Police are investigating after a man approached a 12-year-old girl in Murrumba Downs on Monday morning.

At around 7:40am the girl was walking along Duffield Road when the girl was approached by a man in a vehicle.

The man threatened the girl before fleeing the scene when the girl ran. He was last seen driving south along Duffield Street.

The girl was not physically injured during the incident.

The vehicle is described as a small blue car.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance and aged in his late 40s or early 50s.

Anyone with information or dash cam vision from the area on Monday is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1801920509

PRIMA (Pine Rivers Musical Association Incorporated) is bringing everyone’s favourite ogre back in dazzling fashion in Shrek The Musical, playing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre from 5-14 October.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation Film, Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage.

The show is a major production for Prima, featuring a cast of 25 and 15-piece live orchestra. Not to mention the army of creative and production team members working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the magic happen.

With opening night only a few weeks away, the cast and crew could not be more excited or prouder of how the show is coming together.

“This production is so unique and so much fun,” Production Manager, Wendy Bird, said.

“I grew up loving Shrek. I can remember playing the sound track over and over again. And it’s the same for a lot of the cast. It’s like stepping into childhood make-believe.

“Being part of bringing it all to life has been pretty magical really. All of your favourite characters are there, and it’s just as cheeky and fun and heart warming as I remember. Maybe even more so because it’s live and you get to feel part of it.

“It’s a show that has appeal for everyone, from the little ones who might be meeting Shrek for the first time through to adults who will appreciate the cheeky humour and fabulous music.” Wendy said.

Event Details:

Dates: 7.30pm, Friday 12 October
2.00pm & 7.30pm Saturday 13 October
2.00pm, Sunday 14 October
Venue: Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Downs Street Redcliffe
Tickets: Tickets are available from the Redcliffe Cultural Centre website here.

About The Show

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek …” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek.
Shrek The Musical presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more!
Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek The Musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

The Producer

Pine Rivers Musical Association Incorporated (PRIMA) is a not-for-profit community theatre society based on the north side of Brisbane. Our aim is to provide professional quality musical theatre to the community of the Moreton Bay region and beyond.
Established in 2004, PRIMA has continued to grow in presence and strength, now delivering several productions each year, from theatre restaurant ‘revue’ shows to major productions of popular musicals.

PRIMA is a passionate advocate of the development and growth of the performing arts in our community, offering vibrant and accessible experiences to our audiences.
We pride ourselves on offering our members the opportunity to work with leading Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors and Technical Specialists, providing a unique learning and development experience to community members of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds.

The Creative and Production Team

The Creative and Production Team leading Shrek The Musical boasts significant experience in the production of major professional and community theatrical shows across Australia and overseas.
Our Creative team includes:
MIRANDA SELWOOD, Director
HAYLEY MARSH, Musical Director
TAYLOR DAVIDSON, Choreographer
Our Production Team includes:
CURTIS LISCH, Sound Design & Marketing Manager
WENDY BIRD, Production Manager
CAMERON BRIDER, Lighting Design

Further details for our Creative and Production Team are available at: www.shrekthemusical.org.au/our-crew

Moreton Bay Regional Council will soon commence Stage 1 work on a vital upgrade of Black Duck Reserve at the eastern side of McClintock Drive in Murrumba Downs to improve water quality and enhance the lake system amenity.

Councillor for Division 7 Denise Sims said Stage 1 of the project would focus on wetland north of Entry Parade that will see the removal of dead and/or fallen trees from the wetland, weeds and weed trees from the embankment, protecting existing habitat trees, re-establishing the wetland at a lower water level and planting new vegetation to greatly enhance the appearance and amenity of the wetland, improve water quality function and build environmental resilience.

“This project is welcome news for our community and represents an investment in excess of $100,000 as an important first step in improving this waterway and protecting it for future generations,” Cr Sims said

“I often come to this wetland area for a walk and see many families doing the same while admiring the wildlife; so it’s hoped these works can really enhance the lake area for our local community so that local residents can visit the area to relax.

“As the local Councillor for this area, I am pleased to be able to deliver much-needed funds for this important local project.”

