Clifton Hill Peace
Park Playground
Portable Flashing Speed Sign
Join Your Local Bushcare
Group
2017 Lord Mayor's Australia Day Awards
Sign up to recieve updates on local policing matters.
Babies, Books and Rhymes
Mondays 11.30am
Annerley Library
Wednesdays 11am
Fairfield Library
Toddler Time
Mondays 10am
Annerley Library
Wednesdays 11am
Fairfield Library
Children's
Storytime
Tuesdays 10am
Annerley Library
Fridays
11am
Fairfield Library
iPad Basics*
10 - 11:30am Tuesday 6 September
Bring your own iPad. Bookings essential.
Annerley Library
Android Tablet Basics*
1 - 2:30pm Friday 9
September
Bring your own Android tablet
Fairfield Library
Brisbane Writers Festival in the 'Burbs: Meet Rajith Savanadasa*
11 -12 Saturday
10 September
Rajith Savanadasa visits Fairfield Library to talk about Sri Lanka and a family torn
apart by civil war in his debut novel, Ruins.
Fairfield Library
iPad Settings*
10 -11:30am Tuesday 13 September
Bring your own iPad
and Apple ID account details. Bookings essential.
Annerley Library
Ozobot Treasure Hunt*
4 - 5pm Thursday 15 September
During this workshop,
participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a
maze to get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.
Fairfield Library
Facebook Basics*
1 - 2:30pm 16 September
Fairfield Library
One Million Stars to End Violence: Weaving
Workshop*
3:30 -4:30pm Thursday 22 September
Learn traditional weaving techniques
to make beautiful stars. These stars will contribute to the One Million Stars to End Violence community
project.
Fairfield Library
Twitter Basics*
1 - 2:30pm Friday 23 September
Fairfield Library
Pinterest
Basics*
1 - 2:30pm Friday 30 September
Fairfield Library
Please visit the Council website here
for more details
Kinder Dance
Toddlers and pre schoolers can enjoy moving to music, while you watch their confidence grow.
9:30
-10:30am Tuesdays
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Tai
Chi
8 - 9am Sundays
Robinson Park, Fairfield
FREE except on public and school
holidays
ACT-ivate Children's Club
FREE
3.30pm - 4.30pm Fridays
Ken Flectcher Park, Tennyson
Juniors (3-5yrs) and Seniors 6-10yrs
Contact 0411 246 487 for more info
Deep Water Running
8am - 9am
Yeronga Park Pool
Costs pool entry*
Tabata
and Cardio
Full body work out
5.30pm - 6.30pm Wednesdays
Ken Fletcher
Park, Tennyson
Zumba Fitness
9am -
10am Wednesdays
Yeronga Memorial Park
Move for
Health
Thursdays 9:30am -10:30am
Choose from Tai Chi or Stretch Strengthen and Balance
Exercise classes
Contact Pam on 3895 8395 for more information
18 Denham St, Annerley
NO CLASSES DURING JUNE AND JULY
Tabata
and Cardio
Full body work out
5.30pm - 6.30pm Wednesdays
Ken Fletcher
Park, Tennyson
Zumba Fitness
9am -
10am Wednesdays
Yeronga Memorial Park
Aqua Aerobics
11am - 11:45am Saturdays
Yeronga Park Pool
Beginner
Swimming Project for Adults
11:45am - 12:45pm Saturdays
Yeronga Park Pool
Please visit the Council website here
for more information
Fairfield Writers' Group
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month
New members are welcome. Please call Helga on (07)
3848 1492 for more information.
Fairfield Library
Southside
Community Craft Circle
Every first Tuesday of the month
This craft group makes clothes,
rugs and toys to support disadvantaged children in Queensland. New members welcome. Please call Wendy
on (07) 3341 2039 for more information.
Fairfield Library
Yeronga Friendship Club
Meets 3rd Monday of each month. Caters for both males and
females over the age of 50. Activities include morning teas, concerts, demonstrations, guest speakers
and bus trips.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720
Yeronga Men's Shed
9am 12pm Monday and Wednesday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga
Organic Gardening Group
9am Tuesdays
Annerley Community Hub
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Thursday of the month from 6.30pm
Annerley Community Hub
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
For more
info contact
Stephen: 0417 770 176 or email
Bill: 0417 713 200 or email
Dancing Fun
Thursdays 1-3pm
Learn a different dance style every month
Community Garden
Wednesdays 10am
Community Breakfast Program
7am every Wednesday during the school term
Everyone
welcome
Computer Class
Wednesdays 10-11am
Yeronga Community Centre
3848 2285
24 Killarney St, Yeronga
Community Garden
9am
Tuesdays
Art Journeys
10am -12pm
First and third
Monday of the month
Creative Jam
10 -11am
Second and fourth Monday of the month
Resume Help
9am -12pm
Mondays
Computer Class
Wednesdays
9-12pm
Annerley Community Hub
3848 2285
556 Ipswich
Rd, Annerley
Items marked with * require bookings if not stated otherwise.
