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Dear Readers,
Ahhh...the School Holidays are here! What to do CONTENTS
with the kids to keep them occupied? Whether
your child is sporty, a nature lover, would like to be
a pampered princess, a dancer, a coder, a painter or 4 MICRO NEWS
if you would like to enjoy time together as a family, 8 SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
there are activities for everyone in ‘The Ultimate
School Holiday Guide’. 13 NEW TRYP HOTEL
On a recent trip to the Bunya Mountains, we
discovered that the sheer beauty of the place is something that must be seen to be 14 BUNYA MOUNTAINS
believed! If you’re keen to get the kids outdoors and off their screens these Winter
holidays, the Bunya Mountains is the ideal place to do so! The whole family will love 16 SAVE OUR MANGO TREES
getting rural, watching the playful wildlife and playing games in front of the fireplace.
See our review on page 14. 18 DINING GUIDE
In local news, the Community has been outraged to discover that Council has known, 22
since late 2016, about a development application that requires the removal of eleven, BRIGHT GO PINK
maybe more, maybe less of our heritage listed mango trees along Anzac Avenue, to 24 KIDS RECIPES
build a driveway to a new residential lot.
There is the obvious question of whether our history is really worth surrendering for 28 HEALTHY FUTURE
the sake of more sardine tin housing, but the more pressing question is, ‘Why weren’t
we advised and consulted’? On page 16 the Mango Hill Progress Association President, 32 DEAR ALICE
Laurence Christie shares his thoughts.
Would you like to WIN your water and sewerage bill paid for a year to the value of 34 HOROSCOPES & PUZZLES
$1500? All you need to do is sign up to receive your water bills by email or SMS. If you
already receive your bill electronically, you’re automatically entered in the draw. To find 36 TRADES & SERVICES
out more, visit page 29. I hope you enjoy the July edition of North Lakes Now. 38 LOCAL CONTACTS
CONTRIBUTORS
M.J.T. Meijer Metro North Health
Wyndham Hotel Group Jillian Stansfield - BPW
Laurence Christie - Mango Hill Progress Association Micheal Zande - Zande Law
Lakes Hyundai - Joseph Camilleri Alice Jenkins - Dear Alice
Melissa Bright - Bright Training Kim Fairminer - Dreamorpheus
Troy Merker - @realty
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