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2026 Local Heroes Awards Recipients Announced
Congratulations to all of the extraordinary volunteers recognised at the 2026 Local Heroes Awards during the Oxley Community Festival at Oxley Bowls Club on Saturday 13 June. The following Local Heroes received an award in recognition of their selfless contributions...
Upcoming Weekend Closures of Walter Taylor Bridge May/June 2026
Council is closing the Walter Taylor Bridge over four weekends in May and June while the nodes that connect the bridge's cables to it's truss are replaced. The bridge cannot carry any load during these works; therefore, full closures of the Bridge have been scheduled...
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, 1 May 2026. The next Homeless...
Upcoming kerbside collection for Annerley, Fairfield, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly and Yeronga
Commencing Monday, 27 April 2026, Council will be conducting a large items kerbside collection for Tennyson Ward residents in Annerley, Fairfield, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly and Yeronga. Items can be left on the kerbside one day prior to the collection commencement date....
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...