Ellie Smith - Independent
@elliesmith4qld.bsky.social
Authorised by Ellie Smith 3/22-24 Strathwyn St BRENDALE QLD 4500
Help design Dayboro’s new dirt jump track in Bill Rowe Park!
Join a fun, hands-on workshop with leading trail builders Trailworx, and share your ideas for a track that’s safe, challenging, and fun.
Saturday 25 October, 10am – 2:30pm
https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/dayboro-dirt-jump-track
Join a fun, hands-on workshop with leading trail builders Trailworx, and share your ideas for a track that’s safe, challenging, and fun.
Saturday 25 October, 10am – 2:30pm
https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/dayboro-dirt-jump-track
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Help design Dayboro’s new dirt jump track in Bill Rowe Park!
Join a fun, hands-on workshop with leading trail builders Trailworx, and share your ideas for a track that’s safe, challenging, and fun.
Saturday 25 October, 10am – 2:30pm
https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/dayboro-dirt-jump-track
Join a fun, hands-on workshop with leading trail builders Trailworx, and share your ideas for a track that’s safe, challenging, and fun.
Saturday 25 October, 10am – 2:30pm
https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/dayboro-dirt-jump-track
The official distribution of preferences has just been published! I'll be starting my briefings with Council tomorrow and taking the Oath of Office on Friday. I'm looking forward to the real work starting!
https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025/11/preference
https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025/11/preference
October 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The official distribution of preferences has just been published! I'll be starting my briefings with Council tomorrow and taking the Oath of Office on Friday. I'm looking forward to the real work starting!
https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025/11/preference
https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025/11/preference
It’s with so much gratitude, and pride in the strength of our community, that I announce that I’ll be your new councillor for Division 11 on the City of Moreton Bay Council.
October 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It’s with so much gratitude, and pride in the strength of our community, that I announce that I’ll be your new councillor for Division 11 on the City of Moreton Bay Council.
Bushfire ALERT Mt Nebo Road, and Betts Rd, Camp Mountain.
Leave Immediately - Follow your bushfire plan.
Mount Nebo residents should avoid driving home via The Gap/Mt Nebo Rd.
https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/warning/qld/AUREMER-57902a174933fc39ece67f44ac746b16
Leave Immediately - Follow your bushfire plan.
Mount Nebo residents should avoid driving home via The Gap/Mt Nebo Rd.
https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/warning/qld/AUREMER-57902a174933fc39ece67f44ac746b16
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Bushfire ALERT Mt Nebo Road, and Betts Rd, Camp Mountain.
Leave Immediately - Follow your bushfire plan.
Mount Nebo residents should avoid driving home via The Gap/Mt Nebo Rd.
https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/warning/qld/AUREMER-57902a174933fc39ece67f44ac746b16
Leave Immediately - Follow your bushfire plan.
Mount Nebo residents should avoid driving home via The Gap/Mt Nebo Rd.
https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/warning/qld/AUREMER-57902a174933fc39ece67f44ac746b16
Thank you to my fellow candidates in this by election for a genuine contest of ideas for the first time in a long time for Division 11. Division 11 won’t be taken for granted again.
With a 48% primary vote so far, results for our positive, people powered campaign are looking promising.
With a 48% primary vote so far, results for our positive, people powered campaign are looking promising.
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Thank you to my fellow candidates in this by election for a genuine contest of ideas for the first time in a long time for Division 11. Division 11 won’t be taken for granted again.
With a 48% primary vote so far, results for our positive, people powered campaign are looking promising.
With a 48% primary vote so far, results for our positive, people powered campaign are looking promising.
Election day!
We are at Narangba Community Centre today to chat to any last minute voters.
The ECQ office is open until 6pm and they’ll start counting votes after that.
To my wonderful volunteers, we have done our best, stayed positive and given the community a real alternative. ❤️Thank you!
We are at Narangba Community Centre today to chat to any last minute voters.
The ECQ office is open until 6pm and they’ll start counting votes after that.
