Budget Special June 2024

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Message From Nicole

What's in the Budget Locally

City-Wide Budget Update

What's Not in the Budget Locally

Council Refuses to Resurface Oxley Road

Kerbside Collection

Local School Holidays Fun

Useful Links:

WHAT'S ON

Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

ANNERLEY LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 1735

Toddler Time
Mondays, 9:15-9:45am

Children's Storytime
Mondays, 11-11:30am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays 9:15-9:45am

Family STEAM Morning*
Sat 6 Jul, 10:30-11:30am
Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art.

Make and Create for Kids
Mon 24 Jun, 11am-1pm
Tue 25 Jun, 11am-1pm
Fri 28 Jun, 11am-1pm
Mon 1 Jul, 11am-1pm
Tue 2 Jul, 11am-1pm
Fri 5 Jul, 11am-1pm
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.

Ozobot Treasure Hunt*
Sat 29 Jun, 11am-12pm
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

First 5 Forever NAIDOC Week Children's Storytime*
Mon 8 Jul, 11-11:30am
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

Sensational Herbs*
Sat 13 Jul, 10:30am-12:30pm
There are many reasons to grow herbs in your garden: as companion plants, for medicinal use and for the kitchen. Learn the secrets to sensational herbs from horticulturist Brian Sams. Ideal for adults.

CORINDA LIBRARY
Tel: 3407 7701

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays, 9:15-9:45am

STEAM*
Thu 20 Jun, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon 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 children aged 6-10 years.

Bookplate Art Workshop*
Sat 29 Jun, 10:30am-12pm
Join us to celebrate the community Bookplate Art Project in this mixed media workshop inspired by Mystical, fantasy fiction with artist Wendy Winsley. Ideal for those 13 years and older.

Who Dunit in the Library*
Thu 4 Jul, 10-11am
Young detectives wanted! Join an investigative team to put together clues and solve the great library book club mystery. Ideal for ages 9-12 years.

CPR Awareness*
Wed 10 Jul, 1-2:30pm
This free workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on its way, and provide information about how to use an automated external defribillator. Presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee, in partnership with the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Tea and Trivia*
Thu 25 Jul, 2-3pm
Come along for an afternoon of fun, challenging your knowledge of the festive season. Individuals and groups welcome.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 8615

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Wednesdays 9:15-9:45am
Wednesdays 10:15-10:45am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 11-11:30am

One-On-One Tech Help*
Fri 14 Jun, 2-3:30pm
Fri 28 Jun, 2-3:30pm
Fri 12 Jul, 2-3:30pm
Fri 26 Jul, 2-3:30pm
Contact Fairfield library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

Brain Training*
Sat 15 Jun, 1:30-3pm
Fri 21 Jun, 2-3:30pm
Sat 20 Jul, 1:30-3pm
Explore brain training in an easy and fun way. Use a range of technologies, games and quizzes to really get you thinking.

Evening Book Club*
Thu 20 Jun, 6-7pm
In June, read and discuss Anxious People  by Fredrick Backman. In July, read and discuss Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nell. New members welcome.

Make and Create: Great Graphics*
Sat 22 Jun, 2-3pm
Do you love reading graphic novels? Join us as we celebrate old and new favorites and try our hands at creating our own quirky comics and characters! Ideal all ages.

Kids Book Chat Event*
Tue 25 Jun, 2-3pm
Join in one of the many literary events for children happening throughout Brisbane Libraries these school holidays. Our librarians will take kids through a fun and engaging book chat looking at some of their favourite book series with activities and games. Fairfield Library will be reading Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Book Chat
Wed 26 Jun, 1-2pm
In June, read and discuss Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nell. In July, read and discuss Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. New members welcome.

20-Something Book Club*
Thu 27 Jun, 6-7pm
Join young adult readers of fiction and non-fiction of all genres. Come along and discuss the books that you’ve read and loved recently with other readers. Ideal for those aged 18-29 years.

Dash Robots*
Sat 29 Jun, 1:30-3pm
Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash robots. Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to control a robot. No Previous programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Make and Create*
Tue 2 Jul, 11am-12pm
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers.

