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Park Ridge Connect offers non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends affected by addiction, personality disorders, and high-demand groups….

PRN – July 2019 Issue

July 2, 2019

Bob Hawke’s recent passing reminded me of the day he visited us at Hubner Park. He came to see the great work the community had done in creating a safe place for young people to play sport. He was genuinely impressed that so much could be accomplished from the grant…

Logan West’s ‘Gandalf’ Tree

September 2, 2019

One of the oldest trees in Logan has been officially dated and named ahead of National Tree Day. The blue gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) on a North Maclean property is estimated by an expert arborist to be 378 years old. That means it was sprouting it’s first signs of life around…

Are My Trees Dangerous?

March 20, 2019

By Phil Hackett Trees are the largest living organisms on earth. Their impressive size and presence is something to admire, value and respect. Like any other large structures you own, trees require ongoing management of their health and structural integrity through their lifetime. Just as we use Builders to assess…

3 Addition Strategies for Mini-Mathematicians

August 13, 2019

3 Addition Strategies for Mini-Mathematicians In preschool, children will typically tackle the equation 4+5 by counting out a pile of four counters and another pile of five counters and then adding them all together. In the absence of counters they will use their fingers. When they start school, they will…

Beatles Tribute Hits Park Ridge Tavern

June 21, 2019

Beatles Tribute Hits Park Ridge Tavern by Tracy Baird The Beatlegs are the Ultimate Beatles Tribute, who deliver an unforgettable two hour live show of Beatles magic. Since 2008, they have been exciting audiences from across the country, reproducing the iconic sound and look of the Fab Four with multiple…

Keith Urban experience coming to Park Ridge Tavern

August 15, 2019

Keith Urban experience coming to Park Ridge Tavern The Park Ridge Tavern is once again host to world class entertainment for our community. The Keith Urban Experience presents the most authentic concert tribute to Keith Urban – international Grammy award winning country/rock singer songwriter/guitarist American idol Superstar? A show loaded…

Life & Legacy - Wisen up!

November 9, 2019

Life & Legacy - Wisen up! by: Kim Anthony In a world where new is usually better, you can be tricked into thinking old school, value-based advice is obsolete. When you look at technology, fashion, and the stars of today who are young, rich and good-looking (sometimes) we can get…

BT-50 Test Drive

April 3, 2019

By Paul Jackson It didn’t take much convincing when I was asked to test drive the new Mazda BT-50 for the weekend. Nature played its part by sending solid rains most of Friday night ensuring the off-road tracks would be wet and slippery. Now it needs to said that my…

March 2019 Issue

March 25, 2019

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Park Ridge Pirates set sail in 2019

February 9, 2019

Park Ridge Pirates set sail in 2019by: Kelli Greene Park Ridge Pirates AFL Club looks like continuing to go from strength to strength for the upcoming 2019 season. The Seniors are now fully committed to competing in Division 1 after their Premiership win in Division 2 last season. The Club…

iModular Stylish, Sustainable and Affordable Living

June 17, 2019

iModular Stylish, Sustainable and Affordable Living Proving that affordable living can still deliver high quality finishes and energy efficiency, Ingenia Rental has introduced iModular manufactured cabins to the range of rental options at their Chambers Flat community. In what is typically a cookie-cutter market, iModular pairs innovative design and quality…

Logan Startup Hub

February 20, 2018

Logan startup hub hold many interesting information nights, presentations and workshops for business. You can find their website here https://startuplogan.com.au/ and more information on their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/pg/startuplogan.com.au/ Our Story We all need space to grow and develop our entrepreneurial skills and talents, it's great to be working alongside…

Investing With Military Precision

July 9, 2019

Investing With Military Precision by Nigel Earnshaw Uncertainty, incomplete information, fear. I’m not talking about my former profession as an Army Officer, I’m talking about the emotions I see in people when they muster up the courage to begin investing! Thankfully, 23 years as an Infantry soldier and officer has…

February 2019 Issue

February 4, 2019

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Easter Message

April 2, 2019

by KIM ANTHONY Easter is just around the corner and many of us are thinking... long weekend! It’s the only time of year you get a four day weekend on your boss. You can thank God for that... literally! Even if you’re not particularly religious, you have to admit Easter…

Panther’s Celebrate Mick’s Service

June 20, 2019

Panther’s Celebrate Mick’s Service by Catherine Smart Michael Jon Griffin popularly known as Mick is the President of Park Ridge Football Club. Mick started at Park Ridge as a coach to a couple of his children’s teams. Mick is a devoted family man, who has coached not only his sons…

Mazda 6 - Dressed To Impress

November 9, 2019

Mazda 6 - Dressed To Impress It may be a Spring thing, or maybe the fact that we are doing a wedding feature in this issue, but test-driving the beautiful and spacious Mazda 6 around this month had me thinking it would make a perfect wedding car. It’s sleek styling…

Val Rooney A Local Legend

March 19, 2019

By Linus Power Boronia Heights resident Val Rooney knows that by building strong links with people and groups, we can achieve much in our local community. She has been serving our local area for more than 30 years – first as a Justice of the Peace and as the President…

Stewy – A Park Ridge Tavern Favorite

September 2, 2019

Stewy is a passionate performer whose show is a blend of the latest Top 40 hits and party classics. His intimate acoustic performance is a showcase of his ability to connect with any audience. With twenty years experience playing live in professional bands, Stewy has backed some of the most…

You are Special

March 26, 2019

By Dee Hudson I was talking to a young man a little while ago; a young fellow I hadn’t seen for quite some time. When I mentioned this to him, he told me his reason for “going off-grid” was that life had taken him in a different direction to what…