Due to high public safety risk, the Moreton Bay Regional Council has decided that it is best to relocate the Gayundah Shipwreck Bow to the rear side of the wreck site.
Despite the number of warnings and signages present, as well as having improved fencing on the location of the shipwreck, some people continue to climb over and even go inside the heavily rusted structure of the HMQS Gayundah.
According to Spokesperson for Asset Maintenance Councillor Adam Hain, having people nearby, or even worse, on the wreck itself, presents great concern for the Council since the shipwreck’s structure is deteriorating. The Gayundah shipwreck is also currently on the verge of collapsing anytime soon.
“The Gayundah shipwreck was placed at the base of the Woody Point cliffs way back in 1958 but the condition of the ship has deteriorated greatly in recent years,” Cr Hain said.
“In 2016 the top part of the bow collapsed and is now resting precariously on the hull. The bow is considered likely to eventually fall further, and Council is concerned this may injure a member of the public.”
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Relocation of the Bow
The Council has no choice but to call in a professional contractor to remove and relocate the collapsed part of the Gayundah Shipwreck bow into the hull of the wreck.
Cr Adam Hain said that a crane would be used for this relocation process that will take place in the next coming weeks, should all approvals from relevant government agencies be obtained.
“We’ve received an independent safety analysis report that recommended a number of interventions, including relocation of the ship’s bow which is at risk of collapsing at any moment, and increasing public awareness of the danger posed by the wreck.”
“The bow will be carefully removed via crane, and relocated into the rear of the wreck, which is a more desirable outcome for the heritage values, rather than letting it fall and break on impact,” he said.
Further information with regards to the exact day and time of the relocation will be announced soon.
Moreton Bay Regional Council unanimously approved the development application for a solar farm at Beachmere, which will have more than two hundred thousand solar panels that could power 12,000 households.
The approved Beachmere solar farm is a 67-hectare land located at 260 Wallace Rd North, Beachmere. Having a solar farm of this size means that it could generate up to 50 megawatts of energy each day—this is three times more than what the Sunshine Coast Regional Council-owned farm could generate.
Residents of the Moreton Bay Region are seen to be more keen when it comes to having sustainable and renewable energy given Queensland’s overall vulnerability to climate change. In fact, data from the latest Climate Council report show that Elimbah is the top suburb amongst 25 Queensland suburbs that has an outstanding record of 70.6% of dwellings with installed solar rooftop.
Bright and Sustainable Moreton Bay Region
Given the number of infrastructures that are placed and soon to be built at Moreton Bay Region, Council Spokesperson for Economic Development and Division 2 Councillor, Peter Flannery mentioned that is it is without a doubt that this region is one of the fastest-growing regions of Queensland today. And having this solar farm built will lead into a better, brighter and more sustainable future for Moreton Bay.
Beachmere too will benefit greatly from this project. The solar farm construction and operation would open a number of jobs for locals to take. And more importantly, the image of Beachmere—a simple coastal town, as a site taking and leading the charge for this project will definitely boost the area’s popularity.
According to Councillor Peter Flannery, the Beachmere solar farm is the first wide-scale renewable energy project of the region. This solar farm will feed and provide solar-powered energy directly into the grid—alleviating pressure from Energex, a power distributor whose main line runs through the site location.
“Energex supported the development as a means of alleviating pressure on the grid and it aligns with the Queensland Government guidelines for solar farms — designed to help Queensland achieve a 50% renewable energy generation target by 2030,” Cr Flannery said.
Cr Flannery also believed that this type of investment will usher a change for the often-overlooked Beachmere.
“This solar farm could herald the beginning of a bright and sustainable future for the Moreton Bay Region and I’m thrilled to see Beachmere leading the charge,” Cr Flannery said.
The construction of the Beachmere solar farm is expected to be completed in a span of 12 months. During the construction, the developer is required to have a 10-metre landscape buffer along all adjoining properties near the site.
