LITTLE SHIP CLUB July 2016 eNews

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron) ABN 31 009 823 590 1 Yabby Street, Dunwich Qld 4183 Post: PO Box 10, Dunwich Qld 4183 Phone 07 3409 9022 Website: www.littleshipclub.com.au Newsletter: enews@littleshipclub.com.au

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EXPANDED EDITION: 36 pages of news!

Facing the future of Straddie

Special 20 page supplement: • The end of mining • Deanbilla Bay: > RQYS expansions > CCA objections • Habitats threatened • Toondah Harbour • Weinam Creek PDA

Interclub Bay Cruise 2016

• LSC hosting on 18/19 September • Cruise program & registrations • More info: p.8

2016-17 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Please renew by 31st July or your fob will stop!

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LSContacts

Commodore

Roger McDowall

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“2c”

Immediate-Past Commodore

Lyle Watkins

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Vice-Commodore Director, Legal Affairs

Chris Goodhew

0407 981 814

“Warrior”

Rear-Commodore Director, Communications

Matthew Tesch

0406 777 077

“Mistress”

Director / Secretary

Gaye Morcombe Position vacant

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“2c”

Director / Hon.Treasurer Director, Grounds & Works Director, Legal Support

Bill Canfield

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Position vacant

Fishing Captain

Col Barker Ian Bladin

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“Elizabeth” “Swordfish” “Restless”

Game Fish Captain

Sailing Captain

Paul Coleman

LSC Photographer

HLM Pam Mobsby

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Naval Liaison/Protocol Officer Allan Early QRBC Delegate

PC LM Arthur Mobsby Julie & Craig Hackett

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Club Managers

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LSCalendar 2016

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron) ABN 31 009 823 590 1 Yabby Street Dunwich Qld 4183 Phone 07 3409 9022

Raffles every Friday night; Members’ lucky number draw Saturday JUL State of Origin (big screen) LSC Wed 13th Fishing Competition LSC Fri 15th > Sun 17th Music by the Bay LSC Sat 16th AUG Fishing Section competition LSC Fri 19th > Sun 21st Music by the Bay LSC Sat 20th SEP Fishing Competition LSC Fri 2nd > Sun 4th Father’s Day LSC Sun 4th Interclub Bay Cruise Bay Sat 17th > Sat 24th ICBC @ LSC LSC Sun 18th OCT Queen’s Birthday long weekend LSC Mon 3rd Annual Trophy Night LSC TBA* Annual General Meeting LSC TBA* *Members please note: a wedding booking on the weekend of the 22nd / 23rd requires rescheduling of these Club events, possibly to the first weekend in November 2016. Members will be updated by email and eNews well in advance of formal notifications. LSC Sat 19th DEC Christmas drinks with the Board LSC Sat 17th Sydney-to-Hobart start (big screen) LSC Mon 26th New Year’s Eve LSC Sat 31st 2017 Kicks off with traditional annual January events – more info soon! NOV Melbourne Cup LSC Tue 1st Music by the Bay

Post: PO Box 10, Dunwich Qld 4183 Website: www.littleshipclub.com.au Newsletter: enews@littleshipclub.com.au

July 2016 LSC eNews Front cover: Jackey Borey’s carved face watches over our Club’s future; photo by the editor Reports received for this edition from: Commodore

Vice-Commodore Rear-Commodore Hon.Secretary Hon.Treasurer Membership Works & Grounds Managers

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Commodore What can one say about June! End of the financial year, a long, drawn-out electoral campaign and some rather unfriendly weather taking its toll at different times during the month – and into early July. Our managers have completed their probationary period with flying colours and have been officially confirmed in their role. It has been clear to all the amount of energy and enthusiasm they have injected into our ‘little piece of paradise’ and their efforts and passion have been widely remarked-on. Well done, Julie and Craig, and thank-you from everyone!

Amidst the unhelpful weather our bar fridge also ‘spat the dummy’ and froze the beer lines … Before the end of civilisation as we know it was declared, urgent repairs were undertaken, only to find that ‘Gordon Gecko’ had got in amongst the plumbing and caused a valve to malfunction! Members would be aware that a lot of our equipment is starting to succumb to age and will sooner rather than later require replacement; we are obtaining quotations and prioritising requirements. Live entertainment continues to be a drawcard and

Power points and cleats on the pontoon have been repaired but, ashore, the news is rather more grim for the caffeine aficionados among our ranks: I have to report that after several attempts to resurrect the ageing coffee machine the ‘old girl’ has finally given up the ghost so back to the drawing board on that issue. Alternatives are now being considered but a new unit may have to be purchased. We are also on the lookout for a new Hon.Treasurer after Tracey Watts

despite inclement June weather, the diverse range of musical perform- ers have certainly been pulling in the audiences! Monthly functions are also now being planned by our managers and I will have more to report in future eNews editions. The RQYS proposals for the water management of Deanbilla Bay have now expanded to include on-shore facilities, and these continue to attract significant, and growing, media attention throughout the Straddie and Bay communities.

advised her resignation due to work commitments. Our bistro menu continues to improve with nothing but praise for our Chef Jit who continues to satisfy a wide range of palates and tastes. (I can heartily recommend the succulent lamb shanks, based on recent, first-hand experience!)

