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SPRINGTIME ON STRADDIE SPECIAL FEATURE

Travel to Straddie for Free ! Page 9

ELECTION RESULTS - Page 4

WIN TICKETS TO RPAC page 1 9

NICK CLARKE TOUCHES DOWN SAFELY. - Page 20

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We have had an election, andAndrew Laming has been returnedto Parliment to represent us.

Although with a reduced vote,Andrew has been victorious in ahigh profile campaign to retain hisseat. Congratulations Andrew.

A surprise result was from PalmerUnited Party candidate, John Wayne.The experts wil l undoubtedlyanalyse the results for days, but afirst time candidate in a new partysecuring (probably) almost 1 3% ofthe primary is quite an achievement,especial ly from last place on thebal lot paper.I offer my commiserations to theother candidates, Penny, Darryl andAndrew.

OK, enough on the election. Theresults are opposite.

We are moving. Due to someongoing issues, Redland City Newswil l soon be based in Capalaba.Please note we now have anadditional phone number -3245 3335. Our old number wil l bephased out over the next couple ofmonths.

Apologies to anyone who could notget through to our previous number,technical issues beyond our control

have caused many cal ls to be missedor to just drop out. Hopeful ly, thishas now been fixed.

I went and had a bright idea whileon Straddie last month. The weatherwas so warm and inviting, I thought,(as we are moving to Capalaba), thatthis fantastic place should be moreaccessible to eveyone.

I hate it when I get these brightideas, they usual ly mean more work!

Nevertheless, our 'Springtime onStraddie' feature has come intobeing. Do have a look - its a greatplace to visit.

We also are running a competitionfor the first time in Redland CityNews. Up for grabs are two doublepasses to Redland Performing ArtsCentre. I have left plenty of clueswithin the paper, so have a look atpage 1 9 for the details.

Nick Clarke touched down safely onStraddie last month. I almost got theperfect photo. Missed by a whiskerthough!

Who needs a propel ler anyway?

Cheers

Tim

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The Morris Minor was a minor(pun intended) motoringmanufacturing miracle.

Debuting at the Earls Court MotorShow in 1 948, the Minor wasdesigned by Sir Alec Issigonis in anattempt to provide the luxury andconvenience of prestige motor carsin a vehicle that was affordable forthe working classes.

He certainly succeeded. The MorrisMinor was a smashing success,becoming the first British car to sel la mil l ion models in 1 961 .

See the Morris Minor, as wel l as itscousins the Mini and Major, in al ltheir glory at theBrisbane SouthsideMorris Minor ClubDisplay Day.

The Southside MorrisMinor Club are hostingthis family friendly dayon 20 October atOrmiston State School.

As wel l as a variety ofdisplays cars and

trophies awarded on the day, therewil l be a range of activitiesincluding market stal ls,complimentary sausage sizzle(with drinks for sale), and raffles.

Anyone can bring a car to display,and it doesn’t have to be a Minor(or a Morris).

I f you are interested in hosting astal l , get in touch with GarryStanton by email ingmaurice1 955mm@hotmail .com.Find out more about the BrisbaneSouthside Morris Minor Club byvisiting their website,www.bsmmcc.com.au.

Major Day Out for Minorsby Carly Ogborne RedArts new initiate to support

artists in the Redlands. Art Bythe Boardwalk – held 1 stSunday in each month at RabyBay Harbour.

Cal l ing al l visual artists - come on-board and take part in a uniqueopportunity to exhibit and sel lyour artworks with nocommission involved.

There are no restrictions onnumber of paintings, sculpture,ceramic pieces, photographs orjewel lery you can displayprovided display space al lows. Setup is around the gardens in frontof the Raby Bay restaurants at1 0am.

Spend time and energypromoting and sel l ing your workswith l ike-minded people. Greatnetworking opportunities andyou can also set up your easel andset to work.

Exhibiting cost is $1 0 whichprovides membership of RedArtsand public l iabil ity coverage if youdo not have an ABN. Thereafter$1 0 monthly is in support ofRedArts Young & Emerging ArtistsGrant Fund.For further details -CONTACT STEVE 0427 220 1 53Email : artlovers@hotmail .com.au

Fol lowing a successful event onAugust 4 the project wil l continueto be held on the first Sunday ofeach month around the gardensin front of the Raby Bayrestaurants.

Art by the Boardwalk


The Kia Sportage wassomething of a surprise.

I have owned several 4WDs, andcurrently own two. None of themcould be described as 'sporty',not by a long shot. Neither canthe Kia Sportage, but it comespretty close, which was definitelya surprise. Especial ly as the carsupplied was a diesel.Turbocharged 2L with plenty oftorque (392Nm)

I t goes l ike the proverbial bat outof hel l , with l ittle torque steer. Andthe steering is firm, sometimes al ittle to firm, being a bit sol id whendriving ahead, but there is acomputer (unsurprisingly), whichtakes care of this when turning.And turn it does. I have to admit tohaving a bit of fun seeing how fastit turned circles, not donuts (I 'mpast that), but the turning circle isvery good for a 4WD, and Icouldn't resist. My passengerfound the grab handle beside thecentre console very helpful !

I t has 'Dynamax', which means it isin continuous 4WD, which explainsthe good handl ing.

I think the interior styl ing is amatter of personal taste. I found italmost nice, but it is something

that the individual wil l have todecide, I think.

I t has a fair selection of gizmos;SatNav, 6 Airbags, reversingcamers, Bluetooth and dualairconditioning are also included.

I t also has a rather easy'manumatic' 6 speed automaticgearbox. I t is a rather nice feature.Just move the shift lever to theside and you can change gear asyou wish. Simple and easy.

There is an economy mode, whichdidn't seem to effect theperformance very much, and alsohil l start and hil l descent modesfor off roading.

I t feels 'sol id'. In some cars, you getthe feel ing that something is oddor not quite right, they maywander or lack direction whilecornering, not this one though.

