Stafford Heights Men's Shed 

Brisbane City Council has been supporting the Men's Shed program across Brisbane since 2009. In that time Council has invested $283,000 in 17 Men's Sheds allowing members to enjoy hobbies like woodworking and mechanics, and also learn about health programs and other social services available to them. In the latest round of funding, the Stafford Heights Men's Shed has received $20,000 for their facility at the Stafford Heights Baptist Church. This money will be used to purchase...

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Beckett Road 

As most residents would be aware, work is progressing on the upgrade of Beckett Road from Albany Creek Road to Saturn Crescent, Bridgeman Downs. I thank all who have been inconvenienced by these important works for their patience and join them in looking forward to the benefits once the work is completed. Please remember the 40km/h speed limit which is in force in that section of Beckett Road during construction, as police are regularly monitoring traffic speeds.  

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Riverside Walkway 

Amongst the many things to suffer damage in the devastating Brisbane Floods of January this year, the Riverwalk at New Farm is one of the best known. With over 3000 pedestrians and cyclists using it daily before its destruction, the Riverwalk was one of the most popular pieces of infrastructure in Brisbane. Immediately after the floods, the Lord Mayor and Council were committed to having a new facility provided for the use of the many commuters and recreational users...

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Seniors' Week 

Seniors' Week is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contributions of seniors. In 2011, Seniors' Week will be celebrated from 20 to 28 August. The theme for Seniors' Week 2011 is Positively Ageless, which reinforces the countless benefits of a positive attitude to life at any age. Information on Council services for Seniors can be found at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-support/seniors/index.htm One highlight of...

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Magpie Nesting Season 

The Magpie breeding season goes from June to December. During this period, magpies have been known to attack people, swooping and striking them in an attempt to protect their young. Magpies are a protected bird and it is an offence to harm one. Over previous years, there have been a number of locations in McDowall ward where nesting magpies have become a nuisance and a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and park users. These locations can vary from year to year. Most magpies will accept...

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The Remix 

The Remix is back for its fourth year, bigger and better than ever before. More crews, tougher competitors, bigger production and a stack of talent on display as hip hop dance teams battle it out for bragging rights to be the 2011 The Remix champions.   Saturday 27 August 2011        5.00pm Riverstage, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Brisbane City. This is a free event - no bookings necessary. Further information can be found at here or www.th...

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Dob in a Dumper 

Dob in a Dumper Illegal dumping of household rubbish, garden waste, building and commercial waste or other materials damages Brisbane’ s natural areas. This includes the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay. It costs Brisbane ratepayers around half a million dollars each year to clean up the illegally dumped waste, and further funds are spent on fixing up the areas impacted by dumping. Council has a strict policy on dumping and fines can range up to $16,500 for serious offenders....

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Large Items Kerbside Collection 

In the current financial year, all Brisbane suburbs will receive a free kerbside large items collection service. Following is a list of suburbs in McDowall ward together with the date that the items must be on the footpath for collection during the following week. Aspley                                                         ...

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Cr Norm Wyndham
Councillor for McDowall Ward