Region to star in advertising campaign

If you think you recognise your neighbourhood on television then take a closer look you could be right.
Moreton Bay region is the focus of a new advertising campaign designed to show day trippers and business investors what residents already know just how much the region has to offer. Council has contracted TPD Media, which produces television shows such as Creek to Coast, Queensland Weekender and The Great South East, to create an advertising campaign that will highlight elements of our wonderful Moreton Bay region lifestyle.

The campaign is aimed at building the regions profile by giving it a face and personality. The advertisements will appear on South-East Queensland televisions in coming months and will illustrate how many different holiday and day-tripping experiences there are locally.

They will showcase attractions throughout the region from its laidback coastal communities to its hinterland villages and rural areas. They will also highlight that there are affordable, familyfriendly activities close to home.

So keep an eye out for the advertisements and see if you can spot any of your own local scenes. You never know, you might just be inspired to take a family outing or two, right here at home.

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Caboolture Hub redefines Town Square

Around the Moreton Bay region

New community heart for North Lakes

Cultural hub redefines Town Square

Cabooltures new cultural hub is set to redefine the Town Square.
Work is under way on the roof of Cabooltures $25 million signature project, which will contain a library, art gallery, learning centre, and caf. Already completed are the concrete floors and most of the external walls, with construction progressing on the interior walls of the ground floor. Visitors to Cabooltures Town Square will get a feeling for the size of the building and, as the external cladding is added, will gain a clearer picture of what the complex will look like when finished. Council has sought tenders for an experienced caf operator who will help add to the thriving atmosphere of the new complex once it is open for business later in the year. Work has also begun on arranging an exciting exhibitions program for the art gallerys first year. In the meantime, the bus stop outside the Community Information Centre is being temporarily located to the western end of King Street. There have also been various changes to parking in the CBD and pedestrian walkways so that construction works can progress. Council thanks residents and visitors for their patience and cooperation during the construction period. To find out more about the Caboolture project visit councils website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/caboolturetownsquare

Deception Bay sports score

A relocated main field, a new scoreboard and lights are all part of a recently completed upgrade of the Deception Bay Sports Reserve.
The $800,000 master planned upgrade of the Maine Terrace grounds has taken about six months and has involved relocating the reserves main field closer to the existing club house. Work has also involved providing a new synthetic cricket pitch, a new irrigation system, player shelters and a reshaped mound next to the field that will improve spectator viewing. The new digital scoreboard is portable so that it can be safely stored between matches. The upgrade work will particularly benefit local rugby league and cricket teams and local clubs are keen to start up a touch football competition at the grounds. The projects completion is good news for the Deception Bay Bombers rugby league club who will be able to return to their home ground after playing at other venues while construction was carried out. The Queensland Government provided $240,000 towards the project to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation.

Beside the seaside moretonbay.qld.gov.au/redcliffevillage

Visitors to the Redcliffe foreshore will see a new-look park just south of the jetty.
Charlish Park has received new barbecues and shelters, new landscaping and a lookout deck along Redcliffe Parade as part of Redcliffe Seaside Villages $20 million rejuvenation program. Other works throughout the central business district are progressing and as excitement builds ahead of the projects completion, council is running a promotional campaign to encourage visitors to the seaside village. Local shops and businesses have remained open during road work along Sutton Street and Redcliffe Parade and a temporary one-way traffic system is allowing contractors to progress the works. The road works are expected to be completed in July and will be complemented by extensive streetscaping that involves giving a facelift to walkways between Redcliffe Parade and Fisher Drive. Upgrading footpaths and roadway guttering around the CBD is continuing.

Dawson Parade upgrade

Busy Dawson Parade at Arana Hills has been upgraded to improve safety.
Council allocated $500,000 towards resurfacing the section of Dawson Parade between Pimelea Street and Kedron Brook Creek. While most work was carried out during the day, some night work helped to reduce the disruption to traffic during the project. The work has helped council extend the life of both the road and its associated stormwater drainage system.

Landfill an environmental ace

Some smart thinking at three of Moreton Bay regions landfill sites is saving around 70,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from being released into the earths atmosphere.
Council has invested $3.1 million installing gas extraction flares at the Bunya, Dakabin and Caboolture landfill sites and the environmental initiative is really starting to achieve great results. Around 1030 cubic metres of mainly methane gas which is created by decomposing landfill is being burnt every hour across the three sites. The gas is extracted using vertical spears and is pumped to a burner where it is flared off. The annual environmental benefit equates to planting a whopping 350,000 trees or removing 9,000 vehicles off our roads. Over the coming months council will look at options to generate green electricity from the flares to provide even better outcomes for our environment.

