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Happy retirement Wayne

Enjoy

happy days 😊

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Dear Wayne,

Wishing you a relaxing retirement filled with many enjoyable days doing everything you love. Thank you for the wisdom you've passed along, your kindness and such amazing support you've always provided. Not sure how we will do without our guru/legend, you will certainly be missed.

Lots of love, Sally Kwok.

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Good Luck Wayne. Great to work with you.

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Good Luck Wayne. Great to work with you.

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Have a fantastic retirement. Ghee I'll miss you.LOL

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Wishing you all the very best for your retirement and the exciting adventures ahead! I just know you’re going to have so much fun—and your garden is going to look absolutely amazing.

Thank you for always being there for me over the years. You’ve been an incredible friend and colleague, and I will miss you dearly.

With lots of love,
Suzy

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Its been a pleasure Wayne.

Enjoy your well earned retirement.

Mark Drury

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What an amazing journey! You truly have been a rock and an inspiration. You have been such a great role model and mentor for so many people in this organisation and have never hesitated to jump in and get your hands dirty. Your work ethic is to be admired, and you can walk away knowing that you have made such a positive impact in the workplace.

There is no doubt that you will be truly missed, although I couldn't be happier for you and this next journey you are about to embark on. I hope you get to spend quality time with your family and loved ones and enjoy all the things you love.

Thank you for everything you have done over the years and for your continued support through the many (many, many, many...) changes.

Wishing you all the very best.

Lis xx

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It's been lovely seeing your happy face and positive attitude around the depots. It's been a pleasure working with you, however brief it was. All the best for your retirement!

Rachel Bracken

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All the best Wayne for your next journey. time to now relax enjoy and do all those things that you have been looking forward too, and of course if you get bored, you can always come back.... take care. Lynn Baldwin

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I’m very jelly and can’t wait for my time, enjoy and keep busy. Don’t get bored, that’s what the last thirty years in council was for. Hope you get plenty of travel in. Have the best time it’s been a pleasure working with you.

Cheers mate and take care.

Bill Buckley.

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Another chapter closes with another one about to open!

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Another chapter closes with another one about to open!

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All the very best for your retirement Wayne!! I thank you for all your support and kind words that you have given me! Best Wishes always! Vanessa

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All the very best with the next chapter in your life. This is a very exciting time, enjoy every moment of it :)

Thank you for your help! You are going to be very missed. Gem

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Congratulations on your retirement! I'm so happy for you, but it is definitely bittersweet for us!

I'll always be grateful for your patience and for everything you have thought me along the way. You have made the biggest positive difference to our work environment and will be deeply missed.

Wishing you all the best for this new chapter. Hope it is full of good times, lots of relaxation, and everything you've been looking forward to.

Take care and enjoy every minute!

Ingerid

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I can't believe it is happening, you are retiring. Thank you so much for all you have helped me with from when I started in this role until your departure. You have been amazing to work with and such a kind and loving person and friend. Thank you for all the answers, wisdom and stories you have shared with us.

You are going to be truly missed.

I hope you enjoy your retirement, do all the things you have set out to do and create the most amazing things. I can't wait to see them all.

Thank you for being you and for being a constant rock in our team. Work is not going to be the same without you.

Enjoy the next stage, i hope it is relaxing and fulfilling.

Lots of love.

Jess Helou 🧡

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Thanks for all of the laughs and assistance over the years mate, you have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Wishing you all the best in your retirement Wayno!

Take care mate.

Luke Bunker

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Hi Wayne,

I have read most of these messages and it is fair to say there is not enough words to express how missed you will be. Your calm demeaner and stable approach to any situation is an inspiration to all. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated.

I wish you every bit of well-deserved happiness in this next stage of your life.

Darryl Pauling.

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Wayne It seems like only a couple of years ago we were working out of Beenleigh depot laughing at Suzanne telling me off for coming into the office through the wrong door. Will miss your tips about the brewing but know that it should be a good brew for when I pop in. All the best for the future. Keep busy.                                         Kent

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Wayne It seems like only a couple of years ago we were working out of Beenleigh depot laughing at Suzanne telling me off for coming into the office through the wrong door. Will miss your tips about the brewing but know that it should be a good brew for when I pop in. All the best for the future. Keep busy.                                         Kent

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Happy retirement Wayne!! Congratulations.

