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Message from THIS ISSUE CONTENT THE MAYOR Mayor Karen Williams Welcome, residents, to the first edition ofOur While we have achieved much in this regard – our 4-7 14-15 Redland City Redlands magazine – the latest example of how organisational restructure alone saves just shy your Council is committed to serving you and of $2 million a year – it is still a journey as we set Council Budget Culture in our community Office: 3829 8623 delivering value for money. about ticking the boxes in terms of efficiency, The full rundown on Council’s 2013-14 Budget Meet Zane Trow. He’s about to take the Redlands Mobile: 0416 123 588 reducing red tape, improving service delivery to – where and how your money will be spent. on a fabulous arts adventure and he’s inviting [email protected] This larger, informative 32-page magazine is an you, our priority customers, and making it easier 4 everyone to the party. important tool for raising awareness of Council programs and activities in the community… yet to do business with your Council. 8-9 Redland it achieves savings of about $60,000 a year, and The declaration of at Cleveland Redlands on a roll 20-21 is less than half the cost of sending a letter to and Weinam Creek at Redland Bay as Priority Planning for dynamic seaside and transit precincts City Council Calendar of events households in the Redlands. Development Areas by the State Government at Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek has been What’s coming up in the Redlands – Contacts Redland City is entering an exciting new phase, paves the way for their development as key fast-tracked, heralding a new era of business and transport hubs and we will be consulting with the events not to be missed. All enquiries...... 3829 8999 and Council wants you to be part of it. economic growth in the Redlands. all stakeholders during the next 12 months. Add State Emergency Service Inside this magazine you will find a lot more to this the Cleveland CBD Incentive Scheme 10-11 22-31 132 500 information than in its predecessor, the Residents’ to revitalise the City’s civic heart and master- Councillor connection Animal Shelter...... 3829 8663 Report. You will also find this information presented planning for the shopping precinct at Capalaba, Inspirational Redlanders News that matters to you where you live, in a crisper, cleaner and more contemporary format as well as the identified residential estates now in Cleveland Aquatic Centre Whether on the job or on holiday with his direct from your divisional councillor. which, of course, is in line with Council’s philosophy the preliminary planning stages. family, Council’s Merv Elliott has a passion 22 Russell Street, Cleveland of delivering better value and customer service at 3286 2723 for the Redlands. every level of the organisation. I have said many times, and I know you will agree, that Redland City is the best place to These stories and more are published IndigiScapes Centre 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba live, play and do business. I urge all Redlanders in more detail on our website 3824 8611 to develop an even greater sense of pride in 12-13 www.redland.qld.gov.au Looking back Redland Art Gallery our great City and work together to sell the ’s community comes 3829 8899 Redlands as a preferred destination for both together every year to re-enact the historic business and pleasure. CREDITS Redland Performing Arts Centre landing of the young explorer . 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland Produced by: Redland City Council While we may be small in comparison to our 3829 8131 Stories by: Mark Voisey Peta Koch neighbouring local government areas, we should Allan McNeil Shane Watson Redland Home Assist Secure proudly be “little but loud”. Design by: Adam Casey Allan Shephard 3383 7075 10 Photos by: Adam Casey Matt Murray We have a great deal of which we can be proud Visitor Information Centre – our unique islands and enviable lifestyle, our 1300 667 386 proximity to Australia’s third largest city and Libraries: its key transport links, affordable housing, low unemployment, our commitment to sustainable ...... Capalaba 3843 8012 development and, of course, our fantastic Cleveland ...... 3829 8576 Victoria Point...... 3884 4000 sense of community. Amity Point...... 3409 7029 Let us all get out and help put our Redland City North . Dunwich...... 3409 9529 on the map. Point Lookout...... 3409 8036 Russell Island...... 3409 1684

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2 | Our Redlands Magazine 13 redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 3 Council AVERAGE rates increase

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Budget highlights: Rates relief for THE Redlands • Headline rates increase of 1.43 per cent Council’s 3Rs Budget is one for today... and for tomorrow. It is Responsive, Realistic and Responsible. - the lowest in SEQ and below the 2.5 per cent ABS Consumer Price Index Redland City Council has delivered the “This is a budget for today – and for “The fact that we have been able to pass lowest headline rates increase in South tomorrow. It is responsive, realistic and this saving on to residents, despite the Key areas of • The average residential owner- East Queensland... for the second year responsible” she said. “We are again massive external price increases of water and in a row. occupied mainland property with delivering ratepayers great value for their electricity that Council has opted to absorb, is capital expenditure The $238 million budget for 2013-14 money and the lowest rate rise in SEQ. fantastic news for the Redlands community.” a value of $282,000 and using the provides cost-of-living relief while delivering • Transport: $25 million “Residents have been hit by massive Council has also cut the number of average amount of water (200kl), will the high quality services people expect • Waste water: $8.38 million from their Council. increases in State Government bulk water rating categories this year from 45 to 22, see a rates increase of just 1.1 per cent, prices (up 16 per cent) and electricity providing a more consistent approach and • Open space: $4.79 million including all utilities and levies And it also delivers the first surplus for charges (up 22.6 per cent), as well as rising reducing rates for the majority of residents. many years. grocery and fuel costs. • Marine: $4.24 million Cr Williams said there was still some way • In dollar terms this equates to an increase “I was proud of Council’s “People are really to go to achieve reform in rating across the of 66 cents per week or about equivalent first budget last year, but I • Lakes and canals: $3.19 million am even more proud of our hurting. Some South City but this change would ensure clear, to the cost of a postage stamp We are again • Water: $1.84 million second, which delivers the East Queensland councils transparent rationale behind the categories. Council surplus I predicted a year delivering have passed on their cost 2% • Predicts first operating surplus “The change to rating categories also ago and a headline rates increases through rates rises ratepayers reinstates separate canal levies for residents for many years - $317,000 increase of 1.43 per cent,” as high as 5 per cent. Key capital projects said Mayor Karen Williams. at Raby Bay, Sovereign Waters and Aquatic • Capital program $56.9 million great value “Redland City has crunched Paradise, splitting this cost from their general “We have absorbed millions for their the numbers to ensure we rates to ensure transparency,” she said. • Dunwich Sewerage upgrade: $1.6 million • Average domestic waste water costs of dollars in external costs can deliver the lowest rates State Govt 16% imposed on us by other money and increase possible while “The reinstatement of separate canal levies • Point Lookout waste water treatment down $96 a year to the average household levels of government, delivering all the services was requested by the people who live plant: $15 million over three years providing a cost-of-living the lowest in these areas and they now get greater • Doubling road expenditure to $20 million reprieve for our ratepayers people have come to expect. transparency on how the funds are raised • Capping and rehabilitation of who otherwise would rate rise in “This will include a • Environmental levy reduced for the expenditure on the canals and lake. exhausted landfill sites: $3 million have been forced to foot SEQ considerable increase in road by $34.80 per year the huge bill through “I am proud of the work done in framing this spending to provide for the • ramp car park: significant rates increases. budget and believe it sets the foundations Water charges offset • Rating categories reduced from 45 to 22 future growth of the city.” “Without these external for the future of the City, especially given $3.4 million over two years factors, we could have seen a rates freeze, Cr Williams said the state- the impact of costs which are outside Council water consumption charges • Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) • Moreton Bay bikeway or better.” imposed bulk water increase had been Council’s control. We’re certainly heading in are increasing by 2 per cent and State residents get access to TransLink network offset by a $96 reduction in the cost of the right direction – we have reformed the • Coochiemudlo Island Jetty: $1.85 million Government costs have increased 16 per Cr Williams said that even with the extra Council-controlled waste water. • Maintains existing assets costs, the budget placed Redland City in way we do business and we are putting our cent. Council has offset the 16 per cent an “enviable” financial position, while still “This saving will mean the average Redland City in a position which will leave money in • Headland Park, North Stradbroke State Government bulk water price rise by • Maintains a manageable level of debt being able to cope with any unforeseen property will actually see a $7.52 fall in the bank and infrastructure on the ground Island: $500,000 reducing Council waste waster costs by an circumstances which may arise. utility charges,” she said. for generations to come.” average of $96.

