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March 2008 | Newsletter 1

How will the new councilaffect me?

Saddle up for the UrbanCountry Music Festival

Pine Rivers Festival &Redcliffe Festival of Sails

Time for a drive?Explore Dayboro to Woodford

Our new local council,

representing almost 340,000

residents, is looking after a

population slightly larger than

our nations capital Canberra.

And were in for some rapid

growth, with predictions that

Moreton Bay Region will be

home to just under half a

million people in less than

20 years.

Our new region, covering

2,011 square kilometres,

extends from Redcliffe and

Bribie Island in the east, to

Mount Mee and Mount

Uniting our communitiesGlorious in the west and

from Ferny Hills in the south to

Bellthorpe and Elimbah in

the north.

Thriving commercial hubs,

hinterland homes, country life,

beach culture and a touch of

history are all wrapped into

one exciting parcel.

Moreton Bay Regional Council

merges Caboolture Shire, Pine

Rivers Shire and Redcliffe

City councils and will use the

existing resources of all three

to provide important services.

Our goal is to create a

dynamic, thriving council

that serves the many sections

of our communities and helps

build the sense of pride in our

region.

This rst edition of Moreton

Living will give readers a

chance to nd out about

council, the services we

provide and how we, as one

organisation, will continue to

work for you.

Welcome to Moreton Bay Regional Council

Welcome to the rst

edition of Moreton Living, a

monthly council newsletter

for residents of the newly

formed Moreton Bay Regional

Council. It replaces the

regular publications previously

distributed by Caboolture,

Pine Rivers and Redcliffe

councils.

We encourage you to keep an

eye out for it in your letterbox

each month and trust you will

nd it informative and useful.


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Moreton Bay Regional Councils three districts arebased on the previous local authority areas.Where do I belong?

Its pretty easy to work out

your district, because it is the

same as your old council area.

If you are in division 1, 2, 3

or 12 of Moreton Bay

Regional Council you are

part ofCaboolture district.

Divisions 5 and 6 are part

ofRedcliffe district and

divisions 7, 8, 9 and 10 are

part ofPine Rivers district.

However, if you live in division

4 or 11, youll need to know

if you were previously part

of Caboolture Shire or Pine

Rivers Shire to determine if

youre now part of Caboolturedistrict or Pine Rivers district.

Your district will determine

which set of local laws,

planning schemes and

policies are applicable to you.

To nd out quickly, consult

our website at

www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

and click on our district

selector tool. It will ask you

for your address, and then

let you know in a jiffy which

district you are in.

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If youre wondering how to

contact your new council, you

can still rely on the way you

contacted your old one.

To ensure service is as

streamlined and effective as

possible in the early stages

of the new council, the old

phone numbers and addresses

of Caboolture Shire Council,

Pine Rivers Shire Council and

Redcliffe City Council will become

phone numbers and

addresses for Moreton Bay

Regional Councils three

district ofces.

By calling your district ofce

youll be talking to staff in

your own area, who will know

how best to handle your

specic queries.

You can contact your own

district ofce by using the

following details:

Caboolture District Ofce

Ph: 5420 0100


Caboolture Ofce

PO Box 159

Caboolture 4510

Pine Rivers District Ofce

Ph: 3480 6666


Pine Rivers Ofce

PO Box 5070

Strathpine 4500

Redcliffe District Ofce

Ph: 3283 0233


Redcliffe Ofce

PO Box 66

Redcliffe 4020

While in many cases it will

be fastest if you direct your

queries and business to your

district ofce, there will be

times when you will want a

general phone number or

address for Moreton Bay

Regional Council. These are:


Ph: 3205 0555


PO Box 5070

Strathpine 4500

When you ring the general

number our customer service

staff will work out who will

be able to best help you and

transfer you. Items sent to the

general council mailbox will be

sorted and distributed to the

appropriate district ofces.


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When the new council

opens, where will I go to

conduct council business?

For most services, it will be a

case of business as usual.

Most council staff will

continue to operate from

their existing ofces and

depots. This arrangement is

likely to continue for quite

some time. Existing phone

numbers will remain in place

and the customer service

desks in all three districts

will continue to operate toservice local communities.

What will happen to

my rates?

Council ofcers are working

with the State Government to

address rating issues for the

amalgamated council areas.

The newly-elected council will

be responsible for adopting a

rates policy that meets State

Government regulations by

30 June 2008.

What happens to any money

I owe council or any money

council owes me?

