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    June 2008 | Newsletter 3

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    Building our future Science on the Move event Regional road projects

    Council will this month

    hand down its first

    budget, which will

    deliver essential local

    government services

    to residents of the

    Moreton Bay region.

    Budget preparations began

    in March and since then

    council officers and elected

    representatives have taken

    part in a series of budget

    workshops.

    Several rating options

    have been presented

    during the workshops as

    well as options for council

    services and programs.

    Council is working hard

    to ensure appropriate

    funding continues to be

    First budget announced this monthallocated for important

    local government services

    and infrastructure such

    as libraries, parks, sports

    fields, waste collection

    and roads.

    Developing a budget to

    cater for the regions

    340,000 strong population

    and working through the

    complexities of a newly

    amalgamated council has

    been an enormous task.

    Key policy decisions

    affecting councils budget

    are dependent upon state

    government regulations onrates and the cost of bulk

    water supplies.

    The total budget for

    2008/09 is expected to be

    in excess of $700M.

    Flu vaccinefor over 65s

    As the weather cools and flu

    cases increase, residents

    65 years and older are

    urged to protect themselves

    against the influenza virus.

    The influenza virus can be

    particularly debilitating for

    the senior members of our

    community.

    As part of Queensland

    Healths targeted

    immunisation program, any

    person 65 years and older

    is eligible to receive a FREE

    flu vaccine and Pneumovax 23

    vaccine. These vaccines are

    available from your doctor or

    community clinics. Dates and

    times of the community clinics

    are on councils website

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    or phone 3205 0555 for

    information on your closestclinic. No appointment is

    necessary.

    Alternatively, seek further

    medical advice from your

    family GP.

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    A special project to minimise water wastage is already providing

    savings of an estimated two megalitres a day in the region and is

    expected to save even more on its completion.

    The Pine Rivers district

    project, which divides the

    supply network into 30

    metered zones, started in

    July 2006 and should be

    completed by September

    2008.

    In Caboolture district,

    council is dividing the

    water supply network into

    29 district metered areas

    and the installation of flow

    and pressure monitoring

    equipment has been

    completed in 15 of

    the areas.

    Leak detection has begun

    in a number of zones

    while the installation of

    equipment in other areas

    is continuing. The water

    savings already achieved

    are estimated to be close to

    two megalitres a day.

    Meanwhile, residents can also

    do their bit to help reduce

    wastage by checking for

    previously undetected leaks

    on their properties.

    By taking a water meter

    reading before leaving the

    house for several hours and

    taking another on returning,

    residents can see if any

    water consumption is being

    registered when no-one is

    home.

    If water use is registered, but

    theres no obvious explanation

    for the reading, then residents

    should engage a licensed

    plumber to examine the

    matter further.

    Across the region, council is

    undertaking water pressure

    reduction and leakage

    management works as

    part of a state government

    initiative.

    Under the program, water

    supply networks are

    being divided into district

    metered areas, which are

    being fitted out with flow

    and pressure monitoring

    equipment.

    In the Redcliffe district,

    the water supply has been

    successfully divided into

    17 district metered areas.

    The system is expected

    to be operating across

    Redcliffe in the near future

    and should save about

    three megalitres a day.

    Busy dealing with business

    ur newly elected

    ouncillors have had

    eir work cut out for

    em, getting straight

    own to business

    a councils meeting

    chedule.

    uncil operates using

    committee structure

    nsisting of eight

    anding committees and

    e advisory committee.

    mmittee meetings are

    nerally held every Tuesday,

    ednesday and Thursday

    each week and involve

    urs of deliberation as

    councillors work to maintain

    the efficient delivery of

    essential services to

    residents.

    Workshops and briefings

    are often held on the

    remaining days of the

    week to help the new

    council address the issues

    and challenges facing

    Australias third largest local

    government.

    For the latest information

    about council meetings and

    your councillors, visit:

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    Building our future

    The Francis Road Overpass and Upgrade Project

    The Francis Rd overpass at Lawnton is a two-stage $16.4M

    strategic road link. It will reduce congestion at peak

    times. Stage 1 commenced in April and is expected to be

    completed in August.

    Woody Point Jetty takes shape

    The $8.7M works on the 240-metre Woody Point Jetty are

    under way.

    The Q150 project funding includes $6M for jetty works,

    $1M for landscaping and the remaining funds for the

    demolition of the old jetty, design and civil works.

    Working to cut water wastage

    Beachmere

    Works will continue on the Beachmere beautification project.