Contact the relevant
library or
3403 8888.
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Hi Everyone
A big thank you to our local RSL
Sub-branch, Stephen's RSLA, for hosting a service to commemorate Victory in the Pacific on 15 August,
or as it is known, VP Day (pictured). This date commemorates Japan's acceptance of the Allied demand for
unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally
over and our nation was at peace.
With Spring upon us I am hosting a range of free, family
movie events in coming weeks.
I hope you can join me at Junction Park State School, Waldheim
St, Annerley TONIGHT, Friday, 2 September for a screening of the children's classic,
Paddington from 6pm. A big thank you to the JPSS P&C for hosting a BBQ and
drinks which will be available for purchase from 5pm.
The following week on Saturday, 10 September
you are welcome to come along to the lawn at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Clewley St, Corinda
for a 7pm screening of Zootopia.
Bring a picnic or purchase dinner
or snacks on the night to support our local schools.
But wait there's more.... save the
date for the upcoming Movie in the Park at Yeronga State School on Saturday, 29 October.
You can check out what other wonderful community and Council events are on locally on my community
calendar here.
Regards Nicole.
CLIFTON HILL PEACE PARK PLAYGROUND
I have received great feedback from residents regarding
the allocated $120,000 Clifton Hill Peace Park playground upgrade. Thank you to all who provided
your comments - this has been a truly consultative project from the namechange through to the park upgrade.
I received overwhelming support for option three, which included a larger fort and less
stand-alone equipment. You can find a copy of the design on my website here.
Some changes were made to the design after consultation, which include:
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a baby seat included in the swing set, so it will include a basket, normal seat and baby seat
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the balance beam be swapped for a see-saw
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the spinner bowl be swapped for a
spinner
Other suggestions received were:
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the fort be oriented
to the shelter sheds
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a recycling bin to go into the park next to the existing general
waste bin
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water runoff be diverted from the playground into the garden
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new trees planted
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extra seat between the playground and Eric Cres either to capture
shade from sail or under the tree between the shelter and Eric Cres
Council is currently
costing resurfacing of the footpath within the park and I know this is a priority from a safety point
of view. I am hoping we can find a way to include the upgraded footpath this year. At this stage there
are not enough funds in the current year for additional seating but we can make this and the adult exercise
equipment part of a stage two upgrade in future years.
The upgrades should be completed
by Christmas. Thank you again to all those who gave feedback.
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QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
The museum is not-for-profit
and relies solely on the help of volunteers and donations to continue to operate as one of Australia's
largest maritime museums. Volunteers are sought to help man the ticket booths, reception and shop allowing
the museum to open seven days a week. If you would like to volunteer or offer any assistance to the group,
please contact the Queensland Maritime Museum on 3844 5361.
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INTERESTED IN PLAYING INDOOR BOWLS LOCALLY?
Are you interested in playing or learning how to play indoor bowls? The Kadumba Street Bowls Club at Yeronga
Uniting Church are looking for new members to join their games every Thursday night from 7pm. The nightly
cost is only $2 and players of any ages are welcome to come along and try. Games generally go until 9:30pm
and are followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. Enquiries are encouraged! For more information please contact
Judy on 0407 027 504.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FAIRFIELD FAMILY PICNIC
The Fairfield Family Picnic
is on again this year on Saturday, 19 November 2016 from 12 - 4pm at Robinson Park, Fairfield.
The Event is kindly hosted by the Moorooka Lions and coordinated by the Yeronga Community Centre. The
day will include fun activities and events for the whole family and proceeds go towards supporting local
community groups, kindys and schools, so come along and join in the fun!
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There are a great range of school holiday events on at Council libraries
and parks this school holidays. Check out the highlights below. Please note, some events are free while
others have a cost attached and bookings are necessary for some events.
Comic Workshop with Cartoon Dave
11:30am - 12:30pm Monday 19 September
Cartooning workshop. Bookings essential.
Brisbane Square Library
Literary Event: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*
3 - 4pm Monday
26 September
Celebrate the film release of the bestselling debut novel by Ransom Riggs. Ideal for
those aged 12-17 years. Bookings essential.
