Budget delivers a bright, strong future

Moreton Bay Regional Councils $565 million 2010/11 budget is the most significant in 130 years of local government in our region.
It is significant because it marks the biggest milestone in Moreton Bay Regional Councils short history the introduction of a single rating policy for ratepayers across the entire region. Its also a budget that continues to honour what has always been this councils core promise to the community to ensure that the amalgamated Moreton Bay Regional Council works for you. Besides containing plenty of region-building capital works, projects, programs and initiatives, this budget clearly conveys the strong financial credentials of Moreton Bay Regional Council and our commitment to provide ratepayers with value-for-money. In fact, this councils ability to drive operational savings means that around 50 per cent of owner occupied residential ratepayers will pay less in general rates than they did last year. This equates to around 48,000 ratepayers. Moreton Bay Regional Council is working for the community. y We are achieving operational savings approaching $75 million y We have achieved the states best rating outcome for residential ratepayers y We are the first and only local government in Queensland providing a substantial subsidy program to assist all water customers in the Moreton Bay region y We have delivered a regional rating policy for all Moreton Bay ratepayers y We are conducting capital works programs that are building and growing our dynamic region. This budget delivers a strong future for our community and ensures that Moreton Bay Regional Council is working for you.

Allan Sutherland Mayor

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Good result for residential ratepayers

Major projects

Fun at Centenary Lakes

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Good result for residential ratepayers

Councils commitment to achieve operational savings is having a direct effect on rates and has delivered to Moreton Bays owner occupied residential ratepayers the best rating outcome of any local government area in Queensland. In 2010/11
y 50 per cent of Moreton Bays owner occupied residential ratepayers will pay less in general rates than they did in 2009/10 y 43 per cent of Moreton Bays owner occupied residential ratepayers will receive an increase of $100 or less per annum ($1.92 or less per week) This is a strong outcome that comes just two years and a few months into Moreton Bay Regional Councils amalgamation journey.

Amalgamation savings continue

Moreton Bay Regional Council remains committed to making sure it works for the community by reducing bureaucracy and duplication, streamlining processes and achieving the efficiencies amalgamation should deliver.
To date, council has slashed $25 million per annum from operating costs money that would have been spent each year as a matter of course by the three former councils and funded by their ratepayers. The budget contains $75 million in operational savings savings that ultimately benefit the hip pockets of ratepayers. Importantly, these savings have been achieved without compromising the service level council provides to the community. Without the operational savings achieved to date, the average residential ratepayer would need to pay approximately $159 extra per property in 2010/11. Our commitment to drive operational savings is having a direct effect on rates and has delivered to Moreton Bays residential ratepayers the best rating outcome of any local government area in Queensland.

Annual operational savings

$25m $20m $10.9m $15m $25m $5m

$20m

$10m

$9.1m $7.5m

$5m

2008/09

2009/10

2010/11

Operational savings target Exceeded operational savings Existing operational savings

Pensioner remission remains

Moreton Bay Regional Council has maintained its pensioner remission scheme. Under the scheme, new eligible pensioners will receive a $200 remission on council rates.
Pensioners already receiving remissions under the scheme will continue to receive the same level of assistance as 2009/10.

Helping you adjust to the new water arrangements

The way water services are provided in the Moreton Bay region has changed with the new local statutory water authority, Unitywater, now responsible for these services.
To help the Moreton Bay community adapt to these new water arrangements, the budget contains a special two-year subsidy for all Unitywater customers in the Moreton Bay region. In the 2010/11 year, Moreton Bay Regional Council will provide these customers with a 50 per cent subsidy on any increase in their water and sewerage access charges. Moreton Bay Regional Council is the only council in Queensland providing such a subsidy to its community and therefore the only council in the state helping its ratepayers adapt to the largest reform of water and sewerage services in Queenslands history. Moreton Bay Regional Councils water subsidy will be deducted from Unitywaters accounts to be issued from late July.