    New boardwalks, paths, lighting, landscaping and more picnic

    areas are planned for the next stage.

    Stages one and two of the project were completed in

    February.

    Woorim

    Landscaping works will continue as part of councils Woorim

    master plan, to enhance the public recreation areas near the

    surf beach. Plans are underway to revegetate the area with

    6500 plants.

    Council completed the second stage of beautification works

    at Woorim in January, which involved the redevelopment and

    upgrading of nearby parks, car parks and infrastructure.

    The works were completed following a thorough community

    consultation process.

    Pine Rivers Park Q150 Legacy Project

    The $2M Pine Rivers Park project, to celebrate Queenslands

    150th birthday, should be completed by October 2008.

    Council has worked on this 10,000-seat amphitheatre project

    for about four months.

    For further information on these projects visit councils

    website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    A drive around Moreton Bay region will show council is continuing to build dynamic thriving

    communities through a number of projects that were f lagged by the three previous councils.

    Some of these are:

    Bray Park Family Day Carer

    Alexandra Grandmougin, a

    former chef, now enjoys taking

    care of children and running a

    business in her own home.

    After joining the Family Day

    Care Scheme Alexandra, who

    was trained in many aspects

    of childcare, appreciates

    the opportunity to make an

    income, while being on hand

    for her own two children.

    Family Day Careprovides jobopportunities

    She also benefits from the

    strong support of the Family

    Day Care staff who offer her

    training, advice and expertise,

    while ensuring that the care

    she provides is of a high

    standard and meets the

    needs of children and their

    families.

    Pine Rivers Family Day Care,

    which has operated for 32

    years, continues to operate

    under the new banner of

    Moreton Bay Regional Council.

    Pine Rivers Family Day Care

    is currently seeking carers

    across the broader Moreton

    Bay region. Phone 3480 6666

    for further details.

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    5The events listed are proudly supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council

    dcliffe

    Junecover Redcliffe Heritage

    ur Learn about the history

    Queenslands first European

    tlement and visit places

    nterest. The tour departs

    ntarf Visitor Information Centre

    owing pelican checking, 10am

    12.30pm cost $5 per person.

    ecall 1800 659 500.

    boolture Showgrounds

    and 7 Juneboolture Show Rodeo

    me and see some of the best

    cking stock from the rodeo

    cuit. Junior Rodeo from 9am

    Saturday. Open Rodeo from

    30pm on Friday and 5pm on

    turday. Judging of Rodeo Queen

    2.30pm on Saturday.

    boolture Showgrounds,

    erburrum Rd, Caboolture, from

    m daily.

    boolture Showgrounds

    to 8 Juneboolture Show

    aturing woodchop, rodeo, show

    mping, all sorts of animals,

    t and vegetable displays and

    ticulture, sideshow alley, rides

    d sample bags.

    boolture Showgrounds,erburrum Road, Caboolture,

    m 9am daily.

    oodford

    to 9 Junee Dreaming Australias

    ernational Indigenous Festival

    howcase and celebration

    national and international

    igenous arts and culture,

    atre, dance, music, ceremony,

    ual arts and crafts, youth

    d childrens activities.

    ry fee required. Visit www.

    dreamingfestival.com

    odford Folk Festival site,

    odrow Rd, Woodford,

    ening times vary.

    North Lakes

    Community Centre

    11 JuneThe Healthy Together Expo will

    showcase health information,

    health services, community

    services, physical activities,diet information and much

    more. This expo will be held

    from 10am to 3pm at Lakefield

    Drive, North Lakes. Phone

    5433 8306.

    Redcliffe Area Youth Space

    15 JuneHealthy Eating, Active

    Lifestyle Expo

    Come and enjoy an afternoon

    of free entertainment and

    activities for the whole family,

    from 1pm to 5pm. Have a go

    at different sports, dancing,

    cooking, a jumping castle and

    bungee run.

    Morayfield Park

    Leisure Centre

    15 JuneCaboolture Open Taekwondo

    Championships

    The third annual event will

    highlight competitors from

    South-East Queensland,

    Northern NSW and the Wide

    Bay region. Entry fee required.Morayfield Park Leisure Centre,

    Morayfield Rd, Morayfield,

    From 9am to 5pm.

    Redcliffe

    18 JuneDiscover Redcliffe Factory

    Tour visit some of Redcliffes

    working factories such as Roll

    out the Barrel cooperage, Hot

    Fusion Ceramics, Redcliffe

    Garden Centre and Renes

    European small goods.