Mitsubishi Australia has announced a mass recall of 6,384 units of the Mitsubishi Pajero. If you’ve bought this SUV around the 21st of Nov 2016 to the 30th of July 2019, you’re advised to head to the Redcliffe dealer at 218 Anzac Avenue, or your preferred dealer, as soon as possible to correct the problem.
The Mitsubishi Pajero recall covers models MY2017-18 the NX-series. According to the carmaker, these vehicles have “inadequate welding strength” which could break and lead to a failure of the front right side suspension lower control arm. If this happens, the driver might feel instability and loss of control of the steering wheel.
To prevent an accident, Mitsubishi Pajero owners are encouraged to visit the dealer for the repair. Check if your car is affected.
Owners of the defective Mitsubishi Pajero model should also receive a notification from the carmaker via direct mail. If you have not received yours, you may phone 1800 931 811 for further information and guidance, or 1300 131 211 to get in touch with your preferred dealer.
Please note that the welding repair is a free service and you must take this opportunity to get your Mitsubishi Pajero checked.
A fun-filled Moreton Bay Food & Wine festival awaits at the Redcliffe Parade this 7th and 8th of September 2019.
Another food festival is coming to town this September, and it is definitely something you would not want to miss.
The Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival is a weekend-long celebration filled with top-notch entertainment, cooking demonstrations, tastings, pop-up bars, dining precincts, celebrity chefs, workshops, huge fireworks display, and more.
With a number of food and drink related activities and precincts lined up at the festival, everyone’s appetite will surely feel satisfied.
Admission to the Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival is free! There will also be both free and ticketed events happening at the event.
What to Expect?
Here are the programs and precincts lined up at the festival for you and your mates to enjoy:
A festival will not be complete without having an amazing set of fireworks display. Watch as the sky lights up with colours and sparkles on Saturday, 7th of September 2019 at exactly 8:00 p.m. For the best vantage point, head over to the Kindred Beach Teepee’s.
Seafood + Wine Deck
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There is probably no other perfect pairing than a seafood dish and wine. Enjoy both delicacies offered at the Seafood + Wine Deck. Various seafood stalls and vendors as well as known wineries will be there.
The USC Seafood Cooking Stage will also be present at the Seafood + Wine Deck. Don’t miss out the cooking demonstrations happening there from two distinguished guest chefs—Matt Sinclair and Alastair McLeod.
Mon Komo Hotel Cabana Bar
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Feel the tropical island vibe as you take a sip of Havana Good Time, the festival’s official cocktail prepared specially by the bartenders of the Mon Komo Hotel Cabana Bar. Apart from Havana Good Time, various cocktails will be served as well by this Cuban-inspired pop up bar that will make you feel as if you are transported to an island paradise all weekend long.
Craft Brews by the Bay
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Quench your thirst at the Charlish Park for Craft Brews by the Bay. They will be serving a wide range of drinks from local, independent, and popular breweries.
Dessert Lane
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There is always room for dessert—even after munching different snacks and meals at the festival. Treat yourself with ice cream, frozen yogurt, waffles, crepes, and more at the Dessert Lane. Don’t worry, no judgements will be given no matter how much dessert you take.
Let your little ones have an amazing pizza making experience with the guidance of Sesame Lane’s expert chefs. The kids will surely enjoy picking out their own pizza toppings and decorating their own personalized pizza masterpieces.
The Courier Mail Local Tastes Pavilion
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Enjoy a diverse set of exceptional local produce from both the bay and farms of Moreton Bay. This is the perfect time for you to stock up your pantry with your favourite homemade and homegrown goodies made by local artisans.
Festival Schedule
7 September 2019 (Saturday)
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8 September 2019 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For inquiries and updates about the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival, click here.
Flock Eatery is an all-day breakfast cafe at Redcliffe that offers its customers a wholesome menu and an excellent farm-to-plate dining experience.
Since its opening in April of 2017, Flock Eatery has been making its name known not just within the Redcliffe neighbourhood but also within the entire Moreton Bay region.
