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24.01.2022 Today Albany Creek State High School were finally able to celebrate the offical opening of the their new innovation block for students. My colleague Councillor Cath Tonks even got to try out the robotic LEGO hand Sanitiser dispenser built by students. The quality of the facilities available in schools these days is amazing.

24.01.2022 Let me share with you a new community charity that has its roots right here in the The Hills District. Welcome to Stationery Aid. I met with Ali and Jan sometime ago, who had an awesome idea. I suggested some great locals to link up with and Stationery Aid was born. Excess stationery, books, pens, pencils etc from your school, home or office as used to create packs for use by those in need. Congrats Ali and Jan and team for getting the dream up and running.

24.01.2022 Book into your favourite #ActiveHolidays activity today Were offering a wide range of free and low-cost activities across Moreton Bay to keep your little one...s busy over the school holidays. From AFL games and self-defence training, to freestyle BMX clinics and circus sessions, this is the perfect opportunity for kids to be active, have fun and make new friends! Secure your spots: https://bit.ly/3jXzuVo

23.01.2022 There was apparently some rope rage along one of our busiest roads last week.

23.01.2022 PLEASE LET YOUR NEIGHBOURS KNOW Waste collection services disrupted, but bins WILL BE collected Waste and recycling bin collections will be disrupted next week, with the Transport Workers Union notifying that their drivers will strike on Mondays starting next week (16/11/2020). Moreton Bay Region residents are assured that their rubbish will still be collected, although maybe not the same day. It’s estimated the strike action will create at least a one day delay on your usual... weekly household waste collection. Your fortnightly recycling collection may be delayed for a number of days but all bins will be collected within a week of the usual collection date. Cleanaway, Council’s waste collection contractor, will operate with a skeleton staff to ensure their waste collection services can continue. As long as you leave your bin on the kerbside, it will be collected. To ensure Cleanaway’s staff can process the increased workload there will be additional conditions temporarily enforced on collections: Overloaded bins will not be collected, the bin’s lid must be able to be closed. Overflow waste on the ground around bins will not be collected. If you bin is blocked by an on-street vehicle or other obstruction, it will not be collected. These rules will be enforced from 4:00am on Tuesday 17 November through to 4:00am on Saturday 21 November. Thank you for your understanding. See more

22.01.2022 The Moreton Bay Region could soon have its very own NRL team.

22.01.2022 Baby Ryhme Time Is On again at our libraries.

21.01.2022 The government has implemented new restrictions in the following local government areas immediately: Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redlands, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Logan. These restrictions are as follows: Gatherings in homes is now restricted to no more than 10 people (30 person limit outside of Greater Brisbane); Gatherings in public spaces are limited to no more than 10 people. This includes places like parks etc. (30 person limit outside of Greater B...risbane); No visitors (restricted access) allowed to any aged care facility or disability accommodation provider in these LGAs; Hospital emergency departments in these areas are to wear full PPE for any patient interaction; and All Ipswich hospital staff are to wear full PPE for any interactions with patients within the hospital. Health Directions have now been updated and these can be found here: Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 3) - https://www.health.qld.gov.au//movement-gathering-direction Hospital Visitors Direction (No. 6) - https://www.health.qld.gov.au//cho-public-health-direction Disability Accommodation Services Direction - https://www.health.qld.gov.au//disability-accommodation-se Any business with a COVID Safe plan can continue to operate within the limits of their plans. This includes gyms, cafes, libraries, sporting clubs etc. These plans must be followed, including the collection of contact information. Queensland Health is encouraging anyone who is symptomatic within these LGAs to get immediately tested at a Fever Clinic. Additional clinics will be setup to cater for the increased demand in testing. All people are encouraged to maintain social distancing and hygiene and to reconsider their weekend plans in relation to the above.

21.01.2022 Covid-19 meant we couldnt hold our annual community planting day for National Tree Day, after initially being postponed so today we have a crew at Mahacca Park in Albany Creek putting over 800 plants in the ground. #treeplanting2020 #enivronment #mbrcdiv10 #AlbanyCreek #moretonlife #moretondaily #mbrc

21.01.2022 Disability Action Week is here! From 13 to 19 September, communities across Queensland come together to celebrate the important contributions people with disabilities make to our society To help raise awareness of disability issues and to promote access and inclusion throughout the wider community, were offering a feast of events and activities around the region. Check it out ... https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Ev/Disability-Action-Week See more

20.01.2022 Bushcare this Saturday at Bunya Old School Reserve. All the details in the link below. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1619629191555548&id=305076326344181

20.01.2022 Bookings are now open online for our Active Holidays Program. Choose from over 70+ free and low-cost activities including kayaking, gymnastics, obstacle escape, fishing, softball and so many more! . This program is on offer from Monday 21 September to Saturday 4 October. Check out the activity calendar https://bit.ly/2Z2QIc4

20.01.2022 The wait is finally over! Moreton Bay Raspberry and Dark Choc Tim Tams have hit the supermarket shelves! Our local fruit growers My Berries have teamed up with Arnott's Tim Tam to create this sensational combination of flavours What a great way to promote the beautiful produce we’ve got in our region! Make sure you add these mouth-watering treats to your shopping cart!

