Category Archives: Politics and Council

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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Botanic garden review

Moreton Bay Regional Council will investigate further its options in relation to botanical gardens and horticultural values for the region.
This follows a request to council from the Queensland division of the Society for Growing Australian Plants for a regional botanic garden to be established in the area.
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LINDAS VINE LINES Nov 08

State Member for Kurwongbah
If you have any concerns with a state-related issue, I’d be happy to talk with you.  Call my office on 3205 6779, email me at kurwongbah@parliament.qld.gov.au or visit my website at www.lindalavarch.com.   I will be visiting Dayboro on Thursday 6th November and will be at the Dayboro Council Office in Williams Street from 10:30am to 12pm. If you would like an appointment, call my office on 3205 6779 or just drop in if you are passing.  I’d love to see you.
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Free Frog Booklet for Frog Fans

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Do you want to know how to make a ‘frog-friendly’ garden or how to control cane toads?
To celebrate the recent warm spring rains which have triggered a frenzy of frog activity in the Moreton Bay Region, council has produced an updated version of its "Frogs Booklet".
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Residents reminded to watch water use Nov 08

Moreton Bay Regional Council is reminding residents that, even though most people are keeping their water use down, it’s important to remain vigilant about wastage.
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PINE RIVERS DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARADE & CONCERT

Saturday, December 13, Santa will feature on the final festive float in the 13th annual Pine Rivers District Christmas Parade and Concert at Strathpine.
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