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Know More About Redcliffe’s Road-Related Enforcement Operations and Statistics As Reported for the Moreton Police District

Get to know more about Redcliffe’s road-related enforcement operations and statistics as reported this month of November 2019 for the Moreton Police District.

The information compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit includes road enforcement operations and statistics that have occurred during the whole month of November 2019 in the following areas: Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions.

Each week a recap of road operations, fatalities, crashes, offence locations and more were made and have been collected by the Moreton Police District.

For road fatalities, as of 24 November 2019, the total Queensland road toll was 197, 21 less than the state-wide tally this time last year. The Southern Region has also recorded 51 for the year, five less than what was recorded last year.

The Moreton District has also recorded eight fatality crashes, which is the same number as last year.

*Photo credit: Photo credit: CCO Public Domain/ Free-Photos/ Pixabay*

For traffic crashes and its causes, a total number of 139 crashes were reported for this month of November 2019. It was recorded that 84 of these crashes were caused by hit and run incidents and public reported minor matters.

Out of these 139 crashes, 38 of them had occurred specifically at Redcliffe.

For drink and drug drivers, there were 35 drink drivers detected across the Moreton District and 52 drug drivers detected driving with specified drugs in their system.

8 out of 35 drink drivers and 6 out of 52 drug drivers were detected from Redcliffe.

As of 25 November 2019, a total number of 120 unlicensed and disqualified driver offences were detected across the district. 15 vehicles had their plates seized for seven days, 12 vehicles for 90 days and 5 vehicles were forfeited.

12 out of these 120 unlicensed and disqualified driver offences were located at Redcliffe.

Want to know more information? Visit myPolice Moreton for more access on reported road related enforcement operations and statistics.

Redcliffe Kite Festival 2019 to Feature Baby Shark and Pinkfong

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

Sunday, the 16th of June

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.

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.

Community Races to Help Toddler in Redcliffe Paceway Accident with More than $81,000 Donation

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.

On the 11th of May, the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club shared an update on Lara’s condition with a photo of a smiling toddler.

*Photo Credit: Redcliffe Harness Racing Club/Facebook*

The accident is still under investigation by the police, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

Redcliffe: Among the Most Affordable Suburbs Within 30kms from the CBD

Redcliffe offers all-year round ocean view, seaside lifestyle, and some of the most affordable units whilst still being situated just under 30kms from the CBD.

Redcliffe is an ideal place to live for professionals, families with kids, retirees, and just about everyone who loves the beach, the outdoors, and great food. Redcliffe was once the foremost holiday destination for many Brisbanites.

Just 28 kilometres from the city, property buyers would be happy to know that there are affordable units that you can find in Redcliffe which currently has median unit price of $387,000, according to Domain’s latest research.

On the other hand, CoreLogic’s propertyvalue.com.au data shows that the median unit price in Redcliffe as at December 2018 is 6.95 percent lower than it was 12 months ago.

The latest report from the Domain Group ranked the most affordable suburbs according to their proximity to the CBD. For suburbs just under 10 kms from the city, Milton took the top spot for units with a median price of $363,750 whilst Keperra was the most affordable for houses with a median sale price of $541,500.

Affordable Suburbs Under 10 Kilometres from Brisbane CBD

Suburb for Units	Median Sale Price
Milton	$363,750
Moorooka	$367,500
Clayfield	$382,500
Everton Park	$390,000
Fortitude Valley	$391,000

Suburb for Houses	Median Sale Price
Keperra	$541,500
Chermside	$580,000
Everton Park	$590,000
Chermside West	$591,000
Stafford Heights	$602,500

Zillmere, with a median unit price of $340,000, is the most affordable suburb within 10- 20 kilometres from CBD and is also close to Westfield Chermside. Inala, on the other hand has the lowest median house price at $365,000.

