Unitywater and bulk water supplier Seqwater are encouraging residents in Dayboro to use water wisely following prolonged dry weather.

Dayboro is not connected to the SEQ Water Grid and relies on its own water supply from bores in the North Pine River.

Unitywater Executive Manager Customer and Community Katherine Gee said the river had stopped flowing due to the lack of rainfall and asked the community to consider their water use with further dry weather forecast.

“It’s getting warmer and generally water consumption increases for activities such as watering gardens,” Ms Gee said.

“We are working with Seqwater to maintain the water supply to Dayboro but everyone can make small changes around their properties to help make a difference.

“You can limit your showers to four minutes, water the garden in the early morning or late afternoon and of course only use appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines when they are full.”

More water-saving tips can be found at www.unitywater.com/water-tips

Authorities are urging drivers to keep an eye out for koalas around the Moreton Bay Region in the coming weeks, with males on the march as the breeding season reaches its peak between August and November.

Council has erected banners and electric message boards warning drivers to slow down in known koala movement corridors including: Leis Park in Lawnton, John Davidson Park and Kensington Way in Bray Park, Apex Park in Dayboro, Wrights Reserve in Joyner and at the corner of Eatons Crossing and Bunya Roads in Draper.

Council is also working with Energex and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to install banners on roadside light poles on Gympie Road in Lawnton, Old Gympie Road in Kallangur and South Pine Road in Albany Creek.

Council Spokesperson for Environment Denise Sims said council has installed dozens of fauna rope bridges, underpasses and exclusion fencing at the intersections of roads and wildlife movement corridors across the region since launching a 20-year Green Infrastructure Strategy in 2012.

“Green infrastructure such as this has helped improve habitat connectivity and reduced the likelihood of collisions between vehicles and wildlife, particularly koalas,” she said.

“We know green infrastructure works and on a weekly basis we are seeing evidence of that, with our wildlife cameras capturing these movements taking place.

“But we need drivers to do their bit as well and that means slowing down in these areas at dawn and dusk, and keeping an eye out.

“Which is why we’ve also painted around 30 wildlife and koala zone stencils on roads throughout the region.”

Banners and electric message boards will be on display around the region from now until mid-November, when the koala breeding season comes to a close.

Locals can expect to see a burst of colour along Marsden Road Reserve and Lygon Place Park in Kallangur following the planting of more than one hundred flowering native Corymbia, Eucalyptus and Angophora trees.

Spokesperson for Environment Councillor Denise Sims said Moreton Bay Regional Council was trialling low-growing gum trees for their suitability in urban locations across the region.

“We know our region is developing and growing, which helps create local jobs and provide opportunities for residents like housing and sporting infrastructure,” Cr Sims said.

“But it’s also important that we balance our growth and work to protect what we love about where we live and this planting project is a testament of that.

“These beautiful trees will provide much needed shade for pedestrians and will also provide habitat for wildlife.

“Lower growing gum trees present less of a maintenance burden while providing all the benefits native gum trees deliver for us and the animals that live here.

 “The colourful nectar rich flowers will provide nectar for birds, possums, gliders and butterflies.”

Council will also be including nest boxes in the existing mature trees in the park to create nesting opportunities for native wildlife including birds and possums found around Kallangur.

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.