Southside Community Craft Circle
Tue 2 Jul, 1-3pm
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community. Please call Elinor on 0481 754 999 for more information.

First 5 Forever NAIDOC Week Children's Storytime
Fri 5 Jul, 10:30-11am
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime.

Tween STEAM Afternoon*
Fri 5 Jul, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Challenge your thinking and discover your creativity in a fun environment. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Social Media Basics*
Fri 19 Jul, 2-3:30pm
Learn about popular social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Discover how these platforms help you to connect with family, friends, and organisations online. Basic computer and internet skills required.

Introduction to Narrative Non-Fiction*
Sat 27 Jul, 2-3:30pm
Step into the realm where facts meet storytelling, where truth is woven into the fabric of narrative. This Queensland Writers Centre workshop facilitated by Kari Gislason is designed to ignite your passion for narrative non-fiction and hone your skills in crafting compelling real-life stories. Explore the elements of voice and structure as well as learning about the importance of good research and how to reach your ideal audience. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite  or call the library.

Community Immunisation Clinics*
9-11am, every second Friday (exc. public holidays)
Next clinic  Fri 14 Jun
Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda
To book or for more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

Active and Healthy

Mums and Bubs Yoga
Thursdays, 9-10am (from 11 July)
BYO yoga mat.
Nixon Park, Oxley
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454.

Yoga
Saturdays, 7-8am (from 13 July)
Vallely St Park, Annerley
Phone Deanna on 0401 247 328 for more info

Deep Water Running
Saturdays, 11am-12pm (from 13 July)
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
For more info phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737.

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays, 8-9am (from 14 July)
Robinson Park, Fairfield
Phone Julian on 0439 073 860 for more info.

GOLD

Yoga for Mobility
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am (from 10 July)
John Walker Place, Brisbane Cso, Yeronga
For more information phone Foxinsox Yoga on 0431 594 388.

Belly Dance*
Wednesdays, 2-3pm (from 10 July)
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre,
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
Gentle dance focused on fitness, co- ordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun.
To book email admin@sherwoodnc.org.

Tai Chi and Qigong
Thursdays, 9-10am (from 11 July)
Meet near the carpark
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Julia on 0412 362 338 for more info

Aqua Yoga
Thursdays, 1-2pm (from 11 July)
$ pool entry
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 for more info

Beginners Lawn Bowls*
Sun 11 Aug, 3-4:30pm
Sun 18 Aug, 3-4:30pm
Sun 25 Aug, 3-4:30pm
Sun 1 Sep, 3-4:30pm
Graceville Bowls Club
For bookings phone or text David on 0407 894 727 or email dschonfe@bigpond.net.au.

School Holiday Activities

Fun Football*
Sat 22 Jun, 2:30-3:30pm (12-13 years)
Sat 22 Jun, 3:35-4:35pm (14-17 years)
Nixon Park, 929 Oxley Road, Oxley
To book visit Quest Football Academy. For more information email us at info@questfa.com.au.

Woodworking in the Park - Wooden Spinners*
Wed 3 Jul, 2-3pm
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Use real woodworking tools to build your own wooden pull-string spinning toy, experimenting with patterns and colours to create your own unique spinner design. Suitable for ages 5-12. Cost $6.
To book visit  Make+Meld.

GOLD'n'Kids Passport Adventure*
Fri 5 Jul, 10am-12pm
Graceville Riverside Parklands
Your family will work together as a team to find all the special locations, then get them stamped in your passport. Siblings under 3 years of age are welcome to attend for free. Suitable for seniors and children 6 years and over. Cost $6pp.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

English Classes
Beginners to advanced
9:30-11:30am, Mondays
Cost $3

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays
Cost $3

Clutter Group
Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Contact David 0400 903 663

Western Suburbs Clayworkers
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

Grumpy Old Men's Group
Thursdays, 10am-12pm

Budget Planning and Assistance
Thursdays - Contact Centre for more info

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11:30am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

Yeronga Community Centre
Support Hours 8am-1pm, Monday-Friday
3848 2285 -- 62 Park Rd, Yeronga (cnr of Park Rd and Villa St)

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and referral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Group - 9:30am-12pm
Sewing Group - 8am-9am
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Tuesday
Beginners Barre Class - 9am-10am
Spanish Speaking Craft Group - 10am-12:30pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 8-9am
Seniors Card Playing Group - 9:30am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Thursday
Art Group - 9am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Friday
Virtual Reality Group - 10am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Yeronga Bushcare Group
Currently working in the Corso Park, Yeronga
· All welcome. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for upcoming working bees.
Contact Janice Monroe 0414310326 or Michael Cahill 0403740729 for further information.

