December E-Newsletter

Hamilton Ward2020-12-18T20:07:35+10:00December 18th, 2020|

Cr David McLachlan’s December E-Newsletter

published 18th December, 2020

2 days ago

We’re gearing up for a day of festivities with Brisbane’s sky set to light up with a fireworks display this evening thanks to the National Australia Day Council!

For the best seats in the house, head to the Brisbane City Council Facebook page and watch the show live from 7:45pm.

No matter where you are, join us as we reflect, respect and celebrate this #AustraliaDay and welcome #Brisbane’s newest Australian citizens 🇦🇺

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-in-brisbane/australia-day-in-brisbane

Celebrate Australia Day
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2 days ago

The 2021 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards have been announced and I’m please that two Local Heroes have been recognised.

The 2021 Brisbane Australia Day Citizen of the Year is Dorami Keyt, better know to all locally as Winbirra. Winbirra leads a dedicated group of volunteers engaging and inspiring the next generation of female leaders from the Hamilton Clayfield Brownies Den in Oriel Park. A truly well deserved recognition for someone who has never sought awards for what she does to inspire and build confidence in our district’s girls and young ladies.

And Jason Mayweather was recognised with an Australia Day Achievement Award. Jason volunteers with the Sporting Wheelies Association based in Albion. He is dedicated to making active goals accessible and enhancing the lives of people with a disability through health, fitness, sport, recreation and building inclusive communities, including through introducing disability sports to children of all abilities and schools.

Congratulations Dorami and Jason and thank you to everyone recognised in the Australia Day Awards for 2021.

The 2021 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards have been announced and I’m please that two Local Heroes have been recognised.

The 2021 Brisbane Australia Day Citizen of the Year is Dorami Keyt, better know to all locally as Winbirra. Winbirra leads a dedicated group of volunteers engaging and inspiring the next generation of female leaders from the Hamilton Clayfield Brownies Den in Oriel Park. A truly well deserved recognition for someone who has never sought awards for what she does to inspire and build confidence in our district’s girls and young ladies.

And Jason Mayweather was recognised with an Australia Day Achievement Award. Jason volunteers with the Sporting Wheelies Association based in Albion. He is dedicated to making active goals accessible and enhancing the lives of people with a disability through health, fitness, sport, recreation and building inclusive communities, including through introducing disability sports to children of all abilities and schools.

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Beauty David McLachlan ...Good to see you 'out and about' .

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3 days ago

This month marks a decade since Brisbane and its surrounding areas were submerged beneath the perilous waters of the 2011 floods. Despite the devastation, what rose up from beneath the floodwaters was an overwhelming sense of mateship and comradery.

To mark ten years since the floods, Museum of Brisbane has commissioned local artist Holly Neilson of Paper Hands to respond to a selection of memories from locals about the inundation that swallowed our city, but not our community spirit, in an online exhibition. You can view it here www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/a-city-submerged/ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Registrations for Clean Up Australia Day 2021 are now open!
Every year, thousands of Australians take part in Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD), helping to clean up our local parks, streets, beaches and bushland, and conserve our beautiful environment.

To join the Clean Up Australia Day activities, simply head to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/create-a-clean-up

Clean Up Australia Day 2021 dates:
Community Clean Up Day - Sunday 7 March 2021
Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday 2 March 2021
Schools Clean Up Day - Friday 5 March 2021

Last year’s Clean Up Australia Day was a huge success with over 36,000 volunteers across 338 registered sites in Brisbane, removing an estimated 741 tonnes of rubbish from our precious environment. ... See MoreSee Less

Clean Up Australia

www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

Australia's waste challenges go far beyond one day. How will you Step Up?

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3 weeks ago

⚠️ COVID-19 UPDATE 🦠

For the duration of the lockdown, the following Brisbane City Council facilities and events have closed in response to the Premier’s three-day lockdown of Greater Brisbane until 6pm Monday 11 January:

📚Libraries
🏫Community Halls
💦Pools and aqua parks
🐨Environment Centres
🖼The Museum of Brisbane
🏛Brisbane City Hall
🎭Brisbane Powerhouse
🪐Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
🏃Active and healthy classes
✨The Enchanted Garden
🎵The Sound Society
🎥The Moonlight Cinema

🌳 Please also avoid using dog parks or playgrounds for the duration of the lockdown period, to help keep our community safe.

