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Dear neighbour, I’m getting in touch with a special update to ensure you’re prepared for the impacts of Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred. Brisbane is at a “watch and act” level of alert with the...

Dear Neighbours, Nearly two months in, the data is showing just how successful the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge has become. With over 9,000 people crossing daily, this is a 51% increase in daily usage...

Dear Residents,  Happy New Year! I hope the summer break has treated you well, and I wish you and your loved ones happiness and health in all realms. For those within the community who...

Dear Neighbours, As 2024 comes to an end, I’ve found myself reflecting on the year that’s gone.  While the past year has laid bare the devastating impacts of the housing and cost of living...

Dear neighbours, We are living through the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression. There are now over 20,000 Queenslanders experiencing homelessness which means that 1 in 200 people in our state are currently...

Dear neighbours, Last week a major fire engulfed several buildings on Hubert St, Woolloongabba. The fire started at the old Chalk Hotel, making this the third land-banked building within the Gabba Ward to catch...

Dear neighbours, What a week it’s been! Last week you would have received my printed newsletter, the vast majority of which was dedicated to local issues. It also included a human interest story about...

You can download the PDF versions of my newsletter and insert page 1 and page 2 here.

Dear neighbours, As we mark Homelessness Week across the country, it was great to get down to West End Community House’s regular community breakfast. Homelessness Week is an opportunity to build community support and...

Dear Neighbours, It’s NAIDOC Week! This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning, Blak Loud and Proud," embodies Indigenous cultures' enduring strength and vitality, passed down through generations despite the ongoing devastating effects of colonisation....