gave us a wine industry in the first place because it was the Romans who established vineyards in most of the countries they invaded to keep their love of this beverage at their fingertips instead of having to transport it from Italy all the time. They say there are a thousand grape varieties in Italy that wine can be made from, although I am not convinced of that story, there are certainly many lesser-known varieties on their grocery store shelves that we have here.

If you have an opportunity to visit Italy make sure Tuscany is high on your list if not for the excellent wines produced there but the history that appears from around every corner. Many of the towns are situated on the tops of hills and surrounded by thick castle walls such as Sienna where they have a horse race every year which takes place in the main square, they just rope off a track and put sand on the cobbled floor, and around the town are many excellent family run vineyards selling wines and some of the vineyards have been established for centuries.

Unlike Queensland, which has the worst liquor licensing rules in Australia, most corner stores have a section devoted to selling wines as we found out in one small butcher’s shop where we were enticed in by the wonderful arrangement of salamis hanging in the window. After entering the shop we were invited to try a local wine and some crusty bread with a slice of Salami and some thirty minutes later exited the shop around twenty euros lighter with a bottle of wine and enough cold meat to last several days! Near Florence, we found a beautiful winery up a well-worn track on the side of a wooded hill, and it was evident this establishment had been here for many years.

As we approached the warehouse a lady emerged and I asked if we could try a few wines and she escorted us to the tasting shed where down in the cellars were rows of very ancient barrels. Upstairs she started to open fresh bottles of wine, although I tried to stop her as I thought this might be very wasteful as we were on our own. Anyway the range of wines was very interesting and the quality excellent so I decided as she had gone to so much trouble we would buy enough to enjoy at the various stops on our trip so I ordered 10 bottles of the range we had sampled, and she apologised about the cost which came to the princely sum of $38 euros saying she had some cheaper wines if we wanted.

At the last dinner, the menu was deliberately themed Italian to match the wines for the evening. On arrival, we enjoyed a Zonin Prestige Prosecco, and with the entrée of a squid ravioli I matched it with a Kettmeir Pinot Grigio and an Abbazia Monte Olietoveraccia from San Gimignano made from Vernaccia grapes, everything worked very well. Like Sienna, the old town of San Gimignano is perched on a hilltop and is notable for all the watchtowers that are situated within the town’s walls.

Italy’s wine growers are angry that countries such as Australia are producing sparkling wines and using the name Prosecco which is made using the Glera grapes in the Veneto and Friuilli regions about 24kms north of Venice. To overcome this the region could be renamed Prosecco in the same way as Champagne which will then put pressure on countries wanting to trade with Italy to drop the name of Prosecco. With the main course of slow-cooked osso bucco, we enjoyed The Zonin Ripasso Valpolicella and a twenty year aged Carpinetto Sillano which was drinking very well, this wine was made from Sangiovese grapes (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) making it a “Super Tuscan”.

If you enjoy Merlot then I would suggest trying the Valpolicella it really was a very pleasant wine. Taking the cork out of the Carpinetto proved something of a challenge as the corks in older wines can sometimes break, as did happen with one bottle, but with a bit of careful manoeuvring finally popped out. To finish with a cheese platter I served a Di Capri Limoncello icy cold and acted as a great palate cleanser. It is said that Limoncello originated from Capri where the best lemons in Italy are grown and this is the original company established at the beginning of the 19th century.

I have an affinity with Zonin as in the mid 1990’s I discovered their wines at The London Wine Show, they had one of the largest stands there and after chatting to the marketing manager for some time I was invited to catch up at the Hong Kong wine show a few months later where they were holding a dinner for their representatives from around Asia. At that time I was establishing myself as an agent in Western Australia and had very little money to go off to Hong Kong but sometimes you have to dig deep and off I went.

My accommodation was sparse, to say the least, but I had a suit on my back a tie to match and a pair of shiny shoes. Zonin was established in 1821 and has 11 wine Estates in Italy producing over 2 million cases a year and they certainly put on a great show that night serving their very best wines including on vintage from the late 1800’s, when I got back to Perth I ordered a container and although selling Italian wines at that time wasn’t easy they all went, but then stepped in Mr Woolworths and took over the agency and that’s where you will find these excellent wines, at BWS and Dan Murphy’s.