The new council will be

responsible for all debts and

amounts owing to former

councils. If you owe money

or are owed money, you will

simply deal with your district

ofce in the new council.

Will some major services,

such as rubbish collection,

change under the

new council?

Rubbish collection services

will remain the same, with

the same days for collections

and the same level of service

as residents have previously

experienced. Over time, somechanges to services will be

inevitable, particularly as new

contracts or arrangements

are put in place.

However, ensuring service

levels are maintained or

enhanced will be a major

goal of the new council.

Whats the story at

our libraries?

If you are an avid reader, then

the amalgamation is good

news for you.

Residents now have access to

the third largest public library

collection in Australia, which

covers an enormous selection

of books and other borrowablematerial including DVDs, CDs

and talking books.

Our libraries also host a range

of services, events, programs

and activities in their local

communities and details of

these can be found in the

events calendar in this edition

of Moreton Living.

If you are a member of your

local library you can borrowbooks from any of the other

libraries in our region by

making a request at your

local library.

For more information on our

library services, or to check

out the library catalogue

available, please visit our

special library website at:

library.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

I enjoy accessing the localcouncil services available

in my neighbourhood.

Will they continue?

It is expected the new council

will be keen to maintain

service levels across

the region.

How are differences

between former councils

regarding regulations and

services being addressed?

Since the announcement of

amalgamation, staff from

the three councils have been

working together to review all

aspects of council operations.

There are any number of

disparities in local government

service arrangements, local

laws and other regulations.

Council will continue its

journey towards consolidating

these areas and it will take

some time to develop new

procedures, laws

and regulations.

In the meantime, customers

are encouraged to continue

to deal with their district

ofces for the best and most

efcient service.

With the State Government

due to take over bulk

water assets, how are water

service issues

being handled?

Many issues associated with

the transfer of water assets

to the State Government arestill being negotiated.

The aim is to make the

transition as smooth as

possible with no impact

on the water supply to the

community.

While the water and

wastewater functions of the

three districts will be brought

together under the one water

directorate within the new

council, residents wont

notice many changes from

day one.

There will be changes made

to policies, budgets, fees and

charges, but they cannot

be made until the new

council is established

in ofce.

In time, fees, charges and

rebates will be consolidated,

and residents will be kept

informed as these changes

occur. Every effort is being

made to try and ensure that

these changes occur quickly

and simply but it will most

likely be after 1 July 2008.

What happens to existing

building applications and

development applications?

It is anticipated that

applications received by

a former council will be

processed according to the

former councils existing

procedures and plans.The

legislation governing building

applications hasnt changed.

Existing shire plans will

remain effective for their

geographic areas.

How will I lodge a new

building application with the

new council?

For the best levels of service,

you would submit building

applications through your

local district ofce.

What will happen to after-

hours services?

The after-hours services

previously operated by the

former councils will continue.

Is a new council

administration centre

being planned?

The new councils immediate

priority will be on the delivery

of day-to-day services ratherthan creating a new ofce

space.

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe name may have changed, but many of councils activities will remain the same.

Below, weve addressed some of the more common questions about our new council.

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Pine Rivers Libraries. Ask at your

library for details.

3 - 22 March

Exhibition Pottery display

Works created by members of the

Redcliffe Pottery Group. Redcliffe

City Library, 470-476 Oxley Avenue,

Redcliffe.

19 March

Ceramics Crust Exhibition

Crust is a ceramic exhibition that

includes examples of award-winning

ceramic artworks from the Gold Coast

City Council Collection.

Ofcial opening, 19 March 6.30pm.

Exhibition runs until 12 April.

Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery,

199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.

Wednesday to Saturday

11am to 4pm.

20 March

Hunting and Gathering (M)

Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural

Centre, 7.30pm, phone 3283 0407.

26 March

Supercharged ExhibitionIncludes video-animation,

photography, sculpture, moving image

and paintings, as well as found auto

fragments, zinc-anneal panels paint

and burnout simulation video-games.

Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 26 March to

26 April, 10am to 4pm.

Phone 3283 0415 for details.

28 March

Friday Night Chill Out at

Cue Bar/Caf Free Entry

Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 6pm.

For bookings and enquiries phone

3283 0407.

2 Days in Paris (MA)


Centre, 7.30pm, phone 3283 0407.

