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Think Trivia Easier Access for Murrumba Downs/Griffin Moreton Bay Students set off on Outback
Pine Rivers Area Committee of Crime Stoppers are Residents to the Bruce Highway Queensland Journey
inviting you to come along to a fun filled night of The federal government has made a commitment Last month eighteen Moreton Bay students walked
trivia questions! to fund 80 per cent of an upgrade to the Bruce among the dinosaurs, discovered the spiritual home of
There are heaps of prizes to be won, so get a table together and Highway at Murrumba Downs/Griffin, specifically Waltzing Matilda and learned about the foundation of
the flying kangaroo when they travelled to Winton for
join in the fun! creating direct access for motorists driving on and off the trip of a lifetime.
The event is on Saturday, May 19, from 6:30pm for 7pm start the Highway. The students travelled to outback Queensland as part of
at the Norths Leagues and Services Club, 1347 Anzac Avenue, The announcement forms part of the Turnbull Government’s Moreton Bay Regional Council and Winton Shire Council’s
Kallangur. For more information and to book a table, visit - vision to provide better infrastructure throughout Queensland 2018 Beach to Bush competition, which late last year asked Wild Koala Day 2018
www.trybooking.com/365085 to ease the congestion local motorists face each day. students from schools across Moreton Bay to put their best foot Pine Rivers Koala Care Association Inc are hosting a free
The upgrade, which will be finalised between the federal and forward and describe why they want to take part in the 1,350km Koala and Wildlife Family Fun Day at Old Petrie Town on
state governments, will provide local residents with the missing trip to Winton. Sunday May 6th 2018 from 8am to 2pm.
northbound entry and southbound exit points around the There will be 200 trees planted, facepainting, kids activities, a Cent
Dohles Rocks Road interchange. Auction (prizes include family passes to Australia Zoo, Currumbin
Currently, access to the Bruce Highway at Dohles Rocks Wildlife Sanctuary, Paradise Country, Wild Dolphin Cruise, restaurant
Road is restricted to motorists travelling southbound or vouchers, Retreat at Ocean View, and many more!) Kids can also
exiting northbound. get stamps on a passport and go into a barrel to win a bike, kindly
The lack of access points means motorists are forced to use donated by Hon Peter Dutton MP.
local roads to and from the Anzac Avenue interchange creating There will be stalls/displays for weed identification, native plants,
congestion and forcing traffic to drive past school zones to native bee hives, insects, butterflies, orphaned koalas, reptiles, birds,
access the Highway. and orphaned wildlife.
This prioritised project will ease congestion and mean better
access to and from the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas
for the 5,000 families in and around the Murrumba Downs and
Griffin areas. Before the trip, Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Shane King MP
The strong advocacy of local members, the Hon Peter Dutton Sutherland said entrants had impressed the judges with their
and Luke Howarth has played a vital role in ensuring this project
passion for the bush, incredible knowledge of local topics like
has been prioritised. Banjo Patterson and how they could share their stories with their Your Local State Member
classmates after the visit.
In a further boost for motorists travelling to and from the north
“I’m excited, because the students will get to tour the brand new
of Brisbane, it is expected that the Pine River to Caloundra Road
Planning Study initiated by the Federal Government will be Waltzing Matilda Centre, explore the dinosaur canyon at the
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum and experience the views
finalised soon.
which have given Winton the nickname big sky country,” Mayor
Sutherland said.
Winton Shire Mayor Gavin Baskett said Winton has had a great
relationship with the Moreton Bay Shire over many years and

the Beach to Bush & Bush to Beach programs are a good way to
broaden our youths’ horizons.
Beginners 6 - 7pm, $8 “It’s great to have these students from the Moreton Bay Shire
region visiting us during such a momentous occasion,” Mayor
Baskett said.
Easy Intermediate 7 - 8.30pm, $10 “I’m looking forward to meeting all the kids and hoping they
have a good experience with many stories of their adventure
that they can take back to family and friends.”
or BOTH classes for $12.00 Mayor Sutherland said not only is it a great way for the kids to
experience the sights, it is also an important opportunity for
Moreton Bay’s younger residents to visit rural communities
Bray Community Hall and see why both Moreton Bay and Winton cherish the sister
Mundin Street, Petrie city relationship.
“I think there’s a perception out there of this growing disconnect
between communities in urban areas and those in the bush, and  @ShaneKingMP
I think this trip will show that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Phone: (07) 3448 9100
“We may be some 1,300km apart, but we have a hell of a lot Email: shane.king@parliament.qld.gov.au
Contact Carol: Ph/Fax 3205 5079 in common and I hope the students create new friendships Post: PO Box 629, Kallangur Qld 4503
www.apachelinedance.com.au and experience the sense of mateship and family that both
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