Nice and tight.

There is plenty of roominside. The spare tyre is underthe rear deck and has roomfor odds and ends to bestored, good for a trip away,soft items such as sleepingbags or pil lows etc. can bestuffed into the corners,saving space.

The rear seats fold down, natural ly,but the rear seat squabs don't foldup. Perhaps not necessary as thebacks fold down flat, but it is the

sort of thing you look for. Eitherway it isn't necessary as the cargospace with the seats down is quitegood.

There is a good middle rear seatbelt arrangement, with the lap-sash retracting into the roof. Nicetouch. I t keeps it out of the way

and avoids the problem of loosingthe seatbelt under the seats.

A l ittle thing, but I real ly l iked it, isthe adjustable steering column.Personal ly I l ike to be in the bestseating position, so I jacked up theseat vertical ly and then pul led thesteering wheel toward me andadjusted the tilt.

I was supplied with an orange car.Orange is not my colour of choice.Neither was it the favourite ofAmanda (my PA) either. However,

it was surprising how fast wechanged our minds. A bit ofa surprise initial ly, but Iwould honestly seriouslyconsider that colour. And itstands out as wel l .

I definitely l ike the styl ing.Many SUV's seem to have anidentity crisis. They try tolook l ike a saloon, but alsowant to look beefy. This suvachieves both. I t looks l ike a

4WD, but you are not quite sure, asit doesn't quite look chunkyenough.

Price-wise, it comes in at $39,990

If the guys at Keema gave me one,I would keep it, definitely..

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Spring has sprung on NorthStradbroke Island, and with itcomes a selection of festivals andoutdoor activities to make themost of the warm weather.

The Straddie Markets wil l runthroughout September and Octoberat the Point Lookout CommunityHal l on Dickson Way (across the roadfrom the bowls club). Visitors canbrowse a wide selection ofmarketsstal ls offering everything fromhomemade goods and treats to bric-a-brac; massage and tarot cardreading to del icious food. Themarkets run from 8am until middayon selected Sundays (visitstradbrokeisland.com for aful l l ist of dates).

Surfing’s top guns andamateurs al ike wil l convergeon Stradbroke Island from 1 9– 20 October for the annualStraddie Assault. Teams frommore than a dozen premiersurf clubs between Noosaand Lennox Head wil l battleit out in this prestigious, longrunning event. I f you haveany interest in surfing at al l ,you’l l mark this one in yourcalendar.

The spring festival seasonwraps up with the cool beatsand laid back mood of the

Island Vibe Festival. Home Beach wil lhost more than 80 musical acts,creative workshops, children’sprogramming, and entertainmentcourtesy of Earth Frequency Festivalon 25 27 October.

This is a family friendly affair, withchildren under 1 2 free whenaccompanied by an adult.

The festival is held on the traditionalland of the Quandamooka People ofMoreton Bay and, in respect for thewishes of the indigenous elders ofMinjerribah, wil l be drug and alcoholfree.

How it worksFor a long time there has been aperception that it is expensive totravel to Straddy. I t is time to changethat perception.

There is plenty of transport availableon the Island, Rental cars andscooters are available from TheIslander and Anchorage resorts. Thebuses run regularly and there is alsoan excel lent Taxi service..

The Gold Cat Flyer have generouslysupported a 'Travel to Straddy for

Free' campaign.

For travel lers to Straddy, it couldn'tbe easier. When you book youraccomodation on Starddie, yourdetails wil l be forwarded to thefriendly staff at the Gold CatStradbroke Flyer service.

You wil l need your copy of RedlandCity News, as this becomes yourboarding ticket. I t is also the way touse many of the special offersavailable for Straddie businesses.You wil l also need to keep your copyof the paper for your return trip too -so don't loose it!

Why have expensive campinggear that you use once a year?

Our camper trailers are fullyequipped with queen size bedand two single mattresses. Allpots and pans, knifes, forks,tables and chairs, stove andlights. We setup and pull-downon your choice of site. Sitebookings and site payments, notincluded in price. Trailers aresetup to 2 adults and 2 children(or adults). A great beachholiday at an affordable price.FFrroomm oonnllyy$$118855

Straddie Springs to Lifeby Carly Ogborne

Come to Straddie - for Free

Amity foreshore Photo: Straddie Sales and Rentals

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The long stretches of goldensand and rolling surf; the fishing,snorkeling, surfing, swimmingand relaxing in a balmy sub-tropical climate.

There is eco-tourism withbreathtaking scenery, wild seas atNorth Gorge, dolphins playing,manta rays, turtles and so muchmore. Go bushwalking,backpacking and 4 wheel driving,with countless photoopportunities at every turn.

Best of al l , there is easy access justan hour from Brisbane; an islandhol iday you can get to withoutyour car, then relax, knowingthere’s a range of accommodationthat doesn’t break the budget.

North Stradbroke as l iving historyTo the original inhabitants whosettled at least 20,000 years ago, itwas Minjerribah, and manyAboriginal tribes visited thisbeautiful area that was teemingwith seafood. (The remains of theirfeasts, the huge shel l middens, canstil l be seen on the island.)

Before James Cook sailed past andgave Point Lookout its name, thereis evidence that the coastl ine wasvisited by the Portuguese, Dutch,Spanish and Chinese. Today,rumours continue to circulateabout a Spanish gal leonsomewhere on, or near, the island,

laden with a golden treasure.

Matthew Flinders sailed intoCyl inder Beach looking for water,John Oxley came looking for a sitefor a penal colony and AllanCunningham came to look at localplant l ife.

Since then, the island has been amil itary store depot, a quarantinestation, an asylum and the site ofan Aboriginal mission.

Today, tourists and the sandmining industry, Sibelco, keep it onthe map.

Sibelco Austral ia has a long historyof supporting the local community.In addition to the jobs andinfrastructure the companyprovides, its sponsorship ofneighborhood and sportinggroups, and the artsand special projects,has contributed to thegrowth and stabil ity ofthe community.

