Welcome to the Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise

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Sandii  hosts a monthly Tuesday-morning segment and one of her regular guests is Colin Scobie, environmentalist and President of Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise.

TUESDAY MORNING, 13 OCTOBER 2026

At 9.30 am Colin settled in at the “Bridge”.  This week's conversation had a specific purpose. Kel Sanson — erosion and sediment subject matter expert — was presenting at the club's eco-forum nine days later, and Colin wanted the room full.

The segment wears a light-hearted title — "Talking About Dirt — Surely a Little Dirt Can't Hurt" — but carries a serious message. Soil erosion and sediment runoff can carry pollutants (excessive nutrients and toxicants) into waterways and the Bay, affecting freshwater and marine aquatic environments. Community radio brings that into people's homes, and asks listeners to think about the effects of everyday activities on the environment. 

Behind the microphone, it was routine business: updates, events, community projects. On the other side of it, someone was listening.

Clontarf Beach State high School (CBSHS) has a new native garden. In partnership with Rotary. CBSHS has created a sustainable and enduring educational asset that enriches learning, promotes environmental stewardship and strengthens connections to community and Country.  The gardens behind the Eco-Centre (Q Block) were run down. Staff and students wanted to bring them back to life and turn the area into a working outdoor classroom that any subject area can use for lessons, learning and community events.

Students would learn to recognise local coastal plants and see how sand dunes change into coastal heath. They'd watch living things, collect and study data, and learn about looking after the environment. They'd also grow food, including native bush tucker, and use the garden as inspiration for art projects. 

The garden will become a permanent part of the school, not a one-off project — built into everyday planning and lessons so it survives changes in leadership, staff or volunteers. 

The Head of Science will oversee the gardens and the teaching direction. Science technicians, teachers, groundskeepers and students will share the day-to-day upkeep. Small jobs — replanting, watering, mowing, edging — come out of the Science budget, with students helping as part of lessons. Big jobs, like pruning or removing large trees, will be paid for by the school and done by qualified contractors. Lessons using the garden will be built into the curriculum, and the garden's condition and impact will be reviewed each year.

Picture: Australian Pepper Vine (Piper hederaceum)

Noel Cox became Australia's newest Rotarian at Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise's Wednesday breakfast meeting on September 2.

Noel is in good company. Yuvraj Khatiwada (Rotary Club of Kathmandu Circle) and Eric Allen and Peter Alexander (Rotary Club of Greenwich) were inducted the same day.

However, Noel is arguably the newest Rotarian in the world given the sun rises earlier in Redcliffe than it does in London or the foothills of the Himalayas.

Humpybong State School is celebrating its 150-years Anniversiary.  The first provisional school opened on 1 February 1876 on land fronting what is now Duffield Road. It was housed in a small slab-and-shingle structure often described as a bark shanty, measuring just 10 feet by 12 feet. 

Good afternoon members, partners, friends, families and distinguished guests,

It’s been my privilege to serve as Club President for these past two years and I want to thank all members for their support and contribution to an important chapter in my life and the Club’s.

The Rotary year 2025-2026 is a significant year for the Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise — it’s celebrating 60 years of Service to our Communities.

Sixty years ago (1966) the world was a very different place, it was a pivotal year of cultural upheaval, space exploration milestones and monumental music releases.

I was my father Jacob's favorite son, and everyone knew it. He gave me a magnificent coat of many colours, and I wore it proudly. 

I also shared dreams I did not fully understand - dreams in which my brothers bowed before me. Instead of listening, they hated me for it. One day, their jealousy turned cruel. They seized me, tore away my coat, threw me into a pit, and sold me to traders bound for Egypt. Then they let my father believe I was dead.

In Egypt, I became a servant in Potiphar's house. Though I had lost my home and freedom, I worked faithfully. But trouble followed me there too. Potiphar's wife lied about me, and I was thrown into prison for a crime I did not commit. 

Even in that dark place, I refused to give up hope. I believed God had not abandoned me.

While in prison, I discovered that my gift for understanding dreams had a purpose. That gift eventually brought me before Pharaoh himself. When he was troubled by mysterious dreams, I explained that seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh trusted me to prepare Egypt, and because we stored food wisely, countless lives were saved.

Years later, my brothers came to Egypt begging for grain, not knowing who I was. I could have taken revenge, but I chose mercy. I forgave them. In that moment, I understood that every sorrow I had endured had led me here. My family was restored, my father was found again, and I learned that faith, forgiveness, and hope can turn suffering into blessing.

Our environmental colleagues, the Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA) are hosting the 3rd Annual Yarun EcoFlix Film Festival, which features a selection of independent films about species protection, direct actions, and the wonders of Country.

The festival is more than entertainment. Yarun Ecoflix sits between art and actions. It is a bridge from environmental awareness to involvement.

Fear and fascination are two sides of the same psychological coin.

While fear triggers our survival instincts, the thrill of facing the unknown safely often morphs into deep curiosity or fascination.

This complex emotion drives everything from how we consume media to how we confront everyday challenges.

At their core, fear and fascination trigger similar physiological responses but are processed differently by the brain.
 

Quote attributable to Rotarian Mike Spice Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise:

"After an incredible day helping run the Sausage Sizzle at the annual raise it for Redcliffe Giving Day, it was most appropriate to celebrate the fantastic news that over $200,000 was raised for Redcliffe Hospital. 

Well done to all volunteers and especially our team who helped achieve this amazing result! "

Initiated by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation, the Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day is an annual event designed to bring the community together to support local healthcare. 

Imagine a day where families come together to enjoy fishing, learn about local waterways, and help protect native fish — all at once. That’s what our Fishing Family Fun Day is all about!  

The event combines outdoor fun with environmental education through a Fishing BioBlitz — a hands-on activity where participants help identify and record all the fish species they catch (and release!). 

Moreton Bay is an incredibly important area for wildlife and fishing, supporting a wide range of marine and coastal life while also playing a big role in the culture, livelihoods, and everyday experiences of locals and visitors alike. 

Scientific research has been key to helping us better understand and protect this unique coastal environment.

 Science by The Bay is happening from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29. 

The first two days are just for high school students, and then it opens up to everyone on the last two days so the general public can come along and enjoy it too.

Every day, Redcliffe Hospital nurses, doctors and other dedicated staff serve our community to provide quality healthcare, close to home. They’ve been doing it for 60 years. 

They want to do more – to support locals now and for generations to come. Dr Joel Dulhunty, Director of Research at the Redcliffe Hospital is one of them. 

As he quoted “research is like climbing a mountain to find more research when you get to the top of the current mountain ”. The inspiration of his research team is remarkable!