Not sure why you're leaving so soon but dust off that fishing rod and keep in touch.

All the best buddy,

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Thanks for the yarns and laughs mate. true gentleman. Enjoy your next chapter. Nathan

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Thanks for the yarns and laughs mate. true gentleman. Enjoy your next chapter. Nathan

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I thank you heaps for everything you have provided over the last couple of years in Maintenance. Your service over many years in council has been constant, professional and you never seem to stress which makes it easy for everyone you work with. I wish you and family all the best in your future endeavours.

Thanks

Michael Ham

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An end of an era! Thanks for your support and knowledge sharing over the past few years. The hard part is over now so I hope you really enjoy your next chapter - you have well and truly earned it! All the best, Q. 

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An end of an era! Thanks for your support and knowledge sharing over the past few years. The hard part is over now so I hope you really enjoy your next chapter - you have well and truly earned it! All the best, Q. 

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Wayne, what can I say..... It has been an absolute pleasure working with you over the last 14 years. I've loved listening to your stories and sharing some really good laughs. I will miss our lunchtime walks and sharing a tasty chocolate Tim Tam! Bring on the next adventure Wayne and I look forward to seeing what you get up to in retirement on Facebook. Remember it's not goodbye, just see you later.

Lot of Love and Hugs

Kat xoxox

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Hi Wayne, sorry to see you go, enjoy your retirement, best wishes for the coming years, Cheers Helen Grivell

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Wayne! Wishing you the most relaxing retirement ever. You have been amazing to work with, work dad :) Enjoy <3 - Krystal

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Enjoy your retirement mate, many happy hours in the garden. Thanks for all you help over years to get through all of our fun....ha ha.

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All the best for your retirement Wayne, Thanks for all your help over the years. One of the originals from old Southport Depot. Enjoy and take care. Cheers Jeremy Best

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All the best for your retirement Wayne, Thanks for all your help over the years. One of the originals from old Southport Depot. Enjoy and take care. Cheers Jeremy Best

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All the Best for your retirement Wayne thanks for all your help when needed throughout the years greatly appreciate you will be missed when going into the office.

cheers Tristan Kilpatrick, Tk

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All the Best for your retirement Wayne thanks for all your help when needed thought out the years greatly appreciate you will be missed when going into the office.

cheers Tristan Kilpatrick, Tk

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All the best in your retirement Wayno! Thanks for all your help whilst I was warming the seat for Dave over the years. Cheers, Dean Mac

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All the best in your retirement Wayno! Thanks for all your help whilst I was warming the seat for Dave over the years. Cheers, Dean Mac

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Congratulations and best wishes to a City of Gold Coast Icon. 

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Hi Wayne,

Sending you my congratulations and best wishes for your well earned retirement. What an exciting time for you.

I am so grateful for all your mentoring and help in my short time with the city.

Reading these messages reinforces what I learned quite quickly.... You are such a valued and widely respected team mate, not just for the BAO's or maintenance, but the entire organisation.

You have very big shoes to fill, and we are all going notice your absence.

You are like a walking version of the legacy intranet, Objective and the city Directoy! There's not really much you don't know, and not many people you don't know here.

You are familiar face to most of us, and your knowledge is incredible.

You can hang up your briefcase & your uniform knowing you made a lasting impression on all of us.

We will really miss your witty humour & kindness and your incredible ability to find solutions to anything & everything.

I'll be eternally in debt of your support and mentorship (sorry it took a while for it to click🤣)

Now.... time to enjoy life, love and all the endless possibilities.

All the best Wayne.

Love Aims 🌳

Xo

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All the best on your next adventure Wayne, thanks heaps for all you have done. Cheers Andrew C

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All the best Wayne,One of the original greats.Thanks for all your help and banter over the years.

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All the best Wayne,One of the original greats.Thanks for all your help and banter over the years.

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Craig Spence

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Hi Wayne, wishing you all the best in your retirement, me you go back to the old Southport depot time, Back in the day I say, miss the good times as not many of us left now.

Cheers Ian Dibley

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It was always a pleasure running into you and your always smiling face at my many depot visits. Enjoy your retirement.

Vikki Hocking

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Its been great to work with you Wayne, you have always been so helpful and patient.