Despite plans to phaseout sand mining on theisland, Sibelcocontinues to supportcommunity projects,and provides hundredsof thousands of dol lars for selectedcommunity projects each year.

Straddie Camping, on North Stradbroke Island, offershundreds of island camping sites overlookingkilometres of white sandy beaches. Our beachsidecamping grounds offer powered and unpowered sitessuitable for tents, camper trai lers and caravans, aswell as a selection of ful ly equipped cabins.

The jagged headlands of PointLookout meet natural bushlandat the North GorgeWalk.

I f you only do one thing atStraddie, this is it. I ’ve yet to meet aperson who walked away from theGorge Walk disappointed.

I t’s an easy, although sometimessteep, boardwalk through some ofthe most beautiful scenery on theisland; the untouched cove in theval ley, a rock formation known asthe Blow Hole, which sprays waterl ike a whale, and the awe-inspiringviews from the top. You’l l alsomeet some of the islands friendlywildl ife. The cove is abundant with

turtles andkangaroosbouncearound inthe bush,completely

unfazed by human visitors.

The Gorge Walk can beundertaken by nearly anyone. I ’vetaken a strol ler and found it easy

enough, (although not up thestairs, of course).

Access to the Gorge Walk is acrossthe road from Point Lookout’smain strip, and you shoulddefinitely reward yourself with anice cream from Oceanic Gelatiafterwards. I recommend thewatermelon and mint – veryrefreshing on a hot day.

Gorge Yourself on Straddie’s Beautyby Carly Ogborne


Community News

A visit to Straddie is not completewithout a peep into one of itshidden gems – the NorthStradbroke Island HistoricalMuseum.

The North Stradbroke IslandHistorical Museum, winner of theRadio National 2009 RegionalMuseum Award, tel ls the Island’sstory to the many visitors who cometo enjoy its magnificent naturalattractions.

The Museum focuses on the socialhistory of the Island, and hasdisplays highl ighting the Aboriginalhistory of the Island, early colonialhistory, shipwrecks, sand miningand fishing industries, as wel l as aroom dedicated to the DunwichBenevolent Asylum. There are alsodisplays about the early days ofPoint Lookout and Amity Point.

You can sit and enjoy sl ideshows ofhistoric photographs, wanderthrough the beautiful ly preservedbuildings and have a browsethrough the gift shop. No trip to theMuseum is complete without takinghome a bottle of homemadecumquat marmalade, made fromfruit grown in the Museum grounds!

The Museum is only a short walkfrom the water taxis and barges. Youcan combine your Museum visitwith a stop for a coffee or lunch,have a strol l through the historiccemetery and a browse through theSalt Water Murris Art Gal lery for a

lovely day trip to Dunwich.

I f you can’t make it to Straddie, youcan stil l learn about the Island’sfascinating history through theaward-winning Online Heritage Trail .Here, you can fl ick throughphotographs of significant places, at

different times in history. You canaccess the Heritage Trail from thefront page of the websitewww.stradbrokemuseum.com.au

The Museum is open from 1 0am –2pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 1 1 am– 3pm on Sunday. The costs are$3.50 for adults, $2.50 forconcessions and $1 .00 for children.There are guided tours of thehistoric Dunwich Cemetery on thefirst Saturday of every month,leaving from the Museum at 1 0am.You can keep up with Museumhappenings by ‘l iking’ the Facebookpage.

Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

BROWN LAKEKnown as a perched lake l ike otherlakes on the sandy islands in theregion of South East Queensland, itretains its water due to a layer ofleaves l ining the lake floor.

This is particularly apparent in theBrown Lake. Tannin is exuded fromthe leaves dropped fromsurrounding Paperbark Melaleucaand Ti-trees. This stains the water toa rich brown colour not dissimilarto that of tea. Brown lake is easilyaccessed by conventional drivevehicles.

Blue Lake is known as a 'window lakeand is just under 1 0 metres deepwhen it is ful l . I t is home to thesouthern sun fish. Water from the lakeoverflows into the Eighteen MileSwamp. The aboriginal name for BlueLake is Karboora.Recent environmental studies haverevealed the lake has been uniquelystable for thousands of years.Blue

Lake was the focus for researchon environmental change inwhich numerous indicators suchas water discharge, waterqual ity, pol len and algaesamples were examined tounderstand the history of thelake.Blue lake is a 3.5Km walk fromthe car park. Both StradbrokeBuses and the Stradbroke Taxican get you there.

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I have been travelling to Straddieon a regular basis for about threeyears now.

Never once did I see a whale, butthat is just me. I also seem to be ableto get fish to bite on other anglershooks too.

I am constantly told of whales,mantas and al l manner of wildl ife onStraddie. I have seen quite a bit, wildkoalas in a tree at the Amitycamping ground, kangaroos at PtLookout and a particularly hugeLace Monitor (goanna) at Dunwich.But whales? No.

That al l changed when my PA and Iwere over in July.

I t is a particularly good whaleseason, and I threw business out thewindow when we pul led p outsideof 'The Look' restraurant.

Of course it was Amanda whospotted the whales, I sti l l had thecurse laid on me.

They were everywhere, looking toboth North and South huge splashes

were visible, both from blowing andbreaching.

Then we noticed something odd.There are plenty of dolphins inMoreton Bay, especial ly at Amity,where they come in almost everyhigh tide. I once had an enormousone pul lup beside me in a 1 4' tinny,it was longer than the boat.

But this was different. They werecircl ing around, almost aimlessly.

We were later told that thisbehaviour is consistent with a podprotecting a mother giving birth to acalf. As they were close to shore,near Frenchman's Beach and behinda reef in calm water - this sems to fit.Amanda actual ly saw the calves. Iwas looking the wrong way, ofcourse.

