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Dear Readers, CONTENTS

With Spring in full bloom, early October 4 CBCA BOOK WEEK 2020
sees Queenslanders welcome back our
glorious Queensland beach weather as the
school holidays come to a close. 6 MANGO HILL NEWS

In exciting local cultural news, the Redcliffe 11
Art Gallery opens on Saturday October 10. REDCLIFFE POOL UPGRADE
This is a landmark event for local art lovers,
and provides a massive boost for the region 12 HOMELESSNESS: THE TRUE COST
after the long-awaited opening was stalled by COVID-19. Why not score
yourself some opening weekend tour tickets! Find out how on pg. 16.
16 REDCLIFFE ART GALLERY OPENS
It’s a funding boon for local sporting groups currently with infrastructure
funding helping to improve facilities and boost the local economy. See our 21 HALLOWEEN 2020: IDEAS & ALTERNATIVES
articles on the Redcliffe Memorial Pool upgrade on pg. 11, North Lakes
Blues Netball team facilities on pg. 14 and Redcliffe Dolphins Stadium on
pg. 18. 24 RECIPES

COVID border restrictions are gradually easing as the State election looms 25
at the end of the month. Gear up for local politics to take a front seat as DEAR ALICE
locals head to the polling booth on Saturday 31st October. Applications for
postal voting are open and Early Voting Centres will be open from Monday 26 HOROSCOPES
19th October. All the details are in the Mango Hill News on pg. 6.

Halloween is fast approaching, and this year’s celebrations may look a little 28 PUZZLES
different. But Halloween hasn’t ghosted us yet! Whilst no formal restrictions
have been announced, some may prefer to celebrate a little differently 29 TRADES & SERVICES
this year. On page 21 we look at some trick-or-treating alternatives, and
discuss some creative ways you can keep the spooky excitement alive this
Halloween. 31 LOCAL CONTACTS

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Laurence Christie - Mango Hill Progress Association

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