    Departs Clontarf Visitor

    Information Centre following

    pelican checking, 10am to

    12.30pm cost $5 per person.

    Freecall 1800 659 500.

    North Lakes

    Community Centre

    18 JunePathways Business Expo

    offers business-oriented guest

    speakers and information displays

    for people starting up a new

    business. The free expo will run

    from 5.30 to 8.30pm with an

    official opening at 5.40pm by

    Moreton Bay Regional Council

    Mayor Allan Sutherland.

    Woodford

    20 and 21 JuneWoodford Show

    Pastoral, agricultural displays,sideshows and much more.

    Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum

    Road, Woodford, 8am start.

    Pine Rivers District

    30 June to 11 JulyThe SHAFT (Super Holiday

    Activities for Teenagers) program

    offers activities like Cheerleading,

    Mountain Biking, Break Dancing,

    Go-Karting and Skirmish these

    school holidays for high school

    students in Pine Rivers district.

    Bookings open 17 June

    phone 3480 6543 or visit

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    Pine Rivers

    Regional Art Gallery

    June 1 to July 5The Annual Art Awards

    Finalists Exhibition and

    Beyond Diamonds II a

    contemporary jewellery

    exhibition at 199 Gympie Rd,

    Strathpine (parking off Mecklem

    Street). The gallery is open

    Wednesday to Saturday from

    11am to 4pm. Free admission.

    Phone 3480 6941.

    Redcliffe Museum

    3 June to 31 AugustExhibition: More Shelley China:

    Revisiting the Australasian

    Shelley Collectors Club. Shelley

    china is as popular as ever and this

    display of dinner sets, tea sets and

    figurines will amaze with its beauty

    and diversity. Phone 3883 1898.

    Redcliffe City Art Gallery

    4 to 28 JuneThe Craft Awards Exhibition

    will showcase a number of

    masterpieces from artisans

    throughout the South-East

    Queensland region, particularly

    Moreton Bay.

    The exhibition aims to highlight

    the work of members of craft

    organisations and individual

    craftspeople to encourage the

    pursuit of excellence in their

    chosen craft. For more

    information phone 3283 0415.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    5 June at 7.30pm7 June at 2pmFilm: The Black Balloon (M)

    The Black Balloon is a funny, heart-

    warming story about fitting in,

    discovering love and accepting your

    family. Cost $6, phone 3283 0407.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    6 June at 7.30pm8 June at 2pmFilm: The Diving Bell and the

    Butterfly (M)

    The remarkable true story of

    Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu

    Amalric), a successful and

    charismatic editor-in-chief of

    French Elle (subtitled). Cost $6.

    Phone 3283 0407.

    Bribie Island

    Community Arts Centre

    9 JuneFabric and Textiles

    working together group

    The Fabric and Textiles group

    meets in Studio 3 on the second

    and fourth Monday of each month.

    Cost $2 for members, $3 for non

    members. Bribie Island Community

    Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive,

    Bribie Island, 9am to 12pm.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    13 June at 7.30pm15 June at 2pmFilm: The Other Boleyn Girl (M)

    Two beautiful sisters, Anne and

    Mary Boleyn, driven by their

    familys blind ambition, compete

    for the love of the handsome and

    passionate King Henry VIII.

    Cost $6, phone 3283 0407.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    17 June at 10amFilm: The Avengers (PG)

    Superspy John Steed and

    physicist Dr Emma Peel meet for

    the first time when August de

    Wynter, formerly of The Ministry,

    threatens the country with a

    powerful weather machine!

    Tickets: Free when you purchase

    a coffee and cake package from

    Cue Bar/Cafe. Normally $6,

    phone 3283 0407.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    19 June at 12 noonLive Show: Midday

    Melodies Reunion

    Pianist extraordinaire, Joan Wilkie

    & Gang will play and sing up a

    storm when they return to the

    Cultural Centre for this special

    reunion concert. Bookings

    essential, cost $5 (includes tea

    and coffee) or $20 (includes two-

    course lunch served after 1pm).

    Phone 3283 0407.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    20 June at 7.30pm22 June at 2pmFilm: Before the Devil Knows

    Youre Dead (MA)

    The story of a New York

    family with an undercurrent of

    dysfunction. Cost $6.

    Phone 3283 0407.

    Pine Rivers

    Regional Art Gallery

    21 JuneClay animal workshop for children

    11.30am to 1pm at the gallery

    at 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine

    (parking off Mecklem Street).