Affordable Suburbs 10 – 20 Kilometres from Brisbane CBD

Suburb for Units	Median Sale Price
Zillmere	$340,000
Runcorn	$365,000
Richlands	$370,000
Calamvale	$380,000
Eight Mile Plains	$382,000

Suburb for Houses	Median Sale Price
Inala	$365,500
Acacia Ridge	$400,000
Durack	$411,000
Strathpine	$438,750
Thorneside	$445,000

*Photo Credit: Kgbo [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] / Wikimedia Commons*

The most affordable for houses within 20-30 kilometre radius is Kingston with a median house price of $325,000 whilst Kallangur offers the lowest median unit price at $292,000.

Affordable Suburbs 20 – 30 Kilometres from Brisbane CBD

Suburb for Units	Median Sale Price
Kallangur	$292,000
Dakabin	$365,000
Griffin	$377,500
Mango Hill	$383,500
Redcliffe	$387,500

Suburb for Houses	Median Sale Price
Kingston	$325,000
Bundamba	$331,000
Goodna	$337,000
Redbank Plains	$338,500
Bethania	$344,000

Looking beyond the 30 kilometres radius, there are still affordable suburbs you can find that are still relatively close to the city such as Eagleby with a median unit price of $252,000. Raceview will also not disappoint buyers hunting for bargain houses with its median house price of $338,000.

Affordable Suburbs 30 – 40 Kilometres from Brisbane CBD

Suburb for Units	Median Sale Price
Eagleby	$252,000
Deception Bay	$260,000
Morayfield	$325,000
Redland Bay	$448,500
Scarborough	$495,000

Suburb for Houses	Median Sale Price
Raceview	$338,000
Brassall	$347,250
Beenleigh	$350,000
Yamanto	$359,000
Morayfield	$359,900

Now is a good time for property buyers to invest in these bargain suburbs closest to the CBD, analysts believe, considering that these areas are already primed for growth. However, recovery on units market may take some time since units are not considered as primary choice among buyers.

Moreton Bay Digital Trails: Redcliffe, Deception Bay Offer Interactive Ways to Discover Your Heritage

There’s now a more interesting way to learn about your past when taking a walk at the Moreton Bay Heritage Trails. Following the successful pilot trials of two Redcliffe sites, the Moreton Bay Regional Council recently launched the third interactive site in Deception Bay.

The Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail, which debuted in January, features an interactive guide to the original heritage trail located at the Captain Cook Parade. The improvements will now allow visitors to listen to audio interviews from the locals. They can also click through dozens of old photos to see what Deception Bay looked like before its modern developments.

Local history buffs Mary Otto and Viv Tucker had a hand in developing the Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail. The two were also part of the development of the original trail a decade ago.

Mary Otto and Viv Tucker with Councillor Peter Flannery present the Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Council

In 2017, the Moreton Bay Regional Council opened the pilot trials of the first two digital heritage sites. The Redcliffe Convict Trail and Redcliffe Esplanade Walk also feature audio tracks and old photographs that make the trip more enriching for visitors.

One of the audio tracks at the Redcliffe Convict Trail features the details of the letter John Oxley wrote to Governor Brisbane in 1823, where he convinced the governor that Moreton Bay would be the most ideal place for a penal colony settlement.

This is a painting of the Moreton Bay settlement site in the old days.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Council

Another audio track features a narration of how the settlers developed a way to mould bricks after discovering a rich resource of clay near the Humpybong Creek. History books have stated that Redcliffe was the first brick production site in Queensland.

The Redcliffe Esplanade Walk, on the other hand, also has an audio track displaying personal stories from the Redcliffe Historical Society, where they share memories of their years of growing up in the peninsula.

The Redcliffe Esplanade was the centre of community activities.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Council

Visitors to the three digital heritage sites are encouraged to use a smartphone or tablet device while walking the trails so they can follow the interesting stories carefully. They may also visit the website to view the region’s history interactively.

Open Mic for Writers Happening at Redcliffe Library

Calling on writers and even aspiring writers in Redcliffe… The Redcliffe Writers’ Group is inviting you to its Open Mic event happening this 22 February 2019 at the Redcliffe Library.

The writers’ open mic event is regularly held every last Friday of the month. Each month, a set of writers are chosen to be featured. They will have the chance to promote and discuss with the group their most recent published work, or even share about their writing journey towards publication. Writers who are yet to publish their works are also welcome to register and speak during the event.

