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LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 05 @ Send us your events 11 What's on? for our MAR/APR PICNIC HILL FOOD issue of TRUCK FESTIVAL ' ? When: Friday 11th January: 4:00pm- 10:00pm
January Whats on Location: Picnic Hill, Crn of Oxley 1 - & Anzac Avenues, Redcliffe Jan Cost: Gold coin donation at the gate 17 Food Trucks Galore! Live Music and Feb Entertainment for all ages + Craft Beer & THE BEAT - Cider! What more could you want? REDCLIFFE MUSEUM All proceeds go towards supporting young When: Currently running until people of the Moreton Bay region who are at Sunday 17th February, risk of homelessness, domestic violence, AOD 10.00am - 4.00pm, everyday and much more. except Monday and public holidays
Where: Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe
For thousands of years we have been singing, dancing, clapping and drumming to a beat. Come and discover ways in which we interact with music in the Imaginarium. Explore the rhythm, increase the tempo, play the drums and find your beat.
A WATERCOLOUR LEGACY When: Wednesday 9th January- 4-13 Sunday 3rd February: RAPUNZEL - THE PANTOMIME 10:00am- 3:00pm When: Friday 4th January: 7:30pm-10:00pm Location: Redcliffe Art Society, Saturday 5th January: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Old Fire Station Gallery, 26 7:30pm- 10:00pm 395 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe Sunday 6th January: 2:00pm- 4:00pm The late John Carr was a talented watercolour AUSTRALIA DAY Friday 11th January: 7:30pm- 10:pm artist who for many years passed on his skills When: Saturday 26th January Saturday 12th January: 2:00- 4:00pm, and understanding of this medium in classes Monday 28th January: Public Holiday 7:30pm- 10:00pm at Redcliffe Art Society. Two of his former Sunday 13th January: 2:00pm- 4:00pm students who are now also accomplished PENGUIN Australia Day is a day to celebrate the past, Where: Mousetrap Theatre, artists and teachers celebrate his legacy in AWARENESS DAY present and future of the country. It is a Lamington Drive, Redcliffe this joint exhibition. 20 commemoration of the day that the First Fleet When: Sunday 20th January landed in Sydney Cove in 1788, as well as a Adult- $20, concession- $17, Child Cost: Kerry Fiske joined the watercolour class with celebration of all the achievements of our (14 or under)- $14, member- $12 John Carr at the helm and has not looked A celebration of one country. At its core Australia Day is driven by Tickets: www.trybooking.com back. With confidence, her love of painting of the world's most communities who celebrate everything they expanded and she developed her own style beloved creatures love about living in Australia and about being Rapunzel is stolen when only a baby in the illustrating flowers, small animals and birds. and a call to an Australian. middle of the night from the home of Dame action for their Beatrix Bouffant by the evil witch Gothel and Heather Delaney never would have conservation. Website: www.australiaday.org.au has been kept prisoner in a tower by herself guessed that John Carr’s encouragement for 16 years. Why has the witch kept her and mentoring would have brought her to the prisoner so long and who will come to place she is today where, in her words, “my her rescue? heart and imagination can soar and my brush is free to capture anything I desire”.
06 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW 9 Jan - 3 Feb LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 07 CHINESE NEW YEAR
When: Tuesday 5th February
Many Australians celebrate Chinese New Year, What's on? also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.
February Chinese people first came to Australia in large 2-3 numbers during Australia’s Gold Rush in the 1850s and 1860s. About one-third of the miners were REDCLIFFE RUGBY Chinese. Many Chinese-Australian families can UNION- SIGN ON trace their settlement in Australia to that time. Monuments and buildings developed by Chinese When: Saturday 2nd February settlers serve as reminders of the long history Sunday 3rd February: of Chinese immigration to Australia. Examples 9:00am- 1:00pm remain in towns such as Ballarat and Bendigo Location: Ray Frawley Fields, in Victoria. The Chinese-Australian 14 Silcock Street, Clontarf community holds a variety of VALENTINE’S DAY events to celebrate festivals The time has come to sign up for the such as Chinese New Year. When: Thursday 14th February 2019 Redcliffe Rugby Union season Valentine’s Day is a time when people and you don’t want to miss out on show feelings of love, affection and the fun. Get your jerseys out, tie your friendship. It is celebrated in many footy boots tight and head on down ways worldwide and falls on February to Ray Frawley Fields on February 2nd 14 each year. or 3rd because the junior & senior 5 rugby union clubs are offering in the clubroom sign on opportunities!
Please see the website for more information. Website: www.rrufc.com.au 1-28 1-3 2019 MORETON BAY CARAVAN, CAMPING, MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL BOATING & 4X4 EXPO ADVENTURE JR. When: Friday 15th February: 8:30am- 4:00pm When: Friday 1st February- Sunday 3rd February Saturday 16th February: 8:30am- 5:00pm Friday: 7.00pm Sunday 17th February: 8:30am-4:00pm Saturday: 2.00pm & 7.00pm Sunday: 2.00pm Location: Redcliffe Showgrounds, Where: Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe Downs Street, Redcliffe Cost: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Cost: Adults $27.00* children 16 and under free with adult Concession $24.50* This massive event is going to be bigger and Child $22.00* better than ever before! There will be over 180 Family (2A + 2C) $88.00* OVARIAN CANCER local and national companies displaying all things Groups (10+) $24.50 AWARENESS MONTH outdoor adventure and daily entertainment for the *$2.00 transaction fee applies online whole family. When: The month of February Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage This year’s event will feature a wide variety of local Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held each year in with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the and national companies showcasing the latest and Australia to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms blockbuster DreamWorks film. greatest in caravans, camper trailers, 4x4’s and of ovarian cancer, to share the stories of real women Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and boats, all in the one convenient location! affected by the disease, to highlight the risk factors an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences for ovarian cancer and educate Australians on ovarian with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Presented by ROAR Academy and Redcliffe Musical Theatre. Website: ovariancancer.net.au/ovarian-cancer- 15-17 awareness-month
08 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 09 Nineteen guide to see what iscoming upeach month. the year. Keep aneye outinPeninsula Life’s events forgotten, with hundreds of events onthroughout Our community events are alsonever to be be biggerandbetter thanever! of Sails will allbeback in2019 andare sure to June –read allaboutitonpage24)andFestival family favourites too – KiteFest (now moving to nottoDefinitely be forgotten isthelong-time and ENJOY?! the calendar. Who elsecan’t wait to EAT, DRINK 8th September, issure to beoneto pencilinto second year righthere onRedcliffe Parade 7- Bay Food and Wine Festival, to beheldforits If lastyear isanythingto goby, theMoreton on theRedcliffe Peninsula. best events in ourregion beingheldrighthere We are blessed with someof thebiggestand place everyone wants to bein2019 andbeyond. reach to BrisbaneCity, it’s no wonder thisisthe With ourlifestyle,amenities,transport, andeasy Predictor Index report from Hotspotting. Queensland forgrowth, according to aPrice the numberonelocalgovernment area in In 2018,Moreton Bay was as identified continue onthisupward pathin2019. market isontheriseandpredicted to It isnosecret Moreton BayRegion property 2. EVENTS 1. PROPERTY GROWTH To celebrate andhelpinspire, we are sharing with you thenineteen 2019 ishere and we could notbemore excited for theyear ahead. things we’re already lookingforward to in2019. Peninsula Picks: Peninsula Picks: Our 19 for 2019 This isourlist… what’s onyours? Make a whole dayof it! along thebeautifulbeachfront too. foreshore too and why nottake astroll love to your favourite shopsalongthe While you’re down there, show some up in2019. knows what new stalls will bepopping bite to eatandgofora wander. Who before, come ondown, grab adrinkor Even if you thinkyou’ve seenitall something foreveryone atthemarkets. by mid2019, there iscertain to be be TWICE thesizethey were early2018 With Redcliffe Jetty Markets hoping to 3. MARKET EXPANSION LIVE • PLAY •GROW |11
FEATURE 4. A FOODIE’S DELIGHT WHAT WILL TEMPT We are excited to see the likes of Mamma’s YOU (OR THE Italian Restaurant and Pilpel (re)opening LITTLE ONES) their doors in 2019! FEATURE THIS YEAR? After Mamma’s closed their doors in 2016 due to the building they were located in being sold for redevelopment, they are now open again almost two years later, 7. A LOT OF LOVE FOR serving up the favourites the community OUR ENVIRONMENT have enjoyed for over 35 years - plus a range of new dishes! With amazing new initiatives like the ‘Containers for Change’ program (read all about Pilpel (formally Pilpel by the Sea) is also it on page 50), as well as what seems like an ever- expected to be open mid-February in the growing community focus on sustainability and our old Coles building at the end of Redcliffe environment, we are looking forward to seeing a 8. SPORTS Parade. The restaurant is tipped to seat big shift in our community in 2019. OF ALL KINDS 250 people, where guests can watch their food and drinks being prepared in an Looking to keep up to date or be inspired by ways We are blessed on the open-kitchen style setting. that YOU can help the environment? Why not Peninsula to have SO many start by following some of the local environment sporting options on offer. groups? Here are just a few: Swimming, soccer, martial arts, tennis, cycling clubs, www.facebook.com/groups/waronwasteredcliffe/ dance, triathlon, rugby, www.facebook.com/TurtlesofMoretonBay/ AFL, netball and the list www.facebook.com/RedcliffeEnvironmentForum/ SERIOUSLY goes on.