Fast financial facts

y Total operating revenue of $350.5 million y Total operating expenses (including depreciation) of $356 million

One rating policy for the region

The 2010/11 budget achieves what Moreton Bay ratepayers have been eagerly awaiting since amalgamation one rating policy for the entire region.
When the Queensland Government released new land valuations in March 2010, council was finally able to cast off the shackles of the former councils rating policies and in just four months was able to achieve this important and extremely complex amalgamation milestone. This budget is the linein-the-sand budget the budget that heralds councils coming of age as one true single local government. Financial position Moreton Bay Regional Council is entering 2010/11 in a strong financial position with excellent liquidity, strong cash holdings and relatively low net debt. Councils commitment to drive savings and more importantly achieve savings has played a key role in keeping councils finances strong during the most challenging economic climate in decades. Benchmarking shows council is meeting its obligations for the sound management of council assets. Council is also using operating revenues effectively to meet debt obligations. The organisation is on track to achieve Queensland Government targets for the renewal of assets such as roads, footpaths, building and other public infrastructure.

y Operating deficit of $5.5 million returning to surplus in the 2011/12 financial year y Operational reserves used to fund the operating deficit in 2010/11 financial year y Gross rate and utility charge revenue represents $199.6 million or 57% of total operating revenue y Resources, materials and services and operational projects represent $269 million or 75% of total operating expenses y Total capital revenue of $79 million y Capital expenditure of $182 million y New loan borrowings of $61 million

Figure 1: Capital expenditure $182m

5% 4%

Figure 2: Operational expenditure $356m

17%

21%
Building improvements

33% 33%

Fleet services IT and customer services Strategic land acquisitions Library services Parks and recreation improvements Social and community wellbeing Transport infrastructure Waste infrastructure Waterway and coastal improvements

5% 11% 1% 6% 2%

22% 40%

Regional and economic development Governance and leadership Environment

Figure 1: Note: capital overheads such as labour and labour oncosts have been reflected in the capital expenditure figure highlighted above.

Major projects
Funding highlights
> $60m for new roads, drains and transport infrastructure > $19.5m for maintaining the regions road network > $36m for improving and maintaining park, foreshore areas and recreation trails > $19.2m for improving sport precincts > $33.5m for operating waste services and improving waste facilities > $2.9m for local waterways > $8.4m to operate the regions library, museum and art gallery facilities > $1.4m for upgrading and constructing car parks throughout the Moreton Bay region Heavy machinery is arriving onsite to start work on Moreton Bay Regional Councils signature projects at Redcliffe and Caboolture. Construction is about to start on the state-of-the art $25m library, learning centre and art gallery complex known as The Hub in Cabooltures town square. The Hub, which has been designed to maxise energy and lighting efficiencies, will be three storeys high with a rooftop terrace.

Around $182 million has been budgeted for capital expenditure in 2010/11. This funding will build and grow the Moreton Bay community by delivering infrastructure across the region.
Work will also begin on transforming the Redcliffe Seaside Village into an attractive, people friendly precinct as part of a $20m rejuvenation project. You can stay up-to-date with all the latest information, plans and designs, and find out how they will affect you at the new project office, open 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays at the Sutton Centre, 157159 Sutton Street, Redcliffe. For more information about councils signature projects visit www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au /projects Some projects happening in your backyard soon: Division 1 y Up to $500,000 for a new Bribie Island SES depot at Bongaree y More than $1.4m for a major upgrade to the Goodwin Drive intersections at Jasmin Drive and Coolgarra Avenue, Bongaree Division 2 y Work is underway on a $2m road, footpath and drainage upgrade to Eastern Service Road, Burpengary

y $550,000 will be spent this year on a $1.1m drainage upgrade to Joyce Street, Burpengary Division 3 y Heating will be installed at the Caboolture 50m swimming pool costing $400,000 y $9m for new stables, competitor camping facilities and fit out of the Queensland State Equestrian Centre Division 4 y $1.5m on detailed design for the $17.3m Dakabin to North Lakes link road y Deception Bay Sporting Fields will receive a $540,000 funding boost y $100,000 to improve North Lakes Town Common

Division 5 y $140,000 this year on upgrades to Scarborough Beach and Endeavour parks, Scarborough y $35,000 for indoor facilities at Redcliffe PCYC Division 6 y $600,000 rehabilitating Scotts Point Beach, Margate y A new entry statement to Redcliffe following the completion of the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge Division 7 y $7m toward a major fourlane upgrade of Dohles Rocks Road, from Ogg Road to McClintock Drive, featuring lighting, bike lanes, landscaping and irrigation y Playground and shade areas for Augustins Crescent Park at Petrie

