It's Matthew Flinders

Day!!

Sunday 17 July 2011!

• Street Parade • Markets from

8am • Outrigger versus

Dragon Boat Race

• Norfolk Bar serving cool drinks & hot food

• Prize for Best Period Dress & Best Decorated Bicycle

MORE INSIDE!

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2 AUGUST 2011

Contents

Matthew Flinders Day 1

The rising cost of living 1

Photo of the month 2

Road Design Options 2

Matthew Flinders Day 3

What's On 4

On The Hammock… 5

Featured Artist 5

Our Butt Free Island 6

From the Golf Club 6

Curlew Republic 7

Peter Dowling Report 8

Redland Council News 8

RSL Sub-Branch 8

Community Contacts 9

Services & Trades 10

Island Views

Ouch!! The rising cost of living starts to bite…

RATES

According to the Redland

Times (1 July 2011)

Redland's ratepayers will

feel the pinch from one of

the toughest budgets since

2001, with average rates

rising across the city by

6.09%. In comparison

Brisbane Council

ratepayers face a rise in

rates of only 1.79%.

Pensioners on a full

pension will get a $330

discount on their general

rates each year, up from

$324 last year (Redland

Times 1 July 2011).

Coochiemudlo Island July 2011

Issue 15

Matthew Flinders Day

WATER

Allconnex Water has pushed

up its charges for water users

in Redland City by 7.3%,

compared with a 6.6% rise in

Logan and at the Gold Coast.

(Redland Times 1 July

2011).

The changes mean Redland

households, using an average

200kL a year, will pay an

extra $93.20 a year ($23.30 a

quarter) for water, according

to the Redland Times.

State Government bulk water

charges contribute to our

water and wastewater bills

and these will increase by 29%

for Redlands customers (source

Allconnex 5 July 2011).

MORE INFORMATION

For more information and a

range of perspectives on the

recent State Budget, Redland

Council's budget and cost of

living issues, see:

www.redland.qld.gov.au

www.baysidebulletin.com.au

www.peterdowling.com.au

www.budget.qld.gov.au

www.couriermail.com.au

www.allconnex.com.au

Welcome to the July issue of "Island Views"…

… Just in time for our Matthew Flinders weekend celebrations!

Yes, this is a new-look newsletter ~

your contributions & feedback are welcome!

Photo & text provided by Grace Chu Te- see original article &

info: http://coochiemudlo.moretonbayislands.com/

Whatever he’s doing and wherever he may be, Lt Flinders always takes time out to join us on the day and

re-enact his arrival on what is now Norfolk Beach.

On 17 July 1799 Lt

Matthew Flinders sailed the sloop Norfolk into Moreton Bay. He touched down at

Pumicestone Passage, Redcliffe and Coochiemudlo Island.

This historical event is commemorated and celebrated on

Coochiemudlo Island each year.

This year it will be held on

Sunday, 17th July.

The day will be packed with activities for the whole

family.

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Coochiemudlo Island…naturally beautiful

"Island Views"

Contributions welcome!

Photos, classified ads,

poetry, community

news & more!

Rachael Krinks

Editor

3207 9261

coochieislandviews@

gmail.com

Editor's Note:

I work full time so my

preferred contact

is email or phone after

6pm & BEFORE

8:30pm

or by appointment

Thank you

Coochie on the Web….

http://coochiemudlo.moretonbayislands.com/

www.coochiemudlo.net

www.coochieisland.com

http://www.redlandstourism.com/WhereToGo/Coochiemudlo/index.htm

http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutRedlands/coochiemudloisland/Pages/default.aspx

www.facebook.com (multiple sites)

Do you have a blog or website featuring Coochie?

Do you know of other Coochiemudlo pages on the web?

Let me know so they can be listed here!

Right: This beautiful photograph

of a family of curlews was taken

by Elaine Campbell

If you have a

beautiful

photograph of

Coochie please

send it to the

Editor for

inclusion!

Coochie Island Resort ~ Matthew Flinders Weekend

Saturday Night 16th July 6pm Al a Carte Dinner By Candlelight & Soft Music

Bookings Essential (07) 3207 7521

Sunday 17th July Aloha Restaurant Open from 11am - Live Music

Beach Cafe and Sandbar

Coochie Island Foreshore Draft Landscape Master Plan

Project 2011 ~ Road Design Options for Main Beach

Have you seen "Newsletter 1: Conceptual Road Design Options for Main Beach Precinct"? Redland

Council wants our feedback on three options to help us shape our island - don't complain once changes

are made - have your say now!! Return the feedback form to Council by close of business 19 August!

