Active School Travel 2013
Tennis Parking Permits Reminder
Safety Upgrade for Annerley
Junction
Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays 8am
14 Oct - Dec 16
Robinson Park
Click here for more information
Yeronga Community Centre
Monday - Thursday
9am-3:30pm
3848 2285
Bread for Donation
Mon-Thurs
Ducklings
Playgroup
Weds 9:30am
Seniors Catch up
Tues 9am
Quilting Group
Thurs 11am
Mudlarks: Women’s Gathering
Last Thursday of the month
6:30pm
Gonewalking Groups
Annerley Amblers
Tues & Thurs 7:30am
Yeronga Park, Yeronga
Yeronga Dolphins
Tues
& Thurs 6am
Yeronga Park, Yeronga
Ethiopian Women
Association
Sun 8am
Yeronga Park, Yeronga
Click here
for more information
Babies, Books and Rhymes
Mondays 10:30am
Annerley Library
Wednesdays 11am
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Children's Storytime
Tuesdays 10:30am
Annerley Library
Fridays 11am
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Toddler Time
Thursdays 11am
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Chat n Choose
Thurs 10am
Annerley Baptist Church
For more info click here
or call 3848 8500
Women's Swimming Programme
Saturdays
17 Nov-1 Dec
12-1pm
Yeronga Swimming Pool
Click here
for more information
Aqua Aerobics for Women
Saturdays
17 Nov-15 Dec
1-1:30pm
Yeronga Swimming Pool
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for more information
Social Networking: Facebook*
Fri 16 Nov
1pm
Fairfield Library
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for more information
8 week weight
loss challenge
19 Nov - 17 Dec
6am
Fehlberg Park, Fairfield
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for more information
Exotic and
unusual vegetables to grow at home*
Sat 17 Nov
10:30am
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Introduction to mobile phones (part three)*
Mon 19 Nov
1:30pm
Annerley
Library
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for more information
Paper Bag Pets*
Tues 20 Nov
3:15pm
Annerley library
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for more information
Fairfield Writers Group
Sat 24 Nov
10:30am
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Corinda Movies in the Park
Sat 24 Nov
7pm
Corinda State School Oval
Cliveden Ave, Corinda
Movie: TinTin
Brisbane International Film Festival
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Introduction to text messaging (SMS)*
Mon
26 Nov
1:30pm
Annerley Library
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for more information
Fairfield Book Investigators*
Wed 28 Nov
3:30pm
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Google Genealogy*
Thurs 29 Nov
1pm
Fairfield Library
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for more information
Blue Light Dance Party
30 Nov & 14 Dec
7pm
Marymac Community Centre
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for more information
Christmas in the City
30 Nov-24 Dec
FREE
Queen Street Mall and throughout
the city
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more information
Annerley Junction Fair
Sat 8 Dec
10am
- 2pm
Annerley Junction
Cnr Ipswich Rd and Annerley Rd, Annerley
IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City
Sat 8 Dec
5:30pm
Riverstage
BYO: Picnic Rug
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for more information
Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.
Queensland Police - Hoon Hotline
131 666
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Everyone
A big thank you to the Annerley traders who are putting on a Christmas inspired street
fair. I am delighted to support the inaugural Annerley Junction Fair and I encourage
everyone to come along on Saturday, 8 December from 10am for fabulous food, best retro
dressed competition, market stalls, buskers, raffles and prizes. Bring the family and come along
to support our local community and businesses.
The Lord Mayor has announced that the City Plan
will be revised by Council during a week of sittings between 26 and 30 November. City Plan
is the document that guides where and what type of development can occur in Brisbane. As yet the
Lord Mayor has not provided the plan to me or other Councillors so I don’t know what is in it.
I will release a special update when further details are known. Public consultation is planned for 2013,
but again no dates have been advised as yet. I urge all residents to participate in the consultation process
as the City Plan sets the density, zoning and development rules for our local area. I will
keep residents updated as more information comes to hand.
Christmas is almost upon us and there
are a great range of free local events coming up in the next few weeks. Check out the What’
s On calendar for all the details.
Regards, Nicole.
Ps Canned and
non-perishable goods for needy families this Christmas are being collected outside Coles, Fairfield.
ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL
2013
 Congratulations
to Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and Graceville State School who have been selected to participate
in Council's Active School Travel programme in 2013.
The year long programme aims to:
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reduce congestion around schools
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encourage active travel to school by
foot, bike, scooter, bus or train
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teach road safety
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encourage children to
be fit and healthy
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reduce greenhouse emissions
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deliver new resources such
as bike racks and cages.
