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[QLD] Weekly Free Community Dinner at Guyatt Park @ Michael Berkman MP

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[QLD] Weekly Free Community Dinner at Guyatt Park @ Michael Berkman MP
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spb on 19/05/2026 - 19:39 michaelberkman.com.au (1066 clicks)
Last edited 21/05/2026 - 20:52 by 2 other users

According to the organiser there is a free community dinner every week and anyone is welcome.

The organiser is a Greens MP but they said nothing political is discussed unless you happen to bring it up yourself.

Throughout May we’re sharing Cosy Bowls, Bakes & Trays at Guyatt Park.

Think dahl, soups, stews, noodle bowls and rice bowls, alongside hearty pasta bakes, veggie bakes, lasagnes and potato bakes. These are the kinds of dishes made for sharing, perfect for cooler nights and big community tables.

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  • BestTechAdvisor on 19/05/2026 - 19:41
    +54

    nothing political is discussed unless you happen to bring it up yourself

    I'll bring my uncle. Dinner and a show.

    • spb on 19/05/2026 - 19:43
      +21

      lol

      To be honest I was in two minds about posting this because I was worried someone might go and ruin it for s**t and giggles and although it's not solely for people who are going through hardship, though I'm sure some people are going because they are going through hardship. Would hate to spoil it for them…

      But the they said they wanted more people to come.

      • BestTechAdvisor on 19/05/2026 - 19:45

        That's what happened with the Lentil As Anything restaurants where you could pay what you feel (or not pay at all).

        Useful info: Kids + dogs welcome. Vegan and gluten‑free options.

        • spb on 19/05/2026 - 19:46
          +3

          Wasn't it more because people didn't pay at all and they were just expecting more people to pay with Lentil?

          • Irishness on 19/05/2026 - 20:28

            @spb: I thought it was a mix of people not paying at all & those that paid not paying enough so they weren't covering their costs

            • t25 on 20/05/2026 - 10:03
              +2

              @Irishness: Yeah it seems to attract certain types of people who have no shame in pulling the piss.

              I remember reading some chap would take multiple plates, even pack some home, and pay $0.50

            • BestTechAdvisor on 20/05/2026 - 10:20

              @Irishness: Yeah, people showing up with the wrong intentions, taking advantage.

  • Muppet Detector on 19/05/2026 - 19:54
    +14

    No risotto?

    How close is the neighbour's power point?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 19/05/2026 - 20:27
      +6

      I understood this reference

    • donga100 on 02/06/2026 - 18:36
      +1

      They do it in the park to use the free bbq.

  • belongsinforums on 19/05/2026 - 19:55
    +23

    Gyat park

  • Jaspa7 on 19/05/2026 - 19:55
    +1

    No such thing as a free lunch (dinner in this case)

    • Some Random Guy on 19/05/2026 - 22:24

      What about breakfast

      • Muppet Detector on 19/05/2026 - 23:18
        +1

        You have to join the club at Tiffany's.

    • leiiv on 20/05/2026 - 10:48
      +1

      But all the best things in life are free.

  • dddddog on 19/05/2026 - 20:00
    +31

    I actually went to university with Michael and remember him to be a really nice guy. So whatever your political affiliation is, I'm sure you can have a good chat with him. Nice meal as well.

    • toasty on 19/05/2026 - 20:52
      +10

      Yep, agree, Michael is a really nice guy. He was also a very responsive and helpful representative when I was living in the Maiwar electorate.

    • isthisreallife22 on 20/05/2026 - 15:31
      +3

      He's definitely a good guy. He has survived as a greens rep for longer than most do also, so that's a good indicator

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 19/05/2026 - 20:28
    +6

    hearty pasta bakes, veggie bakes, lasagnes and potato bakes.

    Sign me up!

    • OZKap on 19/05/2026 - 21:37
      +5

      Byo plate of meats then

    • smartazz104 on 20/05/2026 - 07:18
      +2

      Username checks out.

    • Captain Cheapskate on 20/05/2026 - 09:10
      +2

      This is why true democracy will never be a thing.

      It says vegan options available, implying both vegan and non-vegan.

      • BestTechAdvisor on 20/05/2026 - 10:32
        +1

        Abortions for some, miniature American flags for others.

    • shroomish on 20/05/2026 - 12:46
      +1

      Don't let it become your identity dude or you can't scoff a bag of chips on its own.

