Touch wood for high school hopes

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell and Woodford State School P&C President Michael Wallis believe offering senior high school in Woodford is in the best interests of the community.

The lack of a dedicated high school in the Woodford area could be stifling the educational needs of local teenagers, a state politician has warned. Member for Glass House Andrew ... More »

News

Bray Park-bred hockey star Liam De Young is keen to play at the World Cup in India despite a terrorism threat. Photo by Treeby Images.

Hockey ace keen for Cup despite threat

Pine Rivers hockey product Liam de Young expects it will be all systems go for the Australian men’s hockey team at the World Cup, despite a terrorist threat against the tournament last week.De Young spoke to The Westerner last Wednesday, a day after being made aware that an al-Qaeda affiliate had warned of the “consequences” of foreign athletes ... More »

The Samford Valley Golf and Country Club is on the market again and will close this weekend if a new owner or tenant is not found.

Outlook for club below par

The future of one of Samford’s favourite recreational venues is up in the air with the Samford Valley Golf and Country Club likely to close this weekend. The current four-year lease for the facility, set on 40 hectares at Highvale and featuring an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, pool and offices, expires on 28 February. The ... More »

Community

Moreton Bay Region councillor Brian Battersby.

Environment on council’s mind

Moreton Bay Regional Council is spruiking its green credentials, recently unveiling details of three environment-related projects. Council plans to reduce its carbon footprint with a $3 million project to capture methane gas from waste facilities at Bunya, Caboolture and Dakabin. Commercial Enterprises spokesperson, councillor Brian Battersby, ... More »

Moreton Bay Region Councillors Mike Charlton (Division 9) and Mick Gillam (Division 8) discuss some ideas for the future of Strathpine.

Strathpine’s future on agenda

Members of local community, recreational and social agencies, as well as land and business owners, gathered at Strathpine today to help shape the future of the suburb.Two meetings at the Strathpine Community Centre saw local stakeholders offer their visions for Strathpine, which Moreton Bay Regional Council will take on board for PlanStrathpine ... More »

Sport

Alessandra Schauer mounts up at a recent Mt Mee Pony Club muster day. Photo by Scott Churchill.

Pony club back in the paddock

Horse lovers on top of the hill are on top of the world following the rebirth of the Mt Mee Pony Club. The club, which was originally established in the mid-1970s but folded last decade, was resurrected by a group of horse enthusiasts last month. Mt Mee Pony Club Secretary Teena Itzstein said the revamped club, which has found a home at Mt Mee ... More »

Highvale’s Brodie Bowyer is set to represent her state in two forms of netball in the coming months.

Brodie nets sporting goal

Brodie Bowyer is about to become very familiar with the surrounds of Brisbane Airport as her netball skills take her around the country. The Highvale resident will play for her state in both outdoor and indoor netball in the coming months after being selected in two Queensland junior teams. Bowyer and Arana Hills resident Bronte Orreal are two of ... More »