06: Cassie Alexander (Moderator, Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Facebook Group)

06: Cassie Alexander (Moderator, Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Facebook Group)

Author: Echo News April 10, 2024 Duration: 1:23:38

In this week’s episode we sit down with a local legend, a mum, business owner, community advocate and moderator of the Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Facebook Group, Cassie Alexander. Cassie is a mum of three and has lived in Eatons Hill for 16 years. She was born and bred in Ferny Grove and truly calls this area home.


In 2019, Cassie created the Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Facebook Group out of a need to fill a gap. In our chat, Cassie shares her story of how the group began and what it has become. We chat about good news community stories, challenges and current issues including local crime and the controversial new school speed limit zone along Old Northern Road that is set to commence soon. 


We also chat about upcoming local Mother’s Day events, share a spotlight on the Sandgate Foreshore and Urban Extreme at Hendra, celebrate the recent 102nd birthday of local resident Betty Carse and much much more. 


PLUS - We're giving away a $150 VISA gift card and YOU could be the lucky winner!


Entering is easy:


1️⃣ Find a copy of the April edition of The Echo News with podcast hosts, Von and Steve on the cover.

2️⃣ Take a photo, upload to your socials (FB or IG) (stories is fine!)

3️⃣ Tag @echonewsbrisbane and #talkofthetown (Each photo = an additional entry!)


Competition closes midnight 21 April.


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There’s a particular rhythm to life in Brisbane’s north-west suburbs, and Talk of the Town by Echo News captures it perfectly. Hosted by Von and Steve, this weekly conversation feels less like a broadcast and more like catching up with well-informed neighbors who have a knack for finding fascinating stories right around the corner. The focus here is on the texture of the community itself-the new bakery shaping a high street, the artist turning a local landmark into a canvas, or the quiet efforts of individuals whose work strengthens the area’s social fabric. By weaving together elements of arts, business, and culture, each episode offers a nuanced look at what’s happening and why it matters. You’ll hear genuine interviews that go beyond simple announcements, exploring the challenges and triumphs behind local news. This podcast from Echo News serves as an essential, grounded companion for anyone curious about the forces-both economic and creative-that define their surroundings. It’s for residents who believe understanding your own suburb, from its community events to its emerging enterprises, is key to feeling truly connected. Tune in for a thoughtful, consistently engaging take on locality, where every discussion underscores the idea that the most compelling narratives are often unfolding just down the street.
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