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3 car crash on Bribie Island bridge

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3 car crash on Bribie Island bridge

Tags: Bribie Island car crash. Incident. News.

There’s been a three-car crash on the Bribie Island bridge.  No details are known yet.  Expect 1 hour plus delays on Bribie Island road.  It appears a ute is involved and a sedan.

Ambulances, police and fire rescue are all on the scene.

UPDATE: There has been damage done to the bridge as a result of the accident.

More details can be found on The Bribie Islander Facebook page.

Bribie Island Alerts https://www.facebook.com/BribieAlert/posts/2155492791391179?hc_location=ufi

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Living with a disability – Afternoon tea – 3rd December

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Living with a disability – Afternoon tea – 3rd December

Tags. Disability Groups and clubs. Bribie Island Rotary Club. Awareness. Brisbane. Queensland

Many people think having a disability is quite rare. However, global estimates in 2017 found that one in seven adults (over 14%) have some form of disability. We tend to judge our fellow man quite severely – yet strangely do the opposite when dealing with animals, eg the lame seagull is always given the first chip, the odd-looking dog is affectionately patted and loved.

Wouldn’t it be nice to treat disabled people this way? The word “disability” covers a range of functional restrictions – physical, mental, intellectual and sensory. These can vary from mild to severe, and might affect a person at any time in their life, from an infant born with an intellectual impairment to an older adult who becomes unable to walk, hear or see. Rather than turn away we should all try to help these people, as – there, but for the grace of God – (might) go I.

Disability Groups and clubs. Bribie Island Rotary Club. Awareness. Brisbane. Queensland

Tom Dutton who has a clubfoot will model in the parade on 3 December 2018

At a recent Rotary meeting on Bribie Island one of our members gave a heartfelt presentation about the isolation and loneliness of being hearing impaired. He talked about the difficulties involved in finding a support group; the fact that because he is over 65 he is not entitled to assistance under the National Disability Insurance; and the treatment he receives from shop assistants when he tries to communicate – many of whom think he is slightly mad because he cannot hear perfectly. Somehow he managed to bring humour into a situation that is really just deplorable.

Next time you meet a person who is hearing impaired, remember – they are not lacking in mental prowess nor in intelligence – they just cannot hear you perfectly. So face the person, speak clearly, or turn the computer screen towards them so they can see how much they owe, or write on a piece what you want to tell them.

Remember this disabled person is someone’s mum or dad, brother or sister, best mate, or next door neighbour. The same principle applies to the blind, those in wheelchairs, and those suffering other disabilities. Treat them as you would any other person who needs your help. People react badly to those with “Disabilities” – generally due to ignorance and lack of information.

Our World has some important lessons to learn about understanding how to relate to people who are living with disabilities. People living with physical and sensory disabilities are some of the smartest people in the world. You just never know what someone with a disability is capable of! For example, the achievements of the late Stephen Hawking, a man in a wheelchair who couldn’t speak and the much loved blind singers Andre Bocelli and Steve Wonder. Often a Disability results in other senses being heighten for example the fictional Marvel’s “Daredevil”, who is blinded as a child and becomes a superhero because his other senses are so enhanced.

To celebrate the achievements of local people with disabilities and raise awareness of their plight, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island and Spinal Life Australia are combining to hold an afternoon tea and Fashion parade on the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) – Monday 3 December.

The event will be held at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, Banksia Beach staring at 2.00pm. The cost is $35 per person and the parade will feature both able-bodied members of Rotary and those in our community living with a disability.

Disability Groups and clubs. Bribie Island Rotary Club. Awareness. Brisbane. Queensland

Guest speaker on the day is Susanne Rea, OAM from the World’s Greatest Meal/End Polio Campaign. All proceeds will go to Rotary’s End Polio which means for every dollar we raise, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $2. This is such an important cause at the present time with the eleventh case of polio located in PNG. Please ring me on 0409 244 005 if you would like any further information.