9. DOLPHINS’ 2019 SEASON
After taking out the Minor 5. A STAY-CATION 6. FORESHORE ACTIVATION Premier win in 2018 for the (OR TWO) CONTINUES Intrust Super Cup, all eyes are on our Village Motors Dolphins Why get away when you can relax and As the long-term vision for Redcliffe’s foreshore this season. escape right here in Redcliffe – and save precincts continues to roll out, we cannot see what yourself the travel time with a staycation in graces our shores (and parks and precincts) in 2019. With a strong looking squad, your own backyard. the return of old favourites With food trucks, water parks, and pop-up vendors and the addition of some new With new and established hotels gracing already seen in 2018, we expect the Foreshore Plan players, we are excited to see our Peninsula, beautiful beaches, spas, bars, to roll out even further in the year to come, creating what the club delivers in 2019. live music and so many other ways opportunities for locals and visitors to unwind and relax, book yourself a around fun, interaction, relaxation, With the Intrust Super Cup draw room for a night or two, plan your adventure, health, community now announced, head to the itinerary and enjoy a occasions or for Dolphins’ website and pencil weekend away (at just enjoying the those games into your calendar home) during 2019. beautiful waters of - redcliffedolphins.com.au Moreton Bay.
12 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 13 14. LAPPING UP THE LOVE (AND SHARING
shop SOME AROUND TOO) FEATURE Ask around the Peninsula and you’ll local hear the same resounding answer to the question “What makes this place so special?” - the people.
Community spirit is alive and well on the Peninsula and we look forward to living in such an incredible community in 2019. 10. A TRIP TO OUR BEACHES
Who else can boast not one, but NUMEROUS REMEMBER beaches right on their doorstep? We are – WHEN YOU blessed by Mother Nature here on the Peninsula SUPPORT A SMALL 13. BUYING and cannot wait to spend spring, summer, and BUSINESS OR LOCAL any other days that suit down at the beach. SHOP LOCAL, YOU ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE With so many brilliant Whether it be for a quick dip or stroll, or a RIGHT HERE IN businesses right here full day out with BBQ and beach ball in tow, OUR COMMUNITY. on the Peninsula, we we cannot wait for the look forward to staying many beach days that local this year for shopping await in the year ahead. and services.
11. SAVOURING YOUR 12. A LOOK BACK IN TIME LONG-TIME FAVOURITES
After an $800,000 expansion in 2018, the 15. A TRIP TO
With so many beautiful established dining Redcliffe Museum is on our to do list in 2019! MORETON ISLAND options on the Peninsula, we look forward We look forward to heading down to: Just a short trip across the Big Blue to savouring our long-time favourite spots is our own piece of paradise! this year. See... the progression from Indigenous beginnings and early convict settlement to popular seaside Jump in the boat or book a Golden Ox, Tempest, The Belvedere and Flock resort through a range of displays, audio visual trip with one of the service are just a few of the many we cannot wait to installations and images and objects. providers that leave right here pay a visit (or three) this New Year. Who is on Fun in the Sun, a vibrant history of the for the Peninsula for a day out your list for 2019? Watch... Redcliffe Peninsula shown in a unique theatrette at the Island.
They may be established by name and service, setting, looking back to the famous days of There is SO much to see and do but their menus, dishes and approach to food Redcliffe as a popular tourist destination. at Moreton. From snorkelling to is ALWAYS fresh, enticing and keeping up with past triumphs and tragedies, sliding down sand dunes, a trip the seasons and trends in the cuisine world. Explore... contemporary interests and future to the lighthouse or maybe just a aspirations of the people of quiet stroll along the beach, there The museum the Peninsula. really is something for everyone. is located at
75 Anzac Avenue. Play... in the Redcliffe All other details can Museum Kids Zone. be found at www. the range of historical moretonbay.qld. Shop... books, DVDs, souvenirs gov.au/redcliffe- and giftware. museum
14 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 15 16. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 18. EXPLORING OUR FEATURE Along with a new year comes a new OWN BACKYARD chance to reflect on ourselves as people. While it is easy to get lured away What are your goals and dreams, for the weekend or a day out, weaknesses and strengths and how can we cannot wait to spend time in you develop yourself this year? 2019 exploring the hidden gems In 2019, we look forward to the in our own backyard. Local small many opportunities right here businesses, pop up stalls and on the Peninsula to develop. events, hidden parks With an array of education and gardens, providers, fitness new shows There is SO much professionals, service or theatre to do right here on providers, libraries and productions the Peninsula and we mentors a plenty, set and the list cannot wait to really yourself a goal and goes on. explore and enjoy our smash it this year. own backyard this coming year.
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While we are blessed to live the lives we do, there are always those less fortunate or those who need a helping hand.
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@thebelvederewp thebelvederewoodypoint 16 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW liveplaygrow.com.auLIVE • PLAY • GROW | 17 NORTHPeninsula BRISBANE • AUSTRALIA DEDICATED PUBLICATIONYOUR FREE FOR THE PENINSULA VILLAGE VILLAGE MOTORS RENAULT MAKING IT THREE SPONSORSHIPS GALORE Making 2019 special FROM THREE FEATURE The team at Village Renault are high achievers. In For almost 50 years, Village Motors has thrown a large amount of support to various community the past two years they’ve won multiple awards groups and organisations and this continues at Village Motors including 2016 New Dealer of the Year, 2017 in 2019 with an added emphasis on grass Best Customer Service Award – Metro, and roots sporting clubs. Village Motors strongly 2017 Metro Dealer of the Year. Will they believes grass roots sports clubs are vital to complete the hattrick this year at the any community, and, this year, Village Motors As one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, the Moreton Bay Region National Renault Brilliance Awards? will sponsor more clubs than ever before. Longstanding relationships with Redcliffe Dolphins, is bound to have another exciting year on the cards in 2019. And the same We definitely think so. Redcliffe Golf Club and Pine Rivers Golf Club will continue, while the partnership with Lakes FC is true for Village Motors. As Village enters a second year in their new North enters its second year and looks set to be a long and healthy one. Village Motors has also recently Lakes home the future hasn’t looked brighter. What’s in store for 2019? announced a new sponsorship of the Pine Rivers Netball Association. And has hinted that there is more to be announced just around the corner.
