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Nominations Now Open: ‘Local Heroes’ Community Service Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the 'Local Heroes' Awards which recognise the extraordinary contribution of volunteers, our local heroes, who work tirelessly in our community. Please nominate someone you know who works for our community. The Awards are open to volunteers...
Homeless Connect Donation Drive
Council are currently collecting donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, in our community. You can drop off donations to my office at Fairfield Gardens until Friday, 31 October 2025. The next...
2025 Local Heroes Awards Recipients Announced
Congratulations to all of the incredible volunteers recognised at the 2025 Local Heroes Awards during the Oxley Community Festival at Oxley Bowls Club on Sunday 8 June. The following Local Heroes received an award for their wonderful work in the Tennyson Ward: John...
Recycle with ROTATE at the Tennyson Ward Office
The Tennyson Ward Office is now a collection point for Rotary’s ROTATE recycling programme. You can now drop off the following items for recycling during business hours: aluminium and plastic bottle caps; aluminium can pull tags; blister packs; bread tags; corks;...
Upcoming kerbside collection for Chelmer, Corinda, Graceville, Sherwood and Oxley
Commencing Monday, 25 August 2025, Council will be conducting a large items kerbside collection for Tennyson Ward residents in Chelmer, Corinda, Graceville, Sherwood and Oxley. Items can be left on the kerbside one day prior to the collection commencement date. Goods...
Ninja Warrior Playground Underway
Great news! Work is well underway on the new ninja warrior course at Graceville Riverside Parklands. This adventure obstacle course will be ready for use by Christmas, weather permitting. After a challenging start to this project, I'm glad we were able to find a good...
Nominations Now Open: ‘Local Heroes’ Community Service Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for the 'Local Heroes' Awards which recognise the extraordinary contribution of volunteers, our local heroes, who work tirelessly in our community. Please nominate someone you know who works for our community. The Awards are open to volunteers...
Sportsfield Improvement Programme
Great news, upgrades are on the way for several local sport fields as part of Council’s Sports Field Improvement Programme. Works are scheduled to take place from September 2024 until April 2025, weather and site conditions permitting. These upgrades will make it much...
Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Corinda and Yeronga Pools
A major energy efficiency upgrade is on the way to make all 22 Council pools more environmentally sustainable. A new energy management system to help monitor and reduce power use, a new heat pump and more is on the way at Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda. Yeronga...