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OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Submissions must be received by Friday 14th November and can be sent to: Parental Leave Inquiry, Productivity Commission, GPO Box 1428, Canberra City, ACT 2601, or emailed to: parentalsupport@pc.gov.au  A copy of the draft report can be found online at : www.pc.gov.au
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At The LYELL DEER FARM Nov 08

CULTURAL EARTH TEACHINGS
&
NATIVE  AMERICAN GATHERINGS
At The LYELL DEER FARM.
Mt. Samson. Queensland.
Situated 35klms N/W. Brisbane / 10mins.North of Samford, 15mins from Dayboro.
The Lyell Deer Farm nestles in a tranquil corner of the beautiful Samford Valley in the foothills of towering Mt. Samson.  A natural rural atmosphere with the ambience of quiet deer.
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Lake Kurwongbah fish supply grows

The 110,000 Australian Bass fingerlings released in Lake Kurwongbah earlier this year as part of a recreational fishing development program are already halfway towards reaching their full legal length for fishing.
Divisional Councillor David Dwyer (Div 7) said the fingerlings, were introduced to the lake for both recreational fishing and to control the Tilapia, a noxious pest fish in Australia, which dominate the lake’s fish stock at present.
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THE DAYBORO WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF AGM

Our Association will be holding its A.G.M.

ON:     Thursday 27th November 2008

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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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