Annerley Library
Remote Control
Mania with Bricks 4 Kidz*
9:30 - 11am Tuesday 27 September
Participants will love
seeing their creations in motion using LEGO® wireless remote controls.
Ideal for children aged
five years and older. Bookings essential.
Annerley Library
Welcome Home Parade
9:30am Sunday 17 September
Brisbane's Welcome Home Parade for the 7th Brigade - Over 800 Queensland-based
defence force personnel will be honoured and officially welcomed back to the city, after being deployed
in operations overseas in a march through Brisbane CBD.
Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower Tour
10am - 5pm Daily
Take a ride up
to Brisbane City Hall's Clock Tower and explore the most iconic feature of this much-loved, heritage-listed
building.
Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane City
Hall Heritage Tour
10am - 5pm Daily
Join a tour of Brisbane City Hall and explore
the much-loved, heritage-listed building, which is seen as the heart of Brisbane.
Brisbane
City Hall
Riverside Gardens Market
7am -
3pm Sunday 18 September
The Riverside Markets have moved to the beautiful surrounds of the City
Botanic Gardens.
City Botanic Gardens
Drama workshops
& Showcase (3 sessions)
9:30am - 12:30pm 19 - 22 September
Drama workshops for
9-13 year olds presented by Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble. Participants will take part in three
sessions (on 19, 20 and 22 September) which will develop their acting skills before presenting a Showcase
on the final day (22 September) to their friends and family. Bookings essential.
Roma Street
Parklands
Circuit training
10 -11am Monday
19 September
Bring a friend along and enjoy a mix of high and low impact training.
Fehlberg
Park, Yeronga
Moon Festival lantern making workshop
10am 1pm Monday 19 September
Create your own lantern as a celebration of peace, prosperity and family.
Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Museum of Brisbane
Roald Dahl Day
10 -11am Tuesday 20 September
Join the fun with games and
activities based on some of this much loved author's most famous books. Ideal for children aged 6 - 11
years. Bookings essential.
Annerley Library
Lasertag
1 - 2pm Wednesday 21 September and Tuesday 27 September
Zap opposition players and hidden interactive
targets. The thumping sound track and light show add to the experience at Laserforce.
55 Ipswich
Rd, Wooloongabba
Reverse Garbage Craft - Little Days Out
9am - 1pm Thursday 22 September
Come along and have a positive experience of creating your favourite
"Under the Sea" creature in this crafting workshop with Reverse Garbage.
The Central Cafe Lawns,
South Bank Parklands
Poke-tanical Hunt
10am
- 2pm Thursday 22 September
Come play Poke-tanical the plant and animal hunting game in the Botanic
Gardens. Safely hunt through the gardens to find our special specimens and "battle" to win badges.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Treasure
Hunt
10am - 2pm Thursday 22 September
Race against the clock - crack the clues to
discover the natural treasures hidden within the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Two levels of clues available,
one suitable for children aged 5-12 years and a more challenging hunt for those 12+ years.
Brisbane
Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Movies in the Valley Malls
@ Chinese Moon Festival
7 - 9pm Thursday 22 September
Enjoy a free screening of Night
at the Museum - Secret of the Tomb, starring Ben Stiller.
Chinatown Mall
Riverfire
7pm Saturday 24 September
Sunsuper Riverfire is Queensland's
ultimate fireworks display, wrapping up Brisbane Festival with a bang. Spectators will also be wowed
by aerobatics from the Australian Defence Force with RAAF Super Hornet and Army helicopter displays.
South Bank Parklands
Dance
11am - 12pm Thursday
27 September
Come and learn fun dance routines and have fun and laughter with your friends.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Discovery walk bird feeder
making
2 - 4pm Tuesday 27 September
Participants will go for a discovery walk around
Karawatha Forest to see what wildlife calls the area home and then everyone will enjoy the opportunity
to make a unique bird feeder to take home to encourage native birds to feed in their own garden or balcony.
Bookings essential.
Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre
Wild things drama
2 - 4pm Wednesday 4 September
Starting with a reading
of the book Where the Wild Things Are, we then offer a drama workshop based around the story. Bookings
essential.
Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre
Cheerleading
11am - 12pm Thursday 29 September
Experience cheerleading and see your spirit and pride come
to life.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
For more school holiday
events, please visit the Council website here
RSPCA SITE
The developer has
made further revisions to the proposed unit complex at the old RSPCA site at 295 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga.
The number of units has been reduced to 195 but the site still includes multiple five storey buildings
in the centre of the site. For those who are interested, a new flood report has also been provided by
the Developer. It still doesn't address the displacement impacts for the surrounding homes.
