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Issue 12 September 2011
Sand mining
community benefit fund
to support Straddie
A sand mining community benefit fund
will be created to help build a stronger
future for the North Stradbroke Island
(NSI) community, Sibelco Australia CEO
Campbell Jones has announced.
Mr Jones said Sibelco Australia would establish the fund as
the first outcome of the recent community forum held by
Sibelco to discuss Straddie’s future.
Over the past 45 years, Sibelco has partnered with
the people of NSI in providing financial support to
community groups, special projects, events, arts and
cultural activities, sporting clubs and critical infrastructure
projects. With plans in place to phase out sandmining
on the Island in the future, Sibelco wanted to restate its
commitment to the ongoing growth of the community.
“The economic benefits of sand mining on Straddie
have helped create a thriving, strong and proud local
community,” Mr Jones said.
“There is an incredible amount of infrastructure and
facilities on Straddie that have been built with sand
mining sponsorships – like the local golf course, the
Allsports Club and the University of Queensland Marine
Research Station to name just a few.
“By creating the Fund and advisory board, we’ll be able
to formalise the process around the granting of hundreds
of thousands of dollars worth of initiatives sponsored by
Sibelco Australia each year.
“While we’re still fighting the Bligh Government’s
decision, we also want to provide greater support to the
community for as long as we’re able to continue
sand mining.”
Mr Jones said the next step will be calling nominations for
membership of the Benefit Fund Board. The Board will
independently select projects to receive funding through a
process of ongoing consultation with the community.
Inside this issue
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New mine path for North Stradbroke Island
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Native Title recognised for
Quandamooka people
Glass sands operation –
North Stradbroke Island
Tide times and 4WD tips
Straddie Chamber of Commerce to
focus on a sustainable future
Employees recognised for service
Ilmenite - The third of the
heavy minerals of NSI
Island Happenings
Island History – Did you know?
Ferry times
Community helps
chart course
The sand mining community benefit
fund is the first outcome of the Straddie
Community Forum which was held on
30 July 2011 at the Amity Point
Community Hall.
Sixty-one residents from each of Straddie’s three townships
gathered to participate in the Forum which was hosted by
Sibelco Australia.
The Forum gave attendees the opportunity to share their
ideas and thoughts on a community vision for the Island
Straddie Community Forum
and ways the company could help the community work
towards that vision.
Sibelco’s Sustainability Manager – Development Paul Smith,
who convened parts of the Forum, said it was important
that Sibelco understood the issues facing the community.
“Sibelco has a long history of helping the community build
infrastructure and provide services however we always want
new ideas,” he said.
Continued on page 2.

New mine
path for North
Stradbroke Island
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Sibelco has welcomed a recent decision
by the Queensland Government to amend
the Enterprise mine path on North
Stradbroke Island (NSI).
Although the decision will do little to provide for the
long-term viability of the NSI community it does ensure
the Sibelco operation will continue on the Island to 2019.
Sibelco’s Sustainability Manager – Development
Paul Smith said the revised mine path was a better
outcome for the environment, island residents and the
Government.
“The original mine path proposed by the Government
was unsafe, unworkable and unviable,” Mr Smith said.
“The decision to adjust the mine path will provide a
safer path that will not pose a risk to the environment,”
he said.
The review of the mine path was undertaken by a highly
respected and qualified third party assessor who reviewed
technical and safety constraints.
Mr Smith said that while the State Government’s decision
provided some certainty for the coming years, the
community was still reeling from the plan to shut down
sand mining on the Island by 2019.
“For generations, residents and families have been
working with the mine to build a community and raise
their family,” he said.
“The Government still hasn’t provided the community
with a viable economic plan and residents still hold grave
concerns for the future of NSI,” he said.
Advantages of Sibelco’s mine path:
• Covers less than two per cent of
the Island, life of mine (2019)
• Reduces impact on ecosystems
• Reduces dredge disturbance
• Features world-class
rehabilitation techniques
• Provides a more sustainable final
landform than the path provided for
in the legislation by keeping the final
dredge position south of a major high
dune system and at a lower depth.
Community helps
chart course (continued)
Participants brainstormed and came up with a
number of ideas for future initiatives Sibelco could
support including:
• Integrated education facilities
• Improved bikeways and footpaths
• New or improved health care facilities
• Youth or community facility
A report providing a summary of the viewpoints
gathered at the Forum is currently being developed
and will be sent to residents.
Sibelco looks forward to further discussions with
the community about the future of NSI and will
continue to build opportunities for ongoing
community engagement.
• Apprenticeships and training schemes for
young residents
• Affordable housing options.

