24 November, 2011
25 August, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Council continues to support CPR Awareness
COUNCIL CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CPR AWARENESSKnowledge of CPR can be the difference between life and death and Brisbane City Council is committed to supporting the Chermside Local Ambulance Committee (LAC).
Recently Councillor Fiona King (Marchant Ward), ...
25 August, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Celebrating seniors with a morning tea
CELEBRATING SENIORS WITH A MORNING TEAIn honour of National Seniors Week, Councillor Fiona King (Marchant Ward) hosted a morning tea with the seniors who attend the Aspley Uniting Church’s Classes for Seniors.
Cr King said it is important the senior ...
22 July, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Community consultation extended
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EXTENDEDBrisbane City Council has announced a one month extension period for the community consultations of the Draft Business Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017.
The Draft Brisbane Access and Inclusion Plan aims to achieve univ...
14 May, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Lanham May Fair 2011
FREE ENTERTAINMENT, ACTIVITIES AND MOVIE AT THE LANHAM MAY FAIROn Saturday 14 May from 1:30pm Lanham Park, Grange will be filled with free family entertainment, free children’s activities, information and food stalls provided by local Community Groups and a free mo...
08 April, 2011
Wesley Mission Brisbane
Wesley Mission Brisbane have been providing support and assistance right here in Queensland, for Queenslanders, for over 100 years.With almost 2,000 staff and 600 volunteers, Wesley Mission Brisbane offers support and assistance to Queenslanders in need.
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07 April, 2011
Brisbane Seniors OnLine
COMPUTERS CAN BE FUN!Seniors, do you want to have just as much fun with your home computer as your grandchildren do?
Well, you can - with the help of Brisbane Seniors on Line.
The team of colunteer mentors at BSOL can help you to find an...
19 November, 2010
FREE Children's Immunisation Clinics for 2011
Brisbane City Council provides a FREE immunisation service for children to help protect them against childhood diseases such as measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.Chermside Library will be holding the FREE immunisation clinics in the Meeting Room on the following dates:
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03 September, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Literacy deserves a Gold Star
Councillor Fiona King recently attended the Chermside Library Gold Star Ceremony, and was able to present the children with their Gold Stars for reading.“The Gold Star Reading Club has had a record number of participants this year, with Chermside Library having the...
18 June, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Councillor donates much needed items to Qld Quilters Inc.
Councillor Fiona King (Marchant Ward) recently donated bags of material to the Queensland Quilters Inc which will be passed on to assist Project Linus.“Over the last few months residents have been donating various items - such as fabric and wool - to my office,” said Councillor K...
13 May, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Councillor Fiona King recognises community growth in National Volunteers Week
Councillor Fiona King gave potted seedlings symbolizing community growth to Burnie Brae Centre to around 50 helpers at its Chermside-based Picnic In The Park event yesterday, to celebrate National Volunteer Week.“Volunteers at the Burnie Brae Centre do tireless and outstanding work...
23 April, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Defibrillators are here.
Lifesaving defibrillators for Chermside
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is putting in three life saving defibrillators at Chermside in case people have heart attacks.
Marchant Ward Councillor Fiona King said the units cost about $3600 each and would be mounted in b...
21 April, 2010
Joey Scouts Leader WANTED
The Gordon Park Scout Group is looking for a Joey Scout Leader.Joey Scouts are boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old.
The Joey Scout Leader will be required to organise activities for the youth such as games, nature walks, outings either aroun...
21 April, 2010
Mobile Playgroup - Gibson Park
Save the Children - Mobile Playgroup
Location: Gibson Park, near McDonalds at Stafford Shopping Centre.
Time: Every Thursday from 15 April, 2010. 9am - 11am.
During the school term this FREE Playgroup (run by th...
15 April, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Youth Week's hip hop workshops a 'rapping' success
National Youth Week is the largest celebration of young people in Australia, Brisbane City Council Libraries played their part and participated in the celebration.Libraries provided workshops, activities and entertainment for young people aged 15-25.
C...
03 February, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Councillor encourages residents to help clean littered streets.
Councillor Fiona King was recently disappointed at the state of streets and parks in Marchant Ward."Over the last few weeks I have noticed some local streets deteriorating due to the amount of rubbish being littered on the footpaths and in our parks," said Cr Fiona King.
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29 July, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Community continues to help Knitting for Brisbane's Needy
Thanks to the generous support from Marchant Ward residents, Cr Fiona King delivered a large donation of wool, fabric, blankets, beenies, scarves and jumpers to a local chapter of "Knitting For Brisbane's Needy" who meet at Zillmere Community Centre."Once again I am overwhelmed by t...
03 July, 2009
Council Offers Free Immunisation
Brisbane City Council has announced the locations for the next 300 free immunisation sessions for infants and schoolchildren.Fourteen clinics will offer immunisation from July to December for Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Tetanus, whooping cough, rubella and ...
29 May, 2009
Knitting for Brisbane's Needy - DONATIONS PLEASE
The Marchant Ward Office is proud to announce we will be collecting wool donations for a great cause, Knitting for Brisbane's Needy.
Knitting for Brisbane's Needy was established in 2006 after various charities commented that warm clothing and knitted materials were not gener...
22 May, 2009
Community Garden and City Farms
Growing Food and Community in Brisbane
What is a Community Garden?
Community Gardens and City Farms are productive places where people meet to grow heathly food and enjoy the company of others.
Brisbane City Council is currently assistin...
02 May, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Lanham Mayfair a huge success.
On Saturday 2nd May, Marchant Ward and Enoggera Ward with the aid of the Lord Mayor s Surburban Initiative Fund held a free Mayfair at Lanham Park, Grange.The fair was a great opportunity for residents to breathe the fresh autumn air, experience some live entertainment and see what k...
01 May, 2009
ENERGEX Network Update for Kedron
As part of ENERGEX's commitment to provide a safe and reliable supply to South East Queensland, work will soon commence on a half a million dollar project to upgrade the electricity network in Kedron.The upgrade will increase electricity to the residents and businesses providing a mo...
23 April, 2009
The Long White Row
The Long White RowI remember the rustle of Western winds
Dust laden with the threat of drought
I’ve heard the bell and the children’s yell
As the old bush school came out.
Dust devils whirled on blacksoil plains
While I...
27 March, 2009
Micro Dot Subsidy Program
In order to maximise safety for residents and visitors to Brisbane, Brisbane City Council is subsiding the purchase of Micro Dot kits so that Brisbane residents have a minimal outlay of only $30 per unit.Micro Dots are micro-labels which are engraved with a unique and personal PIN (P...
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