Nominations for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards are now open. Why not nominate a young person you know that is achieving great results or who is actively involved in the local or broader community? You could make the world of difference to a young person’s confidence through a nomination and inspire them to continue […]
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Sadly Tristan Prendergast, year 6 student at Mt Mee State School, never got to know his paternal grandfather, Peter. In 2000 Peter passed away after a short battle with cancer. Tristan and his brother Will have only gotten to know of their grandfather through the many stories their father Trent has shared with them of […]
Read More..DAYBORO . . Hands up if you want a Meet the Candidates evening? . . . in March 2016 – for the Local Government Elections? If you want this opportunity let Doreen know and, provided there is enough support for the event, we will make it happen. Yes, our Council Elections will be held on […]
Read More..Arghh! I know I’m over-tired when the mind starts exploring “Why is it so . . .” scenarios ….. You know about the Anexoria sufferers’ body image issues whereby they often see themselves as fat whereas we see a skeletal figure with overly prominent bones? So what then is the name of the condition that […]
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Restrictions are in place on the number of fishing lines that can be used in Queensland fresh and tidal waters to protect fish stocks from overfishing. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) District Manager Rob McDonald said different rules applied to fishing gear used in tidal waters and non-tidal waters (fresh waters). “Fishers are responsible […]
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Our next meeting is on the 21st October at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road, 10.30am for 11 am. We meet every third Wednesday of the month for a luncheon meeting. Visitors and new members are always welcome. In October our guest speaker will be an officer from Queensland Police Service who will […]
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Victoria Barracks proved to be a very interesting and informative day out for the 33 members of our Probus Group, when the Enogerra Barracks visit was cancelled due to security problems. Our group assembled at the guard house near the entrance and was greeted by one of the volunteers who conducted us to morning tea […]
Read More..Queenslanders who are experiencing domestic or family violence are being reminded that they can get free legal help from Legal Aid Queensland. “Each year Legal Aid Queensland helps thousands of people who are experiencing domestic or family violence, helping people understand their legal options and access protection under the law,” chief executive officer Anthony Reilly […]
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Our recent burst of warm spring weather has dramatically reduced summer clothing stocks in local Red Cross shops. “We are desperate for summer stock” says Red Cross Shops Marketing Manager, Kate Dear. “The biggest need right now is for ladies summer clothing, particularly dresses but anything light and in good condition will be greatly appreciated. […]
Read More..Helping Hands for Hooves By Michelle McKenna When I was a little girl growing up in England I wanted three things – A castle, a pony and a trampoline. We could never afford any of those things and as I grew older, the castle got discarded, a trampoline was obtained and finally on my list […]
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