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…
Raine & Horne Wynnum & Manly real estate principal Margaret Vote was recently awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Wynnum & Manly for her major contributions to the success of the Wynnum Fringe Festival last year and the year before. Joint President of the club Jo-Anne O’Connor explained why they had…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
It’s time for us to ask you for your feedback on all things in the Republic. There are a few things in the planning stage for 2022 and we’d like your feedback and your ideas so we can get some things happening! The survey is 28 questions, most of which are straightforward ‘ticking boxes’ but…
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…
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…
INDEPENDENCE DAY Tomorrow is Independence Day in the Republic of Wynnum, marking seven years since the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday 12th November 2014. At 5pm tomorrow there will be a brief celebration of independence and our current President, President Michael Jullyan will address the crowd. The event will be held at the soon to-be-named…
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…
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…
Nicholas Bell, the fourth president of the Republic, was officially inaugurated on the morning of Saturday 18th July 2020 in front of a crowd of over (insert number here) at the newly (and briefly) renamed Presidentil Park at the waterfront. President Bell took the oath of office and received the Presidential Seal, a diplomatic passport,…
The 2019 race to decide who will be the President of the Republic of Wynnum 2019-2020 is officially now underway. In time honoured tradition the new President is chosen by a very simple mechanism – online auction to the highest bidder. This is seen to be the fairest mechanism for filling the position, seeing as…
Last November, just after Independence Day in the Republic of Wynnum (12th November) – Martin Kristoffersen (pictured below) became our new President, taking over the reins from our second President, John Shepherd. We invite Citizens of the Republic, members of The Peerage and residents of the Republic to attend the official inauguration ceremony of the…
