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Adventure Woman teaches people to row . . . . and more

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adventure_women_sharon_and_liana_love_oars.jpg(Left to Right) Adventure Women, Sharon Jones from Bray Park and Liana Kestles from Murrumba Downs, love oars.
This year’s Adventure Women program runs from Saturday 1 March to Sunday 31 May, for women 16 years and over, will encourage participants to experience a variety of sporting and recreation activities in a friendly, supportive and non-competitive environment. 
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Dickson News March 08

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From your
Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
Congratulations to new Australian Citizens and Dickson Community Awards winners
dutton_aust_day_08.jpgPictured with Peter Dutton (second from Left) are James’ grandparents, Lillian and Mario Tebesceff (to Left and Right of photo), and James parents’ Deborah and Denis Higgins, receiving James’ award on his behalf.  
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DAYBORO DAY AWARDS 2008

Nominations Close
Tuesday 6th May

Don’t be thinking to yourself on Dayboro Day 2008 that you should have thought to nominate a particular person or business!  . . . . Do something about it NOW!!  Get those thinking caps on and put together your nomination for the person or business of your choice. 
Remember that the more information you supply the better, as the panel will use this as the basis to make their decision.
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ZONTA CLUB NEWS March 08

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logo_zonta.gifZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS INC. Celebrating International Women’s Day on 7th March.  Guest speakers at this years International Women’s Day lunch will be Magistrate, Dianne Fingleton and Film maker, Jennifer Ussi.
Club president, Jan Spittle said both women have been instrumental in their respective professions in raising awareness of women’s issues.
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SUTHERLAND OFFERS ENERGY AND EXPERIENCE

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allan_sutherland.jpgRedcliffe Mayor and candidate for the top job in the new Moreton Bay Regional Council, Cr Allan Sutherland, says he would bring a blend of energy and experience to the position.
The 51-year-old fitness devotee is chair of the Local Transition Committee, which is charged with overseeing a range of issues associated with merging the Redcliffe, Pine Rivers and Caboolture Shire Councils.
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Mega youth fest to set the region alight in 2009

What if there was an opportunity that came along only once every 150 years?
Well that opportunity has arrived for the youth of South East Queensland with the announcement of a festival that will highlight the talents of the region and give young people an opportunity to engage with some of the most exciting performers and artists in this corner of the State.
The festival is just one part of a series of celebrations planned right across Queensland to mark the State’s 150th birthday in 2009.
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BIOSPHERE MEETING Mar 17

8pm at Dayboro Footy Club

Your are invited to attend an upcoming opportunity to hear and ask questions about the Biosphere project in a public meeting to be held at the Footy Club at Dayboro on Monday, March 17 at 8pm.
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GARY BURR Candidate for Division 11

TIME FOR CHANGE
A FRESH START

Gary Burr hails from Kurwongbah and is running for the position of Councillor of Division 11 on the platform on the environment, safety and truthful representation.
With his long and varied successful business background he feels he is up to the task.
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Mt Mee News March 08

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Ian Wells
There’s not much news from the Mountain this month – every-one is immobilised by the mud.  Shoes and wardrobe contents are going mouldy – it’s just like the good old days.  I hear that some are actually buying household dehumidifiers.
 
 Oakhill Falls. This minor Mt Mee West watercourse which feeds Neurum Creek has been bone dry since 1991.oakhill_falls_mt_mee.jpg
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GET READY TO SHINE

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 AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST YOUTH TALENT COMPETITIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
If you’ve ever dreamt of showcasing your creative talents to the nation (with the chance to win some fantastic goodies), then make sure you don’t miss out on taking part in Australia’s largest talent competitions.
The National Talent Competitions (NTC) are part of the National Youth Week 2008 (NYW) celebrations and are an opportunity for all young musicians, writers, movie-makers, photographers, artists and designers aged 12 – 25 to make their mark and RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, SnapIT or DesignIT.  
There is over $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs including computer and software packages; music vouchers and professional camera equipment.
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