21 May, 2013
What's On at Ashgrove Library
Here are just some of many activities taking place at Ashgrove Library during the months of June and July 2-13.Fete de la Musique on Fri 21 June 12 noon - 4pm
NAIDOC Week Film Festival on Tue 9 July 4 - 5.30pm
How to use Ancestry.com on Tue 4 June 5.30 - 7.30pm
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09 May, 2013
Tai Chi in Bowman Park
As a part of Brisbane City Council’s Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) program, free Tai Chi classes will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 – 10:30am at Bowman Park Bardon. For more information on other GOLD activities drop in to The Gap Ward Office for your copy of the 2013 GOLD b...26 April, 2013
Council invests in pet education at St Peter Chanel Primary School
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is helping to teach young pet owners how to care for and be responsible for their pets through the Pets and People Education Program to be delivered to 60 students at St Peter Chanel Primary School this week, on Tuesday, 7 May.Local Councillor Geraldine Knapp...
17 April, 2013
Animal Microchipping & Registration Event
BCC will be holding an animal microchipping and registration event at Wittonga Park, cnr Hilder & Alutha Roads, The Gap on SUNDAY 5th MAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM & 2PM.At a cost of $25 for pre-bookings (www.petregister.com.au) or $30 paid on the day, pet owners
who participat...
17 April, 2013
World Kitchen Series Comes to Westside Libraries
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to brush up on their cooking skills at two workshops held in May as part of Council’s ‘World Kitchen Series’.Local Councillor Geraldine Knapp (The Gap Ward) said that each cooking workshop would be presented by a local resident who woul...
17 April, 2013
Get Pet Microchipped for Lower Price
Get pet microchipped for lower priceLord Mayor Graham Quirk is inviting dog and cat owners to microchip their pet at a discounted price of $30 or $25 if pre-booked at Wittonga Park, The Gap on Sunday, 5 May between 9am – 2pm.
Local Councillor Geraldine Knapp (The Ga...
12 April, 2013
Lord Mayor empowering suburban businesses against crime
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is empowering local businesses to deter crime and improve safety through a funding program which will provide $1 million to small businesses over four years.The Lord Mayor said the grants were part of a wider strategy to fight crime in Brisbane, with approxima...
05 April, 2013
Youth Unite to Start the Party
Brisbane City Council is calling on people aged 12-25 years to participate in more than 40 free events as National Youth Week (NYW) unfolds from April 5-14. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the occasion was a great way for younger residents to have fun and celebrate their contribution to the city. "Thi...04 April, 2013
Council transformation of Eagle Lane gets underway
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is delivering Council’s latest Vibrant Laneways program, with construction works now underway to transform Eagle Lane into an artistic, pedestrian-friendly outdoor space.Neighbourhood Planning Chairman Amanda Cooper said works had commenced on the $800,000 ...
02 April, 2013
140th Anniversary of The Gap Primitive Methodist Church Burial Ground
140th Anniversary of The Gap Primitive Methodist Church Burial Ground(now The Gap Uniting Church Cemetery)
1873 – 2013
Written by Jeff Hilder 2013
The origins of our ‘pioneer’ cemetery date back 140 years to 1873 when The Gap’s largest landholder and benefactor ...
21 February, 2013
Keep Brisbane beautiful this Clean Up Australia Day
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is calling on volunteers from Brisbane’s west side to pitch in and lend a hand on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 3 March to keep Brisbane clean and green.Local councillor Geraldine Knapp said registered Clean Up Australia Sites on the west side included:
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21 February, 2013
Wharves transformation receives State green light
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s plan to transform one of Brisbane’s biggest eyesores, the Howard Smith Wharves, has been given the green light by the State Government and he is now seeking the community’s view.The Lord Mayor announced the State Government had signed off on Councilâ€...
18 February, 2013
Fortitude Valley Black Spot Upgrade Progresses
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is making steady progress on the black spot upgrade of Ann and Gipps Street, with works beginning this weekend to improve the footpath near Chinatown.The Lord Mayor said work on the $1.9 million project began in early February to increase motorist and pedestri...
12 February, 2013
Community Grants Open
The following Community Grants are now open:-Housing Support Program;
Community Development and Capacity Building Grants Program;
Healthy and Physical Activity Grants Program;
Community History Grants Program;
Lord Mayor’s Helen Taylor Award for Local ...
31 January, 2013
Lord Mayor announces free music downloads at Council libraries
Lord Mayor announces free music downloads at Council librariesLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced Brisbane City Council library members now have access to more than three million songs able to be downloaded free of charge.
