Hi everyone

Due to some behind the scenes Council IT issues, you will notice that my monthly e-newsletter is coming to you from a new email address. The reply comes directly to me at my office and is only used by my office. It doesn't go anywhere else.

With that out of the way, we'll be back to our usual monthly update going forward. If you want more frequent updates on local matters I do post regularly on my facebook page as well.

COVID-19 has been a massive disruption to our normal community life this year but it is wonderful to see that our community remains healthy. Everyday I think how lucky we are to have QLD Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeanette Young, and her team running things. We have all found new ways of working and going online to attend events and activities as well as remembering how great our local parks and cafes are.

A lot of our community, school and Christmas events are in limbo at the moment but I hope we will be able to hold some of the usual end of year celebrations. I will keep you updated.

Regards, Nicole.

P.S. The Lord Mayor's City Hall concerts have commenced again on Tuesdays at 12 noon. Every Tuesday it's a new hour-long concert of fabulous music and fun. Visit Eventbrite to view the full program and book your free ticket.

115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga (Old Paint Factory)

The proposal to redevelop the Old Paint Factory site at 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga was withdrawn by the developer a few weeks ago. They have commenced marketing activities including a mixed use commercial/retail, arts and residential precinct but have not yet submitted a new development application. There are no details yet as to what is proposed. I will keep you updated when a new DA is lodged.

The Indoor Plant Revolution (Zoom)
Thu 15 Oct, 6-7:30pm
Join horticulturist Claire Bickle to find out about the latest trends and plant species, and how to grow them.

Rising Stars of Crime Fiction
Thu 15 Oct, 7-8pm
Join Katherine Firkin, Benjamin Stevenson and Kyle Perry for this special online event in partnership with Brisbane Writers Festival. 

10 Essential Plants for Your Backyard Food Garden (Zoom)
Tue 20 Oct, 6-7:30pm
Learn about 10 useful plants for your kitchen garden that together provide the multiple benefits of food, fibre, medicine, mulch, nutrient cycling, pest management and visual interest. Presented by Morag Gamble from Our Permaculture Life.

Our Inside Voices - Reflections on COVID-19
Tue 20 Oct, 7-8pm
Our Inside Voices features essays, memoirs, poems and short stories by more than 50 writers. Join contributing authors Andrea Baldwin, Edwina Shaw and Matthew Wengert online as they discuss their experiences as creative writers during a pandemic.

Meet Tania Blanchard
Fri 23 Oct, 7-8pm
Join Tania online to hear about her experiences in writing her novel, Letters from Berlin.

Waste Free Garden with Linda Brennan (Zoom)
Sat 24 Oct, 11am-12:30pm
Linda Brennan from Ecobotanica will share her best tips for a no-waste garden that has plants and people flourishing.

Meet Kate Mildenhall
Tue 27 Oct, 7-pm
Join Kate Mildenhall in-conversation with the author of Boy, Lost and Shell, Kristina Olsson as they discuss Kate's latest novel The Mother Fault.

Gardening on a Budget (Zoom)
Thu 29 Oct, 6-7:30pm
Learn garden design tricks to save money, how to use repurposed materials successfully, get great soil without expense, and set up a mini home nursery to grow your own plants with ecologist and gardener Kate Wall.

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Family and Kids Online Library Events

Children's Book Week Maker Space (Zoom)
Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am-12pm
Join us for a fun-filled bookish makerspace to celebrate Children's Book Week. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

Dance with JD Humanoid Robot (Zoom)
Sat 17 Oct, 1-1:30pm
Mon 26 Oct, 4:30-5:30pm
Be amazed as JD shares life-like gestures, cool dance moves and fun robot jokes.Ideal for all children aged up to 12 years.

Children's Book Week: Crazy Creatures Story Time (Zoom)
Thu 22 Oct, 11-11:30am
Join us for this fun story time about animals and the crazy adventures they have.  Gather your drawing supplies so we can draw our own crazy creatures.  Ideal for children aged 2-5 years and a parent or carer.
 

Make Your Own Movie Night (Zoom)
Sat 24 Oct, 1-2:30pm
Learn how to create a unique cinema experience at home. A short list of supplies will be sent to you when you register, or pop into Indooroopilly Library for a pack of supplies for this event. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years with parent or carer consent.