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Sunday 17th July 2011

Flinder’s Day

THE COMMITTEE OF THE COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

wishes to invite all Island Residents and Visitors to come along to the Markets, join in the

day’s festivities and the re-enactment of Flinders Landing on Norfolk Beach.

THE ANNUAL OUTRIGGER VERSUS DRAGON BOAT RACE will be bigger and better

this year with the addition of an around the Island race and the participation of Brisbane City

and Redland Bay Clubs along with Macleay Island. Come and cheer our Coochie team on.

NORFOLK BAR will be serving cool drinks and delicious food, featuring Braised Emu

Stew and Hot Curry.

MARKET STALLS 8am - 2pm There will be a wide variety of markets stalls on the day so come along and find that special item. Market stalls are also available for hire for a small fee, so if you were thinking of having a spring clean, a

market stall is the perfect opportunity to sell those unwanted items. Get together with a group of friends.

There are also opportunities for art and craft stalls, food stalls, plant stalls and activity stalls or any other

suggestions. Contacts to reserve your stall site:

Bev Holcroft: 3207 8315

Gwen Bryant: 3207 0707

Email CIPA: weare1@live.com.au

STREET PARADE The street parade will start at the Laurie Burns Recreation Reserve.

Assembly of floats will begin at 8.30am and will leave the reserve at 9.45am.

All Island Clubs, Businesses and individuals are invited to enter a float in the parade.

The perpetual trophy will be presented for best float.

BEST PERIOD DRESS & BEST DECORATED BICYCLE* Best Period Dress ~

Really become part of the celebrations as individuals or a family group and you may win a prize.

Best Decorated Bicycle ~

Clean up that old bicycle and decorate it to impress and take home the prize. *Participants in these groups are encouraged to join the parade.

“COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN” General enquiries to Russell Jackson 0410 328 066

or Colleen Morgan Ph: 0409 348 504

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Byron Bay Writers' Festival

August 5-7, 2011

Tickets & Information www.byronbaywritersfestival.com

02 6680 7760 or 1300 368 552

Queensland Music Festival

July 15-31

Events statewide from country

to opera to songwriting

workshops

www.qmf.org.au

Book your holiday or function at Seminara!

356-358 Victoria Parade

Coochiemudlo Island

P: 07 3820 8446 http://www.coochiemudloislandseminaraapartments.com.au/

Coochiemudlo Island Kiosk

Fri & Sat Nights Open to 7:30pm!

Order by 6:45pm (Kitchen closes 7pm)

$30 Family Deals!!!

Phone: 3207 7207

The Coochiemudlo Island

Garden Club

Join us for our next meeting:

Coochiemudlo Community Hall Monday July 25th

2pm

Guest: Peter Wear, Photography &

Nature

Anne Norman 3207 8276

Saturday 16th July

Community Hall

6:30pm to 11pm

Tickets at Baywaters Realty - 3207 8006

Colleen: 0409 348 504

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What I love about Coochie is.... its beauty, lifestyle and the

incredible people I have been privileged to meet.

As a child I was.... a pragmatic farm girl!

The question I'm most often asked is.... Why? (by my

three year old)

My greatest achievement (this week) is.... handing in my

confirmation paper for my PhD.

My greatest wish is... for all of us (me also, maybe

particularly) to show a little more tolerance and kindness

toward one another. What we see of each other is often only

a snapshot in the context of a whole day, week, month and

life.

A little less judgement and a little more trying to understand

one another. If that can start on our little island home, then

surely that will contribute to the creation of a better world.

Moze, Blake and Isla relax in the hammock…

photograph by Paul Harris

Featured Artist - Nadine Archibald…

On the hammock with Michelle (Moze) Harris…

My work as an artist at times takes

me away from Coochiemudlo Island

- even overseas - to places where I

can create and enjoy the atmosphere

of producing something in a

different country and a different

culture that everybody can

appreciate.

Where ever I go I carry a visual

diary and draw thumb nail sketches

to translate perhaps to larger pieces

of art when I am home.

