Category Archives: General

NETWORK TOPIC June 08

DINGOES
Firstly, THANK YOU to all those people who rang to let me know that they too were experiencing dingo/wild dog problems.  Some of the reports I heard gave me goose bumps – an old family pet attacked whilst slowly walking behind their owner (albeit some way behind) and dogs (of reasonable size i.e. not ‘toys’) attacked on their home doorstep!!  Giving an insight into the cyclic nature of this problem is an article from a professional dogger, Andrew Donaldson – see DINGOES – WILD DOGS.
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Community to benefit from QUT Urban Country Music Festival

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mayor_at_qut_ucmf_may2_72dpi.jpgMayor Allan Sutherland opens the Burbs ‘n Bush Party in Caboolture’s town square on Friday May 2.

The community has emerged as the biggest winner from Caboolture’s successful 2008 QUT Urban Country Music Festival.
About 35,000 day visitors enjoyed the action-packed May long weekend festival, that boasted 500 artists across 11 different stages. 
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Letter to Editor June 08

Dear Editor,

Many residents have noticed the continued and escalating clearing of koala food trees and other natives within the Moreton Bay Regional Council area.  Recently, the Department of Main Roads removed trees on Youngs Crossing Road, Joyner, regularly used by koalas and other native wildlife.  No wildlife ecologist was present and legislation designed by the EPA to protect koalas was not adhered to.
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Congratulations to Mel McKenzie on achieving 90 wonderful years

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mel_mckenzie_90th_72dpi.jpgMel McKenzie at 90.

 

Mel celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise Birthday Party with her immediate family at the home of her son at Narangba, on Saturday 17th May.
Melva Joyce was born on 22nd May 1918, the third child of Bill and Loretta Easlea.  She grew up on the family dairy farm at Laceys Creek and attended Laceys Creek School.  In those days life consisted of helping with the chores on the farm.
On April 19th, 1941 Mel married Mervyn McKenzie in the Windsor Presbyterian Church.  She has resided in the Dayboro township ever since, actively involved in family and community life.
Mel has been widowed since 1985.  She has 2 sons:  Gavin and Lyle, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum depicts life on the line

Railway buffs and train enthusiasts will appreciate the photographic exhibition exploring life on the railway, which kicked off at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Kurwongbah on April 24. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor, Cr Allan Sutherland said this exciting photographic display was developed and presented by The Workshops Rail Museum, a campus of the […]

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Dayboro Trailriders

The Club’s last ride attracted double the numbers from the previous month.  Now that we are in the “Green” Zone we are able to accept non members and there were four visitors on our last ride. If you wish to ride with us be at the show grounds at 8.00am with two copies of a […]

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Controversial Issues in Health

The nature of decision-making about health issues in our society means that there will often be diverse points of view. Lately, there have been a number of proposals put forward with some already in parliament that may fall into this category. I usually make a practice of not giving personal opinions in this column, however, […]

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Community invited to have their say on local health services

Northside Primary and Community Health Services have established a structure for community engagement in primary and community health services north of the Brisbane River to Kilcoy. Community Consultative Committees are being established to improve community engagement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of primary and community health services across the Northside Health Service District. Each […]

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Pine Rivers (Day) View Club

21 May: 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 […]

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Dayboro Rascals Playgroup

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Hi everyone from the Rascals. It’s May already and Dayboro day is so close.  We have been busy sewing and working to get our dress-up costumes ready for the stall and all is looking sooooo good.  Don’t forget to give us a big wave as we march in the parade. Remember to look down because […]

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