4 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 5 Vote “yes” to secure future Budget When the kids are kicking a footy in the park, you see that road blackspot has been fixed or you are taking in It’s win:win for islands the breathtaking views from North Redland City Council has effectively Stradbroke Island’s Gorge Walk, spare a thought for how they neutralised the financial impact of the came about. new TransLink services for most Southern SMBI projects - Moreton Bay Island residents as part of its They are among a plethora of vital 2013-14 Budget. 2013-14 Budget: community projects provided by Redland City Council thanks to direct funding from Mayor Karen Williams said a reduction in • Russell Island boat ramp the Federal Government – an arrangement the accelerated infrastructure component of upgrade: $370,000 at risk unless the Constitution is updated by general rates had offset the cost of extending • Russell Island pontoon a national referendum. the transport network to the islands. upgrade: $40,000 A “yes” vote at the referendum will translate “The extension of the TransLink network • Russell Island Hall Key capital road into greater certainty for much-needed, to the SMBI is the best thing that has redevelopment: $50,000 job-creating projects amid declining happened to the islands, and islanders, projects for 2013-14: income from national taxation revenue and • Macleay Island boat ramp for years,” she said. increasing demands on councils. upgrade: $412,500 • $7.5 million – resurfacing This includes programs such as the federal “It will help boost property values and • Macleay Island Bowls Club works across the City connectivity without an additional cost Roads to Recovery program, Regional and beach access ramp: $7500 • $2 million – pavement Local Community Infrastructure Program impact for the majority of islanders. • Macleay Island Bowls Club rehabilitation across the City and the Local Government Reform Fund. “To make this happen after years of seawall: $20,000 • $1.5 million – roundabout at Visit www.councilreferendum.com.au for lobbying without success, we had to make • Macleay Island ramp park: $500,000 intersection of King Street and more information. a contribution to the Government, via a Baythorn Drive (Thornlands) special charge. • Macleay Island ramp car park: $200,000 • $1.4 million – roundabout at Range of rates “This is a win:win for islanders – they get the Roads Residents have told us intersection of Nelson and Main enormous advantages of cheaper travel via • Macleay Island boat ramp: $60,000 payment options a key priority roads and road safety roads (Wellington Point) TransLink and accessibility to and from the • Macleay Island pontoon Roads spending throughout the SMBI and we have found a way to absorb upgrade: $50,000 are key concerns to them • $2 million – Southern Moreton There are a range Redlands has more than doubled the cost. • Macleay Island barge ramp – we have listened and Bay Islands roads upgrades of options to from last year – highlighting assist people (facility renewal): $40,000 • $600,000 – Salisbury Street “The budget offsets the levy cost of $85.46 Council’s commitment to we have responded, as to make their on island properties by reducing the (Redland Bay) kerb and channel • Karragarra Island beach maintaining the City’s key assets. Council should rates payments accelerated infrastructure component of access ramp: $7500 • $600,000 – Fitzroy Street and manage rates by a similar amount.” • Bay Islands capital Motorists are set for a smoother ride (Cleveland) kerb and channel their budgets. throughout the Redlands after more than Division 5 Councillor Mark Edwards said infrastructure fund: $67,900 Among them are $20 million was set aside for improving • $550,000 – Queen/Wellington SMBI residents would benefit from several • Future SMBI road projects: $1 million direct debits, BPAY, IVR and online through local roads throughout 2013-14. Cr Elliott said many of the City’s roads had streets (Cleveland) road upgrade key projects included in this year’s budget. the myServices portal. • SMBI road upgrade been built 30-40 years ago and were now Infrastructure spokesperson Cr Murray Elliott • $400,000 – Merindah Street “This includes all-ability access to the Lamb program: $1 million nearing the end of their useful lives. The direct debit system is a simple, safe (Division 7) said the roads program would (Coochiemudlo Island) road upgrade Island public toilets, which will include a and effective way to avoid unnecessary lay the foundations for the future of the City. “Council has developed a 10-year program new pathway to and around the public • $389,000 – Wellington/McCartney penalties. It allows ratepayers to contribute to upgrade roads across the City,” he said. toilets, as well as infrastructure upgrades “An extra 45,000 residents are expected to call streets (Ormiston) kerb and channel throughout the quarter, making rates less of a burden come the due date. and improved lighting,” he said. the Redlands home over the next 20 years, so Cr Elliott said an 82 per cent increase • $312,000 – four safe school travel it is important our local road network is able in expenditure for resurfacing works, to “Temporary pedestrian access will be (SafeST) initiatives at Birkdale Payment frequencies can be tailored to suit to safely and effectively transport people $7.5 million, and $2 million for pavement individual circumstances – in full, weekly, provided to the jetty terminal and temporary State School, Bayview State throughout the City,” he said. rehabilitation were significant, particularly fortnightly or monthly. Payments can be toilets will be provided for the duration of the School (Thornlands), Redland given the external economic challenges the Bay State School and Star of made in advance. project, which is expected to be complete by “The 2013-14 Budget significantly increases Council faced in framing its Budget. the Sea School (Cleveland) the end of July, weather permitting. expenditure for roads resealing and Redland City Council’s direct debit option surfacing as well as several safety upgrades “Everyone hates potholes,” he said. “Our • $60,000 – Weippin Street carries no additional fees for multiple “Other budget items for SMBI include to key local roads and intersections. Budget looks after the assets we have and (Cleveland) pedestrian refuge payments, although if your bank account has almost $760,000 to upgrade the Macleay insufficient funds at the time a payment is “Residents have told us roads and road will keep them in good working order. It Island Ramp Park, car park and boat ramp. • $50,000 – Bloomfield Street scheduled, you will need to cover the $2.50 safety are key concerns to them – we delivers a program that will ensure we have (Cleveland) pedestrian improvements dishonour fee the banks charge Council. “Pontoons on Macleay and Russell islands will have listened and we have responded, as a safe, efficient and effective road network also be upgraded and $2 million has been Council should.” and that our City continues to develop.” • $35,000 – Rosewood Street Rates notices are issued quarterly, in July, set aside for future SMBI road projects.” (Birkdale) intersection upgrade October, January and April.

6 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 7 Customers Vibrant are No.1 Customer service is at the forefront of a new way of thinking at Redland City Council, which is well down the path economy towards establishing its one-stop shop for residents. When fully operational, Council’s Integrated Customer Contact Centre will Community answer enquiries at the initial point of contact. Initially the grants centre will manage all high- volume calls related to rates, The first round of Redland City water, waste, animals, parks and Council’s Community Grants conservation, roads, drainage, Program including the Regional sports and community venues. Arts Development Fund opens Phase 2 will focus on an increase on July 8 and closes on August in delivery of services to include 16, 2013. Last financial year, building and planning, health more than $637,000 was and environment, development distributed to grant recipients. control and environmental Free ‘Tools for a Successful assessment enquiries. Further Grant Application’ workshops services will be integrated will run from July 10 to 18, 2013. in Phase 3, including the Bookings essential – phone development and management Council’s grants team on of e-services. From July 1, residents can call the Council on 3829 8911. For more information one phone number – 3829 8999. or to obtain a community grants application form visit www.redland.qld.gov.au/ Applications CommunitySupport. Applications under Round 1 of made easy the Sponsorship Program will Developers may qualify for open on July 29, 2013. Toondah Harbour, Cleveland fee discounts if they lodge their applications through an online development Origin chiefs assessment service designed to streamline approvals eye Straddie processes. A range of Queensland’s State of Origin REDLANDS ON A ROLL application types can be squad may set up camp on Planning for dynamic seaside and transit precincts at both Toondah Harbour lodged through the eDA (NSI) in Timeline of portal, including material the lead-up to next year’s series. at Cleveland and Weinam Creek at Redland Bay has been fast-tracked, changes of use, certain Maroons coach Mal Meninga heralding a new era of business and economic growth in the Redlands. Development types of building works and is pushing for a change to the Toondah Harbour and applications for accelerated iconic Queensland getaway and “There’s a positive vibe rolling out across exciting new facilities, and the chance to “It will be a massive boost for the mainland, and assessment. eDA also enables talks began in 2011 about basing Redland City and it’s important that we all showcase all we have to offer as the gateway importantly, the development will also provide the Weinam Creek PDAs people to pay application fees online, identify State referral the team at Ron Stark Oval at do our bit to maintain the momentum,” opportunity to finally resolve the parking issue Dunwich. Queensland Rugby to iconic North Stradbroke and the Southern agencies and communicate that has plagued Weinam Creek.” League officials say they are Mayor Karen Williams said. Moreton Bay islands.” Declaration as a Priority Development Area electronically with all relevant certainly open to the move from fast-tracks planning and approvals for stakeholders and authorities. “Right now we have some exciting opportunities to Cr Williams said there were unique opportunities Planning and Development spokesperson Cr Coolum if all training equipment lay the foundations for the future of our City and Julie Talty (Division 6) said the potential of both identified sites. The public will be engaged on More information is available comes up to scratch, and will be at both sites. at www.redland.qld.gov.au. the challenge for all Redlanders is to make the precincts had already piqued the interest of issues and opportunities as part of the process. talking again with NSI Councillor developers and investors. Craig Ogilvie and Council most of them. “Toondah Harbour is little more than a basic The initial timeline to progress the Toondah officers in the next few months. “Hot on the heels of Council declaring the ferry terminal and car park at the moment but “We have had a number of approaches from Harbour and Weinam Creek projects is: THE Best of City ‘open for business’ and instituting special could be a dynamic and thriving area with a interested parties who want to be part of these Mid-late 2013: Phase 1 – Council and local business Buy local incentives to spark revitalisation in the range of exciting marine activities, a marina, exciting projects,” Cr Talty said. “Council is here to Economic Development Queensland complete One day has been set aside business district of Cleveland came formal attractive public spaces, boardwalks, cycling work with investors – provided their projects are policy technical and background studies to identify especially for family fun at recognition of two key projects as Priority paths, apartments, office spaces, restaurants, sustainable and compatible – to make things happen. the Redlands Business Expo, Local businesses have first Development Areas by the Queensland development options and issues. This will shops and a boutique hotel with conference “The PDA declarations remove much red tape… it’s which will showcase the best preference for supplying Government. happen in consultation with developers, of local businesses. While facilities,” she said. just what the doctor ordered to attract genuine Redland City Council under investors, Redland residents and other Friday July 12 is dedicated to a purchasing policy aimed “This means planning to create dynamic seaside interest because there is no doubt we can fast- “With a breath-taking view of the Bay and islands, stakeholders. business seminars, exhibitions at strengthening the City’s and transit precincts at Toondah Harbour and Toondah Harbour is wasted as a car park.” track the projects, save investors time and money and networking, the focus economy. Council already Weinam Creek will be fast-tracked, heralding a and deliver a lasting legacy for Redlanders.” Late 2013–early 2014: Phase 2 – community of Saturday July 13 is firmly spends more than $40 million new era of business and economic growth. Opportunities also abound at the Weinam Creek on family entertainment and Cr Williams said Redland City had three distinct advised of draft plans and invited to have input. a year with local businesses. transport hub at Redland Bay, which will be will include a prize giveaway Mayor Karen Williams said “The fact the Redlands has two of the first three advantages over its neighbours: position, transformed into a waterfront recreation precinct Early–mid 2014: Phase 3 – final development of a North Stradbroke Island all contractors that operate PDAs declared in the state is a huge vote of position, position. schemes, infrastructure and implementation Escape. The Business Expo – outside the City would be given confidence in our City from the State Government. to help it realise its potential as the gateway to the at Redland Performing Arts secondary status, although value Bay islands. “We are the jewel in the crown of South East plans prepared for statutory approval by the Centre – has been organised for money needed to remain a “These precincts are a key component in our Queensland and are expecting a population State Government. by Council, in conjunction key priority in tender evaluations strategy to drive investment and create new “This development will deliver the residential, growth of more than 40,000 residents by 2031,” with the Redland City to continue to improve Council’s jobs so this marks a coming of age for Redland transport and entertainment precinct we have she said. “This is the best place to live, work and visit – Mid 2014: Phase 4 - development schemes to and Straddie chambers of bottom line. City. The result will be new jobs for Redlanders, been awaiting for years,” Cr Williams said. it is also the perfect place to consider investing.” be publicly released. commerce.