Graceville Social Soccer
Friday mornings from 6am to 7am
Graceville Memorial Oval
Players of all standards welcome for an easy going kick around (no hard tackles!).
Contact Paul if you would like more information: 0414 228 736

Sherwood Forest Runners
Saturday Mornings, 6:45am for a 7am start
Sherwood Forest Park, Jolimont St, Sherwood
Runners of all ages compete in either 2, 4 or 6km events.

Nature Babes
9:30am - 11:30am Wednesdays
0-5yrs Playgroup
Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Oxley Men's Shed
18 California Rd, Oxley
Monday: 8-11:30am
Tuesday: 8-11:30am
Thursday: 8-11:30am

Chelmer Speakers Group
Chelmer Speakers is a Toastmasters affiliated public speaking club dedicated to developing public speaking, communication, and leadership skills among its members.
7-9pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
St David's Parish Hall
69 Chelmer St E, Chelmer

Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch Building
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 0434921300 for more info

Chelmer and District Probus Club
10am every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct
2 Clewley St Corinda (opposite Westside HQ)
Phone Colleen on 0401 974 950 for more info

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Westside HQ (formerly Sherwood Services Club)
3rd Level, 3 Clewley St , Corinda
Phone Pat on 3372 7525 for more info

Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Bushcare Group
From 8:30am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood
Ph: 3379 1453

Graceville Community Garden
Sundays 7am
Benarrawa Community Centre
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Annerley Stephens History Group
Regular drop in day Wednesdays 9am-12pm
History Room, Yeronga Community Centre
62 Park Rd, Yeronga
For more info contact Denis on 0408 001 362 or email
annerleystephenshistorygroupin@gmail.com

Stephens Croquet Club
Play days Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Yeronga Memorial Park
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info call 0439 714 312

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Yeronga Probus Club
10am-12pm
Second Tuesday of the month
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 0428 196 937

Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch
2 Clewley Street, Corinda (opp Westside HQ)
Tel: 3278 6786
All current serving and ex-serving defence
force men and women are welcome.
Monthly meeting last Wednesday of the month
at 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.30am -11.00am
Morning Tea/Coffee Drop-in
Last Saturday of the month 11.00am-2.00pm
BBQ Lunch and Drinks

Graceville Croquet Club
53 Appel St, Chelmer 4068
Looking for something different to try?
Come and play Croquet
Meet new people
Make new friends
A fabulous way to combine a healthy outdoor activity with great social interaction.
Contact graceville@croquetqld.org  for more information or call 0428 070 861.

Yeronga District Residents Association
A non-political community organisation devoted to addressing the issues facing the residents of Fairfield, Yeronga and Yeerongpilly.
Contact ydra.secretary@gmail.com for further information.

Yeronga Globe Trotters
Meet 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
75-90min walk
Meeting point: under the mango tree, 16 Dublin St, Yeronga
Contact: Marion 0438 334 735

Graceville Walkers
Meet 4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Meet 5:10am Wednesdays
Meet at corner of Central Ave and Oxley Rd, Graceville
Meeting point changes occasionally for variety. Call Bruce on 0402 811 641 before attending.

Club Oxley (Home of Oxley Bowls Club & Walking Football Oxley)
24A Englefield Rd, Oxley
Lawn Bowls
1-4pm Thu & Sat, Cost: $12
Walking football
6:30-8pm Wed
Cost: $10, first game free.

Centenary Theatre Group
Chelmer Community Centre
Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Sts, Chelmer
Phone 0435 591 720 for more information.