I was looking at a seal. Now, thereare not supposed to be seals atStraddie, but this New Zealand furseal is a wel l known local character.And character he is, it was almost asif he was playing and posing for thecamera. Pity he was at the bottom ofa cl iff - I am not that dedicated..

Whales, Dolphins & SealsBy Tim Barker


Pristine beaches and primesurfing locations are notStraddie’s only drawcards.

The clear inland lakes, the naturalserenity of the bush, the rawgeology of North Gorge and theever-changing shades of blue in thesurrounding ocean provide arestorative boost to city-wearymainlanders. The island’s wetlandshave been l isted under RAMSAR,which means they have beenrecognised for their significantenvironmental value and must beprotected for future generations.

Straddie also provides a number oftop picnic spots for the family. Picnictables, BBQ facil ities and toilets areavailable in Dunwich at Old Bal lowPark, in Amity at Cabarita Park andPoint Lookout has four sites: AdderRock, Headlands Park, Point LookoutOval and Cyl inder Beach picnic area.Brown Lake has picnic facil ities buttake your own drinking water.

For those wanting to add a drop ofculture to their camping, The NorthStradbroke Island Historical Museumwas voted the best l ittle museum inAustral ia in 2009. Open 1 0am to2pm on Wednesdays, Fridays andSaturdays, it is in Welsby Street,Dunwich. The art gal leries onStraddie are also worth a wander.The Mookin Bibonmari AboriginalArt Gal lery and Salt Water Murrisfeature Indigenous works and areboth at Dunwich, while the Coral SeaGal lery at Point Lookout alsoincludes the work of local artists.

Straddie enjoys a balmy subtropicalcl imate, with summer days reaching35 degrees Celsius in summer,dropping to maximums of 1 5 to 24degrees in winter.

Winter brings the beginning of theSouthern Humpback whalemigration (July to November), withPoint Lookout being the best land-based whale watching site inAustral ia. Spring sees native treesflowering, birds claiming theairspace, and even the odd goannaor kangaroo taking time to bask inthe sun. Summer is the busy season,while autumn is a quieter time forlocals and tourists al ike.

Stradbroke Island can cater to al lyour accommodation needs andbudgets. There is ample opportunityto enjoy breathtaking waterfrontaccommodation with plenty ofhouses and units available. Not evenyour four-legged friend needs tomiss out on the Straddie experience!Pet friendly accommodation is alsoavailable and pet–friendly houseswil l general ly have a fenced yard orenclosure.

DELIGHTFUL DUNWICHYour gateway to Straddie isDunwich, where there’s a diverserange of things to do. AsQueensland’s second oldest townDunwich is rich in history. (Theoldest is Humpybong, nowRedcl iffe.)

The North Stradbroke Island

Historical Museum in Welsby Streetis a good place to start. OpenTuesday to Saturday from 1 0am to2pm, it offers a snapshot of earlyisland l ife, complete with photos,souvenirs from shipwrecks andplenty of information about theisland.

From Dunwich, it’s just 4km to thetranquil Brown Lake – a freshwaterlake – easily accessed by bus or Taxifrom One Mile jetty, where there arepicnic facil ities and toilets. The BlueLake, with the Aboriginal name of‘Kaboora’, meaning ‘si lent pool ’ is8.5km from Dunwich, with the final2.5km being a bush walk. Try timingit at dawn or dusk to increase yourchances of seeing a rich variety ofwildl ife.

Play a round or two at the NorthStradbroke Island Golf Club (the kidscan have a go on the Putt Puttcourse), take a boat cruise of theislands from Dunwich or relax at theRSL Memorial Club, where the EastCoast Café wins applause for itsAsian menu. The Little Ship Club,right on the water, also provides topmeals and caters for specialfunctions, including weddings. (Themil l ion dol lar view comes free.)

LOOK AT POINT LOOKOUTPoint Lookout l ives up to itsreputation as a tourist mecca.Overlooking ridiculously perfectlong sandy beaches, punctuated byrocky headlands and the ruggedl ines of the Blowhole, its naturalbeauty attracts flocks of visitors.Accommodation ranges from thebudget to the breathtaking,although it’s wise to book wellahead, especial ly at hol iday times.

Blue Lake

North Gorge

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Board riders seek out the best wavesto the north (Cyl inder andDeadmans Beaches) or to the east(Frenchmans or Main Beaches),depending on the winds. There arel ifeguards at Cyl inder and Main

Beaches. A col lection of shops andeateries overlook the gl ittering CoralSea – home to migrating whales, aswel l as dolphins, turtles, dugong andrays.

Add friendly locals, fabulous fishing,fresh seafood and a naturalwonderland to explore on foot, or by

boat, car or 4WD. I t doesn’t get muchbetter than that!

AMIABLE AMITYImagine a sleepy l ittle town with aquiet caravan park, a general storethat stocks everything and a jettywhere kids have jumped into invitingblue water for generations. Imaginestrol l ing just a few steps from yourhol iday cottage and throwing a l ineinto a bay celebrated for its fishing.Imagine seeing the kids splashing inthe ful ly netted pool, buildingsandcastles or snorkel l ing andkayaking in the warm water. Andimagine dolphins swimming in on aregular basis to say hel lo, against thebackdrop of a setting sun.

Imagine al l that and you have quiet,beautiful, unassuming Amity Point –or just plain ‘Amity’.

I t’s a relaxed haven for famil ies whowant to do nothing on holidays. Thenear-new boat ramp launches boatsand a thousand fishy tales. Birds,

dugongs, koalas and other wildl ifefeel it’s a safe place to drop by. Andit’s a secret and magical spotselected by brides, honeymoonersand conference organisers lookingfor a quiet location as wel l as cutecottages and cabins, fresh andfabulous seafood, and a range oflocal cafes and restaurants.