88 | |Our Our Redlands Redlands Magazine Magazine redland.qld.gov.auredland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.auredland.qld.gov.au OurOur Redlands Redlands Magazine Magazine | |9 9 Bra-vo Inspirational for Caryn The bra banter does not seem to get old on inspirational Redlander Caryn Gorrie... well Redlanders not yet anyway! But Caryn, who describes as “uplifting” her goal to break the world record for the longest bra chain, may soon have heard every No beating I look at it this way: undergarment joke known to man... and woman. about the bush the Queen is still Whether on the job or on holiday “It’s gone pretty crazy,” says going at 87 managing the cancer fundraising with his family, Merv Elliott has a queen. “I have a shed that is passion for the Redlands. England, maybe 87 is chockers... and you should ‘a good number see my lounge room!” The only time you’ll find Merv Elliott beating – Merv Elliott, 71, on Caryn set about collecting about the bush is when he is tracking feral pigs retirement 200,000 bras – and a gold A master through the northern NSW scrub. coin donation for each one to in the house “If you are fair to people, be honest with them, help fund cancer vaccination don’t beat about the bush, be open, then – research – after six family The first thing you notice nine out of 10 times – you will achieve a good members were diagnosed about Cleveland artist compromise,’’ Redland City Council’s knockabout with cancer. Brian Hatch’s studio is how Property Services Service Manager says. spotlessly neat and clean it is. ’ Caryn says she has been Merv, the bloke who acquires land for overwhelmed by support from But then Brian is one conservation in the Redlands, thinks momentarily businesses and a dedicated of Australia’s foremost when asked of the highlights of more than half a band of friends. printmakers, working in an century in local government, 22 in the Redlands. artform where even a speck Then the larrikin in him takes over. “We have been busy linking all the bras together and we will do of unwanted paint or dust “Staying employed,’’ he says. can ruin a print. “In the Redlands we have a settlement rate of “I look at it this way: the Queen is still going at 87 an official count in Brisbane’s inner south on October 5, “But seriously it would be the Southern Moreton 99 per cent ... that’s probably one of my best managing England, maybe 87 is a good number,’’ Brian, a lean and youthful Bay Islands land exchange project where we have and this will be followed by a he says as the larrikin takes over again. 78-year-old, is represented in satisfactorily acquired almost 300 conservation achievements: getting people to accept a fair gala ball at The Stamford that the National Gallery, Canberra, blocks from property owners by exchanging a value for their land.’’ He says he simply enjoys the “mateship, fellowship evening,” she said. with 12 of his prints, spanning Council residential block of equal value. and challenge’’ of his working life. much of his life’s work. Merv, 71, has been in the Redlands for 40 years and When the chain is complete, “It will be turned into a conservation zone and bras in good condition will be lives on 5 acres between Capalaba and Sheldon with Merv laughs again as he recalls how he started His latest exhibition, The protected against development forever and a day.’’ donated to the less fortunate wife Tanya and his family. Three of his seven kids are with Brisbane City Council as a parking meter Art of Printmaking, will in Vanuatu, Fiji, Kenya, PNG Merv admits to a passion for a fair deal. still at school but he still finds time to follow his interest run at Redland Art Gallery, officer when just 17. and at home. Cleveland, from August 25 “When I left Brisbane Council we had a settlement in breeding dogs, “feral pest extermination” up around “Well it was sort of an authoritative role for a to September 22. rate on the purchase of properties required by Inverell in northern NSW, and cycling around weekend “The point I most need to Council of about 80 per cent. What that meant 17-year-old – they must have thought I looked get across is the gold coin garage sales. The exhibition of 48 of his was two out of every 10 customers were not mean enough to do the job,’’ he says, doing his donation,” she said. limited-edition prints explores satisfied with the outcome,’’ he recalls. But there are no thoughts of retiring any time soon. best Chopper Read impersonation. Merv and his best mate the gamut of printmaking from You can support the World’s woodcuts and collagraphs to Longest Bra Chain at etchings and linoprints. www.mylifemystyle.com.au. A pioneer of printmaking, Brian Miracles delivered on is generous with his knowledge and is keen to show the variety a wing and a prayer of prints and techniques available to the printmaker by The more Nick Clarke learns about the positive children, as well as to reunite families at important extraordinarily long and uncomfortable trips by including an instructional video impact Angel Flight has on people’s lives, the times such as Christmas. road, often on a regular basis.” in his exhibition. more committed he becomes to the cause. Inspired to help, Nick is about to take to the skies Enter Angel Flight, which co-ordinates non- “In printmaking every print The Queensland-based charity helps struggling on a 10,000km, 17-day flight journey which will emergency flights to help country people in need. in an edition has a slight families in rural and remote areas to overcome take him to more than half of the state’s 73 local “Hopefully we can help to make a real variation so that every print the tyranny of distance when they need specialist government areas. difference to people,” Nick said. is an original work of art,” he medical treatment. “Access to major hospitals and treatment centres says “The penultimate stop of this trip will be when The General Manager of Organisational Services at is a huge challenge for 30 per cent of Australians we fly into Dunwich at 12.45pm on Wednesday, “I love working with large Redland City Council, Nick learned of Angel Flight who live outside metropolitan areas,” Nick said. August 28.” paintings but it’s the fine work when he served as president of Local Government “When these people need specialist treatment Donate at www.angelflight.org.au in printmaking that keeps Managers Australia (Qld), and was touched by the for conditions which could include cancer or follow Nick’s flight on Facebook at drawing me back.” good deeds of pilots to make travel easier for sick and leukaemia, they also have to endure LgmaCharityFlight2013

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Coochie re-enacts Flinders landing Ask local Paul Moynagh what he likes most about his role in commemorating Lt Matthew Flinders’ historic landing on Coochiemudlo Island and he’s straight to the point. Redlands born and bred “I like the outfit and the white tights,” After the best part of a century in the Redlands, the Holzapfels continue to show he laughs. dedication to not only their community but also those less fortunate... But for the star of the show at the Matthew Flinders Day community event Dan and Una Holzapfel often reflect over earning Rotary International’s highest distinction, equipment he hopes can make a difference in He won’t put a figure on it but it is said on Sunday July 21, it’s a lot more than just the patch of bush at the back of their new and serving on the Redland Ambulance, Birkdale poorer parts of the world. he has donated well over $1 million an opportunity to dress up and joke about place at Victoria Point. District National Seniors and Shoreline Probus to charitable causes, particularly the with his kids, Abbey (9) and Luca (5). “We sort things - hospital beds and equipment, Club committees, helping develop the Redlands eradication of polio, which he became “It can’t be built out,’’ Dan, 90, says proudly. school desks, chairs, even a lot of school reading “It’s great to see the community come Museum along the way. involved with through Rotary and became For Dan and his sister, 87, this tract of Redlands material that they can use. We send hundreds passionate about after a trip to Africa. together,” he said. “Coochie has a great scrub is a vision from their youth. But Dan’s influence has spread much further than of hospital beds over to New Guinea and the mix of people - doctors, policemen, IT “It was about 2003 when we went over the rich sandy loam and red soil of his birthplace. Solomon Islands,’’ he says, adding that Rotary experts, business owners, senior citizens They were born into this country: for most of their “It amazes me how much Flinders had achieved by to Nigeria to do a vaccination program. – they all make Coochie a great place to lives they have been surrounded by it, farming it, When we saw the hardship and what polio the time he captained the Norfolk,” said Paul. “He live.” Even Paul’s partner Elly van Acker is pioneering its communities back when the roads does to people, it became something that was only 22 when he set foot on the island.” were gravel this side of the Capalaba bridge and we really wanted to try to do something an ambulance first-responder. After the parade, Brisbane was a fair drive away. about,’’ he recalls. Matthew Flinders The only cleared land was where the house and Paul will land on “It’s terrible to see the way they can’t get Day organisers As youngsters, the Holzapfels once walked an Norfolk Beach in hour-and-a-half to and from school at the top of shed was, the rest was all timber so I had to clear around, they drag themselves along the expect up to 4000 a dinghy rowed by Mt Cotton. By their teens they were working on ground, the way they live – we don’t know people at the it all, build the dam and sort of start from scratch I like the outfit and descendants of Lt the family farm and as adults put Capalaba on how well off we are.’’ event, including – Dan Holzapfel Flinders’ father (from the map. At the home they share in a lifestyle almost the entire the white tights his second marriage), village at Victoria Point, Dan and Una island population of – Paul Moynagh Dan bought a block there in the 60s. Redlands residents He’s too modest to include it himself, but if then has to raise $3500 just to get the containers – neither ever married – continue their around 700 people. “The only cleared land was where the house charity and community work. Christopher and he had a CV it should read: entrepreneur, to their destinations. The day includes and shed was, the rest was all timber so I had to entertainment, Timothy Flomersfeld. innovator, humanitarian and philanthropist. They were born into the Redlands, never clear it all, build the dam and sort of start from Then on a Saturday once a month, he’s among outrigger races, And tough old bugger. left ... never wanted to. The dinghy (trim) scratch,’’ he recalls. about 20 Rotarians who roll up their sleeves and music, parade, landing re-enactment and Why? Well, there were the farms to look itself was purchased in 2006 by the the popular markets. Here, near the spot now known as the Clock On a Thursday you will find him at Rotary’s literally get packing, stuffing containers with after – first their father Charlie’s patch at Coochiemudlo Island Historical Society, with Tower, he ran an Ampol garage and Ford warehouse at Durack, sorting through donated anything useful to far-flung communities. West Mt Cotton, then the Capalaba block. The Flinders re-enactment was first held the help of a grant from Redland Council. dealership next to a general store which Una And ... because of the weather. in 1981, a few years after WWII navigator had evolved from her fruit and vegetable shop. Paul – whose willingness to play the part of “Our climate is so good here in the and island resident Ted Jones – acting on Flinders has impressed locals – says there They went on to develop the area into what was Redlands,’’ Dan says as the southeaster a hunch – backtracked through historical have been plenty of interesting moments Capalaba’s first shopping centre, with a bank, blows from the bay though the bush at records. He discovered “6th Island”, where over the past few years, but the antics of butcher, chemist and doctor’s surgery joining the back of the Holzapfel’s place. the 22-year-old Lieutenant came ashore the garage and general store. Coochie Town Crier John Fletcher were the from his sloop Norfolk on July 19, 1799 ... first to spring to mind. “When we built that they said it was ahead of its was, in fact, Coochiemudlo Island. Images from top left: “He gets very animated with his bell,” he says. time but it soon grew,’’ he says. Paul is the fourth person to don the period “He’s been known to drown out the drummers Una and Dan Holzapfel with their mother, Lydia, British naval attire, complete with jacket, The shopping precinct was sold in 1982 so in the parade and he might give the muskets Dan could devote his attention to the farm on the night Dan became Cleveland Rotary Club shiny buckled shoes, rigged hat, British president in 1981. a run when they fire off their salute.” Redland Bay Road he had acquired in the late flag, of course tights, sword and, this year, 60s, first raising strawberries, then producing Dan and Una cutting and packing lettuce at the a 200-year-old sextant. He follows in the • Matthew Flinders Market Day not only lettuces but the machines needed to Holzapfel farm off Redland Bay Road, Capalaba, footsteps of Mr Jones, Damon Garcia and Coochiemudlo Island harvest and pack a crop largely destined for the in 1981. Mark Bowden. July 21 – 8am-2pm Sydney markets. The shopping centre Dan Holzapfel developed “before its time’’ at Capalaba. It was sold in Despite the demands of his farming and business 1982, about the time this shot was taken. interests, Dan devoted himself to his community, racking up an impressive list of achievements. Left: A Redland Shire councillor from 1964-1973, he Redlands pioneers Una, 87, and Dan Holzapfel, 90, also became president of Cleveland Rotary Club, at the back of their new place at Victoria Point.

12 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 13 CULTURE

Arts on deck for a revival Meet Zane Trow. He’s about to take the Redlands on a fabulous arts adventure and he’s inviting everyone to the party.