Division 8 y $17m over three years on the construction of the Francis Road Rail Overpass at Lawnton y $1.4 million to mitigate flooding on Bells Pocket Road, Strathpine, during extreme weather events Division 9 y $3.7m for the construction of new soccer facilities at Brendales South Pine Sports Complex y $800,000 to improve water quality in the Pine River with a pollutant trap at Strathpines Pine Rivers Park Division 10 y $3.1m for road reseals and rehabilitation y $700,000 over two years for upgrades to Bunya Waste Facility.

y $1.5m for parks, waterways and Ferny Hills swimming pool including almost $260,000 for improvements to Lemke Park, Albany Creek; and James Drysdale Reserve, Bunya. Division 11 y $4m for new soccer facilities at Samford Parklands Sporting Complex y $100,000 over the next two years for car park renovations at Narangba Scouts and the Williamina Court Sports Facility Division 12 y Planning and design for a three-year, $2.3m upgrade to Newlands Road, from Pates to McConnell roads, Wamuran y $1.7 m over the next two years to replace the timber Twinview Road and Campbells Pocket Road bridges, Caboolture.

events calendar
27 July, 6 to 9pm Tax basics for small business workshop Free. Phone 1300 661 104 or visit www.ato.gov.au/superseminars

Bribie Island Seaside Museum

1 South Esplanade, Bongaree Open Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 3pm Free admission. Phone 3408 0007 Until 12 September My Island Home Exhibition of island life through photography and collectables.

Better Business Workshop

Events
Bribie Winter Muse
Tintookie Park Jacana Ave, Woorim 24 July, 10am to 5pm A full day of music, comedy and dance.

Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Shillam Room, Downs Street, Redcliffe 3 August, 6 to 9pm Business deductions Free. Phone 1300 661 104 or visit www.ato.gov.au/superseminars

Caboolture Historical Village

Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture Open daily 9.30am to 3.30pm Phone: 5495 4581 or visit www.historicalvillage.com.au Adults $10, Concessions $8, Children $2 30 July to 1 August 48-hour marathon

Until 1 August Fun with Weights and Measures exhibition. Until 1 August From Desert to Sea Landscape paintings exhibition. 11 August, 10am The Heritage Talks Forensic Archaeology Presented by archaeologist Paddy Waterson. Free. Morning tea supplied. Bookings 3285 7213 12 August to 31 October Touring exhibition Summers Past: Golden Days in the Sun 1950 to 1970

Redcliffe City Art Gallery

Better Business Workshop

National Tree Day

Arana Hills Community Centre Dawson Parade, Arana Hills 5 August, 6 to 9pm Develop An Endless River of Referrals Cost: $40, includes light refreshments. Phone 3205 0555 or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/business-events

470 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3283 0415. Free admission. 24 July, 10am to 12noon Establishing relationships with galleries workshop Cost: $10. Bookings advised phone 0407 807 786 or email@ artistsinitiative.com.au Until 7 August Exhibition The Promised Land The work of Lawrence Daws 11 August to 28 August Exhibition Art Cloth: Engaging New Visions Foyer exhibition by Henzell Street Quilters. 11 August, 11am to 6pm Image Dreamings: Basic Silk Screen Printing Workshop Cost: $75. Bookings essential. 21 August, 10am to 12noon E-marketing workshop Cost: $10. Bookings advised, phone 0407 807 786 or email@ artistsinitiative.com.au

The Artisans Guild of Caboolture & District Old Fire Station Arts and Crafts Gallery
55 King St, Caboolture Phone 5498 8331 Every Saturday, 9 to 11am Art Classes at Old Fire Station Gallery Out and About painting, phone gallery for details. 28 July Craft Stall 18 August Annual General Meeting 25 August Craft Stall

Grogan Road Park East, Morayfield Mungarra Reserve, Petrie Balstrup Park, Kallangur 1 August, 9 to 11am Be part of one of councils community plantings. For details see http://treeday.planetark.com

Better Business Workshop

Family Fun Day

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Caboolture Campus, room J1.15, Corner Tallon and Manley Street Caboolture 17 August, 6 to 9pm Running A Self Managed Superfund Free. Phone 1300 661 104 or visit www.ato.gov.au/superseminars

Centenary Lakes, Caboolture 11 August, 10am to 4pm Fantasy-themed free activities for the kids. For details see www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Better Business Lunch

Snip and Chip

K-Mart car park, corner Patricks Road and Dawson Parade, Arana Hills 23 to 27 August Have your cat desexed and microchipped for $10. Online bookings essential, taken from 4 August at www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/petsmart