What makes Flock Eatery special?
Compared to other established cafes, Flock Eatery deeply cares about the environment as much as they care about their customers’ needs. It is a cafe that strives for sustainability, low waste, and community building.
Photo credit: Flock Eatery/ Facebook
Putting more emphasis on sustainability and low waste, Flock Eatery’s kitchen compost items, namely fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, coffee cups, egg shells, and other organic waste are composted at LOOP.Growers farm in Samford.
These organic items help feed the worms at the farm, and the LOOP.Growers in return cycle back the material as fresh produce; hence making this entire cycle a ‘closed loop’ system.
In addition to the cafe’s sustainability belief, Flock Eatery also supports various local businesses. In fact, the cafe’s tableware came from a local potter- Redraku, whilst their coffee is roasted locally by Tim Adams.
Flock Eatery’s local business suppliers: Redraku, Bee One Third, and Chai Collective Tea. Photo credit: Flock Eatery/ Facebook
Flock Eatery also works hand-in-hand with local farmers to ensure that the cafe receives the freshest seasonal local produce from the Moreton Bay Region. And since there is no middleman involved—meaning the cafe has a direct trade relationship to the farmers—the farmers themselves get to receive the money that they deserve.
Awards Received
With Flock Eatery’s drive and continuous practice for sustainability as well as its focus on having a sincere farm-to-plate dining style, it is no wonder that this Redcliffe cafe has landed numerous awards.
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Here is a list of Flock Eatery’s awards over the last two years:
2018- Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year Award
2018- Cleanaway Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award
2018- Finalist at the USC Young Entrepreneur Award- Geoff Abel
2017- Cleanaway Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award
Flock Eatery offers specialty coffee, all day breakfast , lunch and brunch dishes. The cafe caters to all dietary requirements too- having a selection of vegan, gluten free, and dairy free creations.
Here are some of the dishes you might want to try on your visit to Flock Eatery:
1. Farm Plate
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Enjoy a delicious dish filled with locally produced items. Flock Eatery’s Farm Plate consists of pumpkin damper topped with bacon, fried egg, carrots, beets, radish, chard and herb sauce.
2. The Rueben
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Looking for a meaty, cheesy, and saucy dish? Go and try Flock Eatery’s The Rueben. This dish is made up of corn beef, saurkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, thick cut rye bread.
3. The Flock Stack
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The Flock Stack is one of Flock Eatery’s classic all-day breakfast dishes. It is one of those go-to dishes of the cafe regulars ever since Flock Eatery opened. This dish is comprised of potato rosti, bacon, haloumi, poached eggs,mushrooms, and salsa verde.
Opening Hours
Tuesday- Friday
7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday- Sunday
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To know the latest updates and deals offered at the Flock Eatery, click here.
Know more about the latest events happening at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre this August 2019. Check out this list of events and mark your calendars!
Celebrate the success of America’s sweetheart of Country Music, Dolly Parton, on this new and uplifting show called “The Songs of Dolly Parton” happening on 2 August 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
This musical performance will feature all your favourites, from “9 to 5“, “Jolene“, “Rocking Years“, “Islands in the streams”, “Blue Smoke“, “Apple Jack“, “I Will Always Love You” and many more.
23 year old rising superstar, Brooke McMullen, will take on the role of Dolly Parton on this show. It definitely a performance not to be missed by all fans of country music. Ticket price for The Songs of Dolly Parton is from $29 to $55. For more information about the show, click here.
Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Music Album, Soweto Gospel Choir, is coming to Australia for the first time to bring their latest album “Freedom”.
“Freedom” is a collection of songs that celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movements and struggle for freedom. Soweto Gospel Choir aims to inspire its audiences all over the world with their powerful songs that blend African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.
Soweto Gospel Choir’s performance is happening on 6 August 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price for this event ranges from $49.90 to $84.90. Click here for ticket inquiry and bookings.
