Category Archives: General

Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards 2009

Carolyn Male MP, Government Whip, would like to advise that nominations are now open for the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards.
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Catchment Management Activities Feb09

prca_logo.jpgHappy New Year to all of you around the Pine Rivers Catchment.  The outlook for 2009 is looking very positive with further funding sources now open for applications.
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PINE RIVERS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Feb09

The following courses and groups are being offered from February to June 2009
To enrol simply phone 3205 2955.

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2009 DEFENCE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON

Year 11 and 12 students interested in an Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical trade career need to act quickly to be a part of the 2009 Defence Technical Scholarships.
Applications for the 2009 Defence Technical Scholarships close on 13 February 2009 for all States and Territories, with the exception of Tasmania, where applications close on 27 February 2009.
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CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2009

Applications for 2009 Churchill Fellowships have opened, with all Australian citizens being eligible for grants.
Each year The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust offers Fellowships of an average value of $25,000 to more than 100 Australians who have designed their own projects.
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New writers group for Strathpine

If you are writing a book or are thinking about writing one then a new group at Strathpine Library could offer you the encouragement and support you need.
The first meeting of the Strathpine Writers’ Group will be at the library’s meeting room on February 10, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
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POLICE NEWS Feb 09

logo_police.gifBetween 3rd and 10th January 2009 Christmas decorations were stolen from the roof of the Dayboro Bakery.
Between 9.00am and 6.00pm on 9th January 2009 a jockey wheel and assembly was stolen from a tractor and slasher parked on the side of Whiteside Road, Samsonvale.
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Pruning Pinching Trimming and Shaping

Pruning stimulates growth and creates a bushier branching habit for our plants.  It also encourages flowering.  Trimming and shaping cleans up a plant’s look and keeps it within bounds.

A general rule is to prune after flowering.
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Charity Art Auction for the Qld Cancer Council

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Council’s Pine Rivers Art Gallery in conjunction with The Coffee Club, Strathpine will showcase top local artworks from February 9 that will culminate in a Charity Art Auction for the Queensland Cancer Council, on Monday March 9.
Division 7 Councillor David Dwyer said to date several high-calibre local artworks had been donated by Amanda Russian, Sharon Jewell, Di Minnar and Ann O’Connor. 
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TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD Feb09

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Maldives by Debbie Gray

I have just returned from an educational to the Maldives……one of the perks in my job I guess but someone has to do it don’t they?  The Maldives would be the most beautiful place I have been to and is now my new favourite destination.  I went over there with very high expectations and was absolutely blown away.  Surrounded by lagoons and reefs teeming with marine life, this island destination is the perfect setting for that special holiday.
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