Half Dozen Group of Artists
37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Space available for hire.
Convenient to public transport.
Suitable for yoga, art classes or other group activities.
Private and airy studio space available for hire.
Tea-room facilities included.
For information, please email  hdg.artists@gmail.com.

Graceville Scottish Country Dancers
St John's Anglican Hall, California Road, Oxley
3379 7141
Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Friday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Sailability Graceville
Sailability Graceville is a volunteer organisation that introduces disabled folk to the joys of sailing, both in sailing dinghies and onboard a motor vessel suitable for wheelchairs. We operate on the river at Graceville every Tuesday and would welcome more volunteers. Previous sailing experience is not essential; we can find a job for everyone. If you are interested please contact John Nightingale on 0408113148 or Laurie Webb on 0413400861.

Oxley Seniors Citizens Club
86 Oxley Station Rd, Oxley
Contact Denise on 0416 012 934 for more information.

Sketch Club 4075
Meets at 10:30am every second Saturday morning in and around 4075.
Free, untutored urban sketching open to all ages.
Location posted on Facebook Group.

Yeronga Community Garden
"Grow, sow, connect"
Cnr Taunton and Oakwood Sts, Yeronga
in the grounds of the Yeronga SHS
We meet every Sunday at 3pm.
New members welcome at 4.30pm.
Contact us through our facebook page.

Crafty Ladies Group
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
10am - 1pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Bring a craft item you are working on and stitch or knit while we chat.
Primarily a social group. $3 per session.

Zero Emissions 4075
Meets monthly on a Thursday evening
Westside HQ, 3 Clewley St, Corinda
For more info, email zeroemissions4075@gmail.com

MESSAGE FROM NICOLE

Hi everyone

In one of the worst Council Budgets I have ever seen, the Lord Mayor has savagely cut projects and services across the City including in Tennyson Ward. Rates, fees and charges are all still going up though, rates by an average 3.8% for owner occupiers (above inflation) and capped at a whopping 7.5%.

The Lord Mayor has run Council’ s cash reserves down to a very thin $50m and has dipped into the emergency line of credit (overdraft) to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. The City Budget has contracted by hundreds of millions of dollars due to the Lord Mayor’s financial mismanagement. The decision to fund major projects like the Brisbane Metro, green bridges and Moggill Rd upgrade have blown out collectively by billions and are still adversely impacting on Council’s ability to fund local projects. 

To make things worse, for the first time ever the Lord Mayor has removed all dollar figures for projects from the Budget Papers, cutting and hiding the true state of Council’s finances. Normally I could give you a list of the projects being funded in the Budget and their value but that’s not possible this year as no figures have been provided.  Yes, you read that correctly, the Lord Mayor has announced a Budget with no project figures.

But it gets better, the Lord Mayor has announced that the Brisbane Metro, which has doubled in cost to $2billion, will be extended to the outer northern suburbs, WITHOUT a business case. Tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars will be spent on this extension over coming years without proper investigation and scoping. The Lord Mayor is just eyeballing it and we’ll all have to hope for the best. It's staggering to think this is how the Lord Mayor runs major projects.

All is not lost though: you will still be able to swim at a Council pool this summer for $2.

I am fairly well educated (LLB, BA Hons, MPP) and an experienced Councillor but having to vote on a budget with no dollar figures for projects, services and events is a new one, even for me. The lack of transparency and accountability in the Council Budget under the Lord Mayor and his “team,” who control a large majority, is poor policy and governance from the largest Council in Australia.        

Regards, Nicole. 

