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Carols on the Mountain 2008

Saturday 6th December,
Mt Mee Sports Ground
Christmas is coming, and this means that it is time again for Carols on the Mountain organized by the Mt Mee community. With generous sponsorship from the Moreton Bay Regional Council and local businesses, we can look forward to another well planned and well presented event.

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BEAT THE HEAT AND SAVE ON POWER BILLS

Staying cool and comfortable this summer doesn’t have to cost the earth, according to EnergyAustralia.
EnergyAustralia’s Energy Efficiency Expert Paul Myors said homeowners could keep the temperature and their post-summer power bills at bay with just a few simple steps.
“We know that almost 90 per cent of homeowners over-cool their homes during summer,” Mr Myors said.
“For the days you do want to use your air conditioner set it between 23 and 26 degrees for the most efficient results.
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No electricity bills concern Energy Ombudsman

An increase in calls to Energy Ombudsman Queensland has left the Energy Ombudsman concerned that people are not receiving their electricity bill.
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KOALA GROUPs AGM November 13

Koala Action Pine Rivers Incorporated (KAPR) – a volunteer not for profit group undertaking activities to ensure the survival of the koala would like to inform residents living in the Pine Rivers District of Moreton Bay Regional Council that KAPR monthly meeting times have now been changed to the second Thursday of every month.
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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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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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DAYBORO TRAILRIDERS Nov 08

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horseriders_4triders.gifOur Club’s September ride was down on numbers with only 13 setting off, and although I was not a part of it, I understand that the ride and BBQ afterwards were very good.
One of the reasons for numbers being down was that five of our members were enjoying an eight day camp on the A.T.H.R.A. September Ride at Jabiru in the Noosa hinterland.
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BLOOD BANK November 12 2008

DONORMOBILE
Visiting Dayboro
Wednesday
12th November 2008
For all enquiries and appointments phone 3889 7333
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DAYBORO CWA NEWS November 2008

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Handicraft Classes are held on 1st and 4th Friday of the month in the CWA Hall from 9.30 a.m.  Cost $3.  Everyone Welcome.

October Meeting. 

Members agreed that once a year it would be nice to change the venue of our meeting and so this meeting was held at Rendezvous Cafe in Dayboro.
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DAYBORO COMMUNITY GALLERY NEWS November 2008

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Well we’ve had an exciting couple of weeks and have lots of news from the Dayboro Community Art Gallery.  Three of our members won awards at the recent Alliances BookFest and Art Festival held last recently at the Albany Creek High School.  Garry Cole, Lorraine Emmerson and Avril Towerton all won awards. 
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