To my wonderful volunteers, we have done our best, stayed positive and given the community a real alternative. ❤️Thank you!
September 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Election day!
We are at Narangba Community Centre today to chat to any last minute voters.
The ECQ office is open until 6pm and they’ll start counting votes after that.
To my wonderful volunteers, we have done our best, stayed positive and given the community a real alternative. ❤️Thank you!
We are at Narangba Community Centre today to chat to any last minute voters.
The ECQ office is open until 6pm and they’ll start counting votes after that.
To my wonderful volunteers, we have done our best, stayed positive and given the community a real alternative. ❤️Thank you!
VOTE now!
There are over 10,000 votes still to be received by ECQ in the Division 11 by-election. With just hours to vote concludes don't risk a $161 fine (Over $1.6million in revenue!)
Can't find your ballot go to the ECQ office at the Narangba Community Centre. They are open 8am - 6pm Saturday.
There are over 10,000 votes still to be received by ECQ in the Division 11 by-election. With just hours to vote concludes don't risk a $161 fine (Over $1.6million in revenue!)
Can't find your ballot go to the ECQ office at the Narangba Community Centre. They are open 8am - 6pm Saturday.
September 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
VOTE now!
There are over 10,000 votes still to be received by ECQ in the Division 11 by-election. With just hours to vote concludes don't risk a $161 fine (Over $1.6million in revenue!)
Can't find your ballot go to the ECQ office at the Narangba Community Centre. They are open 8am - 6pm Saturday.
There are over 10,000 votes still to be received by ECQ in the Division 11 by-election. With just hours to vote concludes don't risk a $161 fine (Over $1.6million in revenue!)
Can't find your ballot go to the ECQ office at the Narangba Community Centre. They are open 8am - 6pm Saturday.
This week I delivered over 25 pages of Haley Richie's petition to support an upgrade of the Narangba Rail Crossing. Actions speak louder than words. My volunteers and I wanted to show we really support this important infrastructure project for our region.
September 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This week I delivered over 25 pages of Haley Richie's petition to support an upgrade of the Narangba Rail Crossing. Actions speak louder than words. My volunteers and I wanted to show we really support this important infrastructure project for our region.
🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷
Living well with Lymphoedema: Evidence to action.
Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston
Thursday 9 October 2025
7:30am - 11:30am
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZRS (Free event)
Living well with Lymphoedema: Evidence to action.
Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston
Thursday 9 October 2025
7:30am - 11:30am
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZRS (Free event)
September 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷
Living well with Lymphoedema: Evidence to action.
Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston
Thursday 9 October 2025
7:30am - 11:30am
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZRS (Free event)
Living well with Lymphoedema: Evidence to action.
Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston
Thursday 9 October 2025
7:30am - 11:30am
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZRS (Free event)
Today I attended a community led housing meeting with the Minister for Housing, Housing Older Women's Movement, and QShelter.
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
September 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Today I attended a community led housing meeting with the Minister for Housing, Housing Older Women's Movement, and QShelter.
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
Today I attended a community led housing meeting with the Minister for Housing, Housing Older Women's Movement, and QShelter.
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
September 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Today I attended a community led housing meeting with the Minister for Housing, Housing Older Women's Movement, and QShelter.
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
Housing, planning, infrastructure and density are all priorities for Div11. It was great to see the Minister up for the conversation about creative solutions to these issues
The City of Moreton Bay Division 11 by-election is tracking behind the already low turn out of other recent by-elections across Queensland with just 31% of votes received back by the end of the 1st week. Avoid the $161 fine and return your ballot before 27th September!
September 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The City of Moreton Bay Division 11 by-election is tracking behind the already low turn out of other recent by-elections across Queensland with just 31% of votes received back by the end of the 1st week. Avoid the $161 fine and return your ballot before 27th September!
