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    DICKSON RESIDENTS STUCK IN NBN NO MAN’S LAND

    Jason Clare, Shadow Minister for Communications Jason Clare, addresses the attendees;
    Residents gathered at Albany Creek State High School to hear […]

Successful Gardening in Warm Climates

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by Annette McFarlane

ABC Books Retail $29.95.

 Her voice comes off the pages of this remarkable and magical book.  And it is magical just how she reveals and simplifies some of the more difficult aspects of gardening to us mere amateurs.

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HEALTHWISE

 by Teresa Quinn

“Life begins at 40” or so they say, however our bodies are already on the way to decline as bones become thinner, arthritis sets in and we notice we’re not as mobile or flexible as we were 20 years ago.  Sound familiar?  Do not lose hope.  All is not lost. 

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BACKYARD GARDENERS GIVE THE GREEN FINGER TO SUPERMARKETS

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Backyard gardeners around Australia will be able to beat skyrocketing fruit and vegetable prices by learning how to grow and sell their own organic food, thanks to a new organic gardening website.

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NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH RECOGNITION

Nominations close on 12th September 2008.

For further information, please contact Teesha Cupples at your local Awards Office on 1300 735 445.

Golding Contractors are this year providing a new opportunity for young leaders between the ages of 14 – 27 and community organizations that work with young people to Stand Up and Be Counted in this years Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards.

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WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING

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Zonta Club of Pine Rivers believe women can do anything so they are inviting women in business in Pine Rivers to showcase their businesses at this year’s Women in Pine Rivers Expo, on Saturday 8th November 2008.

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MT MEE NEWS Sept 08

by Ian Wells

Winter finally came to the Mountain, with brisk westerlies and a frost or two on the quieter mornings. The feed has responded accordingly – by shrinking and burning. But most of us are still in a very fortunate position for the time of the year – and there is plenty of water. Can’t complain! The dollar is falling too!

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BUS TRIPS Sept 08 Report

MOUNT MEE COMMUNITY BUS GROUP

Sabra & Kevin Austin            Ph: 07 5498 2282

18 – 21 November  

STANTHORPE GETAWAY  (See itinerary below.)

“Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag” and join Kevin and Sabra for days of enjoyment that we have planned over this next year.  The BIG bus will be used again – so to go on the trips we do need 30 or more people on this bus.

 

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Moreton Bay Regional Baha’is disturbed by arrests

Local Baha’is have been alarmed by sweeping arrests of leaders of the Baha’i Faith in Iran.

The arrests are yet another indication of the Iranian government’s determination to extinguish the country’s largest religious minority, said Kaye Forester-Harris, a spokesperson for the Moreton Bay Regional Baha’i Community.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

As many of you know the Lions Club of Dayboro provided a Year Planner to the organisers of the Historical Society and Tourism Office to enable important events to be scheduled without any clash.  This item is available at the office for anyone to consult.

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Smiling for Smiddy Challenge

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If you would like to make a donation to the 2008 Smiling for Smiddy Challenge you can do it online at www.smiddy.org.au.  Once you’re in the webpage click on, ‘How can I help’.  You can make a personal donation, company sponsorship or simply buy a wrist band.  Remember to quote my name, John Milliken, or my partner’s name, Kerry Murnane, when you make a donation online or over the phone.  Please help as it is a very worthy cause.

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