WHAT'S IN THE BUDGET LOCALLY

Annerley

  • Fairfield St resurfacing
  • Hasting St resurfacing
  • Venner Rd resurfacing (announced for the third time by the Lord Mayor)
  • Warwick St resurfacing
  • Annerley Junction Fest funding

Chelmer

  • Harte St stormwater drainage project (continuing)

Corinda

  • Spencer St resurfacing
  • Oxley Tce stormwater drainage project (continuing)
  • Oxley Creek vegetation management Benarrawa Reserve and Pennywort Creek

Fairfield

  • Luya St resurfacing
  • Tarn St resurfacing
  • Home St footpath upgrade

Graceville

  • Addison Rd resurfacing
  • Graceville Memorial Park upgrade - most likely tree project, no details provided

Oxley

  • Oxley Rd footpath upgrade (continuing)
  • Oxley Community Festival funding

Sherwood

  • Chancellor St resurfacing
  • Sherwood Community Festival Funding

Tennyson

Yeerongpilly

Yeronga

  • Dublin St resurfacing
  • Rome St resurfacing
  • Yeronga Memorial Park heritage retaining wall restoration (announced for the third time)

What's in the Budget Nearby

  • Duke St, Annerley resurfacing
  • Cornwall St, Annerley resurfacing
  • Moggill Rd project
  • Arnwood Place, Annerley safety fencing/guardrail
  • Walter Taylor Bridge ongoing repairs and maintenance

Budget Lowlights

Here are a few of the projects the Lord Mayor forgot to fund in Tennyson Ward:

  • new footpaths - 0 (there are no new projects city-wide)
  • road upgrades - 0
  • intersection upgrades - 0 (there are only thirteen new projects city-wide)
  • traffic calming - 0 (there is only one new project city-wide)
  • kerb and channel - 0 (there are no new projects city-wide)
  • community street tree plantings - 0
  • dog off leash upgrades - 0 (there are only five new projects city-wide)
  • new playgrounds - 0 (there are only nine new projects city-wide)
  • park facility upgrades - 0
  • park and bikeway lighting - 0
  • community sport partnerships - 0
  • new bikeways - 0

Keep in mind there are 26 wards in Brisbane, and in most project areas many wards are missing out altogether.

CITY-WIDE BUDGET UPDATE
Budget at a Glance
  • Average rates increase of 3.8% or $26 per quarter or $2 per week
  • residential rates cap of 7.5%
  • net debt rises to $3.49 billion
  • full pensioner rates rebates increased to $1248 (exc. water) and part pensioner rates rebates increased to $624 (exc. water)
  • continued free off-peak travel for seniors on buses and ferries
  • $33.6 million for Victoria Park upgrade
  • Waste charges increase from $408.80 to $463.44
  • $2pp swimming pool entry over summer
  • $61 million for library services
  • $248 million for Brisbane Metro
Click here to view the budget online.

Rates Rise by Suburb

Suburb Rates Increase 23-24 Rates Increase 24-25
Annerley 6.61% 5.57%
Chelmer 0.57% 0.66%
Corinda 1.03% 0.42%
Fairfield 2.39% 1.64%
Graceville 2.2% 1.9%
Oxley 5.59% 3.83%
Sherwood 1.78% 1.19%
Tennyson 2.12% 1.15%
Yeronga 4.67% 3.5%
Yeerongpilly 7.23% 6.45%

 

WHAT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET LOCALLY

Each year, as your local Councillor, I put together a budget submission based on feedback from local residents, community groups, schools, Council officers and my own observations. This is submitted to the Lord Mayor who then personally determines what is funded in the Budget.

Some of the projects the Lord Mayor has refused to fund, in some cases now for many years, include:

  • dozens of local pedestrian, road safety and traffic calming projects;
  • a new Sherwood Rd dedicated off-road bikeway;
  • Graceville Fiveways and Annerley Junction shopping centre improvements;
  • drainage and backflow valves in Chelmer, Graceville, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, Fairfield and Tennyson;
  • intersection upgrades to Oxley Rd/Cliveden Ave, Corinda, Ipswich Rd/Venner Rd, Annerley, Fairfield Rd roundabout, the Graceville Fiveways, and Annerley Rd/Noble St, Annerley;
  • Nixon Park, Oxley playground upgrade;
  • repairs and upgrades to Dunlop Park car park and Yeronga Memorial Park car park; and
  • Graceville Rail Station zebra crossing.

Budget estimates information sessions will be held on Friday and Monday and I may have a further update next week. I will keep fighting for important local projects in next year's budget.