    Cost $16.50 materials and firing

    included. Phone 3480 6941.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    21 June at 6pmTheatre Restaurant:

    Play with your Food

    An evening of fine dining and great

    entertainment.

    Play 1 Remember CaesarPlay 2 Inconvenient People.

    Cost $58 (includes a three course

    meal) phone 3283 0407.

    Bribie Island

    Community Arts Centre

    22 JuneArts & Crafts Fair

    The Arts and Craft Fair has

    a number of innovative and

    interesting stalls, from garden

    ornaments and hand-crafted pots

    with plants to hand-made jewellery

    and unusual woodcraft pieces.

    Bribie Island Community Arts

    Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive,

    Bribie Island, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

    Bribie Island

    Community Arts Centre

    23 JuneFabric and Textiles working

    together group

    Cost $2 for members,

    $3 for non members.

    Bribie Island Community Arts

    Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive,

    Bribie Island, 9am to 12pm.

    Redcliffe Cultural Centre

    25 June at 6pmArts Dinner: Food for Thought

    Am I covered? Insurance,

    contracts, copyright and other

    legalities! Cost $7 (dinner

    and a drink included), phone

    3283 0407.

    Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

    26 June to 31 AugustScience on the Move is a

    portable exhibition created

    by Questacon The National

    Science and Technology Centre

    in Canberra. This innovative

    collection of 33 bright and

    colourful portable displays brings

    the excitement of interactive

    science to the Pine Rivers

    Heritage Museum. It is open

    Wednesday to Friday 10am to

    3pm, Saturday and Sunday

    10am to 2pm.

    Phone 3285 7213.

    Heritage Museum Displays at

    Pine Rivers Libraries

    June to JulyCome and see great historical

    displays at the libraries.

    Cow Paddocks to Cartonboard

    50 years at Petrie Paper Mill will

    be at Pathways Library in June

    and Strathpine Library in July.

    Pioneering the Pine IV, featuring

    Pine Rivers founding families,

    will be at Albany Creek Library

    in June and Arana Hills Library

    in July.

    Pine Rivers

    Regional Art Gallery

    The Gallery Shop featuring

    work by local artists and guests.

    Unusual gifts under $200.

    The gallery at 199 Gympie Rd,

    Strathpine (parking off Mecklem

    St) is open Wednesday to

    Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

    Free Admission.

    Phone 3480 6941.

    Life drawing sessions

    (untutored) Cost $11

    Thursday evenings 6.45pm to

    8.45pm. The gallery is at

    199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine

    (parking off Mecklem Street).

    Phone 3480 6941.

    Bribie Island Library

    30 May to 25 JulyFree Breast Cancer Screening

    Breast Screening Queensland

    will be holding their free

    specialist breast cancer

    screening and assessment

    service at Bribie Island Library.

    During library hours.

    Albany Creek Library

    JunePioneering the Pine IV

    Pine Rivers founding families,

    Heritage Museum display.

    Pathways Library

    JuneCow Paddocks to Cartonboard

    50 years at Petrie Paper Mill,

    Heritage Museum display.

    Caboolture District LibrariesJuneMedieval Month

    Caboolture libraries will turn

    back the clock and celebrate

    Medieval Month with workshops

    such as mask making,

    calligraphy and shield painting.

    Please contact your local library

    for session times and dates.

    Narangba Library

    4 JunePJ Story Time for Kids at 6pm

    to 6.30pm. Come along in your

    PJs with your favourite pillow

    and snuggle down and listen to

    stories. Phone 3385 5555.

    Redcliffe City Library

    4 and 5 JunePre-school Storytelling at

    10.30am. Have fun learning

    about the four seasons.

    Deception Bay Library

    11 JuneMedieval Melodies

    at 11am to 12noon.

    Performed by lute player Lady

    Gillian of Renaissance Realm.Phone 3203 1094.

    Redcliffe City Library

    11 JuneIntroduction to the Internet

    at 4.30pm to 5.30pm.

    Learn how to unlock the

    mysteries of the Internet,

    no previous knowledge or

    experience necessary.

    Bookings essential.

    Phone 3283 0249.

    Pathways Library

    14 JuneLibrary Book Sale. Come and

    find a bargain, dont forget your

    wheelbarrow! 10am to 1pm.

    Phone 3480 9900.

    Narangba Library

    18 JuneElizabethan Soap Making at

    6.30pm to 7.30pm. Come along and

    make traditional soap balls. Ages 6

    to adult. Cost $5 to cover materials.

    Phone 3385 5555.

    Redcliffe City Library

    18 and 19 JunePre-school Storytelling at 10.30am.