For January 2019, the featured speakers were Nick White- author of “Kat, The Legend of Gnawbonia”, Leslie McConnell- author of “Black Tears”, and Trish Springsteen- author and contributor to the anthology “Touched by Breast Cancer”.

For February, the Redcliffe Writer’s Group chose the following authors to present their most recent work: Sue Lester- author of “The Face Within: How to change your unconscious blueprint”, Carleton Chinner- a science fiction author, and Karen Purves author of “Gratitude Prompts”.

Why join the Writers’ Open Mic?

This is a FREE event wherein you get to meet new sets of writers with their featured works each month. Hence, this makes a perfect venue for you to expand your network in the writing industry.

Aside from promoting your most recent work, the Redcliffe Writers’ Open Mic is also an innovative way for you to learn and be inspired from the shared experiences of other writers. You’ll never know, you might even spark up an idea or two that can be of use in your future work.

Additional bonus of light refreshments and lucky door prizes will also be given throughout the event.

Here is a list of dates scheduled for the Redcliffe Writers’ Open Mic event this 2019:

25 January 2019
22 Feburary 2019
22 March 2019
26 April 2019
24 May 2019
28 June 2019
26 July 2019
23 August 2019
27 September 2019
25 October 2019
22 November 2019

Time to mark you calendars and attend Redcliffe Writers’ Open Mic event!

Donate Old Smartphone at Redcliffe to Help Seriously Ill Children

It’s time to clean up your drawers and recycle your old smartphones!

The Starlight Children’s Foundation is accepting old smartphones as donations for their Smartphones for Smiles program. By donating your unwanted smartphones at the participating Puma Energy location in Redcliffe, you get to help brighten up the lives of seriously ill children.

The Foundation together with Puma Energy, Frank Mobile, and Nova, aim to collect 1000 used smartphones in order to raise over $39,000.

A total of 30 Puma Energy locations are now accepting donations for the Smartphones for Smiles up until 31 January. One of the participating locations is at 493 Oxley Avenue in Redcliffe.

Here is a complete list of locations across South East Queensland.

Redcliffe Starlight Children's Foundation — Photo credit: Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia/ Facebook

How to Donate

Retrieve your old smartphone and make sure to remove all account locks and personal information in your phone for privacy. To know more about resetting your phone, please visit Apple or Samsung webages.
Drop off your smartphone donation to the nearest participating Puma Energy Service Station. You also need to fill in some basic details at the counter.
Starlight’s mobile partner, Frank Mobile, will collect and evaluate all donated phones. Another data clearing process will be made in order to ensure the smartphone’s complete data destruction.
The total value of all donated smartphones will be reconciled and distributed to Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Help bring a smile on the faces of the Starlight children. Donate your old smartphones now!

Redcliffe Celebrates Australia Day at Suttons Beach

A fun yet laid-back celebration awaits for this year’s Australia Day in Redcliffe!

Happening on Saturday, 26 January 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., this grand celebration at the dazzling golden sands of Suttons Beach will be filled with music, games, and activities that everyone will surely enjoy.

What to Expect

Be prepared to watch amazing performances from invited guests and bands, whilst savouring a tasty meal from a wide selection of food vendors. The Lamington Eating Competition will also take place, and it will be open for both kids and adults. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get our tummies ready for a bountiful feast!

Redcliffe Australia Day — Photo credit: Moreton Life Magazine / Facebook

If playing sports is what you are in for, you can spend the afternoon with a game of Beach Cricket and Beach Volleyball. Everyone can also make use of these free inflatables by the beach: Shark Slide, Dart Soccer, 3 in 1 Sports Game and Ninja Junior.

And finally, catch the spectacular fireworks display in the evening to cap off this one-of-a-kind Australia Day celebration.

