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580+ activities make up Moreton Bay’s New $10 note released this month
largest Older & Bolder program ever The Reserve Bank will be rolling out the new $10 note

Residents aged 50 and over in Moreton Bay will this month on the 20th of September. Opinions on
have 582 reasons to keep fit or try something new in the new look vary, with each banknote featuring
2017 when bookings open for Moreton Bay Regional different species of native Australian wattle and
Council’s largest ever Older and Bolder program. birds. The Bramble Wattle (Acacia victoriae) and the Sulphur-
Bookings are now open for the ever-popular fitness, sport and crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) were chosen to grace the
recreation program which offers free and low-cost activities for $10 note. The familiar faces of Banjo Patterson and Dame Mary
residents and ratepayers aged 50 and over. Moreton Bay Regional Gilmore remain. The new features on the note include a security
Council Parks, Sport and Recreation spokesperson Councillor orientated top to bottom window, as well as a tactile feature that
Darren Grimwade said with more activities than ever before, there will be of huge benefit to the vision-impaired community.
would be something for everyone, including surfing, clay target
shooting, darts and ballroom dancing.
“Whatever your fitness level, goals or interests, Older and Bolder
2017 will keep you busy with hundreds of free and low-cost
activities run by Council together with local community groups,
fitness providers and clubs,” Cr Grimwade said.
“Moreton Bay has so much to offer, and with Older and Bolder, Two local Chemist Warehouse Pharmacies
it’s your opportunity to see just what’s on offer, including plenty Officially Open this Month
of activities in your local area. “Build strength and balance with Tai
Chi at Bray Park, test your navigation skills with the Enoggeroos The first off the rank of the rebranded Chemist
Orienteering Club at Old Petrie Town, and learn how to canoe Warehouse stores to offer it’s full range of
with expert teachers at Lake Kurwongbah. products to local Mango Hill and North Lakes
“You can also keep social with Weights for Mates at U3A Pine customers is the former Health Shed Discount
Rivers and Group Fitness at PCYC Pine Rivers. Pharmacy in the Mango Hill Market Place. It opens as Chemist
“The Older and Bolder program is also a great way to socialise with your Warehouse on the 11th of September and will be closely
friends and make new friends with people who share similar interests. followed by the former Priceline on the 25th of September.
“If you’re over 50 in Moreton Bay and have been looking for that The Terry White Chemist, also located in Westfield, will open
free or low-cost opportunity to try something new or keep active, as Chemist Warehouse on the 9th of October.
I encourage you to dive right in and take part in council’s biggest
ever Older and Bolder program.”
Activities for Older and Bolder will take place from Saturday,
September 2 to Saturday, November 25 2017.
To find out what activities are on offer or secure your place, visit
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au, phone 5433 2052 or visit council’s
customer service centres at Strathpine, Caboolture or Redcliffe.

Local Rothwell Residents Unhappy About
Council’s Land Sale
A 9.2 hectare lot on Morris Road in Rothwell has been
sold by the Moreton Bay Regional Council to well
known developer, Stockland, despite a community
petition gathering four hundred signatures against
the sale. Originally, the land was earmarked as a recreational space
for residents of the Community to enjoy and understandably
many were left frustrated and even angry when news of the sale
travelled. Council purchased the land from the State government
back in 2002 and it was put up for tender in May this year.