Work and play in Moreton Bay

Council is embarking on a region-wide push to boost economic development, create jobs and promote tourism.
As part of its initiative, council has adopted plans that will identify opportunities to expand tourism and business investment in Moreton Bay region. Through its economic development operational plan, council will seek to understand current market conditions, identify opportunities, attract new investment and support the business community where possible. To encourage the sustainable development of the regions tourism sector, council has formulated a destination management plan that will provide strategic direction for the and to explain how a cohesive next three to five years. approach to tourism can contribute to the growth of A series of workshops the local economy. commencing in July will be conducted to launch the tourism For details about the workshops destination management plan visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Cat Amnesty
Moreton Bay Regional Council has declared a 12 month amnesty on registration fees for cats a first for SouthEast Queensland. ownership and will make it much easier for families to be reunited with their lost pets.

To assist cat owners meet the new registration requirements, Moreton Bay Under new Queensland Regional Council will register Government laws effective from 1 July, 2009, cat owners cats free of charge until 30 June, 2010. in the Moreton Bay region will need to register their pet Registration forms are with council, as is already the available at councils website case with dogs. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or councils customer The new laws are aimed at encouraging responsible pet service centres.

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Redcliffe courts upgrade

Beautiful Beachmere

Creative Moreton

Game, set and match for revamped tennis centre

Tennis players are set to score with the $3 million redevelopment of the Redcliffe tennis centre.
Councils proposed upgrade of the complex on the corner of Oxley Avenue and Portwood Street, Redcliffe

includes plans to resurface the tennis courts with plexicushion and synthetic grass surfaces. While the key aim of the project is to resurface the existing ten courts, construction of another two courts is planned. The redevelopment will be carried out in consultation

with Tennis Qld, ensuring the tennis centre can host a range of junior and open tournaments. The upgraded courts will boost opportunities for social and competition tennis as well as coaching and development programs. Improvements to the complex will include better

lighting, new fencing around the courts and an upgraded clubhouse. The project will be jointfunded by Moreton Bay Regional Council and the State Government. Construction is scheduled to commence later this year.

Have your say

Get involved with councils cultural planning process by completing an online survey about arts, culture and heritage in the region. Fill in the online survey at www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/culturalsurvey. Alternatively, request a survey to be posted out, by phoning 3283 0433 or emailing culture@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Major upgrade for leisure centre

A $3.2 million upgrade to the Albany Creek Leisure Centre is expected to be finished by September.
While council funded the car park extension for a further 44 vehicles, it has also entered into a joint venture agreement with Belgravia Leisure Pty Ltd to expand the health club. The upgraded health club will have an improved weights area, a bicycle fitness centre, aerobics floor, consulting fitness rooms and a new physiotherapy section. There also will be expanded programs and classes. Other works at the leisure centre include a new entry, reception offices, a child care area and caf deck.

Beautiful Beachmere
The third stage of a council project that is rejuvenating the coastal township of Beachmere is nearing completion. Beachmeres beautification project has improved the amenity of the area while retaining its unique charm and the third stage of works has included upgrading Clayton Park and the Activity Centre Park. Council has used more than 8,000 plants in extensive landscaping works at the parks. It has also constructed pedestrian pathways, installed lighting, upgraded the skate park and provided an additional picnic shelter and park furniture. Younger residents can play basketball and soccer games in a new multigoal area. The works are expected to be completed by August, weather permitting. Stages one and two of the Beachmere project involved remodelling the towns Main Street, Biggs Avenue, the northern section of Clayton Park and A&H Lehman Park.

