Category Archives: Between Editions Stories

PEOPLE PLEASE LISTEN_MICROSOFT JUST DOESN’T CARE ENOUGH TO CONTACT YOU PERSONALLY

A BIT OF TOUGH LOVE HERE!  Having given feedback to Microsoft on program changes that their ‘boffins’ make, or problems encountered . . . . I know that they do not  listen?  So people please take note that they are not at all likely to contact you about a "problem with their operating system"  or about an apology about this earlier scam you got sucked into!!! . .  . . 
     Now that I have your attention . . . . here is a Police Warning about another SCAM doing the rounds:  
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POLICE NEWS UPDATE Nov 28 2013

Games Day
This Saturday 30th November between 9am and 2pm there will be a free Xbox and Wii games day opposite the IGA.  For further details see EVENTS page. 
Rural Watch meeting
Our final Rural Watch meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm at the Dayboro Bowls Club.  If you would like to bring a plate for some Christmas nibblies please do so – I already have some mince pies and short bread.
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THE LAZY LOSER _ Health and Fitness at Libraries

Losing weight, getting fit and busting food myths will all be on the table when author Marie Bean visits Moreton Bay Region Libraries from December 4 to 12 to talk about her new book The Lazy Loser.  Marie Bean explores new thinking on getting your weight and fitness back on track.
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URGENT WARNING: Hundred of Aussies Risking Death

The National Stroke Foundation has issued an urgent warning, urging people not to stop taking their cholesterol-lowering medication without consulting their doctor.
The warning comes in the wake of a double episode of ABC TV program Catalyst that gave a controversial review of the drugs, known as statins.
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Horse at Showgrounds is OK folks !

The chestnut horse with a halter, grazing in the showgrounds, is under observation at all times by his owner, and has been there every year for the past ten years when it is dry. – So he doesn’t need to be ‘rescued’.

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR SCHOOLIES

Kids Helpline, Australia’s only 24/7 national children’s counselling service, is once again gearing up for the annual calls from teenagers attending Schoolies celebrations. 
Kids Helpline General Manager Wendy Protheroe said they are reaching out to give school leavers their top five tips for how to stay safe during the annual migration to coastal areas.
“Kids Helpline is available 24/7 to all Schoolies during their celebrations, particularly if they feel like they can’t speak to their friends or call their parents; we are there to be the next point of call.”
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ARE YOU STORM READY?

Moreton Bay Regional Council is encouraging local residents to be storm ready:
     For emergencies call Energex on 13 19 62
     For power outages call Energex on 13 62 62
For more information about getting storm ready visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/disaster
 
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Healthy Eating at Libraries

Meet Therese Steele and learn about her latest book, The Art of Nourishing, at one of the Moreton Bay Region’s libraries as she tours the region from October 23 to November 21.
Therese Steele is a home economist who is passionate about encouraging young people to eat healthy food.
As well as sharing hints for creating gluten, dairy and sugar free meals, Therese will also demonstrate gluten free bread making.
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Skin cancer survivors to hear from international experts on Nov 24 2013

Queenslanders affected by skin cancer will hear from international experts at a free forum this November, part of the first-ever global skin cancer conference hosted by Cancer Council Queensland.
In partnership with Melanoma Patients Australia, the consumer forum will be hosted on Sunday 24 November, part of the Global Controversies and Advances in Skin Cancer conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Oct 18 2013_AVIAN INFLUENZA ALERT

Queensland supports avian influenza eradication efforts.
from Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Queensland Government is supporting New South Wales in containing and eradicating the current outbreak of avian influenza.
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