When you are buying Italian wines look for a piece of paper attached to the top and neck of the bottle with the letter DOC or DOCG printed on it. In the second half of the 20th century, Italy introduced regulations into the wine industry to safeguard the quality and authenticity of premium wines. Wines carrying DOCG and DOC labels have had to adhere to these regulations which control the grapes used, alcohol content and how long the wines have been aged.

Cheers, Philip Arlidge

Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing

Ernest Hemmingway.

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Money and financial advice with Peter Dallimore

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Money and financial advice with Peter Dallimore

Tags: Free money and finance advice. Financial Counsellor. Retirement funds. Nest egg. Superannuation.

Money Talk

with Peter Dallimore
Peter Dallimore is a volunteer Financial Counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre

Super is a great way to build up retirement savings in a low tax environment and choosing a fund with a long-term track record of delivering above-average returns after fees are deducted can make a significant difference to your retirement nest egg. To find out if you can choose your fund check the Australian Taxation Office’s website “choosing a super fund”. Apart from Self Managed Funds there are four basic professionally managed super fund categories.

Retail Funds that are usually run by banks or investment companies. These funds are usually open to anyone, they often have a large number of investment options, they are usually recommended by financial advisers who may be paid for their advice by fees and/or a commission ranging from mid to high cost and the company that owns the fund aims to retain some profit. Not For Profit Funds commonly referred to as Industry Funds, put profits back into the fund for the benefit of all members.

They are generally low to mid cost funds and usually have a smaller number of investment options. Public sector funds were created for employees of Federal and State government departments. Most are only open to government employees. They generally have very low fees and offer a modest range of investment choices. Corporate funds are established by employers for their employees.

Funds run by the employer will usually return all profits to members Those managed by a larger fund may offer a wider range of investment options They are generally low to mid cost funds for large employers but may be high cost for small employers. Fees and investment earnings have a significant impact on the amount that you will have in your fund at retirement so its important to consider both when choosing a fund. Ideally your fund will have below average fees and above average returns.

It’s well worth taking the time to check how your fund or funds are performing compared with the best in the business. There are some 200 funds to choose from and fund ratings companies such as SelectingSuper, Chant West and SuperRatings provide performance data to help you compare fund performance over different time scales. Given that super is a long-term investment it is performance over the long term that counts. Whilst past performance is no guarantee of future performance the ratings tables will show you how consistent a fund’s returns have been over time.

Free money and finance advice. Financial Counsellor. Retirement funds. Nest egg. SuperannuationIndividual funds will generally offer a range of investment options from low risk low return for example bank deposits, to high risk high return shares or other traded products. If you’re young you can consider a more aggressive investment strategy as there is time to recover from the losses that may be incurred when major financial setback occurs such as happened during the Global Financial Crisis and the collapse of the World Trade Centre. If you’re approaching retirement or retired and drawing a pension from your fund then a conservative investment strategy is probably more appropriate.

As part of taking control of your super make sure you know how many super funds that you have. There is some $18 billion sitting in 6.3 million lost super accounts. You can check if you have super that you were unaware of by registering for the Australian Taxation Office’s online services via myGov. This will give you details of all your super accounts including those held on your behalf by the ATO. You will also be able to consolidate all of your super into a single fund to save fees and maximise returns. Remember that before you close a super account check what insurance cover will be lost and decide whether or not to increase your cover under the policy that will remain.

Check out moneysmart.gov.au for more useful information and calculators to help you to build a bigger retirement nest egg.

Peter can be contacted via email at [email protected] or you can make an appointment to see him by calling the Neighbourhood Centre on 3408 8440.

The Financial Counselling service is free. Clients ask what is the difference between a financial counsellor and a financial planner? Financial counsellors generally work with people in financial difficulty. They are trained and qualified to provide a free, impartial and confidential service. A financial counsellor can help you get a clear picture of your overall financial situation, explain what options you have in relation to your debts and may advocate or negotiate with creditors, government agencies and others.

Financial planners, on the other hand, assist people to manage their assets by providing investment advice. Financial planners charge fees and work for businesses that hold an Australian Financial Services licence.

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Bribie Island Community Arts Centre – Art on display

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Bribie Island Community Arts Centre – Art on display

Tags: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Artists. Queensland. Brisbane. Gallery. Museum.

