Day 19 – Become a Coffee Connoisseur
Most of us have our daily coffee routines, but I challenge you to switch it up in 2021 and try out some of the amazing cafes right here in Jordan. To get you started, here are just some of my recommendations Windy CafeScreamin’ BeansCoffee Guru BrookwaterCafe...
Day 18 – Have a Staycation
Treat yourself and spend a luxurious night at Quest Springfield Central. With the beautiful, modern facilities and fantastic service, you will leave feeling refreshed – and best of all, you won’t have to make the bed or cook breakfast!
Day 17 – Water Safe…Learn to Swim
Another necessary thing for anyone with young children is ensuring they know how to swim. We have some great options locally, giving parents that peace of mind knowing their kids will be water safe in 2021. Peter Mcmahon’s Swim FactoryWaterworx Aquatic...
Need a Mask? Come down to the Jordan Electorate office.
It’s been great to see so many in the Jordan Electorate wearing their masks in public places and where social distancing is proving tricky… At this time, masks are mandatory until (1am) 22 January – and if you know of someone in the electorate who...
Day 16 – Lose yourself in a good book
Probably my favourite thing to do, but when you’re leading a busy life, sometimes simple things like reading books just get pushed to the side. Let’s make the time to relax with a book in the new year, and if you have any recommendations, let me...
Day 15 – Learn an Instrument, Sing or Dance
We have so many creative people in our Jordan community who are more than happy to share their talents and teach others. So whether you’d love to learn an instrument, sing or dance – here are some fantastic local businesses who can help you discover your...
Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Superhighway
In Queensland…we like BIG things! Big Pineapple Big Mango and now the biggest Electric Vehicle superhighway in the world! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2N45mMN
Day 14 – Volunteer in our Community
We’ve seen so much kindness in our community through the challenges of 2020. As we head into the new year, it would be wonderful to see more people getting involved with our hardworking community outreach organisations. These are just some of the amazing groups...
Queensland State Budget to be Delivered Today
Saw this on my morning walk…a great reminder as we head into a busy week in the Queensland Parliament. Today, the Treasurer Cameron Dick MP will deliver the State Budget – with a clear aim of growing our economy , creating more jobs and importantly seeking...
Rail Works Notice – December 1st & 2nd 2020
Rail Works Notice: On Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December (from 10pm), Queensland Rail will be undertaking Cross River Rail works and track maintenance on the Ipswich and Springfield lines. Timetables buses will replace trains during this time. For further...
Operation Safe Christmas 2020
Each year, Fair Trading Queensland conducts “Operation Safe Christmas” – a proactive Christmas toy safety campaign. In 2020, they visited 266 stores and pop-up shops across Queensland and inspected more than 5,640 different toy lines. Of...
Mo for Dough – Movember Benefit Dinner
Movember has become a global movement bringing greater awareness to and more funding for Men’s Health. Closer to home, our very own Springfield Mo-Men (Paul, Mark and Matt!) are absolute dynamos and despite a tricky year for fundraising, managed to raise $30,000...
Stage 2 – Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment
How exciting to join Jennifer Howard MP and the hundreds of #Ipswich locals this morning for the official opening of Stage 2 of Ipswich City Council’s $250 million Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. The city’s new civic plaza, known as Tulmur Place, has...
Greater Springfield Chamber Marquee Business Awards 2020
A wonderful evening celebrating our local businesses at the Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce Marquee Business Awards 2020. It has been a difficult year for our small business community but they are incredibly resilient, adaptive and community minded and it’s...
Hi, I’m Charis Mullen, the State Member for Jordan.
My role is to be your advocate for our growing region – for better infrastructure , particularly roads and rail services as well as more funding for education, health and community support services.