THE CAMARO IS FINALLY HERE
When Village Motors announced the HSV range in September 2018 they were flooded with enquiries and people interested in learning more about these exciting vehicles. Since then the Colorado SportsCat and Chevrolet Silverado have both been on fine display, but the Chevrolet Camaro has only offered rare sightings at the dealership. Village has just announced that the Camaro will be on full display to the public in the next few weeks. Enquiries and pre-orders are already at unprecedented levels for a new release model and this is only expected to gain momentum as the very limited 550 first-year allocation becomes exhausted.
HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY
With the great success of Village Motors free 1st Birthday Event in October they are planning something very special in 2019. Local families were treated to a free giant inflatable obstacle course, live music, free face painting, vintage car displays, free games and activities and more. The good news is Village has decided to turn this into an annual event and (in true event tradition) they’ve teased that it’s going to be bigger and better this year. What’s in store? You’ll have to wait and see, but make sure to visit the Village Motors Facebook page to stay apprised of all the latest gossip.
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18 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 19 Geared for Growth: our community in the year ahead FEATURE
As we set our sights on the year ahead, so do the brilliant businesses in our region. Find out what the plans are from our business community (and the people in and behind them) over the next 365 days.
TRACY LECH, SALT SHOP & CAFE LESLIE ANN DODD, CAITLIN BROOKE, What are you most looking forward to about BAYSIDE INTERNATIONAL CHARLIE’S RAW SQUEEZE living on the peninsula in 2019? HAIR AND BEAUTY BAR CLONTARF “I love fishing, so I am excited to go Mackerel What are you most looking forward to about What are you most looking forward to fishing in 2019” living on the peninsula in 2019? about living on the peninsula in 2019? Caitlin said she “Looking forward to seeing the community Tracy is also excited to see more of what’s happening “I am looking forward to spending time loves going to the come together through the region’s future on the peninsula and participate in more of the events. with family and friends” local markets on growth and development” a Sunday. What is your plan for your business/career in 2019? What is your plan for your business/ Leslie Ann said she has so many aspirations for the career in 2019? “Salt is a not-for-profit with no funding so in 2019 town and she can’t wait to see what we are looking to increase our marketing and 2019 has to offer. “2019 will be the 1st year anniversary of training certificates” the new franchise owners, so I am excited What is your plan for your to see the growth and changes in the In 2019 Tracy is planning on training their business/career in 2019? In 2019 Leslie Ann’s coming year”. Caitlin is the Assistant people to get their certificates in hospitality, plan and focus for her Manager at Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Clontarf. retail and carpentry. “Making people feel good” business is to continue giving fantastic service to the community. EBONY AND ROSS WILLSON, BEARDY’S BAR AND KITCHEN What are you most looking forward to about living on the peninsula in 2019?
“We are really excited to see potential development and new business ventures in the area go ahead in 2019”. TABITHA STOTON, Ebony and Ross said Redcliffe is an amazing area TABITHA LEE FASHION BOUTIQUE that has a tonne of potential for growth. What is your plan for your business/career in 2019? What are you most looking forward to about living on the SHAYLA HUNT, CAFE DIVERSITY peninsula in 2019? “We can’t wait to bring in a smoker and add What are you most looking forward to about living some fun new menu items in 2019”. “Looking forward to seeing all the new places that pop up in the area” on the peninsula in 2019?
Tabitha has just moved back to the area and said she has noticed the “If I am not working I look forward to going to the growth on the peninsula is incredible. In 2019, she feels she won’t markets on a Sunday”. even need to travel to the city. Shayla loves Redcliffe for the view, so she can’t wait to What is your plan for your business/career in 2019? continue taking advantage of the fantastic location in 2019.
“Tabitha Lee Fashion Boutique is only currently in its first 6 months, What is your plan for your business/career in 2019? so we are still growing and looking forward to meeting new “In 2019 the plan is for the business to keep growing customers and introducing new styles to the range in 2019”. and keep pumping out great food and service”.
20 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 21 NEW YEAR
"More cruises!!!" New Year's Resolutions FEATURE
“To do Wendy more for the There is no time like the present to make a change, and a new year disadvantaged in our represents a fresh start, a new chance to put those plans in place! commUNITY ” Lynne Members of our community have shared their New Year’s Resolutions on the Facebook group ‘The Redcliffe Peninsula’, and we are sharing with you here in the hopes that they may inspire YOU in 2019.
"Try to be calm and kinder every day." Ann
"Make at least 3 random people smile/laugh every day, with one act of random kindness a week to spice things up a bit." Steve "To appreciate more and worry less." “To enjoy life “To write down & make all Barry to the fullest!” my goals S.M.A.R.T. Goals.” David Heather
“Add time to the things which have been positive for me (during 2018), and reduce time spent on anything that was less than positive.”
Chris “My New Year’s resolution is staying connected to loved WANT TO JOIN DISCUSSIONS LIKE ones, friends and THESE OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE family. Strengthening REDCLIFFE PENINSULA COMMUNITY the ties that bind is GROUP, A INCLUSIVE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY GROUP OF 13,000 "Do something new, something different. important because "Learn to run." LOCAL PEOPLE AND COUNTING?! Something rewarding for my inner self. social connections make people happy Learn to say No!” SEARCH “THE REDCLIFFE and may even keep Denise PENINSULA” ON FACEBOOK them healthy.” Mick OR HEAD TO FACEBOOK.COM/ GROUPS/THEREDCLIFFEPENINSULA Carol AND REQUEST TO JOIN.
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RIPPER REDCLIFFE Aussie-themed festivities and free activities will take over EVENT PLANNED FOR Suttons Beach at Redcliffe from LIVE MUSIC 3pm until 8pm on Saturday, 26 The perfect Australia Day needs live music, January 2019 for Australia Day, and we've got you covered. From 3pm - 8pm the Australia Day in Redcliffe stage guaranteeing a ripper of a time will host a huge array of live performers! for families. FREE BEACH ACTIVITIES Bring a picnic blanket and fold-up Hit the golden sands for an Aussie ripper time with beach cricket, beach volleyball chairs, find the perfect spot and and beach games. Or take a dip in the relax as you watch the kids play in water to cool off! Australia the water and on the sand. FREE GARDEN GAMES Jump in the Garden Games Area for From beach sports and tasty some great fun with games on the grass food to fireworks and activities including dart soccer, ninja challenge, shark slide and more! for the kids, there’s something for everyone, including a FIREWORKS FINALE Day 2019 lamington-eating competition This fantastic Aussie Day event will finish with a brilliant firework display from 8pm. for those coco-nutty enough to take on the challenge.
Australia Day in Redcliffe is proudly THE DETAILS AT A GLANCE: presented by Moreton WHAT: AUSTRALIA DAY - REDCLIFFE Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) WHEN: SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2019, in partnership 3PM – 8PM with Moreton Bay WHERE: SUTTONS BEACH, REDCLIFFE Regional Council PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE SUTTONS BEACH CAR PARK AND IN SURROUNDING STREETS. FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT VISITMORETONBAYREGION.COM.AU
24 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 25 YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR 2019
Get ready for the run LIVE down on festivals, food, family-friendly events and fun in 2019!