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LAUGH RIOT – Humour, jokes Oct 2018

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LAUGH RIOT – Humour, jokes Oct 2018

Tags: Jokes, Humour. Funny.

Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation. Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough.

After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says, Kin ya swallar?’ The woman shakes her head no. Then he asks, ‘Kin ya breathe?’

The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no. The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers, and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his tongue.

The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm, and the obstruction flies out of her mouth. As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to his table. His partner says, ‘Ya know, I’d heerd of that there ‘Hind Lick Maneuver’ but I never seed nobody done it.

 

A man walks into the lift after arriving at his hotel. The operator asks, “Which floor son?”. “17th please,” replies the tourist. “No problem son,” says the operator.

After a few minutes, the doors open onto the 17th floor. The operator turns to his passenger and says: “Here we are. Enjoy the rest of your stay son”.

“Why do you keep calling me son?” asks the man. “Well, I brought you up didn’t I?” replies the operator.

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Mad Poets Society – Poems, rhymes and riddles – Oct 2018

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Mad Poets Society – Poems, rhymes and riddles – Oct 2018

Tags: Poems. Rhymes. Riddles. Poetry

THE MOUNTAIN JOURNEY

Clouds hang onto the conifer trees
Shades of colours with different hues
Copper yellow red black and blue
Transform your energy and there is no going back
Misty mountain waterfalls and peaks keep you on track
Massive glaciers where rivers meet
Snow-capped mountains with grizzly bear retreats
Yellow flowers that dance and sway
To the braided rivers on the
Rocky Mountain way
Slate and limestone massive rocks
Encase this mountain it is Gods block
To stand on a glacier at 12,000 ft
Makes you realise that life is sweet
The energy and power this landscape creates
Allows your jaw to drop and gap
Mother Nature creates and evolves
Like the salmon that spawn up the river in the fall
Bears and wolves the keepers of the gate
Allow a balance and a space
Everything that is born is a food chain and source
To the creatures that live on the forest floor
Glaciers bend and move as the mountains allow them to retreat and cool
Soft powder of snow ice drops below
Cracking and splitting with such force
The aqua silk water makes its course
To the rapids in the rivers onto oceans and the open sea
Pure stream water right in front of me
Ice chunks below create respite as they flow
Eagles sit quietly seals lie politely
On the particles of ice and snow
The mountains are shrouded by white clouds hanging low
The grandeur is captivating the colours are intense
Sunlight leaves to change the mood spent
The wind whips up and it starts to rain
The mountains are releasing cloud like steam from a train
We stand and watch this magical scene
Of natures best present so pristine
Sharmayne Kurtz

AFTER THE RAIN

Rain……
Refreshingly sweet
Pouring its life-giving covering,
Cleansing, purifying and encouraging new growth.
Covering like a bridal veil
All in its way.
Enfolding, enshrouding
Everything in it’s watery path.
Cleansing the green leafy canopies of the trees.
Birds and wildlife stretching dust-covered limbs,
Welcoming the cool touch of the reviving waters,
Taking shelter amongst the grey and green
appendages of the trees,
Droplets of rain flowing down their waterproof attire.
Then just as suddenly as it began
The rain stops and
The sun begins to shine,
Drying out the once parched earth’s surface,
Bringing new life and a cleanliness not yet marred
By passing traffic
Hurling dust particles
High into the air
To settle once more
On everything it’s misty fingers touch.
But for the moment
Everything is now revitalized,
Restored, rejuvenated and refreshed
After the rain.
By Hazel King

PERFECT WINTER’S DAY

Watching winter breezes stir and ruffle the river’s waters
Smooth in places, mottled elsewhere where the wind’s touch is firmer,
Causing the water to dance to a wintery sonata.
Dappled light shining softly through trees
Swaying to the symphony of the wind.
Joggers rugged up against the chilly weather,
Faces brightly flushed as the wind caresses their cheeks,
Breath visible as it leaves the warmth of their bodies
And ventures forth into the cool morning air.
Dogs leashed to their masters’ hands
Straining against the bonds
Longing to break free and run ahead in happy abandonment.
Grey hued gum tree trunks, one side lit by the morning sun
Darker greys where the warmth of the sun has not yet reached.
Beautiful winter’s morn
Bringing life and vitality to those who dare venture out.
And behind glassed enclosures
Others drinking in the warmth
Protected from the chill of the winter’s wind.
A perfect winter’s day
To be enjoyed and embraced…….
By Hazel King

