112 knitted storybook characters will be donated across Queensland to encourage a love of reading in children thanks to a Teneriffe local’s initiative. Marianne Alcock organises a group of 25 people who meet at New Farm Library every Thursday to knit, but their group project extends across the Australia through a Facebook page called Just […]
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It may be the middle of winter, but preparations for springtime blooms have begun in New Farm Park as gardeners pruned back more than 7,000 roses. Senior Team Leader Jean-Charles Guex has a team of five gardeners at the park that are supported by apprentices brought in to help with the job. Central Ward Councillor
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A key figure in establishing the Submariner’s Walk Heritage Trail in Teneriffe, Chief Petty Officer Don Currell OAM is retiring after an incredible 51 years of service. Mr Currell said: “Over the past ten years, I have been committed to leaving a legacy behind for submariners and the Submariners’ Walk Heritage Trail and Submariners Honour
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Behind Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park this August 26 is a story of how local businesses have come together over a love of community and some furry friends. Event organiser and founder of Enriching Communities Ms Guastini said local businesses have been enthusiastic to support the paw-ty such as sponsor, Bank of Queensland New
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After eight months of training on the weekends at Clayfield College, the Intermediate State Calisthenics Team competed at the Australian Calisthenics Federation (ACF) National Championships on July 7. The Queensland team placed third performing to a Moulin Rouge soundtrack in the Rods section, where dancers manipulated rods synchronised in time with the music to create
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Brisbane Paddling Club are one step closer to building a new pontoon with the help of a grant from the Brisbane City Council. Club Secretary Ray Hastie said: “It will enable us to enter the water safely – at the moment we use boat ramps, and when the tide is out there is a drop
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If you have been for a stroll along Racecourse Road recently, you may have noticed some colourful artwork on display as part of measures to revitalise the precinct. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said: “Racecourse Road was one of the first precincts to take part in our Growing Precincts Together program, which is helping to raise
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Youth Member for Clayfield Rahul Kumar is still in high school, but that hasn’t stopped him taking the chance to prepare a Bill which may be presented to Queensland Parliament. Rahul and his team are working on a surveillance device regulation bill and an artificial intelligence regulation bill as part of the six-month YMCA Queensland
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Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance (BFPCA) held their Flight Path Noise Protest at Brisbane Airport Corporation headquarters recently. BFPCA Chairperson, Professor Marcus Foth, said they are ready to work with the government and “parties of all colours”, but they will be more disruptive if their demands are not met. The gathering comes after Minister for
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Crosby Park Meals on Wheels has just celebrated the fact that they have been delivering hot meals to those in need for 50 years now. President Geena Luckin said one of the highlights of the celebration was to honour Helen McVay, who has been volunteering for Meals on Wheels for 42 years. “That is an
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