Redcliffe RSL, Irene Street, Redcliffe 20 August, 12noon to 2pm Guest speaker Ric Battelino, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank Cost: $65 includes two-course lunch. Booking online: www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/business-events or phone council on 3205 0555

Pine Rivers Art Gallery

Better Business Workshop

Discounted microchipping only

K-Mart car park, Arana Hills 23 to 27 August, 10am to 2pm $10 for registered cats and dogs. No bookings required. Further details see www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/petsmart

Pendicup Place, Cnr Samsonvale Road and Gum Street, Warner 25 August, 6 to 9pm How to get the best out of media Cost: $40 includes light refreshments. Phone 3205 0555 or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ business-events

Pine Rivers Chaplaincy Support Breakfast

North Leagues & Services Club 1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur 24 August, 6.30 to 8.30am Cost: $25. Purchase tickets through www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/chaplaincy or at councils customer service centres.

arts and culture

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3408 9288 Until 25 July Bankia to Beach Bribie Island Arts Festival Until 6 August Matthew Flinders Art Competition 14 August to 29 August Quattro Exhibition Bev Porter & friends

Lowlands Festival

Osprey House Environmental Centre, Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin 29 August, 11am to 3pm For details see www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm For bookings and enquiries phone 3480 6941. For more details see www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ pinerivers-gallery Workshops Bookings and payment essential to reserve a place. All children to be accompanied by an adult for free activities. Until 7 August Textures, Textiles & Twigs exhibition Until 7 August The Kermack Collection Lino-block prints exhibition. Until 7 August More Than A Basket Wendy Sonnenburg explores the concept of containers. Until 7 August Gifts of the Forest Contemporary embroidery by Fran Robinson. 24 July, 12.30 to 3pm Crazy free-form basketry with textile artist Wendy Sonnenburg. Cost: $15. 31 July, 11am to 12.30pm Gift card making with prints. Cost: $5. 7 August, 11am to 12.30pm Make a pen holder inspired by nature. Cost: $5. 12 August to 25 September Contemporary Dreaming Aboriginal art exhibition.

Redcliffe Museum

75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3883 1898 5 August, 10am Seminar: Calligraphy Bookings: 3883 1898. Free. Followed by morning tea. 13 August, 2pm Redcliffe Historical Society AGM Redcliffe Library Until 29 August Redcliffe Journeys exhibition Free.

Redcliffe Cultural Centre

Downs Street, Redcliffe phone 3283 0400

Stage Door Gallery

Redcliffe Cultural Centre Until 31 July Altered Views exhibition Free. 6 August to 4 September Arts Access for the Community Free. All items for sale.

Cue Restaurant

Better Business Workshop

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd, Whiteside www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ pinerivers-museum

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Caboolture Campus, Room J1.15, Corner Tallon and Manley Street, Caboolture

Bookings essential phone 3283 0444 15, 22, 29 July, 19 August, from 5.30pm Two for One nights Buy one main meal and get a second free. Selected meals. Bookings preferred.

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

28 July, 18, 25 August, from 5.30pm T-Bone and Barra nights Cost: $9.95. Bookings preferred. 25 July, 1 August 12noon to 3pm Cue Caf $6 Sunday Bookings preferred. 18 July, 22 August, 12.30pm High Tea Cost: $18, with glass of champagne $22. Bookings essential. 16 July, 20 August, 6pm On Tap Tapas Bookings preferred.