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Funny pet photos and images – Sept 2018

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Funny pet photos and images – Sept 2018

Tags: Funny pet photos and pictures. Images. Animals

SHARE YOUR FUNNY PET PICS WITH THE MINI BRIBIE ISLANDER…
SEND TO: [email protected]

Featured Image(above): Cocoa asking to be taken for a walk

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Awards – COURAGEOUS KIDS – Children of Courage Awards

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Awards – COURAGEOUS KIDS – Children of Courage Awards

The Lions “Children of Courage” Awards were introduced as a way of recognising a very special group of young Australians and their families, firstly in Western Australia and then in other areas of the country. There four categories for which a child may be nominated and these are Special Needs, Courageous Act, Sibling Recognition and Inspiring Sporting Achievement.

Featured Image(above): Back- Lion Jenny Hadley, Lions Keith Hadley, District Chairperson of Children of Courage, Diane Unwin, Cherish Lavelle, Elisha Flett, Cr. Brooke Savige, Jeremy Flett. Front – Emily Turnbull, Charlie Farrell and Dylan Beaney- McCann

The Lions Club of Sandstone Point has recently been proud hosts to children from the district who were selected to receive The Children of Courage Awards and Project Co-ordinator Keith Hadley explained to me that whilst there are many awards that recognise the achievements of young people, children with special needs are not catered for. ‘Tye Children of Courage Awards fills that void and it is not a competition as every recipient of an award is a winner in their own right,’ said Keith.

‘The purpose of the awards is to act as an encouragement for the future, help them to believe in themselves and also to help increase their self-worth. All children want to be accepted by others, regardless of any special needs that they may have,’ he added. When the awards are presented, each child is called forward and a short summary of the reasons for the award is read out and the recipient is then presented with a plaque or a medallion and a certificate. At the ceremony, District Chairperson of Children of Courage Awards, Diane Unwin and Division One Councillor Brooke Savige shared the presentation of awards to some very excited and happy young people with the recipients and their families being then treated to afternoon tea.

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Crafty Shed needs help for the farmers

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Crafty Shed needs help for the farmers

Tags: Charity. Not for profit. Organisation. Bribie Island. Brisbane. Queensland.

A CRAFTY AID FOR OUR FARMERS

As I think most of us are aware, many Australian farmers are facing one of the most significant droughts in memory and along with that, are selling off stock, going without the basics and in some instances, walking away from the property which has been in their family for decades.

This situation has prompted members of many communities to raise funds which can then be used to provide some relief to our country cousins and this includes local organisations, one of which is the Ningi based Crafty Shed. The Crafty Shed was founded twelve years ago and is home to a variety of groups, the most pro-active being the quilting group, Pumicestone Piecers. There also the Crafter Critters who practice card making, embroidery and crocheting and there is also some who are accomplished artists.

As a contribution to the Farm aid appeal, Crafty Shed President Beryl Higgins recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Lions Club of Sandstone Point and that money will go directly to those who need it. Eager to contribute more to the appeal, Crafty Shed Vice-President Stephanie Domagala, an artist of some note, has donate a painting which will be raffled at the end of October and she told me that anyone who would like a few tickets in the raffle can either call in to the Crafty Shed or give her a call on 5497 5013.

Stephanie also mentioned that the organisation which has about eighty members at present is always keen to welcome new members anyone interested can give her a call to find out more.

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Strange roll cloud experienced on Bribie

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Strange roll cloud experienced on Bribie

Tags: Roll clouds. Morning Glory Clouds. Weather.