"I have actively worked with several schools this year
including Christ the King and Corinda State School and Junction Park State School, who are part
of Council's legacy programme."
"I was delighted to support the application and know that the programme
will offer great skills and activities for all students. I look forward to working with the school and
families next year to host breakfasts and competitions to encourage participation," Cr Johnston said.
It's that time of the year again; time to dust off the
Christmas decorations and get out to enjoy the festive season.
Lighting of the Brisbane City Christmas Tree
King George Square at 6.45pm on Friday 30 November
for the annual tradition of the lighting of the Brisbane City Christmas Tree.
Join Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Santa and a host of special guests, including Damien Leith, as
they bring to life Australia’s largest solar-powered Christmas Tree. The tree will shine every night
until Christmas Eve, so make sure you pop by with your family to catch a glimpse.
IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City
Botanic Gardens’ Riverstage on Saturday 8 December.
Headline artists this year include Troy Cassar-Daley, Paulini, Debra
Byrne, Colin Buchanan and New Empire.
Whatever you plan to do this
Christmas, don’t miss this night of entertainment for the whole family. And make sure you pack your
picnic rug!
 Tennyson
residents are again planning to decorate the suburbs trees with big red bows to celebrate the
Christmas spirit.
The bows are proposed to be tied on your footpath tree, fence or gate from
10 December 2012.
A sample of the red bow fabric can be seen in the Tennyson Ward
office. Material can be purchased from Spotlight, Indooroopilly (approx. $3.50/m) under the name of Gay
Crebert: Tennyson.
If you would like further information, don't hesitate to contact Merril on
3848 2833 or Gay on 3848 2367.
TENNIS PARKING PERMITS REMINDER
 The
Brisbane International Tennis Tournament is on again from 30 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 at
the Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson.
Parking restrictions will be in place along the nearby
residential streets in Tennyson, Yeronga and Yeerongpilly.
Local residents and their visitors
are eligible for parking permits and can park at anytime. Please display your permit in the car window.
Fines will be issued to people who park illegally.
Click here
to download the parking permit application form. Forms are also available at my office at Farifield Gardens,
180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield.
If you know people coming to the tennis, please encourage them
to use public transport with the Yeerongpilly Station on the Beenleigh line the closest stop. Shuttle
buses will also run from Corinda Station to the tennis centre.
Brisbane City Council has recently released the Norman Creek 2012-2031 Draft Master Plan,
which covers parts of Annerley in Tennyson Ward.
There will be community information displays
at the following locations:
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19 -22 November - Carindale Library,
1151 Creek Rd, Carindale
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Friday 23 November - Majestic Park, Eva St, Cooparoo
(Movies in the park, sausage sizzle and face painting); and
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27-30 November
- Holland Park Library, 81 Seville Rd, Holland Park.
Click here to veiw
the Norman Creek 2012-2031 Draft Master Plan or call 3403 8888 to request a copy.
SAFETY UPGRADE FOR ANNERLEY JUNCTION
A quick update on the
work to improve safety at Annerley Junction. As you know work is underway by Council to improve safety
at the signalised pedestrian crossing.
I have also written to the State Government calling
for a red light camera to be installed at this traffic intersection.
Residents regularly
report accidents and near misses to me. I am advised by the Main Roads Minister that the crossing
is not in the top 200 hot spots but has been listed for a future red light camera. If you notice
an incident or near miss please ensure it is recorded by sending me an email noting the day, time and
type of incident. I will ensure this information is passed onto Council and the police to add further
weight to the case for a red light camera!
 Many
years ago the Fairfield Skate Park was officially named the Wal Costello Skate Park after Mr Wal Costello.
Wal was the head of Fairfield Neighbourhood Watch and was a tireless community volunteer who
walked around the neighbourhood everyday picking up rubbish and keeping our suburbs tidy.
The
missing sign was recently replaced in honour of his contribution to our community.
I'm disappointed
to say that it has been recently graffitied. I urge all people in our community to keep an eye on this
sign and pay respect to a resident who did so much for our community.
SUBURBAN BUSINESES CRIME PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAMME
 Brisbane
City Council is calling for small busineses to apply for the Suburban Businesses Crime Prevention Grant
Programme.
The Grant provides funds to suburban businesses for projects or services that will
help deter crime and improve community safety in their local suburb and community.
To be eligible,
you must be a registered small business or a consortium of small businesses, Chamber of Commerce or small
business Body Corporate provided that the primary purpose of the grant application is to benefit community
safety in the public realm and be situated within the Brisbane City area.
Funding amounts range
from $1,000 to $10,000.
The current round for applications is now open. Submissions
close at midnight Monday, 26 November 2012.
Click here
for more information.
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