Zane Trow is a man on a cultural mission. to promote and extend audiences for other free events, outdoor music and theatre, The quest for the Creative Arts Centre existing arts events in the city – festivals a cinema program and cafe-bar style Manager at Redland City Council is to put and events, arts projects, local artists – to entertainment to revitalise the Redlands. the region firmly on the map as a vibrant try to expand Council’s promotion of its “We are only 40 minutes away from destination for arts . own City’s culture.” Brisbane and we’re eminently more And while he’s at it, he aims to remind Zane’s previous incarnations have included affordable than the Queensland Performing Redland residents just how rich and diverse being Artistic Director of the South Bank Arts Centre and do you know what? We’re the City’s arts offerings are and that they’re Corporation and the Brisbane Powerhouse, just as good,” he says with conviction. right on their doorstep. so it is not surprising that he is thinking big According to Zane, the biggest threat Zane took up the newly created position for the Redlands. to attracting audiences to arts events is of overseeing the cultural scene in the “RPAC has one of the best concert halls in not shows at other venues, a night by the Redlands last November and his generous- South East Queensland, without a doubt, television or a day at the beach. sized umbrella of responsibilities includes so I’m on a bit of a mission here,” he says. “Queensland is a fantastic place to live and the Redland Performing Arts Centre “Not only must we encourage a wider and in the performing arts or the arts, what’s (RPAC) and Redland Art Gallery, along more diverse local community to access the your greatest rival in Queensland? I say, the with arts festivals, events and projects Performing Arts Centre, we must also reach back deck is your greatest rival,” he says. throughout the region. out to Brisbane and the surrounds to say “Once you get home from a hard week’s RPAC has one of the best concert He is happy to juggle a cloakroom full of we’ve got something quite special here and work what you want to do is just kind of sit hats because he is keen to spread the word that comes back to developing a program on the back deck and watch the wildlife. We halls in South East Queensland in and beyond the Redlands about the that’s relevant to the widest possible have to give people a really good reason to without a doubt. We must reach out Redland City Council’s hidden treasures that make up the City’s audience.” leave home and come and visit us.” Creative Arts Centre arts environment. to Brisbane and surrounds to say we Manager Zane Trow Zane is keen to tap into other festivals And Zane and his team in their is thinking big for the “We want to expand a broad awareness such as the Brisbane Writers Festival, the programming for next year are preparing have something quite special here city’s arts potential across the City of what RPAC and the Queensland Music Festival and the Brisbane to pull out all stops to do just that. Watch gallery do,” Zane says. “But we also want Festival, along with creating a series of this space.

Action and inner strength Redland City Council Libraries’ and a girl from Company escaping a Kids connect with cartoons... Michael Marks has ploughed suffocating and forced upon marriage pair through thousands of books up the reader knows these long hidden and that’s not all folks! available to Redlanders and secrets must come to light. suggests Salt for young adult A cartoon-themed exhibition and “It is important for galleries to have spaces reading. Salt is a wonderfully written and darkly workshop program has returned by and activities for younger artists.” thoughtful dystopian novel full of action, popular demand to the Redland Art Long before The Hunger Games, adventure, fantasy and what it means to Gallery at Capalaba. Brother and sister Blake and Sarah young adults have been gripped by tales of our search inside oneself for strength, truth, Armstrong, aged 6 and 9 (pictured left) world going bad, our governments becoming loyalty and love. Cartoon connection: Art by Kids 4 Kids were two Redlands participants who all-powerful and consuming, our rights and grew out of an earlier school holiday particularly enjoyed the workshops. privileges stripped from us, forcing us to live If you are a fan of this style of novel some workshop in which children aged five to 12 in a dog-eat-dog world surviving the best way other suggested reads to find in Redland City Both Sarah and Blake’s cartoons are years were inspired by a monster theme we can. Young adult novel Salt by Maurice Gee Libraries are – The Declaration by Gemma to create their own works. included in the exhibition and Sarah’s delivers these themes and then some. Malley, The Line by Terrie Hall, Bones of Faerie Arts, Culture and Innovation spokeperson felt pen on paper work, The Crazy One, by Janni Lee Simner, The Carbon Diaries 2015 Set in a world not entirely unlike our own, the Cr Paul Bishop (Division 10) says the is featured on postcards around the City by Sacci Lloyd, The House of the Scorpion population has been cleaved into two groups, exhibition acknowledges the importance promoting the event. by Nancy Farmer, Exodus by Julie Bertagna, the desperate people of “Blood Burrow” eking of families and children as visitors to art Gone by Michael Grant, and Nightpeople by Cartoon Connection: Art by Kids 4 Kids out a meagre existence and the privileged galleries. Anthony Eaton. continues at the Redland Art Gallery, members of the ruling elite “Company”. Of “It encourages families to participate in Capalaba Place, Noeleen Street, Capalaba course all such societies have their secrets and For further help on suggested reads check drop-in activities at the gallery,” he says. until August 14. when a boy from Blood Burrow searching for out the Young People Services “Best Reads” his kidnapped father (taken away to the Salt lists on the library catalogue or email mines from where no person has ever returned) [email protected].

14 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 15 whale FACTS Stacked with • The humpback whale takes its local flavour name from the habit of breaking DISCOVER the water surface with a large Asked for a recipe featuring local produce and renowned area of its back when diving. Sirromet chef Andrew Mirosch shares his secrets for this tasty prawn stack. • The humpback whale is also well known for its complex underwater Andrew, who has been in the game for more than 30 years, is a vocalisations or whale songs, huge advocate of using local produce at the winery’s Restaurant particularly during breeding. Lurleen’s and also spruiks its qualities as he travels throughout the state to perform cooking demonstrations. • Humpbacks are the fifth largest animal on this planet, growing up to 16 His memories of visiting his grandmother on North Stradbroke metres in length with a weight of up Island in the 1960s prompted him to buy back the family beach to 45,000kg (99,000lbs) – equivalent house in the 1990s, and he can often be found there getting to 11 elephants or 600 people. The ready to go fishing. blue whale, seen occasionally, is the largest animal to ever exist on earth. • Humpbacks are the most acrobatic of all of the great whales, tail and flipper slapping and breaching regularly and are clearly visible from Point Lookout. • Adult whales have been seen to breach 20-30 times within five minutes, displaying awesome grace and power. • Humpbacks are still the third most endangered species of all the big whales, but now their numbers are increasing 13 per cent each year. • About 14,500 humpback whales will migrate past Point Lookout this season.

Get to Straddie Mango, Prawn, Directions Avocado and 1. For dressing, place all ingredients in a jar for a whale of a time Watercress Stack and shake well. Refrigerate. Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island offers the best land-based whale-watching 2. Place four ring cutters, 10cm in diameter in Australia - the ocean floor funnels thousands of humpbacks close to shore, Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 mins x 5cm high in the centre of the four plates providing a fantastic vantage point for onlookers to see these magnificent creatures. and divide mango and avocado between Ingredients them, pressing down lightly. Rising with his utmost velocity from the wave as they roll; at other times they will As proof of how close we came to not • 12 large local peeled 3. Remove cutters and top mango and furthest depths, the Whale thus booms launch their 45-tonne frames skyward, being able to enjoy the majesty of these king prawns tail on, de-veined avocado with onion, prawns and watercress. his entire bulk into the pure element of air, performing spectacular acrobatics that creatures, when the station began • 1 mango, skin and seed removed, diced and piling up a mountain of dazzling foam, leave onlookers in awe. whaling, the population of eastern 4. Drizzle with lime dressing (shake well) shows his place to the distance of seven Australian humpbacks was estimated at • 1 cup of baby watercress leaves and serve immediately. Colin Battersby from Discover Stradbroke has miles and more. In those moments, the 10,000; when it ended, the number of • ½ red onion, finely diced torn, enraged waves he shakes off seem watched the humpback migration since 1978 and whales had dwindled to an estimated 500. his mane; in some cases, this breaching is never gets tired of the spectacle they provide. • 2 avocados, dice one and mash the Dr Kathy Townsend from the University his act of defiance. other. Gently mix the diced avocado Perfect with Sirromet’s “The geography of Straddie funnels the of Queensland Moreton Bay Research and mashed mix together There are few better descriptions of the humpbacks past Point Lookout, providing a Station said Straddie was one of few ferocity and size of a migrating whale than fantastic vantage point for onlookers to see places in South East Queensland where Pinot Gris 2011 Lime Dressing these words from Herman Melville in his these magnificent creatures.” people could view humpbacks from the Nose: Pretty floral notes of white masterpiece Moby Dick. But standing on comfort of land. • 30ml extra virgin olive oil pear, honeysuckle, quince and North Stradbroke Island’s Point Lookout not However, the annual whale migration is not “The most common behaviour that people citrus characters. even the eloquence of this timeless classic merely a spectacular attraction, it also plays • 30ml lime juice will observe is the blow in which the does these magnificent creatures justice. an important role in the longevity of these • 1 tsp white sugar Palate: Rich textured mid-weight remarkable mammals as they migrate to the whales return to the surface and quickly Every year people line the popular Straddie expel their lung full of air and quickly take • 1 tsp grain mustard palate, exhibiting strong varietal warmer waters to calve their young. characters of pear and orange vantage point to watch the migrating their next breath,” she said. • Zest of 1 lime whales as they make their way from the While humpbacks remain an endangered blossom with a lovely oily “The water around the blowhole is thrown cooler waters of Antarctica to their calving • Grind of black pepper creaminess providing nice depth species, their numbers are increasing 13 per cent into the air, causing the distinctive spray up grounds near the Great Barrier Reef. • Pinch of salt and balance. each year, which is good news for the Redlands’ into the air. If you are lucky, you will also From May to November about 14,500 growing whale-watching tourism industry. see the whales breaching, spy hopping, tail Fast fact: Sirromet has collected whales will parade past Point Lookout, One reason for the relatively recent slapping and pectoral fin-slapping. over 630 prestigious national which offers the best land-based whale- turnaround in fortune for the humpbacks “The reason for this behaviour varies, and international wine awards watching in Australia. may have to do with the closure of a everything from male/male competition since opening in 2000. At times these magnificent creatures will whaling station at Tangalooma on Moreton for a female, through to playful behaviour saunter and tail-slap, giving observers a Bay Island in 1962. exhibited by young whale calves.”