Redcliffe Cultural Centre

Phone 3283 0407 See http://www.redcliffecultural centre.com.au/ for $6 film listings in July and August 24 July, 7pm A French Soiree Cost: Adults: $15, Conc: $12, Secondary Students: $7, Primary and Under: Free 25 July, 2pm 61 Circus Acts in 60 minutes Cost: Adults: $25, Conc: $22, Children (1 to 12 years): $17 Groups (10+): $20, MBAC & Gold Card members: $20 Dinner & Show package: $22.50pp extra 29 July, 10am Foyer Show: Redcliffe Peninsula Poets present The Sixties Cost: $6, includes morning tea. 30 July, 7pm & 1 August 2pm Film: Sex and the City 2 [MA15+] Cost: $6. Cocktail party, 5.30pm, 30 July, includes movie ticket, Cosmopolitan cocktail/mocktail, canaps and finger food. Cost $25. 4 August, 7pm Cue Films in Style: Robin Hood [M] Cost: 2 tickets and platter $36. Gold card holders $32. 6 August, 8pm New World Cost: Adults $30, Conc & Groups (10+) $25, Children (1 to 2 yrs) $12, Dinner and show package $22.50 7 August, 8pm Jally Productions present Steaming Cost: Adults $40, Conc $37.50, Groups (10+) $35, MBAC members $38, Gold card members $35 11 August, 2pm 12 August, 11am & 7.30pm 13 August, 7.30pm 14 August, 2pm & 7.30pm Redcliffe Musical Theatre presents The Sound Of Music Cost: Adults: $30, Conc: $25, Children (1-12yrs): $20 Groups (10+): $22p, Family (2 Adults & 2 children): $80 Arts Council: $23, Dinner & show package: $22.50pp extra 19 August, 10am U3A Redcliffe presents Singing in the Rain Cost: $8.50. Show and devonshire tea $12.50 21 August, 2pm Redcliffe City Orchestra presents A Kaleidoscope of Classics Cost: Adults $15, Conc $12, secondary students $7, primary students and under free.

24 August, 10am Michael Coppel presents Justine Clarke Great Big World Cost: $23 26 August, 6.30pm 27 August, 10am, 11.45am & 1.30pm Garry Ginivan Attractions presents Wombat Stew Cost: $19.90 28 August, 2.30pm & 7pm Multitude Choir presents A Multitude of Hits Cost: Adults $15, Conc $12, Children (1 to 12 yrs) $8 29 August, 2pm Artour presents Gene Peterson Live Cost: Adults $19, Conc $17, Under 25s $16, Groups (10+) $15, MBAC and gold card members $15, Dinner and show package $22.50 pp extra 30 August, 7.30pm Artour and the Full Throttle Theatre Company present Three Blokes and their Barbies Cost: Adults $19, Conc $17, Groups (10+) $15, MBAC and gold card members $15

Homework? Help! July is Homework? HELP! month at Moreton Bay Libraries with information sessions for parents, carers and students. Suitable grade 4 to grade 12, the sessions cover online resources, internet searching, simple bibliographies and library support.

Albany Creek

21 August, 10.30 to 11.30am Professor Jellybean Freaky Fun Science Scientific fun activities for boys and girls. Free. Bookings required. 25 August, 11am to 12noon Genealogy beginners workshop Free. Bookings required. Bookings 3203 1094

18 August, 10am to 12noon Leather: Living Breathing Fibre A talk on the uses of leather and skins by local leather artisan, Lorraine. Free. Bookings required. Bookings 3264 5267

Kallangur

29 July, 4 to 5pm Homework? Help! Free. Bookings required. Bookings 3204 4944

Narangba Library

Arana Hills

Woodford Community Museum & Arts Centre

16 August, 10 to 11.30am Introduction to Ancestry Local ancestry expert Charlie Nolan explains how to search for lost ancestors. Morning tea provided. Free. Bookings required. 28 August, 9 to 12noon Book Sale @ Arana Hills Library Second-hand books, magazines and more, from 10c each. Bookings 3351 3401

28 July, 6 to 7pm Hibiscus Presentation Free. Bookings required. 25 August, 6.30 to 7.30pm Personal colours Learn about colours and clothes to suit each body type. Bookings required. Bookings 3385 5555

Pathways Library

109 Archer Street, Woodford Art Group Gallery Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and every third Sunday, 10am to 3pm Phone 5496 1247 woodfordartgroup@gmail.com Wednesdays, 9.30am to 12noon Social creativity. All welcome Woodford Historical Society Inc Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and every third Sunday of each month between 10am & 3pm or by arrangement. Phone Ron on 5496 1092 or Shirley on 5496 1389 woodford historicalsociety@hotmail.com

Bribie Island

26 July, 4 to 5pm Homework? HELP! Free. Bookings required. 18 August, 3.30 to 5pm After School Kids August Activity If you are 7+, learn science experiments using ingredients you can find at home. Bookings 3408 1388

24 July, 10am to 12noon Book Sale @ Pathways Library Items priced between 10 cents and $1. 14 to 22 August, daily screenings on weekdays from 3pm SCINEMA National Science Week 2010 Film Festival Science films screened each afternoon. Free. Bookings 3480 9900

Redcliffe

Burpengary

27 August, 10 to 11.30am Cards workshop with Jane Balke Cost: $8 for materials. Bookings required. Bookings 3888 5366

Caboolture Library

libraries
Childrens Book Week Across the Story Bridge 21 to 27 August Childrens Book Week commemorates its 65th birthday in 2010. To celebrate, award-winning New Zealand author Brian Falkner will tour the following Moreton Bay Region Libraries: Albany Creek, 26 August, 9.15am Strathpine, 26 August, 11am Redcliffe 26, August, 1.30pm Narangba 27 August, 9.15am Burpengary 27 August, 11am Woodford, 27 August, 1.30pm Free event. Bookings required.