Got the kids home for the school holidays? Check out the programs on offer through Council's Healthy Active Holiday Program and the Da Vinci Machines exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-Active-Lifestyles/Active-Holidays
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-Active-Lifestyles/Active-Holidays
September 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Got the kids home for the school holidays? Check out the programs on offer through Council's Healthy Active Holiday Program and the Da Vinci Machines exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-Active-Lifestyles/Active-Holidays
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-Active-Lifestyles/Active-Holidays
Final week for voting! If you still have questions I'll be in Dayboro on Wednesday at 9:30. Come have a chat about the things you care about for Division 11 and Moreton Bay.
Silverwood Cafe.
Silverwood Cafe.
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Final week for voting! If you still have questions I'll be in Dayboro on Wednesday at 9:30. Come have a chat about the things you care about for Division 11 and Moreton Bay.
Silverwood Cafe.
Silverwood Cafe.
Less than a week to go! Get your ballot in the post ASAP!
September 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Less than a week to go! Get your ballot in the post ASAP!
First day of the school holidays and for obvious reasons we're not going away! My son and I decided to take in some of what Division 11 has to offer:
#1 Plot 4504 Market Garden.
#2 Dayboro Bakery
#3 Mathema Gallery in Ocean View.
What are your tips for local holiday activities?
#1 Plot 4504 Market Garden.
#2 Dayboro Bakery
#3 Mathema Gallery in Ocean View.
What are your tips for local holiday activities?
September 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
First day of the school holidays and for obvious reasons we're not going away! My son and I decided to take in some of what Division 11 has to offer:
#1 Plot 4504 Market Garden.
#2 Dayboro Bakery
#3 Mathema Gallery in Ocean View.
What are your tips for local holiday activities?
#1 Plot 4504 Market Garden.
#2 Dayboro Bakery
#3 Mathema Gallery in Ocean View.
What are your tips for local holiday activities?
Last Monday meet and greet at the park in Samford before "election day" this Monday the 22nd!
If you've got the kids home for the school holidays, bring them down to the park for a play while we dream big about Moreton Bay Council... or just dream big about decent roads and verges!
See you there!
If you've got the kids home for the school holidays, bring them down to the park for a play while we dream big about Moreton Bay Council... or just dream big about decent roads and verges!
See you there!
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Last Monday meet and greet at the park in Samford before "election day" this Monday the 22nd!
If you've got the kids home for the school holidays, bring them down to the park for a play while we dream big about Moreton Bay Council... or just dream big about decent roads and verges!
See you there!
If you've got the kids home for the school holidays, bring them down to the park for a play while we dream big about Moreton Bay Council... or just dream big about decent roads and verges!
See you there!
Have you received your postal vote yet? If not get in touch with ECQ today, or head into their office at the Narangba Community Centre and sort it out on the spot. Call 1300 881 665.
Check your enrolment here first: https://check.aec.gov.au
Ballots must be sent back by the 27th September.
Check your enrolment here first: https://check.aec.gov.au
Ballots must be sent back by the 27th September.
September 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Have you received your postal vote yet? If not get in touch with ECQ today, or head into their office at the Narangba Community Centre and sort it out on the spot. Call 1300 881 665.
Check your enrolment here first: https://check.aec.gov.au
Ballots must be sent back by the 27th September.
Check your enrolment here first: https://check.aec.gov.au
Ballots must be sent back by the 27th September.
Narangba, Kurwongbah, Whiteside! Come have a coffee (and pick up some amazing local veggies) at Plot 4504 Market Garden this Saturday. I'm keen to hear what you want to see done differently in Moreton Bay.
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Narangba, Kurwongbah, Whiteside! Come have a coffee (and pick up some amazing local veggies) at Plot 4504 Market Garden this Saturday. I'm keen to hear what you want to see done differently in Moreton Bay.
Join me for a friendly get together - for a meal, a beverage or just a quick chat, at the Samford Pub, this Friday from 6pm. We'll be in the front beer garden area. Come find our Maroon t-shirts.