✅Waste services will continue as normal, with increased sanitation measures in place for your safety.
✅Funeral services will continue, with a limit of 20 people as per Queensland Government guidelines.
✅All library loans or holds will be extended past the lockdown period
✅ 🚌 Bus and ferry services to continue for essential travel⛴ Brisbane bus and ferry services will continue with minor changes following the Premier’s announcement of a three-day lockdown in Greater Brisbane.

Please check the TransLink website for timetable updates and continue to follow Queensland Health directives regarding masks and social distancing

For more information on Council closures visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on 3403 8888.

Brisbane City Council will continue to work closely with Queensland Health and the Australian Government and will continue to be guided by these agencies on all matters of public health.
If you are seeking clarification on a public health direction or an enquiry about an exemption or have any questions, please call 134 COVID (134 268) or visit www.health.qld.gov.au.🚌 Bus and ferry services to continue for essential travel⛴

Brisbane bus and ferry services will continue with minor changes following the Premier’s announcement of a three-day lockdown in Greater Brisbane.

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3 weeks ago

🏆International Epilepsy Day - celebration and awards🎉
Do you know someone who has had a life changing impact on the epilepsy community? Epilepsy Queensland are celebrating them on International Epilepsy Day!

Epilepsy Queensland would like to invite you to join the, as they launch their new vision and strategy and celebrate the achievements of the epilepsy community in what has been a challenging year. For more information visit their website here www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au/event/international-epilepsy-day ... See MoreSee Less

International Epilepsy Day - celebration and awards

www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au

Do you know someone who has had a lifechanging impact on the epilepsy community? We are celebrating YOU on International Epilepsy Day!

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3 weeks ago

Pride in Brisbane is soaring, with more than 90 per cent of residents backing our city as a great place to live with an affordable cost of living, high quality of life and positive future prospects compared to other Australian capital cities.

This year, Brisbane also outsmarted the southern capitals to become Australia’s healthiest, cleanest and most efficient city according to the Global Smart City Index as well as beating Toronto, Perth and Auckland to claim 10th spot in the World Happiness Report 2020.

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Great KSD has now been made into 3 lanes maybe we can get the truck drivers to move behind one another instead of spreading across all three lanes.

To make Brisbane even more livable, can you ask BCC to look at the possibility to install a right turning arrow traffic light at corner of Dawson St and Junction Road (northbound from Dawson St)? It's impossible to do a right turn into Junction Road at peak hours. Please?

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4 weeks ago

Did you know that one-in-four Brisbane pools inspected this year did not meet current safety standards?
The good news is that Brisbane residents can request a free Council pool safety inspection.
It only takes 30 minutes, but it could be the difference between tragedy and saving a life.
Five of the most common safety risks include:

Faulty gate latches
Climbable objects encroaching the fence line
Not maintaining fencing
Changing fencing without appropriate approvals
Outdated CPR signs
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4 weeks ago

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I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2021.

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Happy New Year David to you and your family.

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4 weeks ago

Did you know you can visit a subtropical island without leaving Brisbane? Moreton Island is the ultimate tropical staycation just a 75-minute cruise away!

Moreton Island has things to see and do for everyone. On land, enjoy sand tobogganing, glamping or hiking. If you love the water, try snorkelling, whale watching, swimming, or feeding dolphins at Tangalooma Resort. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2698849970327841 ... See MoreSee Less

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Best place 🏝

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4 weeks ago

Brisbane City Council prioritised funds to create the new Lord Mayor’s COVID-19 Direct Assistance Program in 2020-21. This Program will support our community organisations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Council is providing $3 million in direct financial assistance to community, cultural, and sport and recreational groups leasing a Council-owned or managed community facility, to help them rebuild and re-commence services to residents after the pandemic. ... See MoreSee Less