16 June, 11am Launch Jim Lergessners Book Bribie Island Seaside Culture A Pottered History & Heritage. Bookings required.

22 June, 6.30pm Food for Thought: 8x8 Showcase 8 presenters have 8 minutes to share insight about their work. Free. Book at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ culturalheart 13 July, 10am The Heritage Talks: The Science of the Siphon Presented by Dr Stephen Hughes, QUT. Free. Bookings 3285 7213 24 June to 28 August Puzzles A fun hands-on exhibition.

Caboolture Historical Village

Artisans Guild of Caboolture & District

5 June, 8 to 11am Clean up the River Meet at Dohles Rocks at 7.45am Free BBQ following the clean up, canoeists & walkers welcome. 7 June, 6 to 9pm Better Business Workshop Bunya Sports Club, Cnr Jinker Track & Bunya Roads, Bunya Find out your obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009. Cost $40 includes light refreshments. 17 June, 6.45am to 8.30am Better Business Breakfast Norths Leagues and Services Club, 1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur Peter Blasina - The Gadget Guy looks at technology trends. Cost $35 includes hot breakfast. 21 June, 6 to 9pm Better Business Workshop Caboolture Memorial Hall, Supper Room, 61-65 King Street, Caboolture How to develop referral sales. Cost $40 includes light refreshments. 27 June 8 July SHAFT (Super Holiday Activities for Teenagers) Region Wide, book your teens in for affordable holiday fun. Booking requests open: 25 May 3 June (Round 1) & 15 June 20 June (Round 2) online only. Program booklets available in council libraries and customer service centres. To book http://www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/schoolholidayfun 13 July, 6 to 9pm Better Business Workshop QUT Campus, Corner Tallon and Manley Streets, Caboolture Cash flow planning. Cost $40 includes light refreshments. 15 July, 11.45am to 2pm Better Business Lunch Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club, Cnr Sparkes & Francis Road, Bray Park Michael Matusik will reveal his insights into the property market. Cost $65 includes 2 course lunch. Community Centre, corner of Old Bay Road and Maitland Street Burpengary. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm Saturday 9am to 1pm 20 June to 2 July Schools Art Exhibition 18 July to 30 July Endeavour Clients Exhibition

Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture Open daily 9.30am to 3.30pm Adults $15, concession $9.90, children (5-12) $5, Under 5s free Phone: 5495 4581 or visit www. historicalvillage.com.au 12 June, 6am 12 noon Markets 27 30 June Childrens Activity Week Ring 5495 4581 9.30am - 3.30pm 2 & 3 July Town and country Heritage Fair

Redcliffe City Art Gallery

Pine Rivers Art Gallery

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 2 June to 9 July Up the Garden Path Paintings, ceramics, glass & bronze sculpture. Works by Robyn Bauer, Julie Shepherd, Rhonda Cao. 4 June, 10.30am Food for Thought: How to teach art and craft Free. Book at: www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/culturalheart 4 June, 1pm Food for Thought: Etsy essentials learn about online sales for handmade goods Free. Book at: www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/culturalheart 13 July A Traveller Tales Paintings, mosaics and textiles, including works by Liz Heber, Jenni Kelly and Chris Clark.

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre

Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3408 9288

1 June, 10.30am Morning tea & demonstration with June artist of the month Bruce Ellim. Cost $5. Until 12 June Glimmering Visions Exhibition 12 June, 2pm Sunday Afternoon Music Tickets & enquiries 3408 0023 26 June & 31 July, 8.30am to 12.30pm Art & Craft Fair 15 June to 1 July Feat of Clay Showcasing talents of the regions potters. 30 June, 10am to 4pm Business, Marketing & Project Planning Workshop for Artists. Cost $10 Book at: www.creativegeneratorseq. wordpress.com 6 July, 10.30am Morning tea & demonstration with July artist of the month Lola Watts. Cost $5. 8 July to 29 July Matthew Flinders Art Competition