Fish feed on mozzie problem

Native fish may be made available to residents as part of a new initiative to reduce freshwater mosquito populations in the Moreton Bay region.
More than 2,000 fish were recently released into dams at Murrumba Downs and Samford with plans to make the fish available to residents by the end of the year. The breeding program, co-ordinated by council and the Pine Rivers Fish Management Association, involves two species of fish: Firetail Gudgeons and Crimson Spotted Rainbowfish. These fish are found in local freshwater creeks and streams and are also natural predators of mosquitoes, capable of eating hundreds of larvae each day. Council has an extensive mosquito control program spraying more than 54,000 hectares of salt water tidal areas each year. However, until now, this program didnt combat mosquitoes breeding on private properties, dams and ponds. This initiative will help residents manage trouble spots on their properties, which will have a big impact on the number of mozzies found in both the backyard and the wider Moreton Bay region.

events calendar
under 5 free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Phone 5495 4581 or visit www.historicalvillage.com.au 11 July, 9.30am to 4.30pm and 12 July, 9.30am to 3pm

11 July, 2pm to 3pm

Meet the artist

Afternoon tea and demonstration featuring members of the Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Textile Artists. 18 July

Redcliffe Cultural Centre Downs St, Redcliffe

1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July, from 5.30pm.

Cue Restaurant

Town and Country Heritage Fair

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NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony
Town Square, King St, Caboolture 3 July, 10am to noon Council will mark NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony and morning tea. The nationally celebrated National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week this year has the theme of Honouring Our Elders, Nuturing Our Youth. All are welcome.

A great family event with grand parades at 11am and 2pm each day. See the largest single cylinder engine of its type in the world, miniature train rides, historical displays, blacksmith demonstrations, antique engines and machinery, jewellery, vintage vehicles and market stalls.

Felted Flower Making workshop

Join felt artisan Wendy Bailye and learn how to make beautiful felt flowers. Cost $15. Bookings essential. 18 July, 2pm to 3pm

T-Bone and barra nights Every Wednesday night in July. Try a delicious T-Bone steak or a fresh piece of Barrumundi, both served with beer battered chips and salad. Cost $9.95 7, 14, 21 and 28 July Two for one nights Every Tuesday night in July. Buy one main and get a second meal free (selected meals only).

Meet the artist

Afternoon tea and demonstration featuring members of the Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Textile Artists.

Old Fire Station Arts and Crafts Gallery 55 King St, Caboolture
6 July New paintings will be on display from 6 July. Artist of the month is Robyn Cutler and craft person of the month is Bruce Arthur. 16 July, 9am to 3pm

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah.
July to 16 August

24 July, 6pm On Tap Tapas Choose from a mouth-watering menu. Bookings essential. 25 July, 12.30pm High tea Try an array of savouries, sweets and teas. Cost $17. Bookings essential.
6 July, 11am

Better Business Event Breakfast

Games, Fun and Adventure

Test your skills at some of the games grandma and grandpa played as kids. Free entry.

Caboolture Golf Club Lesley Ave, Caboolture 17 July, 6.45am to 8.30am Guest speaker Barry Bull will discuss The Bullseye Principle. Cost $35 per person. Phone 3205 0555 or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ business-events

King Street Arts and Crafts stall Pine Rivers Art Gallery 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine
Until 4 July

The Jungle Book

Redcliffe City Gallery 470 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe

1 to 4 July

Moreton Bay Region Art Awards

Last days of the 2009 photography and digital art finalists exhibition. 10 July to 22 August

Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award exhibition

In its 20th year, the exhibition for the first time features 48 drawings by artists from every state and territory in Australia. 8 July to 8 August

A colourful and entertaining experience for children aged four to 12. Cost $19 for groups of 10 or more, $17 for Moreton Bay Arts Council members. Bookings preferred. 7 July, 10am

Community grants information session

Film

John Naumann Hall, Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay 6 July, 6pm to 8pm Find out about Moreton Bay Regional Councils new Community Grants Program.

That Felted Feeling exhibition

Handcrafted textiles exhibition featuring felting by the Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Textile Artists. Free.

New Order: Emergent Qld Artists

New Order presents an exciting selection of artworks by South-East Queensland artists. Official opening 9 July, 5.30pm, with guest speaker Ross Woodrow.