Bribie Islanders and parts of the SE Queensland coast were in for a treat for all weather lovers and those with a keen eye when an extremely rare roll cloud barrelled its way over us a few days ago.

Featured Image(above): Morning Glory clouds over northern Australia (Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090824.html)

These rare cloud formations come in a few variations and can be caused by various weather conditions, such as wind changes, where cool air meets warm air and interact causing an uplift of cloud along the leading edge of the wind change.  They can also cause air turbulence for planes.

A rare type of this cloud is called “The Morning Glory” and can be seen around the world, at particular times of the year. In parts of Northern Australia and east coastal parts, it can be seen at regular intervals.

These cloud formations often look like they are travelling at high speed, have a rolling motion and can stretch from horizon to horizon.  They have reported speeds of over 60 km an hour and sometimes are accompanied by a strong wind gust as the wind change moves up the coast or across the area.

This fascinating footage was captured by a Bribie Island resident

Another fantastic shot of the double roll cloud surging north over Bribie Island a couple of hours ago by Luke O’Dell as the cooler change pushes up the coast(Ken)

Posted by South Brisbane Storms on Friday, 26 October 2018

I captured it as it moved up the coast over Bribie Island

This was one captured in the United States.

 

BRIBIE SIMPLY HEALTHY – Can we stop money – dictating lives?

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BRIBIE SIMPLY HEALTHY – Can we stop money – dictating lives?

Tags: Health and wellbeing. Money affects health. Lifestyle

Most of us worry about money every day; most of our stress is around money. We often feel hopeless and beaten by the economic structure. It doesn’t matter how hard we work, we don’t seem to go anywhere. The little money we earn busy paying the bills, paying rent or mortgages and credit card debts. For our struggle banks are making a lot of money with our hard earned money. I dare to call this is a modern slavery. We are so conditioned about MONEY, we can’t imagine living without it. What if there is no money? I found a very interesting movement called ‘UBUNTU’ it began in South Africa.

At the Nelson Mandela’s memorial service Obama talked about UBUNTU, which he believes captures Mandela’s idea. ‘Oneness of humanity, we achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us’. About two hundred years ago America’s third president Thomas Jefferson once said “Banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property.

The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs to.” UBUNTU Communities where everyone contributes their natural talents or skills for the benefits of the community. It began from a small town of around 5000 people who wanted to participate in their own salvation, their own rescue mission by contributing three hours a week.

Use the special skills and talents of the people. Then develop the sound business plan to start a variety of community projects to match the skills and individual potential. These businesses will belong to participants. Analyse how much it needs to consume among the community then produce at least three times as much. Everything people produce is distributed to everyone who participates and the other 2/3 are sold on open markets. This income will go to the investors and will be used to run and expand the organisation. There is also a great community multi-level marketing company called ATOMY recently opened in Australia.

This company also thrives with a mass economic system, offering prestige products to its members at the lowest price possible. Allowing the masses to enjoy quality products and improve their life by sharing an income from product sales through a generous commission scheme for the members. The company growth is beyond our imagination. This company started very small in Korea in 2009 and less than 10 years the company expanded to the USA, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Cambodia, Philippine, Malaysia Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, Russia, India, and Colombia.

The most famous and popular product Atomy is Hemohim, which designed to improve cancer patients among their ever-popular skincare products. The skincare sets were sold out within a month after opening the company in Australia. Please come and experience a free facial treatment from the shop that you will fall in love with. By using and sharing experiences these wonderful products, we can eventually be free of the financial burden. I am currently interested in forming a community organic garden as a part of UBUNTU movement; if anyone can help and would like to participate please let us know.

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School Chaplains provide social, emotional and spiritual support in schools

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School Chaplains provide social, emotional and spiritual support in schools

In our school community, there are a number of necessary roles which are undertaken by dedicated people and, as well as those who fill the roles of teachers, special education teachers, administration staff and maintenance people, there is someone who has taken on the task of being available to all at the school when needed and that is the School Chaplain.

