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The ultimate ladies night out is coming to Caboolture Sports Club, with the Sydney Hotshots taking to the stage on Friday 24th August.
Presenting their brand new “Secret Fantasies” show, the Sydney Hotshots have been making woman around the nation blush for over 20 years, consistently captivating audiences during their non-stop 2 hour show.
The show is jam-packed with high-powered dance routines and charismatic performers; dressed to impress in unique costumes under spectacular lighting whilst showing off their BIG personalities.
Guests to this 18+ event will be wowed with appearances from the Special Forces SWAT team, the personal doctor and incorrigible cowboy all confirmed.
“Sydney Hotshots boast an array of international performers plus home grown Aussies, keeping the ladies entertained during the show,” Mr Lancaster said.
“The new ‘Secret Fantasies” show is highly regarded as one of the best male cabaret shows in the industry and will be a special treat for our members and guests.
“With chart-topping hit music and a blend of humour with sex appeal, the Sydney Hotshots experience is sure to be one of our most popular Smirnoff Ladies Night parties of the year!”
Tickets are just $35pp including drink on arrival and can be purchased in club or via cabsports.com.au
Doors open at 7.30pm on Friday 24th August for an 8.30pm show in Caboolture Sports Club’s Showroom. This is an 18+ event.
For more information visit www.cabsports.com.au or call 5497 9711.
Moreton Bay Regional Council will conduct a hazard reduction burn on Thursday, July 26 at Nectar Way Park, Burpengary East, weather permitting.Motorists driving along the Bruce Highway near Burpengary East and residents in Burpengary East and surrounding areas may notice smoke during and after the burn.
People should keep away from the burn during and in the days following the event.
Asthmatics and people sensitive to smoke are advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
Motorists in the area should drive to the conditions. Pets and livestock should be secured, if necessary.
Council hazard reduction burn crews work closely with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to undertake planned burns.
For more information about council’s planned burns program, visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/plannedburns
Helpful resources are available from the Rural Fire Service website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
Local community groups across Bribie Island, Caboolture and surrounds will share in more than $70,000 in the second round of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Community Grants Program for 2017/18.
Councillor for Division 1 Brooke Savige said funding of more than $5000 would enable the Bribie Island Movement and Strength Club to develop a website and acquire a new laptop and television.
“The club provides the community with a range of programs and classes including weightlifting and gymnastics; so this funding will really enable staff to continue on with that great work and create opportunities to get more people involved in getting active,” Cr Savige said.
“I am also pleased to announce a funding grant of $2000 to enable the Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club Inc. (BIMOCC) to acquire a second outrigger canoe.
“This grant will assist the club’s goal to teach more people how to paddle in the pristine waters of Pumicestone Passage.”
Councillor for Division 3 Adam Hain said he was excited to announce $2500 for the Homestead Youth Talent Expo 2018 to provide young singers and musicians from all over the region a platform to perform.
“The Homestead Country Music Association Inc. has been going strong for more than 20 years so this funding will help support musicians and singers to achieve their musical aspirations,” Cr Hain said.
“I am also really excited to announce more than $2900 in Community Grant Funding for the Multicultural Association of Caboolture and Surrounds Inc.
“Caboolture is home to people from lots of different cultural backgrounds including Indonesian, so this funding will enable the group to promote Indonesian culture, music, arts and food with the rest of the community, through Indonesian Independence Day celebrations in Moreton Bay.
Division 12 Councillor Adrian Raedel said he was excited to announce more than $9000 for the Woodford Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Association Inc. to undertake a kitchen upgrade.
“The association, which is made up of entirely volunteers, works really hard to produce the Woodford Show every year entertaining families and children with an array of activities, shows, rides and competitions,” Cr Raedel said.
“So I am really pleased we can give back to them through council’s community grants program so they can carry on their great work to benefit the community.”
Division 2 Councillor Peter Flannery said Global Care Caboolture had been successful in securing $5000 for a Global Care Community Free Fun Day while Deception Bay Gateball Club would receive more than $1900 for a Laptop (and bag), Wi-Fi dongle external hard drive and printer.
“I can’t wait to see these projects, events and initiatives brought to life to not only benefit our local community, but also to keep them connected and active for years to come,” Cr Flannery said.
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology will receive $8800 as part of council’s ongoing partnership with the Queensland Government through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), to allow the team to develop a video to showcase the history of the Abbey Museum and Beachmere Area Network Group Inc. will receive $4520 from the Regional Arts Development Fund to hold an exhibition focusing on the local region, landscape, culture and heritage.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, is contributing $2.08 million to the 2017-18 RADF partnership across 59 councils statewide.