16 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.auredland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 17 Houdini hound’s GREAT ESCAPE In an average month, more than 100 dogs and 50 cats end up at Council’s animal shelter and most will be unregistered and COMMUNITY without microchips. It was the baffling case of the disappearing than 100 dogs and 50 cats ended up at dog – a canine Houdini for which locks, the Council’s animal shelter. “It is likely half bolts and towering fences were no match. the dogs and all but a few of the cats will be unregistered and without microchips, “We had a look at the owner’s fences making it difficult for officers to reunite and they were about five or six foot DID YOU KNOW? them with their families,” she said. high – he had already put extensions on and everything was locked up,’’ recalled “If we can locate the owner all the better, Redland City Council Senior Animal because we want to get that dog back Management Officer, Kelvin Crowther. home. But at the same time we have “But a resident put in a complaint because to ensure it is in a safe manner for the the dog kept turning up at his house, community, so we have to ensure the running around on his enclosure is all sorted lawn in the mornings. because we don’t want them getting out again.’’ Love is in the air The Redland City Council “The dog owner would Animal Shelter will microchip open his front door to He’s put his paws Kelvin said unfortunately Some strange sounds are about to cats and dogs at the shelter, go to work and the dog some dogs and cats echo across the Redland night sky but on the fence and aren’t looked after as well by appointment, for $25. would be sitting there ... there’s no need for alarm – it’s most he couldn’t figure out how his back against as they should be, and likely just our City mascot courting he’d got out of the yard.’’ many of these cases are some company. referred to the RSPCA. In a bid to unravel the the tree... and Indeed when love is in the air, the mystery, a plan was he’s wriggled up “To an extent we mating ritual of the cute koala is hatched. have to be there for anything but a discreet liaison. and over. They’ll the welfare of the dog “One night he turned all as well as the welfare Be prepared as our furry ambassadors the lights out and stood think of any way of the community,” he said. let loose with their distinctive repertoire back from the door so of snarls and bellows. And this is on “We hate to see top of their normal growls, coughs and Barking dogs are the source of the dog couldn’t see him,’’ Kelvin said. animals taken from a high-pitched cries. a third of all animal management property when it gets to the end result of an “They sound like hippos in breeding complaints in the Redlands. “The dog has a look around and goes to the investigation ... but we just need the owners back fence where there was a tree not far season with their loud grunting noises,” to know that if they do the right thing, no away from the fence, he’s put his paws on says Craig Doolan, services manager dramas.’’ the fence and his back against the tree and of IndigiScapes which helps raise he’s wriggled up and over. Animal Management Team Leader Clare awareness of how residents can help Burgin says cats are a particular problem, support local koala populations. “They’ll think of any way.’’ and many residents had not got the “And they’re on the move more at this Senior Animal Council’s animal management officers message that state law ruled that all cats time of year, crossing more roads and Management Officer devote much of their time to working with had to be registered with Council once they moving through more properties.” Kelvin Crowther with a dog and cat owners to ensure their pets do were 12 weeks old. stray at the Redland City not stray from their properties. Koala breeding season is usually from There is a wealth of information Council Animal Shelter “We might get 50 cats in (a month) but only August to December. Female koalas are about containing your dogs and Animal Management spokesperson four will be registered, so most go to the sexually mature at about two years of cats at www.redland.qld.gov.au Cr Wendy Boglary (Division 1) said RSPCA for re-homing,’’ she said. “Cats have age and can produce one joey per year. unfortunately, in an average month more to be confined to the property 24/7.’’ Males breed from the age of three to four years. “All of these are legumes,’’ he says water chestnuts, yakon, artichokes, snake itself, filled with plants which enrich the After conception, gestation lasts 35 Fruits of your motioning towards trellises of lablab and beans and herbs. soil or draw beneficial insects and birds to days before the joey is born. Newborn madagascar beans and pigeon peas, “so I ward off pests, diseases and the need for koalas are only two centimetres long “I like to grow things that grow well without own forest am getting food and enriching soil at the and hairless, without ears and are blind. hardly any care and which also, especially, too much hard yakka. Gennaro De Rosa bandicoots around the same time.’’ After birth, the joey makes its way to improve the soil.’’ base of an unassuming bean plant and “Everything I do here is super easy,’’ the mother’s pouch and remains there There’s plenty of food in the jicama bean’s he explains. for five to six months. wrestles out a huge tuber. tuber and its leaves are something of a And for 20 years he has been doing it in the Redlands with minimal effort and no Craig says residents can help preserve It’s three, maybe four kilos and Gennaro natural insecticide (just don’t eat the beans “Like you build a house from the foundations our dwindling koala population by because they are toxic). insecticides and chemical sprays. up, you build a garden from the foundations cleaves it into pieces, offering a slice of the planting trees, using koala-friendly up - you feed the soil and the soil will feed moist white flesh. It’s crispy and sweet, like It is among a wonderful array of little- Gennaro says organic growing is ideal fencing and contacting Redlands 24hr a cross between a Granny Smith apple and known food-bearing plants in this red for working folk who are “time poor’’ you without any extra work.’’ Wildlife Rescue on 3833 4031 if they maybe a pear. clay backyard that Gennaro calls his like himself to not only grow healthy Find out more by joining a group such as find a koala which is sick or injured. “permaculture food forest’’. produce for the table but do their bit “These are the kinds of things all of us can Redland Organic Growers Inc, which meets Another tip is making swimming pools for the environment. grow very easily,’’ the Redlands Organic from 6.15pm on the first Tuesday of the Gennaro De Rosa with a hefty but sweet and “I can’t think of a better way to describe koala-safe by leaving a piece of timber crispy jicama bean tuber. His garden is a ‘food Growers Inc member says from the midst of it,’’ he says, pointing out various greens, He and wife Loretta’s garden is a month at IndigiScapes, Runnymede Rd, or floating device attached to a rope so forest’ with a wonderful array of produce. his Birkdale vegie garden. gingers, cassava, stevia, elephant yams, productive space which largely looks after Capalaba - check it out at www.rogi.com.au koalas can climb out.

18 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 19 For rolling updates on council events go to www.redland.qld.gov.au and click Calendar on ‘What’s On’ in the Fast Find panel 30 7 & 14 25-27 Helping hand Come and try Island Vibe Fest is a The Redland City Mayoral Prayer Bayside Outrigger Canoe Club Held on North Stradbroke Island Breakfast is a very special annual is hosting Come and Try days over three packed days, Island feast for all JULY event where you can make a at Masthead Drive, Raby Bay, Vibe is a multi-faceted celebration 12 positive contribution to school thanks to a Redland City Council of island culture that includes art 28 Ekka Day chaplaincy programs in the community grant. exhibitions, interactive workshops, RedFest, formerly known as the 14 It’s the City of Redlands’ annual Redlands. Keep an eye on Call 0434 962 351 for details. stalls, a circus, eco-food and craft Rally show holiday. The Ekka is on from www.redland.qld.gov.au for more markets. Check it out at Redland Spring Festival, turns 55 this The 5.6ha of historic grounds at August 8-17. details of how you can be involved. www.islandvibe.com.au. year and plans to grow old disgracefully Ormiston House will be daubed 7-8 with a jam-packed program of food, with plenty of red as Ferrari Grand auto SEPTEMBER Island time music and fun. owners show off their glamour 18 It’s Straddie Salute time, machines. Open 10.30am-4pm. Check out some of the world’s Great strides The annual festival will be held at Norm grandest motors at Ormiston when the fit and focused Entry is $5 for adults and $1 for The annual Redland City Council 6-8 descend on the nation’s Checklist Price Park - Redland Showgrounds from children. Motor on to House’s Rolls Royce Concours RedFest September 6-8 and organisers expect d’Elegance. It will boast Rollers Seniors Walk heads out from most picturesque sports www.ormistonhouse.org.au. Norm Price Park - Redland from the modern to classics. Cleveland’s Donald Simpson precinct - North Stradbroke for events it to draw a crowd of Showgrounds, at Cleveland, will SENIOR SERVICE: Open 10.30am-4pm. Entry is Park at 6.30am. This is one of Island. This multisport more than 20,000 rock to the sounds of Daryl A new checklist is set to $5 for adults and $1 for children. the highlights of Seniors Week, festival has a challenge for 19 Braithwaite, John Morrison and make life a lot easier for people. NINE DAYS OF FUN More at with a free breakfast at the end. all comers. Find out at www. Celebrate Jacki Cooper, Toni Childs and Pete www.ormistonhouse.org.au. Registration is $5 and includes weekendwarriorevents.com.au. Redlands event organisers. Administrator Denahy at RedFest. Expect an Head to Dunwich State Primary a t-shirt, map, refreshments Sandy Nelson says So did Humphrey Bogart really say School on North Stradbroke and entry in the prize draw. awesome program of food, music Redland City Council’s AUGUST many residents “Play it again, Sam’’? Island for a day of Indigenous For details of Seniors Week and fun over three days. Details at 8 Event Information Kit – to celebrations. This NAIDOC event activities go to www.redfest.com.au or call Take care be launched in August – from Redlands and www.rdcota.org.au or 3286 4858. Those who have pencilled in an afternoon will include dance performances, Part of Landcare Week, the provides information on surrounds choose to 3 call 3488 0680. Daryl Braithwaite of movie magic during Redlands’ Seniors stalls, arts, crafts and a traditional Awards Bushcare Major Day Out is an Council’s requirements when kick up their heels mullet barbecue lunch. Week no doubt already know the The Commonwealth Bank 7 opportunity to find out what is organising an event within at RedFest as an answer to that and will revel in a theatre being done in our bushland and alternative to Brisbane’s annual show. Redlands Awards 24 Bardfest the city boundaries. Gala Night will showcase what can be done in our own screening of the enduring love classic Family fun 21 local retailers, rewarding Take in the The Complete Works of neighbourhood. There’s more at The kit – which will be “It’s a bit like a mini Ekka,” she says for Casablanca just the same. Coochie colour William Shakespeare (Abridged) excellence in customer service Take the kids to Possum Magic www.bushcaresmajordayout.org available both electronically the benefit of those who have not yet – The Musical. This is your last at the RPAC Concert Hall, a For the record, it was Ingrid Bergman Join the bayside fun of Matthew and encouraging business and in printed form – is a sampled the delights of RedFest. “A not Bogey and she actually said: “Play Flinders Day on Coochiemudlo development and jobs growth. chance to catch what is rated show which has become a global OCTOBER phenomenon with seasons in more one-stop shop for those lot of people would rather just go to it, Sam. Play as Time Goes By’’. But what Island. You will find plenty of Find out more at as Australia’s most successful entertainment, with music, a children’s musical ever. The Final than 20 countries. planning events such as RedFest. It’s easier than fighting the has become one of the most widely www.redlandretailawards.com.au. parade and the colourful re- Farewell Tour is at the RPAC Go to www.rpac.com.au. 7 concerts, festivals, markets Ekka crowds and it’s a community- misquoted lines in movie history has enactment of Matthew Flinders’ Concert Hall. Check it out at For your diary and annual community and based festival.” only ever added to the charm of this landing, along with the popular www.rpac.com.au. This is the new day for the 9 sporting events. RedFest is a not-for-profit community centrepiece of Seniors Week’s Young at markets from 8am-2pm. Yarning time Labour Day public holiday. Heart film festival. organisation with Redland City Council Join the World Indigenous Day 25 celebrations from 12.30pm – and Energex major sponsors. This Redland City Council event at RPAC Song and dance 25 2.30pm at Cleveland Library on Sunday, August 18, is being brought In a spin Head to the Redlands Eisteddfod A huge range of entertainment will from Sydney, where it was the flagship Square. The Nunukal Yuggera Catch the 360 Allstars at Aboriginal dancers will be finals concert at the Redland Hurts so good be provided for every age group, of their Seniors Week in March. RPAC - a phenomenal theatrical there, along with a Sandra Performing Arts Centre for particularly that most discerning of performance exploring all forms Delaney Yarning Time talk, an exceptional afternoon of Redland cycling hero Reid Anderton’s motto ride in just over 37 days which not only groups, children. Casablanca will be shown alongside entertainment. There will be of rotation. The show’s organisers arts and crafts. may well be “no pain, no gain”. propelled him into the record books but other classics and thrillers, as well as say this production “connects the dance, music and speech and Kids will be able to pot their own the engaging documentary Pretty Old, street with the elite to deliver a drama events running throughout It’s a sentiment he hopes will rub off on raised desperately needed funds for and strawberry plants, pat baby animals at a look at the world of a senior glamour radical urban circus”. Find more at July and August, so go to other cyclists at August’s Redlands Classic awareness of Eagle’s Wings, a not-for-profit an animal nursery supplied by Cleveland 9-11 www.redlandseisteddfod.com pageant in the US. www.rpac.com.au. Sounds great Ride… in a fun sort of way. organisation that works to help vulnerable for details. District State High School, make their Stomp your feet to the sounds children who are living in extreme poverty in own koala and join in a koala’s picnic. The festival is among a range of events Pedal power Reid, who in April completed a gruelling specifically designed for seniors and of Coolgrass and Mustered Africa. 27 If something more active is your record-breaking charity ride around Australia, Along with which celebrate their energy, interests Courage among many others at Full voice the Redlands Bluegrass Festival go, join the Redlands Classic Ride. will be special guest at the Redlands Classic “I never really enjoyed riding around sideshows, they can and contributions. Don Giovanni from Opera at the Kindilan Convention This family oriented event centred Ride and Bikefest on August 25, centred on Australia – you are on a lot of roads that you be entertained with on Raby Bay Harbour Park raises Also at the heart of the week is the Australia’s Oz Opera will be Centre on the corner of German Raby Bay Harbour Park. would not normally really ride on ... heavy breaking hearts at the RPAC money and awareness for the puppets, music and council-sponsored Seniors Walk on Church and Days roads, Redland traffic, bad conditions, things like that,’’ Concert Hall in an exciting Bay. Run by the Redlands Rotary Foundation and other local The event, hosted by the dance, arts and crafts Sunday, August 18, which is expected to new production of Mozart’s Modern Country Music Club beneficiaries. Find out more at Rotary Club of Bayside he recalls of a 400km-a-day odyssey he workshops, a lantern be joined by more than 250 seniors, plus classic masterpiece directed by over three days, there’s also www.redlandsclassicride.com.au. Redlands under the watch concedes was a “nightmare” at times. parade and fireworks. Michael Gow. Get the details at family and pets. the opportunity for budding of Wynnum Redlands There will also be a Toni Childs www.rpac.com.au. musicians to join workshops and “It’s actually when you finish the event that Cycling Club, is expected disco for under 10s. The event, which includes 3km, 5km, jam sessions. Check it out at 28 you are just very happy that you allowed 7.5km and 10km circuits and kicks off at www.redlandscountry.asn.au. Star power to raise about $45,000 yourself to go through the pain that you Strawberries, the traditional emblem of 6.30am, aims to draw folk together for 28 Showstoppers of London’s West for charities such as the went through. the festival, will again take centre stage fun and fitness. Dig in End, at RPAC’s Concert Hall, Leukaemia Foundation. in the strawberry-eating competition. Join in the National Tree Day 11 features Australia’s own London “For people taking part in the Redlands “Some people are hell-bent on walking Reid says he hopes celebrations at Birkdale’s Glamour West End star Philip Gould along Ride it will be a lot more fun. The road Headliners this year will include 10km ... but they can walk 3km or 5km or entrants can in some Robinson Park from 9am-11am. There will be plenty of teuton- with Tenterfield Saddler star conditions will be better and hopefully the American singer-songwriter Toni just cross the road and come back if they ic glamour at way experience You can help extend the habitat Michelle Fitzmaurice in a tribute to weather will be good.’’ Childs, Australian rock legend Daryl want to,” said Redland District Committee along this wildlife corridor with Ormiston House with the some of the great musicals. More that sense of Braithwaite, jazz virtuosos John on the Ageing’s Tony Christinson. the planting of 3000 native Mercedes Benz Concours at www.rpac.com.au. fulfilment and Find out more about the Redlands Classic Morrison and Jacki Cooper and plants. There will be a free d’Elegance. Open 10.30am- achievement Ride at www.redlandsclassicride.com.au For information on activities go to the 4pm. Entry is $5 for adults sausage sizzle and giveaways. For rolling updates on council and head to www.challengeforchange.org. musician-comic Pete Denahy. Redland District Committee on the and $1 for children. Details at events go to www.redland.qld. that he did Ageing’s website at www.rdcota.org.au www.ormistonhouse.org.au. gov.au and click on ‘What’s On’ on his au to learn more about what you can do to For the latest information, check or call 3488 0680. in the Fast Find panel 14,100km help impoverished children. www.redfest.com.au or phone 3286 4858.