I
have made a further objection to the revised plans, which still do not adequately address traffic, parking
and flooding issues.
You can review my further objection and the revised plans here.
We now await Council's decision.
THE PAINT
FACTORY, 115 HYDE RD, YERONGA
No development application has been lodged with
Council yet for the old paint factory site at 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga. I appreciate there is a high degree
of interest in this site and I will let everyone know if/when a development is lodged.
YERONGA BOWLS CLUB
Last month the Yeronga Bowls Club sold
(under contract) their Querrin Street green to developer Lennium Group who have now lodged a development
application for a large, four storey unit complex on the site.
The School Road green and historic
clubhouse are to be retained.
The Bowls Club land is zoned for sport and recreation and is a
heritage listed site. The application is contrary to the zoning intent, which is green space for community
sporting purposes. Sadly, this type of application is allowed under the new City Plan 2014, which I have
strongly opposed as your local Councillor.
The proposal includes:
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4 storeys plus
underground parking;
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50 units (9 x 1 bedroom / 41 x 2 bedroom);
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61 car
spaces;
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60% site cover;
-
5% communal open space.
The application
is impact assessable and residents will be able to have their say when the large black and white notice
board goes up on site. This could be several months away.
Further details are available on my
website here,
including a draft objection you are welcome to use.
Council is currently undertaking refurbishment works at
Yeronga Pool to improve accessibility for all pool users.
The
works will include replacing the roof of the building, installing new flooring and wheelchair accessible
reception desks in the entry and refurbishing the change rooms including installing new tiles, fixtures,
basins, toilets, showers and benches that are accessible, and improving access within the change rooms.
Works will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Yeronga Pool is the busiest pool in Brisbane, so the works will
be undertaken during winter to minimise disruption to pool users during construction.
Construction began in mid-July 2016 and be completed by late September 2016, weather permitting.
PORTABLE FLASHING SPEED SIGN
Council's
portable flashing speed sign is now located on Venner Road, Annerley.
The portable flashing speed sign is part of Council's programme to improve road safety around schools
and other traffic hotspots.
The sign provides Council
and the police with reliable information about traffic volumes and speeds. It has been shown to
reduce traffic speeds in streets where it has been located to date by up to 10kms per hour.
The sign will stay at the location for about 4-6 weeks and should hopefully result in improved motorist
behaviour along the busy street.
GRANTS WORKSHOP
I know many sporting clubs are increasingly under financial and governance pressures, with limited
resources and a dwindling pool of members taking on executive positions.
The Queensland Fitness,
Sport and Recreational Alliance are a general industry body that provide advice on grants, governance
and employment matters to sporting and recreational clubs in Queensland. They recently briefed me on their
activities and I think that they can offer useful advice and guidance to our local Clubs.
The Skills Alliance has offered to host a
free workshop for Tennyson Ward sporting clubs covering areas such as grants/funding, organisational management
and governance. I invite you or any member(s) of your Club to attend and to make an ongoing connection
with Skills Alliance as well as obtain useful information about grants and governance matters. I will
be hosting the event and will be able to speak about Council grants and community facilities issues.
Who:
Sporting and Recreational Clubs (any club representative)
When:
6.30pm for 6.45pm - 8pm, Wednesday 14 September 2016
Where: Front room, Sherwood Neighbourhood
Centre, Thallon St Sherwood
What:
Workshop on grants, funding and governance
RSVP to tennyson.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au or 34038605
by Wednesday, 7 September, 2016.
I hope you will take up this
opportunity to attend and learn about what assistance is available for sporting clubs in the district.
I look forward to hearing from you.
COUNCIL GRANTS NOW OPEN
There are
a range of Council grants programs opening in the coming months for schools, community and sporting groups.
Grants range from $250 to $50,000.
The grant programs now open
are below:
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Access
and Inclusion Community Partnership Program - supports projects that improve access and inclusion
for those with a disability or impairment, seniors, and parents with young children. Closes 11:59pm
Monday 12 September
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Community
Support Funding Program - offers financial assistance to community groups facing financial hardships
and providers of affordable housing. Closes 11:59pm Monday 5 September
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Native
Wildlife Carers Grants - provides financial assistance to groups and individuals involved in rehabilitating
and releasing orphaned, sick and injured native wildlife within the Brisbane City Council area. Closes
11:59pm Monday 5 September
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Cultivating
Community Gardens Grants - provides funding to local non-profit community groups and organisations
to establish, develop and maintain community gardens on Council-owned and other land. Closes 11:59pm
Monday 5 September
For an overview of all the community
grant programs offered by Council, please visit the Council website here.