Stage Programme

Time	Performer
3:00 p.m.	Official Event Welcome
3:10 p.m.	James Tyler
4:00 p.m.	Lamington Eating Competition (Under 12)
4:15 p.m.	Asa Broomhall
5:00 p. m.	Lamington Eating Competition (13+)
5:15 p.m.	The Lighthearts
6:15 p.m.	The Shine
8:00 p.m.	Fireworks

Location

Suttons Beach – 15 Marine Parade, Redcliffe

Cost

Free entry

This event is presented and supported by the Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) and the Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Highlights Of The Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival 2018

Enjoy a weekend filled with good food, drinks, and entertainment. Hit the Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival 2018 happening from 8 to 9 September.

The festival isn’t just about food & wine, but there will also be great activities for everyone — even your pups!

Weekend Highlights

On Saturday, if you’re up for some challenges, why don’t you join the Sour Lollie or the Smash It Burger challenges?

Your pups can also strut it out at the dog costume parade at the Grind Coffee Bar. Greek Cuzina will also be having a belly dancers street performance that you surely don’t want to miss.

Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival 2018 — Photo credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Watch the fireworks at the Redcliffe Jetty and then head on over to the Mon Komo Hotel for the official after party.

There will also be cooking demonstrations at the event. On Sunday, more workshops are in store for you such as cookie decorating along with other cooking demos.

Of course, the weekend will not be complete with live music all-day long. You can find these musicians at different areas at the event. For sure, you will be dancing and grooving to great music the whole time.

Who’s Who

Here is the line-up of participants at the Moreton Bay Food And Wine Festival 2018:

More Festival Highlights

Don’t miss the Food Truck Alley as well as some of the best food trucks will be at Redcliffe Parade all-weekend long. To make it even better, the Yo-Get-It Dessert Festival is also happening the whole weekend — definitely the perfect pair for all of the delicious food that will be served.

If you’re up for some wine, check out the Wine Alley and interactive with some of most passionate winemakers from South East Queensland.

To know more about the events at the festival, click here.

Discover the Convict Trail In Redcliffe

Take a trip down memory lane and unravel the interesting history of the Convict Trail in Redcliffe. Hear stories about the state and Redcliffe’s first European encampment. The trail has eight stops and each stop has a rich history.

It was in September 1823 when Governor Brisbane sent Lieutenant own Oxley to the north of the country to find a place where they can establish a penal colony from Port Macquarie (Sydney).

First Stop – Landing Site

Oxley surveyed Moreton Bay and found the perfect spot – Redcliffe. He then sent a letter to the Governor that he has found the best site and the next year, government officials along with the convicts sailed there to establish a penal colony.

Second Stop – First Settlement Wall

Upon the approval of the site, Oxley along with Lieutenant Henry Miller, the Commandant of Moreton Bay Settlement, sailed into Moreton Boy on-board the Amity. With them were 21 soldiers, their wives and families, and 29 convicts who were tasked to build the new settlement. However, Commandant Miller was not pleased with the new location for the new prison.

Third Stop – Commissariat Store

Walter Scott, a surgeon and storekeeper, was also brought to the site to manage the store. It all started as a hut but eventually, a more permanent and stable store was built.

Fourth Stop – Fresh Water

Men including famous botanist Allan Cunningham and Robert Hoodle, were tasked to find fresh water. It took them two days to find the spot at Humpybong Creek Lagoons.

Fifth Stop – Brick Kiln & Weir

Because of the quality of clay in this spot, brick production began under the management of a convict brickmaker, Martin Sellers. There were enough bricks produced here to help with the construction of quite a few establishments in the colony. Today, the site is called Corscadden Park.

Sixth Stop – Soldiers’ Barracks

With little military experience, the soldiers’ barracks were placed far away from the convicts to protect them due to their harsh actions towards the convicts. This also helped protect the women and children.

Seventh Stop – Commandant’s Cottage & Whipping Post

This is where Lieutenant Henry Miller lived along with his family. He had a five-bedroom pre-fabricated cottage here.

On the other hand, the whipping post was also where men were stripped naked and tied to the pole. Other prisoners were also taken here to watch the whipping. Usually, a prisoner receives 50-100 lashes. A doctor was present throughout the whipping but not to heal the wounds but to revive the prisoner should they faint from pain.

Eighth Stop – Convicts’ Barracks

This is where the Ambassador Hotel stands today. The gaol then was built using thick timber slabs.