20 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 21 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 2 Volunteers the backbone of our community Toondah’s recognition welcomed Redlands has a “caring culture” Cleveland on a roll What have you been doing? This is the most sandbar walk is a real tourism selling point for The recent decision by the State Government to Needless to say it is hoped that the vision is one frequent question I am asked when I am out and Wellington Point. Please contact me if you can help. take control of planning a future for Toondah that meets with community expectations. about in the community so I will try to condense Harbour may lead to some significant changes On to infrastructure projects where pedestrian The area is primarily a departure point for it on to this one page. for the area. and traffic safety continue to be a goal. The North Stradbroke Island and this should not be I have had the pleasure of working with and recently widened causeway at Starkey Street has Its naming as a PDA, or Priority Development undermined but it could also deliver lifestyle supporting many local groups, ranging from our greatly improved safety for walkers in this much- Area, is recognition of the area’s significant benefits for the mainland community. newly extended Redland Museum to Wellington used area, while drainage works in Burnett Street potential and should be welcomed. Every community member with an interest in the Wellington Pt, Ormiston Point Bowls Club, Redlands Bocce Club, Redlands have also improved traffic safety. Cleveland, The planners start with a “blank canvas’’ and future of Cleveland should take a keen interest United Football Club, Redlands Centre for Women, North Stradbroke Island Councillor Wendy Boglary The Local Traffic Area Management Plan has also through various consultations (including with the and get involved. University of the Third Age, Wellington Point Office: 3829 8619 been completed for the Wellington Point Village Councillor Craig Ogilvie community) shape a vision that both private and Feel free to contact me by phone or email with Traders Association, Wellington Point Rotary, Mobile: 0408 543 583 and I am using this information to keep at the Office: 3829 8607 public investors can embrace. your thoughts. Cleveland Gardens, Probus, Allstars Netball and [email protected] State Government to assist us with safety issues Mobile: 0409 645 672 the Allstars Swim Club. on its roads approaching the Village on Main Road [email protected] There are so many tireless volunteers working for and Birkdale Road. Harnessing the creative energy charities throughout the Redlands, assisting others Exciting projects starting this year include a Let’s get to provide services or put on an event. These Markets playground and shelter shed in the Village Green. people really are the backbone of our community things right Making this area a community hub has been a great for – they strengthen the Redlands, both socially and The Redlands Planning Scheme four-year plan and now with all the events being economically, and make it such a great place to live. families review has started and its held there, the community has a wonderful area importance should not be One group, the Friends of Ormiston House, does an to meet and connect. The Twilight Makers Market understated, as it will act as the amazing job, with busloads of tourists attracted to has gone from strength to blueprint for development for Other projects include pathway lighting at their events, boosting the tourism economy while strength since it began in the next seven years. Among Fellmonger Park at Ormiston, kerb and channelling other things, the scheme will also preserving a valuable national heritage site. March. Established by Deanne facilitate housing projects at Wellington/McCartney streets at Ormiston, the Caruso, the markets are an and job creation, manage the I am establishing the Friends of King Island (FOKI) Nelson and Main roads roundabout, as well as reseals outlet for local creative City’s islands, protect core group which aims to assist with rehabilitation. and resurfacing on Main Road, Peterson Street, people to display and sell koala habitat and populations Besides being a special feature for locals, the Owen Street, Wharton Street and Waterloo Street. their wares. as well as conserve the unique attributes that distinguish the There are about 50 regular Redlands. Residents who, like stallholders with many me, value our lifestyle, people different forms of art and and environment need to be craft on offer, as well as aware and informed of the impending changes. I encourage gourmet food stalls and live residents to start thinking about music – it’s a great night out how you would like to see our for the family. neighbourhood develop and make a submission when public Markets will be held July 27, consultation is formally called. Of August 24 and September 28, course there will be some things Community chat: so mark those dates in your we will not be able to change but diary and, after the successful this is our chance to be involved 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, Ignite Redlands, they no in mapping out the future of 9am-12pm, Wellington Point Village our neighbourhoods and to doubt represent a new ensure we get the right balance 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, interest in Cleveland town. between development and the 5-6pm, Ormiston Shopping Village environment. Let’s make sure we Mandy White and Lauren Towers from Willow and Fox boutique size up Cr Craig Ogilvie for a fitting of pre-loved get it right. Helping our clothes. Mandy is a member of the Cleveland Village Traders Association, which is rallying the troops to cement the CBD as a thriving shopping precinct. For regular updates: community Facebook: Wendy Boglary Cr Wendy Boglary with Ormiston House administrator Meg O’Driscoll. The Heritage-listed homestead www.wendyboglary.com is a hub of community and tourism activity. A lot is happening in the Cleveland Town centre. together to help themselves, and how Council might Indeed, Council has been working on a range of assist them. initiatives designed to “activate’’ the CBD and The meeting was addressed by James Brockhurst surrounding areas. please vote “yes” from the Capalaba Business Improvement District on Out and about Council has re-jigged the regulations and charges the things that they have done. regime to encourage investment. We have been I am proud and passionate to be your local There was lots of creative energy in the room and I representative. There is more to the job than looking at our own landholdings. We have been investigating the provision of Wi-Fi in the library have no doubt that those people will take that energy people see and one role is ensuring the policies and to the streets. direction of council represent what the community square area. CONGRATULATIONS: wants. I have written submissions to the State There’s much more that is impossible to detail here. Ultimately, a re-energised town is good for us all. Government when I felt the changes weren’t for Cleveland Bowls Club our benefit. I speak up in council meetings to be a chairman Barry Davis with Cr But the most exciting development is the interest that The town is at the centre of our daily community strong voice for you but this time I am asking you Craig Ogilvie after receiving people are showing in getting together and claiming life and to have a space that we are proud of and to speak up. At the election in September, vote “yes” $2090 for an ice-making the town spaces for the community. enthusiastic about is so important. to local councils gaining financial recognition in the machine and $28,582 for Cr Wendy Boglary with Cancer With organisers Jenny Clapman Working with WP Rotary at Australian Constitution to protect much-needed solar panels to help keep the A recent meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Apart from anything else, liveability and lifestyle are Council fundraiser June Craven and Wendy Parkes at Redlands the Wellington Point State funding. More details can be found on my website, club’s electricity costs down. and the Cleveland Village Traders Association led to a keys to our economic future, and any time and money at Community Chats. Easter Family Festival. School fete. Facebook or simply email me. meeting with retailers to talk about how they can band spent by Council on Cleveland is a ‘‘no-brainer’’.