Spooky Story Time (Zoom)
Sat 31 Oct, 11am-12pm
Join us around the fire while we read some scary and spooky stories and rhymes to celebrate Halloween. Ideal for children aged 3-7 years and a parent or carer. Fancy dress encouraged.

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Yeronga SHS Y-Tour Enrolment Information and Interview Sessions 

We welcome families to explore our facilities, meet our leadership team, student leaders and experience the Yeronga difference. This is a great opportunity for prospective parents to discuss subjects, the school and any enrolment information. All are welcome to attend. Morning/afternoon tea will be provided.

Please fill out a registration form if you'd like to attend our Y-Tour Enrolment Information Session. (Number restrictions apply - This is in line with the progressive easing of restrictions as part of the Government's response to COVID-19.)

Please fill out a registration form if you'd like to attend one of our Enrolment Interview Sessions and bring the following along with your child:

- completed enrolment application
- past report cards
- proof of citizenship (passport, travel documents, birth certificate)

For all queries, please contact our office at 3249 1400 or email us at office@yerongashs.eq.edu.au

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Braille House -Spot the Dots this October!

You may not notice it every day, but Braille is in your community to help people who are blind or have low vision to live life to the fullest.

We want you to find Braille near your house and share it with others to highlight the importance of this 6-dot code called Braille.

It could be anywhere like on the footpath, in an elevator, on an ATM, on packaging or even on a sign.

Instructions:

- find Braille in your community
- snap a picture or video
- upload it to social media
- hashtag #bhspotthedots
- share your pictures
- donate so Braille House can produce more Braille

Every picture uploaded with the hashtag goes into the draw to win a picnic pack for 2 courtesy of EPIC Assist valued at over $150.

Donate at:
www.givenow.com.au/bhspotthedots

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Brisbane Biodiversity Seminar (Online Event)
Tue 13 Oct, 6:30-9pm
The Brisbane Biodiversity Seminars present guest speakers on the city's unique plant and animal species and other environmental topics.
Bookings via Eventbrite.

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Lord Mayor's Australia Day Awards. Award categories include:

• Citizen of the Year
• Senior Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year
• Australia Day Cultural/Arts Award
• Australia Day Sports Award
• Australia Day Achievement Award
• Green Heart Award

If you feel that someone you know has helped to make Brisbane an even better place, nominate them by 5pm, Monday 4 November, 2019. You can complete the nomination form online or download a hardcopy from Council's website.

Venner Rd, Annerley is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 12 week period from 7 April to 27 June 2020. During this time 509,842 vehicles (av. 6,216 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

61,262 or 12% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 67km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 2km to 65km/h within the speed camera range.

Villa St, Yeronga is posted as 40km/h. The sign collected data for an 11 week period from 13 April to 27 June 2020. During this time 63,773 vehicles (av. 839 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

35,137 or 55% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 54km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 8km to 46km/h within the speed camera range.

Please slow down around the busy school and pedestrian hot spots!

Walter Taylor Bridge Works
Council is currently undertaking major maintenance works to the Walter Taylor Bridge which include replacement of bearings. Gaining access to the bearings will involve slightly lifting and lowering the bridge, and as such will require the bridge to be closed to traffic at these times.

The Bridge will be closed 4 and 5 November from 9pm to 5am.

Footpath Works
Council will commence footpath construction works on the even numbered side of Stimpson St, Fairfield on Monday 19 October. Works are due for completion 2 November, weather permitting.

Council requests that residents do not park their vehicles within the work zone during construction hours. Any vehicles parked on the road when works are scheduled to occur will be relocated to facilitate the works.

QUU Works
QUU are currently undertaking works to replace the water main along Fairfield Rd, Fairfield. Works are due for completion by early November and will take place between 6pm and 6am, Monday to Friday. 

Residents may experience temporary water outages between 9pm Thursday 15 October and 5am Friday 16 October 2020. Impacted residents have been notified.

Centenary Bridge Maintenance Works
The State Government are due to commence joint replacement works on the Centenary Bridge from Monday 12 to Thursday 22 October. Works will take place from 7pm to 5am. Road users may experience minor delays due to single lane closures and pedestrian and bicycle access will be limited to one side of the bridge.