SO MANY REASONS

As I’m sure readers of this publication are already aware, I am a frequent visitor to the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre and along with that, the Mathew Flinders Gallery and each time that I set foot in that gallery, I am reminded of the diverse array of talent that exists within our area. I recall having already commented on just how busy the gallery will be for the entirety of 2018 and, with half of the year now behind us, there have been some great exhibitions displayed on the gallery walls including the most recent Eclectica 3 which ran from June 12th until June 24th when it was replaced by Glenda Charles’ “Connection” exhibition.

Featured image(above); Sue Davy’s Looking up over Kilcoy

“Eclectica 3 was an exhibit by the Contemporary Art Practices group and featured what I would describe as some of the best works to be hung in the gallery this year. Included in the display was Tina Galloway’s “Love Many” and “The Pup” as well as “Looking Up Over Kilcoy” by Sue Davy. I was also impressed by the collection of art produced from recycled and repurposed objects.

Featuring in the Mathew Flinders Gallery until July 9th, “Connection” is a testament to the dedication and inspiration experienced by the artist whenever she walked into the studio to create, not knowing what will happen. ‘Painting is an important way for me to express emotion and I try to keep as open as possible to see what bubbles up from the subconscious,’ said Glenda. ‘This exhibition requires sitting on the earth more and contemplating big landscapes.

I was often drawn to tears by the beauty of what we have here,’ she added. Glenda explained that the exhibition has been inspired by the pressing issues of the environment and is a part of BIEPA’s fortieth anniversary events. Artist of the Month is always a wonderful chance to learn about some of the talented people within our community and for July the Art Centre will feature the very talented photographer and artist, Kathrin Dierich. Kathrin’s works have been published in books, magazines, and newspapers and she was recently announced as the winner of the Faber- Castell Urban Sketching Competition. When discussing her photography, Kathrin says that she believes in the meaningfulness of every object and therefore does not use Photoshop to create or alter her images.

‘Photography is a humble process and you can’t force things,’ Kathrin remarked. Unlike painting, you can’t create and arrange anything so you have to find them and capture the image at a moment when everything is in its right place,’ she said. The Bribie Island Community Art Centre is situated on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach and is open on each day except Monday from 10 am until 4 pm.

Anyone who would like further information about the activities at the centre should pay them a visit or give them a call on 3408 9288.

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Bribie Island Parks, how they got their names

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Bribie Island Parks, how they got their names

Tags: Bribie Island. Parks and wildlife.  Queensland tourist destination. Travel.

Have you ever wondered why the park you walk through or exercise your dog in has that funny name? I think it is important to recognise and remember those who have contributed to the island’s history, so this month I have written about just four public parks in different suburbs to explain how they were named. A few recently erected Park signs do have informative words on them that help residents and visitors appreciate why they are so named, but why not all of them?

They provide background information for residents and visitors to appreciate those who made valuable contributions to the island over the years and were recognised by having a park named in their honour. In most cases, they were named some years ago to honour people who now seem to be forgotten. It seems to me that they may just as well be called Park A, B or C if the names no longer have any meaning.

There are Parks in all Bribie suburbs that have the name of an Organisation, Group or Event, but many have been named for specific people. Here is just a bit of information about some Park names that may add value and interest for you. If you would like to know more about the name of a Park or Street please contact us on [email protected]

 

 

CLAYTON PARK

BELLARA SIDNEY CLAYTON worked in the Caboolture Dairy industry until he retired and in 1952 and was then elected Chairman of the Caboolture Shire Council. He served as Shire Chairman for 12 years during which time both the Bribie Water Supply and the Bribie Bridge were constructed. When the Bribie Island Bridge opened on 19th October 1963 the Government imposed a substantial Toll which lasted for 12 years until the bridge was paid for. Following the opening of the Bridge the new suburb of Bellara developed and this park recognises Sidney Clayton being the Shire Chairman at that time. This park became the roost for millions of Bats a few years ago causing problems for residents.

Bribie Island. Parks and wildlife.  Queensland tourist destination. Travel.EDWIN SCHRAG PARK WOORIM

EDWIN SCHRAG represented Bribie on the Caboolture Shire Council for 8 years from 1971 to 1979. He lived at Woorim and ran his Real Estate business at Bongaree. Over many years he served the Bribie community in the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce, and from 1976 to 1982 was founding President of the Golden Age Centre. In 1967 the Bribie community staged a major fundraising stunt to secede from Queensland and become our own “Republic of Bribie Island”, with Edwin Schrag as President, and his wife Phyllis as First Lady. This park recognises the significant contribution he made to the island.

