Located 18 kilometres east of the CBD, Ransome was named after C.H. Ransome who lived in the area and set up a business supplying mixed firewood to the city.
Ransome – 4154
About Ransome
Surrounding suburbs: Gumdale, Lota, Manly, Manly West, Thorneside, Wakerley
Council hotline: (07) 3407 8800
Council website: brisbane.qld.gov.au
Ransome Need to know
- Government Contacts
- Utilities
- Transport
- Community
| Local Members | Councillor Ryan Murphy Doboy Ward Office Shop 5 / 5 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill Email: doboyward@ecnnetau |
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| State Members | Mr Steven Minnikin Electorate: Chatsworth Unit 1 / Millennium Business Centre Millennium Bvd, Carindale Phone: (07) 3398 4777 Email: Chatsworth@parliamentqldgovau |
| Federal Members | Ross Vasta MP Federal Member for Bonner 69 Clara St, Wynnum Phone: (07)38933488 Email: rossVastaMP@aphgovau |
| Green waste collection | Green waste is collected fortnightly on Monday, alternate to recycling collections |
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| Recycling collection | Recycling is collected fortnightly on Monday |
| Rubbish collection | General household rubbish is collected each Monday |
| Watering restrictions | The last remaining water restrictions in SEQ were lifted on 1 January, 2013 |
| Bikeways | On-Rd bike path along Chelsea Rd and an off-Rd path through Chelsea and Ransome Rd Park |
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| Train station | Thorneside Station: Railway Parade, Thorneside |
| Entertainment facilities | Irish Theatre: , Ransome Phone: (07) 3823 3737 |
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| Parks/Playgrounds | Chelsea Rd Park: Chelsea, Rickertt and Ransome Rds, Ransome |