A further $21,000 in RADF funding will also be shared across a number of groups to benefit the region – including more than $11,000 for InsideOutside Theatre Company to develop an interactive sensory theatre program incorporating workshops and performances to introduce theatre to young people with disabilities in schools and organisations as well as continuing productions in the region; $5000 for Deadlee Maardars Association Inc. to develop dance, visual art, storytelling and boomerang throwing across primary schools in the region and more than $7000 for Owen Van Larkins to help the community through music in Moreton Bay.
Other community groups to receive funding under this round of grants include:
Parkinsons Queensland Inc. – $3734 for a Parkinson’s Awareness ‘A Picnic In the Park’ event.
11th Light Horse Caboolture Troop and Military Museum Inc. – $4364 for an electrical upgrade
Pamanyungan Elders Alliance Inc. – $1749 to upgrade the organisation’s current website
11th Light Horse Caboolture Troop and Military Museum Inc. – $1,100 to develop a website for the organisation.
Koala Action Inc. – $5000 to rehabilitate and restore a 5000m2 section of the riparian corridor of Burpengary Creek at the Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre (CREEC).
Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre Association Inc. – $2000 for an interactive whiteboard
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Of Australia Consolidated Trust – St Andrew’s Bribie Island Retreat and Recreation Centre – $2000 for a badminton/volleyball system and portable soccer goal
Caboolture Sports Club Ltd (for rugby Union and Touch Football Clubhouse) – $15,000 for clubhouse redevelopment design and approval
Council’s Community Grants Program, which is offered in two rounds each year, is comprised of six grant categories that aim to develop and support organisations and individuals to positively contribute to the region’s community wellbeing, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity and cultural life.
Cr Savige, Cr Hain, Cr Raedel and Cr Flannery congratulated all successful applicants and encouraged other community groups and individuals interested in applying for the next round of the Community Grants Program to visit council’s website for more information.
Applications for the first round of the 2018-19 program will open on July 1, 2018.
For more information on council’s Community Grants Program visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants
Council today awarded a $274,000 tender for the first stage of a major upgrade for the precincts’ five lakes, which includes the installation of two new pumps and the construction of new pump control board with an electrical and pump controller.
“These new pumps will rejuvenate the Western lake, lower the amount of sediment and combat stagnating water,” Cr Hain said.
“It’ll mean improved environmental outcomes for the local ecosystem, and improved amenity of this popular sporting and recreation hub.
Works are expected to commence July 2018 and take approximately 13 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Cr Hain said the announcement is stage one of a three stage upgrade for the lake system and coincides with council and the state government’s $1.3 million Centenary Lakes landscape and construction project.
“Earlier this year I joined Mark Ryan to launch a new project at Centenary, which will overhaul the aging parklands and with new landscaping and park amenities, while also helping to skill 40 local jobseekers.
“These projects combined will help ensure Centenary Lakes can continue to be enjoyed by families, visitors and our sporting clubs for years to come.”
Division 12 Councillor Adrian Raedel joined contractors and construction crews on Thursday, June 7 to turn the first sod and mark the commencement of works.
“There’s no disputing that sporting events and trade shows are huge economic generators for communities, which is why we’re doubling MSEC’s size to 7,000m2. We want to support local jobs, businesses and sporting clubs and attract larger sports carnivals and conferences to this part of Moreton Bay,” Cr Raedel said.
“The sod turn marks the first major milestone in this project, which will see will see two new multipurpose courts constructed together with a new events space for conferences and trade shows, adding to the three popular multi-purpose courts.
“The upgrade will also see new retractable seating for more than 1,000 spectators plus new changerooms, amenities and a commercial-grade kitchen.
Works are expected to be complete mid-2019, weather permitting.
“MSEC will be fully operational and continue to host local sporting events and functions while the works are underway, including a special basketball workshop in July with NBL legends Cal Bruton, CJ Bruton and their family.”
For more information about the project or other major projects in the region head to www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/projects
State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, said the 2018 Celebrating Reconciliation Small Grants Program provided local community groups with a great opportunity to embrace National Reconciliation Week with local events.
“The Celebrating Reconciliation Small Grants Program is Queensland’s first dedicated reconciliation grants program,” said Mr Ryan.
“Community organisations can apply for grants of up to $2,500 to help put together local celebrations.
“This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week – Don’t Keep History a Mystery – encourages everyone to join the reconciliation journey by building respectful relationships, learning more about and growing broader acceptance of our shared history.”
Applications close Friday 13 April 2018.
