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Rotary Club of Brisbane weekly meetings

Tuesdays 6:30pm

The Croll Memorial Precinct 

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Tai Chi Qigong in the Park

Tuesdays 8am
9 Oct - Dec 11

Sherwood Forest Park

Click here for more information

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Corinda Walkers

Thursdays
7am

Corinda Railway Station

Click here for more information

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Indoor Bowls

Thurs 7:30pm
Uniting Church Hall

Call 0407 027 564 for more info

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The unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie

Fri, Sat & Sun in Nov (except 2, 4 & 25)

Fri & Sat 8pm
Sundays 6pm

Chelmer Community Centre

Click here or call 0435 591 720 for more information

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Introduction to the Internet*

Tues 20 Nov
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Wed 28 Nov
2pm
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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NIA - dance your way to joy and health (GOLD)

Wed 21 Nov - 5 Dec
1:30pm

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Lighten Up to a Healthy Lifestyle

22 Nov - 6 Dec
10am

Inala

Click here or contact 3275 5411 for more information

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8 week weight loss challenge

16 Nov - 21 Dec
6am

Graceville Memorial Park

Click here or call 1300 367 703 for more information

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Clublink

Tues 20 - 27 Nov
3:30pm

Sherwood Forest Park

Click here or call 3102 5438 for more information

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Sports for little kids

20 - 27 Nov
3:30pm

Sherwood Forest Park

Click here or call 3102 5438 for more information.

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Brisbane International Film Festival

Click here for more information

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The Botanical Artists Society Annual Exhibition

16 - 18 Nov
9am - 4pm

The auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens

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Flying Origami Marathon

Sat 17 Nov
2pm

Graceville Memorial Park

Click here for more information.

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Make your Grandparents  Day on

Sun 18 Nov

Click here for more information

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Exotic and unusal vegetables to grow at home*

Sun 18 Nov
10am

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Family history research: using library databases*

Tues 20 Nov
6:30pm

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Sculpture in the Park (GOLD)

Thurs 22 Nov
9:30am

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Leather Christmas Decorations (GOLD)

Thus 22 Nov
9:30am

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Meet Loani Prior*

Thurs 22 Nov
6:30pm

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Night Canoe Paddle

Sat 24 Nov
6pm

Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Click here or call 3349 1933 for more information.

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Corinda Movies in the Park

Sat 24 Nov
7pm

Corinda State School Oval
Cliveden Ave, Corinda

Movie: TinTin

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Introduction to Email*

Sun 25 Nov
1pm

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Kayaking (GOLD)

Tues 27 Nov
9am

Indooroopilly Canoe Club

Click here for more information

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Introduction to Tablet Computers

Tues 27 Nov
1p:30pm

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Find my past with findmypast*

Tues 27 Nov
6pm

Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Walk and whimsy art in the park

Wed 28 Nov
2pm

Graceville Memorial Park

Click here for more information

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Pottery (GOLD)

30 Nov - 14 Dec
9:30am

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Christmas in the City

30 Nov-24 Dec
FREE

Queen Street Mall and throughout the city

Click here for more information

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Orienteering (GOLD)

Thurs 14 Dec
10am

Nixon Park

Click here for more information

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IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City

Sat 8 Dec
5:30pm

Riverstage
BYO: Picnic Rug
Click here for more information

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Riverside Community Carols

Sat 8 Dec
6:30pm

Graceville State School Oval
Acacia Avenue, Graceville

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Leather marbled credit card wallet  (GOLD)

Thurs 13 Dec
9:30am

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Canoeing Moon River (GOLD)

Fri 21 Dec
6pm

Indooroopilly Canoe Club

Click here for more information

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St David's Nativity Play

Sat 22 Dec
7pm

St David's Anglican Church
Chelmer Street East, Chelmer

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Hi Everyone

Congratulations to the Sherwood Street Festival committee and volunteers who worked so hard to bring this year’s event together. Despite the rain, large crowds attended and it was a fantastic night.  If you would like to be part of the committee or volunteer for the 2013 Festival please call 0403679235.

The Lord Mayor has announced that the City Plan will be revised by Council during a week of sittings between 26 November 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.

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 the family to catch a glimpse.

IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City

Botanic Gardens’ Riverstage on Saturday 8 December at 5:30pm.

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! 

Congratulations to Graceville State School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School who have been selected to participate in Council's Active School Travel programme in 2013.

The year long programme aims to:

• reduce congestion around schools
• encourage active travel to school by foot, bike, scooter, bus or train
• teach road safety
• encourage children to be fit and healthy
• reduce greenhouse emissions; and
• deliver new resources such as bike racks and cages.

"I have has 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.

Tennyson residents are again hoping to decorate the footpath trees of Tennyson 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.

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.

Queensland Urban Utilities is currently upgrading the Indooroopilly sewer main to improve its reliability and extend its operational life.

Works commenced in early November to install a temporary sewer bypass pipeline along the Jack Pesch Bridge. Works are expected to take approximately 9 months to complete.

If you would like more information please contact the Queensland Urban Utilities Project Manager, Daniel Lennon on 3403 3983 or via email Daniel.Lennon@urbanutilities.com.au

A number of residents and parents from Graceville State School approached me about the installation of 'Keep Clear' signage at the intersection of Oxley Road and Acacia Street outside the school.

Council officers refused to install the line markings saying it was already an offence to block an intersection. I then wrote to the Lord Mayor asking him to direct the officers to paint the 'Keep Clear' sign and he too has refused to implement this simple safety initiative. The Lord Mayor’s advice was to advise the police. I had done this months ago anyway.

I am sorry to say the Council simply refuses to paint the words 'Keep Clear' at this busy school intersection. I think this is a short sighted decision.

Brisbane City Council is calling for small businesses 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.