28 March 25 April

Wheelers Display celebrates the

100th anniversary of the Hamilton

Pine Rivers Wheelers Cycling Club

and features a range of cycling

memorabilia. The Pine Rivers

Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town in

Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah.

30 March

Cue Bar/Cafe: Sunday Vibes

Free entry. Live music, great food,

kids welcome.

Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 11.30am.

For bookings and enquiries phone

3283 0407.

2 Days in Paris (MA)


Centre, 2pm, phone 3283 0407.

APRIL

5 April

Live Theatre: Play with Your Food

An Evening of Fine Dining and

Theatre Three-course meal from

the Cue Bar Caf with two plays

from the Play with Your Food theatre

company. Redcliffe Cultural Centre,

6pm. Bookings and enquiries phone

3283 0407.

8 April

Holiday Activity

Design your own car workshop

612 years of age.

Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 10am.

Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0415.

The Thurechts Saw Mill

Film Launch Local history lmproduced by the Redcliffe City Library.

Redcliffe Cultural Centre,

$10 per ticket (including Devonshire

Tea). For bookings phone 3283 0407.

9 April

Holiday Activity

Design your own car workshop

1216 years of age.

Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 10am.

Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0415.

10 April

Enchanted (G)

Showing at the Redcliffe CulturalCentre, 10am. Phone 3283 0407.

11 & 13 April

Atonement (MA) Showing at the

Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 7.30pm.

Phone 3283 0407.

14 April

The Rhythms of Ireland

Irelands most celebrated and elite

company of dancers and musicians.


Bookings and enquiries

phone 3283 0407.

18 April

Friday Night Chill Out atCue Bar/Caf Free Entry


For enquiries phone 3283 0407.

19 April

Live Show: Women in Docs

Women in docs are a lively acoustic

duo known for their entertaining live

shows, subtle humour, and passionate

song writing. Redcliffe Cultural Centre,

7pm. Bookings and enquiries

phone 3283 0407.

24 April

Redcliffe Peninsula Poets Poetry &

Pikelets. Listen to poetry as you enjoy

morning tea. Redcliffe Cultural Centre,

10am. Bookings and enquiries, phone

3283 0407.

26 April

Live Show: The Platters

Two shows. Redcliffe Cultural Centre

2pm and 8pm. Bookings and enquiries,

phone 3283 0407.

27 April

Cue Bar/Cafe: Sunday Vibes

Free Entry. Live music, great food,

kids welcome. Redcliffe Cultural

Centre, 11.30am. For bookings and

enquiries phone 3283 0407.

arts & CULTURE

1 March to 31 May

Adventure Women

For women 16 years and over,

Adventure Women encourages

participants to experience avariety of sporting and recreation

activities in a friendly, supportive

and non-competitive environment.

For more information contact

Community Qld on 3510 2722.

Active for life

MARCH

21 March

Redcliffe Festival of Sails

Spectacular Moreton Bay provides

the backdrop for a day packed with

entertainment, activities and market

stalls, or just watch the yachts sail

past as they make their way up

the coast in the 60th Brisbane to

Gladstone yacht race. Suttons Beach,

Marine Parade, Redcliffe,

9am to 4pm.

29 March

Caboolture Multicultural Festival

A celebration of cultural diversity

with stunning performances,

creative workshops, arts and crafts

stalls and multicultural cuisine.

Caboolture Town Square, King Street,Caboolture, 9am to 4pm.

Bike Expo

The Bike Expo, celebrating the start

of Bike Week 2008, is aimed at

bike enthusiasts and their families.

Residents and children are invited to

enter a decorated bike competition

and enjoy a healthy bike ride on

nearby pathways. There will also be

bike education and maintenance

classes. Les Hughes Sports

Complex, near the PCYC Building,

corner Francis Road and Baker

Street, Bray Park, 9am to 2pm.

APRIL5 April

AMPd Up Battle of the Bands

Local youth bands compete against

each other to win some great prizes.

Lions Hall, Lawnton Showgrounds,

gates open 5pm, event runs 6pm to

9.30pm.

Tickets $10 per person, available

at the door or from councils Pine

Rivers district ofce in Hall Street,

Strathpine. For enquiries phone

3480 6666.

18 April - 19 AprilFamily Pet Fair

Two great days out for pets and their

owners, lots to do and see, come

along and meet televisions celebrity

veterinarian Dr Harry. Centenary

Lakes, Morayeld Road, Caboolture,

11am to 4pm on Friday,

9am to 4pm on Saturday.

