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25.01.2022 With social distancing and isolation regulations in place, The Gap RSL Sub Branch has issued a cancellation of the annual ANZAC Day March and Services. Please read the article attached - outlining how you can participate and mark ANZAC Day 2020 in light of the restrictions placed upon us all at this stage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

24.01.2022 Brisbane City Council has received a notification from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services of a planned burn in the Enoggera Reservoir area of DAguilar Nati...onal Park from Tuesday 7th July to Friday 10th July 2020 (conditions permitting) As a result, smoke may be seen in the areas of Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, Upper Kedron, Ferny Grove and Keperra. Some of the facilities and walking trails may be closed and visibility on Mt Nebo may be reduced for the duration of the fires. It is important that motorists use caution if smoke is presents. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires, and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration. For more information, please call The Gap QPWS on 07 3164 3600 or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 In the event that Queenslanders find themselves in the same situation many Victorians are now experiencing, this video is a good guide on the use and purchase/effectiveness of masks face coverings.

21.01.2022 I am really thrilled with the new look and feel of The Western Echo!!! From humble beginnings 26 years ago, when it was mostly a black and white publication with a few spot colour enhancements of 16 pages (and being on tissue-paper-thin newsprint paper), to going full colour and always having a locally based photograph on the front page & soaring to 40 & 48 pages of higher quality paper/printing (& having stiff competition from other print media/community news magazines/pape...rs) ... then the impact of social media and free advertising for businesses and a drop off in advertising support, its been a wonderful, and sometimes stressful, 26 years. The Western Echo is now the only remaining community newsmagazine in print & being delivered to homes and businesses! I am really thankful for the wonderful support of our local businesses, individuals, clubs and organisations over the last 26 years, who have shown incredible support and encouragement, especially during the Corvid-19 pandemic, when many had to close their doors, sometimes for months on end. The closure of APN print facility at Warwick (where The Western Echo was originally printed way back in 1994!) where it has been printed for the last 9 months following the Fairfax closure of the printing facility at Beaudesert Times, we have now moved across to Printcraft based at Hamilton and changed from newsprint to full gloss. I could not be happier with the finished publication - its looks and feels fabulous. I hope you all love it too!

19.01.2022 Please remember that we are all encouraged to commemorate ANZAC Day this Saturday, 25 April. Citizens who wish to mark the day are asked to go to the end of their driveway, or go out on their front verandah at 6am to mark one minute silence for the "virtual Dawn Service" across the nation. If you want to make it even more special and have an android phone, you can visit the RSL site, go to anzaclive.com.au (or search for Light Up the Dawn - an Australian RSL site You can then... use the three downloads, freely available: Virtual candle The Ode The Last Post You can use your candle, play the Ode and the Last Post. 2020 has brought some difficult times for all of us, not least is the passing of ANZAC Day without the usual ceremonies, marches and community commemorations.

17.01.2022 Awesome job Queensland Museum!

16.01.2022 The all new Bardon Market is again open on Sundays!

16.01.2022 In these very uncertain times, please support your local businesses. They are a key part of our community and employ many locals and contribute to our local community in so many ways. If you CAN support your local businesses please do so. They are here for you and we need to be there for them.

13.01.2022 ANZAC Day 2020 The Gap RSL Sub Branch

13.01.2022 As there will be no service at the Walton Bridge cenotaph on ANZAC Day, Id really like to publish in The Western Echo photos of local streets marking the occasion. If you would like to have a photo published, please send it through to me via IM or via The Western Echo facebook page. Looking forward to hearing from you over the weekend - the May issue will be going to print early Monday 27 April.

13.01.2022 Some great crafty and artistic projects to make with younger children!

10.01.2022 Great news library lovers! Our 33 Brisbane Libraries will reopen on Saturday, 16 May to drop-off and pick-up borrowed items with enhanced social distancing and ...hygiene measures in place. Please continue to use online library services and after hours return facilities where possible. Residents can use the self-serve facilities and pick up holds when ready for collection (no holds fees will apply). All libraries will re-open with regular opening hours, with the exception of Brisbane Square Library as it will close at 6pm on Wednesdays and 7pm on Fridays (instead of midnight on these days). To minimise time inside libraries, there will be a 10 person limit. Find out more information: https://bne.cc/3dChgFP See more

09.01.2022 The May 2020 issue of The Western Echo is currently being printed. Delivery to homes will take place on the 5th & 6th May (please let me know via IM if you dont receive it) In the meantime, the May issue is now online, please follow the link below to catch up on what has been going on and will be going on in the weeks to come. https://issuu.com/thewesternecho/docs/may_2020

