Category Archives: General
Families rediscover holidays on the road
Rising interest rates and household budget strain are sending a growing number of Australian families onto the road, with families now accounting for up to a quarter of the caravan, camping and touring holiday market.
Research also shows that of all the Queensland families which have a caravan, about 42 per cent make one trip each year, 36 per cent make two trips per year and 22 per cent make three trips or more each year.
Caravanning Queensland CEO Ron Chapman said families were rediscovering the freedom, flexibility and affordability of caravanning, camping and touring holidays.
Read More..
Research also shows that of all the Queensland families which have a caravan, about 42 per cent make one trip each year, 36 per cent make two trips per year and 22 per cent make three trips or more each year.
Caravanning Queensland CEO Ron Chapman said families were rediscovering the freedom, flexibility and affordability of caravanning, camping and touring holidays.
COMPETITION WINNERS
APRIL:
MOTHERS DAY COMPETITION WINNERJoseph Hambling was thrilled to have one such a great present for his mother in our Mothers Day Competition. Here he is pictured, at left, with his mother.
What’s On at QUEENSLAND MUSEUM SOUTH BANK June08
Queensland Museum South Bank, Open 9.30am – 5pm daily, entry free, charges apply to the Sciencentre
Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank
Ph: (07) 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au
Read More..
Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank
Ph: (07) 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au
SMOKE DETECTORS
We all know of the benefits of having smoke detectors.
Do we all remember to change the batteries on our smoke detectors – every 12 months?
Do we all remember to check that each smoke detector is working by pushing that ‘test’ button – monthly?
Do we vacuum over and around the outer casing regularly –say weekly? Dust and debris will impede its effectiveness!
Read More..
Do we all remember to change the batteries on our smoke detectors – every 12 months?
Do we all remember to check that each smoke detector is working by pushing that ‘test’ button – monthly?
Do we vacuum over and around the outer casing regularly –say weekly? Dust and debris will impede its effectiveness!
Samford solar energy installers, roofers project managers wanted
Beyond Building Energy is a fast-growing company that is delivering the Samford Solar Neighbourhood scheme. While it has its own installation teams it prefers to contract local people to work as:
Solar energy installers accredited through the Clean Energy Council.
Read More..
Dickson News June08
From your
Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
2008 Budget lets local families down
Read More..
The Budget will do nothing to meet Labor’s promises to keep grocery prices, petrol prices and home interest rates down. Local residents should take no comfort from Labor’s decision to raise taxes on cars, alcohol, energy, computer software, fringe benefits, passenger movements, passports, visa applications and increases in the costs of private health insurance. It confirms that Labor stands for higher taxes and this will put upward pressure on inflation.
POLICE NEWS June08
On 4th May a vehicle windscreen was damaged in Bradley Street. The vehicle owner and offender were known to one another.Between 11th and 19th April the halters of horses in a paddock on Hills Road were cut on two separate occasions.
PINE RIVERS (DAY) VIEW CLUB June08
Ladies, Pine Rivers View Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you are looking for an interesting morning outing and friendship why not consider becoming a member of VIEW (Voice Interest and Education for Women). As a member of Pine Rivers (Day) VIEW Club you will enjoy visiting interesting places and listening to many and diverse guest speakers. Whilst enjoying other female company you will be supporting the Smith Family and in particular their ‘Learning for Life’ programme.
Read More..