Message from the
Chief
Executive Officer
Thank you for picking up this latest edition of the Sand Times.
We are delighted to announce in this edition of the Sand Times
plans to establish a sand mining community benefit fund
to formalise sponsorship support for significant projects on
North Stradbroke Island (NSI).
Sibelco Australia has the greatest respect for the bond between Straddie and
Bayside residents and sand mining, built over the past 45 years. It has created
a unique and wonderful community on the Island and we believe this Fund
is a way to cement the legacy of this remarkable bond.
Campbell Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Sibelco Australia
Sibelco has always maintained its commitment to NSI residents and their
community. On 30 July we held the Straddie Community Forum which gave
residents an opportunity to discuss and talk together about their vision for
Straddie in the future.
More than 60 people attended the Forum and the event produced some great ideas.
The Forum also asked participants to think about how the company could more
effectively help the community to grow and develop to become sustainable in the
coming years.
The feedback gained will be an excellent source of advice for the community
benefit fund’s advisory board.
Also in this edition you will find coverage of the historic decision by the Federal
Court to recognise the Quandamooka People’s claim to native title on NSI.
Sibelco has supported this application and would like to congratulate the
Quandamooka people on achieving the recognition they deserve. The local
community has been working toward this for more than 20 years and it is
wonderful to see it come to fruition.
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We recognise that our employees are the heart and soul of both the community
and our company.
In this edition, we celebrate the hard work of a number of Sibelco employees
marking many years of service at our Pinkenba and NSI operations. This year we
recognise 26 employees who have served more than 25 years with the company –
an outstanding effort by anyone’s measure.
Sibelco Australia relies on the knowledge and experience of these fine workers
and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to them.
Thank you also to all those who have provided feedback and support to the
company and our employees over recent months, I look forward to working with
you to implement some of our shared visions for NSI.
Stay safe and enjoy the school holidays.

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Native Title
recognised for
Quandamooka
people
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On 4 July more than 800 people
packed into the Dunwich Community
Hall to witness the recognition of the
Quandamooka people as the native title
holders of North Stradbroke Island (NSI).
The Federal Court of Australia made the determination
after 20 years of campaigning and commitment by the
Quandamooka people.
Justice John Dowsett made the ruling which granted land
rights over more than 98 per cent of the Island covering
56,000 hectares of land and water.
The native title does not cover the townships of Dunwich,
Amity and Point Lookout, but allows native title holders
exclusive use of 2,264 hectares of land.
Local resident Ian Delaney, who was the sole applicant
for the Quandamooka people, said the determination
was a milestone in the history of the Quandamooka
people and NSI.
“This proves Aboriginal people can get native title, even
though we are in a metropolitan area, just outside a major
capital city,” Mr Delaney said.
Sibelco’s Sustainability Manager – Development Paul
Smith, who was also present at the determination, said the
company was delighted to see native title awarded to the
Quandamooka people.
“We have long supported this case and we look forward
to working with the Quandamooka people to look after
Straddie,” Mr Smith said.

Glass sands operation –
North Stradbroke Island
Sibelco Australia’s glass sands operation on North Stradbroke Island
(NSI) is the smallest of the company’s operations on the Island.
Producing approximately 250,000 tonnes per year the glass sands
operation supplies product to the local market for clear and coloured
glass packaging and exports high quality product, Glassil, to Japan for
vehicle windscreens, LCD screens, solar panels and circuit boards.
The glass sands operation reflects the complex and interesting history
of sand mining on NSI. Glass sand mining commenced in the early
1970s with ACI Glass. By 1998 Owens Illinois had acquired ACI
operations and in 2001 Unimin (now Sibelco) took over the NSI
glass sands operation.
Active mining is now operational on ML 1108, a 12-13 million
tonne resource that was purchased from CRL.
The glass sands mining process is different to heavy mineral
mining though it does include some of the same processes. The dry
mining process involves removal and storage of topsoil for use in
rehabilitation. A front end loader is then used to remove the next
10-12 metres of sand. This is fed through a dry sieve to remove any
bulky rocks or branches. Water is then added to the mixture which
is passed through a fine sieve and pumped into a series of spirals for
gravity separation.
The products refined include A Grade sand which is very pure and
low in iron, a version with slightly higher iron content, glass sand
used in the domestic market and foundry sand.
Each is stockpiled and dried for three to four days before transport to
the barge loader at Dunwich for transport to storage and export sites
along the Brisbane River.
A process of progressive rehabilitation very similar to that used by
the company at other sites on the Island is used at the glass sands
operation. With mining progressing approximately 30 metres every
three to four months it occurs on a smaller scale.
A key feature of the glass sands operation is the commitment of
the team of 13 staff. Many have worked on site for ten years and a
number have worked there for 15 years or more. With production
schedules impacted by recent changes, particularly in the export
trade, local staff have remained committed and have adjusted capacity
to meet these needs.
It is anticipated that Sibelco glass sands operations will continue to 2025.
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Oyster Festival
Bring the whole family to the Oyster Festival on Saturday 10 December 2011 at the
North Stradbroke Island Allsports Club, Dunwich.
Fresh local oysters and prawns will be available for purchase. You can also test your
skill and stomach in the oyster opening and eating competitions or be entertained
with music and children’s activities occurring throughout the day.
The fun starts at 10am and will continue well into the afternoon.
For more information, please contact the North Stradbroke Island Allsports Club
on (07) 3409 9216.

North Stradbroke Island
September 2011
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Tide Times
• Always check the tide charts before driving on the beach.
• Beach driving: It is illegal to drive on any beach one hour
either side of high tide on North Stradbroke Island. Fines will
be issued to anyone found driving at these times.
• Point Lookout: Deduct one and a half hours from the tide
time at the Brisbane bar (this is the time shown in the daily
paper and on this calendar) for the correct high and low tide
on main beach.
For example: 10.30am Low Tide at Bar = 9.00am at Main Beach.
• Amity Point: Deduct half an hour for the correct high
and low tide times for Amity and Flinders Beach.
For example: 10.30am Low Tide at the Bar
= 10.00am at Amity and Flinders Beach.
Tips for Four
Wheel Driving
• Beaches are considered a road under Queensland
legislation, therefore road rules apply. Speed limits for
Flinders are 40km/hr and 60km/hr on Main.
• Use formed tracks only, never make new tracks and
stay off dune vegetation – it keeps the dunes in place.
• Lower tyre pressure makes driving on sand safer and
easier – consult your tyre supplier for correct tyre pressures
for your vehicle. Don’t forget to re-inflate your tyres when
driving on bitumen.
Amity Point

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Dunwich
Point Lookout
Mining lease areas
For your safety, driving or
walking on mining lease
is not permitted.

Straddie Chamber of
Commerce to focus on
a sustainable future
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Local businesses are encouraged to become
members of the newly formed Straddie
Chamber of Commerce.
The organisation has been formed by
Stradbroke Island-based businesses
to meet the challenges of the difficult
economic transition period currently
being experienced on the Island.
Chairman Mr David Thomson said more than 60 local
businesses had become members since the Chamber was
established in June 2011.
“The Chamber represents every kind of business
including trades, services, mining, transport,
accommodation, hospitality, attractions and tours,”
Mr Thomson said.
“It is empowered by business to speak as a unified voice
to Government and stakeholders at all levels, and is
accountable to its members.
“Regardless of the size or shape of businesses, members
can be part of an effective group of people working
towards helping businesses operate within a sustainable
economy on North Stradbroke Island,” he said.
The Straddie Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural
AGM on Wednesday 8 June 2011.
The objectives of the Chamber of Commerce are to:
• Actively assist members to maintain sustainable
businesses, now and into the future
• Seek opportunities through funding sources, to
facilitate business mentoring, advice, training and
development for members and their staff
• Enable members to work together on issues and
projects to assist one another
• Promote Straddie and island businesses to visitors
and create jobs for the local community
• Protect the natural attributes of Straddie and retain
the Island lifestyle
• Organise business networking opportunities across
all forms, sizes and structures of business on Straddie
• Provide a central point of communication for
members conveying information on news and events.
The Department of Employment, Economic
Development and Innovation (DEEDI) provided
establishment funds for the registration of the
organisation, insurances and administrative support.
The elected Committee members are David Thomson
(Chairman), Milton Kemp (Treasurer), Robin Barrass
(Secretary), Col Battersby, Gordon Dix, Paul Kemp,
Paul Smith and Debbie Wilson.
Two subcommittees have already been formed to
focus on specific priorities. An Economic Transition
Subcommittee, headed by Milton Kemp is investigating
opportunities for mentoring, advice, accessing
government assistance packages, training and business
development.
The Tourism Subcommittee, lead by Col Battersby
recently presented a submission to the Department of
Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and
DEEDI to promote Straddie as a destination in off-peak
season and is currently awaiting outcomes.
The Straddie Chamber of Commerce annual membership
fee is $100. To obtain a membership application form,
contact Executive Officer, Liz Weiley on 0412 334 174
or email lw@stradisphere.com.au.
Ilmenite