Frenchman's Beach

Kangaroos at Pt Lookout

Sunset at Amity

Straddie, as it is known tolocals, is a beautiful islandlocated about 30 kilometressoutheast of Brisbane. Thesecond largest sand island inthe world, Straddie offersvisitors a plethora of naturalattractions and culturalexperiences.

Getting ThereStraddie can be reached byboat from Toondah Harbour inCleveland. There are three ferrycompanies; Stradbroke Ferriesoffers vehicle barges and awater taxi service, Big Red Catoperates vehicle barges thatcan be boarded by walk onpassengers, and StradbrokeFlyer runs passenger ferries.Vehicle ferries and Stradbrokeferries dock at the mainterminal at Dunwich, whileStradbroke Flyers arrives atOne Mile Jetty, next to thecemetery, also in Dunwich.The trip between Clevelandand Dunwich takes between 20minutes and an hour,depending on the companyand form of transport youchoose.

Getting AroundStradbroke Island buses stop atboth ferry terminals and travelbetween Dunwich, AmityPoint, and Point Lookout. I f youtel l the driver where you wouldl ike to get off, they can dropyou at the nearest bus stop. Atthe time of printing, a singlebus fare is $2.20 - $4.70 foradults (dependent on thelength of the trip).

A metered taxi service can takeup to ten people and can bebooked by cal l ing 0408 1 93685.

Many of the pubs and clubsoffer courtesy buses forpatrons.

TownshipsNorth Stradbroke Island’spermanent population of 2500is spread across threetownships, each about 20kilometres apart. While someof Straddie’s attractions areaccessible by 4WD only, thetownships are connected bypaved roads.

Dunwich:As the site of the ferryterminals, Dunwich is agateway to the rest of theisland. Many of the island’sfacil ities, such as DunwichPrimary School and sportingclubs and fields, can be foundhere. For tourists, there arecafes and restaurants,indigenous art gal leries, theDunwich Museum, and thehistoric cemetery.

Amity Point:Amity is a picturesque seasidevil lage that retains vestiges ofits past as a fishing community.I t is a largely residential area,although the large campinggrounds see a swel l of touristsduring hol iday season. AmityPoint is popular for swimmingand fishing. Amenities includea convenience store,cafe/restaurant, l ibrary, andAmity Point Community Club.

Point Lookout:The staggering cl iffs andpristine beaches of PointLookout make it a populardestination for tourists. Withmore than 30 kilometres ofnatural surf beach, it is alsopopular with surfers. Point

Lookout has a thriving touristindustry, with many of theislands eateries, retails stores,pubs and hol idayaccommodation found here.

Five things to do on Straddie- Head straight to theStradbroke Bakery afterdeparting your barge or ferry.

- Take the Heritage Trail andfind out about the islandsfascinating history.

- Watch the sun set over thewater at Amity Point.

- Take a surf lesson at PointLookout.

- Tour the cemetery.

North Stradbroke Island Travel GuideBy Carly Ogborne

North Gorge Photo: Mayor Karen Williams

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A meeting between theRedland City Council and theGroom family, owners ofStradbroke Flyer, hasresulted in a favourableoutcome for both parties.

Last month we reported Johnand Sharon Groom’sfrustrations that the mud inToondah Harbour was causingdamage to their ferries andleaving vehicles stranded atlow tide.

After the issue went to print,the Grooms met with MayorKaren Wil l iams, Member forCleveland Mark Robinson, andrepresentatives from RedlandCity Council and TransportDepartment, with MarkRobinson announcingafterwards that that thedredging project had been fasttracked.

“Approvals to commence thedredging process at ToondahHarbour have been final ised bythe government so the councilcan start the tendering processsoon,” Dr Robinson said.

“An agreement between the

State Government and theRedland City Council wil l seeboth Toondah Harbour andVictoria Point commitmentsdredged concurrently. Thisensures that the Redland CityCouncil can resolve both keydredging requirementsthrough the $6 mil l ion in statefunding invested in 201 1 .”

The dredging issue was thesource ofmuch tensionbut the meeting clearedup miscommunications,with Cr Wil l iams releasinga statement afterwards:

“Council and the StateGovernment have beensubjected to inaccurateand damaging claims inboth the media and at theferry facil ities aboutToondah Harbour dredgingplans, One Mile ferry feesand parking, and an al legedconspiracy against the familybusiness.... I am pleased theoperators have apologised forthe inaccurate informationprovided to the public, andcommitted to removing themisleading bil lboards andflyers from company facil ities,

and to retract wrong claims.”Cr Wil l iams said that Councilwas ‘committed to continuingto assist Stradbroke Flyer’.

“Council is committed toworking with the StateGovernment to supportimprovements at ToondahHarbour as a PriorityDevelopment Area (PDA) and akey part of the mainland andIsland economy,” she said.

“The PDA vision for ToondahHarbour is intended toencourage the growth inservices and facil ities offeredon both the mainland andNorth Stradbroke Island withthe l ikely impact of an increasein the demand for multipletransport providers and not amonopoly service as had beenclaimed.”

Meeting Clears Muddied Watersby Carly Ogborne

Calypso aground at Toonda

h Harbour

September 201 3 1 9

Sandmining looks awful. A gashtorn into the soil of beautiful,natural Straddie. A horrible sightto be sure.

But what is it exactly? Many of ushave seen the images of thesandmines with their uglymachinery, but few have seen the'after' pictures.

I have, so has the former PremierAnna Bl igh. I ronical ly, she wasphotographed sitting on a Straddiebeach. This particular beach waslauded as being 'pristine' and'untouched' or words to that effect.

The fact of the matter was thatAnna Bl igh and Kate Jones wereactual ly sitting in front of arevegitated sand mine. Evenstranger, that stretch of beach hadbeen mined not once, but twice.

Now, mining of any type is just that- mining. I t brings with itconsequences, be it coal, oil , iron oruranium. If we wish to l ive our l ivesas we do, mining is a necessity, not aluxury.

