Category Archives: Between Editions Stories

Nov292011_MASH IT UP WORKSHOPS 2012

Get animated with free film workshops
Young people aged 12 to 25 can now book their place in next year’s free Mash It Up film makers’ workshops.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said the free 2012 Mash It Up workshops would run from January 5 to 13 in libraries throughout the Moreton Bay region.
“The Mash It Up workshops will provide budding filmmakers the skills they need to write, direct, shoot and edit their very own blockbuster,” the Mayor said.
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Nov28 2011_Expand your e-reading

Just in time for the summer holidays, Moreton Bay Region Libraries members can now access 1,500 eBooks and 600 eAudiobooks for free.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said titles by popular authors including Peter Corris, Nicci French, Jodi Picoult, Matthew Reilly and Bryce Courtenay were among the library’s eCollections.
“Our eBooks and eAudio books can be read and listened to with a whole range of new media, so if you’re already handy with an iPad, mobile phone or tablet device, these will expand your reading world for free,” Mayor Sutherland said.
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22Nov11_DEEDI on FIRE ANTS

Fire ants are small, ranging from 2-6 mm, their heads and bodies are coppery brown with darker abdomens, they are aggressive and will attack en masse, and their nests usually have no visible entry or exit holes.
For more information or to report suspect ants, contact Biosecurity Queensland 13 25 23 or www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au
Quick notification saves potential fire ant threat to Roma.  Biosecurity Queensland today praised the quick actions of a Roma mining company whose staff promptly reported suspected fire ants in a box of equipment they had received from the USA.
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CHRISTMAS FOR THE TROOPS 2011

Packages should be received by Australia Post by Monday 5 December 2011 in order to reach troops in time for Christmas. A list of the Offices and suggestions on items to include can be found at http://www.peterdutton.com.au/ or by contacting Mr Dutton’s office on 3205 9977.

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3Nov2011_New legislation for neighbourhood disputes is now in effect

New legislation to help resolve disputes about overhanging trees and dividing fences is now in effect, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said.
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17Oct2011_DEEDI_Myrtle rust sightings heat up with hot weather

Biosecurity Queensland is preparing for a rise in myrtle rust infections in Queensland with warmer days and wet weather on the way.
Director of the Myrtle Rust Program, Mike Ashton said myrtle rust was likely to flourish in the Queensland summer conditions.
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051011_Hendra Virus FINAL PROPERTY OFF QUARANTINE

Final Hendra virus property taken off quarantine
The last remaining property under quarantine for Hendra virus has been given the all clear.  Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said a series of negative test results on horses at a property in the Gold Coast hinterland meant that the quarantine could be lifted and horses could again be moved on and off the site.
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29Sept2011_DEEDI WEEDS WORKSHOPS

Prevent weeds from resisting herbicides – free workshops
Free workshops will be held along Queensland’s coast to help people understand what herbicide resistance is and how to decrease the chances of it happening.  iosecurity Queensland’s Principal Weed Scientist Joe Vitelli said the workshops enabled landholders and spray operators to better manage weeds on their properties.
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29Sept2011_ACTIVE INCLUSION FUNDING

Sports funding up for grabs for Pine Rivers
For information about how to apply for funding, please refer to www.communities.qld.gov.au/sportrec
Closing date for applications:  28 October 2011.

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30Sept2011_Obtaining and Maintaining Excellence In Dog Training on Nov 27

Steve Austin is one of Australia’s Top Dog Trainers as seen on 60 minutes for his training ability.   Limited seats so don’t miss out !!!!  Fundraiser for Wildlife Conservation – We are donating 100% of Proceeds to Wildlife Warriors!

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