Employees recognised for service
The annual Sibelco Australia 20 Year Club luncheon was held on Saturday
6 August 2011.
The 20 Year Club, a tradition from CRL which continues to be supported by
Sibelco Australia, recognises those who have been employed by the company for
20 years or more. The group comes together once each year for a luncheon.
Today 20 Year Club members include many still employed by the company as well
as others who have retired or moved on to other employment.
The luncheon for 85 included 40 employees and guests from North Stradbroke
Island (NSI) who were transported to the mainland for the luncheon held at the
Shangri-La Gardens. The luncheon provides a chance for old workmates and friends
to catch up and reminisce about their shared experiences.
This year the event also included Sibelco Australia presentations for 30 and 25 years
of continuous service made to current employees. In total 26 Sibelco Australia
employees based at our Pinkenba and NSI operations were recognised this year for
25 years or more service with the company. The majority of these employees are
residents of NSI.
In acknowledging all of the employees receiving service awards this year Paul Smith,
Sustainability Manager – Development said, “There would be few companies today
that could celebrate such long-term dedication with their staff.
“We are proud of our staff and look forward to continuing to offer them challenging
and rewarding work in the years ahead,” he said.
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Ilmenite - The third of the
heavy minerals of NSI
The Sand Times September 2011
Ilmenite is the third of the heavy minerals mined at Sibelco’s
North Stradbroke Island operations.
It makes up the largest proportion of minerals mined on the Island. It is named after
the Ilmenski Mountains located in the Southern Urals in Russia, the area where the
mineral was first discovered.
Iron-black in colour, ilmenite sands are derived from igneous and metamorphic
rocks. Ilmenite is slightly magnetic, which means that magnets can be used to
separate it from other minerals in mineral sands. On board the concentrator
ilmenite is separated from rutile and zircon when it is passed over wet high
intensity magnetic separators (WHIMS).
In the dry mill at Pinkenba, magnets are again used to further refine mineral products.
Australia supplies about 40 per cent of the world’s ilmenite. Other suppliers include
South Africa, Canada, China and Norway.
Ilmenite is able to withstand extreme temperatures and is used in the steel industry
to line blast furnaces. Ilmenite’s hardness also makes it useful as an abrasive making
ilmenite sand useful in sandblasting.
Zircon Rutile Ilmenite

Island Happenings
North Stradbroke Island is the place to be with these amazing events for locals and visitors:
Date Event Details
17 September 2011 Terra Bulla Lumeah
Celebration Day
Terra Bullah Lumeah
Contact the Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council
for more information: 3409 9723
TBC Casino Royale RSL Memorial Club Dunwich
For more information contact Youthlink on 0418 301 000
8 – 9 October 2011 The Straddie Salute –
Straddie Ocean Swim
and Off-road Triathlon
15 – 16 October 2011 Straddie Assault Team
Surfing Competition
28 – 30 0ctober 2011 6th Annual Island
Vibe Festival
19 November 2011 Seafood Spectacular
and Inaugural Pig Races
Point Lookout
Contact Weekend Warrior Events to enter and for more
information www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au
Point Lookout
For more information:
www.stradbrokeholidays.com.auevents/straddie-assault-2011
Home Beach Park- Point Lookout
For more information: info@islandvibe.com.au
Little Ship Club Dunwich
For more information: www.littleshipclub.com.au
10 December 2011 Oyster Festival Allsports Club Dunwich
For more information: www.straddiesharks.com/whats-on.html
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Stradbroke Ferries – Straddie Assault
The Stradbroke Ferries – Straddie Assault is in its 27th Joel Parkinson and Danny Wills – all of whom are on
consecutive year and is Australia’s longest running the WCT (World Championship Tour). Other juniors
teams surfing competition.
who have competed and are currently surfing in the Pro
Junior series include – Lincoln Taylor, Chris Friend,
It is a unique event in that it is invitation only and
Chris Bennetts, Mitch Colbourn and Julian Wilson.
brings together 16 of Australia’s premier clubs based
between Noosa and Lennox Heads.
The event is split into two competitions. The “Teams”
event takes place on Saturday, where all eight surfers
Each team consists of 10 people – eight surfers (one
compete in one heat each and the team with the
under 16, two under 18, three opens, one woman and
highest combined score at the end of the day is the
one senior), one judge and one team manager.
winner. On the Sunday, one junior and one open from
The event is founded on club spirit and involves all
each surfing club surf in a knock out competition
members of the club. It is also one of the first big
known as the “Pairs” event.
events providing juniors with an opportunity to
This weekend promises spectators the opportunity
compete at the elite level.
to enjoy some great surfing as well as the community
Surfers who have competed as juniors and gone onto
spirit that the event brings for everyone involved.
bigger things include – Bede Durbidge, Mick Fanning,
Calling all volunteers
The Allsports Club needs volunteers to help with marshalling duties at the
Straddie Salute on Sunday 9 October.
If you can spare some time to help out please ring the Club on Ph: 3409 9216