470 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3283 0415. Free admission Until 11 June RASart Exhibition of Excellence: Redcliffe Art Society Annual Exhibition Introductory workshops in pastel drawing, watercolour & portraiture Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Bookings essential. 16 June to 16 July Exhibition JADA: Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Prize Touring exhibition, from Grafton. 16 June, 6pm Opening guest speaker, artist Roslyn Taplin Using Image/Text in Response to Climate Change 24 June, 10.30am Artist Talk with Gabrielle Turnbull Includes morning tea for a gold coin donation. 20 July to 13 August Exhibition Hermannsburg Potters: Celebrating Twenty Years of a New Tradition 23 July, 10.30am Opening and book launch

Redcliffe Museum

75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Phone 3883 1898 7 June 31 July Redcliffe Retailers A Survey 22 June, 10am Redcliffe Retailers Survey explained. Free. RSVP

Strathpine Community Centre

Cnr Gympie Road & Mecklem Street Strathpine 28 May, 10am to 3pm Market Day Buy arts & crafts from the artist

Woodford Community Museum & Arts Centre

109 Archer Street, Woodford

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd, Whiteside Phone 3285 7213. Free admission. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ pinerivers-museum Until 19 June The 1940s: Challenge and Change 8 June, 10am The Heritage Talks: Digging Up Paradise

Bribie Island Seaside Museum

1 South Esplanade, Bongaree Open Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 3pm Free admission. Phone 3408 0007 2 June to 31 July Koopa Days Exhibition Official Launch 4 June, 11am, Bookings required.

Art Group Gallery Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and every third Sunday, 10am to 3pm Phone 5496 1247 woodfordartgroup@gmail.com Tom McAulay workshop $80 for two days. Phone 0429 632 107 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 woodfordhistoricalsociety@ hotmail.com

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

June and July Woodford Show Centenary display

Redcliffe Cultural Centre

Downs Street, Redcliffe Phone 3283 0407 Stage Door Gallery Redcliffe Cultural Centre Until 3 June Exhibition Natures Moods by David Bell. 6 June to 23 June Jeffrey Moore Exhibition 5 July to 31 July Cascade Place Exhibition 20 July, 6.30pm Food for Thought: Unexpected arts encounters Discover some of the worlds most amazing public arts activities. Free. Book at www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/culturalheart See www.redcliffeculturalcentre. com.au for $6 film listings in June & July, including: Oceans, Rio, Water for Elephants, Rango, Hop, Brighton Rock, Barneys Version & Oranges & Sunshine 4,8 June, 2pm & 3,4,7,8,9,10 June, 7.30pm Cribbie Tells the story of Cribb Island that was resumed for the the Brisbane Airport in the mid-1980s. Adults: $35, Conc: $30, Groups (10+): $28. Dinner package: $22.95 extra per person (evenings only). 14 June, 6pm Garry Ginivan Attractions & Gooligulch Productions presents My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch Adults at Childrens prices $19.90 21,22 June, 8pm HIT Productions presents Motherhood the Musical Adults: $42, Conc: $39, Gold Card: $38 Groups (10+): $35, MBAC Members: $38 Dinner package: $22.95 extra per person

5 July, 11am Jally Productions presents Aladdin and His Magic iPod All Tickets: $10 9 July, 7.30pm Wheelers & Dealers presents Celtic Crossings Adults: $19, Conc: $17, Gold Card & MBAC: $15, Groups (10+): $13 Dinner package: $22.95 extra per person Cue Restaurant Bookings preferred. phone 3283 0444 Wednesday 15 & 29 June and every Wednesday in July from 5.30pm ReefnBeef & Barra Nights Cost $17.95, includes salad & dessert bar 19 June & 31 July, 12.30pm High Tea $20pp, $24pp with glass of champagne. Bookings essential. For the latest in arts and culture see www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ culturalheart

11 July US Early Literacy expert to visit Dr James Thomas will provide ideas and methods for improving the early literacy skills of babies and toddlers. Contact your library for information.

8 June, 10 to 12pm Finding Genealogy Resources in the Library

Deception Bay

Albany Creek

Bookings required 3264 5267 7 June, 11 to 11.30am Bowel Cancer Prevention 20 July, 10.30 to 12.30pm Tea Tasting

Bookings required 3203 1094 29 June, 10 to 11am Geckoes Wildlife Show 4 July, 10.30 to 11.30am Emu Dancing Story Time Author Leesa Smith reads Emu Dancing with boomerang craft. Bookings required 3385 5555 8 June, 6.30 to 7.30pm Book Talk Dave Morgans Ice Journey 14 July, 10.30 to 11.30am Knowing and Growing Hibiscus

Arana Hills

Narangba

Bookings required 3351 3401 16 June, 6.30 to 8pm The Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition Launch and Plant Swap 6 July, 10.30 to 12pm Book Launch and Party Author Julie Nickerson launches Pippa the Perfect Flowergirl. Activities for ages 5-11.