    Have fun and listen to some ever

    popular Pamela Allen Stories.

    Pathways Library

    20 JuneLoud @ Pathways Library. Meet

    your friends, listen to music. Free

    Internet, MTV, pizza and drinks from

    6pm to 8pm. For 12 to 18 years

    only. Bookings essential. Phone

    3480 9900.

    Redcliffe City Library

    24 JuneDigital Photography for Beginners

    at 9.30am. Learn how to takewonderful digital shots dont forget

    to bring your own digital camera.

    Bookings essential. Phone

    3283 0249.

    Redcliffe City Library

    25 JuneEmail for Beginners from 8.30am

    to 9.30am. Learn how to create

    your own email address and start

    sending emails to friends and family.

    Bookings essential.

    Phone 3283 0249.

    Deception Bay Library

    27 JuneMedieval Melodies performed

    by lute player Lady Gillian of

    Renaissance Realm from 2.30pm to

    3.30pm. Phone 3203 1094.

    Narangba Library

    27 JuneKids Medieval Banquet from

    6.30pm to 8.30pm. Night of fun and

    fare, with Sir Justyn and Knights

    Bachelor. Ages 8 and up.

    Cost $5 to cover catering.

    Phone 3385 5555.

    Burpengary Library

    30 JuneFree Fun Fair from 10am to

    11.30am. Come along and enjoy

    the balloon making, jester show and

    face painting, for children 12 years

    and under. Phone 3888 5366.

    All Moreton Bay Regional Libraries

    JuneOnline Database Challenge

    Enter the great state-wide Online

    Database Challenge competition via

    the library catalogue. Complete the

    challenge to be in the running to win

    a fantastic prize! It could be you,

    so visit your local library and find

    out how to enter.

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    he rapid growth experienced in the Moreton Bay region in recent years presents major

    hallenges when it comes to keeping up with demands for necessary infrastructure like

    oads and traffic signalisation systems.

    ome current road projects are listed below.

    aboolture

    oad projects

    Petersen Road, Morayfield

    drainage works to be

    completed in July.

    Petersen Road, rugby club

    corner, Morayfield road

    widening and an upgrade

    of street lighting to be

    completed during June.

    Benabrow Avenue, Bribie

    Island upgrade of

    median strip car park and

    installation of pedestrian

    signals to be completed by

    late July.

    Bellara master drainage

    scheme, Boronia Drive

    upgrade of the stormwater

    drainage scheme to be

    completed end of August.

    Old Gympie Road,

    Narangba realignment

    and reconstruction of

    1.1km of the existing road

    between Frawley Ave and

    Boundary Rd, including

    drainage upgrades, lighting

    and the installation of a

    roundabout in the McPhail

    Road area. Expected to be

    completed by late 2009.

    Redcliffe

    road projects

    Robson St, Clontarf

    road widening, kerb,

    channel and drainage

    works expected to be

    completed by July.

    Eversleigh Road/Oxley

    Ave, Scarborough

    signalisation upgrade.

    Scarborough State

    School improved

    safety and access via

    pedestrian actuate

    signals.

    Oxley Ave, Scarborough

    intersection upgrades

    and the removal of dips

    at Davis St, Shields St

    and Grant St.

    Oxley Ave, Scarborough

    asphalt works between

    Klingner Rd and

    Eversleigh Rd.

    Pine Rivers

    road projects

    Old North Rd/

    Youngs Crossing/

    Samsonvale Rd, Warner

    major intersection

    reconstruction and

    signalisation to be

    completed late 2009.

    Wirraway St/Bells

    Pocket Rd, Strathpine

    Major stormwater

    drainage upgrade to be

    completed in July.

    South Pine Sporting

    Association stage 4

    car park, Brendale

    120 bays including

    bio-retention zone.

    Bradley St, Dayboro

    elimination of deep open

    drains in Dayboro town

    (includes stormwater

    drainage and road widening).

    Stanley St, Strathpine

    pavement reconstruction

    and asphalt surfacing.

    Francis Rd, Lawnton road

    reconstruction and upgrading

    (includes stormwater

    drainage upgrade, pavement

    reconstruction and

    intersection improvements).

    Dawson Pde/Pimelea St,

    Arana Hills intersection

    signalisation.

    Have your sayIf you have a bright idea or

    a concern you would like to

    raise with council, you can

    have your say at Community

    Comment sessions held

    during general meetings

    of council.

    Community Comment

    sessions provide an

    opportunity for ratepayers

    and residents to address

    councillors directly regarding

    any issues they would like

    council to consider.