Cr Sims said works would also be undertaken to improve maintenance access to the lake to effectively manage aquatic weed ensuring the right plants grow in the wetland to provide quality habitat for native birds, reptiles and frogs.

“I’m proud to be part of a council that’s taking action now to improve and protect the health of our waterways and natural environment for generations to come.

“A challenge with this type of project is protecting the wildlife while undertaking work on their wetland home and we will have to temporarily lower the water level in the pond area.

“There may be some naturally occurring odours for the short term in the area as a result, but rest assured that when working in sensitive areas like this, council always engages professional wildlife spotters and catchers to actively search for aquatic fauna and relocate them to safe areas.”

Stage 1 of works are expected to be completed by December, weather permitting.

Moreton Bay Regional Council has granted a new community lease area to The Kallangur Scout Group, to store more equipment and accommodate membership growth in Murrumba Downs.

Spokesperson for Parks, Recreation and Sport Councillor Koliana Winchester said council’s community leasing program offered low-cost opportunities for over 250 community groups across the region to manage and utilise council’s facilities.

“This is another opportunity to deliver much-needed community space that encourages local residents to stay socially active,” she said .

“This is a brilliant example of how council continues to support organisations across the Moreton Bay Region and promote social inclusiveness in communities.

“I’m very happy that council has been able to assist the group and its members to ensure they continue to play an important part in providing social opportunities in our community.”

Councillor for Division 7 Denise Sims said the tenancy, which builds on the group’s existing lease, would cater for the growing needs of the branch.

“In the past 12 months, the Kallangur Scout Group has seen a 50 percent increase in membership to now boast more than 76 youth members aged 5-18 years,” she said.

“The Kallangur Scout Group is very active in our community engaging in events in and around the region including the Pine Rivers Show tent pitching, Skillorama Regional Scouting activity at Redcliffe, as well as numerous other group meeting nights around the Murrumba Downs area.

“I know the shed will make a huge difference to how the group can make use of the space at Murrumba Downs by safely securing all of their equipment, including four canoes and equipment trailer at one location instead of three different spots.”

Moreton Bay Regional Council has announced plans to reconstruct a 230m stretch of road at Dakabin to reduce the risk of crashes and improve overall road safety in the local area.

Division 7 Councillor Denise Sims said plans for the Boundary Road upgrade included realigning the curve near Bazeridge Drive, relocating stormwater and utility services and widening the road surface.

“As someone who regularly drives along Boundary Road, I know just how important this project will be for commuters, residents and users of the local pool. The road realignment will reduce the speed at which drivers approach the curve currently, and in turn seek to reduce the number of crashes occurring in the area,” Cr Sims said.

“The scope of works will build on existing road safety initiatives in the local area, ensuring local motorists and residents can travel commute to work, school, the local shops and home.”

The announcement comes after council successfully secured $747,000 funding for the project through the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program.

Cr Sims acknowledged the Federal Government’s funding, and said the project would add to council’s $109 million investment for the 2018/19 financial year towards road and transport infrastructure across the region.

Construction is expected to commence during the 2018/19 financial year.

Local business owner, Helen Paddon, will take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout charity event this year, for the second year running.

The one-night event takes place on the Winter Solstice, which falls on the 21st of June and will see hundreds of CEOs, business owners and community and government leaders sleep outdoors in order to raise funds to assist Vinnies to provide essential services to people doing it tough.

Homelessness can affect anyone – but it disproportionately affects people living with disability or mental illness, and people who have experienced abuse. Through events like the CEO Sleepout, Vinnies are raising public awareness and helping Queenslanders break the cycle of poverty for good.

At the event last year, the Vinnies CEO Sleepout raised 5.6 million dollars for people experiencing homelessness. The Brisbane and Gold Coast 2017 events raised more than $1 million, which went towards housing and other support for people facing homelessness. This year, they are hoping they can make an even bigger impact.

At the event, Vinnies CEO Peter Maher announced the purchase of over six million dollars of housing in Queensland. The housing, located in Cairns, Mackay, Toowoomba and Brisbane, is used to provide safe, secure and affordable accommodation for individuals and families who would otherwise have no place to call home.

