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Forecast for Friday
A few showers, easing later. Moderate to fresh SW to S winds.
Precis: Showers easing
City: Max 18
Bayside: Max 18
UV Alert: 10:20 am to 1:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
Forecast for Saturday
Fine. Light to moderate SW to S winds.
Precis: Fine
City: Min 8 Max 20
Bayside: Min 7 Max 19
Sunday Late rain Min 9 Max 20
Monday Rain at times Min 11 Max 18
Tuesday Fine Min 9 Max 20
Wednesday Fine Min 8 Max 21
Thursday Fine Min 8 Max 22
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Congratulations Rhianon Avis winning the June Members Draw
Membership is free and Entry is free, enter once to be in every Monthly Draw.
(Prize draws for members living in the Wynnum Manly and outer suburbs)
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 | Wynnum Wading Pool - A New Look |
  It has been a long wait filled with months of unexpected delays, set backs and difficulties, but the Wynnum Wading Pool has finally been officially opened as of Sunday 13th July and the end result has proved to be well worth the wait. Hundreds lined the foreshore this past weekend to check out the new improvements to the popular recreational facility and to partake in the free Rotary Club sausage sizzle and activities organised in celebration of the event. Music was provided by accomplished trio Azul Jazz playing a range of popular tunes with double bass, guitar and vocals.
Local residents, Brianna and Grace were very impressed with the new look. Despite the winter chill the girls didn’t hesitate to jump in and test the water which has never been so clear. Cautiously, Councillor Peter Cumming followed their example, braving the cold and plunging in to join in the revelry and take his turn down the slide.
“Wading across the pool is a great work out,” he enthused.
$6.5 million was spent on upgrading the heritage listed, Wynnum Wading Pool Reserve which was constructed by the Brisbane City Council during the 1930’s Depression, as part of the Unemployment Relief System established to provide work projects for the unemployed. 2008 marks the 75th Anniversary of the pool.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that the $24 million upgrade of the Sandgate, Shorncliffe and Wynnum Manly Foreshore is finally, formally completed with the opening of this refurbished Wynnum Wading Pool here today” said Lord Mayor Campbell Newman.
“There have been a few difficulties on the way but we are here today and we have a wonderful facility that for many generations to come can be enjoyed by everybody in the local community.”
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Posted by mxb on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 @ 23:02:50
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| Draft Neighbourhood Plan |
  The look of WynnumManly will never be the same if the draft Neighbourhood Plan for the district is approved in the next six months or so.
The plan will allow buildings in Wynnum Central to be built up to 9-12 storeys in height close to the Wynnum Central railway station. A maximum of 8 storeys will be allowed between Bay Terrace and the railway line along the northern side of Chestnut Street and along Clara, Edith, Florence, Charlotte and Bride Streets and the southern side of Berrima Street.
West of the railway line 8 storeys will be the maximum between West Avenue and Ronald Street, as far as Seaford Street, whilst 5 storeys will be the norm between Ronald and Pine Streets, but only in the areas where 2-3 storey units are allowed and have been for the last 30 years.
In Manly the acceptable solution in the Manly Harbour Village is for buildings to be no higher than 10.5 metres (3 storeys) above natural ground level. However, the draft plan makes specific reference to the possibility of applications above 10.5 metres and states that what is described as a “view analysis” is required which would include the effect on views from existing houses.
I personally believe taller buildings in the commercial area of Manly could well effect valuable bay views from surrounding residential properties and do not support the possibility of allowing them, regardless of whether a “view analysis” has been required or not.
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Posted by mxb on Wednesday, 09 July 2008 @ 12:29:10
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| Prize Draw: June Members Draw Winner |
  The team at Wynnum Manly On-Line would like to congratulate Rhianon Avis of Manly West on winning the June 2008 Prize Draw; a beautiful gift hamper filled with exquisite treats provided by Hamper Me. Rhianon has been a member of our Wynnum Manly online community since December 2004. Wynnum Manly On-Line would like to thank all our members for there on going support.
Hamper Me is a local business and has a large range of hampers for all occasions so why not give a Hamper Me treat.
Stay tuned for the July prize draw winner! :)
Make sure you are a member and have entered the draw, Click Here.
Membership is free and entry to the draw is free! If you have moved or change your details since registering for the members draw you can check and change your contact detail here.
