Rugby league star playmaker Benji Marshall might be sidelined after suffering from a possible wrist fracture during Redfield’s winning game over Ipswich recently. If confirmed, this will be a “major blow” to his promising debut with the Dolphins. During his Intrust Super Cup debut, the former Tiger and Dragon vowed “to enjoy his winning moments more.”
However, with the recent injury that he has suffered, this will be a major test of the confidence and optimism that he has displayed, playing for his new team this season. Fans hope he can bounce back and that his fighting spirit as Redcliffe’s star playmaker remains unaffected.
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Man-made island and floating water park are some of the ideas for the peninsula.
Redcliffe Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presented its 20-year vision for the Redcliffe bayside in a bid to spark business and economic growth in the area.
The proposal made by the group includes creation of a state-of-the-art maritime precinct and an artificial island. The chamber revealed the draft Redcliffe Foreshore Masterplan and Activation Strategy before the Moreton Bay Regional Council on March 17. More than 100 people attended the presentation.
The chamber, which represents businesses in the bay area, promises to continue its discussion with the government and the community as it proceeds to the second phase of the plan. The group has been invited by the council to a second meeting on March 29.
The council expressed that it is already considering some of the plans, including the construction of a floating water park, on-water services and coffee carts. Other projects that will be undertaken include a shuttle bus service around Redcliffe Peninsula, maritime taxis, creation of dive sites and single-lane Redcliffe Jetty Markets.
Appeal for Economic Stimulation
The community has been clamouring for the activation of a marina space in Redcliffe. One of the requests is for the return of the car barge from Redcliffe to Moreton Island.
The chamber already found support for its plans from Luke Howarth, federal LNP MP for Petrie, and Yvette D’Ath, state Labor MP for Redcliffe. Ms D’Ath emphasised the importance of a long-term development plan to spur economic growth while protecting community culture and lifestyle.
Chamber board member Brad Flynn said that the community needs a stronger economic base to help small businesses grow. Recent statistics showed that the Redcliffe Peninsula lagged behind Newport in terms of employment, income, housing and education.
Mr Flynn stressed the need to grow the number of visitors to the bayside to stimulate business and employment in the area.
Volunteers of The Breakfast Club can now serve more homeless people in southeast Queensland as they are now using a van to serve the community.
Thanks to a $46,181 grant from the Dignity First Fund of the State Government, the charity organisation was able to purchase a van, which they can use to reach out to people living on the streets, in their vehicles or those who are on low or fixed incomes and struggling to make ends meet.
Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been operating from Redcliffe CWA Hall. But since a lot of people are not always able to go there, the group is happy that with the van, they can expand their services to reach areas from Brighton to Deception Bay.
Yvette D’Ath, State Labor MP for Redcliffe thinks that the new service is invaluable for the community. She stressed that each person has the right to live with dignity in spite of their circumstances. The Breakfast Club is supporting that idea as it provides people in need with a welcoming environment.
The charity organisation, which serves more than 900 free meals every month, hopes to ultimately have a permanent home or drop-in centre. They provide free breakfast from 6am to 7:30am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They serve free dinner every Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm to 4:30pm.
Visit The Breakfast Club’s Facebook page to find out more about their charity work.
Country music enthusiasts in Redcliffe have something to celebrate as the Redcliffe Country Music Club marks its 40th year this Sunday, February 5.
The event will see performances from local artist, Deano, as well as the Brigalow Country Community Club. There will also be walk-up artists to be featured in this celebration of country music.
Aside from entertaining musical performances, there will also be raffles, giveaways, food, drinks, and a whole lot of fun.
Old and new members of the club will find this as an excellent time to reminisce and get to know the other members, all while enjoying good ol’ country music.
The celebration will happen at the Redcliffe Showgrounds. Admission will be by donation, with all proceeds going to the Peninsula Animal Aid.
Visit the club’s Facebook page for more information.
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