For the past few years I have had the

opportunity and honour to work and

teach art with children in less

developed countries like P.N.G. and

India.

This has been a remarkable

experience for me and it has taught

me to appreciate the art in other

forms in other countries.

In an isolated village in P.N.G. 76

children spent a week with me

making a decorative fence for the

school, made out of their own local

materials, coconuts and palm

fronds. Each child had to decorate

their own work on the coconuts.

Apart from painting, my most

recent work has been a large paper

mache sculpture entered in the

Jindabyne “Sculptures by the Lake

Exhibition”.

This was called “Nuclear

Meltdown” after the devastation in

Japan this year.

It was too big to bring home and is

still in the mountains.

See more at www.archibaldart.com

"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances

they want. And if they can't find them, make them" GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Left: Nadine Archibald

Top: "Nuclear Meltdown"

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From the Golf Club ~ Important Dates

CLUB OPEN DAY

30th July 2011 At the course 11am - 2pm

If you are new to the Island come along, walk the course,

join in putting & chipping games,

Free Sausage sizzle and the bar will be open.

END OF YEAR PRESENTATION LUNCH

18th August 2011 At the Golf Club

From 12 noon ~ Further information coming soon

AGM ~ Followed by 18 Hole comp Sponsored by MDRN

Solicitors

28th August 2011

8.30am at Community Hall

Ray Burton 0417 075 928

I have also attached this info above in case it is easier for you.

Regards

Ray Burton

0417 075 928

Where to find "Island Views"…

The ferry, or Coochie Kiosk, Coochie Resort & Seminara Apartments

The internet… download current and old copies of "Island Views" at

http://coochiemudlo.moretonbayislands.com/

(click on Topics, then click on Community)

Or type the following link into your web browser

http://coochiemudlo.moretonbayislands.com/2011/07/island-views-july-2011/ Or try www.coochieislandviews.com to download the July 2011 issue

Coochiemudlo Island goes Butt Free! A recent initiative by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, in partnership with Redlands City

Council, has seen Coochiemudlo Island in Moreton Bay declared Australia's first 'butt-free island'.

New signage has been erected on the island and personal ashtrays (with all proceeds going to

KABQ) are available at island shops.

According to Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson 'Our community has made it clear how important

the bay and natural environment is to the qualilty of life here, and keeping cigarette butts out of the

bay is one way we can protect our coastal area'.

Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland's CEO Rick Burnett said 'Coochie is just the start of our Butt-

Free Island concept. We want to spread it to other islands in Moreton Bay as well as go up and down

the Queensland Coast'.

Source: http://www.buttfree.org.au/news-and-media/our-blog/217-butt-free-island.html

Poem and drawing (above) by

Edward Monkton

reproduced with permission

~ see more at www.edwardmonkton.com/

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Sponsored by the Coochiemudlo Island History

Society as part of the Flinders Week celebrations

"A magical blend of the primal and the sophisticated,

Offord sings in a genuinely rich voice of exceptional

range. The sound he makes carries the breath of

angels." John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

Bookings 07 3207 9867 0488 886 000

E: carolyn@mudlo.net

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Peter Dowling MP - Member for Redlands

With an election due to be called anytime I am still pushing for regulation of the barge service to

Coochiemudlo Island. Regulation will not only provide certainty to the operator in running his/her business,

it will ensure a well run service is maintained for the residents and visitors to Coochie.

I will continue to push for this and appreciate the support that the residents of Coochie have shown. I have

listened to their ideas and suggestions and their requests for a regulated barge service. I will continue to keep

you posted on this issue.

Dredging appears to be on hold with Redland City Council and the State Government negotiating

responsibility again. Sadly if Council stalls long enough it is likely that the State Government will withdraw

funding and no further action will take place.

A report into the Victoria Point and Coochiemudlo Island jetties accessibility upgrade options and options

analysis has been given to Council by the State Government. Unfortunately on requesting access to this

report, it has been denied. What is disappointing is that RCC and the State Government are playing silly

buggers where Coochie residents are the victims. Consequently I have written to the Minister formally

requesting a copy of this report. Most of us remember the last jetty - how many times did we have to get that

fixed.

I am looking forward to another wonderful Flinders Day Celebration. This is always a wonderful day and I

look forward to catching up with many of you then.