COUNCIL REFUSES TO RESURFACE OXLEY RD

I think most residents would know Oxley Rd is in bad shape in Oxley and other suburbs. The petition calling for it to be resurfaced in Oxley came up to Council for debate this week and was not supported by the Lord Mayor's team, including Cr Sarah Hutton, who represents part of Oxley and surrounding suburbs  who rely on Oxley Rd. Cr Hutton is also the Chair (minister) for road maintenance in Brisbane. The Lord Mayor's team, including Cr Hutton, also voted against my amendment motion to resurface the shocking sections in Oxley, Corinda and Graceville. Their view is that Oxley Rd is safe. Oxley Rd has grass growing up through it, it’s been flooded multiple times and is broken and degraded and still the Lord Mayor's team refuse to resurface Oxley Rd.

Instead the Lord Mayor and his team supported $92,000 for a party to open the Breakfast Creek bridge and $123,000 for Councillors and senior officials to attend the Paris Olympics. That’s funding that could have been spent on Council’s core business, including roads. I will keep fighting for Oxley Rd, particularly the worst affected areas in Oxley, Corinda and Graceville, to be resurfaced.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION

Please ensure your items are placed on the kerb before 6am on the first day of the collection period.  The next kerbside collection for suburbs not listed below will take place in 2025.

LOCAL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FUN

Make and Create: Great Graphics*
Sat 22 Jun, 2-3pm
Fairfield Library
Do you love reading graphic novels? Join us as we celebrate old and new favorites and try our hands at creating our own quirky comics and characters! Ideal all ages.

Fun Football*
Sat 22 Jun, 2:30-3:30pm (12-13 years)
Sat 22 Jun, 3:35-4:35pm (14-17 years)
Nixon Park, 929 Oxley Road, Oxley
To book visit Quest Football Academy. For more information email us at info@questfa.com.au.

Make and Create for Kids
Mon 24 Jun, 11am-1pm
Tue 25 Jun, 11am-1pm
Fri 28 Jun, 11am-1pm
Mon 1 Jul, 11am-1pm
Tue 2 Jul, 11am-1pm
Fri 5 Jul, 11am-1pm
Annerley Library
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.

Kids Book Chat Event*
Tue 25 Jun, 2-3pm
Fairfield Library
Join in one of the many literary events for children happening throughout Brisbane Libraries these school holidays. Our librarians will take kids through a fun and engaging book chat looking at some of their favourite book series with activities and games. Fairfield Library will be reading Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Bookplate Art Workshop*
Sat 29 Jun, 10:30am-12pm
Corinda Library
Join us to celebrate the community Bookplate Art Project in this mixed media workshop inspired by Mystical, fantasy fiction with artist Wendy Winsley. Ideal for those 13 years and older.

Ozobot Treasure Hunt*
Sat 29 Jun, 11am-12pm
Annerley Library
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Dash Robots*
Sat 29 Jun, 1:30-3pm
Fairfield Library
Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash robots. Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to control a robot. No Previous programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Make and Create*
Tue 2 Jul, 11am-12pm
Fairfield Library
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers.

Woodworking in the Park - Wooden Spinners*
Wed 3 Jul, 2-3pm
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Use real woodworking tools to build your own wooden pull-string spinning toy, experimenting with patterns and colours to create your own unique spinner design. Suitable for ages 5-12. Cost $6.
To book visit  Make+Meld.

Who Dunit in the Library*
Thu 4 Jul, 10-11am
Corinda Library
Young detectives wanted! Join an investigative team to put together clues and solve the great library book club mystery. Ideal for ages 9-12 years.

GOLD'n'Kids Passport Adventure*
Fri 5 Jul, 10am-12pm
Graceville Riverside Parklands
Your family will work together as a team to find all the special locations, then get them stamped in your passport. Siblings under 3 years of age are welcome to attend for free. Suitable for seniors and children 6 years and over. Cost $6pp.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

First 5 Forever NAIDOC Week Children's Storytime
Fri 5 Jul, 10:30-11am
Fairfield Library
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime.

Family STEAM Morning*
Sat 6 Jul, 10:30-11:30am
Annerley Library
Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art.