Included in this edition is a supplement reporting on this and many other issues affecting our island and boating lives, collected and presented for the general information of our readers. Roger J McDowall

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Membership

Members’ SATURDAY NIGHT random draw* now $450 New Member applications May–June FULL MEMBER VESSEL Mark McCamley TBA Shane Dimech “Bridie Sage” Brian Sheehan TBA David Lloyd “Blue Chip” Narelle Gill “Trapeton” Beau Blakemore “No Name” The Membership renewal process is progressing well. The renewal email campaign was sent out 22nd May to at least 90% of our members, of which approximately 65% opened. This was followed up with a Renewal and Information Update advice by post on 31st May to all our Members.

As at 10th June 2016, we had 35% of Full and Senior Members renew and 40% of Associates; these figures had increased to well above 50% by month’s end. Many Members have taken the opportunity to update the information we have on file for them – mostly changes in vessel and insurance policy information. Thank you to everyone who responded so helpfully to this follow-up postal cross-check!

New Social membership and security fob application forms have now been introduced at our Club. These have enabled much faster and more accurate processing and recording of information, especially in keeping track of visitors’ and temporarily-issued security fobs. On the latter point, Members who have not yet renewed for the 2016- 17 year should note their fobs may be deactivated after 31st July.

New Social memberships are now being handled faster with our new application form booklets: simply keep your white copy with you when on the Club premises until you receive your Member’s card!

Secretary

on Saturday 23rd July

June has been a busy month for the Board with EOFY duties and the compilation of information for the annual report. Mobbs & Co have been re-appointed as Club auditors for this year. A response has been received from the Royal Australian Navy regarding our Club’s oficial Patron. Command of HMAS Moreton is currently being changed and we have been advised that the new Commanding Officer will provide a response in the near future. Adelaide is, to say the least, cold and I look forward to returning to the warmer climes of Queensland after finalising some health and family matters. Secretarial commitments continue to be managed with the assistance of electronic communication and fellow board members.

Warmest regards from a very wet, windy and chilly interstate! Gaye Morcombe Hon. Secretary

After draw on 16th July Amount jackpots by $50 each week if unclaimed on the night. *From 1st July 2016. the Saturday night random membership number draw is for Full, Associate, Senior and Life Members only.

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One of the special June birthdays belonged to our very own Grace, seen here with Chef Jit, Craig and Troy. A few days before, Julz (I) was busy selling raffle tickets to the visitors enjoying the double live band gig on Saturday 18th. Many happy returns to Sandra and everyone who celebrated a June birthday at our ‘little piece of paradise’!

June was another busy month of birthday party functions and special events! Following a couple of big birthday events on the weekend of 11th / 12th June, Members and locals alike enjoyed the live entertainment on Saturday 18th, with Straddie Various and East Coast Low playing a vast selection. The live event kicked off at 2pm and finished at 7.30pm, allowing visitors to catch the last Straddie Flyer Gold Cat water taxi service home at 7.55pm. Ladies of Teal , Planet Clare and Tommy B have played on alternate weekends since then. Although the June weather hasn’t been the kindest for boaties and visitors, our live music has kept the Club rocking to great acclaim by all in attendance! Check our Club’s Facebook page regularly to stay abreast of upcoming gigs! Thank you to everyone who completed, updated returned your membership renewal forms: we’ve had a busy few few weeks doing the processing! We have also welcomed two new team members – Brad and Troy – aboard, so please be sure to say hello on your next visit. If you are looking for a venue for an up and coming celebration or Christmas party – yes, it’s starting to be ‘think about that time’ again! – please give our friendly team a call on 3409 9022.

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Fishing Section : June

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Fishing Section : June competition

This month’s weigh-in was a bit small, because of an impending weather event (in a pretty ‘average’ month, weather-wise) and the comp was dominated by four boats – “Karma”, “Barook”, “Lindel May” and “Beerwulf ” . “Karma” and “Barook” got a good day outside on the Saturday and weighed-in a good catch of reef fish while “Lindel May” and “Beerwulf ” got a good catch of Bream

Become a member of the Little Ship Fishing Club: it’s a great opportunity to join in the fun and meet fellow LSC Club members in a very informal family atmosphere. Competition targets are: AUGUST (19th–21st): TAILOR and COD, and SEPTEMBER (2nd-4th): SNAPPER and FLATHEAD Adults and kids of all ages are always welcome. Great prizes awarded at the Annual Trophy Night in October – make it a date! Please note: Entry and participation in the Little Ship Fishing Club is at the skipper’s discretion. Weather may prevent the event from being held on the date/s advertised. Please call Col to confirm.

and Whiting. Results were: Fish of the month: Bream Jason Ninnis, “Lindel May” Tailor Not caught Mystery fish: Cod Coen Heirorymus, “Barook”

Mud Crab Lachlan Roberts Sand Crab Lachlan Roberts

Fingers crossed for some better Winter weather in August when the targets on the 19th to 21st will be Tailor and Cod. Regards Col Barker Mobile: 0400 305 377 Fishing Captain “Elizabeth”

Your first port of call is Millkraft … for all your boat repair and repaint needs . We can accommodate repairs and maintenance to timber and fibreglass vessels to a maximum of 30 metres. We have facilities to carry out refit, fit-outs, antifouling, painting a d repaints. Travel lift facilities are available as is our undercover work area at Shed 3/28 Wyuna Court, Hemmant. Peter Hardisty owns and operates Millkraft Boat Yard Pty Ltd. Peter has worked in the boatbuilding industry for over