Peter Dowling

Coochiemudlo Island RSL Sub-

Branch and TS Diamantina

Coochiemudlo Island RSL Sub-Branch have agreed to

sponsor the Training Ship Diamantina. June 25th saw our

first official involvement with TS Diamantina with the

attendance of the committee and 17 members to the

Inaugural Mess Dinner which was held to celebrate the

3rd year of TS Diamantina's commission. Full dress

uniforms and formal wear were a must. How wonderful to

see such elegance on Coochiemudlo.

The dinner was attended by local dignitaries including

Peter Dowling MP and representatives from the Cleveland

and Russell Island RSL's.

During the course of the evening it was with great

pleasure Colin Cole, President of the Coochiemudlo Island

RSL Sub-Branch was able to hand over a cheque to TS

Diamantina which will enable 3 cadets to gain their

powerboat licences and training.

It was a great night especially with the Passing of the Port

which is a tradition at Navy Mess Dinners and passing of

the barrel to collect fines for certain infringements during

the evening. A delightful way in which to fundraise.

A great night was had by all. Congratulations to

Coochiemudlo Island RSL Sub-Branch Members who

attended - it was a wonderful start to an affiliation with TS

Diamantina.

Upgrades to Ferry Terminals

According to Redland Council, the Queensland

Government has offered to fund in excess of $11

million worth of marine transport infrastructure

through a series of projects to be completed in

conjunction with Redland City Council.

The state government funding, provided through the

Department of Transport and Main Roads, will allow

for improvements to existing marine transport

infrastructure including barges and pontoons, as well

as dredging works, creating easier, more consistent

access for passenger ferry and barge services.

Project funding offered to Redland City Council

includes:

$1,750,000 towards the upgrade of the

Coochiemudlo Island ferry terminal

$2,500,000 for upgrades to the Victoria

Point ferry terminal

up to $6,000,000 for dredging works at

Victoria Point and other Harbours

Planned upgrades to jetties and boat ramps will

address disability and senior access to marine

transport. The marine transport infrastructure

improvement projects will be completed over a three

year period, The first area to be dredged will be at

Victoria Point.

Residents will be notified of any interruptions caused

by the individual projects when works commence.

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ISLAND ORGANISATION CONTACTS ….. *** If your listing is incorrect please email coochieislandviews@gmail.com or phone the editor on 3207 9261. Many thanks! Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator: Bruce Green…………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 8895 Progress Association

President: Russell Jackson.……………………………………………………………………………………..............0410 328 066 Secretary: Colleen Morgan……………………………………………………………………………….......................0409 348 504 Coochie Art & Craft Markets

Bev Holcroft……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 8315 Coochie Community Shopping Service (CCSS)

President: John (Rusty) Russell ………………………………………………………………………………… 3820 8038 Secretary: Jack Morganti ...………………………………………………………………………………………………3207 9245 Croquet Club

Mary Preston.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 8812 Indoor Bowls Monday - Maureen Watson…………………………………………………………………………………………… 3245 5017 Thursday - Pam Martin………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 7779 Coochie Art Group

President: Pat Marini………………………………………………………………… ………………………………… 32070456 Poetry Group

Diane Gillham………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………. 3207 6358 Seniors

Ted Dilworth……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3820 6758 Outdoor Bowls

Ros Ward………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 0664 Isle of Coochie Golf

President: Ray Burton………………………………………………………………………………………………… 0417 075 928 Vice President: Cliff Prentice…………………………………………………………………………………………... 3820 6417 Secretary: Jeromy Sanders…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 0407 115 323 Treasurer: Jack Morganti……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 9245 Captain: Dave Sinclair………………………………………………………………………………………………... 3207 8455 Coochie Hackers Golf (meet 2

nd Sunday of every month)

President: Peter MacQueen..…………………………………………………………………………….................. 3208 3399 Coochiemudlo Island Historical Society

David Paxton…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3820 8989 Coochiemudlo Island Garden Club Inc

President: Diane Binstead…………………………………………………………………………………………… 0402 963 765 Secretary: Anne Norman……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 8276 Coochiemudlo RSL Sub Branch Secretary/Treasurer: Carol Cuvalo ………………………………………………………………………………… 3820 7286 Recreation Club

President: Mary Preston……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3207 8812 Secretary: Peter Pritchard..……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 3207 0915 Bushcare

Dennis & Margrit Lack………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 3207 7695 Surf Life Saving

