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Islanders meet to discuss the Men's Shed
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Community Groups | Feb 5th 2012
It's attracted lots of interest and quite a few comments from across the community already and now Magnetic Times is pleased to provide this following update on the formation of a Men's Shed on Magnetic Island. The article was kindly provided by Magnetic Island Community Care Coordinator, Kim Pierce
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Magnetic Island Film Society | Feb 1st 2012
One of the most popular Aussie movie in years will be screened this Saturday night by the Magnetic Island Film Society. It is Red Dog and is sure to attract a wide range of movie lovers including, we suspect, many who may be wanting to see it for a second time.
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Island News | Jan 25th 2012
The idea has been “tossed around for some time” but a meeting has now been called to start a Men's Shed on Magnetic Island.
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Arts News | Jan 19th 2012
Seen an exhibition, heard a concert, attended a festival, heard some local musicians? These are just some of the categories which could be awarded if you nominate an individual, organisation, event or production that you think was a highlight in 2011.
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Island News | Jan 13th 2012
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Mandy Johnstone with Islanders happy with the announcement
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Magnetic Island National Park has been increased by 826 hectares as part of a major expansion of Queensland’s protected area estate.
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Environment | Jan 12th 2012
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A flatback turtle attempts to nest at Nelly Bay
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It's that time of year again when marine turtles are nesting and hatchlings beginning to make there way to the sea shore - and often in places where locals may be walking with their dogs.
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Island News | Jan 10th 2012
Time is running out to nominate fellow residents for the Townsville City Council’s 2012 Australia Day Awards.
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Island Living | Jan 4th 2012
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Claudia and Sylvia with their new book
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Magnetic Island residents Sylvia Hayes and Claudia Gaber have just produced “Maggie Fun 4 Kids”, a children’s activity book themed specifically for Magnetic Island. Designed to be both amusing and informative, it is suited for ages 5 to 12.
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Environment | Dec 19th 2011
A turtle workshop was held recently at the Magnetic Island Bowls Club, Geoffrey Bay and James Cook University Journalism student Hailey Renault was on hand to make an online video report.
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Maggie Island Musos Club | Dec 16th 2011
Magnetic Island Musos Club will be celebrating Christmas this Saturday night December 17 at the Magnetic Island RSL Hall in Arcadia.
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Solar Cities saves Islanders $900k
The Townsville Queensland Solar City project has saved Magnetic Island residents more than $900,000 on electricity bills, according to State Member for Townsville, Mandy Johnstone [ read more ] |
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Dob a dumper - online
Three cheers for DERM! The behaviour of grubs who dump their rubbish at bushland spots on Magnetic Island might begin the change [ read more ] |
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First look at walkway designs
Magnetic Island residents have been given a first look at how the new Nelly Bay to Arcadia walkway may look at a meeting on the island on Saturday [ read more ] |
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Mad Bastards plus an AGM
"Mad Bastards is an Australian film which charts the journey of TJ, DEAN DALEY-JONES, from Perth where he's just another ex-con with a fiery temper, especially when he's drunk, on a journey to see his 13 year old son Bullet, LUCAS YEEDA, whom he's never met [ read more ] |
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Amazing read this summer
Townsville and Magnetic Island kids have been encouraged to spend the Christmas holiday period with a book in their hand with a read five and get a free book offer, announced at the launch of the annual Summer Reading Club at Ryan Catholic College today [ read more ] |
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Living with brushtail possums
There would be few residents and even visitors to Magnetic Island who haven't encountered, often at quite close quarters, a brushtail possum and or a family of them [ read more ] |
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Aircon costing 40% of power bills
Air conditioning, which costs up to 25 times the amount of ceiling fans to run, is accounting for up to 40 per cent of many homes’ electricity bills each summer according to Ergon Energy [ read more ] |
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If you ever wanted to make a difference...
With the visit of US President Barack Obama to Australia just a week away, one former Magnetic Island resident will picket the visit in a desperate attempt to seek the attention of Mr Obama over the future of her son [ read more ] |
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Readers comments
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Vicki Walker In reply to Calls for a Magnetic Island Men's Shed
I understand Ella and Gabbie's comments on the men's shed, but people aren't invited to every party in life - and this is one party that should happily remain the men's. Let's not be selfish.
Most women are better at socialising and enjoy pottering around at home on their own. Men don't have to be single, widowed, or divorced to be lonely.
When I was young, there were years when I worked in hotels behind the main bar. I discovered that many men don't spend hours in pubs because they love the grog - they are very lonely, and just want company.
So give the men a fair go in the Men's Shed.
May it have a long and happy life!
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