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Interclub Bay Cruise 2016 Anton Prange, Commodore of the Interclub Bay Cruise, tabled this report for LSC Members and eNews readers. The recent boat shows at Sanctuary Cove and the Gold Coast Marine Precinct are a great demonstration of the appeal of the boating lifestyle. They also remind us that there is always a bigger boat! However, what they can’t put on display is the positive impact that the boating lifestyle has on families, friendships and the community. One such event that proudly displays these values is the Interclub Bay Cruise. In 1976, the late John Hattrick, whilst commodore of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, initiated an annual bay cruise to promote safe family boating and goodwill amongst the boating fraternity. Now in its 41st year, the Interclub Bay Cruise continues to offer boating enthusiasts from all walks of life an annual cruise of Moreton Bay and the Broadwater. The all-ages event provides a warm and friendly environment to share a full week of cruising with like-minded boating enthusiasts. The cruise of 2015 was a very successful event with 64 boats and over 220 cruisers taking part in the tour of the Bay with a different destination and venue each night. After a few years’ absence, the fleet will once again return to the Little Ship Club and our cruising family is looking forward to the hospitality from the iconic destination on North Stradbroke Island. The 2016 cruise will see the fleet return to regular favourites such as the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club at Manly, RQYS Canaipa and Tipplers Passage as well as great mix of destinations including Horseshoe Bay, the BoatWorks and Couran Cove. The event is open to all types of boats whether your interest lies in “stink boats” or the “rag and stick”. The Interclub Bay Cruise is the culmination of efforts by eight affiliated boating clubs in the region. Each club is represented on the Interclub Bay Cruise Committee by nominated delegates and we hope that Little Ship Club’s representation will lead to a renewed and even greater involvement from the club in coming years. The cruise will run during 17th–24th of September 2016 and all LSC members and their families are invited to join the fleet. Little Ship Club will be hosting the 2016 ICBC on Sunday 18th September, with the visiting flotilla dispersed between the One Mile, Deanbilla Bay and possibly Myora (subject to numbers). Club pontoons and moorings have been reserved from 1100hrs / 18th until 0900hrs / 19th, with regular bistro and bar hours plus live entertainment for all visitors on the Sunday, in addition to the ICBC events program. More information to follow in the August 2016 edition of the eNews. For more details visit www.interclubbaycruise.org.au or email commodore@interclubbaycruise.org.au

DAY 1 – Saturday 17 September Sign-on for the cruise will commence at the MBTBC Clubhouse from 2pm. Marina berths for boats arriving outside the harbour walls will be available and local boat owners can arrive by foot or tender at the main club house. The first night festivities will begin with a delicious meal and entertainment and set the tone for a fantastic cruise. DAY 2 – Sunday 18 September After a leisurely cruise across Moreton Bay from Manly, the fleet will arrive at One Mile and enjoy the hospitality of the famous Little Ship Club. There will be plenty food, fun and sun as the cruisers enjoys this little piece of paradise on the North Stradbroke Island. Entertainment will be provided by the club onshore and it is sure to be a great event. DAY 3 – Monday 19 September The fleet will depart One Mile for a short stopover at the picturesque Horseshoe Bay for beach activities and lunch. Following a brief cruise to RQYS Canaipa, the cruising fleet will be hosted by the legendary Kevin Ball and our RQYS delegates Steve and Kym. They have planned some seriously fun activities for the night and you won’t want to miss the action. DAY 4 – Tuesday 20 September Cruising down the Canaipa Passage, the cruise will arrive at Tippler’s Passage in time for lunch to enjoy the friendly hospitality of Rebec- ca and her team at Tippler’s Licensed Cafe. The evening will be an informal affair onshore at the MBTBC Haven with a BYO dinner and campfire sing-a-long. At the half-way point of the cruise, it’s a great opportunity to catch your breath and enjoy the surrounds. DAY 5 – Wednesday 21 September Enjoying a leisurely cruise up the Coomera river, the fleet will spend the day at The Boat Works. Onshore will be a sensational night of fun and entertainment at the Galley restaurant. Don’t forget: Loose Lips Sync Ships! DAY 6 – Thursday 22 September Couran Cove Island Resort will welcome the fleet to their marina and resort after our sail past on the Coomera rever. With pools, bars, dining and a host of activities, it will be the day to let your hair down and enjoy South Stradbroke at it’s finest. Our gala dinner will be held in the evening with a trivia night and fun for all ages. An event not to be missed! DAY 7 – Friday 23 September Our final destination on the 2016 is the BOAT Club at Tipplers Pas- sage. The laid back surrounding will be a great way to wrap up the cruise with a free BBQ provided onshore by the Wynnum Manly Yacht at the BOAT Club house. Our famous talent quest will give cruisers young and old the opportunity to strut their stuff and will bring lots of smiles to the cruisers on the final night. DAY 8 – Saturday 24 September After a full week of cruising, it is time to say farewell. Some will head home to ports afar and others will stay in Tipplers Passage to enjoy the weekend. The choice is yours! The only thing left to do to starting counting down the sleeps to the 2017 Interclub Bay Cruise!