But those who mine, in today'sworld, are now held accountable forthe processes which mightendanger the environment. Andthis is as it should be.

On Straddie, Sibelco digs a great bighole in the sand, then floods it. After

the pit is fi l led with water a floatingdredge sucks up a slurry of waterand sand, which is pumped back todry land and has the valuableelements extracted. The sand isthen pumped into big dunes, readyfor revegitation.

Prior to the initial digging, surveysare taken, so that the original floraand fauna can be re-introduced.

Environmental ists are good formining, they keep the pressure onmining companies and governmentto ensure that this necessary evildoes not run out of control as it diddecades ago.

COMPETITION

l like having competitions. Itgives me the opportunity togive something back. Evenbetter, it does't cost meanything!

Redland City Council haskindly donated two doublepasses to Redland PerformingArts Centre (RPAC).They havegreat shows on almost everymonth, so you wil l be able tohave your pick -subject toavailabil ity of seating, ofcourse.

Here's what you have to do.Send me an email to:[email protected]

and just tel l me who is flyingthe plane and where theplane is. I have clues in thepaper. And no, in the air is notthe answer!

The competition is open untilthe next edition, and thewinner wil l be announced in itas wel l .

I ' l l be having anothercompetition next month, alsocentered around Straddie. ButI 'l l let you know about that inthe October edition.

Who is flying and where is the plane?

WHAT IS SANDMINING ANYWAY?

Bayside Mine 1 988 and 201 0


Nick Clarke met and spoke withmany people during his epic 1 7-day fundraising journey aroundQueensland including Mayorsand local dignitaries, but it was atwo-year old girl from outbackQueensland that made thebiggest impact.

The Redland City CouncilOrganisational Services GeneralManager landed back in theRedlands today, bringing to anend a fundraising fl ight that sawhim visit 42 towns acrossQueensland to raise awarenessand money for the charity AngelFl ight.

“We have met several of thepatients who have been assistedby Angel Fl ight during our journey,including a two-year old girl whohas taken no less than 1 6 AngelFl ight trips to Brisbane from herhome in Thargomindah,” he said.

“These stories are very touchingand show the real difference AngelFl ight makes in the l ives of remoteAustral ians in overcoming thetyranny of distance when they findthemselves in need of access tomajor hospital and treatmentcentres.”

Nick and co-pilot and University of

Queenslandprofessor, Mike Levytouched down atDunwich on NorthStradbroke Islandtoday (Wed 28 Aug)after visiting 42 citiesand towns raisingmore than $30,000 forthe cause.

“We received a fantasticwelcome and peoplewere very supportive,”he said.

“The journey was notonly about raising funds, just asimportantly we spread the wordabout the fantastic work AngelFl ight does in these remote areas.”

Nick and Mike were welcomedhome at a special event atDunwich where Redland CityMayor Karen Wil l iams presentedNick with a cheque for $1 500 fromRedland City Council .

While he has been involved infundraising for Angel Fl ight for anumber of years, Nick said hisjourney has strengthened hisresolve.

“What real ly inspired me to takeon this project was understanding

that very sickmen, womenand childrenl iving in remotecommunitieshave to dealwith travel l inglong distancesto majorcentres andwhen you’renot feel ing well ,that’s the lastthing you wantto do,” he said.

“But what hitme emotional lyon this trip wasmeeting

famil ies who Angel Fl ighthas helped keep togetherduring treatment. I t isthis emotional assistancethat many value most.”

People can stil l donatefor Nick’s cause atwww.angelfl ight.org.au.

An emotional journey comes to an end

September 201 3 21

Have you ever tasted strawberry and pearcider? Or perhaps organic ginger beer or acraft beer? Now here is your chance...

Kathy, Paula, Rebekah, Helene, Joanna andJacqui (The Top Chicks) are raising funds forthe End Women’s Cancer charity event whichbenefits Queensland Institute of MedicalResearch and Royal Brisbane Women’sHospital.

We’re planning a fun afternoon with fruitciders, organic ginger beer, craft beer and aBBQ at Redbay Micro-Brewery in Cleveland.1 00% of proceeds goes to charity.

So let your friends, work mates and col leges

know and get together and come down for a

relaxing afternoon of beer, food , fun and

laughs.

Jeff

Help “The Top Chicks” raise money to walk 60km to End Women’s Cancer!

EEnnttrryy:: OOnnllyy $$11 00 ffoorr aa ll ll yyoouu ccaann ddrriinnkk


MV African Queen

NESTLED below theescarpment near the oldLamb Island Post Office l ies theMVAfrican Queen, built by theauthor 34 years ago in Beenleigh.

I built ‘the Queen’ as a barge tobring timber and supplies downthe Logan River to Lamb Island,when I was building my firsthouse in Lucas Drive in 1 980.

I also ferried my first islandvehicle on ‘the Queen’, down theLogan, onto the old Lamb Islandjetty, where I drove her ashore.The vehicle was a $1 00 FC Holdensedan, which we converted to aute by cutting off the rear half ofthe roof, and welding up the backdoors.

Apart from ferrying gear to LambIsland, I had a few adventures on‘the Queen’, including trips toSouthport and the Nerang River,up to Peel Island, and upstreamto Logan Vil lage – the furthestnavigable reach of the LoganRiver.

I had cal led her the AfricanQueen, after the HumphreyBogart movie – only our Queenand adventures were for real.

On one trip down the Broadwater,just by the Southport bar, theQueen was pul led up byAustral ian Customs, demandingto know where we’d come from.

We just happened to bedressed as pirates – asyou do; and it was only afew years after theVietnam War, with thecontinuing arrival of ‘boatpeople’ on our shores. Ithink the customs blokeswere rel ieved to knowwe’d only come fromBeenleigh and not Africa.

The Queen has also hadan adventure of her ownin the early 1 980s, after Isold her. She was mooredin the mangroves offLamb Island’s Atlantic

Avenue – a quiet bay to the northof the island, with noobvious need formuch anchor chain.

