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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 […]

April Competition Winner

Our Mothers Day Competition winner is Joseph Hambling, aged 9, of Armstrong Creek.  Joseph has won a lovely prize package for his mother:- ∗    Style cut, lash tint and brow wax from Day Clippers ∗    Gift Certificate to the value of $40 from Amore Restaurant ∗    Tyre inspection, rotate and balance, plus brake and steering […]

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Plan Your Financial Life

Are you planning or dreaming? Or is your head in the sand?
Whether we like it or not the world has changed dramatically in the modern era and the pace of change is increasing. The world we “boomers” were born into no longer exists. In spite of the economic prosperity the country is said to be experiencing, the gap between the “haves” and the “havenots” is widening. It’s no longer safe to go along merrily from day to day assuming that the future will take care of itself. It simply won’t. It’s never too late to plan but every day wasted increases the size of the mountain you’ll have to climb.

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Dayboro Day Award Nominations

Dayboro Day Award nominations close Tuesday May 6 – Did you get that nomination in?  Do it today if you get your Grapevine on time!! We sure are at the busy time on the Dayboro calendar!  The Relay for Life event was held on the weekend that I was finishing off this edition – congratulations […]

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Are dingoes an increasing problem in this district?

That is the question I put to local farmers!  Please contact me, Doreen, on 3425 1872.
I received a telephone call from a resident on a small acreage, upset over the loss of her sheep to either wild dogs or dingoes. My discussions with local vets brought a mixture of theories/observations, including dingoes versus wild dogs scenarios.

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Dayboro Scout Group News

With the Scouting movement this year celebrating its 100 years in Australia, it seems fitting for past members to march with today’s members in our Dayboro Day Festival’s Street Parade. Come along and help celebrate this milestone.

CALLING PAST MEMBERS OF DAYBORO SCOUTS: Past members are invited to join current members to march with the Dayboro Scout Group in Dayboro Day Parade. Meet in the marshalling area (Dayboro Crown Hotel car park up past the Bottle-O from 9am) to be ready for the Parade at 10am. For further information please phone Anne Winn on 3425 1574.

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Dayboro Scouts to Run Bingo

Thursdays – starting May 1
Eyes Down 10.30am

Starting Thursday 1st May at the Dayboro Scout Hall, Don Kerr Memorial Drive, Dayboro.
Eyes down at 10.30am and going through until about 1pm.
A total of 20 games will be played each week, with a break for morning tea after the first 10 games.

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Alpacas – A Unique ‘Tree Change’

Alpacas have been in Australia for over 20 years and are fast becoming part of the fabric of farm life.  A unique agribusiness for small and broad acreages these endearing animals are popular for their ease of handling and their beautiful much sought after fleece. Once seen as unusual, alpacas are proving to be an exciting burgeoning industry for many Australians.  Since the inception of the Australian Alpaca Industry in 1988 intensive breeding and importation has grown the national herd to around 90,000 animals.

 

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Dive into Moreton Bay’s Talent Pool

From sculptors to print-makers  – Moreton Bay is home to an eclectic mix of artists who have been brought together for Council’s first ever region-wide art exhibition, Talent Pool. Talent Pool will showcase works by artists from Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe districts. The nine exhibiting artists have each contributed a series of imaginative artworks from existing collections, capturing the depth of artistic talent in the new Moreton Bay community.

 

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Pine Rivers Festival

Dayboro Day is part of the 10-day action packed annual Pine Rivers Festival from 23 May to 1 June. Wherever you live, enjoy the opportunity to "See it, Sense it, and Taste it" by taking part in some, if not all, of the many exciting events that make up this year’s 21st Pine Rivers Festival.

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Dayboro Antique & Collectables Fair

Sunday 25th May 2008  8am – 3pm
Location: Dayboro Show grounds Mt Mee Rd DAYBORO
Entry: $4.00 per person with children under 15 free. Entry fee includes a lucky door prize. Prizes TBA.  
•    Leading dealers exhibiting fine antiques and collectables at most affordable prices.
•    Displays include Historic Machinery, Tractors, Vintage Pedal Cars and Trikes.
•    Valuations by experienced valuers @ $2.00 per item or $5.00 for three (3).  Maximum of three (3) items per person. 

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