23 July, 10 to 12noon Christmas in July card making workshop Cost: $5. Bookings required. 26 July, 4 to 5pm Homework? HELP! Free. Bookings required. 17 August, 10 to 11am RSPCA Cupcake Day Morning Tea Gold coin donation. Bookings required. 18 August, 10.30 to 11am Storytime for Under 5s Storytime sessions on the third Wednesday of each month. 26 August, 10.30 to 11.30am Childrens Book Week Magic Show with Glen Rhodes Bookings essential. Ages 12 and under. Free. Bookings 5433 2000

28 July, 10 to 11.30am Genealogy Land Records Details on maps and land records that may be useful for family historians. Morning tea provided. Free. Bookings required. 3 August, 10 to 11.30am Author Talk Mary Mennis Red Cliffs author Mary Mennis talks about her writing and influences. Free. Bookings required. 4 August, 10am to 12noon Cardmaking Workshop Cost: $10, to be paid when booking. 18 August, 1 to 4pm August Family History Month Family memoir workshop Bookings essential, phone 3283 0249. 20 August, 6.30 to 7.30pm Scinema Festival of Science Film Celebrate Science Week, with an evening of films from our 2010 National Student Short Film Competition. Free. Bookings required. Bookings 3283 0311

Strathpine

Deception Bay

30 July, 3 to 4pm Early Literacy with Dr James Thomas Dr James Thomas discusses what children need to know about reading and writing before they learn how. Free. Bookings required. 12 August, 10am to 12noon Card making with Robyn Noden Fathers Day Special Cost: $10, payable 1 week prior. Bookings required.

29 July, 11am to 12noon Stress: Its enough to blow your top Sue Schmotz will discuss how acupuncture may help stress. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. Bookings required. 19 August, 11am to 12noon Ikebana at Strathpine Library Ikebana Japanese flower arranging demonstration, bookings required. Bookings 3480 6698 Find out what is happening at your local library by visiting the Moreton Bay Region Libraries website and checking out Whats On at library.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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

Ekka holiday
Moreton Bay Region celebrates its Ekka show holiday on Monday, 9 August. Council offices, libraries, the Redcliffe Cultural Centre and many other businesses will be closed for the day. Councils waste facilities will operate as usual, but swimming pools and leisure centres will use a Sunday timetable. Brisbane celebrates its Ekka holiday on Peoples Day which is Wednesday, 11 August.

Centenary Lakes transforms into fantasy land

Fairies, dragons, wizards and elves will bring a touch of fantasy to Cabooltures free Family Fun Day, on Wednesday, 11 August.
If you work in Brisbane and are looking for something to do with the kids on the Ekka Peoples Day holiday, bring them to Cabooltures Centenary Lakes parklands between 10am and 4pm. There will be spot prizes awarded throughout the day for the best fantasy costumes and the fantasy theme will extend across a range of activities and entertainment that wont break the bank. There will be a pet show, face painting, rides and craft activities. Roving performers will mingle with the crowds throughout the day. Centenary Lakes can be accessed via Morayfield Road on the day. For more information see www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Plant a tree and make a difference

Make a positive difference to the environment on August 1, by being part of National Tree Day.
This year councils tree plantings will be held from 9am to 11am at: y Grogan Road Park East, on the corner of Laver Street, Morayfield y Mungarra Reserve, Petrie, accessed at Inverpine Court. y Balstrup Park, Kallangur, accessed at Theten Court The sites for the National Tree Day are rotated, and on average, each division within the Moreton Bay region will host a National Tree Day event every third year.

Last year, volunteers added about 4,500 plants to sites across the region and council is aiming for a similar result this year. We also supply plants to schools wishing to organise their own plantings. If youre keen to be involved this year, turn up to one of the sites on the day. Please come prepared with sunscreen, a hat and enclosed shoes. For more information about the day see the website http://treeday.planetark.com

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