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BRENNAN PARK- BONGAREE

BERNIE & SALLY BRENNAN came to Bribie Island in 1941, and after the War opened a General Store in the front of a wooden cottage at No 7 Toorbul Street. Brennan’s Store provided the basic needs of the few residents and the thousands of holiday visitors who camped in canvas tents in this park and all along the Bongaree Foreshore. In 1958 the shop became the islands first Golden Casket ticket agency, and sold the winning First Prize ticket to a local resident in 1965. Brennan’s Store served the community for 33 years until 1978, and over all those years Sally washed the kit for the Surf Club volunteers until her death in 2011. This park sign was recently damaged in an accident. Council have now installed a new one with appropriate wording added. Thank you.

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COL FISCHER PARK BANKSIA BEACH

Colin and Bry Fischer were early residents of the new Solander Lake development at Banksia beach from 1979. Their agricultural background resulted in their home garden on Solander Esplanade becoming a colourful showpiece of flowers and shrubs, winning many garden competitions, and being awarded “Best Garden in Caboolture Shire” on several occasions. Over their 22 years living here they witnessed the initial development of Solander Lake, which eventually grew to become the extensive Canal developments of Pacific Harbour. They contributed thousands of volunteer hours to planting and beautifying the Foreshore area of Banksia Beach, and installing the Glasshouse mountain models in the Park named in his honour. I assisted Col to document his history of Banksia beach, but he died in June 2011 just before his book was published and launched by Bry at the Historical Society.

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JUNE @ VMR BRIBIE ISLAND

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JUNE @ VMR BRIBIE ISLAND

Tags: Voluntary marine rescue Bribie Island. boating safety tips.

JUNE 2018 @ VMRBI YEARLY RADIO ROOM STATISTICS

To 22nd JUNE 2018 5890 Calls, 1657 vessels logged on, 125 Vessel Assists, 615 Sitreps, 297 Requests, 52 Overdue vessels, 17 Vessel Tracking, 5 Securite Broadcasts.

VHF calls 77.9%, – 27MHz calls 10.3%

MAY VESSEL ASSISTS:

FRI 01/06 1052am – 4.2m Runabout member with motor problems, required a tow from Ningi Creek to Base Ramp

FRI 01/06 1140am – 4.5m Tinny member broken down required a tow from between Poverty Point and Donnybrook to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SUN 03/06 1330pm – 4.2m Runabout member with motor problems, required a tow from Mission Point to Bellara Ramp.

MON 04/06 1051 – 5m Runabout member with flat battery, required a jump start South of the Bridge.

WED 06/06 0701am – 15m Cruiser non-member taking on water, required a tow from Godwin Beach to Bellara.

SAT 09/06 2304pm – Attending an EPIRB activation as requested by VKR at Moreton Island, Bribie One transported man injured while trying to manhandle boat off rocks to Redcliffe Hospital, Bribie Two transported other two persons back to Bribie.

SUN 10/06 1014am – 4.2m Tinny non-member broken down, Required a tow from Bulwer Wrecks to Base Ramp.

TUE 12/06 1216pm – 6m Pontoon Boat non-member with gear box failure required a tow from Woorim to Base Ramp.

WED 11/06 1144am – Tasked by VKR to search for missing Half Cabin Haines Hunter vessel near Roys.

FRI 15/06 0625am – 5.2m Centre Console member rapidly taking on water and beached near Cape Morton, rescued 2 adults and 1 child back to Bribie Island, boat to be salvaged.

The stricken 5.2m vessel beached and full of water

SAT 16/06 0959am – 5.2m Half Cabin member with engine problems required a tow from South end of Bribie Island to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SAT 16/06 1307pm – 2m Jet Ski non-member broken down at Tangalooma required a tow to Bongaree.

SAT 16/06 1624pm – 4.2m Stessl non-member, can’t start, required a tow from 7km South of Bribie Bridge to Bellara Ramp.