22 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 23 DIVISION 3 DIVISION 4 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Building a better community Council wants to hear residents’ concerns Clean, safe and secure the aim The playground and picnic area of William get a say in how Division 3 will evolve into the future. With my first year as your councillor now behind Crime Stoppers, school P&Cs, Coochie Coastcare, Stewart Park at Thornlands is about to undergo me, I can honestly say it has been one of the Bushcare, Coochie Lifesavers, scouts, girl An example of this is the traffic-calming medians in an upgrade to create a more family-friendly most rewarding times in my career. guides, cadets, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Keep Zeigenfusz Road, which have successfully managed environment. Queensland Beautiful (KQB) and many more. to slow cars as they travel past Carmel College. It has presented many and varied challenges The project at the Vintage Road side of the park but more importantly it has presented so many A key focus for me is making Division 4 cleaner, safer will be designed in the next few months and Pedestrian refuges on Vintage Road also seem to opportunities to improve where and how we live and more secure. I will continue to maintain close completed in the 2014-15 financial year. be working well, ensuring the safety of those who in this wonderful community. working relationships with local police, schools, Cleveland South, Victoria Point, The project will enhance the liveability of Division attend Bayview State School. business owners, community and sporting groups Thornlands Coochiemudlo Island, With government on all levels talking about austerity 3 and came about after a petition from a group of and cost-cutting measures, now is the time to be and other stakeholders, including State Government, Councillor While we may be a mainly residential division, Part of: Thornlands and teenaged girls. more involved and active within our community to to facilitate initiatives that will deliver better ongoing many of the projects about to be rolled out across Redland Bay Kim-Maree Hardman achieve positive and tangible outcomes. outcomes in Division 4 and across the City. This is a great example of how residents can have the Redlands will benefit those who live here for Office: 3829 8618 an impact in their local neighbourhood and, as a Councillor Lance Hewlett many years to come. Office: 3829 8603 Volunteer groups across Australia contribute I have worked with KQB to organise litter clean-up Mobile: 0418 195 017 fellow resident, I look forward to working with the [email protected] Mobile: 0421 880 371 more than $15 billion in unpaid man-hours to our days with willing volunteers and have registered community to achieve a great outcome. It is pleasing to note we have doubled the spend [email protected] economy and we have some fantastic volunteers teams in the KQB Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot No matter whether it comes down to reporting on roads, and the Budget funding for the Moreton right here in Division 4, working within groups program. I have also implemented my own Tag- Legacy potholes, graffiti, barking dogs or traffic and Bay Cycleway, which will fill the missing links in including local churches, Meals on Wheels, Lions, a-Shopping-Trolley program to ensure retailers pedestrian safety concerns, the community does this much-used and much-loved network. Ready, willing Rotary, sporting clubs, Neighbourhood Watch, promptly collect trolleys. lives on and able Did you know? Ziegenfusz This past year has seen Road and Ziegenfusz Park an improved response by at Thornlands are named Council to residents’ needs after Henry Ziegenfusz, and requests. We are who played a major role in ensuring that our parklands establishing the Thornlands and open spaces are well State School and facilities maintained, with Council such as the South Street Jetty assets and infrastructure and swimming enclosure. maintenance performed He served on the Cleveland quickly and efficiently. Shire Council, and was As your representative, I responsible for planting many continue to be accessible, trees around the district, through shopping centre including early poincianas, information booths, home palms and Norfolk pines. visits and involvement in Ziegenfusz was one of the big community groups and buyers of the Thorn estate events. I look forward to in the early 1900s. He made continually improving how it into an orchard and in 1915 Council interacts with and sold it for a record price. He serves the community of then bought another orchard Division 4. nearby and lived there until he died in 1953 after a lifetime of community involvement. At the launch of the Bayside Runners and Walkers 48 hour Red Cross Charity Relay at Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club in June are (from left) Gary Prickett and Nigel Hyland, of Bayside Runners, Member for Redlands Peter Dowling, Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Member for Capalaba Steve Davies, Redland City Mayor Karen Williams and Division 4 Councillor Lance Hewlett.

Lending a helping hand

Division 3 Councillor Kim-Maree Hardman with her children Ebony-Rose, Dallin and Mason, husband Nathan and With a high demographic of elderly residents in Even the most simple task can be difficult for their beloved staffy, Stitch. Division 4, I have recognised a need to provide some. It’s not unusual for me to be asked to them with greater support. I would love to change a light bulb on my Meals on Wheels run establish a network/organisation of volunteers to or to take calls from elderly residents looking for From farms to families provide free assistance to elderly and often frail help with services not provided by Home Assist. Thornlands is one of the fastest-growing suburbs Early farms grew bananas, mangoes and citrus members of our community. They are little things that can mean so much to At the unveiling of the new war but over time the land was subdivided and those who can least afford it. The simple tasks in in the Redlands. memorial on Coochiemudlo Island The devastation caused in the wake of ex-Tropical became more residential. (from left), Coochiemudlo RSL Cyclone Oswald early this year highlighted the life that are no problem to most of us can be a It was named after one of the original landholders physical and financial burden to many others. Thornlands State School opened in 1910, the president Douglas Cope, Member plight of many elderly residents who, while not in the area, George Thorn, when Thornlands was a for Redlands Peter Dowling and Strawberrry farming in Pinklands, first post and telephone service in 1920 and needing emergency assistance, did need a hand I would love to hear from anyone who is eager 1960. Courtesy: Jess Hawkins farming community. Division 4 Councillor Lance Hewlett Thornlands Hall, a focal point for community to clear driveways, remove debris from paths or to lend a hand and am open to ideas on how to He acquired 631 acres in the 1850s. activity, in 1938. with minor home repairs. make this initiative a reality.

24 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 25 DIVISION 5 DIVISION 6 GATEWAY TO THE ISLANDS OUR ROAD AHEAD Priority declaration a vote of confidence Residents’ feedback crucial The formal declaration of Weinam Creek’s Phase 2 early next year involves public notification It has been a significant first year in office as Some of the policies that Council is working transport hub as a Priority Development of the outcomes of initial studies and the community your councillor and we have a lot happening to incorporate into our planning are the Rural Area is a massive vote of confidence in the will again be invited to have its say. across the City. Futures Strategy, Tourism and the Seven Cs Trails southern Redlands. and Paths Policy. These strategies will support Phase 3, mid-next year, will see preparation of the Council has prioritised roads in our budget for this economic growth through jobs and encourage It will provide opportunities for a transport hub final development scheme, infrastructure plan and year and we have increased funding significantly entrepreneurship in ecotourism and rural enterprise. and waterfront recreation precinct, cementing it implementation plan for Weinam Creek – and this will for asset projects and maintenance works. as a regional gateway to the Southern Moreton include statutory approval by the State Government. We are working to reduce the complexity of Redland Bay, Bay Islands Mt Cotton, Sheldon, Thorn- We have listened to the people and we are Bay Islands. The final phase is the public release of the Weinam Council processes and ensure we are user-friendly. lands, Victoria Point, Red- responding, as a good Council should. Councillor Mark Edwards Rest assured there is a phased engagement Creek Development Scheme. land Bay The City has a lack of completed footpaths, with As part of this process we have reviewed Office: 3829 8604 process which includes full community The precinct will deliver the residential, transport the way we communicate our vegetation Mobile: 0407 695 667 many areas having gaps, and we are doing what consultation, and it is important residents have and entertainment precinct we have been Councillor Julie Talty management regulation. An easy-to- [email protected] we can to accelerate their completion. an input to help guide future development and awaiting for years and paves the way for the vast Office: 3829 8606 use information sheet is now available to parking solutions. potential of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands to Mobile: 0418 218 847 We continue to refine and assess the capital works help people understand their rights and [email protected] budget to ensure that we are getting work done Phase 1 involves complete technical and be realised. responsibilities. We also have removed the in order of priority and for the best possible value. CAMPING TRIAL background studies to identify options and Importantly, it also will provide the opportunity to fees associated with vegetation assessment will progress in consultation with developers, finally resolve the parking issue that has plagued on private property so, if you are unsure, you The 12-month trial of OUT AND ABOUT Division 6 is a beautiful part of a wonderful City that investors, residents and other stakeholders. Weinam Creek for years. can ask without fear of it costing thousands of campsites at Lions Boulevard Through the Council’s grant I want to help make even better. We have plans in dollars in assessment. Park at Sandy Beach will funding program, I have been place for improvements to parks and road reserves. encourage more visitors to able to support local groups I invite residents to provide feedback to me on This first year in Division 6 has not been without the Southern Moreton Bay such as CPec (Riding for the other projects they think will improve our local its challenges with a number of controversial Islands and enable them to Disabled), Equine Learning amenity and strengthen the local community. development applications coming before take more time exploring our for Futures Inc (which runs As your elected representative I commit to Council. I am always available to answer your piece of paradise. programs for traumatised supporting worthy projects and programs questions in regard to any issue that arises and children) and the distribution The two campsites, to host up through the Council approval processes. to seek and provide information in answer to of safety handbooks in to four campers each for up your questions within Council. schools as well as support to three nights, will appeal to As the Portfolio Chair for Planning and Development budding young sports stars kayakers, canoeists, cyclists I am involved in strategic consideration of our You may have seen some information in the local of the future to compete at and hikers. next town plan and the ways in which the moving papers about the southern Shoreline development higher levels. The Councillors’ paradigm of State legislation and the Regional Plan proposal. Please let me know your thoughts on The trial will allow thorough Small Grants Program continues will feed into our Town Plan 2015-16. this or any other matter of concern to you. assessment of the campsites, in 2013-14 and community the length of stay and the time groups can contact me if they and frequency of campsite have programs or initiatives Sealing benefits for the community bookings, with opportunities that qualify for support. for community consultation. Mt Cotton Neighbourhood Also on the islands, work is Watch is now welcoming new ongoing to open walking trails members and making plans. and, on Macleay, to open up Contact and membership the land known as McDonald’s details can be found on Farm for the community. My the Neighbourhood Watch initial focus is to make this website at www.nhwq.org. land available sooner rather Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx There’s also a lot to look than later. forward to with plans currently underway for several SKATE PARK WIN Christmas events. Stay tuned. Council has approved the Macleay Island skate park Cr Mark Edwards at Weinam Creek, set to become a dynamic waterfront recreation precinct and regional gateway to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands NATIONAL FOCUS project and work should Car racers from throughout begin by the end of the year. Australia will be heading to Mt The community has been New home for Men’s Shed group Cotton for the national hillclimb Cr Julie Talty with Brent Hailey of Silkwood Estate at Mt Cotton’s resurfaced Heinemann Road. calling for this facility for championships, with the main some time and, in a tight I’m pleased to report we are now formalising of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are springing event on November 2-3. Local residents and motorists will have noticed the Group, should also help control the dust nuisance budget year, it’s a major win the community space on German Church Road, up all around Australia to provide a place for arts, Hosted by the MG Car Club benefits flowing from the $1.4 million upgrade of for surrounding residents in this growing area. to get a green light. The 2000sqm of which has been earmarked for a crafts, community activities as well as somewhere of Queensland it promises to Heinemann Road at Mt Cotton. brief for the design and This project now completes the sealing of Men’s Shed. men can go to talk about feelings and emotions. be an action-packed weekend construction tender should The road has been sealed and widened to provide Heinemann Road, providing an alternative route of racing at the track off go out late July, with building With proper planning, this 6000sqm parcel will an all-weather surface for those who regularly use it. for motorists and helping to alleviate traffic The Men’s Shed organisation – and there are Gramzow Rd, off Mt Cotton Rd. of the $500,000 project to eventually be occupied by community groups already eight individual groups in Redland City – This upgrade, which includes street lighting, will congestion across the City. begin early next year. which need space and facilities in the Redlands. Visit: www.mgccq.org.au. is one of the fastest growing groups in Australia provide a safer and more reliable road for residents, The upgrade has been funded as part of the Mt as well as reducing ongoing maintenance costs. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of and enjoys terrific support on both the mainland Cotton Estates development, to ensure the future of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part and islands. The road’s sealing, in conjunction with the Yarram the Mt Cotton area includes safe and reliable roads.

