Community News
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh condolences
2021 Anzac Day local services and events
Local services and events to commemorate Anzac Day in 2021.
Bulimba Barracks Development Application
Many locals attended the recent Bulimba Barracks Open Day. Following the Open Day, a Development Application for the Barracks site has now been lodged with Council. The application has been ‘properly made’ under the Planning Act 2016 on 26 March 2021.
Petition seeking feasibility study and community consultation for Green Bridge East of Story Bridge
Brisbane City Council has finally responded to our petition seeking a feasibility study and community consultation for a Green Bridge East of the Story Bridge.
Petition to ask Brisbane City Council to give Balmoral State High School back their land
Almost 1000 local residents signed Di Farmer MP’s petition last year asking Brisbane City Council to give back the Balmoral State High School (BSHS) playing field that the Campbell Newman Government had gifted to them in trusteeship. BSHS is a rapidly growing school, and the land is much needed.
Local Drug Action Team Program
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation are looking for local lead organisations who would like to apply for the Local Drug Action Team Program.
Nominate someone to be honoured for their contribution during covid
Australians are being encouraged to nominate those people, professionals and volunteers, who have displayed extraordinary service and achievement during the COVID-19 response and recovery, for an Australian national honour.
Griffith Australia Day Awards Nominations Open for 2021!
17 December 2020
The 22nd Annual Griffith Australia Day Awards (GADA) are fast approaching, and nominations are now open.
Southside Community Conversations episode 2: Coorparoo School of Arts and Heritage Hall
13 September 2020
The Coorparoo School of the Arts & Memorial Hall has been around for decades but do you know its history, and the value it provides to our community today? I caught up with Joe Kelly MP and a gentleman with a deep knowledge of local history, Ron Baker, who are both on the committee for the Hall, to talk about the local groups that use the Hall, disability access, honour boards, memories, and more.
Southside Community Conversations episode 1: Bulimba Community Centre
06 August 2020
A look at our local community organisations and what they have been up to.