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Posted by mxb on Friday, 04 July 2008 @ 11:18:33
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| Wynnum Chamber Special Offer |
 To some, it’s American Independence Day (1776)
…. to others it’s Filipino-American Friendship Day
… and to yet others with an interest in astronomy, it’s the day of the year when the Sun is furthest from Earth!
But to many in our local community, it is also the closing date for entry into the Chamber Membership Draw.
So if you get your applications and or cheques in the mail today for your next 12 months membership fees, your name will go into the hat for an extra 3 years of membership FREE
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Posted by mxb on Friday, 04 July 2008 @ 09:54:40
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| Dementia Health Information Session |
Concerned about your own or someone else’s memory?
Involved in caring for or know someone with dementia?
Interested in learning more about dementia?
This special information session provides members of the general public the opportunity to attend a half day of informative talks from professionals such as:
Dr.Catherine Yelland, Geriatrician/General Physician - PA Hospital
Suzie Dunstan, Aromatherapist
Shirley Matthews-Frederick, Bluecare Continence Specialist
The topics are:
10:00 – 10:10am: Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) DMCC Services
10:10 – 11.10am: Dementia, Diagnosis and Medications
11:10 – 11:25am: Morning Tea
11:25 – 12:05am: Aromatherapy and Dementia
12:05 – 12:40pm: Continence Issues
Booking is ESSENTIAL
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Posted by mxb on Tuesday, 01 July 2008 @ 12:53:07
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| Cr Peter Cumming: Wynnum Wading Pool Open Soon |
 The wading pool is now completely filled with bay water and the filtration system is being progressively tested this week. To date there have only been minor issues with the system and these have been easily rectified.
The pool will be open to the public on the 12th of July. The official opening is scheduled for 11am on 13th July. Invitations will be sent shortly.
The whales water-play area will also be operational for the weekend of the opening only, before being switched off again until the summer season.
The six toilet cubicles on the northern side of the amenities building were opened for public use on the weekend, in time for the school holidays.
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Posted by mxb on Monday, 30 June 2008 @ 15:26:16
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| Families Behind Bars |
Families Behind Bars Book launch at Angus and Robertson Capalaba 21st of June 2008
Federal Member of Parliament Andrew Laming attended the launch with his wife Olesja, as did Redland Shire Councillor Peter Dowling. [Apologies were sent by Deputy Mayor Toni Bowler, Michael Choi MP and Redland Councillor Debra Henry who each had existing engagements].
We got to speak to so many people who, for some, had horrifying stories of their own. One lady shared how she narrowly evaded jail in Thailand, another told me how she's been fighting for justice in her workplace and feels it's all hopeless but felt inspired by what I had been through. Another man confined all his life to a wheel chair said that he got alot out of talking to me and was particularly interested in how I overcame depression and PTSD. A teenage boy said he is going to read my book because he is thinking of travelling overseas in his gap year and wants to be prepared. People in general came up to me throughout the morning just to say they were proud of me for daring to make a difference and how they feel empathy for the families enduring such difficulties.
It just goes to show how close these issues really are to us in our everyday lives and local community.
I'm thrilled at the level of support I have recieved from prominent people in our community who share a similar desire to make others aware of these social justice issues, and that we are not immune to human rights violations even when we may innocently travel abroad.
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Posted by mxb on Friday, 27 June 2008 @ 13:02:26
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| ALPHA Is For Everyone |
 Bayside Uniting Church is reaching out to the Bayside community in July with an exciting course ‘Alpha’ that gives you the opportunity to participate, listen, learn, discuss and discover about your life and others - ask anything.
Ron Angell, who is the Alpha Administrator for the Bayside Uniting Church said, “Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile to discuss. Our Church has been running these courses for the past ten years and hundreds of men, women and young people have benefited, finding its content both interesting and helpful in their daily lives. It’s relaxed, non-threatening, low key, friendly and fun.”
So you don’t have all the answers to life’s questions despite our ability to surf the web and send probes to Mars. In our world of technology people in our community are hurting, wondering what their life is all about. Well Alpha gives the opportunity to brush up on the basics and learn the answer to the big question. Is there more to life than this? Alpha gives you an opportunity to explore the Christian faith.
