Councillor Belinda Hassan | Politician
Councillor Belinda Hassan
Phone: +61 412 421 451
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25.01.2022 Binning barbecue gas bottles can have explosive results Recently our waste trucks have had two separate incidences of gas bottles being disposed of in wheelie bins. Gas bottles have the potential to ignite in our waste trucks and cause serious injury to the drivers and anyone else in the vicinity.... Please take your barbecue gas bottles to council's Resource Recovery Facility - the Incredable Drop Off Area at the Paget Waste Management Centre or return them to the place of purchase. For further information on correct waste disposal visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/waste.
24.01.2022 Get down to the Sarina Sugar Shed for a taste of all their yummy products. Highly recommended!
24.01.2022 The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has extended its early voting hours at the 500 Pavilion, Mackay Showgrounds this week. Wednesday, March 25 - 9am - 9pm Thursday, March 26 - 9am - 9pm Friday, March 27 - 9am - 6pm... Polling officials will be monitoring the number of people in attendance at polling booths to make sure there are fewer than 100 people present at any one time. Additional measures such as queue control will be put in place where voters will need to wait to enter booths. Vote issuing tables and polling screens will be positioned to maximise distance between all people in attendance, based on the space constraints of the polling booths. Please also consider taking your own pen or pencil. If you are feeling unwell: Telephone voting is available for certain eligible voters, including anyone who has been advised by a medical practitioner to remain in isolation during the election period due to exposure to COVID-19. Call 1300 912 782 to check eligibility for telephone voting. Remember, voting is compulsory. For more information, head to https://bit.ly/2QBaua4
24.01.2022 Today is your last chance to vote early at the 500 Pavilion at the Showgrounds, from 9am to 6pm. Please vote 1 to 10 for the Greg Williamson Alliance for strong, effective leadership for the Mackay region.
23.01.2022 While ANZAC Day will be different this year, we can still pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Join us at 6am for Light up the Dawn, or later at 9.30am for Council’s commemorative video.
23.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO PLACE YOUR CLICK AND COLLECT ORDER! Click and collect orders for Council’s Free Native Plant Program will close tomorrow (October 12) at noon. If you're a ratepayer, simply visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/clickandcollect, fill out the form, select your four complimentary plants for the year and we will get them ready for you to collect on your preferred date / time at the giveaways. For those who want to browse the plants available on the day, simply come along to MNEC located on Swayne Street, North Mackay, on October 16 and 17 from 9am to midday and pick up your plants there.
20.01.2022 Are you involved with a not-for-profit organisation in the Mackay region? There is $1.2 million in COVID-19 grants on offer - the closing date has been extended to the 4th September. Did COVID-19 and the associated restrictions negatively impact your sporting or community group's finances?... Council can help. Groups can apply for up to $5,000 to offset impacts such as lost volunteers, lost revenue from cancelled events and expenses relating to making day-to-day operations COVID-safe. Conditions apply. Head to www.mackay.qld.gov.au/community/grants for details.
18.01.2022 We’re facing very uncertain times, and now more than ever, we need strong, effective leadership from our Council. I know that the team of people I’ve been openly and honestly campaigning with are professional, positive, visionary members of our community. I have to question some of the independents ability to work with others they so obviously dislike and disrespect. ECQ have recommended doing your research and deciding who you will be voting for before going to prepoll or ...a polling booth, to reduce the time you have to be there. I can only suggest you do the same. We are easy to find on social media, or at https://www.gregwilliamson.com.au/. Please vote 1 to 10 for the Greg Williamson Alliance to keep our region moving forward. Written and authorised by Belinda Hassan Greg Williamson Alliance, 5 Mangrove Rd, Mackay
16.01.2022 For Seniors Week this year, Council want to put together a photography exhibition that highlights the selfless seniors in our community whose work behind the scenes keeps everything running smoothly. Seniors make an undeniable contribution to the way of life we value in our region, and Seniors Week is the perfect time to acknowledge that contribution. So how can you help? ... Tell us about a senior who deserves recognition. Send an email with up to 200 words about them to [email protected] and make sure you include your name and contact number and the name, contact number and address of the person you are nominating. A photo of the person is optional but appreciated, as is any information about their passions, hobbies and interests to assist with planning photo shoots. Nominations have been extended to July 20.
16.01.2022 Master planning for an exciting upgrade of the Seaforth Esplanade is almost complete, but you still have time to have your say, with feedback open until September 6. Council has been releasing updates as planning for the site has progressed over the last six weeks via its Connecting Mackay website. Council has also been working closely with the Hibiscus Coast Progress and Sports Association to make sure that everyone has had the opportunity to contribute their ideas and ...raise any concerns. Residents are invited to view the Seaforth Esplanade master planning document and provide feedback at www.connectingmackay.com.au.
15.01.2022 Gold Coast Suns AFLW player Kalinda Howarth stopped in to Harrup Park this morning with the 2020 Toyota Premiership Trophy to give fans (including some AFL-loving Councillors) a chance to get a pic with the silverware. Mackay Regional Council proudly supports the AFL, particularly the AFLW, and wish the Suns all the best in 2021.