Monsters Vs Aliens (PG) Cost $6 or $10 for film and goodies pack. 8 July

Film

School holiday activities at Pine Rivers Art Gallery

1 July, 11am to 12.30pm

Inkheart (PG) Cost $6 or $10 for film and goodies pack. 10 July, 6pm to 9.30pm

Beaut boxes

Make a range of different boxes. 2 July, 11am to 12.30pm

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Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Dve, Bribie Island
12 July to 31 July

Stained glass window effects with paper

Make colourful works of art with cellophane. 3 July

The gallery will host a series of programs during the exhibition:

11 July, noon

Mash It Up Short Film Festival 09 live screening

See the top 20 short film entries. Winner announced. Free entry. Bookings essential. Phone 5433 2395. 11 July, 6.30pm

Tony Albert artist talk

15 July, 10.30am

Glen Skien artist talk

22 July, 10.30am

Redcliffe City Orchestra presents French Cabaret Night

A delightful mix of music with a French flavour. Cost $14 for adults, $12 for concession. Bookings preferred. 12 July, 2pm 17 July, 7.30pm

Fab Fluoro Fun

For children under 5. 4 July, 2pm to 3pm

Curator talk
29 July, 10.30am

11th Matthew Flinders Art Competition and Exhibition

presented by the Bribie Island Community Arts Society.

Origami Club

Learn the art of origami. BYO origami paper. 11 July, 11am to 1pm

Jonathan McBurnie artist talk

28 July, 5.30pm

Caboolture Historical Village Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture

Cost adults $10, pensioners $8, children aged 5 to 12 $2,

Fun Felt Play with artist Phillipa Rooke

Food for thought art in the public realm

Join artists Russell Anderson and Paul Johnson as they talk about their experiences creating public artworks. Bookings essential.

Film

A Film With Me In It (M) Cost $6. 16 July, 8pm

Kids can play with wool fibres to make fun accessories. Cost $10. Bookings essential.

The Elvis Experience

Anthony Petrucci will perform

The events listed are proudly supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

famous Elvis songs in a tribute to the King of Rock. Cost $18 adults, $16 concession, $14 for groups of 10 or more, gold card holders $14, $15 extra for dinner and show. Bookings essential. 18 July, 2pm 23 July, 7.30pm

present a fire safety seminar for children. See a fire truck. Suitable for all ages. 3 July, 2pm to 4pm

sushi and origami. Bookings phone 3385 5555. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 3pm to 5pm

Games arvo

Under the sea dioramas

Make your own Under the sea diorama. Bookings phone 3408 1388. 10 July, 2pm to 4pm

Every Wednesday. Afternoon of fun with Wii and Playstation games. 8 July, 10.30am to 11.30am

Paper craft

Film

Tulpan (M) Cost $6.

Crazy critters craft fun

19 July, 2pm 24 July, 7.30pm

Film

libraries
Moreton Bay Region Libraries
Throughout July

Have fun creating some new friends. Bookings phone 3408 1388. 17 July, 10am to 11am

Have fun with paper, glue and your imagination. School-aged children. Bookings phone 3385 5555. 11 July, 11am to 12noon

Low Carbon Diet Program

Mary and Max (PG) Cost $6. 23 July, 10am

Diabetes Association talk

Speaker from Diabetes Association. Bookings phone 3408 1388.

Learn how to make a difference to the environment by reducing your household carbon footprint. Bookings phone 3385 5555. 18 July, 10.30am to 12noon

School Days

Presented by Redcliffe Peninsula Poets. Poets recall entertaining memories of their school days. Cost $5 including tea and coffee from 9.15am. Bookings preferred. 25 July, 2pm 31 July, 7.30pm

Mash It Up Short Film Festival 09

Burpengary
1, 2 July, 9.30am to 2pm

A gourmet tea experience

See all of the short films, animations, mashups and book trailers entered in Moreton Bay Region Libraries Mash It Up Short Film Festival. Go to www. youtube.com/mashitupfilmfest. 1 to 10 July Get your free ticket to the Mash It Up Short Film Festival, happening on 10 July, 6pm to 9.30pm at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre. Tickets limited. Phone 5433 2395. 1 to 12 July

Personalised bookmarks

Make your own personalised bookmark on an old letterpress courtesy of Caboolture Historical Society. Bookings phone 3888 5366. 8 July, 10.30am to 11.30am

Taste delicious gourmet teas, brewing information and the history of tea. Teas and accessories available for purchase. Bookings phone 3385 5555.