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SOURCE: http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/3442793/2019-mine-end-set-in-stone/

2019 mine end set in stone: Trad • Report date: 23rd October 2015 • Reporter: Judith Kerr | Redland City Bulletin • Images: Redland City Bulletin

The 2019 date to end mining on North Stradbroke Island was “non-negotiable” and “set in stone”.

There are only three more parliamentary sittings this year, making it a tight schedule for Environment Minister Steven Miles to fulfil his promise of introducing the legisla- tion to end mine leases this year. At Thursday’s ETU meeting at the Little ShipClub at Dunwich,MsTrad immediately crushed speculation the premier was considering extending the 2019 deadline. She said the meeting, which was closed to the public, was to discuss plans for the island after mining and was not about extending the life of the mine.

his members were unsuccessful in getting the deputy premier to extend mining on the island past 2019. However, he said a committee of Sibelco staff would be established this month to liaise with the government about the end of mining on the island and amending legislation. “Delegates were thankful to have had the chance to speak frankly with Ms Trad and explain their concerns about the 2019 deadline,” he said. “It wasn’t the outcome we were looking for but the meeting was successful because we decided to set up a committee to talk with government.” More than 20 island residents, business- owners and non-union members, were locked out of the meeting, held at the Little Ship Club at Dunwich.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad speaks with Straddie residents as mine workers get ready to board the ferry.

That was the message 30 Electrical Trades Union members from Sibelco mines were told when deputy premier Jackie Trad met them on the island on Thursday. Her comments came a day after premier Annastacia Palaszczuk met with Australian Workers Union members from Sibelco and told them it would be necesasary [sic] to conduct more public consultation.

Ms Trad said Labor’s commitment to the 2019 closure date was based on honouring the Indigenous Land Use Agreement signed with the native title holders in 2011. She said the only way the date would change to allow an extension of mining after 2019 was for the native title holders to renegotiate. After the meeting, Electrical Trades Union state organiser Garry Rogers, said Deputy Premier Jackie Trad speaks to the ETU members behind closed doors at Straddie’s Little Ship Club Much of this material is freely available in the public domain or may be found with a little diligent searching; online sources have been referenced so that readers may follow-up with their own investigations as desired, and permissions for the use of selected materials are as noted. The words, images and links which follow are formatted in LSC’s eNews ‘house style’ but are otherwise shown largely ‘as is’ in their original contexts. Any opinions expressed in the content of this special supplement are those of their respective authors, commentators and cited sources and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron), its Board and Flag Officers, nor its membership.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad and ETU state organiser Garry Rogers arrive at yesterday’s meeting to discuss the end of mining with miners

Residents locked out of the ETU meeting said they wanted answers about the date mining would end.

Straddie faces an uncertain future and the Bay is confronted by challenges on all sides. We could perhaps take heart from the words of the late. great Joshua Peter Bell who wrote, in the 1975 edition of his seminal books, Moreton Bay and how to fathom it ~ “One could go on and on anticipating the worst. Most of it will probably eventuate, so let us continue to enjoy the Moreton Bay we know. We will enjoy it come what may: but it is just conceivable that this may be easier now than later on. ”

LSC EDITORIAL NOTE This special supplement to the July 2016 edition of the Little Ship Club eNews was prepared for many of our Members and eNews readers who may lack ready access to the vast world of information online and in digital media. These pages are a digest of news and information about a wide range of projects and happenings which will affect not only Straddie, but the life of our Club – and the lives of all who enjoy boating, fishing and sailing on beautiful Moreton Bay. In these pages, compiled during 2015 and 2016, you will find both controversy and grand plans, as well as community concerns and large-scale commerce.

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SOURCE: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-05/north-stradbroke-island-sand-mining-other-industries-jobs-report/7223430

North Stradbroke Island sand mining job losses will not all be replaced by other industries, report finds • Report updated: 6th Mar 2016 • Reporter: Stephanie Smail | ABC News • Images: ABC News | as credited

An independent report into the closure of the Sibelco sand mine on North Stradbroke Island has found other industries will not replace all mining jobs in the “short to medium term”. The Palaszczuk Labor Government wants sand mining to wrap up by 2019, which is eight years earlier than the former Newman LNP govern- ment had planned. A Deloitte Access Economics analysis, commissioned by the State Gov- ernment, found sand mining generated between $60 million and $80 million per year for the local economy and employed 95 island residents. The report said the transition strategy would create up to 151 jobs across the construction, conservation, tourism and aged care sectors. But Deloitte conceded “these industries will not replace all mining jobs in the short to medium term”. The report said mine workers could retrain with government assistance and find jobs on the $1.3 billion Toondah Harbour Development planned for Brisbane’s bayside. Colin Battersby from the North Stradbroke Island Chamber of Commerce said 151 jobs would not be enough to sustain the losses. “Many of our member’s [sic] businesses rely heavily indirectly or directly on the mining business and its employees,” he said. “They’re very worried about the speed in which mining closes down ... who’s going to be eating in their restaurant, shopping in their shop, coming to their newsagent on a Wednesday mid-week. “We think around 300 jobs need to be created to maintain the status quo.” Local businesses remain concerned The figures confirmed the fears of local business owners who warned they would join the list of Queensland communities suffering through a post-mining slump.

