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Two-year-old Jayda thanks Officer for Pine Rivers to benefit from $62,000 in Australia Day Become a Bushcare Volunteer!
saving her council grants Although Triple J have moved The Hottest 100 from Do you have an interest in our region’s natural
It was about 9:10am on Tuesday, November 7 near Pine Rivers’ community groups have shared in Australia Day, there are still plenty of things to environment? Council’s Bushcare Program is a
the intersection of Francis Road and Old Gympie more than $62,000 in the first round of Moreton celebrate this year! partnership with the local community to restore our
Road, Lawnton, when little Jayda and her mum Bay Regional Council’s Community Grants Program The first being that it falls on a Friday, which means a long region’s natural habitat, wetlands and waterways.
were involved in a traffic crash that caused their vehicle to for 2017/18. weekend for everyone! (The hottest 100 will be on the 27th Volunteers are vital to the program which helps to restore
roll over. Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Division 9, Mike Charlton, and 28th of January.) native vegetation in parks, creeks and natural areas and
Sergeant Sue Tomsett witnessed the crash unfold and swiftly said the funding would help deliver a range of sporting, There will be lots of FREE local events on in the region, improve the habitat. Activities include removing weeds
attended to the rescue of the little girl and her mother. cultural and charity projects for the Pine Rivers community. suitable for all the family. Head on down to Sutton’s beach and rubbish, establishing native plants, reporting new
“At the time of the accident I was so concerned the car “From sport facility upgrades to new equipment, we’ve been at Redcliffe or Brennan Park at Bribie Island for a day of sightings of wildlife, including rare and endangered species,
might catch on fire so I was grateful I was right there to be able to support a wide range of initiatives in this round of fun by the waterside. Or, you could head to the Caboolture improving the attractiveness of parks and natural areas for
able to help them,” Sergeant Tomsett said. grants which will go a long way in assisting community Historical Village for a day full of activities. visitors, establishing and maintaining corridor connections,
It’s been two weeks since the crash when today young Jayda organisations with their important work across our region,” particularly along our water corridors. More than 40
and her mother Maranda attended Pine Rivers Police Station Cr Charlton said. bushcare groups are active across the Moreton Bay Region.
to thank their helper Sergeant Sue Tomsett for getting them Other Pine Rivers community groups successful in this round To find your local bushcare group and get involved visit
out of the overturned vehicle safely that morning. of community grants include: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/bushcare or call 3205 0555
Sergeant Tomsett said she was flattered by the lovely • Pine Rivers Rapids Baseball Club - $14,212 to install air-
gesture. conditioning within the clubhouse and canteen areas
“When they visited me today at work I was so pleased to see • Youth Excel - $5000 for governance framework and
that they were okay,” Sergeant Tomsett said. business planning
“The flowers and card from Jayda and Maranda were • Pacific Islands Council of Qld Inc. - $5000 for the Pacific
beautiful and unexpected.” Islands Council Qld Youth Camp 2018
• Pine Rivers RSL Sub Branch - $1980 for desktop
computers
Councillor for Division 8, Mick Gillam welcomed the release
of the grants, which he said would benefit a number of
community groups.
“These grants give our local community groups a great
platform to bring to life projects and initiatives that may not
otherwise see the light,” Cr Gillam said.
Councillor for Division 7, Denise Sims, congratulated the
Pine Rivers RSL Branch on receiving more than a $1000 for
three desktop computers, equipped with large monitors and
oversize keyboards, to help those with vision impairment.
“The Pine Rivers RSL Branch is a perfect example of how
Council Community Grants can empower community
groups to deliver projects to help make a difference in their
Shop for a Christmas gift that’s good for the community,” Cr Sims said.
planet Applications for the second round of the 2017-18 program
Two enterprising Brisbane women have opened a would open on 1 February 2018.
new ‘Waste Less Market’ at Margate, selling food The Community Grants Program is offered in two rounds
and household items with minimal packaging and each year, across a range of categories including facility
waste. development, community events and interest-free loans.
Inspired by the ‘War on Waste’ TV program, Amy Trotman, For more information on council’s Community Grants
of Kallangur and Lin Rosney,of Woody Point, have run Program visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants
the Waste Less Market out of Soul Harvest Wholefoods in
Margate since September.
The Waste Less Market aims to proactively reduce waste,
protect our gorgeous region and to build community.
As well as selling produce and household items, the Margate
Waste Less Market also offers workshops The Margate Waste
Less Market is held at Soul Harvest Wholefoods, 26 Baynes
St, Margate. Visit www.facebook.com/margatemarket or call
Amy Trotman on 0466 428 069 to find out more.

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