    The chief executive officer

    (CEO) is responsible for

    referring statements

    made by members of the

    community to a future

    meeting of the relevant

    council committee.

    Any resident or ratepayer

    of Moreton Bay region

    wishing to address council

    is required to complete an

    application form that must

    be received by the CEO

    seven days prior to the

    general meeting at which

    they would like to speak.

    Application forms and

    copies of the Community

    Comment policy are

    available from Caboolture,

    Pine Rivers and Redcliffe

    District Offices of Moreton

    Bay Regional Council. The

    application form and policy

    document can also be

    downloaded from councils

    website at:

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    If your pet dog or cat has the

    run of the house, chances

    are they may need some help

    adjusting to life after the

    arrival of your new baby.

    Introducing a bouncing bundle

    of joy into the family home

    can be distressing for pets

    particularly those used to

    getting all of the attention.

    But Moreton Bay Regional

    Councils local laws of ficer

    Louise Laurens reckons

    most pets can be trained to

    live with babies and small

    children in a matter of weeks.

    A vet nurse and dog trainer,

    Louise has developed a free

    course called Preparing Your

    Pet For Your Newborn, which

    is run as part of antenatal

    classes.

    Although the course is

    currently only available at

    Caboolture Hospital, Louise

    hopes to roll the program

    out across Queensland.

    Preparing your dog for the

    arrival of your baby should

    begin a minimum of two

    weeks before birth, but

    ideally parents should allow

    four weeks to complete the

    training.

    As part of the course,

    participants will have the

    opportunity to borrow a

    crying CD from the hospital,

    to help their pets to get

    used to the sound of a baby

    crying.

    For tips about introducing

    your baby to your pet, visit

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    Moreton Bay Regional Council

    drives its roadprojects

    The completion dates of roads projects are subject

    to weather conditions. Council appreciates motorists

    patience with disruptions caused by ongoing road works.

    Finalchance forfestivalfun

    1.30pm; Open skate from

    3pm; and Pro BMX from

    4pm. Competitors of all ages

    can sign up on the day.

    Jazz and Shiraz at

    Oceanview Winery Estate on

    Sunday, 1 June.

    Taste wines from

    local producers, enjoy

    breathtaking views and

    savour some local jazz

    entertainers.

    For more information

    phone 3480 6666 or visit

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    The start of June marks the

    end of the 21st annual Pine

    Rivers Festival. If you are in

    the mood for some festivalfun, dont miss the following

    activities.

    Core Series BMX and

    Skateboard Championships

    Albany Creek Skate Park on

    Old Northern Rd, on Sunday,

    1 June from 10am.

    Competition times are:

    Under 12 skate from

    10am; Beginner BMX from

    11am; Under 16 skate from

    12.30pm; expert BMX from

    free programgetspets out of the doghouse

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    If you need some fresh air and sunshine and want to take

    the entire family out, including the dog, there are someexcellent facilities designed especially for you.

    Council has a number of

    parks and tracks where

    faithful hounds may be

    walked on leashes and

    other areas where theyre

    allowed to have a real

    romp off-leash.

    The details of off-leash

    areas and dog-friendly

    spots can be found on

    councils website at

    www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

    However, here are some

    suggestions to get you

    started.

    In Redcliffe district,

    Kroll Gardens off Snook

    Street at Clontarf features

    eight hectares of fenced

    parkland, fresh water, dog

    waste bins and an animal

    agility area for off-leash

    exercise.

    In Caboolture district,

    Centenary Lakes at

    Caboolture has a number

    of on-leash areas but

    also has a fenced dog

    enclosure for off-leash

    activities near Riverview

    and Elliott Streets. On

    Bribie Island, dogs can

    run off-leash on the sand

    from the Red Beach car

    park to Woody Bay and at

    Woodford, the grassed area

    in the south-west corner

    of the showgrounds is a

    designated off-leash area.

    In Pine Rivers district,

    theres a fully fenced

    enclosure for dogs to run

    off-leash at Bunyaville

    Forest Reserve off Bunya

    Road near the tip. Theres

    also an enclosure with dog

    waste bins at Les Hughes

    Sporting Complex, off Baker

    Street at Bray Park. Dogs

    can be exercised off-leash

    at Boxwood Court Park, off

    Boxwood Court at Warner

    and at Carramar Reserve off

    Alma Road at Dakabin.

    Designated off-leash

    areas are designed

    to enable all

    residents to

    enjoy outdoor

    areas safely.

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