Featured Image(above): Pastor Ray introduced Chaplains Ken Piva, Wendy Nelson and Rebecca Andrews

School Chaplains have been providing social, emotional and spiritual support in schools for more than twenty-six years and their roles include promoting positive spirituality in all that they do as well as providing opportunities for students, staff and families to take advantage of the spiritual strengths, assets and resources available to them. Scripture Union Queensland (SU QLD) is the major provider of School chaplains and have placed chaplains in sixty-three per cent of all Queensland state primary schools and eighty-eight per cent of all Queensland state high schools with all three Bribie Island schools being included in those statistics.

Chaplaincy at Bribie Island schools is funded through a combination of a Federal Government grant and donations from community organisations as well as fundraising which is organised by the Local Chaplaincy Committee (LCC) and the most recent of these events was the 2018 Annual Chaplaincy Breakfast at the Bribie RSL on September 7th. A large crowd attended the event which was opened at 6.30 am by MC Pastor Ray Airosa who is the LCC Chairman and Bribie Island Baptist Church Pastor.

Auctioneer Barry France kept the bids rolling in with help from Councillor Savige

After thanking everyone for coming along, Pastor Ray introduced Division One Councillor Brooke Savige who welcomed the distinguished guests and also gave the apologies of those who were unable to attend. Councillor Savige also thanked all the local businesses that have supported the event through their donations and she pointed out that this support happens because they believe in chaplaincy and also believe in our young people. Prior to the hungry crowd beginning to eat breakfast, Pastor Ray said grace and then introduced the special guest speaker, Adam James.

MC Pastor Ray Airosa welcomed Division One Councillor Brooke Savige to the stage

Adam is a seasoned community worker who started a café called “A Cup From Above” in 2012 with the idea of training those who were struggling with significant issues to become baristas and consequently find employment. During his talk, Adam explained that it was always about more than the coffee and before long, the café accidentally became a drop-in centre for people in extreme crisis situations. ‘People who were domestic violence victims, drug dealers and fugitives from the law all came to the café to see the “Café Chaplain” and try to turn their life around,’ said Adam.

Six years on from opening, the café served its final cup of coffee and now Adam and his team continue to serve by supporting individuals through the most extreme crisis situations within our community. Adam went on to provide examples of how the school chaplains make such an incredible difference within the community and also mentioned some of the situations which he had faced during his time as a community worker.

Guest speaker Adam James gave some examples of how the chaplains work within the school community

As I have found to be the case whenever someone is giving a talk, whilst they pass on varying amounts of interesting information, there is always one thing that stands out, and in this instance, it was when Adam told the audience that “Listening Saves Lives.” Following the talk by Adam James, Pastor Ray welcomed the Bribie Island School Chaplains, Mr Ken Piva (Bribie Island State Primary School), Ms Rebecca Andrews (Bribie Island State High School) and Ms Wendy Nelson (Banksia Beach State Primary School) to the stage and they received a strong round of applause for their dedicated efforts. The next item on the morning’s agenda was the auction of numerous items which had been donated by supporting businesses and private community members.

These included a framed Broncos jersey, a gift voucher for Savige’s Seafood, a signed swim cap which had belonged to gold medal-winning swimmer, Bribie’s own Lakeisha Patterson. The bidding was strong for all items and auctioneer Barry France seemed to always to rake in a few extra bids which increased the total that was raised from the auction. The final part of the program was the drawing of the raffles and quite a few people were the lucky winners of a range of items before Pastor Ray closed the fundraiser by thanking all who attended and made the event such a success.

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Would you like to be a volunteer?

Would you like to be a volunteer?

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Would you like to be a volunteer?

A local politician once made the comment to me that this island survives because of its volunteers and as far as I’m concerned, never a truer word was spoken. Over the time that I have been writing articles for both The Mini Bribie Islander and The Bribie Islander, I have been privileged to tell the story of so many volunteers within the local community who give freely of their time to improve the life of others and whilst talking to these dedicated people, I have gained an insight into just what it is that drives them when they commit to whatever task is required without the benefit of any financial reward or in many instances, any recognition for their efforts.

