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DINGOES – WILD DOGS

Here is some timely information from Andrew Donaldson.  Andrew has been providing professional dogger services to Millmerran Shire Council and within the Brisbane valley area for several years, however he lives within our local area.  His contact details appear at the end of this article.
While it may seem  like Wild Dogs are on the increase within our shire, there could be a simple reason why we are seeing more of them, waking in the middle of the night to their mournful howls (for those of us lucky enough to live on acreage), or hearing about our neighbours beloved small pets being attacked sometimes even in the middle of the day.
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POLICE NEWS June08

logo_police.gifOn 4th May a vehicle windscreen was damaged in Bradley Street.  The vehicle owner and offender were known to one another.
Between 11th and 19th April the halters of horses in a paddock on Hills Road were cut on two separate occasions.
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TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD June08

More from Madi’s diary
Dubrovnik, Croatia
9/06/07

This morning we went to the airport early and said goodbye to Santorini. First we flew to Athens then we flew to our destination Dubrovnik.  To get there we took a scenic route which was beautiful, because you could see the old and new Dubrovnik.  I was amazed to see the walls, gates and watch towers.  We got to our apartment and met the owner Zoran. Zoran, who always said ‘no problem’ and ‘super’.  Had a great sleep.
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Bushfire Mitigation Program

Applications close 30th June

Federal Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton MP has urged local community groups to take advantage of the Australian Government’s Bushfire Mitigation Program to help better prepare for bushfires.
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PINE RIVERS (DAY) VIEW CLUB June08

Ladies, Pine Rivers View Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  If you are looking for an interesting morning outing and friendship why not consider becoming a member of VIEW (Voice Interest and Education for Women).  As a member of Pine Rivers (Day) VIEW Club you will enjoy visiting interesting places and  listening to many and diverse guest speakers.  Whilst enjoying other female company you will be supporting the Smith Family and in particular their ‘Learning for Life’ programme.
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Families rediscover holidays on the road

Rising interest rates and household budget strain are sending a growing number of Australian families onto the road, with families now accounting for up to a quarter of the caravan, camping and touring holiday market.
Research also shows that of all the Queensland families which have a caravan, about 42 per cent make one trip each year, 36 per cent make two trips per year and 22 per cent make three trips or more each year.
Caravanning Queensland CEO Ron Chapman said families were rediscovering the freedom, flexibility and affordability of caravanning, camping and touring holidays.
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HEALTH AND WELL BEING EXPO 2008

Free Entry
Saturday June 21st 2008 9.00am to 5.00pm
at Old Petrie Town (2 km. west of Petrie)

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APEX UPDATE June08

Hello There

The Apex Club of Dayboro continues to run in “submarine mode” – deep and silent – owing to our ongoing misunderstanding with the Office of Fair Trading. However we have managed to structure our support for community organisations by making their requested funds dependant on running in the Dayboro Day Raft Race.
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DAYBORO RASCALS PLAYGROUP June08

A big hello from all the rascals at playgroup!
All the little rascals are hoping our Mums had a very special and relaxing Mother’s Day.  We had a very special morning tea to celebrate the event with all the mums present enjoying a little feast of homemade goodies.  And it is now on with the full on job of mothering for another year.
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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum depicts life on the line

Railway buffs and train enthusiasts will appreciate the photographic exhibition exploring life on the railway, which kicked off at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Kurwongbah on April 24. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor, Cr Allan Sutherland said this exciting photographic display was developed and presented by The Workshops Rail Museum, a campus of the […]

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