As students across Queensland return to school this week, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our students, parents, teachers and staff all the very best for 2024. I would particularly like to wish our newest ‘Preppies’ and their families a wonderful start as they commence their school journey. Whilst this is an…
Entries are now open for the 2024 P&Cs QLD Awards! Open to all Queensland state school P&Cs, these Awards are a great opportunity for P&C executives, members and volunteers to be recognised for their invaluable contribution and hard work – no matter how big or small their P&C may be. The Award Categories this year…
Queensland endures worst year on record. Shocking new figures released by the Queensland Police Service have revealed Queensland’s Crime Crisis has careered further out of control in 2023 due to Labor’s weak laws and falling police numbers. The data reported 20,211 cars were stolen last year, up from 19,262 in 2022. It is the first…
The inaugural exhibition, “Flowing Forms”, set in the beautiful Brookfield Rose Farm, brings together the creativity of local sculptors, blending their artworks with the natural environment of the rose garden. Experience the unique combination of artistic expression and the tranquil scenery of Brookfield. Save the date for a memorable encounter with art in one of…
With the 2023/24 school holidays now upon us, residents are being urged to keep a close watch on their local schools over the summer break, and report any suspicious activity at our schools. Empty schools can become easy targets for vandals and criminals, with the risk of unlawful entry, arson, stealing, graffiti and property damage…
Submissions are now open for the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee, which is conducting an inquiry to examine ongoing reforms to the youth justice system and support for victims of crime. The terms of reference for the inquiry are: A select committee, known as the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee be established to examine: ongoing…
The Brookfield Show Society is pleased to be hosting its annual “Bush Christmas” in 2023 on Friday 8 December from 4pm. The free event provides the community with an opportunity to come together and celebrate Christmas and the end of another year. Held at the Showgrounds (550 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield), families will be…
Calling all ghouls, pumpkins and vampires! Enjoy Halloween festivities early on Friday 27th October when the Brookfield Bar transforms into a scary (but family-friendly!) cobwebbed hang-out from 4 – 10pm. The Brookfield Show Society has teamed up with Jamboree Events to bring the community an evening of over 20 market stalls, entertainment, music, face-painting and…
The Queensland Education Department Annual Report is a woeful report card for the Palaszczuk Labor Government on education. The report lays bare how far behind Queensland students are falling and exposes a system in chaos and crisis under this Government. Shockingly, not a single target for reading, writing and numeracy was met for…
Time to bring your car & your pups down for a wash on Saturday the 9th of September. Come support the Moggill Girl Guides with their fund-raising, and Girl Guide Erin who is achieving her next award level (a huge event to organise). I’m delighted to support this great fundraising initiative, along with our local…