For more information or to apply, visit www.qld.gov.au/reconciliationgrants.
National Reconciliation Week is a national campaign held each year from 27 May to 3 June, commemorating two significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey—the successful 1967 referendum and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision.
The forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology is looking rather bleak with showers and a possible thunderstorm forecast for the rest of the day, with falls from 40mm-90mm predicted. The forecast for Saturday and Sunday is similar, with falls between 15mm-50mm forecast for Saturday.
An incredibly moist air mass will combine with a coastal trough to produce areas of heavy rain across Southeast Queensland today and into Saturday morning, which we are currently experiencing.
All river and creek heights in the Moreton Bay region are below minor, at the time of writing.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an initial flood watch, which provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments:
Flood Watch Number: 1
River level rises above the minor flood level are possible from Friday.
Moderate to heavy falls are possible across the Flood Watch area from Thursday evening and will continue during Friday and into Saturday.
Rainfall totals of 40-140 mm have been recorded in the Mary River catchment and Sunshine Coast rivers and creeks in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday.
Further widespread rainfall totals of 50-100 mm are expected during Friday and into Saturday, with isolated totals of up to 150 mm possible.
River levels rises above the minor flood level are possible in the Flood Watch area from Friday.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood warnings for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.
For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
With heavy rain falling across large parts of the state today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it.
A number of drivers were rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Wide Bay area yesterday.
As the rain moves further south, police are warning drivers particularly around the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture and Brisbane areas to slow down, turn their headlights on and increase their stopping distance.
Under severe storms or heavy rain bands, flash flooding can occur very quickly and without any notice – even on roads that you usually travel on without any issues.
Flash flooding can cause significant structural damage to roads, so even if you think it looks safe, you can never be sure exactly what is underneath the water.
No matter what car you drive, no matter what bike you ride, no matter what shoes you wear – if it’s flooded, forget it.
Seqwater have advised that low flow releases from Somerset Dam are planned in the next 48 hours. Wivenhoe lake level rise will be less than 0.5 metres over the 48 hour period. Somerset Dam is currently operating on a temporary full capacity of 80% due to the Somerset Dam Improvement Program which began in January 2016. Somerset is currently 77.3% full, while Wivenhoe is only 68.2% full.
College principal Gary Underwood said 13 students from a class of 32 had chosen to study at USC, and that travel would be easy to the Sippy Downs or Caboolture campuses.
“The main USC campus is about 40 minutes away from their homes in Morayfield and Caboolture and the Caboolture campus is just up the road,” Mr Underwood said.
The students are enrolled to study psychology, environmental science, biomedical science, law and commerce and other degrees.
The students from both in-class and distance learning backgrounds.
“For many of them, they are absolutely the first in their family to go to university,” Mr Underwood said.
“And that is our goal – to give students in this region the ability to do something no one in their family has done before.
“We work closely with each child and put a lot of work into ensure each child knows where they want to go and what they want to achieve.”
The college, which has a significant distance learning cohort, offers all students online class discussions and resource management, similar to what they will use at university.
Student Ava Maclean-Tuckett, of Burpengary, will be living at student accommodation near campus while she studies a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, inspired by a love of high school biology.
“I chose USC because the atmosphere on campus is really nice, it’s friendly and open and easy to find your way around,” she said.
Adriaan Van Staden, from Glass House Mountains, completed his high schooling via distance learning, and is looking forward to studying a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning).
“I’m starting my own small business making and selling game boards and it will be good to have this background so I know what’s legal,” Adriaan said.
“My family emigrated to Australia in 2010, so starting a business is a way of getting a start in a new country.
“My sister is in her final year of a Bachelor of Science and I’ve heard from her that it’s a magnificent university with lots of support.”
At around 11:30pm a man armed with a knife approached two people at the business on Lower King Street, demanding their vehicles.
When a third person arrived at the station the man fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured during the incident and no property or cars were stolen.
The man is described as Caucasian, aged in his early 20s and was last seen wearing a bright blue polo shirt with dark shorts and a white cap.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Police are endeavouring to locate owners for much of the property which does not appear to have been reported as stolen at this time.
If any residents in the Bribie Island area have had mobile telephones, iPads, toolboxes, socket sets and other similar building equipment stolen in recent weeks, and have not reported those matters to Police, it is requested that a complaint be made to Policelink on 131 444. Please quote reference number QP1800193090.
Alternatively, please contact Moreton North CIB on 07 3491 2481, and ask to speak to Plain Clothes Senior Constable Jack Sowden for further information.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
