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Don't miss out on an awesome day!
If you are looking for a way to entertain the family on Sunday, I encourage you to come along to the Easter in Ascot Park Fun Day! All money raised will go towards equipment and sensory toys. So come and buy raffle tickets on the day or donate to support the Xavier Wooloowin Centre.
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An Australian First - Superbugs!
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Urban Utilities Unveils Australian-First Tech in Brisbane!
You may have seen a recent ABC TV news story about poo-loving superbugs in Queensland’s largest sewage treatment plant?
They are there courtesy of research by Urban Utilities, the plant operator. They’re called anammox bugs. The superbugs feed on our wastewater and make treatment cleaner, greener and cheaper. It’s great news for the environment as Brisbane and the South-East region continues to grow and more people are showering, doing their laundry and, well, using the toilet!
I was able to get a sneak peek of the Australian-first green technology during a recent tour of Luggage Point Resource Recovery Centre and I can tell you these bugs are small, but mighty and are doing a great job!
https://www.abc.net.au/.../qld-anammox-bugs.../13196530 |
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Brisbane's best view from Council buses?
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This has got to be up there as one of the best views from a public bus in Australia! Hamilton to Brisbane City - catch the 300!
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The Inclusive Brisbane Professional Advice Alliance
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The Inclusive Brisbane Professional Advice Alliance (the Alliance) was first established in 2013. It provides pro bono high-level advice to community, social enterprise and not-for-profit organisations on organisational sustainability, development and infrastructure issues that may be relevant to those organisations.
The Alliance comprises experienced industry professionals from a range of disciplines including social sector, marketing and communications, town planning and architecture.
The Alliance information page includes details on the range of disciplines, eligibility and contact information. Organisations can contact by telephone via the 24/7 Contact Centre on 07 3403 8888 or via email at inclusivebrisbane@brisbane.qld.gov.au
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Networking in the Suburbs
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Brisbane City Council is hosting a series of free Networking in the Suburbs sessions. These events are designed to bring local businesses together to connect and network with other Brisbane business owners and operators.
Council encourage small, micro and home-based businesses and entrepreneurs to interact and network to build relationships within their local business community.
These sessions are one of the ways that Council is planning for a growing city by backing small businesses with more support in the suburbs.
Bring a coffee and get ready to make some great connections.
Date: Wednesday 7th April
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Venue: Hamilton Town Hall
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Tour de Brisbane 2021 Road Closures
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The second annual Tour de Brisbane event is taking place across Brisbane on Sunday 11 April 2021. The Tour de Brisbane is a mass participation cycling event that is being hosted as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival (26 March - 11 April 2021) by event organiser NXsports.
To facilitate the event, significant temporary road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place across Brisbane, including the Story Bridge, Hale Street, Inner City Bypass, Legacy Way, Western Freeway, Centenary Highway, Inner Northern Busway and South East Busway.
Roads within many suburbs will also be impacted, with diversion routes to be in place to help ensure Brisbane keeps moving. Roads will progressively reopen throughout the event upon completion.
The CLEM7 will be toll-free between 5 am and 9:30 am on the day.
For detailed information about road closures, please visit the Tour de Brisbane website or contact the event organiser, NXsports, on 1300 282 949 or at roads@nxsports.org.
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Curiocity Brisbane Finishes 28 March!
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Let your imagination roam free! Curiocity Brisbane is a celebration of science, art & tech, where new possibilities play and big ideas collide. Still running until 28 March 2021, explore interactive installations and events. Watch as the city around you is transformed into a world of discovery.
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Batteries power our phones, laptops, kids’ toys, cars and essentially make our world go round, but they are putting lives at risk when they aren’t disposed of safely. When we think about the journey our rubbish goes on, from the kitchen bin to the street for collection and then to waste facilities, if there’s a battery in the mix, the risk of a fire starting along the way soars.
Disposing batteries responsibly is easy and you can start by safely storing them in a box or container at home (this includes rechargeable batteries found in power tools and left inside broken toys and laptops, phones and tablets) and bringing them with you next time you visit your local resource recovery centre, Aldi, Battery World or Officeworks.
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Whether you're a long time local of Brisbane or a new resident- everyone can enjoy a tour of our wonderful city!
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Council's Safe Communities team would like to thank you for your ongoing support and assistance with Homeless Connect events, and we are requesting your valuable assistance and support with this upcoming event.
Homeless Connect is an event for people who are experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. Guests can enjoy a meal, be sociable, participate in activities and access much-needed services.
The next Homeless Connect event will be held on Thursday, 20 May 2021 at the Brisbane Showgrounds. If you would like, you can assist by donating non-perishable food items and/or toiletries to my Ward Office, which is a collection site.
Opening and closing dates for the donation drive:
- Opening date: Monday 5 April 2021
- Closing date: Friday 14 May 2021
Council can unfortunately not accept clothing donations for the Homeless Connect event – any residents wishing to donate clothes, please do so by donating at your local charity shop.