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism, with the support of Strategic Partner Moreton Bay Regional Council, have released their events calendar for the year and we could not be more excited!! With SO many amazing events based right here on the Peninsula, 2019 is sure to JETTY 2 JETTY MORETON BAY FOOD + REDCLIFFE GARDEN be one to remember! FUN RUN WINE FESTIVAL & LIFESTYLE EXPO Get out your calendars and pencil in these dates as you DO NOT The longest running fun-run in This weekend-long celebration hosted Dig into the annual Redcliffe Garden Queensland; the annual Jetty 2 Jetty along the Redcliffe Seaside Village & Lifestyle Expo at the Redcliffe want to miss a single one! (J2J) continues to prove itself as a will feature cooking demonstrations, Botanic Gardens. This one-day popular event on the international celebrity chefs, pop-up bars event celebrates the latest trends racing calendar. Each year, more than and dining precincts, tastings, in gardening, landscaping and 4,500 competitors race in either the international flavours, seminars, live edibles. Gardening enthusiasts will half marathon (21km), 10km, 5km or entertainment and a huge firework come together to share ideas, gain REDCLIFFE KITEFEST 3km events, against the picturesque show on Saturday night. inspiration and create something backdrop of Moreton Bay. new from various stage Families will get swept away with the Entry to the foreshore festival is free, demonstrations, gardening fun, colour and excitement of the Since it’s sell-out in 2018, the event however there will be various ticketed displays and guest speakers. annual Redcliffe KiteFest. Over two is moving to expand its starts and elements over the weekend including huge days, the Redcliffe KiteFest finishes to Pelican Park. The course the popular Bee Gees Way Dinner There will also be plenty of stalls boasts a huge weekend program will still take competitors as far as and various foreshore restaurants to purchase supplies along with of international kite flyers, Scarborough and back. will host ticketed events throughout free children workshops and colourful kite displays, gravity- the weekend. entertainment. defying aerobatic displays, Venue: Start/Finish Line – Pelican stage entertainment, children Park, Clontarf Venue: Redcliffe Seaside Village, Venue: Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, activities, workshops, market stalls, Date: Sunday, 21 July 2019 Redcliffe Redcliffe REDCLIFFE FESTIVAL food vendors and so much more – Time: 6am – 12noon Date: 7 – 8 September 2019 Date: Sunday, 28 July 2019 OF SAILS all with a breathtaking backdrop Time: Sat: 10am – 8pm & Sun: 8am-4pm Time: 9am – 3pm of Moreton Bay. Redcliffe Festival of Sails is a colourful seaside celebration of all things Easter Venue: Pelican Park, Clontarf and the best vantage point to watch Date: Sat 15 – Sun 16 June 2019 DID YOU KNOW THIS EVENT HAS WANT MORE INFO as the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Time: Sat and Sun 9am – 4pm Race passes the Peninsula. NOW MOVED TO JUNE? ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS? KEEP AN EYE OUT BE SURE TO MARK THE Highlights of this FREE event includes ON VISIT MORETON BAY DIARY: SAT 15 - SUN 16 hundreds of market stalls, skydiving REGION WEBSITE OR JUNE 2019 ! Easter Bunny, entertainment, beach SOCIAL MEDIA: activities and games, a giant sand sculpture and the popular beach visitmoretonbayregion. Easter Egg Hunt. com.au Facebook: Venue: Suttons Beach, Redcliffe @visitmoretonbayregion Date: Friday, 19 April 2019 Instagram: Time: 9am – 4pm @visitmoretonbayregion
26 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 27 HEALTH
Fit in 15 LIVE Tips• If you find yourself for struggling to stick tosuccess something, start simple, create a plan that you know that you will be able to stick to New Year, New Goals – and maybe new, drastic plans to get there. and designed by what is suited to your body and will work Sound familiar? Most of us have been there once or twice (or maybe in your life. REMEMBER: more times), ready to make a change and committed to doing anything • Give yourself a dated goal. Know how many days you A heap of small it takes… only to come crashing back to reality sooner rather than later. will commit to movement and write it down. changes equals • Before you start, make sure you have your reason why. big change in the If this sounds all too familiar and you’re ready to find fit QUICK in a way Because it’s the why that will get you out of bed. long run. that sticks, read on. Angie from The Active Sisters explains how you • Have a 30min lunch break? Take a 15min walk!
CAN make those changes and CAN keep to your plan for 2019 – in just • Kids stopping you from your planned structured program? 15minutes per day. Turn up the music and have a dance party for 15 minutes!
Have you ever found yourself wanting Still with my goal in mind, FIND to lose weight, get fit and get I did some digging into healthy fast? However, to achieve this exercise mindset and SOMETHING YOU you feel you need to do a complete discovered the theory ENJOY, START OUT 360 of your life and your habits? But which I now, as a personal SIMPLE AND BUILD you want to make it happen, so you trainer, PREACH to my 1. 1 minute of UP AS YOU GET commit yourself to whatever you clients – FIND SOMETHING dumbbell punches think it’s going to take to get results YOU ENJOY, START OUT BETTER. quickly but then that little thing SIMPLE AND BUILD UP AS called 'reality' kicks in. Soon enough YOU GET BETTER. you crack and one of your old habits comes along to say hello – snooze So, eight years ago, I button, chocolate cake, reaching for did just that, ordering an 2. 1 minute of skipping/ snacks and the list goes on. aerobics DVD (I’ve always enjoyed aerobics) and moved my high knees/ marching Well, don’t worry – you ‘re not body every day for the 15minute the only one who has been in duration of the workout. Next thing on the spot this boat. Eight years ago, this I knew, I had already stuck to this was me, double my body weight plan every day for a month! From and carrying around an unhealthy here I was extending my sessions mindset. I thought to get results naturally to 30mins on some days, I had to join a gym and complete and then soon enough it was 30 3. 1 minute of mountain one hour a day, five days a week. minutes on most days. climbers (can be against My goodness was I WRONG! But I didn’t know it at the time. Fast forward eight years and now a bench if not on ground) not only do I love being active, but So off I went, with my goal to lose I have studied all things exercise weight, pounding the treadmill as and mindset, making it my life and planned for five days per week, one now work with others to change hour per day… for the first week. The their bodies and minds. next week I managed four out of five 4. 1 minute of days but then something with work So, if you’re reading this and came up and I missed day number can relate – it’s time to start. star jumps five – and the negative headspace All it takes is 15 minutes per kicked in making me dismiss the four day and a few simple tools good days. This pattern continued like a skipping rope and a and missing these sessions I thought set of dumbbells. There is SO I HAD to do ended up creating a much that you can do in your bad relationship between exercise own home and it doesn’t have 5. 1 minute of jogging and myself, and I was back to being to be fast paced, it just needs completely unmotivated. to be movement. on the spot CARDIO AT HOME (REPEAT TIMES) 3 HOME (REPEAT AT CARDIO 28 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 29 1. 1 minute of squats
2. 1 minute of push ups (on a wall/bench or on your knees/toes)
3. 1 minute of left and right lunges e of hom er 4. 1 minute of dips your his summ (you can do these on ions t the ground or on a chair) brat cele
5. 1 minute of planking STRENGTH AT HOME (REPEAT TIMES) 3 HOME (REPEAT AT STRENGTH
NEED A HELPING HAND WITH YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING? TALK TO ANGIE FROM ACTIVE SISTERS AND REACH THOSE GOALS SOONER – YOUR BODY AND MIND WILL THANK YOU FOR IT. CALL ANGIE ON 0434 032 166 OR CHECK OUR ACTIVE THE SISTERS ON FACEBOOK @THEACTIVESISTERSCO SISTERS
DISCLAIMER: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is belvederehotel.com.au intended for educational purposes and does not treat any medical condition or replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or Corner Oxley Ave & Woodcliffe Cr, Woody Point, Q 4019 | T 3284 2245 difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. You undertake any exercises at your own risk. @thebelvederewp thebelvederewoodypoint 30 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 31 PORTER DAVIS LIVE The secret to amazing interior design is here!