20.01.2022 Last night The Hills District All Abilities Playground took out the Top Award for Playspace Award (>$0.5M) at the annual Parks and Leisure Australia - Queensland awards for 2020. Thank you to all involved who helped bring this vision to reality. #moretonlife #mbrc #mbrcdiv10 #moretonbay #visitmoretonbay #moretonbayregion #accessinclusion #disability #allabilities

20.01.2022 Disability Action Week is coming up and there are some fun, inclusive activities planned right across the region. https://www.facebook.com/108011153906/posts/10157633319698907/

20.01.2022 Many of you know my passion and love for advocacy for people with disabilities. Some of my earliest memories in this space involve befriending two brothers who lived with Muscular Dystrophy when I was in grade 3 advocating for improved access around our school. This short video tells the story of the journey. The journey of the child. The journey of the parents. The journey of a shortened life. Please share and help raise awareness. Young locals like Hugo and Oscar and their parents inspire me every day as they too deal with MD. They and so many others in our community are the reason why I will continue to fight for a more accessible and inclusive region and community for all. https://www.facebook.com/131006166909678/posts/3541439579199636/

19.01.2022 Great to see the next mural at George Willmore Park underway with talent and inspiration from Willmore Kindergarten & Preschool. Along with Ferny Hills State School they are celebrating 50 years in our community this year.

19.01.2022 A disrupted but completed sporting season for Pine Hills FC. To celebrate they hosted some colour run fun along side their trophy presentations. Congratulations and thanks to all the volunteer coaches, team managers and club assistants of all the clubs in our community who managed through difficult times to keep our kids and clubs moving and active this year.

19.01.2022 This is a great idea from the volunteers at The Hills Community Carols. Register your viewing party and receive a free chalk pack so that you and your neighbours can take part in the Christmas Chalk Walk in our suburbs on Saturday December 5th. More details in the link below. Limited numbers so get in quick.

18.01.2022 Thinking of a creative business? This work shop could be a great place to start.

17.01.2022 Wunya Ngulum (welcome everyone)! Our region celebrating NAIDOC Week with the launch of our Indigenous Language Project Learn more in the links below.

16.01.2022 Our local paper The Hills Echo is doing a review of favourite local parks. Be sure to submit a review. https://www.facebook.com/164805613567056/posts/3221540337893553/ #moretonbayregion #mbrcdiv10 #moretonlife #moretonbay #thehillsdistrict

16.01.2022 An opportunity to have your say on our Regions Economic Development Strategy is coming up. Details below.

16.01.2022 Have you had a visit to our new fitness equipment at Bert Hall Park in Ferny Hills? Planning is also underway for to deliver more exercise hubs in the next few years at Camden Park Arana Hills, Leslie Patrick Park Everton Hills, Richard Lee Reserve Albany Creek, & Lemm Park Arana Hills amongst others. #healthyactivemoreton #mbrc #healthyactive #moretonbayregion #visitmoretonbayregion #visitmoretonbay #mbrcdiv10 #moretonlife #moretondaily

15.01.2022 Entries for this years The Forkies Awards are CLOSING SOON. Be sure to tag your favourite Moreton Bay Food And Bev outlet. Tag your favourite and encourage them to nominate. The Forkies Awards are back for a second helping in 2020 ... Nominations are NOW OPEN! The Forkies, Moreton Bay Regions Eat & Drink Awards are on a mission to uncover and celebrate the freshest, most inventive and memorable venues determined by the experts; Moreton Bay Region locals. Nominate your business today in up to 10 categories, for your chance to win more than $30,000 worth of cash and prizes and the title of the Overall Winner - the best in the biz. www.moretondaily.com.au/forkies/nominate Do you know a business who should win a Forkie? Tag them below Nominations close at 5pm on 28th of September, so don't miss out! Find out all the details here www.moretondaily.com.au/forkies #visitmoretonbay #moretonbayregion #moretonbayfood #moretonlife #moretonfood #theforkies

15.01.2022 Foodies take note! Coming soon to Albany Creek.

15.01.2022 R U OK? Seems like a fairly simple question right? For some great resources on how to ask and then keep the conversation going be sure to check out the link below. #RUOK #ruokday2020 #ruokeveryday

15.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all the dads in our community and in our hearts.

14.01.2022 Received your rates notice? Make sure you update the BPAY details and also make the changes to any recurring payments you may have.

