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Dear Readers, CONTENTS

Spring is in the air!! I love this time of year, even
though my allergies remind me that I shouldn’t! I
recently learnt that hayfever affects 1 in 6 Australians 4
and that there is a strong connection between it and MICRO NEWS
asthma. Do you recall the high rate of thunderstorm 6
asthma incidence that occurred in late 2010? LIPTEMBER
Imagine if we had a way for hayfever and asthma 9
sufferers to be prepared on days of high pollen HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
count? Well, there is a way! You can learn more about this interesting topic on page 19. 12 SPRING GARDENING TIPS
Along with allergies comes the threat of a magpie swoop to the head, the opportunity
to get out and plant a garden and also, the reminder that Summer is not too far off and 15 SCHOOL HOLIDAY RECIPES
now is the time to start working on that ‘Summer body’. While I personally believe all
bodies are beautiful in all shapes and sizes, there is no denying the benefits that exercise 19 POLLEN COUNTING
has, including on our mental health. Fernwood North Lakes have elaborated further on
this topic on page 18. 20 DEAR ALICE
Touching on mental health, it’s that time of year when Liptember launch their annual
campaign. This year they’ll be raising funds for six key beneficiaries for research and 21 HOROSCOPES
support programs, with the aim of supporting more Australian women who might
be experiencing mental health issues. Learn more about this fantastic initiative on 22 MANDALA COLOURING-IN
page 6.
Moreton Bay Regional Council are hosting a Teddy Bears Picnic on the 12th of this 23 LOCAL CONTACTS
month, with a superhero theme that all of the littlies will enjoy! As we start heading
into the warmer months, Council will be organising many more free, family activities 24 TRADES & SERVICES
for everyone to enjoy, including the movies in the park. Keep an eye out for these
upcoming events on our Facebook page - @pineriversqld
Until next month!

CONTRIBUTORS

Liptember Fernwood North Lakes
Peter Dutton MP Ed Newbigin & Janet Davies - The Csonverstation
Judi & Bruce Whitfield - Theo’s Garden Centre Alice Jenkins - Dear Alice
The Lakes College Kim Fairminer - Dreamorpheus
Josh Noble - Zande Law Annette Morison - My Stencil Lady
Lakes Hyundai

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