SAT 16/06 2319pm – Member of the public reported a yacht hitting Bribie Bridge, QPS had closed the bridge and Bribie Two was sent to investigate, was a 50 foot steel motor yacht about 70 tons jammed hard against bridge on the Southside and was listing, he had his motor going and bilge pump operating, therefore Bribie One was also called as it was still 50 mins until high tide, after discussion with owner and Water Police, the owner decided to wait for the tide change so as to minimise damage to both vessel and bridge, VMR stood down and the vessel eventually freed itself.

SUN 17/06 0738am – 7m Cruiser member with engine problems required a tow from Bulwer to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

THU 21/06 1516pm – 4.7m Runabout member with motor problems, required a tow from 1km South of Bongaree Jetty to Bellara Ramp.

FRI 22/06 1321pm: – 4.8m Cuddy Cabin non-member, out of fuel near Ningi Creek, required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

RED SATURDAY TRAINING:

The Red Saturday Crew were on the water training. You may be surprised to know how difficult it can be to get someone back into the vessel on the water, conscious or unconscious. We were doing Person Overboard and Retrieval exercises in the passage however, the water was a little “nippy” for the crew to jump in. Dear old reliable SALLY put her hand up to go for a swim. She always has a smile on her face no matter what! (even after being handled back aboard by crew member Phil Couper).

Red Saturday Competent Crew Phil Couper welcomed new member Jamie Darlington to the Red Saturday Crew and congratulated him on gaining his VMRAQ “Crew” status (designated by a single epaulette stripe).

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES MINISTER VISITS BRIBIE ISLAND

The State Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Craig Crawford MP was on the Bribie Island to hand over a new Fire Fighting Appliance to the local Fire Station, but took time out to look at VMRBI Facilities, Rescue Vessels, and talk to VMRBI Members.

NRL STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1:

Wednesday 6TH June 2018 35 members turned out for game 1, Leona Patrick and Betty Snell from the Social Committee provided hotdogs, pies and toasted sandwiches for $3 each. The bar was manned by John Meeke and Peter Morton. Play was pretty even at halftime with the Blues leading 8 to 6, unfortunately the Blues continued to win 22 to 12, which was disappointing to the majority Maroons crowd.

SOLANDER LAKE BOWLS CLUB PRESENTATION

Tuesday 12th June 2018: Ladies Vice President Marie Smith presented Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski with a cheque for $525 being the proceeds of the “Wrong Bias Tin”. Marie and the Ladies Secretary Marg Hopper explained that every time a member put the wrong bias on a bowl, they were required to pay $1 into the tin, and when the tin was full they donated it to a worthy cause.

HAPPY HOUR

Friday 15th June 2018
Some 40+ members and guests turned out for the Happy Hour, bar snacks were provided with drinks at great prices

Own a Boat?

You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, and enjoy many benefits including:

  • breakdown assistance.
  • vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency;
  • access to first aid, radio, navigation courses plus safety/boating information sessions;
  • regular social events;
  • reimbursement of up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR/Coastguard units; and
  • overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety. Speeding on the water – it’s “knot” on !!!!!

Speeding on the water does not mean how fast you are going!!!! It means what effect is your vessel and its wash having on other vessels, moorings, swimmers, bird and marine life and the banks around your vessel.

Although there are gazetted speed limits, speed area restrictions and specific vessel speed restrictions, the overriding rule of the sea is that all vessels are required to travel at a safe speed at all times. The skipper is responsible for the operation of the vessel at all times, so is responsible for knowing what SAFE SPEED means and for knowing any gazetted speed limits with their type of vessel in the specific area they are travelling.

There are four elements to the definition of SAFE SPEED that a skipper must know, they are:

1. Must not operate a vessel (including Personal Water Craft/JetSki) or hire vessels and drive the vessel at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public, birds and marine animals;

2. Should operate their vessel in accordance with the ‘Safe Speed’ requirement in Rule 6 of the Collision Regulations (COLREGs) – simply this describes ‘Safe Speed’ as being able to take proper and effective action to avoid a collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions;

3. Always drive slowly when visibility is low; that is, at night and in rain, fog, mist, smoke or glare; and

4. Knowledge of that jurisdiction’s/ location’s speed regulations (whether they be signed or not), particularly if you plan to waterski or use a PWC. Queensland’s Regulation of speed limits in general are that maximum speed limits apply in boating areas. There are penalties and on-the-spot fines for exceeding a speed limit and not adhering to a SAFE SPEED.

