J.F. O'Grady Skate Facility (Wal Costello Skate Ramp) Maintenance Works
Maintenance works are underway at the skate park in J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield. Works include:

• resurfacing;
• repair of cracks and holes in the concrete;
• replacement of metal joints and railings; and
• replacement of eroded soil.

Works will take place 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and are due for completion by mid-December. The skate park will remain open throughout this time.

Family STEM Night (Zoom)*
Thu 26 Nov, 5:30-6:10pm
Join us on Zoom for a night of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Each month there will be different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages.

Meet Craig Silvey
Tue 24 Nov, 7-8pm
Join author of Jasper Jones, Craig Silvey in-conversation with Frances Whiting about this much anticipated novel, Honeybee.

Claire Bickle - Bush tucker flavour festive feast (Zoom)*
Wed 2 Dec, 6:30-7:30pm
Discover the huge array of edible Australian indigenous plants that you can use to add and flavour your festive and holiday season dishes, drinks platters, desserts and more.

Reading for Reconciliation (Zoom)*
Wed 2 Dec, 2-2:40pm
Reading for reconciliation is an opportunity to meet with other interested locals to improve your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and histories.  This group seeks to assist members of the community to start a reconciliation journey through reading and discussing books in an informal and friendly setting. At this meeting we will be selecting discussion titles for 2021.

Linda Brennan - Flowers and herbs for festive fare
Thu 3 Dec, 4-4:45pm
Join Tania online to hear about her experiences in writing her novel, Letters from Berlin.

Weeds for festive crafts and feasts (Zoom)*
Sat 5 Dec, 11am-12pm
Join weed expert Kate Wall as she shows us how the unwanted plants around us can be put to great use to enhance the festive season. Learn to make little Christmas gifts, a Christmas wreath and even find ways to include weeds in the festive feast.

Tea and Trivia (Zoom)*
Thu 10 Dec, 10:30-11:15am
Enjoy a morning of fun, making friends and testing your general knowledge.

Food for Summer Celebrations (Zoom)*
Fri 11 Dec, 11am-12:30pm
ABC Radio food presenter Alison Alexander will guide you through fresh ideas for gift giving, including pre-prepared dishes inspired by our sub-tropical climate that will impress family and friends, featuring some sweet treats. Participants will receive a collection of great recipes to try at home.

Morag Gamble - Organising a permaculture eco-Christmas (Zoom)*
Sun 13 Dec, 11am-12pm
Join Morag Gamble from Our Permaculture Life to explore ways to create your beautifully simple, home-grown, low-waste celebration this Festive season that contributes to the regeneration of the planet and supports communities in need.

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Family and Kids Online Library Events

Dance with JD Humanoid Robot (Zoom)*
Sat 28 Nov, 2-2:30pm
Sat 12 Dec, 2-2:30pm
Mon 14 Dec, 10:30-11am
Be amazed as JD shares life-like gestures, cool dance moves and fun robot jokes. Ideal for all children aged up to 12 years.

Street Science: Kitchen chemistry - Colour (Zoom)*
Fri 11 Dec, 10-11am
Investigate colour as you explore the science of chromatography, and use the colours contained in some of your favourite sweets to create a mesmerising rainbow. Along the way, you will create not one, but two beautiful artworks.  Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

Koala haiku writing and drawing workshop (Zoom)*
Fri 11 Dec, 2-3pm
Children will learn all about cute and cuddly koalas in this wonderful session with award-winning author, Aleesah Darlison. Participants will be able to share their knowledge and experiences with koalas, discuss the threats facing koalas, and learn how we can help preserve their habitats. Aleesah will then read her stunning and informative picture book, Mama & Hug, before teaching participants how to write a Koala haiku. Children will also draw a koala then present their work to the group. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.

Poetry Gifts (Zoom)*
Mon 14 Dec, 2-3pm
Wed 23 Dec, 10-11am
Join in and create a gift or two using poetry with author and poet Michelle Taylor. You will have the chance to choose some poems, create some of your own then transfer these to stencilled outlines to decorate. Your poetry gifts will be ready to give to someone special or to display in your home! Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Living things - seeds (Zoom)*
Wed 16 Dec, 2-3pm
Investigate the needs of living things as you investigate features of plants and seeds and explore the changes they undertake as they grow. Along the way you will create your very own grass head and discover the best way to keep your new little pal healthy and growing well. You will also combine materials to form seed bombs this might be the beginning of your very own garden. A list of common household materials will be sent to you a week prior to the online event so you can be prepared and organised ahead of time. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

Christmas in Literature (Zoom)*
Thu 17 Dec, 11am-12pm
Celebrate the season with this literary event. Explore the origins of Christmas traditions from Yule Logs to Christmas carols and look at how many cultures and Literary works have shaped how we celebrate today. Then take part in a light-hearted quiz to kick off the holiday season.