Building a home and looking for outstanding design, the most recent interior trends and a unique customer experience that will change the South East Queensland new home build market? Of course you are – and that is exactly what Porter Davis plan to deliver with the opening of their new showroom in Brisbane.
Continuing to bring next level design, style and innovation to Brisbane, Porter Davis have thrown open the doors to the new ‘World of Style’ showroom in November 2018 and welcome you to come and be inspired for your new home build.
A REALM OF DISCOVERY CREATIVITY, CONVIENIENCE & DESIGN AND COHESION
Expect outstanding design, the most recent Instead of visiting dozens of retailers and trying interior trends and a unique customer to visualise a cohesive and stylish finish, World experience that will change the South East of Style interior designers have done the work Queensland new home build market. for you, compiling the best looks for you to peruse. These design styles are on display as The aim, according to World of Style senior they would appear in a home, so that buyers designer Randall Pye, is to make the whole can get a real feel for what the inside of their home decorating process faster, easier and home will look like upon completion. free from drama. Mr Pye said while it sounded simple in theory, once home buyers had to start STEP INTO A WORLD making choices about paint colour, finishes OF STYLE and appliances, it could quickly become an overwhelming task. Situated in the heart of Fortitude Valley, the World of Style showroom is staffed with a team “The process is a really difficult process for of qualified interior designers and showcases clients,” he said. “We ask people who are not the brand’s four signature design themes; experts in interior design to pick their house Designer, Classic, Resort and Contemporary. from top to bottom, from colours and stone Porter Davis’ World of Style is about creating to tiles and carpet, and they don’t always an immersive design experience for customers have those skills.” before building their dream home.
“The World of Style showroom changes all that, The opening marks the second showroom with everything in the one place and a team for Porter Davis, following the success and of world-class experts waiting to design your popularity of World of Style Melbourne. dream interior with you.” Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your own home or you simply love interior design, the World of Style showroom has been created to excite and inspire all. POP IN TO VISIT THE FRIENDLY TEAM AT PORTER DAVIS OR BOOK AT TOUR OF THE SHOWROOM - HTTP://QLD.PORTERDAVIS.COM.AU/WORLD-OF-STYLE/. THE CENTRE IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, FROM 9AM TO 5PM ON WEEKDAYS AND 10AM TO 3PM ON WEEKENDS – YOUR INSPIRATION AWAITS.
32 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 33 The transition to school or SESAME LANE 1. ROUTINE AND REGULARITY Even Nursery children have kindergarten can be a difficult a routine when in childcare phase for both parents and at Sesame Lane. We work children. That’s why any closely with you as parents preparation that can help to 2. PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL to help mirror your at home LIVE 19 reasons to enrol ease the transition should routine, as they get older, be taken advantage of. children work off programing The Government approved 3. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS from the Early Years Kindergarten program Framework (EYLF). your child into prepares children for school WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY by focusing on play based learning in as supportive nurturing environment. 4. COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE From six weeks to eight years, children develop at their own childcare in 2019 DEVELOPMENT pace – sometimes progressing rapidly, sometimes taking a Children will spend their days backward step or two before playing with lots children surging forward again. There their age in a supervised 5. SOCIAL INTERACTION The first five years of a child’s life are fundamental when it comes to is no ‘normal’. Educators and structured environment, set intentional learning development. Early Childhood Education offers programs that cover all possibly making lifelong outcomes for children. These friends. 6. LEARNING ABOUT aspects of child development from physical and social skills to cognitive are always front-of-mind but SUSTAINABLE PRACTISES can be adjusted over time in development. Here are 19 reasons to enrol in childcare this year. response to observations and interactions. 7. EXPOSURE TO THE WORLD OF SCIENCE
At Sesame Lane we inspire learning early to 8. INTRODUCTION TO THE build Happy Healthy Learners. CONCEPTS OF MATHS If you are looking to enrol your child this year into childcare, call 9. LANGUAGE AND us on 1800 SESAME to book your no obligation tour at one of our 14 LITERACY SKILLS convenient locations through the From washing their hands Moreton Bay Region. For more after the bathroom to using information please head to their manners, routine 10. DEVELOPS A LOVE OF LEARNING www.sesamelane.com.au helps children to establish constructive habits. 11. LEARNING HEALTHY FOOD HABITS
12. CULTURAL ACCEPTANCE
13. BUILDS YOUR CHILD’S There may be lots of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE impassioned talk on the playground about insects or flowers, for instance. A 14. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Running, jumping, singing, science lesson or art class twirling and so much more! inspired by these subjects Your child will be very active may follow where the children on a daily basis at childcare. learn about the parts of 15. BOOSTS YOUR CHILD’S a daisy or grasshopper – IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY bringing core numeracy, literacy, problem solving and writing skills into the mix. All 16. LEARN THROUGH PLAY Play is how children organise sparked by play! and make sense of their social worlds by actively engaging with people, objects and 17. INDEPENDENCE scenarios. When our children are at play, our Educators observe them closely, listen 18. ENCOURAGES CHILDREN’S to their conversations, interact CURIOSITY and develop future lesson plans incorporating what our children show interest and curiosity in. 19. GROWTH IN CONFIDENCE 34 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 35 PLAY
Little ones itching for holiday something to do these Summer school holidays? Need some fresh ideas to keep the family entertained? inspiration! We’ve got you covered! Lauren from Discover Redcliffe has some suggestions for you from one local family to another, sharing with you her top tips for these school holidays (and beyond).
Happy New Year, folks! The summer holidays are here, and the kids are ready to PLAY PLAY PLAY!
Get your pen and paper ready or better yet, stick these TRIED AND TESTED activities straight to the fridge ensuring you’ll never get stuck for ideas again!
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ... SEE YOU OUT IN REDCLIFFE SOON!
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LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 37 one five The Moreton Bay Boat Club (MBBC) offers learn Put on your dancing shoes & head PLAY to sail camps for 7+ years. to Scarborough Originals!
School Holiday Sailing Camps run for 5 days from A free family-friendly live music event held 9am – 1pm each day which includes morning tea at new location, Scarborough Beach Park, and lunch. The week teaches the fundamentals of the first Saturday of every month! This event sailing and aims to have children confident enough caters to both adults and children with face by the end of the week to sail on their own. MBBC painting for the young ones and live stage follow Australian Sailing lessons plan and cover all art for all ages to enjoy. the basics of sailing including how to rig, capsize, de-rigging and safety on the water. There is a variety Furry four-legged family members who are well- of boats for the children, depending on their age. four behaved in crowds are also welcome to attend! Get ready to have some slip and slide fun at Aqua The cost for the 5 day program is $300. Splash Redcliffe. Enjoy one of the best inflatable Bands kick off at 1-5pm. Food vans available or Contact Kelly on 3203 5188 or by email waterpark with slides, jumps and climbs right here enjoy some fish and chips by the beach from [email protected] to book in. in Clontarf! Aqua Splash is sure to have the whole one of the local eats! family in stitches laughing, and what a great way to get outdoors and get some summer exercise!
Make a day of it, pack a BBQ picnic, take the kid’s bikes and scooters and spend the whole day enjoying all the hidden gems of the gorgeous three Clontarf waterfront. Red Music & Performing Arts brings you Aqua Splash is located at Pelican Park, the coolest Alice in Wonderland Jr January Hornibrook Esplanade and you can book online School Holiday Workshop Extravaganza! here: https://aquasplash.com.au/ Imagine the fun your children will have for 6 days immersed in every aspect of putting on a show; from learning songs, to creating props and costumes, polishing dance routines and refining acting skills - all while making awesome new friends and having loads of fun!
two Watch with pride and delight when on Day 6 Head on down to Picnic Hill! This family- your child takes to the stage and performs for friendly event is held on the second family and friends! For kids 7-16. Tix $295. Friday of each month (so 2019’s first event is Friday 11th January) and is a For all details see redmusiccentre.com.au real winner for all ages. With food trucks galore, live music and entertainment and lots of space for the kids to kick around the park you’ll be glad you got out to watch the sunset and wind down!