North Lakes

Bribie Island

Bookings required 3408 1388 Last Friday of each month 10 to 11.30am Mums the Word Meet other parents for childrens story time and crafts.

Bookings required 3480 9900 1 June, 10am to 12noon Computers for Nervous Beginners 6 week course. 4 and 7 July, 10am to 12noon Art Workshop for Kids Drawing baby animals.

Redcliffe

Burpengary

Bookings required 3283 0311 15 June, 10am to 11.30am Genealogy for Beginners 7 July, 10am to 11.30am Genealogy Resources & Ancestry Training

Bookings required 3888 5366 4 June 9.30 to 11.30am Adult Candle Making Cost $10 11 June 10 to 11am Kids Awesome Science Experiments with Professor Jellybean Cost $5

Strathpine

Bookings required 3480 6698 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 1 to 2pm Books Make Cooks Every Friday, 10am to 11am Craft Group Find out what is happening at your local library by visiting www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libaries

All Moreton Bay Libraries

Homework? HELP! July August Information sessions for parents, carers and students. Covering internet searching, simple bibliographies and library support.

Caboolture

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Bookings required 5433 2052 1 June, 10.30 to 11.30am Bush Tucker with Uncle Bill and Aunty Jane

Moreton Bay region is steeped in history - from the early land and sea explorers to the hardy pioneers.
Learn more about our past at a number of council managed museums and privately operated facilities Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology 1-63 The Abbey Place, Caboolture P: (07) 5495 1652 Bribie Island Seaside Museum Apex Park, South Esplanade, Bongaree P: (07) 3408 0007 Caboolture Historical Village 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture P: (07) 5495 4581 Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum Caboolture Airfield Hanger 104, McNaught Road, Caboolture P: (07) 5499 1144 Durundur Railway Margaret Street, Woodford P: (07) 5496 1976 Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road, Whiteside P: (07) 3285 5934 Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside P: (07) 3285 7213 Redcliffe Museum 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe P: (07) 3883 1898 Samford District Historical Museum Station Street, Samford P: (07) 3289 2743 Woodford Community Museum and Arts Centre, Lower Ground Floor, 109 Archer Street, Woodford P: (07) 5496 1389 For detailed information on these museums, go to: www. visitmoretonbay.com.au

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

Around the Moreton Bay region

Below is snapshot of construction works either under way or recently completed in Moreton Bay region.
Division 1 Council is improving facilities at Col Fisher Park at Banksia Beach. The work involves installing park shelters, tables, a barbecue, seating, a drinking fountain and associated landscaping. Where applicable, council will have traffic management measures in place to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists during construction projects. Division 5 Council is restoring sections of the Kingfisher sand canal at Newport Waterways as part of a trial project to help combat erosion and midges. The work will involve pushing the sand back onto the beach and covering it with gravel to hold it in place. Your patience is appreciated while the works are carried out.

Division 9 Council is carrying out renovation works on the pool at Albany Creek Leisure Centre to ensure the water temperature is ideal for use all year round.

Division 10 Stormwater drainage has been improved in Kylie Avenue, Kuringal Drive and Kirinya Street in Ferny Hills. The recently completed works increase the capacity of the storm water drains so that excess overland stormwater during and after heavy rainfall is reduced.

Division 2 Council is upgrading the intersection of Uhlmann and Buckley roads at Burpengary. The finished project will also see traffic lights installed. The $2.8 million work is expected to be completed towards the end of the calendar year. Division 3 A new concrete footpath has been built on the southern side of Norfolk Esplanade, Caboolture South, to link existing footpaths. The pathway provides improved access with the esplanades bus stop.

Division 6 To complement the new fishing platform and the completion of the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, council is replacing an old toilet block with a new, automated, self-cleaning toilet on the north-western side of the new bridge.

Division 7 New play equipment, bench seating, paving and landscaping have been installed in the park at Augustins Crescent, Petrie.

Division 11 Cottontree Drive and Sandalwood Street at Narangba are both receiving new concrete footpaths. Division 8 Leis Parade at Lawnton is being upgraded between Gympie Road and Carbeen Crescent. Work involves a full reconstruction and widening of the road pavement and the installation of kerbing and channelling.

