Category Archives: Politics and Council

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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COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN Nov 08

by Cr Bob Millar
SNAKES ON THE MOVE

It’s that time of the year when reptiles are emerging from their winter hibernation and are easily coming into contact with people and pets and often acting aggressively. Residents should be especially careful when working in gardens and walking along our many recreational trails.  It is advisable to carry a compression bandage in the event of snake bite. If not disturbed, snakes present little or no danger to people.  For further information on snake bite first aid visit www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/publications/pdf/First_Aid_Hints_Booklet_contents.pdf.
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Dickson News November 2008

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Federal Member for Dickson

PETER DUTTON

Mr Rudd drives up private health insurance premiums and forces 500,000 extra people into the public hospital system.
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Pioneering the Pine V

What do a jazz band’s drum kit, a fishing boat and locally made clay pottery have in common?
They are all historical artefacts in the Pioneering the Pine V exhibition, which help to recall the history of four pioneering families, at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, in Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah, from November 1, 2008 to February 1, 2009.
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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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SOLAR LIGHTS REQUEST

Moreton Bay Regional Council will investigate the pros and cons of installing solar lights in council parks, reserves and other public-use areas.

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New measures to combat litter

Council is hoping new State Government litter laws will help reduce the amount of debris and rubbish ending up in our region’s parks, waterways, highways and roadsides.

Mayor Allan Sutherland said the vast majority of Moreton Bay residents did the right thing with their rubbish and were committed to preserving the “clean and green” image that draws people to the region.

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