Kids creative writing workshop with Lucy Nelson (Zoom)*
Fri 18 Dec, 10-11am
Fri 18 Dec, 12-1pm
Fri 18 Dec, 2-3pm
During this fun and interactive online workshop, children will take part in a series of short writing activities using observation, imagination and description. Designed to build creativity and confidence, this workshop is a safe and respectful space where self-expression is encouraged. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years.

Author Talk: Maxi Lifeguard (Zoom)*
Mon 21 Dec, 10-11am
Join lifeguard and author Trent "Maxi" Maxwell as he discusses how his own story has influenced his Maxi the Lifeguard series as well as sharing some important tips on water safety, the importance of setting goals and being persistent when things don't go to plan. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.

Where's Spot? storytime (Zoom)*
Mon 21 Dec, 11-11:30am
Join us for stories and craft as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eric Hill's Where's Spot?, featuring everyone's favourite puppy, the lovable Spot. Ideal for children aged one year and older.

Christmas storytime and maker space (Zoom)*
Tue 22 Dec, 12-1pm
Thu 24 Dec, 10:30-11:15am
Join us online for a special Christmas storytime. Ideal for children 4-11 years.

Christmas storytime with JD Humanoid Robot (Zoom)*
Thu 17 Dec, 11-11:30am
Tue 22 Dec, 2-2:30pm
Thu 24 Dec, 11:30am-12pm

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Yeronga District Residents Association AGM

Tuesday 1st December, 7-8pm 
Yeronga Services and Community Club (corner Kadumba and Fairfield).

What's YDRA? If you live in Yeronga, Fairfield, or Yeerongpilly, YDRA is your local group to help maintain and improve our local amenities and services. It is a volunteer group run by members of the community for the community. We love our community and we have a wide brief which can involve the committee in many different ways providing advice to BCC on services, traffic, pedestrian access and cyclist routes, giving feedback on development applications, using public forums to determine community attitudes to major development in the district (local and State projects), supporting and encouraging other volunteer groups in the district, and many more. YDRA works closely with, and is well supported by, our three parliamentary members (BCC, State, and Federal) YDRA is a non-political, non-racial, and non-sectarian.

YDRA elects a committee every year to keep the agenda and energy levels fresh for the coming year. The AGM is late this year because of Covid-19 restrictions. By supporting YDRA, and attending the AGM and General Meeting which immediately follows, at 7.00pm on 1st December at the Services Club, you can have your say on what's important to you and what needs improving or protecting in our district. If you'd like application forms to join YDRA either as a 'Friend' or as a 'Full' voting member (or just want to find out more) visit www.ouryeronga.com.au/ydra, email ydra.treasurer@gmail.com, or go to either McGrath's Real Estate, Yeronga (443 Fairfield Road, off Devon Street) or Tennyson Ward Office (Fairfield Gardens, next to the BCC library) where forms can be picked up and returned.

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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

Council have allocated budget funding toward the delivery of 100 new permanent SAM signs outside schools over the next four years. One new SAM sign will be installed on Park Rd, Yeronga (Southbound) outside Yeronga State School priroto the zebra corssing. 

School Rd, Yeronga is posted as 40km/h during 7-9am and 2-4pm school days and 50km/h at all other times. The sign collected data for a 12 week period from 7 April to 27 June 2020. During this time 151,716 vehicles (av. 1,850 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

During non-school zone periods, 9,960 vehicles or 8.4% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted 50km/h speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 55km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 5kms to 50km/hr within the speed camera range.

During school zone periods, 11,612 vehicles or 10.4% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted 40km/h speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 53km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 7kms to 46km/hr within the speed camera range.

Venner Rd, Annerley is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for an 8 week period from 2 July 2020 to 30 August 2020. During this time 491,599 vehicles (av. 8,193 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

59,554 or 12.1% 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.

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:

Thurs 19 Nov - 10pm-5am
Sun 22 Nov - 8pm-5am
Mon 23 Nov - 9:30pm-5am
Tue 24 Nov - 9:30pm-5am
Wed 25 Nov - 9:30pm-5am
Thurs 26 Nov - 10pm-5am

Footpath Works
This week, Council completed construction of a footpath on the even numbered side of Ormadale Rd, Yeronga between Diane St and Orlando Rd.

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

Tree Plantings and Removals
QUU recently had to remove four Tulipwood trees along the Hyde Rd Park frontage of Fairfield Rd, Yeronga to facilitate water main renewal works. Once the project is completed, QUU will conduct a replacement planting of 22 trees along Fairfield Rd.

Council are going to remove a decaying Jacaranda Tree at 61 Turner Ave, Fairfield by 30 January 2021. Replacement planting will be completed by 28 February 2021.

Cross River Rail
Cross River Rail construction work has begun at Yeronga Station with the establishment of temporary project site facilities. Further works are scheduled over the coming weekend and will involve temporary closure of the Fairfield Rd southbound slow lane on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November from 6am to 7pm.