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Dear Readers, CONTENTS

Winter has arrived, time to break out the Winter
clothing Queenslanders do so well: socks and
thongs! Personally, I am not a fan of this time of 4 MICRO NEWS
year, I find it difficult staying warm! I know not
everyone has the same issue but for those that do, 6 NEW MBRC REQUEST APP
I’ve put together some scrumptious Winter Warmer
Recipes on page 20 to help get you through! 7 CARE ABOUT YOUR BOWEL

This month, we shine the spotlight on Elder Abuse. 8
This often neglected topic is something we, as a USC MORETON BAY UPDATE
Community need to bring to light. Elder abuse can
be physical, psychological or emotional, sexual or 10 NO EXCUSE FOR ELDER ABUSE
financial. It can also be the result of intentional or
unintentional neglect. There are so many aspects to 12 CURIOUS KIDS
this type of abuse, with many cases flying under the radar due to the perpetrator
being close to the victims. To read more about this important topic please go 18 TAX TIME: WHAT CAN YOU CLAIM
to page 10.
20 WINTER WARMER RECIPES
On a lighter note, St Columban’s College, Goodstart North Lakes and Genesis
Christian College have all been recognised for their efforts in reducing 25 DEAR ALICE
general waste and increasing recycling programs as part of Moreton Bay
Regional Council’s 2019 Sustainability Champions Program. Recycling or 26 HOROSCOPES
reuse of resources, materials and in the end, of waste is an important part
of sustainability because it reduces the negative human impact on the 28 PUZZLES
environment and helps reduce the pressure on natural resources. To read more
about this fantastic initiative, and get tips on how you can make a difference 29
via small changes in your home or workplace, turn to page 16. LOCAL CONTACTS

Until next month! 30 TRADES & SERVICES

CONTRIBUTORS

USC Moreton Bay Gareth Dorrian, Ian Whittaker - The Conversation
Bowel Cancer Australia Northern Business Consultants
Peter Dutton MP Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
MBRC Alice Jenkins - Dear Alice
Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors Joshua Zande - Zande Law
and Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women Kim Fairminer - Dreamorpheus

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