Whilst each person who becomes a volunteer has their own specific reasons for doing so, they all share a willingness to undertake a service and a belief that they are capable of inciting change and making progress. In most situations, volunteering means working side by side with others and this connects them to other human beings as they are working toward a common goal.

Volunteers have their own skill set and for someone to gain a sense of satisfaction from what they offer, it is a wise idea to volunteer in a position that makes use of those skills, meaning that the cause they are working for also receives the most benefit as well. All of the wonderful volunteers who I have talked to tell me that they always feel good when they can put a smile on someone’s face and in my opinion, that is the true meaning of making a difference.

Within our community, there are many organisations that continue to operate due to the commitment of volunteers and anyone who is thinking about dedicating some of their time to help the community should perhaps contact one of the organisations listed below. I should point out that this list does not mention all the opportunities for volunteering.

  • The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre Ph 3408 8440,
  • Wallum Action Group Community Nursery Ph 0407 699 953,
  • Bribie Island Community Arts Centre Ph 3408 9288,
  • Bribie Island and District Community Appeal Ph 0409 583 928,
  • Lions Club of Sandstone Point Ph 0427 033 365.

As I have said, that is not even close to being a complete list of organisations who support the community but is an indication of places which need volunteers. Remember, it is important to devote your time to doing something that you enjoy, therefore ensuring that all involved receive the most benefit. If anyone would like to know about other volunteering opportunities, they are welcome to give me a call on 0448 932 484.

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Local Ambulance Community

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Local Ambulance Community

Just when I thought that I knew all of the many organisations that are involved with the community, I had a call from the President of a group which she said is the LAC. And obviously, my response was to ask what those letters stood for. Well, for those of you who don’t know, LAC stands for Local Ambulance Community and President Rae Guyder was calling to tell me that people from that committee would be running a public awareness stand in the Bongaree shopping centre as part of Ambulance Week.

She mentioned that in the past the committee has been a part of open days at the Queensland Ambulance Stations which are regarded as a way to engage with the community during Ambulance Week but they decided to do something a little different this year. Rae explained that whilst the LAC is affiliated with the QAS, they are their own entity and have their own finances.

‘The community is very good to us,’ Rae told me. The awareness stand was manned at the centre on both the Thursday and Saturday of Ambulance week and LAC volunteers were kept busy explaining about what they do and how they provide support to QAS which includes fundraising to purchase extra equipment for paramedics and also raising awareness through community engagement.

There was a large range of informative brochures available which provided the public with information about CPR and other courses as well as an insight into what the QAS does. Our LAC fills a diverse role within the community and this includes providing CPR courses and teaching first aid to the children, mainly through visits to Guide and Scout meetings.

Rae remarked that teaching people about what they should do while waiting for paramedics is essential. ‘There have been many instances when people’s lives have been saved because someone had that knowledge,’ said Rae. Joining the volunteers on the stand was Bribie Island Station Acting OIC Jarred Thorne who praised the work done by the ten volunteers of the Local Ambulance Committee.

You can find out more about The Local Ambulance Committee by visiting https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/volunteers.html

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CRIME REPORT – Sept 2018

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CRIME REPORT – Sept 2018

On Friday 28th September, Police officers attended remembrance services throughout the region to pay tribute too members who have lost their lives in the course of duty. Police attended to a number of domestic violence matters during the month, some of which resulted in applications being made to the court and others resulted in breaches of current orders. If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, help is available. In an emergency call the police on triple zero (000).

  • DVConnect Womensline. Phone: 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
  • DVConnect Mensline. Phone: 1800 600 636 (9am to midnight, 7 days a week)
  • Kids Helpline. Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24 hours, 7 days per week)
  • Lifeline. Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hour Crisis Counselling Line)

Traffic enforcement continued to be regular part of station activities during the month, with a number of infringement notices issued, for a range of offences and a number of Roadside Breath Tests were conducted. Other incidents police attended include:

Stealing of a Vehicle. An unknown person stole an Audi Hatchback from outside a residence in Marina Boulevard, Banksia Beach. The complainant believes that the keys to the vehicle had been left near the front door of the residence and offenders have stolen the keys in order to steal the vehicle.