Picnic Hill is an initiative of the Redcliffe Area Youth Space and continues to provide our Moreton Bay Youth with business traineeships and help them get out into the workforce!
All proceeds go towards supporting young people of the Moreton Bay Region who are at risk of homelessness, domestic violence, AOD and much more. Entry is by gold coin donation.
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We love the Rugby League Round-Up PLAY local Marina Rugby League season is sure to be a cracker in 2019 and Peninsula Life plan to at Newport, provide readers with an insider’s look throughout the year on all thing Dolphins. We asked Intrust Super Cup Team Manager Jon Sloan for his thoughts on how it’s so convenient for us living on the Peninsula the Village Motors Dolphins are shaping up in their Pre-Season Training.
and the most protected It’s 5.30 in the afternoon on Monday November 26, the Marina around. sun is out, and the mercury is sitting on 35 degrees as forty footballers are walking through Dolphin Stadium to the training fields.
Just seven weeks before some of the squad were basking in the glory of a Premiership victory and if there were any thoughts of easing their way back into pre-season, they were about to get a rude shock.
The squad was welcomed back with a 1.2km time trial with an expectation of everyone completing their task in under five minutes.
While a lot of the guys did exceptionally well It’s fair to say a couple of guys enjoyed their break a little too much and missed their target.
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that teams lift to play the Dolphins and now that we’re the Premiers again that’ll increase tenfold. They’ll be no room for complacency for the Dolphins.
We’ve got a new squad after several players including Toby Rudolf, Tom Opacic and Jonus Pearson scored NRL contracts. Stalwart Nick Slyney retired and Kotoni Staggs is continuing to impress at Red Hill which may see him in Broncos colours more often than not in 2019. Sam Anderson also hung up his red and white jersey and moved back to his home town in New South Wales at the end of 2018. Visit We’ve got several new players on deck for next redcliffedolphins.com.au season including Mackay front-rower Jordan to secure your 2019 Grant who along with Jamil Hopoate is doing Supporter Membership the pre-season with our NRL partners the and view the Brisbane Broncos. season draw. JON SLOAN Of the new guys training with us Grant’s front row partner from the Cutters Nick Brown has been impressing everyone with his work ethic and aerobic fitness.
The Dolphins will be on the road for Round 1 facing the Northern Pride in Cairns before returning to Redcliffe for our first home game of the season against the Sunshine Coast Falcons at 6pm on Saturday 16th March. A trip to Kougari Oval to take on Wynnum follows in round three before facing Souths Logan back at Dolphin Stadium on Saturday 30th March.
40 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 41 THE BEL
Your home of PLAY celebrations... plus so CelebrateFrom baby showers, engagements, celebrations of life, milestone birthdays much more! and everything in between, The Belvedere is the place to be for all your celebrations big or small.
As we kick off what is sure to be another SENSATIONAL year, check out The Bel pride themselves on being what the Belvedere has to offer – the place to in 2019. “The Home of Celebrations” and can cater for casual group bookings or private functions and weddings. Give them a call on 3284 2245 to see how their friendly team of experts can help you with your next important life event. KEEP UP Eat TO DATE WITH Here at The Bel is not just your average pub! EVERYTHING AT Their team of talented chefs work tirelessly to THE BEL... keep up with the seasons and ever-changing food trends. Follow The Bel on Facebook @thebelvederewp or head on down You’ll find a delicious new menu almost every and check it out for yourself! season! Try their summer menu this month, Corner Oxley Ave & Woodcliffe with fresh, locally-sourced seafood, summer- Cr, Woody Point. inspired salads, delicious desserts and of course, ALL your traditional favourites. Not to mention their mouth-watering authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas from Al’s Pizzeria.
Drink BusinessThe Bel love being part of the community and supporting POP IN FOR Feeling thirsty? The Bel has all your needs covered! locals means a lot to them! So, if you’re a local business owner, BREKKY. THE head down and check out The Belvedere’s Redcliffe Chamber BEL'S OPEN 7 Whether it’s an icy cold beer, fresh glass of wine, of Commerce mingle, hosted monthly on The Belvedere bubbly on tap or your favourite cocktail, you’ll find courtyard deck. DAYS A WEEK it in the Pavilion Bar. FROM 7.30AM! They are also super proud to be sponsoring Aquasplash! – Bring your friends down on the weekend and take the newest attraction to hit our ever-growing community. a seat in The Garden, treat yourself to a number of refreshing local and international Gins with your The Bel are also proud sponsors of Redcliffe Youth Space & favourite mix of Fever Tree tonic while you watch Picnic Hill Festival. If you haven’t already, check out these guys the sun set over the water. and show your support. 42 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 43 SCAN to see more
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The design offers very low maintenance living and the interior has been cleverly crafted with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing premium finishes and features throughout.
The bright and airy living area connects seamlessly to the outdoor patio area, bringing the outdoors in, ensuring there is plenty of natural light and consistent cooling seaside breezes.
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SCAN to see more Now contact our 0419 358 292 sales team today Selling Jekayla from Kindred Property Group shares her industry tips about the changes that can make a big difference to GROW your rental return and tenant prospects.
Knowing what tenants want has become a Kindred Property Group property manager’s second nature. We’re not only in the business of property, we’re in the business of making a real difference to people – our landlords and our tenants.
Understanding the client’s needs and wants before they ask is a skill property managers have had to quickly acquire as expectations and demands continue to increase in the industry. To PROPERTY MANAGEMENT find the best tenant, you need to provide a property that suits their growing needs.
These few items are proven to make a big difference: Invest in your COOLING CONVENIENCE MODERNISATIONS
We live in the Sunshine State where Technology and automation are the Staying above your competition temperatures can reach a high 40°+ future! In 2018, no one wants to be calls for owners to update their investment (and inside a property, so keeping cool is getting out of their car to open the properties to be in line with a must for surviving a QLD summer! gate or door. It’s inconvenient at the current market. Quick little If you can, we encourage you to the best of times let alone the times modernisations could include a reap the rewards) jump straight into air-conditioning you are rushing as the ice cream is new lick of paint throughout, new – with prices starting at $1,200 melting, the kids are screaming, or carpets to bedrooms or lounge, installed, this may only be 1-3 the weather is having a wild day. new blinds or curtains, or even Predicting what tenants want in a property can be a hard task if weeks of rent and definitely worth Adding modern conveniences can updating handles on every cent for tenants and your secure you the best tenant and return. doors/cupboards. you’re not in the property management industry. Little changes return. On average, properties with Installing a motor to your garage door These things can make a big difference, but you’ll need to know where to get air-conditioning can rent up to $20 or gate generally starts at $450. can make the bang for your buck, so to say. p/w more than similar properties world of We would be more that do not have air-conditioning. difference! ENTERTAINMENT than happy to share If you’re not ready to jump into some examples with you Covered paved areas or shaded installing air-conditioning just – call us today to find yet, ceiling fans are a great first decks are certainly a preference and out more… step. There are multiple different have been on a lot of tenants ‘must options for indoor/outdoor or even have’ lists. Setting up a lovely area properties with lower ceilings! to entertain could be as simple as putting up a shade sail and laying down pavers for less than $1,000.