“We are having an Introductory Dinner on Saturday 28th of June in the Wondall Gardens Hall situated in the Seniors Village adjacent to the Church precinct. At this dinner there will be a full explanation of our Alpha program. It is an information night and there is no charge - you will be our guest,” Mr Angell said.
More information is available at 3890 1534 or from the Bayside Uniting Church Office Ph 3890 2392 or 3890 0473
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Posted by mxb on Monday, 23 June 2008 @ 16:50:32
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| History Alive: Back in Time at Fort Lytton |
 The history of Fort Lytton goes back to the 19th century and it's where History Alive takes place around the gun emplacements. Re-enactments featuring everything from medieval time’s right up to the Vietnam War have been taking place at the Fort Lytton National Park for the last 9 years.
The Company of Knights Bachelor put on a great re-enactment of a medieval camp site along with sword fighting tournament with knights fighting for the honour of the ladies. The knights wore magnificently crafted suits of armour using real medieval weapons and the ladies in authentic medieval costume. Medieval music could be heard in the camp site along with the smells of medieval open fire cooking. The company meet every Wednesday night in Spring Hill and can be contacted on 07 3221 7332.
The heavy armoury of the Vietnam War was represented and included tanks, jeeps, army trucks, guns and bikes. An allied campsite was subjected to a Vietnamese attack with the allied solders responding with cannon fire and a counter attack.
History Alive was a great day out with a family ticket costing only $35. Food was available on site but visitors are welcome to bring a picnic. History Alive is a great value, fun and educational day out so look out for History Alive 2009.
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Posted by mxb on Saturday, 14 June 2008 @ 14:06:02
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| Prize Draw: May Members Draw Winner |
 The team at Wynnum Manly On-Line would like to congratulate Gail Holdbrook of Wynnum on winning the May 2008 Prize Draw; a beautiful gift hamper filled with exquisite treats provided by Hamper Me. Gail has been living in Wynnum for 1 year and has been a member of our Wynnum Manly online community since January this year. Wynnum Manly On-Line would like to thank all our members for there on going support.
Hamper Me is a local business and has a large range of hampers for all occasions so why not give a Hamper Me treat.
Stay tuned for the June prize draw winner! :)
Make sure you are a member and have entered the draw, Click Here.
Membership is free and entry to the draw is free! If you have moved or change your details since registering for the members draw you can check and change your contact detail here.
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Posted by mxb on Friday, 13 June 2008 @ 09:27:24
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| Micro Filtration Reverse Osmosis Plant Opened |
On Wednesday last week I attended the official opening of the Wynnum MFRO plant. The Brisbane City Council has over the last couple of years upgraded the old Wynnum sewerage treatment plant at Tanker Street Lytton ( off Port Drive ) into a state of the art plant which produces water clean enough to be used at the nearby Caltex Oil Refinery mainly for cooling purposes. Caltex is currently taking 3.5 million litres a day from the plant but expects to be able to increase that to 4.5 million litres in the near future. Caltex was previously using drinking water while the treated sewerage effluent was being pumped into the bay. So not only does an enormous amount of drinking water on a daily basis get saved but Moreton Bay also benefits with a big reduction in nitrogen being pumped into the bay. This helps seagrass on which the dugongs feed as well as water clarity and it also improves water quality in the bay.
Councillor Peter Cumming pictured with Caltex refinery manager Liam Tobin |
Caltex was one of the biggest users of water in south east Queensland so it is great to see another big operator using recycled water.
About 10 years ago a similar plant was built on the north side of the river to supply the BP refinery.
Council paid about $ 35 million for the plant but the State Government contributed about a third of the cost. Caltex pays council for the water it uses.
The current target for residential water consumption is 140 litres of water per person per day so that by saving 4.5 million litres a day enough water is being saved to supply over 32 000 people which is about the number of people living in Wynnum, Wynnum West , Manly , Manly West and Lota which makes up the Wynnum Manly Ward which I represent.
I am very proud of this project.
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Posted by mxb on Monday, 02 June 2008 @ 18:08:55
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| Cr Peter Cumming: Use it or Lose it |
Councillor Peter Cumming has announced that the Brisbane City Council is likely to close the little used Council funded Personalised Public Transport ( PPT ) service. This service has been running since September 2006. A Black and White Maxi Cab drives around a fixed route from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The cabs can be hailed down by any passengers standing anywhere on the route. The cost of the trip is only $ 1. The cabs visit the Esplanade, the Manly shops in Cambridge Parade, Wynnum Hospital, the Leagues Club, Wynnum Plaza and travel close to the RSL and Wynnum Central shopping area.