The following restrictions apply throughout Queensland whether signs are present or not. A speed limit of 6 knots applies to:

  • the waters of all canals (unless otherwise prescribed)
  • the waters of all boat harbours and marinas
  • if you are operating a PWC – within 60m, all other vessels within 30m of a person in the water; a vessel or buoy displaying a blue and white flag (international flag A); a person in or on a kayak, surfboard, sailboard or similar small unpowered recreational vessel; any other vessel (whether stationary or underway) that may be adversely affected by your wake or wash. Other general restrictions are:
  • Smooth water limits 40 knots (unless otherwise prescribed); and
  • All other Queensland waters 30 knots (unless otherwise prescribed). It is important to remember that even at slow speeds your boat will create a wash or wake. Look behind at your wash and be aware of the impact this can have on other boats, people in the water or the shore.

Travelling at the speed shown on a speed restriction sign does not guarantee you are not creating excessive wash. When navigating near, in or through a mooring area drive slowly and keep wash to a minimum and keep a lookout for people in the water, small dinghies and trailing ropes.

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Dragons Abreast Bribie Island get together for coffee

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Dragons Abreast Bribie Island get together for coffee

Tags: Dragons Abreast Bribie Island. Breast Cancer Awareness and survivors. International.

THEY’RE GOING WHERE?

Following their Saturday morning paddling session on June 23, members of Dragons Abreast Bribie Island got together for coffee beside the takeaway on Kal-Ma-Kuta Drive and whilst the Saturday coffee is regarded as a regular occurrence, this time was significant for two very special reasons.

The day was known as a “Bandanna and Beanie” day which was to celebrate the end of treatment for member Sue Bowen and recognised the ongoing treatment of another member, Kerry. As well as being a “Bandanna and Beanie” day, this was to be the final morning tea prior to club members departing for the International Dragons Abreast Regatta in Florence which is an International Breast Cancer Survivors event and was held for the first time in 2005.

The 2018 regatta will be the first time that the event has been held on the European continent. Club President Leonie Dyer told me that the event is to be held in the Italian City over a two day period commencing on July seventh and will be attended by 3,000 Dragons Abreast members from across the globe. ‘We go to a different venue each time the regatta is held,’ said Leonie. ‘There will be twenty-nine members from our club at the event and the fifteen who are not going will be keeping on with the normal routine of early morning paddles,’ she added.

To those who would like to inquire about becoming a member of Dragons Abreast Bribie Island…you can do so by contacting… 1300 889 566 or by visiting www.dragonsabreast.com.au

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Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association give gift to local school

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Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association give gift to local school

For the information of anyone who wondered why Ian Trail and John Westerhuis from the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association (The Woodies) delivered a large box of boomerangs to the Bribie Island State School recently, they were doing so as a response to a request from Deputy Principal Stan Vipen and Indigenous Community Engagement Councillor Madonna Gibson to assist in the preparation for NAIDOC week celebrations. Whilst the official NAIDOC Week is from July 9th until July 15th, the students engaged in their celebrations early due to the term coming to an end as well as other issues.

Featured Image(above): Deputy Principal Stan Vipen (L) and Madonna Gibson accompanied
some of the students to receive the boomerangs from Ian Trail (R) and John Westerhuis from The Woodies.

From Sunday, 24 when the celebrations commenced with a BBQ in Brennan Park, students and their teachers were involved with a variety of activities throughout the week, ending with a school assembly and closing ceremony on Friday, 29.

Stan Vipen explained to me that the NAIDOC Week activities had been a joint project between himself and Madonna Gibson and they had worked together to organise a series of activities to celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander cultures and offering students the opportunity to engage in them.

Indigenous Community Engagement Counsellor Madonna Gibson looks on approvingly as students set about the task of decorating the boomerangs

He said that the boomerangs which had been made by the Woodies were to feature in the week’s activities and would be decorated by some of the students on Thursday. ‘It will be a really nice way to finish off the school term,’ said Stan.

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Hazard Reduction Burn – Toorbul

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Hazard Reduction Burn – Toorbul

Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Rural Fire Service will conduct a hazard reduction burn today(Tuesday 17 July) at the Toorbul Transfer Station, weather permitting.

Residents in Toorbul, Donnybrook, Bribie Island, Ningi and Sandstone Point areas may notice smoke during and after the burn.

People should keep away from the burn during and in the days following the event.

Asthmatics and people sensitive to smoke are advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.