“If you’re living in the Herbert River district where I’m from, it would be like the sugar industry shutting down.” New jobs in tourism, conservation to bridge the gap: Minister However Queensland Environment Minister Steven Miles said tourism and conservation programs would bridge the gap with the help of a $20 million transition fund. The LNP and Sibelco together, have run a hysterical campaign to make people think the sky will fall in - the fact is it won’t. With this plan we can create the kinds of jobs that will be here forever. Steven Miles, Queensland Environment Minister “The LNP and Sibelco together, have run a hysterical campaign to make people think the sky will fall in - the fact is it won’t,” he said. “With this plan we can create the kinds of jobs that will be here forev- er.” The Queensland Government said four new ranger positions would be funded to try to generate sustainable jobs on the island. New recruit, local Quandamooka man Shaun Fisher, 23, said it was a welcome opportunity. The sand mine on Stradbroke Island, off Brisbane, has been in operation since 1949. (ABC News: Giulio Saggin)

Pharmacist Maxine Mccullough fears the long-term economic impact on businesses has not been properly measured. (ABC TV News ) Pharmacist Maxine Mccullough doubted the long-term economic impact on her business and others had been properly measured. “You’re thinking ghost town,” she said. “You look at other mining communities - I just heard of Emerald where rents were $1,000 a week and now they’re $100 a week - you’re think- ing empty houses.” In a submission to a parliamentary committee, Sibelco said between $70 million and $100 million could be stripped from the economy in the years after the closure. Opposition environment spokesman Andrew Cripps said that could be devastating to the local community. “If you’re living in Mount Isa, it’s like Mount Isa mines shutting down,” he said.

Quandamooka man Shaun Fisher has welcomed the opportunity to be a new ranger on his island home.(ABC TV News) “Getting that chance to work on your country and look after it is defi- nitely good and something I’d like to see for my kids as well,” he said. The transition plan would not get up without the support of Katter’s Australian Party state MPs or independent Queensland MP Billy Gordon, who think the 2019 end date is too soon. Public forums on the transition will be held at Cleveland and on Strad- broke Island next week. The parliamentary committee investigating the island’s future is due to report by the end of the month.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-26/north-strad- broke-island-sand-mining-to-end-2019-early/7446860

Sibelco staff are concerned how they will access government benefits • Report date: 6th May 2016 • Reporters: Cheryl Goodenough and Brian Williams • Image: Redland City Bulletin Uncertainty continues over the cessation of mining on North Stradbroke Island, with workers concerned that government funds will not stretch far enough. Sibelco workers have questioned outcomes of the state government’s draft Economic Transition Strategy, raising concerns about vague terminology. The former Newman Government introduced its controversial North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability and Another Act Amendment Act in 2013. That allowed for the expansion and extension of sand mining until 2035. The government is repealing the Newman legislation and has promised $20 million for the island’s transition out of mining by 2019. Parliament’s Finance and Administration Committee has been investigating the government’s bill on the transition and a second put up by Katter Australia Party’s. Sibelco operator Jason Karklis said he was not sure what some of the transition scheme meant. “From a local standpoint, when it says expand education and training opportunities, who is that for? What about the locals? If you shut down mining we will lose the youth – me, my three kids, my partner,’’ he said. “I do not know how this $20 million will boost the number of children going to school, the infrastructure and equipment and the teacher to student ratios. I do not see how this is a positive for our kids’ education.” Sibelco senior environmental coordinater Ben Savins said even if he got a redundancy it would not be much. “Then am I not eligible to get anything under that scheme?’’ he said “When I read it, I am not eligible. That is where the concern is.’’ Quandamooka spokesman Cameron Costello said the committee’s parliamentary report cleared the way for Parliament to restore native title rights. He said the report’s three-all split between government and non-government MPs on the government’s bill was expected. Sibelco chief executive Tom Cutbush said his company agreed that mining was a temporary land use but finishing in 2019 was too soon for a successful move to other industries. The government’s funding of $20 million in combination with Sibelco’s contribution of $21 million and an end to mining in 2027, would give a greater chance of a successful transition and support up to 116 displaced employees and their families. “We welcome the observation from non-government members that an even handed approach to a compromise between 2019 and 2035 would be 2027, a date which, as evidenced in the report, is also supported by a significant number of stakeholders,’’ he said. Mr Costello said Quandamooka people had never expected LNP MPs to admit their mistake with their 2013 laws. “(We) welcome the Labor members’ recommendation that the government bill be passed and now look forward to that happening as soon as possible,’’ he said. “At some point soon we hope the LNP will make its peace with native title and the rights of Aboriginal people.’’ Mr Costello said the LNP supported miners’ rights yet was mute on the rights of native title holders. Quandamooka people wanted to help build Minjerribah/North Stradbroke Island as a global eco-cultural tourism destination.

North Stradbroke Island sand mining to end by 2019

• Report updated: 26th May 2016 • Reporter: Gail Burke | ABC News • Images: as credited

Sand mining will come to an end on North Stradbroke Island by 2019, reversing a decision by the former Newman administra- tion to extend Sibelco’s lease to 2035.