14.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes with your water and waste? Mackay Regional Council offers free water and waste lessons to schools in our region. Council’s water and waste educators are available to go to schools in term 3 and provide free, fun and interactive waste management and water conservation lessons tailored to each year level and in the comfort of the classroom. ... Unfortunately, tours at the Materials Recovery Facility are still suspended, due to the government’s four-square metre social distancing requirement. Teachers can register now by downloading the booking form at: www.mackay.qld.gov.au/h2oeducation
13.01.2022 Are you feeling healthy and well? Red Cross Lifeblood have asked us to continue donating blood amid the coronavirus emergency. Blood stocks around the country have taken a hit within the last week, with up to 800 cancellations everyday. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood says it needs 10,000 donations before Easter to keep up with demand. I donated whole blood today, and the service is observing all health and social distancing requirements. Please consider making an appointment if you’re able to.
12.01.2022 What a privilege it was to attend the unveiling of this display at the Jubilee Community Centre today. The generosity of this wonderful man knows no bounds. Thank you for your service Keith.
11.01.2022 Looking forward to a great night! Many thanks to our generous sponsors. https://facebook.com/events/s/mackay-festival-sessions-folks/869320266924863/?ti=icl
11.01.2022 Today we were officially sworn in as Councillors, albeit under very different circumstances to past years. This new world we are living in under COVID-19 restrictions is going to pose significant challenges for our new Council, but I’m keen to get to work. Congratulations to all those elected - looking forward to working with you all. Thank you again to everyone who placed their trust in me to represent our community for the next four years.
10.01.2022 HOW TO VOTE SAFELY ON POLLING DAY To ensure your safety today, please follow all directions: stay a safe distance away from others lining up to vote, take your own pen or pencil , and use hand sanitiser before and after voting. In addition, you will find a static display of the GWA How to Vote Card at each polling booth. No candidates or volunteers will be in attendance. ... Voters are encouraged to snap a photo of this placard or Save it to your phone as you make your way inside to vote. A full list of polling booths is below. All are open from 8am to 6pm today. Voting is compulsory. Authorised by Belinda Hassan, Greg Williamson Alliance, 5 Mangrove Rd, Mackay, Qld
09.01.2022 Well, the election is over and the counting begins. Regardless of the outcome, I know I have maintained my integrity. I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me in any way throughout this journey. I’ve been privileged to campaign with a professional, friendly and visionary group of people and I wish all candidates well. ... Thank you
07.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR CLICK AND COLLECT ORDER! Our Free Native Plant Program returns on August 21 and 22. Click and collect orders are open until 12pm on August 19 to streamline the collection process. If you're a ratepayer, simply visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/clickandcollect, fill out the form, select your four complimentary plants for the year and we will get them ready for you to collect on your preferred date/time. For those who want to browse the plants available on the day, simply come along to MNEC located on Swayne Street, North Mackay, on August 21 or 22 from 9am to midday and pick up your plants there.
06.01.2022 The new Mackay Visitor Information Kiosk located at the Bluewater Lagoon is now officially open! The new kiosk is centrally located at Bluewater Lagoon and will take advantage of the high volume of tourists who visit Bluewater Lagoon every year. The new kiosk replaces the Visitor Information Centre at Nebo Road. The award-winning Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre located at the Sarina Field of Dreams will continue to capture our drive visitors on their way north, with plenty of space for caravan and RV parking. https://bit.ly/3gp91hh
04.01.2022 If you’re looking for great coffee while supporting a good cause, you can’t go past Chances Cafe. They’re an initiative of the Street Aid Project assisting people in our community who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness. Thanks to our wonderful community who came out today to support Cupcakes for a Cause.
03.01.2022 BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES Councillor Belinda Hassan and I had the pleasure of meeting the tenacious, passionate and hard working Bec Nicol of All ...Abilities Mackay Inc. Bec has the lived experience and knowledge of navigating life with a child with a disability, as well as intimately knowing the stories of hundreds of Mackay families in the same position. Belinda, Bec, Kylie (another carer) and myself spoke at length about the needs and gaps currently existing in infrastructure for the disabled and inclusive, all ability playgrounds in our community Working Bee: 9am Sat 18th July Summerhouse, 2 Casey Ave, Sth Mackay. Can you give up some time to help to put together play equipment, gurney surfaces, tree lopping, etc? www.allabilitiesmackay.org.au
02.01.2022 My porch service was very quiet, but no less respectful and thankful for those who have served our country. #lestweforget
01.01.2022 Artist Patricia Piccinini invites audiences to think about their place in a world where advances in biotechnology and digital technologies blur the lines between human, nature and the artificial world. The artist’s fascination with these boundaries and relationships led The New York Times to describe her creations as ‘sculptures of life forms that don’t exist’ her lifelike hybrid creatures seamlessly blend human, animal and machine elements to reveal life forms that are ext...raordinarily familiar. They are thought-provoking and controversial, and definitely a must-see. Field Engineers Gallery, Artspace Mackay 25 September to 29 November 2020 Education Resources: For educators planning a visit to the exhibition, visit www.artspacemackay.com.au to download the accompanying education resources with links to both primary and secondary curriculum. Image: Patricia Piccinini Australia VIC b.1965 Teenage Metamorphosis 2017. Silicone, fibreglass, human hair, found objects, 25 x 137 x 75cm. Purchased 2018. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation
