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Shorebirds fly into Moreton Bay region

If youve got sharp eyes, are inspired by amazing feats of endurance and would like to help protect wildlife, then the shores of Pumicestone Passage or the mud flats of Dohles Rocks are the place for a quiet day out. Right now more than 12,000 feathered visitors from the Arctic are arriving at Pumicestone Passage and Dohles Rocks for their summer holiday. Each year from August to March, more than 20 species of migratory shorebirds visit. Many of them have travelled up to 15,000 kilometres to spend their summers feeding and getting themselves into condition for the return flight to their breeding grounds on the other side of the world. Another 1,500 shorebirds stay with us all year round. There are many challenges facing our migratory shorebirds, the most significant being habitat destruction, pollution and disturbance. To help promote community awareness and protect the birds while they are feeding locally, council manages two shorebird roosts - one at Toorbul one at Kakadu Beach on Bribie Island and an enrironmental centre, where shorebirds frequent and feed Osprey House at Griffin. Council has also been involved in producing a federally funded information guide on shorebirds that is supported by interested local businesses, community members and environment groups, and state and federal governments. Theres a survey included in the guide, which encourages residents to visit the shorebird sites and see how many birds they can identify. The information returned to council through the survey will help with monitoring community awareness and shorebird numbers. To learn more about shorebirds, you can pick up an identification guide at the Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre or download material on shorebirds from our website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Do not disturb
Every time shorebirds are forced to take flight they waste vital energy reserves. That wasted energy might delay their migration or prevent them from completing their journey back to Arctic breeding grounds. So, if youre visiting our visitors, please keep your distance, try to avoid loud noises and sudden movements and keep your dogs on a leash or leave them at home.

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Project paves way for new communication era

An innovative project aims to put Moreton Bay region at the forefront of a new era in telecommunications.
Under an agreement involving all three levels of government, councils Broadband Project Officer will be working with councils planners and developers to draft guidelines for deploying broadband infrastructure in new, industrial, residential and commercial estates. Broadband connection these days means so much more than fast reliable internet. Through fibre optic cable, broadband can be used to access cheap phone calls, movies, games, free-to-air television, digital and pay TV. It also offers a host of business applications including delivering high definition video conferencing, improved efficiency for tele-workers, and faster eCommerce. By featuring broadband in new developments, the region will appeal to more innovative new residential and industry developments which will bring new businesses and jobs to the region while improving lifestyle opportunities for our residents. Our council will be the first in Queensland to have broadband infrastructure guidelines, which can be used as a reference when considering new developments and as a guide to telecommunications companies and developers on what is required in Moreton Bay region. The Smart Regions Broadband Project will also provide networking and education seminars to share ideas on the best way to provide Moreton Bay communities with broadband infrastructure. The Australian Government has provided funding for the

Smart Regions Broadband Project through its Clever Networks Program. For further information on the Smart Regions Broadband Project, contact council on 3480 6666 or email economic@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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Amphitheatre takes shape

Focus on youth

Koala survey

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Council works to keep mozzies down

A new helicopter landing pad at Redcliffe Aerodrome will play a vital role in councils efforts to keep the numbers of mosquitoes and other biting insects down in coming months.
Council will work with its aerial contractor, Airwork Helicopters, to ensure that mosquitoes are managed and that nuisance from mosquitoes is reduced as much as possible. The new Redcliffe landing pad will help ensure that aerial pest management treatments are conducted in a safe and efficient manner. Meanwhile, residents can do their bit to help reduce the nuisance of mosquitoes around the home and the risk of disease transmission by: Applying repellent to areas of exposed skin when outdoors Wearing long protective clothing while outside Checking yards for any container holding water (such as birdbaths and plant saucers). All excess water should be emptied. Ensuring yards dont hold water for long periods (2 to 3 days) Screening windows and doors Further information on mosquitoes is available from councils Pest Management Team on 3205 0555 or our website, www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Meeting changes
Council is trialling a new system of meetings which now means there are weekly General Meetings held on Tuesdays at 4pm. Instead of holding meetings for seven committees, councils General Meetings will be supported by regular Coordination Committee Meetings. The new arrangement is being tried to give councillors more time for strategic matters and policy development, and it will be reviewed in the future. A Coordination Committee Meeting will be held from 10.30am on the day of each weekly General Meeting at the same location as the General Meeting, with a further Coordination Committee Meeting being held on a fortnightly basis on a Thursday. The Coordination and General Meetings will rotate among the district offices. Councils 4pm General Meetings for October will be held on: 7 October at Redcliffe District Office 14 October at Caboolture District Office 21 October at Pine Rivers District Office 28 October at Redcliffe District Office Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings.

