The Westerner

Play puts privacy under close watch

Samford Valley
 

A drama production centred around the perils of social media and new technology, and starring Samford Valley actor Jordan Steer, will debut this week.

Unspeakable Acts of Privacy examines “the private, the public and the line between”.

Steer said people’s privacy was diminishing in the age of Facebook, phone tapping newspapers and intrusive smart phone applications.

“As technology keeps ...

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News

Robyn Stephenson, John Atkinson and fellow Samford locals are rallying against a proposed telecommunications tower at Highvale.

Tower proposal sparks debate

Telstra and community representatives will discuss alternative sites for a proposed 30-metre high telecommunications monopole in Highvale, after a majority of residents opposed the plan. Telstra is proposing to build the tower on property along Mt Glorious Road, opposite the new Samford Skies housing estate – and less than 50m from some homes. ... More »


David Dwyer, Mike Charlton, Brian Battersby, Bob Millar and other Moreton Bay councillors were sworn in to another term in office at Strathpine on Monday.

Ex-councillors back in action

The elected representatives that will guide the second Moreton Bay Regional Council were formally sworn in at a ceremony at the Strathpine Community Centre on Monday morning.Ten of the council’s 12 incumbent councillors – Gary Parsons, Julie Greer, James Houghton, Greg Chippendale, David Dwyer and The Westerner area councillors Mick Gillam, Mike ... More »



Community

Beryl and Katrina Shellard will brew a cuppa this weekend at a fundraiser supporting cancer research.

Making a cup of difference

Locals are being urged to tea up their friends, family and workmates and help tip the balance in the fight against cancer. May is the official month for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, and with an estimated 6000 people hosting events, there’s never been a better excuse to put the kettle on. Katrina Shellard is one of the many people in ... More »


Warner’s Shannon Briggs has won an award recognising his skills as a fitter and turner.

Shannon best fit for state award

Winning an award for being the best young fitter and turner in the state was the ideal way for Shannon Briggs to round up his apprenticeship. The Warner resident signed off on his four-year apprenticeship three days after being named the apprentice fitter and turner of the year at the MIGAS Queensland State Awards. The 22-year-old undertook his ... More »



Sport

Pine Rivers BMX Club trio Lachlan Harvey, Sarah Harvey and Thomas Tucker will ride for Australia at the World Championships in England.

Trio makes tracks for world titles

Lachlan Harvey will complete a brave comeback from injury when he represents his country at the BMX world championships in England next week. The 15-year-old from Draper spent 14 months away from the sport following a bad crash while practicing at his home track at Brendale early last year. “I did a jump and the wind caught me and I crashed into ... More »


Kurwongbah’s Emma McCarthy is a member of the Australian rowing team. Photo by Ron Burgin, News Mail.

Rower dreams of making splash at Olympics

Her chances of competing in London are slim, but Pine Rivers Rowing Club member Emma McCarthy hasn’t given up on her Olympic dream just yet.The 25-year-old was one of three rowers recently culled from Australia’s 11-member Women’s Eight squad.With no more chances to impress national selectors before the London Games, McCarthy knows she is now on ... More »


   

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