You will be taking a lot of Knowlege with you.

take care mate.

Casey.

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Hey Wayne, Thanks for all your help over our time, enjoy your well deserved Retirement.

Peter Powell

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Here's to a true legend. Wayne, your steady and dependable demeanour, and dedication to customer service will be sorely missed by everyone in OSM. No task has been too big or too small, and you've always made the office a brighter place to be.

Wishing you all of the very best as you embark on your next adventure.

Doms

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Hi Wayne, just wanted to say thanks for your  help & patience over the years when I have filled in at Supervisor roll. Nothing was ever too much trouble & your help was much appreciated. Enjoy your retirement & all the best in the future.

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Hi Wayne, just wanted to say thanks for your  help & patience over the years when I have filled in at Supervisor roll. Nothing was ever too much trouble & your help was much appreciated. Enjoy your retirement & all the best in the future.

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Cheers,

Wayne Jolliffe. 🍻

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Wishing you all the best for your retirement Wayne. I first met you when I started in Council back in the Southport Depot days. You were always very helpful as I was learning the ways of Council. Since then, we have shared plenty of stories around the office and lunchroom.

All the best for your new beginning, It has been a pleasure working with you.

Andrew C

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Wishing you many years of fun retirement. I enjoyed working with you. Best of luck to you and your wife.

Deb and Graham. xx

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It's been a pleasure working with you Wayne. It seems so long ago that I first met you at Southport Depot. You have made a big impact in so many people's lives. You will definitely be missed. You have done the hard yards and now it's time to enjoy the next chapter of your life.

Wishing you the very best,

Naomi Stone

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I hear that you’re hanging up the briefcase.

Well good for you!

You’re gonna have a blast Wayne, you’re gonna love it 😊

Have lots of fun, relax, read all the books on your list, travel and do all the things you want to do with your lovely wife and family.

All the best my dear friend in your retirement, you’ve definitely earned it.

Take care, love and hugs

Karen xx

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All the best Wayne for an amazing retirement. Will miss you and your quirky one liners....my fav being 'lets just put that on ice!'

Safe travels, Tess xx

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Congratulations on your retirement Wayno!

Wishing you all the very best x

With love, Mons xx

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The time has finally come!

We first met almost 20 years ago, but it feels like only yesterday, that you were giving me a tour of the depot. Wayne, I am going to miss your positive energy in the office, especially your words of wisdom as you past my desk daily. Thanks for all your help and support over the years. I hope your retirement is filled with everything you've been looking forward to. Enjoy this next chapter, especially the sleep-ins, road trips and doing all the things you love. Will be sure to stalk your fb updates.

All the best.

Trinh

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So many memories from the good old Southport Depot days, with Pest Management and Roads & Drainage down the hall and Parks across the corridor. Feels like I did my apprenticeship with the Building Maintenance crew, taking concrete orders over the 2-way, inputting customer requests into a database and manual timesheets.

After so many years of serving the community it's now time for you to concentrate on yourself. Enjoy the sunshine, and take advantage of the many ways you can be active and healthy on the GC.

All the best,

Kellie Morris

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Dear Wayne,

You’ve set a great example for all the newcomers. Setting the standard for great customer service in a cool, calm and almost 007-ish way. I sometimes wonder if hidden in that briefcase is a Dry martini – shaken not stirred.

I hope you have the best time in retirement mate. You deserve it!

Cheers!

Mike O'Brien.

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Wayneo,

All the best in your next chapter in life that doesn't involve working! Well done mate.

I just wanted to personally send you a message of luck and thanks for our time spent working alongside each other at various times when our paths have crossed. You were always easy to deal with, knowledgeable and friendly - nothing ever seemed too hard for you which made our dealings always stress free. Thanks again, and i wish you all the best for your retirement. Your presence will be missed i have no doubt.

Damo Jennings

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Happy retirement Wayne! I only had the honour of knowing and working with you a short time, in this short period you were a delight to work with. Very kind, calm and solution focused. You will be sorely missed both for the wealth of knowledge and positive work ethic. Enjoy!!

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Wayne, it was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you back in our BPM and Workforce Management days.

Loved your attitude, willingness to go wherever the work took you and just get in and get things done.

All the very best for your retirement, enjoy pottering in your garden, travelling and making plenty of memories.