Unfortunately patronage has been poor with only 492 people using the service this from July 1 2007 to 18th May 2008 which meant the subsidy for the service has been $ 35.53 per head.
Unless patronage rises substantially the service will be scrapped after Sunday 29th June.
Councillor Cumming said he can supply a route map to anyone requiring one.
For further information phone Peter on 34032180 or email pcumming@ecn.net.au
Map of Route PDF, Click Here!
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Posted by mxb on Sunday, 25 May 2008 @ 19:59:52
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| Bay Wave Youth Festival 2008 |
  On Saturday the 17th of May, the Bay Wave Youth Festival was indeed a fun time for young and old. The thriving festival, which is in its sixth year, is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together at Lota Skate Park.
Co-ordinator of Wynnum Linx Youth Space and Organiser of the Bay Wave Youth Festival, Emina Anjonivic said, “We have flourished this year with at least two thousand people turning up. This festival is for the youth of Wynnum/Manly as it gives them a chance to excel in their chosen activities whether that is skating, music or basketball and it also gives them the chance to hone in on new skills like drumming, candle making or beat boxing.”
The yearly event focused on as many activities that were possible. Each separate activity had there own particular groupies but such an event brings the different youth genres together and gives them a chance at experiencing what is not their areas of normal expertise, for example, the band members from Don’t Tempt Thieves were watching the beat boxing and hip hop dancing with awe, the skaters and bikers were majorly interested in each others moves and (not so young) Local Councillor Peter Cumming was seen milling around the skate comp.
Activities of the Bay Wave Youth Festival included beading, live music, candle making, rock climbing wall, skating, biking, hair braiding, a belly dancing display and workshop, drumming workshops, break dancers, laser skirmish, krumping demonstration and workshop, basketball competition, nail art and a giant inflatable twister.
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Posted by mxb on Thursday, 22 May 2008 @ 19:50:28
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| Lisa Bolte – NAB Dance the Dream |
 NAB and the Australian Ballet are set to inspire, educate and enthuse young dance students in regional areas of Australia as NAB Dance the Dream embarks on a five month journey. Principal Artist Lisa Bolte, originally from Wynnum, visited Caprice Dance School on Sunday the 4th of May as part of the tour.
Caprice School Principal Miss Sandra Ashley said “Lisa is very dear to Caprice as she trained under the former principals (Margaret Lucas and Janice Schoenauer). She attended Caprice for 7 years and then was accepted into the Australian Ballet School at age 16. After 3 years of training she was accepted in the Australian Ballet Company in 1986. Lisa received several overseas scholarships on her journey and progressed through the ranks of the company rather quickly. She was promoted to Soloist in 1988, Senior Artist in 1990 and Principal Artist in 1993 and remained with the company until her retirement in December 2007.”
Miss Sandra Ashley said “I have known Lisa for many years and in fact she was one of the first students that I taught when I was a very young teacher. I actually took Lisa to her first live professional ballet performance - the Australian Ballet’s Nutcracker!”
Caprice students were inspired with a ballet class given by Lisa. Danika Butler a senior student said “She was graceful and moved beautifully, she made it look so easy”. After the lesson Lisa gave a talk about her career in dance, the famous dancers she had danced with and then took questions from students and parents. Some parents had actually danced with Lisa at Caprice. Caprice Students brought ballet shoes for Lisa to sign; all students received a free NAB pack and a signed photo of Lisa. Lisa posed for photos with the Caprice students.
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Posted by mxb on Friday, 09 May 2008 @ 14:58:29
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| Junior Licence for Bayside Coaches |
 Twenty Bayside United coaches successfully completed their Junior Licence, a Soccer Australia accreditation course aimed towards the beginner coach of junior club teams interested in development training methods. The course was 16 hours over 2 weekends, involving coaches across most year levels.
Mark Clark, club secretary said “we are always looking for ways to improve our club and what better way to do it than more knowledgeable coaches”. The course offered great drill idea’s with lots of information on training soccer technique.
It is looking to be a great season at Bayside United Soccer Club.
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Posted by mxb on Tuesday, 06 May 2008 @ 22:08:26
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