Motorists in the area should drive to the conditions. Pets and livestock should be secured, if necessary.

Council hazard reduction burn crews work closely with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to undertake planned burns

For more information about council’s planned burns program, visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/plannedburns

Helpful resources are available from the Rural Fire Service website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

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ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL – PAPILIO ULYSSES

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ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL – PAPILIO ULYSSES

Tags: ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL. Butterflies. Native Australian wildlife. Caterpillars

One of the most exquisite and brightly coloured butterfly species in Australia is the Ulysses Swallowtail. They can be viewed in all their splendor at the beautiful Butterfly House on Bribie Island where their striking iridescent blue wings can be spotted fluttering through the foliage. They are not native to Bribie Island preferring the warmer climates of the tropical north. The undersides of their large wings with a span of 106 – 108 mm are brown with a few yellow spots.

ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL. Butterflies. Native Australian wildlife.

Larvae

When they land their wings are folded looking a little like a leaf and are quite difficult to spot at this time. Because of the brilliant colours on the upper side of their wings they can easily be seen by predators when in flight. To combat this Swallowtails fly quickly while zipping through the foliage in an erratic manner. Females which are duller in colour lay bluish eggs on the leaves of their host trees such as the Pink Evodia and other closely related plants. When the caterpillars hatch they will eat only the fresh young leaves.

ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL. Butterflies. Native Australian wildlife. Caterpillars

Landed with wings folded

They are of similar colour to the foliage thus providing them with an effective camouflage. Caterpillars go through several changes before they pupate. The pupa is 38 mm and is attached to the plant by a silken girdle. When the butterflies emerge with only 3 weeks to live their time is spent reproducing and eating pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers. Each year several generations are produced.

Ulysses Swallowtails have tails on their wings, hence the name Swallowtail. Antennae are used for smelling and breathing is performed through holes in the sides of their bodies. They have compound eyes with many lenses which enable them to see from a good distance. Their feet have little claws which help to grip and are also used for tasting. Butterflies do not have mouths instead a long and tubelike proboscis is used to penetrate deep into the flowers to extract nectar and pollen.

ULYSSES SWALLOWTAIL. Butterflies. Native Australian wildlife. Caterpillars

Ulysses in flight

When not in use the proboscis is curled under the head. If the temperature is too cold Swallowtails cannot continue eating and flying and will land and sit with wings outstretched in the sun. Veins in the wings carry heat to the body. Wings are scaly and their blood is colourless. These butterflies are protected by the Australian Government. There was a time when the species was becoming threatened so host trees were planted in many areas and the threat is being addressed. Common names are Mountain Blue Butterfly and Blue Emperor. A license is required to keep and breed the Ulysses swallowtails.

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MUSK LORIKEETS – GLOSSOPSITTA CONCINNA

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MUSK LORIKEETS – GLOSSOPSITTA CONCINNA

Tags: MUSK LORIKEETS. Birds. Native Australian wildlife.

BRIBIE HOSTS SOME RARE VISITORS

Many of the eucalypts on Bribie Island are flowering profusely at the moment and among these creamy blooms feasting on pollen and nectar with their brush tongues are scores and scores of Lorikeets. Feeding with our resident Rainbow and Scaly-breasted Lorikeets are some very rare visitors in Musk Lorikeets.

Over the years there have only been a few recorded sightings of these birds on the island. These sightings were mostly in winter. They are usually found further south down as far as Victoria and eastern South Australia. When their food source becomes scarce in one area they move to other areas in search of the favoured Gum blossoms. They have been on Bribie Island since April and will probably remain until the food dries up then fly elsewhere in search of other flowering eucalypts.

Banksia Beach, Bibimulya Wetlands and Buckley’s Hole are places where they have been spotted lately on Bribie but any flowering Gum where lorikeets are feeding is a likely spot to see the Musk Lorikeets. As they feed in the canopies on high trees they are usually difficult to see. As well as their main diet of pollen and nectar they eat insects and their larvae, seeds, and fruit. They are considered a pest by some fruit farmers. When their food supply is low and fruit crops are within reach they often descend upon the crops and destroy the fruit.

Musk Lorikeets are 21-23 cm and weigh approximately 71 g which is a little smaller than our common Rainbows and of similar size to the Scaly-breasted. Green is their predominant colour with bright red strips on the face and forehead and on the tip of their bills. Their crown is blue and there is a yellow patch on the side of the breast. Male and female are similar with the female having a slightly smaller and duller blue patch on the head. When feeding they are noisy and active.

