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Off Road and On Track Get Up, Get Moving During Heart Week
Irresponsible animal owners and illegal dumpers will Get a tick for your ticker and a spring in your step with
have nowhere to hide after Moreton Bay Regional more than thirty low-cost or free activities around the
Council rolls out new off-road ranger patrol vehicles region during Heart Week (28 Apr - 4 May).
from 1 April 2019. Spokesperson for Parks, Recreation and Sport Koliana Winchester
Council Spokesperson for Asset Maintenance and Construction said Moreton Bay Regional Council was offering plenty of fun
Adam Hain said the two new off-road utility vehicles would activities for residents to get the heart pumping like bike riding,
help rangers patrol beaches, parklands and environmentally- stand up paddle boarding, dance fitness, yoga, softball, Tai Chi
sensitive areas which were remote or difficult to access. and horse riding.
“These utility vehicles are smaller, lighter and more agile than “We know Australia’s biggest killer is heart disease so this fact
our road fleet of utes,” Cr Hain said. should be a source of drive for everyone to get off the couch and
“They can get our rangers into remote or difficult to access areas outdoors,” she said.
much quicker than if our rangers had to go on foot.” “Group fitness or individual exercise is also a great way to get fit
Rangers will use the new vehicles for animal management, and stay motivated.
illegal dumping response and community engagement. “It’s all about making fitness a part of your life. Take up the
Council Spokesperson for Parks, Recreation and Sport Koliana challenge now and book yourself in for one of these activities.
Winchester said the region’s iconic beaches and parklands “Along the way you might make new friends; so you are gaining
deserved the best protection council could offer. many benefits just by doing an activity.
“People live and visit Moreton Bay for its enviable natural assets,” Find an activity that’s right for you and your heart at
Cr Winchester said. mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthy-active.
“Our rangers have an important role to play in protecting the
environment and making these places safe and enjoyable for all.”

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