25 April

Anzac Day

EVENTS

MARCH

1 March - 20 April

Exhibition 13 to 19:

Teenagers then and now

Interactive exhibition comparing and

contrasting the lives of Baby Boomer

teenagers with contemporary teens.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum,

Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road,

Kurwongbah. Wednesday to Friday,

10am to 3pm, Saturday 10am to

2pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Enquiries phone 3285 7213.

1 March - 1 June

Antarctic Views

Images from the Scott and

Shackleton Antarctic expeditions

19101917. Redclif fe Museum, 75Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe. Tuesday to

Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Phone 3883

1898 for more details.

3 March - 31 July

Displays at Pine Rivers Libraries

Cow Paddocks to Cartonboard,

and Pioneering the Pine Heritage

Museum displays will be touring

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21 March - 24 March

Library branches throughout the

Moreton Bay Region will be closedover four days for Easter and will

reopen on 25 March.

29 March

Origami workshop with

Sarola Lee Woodford Library,

10.30am to noon.

Saturday Storytime

Caboolture Central Library,

2.30pm to 3pm.

Monster Book Sale Pine Rivers

Libraries Monster Book Sale to raise

funds for libraries in East Timor.

Browse through the books

and enjoy a sausage sizzle.Albany Creek Library, Ferguson Street,

Albany Creek, 9am to 1pm.

25 March

Haka and Mau Rakau workshop by

Maori performer Julian Ratana


10am to 11.30am, Burpengary

Library, 3.30pm to 5pm.

26 March

Haka and Mau Rakau workshop

by Maori performer Julian Ratana

Deception Bay Library,

3.30pm to 5pm,

Narangba Library, 6pm to 7.30pm.Interactive Living Books

with Henna Art demonstration by

Nooreen Harris, Bribie Island Library,

6pm to 7.30pm.

Scrapbooking workshop

Deception Bay Library, 10am to noon,

Cost $10 to cover materials.

27 March

Musical History of Bollywood

interactive workshop


6pm to 7pm.

28 March

Loud @ Pathways A great night foryoung people 1218 years. Play on

the internet, meet your friends, listen

to music. Free pizza, drinks, internet

access and MTV.

Pathways Library, 1 The Corso

North Lakes, 6pm to 8pm. Bookings

essential, phone 3480 9900.

APRILMash It Up Short Film Festival

workshops for young people aged

1218 years at Pine Rivers libraries

in April. Learn how to mash video,

animation and sound to create

mashups. Ask at your library for

more information.

1 April

PhotoShop Basics

Point, Shoot, Play Learn how to

edit pictures using Adobe PhotoShop

software. Redcliffe City Library,

9.30am to 11am, $45pp. Bookings

and payment essential at Library

Help Desk.

2 & 3 April

Pre-school storytelling

Down on the Farm

Redcliffe City Library, 10.30am.

7 April

Holiday Activity

Digital photography workshop forchildren aged 12 to 18 years

Bring your own camera. Redcliffe City

Library, 10am to 11.30am.

Bookings are essential,

phone 3283 0313.

8 April

Holiday Activity

Indoor fun with lots to do

Redcliffe City Library, 10am to

1.30pm. No bookings required.

9 April

Holiday Activity

Free painting on the deck art

workshop Redcliffe City Library,10am to 11.30am. Bookings

essential, phone 3283 0313.

Holiday Activity

Pottery workshop for Grades 5 to 7

Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 11am.

$10 per child. Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0313.

10 April

Holiday Activity

Create a crafty collage

using recycled materials

Redcliffe City Library, 10am to

1.30pm. No bookings required.

Holiday ActivityJunior Book Club An afternoon

of fun and food for all members.

Redcliffe City Library, 2.30pm to

4pm. Phone 3283 0313.

15 April

PhotoShop

Permission to Play.

Advanced editing

using Adobe

PhotoShop

software.

Redcliffe

City Library,

9.30am to

11am. $45pp.

Bookings and

payment at Library Help

Desk.

16 & 17 April

Pre-school storytelling

Get Physical with Active Stories

No sitting down for this session.


Phone 3283 0313.

22 April

Ceramic Painting with Hot Fusion

Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 1pm,

$15 per person. Bookings and

payment essential,

phone 3283 0313.Introduction to Blogging

All participants must have an

email address that can be accessed

from the library computers (eg.

Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail). Redcliffe

City Library. Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0249.

23 April

Information session: Whats in your

food? Learn exactly what is in the

tinned food you buy so you can make

better food choices. Redcliffe City

Library, 10am to 11.30am.

For bookings phone 3283 0277.Free morning tea provided.

24 April

Redcliffe First Settlement

Q150 Archaeological Project

Free talk at the library by Dr Jon

Prangnell to introduce the project set

to commence mid-May.

Redcliffe City Library, 5.30pm.

Phone 3283 0249.

29 April

Introduction to Social Networking

MySpace and Facebook

All participants must have an email

address that can be accessed from

the library computers (eg. Hotmail,

Yahoo or Gmail). Redcliffe City

Library. Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0249.

MARCHGameOn @ your library

Game On, free fun Internet gamesprogram for young people between

717 years.

Play your favourite game or

compete against your friends in

mini tournaments. At all Pine Rivers

Libraries during March. Contact your

library for details.

10 - 20 March

Getting to Know the Neighbours

Celebrate our diverse community and

Harmony Day. Experience Bollywood

dancing, African drums, Henna

body art, Chinese traditional dance

or learn about French and Indiancooking at Pine Rivers Libraries.

Check Pine Rivers libraries for more

details.

18 March

Easter storytime and Easter egg

hunt for children aged four to seven.

Deception Bay Library, 10.30am.

19 March

Easter storytime and Easter egg

hunt for children aged four to seven.


10.30am to 11am.

Bribie Island Library, 6pm to 8pm.

Easter storytelling forpre-school children


Author Liz Byrski visits

Redcliffe City Library

Australian writer and broadcaster Liz

Byrski visits the Redcliffe Library, in

conjunction with the Courier-Mail Big

Book Club, 2pm. Bookings essential,

phone 3283 0249.

20 March

Easter storytelling for

pre-schoolers


21 MarchHarmony Day

libraries

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The QUT Urban Country

Music Festivals four

spectacular days of family

entertainment will make

Caboolture the place to be

this May long weekend.

Cole, the McClymonts and

Kirsty Lee Akers will perform

at the festivals signature

event, the main concert,

planned for Saturday, 3 May,

at Caboolture Showgrounds.

While tickets to the main

concert cost $64.90 for

adults and $20 for children,

most of the festivals other

attractions are free.

There are concerts on

each day and performers

such as Jetty Road, Amos

Morris, Rob Black and

Jonahs Road will keep

the crowds entertained.

While seasoned festival goers

will have their favourites,

there will be new attractions

including Dustys KidsKorner which is dedicated

to childrens activities and

workshops, and the Next

Name of CouncilMoreton BayRegional Council

CabooltureShire Council

Pine RiversShire Council

RedcliffeCity Council

Size 2,011 sq km 1,225 sq km 750 sq km 36 sq km

Population 2006 337,846 135,062 149,261 53,523Registered voters 214,114 84,955 94,035 35,124

Elected representatives 12 councillorsplus mayor

6 councillorsplus mayor



Generation Station marquee

that showcases up and

coming country talent.

For further festival details,

a program of events, or to

purchase tickets to the

main concert please see

www.urbancountry.com.

Its time for

some decisions.

The new mayor and

councillors, elected on 15

March, will be sworn into ofce

on 3 April at a special meeting

to be held at North Lakes

Community Centre.

Their rst ordinary meeting is

scheduled for Monday,

7 April.

At that meeting our new

councillors are expected

to consider committee

structures and memberships,

codes of conduct, policies

and other governance issues.

A venue and time for the

rst ordinary meeting have

yet to be determined, butwhen they are announced,

details will be made available

on our website at


More than 500 artists

appear in this years line up,

from emerging talent to top

Australian country music

stars.

But while the festival, in its

fth year, concentrates on

aspects of country music,

it also involves a host of

activities including country

markets, the Beaut Ute Show,

bush poetry and reworks.

Festivities kick off with

the Burbs n Bush party

on Friday night, 2 May,

featuring 2007s Australian

Independent Country Music

Rising Star award winners

Markus Meier and

Casey Watt.

Top Australian country talentincluding Australian of the

Year Lee Kernaghan,

Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy

Lee Kernaghan

Fri2-Mon5May

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This years exciting milestone

21st annual Pine Rivers

Festival from 23 May to

1 June, will mark its

coming of age.