09.01.2022 September 2020 Cover story - Men of the Trees

08.01.2022 The Western Echo remains to be your local community newsmagazine, supporting local businesses and clubs - despite the current pandemic. For the last 25 years, The Western Echo has been a voice and advocate of local clubs, organisations, schools and businesses and even in these trying times, continues to support them. The April 2020 issue is now printed and will be distributed to local letterboxes and businesses by the 7th and 8th April. Please support our local businesses whe...n you can - without your ongoing support, businesses - their families and employees will find surviving difficult, if not impossible under the current constraints. The FREE online issue is available now - offering our readers the option to read a hard copy (delivered to letterboxes and to newsstands throughout our distribution area) or online at no cost. https://issuu.com/thewesternec/docs/western_echo_april_2020

08.01.2022 The July 2020 issue of The Western Echo is currently being printed. For those of you who are keen to read the issue now... heres the link for the online edition. The hard copy will be available/delivery beginning Friday 3 July - delivery to letterboxes 7th & 8th July, https://issuu.com/thewesterne//the_western_echo_july_2020_

07.01.2022 Christina Bastaja (Mum), son Elija, Craig Moyle (Dad), youngest son Cohen and daughter Anja, of The Gap. The whole family spent over a week creating a sea of poppies from egg cartons - lovingly cutting, painting and glueing hundreds of poppies. There was also a photo of Australian flag that was actually taken by Craigs brother in law while he was serving in the Australian Air Force in the First Iraq War on the base where he was stationed. Craigs father is also a Vietnam War veteran.

07.01.2022 A welcome relief for many I am sure... but.... unless you are truly going stir crazy ... keep up the social distancing. That is why we are experiencing fewer new infections. Weve done so brilliantly well until now... lets not undo all the great work we - as a massed society/community - have achieved so far.

07.01.2022 Did you know that Bluey was created in Brisbane? We did! Since our granddaughter LilGirlGerms came along... and Bluey started screening on ABC... and our dentist, Ian Rentons (Paddington) daughter was one of the animators... we have been HUGE fans! For those of you who are also BIG fans... here are some of the iconic Brisbane/Queensland - Ashgrove/Paddington and The Gap locations immortalised in the shows! Hats off to Taylor Range Country Club; Golden Crown; Wittonga Park; N...ew Farm Park; Latrobe Terrace; Enoggera Terrace; Mt Coot-tha Planetorium to name just a few... Check out the roll call... bet most of you have been there! SO wonderful! https://www.instagram.com/bluey_locations/

07.01.2022 The June issue of The Western Echo is now available online. The hard copies will be delivered to homes and businesses over the next few days - homes will be receiving their copy on 2nd & 3rd June. Many thanks to the local businesses who support The Western Echo - I hope our readers show their support to these great local businesses - most of whom have been loyal supporters and advertisers for the past 26 years. Despite the cessation of printing of many regional newspapers aro...und the country, the June 2020 issue of The Western Echo is due to be delivered to 15,700 homes and businesses around 2nd & 3rd June. With the support of the local community and local businesses The Western Echo will continue to be printed and distributed! https://issuu.com/thewesternec//the_western_echo_june_2020

05.01.2022 It is important that we all acknowledge and obey the social distancing regulations set down by Queensland Health. If you are unsure of where you can, and cant, go during the period of lockdown, refer to the list of businesses classified as non-essential by Queensland Health and avoid costly (possible) fines. https://www.health.qld.gov.au//non-essential-business-clos

04.01.2022 Latest scam!! Received an SMS from +61413693978 "We have attempted to deliver ur package UPS016448296GB but there is an unpaid customs charge. Follow the instructions here: (website deleted)" I've blocked the number - it is a scam currently doing worldwide rounds - and the lazy scammers don't even bother to change the package number

04.01.2022 The November 2020 issue of The Western Echo is now available to read online! Printed copies will be distributed to 15,000 homes in our distribution area on the 3rd and 4th November. https://issuu.com///the_20western_20echo_20november_202020

04.01.2022 Hours of fun for the littlies!

02.01.2022 Great news th as t BCC facilities may be reopening soon!

02.01.2022 The new look/new feel August 2020 issue of The Western Echo is now available to read online. Click on the link below to read now! Domestic distribution will take place on 4th & 5th August (or shortly thereafter) via Ovato Residential Distribution (all suburbs except The Gap) and IVE Distribution for The Gap. Id love to hear your feedback as to delivery this month and especially if you love the new appearance!!... https://issuu.com/thewestern//the_western_echo_august_2020

02.01.2022 ANZAC Day 2020 Photographs from locals who commemorated the day observing the Light Up the Dawn in their driveways, verandahs, paddocks and patios. Many thanks to all those locals who sent through their photos and thank you for your efforts, presence and commitment to showing your care and support for our fallen ANZACs and their families.... It was a truly special event - one I hope will become an annual observance throughout our fabulous community.

01.01.2022 The visiting guidelines explained in more detail - "Social" visits, by family or close friends, are clearly not permissible. Stay home and stay safe everyone!