RSVP here; https://www.elliesmith.com.au/catch_up_samford_20250919
RSVP here; https://www.elliesmith.com.au/catch_up_samford_20250919
September 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Join me for a friendly get together - for a meal, a beverage or just a quick chat, at the Samford Pub, this Friday from 6pm. We'll be in the front beer garden area. Come find our Maroon t-shirts.
RSVP here; https://www.elliesmith.com.au/catch_up_samford_20250919
RSVP here; https://www.elliesmith.com.au/catch_up_samford_20250919
It's been so good getting out and about again. Come meet me this week:
Friday Night Samford Tavern from 6pm
Saturday Morning Plot 4504, Narangba from 9:30am
Monday Morning John Scott Park, Samford from 9am
Wednesday Morning Silverwood Cafe, Dayboro from 9:30am
See you around!
Friday Night Samford Tavern from 6pm
Saturday Morning Plot 4504, Narangba from 9:30am
Monday Morning John Scott Park, Samford from 9am
Wednesday Morning Silverwood Cafe, Dayboro from 9:30am
See you around!
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
It's been so good getting out and about again. Come meet me this week:
Friday Night Samford Tavern from 6pm
Saturday Morning Plot 4504, Narangba from 9:30am
Monday Morning John Scott Park, Samford from 9am
Wednesday Morning Silverwood Cafe, Dayboro from 9:30am
See you around!
Friday Night Samford Tavern from 6pm
Saturday Morning Plot 4504, Narangba from 9:30am
Monday Morning John Scott Park, Samford from 9am
Wednesday Morning Silverwood Cafe, Dayboro from 9:30am
See you around!
ECQ has reported just 5.68% of people in division 11 have returned their vote so far!
Ballots need to be sent by the 27th September.
If you haven't received your ballot call ECQ on 1300 881 665.
Ballots need to be sent by the 27th September.
If you haven't received your ballot call ECQ on 1300 881 665.
September 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
ECQ has reported just 5.68% of people in division 11 have returned their vote so far!
Ballots need to be sent by the 27th September.
If you haven't received your ballot call ECQ on 1300 881 665.
Ballots need to be sent by the 27th September.
If you haven't received your ballot call ECQ on 1300 881 665.
I'm running to be your voice on the City of Moreton Bay Council for Division 11.
These priorities are based on my survey and countless conversations with residents and community organisations. Read more here: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
What are your priorities for our community?
These priorities are based on my survey and countless conversations with residents and community organisations. Read more here: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
What are your priorities for our community?
September 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I'm running to be your voice on the City of Moreton Bay Council for Division 11.
These priorities are based on my survey and countless conversations with residents and community organisations. Read more here: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
What are your priorities for our community?
These priorities are based on my survey and countless conversations with residents and community organisations. Read more here: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
What are your priorities for our community?
Great first candidates forum last night at Mt Glorious. So good to have a real contest of ideas this time! Thank you to the Progress Association & residents for the warm discussion. We're doing it all again tonight in Samford!
September 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Great first candidates forum last night at Mt Glorious. So good to have a real contest of ideas this time! Thank you to the Progress Association & residents for the warm discussion. We're doing it all again tonight in Samford!
I'm sorry! I've been MIA!
My family and I have all been down with influenza B. Terrible timing! I'm so grateful to our amazing volunteers keeping up visibility every day.
Here I am venturing out to post my ballot. Have you posted yours yet?
My family and I have all been down with influenza B. Terrible timing! I'm so grateful to our amazing volunteers keeping up visibility every day.
Here I am venturing out to post my ballot. Have you posted yours yet?
September 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I'm sorry! I've been MIA!
My family and I have all been down with influenza B. Terrible timing! I'm so grateful to our amazing volunteers keeping up visibility every day.
Here I am venturing out to post my ballot. Have you posted yours yet?
My family and I have all been down with influenza B. Terrible timing! I'm so grateful to our amazing volunteers keeping up visibility every day.
Here I am venturing out to post my ballot. Have you posted yours yet?