26 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 27 DIVISION 7 DIVISION 8 HEALTH BOOST FOR CREEK It’s easy being green Wildlife the winner in catchment clean-up Everything old is new again at Judy Holt Park The health of the Coolnwynpin Creek catchment The project has involved the planting of tens of Next time you walk through Judy Holt Park Finding uses for recycled green waste is an is being improved through an ongoing Redland thousands of trees to help local wildlife. at Birkdale, chances are you may actually be important part of creating new markets and walking past old trees and vegetation from City Council initiative. Since 2006-07 this project has resulted in 43,244 closing the loop on recycling. This is a fantastic across the Redlands without even knowing it. initiative which strengthens Redland City’s The Coolnwynpin Creek catchment project trees being planted across the catchment. Of environmental credentials. involves the removal of weeds and revegetation those, 23,463 were planted in Division 7 alone, About 2000 tonnes of mulched Redlands including more than 2000 koala food trees. vegetation has been used as part of a project to from the banks of the creek. As Division 8 Councillor, I am happy to see this remediate the old landfill site at the Judy Holt This work increases and enhances habitat, and project delivered not only for residents within the Alexandra Hills South, This project is vital to sustaining the environmental Birkdale South, Sportsfields on Old Cleveland Road East and facilitates wildlife movement within our bushland division but across the whole of the Redlands. So far Capalaba Alexandra Hills Randall Road. health of this important Redlands catchment. reserves. this year Council has supplied about 35,000 tonnes The use of mulch in remediating the landfill site of green waste to a composting facility for reuse. Councillor Murray Elliott Coolnwynpin was identified as a highly degraded It also contributed to the Council’s Waterways Councillor/Deputy Mayor will provide increased green space for residents Office: 3829 8732 catchment and as such Council has been working Recovery Program which saw the Council win an Alan Beard while at the same time supporting sustainability Other environmental benefits include improving Mobile: 0418 780 824 for a number of years to enhance the conservation award in the sustainable development category of Office: 3829 8600 [email protected] in the Redlands. the waterway health of Tarradarrapin Creek and values so it can be enjoyed by the community. the Healthy Waterways Awards in June. Mobile: 0408 750 963 surrounding . [email protected] This project saw mulch from across Redland City used to dress part of the site as a lead-up to Keep up-to-date with what is happening Warm thoughts Come and say hello planting 110,000 plants, creating additional green in Division 8 by visiting me on Facebook at Working space for the community to use. Division Eight News. With the nights staying cooler for the next few months, there’s on play at still time to drop off warm Bailey Road clothes to help those in need. A facelift at Bailey Road Park Charity bins can be found at Birkdale will provide new opposite the main entrance play equipment for kids and of Alexandra Hills State High kids at heart. School in Windemere Road. The project is great news for residents and includes No MOTORbikes removing old play equipment in parks and installing new facilities. The new equipment to be Motorbikes and quad bikes are installed in the upgrade will still a problem in Council parks include a double swing with and reserves, where it is illegal a toddler and strap seat, a to ride them. net-climbing structure, rock- Although these bikes, in wall climbing, monkey bars, particular junior trail bikes, are balance discs and a play fort popular they are of concern with a double slide. to nearby residents and those The project, which is due to who walk on the trails. be completed in July, is part Council officers and police of Council’s $400,000 2012- can fine riders in illegal areas. 13 Parks Asset Renewal and Residents who see such Upgrade Program, which activity should contact me or provides renewed public Capalaba Police on 3433 3333. spaces for residents.

A boost Have your say for business I would like to invite Division 8 residents to take Redland City Business Grow part in a reference group as (RCBG) offers free and a sounding board to assist confidential mentoring for new me in gauging community and existing small to medium- opinion on a range of issues. sized businesses in the area. Cr Alan Beard, Deputy Mayor and Division 8 Councillor, at Birkdale’s Judy Holt Park, which has been given a new If you would be prepared lease of life with the addition of 2000 tonnes of Redlands mulch. People I have recommended to receive emails from time to the service have been full of to time from me and to offer praise for the help offered. your advice as part of this Walk this way, into judy holt park RCBG consultant Melanie community consultation Lavelle-Maloney can be process, please email me at I am pleased to have secured funding to construct a for residents currently sharing the road entrance off contacted on 1800 282208 Head down to Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre meet your representative and I can listen to your [email protected] walking path into Judy Holt Park and the Redlands Randall Road. or at rcbusinessgrow@ every second Saturday morning and have a chat. concerns and what’s happening in your area. The more residents involved the Multi Sports Club. The entrance to the new walkway will be at the end better, so please sign up today. contactfirst.com.au My “meet the people’’ booth has been going for It’s all about getting feedback from you and This will be the only formal pedestrian entrance into of Bayford Street, Birkdale, and the path will be lit for 16 years now. I’m there from 9am-noon so you can ensuring you can talk with me face-to-face. the park and will provide much-needed safe access night-time access.

28 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 29 DIVISION 9 DIVISION 10 BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA Pride of place Revitalising the heart of Capalaba Communities work for common goals The first steps are being taken towards the Looking to what will hopefully be the near Hello Division 10. What a year 2013 has been Community pride was on show during our many revitalisation and rejuvenation of the heart future, the City’s masterplan is for a vibrant and so far! After a dry 2012, the summer rains had school and public ANZAC Day celebrations. It of Capalaba. modern Capalaba hub synonymous with the me mowing footpaths after State Government was an honour to have support from St Mary Redlands lifestyle and boasting a mall precinct funding was withdrawn from our roadside MacKillop Primary School students, scouts, sea I have been successful in getting funding for and people-friendly areas such as village greens. maintenance schedule and residents complained cadets and many others who came together for the redesign of the Holland Crescent (north) the event we organised. about the overgrown state of Birkdale Road. precinct, off Mt Cotton Road, to improve quality A mall between the major shopping centres of Traffic and pedestrian issues are assuming a major of life for residents there while tackling social Capalaba Park and Capalaba Central would be a Fortunately this has been addressed and our Capalaba welcome and rewarding addition for the area. Birkdale North, Thorneside focus, with plans proceeding for safer ways to cross issues such as hooning. streetscapes are again being managed to the both Collingwood and Thorneside roads (near the Councillor Paul Gleeson One thing that is missing in Capalaba is a Councillor Paul Bishop satisfaction of Council officers. Council has allocated $25,000 to come up with shops). Thank you to those who signed petitions. restaurant precinct. It is something I believe is Office: 3829 8620 a new model for the precinct, so we can improve Office: 3829 8605 Then Australia Day havoc brought down trees and Mobile: 0488 714 030 much-needed and would be well received, with Mobile: 0478 836 286 St James Neighbourhood Watch has convened a power lines all over the City and Council’s mass [email protected] its aesthetics and ensure it is family-friendly. interest already emerging from developers. [email protected] local traffic group to review safety issues around green-waste clean-up kept us all busy. Quarry Road and I acknowledge the need to focus It is part of a vision to beautify Capalaba, which Traffic woes, of course, will be a concern and attention on safety at Byng Road, Birkdale. remains the heartbeat of the Redlands, boasting the Council will be working with the State Many local roads have been resurfaced or almost 35 per cent of all businesses in the City Government to look at existing and potential patched, with Queens Esplanade at Thorneside I extend ongoing thanks to our many volunteers MASSIVE and a very strong sporting culture with, I believe, issues for those commuting to and from the on the schedule for next year. For those who who enliven P&C committees, sporting groups, the highest participation rate of any division. Redlands through the Capalaba gateway. Let there enjoy walking from Beth Boyd Park to Aquatic church, scouts, bushcare, arts networks and other BOOST Paradise West at Birkdale, you will see a new organisations. You improve life for our youth, be light elders, families and community. FOR ROADS In my role as Redland City shelter donated by resident John McSwann. Thanks go to his family and all residents involved I rely on your feedback and welcome your There is welcome news Council’s Ambassador for Arts, Culture and Innovation, in consultation for site selection. suggestions as we work toward the future together. on the roads front for I congratulate the RedArts Division 9 residents. committee, which worked While it is a well-established tirelessly with local artists, entrepreneurs, ArtsLink and Garden grows into reality area, much of our infrastructure volunteers for the three-day is old. Road problems have community-run Ignite Redlands been a major issue and it’s time Light Art Festival in June. to start the renewal program. Redlands was chosen to be A recent road audit has led a part of ArtsLink’s inaugural the Council to budget a record Animating Spaces program amount for road maintenance and Ignite Redlands exceeded in the next 12 months, so you all expectations, attracting will see more road upgrades more than 7000 visitors to and resurfacing than I Cleveland CBD. understand there has ever been in our history. See the videos at www.paulbishop.com.au

Cr Paul Gleeson at the Moreton Bay Road entrance to the Redlands. He is pushing for it to become a prominent statement that you have arrived in the city.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The rejuvenation of Capalaba is starting from the ground up. Getting rid of graffiti and ensuring the prompt collection of abandoned shopping trolleys has been a priority as we strive to improve our community. Residents can do their bit by reporting problems to the designated hotlines - 1300 472 334 for graffiti and 1800 010 335 for shopping trolleys. Council is responsible for removing graffiti on Council property (such as bus stops). On private Cr Paul Bishop, of Division 10, previews what is in store for supporters of the new community garden at Victor Street, Birkdale. property, removal is the responsibility of the owner but Council will help when the graffiti is on Redland Art Gallery lights up Residents and representatives from scout, church, If you would like to be involved in designing and publicly accessible surfaces that face high-traffic for the Ignite Redlands Light school and organic farming groups in Birkdale and cultivating a living/working/meeting place in the roads or adjoin regional or district parks. Art Festival. Thorneside are rallying in support of the Victor heart of Division 10, come to the first open day at Street community garden at Birkdale. 3pm on Saturday, July 13, or contact me directly.

30 | Our Redlands Magazine redland.qld.gov.au redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 31 If you could see the danger of powerlines, you’d stop yourself.

Look up and live.

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