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MT MEE NEWS Feb09

By Ian Wells

Well, there goes another year!  It was quite a salutary one for those self funded retirees who are sprinkled quite liberally around the Mountain.  Many lost half or more of their worth in 2008 – as someone said – “It’s worse than divorce, because I’ve lost half my assets and still got the wife!”
Everyone is hoping that in 2009, recession doesn’t bite too hard into the earnings of those bloodied investments, and that eventually, it will all “come right” for the kids.
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QUEENSLANDERS URGED TO BE BRAVE AND SHAVE 2009

With the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave set for 12 – 14 March 2009, Queenslanders are being challenged to take the plunge and bravely shave or colour their hair in support of leukaemia patients.
Registrations are now open for Queenslanders to get on board for this fundraiser to help patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
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MT MEE COMMUNITY BUS GROUP Feb09

CARNAVON GORGE DISCOVERY & NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
For information and bookings, contact Kevin and Sabra Austin , Mt Mee Community Bus Group.  Phone 5498 2282.
CARNARVON GORGE DISCOVERY
Sunday 11th May to Friday 15th May 2009
6 Days / 5 Nights
(Itinerary prepared by Trade Travel)
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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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