Division 4 Mango Hills John Street, between Chermside Road and Winifred Street is being widened. The project is expected to take around six months to complete and also involves sealing the existing road, installing kerbing and channelling and upgrading the stormwater drainage system.

Division 12 The Petersen Road Recreation Reserve at Morayfield has received new footpaths, a new timber shelter, a picnic table and a drinking fountain, giving local families even more excuses to spend some time in the great outdoors.

Our Tomorrow: Our Tomorrow: Whats importantimportant to you? Whats to you?

Council has begun analysing the results of its Our Tomorrow community survey and already some interesting trends are emerging.
About 4,520 people took part in the survey to determine community values. High on their priority lists were safe and healthy neighbourhoods and easy travel options. More detailed analysis is still under way and the responses from each survey will be considered as council develops the regions first community plan. An initial review has shown that the most popular responses to the question What will make the Moreton Bay region a place you want to live in over the next 10 years? were: 1. Safe neighbourhoods 2. High quality roads and limited traffic congestion 3. A healthy natural environment 4. Being able to get where you want to go easily using public transport 5. Easy access to health services The community plan, due to be completed in November, will guide councils service delivery over the next 10 years and highlight the services all levels of government need to provide. Theres a lot of work to be carried out between now and then and there will be further opportunities for residents to be involved in the project. For more information on the project, phone council on 3205 0555.

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Sustainable living
Discover how you can save money and the environment at the Moreton Bay Sustainable Living Expo.
The expo, at councils CREEC Environmental Centre, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, from 9am to 2pm on Saturday 4 June, will offer insights into leading a healthier, more sustainable life while providing entertainment for the whole family. Ranger Stacey from televisions Totally Wild program will MC the day and highlights include a talk by the original Wildlife Warrior Bob Irwin, animal displays and childrens camel rides. Entry is by gold coin donation. To learn more see councils website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

FANTASTIC FUN
Learn about local laws, responsible pet ownership, waste and recycling at council displays at this years Farm Fantastic at Caboolture. Council will also provide information about pest plants and animals, its Travel Smart program, building and plumbing issues and environmental education centres as well as a Geckoes Wildlife display. Celebrating its 10th year, Farm Fantastic is Australias largest outdoor trade expo, and it will be held on July 15, 16 and 17 next to the Bruce Highway at the Pumicestone Road exit.

Make your dreams come true

Dare to dream with Moreton Bay Region Libraries these JuneJuly school holidays.
Learn to make costumes at one of the CosPlay workshops or imagine a story into reality at the Manga and graphic novel workshops. Both are open to high school students either living locally or attending schools in the region. To find out about times, locations and bookings see councils website www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/schoolholidayfun and click on SHAFT. Dreaming of making movies? Take the first steps to stardom with book trailer workshops or create your own Heros Journey at the digital story telling workshops. If youre 7 to 17 discover GameOn at your local library, or embark on the Childrens Book Week online trivia quest. For more details visit www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries. Younger dreamers will be able to play at the Dream and NAIDOC craft tables at any Moreton Bay Region library during the holidays. Those aged between 0 and 17 who have dreamt about winning great prizes can join ReadOn. Members earn tokens into mega prize draws for every five hours they read. Go to www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ readon and click on Sign Up.

A sustainable water future

Council is leading South-East Queensland local governments on developing a plan that will manage the regions waterways and water use.
The Total Water Cycle Management Plan, which covers waterways, water supply, stormwater networks and wastewater networks, will aim to ensure they are managed sustainably into the future. By identifying the relationships between water catchment areas and our networks, the plan will provide a framework for balancing development with the water and waste needs of residents and maintaining the health of the local environment. To manage water sustainably, factors such as climate, geography, population growth, urban development, agricultural and industrial activities are being considered as well as what can be done to cost-effectively increase the regions water use efficiency. Council is the first local government authority in South-East Queensland to begin work on its plan, which is a requirement of the State Governments Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009. By working closely with regional water utility Unitywater, council has already identified issues for water catchment areas and is now working on detailed planning that will help manage our future water needs over the next 20 years. The plan, to be completed by June 2012, will be used to provide information for future planning schemes. It will also be a reference point for development assessment decisions and future council works programs.

Environmental savings per issue of Moreton Living compared to using non-recycled paper:
21.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions not produced 55% less water used 113 trees saved 60% less energy used

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