Posted on Thursday, 16 February, 2012
Local women aged fourteen years and over are invited to sign up for a free self-defence class at the Hamilton Library.
The Lord Mayor has a vision for Brisbane to be a safe and friendly city where members of the community can feel secure and in control.
This class will provide women with ski... ... more
Posted on Monday, 13 February, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced Council’s Active and Healthy program has begun a fresh round of activities to kick off 2012.We're encouraging residents of all ages and fitness levels to have a look at what is on offer in the local area and get involved in something new.The Quirk Administration... ... more
Posted on Friday, 10 February, 2012
Brisbane City Council will be conducting road resurfacing works on Sunday 12 February on Racecourse Road, near the intersection of Allen Street between 7am and 4pm.
Temporary inconveniences experienced during the delivery of this work may include and are not limited to:• Limited access for thr... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 9 February, 2012
The Lord Mayor has announced that the popular Growing Old and Living Dangerously (GOLD) program has been included as one of the 90 programs and services outlined in Council’s Seniors’ Strategy.
The GOLD program has been running since 1997 and provides free or low-cost activities across the cit... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 7 February, 2012
The tragic death of a puppy that escaped from the Crosby Park dog off leash area at Queens Road Hamilton has resulted in the installation of new double entrance gates.
The unfortunate loss of the puppy prompted local dog owners to contact the Hamilton Ward Office requesting an urgent faci... ... more
Posted on Friday, 27 January, 2012
Brisbane City Council offers pensioners a discount on the rates account for their principal place of residence.
Eligibility is contingent on maintaining permanent residence at the site of the rates account and being in possession of either a current Centrelink Queensland Pensioner Concession card; ... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has delivered assistance to the iconic Queensland Primary Producers Woolstore in Newstead, a landmark in the suburb for over 70 years.
The Woolstore, now known as the W4 Apartments, in Skyring Terrace, has been given a $1,125 grant through council’s Heritage Incentive Scheme... ... more
Posted on Monday, 23 January, 2012
I'm urging residents to get involved in Council’s Good Neighbour Clean-Up Project, and volunteer some time for their elderly or disabled neighbours.
The volunteer service helps the elderly and disabled in the community by picking up rubbish too large to fit in their bins to and taking it to Council... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 10 January, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced the Windsor Bowls Club will benefit from a further round of funding, helping them get completely back to business following last year’s flood event.
The Lord Mayor said the club would receive $25,000 in grant funding on top of more than $22,000 previously given... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 15 December, 2011
The Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and I recently inspected the finishing touches on the new Teneriffe CityCat terminal, anticipated to be ready for CityCat services on 23 January 2012.
The $5 million dual-berth terminal will give Teneriffe residents access to CityCat services on top of the current c... ... more