    • RealUltimatePapo on 20/05/2026 - 13:05
      +1

      I hear that you can get meats from you local butcher. You should check it out

    • prkr on 21/05/2026 - 10:22

      You don’t have to be vegan to eat food that doesn’t have meat in it.

      Maybe if you want to pick the menu, you can pay for your own!

  • rhino86 on 19/05/2026 - 21:42
    -1

    Guyatt Park

  • freelife on 19/05/2026 - 22:09
    -1

    Who's the dude?

    • Captain Yobbo on 20/05/2026 - 11:59
      -6

      Michael Berkman, member for Maiwar (he is a massive flog).

      • shroomish on 20/05/2026 - 12:43
        +2

        Vote for one of Gina's political parties and she fronts up to eat your lunch in front of you.

    • Bargainboss99 on 20/05/2026 - 00:03
      +18

      what u doing here bro ? Is sky network/fox network down or something ?

      • Lets Make Sandwiches on 20/05/2026 - 19:03
        -3

        Paul Murray came on so I got bored. Was waiting for my nightly dose of the honourable Andrew Bolt on after dark.

    • smartazz104 on 20/05/2026 - 07:20
      -4

      The state that can't handle DST because adding and subtracting 1 is too hard.

      • Hinee on 20/05/2026 - 08:00
        +6

        The further north you go the less point to DST there is. Typical Victorian in your little bubble.

      • tenpercent on 20/05/2026 - 09:02
        -3
        Evidence against Daylight Saving Time (DST)
        Health & safety
        • Circadian disruption: Shifting clocks causes “social jet lag,” misaligning sleep with natural light and harming sleep quality.
        • Cardiovascular risks: Studies show up to a 29% increase in heart attacks after the spring shift; permanent standard time could modestly reduce obesity and stroke rates.
        • Accidents & safety: The spring transition is linked to about a 6% rise in fatal car crashes and increases in workplace accidents and medical errors.
        • Mental health: Disrupted sleep contributes to mood disorders, anxiety, and decreased cognitive function.
        Economic costs
        • Energy savings myth: Modern evidence indicates DST can raise energy use (more evening AC, darker mornings increasing artificial lighting).
        • Lost productivity: Biannual clock changes are estimated to cost around $1.7 billion annually in lost time/productivity in the U.S.
        • Healthcare burden: Sleep-related health losses can equal roughly 2% of GDP (e.g., ~\$9 billion annually in Queensland), offsetting evening-daylight benefits.
        • Market effects: Financial markets often show lower returns on the Monday after time changes, possibly due to trader sleep disruption.
        Scientific / medical position

        Major medical and safety organizations (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Medical Association, National Safety Council) support ending seasonal clock changes and favor permanent standard time, which better aligns with human circadian rhythms and reduces morning-darkness harms.

        Bottom line: Public-health, safety, and economic evidence favors abandoning seasonal DST in favor of permanent standard time.

        • Irishness on 20/05/2026 - 10:11
          -1

          and I can equally provide you scientific research that says move 2 hours forward in first year then +/-1 after
          personally I don't care how it's done I'd just like some daylight in the evenings for sport like in other states

    • Lets Make Sandwiches on 20/05/2026 - 19:04
      -1

      I wear these negs like a badge of honour. Thank you.

  • kerr42 on 20/05/2026 - 07:52
    +6

    Not sure if it’s all Greens MPs but definitely a few of them. Elizabeth Watson Brown does it as well. https://www.elizabethwatsonbrown.com/meals It’s run by volunteers and can confirm it’s free for everyone until the food runs out! Good community initiative.

    • sistermay on 20/05/2026 - 11:47

      For the community who can afford to live in St Lucia or its neighbouring suburb ? Or someone from the poorer suburbs ???

      • Captain Yobbo on 20/05/2026 - 12:04
        +3

        St Lucia has a lot of students…even The Gap (where I live) has a decent number of less than well-off people.

        I'm not defending that crooked old hag one bit but not all of her constituents are flush with cash.

  • BobCobb on 20/05/2026 - 11:51
    -4

    A fablous way for ageing, well to do, white folks to give back to the community after they made an absolute killing.

    • Captain Yobbo on 20/05/2026 - 12:03

      Laughs in home & IP ownership

      • BobCobb on 21/05/2026 - 14:20

        Haha!

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