The Squeaky Cog Cafe

27/10/2026

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29/09/2026

After exhaustive efforts to find our customers a valid alternative to the brilliant Merlo Coffee ... we are now also exclusive retailers of Bear Bones Coffee ... same price per cup and per bag 🔥

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04/09/2026

Gorgeous weather! Full range of ebike hire availability! ONLY $99 (half day)

XL - CUBE stereo

L - AMFLOW with many upgrades

M - CUBE stereo

S - MERIDA e160

Comes with a ✨️ FREE ✨️ mtb coach / tour guide for any afternoon shred sessions exploring Bunyaville and Ironbark 🎉🔥

Grab a Merlo Coffee and a nibble before or after ☕️👌at The Squeaky Cog Cafe

28/06/2026

27/06/2026

My favourite trail... with the ultimate drone POV film sesh.... enjoy 😎

27/06/2026

McDonald's loses lawsuit against chef Jamie Oliver, who proved that the food they sell is unfit for human consumption because it is highly toxic.

Chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against the world's largest fast-food chain.
Oliver demonstrates how hamburgers are made.

According to Oliver, fatty cuts of meat are "washed" with ammonium hydroxide and then used to fill the hamburger patties. Even before this process, the TV presenter says, this meat was unfit for human consumption.

Oliver, a radical activist chef taking on the food industry, says:

"We are talking about meat that is sold as dog food and then served to humans. Aside from the quality of the meat, ammonium hydroxide is harmful to health." Oliver calls it "the pink slime process."

What sane person would put a piece of meat soaked in ammonium hydroxide into a child's mouth?

In another initiative, Oliver demonstrated how chicken nuggets are made: After the "best parts" are selected, the rest—fat, skin, cartilage, eyes, bones, head, feet—is subjected to a mechanical separation process called "Canica"—a euphemism used by food engineers. This blood-pink paste, which is deodorized, bleached, refreshed, and re-colored, is then coated in flour and deep-fried. It is typically fried in partially hydrogenated oils—in other words, toxic substances.

The food industry uses ammonium hydroxide as an antimicrobial agent, allowing McDonald's to use meat in its hamburgers that is unfit for human consumption. Even more alarming, however, is the fact that these ammonium-hydrogen-based substances are considered "legal components of the production process" in the global food industry, with the approval of health authorities. Consequently, consumers will never know what substances are in their food.

Please stop giving this fake food to your children.

26/06/2026

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06/03/2026

Interesting read with complex problems, that are attempting to be solved with a simple solution - that's a breach of human rights.

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The City of Moreton Bay has been found to have breached the human rights of people experiencing homelessness in what is being called a landmark ruling. For years, vulnerable residents have faced eviction from public parks with nowhere else to go, and today the Queensland Supreme Court confirmed that the council’s approach was unlawful and failed to respect basic human dignity.

Justice Paul Smith found that the council acted wrongly when it removed tents and personal belongings without the consent of the people affected. Many people were given little to no notice before being moved on, and the court acknowledged that the number of people sleeping rough in the region far exceeds the available social housing. Forced relocations without alternative accommodation were recognised as likely to cause serious hardship and significant psychological harm.

This case was brought by a group of eight individuals who challenged the council’s actions after being evicted from public spaces. It is about more than a legal technicality. Even when people have nowhere to sleep, they still have rights. Homelessness is not a problem that can be solved through eviction notices and clearing people from public spaces. It is a social issue that demands compassion, support, and practical solutions.

Nourish Street Inc, was founded by Beau, who has lived experiences of both homelessness and addiction. The charity supports hundreds of people each week across Moreton Bay and Brisbane, providing essential services such as meals, clothing, hygiene and tent packs. Beau described the ruling as an important moment for human rights, confirming that even when people are sleeping rough, their dignity and rights must be respected.

The council has stated that public spaces are for use by everyone and are not fit for habitation, and that camping on public land and storing goods without approval contravenes local laws. They say they are actively working with the State and Federal Governments and community groups to support vulnerable people, and continue to advocate for shelter networks, assisted living facilities, and supportive housing solutions. According to the council, “Public spaces are for use by everyone and are not fit for habitation,” and “Council remains committed to balancing the needs of all members of the community.”

However, despite these assurances, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Thousands of complaints about safety, public health, and the use of public land have been logged, yet the council has relied on enforcement rather than addressing root causes. The council itself admits that the Human Rights Act is not a licence to do what is otherwise unlawful, and that local government is not funded or resourced to provide housing. While technically correct, this highlights a gap between law and the support needed to help people survive. For a council responsible for thousands of people struggling to find safe places to sleep, this focus on compliance over care raises serious questions about priorities.

Late February, the council issued further compliance notices relating to alleged alterations of public land by people experiencing homelessness. Each notice carries the maximum penalty of $8,345, yet the council claims it has never enforced a financial penalty against anyone experiencing homelessness and no records exist showing it has ever been applied. For an organisation dealing with thousands of complaints about people sleeping rough, these claims are difficult to believe. It points to a system more concerned with appearances than practical solutions.

The Supreme Court ruling does not prevent the council from conducting future evictions, but it makes clear that any action must operate within the law and respect human rights. For a council that has spent significant resources issuing compliance notices, evicting people, and removing their belongings, this ruling highlights how enforcement-focused policies have repeatedly failed the most vulnerable in the community. It is a moment for Moreton Bay and councils across Australia to reflect on the human cost of prioritising infringements and clearances over practical support and housing solutions.

Homelessness is a complex social issue that cannot be solved with punitive measures alone. While the council continues to enforce local laws, thousands of people remain without safe places to sleep, and resources that could go towards shelters, support services, or pathways into housing are instead spent on enforcement actions. Real solutions require collaboration between governments, community organisations, and housing providers to create stable and safe options for people experiencing homelessness. The court has made it clear that dignity, respect, and compassion must guide any approach, not just the strict application of local laws.

This is a call to action for the City of Moreton Bay. Relying on compliance notices, evictions, and the removal of personal belongings is not a solution. Vulnerable members of the community deserve more than enforcement. They deserve safety, stability, and a chance to live with dignity.

18/02/2026

Merlo Coffee , fantastic snacks and treats, easily facilitates 20+ riding group drop in's. And even have on-site shower facilities! Right beside Bunyaville Forrest. See you Saturday's 👋🎉 www.squeakycogcafe.com.au

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The Squeaky Cog Café is a local favourite in Arana Hills, serving smooth Merlo coffee, great value food, and a relaxed café bistro vibe. A community hub for riders and locals, with bike hire, servicing, and coaching available.