Results of Citizen Survey are in

Citizens really like music and sustainable food and living (and don’t like walls) The problem is …that the Republic’s ‘census’ (the recent survey) is not compulsory. So it may not surprise you to know that we only had a 3.44% response rate. But – if you did take the time to share your thoughts with…

Dealing with ‘lockdown brain’

For all of us, life has its challenges and we often have very little control over external events and circumstances that cause us stress.  Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. However, one thing we all can totally manage is ourselves, especially what…

Volunteer awarded an OAM in Australia Day Honours

Congratulations to Des Lawson OAM, of Lota after being honoured in this week’s 2022 Australia Day Honour Awards. Des (pictured left) was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community through a range of organisations and initiatives. He has volunteered in various organisations nationally, but in the…

Wynnum Repair Cafe opens

Back in June last year WynnumCentral featured a short article about plans to open a repair cafe in the Republic (read it here). Well the good news is that the organisers have found a suitable spot and are opening to the public for the first time tomorrow Saturday 12th February 2pm-4pm at their new home,…

Some Valentine’s Day suggestions…

In case you were unaware, Valentine’s Day is here (again) on Monday. There’s still a little time. Here are some suggestions for you, if you need to get that perfect gift… Flowers Aaalora Florist in Edith Street is open Saturday AND Sunday from 7am-3pm, and if you’ve left it a little late, they are open…

Wynnum Central Park renamed Independence Park

President Michael Jullyan in his address at the celebration of Independence Day in the Republic last Friday 12th November, declared the park where the celebration was held, previously named Wynnum Central Park, renamed to Independence Park in recognition of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Wynnum on Wednesday 12th November 2014. The new…

Independence Day Presidential Address

Presidential Address to the Nation Friday 12th November 2021    Presidential Address at Independence Park on Independence Day 12th November 2021   Presidential Address IN FULL Friends, Republicans, Countrymen Welcome to the newly renamed Independence Park! I address you today as President of the Republic on the seventh anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…

Changes to the Presidential race

Up until last year, the position of President of the Republic was filled by a race involving anyone wanting to run for office bidding in an online auction process. This process seemed to work well for everyone until 2020 when all sorts of things got in the way of a straightforward ‘election’. Sensing that citizens…

Presidential race postponed

The Government of the Republic of Wynnum has decided to postpone the Presidential race this year for a few reasons. Firstly our current President, although winning the race in November last year as normal, was prevented from taking office by the onset of COVID-19 – in fact President Bell’s Inauguration Ceremony only took place last…