The way the future is headed means the above soon won’t be ‘luxury items’, rather they’ll be called a necessity as expectations and demand continues to increase.
Of course, we all know not all of the above can be ticked off in one go, however, deciding on at least one item would be a great start for you to achieve the best price on your rental property.
It may also be a good idea to put in place a financial plan for the next five years, that way when it comes time to do some updates, you are prepared.
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GJ GARDNER Buying a first home vs an investment property: what is your right move?
If you’ve been busy saving for a deposit, you might be wondering about the pros and cons of buying a first home vs an investment property. While owning your own home has long been considered an Australian dream, there are many advantages in purchasing an investment property to rent out to someone else.
G.J. Gardner share with you their expertise and experience and take a look at the benefits of each approach.
A HOME OF YOUR OWN: THE BOTTOM LINE: PURCHASING A BUYING A FIRST HOME AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY FINAL WORD
Buying a home to live in is appealing for many reasons: Buying an investment property requires objectivity and lots So how do you know what is right of research. On the plus side: for you? • First, living in a house you’re paying off is emotionally rewarding. You don’t need to ask permission to buy • By purchasing a property and renting it out, you’ll Choosing whether to buy your first home or a dog, paint the walls, or hang a picture. This gives generate cash flow that can help pay off your mortgage. an investment property isn’t clear-cut, however, you freedom to infuse your personality into its styling, • Your choice comes down to investment potential rather there are experts available to help step you colour palette, and garden. than emotions: that is, how much rent you’re likely to through what is best for you. • You might be eligible for a First Home Owner Grant. earn, and how much the property will increase in value. While the amount depends on where you live, one G.J. Gardner Homes can help you weigh • You can claim a tax deduction on many expenses, thing is consistent across all states and territories – up your options and give you advice on such as interest on the loan and property maintenance. the grant isn’t available for investment properties. building a dream home for your own • You’ll have the flexibility to look at areas in which you may use or partnering with us for your • Buying a home offers you stability. You can choose not want to live, but that have great investment potential. investment project. how long you stay in your home and won’t need to re-negotiate rent each year. • If your property is negatively geared – or generating less income than it costs – you can reduce the amount of tax • When you eventually sell, you won’t have to pay you pay on your earnings. Capital Gains Tax.
It’s also worth noting that:
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Containers for Change Want GROW to find out more about becoming an EcoMarine? Head here: Did you know that Queenslanders, including everybody right here www.tangaloomaecomarines.com on the Redcliffe Peninsula, can return eligible containers via a ENVIRONMENT container refund point for cold, hard cash!? Want to speak to Grace Lutheran Primary School about their EcoMarine Ambassadors? Contact Karen Container refund points have been established across Queensland Misso on 3283 0011 or email Grace Primary to collect eligible empty containers in exchange for [email protected] the payment of a refund and we have one on our Ecomarines focus doorstep, located in Margate. Are you a community group, sports club or another organization on saving the bay looking to fundraise? Why not champion a container collection drive and retain What do you get when you combine a lot of little hands with a the 10c refund from each container for your group! How it works: BIG mission to clean up our environment and save our beautiful Moreton Bay? You get Grace Lutheran Primary School’s EcoMarine CHOOSE HEAD TO A Ambassadors, a group of passionate students doing a mighty job YOUR DROP OFF in our region. REFUND POINT: OPTION: Grace Lutheran Primary School’s EcoMarine We3. have a drop off location MORE ABOUT THE 2. Ambassadors have been driving their eco You can either set up a scheme on the Peninsula located in ECOMARINE PROGRAM: warrior message strongly throughout the local ID (best for groups) or if you are Margate. You’ll need to bag community and gaining a growing band of an individual you may be able it, tag it (if you are choosing Tangalooma EcoMarines offers inspirational eco supporters through their ‘War on Waste’ to collect cash or vouchers! to use a scheme ID) and drop and award-winning environmental education initiatives and challenges throughout 2018. Check with your closest hand it! Your refund should be programs. These FREE programs focus on processed within 24-48hrs. achieving better environmental outcomes and off point. Refund amount is Grace Lutheran Primary School Principal Mrs developing environmental leadership among 10cents per eligible container. Trudy Moala said students enjoyed their weekly students of all ages, schools, community clean up mornings around our local beach at organisations and businesses. Pelican Park, to look after Moreton Bay and help protect the marine life that call it home. Tangalooma EcoMarines is a non-profit, Brisbane- COLLECT based organisation committed to the protection Grace Primary “Our EcoMarine Ambassadors are passionate ELIGIBLE of local marine and wild life and proud associate EcoMarine about saving the bay and reducing plastics and Ambassadors (L-R): CONTAINERS: custodians of Quandamooka Country. litter in our waterways,” she said. Katalina Stevens, Amy 1.Most aluminium, glass, plastic, McCann, Bronte Misso, Jack Perkins steel and liquid paperboard “This passion has driven them to raise awareness beverage containers between on recycling, introduce a worm farm and recycling 150ml and three litres are program at our school and even undertake an eligible for a refund when ‘analysing lunch waste’ project to show our returned to a container refund school community what an impact they have can point. There are some that have on our environment and how we can all help are not eligible though so and be environmental heroes,” Mrs Moala said. check the website before WANT MORE INFO? you start collecting! EVERYTHING YOU “Our ambassadors have done a mighty job in raising www.containersforchange. NEED TO KNOW CAN our school’s eco-friendly focus and we congratulate com.au/ BE FOUND HERE: WWW. the team at Tangalooma Eco Marines for CONTAINERSFORCHANGE. their support, sharing of their knowledge COM.AU/ and ideas, and inspiriting our wonderful EcoMarine Ambassadors to share their eco-passion,” she said.
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Classic Tartan is in for 2019, but make sure it GROW Style trends to look is in eye-catching colours. The brighter the better! This is a great trend for those who like to stand out. I’m not ready to embrace the for in 2019 head to toe look yet but I would love a bright tartan skirt to wear with a shirt to the office and then with a sports tee on the weekend. If you’re looking to keep your wardrobe up-to-date, Rachel from Redcliffe Style is the person to turn to!
Rachel lives, works and plays on the Peninsula and knows exactly how to match the new season styles and trends with our beautiful PUFFY SHOULDERS weather and lifestyle. STAY STYLISH! This one is a little tougher. Puffy shoulders have the opposite effect to leopard print, Here are some of the top trends for Want to keep up with the you automatically become 50% less hot, 2019 to add to your shopping list, as world of style? Check but for the next 3 months, you are 100% told by Rachel. out Rachel’s website THE FINAL WORD redcliffestyle.com or more fashionable. If you are still keen to follow her on Instagram: give them a whirl, just keep the rest of your I tend not to invest too much in trendy pieces, so I instagram.com/redcliffestyle outfit subdued so you don’t look like you’re like to look for inexpensive ways to mix a little ‘trend’ ATHLEISURE auditioning for a remake of Working Girl. in with my normal style. Try to add a touch of the current trends to your classic wardrobe this New Year. Athleisure (the trend in fashion where clothing designed primarily for working out is worn in other settings) is definitely not going anywhere, and I love it. This is ANIMAL PRINT comfortable, cute and practical. Animal print seems to have A simple way to mix it in with your a comeback every year and NEW current wardrobe is to wear a pair of 2019 is no different. One of Converse or white running shoes with a my favourite ways to add cute dress, a sports tee with a pretty skirt this print to an outfit is with Visit the new state of or even Adidas tights with a blazer. heels. I think I have always WE HAVE had a pair of leopard print the art showroom at heels in rotation in my OFFICIALLY 358 Wickham Street, wardrobe since 1985. I ARRIVED throw them on with a Fortitude Valley. basic black dress or a IN QLD! pair of jeans and know Mon-Fri 9am-5pm that I am at least 50% hotter than I was before Sat-Sun 10am-3pm I put them on.