The Labor Government passed the legislation early this morning with the help of two independents — Billy Gordon and Rob Pyne — in the hung parliament. Former Labor premier Anna Bligh had previously legislated to end the mining on the island, off Brisbane, by 2019, however the former Liberal National government extended the term until 2035. North Stradbroke Island is the second-largest sand island in the world after Fraser Island, and has been mined for sand since 1949. “Today marks the start of a new chapter,” Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said. “The debate is over. The community, the business sector, traditional own- ers and new investors supported by the Palaszczuk Government can now move forward to ... new exciting, sustainable jobs of the future.” A Deloitte Access Economics analysis that was commissioned by the State Government and released earlier this year found sand mining generated between $60 million and $80 million per year for the local economy and employed 95 island residents. The Liberal National Party opposed the bill, which ends mining by the end of 2019, arguing it was bereft of logic. “This bill will put workers out of work, it will undermine the economic stability of the local community,” Opposition environment spokesman Andrew Cripps said. “It will mortally wound the bottom line of small businesses ... and impact on property values.” Traditional owners locked out of places of cultural significance Government minister and Indigenous Labor MP Leanne Enoch absented herself from Cabinet discussions on the issue because she belongs to the Quandamooka people, who are traditional owners of the area. She spoke in the Quandamooka language in Parliament to acknowledge her ancestors and the strength of her people. She told parliament her own family had varying views on when sand mining should end, but said she felt the Newman government had caused division in the community on the issue. “My father worked in that sand mine as a young man,” she said. “He would say that it was the right kind of economy for that time. Many of my family members have benefitted.” She said much of the mining lease covered traditional places of great significance. “Places that traditional owners, my family, representing thousands of generation do not have access to, cannot teach children about, cannot pass on to the next generation,” she said. “That is why it is important to understand that it is time for a new economy.” Quandamooka elder Bob Anderson said it was a good outcome. “Tourism will be one of our main money spinners and people will learn more about the many facets that Minjerribah offers to tourists,” he said. The Katters Australian Party tried to put up a compromise of a 2024 close date, but independents Billy Gordon and Rob Pyne argued the earlier closure was better for the Quandamooka people and the environment. The sand mine on Stradbroke Island, off Brisbane, has been in operation since 1949. (ABC News: Giulio Saggin)

Mining families: Sibelco employee Chad Borey and children Ryan, 11, Jazmyn, 10, Cobra, 2, and mum Jayme with Myer Karklis, 3, mum Kiesha, Amarni, 1, dad Jason and Chace, 5.

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Sailing Centre of Excellence to the Redlands’ Moreton Bay North Stradbroke Island will soon be home to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with the Squadron in talks to set up the Australian Centre of Excellence in Sailing in Deanbilla Bay.

SIBELCO Facebook post: 24th May 2016 Today’s expected decision on the future of Sand Mining on North Stradbroke Island, Australia will have the greatest impact on the 69 Sibelco employees who call Straddie home, including the Karklis and Borey families pictured [opposite page]. Sibelco contributes $13 million in annual employment spend on the Island, consisting of 108 full time and 8 casual employees. To close down the mine in 2019 will put our workers, many of whom are multi- generational miners and highly skilled, out of a job. Not to mention the up to 300 people, according to RPS consultants, who are indirectly supported by Sibelco’s North Stradbroke Island operations.

Mayor Karen Williams said Deanbilla Bay, which is located just south of Dunwich, is a world class yachting destination and the Squadron will play an important role in backfilling the loss of sand mining to the Redlands and Stradbroke economy. “After discussions with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron last year, I approached Council officers working on the draft North Stradbroke Island Economic Transition Plan,” Cr Williams said. “I saw Deanbilla Bay as a unique opportunity to helping the local economy transition from sand mining to Green Industry and Sports Tourism,” Cr Williams said. “The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has been an integral part of the Bayside community for over 130 years and I’m excited to about what this could mean for the long term future of Stradbroke. “With the pressures of the withdrawal of sand mining from the economy, employment and vacancy of land, the Squadron will help support the Island to make its transition to a tourism driven economy” she said. The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron will use Deanbilla Bay as a staging ground for sailing in all forms and expects to begin regattas later this year. For more information on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s initiative at Deanbilla Bay contact the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron or download this position paper. Kathleen Crees commented on 11 March 2016 I still believe that the mining industry should continue on Straddie as originally planned especially at a time when we are trying to develop infrastructure for our growing population and when a downturn is experienced with world trends which affects Australia. This isn’t the time to try brave experiments with local jobs and industries. People matter! Job security ensures that people can plan their lives with greater certainty. The people who put forward the tourist development haven’t convinced me that they have followed through a proper plan AND KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. A healthy society is one that has job security. People who wish to instigate change are usually in a superior position of security themselves and because they lack experience and imagination, have no idea how the other half lives! Many families live on the edge because of job insecurity. Schools could also help by teaching practical home management for all students. Ted Tickle commented on 01 April 2016 Mayor Mayor Karen, why do you not explain to the boating public what this development proposal means to the many boaties who use Deanbilla Bay as an overnight anchorage. Apart from being a beautiful bay destination, Deanbilla also one of the few anchorages in Moreton that offers protection from strong wind and storms. The RQYS has applied for additional mooring buoys that will occupy a large percentage of the Deanbilla Bay anchorage. These moorings will greatly reduce the number of boats that are able to anchor in the bay, whether the mooring is being used or not. I strongly object to the mooring application as control of the anchorage at Deanbilla Bay will be in the hands of RQYS and its members. This is NOT acceptable and information regarding this matter is NOT being promoted for obvious reason: the boating public will NOT approve. http://karenwilliams.com.au/media/comments/sailing-centre-of-excellence-to-the- redlands-moreton-bay http://karenwilliams.com.au/images/uploads/RQYS_DeanbillaBay.pdf

