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COUNCILLORS COLUMN Dec08

by Cr Bob Millar
CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST UPON US
By the time this edition of the Grapevine is on the streets, we will be within a few weeks of yet another Christmas and I’m sure like me, you all wonder where the past 12 months have gone. There is also no doubt that the older we get the faster they come around. It has been another year of considerable achievement for our communities right across the region and one that has no doubt brought many challenges to all of us, not the least of which has been dealing with all of the aspects of the creation of our Moreton Bay Regional Council. 
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ABOUT LUKE

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AND WHY HE IS SEEKING ELECTION – LIBERAL NATIONAL PARTY (LNP) CANDIDATE FOR THE STATE SEAT OF PINE RIVERS

Luke Mellers was born and bred in Pine Rivers.  The son of Tom and Marilyn Mellers, he is a fifth generation local with roots stemming back to the first white settlers in Lawnton, Samsonvale and Petrie.  Luke and his wife Karen have two gorgeous girls, Charley and Anabelle, and live in their home town of Dayboro.lukemellers_100dpi.jpg
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LINDAs VINE LINES Dec08

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linda_lavarch_from_dec06_and_07.jpgState Member for Kurwongbah
Here we are again, at the end of another year.  Where did the time go? 

It has been an eventful year and like many people I am looking forward to spending time with my family and friends over the Christmas break.  I hope you all have a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.  I also hope that everyone made it through last months storms without too many dramas.
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Dickson News December 08

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minister_dutton_from_april_07.jpgFrom your
Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
It was inspiring to see the generosity and spirit shown by the community after the recent storms.

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VIEW COUNCILs DRAFT CORPORATE PLAN

Have a say in your future

Now is the time to have your say on how Moreton Bay region develops over the next four years by having some input into council’s corporate plan.
The draft version of council’s Corporate Plan 2009 – 2013 will be on public display until Friday, December 12 at council libraries and customer service centres.
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Families flock to John Scott Park

Samford’s John Scott Park is proving a popular picnic spot, with families flocking to the park to enjoy the upgraded facilities.
The newly revamped park, which was officially opened last month, features walkways with sleeper inlays and shelters similar to historic railway station buildings.
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Council bids to highlight war sites

Moreton Bay Regional Council will apply for State Government grants to highlight significant World War 2 sites in the region.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said while some World War 2 sites had been audited and well documented, others had not.
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Lake Kurwongbah fish supply grows

The 110,000 Australian Bass fingerlings released in Lake Kurwongbah earlier this year as part of a recreational fishing development program are already halfway towards reaching their full legal length for fishing.
Divisional Councillor David Dwyer (Div 7) said the fingerlings, were introduced to the lake for both recreational fishing and to control the Tilapia, a noxious pest fish in Australia, which dominate the lake’s fish stock at present.
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Council calls for Australia Day Award Nominations

Moreton Bay Regional Council is looking to recognise quiet achievers and unsung heroes, with its 2009 Australia Day Awards.  Members of community, sporting, environmental, church and charity groups are invited to nominate people or organisations in Moreton Bay Region by November 26, 2008.
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OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Submissions must be received by Friday 14th November and can be sent to: Parental Leave Inquiry, Productivity Commission, GPO Box 1428, Canberra City, ACT 2601, or emailed to: parentalsupport@pc.gov.au  A copy of the draft report can be found online at : www.pc.gov.au
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