Time runs out for rebate claims

If you think you might be eligible for a council rebate on a rainwater tank, dual flush toilet or water efficient washing machine, you have only until the end of this month to claim it. Earlier this year council ended its rebate schemes on water saving devices, but is paying eligible claims of those who had tanks and appliances installed, or ordered, and paid for before 30 June 2008. Claims must be lodged with council by 31 October, 2008. The 31 October cut off date also applies to current outstanding applications where applicants have not provided the right information or booked a plumbing inspection. To make enquiries about your eligibility for a rebate, contact your local district office or visit councils website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Rebates do differ between the three districts within Moreton Bay region and you can only apply for a rebate in the district that the water efficient device has been installed. The state government continues to offer a rebate scheme, which includes rainwater tanks, water efficient washing machines,

Time runs dual flush for rebate claim out toilet suites,
showerheads and pool covers. Visit www.nrw.qld.gov.au/ waterwise for full details.

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Amphitheatre takes shape

Tonnes of earthmoving equipment is creating a bigger, more versatile outdoor amphitheatre as part of the redevelopment of Pine Rivers Park.
The project has received $1 million in funding from the State Government as part of the Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program. When finished, the seating capacity of the improved outdoor venue will have almost doubled to 10,000 people. The Bryce Amphitheatre soundshell will also have features such as access to onsite power and water, a lighting platform and an iconic tower structure that will include a control room and first aid room. An avenue of figs will be planted along the edge of the amphitheatres seated area, which will have a gentler slope than the original. Weather permitting, work on the amphitheatre should be completed in time for the 2008 Community Christmas Parade and Concert in the Park on 13 December. While it means there will be some inconvenience to park users in the coming weeks, the end result will be a much improved venue that can host a wider range of activities and events. As another aspect of the parks redevelopment, 10 mature fig trees are being transplanted around the picnic grounds to provide additional shade. Previous work at Pine Rivers Park has included the construction of new playground facilities, including the Liberty Swing which is designed for use by children in wheelchairs.

Sacred music brings cultural diversity to town square

Cabooltures Town Square will come alive to the sound of sacred music on Saturday, 4 October. The council-supported festival, coordinated by Moreton Bay Regional Libraries through the Caboolture Embracing Diversity project, will showcase a diversity of faiths, religions and cultures through music and performances. Michael J Connolly, of Dreamtime Kullulla Art at Redcliffe, will perform an official welcome and a Deception Bay Samoan community choir is also featured in the afternoon entertainment which includes participants speaking about their faiths and music. Tibetan monk the Venerable Lobsang Tendar, Muslim and Hindu artists and Indigenous Native American Michael Red Shirt are among nine performers who will entertain the crowds at the free event from 3pm to 6pm. Food and drink may be purchased from stalls set up onsite. Organisers say the event is aimed at building ties between local multicultural groups and the broader community.

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events calendar
7 October to 11 October Mental Health Week Exhibition 15 October to 15 November Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art & Design

Redcliffe Cultural Centre

3 October, 10.30am The Dancelots presents Come Fly With Me

A fabulous variety concert filled with wonder, colour and comedy. Cost: lunch and show: $15, Show only: $8 bookings essential, phone 3283 0407. 3 October, 7.30pm Cue Films in Style The Edge of Love (M) Cost: 2 tickets and a goodies basket: $32, bookings essential, phone 3283 0407. 4 October, 6.30pm Redcliffe City Orchestra presents Blooming Spring Cabaret A collection of sensational spring tunes. Cost: Adults: $13, Conc: $11, bookings essential, phone 3283 0407. 5 October, 2pm Film: The Edge of Love (M) General screening cost: $6, bookings, phone 3283 0407. 7 October, 6pm Queensland Arts Council presents The Amazing Magician An original story ballet for children of all ages. Cost: Adult, Conc & Child: $20, Family (2 Adults & up to 3 school-age children): $70 Groups of 10 or more schoolage children: $15 each (one teacher free with every 10 school group tickets sold) bookings essential, phone 3283 0407. 9 October, 7.30pm 12 October, 2pm Film: How About You (M) Cost: $6, bookings, phone 3283 0407. 11 October, 2pm & 7.30pm Film: Mongol (MA) Cost: $6 (subtitled), bookings, phone 3283 0407. 16 October, 10am Redcliffe Peninsula Poets presents Poetry & Pikelets Spring Fever Foyer Entertainment . Cost: $5 (includes tea/ coffee), $12 (includes light lunch), bookings essential, phone 3283 0407.