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“IN THE WIND” (ITW) is a weekly email newsletter of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Two issues, published on 7th April and 19th May 2016, have been circulated, in which the Squadron’s plans for Deanbilla Bay were broadcast. In the 7th April edition, RQYS Commodore Ian Threlfall announced that a number of initiatives that had been “on the agenda for some months or years” were now “reaching fruition”. In the first – RQYS Member Moorings – it was noted that the State Government (through the office of MSQ) had previously gazetted a large proportion of Deanbilla Bay as a small craft mooring area with an associated 66 mooring positions. The Commodore reported that “over a year ago, the RQYS General Committee decided to apply for permission to deploy 10 moorings within this already approved zone for short term RQYS member use.” Availability of these moorings for member bookings was announced in the 19th May ITW issue, and attention drawn to the policy document on the RQYS website (extract shown below). The second initiative – Deanbilla Bay Mooring Management – advised that “RQYS has formed the view that the boating public and Stradbroke Island in general may be better served” by a larger number of short term visitor moorings being made available within the Deanbilla Bay designated area and that the Squadron had therefore “recently” applied for management rights “over a portion” of the already approved mooring area. Commodore Threlfall contrasted the RQYS plans to “make these moorings available to members and, importantly, the general public” with the restrictions in the One Mile caused by privately-owned permanent moorings and noted that the RQYS Deanbilla application was “still under consideration”. Moving to the third initiative in the 7th April issue – the RQYS “Deanbilla Sailing Academy” – the Commodore published the fact the Squadron had been in discussions with Sibelco and State and Local Governments with the aim of “securing this property” (the Sibelco buildings at Deanbilla Bay) to establish a new Sailing Academy campus and RQYS member destination on North Stradbroke Island. Discussions were progressing ‘positively’ and a ‘successful resolution anticipated’. In conclusion, the Commodore observed that these three initiatives were aimed squarely at developing the sport of sailing “and are in the interests of RQYS sailing and cruising members now and into the future.” These ITW announcements were made several weeks after the RQYS Sailing Academy proposal was first published on the Redlands Mayor’s own website [editorial note: refer article and links on previous page] and made no mention of the RQYS Academy proposals for operating sailing and racing courses both in Deanbilla Bay and across the paths of the Cleveland barge and ferry services in the open bay between Coochiemudlo and Goat Islands (as the map on page 10 of the proposal document clearly depicted), nor of the RQYS proposal to conduct wind- surfing classes and ‘off the beach’ racing in Horseshoe Bay as well.

In the 19th May issue of ITW, the Commodore again referenced the One Mile as “a classic example of where permanent moorings largely exclude access to a popular destination” and reiterated that RQYS had established its 10 moorings in Deanbilla Bay “now to ensure that we do not lose the rights to them.” It was further announced that RQYS “sees ‘Destinations’ as a core pillar for the development of our member facilities” and that the Squadron was of the view that ‘a number’ of “our favourite destinations” WILL (the Commodore’s capitals) become mooring only areas in the future due to ‘environmental considerations’ and would “wherever possible apply for our share of those moorings to ensure our members maintain access.” RQYS member-only access to the 10 Deanbilla Bay moorings was again emphasised, underscored by the committee’s view that such facilities, along with the RQYS property at Canaipa, “provide an incentive for new and existing members” to enjoy Moreton Bay. Six weeks later, in the RQYS quarterly magazine “MAINSHEET” Winter 2016 issue, Commodre Threlfall declared that RQYS had been successful both in having Sibelco agree to transfer the lease of its Deanbilla Bay shorefront property to the Squadron and in obtaining “formal Ministerial consent” for this, with the process already in the hands of the State Titles Office. In reporting one “commitment” by the State Government to approve the necessary Change of Use provisions for the land, the Commodore also reported another “commitment from the State to re-negotiate the ongoing lease terms with a view to a long term sporting lease and/or freehold acquisition of the property.” It would be, he said, “an exciting new phase as we develop and release ‘RQYS Deanbilla’ to our members.” The Squadron’s Coaching and Sailing staff were reportedly ‘well advanced in planning’ for the range of programs at ‘RQYS Deanbilla’ and that weekend and week-long camps would hopefully be offered ‘very soon’. Members of the RQYS Power and Sail Cruising Groups had also, it seemed, “been quick to see the potential of Deanbilla as a destination” with fund-raising events already being planned to ‘enhance’ the Deanbilla property with ‘BBQ and shade facilities’ so that “in conjunction with our moorings within the bay, a first-class destination and member meeting place will be available to all members and guests.” The Commodore concluded his comments by stating “it’s great to belong”. A few pages later in the magazine, a large chartlet of Deanbilla Bay was reproduced, along with a photograph of a bright pink, black-stencilled buoy with the caption “RQYS Exclusive Mooring at Deanbilla Bay”.

http://www.rqys.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RQYS-Bill-Kirby-Jetty-Deanbilla-Bay-Policy.pdf

DEANBILLA BAY MOORING SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Rafting is permitted providing the total raft combination does not exceed 40 tonnes in total weight or the maximum swing radius of that mooring. • In the case of any unauthorized use or interference … 1. Ask the offending vessel to vacate the mooring in a polite and respectful manner. 2. If the offending vessel does not comply, please take a photo of the offending vessel ensuring that its registration details are visible and note the date/time. 3. Please report the unauthorized use to RQYS Reception and forward the photo and details.