Pathways
17 July, 6pm to 8pm

Film

Ringo the Clown performance

Be entertained and learn how to do clown tricks. Gold coin donation per family. Bookings phone 3888 5366.

Loud @ Pathways Library

What Just Happened (M) Cost $6. 30 July, 10.30am

A great time for teens 12 to 17 years. Bookings phone 3480 9900.

Redcliffe
15, 16 July, 10.30am to 11am

Australian Army Band performance

Cost $7, $20 for lunch and show.

Deception Bay
1 July, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Story and rhyme fun

Redcliffe Museum 75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe

2 June to 4 October

1824 The Archaeology of First Settlement

School holiday activities at all branches. Ask at your library for details.

School holiday fun @ your library

School holidays Wii afternoon

Play fun Wii games like Wii Sports and Mario Party 8. Bookings phone 3203 1094. 9 July, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Enjoy Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Strathpine
18 July, 9am to 1.30pm

Anime and Manga Club

Exhibition explores the archaeological remains of the Moreton Bay convict settlement. Free entry. 30 June, 9.30am to 11.30am 2 July, 9.30am to 11.30am 8 July, 9.30am to 11.30am 9 July, 9.30am to 11.30am

Albany Creek
8 July, 2pm to 4pm

Craft activity

Games challenge

Wii, board and online games for children aged 8 to 12 years. Light refreshments provided. Bookings phone 3264 5267.

Join school holiday craft fun. Bookings phone 3203 1094. 3 to 13 July

Launch of the Anime Manga Club for fans of the Japanese art form. Anime screening with popcorn and drinks. 23 July, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

NAIDOC Week display Kallangur

3 July, 2pm to 4pm

Challenging behaviour and young children

Indigenous cultural display.

Archaeological dig for kids

Children can experience an archaeological dig in a fullysupervised two hour activity. Cost $10. Bookings essential. 1 July, 10am to 11am 8 July, 10am to 11am

Arana Hills
1 to 12 July

Informative talk on childrens behaviour. Bookings phone 3480 6698. 28 July, 10am to 11am

Craft table dinosaurs

1 to 12 July

Chess competition

Crafts for children to enjoy.

Animal footprint hunt

Try your hand at chess with a giant chess board. Ages 12 to 17. Bookings phone 3204 4944. 7 July, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Fitness and diet for over 50s

Informative talk on ways to stay healthy while getting older. Bookings phone 3480 6698.

Create a kite

Decorate, build and fly your own kite. Cost $5. Bookings essential. 16 July, 10am

Follow the clues and discover animal footprints around the library. Prizes up for grabs. 3 July, 10am to 12noon

Shaft teen holiday activity

Appreciate and write Haiku poetry. Bookings phone 3204 4944. 8 July, 2pm to 4pm

Finding the mermaid archaeology in practice

Learn about the discovery of the Mermaid shipwreck with Ed Slaughter of the Historic Shipwrecks Office. Morning tea included. Bookings by 14 July.

We wanna Wii

Celebrate the new teen space opening. Bookings phone 3351 3401.

Shaft teen holiday activity

We wanna Wii for teens. Bookings phone 5433 2052.

Bribie Island
1 July, 10am

Narangba
1 July, 10am to 11.30am

Fire Safety Fun

Qld Fire & Rescue Service will

Turning Japanese @ the library

Experience Japanese culture with

Find out what is happening at your local library by visiting the Moreton Bay Libraries website and checking out Whats On at library. moretonbay.qld.gov.au

For more events visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Top talent unveiled at Mash It Up 09

The hottest young film making talent in Moreton Bay region will be unveiled at the Mash It Up 09 Short Film Festival from 6pm on Friday, 10 July. The top 20 entries will be shown and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony during the festival at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre. Mash It Up, organised by the Moreton Bay Region Libraries program, is aimed at youth aged 12 to 25 and encourages them to create short films, animations, book trailers and mashups. Time is running out to secure a free ticket for the festival and spaces are limited so phone 5433 2395 to book a place or visit www.myspace.com/ mashitup_filmfest