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Best in the Bay celebrated GROW at Business Excellence & Innovation Awards
Sustainable practices and a focus on farm-to-plate style experiences has seen Flock Eatery, located right here on our beautiful Peninsula, named A WORD FROM WINNER FLOCK EATERY Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year at the 2018 Moreton Bay Peninsula Life took 5 minutes with Region Business Excellence & Innovation Awards. Lexie and Geoff Able from Flock Eatery to chat about their business, staff, and From community groups and exporters to BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INNOVATION AWARD what taking home the awards meant entrepreneurs, school groups and not-for-profit AWARD CATEGORIES CATEGORIES organisations, the business community’s night to them. Here is what they had to say! of nights welcomed more than 450 guests to SRJ Walker Wayland Building Telstra Innovation What does winning the Cleanaway Environment & join in celebrations at Eatons Hill Hotel on a Stronger Community Excellence Award Sustainability Excellence Award and Moreton Bay Friday, 30 November 2018. Excellence Award Winner: It’s Rocket Winner: Samford Commons Science Adventures Regional Council Business of the Year Award mean a total of 13 awards were presented at the sold-out to you and your staff? gala event with Flock Eatery taking out top prize, Moreton Bay Region Industry Innovate Moreton Bay “The awards were a whirlwind and we feel so honoured chosen by judges from the total pool of applicants, & Tourism Customer Service Successful Start-Up Award and humbled by the whole experience. Firstly, while community-owned Encircle Ltd won the Excellence Award Winner: ParentTV we couldn't believe we won the Environment and Community Group of the Year category for its Winner: Kallangur Sustainability category again. However, entering the support of disadvantaged and at-risk people. Dental Surgery USC Young Entrepreneur Award awards made us literally take note in the application Encircle, which operates neighbourhood centres Employee of the Year Award Winner: Eva Porter – process of how far we've come since last year. So, at Redcliffe and Lawnton, and a free legal service Winner: Ben Harrington – Porter Designs winning was a lovely surprise and we aim to continue at Strathpine, was awarded a grand prize of PCYC Pine Rivers improving our responsible waste management. $5,000 to help continue its invaluable work Think2Be Youth Innovation Winning the business of the year was SUCH a shock within the local community. Cleanaway Environment Excellence Award & Sustainability Winner: Murrumba State - a really wonderful shock! There are so many great One of our staff members mentioned that before Meet the winners of the Excellence Award Secondary College – businesses in Moreton Bay and so many big impressive working at Flock she almost felt like she was “just a 2018 Moreton Bay Region Winner: Flock Eatery ‘Hands Free Crutch’ ones at that. We're just a little cafe trying to make barista”, but now she feels incredibly proud of her job Well Business Excellence & a difference in a wasteful industry. Winning means and her work place. And we love providing a working done to Innovation Awards: Regional Development people care about sustainability. Winning means environment where our staff take pride in what they do.” ALL businesses, Australia Moreton Bay that people care about all of the small-time growers and MAJOR AWARDS particularly those Exporting Excellence Award producers in our region who are doing the right thing What would you like to say to other businesses across the CATEGORIES by the environment. based here on the Winner: Solar Bollard Moreton Bay Region? Lighting Peninsula for your SRJ Walker Wayland We feel so lucky to be feeding so many people in “We would love to encourage all businesses to think Community Group of achievements in Moreton Bay Region a sustainable way. To be encouraging a stronger about how they can directly support other businesses the Year Award 2018. Industry & Tourism connection between the grower and the consumer. This in our region. We are so fortunate to be in such a large Winner: Encircle Ltd. Visitor Experience leads to a deeper connection to our region which in community and it's so important to support each Excellence Award turn builds resilient communities. other. Also, take a look at the waste that your company Moreton Bay Regional Winner: Sandstone creates and think of ways to responsibly manage it. Can Council Business of the Point Hotel you reduce what's coming in? Start with the communal Year Award tea and coffee station in the staff room and eliminate Winner: Flock Eatery Quest Community News all your single use items. You'd be surprised by the Business Marketing difference you can make.” Excellence Award Winner: Caboolture RSL Lexie and Geoff Abel
54 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 55 I want to ride my bicycle – with the Bel Squad ON YOUR BIKE! Moreton Bay Cycling Club, along with sponsors The Belvedere This is a squad open to all Cycling Australia members Hotel and Champion Systems Australia, have launched the and currently has members from nine different Cycling biggest Queensland cycling squad which meets monthly right Queensland Clubs all looking to support each other reach their goals. here on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The squad is made up of like-minded cyclists from With cycling safety hot in the public all walks of life who wish train together, laugh eye, and the undisputed health together and share experiences with others by being benefits of cycling being well known, volunteers, hosting community rides and reaching this initiative has brought a large goals together, whether group of riders together from it's race goals or training North and South Brisbane to raise towards that next awareness grand fondo around cycling safety and help or charity event. each other achieve their goals. WANT TO JOIN THE SQUAD? The squad’s 48 founding members hail from as far as The Bel squad welcome enquiries from Toowoomba and have joined ride social members or race members from together to get fit, ride safe and D to A grade. reach their goals, as well as help You can contact the Bel Squad (run by the other cyclists do the same. Moreton Bay Cycling Club) by emailing The Bel Squad (named after [email protected]. major sponsor The Belvedere Hotel) will hold monthly community rides from The Belvedere Hotel and they encourage ALL community members to get on a bike and join them. 56 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 57 FREE PUPPUCCINOS COFFEE EVERY Sunday Coffee trends of 2019
Peninsula Life sat down with Koedi from Grind Coffee Bar to find out what is hot (or cold) in the world of coffee in the year ahead.
SPECIALTY SPARKLING COFFEE COFFEE
Coffee has come so Add a little sparkle to far in the past 10 years your day. This one may and is dominating the be a bit polarising, but it hospitality industry, but is definitely worth a taste. let’s face it – not any old Just as people seem coffee will do! In 2019, to either love or hate speciality coffee will take sparkling water, sparkling over our coffee scene coffee isn’t for everyone, and for good reason – but the beverage is JOIN US FOR why drink bland when increasing in popularity you can drink grand! and you’ll be sure to see the trend grow in the year ahead. Happy COLD DRIP KEEP CUPS COFFEE hour By now you’ll have heard the news - disposable coffee cups Brewed with ice-cold are NOT recyclable and are EVERY water that trickles down adding to plastic landfill. With a tower through different many of us drinking at least filters over a long period a cup a day, it is time to get WEDNESDAY of time (6-8hrs), cold drip environmentally conscious and 10AM-12PM coffee will be the coffee cut the one-time-use trend. of choice as the weather Keep Cups are the way to go heats up. This method in 2019, and not only ANY COFFEE, ANY SIZE not only looks intriguing, will you be rewarded but it allows for greater with the feeling oxidisation of the coffee that comes with grounds and the result is doing your part for $2 a smoother, sweeter, less the environment, acidic, and more rounded but you’ll also be taste. Goodbye cold rewarded with brew and hello cold drip CHEAPER COFFEE for for the summer of ’19. Open bringing your own cup. SUNDAY TO THURSDAY WIN WIN!! 6AM - 2PM Want to get your hands on ANY of the above trends in 2019, or maybe just 35 REDCLIFFE PARADE, REDCLIFFE sit back and relax with a traditional favourite? Head in to GRIND COFFEE BAR at 35 Redcliffe Parade. The fur friends are more than welcome too! grindcoffeebars.com.au 58 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW LIVE • PLAY • GROW | 59 60 | LIVE • PLAY • GROW