The 10-day action-packed

festival with events in

locations across Pine Rivers

showcases the talents anddiversity of the district to

residents and visitors alike.

An outstanding festival

highlight will be Las Vegas

impersonators: Elvis, Jerry

Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and

the Everly Brothers who will

burst on to the stage at Rodz

Rock n Roll in Pine Rivers

Park.

This explosive event on

24 May is expected to attract

more than 200 hot rod

entries.

For a touch of culture, artistic

connoisseurs will appreciate

the prestigious 16th

AnnualArt Awards, with works on

display at the Pine Rivers

Regional Art Gallery and the

Strathpine Community Centre

from 24 May.

Taste buds will be treated at

the black tie Jazz and Shiraz

night, at the stunning

Ocean View Estate Winery

on 1 June.

The multicultural Hills

Carnivle at Leslie Patrick

Park in Ferny Hills, on 31 May,

will overow with international

cuisine, multicultural dancing,

ABBA tribute band Dancing

Queen and childrens

entertainment including a

visit by Dora the Explorer.

Due to their popularity,

well-loved favourites like

Dayboro Day on Sunday,

25 May, which features an

Antiques and Collectables

Fair, and the intriguing

Mystery Bus Tours that run

from 26 May to 30 May,

will be back again this year.

Wherever you live, enjoy the

opportunity to take part in

some, if not all, of the many

exciting events that make up

the 21st Pine Rivers Festival.

For more information please

contact Moreton Bay Regional

Councils Pine Rivers district

ofce on 3480 6666 or refer

to our website:


Make this Easter one to

remember by spending

Good Friday at Redcliffe for

one of the citys signature

events - Festival of Sails.

From 9am to 4pm on 21 March,

Redcliffes Suttons Beach will

host a variety of family fun

activities and entertainment.

From 11.30am the festival will

provide the perfect vantage

point for watching the passing

of a spectacular sea of

colourful spinnakers attached

to vessels vying for race

honours in the 60th Brisbane

to Gladstone Yacht Race.

At noon, world-renowned

Sandman Dennis Massoud

will create a city of giant sand

sculptures before sharing his

sculpting skills in a number of

free workshops.

If weather permits, the

Easter bunny will parachute

onto Suttons Beach.

The festival will also

feature more than 100 top

quality market stalls, live

music including Mick Hadley

and the Atomic Boogie Band

with special guest Karen

Anderson, Greg Doolan,

roving entertainment, free

childrens beach activities

and art workshops.

Therell also be an Easter egghunt, demonstrations by local

artists, beach volleyball,

giant puppets, outrigger

canoe demonstrations

kite ying displays and

plenty of food stalls.

For more information on

this colourful event contact

Moreton Bay RegionalCouncils Redcliffe district

ofce on 3283 0253.

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Feel like escaping

suburbia for a

day for a drive in

the Moreton Bay

regions

spectacular

countryside?Its as easy as following

the signposted tourist

drive designed to guide

visitors from the historic

town of Dayboro in the

regions southwest,

along Mt Mee Road and

northwest to Woodford.

The Dayboro Cottage

Visitor Information

Centre can be found

at 27 Williams Street,

Dayboro and is a ready

source of tourist and

historical information.

The Dayboro area also

features art galleries,

craft and antique shops.

Head out of town along

the Mount Mee Road to

admire some stunning

hinterland views.

Bushwalkers and

picnickers will be

rewarded with a visit

to Mount Mee State

Forest, while Mount Mee

township offers options

for those who prefer to

buy their lunch.

It features wide streets,

shady parks and old-style

shops with a variety of

antiques, eateries and

homewares on offer.

Steam buffs will take

delight in DurundurRailway Museum,

which is home to one

of Australias largest

collections of narrow

gauge steam locos.

The Mount Mee lookout,

on the northern side

of town, takes in some

spectacular scenery

including the Glass House

Mountains to the north

and sweeping views of

Moreton Bay to the east.

Continue along the

Mount Mee Road until

it joins the DAguilar

Highway at DAguilar

and then head west for a

couple of minutes to

reach Woodford.

While famous for its

December folk festival,

Woodford has much

to offer tourists all

year round.

DayboroWoodford

Woodford

Mount Mee

DAguilar

Ocean View

Dayboro

CABOOLTURE

REDCLIFFE

BruceHwy

to Sunshine Coast

to Brisbane

During the coming months Moreton Living will profle

some of the places that make up our new region.

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