• February 4, 2008
• Politics and Council
• Editor

LINDA’S “VINE” LINES

State Member for Kurwongbah

Happy New Year!  I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and safe Christmas and festive season. 

With the start of the school year, I would urge everyone to remember to drive safely near schools and to be especially careful where buses pick up and drop off children.  As you know, children can be unpredictable and drivers need to be prepared for the unexpected.

• February 4, 2008
• Business
• Editor

to Ray White Dayboro

Bree Kuczma moved into Dayboro for the first time six years ago. At that time the town ran off a foodstore on the then main road, McKenzie Street and the pub was a common gathering ground on a Friday night.  Now we are a bustling and growing community, though still as unique and close knit as the day when there really wasn’t that much here.  These days you may not know everyone in line at the IGA, though you can be sure that they are as genuine as the blokes still yarning over a beer in the Pub.  We all live here for the same reason, we love this place.  It’s not often that you get your dream job in your little piece of Paradise, though that is exactly what happened to Bree when she was accepted as a Sales Agent for Ray White Dayboro.

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

By Ian Wells

Gumboots! Rain! Mud! Rain!  Pink-Eye! Wormy calves! Rain!  Mud! Thistles!. Stinking Roger! Rain! Mud!

What a summer we are having! But there is grass and water too, what a novelty for our sunburned hills!

Our daughter and her family came over to the Sunshine State from the Land of the Long White Cloud for two weeks and Christmas. They didn’t see the sun once.  But they went home to clear warm sunny days – certainly aberrant weather for Auckland too!

This is the first time since we have been on the Mountain that we have seen pink-eye or barber’s pole anaemia in young calves on their mothers – so be warned!

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

Papua New Guinea

HISTORY

PNG was settled more than 30,000 years ago, although the first European sighting was made in 1512 by Portuguese explorers. It was named New Guinea by the Dutch explorers who followed. Missionaries and traders exerted a great influence, and today cultural heritage is largely preserved by small, independent villages.  The country was initially divided between the Dutch, Germans and British. Australia took control of the British sector in 1905, and later captured the German sector during World War I.  The country, fully independent since September 16, 1975, has a freely elected democratic government. Papua New Guinea became the 142nd member of the United Nations on October, 10, 1975 and is also a member of the British Commonwealth. Strong ties to Australia remain.

• February 4, 2008
• Music and the Arts
• Editor

Entries close 5pm, Friday 14 March, 2008

Entries for the 16th Annual Pine Rivers Art Awards are now open with a prize pool of $8,500 up for grabs, including the prestigious Pine Rivers Art Award valued at $5,000.

Pine Rivers Mayor Yvonne Chapman said in addition to this prize money the council had also budgeted to acquire artworks to the value of $20,000 for its art collection.

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

Pictured below:  Chantelle with Chantilly, the joey she raised whilst living up at the Australian Wildlife Hospital.

• February 4, 2008
• Local Groups
• Editor

It was party time for the playgroup in December with the kids enjoying the annual pool party. Santa visited and was received well as were the gifts he was giving. The swimming and eating seemed to wear the little ones out and many went home very tired as did a few parents. It was the adults turn to party next with a delightful dinner at the Ocean View Estate winery. The AGM was held and with all the formalities out the way much of the local produce was sampled and lots of fun was had by all who attended. Now we must return to some form of normality.

• February 4, 2008
• Health Fitness and Sport
• Editor

The Christmas party was a great day with property owners and sponsors joining with members for a hearty meal and plenty of fun and games. Our first ride, subject of D.P.I. approval, will be 24th February, starting off at 8.00am. Your must pre-nominate, and your horse, horse gear and transport must all be clean and […]

• February 4, 2008
• Health Fitness and Sport
• Editor

DAYBORO JRLFC SIGN-ON DAY! Our sign-on fees are more than competitive. Come join our family friendly club. Junior sign-on day (if you have missed Sunday 3rd Feb) Sunday 10th Feb 2008  10am to 12noon MEALS: Our meals start again on Friday 1st February. For more information please phone:             3425 1560 or         Deb Sellin […]

• February 4, 2008
• Health Fitness and Sport
• Editor

Happy New Year to everyone.  Our Friday Night dinners commenced fortnightly from 25 January 6 – 8 p.m.  Our Mufti Nights will commence on Thursday 28 February, look out for notices around town or just turn up 6.15 for 6.30 p.m. start.  These nights are lots of fun for everyone.  You do not have to […]