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Dear readers, Welcome to edition 187. As you may have noticed on our front cover, Bribie and the surrounding district's businesses are now in the running to be nominated for the Small Business Awards! You can Nominate your favourite small business or their employee and go in the draw for a $200 small business voucher. In each category, the 10 businesses or employees with the most nominations will become Finalists for our community to vote on. Nominations will now close on Friday

31st March. Voting in the Finalist round will open on Tuesday 5th April and close on Monday 17th April. Then winners will be announced at a Small Business Award Presentation on the 28th of April! So as a community, let’s get behind this fantastic opportunity to showcase our local businesses and give them the support and appreciation they deserve. It may even be just a member of their staff that has gone above and beyond expectations! Of course, we are also encouraging you to pop a vote in for our publication if you think we are deserving of being nominated, no pressure at all…but it would be nice! Anyway, the point is to celebrate great products and services and let people know what businesses are doing a good job in your eyes!

Until next time,, Take care, stay safe,

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CONTRIBUTORS Cherrie

Anne Matthews

Al Finegan

Barry Clark

Bribie Bait & Tackle

Colin Walker

David Horrocks

Elaine Lutton

Joie Scheinpflug

John Traill

Karyn Chalk

Katherine Miller

Kathy Vincent

Maria Christina

Marj Webber

Peter Schinkel

Peter Dallimore

Philip Arlidge

Robyn- B.I.

Boat Charters

Sue Wighton

Feeling young and confident in your 40s can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re feeling less upbeat about life than you used to be, you’re not alone. It’s a natural part of life’s journey. But there are several things you can do to feel young and confident again — and they don’t require expensive surgery or costly cosmetic procedures. Here are some ways to feel young and confident in your 40s:

Embrace Your Inner Child

Your 20s were probably all about living in the moment and having fun, but now that you’re older, it’s time to settle down and think about what matters. It doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun, though! You might be surprised by how much fun you can have as an adult playing with toys, getting your nails done, and going to the circus. This could be anything from choosing a top with a cartoon character on it or wearing jeans and trainers instead of smart trousers and heels. Look for opportunities to learn new skills or try something new that makes you feel good about yourself. For example, if yoga is something you’ve always wanted to try but never got around to, why not give it a try now? Or if something has been on your bucket list for years, like skydiving or bungee jumping, don’t wait any longer — do it! But remember, not every idea works for everyone. Having a sense of humour is essential when trying new things, especially if they don’t work out in the end!

Get A Facelift

A mini facelift involves lifting sagging skin around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline without going under a general anaesthetic. It’s a procedure that can be done in just one hour and requires minimal recovery time and downtime compared with traditional facelifts. The results are subtle but effective —the kind of subtle change that makes you look younger without anyone knowing what you’ve done. It lifts the skin around your eyes and smoothes out lines. You’ll regain a youthful appearance by tightening the muscles under your eyes and removing excess fat deposits. The procedure is also less expensive than traditional surgery because it doesn’t require full anaesthesia or incisions along the jawline.