Friday, March 20, 2009

Don't forget to vote!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday 21 March 2009, is the Queensland State General Election.

Marburg and Districts are in the electoral district of Ipswich West and the candidates in ballot paper order are:

CLARK, Di - The Greens
WENDT, Wayne - Australian Labor Party
CHOAT, Sean - LNP

Polling booth locations for Ipswich West are numerous. The closest are:

Marburg State School, Louisa Street
Haigslea State School, Haigslea-Thagoona Road
Glamorganvale State School, Glamorganvale-Highway Road
Minden State School, Cnr Warrego Highway and Lowood Road
Rosewood State High School, Lanefield Road

Other locations can be found on the website of the Electoral Commission Queensland or on the reverse side of your enrollment confirmation letter.

Polling booths are open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

The Electoral Commission Queensland helpline is 1300 881 665.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Australian government human rights consultation

Are you interested in human rights? Do you want to discuss your views and have a say in the federal government's review of human rights?

Here is your opportunity to be involved in a national discussion. The Consultation Committee consists of Father Frank Brennan (Chairperson), Mary Kostakidis, Mick Palmer and Tammy Williams.

What: Community Human Rights Consultation
When: Tuesday 24 March, 12-2pm
Where: The Workshop Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
To register click here.

According to the website of the National Human Rights Consultation the key consultation questions will be:

* Which human rights and responsibilities should be protected and promoted?
* Are human rights sufficiently protected and promoted?
* How could Australia better protect and promote human rights?

Think about these and be prepared to share your ideas. There are various ways to share your views. Click here for details.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Band in the Park

Enjoy local music and food in a relaxed setting from 7pm on Friday March 6.

Angelz.11 will be performing supported by Gidyea.

Band in the Park is held in the heart of Marburg at the park bandstand at the corner of Edmond and Queen Streets. A sausage sizzle is available and the Marburg Hotel also offers food and drink.

Residents' Association Meeting

Tuesday March 3 is the regular monthly meeting of the Marburg & Districts Residents' Association.

It meets at 7.30pm in the community hall at the corner of Edmond and Queen Streets. Anyone who has an interest in Marburg and the surrounding areas is welcome to attend.