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Wayne,

Finally you can forget the inbuilt alarm, wake with the sun and plan your days to be spent how it suits you on the day.

Thank you for the opportunity you provided me by employing me to be Kellie's job share partner. My first day was 19th February 2001, a day I will always remember.

You have always been supportive, helpful, willing to share your knowledge to assist others to grow. You supported me in my development within the City, and that meant so very much to me, thank you.

Retirement gives you a whole new perspective on life. You get to create your own adventures, destinations and challenges without worrying about how many days left you have of leave before you return to work.

I wish you a very long, happy and healthy retirement.

Warmest regards

Leonie Bonner-Knowles

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What a ride it's been - 29 years at the City, what an incredible achievement!

I can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye! You’ve been such a great colleague and neighbour. From the moment I joined the amazing Workforce Management team all those years ago it felt like I had known you forever. Know that you have truly made a difference to the City and to everyone who has had the honour of working alongside you.

Wishing you all the best for retirement. I hope it’s filled with sleep-ins, top shelf scotch, plenty of time spent in your beautiful garden and absolutely no emails! You’ve earned every minute of it.

Don’t be a stranger, I hope to see you around the neighbourhood soon!

Take care, Wayne. You will be missed!

Love Kat.

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Its been an absolute blast working with you. Always a great help to me and always with the right attitude. I just knew you'd get it done. And done right.

We need more of you not less so your retirement is a huge loss.

Enjoy what comes next. Stay safe and healthy and take it all on.

All the very best to you and yours

PA

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Oh yeah, let the fun times begin! but...,sad to see you go.

I first met you some 22 yrs ago when I started in Building Maintenance and you have always been so helpful when I needed assistance. Your patience, positive spirit and dedication has left a lasting impact. May the next chapter of your life be filled joy, relaxation and plenty of time to do what you love most.

Love Mei xx

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Dear Wayne,

We are going to miss such a fantastic team member where nothing was ever to much trouble. May this next chapter of your life bring you boundless opportunities to enjoy what you love doing the most.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy retirement, enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself.

Jo C xx

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Wayne

What an absolute pleasure it’s been working with you over the years. We’ve certainly been through some changes together—that’s for sure!

You’ve been such an integral part of the Maintenance team, always willing to jump in and help wherever needed. The depot staff have absolutely loved having you around—you’ve truly been the go-to man!

Now it’s your time to relax and enjoy retirement. I hope you get to spend lots of quality time with your beautiful family… and of course, in your garden!

We’ll all miss seeing you around, but I wish you nothing but the very best for this next chapter.

Love Meagan xx

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Thanks Wayne for all your help and assistance over the years it’s been very enjoyable

Just want to wish you a fantastic retirement mate I hope it’s everything you deserve and wish for.

All the best mate Lee Holmes

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Wayne, it's always been a lovely surprise to see you walk in the door at the depot with your briefcase, ready for business, always calm and with a tweak of humour, you could solve any problem. "The go-to Guru!" You have been a wonderful role model and will be missed by many

Wishing you all the best for your retirement, lucky you :)

I hope you enjoy every day,

Wendy Lamp

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Dear Wayne,

It was a pleasure working with you at Ashmore when i joined CM, your patience and knowledge on work and life are one of a kind.

I wish you all the best in your retirement, enjoy the extra time in the garden.

With love

Kel Mac

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Enjoy your retirement.

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Wishing you all the happiness in your next adventure.

Joel Exelby

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Farewell Wayne,

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the outstanding work you’ve done for Council. It’s been a genuine pleasure collaborating with you, your expertise and dedication have been a lifesaver to so many of our business units.

I’m sure you will be dearly missed, and your contributions will leave a lasting impact. Wishing you every success and happiness in whatever comes next.

All the very best,
Tony Jones

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Dear Pops (Wayne),

Where do I even begin? From the very first day I arrived at the City, you took me under your wing and showed me the ropes with patience, wisdom, and a good dose of humour.

I’ve always looked up to you—not just as a mentor, but as my “Pops,” and it’s a nickname I’ll always hold close.

You’ve been a constant support and a genuinely good friend through it all.

Wishing you all the happiness and relaxation in this next chapter—you’ve more than earned it. Don’t be a stranger!

With gratitude and lots of love,
Rach xx