If you need a letter of support for your grant application, please
do not hesitate to contact my office via email at tennyson.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au
or telephone 3403 8605 and I would be happy to assist.
BOULEVARD SHADEWAY PLANTING IPSWICH RD, ANNERLEY - STAGE
8
Council have approved for the next stage of works to begin on Ipswich Road,
Annerley's Boulevard Shadeway Planting.
In order to minimise traffic disruptions, the work will be
undertaken at night. While most work will be conducted on the footpath, there may be small traffic disruptions.
Ten existing trees between 758 and 816 Ipswich Road, Annerley will be removed and replaced with a
total of 21 garden beds containing 12 Grevillae Bailyania trees.
Garden bed installation is scheduled
to begin in coming weeks and should be completed within 2 - 3 weeks with the trees to be planted six weeks
after the garden beds are installed, weather permitting.
FOOTPATH RECONSTRUCTION FAIRFIELD
ROAD, YERONGA
Concrete footpath reconstruction works are to begin on Fairfield
Road between Paragon and Yeronga Streets, Yeronga on Sunday 4 September 2016 and
will continue for two weeks, weather permitting.
Some temporary inconveniences may occur, which
include the following:
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restrictions to through traffic
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dust and noise
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possible minor delays in accessing property
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equipment and materials left on
the site during the project
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limits to parking on the street at times.
To avoid major traffic disruptions and to ensure the safety of workers and motorists, work will be undertaken
between 7:30pm and 5am.
Your patience is appreciated during these works.
JOIN YOUR LOCAL
BUSHCARE GROUP
The Habitat Brisbane program helps community groups restore
natural habitats in parks, remnant bushland, wetlands and along waterways through the following activities:
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removing weeds and rubbish
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establishing native plants
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reporting new sightings of wildlife including squirrel gliders, koalas, wallabies, microbats and boobook
owls
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reducing illegal dumping through community awareness and education
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improving the attractiveness of natural areas for visitors
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drawing people together to create
an increased sense of community
If you would like to help keep our city healthy and
beautiful, please see the list below for all bushcare groups in Tennyson Ward:
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Benarrawa
Bushcare Group Allen Street Corinda Team leader Noel Standfast PH: 3379 8008. Working bee every
last Saturday
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Caesar's place Bushcare group Queenscroft St Park Team Leader David Holdom
Mob: 0431 293 813. Working bee 3rd Sunday of month
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Cliveden Avenue Reserve Bushcare Group
Cliveden Ave Reserve Carole Bristow Ph: 33791453. 1st Saturday of each month
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Faulkner Park
Bushcare group. Nadine St Graceville Team leader Jane O'Sullivan Mob: 0427 420 743. Sundays as families
are available contacted via email.
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The Fort Bushland Reserve Bushcare Group Corner of Fort
Rd And Cliveden Ave. John Lahey 0408 554 082. 1ST Sunday of month
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Francis and Augustus
streets Bushcare group Bushland behind 102 Hilda Road to Horace Window Reserve Team leader Georgina Walker
0435 376 372. Saturday as families are available and work onsite during the week.
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Friends
of Sherwood Arboretum Bushcare Group. Jolimont Street Sherwood. Jeda Palmer Mob: 0421 486 326. 3rd Sunday
of month
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Lagonda Park Bushcare Group Lagonda St Park Greg Church 0422 277 978. Last
Sunday of month
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Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group Nosworthy Park Corinda Marie Hollingworth
Mob:0408465591. 1st Saturday of month
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Pennywort Creek Bushcare Group Pratten St Parkland
Trevor Armstrong Mob: 0414 691 264. 3rd Saturday of month
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Strickland Tce Bushcare Group
Strickland Tc Parkland Ph: 3379 6021. 2nd Saturday of month
2017 LORD MAYOR'S
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
The Lord Mayor's 2017 Australia Day Awards are now open
for nomination. Help us celebrate what's great about our community by nominating someone that has made
a significant difference to your life and to the lives of others.
If you feel like someone you know has helped to make Brisbane an even better place, nominate them
before Monday 7 November 2016.
Award categories
include:
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Citizen of the Year
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Senior Citizen of the Year
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Young Citizen of the Year
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Corporate Citizen of the Year
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Community Event of the Year
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Australia Day Cultural/Arts
Award
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Australia Day Sports Award
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Australia Day Achievement Award
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Green Heart Award -
Individual
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Green Heart Award - Organisation
You can complete your nomination online here.
For more information regarding the award and nomination process,
visit Council's website
or phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
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