Vinnies Queensland has been involved in providing housing to the homeless for over forty years and has recently established the Vinnies Housing Company to manage their properties. Since 2008, when the Society owned just forty-two properties, Vinnies has made it a priority to invest in housing for people facing homelessness or who are at risk. The Society now owns more than four hundred and fifty properties across Queensland, that people experiencing severe disadvantage call home. Vinnies Queensland provides support, helping people transition to independent tenancies in the private or public housing sector, providing them with a hand up, not just a hand out.

Last year, as a first time CEO Sleepout volunteer, Helen braved the cold winds under Brisbanes’Story Bridge. She was reminded of her past and of her own experiences of homelessness.

Helen first experienced homelessness when she was 8. “As a child, we lived in a caravan park for about 18 months and moved around quite a lot because my parents didn’t have the financial stability to rent a property on a long-term basis. There were a few nights when we slept in the family car because we didn’t have anywhere to live. It was freezing and I didn’t get more than two hours sleep all night.”

“It’s heartbreaking to know that there are over 105,000 Australians experiencing homelessness each and every night, with many more at risk. Many are sleeping on the street with less than I had,” said Helen.

Now, CEO of Tradettes Plumbing, Helen has a goal of raising over $5000 this year to fight homelessness. As at the time of writing, she has successfully raised $1,172.00.

Can you help? If you would like to donate please visit – www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/helen-yost

Northside residents will benefit from increased safety and security when exploring the Redcliffe Peninsula shared pathway.

The Federal Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton and the Federal Member for Petrie, Luke Howarth, announced $1 million in funding for the Moreton Bay Regional Council to install CCTV along the 12.3 kilometre shared path from Kippa-Ring to Petrie thanks to the Turnbull Government’s Safer Communities Fund.

The funding will provide for the installation of CCTV to boost security for residents who wish to ride or walk along the shared path providing access to the local retail and visitor hubs such as Petrie, North Lakes and the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said it ensures that people could get active with the added comfort that measures were in place to keep them safe. CCTV will discourage anti- social behaviour and allow people to enjoy the local surrounds.

“These grants are important as it ensures that community organisations or local councils are able to upgrade security that benefits the wider community,” Mr Dutton said.

Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said he was proud to be able deliver CCTV cameras for the local community.

“I believe every person has the right to feel safe and protected. As a husband and father of three I want everyone in our community to feel safe when they are walking to and from, home, school
or work.”

“These cameras will serve as a deterrent to crime and offer more security to locals who use these walkways. These are important projects for our electorates,” Mr
Howarth said.

Round three of The Safer Communities Fund was announced recently in the 2018 Budget and applications will be open in mid 2018.

The Safer Communities Fund is the Turnbull Government’s crime prevention program that provides grants of up to $1 million to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure that prevents crime and increases security.

For further information contact:
Peter Dutton: Peter Dutton’s Electorate Office – 3205 9977
Luke Howarth: Luke Howarth’s Electorate Office – 3284 8008

Traffic signals will be installed at the Old Northern Road intersection with Explorer Drive at Albany Creek to reduce crashes.

State Member for Everton Tim Mander said, “The works to improve safety at the Old Northern Road/Explorer Drive intersection in Albany Creek, are scheduled to start in May and are expected to take up to four months to complete.”

“I first asked the Minister in 2015 to investigate concerns about the growing trend of crashes involving vehicles turning right from Explorer Drive into the path of northbound traffic on Old Northern Road,” he said.

Works will include:

• installing traffic signals to fully control traffic movements at the intersection
• extending the southbound right-turn lane on Old Northern Road to increase capacity for turning vehicles
• providing a dedicated on-road lane for northbound cyclists through the intersection
• installing signalised pedestrian crossings on the western and northern legs of the intersection

Traffic controllers will be in place at times to assist and direct road users.

During National Road Safety Week, Tim called on the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to make the intersection of Eatons Crossing and Lilley Rds safer. If you would like to sign the petition, head to –  www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/petition-details?id=2916