Caboolture East projects brighten community spaces

A rainbow river mural, new playground equipment, new footpaths and public gathering space are helping improve the community atmosphere of Caboolture East. Rafting Ground Park at William Street, near Caboolture River, now has new playground equipment and landscaping. A rainbow coloured mural of a river is brightening Lower King Streets streetscape and new footpaths have been built in several locations around the suburb. A public gathering space with a covered shelter and two separate play areas for children have been constructed at Rowe Street Park. Artists have also been engaged to work with the local community to incorporate art into the project. An amenities block at Wallace Street North Park was recently completed. Council has been working closely with the State Governments Community Renewal Program to deliver key projects identified through community surveys taken in late 2007.

Creative community website

The creative arts community now has its own council website.
Creative Moreton will provide a portal to arts, culture and heritage information in the region. Logon to www.creativemoreton.org.au for information about artists, actors, dancers, historians and organisations.

Give our parks a workout

Council is making outdoor fitness easy, constructing a new recreational trail network at Talobilla Park and installing fitness equipment in parks throughout the region.
A new 1km trail network at Talobilla Park, KippaRing is now complete and has transformed the sport precinct into a space that caters for recreational use and independent fitness such as walking, running and cycling. Council and the State Government co-funded the $170,000 project and there are plans in place to extend the trail network around the park in future stages. As part of its commitment to encouraging residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles, council is installing outdoor gym equipment at Wyllie Park and Sweeney Reserve, Petrie; Peter Campbell Park, Strathpine; Everest Street Park, Warner and Tom Simpson and Bleakley parks at Albany Creek. Fitness equipment was also recently installed at Wally Strong Park, Bellmere.

Welcoming Place

Deception Bay Library is reaching out to the local Indigenous population through the addition of a Welcoming Place. The well-resourced Indigenous focus space is the third of its kind in Moreton

Bay Region Libraries, with other Welcoming Places at Caboolture and Bribie Island libraries. A digital artwork by David Williams depicting the land and sea of Deception Bay provides a visual focus for

the area. The space can be accessed by all members of the community and features information, resources, newspapers, book lists, flags, a noticeboard and seating. The project was established in partnership with

Murriajabree ATSI Assoc Inc and will help serve Indigenous people living in the Deception Bay area. An official opening will be held at Deception Bay Library on 3 July, at 3pm.

Tantalise the taste buds while admiring the acacias at the annual Whats Cooking in the Gardens? event on Sunday, 2 August.
Weather permitting, thousands of food-lovers are expected to flock to Redcliffe Botanic Gardens between 10am and 3pm, to celebrate with delicious cuisine, horticultural demonstrations, gardening seminars, entertainment and market stalls. Restaurateurs and food retailers will display a

smorgasbord of seafood, meats, poultry and vegetarian dishes throughout the day. A selection of quality wines will also be available for tasting. Gardening guru Colin Campbell will answer all of those garden-variety questions and Kim McCosker - who co-authored the 4 Ingredients cookbook with Rachel Bermingham - will talk about her inspiring journey to success. Kim will also share some simple recipes and cooking tips on the day. The Weber barbecues will be fired up for the Battle of

the Butchers and there will also be roving performers and plenty of fun activities for kids. Entry to Whats Cooking in the Gardens? and most activities are free. Gold coin donation parking will be available at Bradley Park with all proceeds to go to the Friends of the Redcliffe Botanic Gardens. The gardens are located at George Street, Redcliffe. For more information visit Moreton Bay Regional Councils website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ events.

Trash to Treasure tour

One persons trash can be anothers treasure and this will be put to the test when council hosts a tour of its waste facilities and the Treasure Market at Dakabin. The educational Trash to Treasure tour, on 13 July, will take participants on a three-hour tour of waste and recycling facilities at Petrie and Dakabin and will conclude with a visit to the Treasure Market. Families are encouraged to attend and will be given a special 50 per cent off discount voucher for the Treasure Market on the day. To make a booking, email bincop@aapt.net.au or contact council during business hours on 5433 2119.
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