Island History – Did you know?
This image was taken in 1932
and shows the township of
Dunwich which was dominated
by the Benevolent Institution.
This image shows the township
of Dunwich today. Parts of
the convict jetty from 1932
can be seen adjacent to the Sea
Stradbroke Ferry ramp.
In 1961, this original bag
store area held 10,000 tonnes
of rutile in bags, which were
stacked to the ceiling. Each
load on the pallet was equivalent
to one tonne.
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This image is taken in the same
spot which is now Sibelco’s
Dunwich warehouse. All the
goods Sibelco uses for its North
Stradbroke Island operations are
received here.
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This image shows the ‘Reed
Cutter’ on Herring Lagoon
trench. This boat was used to
transport workers and supplies
through Herring Lagoon trench
over to the beach side of the
Island. The ropeway along the
side of the trench was used to
transport minerals from the
beach side to Dunwich. The
ropeway was decommissioned in
1964 when Tazi Road was built
across the Island and minerals. At
this time, minerals started to be
transported by truck.
This image shows Herring
Lagoon trench in 2010.

Help us
keep
Straddie
Open.
Together we’re fighting for our
families, friends and way of life.
Our tight-knit community
deserves a strong and
thriving future.
We believe in the long-term
survival of our island.
Sustainable
Stradbroke
www.sustainablestradbroke.com.au
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Sibelco Head Office:
Level 16,
111 Pacific Highway,
North Sydney NSW 2060
Tel. +61 2 9458 2929
Fax. +61 2 9458 2900
Queensland Head Office:
Unit 1, 58 Metroplex Avenue
Murarrie Queensland 4172
Phone: (61 7) 3909 4500
Fax: (61 7) 3909 4501
Vehicle Ferry Timetable - Effective 3rd May 2011
Monday to Friday
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Water Taxi Timetable - Effective 3rd May 2011
Monday to Friday
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12.55pm – 1.25pm –
1.55pm – 2.25pm –
3.25pm – 3.55pm –
4.25pm – 4.55pm –
5.25pm – 5.55pm –
6.25pm – 6.55pm –
Saturday & Sunday
6.55am – 7.25am –
7.55am – 8.25am –
8.55am – 9.25am –
9.55am – 10.25am –
10.55am – 11.25am –
12.55pm – 1.25pm –
1.55pm – 2.25pm –
3.25pm – 3.55pm –
4.25pm – 4.55pm –
5.25pm – 5.55pm –
6.25pm – 6.55pm –
Connects with bus from Cleveland & Railway
Connects with bus from Point Lookout
· Buses only connect with water taxi services not vehicle ferry services
· Timetable is subject to alteration
· Please check with us for Public Holiday & Christmas Day timetable
· Water Taxi travel time between Cleveland & Dunwich is 25 minutes each way
· NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
· Catch this bus from Cleveland shops / train station
· The Veolia Bus No. 258 transfers to the Stradbroke Ferries Water Taxi Terminal
Strad
47 Ye
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vehicle ferry, M
to become the l
Today Stradbro
a water taxi to
the Southern B
and Russell.
Many people will re
1964 to accommodat
a more convenient
This vessel continue
commenced servicing
Tourism on North St
when the company id
also catered for the g
of the MV Quandam
later converted to in
In 2004 the MV M
Cleveland fleet. This
operating in Moreton
the convenience of p
vessels are 67 metres
and are still the large
Each year Stradbroke
of Moreton Bay and h
and visitors in both
growth of the tourism
Over the 47 years,
contributions to the
Indigenous communit
year sponsorship of
years of sponsorship
· Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to allow time for loading
North Stradbroke Island Office:
· Timetable is subject to alteration
· Please check with us for Public Holiday & Christmas Day timetable
PO Box 47
· Ferry travel time between Cleveland & Dunwich is 45 minutes each way
· BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Dunwich Queensland 4183
Phone: (61 7) 3409 6800
Fax: (61 7) 3409 6801
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