Colin Sloane…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………… 3820 6494 Coochiemudlo Library

Wednesday and Saturday 9.00 to 12.00 Range of DVD's & Books Church Services Catholic 11.00 am Saturday at Community Hall …………………………………………………………………… 3207 8276

Mass 1st and 3rd Saturdays, Liturgy of the Word and Communion all other Saturdays. Morning tea after all services. Community 9.30 Sunday Pine Ridge Chapel, 11 Shirley Street.………………………………………………… 3207 8965

Printed compliments of Peter Dowling MP - Member for Redlands

3207 6910 www.peterdowling.net.au

ISLAND SERVICES & TRADES… *** this list may need updating *** if you'd like to correct or delete your listing please contact coochieislandviews@gmail.com or 3207 9261 ***

Arborist, Crane Hire & Carpentry Greg Harvey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..0417 002 198 Bookkeeper Anita Marris ……………………………………………………………………………………............0408 781 525 or 3207 6396 Builders/Carpenters Sab Buffalino……………………………………………………………………………………………3207 0168 or 0418 749 120 Richard Browning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………0413 013 387 Glen Montgomery ………………………………………………………………………………………………………0428 382 765 Gary Mitchell ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………0412 982 510 Catering Dionnie Vuradin…………………………………………………………………………………………………………0415 426 126 Dog Grooming & Hydrobath Glynis Edwards…………………………………………………………………………………………3207 6362 or 0438 195 229 Electrical Repairs Repairs, supply & Installation: Airconditioning systems, solar & Electric hot water systems and more …………………………0418 934 250 or 3841 3832 Electricians Bill Watson ………………………………………………………………………………….. …….............................0418 739 879 David Morgan ……………………………………………………………………………………………….................0412 932 151 Eddie Brown…………………………………………………………………………………………….3207 6059 or 0488 215 119 Fruit & Veg Delivery Fruitloop ………………………………………………………………………………………………........................ 0410 380 164 Funeral Director Gail Webb (email: celestial.funerals@gmail.com)………………………..…………………………0407 486 656 or 3820 8732 Glass Repairs Bob Drennan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………0417 783 829 Health & Beauty Services Glynis Edwards (personal training & fitness)………………………………………………………..0438 195 229 or 3207 6362 Maureen Thorrold (remedial massage & reflexology)………………………………………………………………….3820 8110 Wanda Dobe (Body Talk & Reiki)………………………………………………………………………………………...3207 8884 Irene Martin (Avon) ...………………………………………………………………………………….0421 088 829 or 3207 7975 Olivia Hughes (Neways Distributor) (Household, Health & Personal Care products)...…………………………….3820 9472 Sibylle Gibson (Herbalife Distributor - Natural Health & Wellness products) ……………………………………….3820 9695 Home Maintenance Gary Lewis (available weekends) ……………………………………………………………………0437 779 047 or 3207 7080 Ray’s Home & Garden Service (fully insured) ……………………………………………………...0417 075 928 or 3820 6362 House Cleaning Dionnie Vuradin…………………………………………………………………………………………………………0415 426 126 JP Services Ian Rowland…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3207 8221 Lawnmowing Derek Lewis …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….0413 571 474 Painters Rob Adams ……………………………………………………………………………………………..3207 8992 or 0408 747 040 David Brookes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3207 0419 Steveo Adamovics……………………………………………………………………………………………………...0420 516 359 Plants Rozey's Plants…………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Pullen Street Plasterer Olivia Barnett (free quotes)…………………………………………………………………………………………….0414 628 422 Plumbers Nev Clark ……………………………………………………………………………………………….0419 681 997 or 3209 6921 Steve Wockner …………………………………………………………………………………………………………0403 488 284 Mark Chiverton ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………...0412 946 214 Real Estate Agents Baywaters Realty ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3207 8006 Century 21 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3821 2121 LJ Hooker ………………………………………………………………………………………………………................3207 0120 Repairers Vacuum Cleaner Repairs: Dave Sinclair…………………………………………………………………………………3207 9495 Tree Loppers Redlands Tree Service ……………………………………………………………………………………………………3829 0000 Kurt Buckney ……………………………………………………………………………….................3820 7294 or 0448 100 878 Tupperware Mel Jensen (for parties & replacements)…………………………………………………………….3820 9971 or 0422 884 773