The Westerner

Hats off to common courtesy

Peter Ryan is the founder of International Be a Gentleman Day.
 

A Ferny Hills man’s dream to help foster a more courteous and compassionate society has gone global.

Peter Ryan started his online blog Today’s Gentleman two years ago, after discovering that common courtesy was sadly quite uncommon in the community.

It spawned the International Be a Gentleman Day, which will be held for the second year on 22 February.

It’s a concept that’s catching on around ...

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News

Carolyn Male has walked out on her career in politics.

Male bails out ahead of election

Carolyn Male has cited her family and her health as the reasons behind her decision to stand down from politics, seven weeks out from the State election. Last Friday Ms Male announced she would not seek to retain her seat of Pine Rivers when Queenslanders go to the polls at the 24 March election. “This has been a difficult decision for me to make ... More »


Bob Bryan has been recognised for his business and philanthropic achievements. Photo by Stewart Gould, courtesy of the University of Queensland.

Mining icon strikes gold

Wights Mountain’s Dr Bob Bryan is now Dr Bob Bryan AM.The 77-year-old has been recognised in the official Australia Day honours list for his service to the mining industry, and his philanthropic contributions to the arts, heritage and educational organisations.His 50-year career in the mining industry began after he followed in his father’s ... More »



Community

Researcher Adrian Barnett says the effects of climate change kills more Brisbane residents than breast cancer.

Study warns of life lost

The effects of climate change are trimming the life span of people living in Brisbane, according to a study by a local researcher. Associate Professor Adrian Barnett has conducted a world-first study into the potential impact climate change will have on ‘years of life lost’ in the river city. The Everton Hills resident said the results of the ... More »


Dayboro Police officer Troy Nowitzki has accepted a position in rural Queensland.

Top cop on the move

The state’s top Adopt-a-Cop is heading west.  Dayboro Police Senior Constable Troy Nowitzki has been promoted to Sergeant, and will soon undertake a new position in St George.Sgt Nowitzki arrived at Dayboro in mid-2009 following stints at Moranbah, Mackay and Bellbowrie.“My policing style suits small community policing as I really enjoy becoming a ... More »



Sport

Jim Gordon and Carol Bizzell are Samford Amateur Swimming Club Life Members.

Twenty years in the swim

Samford Amateur Swimming Club is making a splash this month as it celebrates a milestone. The club, nicknamed the Stingrays, will commemorate its 20th anniversary at the Samford Community Hall on 25 February. The club has produced stars of the pool including Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kyle Richardson and Olympic synchronised swimmer Tamika ... More »


Highvale’s Maddison Bowyer and Bianca Cattelini will play together for the first time in eight years when they line up in the Queensland under-17 netball team.

Netball pair reunited on court

They began their netball careers playing alongside each other at Samford, and now Maddison Bowyer and Bianca Cattelini are set to be reunited while wearing a Queensland uniform on court.The Highvale residents will line up for the state under-17 team at the national titles in Tasmania in April.“We played together when we were eight years old but ... More »


   

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