events
Thurecht Park, Scarborough
11 October, 10am to 11pm 12 October, 10am to 5pm Redcliffe Seafood Festival Two days of family entertainment, workshops, demonstrations and food. Cost $5 adults, $2 children Phone 1800 177 312

Recognising outstanding achievements by art students from secondary schools throughout Queensland.

Strathpine Community Centre

199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine 25 October to 2 November Moreton Bay Region Youth Art Awards

arts and culture

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
191 Sunderland Drive, Bribie Island Further information phone 3408 9288. 13 October, 9am 12 noon 27 October, 9am 12 noon Fabric and Textiles working together group Fabric and Textiles group meets in Studio 3 on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Cost $2 for members, $3 for non-members. 26 October, 8.30am 12.30pm Arts and Craft Fair Innovative stalls with great gift ideas, hand-made, homegrown, home-baked fare and paintings. Light refreshments are for sale on the deck.

Regional youth art competition. Entries close 10 October. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Level 4, 33 King Street, Caboolture

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

6 October, 6pm to 9pm Marketing, branding and customer service workshop Presenter Jack Perlinski of Dias Marketing shares tips on getting marketing and branding right. Cost $33, light meal provided, phone 3283 0490. 20 October, 6pm to 9pm E-Marketing workshop Online marketing specialist Peter Dowse offers advice on setting up a business website. Cost $33, light meal provided, phone 3283 0490.

Until 26 October Opening hours Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm Kids Time a century of learning through play. Free entry. Group bookings please phone 3285 7213 or email museum.pinerivers@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Redcliffe Art Gallery

Public Programs Floor talks every Wednesday at 10.30am. 1 October to 1 November 15 Artists 2008 Each year 15 artists are invited to enter the $5,000 annual acquisitive exhibition. Invited artists are asked to produce artwork that has a relationship to Redcliffe. These artists through their artwork play a pivotal role in defining Redcliffe.

The Sutton Centre, Redcliffe

14 October, 6pm to 9pm Marketing, branding and customer service workshop Presenter Jack Perlinski of Dias Marketing shares tips on getting marketing and branding right. Cost $33, light meal provided, phone 3283 0490. 27 October, 6pm to 9pm E-Marketing, search engine optimisation workshop Online marketing specialist Peter Dowse explains how to get your website to rank better with search engines. Cost $33, light meal provided, phone 3283 0490.

Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery

199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine Opening hours Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm. 1 October to 4 October Holiday art workshops for children and adults Bookings phone 3480 6941. 1 October to 11 October Digital Spectre 3D Digital artworks by Debra Livingston document|monument & Anstralia Suite photomedia works by Walter Stahl

Redcliffe Museum

2 September to 23 November Glamour: The Lorna Doherty Collection Beautiful evening wear and accessories from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. A reminder of dances, nightclubs and trips to the theatre in an era of glamour and style. Free entry. Phone 3883 1898.

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18 October, 8pm Divine Miss M An outrageously funny and enormously entertaining tribute to Bette Midler. Cost: Adults: $24, Conc: $22 & Groups (10+): $20 bookings essential, phone 3283 0407. 23 October, 7.30pm 26 October, 2pm Film: The Visitor (M) Cost: $6, bookings, phone 3283 0407. 25 October, 7.30pm Live Show: Brigadoon Come and enjoy this wonderful romantic musical comedy set in the highlands of Scotland. Cost: Adult $28, Conc: $25, Under 25s: $16 bookings essential, phone 3283 0407.