13.01.2022 Four years since I introduced a motion to create the Moreton Bay Regions first Access & Inclusion Policy. Since that time we have delivered new infrastructure and programs including our local All Abilities Playground, Auslan Story Time in Libraries, we are improving disability access at countless bus stops, developing programs to fix the missing links in our footpath network, facility upgrades and so much more. Shout out to my colleagues in council, both past and present who ...support this vision, in particular Councillor Denise Sims who seconded the motion back in 2016. We are aiming to make our region known as an accessible destination for all and that vision continues to be supported by our current Mayor Peter Flannery. #accessinclusion #accessforall #disabilityawareness #disability #mbrc #moretonbay #moretonbayregion #visitmoretonbayregion #visitmoretonbay

13.01.2022 MBRCs Flash Forum for sporting groups is coming soon. Have you registered?

12.01.2022 Looking for a fun summer sport? Why not give it a go with Pine Hills Lightning Baseball Club

12.01.2022 On the way to the tip and came across this on the Jinker Track. At the state forest, near one of the cycling car parks no less! Let me assure you this is completely FAKE! I have arranged for rangers to be collecting it tomorrow but if you have any information about who placed it please report this information to councils call center on 3205 0555 or via [email protected] Let me be clear there is NO application before council to development the state forest! NONE. ZIP. ZERO. ZILCH! It is State forest, part of a conservation area, regulated and maintained by the state government.

12.01.2022 It was great to catch up with members committee of the Hills Chamber of Commerce Brisbane today to brain storm some ideas for supporting local business. If you are a business owner I would highly recommend joining. More details at https://www.hillschamber.org.au

12.01.2022 Happy 11th Birthday Coffee on the Way

12.01.2022 Technology beat COVID restrictions tonight as we came together across the region for the Moreton Bay Region SES Unit awards streaming from each depot. Councillor Cath Tonks & I joined Arana Hills SES. Our SES volunteers have been busy all year, supporting with COVID duties at hospitals, completing a busy training schedule and all their regular duties. #ses #getready #mbrc #moretonbay #moretonlife

11.01.2022 Have you booked in yet?

10.01.2022 Its Mix & Mismatch day today at Ferny Hills State School. Half way through sewing I broke the machine last night while joining shorts to long pants. Thank goodness for Grandmas taking a late night call to get us back on track but we skipped joining two shirts. What fun dress ups have you done for your kids? Share your pics below.

08.01.2022 Now is the time to have your say on the future of tourism in the Moreton Bay Region.

08.01.2022 Ever thought about a career in Libraries? Opportunities currently exist with Council and our amazing libraries team.

07.01.2022 Rubbish Bin Collection will be disrupted Waste and recycling bin collections will be disrupted from next week, with weekly strike action on Mondays (16/11/2020). Moreton Bay Region residents are assured that their rubbish will still be collected, although maybe not the same day.... Cleanaway will keep operating with skeleton staff. So as long as you leave your bin on the kerbside and it’s not obstructed by a vehicle, it will be collected. For more information https://bit.ly/3lq8Fdt

07.01.2022 A great turn out for Bush care this morning at Bunya Old School Reserve. More tree and scrub planting along with weed management were on the list of tasks today.

07.01.2022 Jobs Jobs Jobs! Plenty of opportunities currently exist with Moreton Bay Regional Council across a variety of departments. Be sure to check them out.

06.01.2022 Some handy tips for filling your bins.

06.01.2022 The State Government has announced new limits effective immediately on indoor and outdoor gatherings. The Moreton Bay Region IS LISTED as a restricted area so these new rules apply to us too. Receiving up to 10 visitors at a residence in a restricted area... A person who is an owner, resident, tenant, occupier, temporary occupier or person in control of a residence in a restricted area may allow up to 10 visitors who are not ordinarily members of the persons household. Note The 10 visitors can be from up to 10 different households. Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 persons in a restricted area A maximum of 10 people can gather publicly in a restricted area regardless of whether people are members of the same household or not. Gatherings of up to 10 persons in non-residences A person who owns, controls or operates premises, other than a residence, in a restricted area must not organise or allow a gathering of more than 10 people to occur on the premises More details at https://www.health.qld.gov.au//movement-gathering-direction #inthistogether #covidsafe #mbrc #moretonbay

05.01.2022 Let there be lightPine Hills Hockey Club received an infrastructure grant from Council earlier this year as part of councils COVID Stimulus package. The new LED lighting system reduces operating costs, improves safety and simplifies the management burden for the club.

05.01.2022 Councils Equity Scholarships for USC Petrie campus are now open. Be sure to check out the details in the link below and kickstart your uni studies. #moretonlife #studymoretonbay #mbrc #usc #scholarship #University

03.01.2022 Have you had a visit to The Hills 'Organic' Garden - Community Garden? There is a great write up in this months The Hills Echo about it and the awesome community group behind it. #moretonlife #mbrcdiv10 #organicgarden #hillsdistrict #bunya

03.01.2022 A great outcome working with Rotary Club of Albany Creek and my colleague Councillor Cath Tonks to deliver some Happy to Chat benches in Albany Creek.

02.01.2022 Albany Creek State High School is seeking computer professionals for an exciting new program. Check out the details below. https://www.facebook.com/699572060186469/posts/2135909669886027/

02.01.2022 Last week I caught up with the Mayor and some fans of our award winning All Abilities Playground at Leslie Patrick Park. This special place in our region, along with our Access & Inclusion Plan has set our region and community on a tremendous path. Fingers crossed for the national awards too. Have you found the buried fossils yet? With - Williams Brothers Wish Inc.

01.01.2022 Give It A Go sessions are starting soon at Pine Hills Lightning Baseball Club. Why not check it out.

01.01.2022 Council facilities will begin reopening tomorrow.