A cyclone blew up,and the Queen tookoff. I got a cal l on theCB radio to say the

vessel haddisappearednorthward into theswirl ing mist, so in turnI cal led Victoria PointAir-Sea Rescue to reportthe unmanned vesselloose in the bay. Thatnight, Brisbane radio newsannounced ‘BARGE ADRIFTIN THE BAY’ – bel ieving it tobe one of the large bay coralbarges. But it was just theAfrican Queen, off on a jaunt toDunwich, where she quietlyran herself ashore.

The African Queen, is a 36-footerwith a beam of 1 2 feet, and waspowered by a V8 Perkins thatswung a 1 9” prop. Drawing only 2feet, she was ideal for the LoganRiver. She had a derrick and 5-tonne winch, which I later used to

put down a few moorings aroundLamb Island and Perulpa.

Timber for the hul l was cut atUpper Coomera, mil led at ColBobbermien’s sawmil l at LoganVil lage, then fastened withcopper nails and roves, caulkedwith oakum, and payed up withpitch.

Whilst cutting the 37-footironbark logs for ful l-lengthplanks, the sawmil ler let fly with acurse – a series of curses actual ly.A few mil itary-sized, copper-jacketed lead bul lets had lodgedin the trees, which had been al iveand well during World War I I ,growing near the army’s junglewarfare base at Canungra. Thebul lets were left in the planks andremain there to this day.

While I was building on LambIsland, the Queen was moored on

the riverbank justwest of Beenleigh. I wouldload her up on Friday arvoafter work - and afterdriving out to the sawmil lfor a load of timber for thehouse.

I would then proceed tothe Imperial Hotel inBeenleigh to look for mycrew – half a dozen blokesand sheilas – have a fewsherberts myself, then setoff downstream to the

mouth of the Logan, then up thebay. We had varying degrees ofsuccess getting to Lamb Islandwithout spending the night on asandbank, but with plenty ofl iquid stores, an overnightstranding wasn’t the end of theworld.

When I had no further use for ‘theQueen’, I sold her to a bloke onRussel l Island, who then sold herto the present Lamb Islandowner who has had her for 30-odd years. He converted her toa houseboat, and has spentmany happy hours aboardaround the bay.

He has always kept the hul lwatertight, but I think theoriginal engine might be‘had it’. I suspect ‘the Queen’

just rests there quietly inretirement, thinking of her pastadventures.

LOADING the FCute onto ‘the Queen’at Beenleigh – my first island vehicle –and yes, it did fit on deck and offload

safely onto Lamb Island.

boatsinthemangrove

Stories of old vessels around the Bay IslandsBy Steamboat Ken (al ias Ken Goodman, Lamb Island)

MVAfrican

Queen in t

he upper re

achesof

the Logan R

iver, 1980

AFRICANQueen ‘pirates’ – me (left)andmateWheels Weston from

Beenleigh

IRONBARKlogs for the hull being loaded atWongaWallen, Upper Coomera, 1977.

THE current owner and his dog tending theAfrican Queen, Lamb Island.

September 201 3 23

The plurality of patterns andsingularity of prints will be thefocus of two contrastingexhibitions by local artists at theRedland Art Gallery, Cleveland.

Pattern: A Universal Phenomenonby Kay Faulkner is a statement onthe universal ity of design, whileThe art of printmaking: Limitededition prints gives an insight intothe work of Brian Hatch, one ofQueensland’s pioneer printmakers.

They wil l run concurrently at theRedland Art Gal lery, Cleveland,from Sunday 25 August to Sunday22 September.

Council spokesman for Arts,Culture and Innovation PaulBishop (Division 1 0) said theexhibitions were further examplesof the depth of creative talent inthe Redlands.

“These exhibitions offer local artlovers a chance to experience twodiverse col lections from artistswhose reputations extend wellbeyond the boundaries of theirhomes in the Redlands,’’ Cr Bishopsaid.“Our creative artists are some ofthe most skil led and accomplishedleaders in the region.

“I t is tremendous to see ourRedlands Art Gal lery showcasingthe work of exemplary localinnovators.“Once again, they highl ight theRedlands’ standing as a significantregional art centre.’’

Through her work Faulkner, aninternational ly renowned masterweaver who lives in theRedlands, seeks to raiseawareness that everycrafted pattern is the resultof someone’s personalendeavour - and thatcommon themes recuracross the ages and theglobe.

“Patterns that one wouldsuspect had very local rootscan also be found inanother continent andmany hundreds of yearsearl ier,’’ she says.

“The same pattern may appearextensively in several mediumsand in relatively common usageacross cultural groups.’’

Faulkner says it is amazing howoften a motif can appear inuniversal usage.

“I t is this universal ity of design thatis the focus of this exhibition,’’ shesays.

Hatch’s exhibition of l imitededition prints exposes how eachprint is an original work of art withsl ight variations making it unique.

Hatch, who studied and workedextensively in London and NewYork and now lives at Cleveland,was one of Queensland’s firstprintmakers and educators andincludes plates and woodblocks inhis exhibitions to help unlock themysteries of the l imited editionprint.

“My approach to printmakingcovers a wide variety of subjectmatter and techniques, and theuse of a computer helps me to

work out the ideas I wish to printusing the appropriate medium foreach image,’’ he says.

In 2008 the National Gal lery ofAustral ia bought 1 2 Hatch printsfor its col lection, with his work alsorepresented in the Queensland ArtGal lery and Redlands Regional ArtGal lery.

The opening for both exhibitionswil l be at 6pm on Friday 23August, with RSVPs (phone 303041 63 or emailgal [email protected]) duebyWednesday 21 August.

You also can join the gal lery formorning tea at 1 1 am on Sunday25 August and l isten to the artiststalk about their works from noon.

THE DETAILS

What: Pattern: A UniversalPhenomenon by Kay Faulkner andThe art of printmaking: Limitededition prints by Brian Hatch.

Where: Redland Art Gal lery,Cleveland.

When: Sunday 25 August –Sunday 22 September, 201 3.

Admission: Free.

Information: (07) 3829 8899 oremail gal [email protected].


A Redlands employmentorganisation is ‘Helping OurOwn’ thanks to a QueenslandGovernment CommunityGaming Fund Grant.

Redlands Employer PlacementServices (R.E.P.S.) used the grantto purchase mowing andland/grounds maintenanceequipment including a multi-purpose trailer, which willprovide job opportunities forlocal residents as part of their‘Helping Our Own’CommunityEmployment Services Alliance.

“The trailer will assist fundraising byenabling us to collect many differenttypes ofdonations, as well as beingable to share usage with our sistercommunity organizations to helpthe community in manyways,” saidR.E.P.S. Executive Officer JohnConley.

“It will provide real workingopportunities and experience for thedisadvantaged job seekers in thearea, as well as providing incomeearning and commercial activities tocontinue to fund the enterprise.”

The R.E.P.S. grant application wassupported byVictoria PointCouncillor Lance Hewlett.

"This huge multi-purpose trailer willcarry vehicles, logs and smalllandscape machines, as well as a

range ofmowing and high qualityproperty maintenance tools andequipment and waste. This iscertainly a creative approach,”CrHewlett said.

R.E.P.S. is a community based non-profit organisation that assists withjob seeking for mature aged workers,parents returning to the workplace,and the unemployed andunderemployed.

They are currently in the process ofestablishing projects andcommunity groups that will extendtheir reach, such as a pilot programthat will generate at home help forthe aged and infirm who are unableto be assisted by existing programs.

Find out more about R.E.P.S., or signon as a job seeker or employer, byvisiting their website,www.reps.com.au orwww.redlandshelpingourown.com.au

R.E.P.S. Mows Them Downby Carly Ogborne

This year the Second RedlandsModel Railway Show was held31 st August and 1 st September,in conjunction with theCleveland State High School andRedland Museum.

In addition Redland City Councilkindly supported us with a Smal lCouncil lors Grant to assist us withpromotion of the event. BayFMprovided community

announcementsabout the show in theprevious months.There were a numberof different layouts andsome of the samelayouts from last year.Again it was successful,with visitors andexhibitors al ike.

The detail of the displays wasmagnificent, from larger scalesto the tiny 'TT" scale.

The Redlands Model RailwayGroup meets at the RedlandMuseum on the last Sunday of themonth at 1 pm.Contact is:[email protected]

On the Rails

September 201 3 25

The Lions Club of ClevelandChallenge has a new President.

Past President Neal Dooley handedover the bel l and gavel to RegWil l iams (left) at the Changeoverheld at the Grand View Hotel inCleveland, and Mayor KarenWil l iamsproposed thetoast to LionsInternational.

ClevelandChal lenge Club isopen to men andwomen who areretired, or semiretired and havereached the halfcentury mark.

They meet at1 1 am at the LionsCommunity Hal ljust down the road from the GV,next to the Old School houseGal lery on the first and thirdMonday of the month.For moreinformation phone Lion Paul ine on3206 7287.

The Lions Club of ClevelandChal lenge is also holding a SPRINGMARKET at the Lions CommunityHal l , 8am at 1 22 Shore St Nth on28th September.

Money raised wil l go to localcharities in the Redland City and

funds raised from the raffle wil l goto Childhood Cancer research.

There wil l be bargains galore, andBric a Brac, local ly made craft,plants, home baking, books andsomething for every one.

Please support this worthy charity.

Cleveland Chal lenge Lions Clubmeet on the 1 st and 3rd Mondaysof the month at 1 1 am, so if you are50 or over,

retired or semi retired, and you’dl ike to come along for a coffee and achat to see how we run, then pleasephone

Lions Paul ine on 3206 7287.

Cleveland Lions New President

September 201 3 27

Jerry Seinfeld summed up thedebilitating effects ofglossophobia, or the fear of publicspeaking, when he joked that at afuneral, most people would ratherbe lying in the casket than givingthe eulogy.

For glossophobes who are requiredto speak in public for work orcommunity obl igations, this fear canhave serious consequences.

Forum Communicators is a self-improvement organisation forpeople needing knowledge, supportand confidence to fulfi l theirspeaking role in work or community.Cleveland Forum meets on the firstand third Thursday each month atnoon for a BYO lunch at the

Cleveland Thornlands CricketClubhouse (Ziegenfusz Park) onFitzroy Street. The speakingprogram varies each meeting sothat members learn differentspeaking skil ls.I f your dream is to speak well inpubl ic, come along as a visitor andjudge for yourself. ForumCommunicators offers the guidanceand support of experiencedmembers within the stabil ity of along establ ished organisation, andplenty of fun times while youprogress on your speaking journey.

For more information, emailpresident Pam Tranter [email protected] or phone3206 0757 or 0408 550 435.

Afraid to Speak Your Mind?

Parking in Cleveland CBD hasbeen permanently extended tothree hours as part of the RedlandCity Council’s plan to revitalise theCBD.

Mayor Karen Wil l iams said thatCouncil ’s trial of extending the 367parking spaces from two hours tothree hours in November last yearhad been a success, with extendedparking resulting in fewer parkinginfringements.

“Council undertook engagementfol lowing the successful completionof the trial , showing that residents

supported the extended parkingperiods becoming permanent,” shesaid.“The extended parking periodmeans residents and visitors canspend longer in the CBD and bettersupport local businesses.”

Council tourism and CBD activationspokesperson Craig Ogilvie said theextended parking timeframes wouldattract shoppers to the CBD.

“The three-hour parking wil l make iteasier for locals to shop in the localarea, which is great news for localbusinesses,” he said.

CBD Gets Boost with Parking Bonus

September 201 3 29


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