Relive the good old days with the Robertson Brothers ‘60 Variety Show’ happening on 10 August 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Get ready to experience an amazing and fun interactive live variety TV style show that will feature hits from The Bee Gees, Frankie Vallie, The Everly Brothers, and The Hollies.
With Australia’s leading vocal duo, the Robertson Brothers, you will surely have an evening filled with singing, dancing, laughing, and even crying!
Tickets for this show ranges from $34.95 to $49.95. For more information about the Robertson Brothers ‘60 Variety Show’, click here.
Melly Melody’s “An Excellent Vintage Selection” will take you back in time as she sings classics from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond.
Enjoy a fabulous night of vintage music with singer Melly Melody, the amazing swinging seven-piece band, and the high-class all-dancing and all-singing chorus girls- Maureen Bowra, Jenny Usher, and Mel Christian.
An Excellent Vintage Selection is happening on 16 August 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price for this event is from $25 to $54. For inquiries and bookings, click here.
Are you a fan of the Beatles? If you are, then get ready to experience the ultimate tribute there is for this iconic all-male band in “The Beatlegs”.
The Beatlegs will take you on a journey of the eight-year height of the Beatles fame, including Beatlemania at its peak. It’s going to be a great night that will make you sing and dance on your seat as you reminisce the classic hits of the Beatles.
The Beatlegs is happening on 17 August 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for only $38. To know more about The Beatlegs, click here.
One of the biggest British Invasion bands in the 60’s, Herman’s Hermits, is coming to Australia for their 6 O’Clock Hop Tour happening on 23 August 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the band plays their hit songs ‘Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter’ and ‘No milk today’- two of the most popular songs here in Australia.
Ticket price for Herman’s Hermits- The 6 O’Clock Hop Tour ranges from $59.90 to $69.90. For ticket inquiries and bookings, click here.
Bloom presents The Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt Songbook
Melbourne Singer/Songwriter and a highly applauded power vocalist of Australia, Bloom, takes on songs from two amazing artists- Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt- into one special show.
Bloom has handpicked in this show song favourites from Nicks such as Gypsy, Seven Wonders, Sara, Dreams, and Rhiannon, and classic songs from Ronstadt, namely Desperado, Blue Bayou, When Will I Be Loved, That’ll Be The Day, and It’s So Easy.
Catch “Bloom presents The Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt Songbook” on 30 August 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show cost $39 each. For more information about the event, click here.
Popular physic-medium Peter Williams returns onstage this 31 August 2019 at 7:00p.m. Get ready to be amazed as he shares his heartfelt and accurate insights to all.
Ticket prices for this event ranges from $45 to $55. To know more about Peter Williams and his show, click here.
Are you interested to learn about local artists and their work? Don’t miss out on a chance to see the annual exhibition of Redcliffe Art Society in 2019.
Redcliffe Art Society is proud to present ‘Serendipity’ — an art exhibition that features the works of both experienced and novice artists. You will see more than 90 works of individual styles and media.
The exhibition officially opened on 29 June and will end by Sunday 21 July. Serendipity Art Exhibition is located at the Old Fire Station Gallery, 395 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe. It’s open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to this free event so hurry up and visit the refurbished Old Fire Station for a chance to see a wonderful exhibition until this month!
The Redcliffe Art Society is a community organisation dedicated to the artistic endeavours and education of artists in all mediums.
It is home to Redcliffe peninsula’s best and aspiring artists. It holds regular exhibitions of local and international interest, featuring artists from Redcliffe, the Moreton Bay Region and around Australia.
The society moved to its present location in February 2015. The Old Redcliffe Fire Station was completely refurbished, providing a modern and exciting space in which to exhibit and learn.
Redcliffe Kite Festival, the most popular family event in the Moreton Bay peninsula, returns at the Pelican Park this year with a new entertainment feature that’s guaranteed to please the children.
Pinkfong will be performing their famous song “Baby Shark” at the event, which will run on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and 16th of June 2019.
