STATE MEMBER FOR STAFFORD
STATE MEMBER FOR STAFFORD
2 June 2015 The Queensland Greats Awards recognise extraordinary Queenslanders who have made remarkable contributions to the history and development of Queensland. This year’s Queensland Greats were announced by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on the weekend. The recipients are: Humanitarian scientist…
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1 June 2015 Queensland Week is an annual celebration of all things Queensland – our culture, history, industry and people. This year’s Queensland Week runs from 30 May to 7 June. Queensland was established as a separate colony on 6…
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Today (29 May) is Fatality Free Friday. As part of this year’s campaign Queenslander’s are being encouraged to make a pledge to drive, cycle and walk safely on the roads. Fatality Free Friday is a great opportunity to raise awareness about road…
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I was delighted to have the chance to pay a visit to the C&K Kedron Heights Community Kindergarten and meet with the dedicated team, some parents and some wonderful children. Some of the children took the visit seriously, as an…
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Crime Stoppers is hosting a trivia fundraiser this Sunday (31 May) from 3pm – 5pm at the Three Little Pigs Tavern, Stafford City Shopping Centre. For more information on the event go to the Facebook page here.
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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Next week is Macular Degeneration Awareness Week and is a great time to book in for an eye test – especially for those over 50. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia – it’s estimated there are over 200,000…
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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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Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program round 3 is open. Local organisations and community groups are invited to apply for funding for projects that commemorate the role played by Queenslanders in the First World War. Already, 141 projects have been supported right across…
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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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DR ANTHONY LYNHAM MP STATE MEMBER FOR STAFFORD | Unit 207, 6 Babarra Street, Stafford Qld 4053| Telephone (07) 3554 8100 | Fax (07) 3352 4960 | |email: stafford@parliament.qld.gov.au | web: www.dranthonylynham.com.au | MEDIA RELEASE 1 May 2015 Local residents…
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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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