Pine Rivers District Libraries

Bribie Island Library

October Game On @ the Library Free online games for young people 7 to 17 years. You can play your favourite online games or compete against your friends in mini tournaments. Contact your local library for details and times. Bookings are essential.

9 October, 10am to 11am Stress Relief Stress Relief and NeuroLinguistic Programming with Michele Denton. Gold coin donation to cover the cost of resources. Bookings essential, phone 3408 1388.

Gold coin donation to cover the cost of resources. Bookings essential, phone 5420 0000.

Narangba Library

22 October, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Naturopathy Session Understanding how your thyroid affects your weight, taste testing healthy choices recipes. Bookings essential, phone 3385 5555.

Narangba Library
9 October, 11am Talking Trains With guest speaker Glen Wallace. Phone 3385 5555.

Bribie Island Library

2 October, 10.30am 12 noon Book Reading

Deception Bay Library

Dancing With Dementia, with Christine Bryden. Bookings are essential. Phone 3408 1388

Redcliffe Library
14 October, 2pm Queensland State Archives Talk

23 October, 10am to 11am History of Queensland Rail Talk presented by David Millward. Phone 3203 1094.

Narangba Library

2 October, 10am to 12 noon Kids Pottery Workshop with Helen Eastaway School holiday activity. Ages 6+. Bookings essential, phone 3385 5555.

What you can find at the State Archives and preparation for bus trip and visit 31 October. Phone 3283 0249.

Burpengary Library

28 October, 10.30am to 11.30am Fauna Friendly Gardens How to grow fauna friendly gardens presentation by CREEC, with environmental displays. Phone 3888 5366.

Redcliffe Library
14 to 18 October Orchid Society Display of prize winning orchids and other plants. Plants available for sale. Check with library for times of demonstrations and talks. Phone 3283 0249.

Caboolture Town Square

4 October, 3pm to 6pm Sacred Music Afternoon Enjoy live music and learn about faiths and cultures from around the world.

Redcliffe Library

29 October, 5.30pm Digital Camera Workshop Conducted by Brett Peters of Peters Camera House. Bring along your camera. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0249.

Libraries
Until 5 October Imaginations Run Wild School holiday fun Let your Imaginations Run Wild @ your library these school holidays. Witches, wizards, fairies and dragons. Fancy dress fantasy party, craft, fantasy tales and fun including a Dragon Hunt, space, storytimes and more in the library. Ask at your library for more information.

Burpengary Library

Deception Bay Library

Learn new ideas for scrapbooking pages.

7 October, 10.30am to 11.30am Filipino Dance Workshop Experience this wonderful culture with dance, language and food. Bookings essential, phone 3888 5366.

15 October, 10am to 12 noon Scrapbooking Workshop

Deception Bay Library

30 October, 10am to 12 noon Card Making Workshop

Cost $8 to cover materials. Bookings essential, phone 3203 1094.

Deception Bay Library

Pathways Library

7 October, 10am to 12 noon and 12.30pm to 2.30pm World Card Making Day 10 different cards available to make, for $1 per card. Bookings essential, phone 3203 1094.

17 October, 6pm to 8pm Loud @ Pathways Play on the internet or meet your friends and listen to music . Free pizza, drinks, internet access and MTV. For young people aged 12 to 18 years. Bookings on 3480 9900.

Presented by Tanya Matthews. Make beautiful Christmas cards for family and friends. Cost $5 to cover materials. Bookings essential, phone 3203 1094.

Did you know?

Storytime sessions happen at all library branches. Ask your local library for details. You can also get started on the Internet at the library with free introductory sessions on Internet for beginners and using email. Ask at your local library for details and join in. For further information on all library activities and events, contact your local library or visit Moreton Bay Libraries website at http:// library.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Moreton Bay Libraries

19 to 25 October National Water Week Waterwise displays, advice on permaculture gardening, Water Week colour-in competition, Water Week storytimes and more. Ask at your library for more information.

Woodford Library

8 October, 10am to 11am Family History on the Internet for Seniors Beginners guide to tracing your family history on the internet (includes morning tea). Phone 5496 1136.

Burpengary Library

20 October, 10.30am to 11.30am Reminiscing about the good old days Celebrating Seniors morning tea. Join us for a cuppa and a chat with guest speaker, Janelle from the Caboolture Historical Society. Phone 3888 5366.