MUSK LORIKEETS. Birds. Native Australian wildlife.

Woodlands and open forests are their preferred habitat. If a forest has been logged they will leave the area. Development has robbed them of many of their feeding grounds but they have benefited by plantings of flowering eucalypts in urban areas around and south of Sydney. They are not common north of Sydney. Breeding takes place usually between August and January. Nests are built in hollow branches high up in the trees. The openings are very small and they often have to squeeze their way into the nests. Two white eggs are laid on a little sawdust on the hard surface.

Females incubate the eggs for about 22 days and the males come into the hollow to roost at night. The chicks fledge after 5-6 weeks. Breeding life commences at about 12-14 months and their lifespan is around 15 years. There are seven species of Lorikeets in Australia two of which are breeding residents on Bribie Island. Musk and Little Lorikeets are rare visitors. I was very lucky to get shots of the Musk Lorikeets as they are normally hiding high in the trees and hard to photograph from that distance.

A call from a friend one morning while I was having breakfast alerted me to the fact that there were lots of Musk Lorikeets feeding on low branches on flowering gums at Banksia Beach. I hopped on my bike and was there in 25 minutes and was able to take a few shots of birds playing on a fairly low branch.

Later visits to the same spot have been fruitless. The Lorikeets were there but not coming out to be photographed. Conservation status is considered secure. Population decline is occurring where land has been cleared and increasing where native eucalypts have been planted.

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The Bribie Islander funny pet pics – July 2018

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The Bribie Islander funny pet pics – July 2018

Tags: Funny pet and animals pictures and images.

Share with The Bribie Islander your funny pet photos!
It’s all ‘fun and games’ til someone has to wear a cone! Email photos to [email protected]

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Bribie Rideshare – Driver Service

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Bribie Rideshare – Driver Service

Tags: Taxi. Driver service. Bribie Island. Brisbane. Moreton Bay

BRIBIE RIDESHARE RIDING HIGH

Since launching Bribie Rideshare in December 2017 Malcolm Hollywood wants to thank the Bribie community for the overwhelming community support.” I am so grateful for the support we have received for our business from local clients and local tourism businesses” Malcolm said. “I started our business with our luxury Lexus Hybrid, however, due to the heavy demand from clients needing transfers to Brisbane Airport and cruise ship terminals, I quickly needed to upgrade to the spacious nine-seat people mover and luggage trailer.”

Featured Image(above): Malcolm Hollywood and The Fleet

Bribie Rideshare now offers both options with the silver Lexus sedan used for single or couples being transferred in comfort. However, larger numbers will experience our spacious, leather seated and comfortable black LDV people mover with a No Luggage in Cabin policy. “I’ve seen some operators loading luggage in front seats of their vehicles, even on the passenger’s laps. This practice is extremely dangerous in the event of an accident” Malcolm said.

“We use a luggage trailer, not only for safety but for passenger comfort as well.” Also, as a new offer from Bribie Rideshare, is the option for clients to share their ride to attract discounts off their fare. “Should the passenger’s transfer be to a similar destination and time we can offer discounts depending on the number of passengers sharing. This option is subjected to availability” Malcolm said. Our Track our Arrival link allows clients to view our arrival with our link to your smartphone.

Bribie Rideshare, whilst independent, is part of a network of other independents under the banner of MY DRIVER DIRECT network. This allows us access to drivers from Noosa to Gold Coast, even Toowoomba. MDD drivers are professional, reliable, are fully licensed, insured, have the necessary industry authorities and operate quality modern vehicles. Weddings, Race Day transfers to Doomben or Caloundra, Broncos home games, Brisbane concerts have also become very popular.

Following a successful career in the corporate world traveling throughout Queensland and NSW, Malcolm wanted to start up a business based on Bribie Island, his home for over 31 years. “I get much enjoyment chatting to some very interesting business personnel, regular travelers and hearing their adventures, in fact, all our clients.

Our island paradise community is a regular topic of conversation” Malcolm said. Bribie Rideshare is a pre-booked operation and can be easily booked by logging onto www.mydriverdirect.com/qdmh1029 or call 0490 957 366 Find us on Facebook.

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