The YouTube viral hit will have two shows for each of the day of the event. Troop to the Kindred Stage so your kids can sing and dance along to the performances.
Photo Credit: RedcliffeKiteFest/Instagram
The Kindred Stage, however, will also feature various groups to entertain the crowd. Take note of these schedules below:
Saturday, the 15th of June
9:15 a.m. Peppermint Ollie 10:00 a.m. Humphrey’s Nature Adventure 10:40 a.m. Ballantyne 11:30 a.m. Finding Baby Shark 12:30 p.m. Kite Flying Tips & Tricks with Humphrey B Bear 1:10 p.m. Leo Altarelli 2:00 p.m. Finding Baby Shark 2:40 p.m. Are you going into the Woods? 3:20 p.m. Kayso GrandeDuo
9:15 a.m. Ben Barker 10:00 a.m. Humphrey’s Nature Adventure 10:40 a.m. Hope D 11:30 a.m. Finding Baby Shark 12:30 a.m. Kite Flying Tips & Tricks with Humphrey B Bear 1:10 p.m. Are you going into the Woods? 2:00 p.m. Finding Baby Shark 2:40 p.m. Alex Kosenko 3:20 p.m. Ruby Gilbert
Meanwhile, kids who want to enjoy games and other activities can also visit the Sesame Lane KiteFest Kidz Zone. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this section has pony rides, an animal farm, cube art and bricks activities, glitter tattoo workshops and a puppet show at 1:15 p.m.
Flutter the Fairy will also mark her appearance at the KiteFest Kidz Zone between 10:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. She will hold two story time sessions with the children at the big white tent.
Photo Credit: Redcliffe KiteFest/Facebook
For guests looking for a worthy cause, look for the Welcome to the Whales area by the beach for some educational and environmental activities amidst a display of sand castles and sculptures.
Of course, the main event is at the USC Kite Flying Arena, where local and international kite flyers will be showcasing their creative and innovative kite designs.
Photo Credit: RedcliffeKiteFest/Instagram
Pram and wheelchair-friendly shuttle services around Redcliffe will be available from 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. so that guests don’t have to bring their car to the event. However, the Redcliffe Showgrounds on Scarborough Road has been designated as the free parking area, should visitors want to drive to the festival.
Tickets to the Redcliffe Kite Festival range from $6.25 to $26.91, which you can book online.
The Redcliffe community has come together to raise more than $81,000 in funds for the medical expenses and recovery of a toddler involved in a freak accident at the Redcliffe Paceway.
On Sunday, the 24th of March 2019, two-year-old Lara Whitaker was standing by the sidelines with her father Gary Whitaker, a prominent harness racing driver, her mom Joedy, and her one-year-old brother when the gate of a pace vehicle smashed towards the family after it failed to retract.
The toddler was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital where doctors determined she suffered massive injuries to her face and abdomen. Her condition has stabilised but she remains in critical care.
The rest of the family were also treated for cuts and minor injuries.
Following the accident, Australian Trotting Driving Champion Scott McCarthy set up a GoFundMe page for the Whitakers. Initially, the fundraising effort had a goal of $5,000 but generous donations from the community, especially from different racing clubs, poured in.
Nine days following the accident, the GoFundMe page received nearly $80,000. Within a month of the fundraising effort, 385 people have donated to help little Lara with her medical expenses and recovery.
A total of 32 peak-time weekly services will be coming to Redcliffe Peninsula and six other QR lines beginning 13 May 2019.
To help reduce the waiting time for customers in South East Queensland, Queensland Rail is set to add extra train services at times when they are needed most. This means that an extra 14,000 seats will be added during certain peak periods across SEQ.
In response to customer feedback, Queensland Rail analysed patronage data, wait times, and operational efficiencies, and identified 32 priority weekly services which are needed to be added during morning and afternoon peak hours.
Those who will benefit from this initiative are customers on Shorncliffe, Cleveland, Redcliffe Peninsula, Ferny Grove, Springfield, Gold Coast and Airport lines.