Thank you again for your ongoing support with Homeless Connect events. If you have any further questions about this upcoming Homeless Connect event, please contact Council's 24/7 Call Centre on (07) 3403 8888.
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Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts
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Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts are back on again! Book now so you don't miss out!!
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Notice a pothole that needs filling?
While we’re all generally pleased to see the rain, when the roads are continually wet, we get potholes in our roads. The Council Call Centre can take reports for action 24 hours a day. The operator will ask for an address if you can identify it, so if you notice a pothole that needs filling, please call Council's call centre on 3403 8888 or log a report through Council's website here.
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Have a problem to report?
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Phone: 07 3403 8888
24 hours a day
7 days a week
This is the best contact method for issues such as potholes, rubbish bin problems, tree maintenance, trip hazards, dangerous dogs, lost property, stormwater drainage problems and public safety concerns.
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Need to contact my office?
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Hours: 9am - 12:30pm, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday*
Phone: (07) 3403 1095
Email:
hamilton.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au
Address: 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton QLD 4007
*Excludes public holidays
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Number: 0429 2 FIX IT
(0429 234 948)
Use your mobile device to report a problem in your neighbourhood. Take a photo and send details of the problem, including the location and your name to: 0429 2 FIX IT.
Council aims to acknowledge your message within two working days and provide a reference number.
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Hours: 24 hours a day
7 days a week
Phone: 133 BNE
(133 263)
This is a dedicated hotline to support business in Brisbane. Businesses can access information on a range of Council topics including licensing, development applications, business opportunities and procurement.
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Crosby Park Bushcare Group - Planting Working Bee
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Join the Planting Working Bee - Saturday 27th March from 8 am at Crosby Road steps
With all this rain, it is just perfect for planting as the ground is nice and soft. Lucky, as Crosby Road Bushcare Group has planned their annual planting working bee this Saturday and they'd love for you to join them!
They have selected a range of natives to plant across the site:
| - Flax Lily |
| - Palmlily |
| - Wombat berry |
| - Creek mat rush |
| - Forest pittosporum |
| - Bootlace bark |
| - Celery Wood |
| - Guioa |
| - Native holly |
Come from 8 am this Saturday with your gloves, protective clothing and energy - to enjoy the planting fun!
They are always looking for more people to work with and volunteer their time, for more information visit their Facebook page.
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Care Kits for Kids - How You Can Help
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Thank you Annette, for being our point of contact for this wonderful organisation
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The Hamilton Ward Office accepts donations for Care Kits for Kids, an organisation doing great work to make a difference in those children's lives.
Care Kits for Kids Qld Inc is a not-for-profit registered charity whose volunteers distribute free Care Kit backpacks to Queensland children in out-of-home or crisis care. There are currently over 10,200 children in out-of-home care in Queensland alone. (Dept of Child Safety, Youth and Women, 2019).
New backpacks are filled with age-appropriate new donations of clothing, toiletry and educational items for distribution to government and non-government child protection services agencies, foster agencies, domestic violence agencies, and police child protection units to help support children in crisis or out-of-home.
How you can help:
- Donate backpacks or items at my ward office
- Financial Donations: Westpac, BSB 034-108, Account 652559
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Working Bee - Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub
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Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub held a working bee at Hamilton State School on Saturday 20 March.
The area looks fantastic - great job Hamilton Hubbers! If you want to join them on their next working bee visit their Facebook page here.
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2021 ANZAC Day Services in Hamilton Ward
Lest We Forget
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Looking for an activity that is fun and informative? Strap on your walking shoes, and hit the streets with new historical walking tours this March!
Do you know the secrets of The Old Windmill? Stretch your legs and imaginations as we trek through the history books with Museum of Brisbane's latest walking tour, History on the Hill.
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Queensland Women's Historical Association
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Have you heard of a fantastic organisation called Queensland Women's Historical Association (QWHA)? Don't be fooled by the name, they are a lively organisation composed of both male and female members, all deeply enthusiastic about preserving and promoting Queensland's heritage, now situated at Miegunyah House Museum in Bowen Hills.
Miegunyah first opened as a house museum in June 1968. The c.1886 Queenslander sitting quietly in its tranquil garden, is also home of the QWHA, the repository for its collection, and gracious venue for its regular program of historical talks, themed exhibitions, seminars and social events. Miegunyah is open to the public for tours and Devonshire teas. Miegunyah is also available for group visits, special interest groups, corporate and private functions. QWHA holds history related talks in the formal dining room.
To book a tour of Miegunyah or become a member of the QWHA I encourage you to visit their website for more information.
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Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL)
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Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) is a not-for-profit group that provides in-home tuition on a one-on-one basis for seniors and over 50s who would like to become computer savvy and confident in using modern technology through volunteer mentors (tutors).
Be able to surf the internet safely, keep in touch with family and friends across the World and learn how to recognise and avoid scams. For more information contact Brisbane Seniors Online on 3393 2225 or www.bsol.asn.au.
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HeartFIT - New Locations!
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