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  The Jubilee Singers are performing their concern Reflections at the Chermside-Kedron Uniting Church this Sunday (31 May). Reflections is a concert commemorating war, peace, life and love and marks the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The concern will…
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27 May 2015 Anthony recently meet with local Ferny Grove artist Scott Hanson to take possession of a new artwork for the Stafford Electorate Office. Scott is a client of Chermside’s Community Access Respite Services (CARS) which provides support for people…
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This week is National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care Australia is running events and awareness campaigns across the country with the aim of breaking the taboos around dying and getting people to talk about death. The campaign is using the theme:…
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Primary school children all around Stafford and Queensland took part in National Walk Safely to School Day today. Anthony meet with students from Stafford State School this morning who were taking part in National Walk to School Day. Stafford State School is an active…
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Tuesday (May 12) was International Nurses’ Day and I was fortunate to be able to visit and speak with nurses at the Price Charles Hospital. There are over 35,000 nurses working across Queensland, everyday of the year providing the best…
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Volunteer Week kicks off on Monday (11 May). Volunteer Week is a celebration of volunteers and the enormous contribution they make to the community. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is Give Happy, Live Happy. The theme is based on…
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Alderley’s Flipside Circus is selling a 99 seat, automated retractable seating bank. The seating bank would be great for any local sports or cultural organisations. For more information contact Flipside Circus, 3352 7233 / info@flipsidecircus.org.au

The Community Place is hosting a Mother’s Day Family Picnic this Sunday (10 May) from 10am till 2pm. There will be a community BBQ, face painting, performances by Bazil Grumble, jumping castle, baby animal farm, kids activities and lucky door…
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Australia’s biggest blood pressure check aims to improve public awareness and early detection of individuals at risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular disease. As part of the program there are opportunities for impromptu screening assessments in pharmacies…
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A huge congratulations to Will Martin for breaking several longstanding swimming records at Stafford State School’s Stingers Swim Club. Here’s a photo of Will with his proud Mum Lee last week. www.staffordstingers.com.au/Contact-Us/Stafford-Stingers-Swim-Club

‘Trust your instinct’ is the message as Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May. As part of this years’ campaign friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues are encouraged to listen to their instincts if they suspect someone…
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My next mobile office is tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. When: 8.30-10am Where:Wilston Village, Corner of McGregor Street and Kedron Brook Road (outside Cactus Mexicana).

Motorists should be aware of children around roads as thousands of local students head back to school after the Easter holidays. Children can be unpredictable and drivers need to take special care around schools. Photo: Anthony with Wilston State School…
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Nominations for the 2015 Queensland Multicultural Awards opened this week. Our multicultural communities are a vital part of Queensland. Local events like the recent Multicultural Taste of the World Festival www.dranthonylynham.com.au/multicultural-taste-of-the-world-festival demonstrate just how vibrant Stafford’s multicultural communities are. The…
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