Deception Bay Library

8 October, 10am Learn about Alzheimers Talk by author Christine Bryden and Paul Bryden (President of Alzheimers Association) Bookings essential, phone 3203 1094.

Caboolture District Libraries

October Celebrating Seniors Month International Day of Older People 1 October

Caboolture Library

22 October, 10.30am to 11.30am Tea Tasting Morning Tea

The events listed are proudly supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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Putting youth in the picture

Young artists have a chance to win a share of more than $4000 in prize money through the first Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards. Entry is free and the awards are open to school students and young people 18 or under who live or attend school in the Moreton Bay region. While theres no overall theme to this years awards, the theme for collaborative artworks is Out of the Box. As well as councils monetary prizes in each of the four age categories, sponsors have provided a swag of awards that include art classes and framing vouchers. Selected entrants and winners will be exhibited from 25 October until 2 November at the Strathpine Community Centre and the official opening and award presentations will be at 5.30pm on 24 October. Entries are limited to one per student in either the two dimensional or the three dimensional categories and close on Friday, 10 October. Visit councils website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au for information and entry forms, or contact the Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery on 3480 6941.

Creative Generation
Four young artists from Moreton Bay region will be among entrants at this years Creative Generation exhibition that features work by art students from Queensland secondary schools. The travelling exhibition is on display at the Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery from 15 October to 15 November. The 50 works within the exhibition were selected in 2007 from 500 entries and our four local talents are Shaun Buzza and Adalia Pavitt, who attended Pine Rivers High, Alison Whitchurch from Caboolture High and Alex Robson who attended Morayfield High.

Setting sights on stardom

Creative young people looking to break into the music business should set aside 13 and 14 January, 2009 for Band Camp. Industry workers and professional musicians will conduct a series of workshops over the two days that will include song writing, putting on gigs and recording hints and tips. Between workshops, local bands will perform with acts as varied as hardcore/metal, hip hop and new folk. The camp, to be held at the QUT/BNIT campus, Caboolture, is aimed at young people aged 13 to 25 and tickets will cost $10 for one day or $15 for both. The first Band Camp, a oneday event at Burpengary earlier this year, attracted nearly double the numbers organisers were expecting. Its success ensured a larger, two-day event for 2009 and helped Transit Lounge secure a $50,000 grant from the Australia Council to organise the Caboolture Band Camp and another similar camp in far north Queensland. To book a spot, learn more about Band Camp or contact organisers, email transit. lounge@moretonbay.qld.gov. au or phone (07) 5433 2445. Transit Lounge Caboolture also offers a variety of support for young people across art forms including visual arts, music, film, design, dance, writing and theatre. For more information check out its website at www. yaq.org.au/transitlounge/

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Food aid for Koala care

Koala counters contribute to conservation

You can do your bit for Koala conservation by grabbing some binoculars and heading outside on Koala Survey Day, Sunday, 5 October.
Residents are encouraged to look in their backyards and nearby parklands for Koalas, fill in the form available in this edition of Moreton Living, and return it to council. The form can also be downloaded from councils website at www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au or collected from councils district offices. The survey information residents provide will be used to help determine the location of Koala colonies in the region and will be used by environmental scientists, researching Koala population densities and updating Koala habitat mapping. Much of our remaining Koala habitat exists on private property and its important that residents are aware of the responsibilities and opportunities that come with owning Koala habitat, to help prevent the regional extinction of this iconic species. Council officers are available to discuss the conservation management of Koala habitat on private land through councils environmental programs Land for Wildlife, Wildbackyards, and the Urban Wildlife program. Phone 3480 6666 or visit our website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au for more information.

Three special councilmanaged plantations are helping provide the right kind of food to assist in the care of sick and injured Koalas. The fodder plantations are next to the water treatment plants at Murrumba Downs and Dayboro and at Francis Road in Lawnton. The trees at these sites are routinely cut to about 1.5 metres high to ensure theres a constant supply of young shoots that are easy for the regions many dedicated Koala carers to collect. When a plant stops producing acceptable Koala fodder it is removed and a new tree is planted. For further information on the program please contact Mark Fell on 3480 6666.

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