BAYSIDE KERBSIDE COLLECTION DATES
Baysiders keep asking me when kerbside collection for large items commences. Here’s a list of dates in March by suburb (Collection Start Week Commencing):
- Lota Monday, 3 March
- Lytton Monday, 3 March
- Hemmant Monday, 3 March
- Wynnum Monday, 3 March
- Manly Monday, 10 March
- Wynnum West Monday, 10 March
- Manly West Monday, 17 March
- Tingalpa Monday, 17 March
For more info, call 3403 8888.
6 MONTHS OF 50 CENT FARES
Our 50 cent public transport fares are here to stay. They’ve now been in for over 6 months. The great news is that public transport patronage is up 20%.
Thousands of Bayside commuters are saving up to $50 per week on travelling. I encourage all Baysiders to make the switch to public transport, where possible. You can reduce local traffic congestion, help the environment, and take pressure off your household budget. The cost is 50 cents per trip – please remember to tap on and tap off.
MOUNTED POLICE PATROLS
You may hove noticed more Mounted Police Unit patrols in Wynnum Central recently. The Mounted Police Unit, based out in Moggill, have been undertaking regular scheduled patrolling of our Bayside. Pictured is 11-year-old Lance and his much shyer older brother Karma in the background, who is 13. The Mounted Police Unit are frontline operational police officers, except they carry out their duties from above crowd level astride a horse. There’s a few extra duties as well…training, grooming, brushing, feeding, exercising, mucking out stables and picking up poo, just to mention a few.
WYNNUM COURTHOUSE JPs NEEDED
The Justices of the Peace in the Community signing site at Wynnum Courthouse is looking for additional volunteers to join their team.
They are looking for volunteers on Fridays 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm.
You can keep your skills up to date by volunteering your time, skills and knowledge while giving back to your local community.
Keen to get involved? Already a registered JP in the Community Volunteer program? Simply email [email protected] or to apply to volunteer your services, please contact the Engagement Officer on 3013 5460.
SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGY RELEASED
I had a productive meeting with Australia’s Treasurer and fellow Queenslander Jim Chalmers about opportunities to grow small businesses in our great state. Queensland’s 485,000 small businesses are vital to driving our country’s prosperity.
Australia’s first ever National Strategy for Small Business has just been released.
As the Shadow Minister for Small Business, the main feedback I’m getting from the sector includes the need to address labour shortages, retain skilled workers and address operational costs. A national strategy will help address the operating environment for small businesses and support them to grow.
BAYSIDERS HONOURED ON AUSTRALIA DAY
Congratulations to our Baysiders who were amongst the Austalia Day Honours list for their services to the community, including:
Graham Mapri, President of the Wynnum Manly Cricket Club, receiving an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to community sport.
Lionel Morgan, Wynnum Manly Seagulls legend, who’s been posthumously honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to rugby league and to the Indigenous community.
Clare Polkinghorne, ex-Wynnum Wolves legend and Matildas veteran, who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to women’s football.
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