Break and Enter. An unknown person gained entry to a garage by forcing open the garage door. No property was stolen and the residents were home and disturbed a man leaving the garage area.

Unknown offenders have gained entry to a Volkswagen Golf which was parked outside a residence in Whitehaven Place, Banksia Beach. The vehicle may have been left unlocked. No property was stolen.

Unknown persons have stolen front and rear registration plates from a Toyota Yaris parked outside a residence in Arcadia Avenue, Woorim. Break and Enter.

Unknown persons have gained entry to a house on Endeavour Drive Banksia Beach by forcing a security screen door. They have searched the residence however no property was stolen.

Several people were arrested and charged during the month with a range of offences including:

A 28-year-old Narangba woman has been charged with drug-related matters and unauthorised dealing with shop goods.

Police intercepted a vehicle at the Bribie Island Shopping Centre, Fortune Avenue, Bongaree at about 12.45pm September 3. Drugs and other items were located as a result of a search of the vehicle. The driver was detained and taken to Caboolture Hospital for a blood test. Police are awaiting the results of the blood test. The women will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 9.

At about 11pm September 3 Police intercepted a Holden Commodore Sedan with 5 occupants on Arcadia Avenue, Woorim for a Random Breath Test. A search of the vehicle was conducted and as a result the driver, a 20-year-old Woorim man was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils and possession of a knife. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 34-year-old Caboolture man was charged with disqualified driving and driving with 0.021 per cent BAC, after being located by police driving a Mitsubishi Triton on Toorbul Street, Bongaree at about 3pm September 4. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

On September 5 police were called to Bribie Pines Island at a lifestyle resort on Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree. Overnight there had been a number of break and enters, vehicles entered, and property stolen. Police conducted inquiries and established that stolen credit cards had been used at locations on Bribie Island. Investigations lead to the arrest of two men who were charged with a number of offences relating to this incident.

An 18-year-old Bribie Island man has been charged with possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a drug utensil and possession of a knife, and a 21-year -old Banksia Beach man was charged with possession of a drug utensil. The men were located together by police on Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. Both man will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 41-year-old Bongaree man has been charged with driving without a licence. He was intercepted by police on Eucalypt Street, Bellara driving an Iveco Truck. He will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 27-year-old Narangba man has been charged with possession of a dangerous drug and utensils. The man was intercepted by police for an RBT on Hornsby Road, Bellara when the drugs were located. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 9.

A 48-year-old Geebung man has been charged with possession of a dangerous drug. He was located by police on Bongaree Avenue, Bongaree. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court 9 October.

A 43-year-old Bellara man has been charged with unlicensed driving. The man was intercepted by police driving on Jabiru Street, Bellara. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 9.

A 36-year-old Godwin Beach woman has been charged with possession of a dangerous drug and utensil.

At 4pm September 8 police attended an address at Godwin Beach in search of a wanted person, while at the residence making inquiries about the wanted person the drugs and utensil were located. The woman will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 11.

A 45-year-old Sandstone Point man has been charged with driving under the influence after recording a Breath Alcohol Concentration of 0.277 per cent. Police received calls from concerned members of the public in relation to the driving behaviour of the man. Police attended Hornsby Road, Bribie Island where the man was located and submitted to a Roadside Breath Test. The man will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 44-year-old Godwin Beach man has been charged with producing dangerous drugs and possessing dangerous drugs. Police executed a search warrant at an address in Godwin Beach and located a quantity of drugs. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 11.

A 39-year-old Bongaree man has been charged with contravening a domestic violence order. The man was located by police in Bongaree after an incident which occurred at 7pm September 15. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 18.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with wilful damage and graffiti as a result of investigation into a report of offenders spray painting graffiti on the Bribie Island Bridge on September 15 at about 8.30pm. The man will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court October 4.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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