Maximum Permitted Swing Radius 30m – BS1020, BS1021, BS1022, BS1031, BS1032, BS1040 20m – BS1041, BS1048, BS1053, BS1054

• All vessels must be RQYS registered and must display an RQYS burgee at all times while on the mooring. • Members to provide full vessel details including full comprehensive insurance details, registration number, vessel name, make, power or sail, description, LOA, Beam, Draft, total weight and a contact phone number. • Vessels must not exceed the maximum swing mooring weight of 40 tonnes. • Maximum LOA is limited to the maximum Swing radius of the mooring.

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Deanbilla Bay Proposal 2016 Dear Sailing friends I write this to you as a concerned yachts- man / private citizen. (to be clear this is not composed as a member of the committee of WMYC) I do not believe it is in the best interests of local sailors for RQYS to manage Deanbilla Bay. My initial research follows as does a responce [sic] from the RQYS Commodore. At the end of the [blog] page is the text of a word document that I have signed and sent to the politicians listed. It is available to download as a word document. My notes of 10/4/2016 including documentation of RQYS proposal and RQYS Commodore’s public comments I was sent the link below which is to a public access Fairfax media site This page shows shows a map marked as not for public release. https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/3A7XZUYkQMtPbFHsecsY- DWq/Deanbilla%20Bay%20NSI.pdf The map shows that RQYS has proposed that it manage moor- ings for the whole Southern section of Deanbilla Bay. Redland Local mayor Karen WIlliams’ website carries a 10 page glossy expose extolling the benefits to Stradbroke Island that will follow RQYS taking over management of a current mining shore lease and management of the anchorage. http://karenwilliams.com.au/images/uploads/RQYS_Deanbilla- Bay.pdf I note that the RQYS facebook page dated 4th April carries a note from Commodore Ian Threlfall “I can now report that these 10 environmentally friendly moor- ings are about to be installed. We will provide information shortly as to how our members can make use of these new moorings. It is important to understand that this Deanbilla Bay mooring area was already gazetted and approved by MSQ and as it stands, over time would have been taken up by permanent moorings – similar to the One-Mile anchorage. RQYS has the view that the boating public and Stradbroke Island would be better served by a number of short term only moorings being made available within the Deanbilla Bay area. On that basis, RQYS has applied for management rights over a portion of the already approved mooring area, that would be made available to members and non-members on a short term basis. This ap- plication is still under consideration by the authorities.” The “not for public release” map seems a little at odds with Commodore Threlfall’s facebook release. The fairfax map seems more concerning than simply a spot for an innocent 10 moorings. It clearly implies the intiention [sic] of RQYS to manage the whole Southern anchorage. While the facebook publication and the broacher [sic] both refer to only 10 moorings I dont feel that RQYS (or any single yacht club for that matter ) should have management over the only safe anchorage ,in the prevailing South Easter, in that region of the bay. https://www.facebook.com/RQYS.Manly/ I quote from Commodore Threlfall’s post:

It is no longer possible to anchor in the one mile anchorage due to the carpet of moorings. It would be an absolute disaster for the boating fraternity of Moreton Bay should the same situation evolved at Deanbilla. I am very keen that this information is widely disseminated amongst the boating fraternity and if people share my grave reservations that we each make those concerns known to MSQ the Moreton Bay marine park authority and local and state politi- cians. I will sort out a list of who I will “bother” in the next day or two. Additional information from RQYS Commodore received by email published with his permission Greg, I was forwarded a copy of your article concerning moorings at Deanbilla Bay. If I may, I would like to try to correct a possible misunderstand- ing about the current government approvals over Deanbilla Bay. If your aim is to protest the establishment by Government of a mooring zone in Deanbilla Bay, then that ‘horse bolted’ several years ago. MSQ several years ago gazetted the complete area as a large “Small Craft Mooring’ Zone complete with approximately 66 mooring positions. A look at the current Navionics charts will show the individual mooring positions all marked and they are approved. Obviously these moorings have not all been taken up immediately, but there has been a number installed in the past year. As it stands, it is inevitable that over time Deanbilla Bay will be filled with moorings just as One Mile has become. Just as Little Ship Club has a number of moorings within One Mile, and many other clubs have moorings in place for their members in other places, RQYS has applied for and been granted 10 moorings within this currently permitted zone for its members. A second and FURTHER proposal from RQYS is one to attempt to prevent the mooring zone being taken up by permanent private moorings only. We have offered to manage an area of moorings on a short term basis for short term visitors, both members and non-members, so that the boating public may still visit Dunwich and use the bay. It is that proposal that is still under consideration by authorities and there are many similar examples in Queensland of such an arrangement. RQYS does not wish to promulgate the expansion of moorings around the bay, although it is fair to say that many environmen- tal pressures are pushing government in that direction. The question for boat clubs is how best to adapt to that pressure. At RQYS we are attempting to lead the way toward a more open model that ensures that where moorings are mandated, that short term use by all is still available – just as boat and yacht clubs have been the best vehicle to ensure affordable and accessible marinas for all. Kind regards,

Ian Threlfall Commodore Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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