The Lord Mayor said members could download a...
30 January, 2013
WATER CONSUMPTION INCREASES DESPITE MANDATORY
Queensland Urban Utilities is urging customers to heed water conservation directives,following a reported increase in water consumption in South East Queensland overnight.Queensland Urban Utilities’ Acting Chief Executive Officer Robin Lewis said, “It is vitally important that re...
30 January, 2013
LM outlines measures to maintain suburban water supplies
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced preparations are underway to maintain water supplies across Brisbane in the event of disruptions to service as a result of the earlier closure of the Mt Crosby Water Treatment Plant.The plant’s closure was due to record turbidity levels in the ...
29 January, 2013
City of Brisbane is Open for Business
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced the city of Brisbane is today open for business after the devastating long weekend of storms and subsequent flooding.However the Lord Mayor urged people to travel safely with river flooding expected in the southwest suburbs through to the CBD thr...
25 January, 2013
Lord Mayor urges residents to get ready for rainfall
Lord Mayor urges residents to get ready for rainfallLord Mayor Graham Quirk is warning residents to secure their property and plan ahead this Australia Day long weekend, with ex- tropical cyclone Osmond predicted to bring wet and windy conditions to parts of Brisbane.
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23 January, 2013
City Hall Clock a Tower of Strength
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will today visit the top of City Hall’s historic clock tower as it undergoes strengthening works to ensure it remains standing for another 80 years.The Lord Mayor said workers would soon begin abseiling down the side of the 92 metre tall (27 storey) clock t...
22 January, 2013
Lord Mayor to Honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to City
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is congratulating the Brisbane Heat Twenty20 cricket team for their win last night (Saturday, 19th January) in the Big Bash premiership, by bestowing them with the Keys to the City.The Lord Mayor said he was proud of the Brisbane Heat’s efforts and said the...
22 January, 2013
Lord Mayor Gives Childhood Immunisation Debate a Boost
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has reaffirmed council’s long-standing commitment to providing free childhood immunisations as the debate over whether children should be vaccinated continues to flare.The Lord Mayor will today join the Australian Medical Association Queensland to announce...
21 January, 2013
Lord Mayor to Honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to City
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is congratulating the Brisbane Heat Twenty20 cricket team for their win last night (Saturday, 19th January) in the Big Bash premiership, by bestowing them with the Keys to the City.The Lord Mayor said he was proud of the Brisbane Heat’s efforts and said the...
16 January, 2013
Lord Mayor Releases Qctive Transport Strategy
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to walk and cycle around the city with the release of his strategic vision for a connected, accessible and active city.The Lord Mayor said the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy 2012-2026 outlined Council’s plan to deliver a high-quality pa...
16 January, 2013
Westside Resi9dents Waive Goodbye to Overdue Library Fees
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has waived $60,109.83 of westside residents’ overdue book fees as part of Brisbane City Council’s library amnesty held last month.Local Councillor Geraldine Knapp (The Gap) said the amnesty had given borrowers an opportunity to clear their fees by returnin...
23 November, 2012
New City Plan to guide Brisbane’s future development
New City Plan to guide Brisbane’s future developmentLord Mayor Graham Quirk is securing Brisbane’s economic future and protecting the city’s enviable way of life through the development of a new City Plan, designed to guide development and growth over the next 20 years.
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03 August, 2012
02 August, 2012
New Brisbane City Centre Master Plan
New Brisbane City Centre Master PlanLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced Council is launching ...
17 July, 2012
Dr Chris Sarra - Indigenous Educator - Amnesty International
Dr Chris Sarra is a world-class educationalist. His 'Strong and Smart' philosophy led to dramatic improvements in educational outcomes at the Cherbourg State School. He now heads the Stronger Smarter Institute which is transforming Indigenous education with positive messages of high expectations, ...18 November, 2011
2011 End of year Report
Please click the file attached to see the 2011 End of Year Report.14 January, 2011
2011 FLOOD SHEET
Media are requested to publish these fact sheets (which are attached as one file on this email)on their website and use for broadcast to advise residents about the best way to deal with the floods’ aftermath.The fact sheets provide advice for:
- Residents moving back into th...
14 January, 2011
Be aware of hazardous material
Be aware of hazardous material
14 January, 2011
Brisbane City Council is urging residents to take care around possible hazardous materials when returning
to flood affected areas to clean up.
Floodwaters may have picked up damaged or unknown containers of h...
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