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Swiss Ball and Pilates Class

Mon 10am
4 - 25 March
Chelmer Community Centre

Click here or call 0410 010 316 for more information

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Tai Chi Qigong in the Park

Tues 8am
Sherwood Arboretum

Click here for more information

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Rotary Club of Brisbane weekly meetings

Tues 6:30pm

Sherwood/ Indooroopilly RSL

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Corinda Walkers

Thurs 6am
Corinda Railway Station

Click here for more information

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Centenary Theatre Group - Sir Ronald Harwood's Quartet

8 - 9 Mar 8pm
10 Mar 6pm
Chelmer Community Centre

Call 0435 581 720 for more information

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Pipers in the Park

Sun 10 Mar
11am
Sherwood Arboretum

Click here for more information

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Sustainable Food: From Garden to Plate

Sun 10 Mar
11am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to Downloadable Digital Books from the Library*

Sun 10 Mar
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Adventure Kids

Tues 12 Mar
3:30pm
Sherwood Forest Park

Click here for more information

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Introduction to the internet*

Wed 13 March
10.30am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Thursday Evening Book Club

Thurs 14 Mar
7pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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CPR Awareness*

Sat 16 Mar
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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World Kitchen: The Melting Pot - Malaysian Gems*

Sun 17 March
11am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

 

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Introduction to the Internet*

Tues 19 Mar
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Art in Bark

Thur 21 Mar
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood centre

Click here for more information

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Sociable Seniors Book Club

Fri 22 Mar
10am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Harmony Day: Indigenous Australian Music Workshop*

Sat 23 Mar
10am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Discover Email*

Sun 24 Mar
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Beginners Guide to Twitter

Tues 26 Mar
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Workshops for Writers with Ryll Paul

Tues 26 Mar
10.30am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Hi Everyone

There are two hot transport issues that residents are consistently raising with me at the moment.

Firstly, the State Government’s bus review. As you know I have strongly objected to the review which will cut or slash services around Tennyson Ward. Today, the State Government has announced massive changes to local bus services. Further details are noted below.

Worse still, the Costello Audit Report is recommending the privatisation of public transport services.  It was a disaster for Brisbane in the first a half of the 20th century, and Council took over privately run buses in 1940. I am calling on the Newman Government to immediately rule out such a backwards step and confirm they will continue to provide public transport (rail, bus and ferry) services to our City.

Secondly, cyclists. They are driving residents mad in the morning with the level of noise the larger pelotons make as they ride through the Ward. The Lord Mayor has $120m for bikeway improvements available this year and I am calling on him to honour his election promise to our area and install ‘ Keep Quiet’ signs. So far he is refusing. You can sign the e-petition here. Please pass it onto your friends and neighbours and ask them to register. The e-petition closes on Friday, 19 April.

Regards, Nicole.

Congratulations to Corinda State High School for their outstanding results in 2012. The graduating seniors achieved the schools highest overall results ever.

• 75% of students received OP1-15
• 18% of students received OP 1-5
• 100% of students attained QCE
• 100% of students received a VET qualification

 

University Offers

This is an amazing result, well done students, teachers and families. All this and they set a Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of people applying suncreen.

Congratulations to the 2013 school captains and leaders who were recently inducted into their new roles.

Last year you may recall that I surveyed Chelmer residents about the usefulness of the existing ‘no right turn’ sign at Queenscroft and Luxford Streets.  The restriction was put in place many years ago to prevent rat-running and queue jumping on Oxley Road.

76 residents living in nearby streets responded to the survey. Of those 51% said they did not support the sign, 36% did support the sign and 8% would support an alternate location.

I have requested the following to deal with these issues:

• a three month trial removal of the 4-6pm ‘no right turn’ sign only (keeping the 7-9am sign pending the outcome of any trial);
• investigation of additional ‘no right turn’ signage in Chelmer and Graceville;
• new parking restrictions outside Adrift café (with their support);
• a ‘no u-turn’ sign;
• investigation of the suitability of Queenscroft  Street and Oxley Road for traffic lights to improve safe access to Oxley Road; 
• written to the Lord Mayor about ‘keep quiet’ signage promised during the election; and
• requested additional police enforcement by Sherwood police.

The ‘no right turn’ sign also remains in place at the corner of Graceville Avenue and Nadine Street Graceville to deter through traffic from entering local streets.

I acknowledge that there is strong support for the removal of the ‘no right turn’ sign. At this stage many of the residents directly affected by the removal of the 'no right hand turn' sign are concerned that the problem experienced some years ago will simply return. I certainly do not want to see the old problems return and hope that a trial afternoon removal may give us a clearer picture of any adverse impacts.

I will write again to residents later in the year to update you about Council's response.

The Newman State Government’s review of south-east Queensland bus services is now a harsh reality for residents of the inner southern and south western suburbs.

Councillor for Tennyson Ward, Nicole Johnston, said the Newman Government’s decision to cut the 104, 107 and 108 routes servicing the suburbs of Sherwood, Graceville, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga and Fairfield was short-sighted and stupid.

"Despite living up to 2kms from their nearest rail station, many residents, including those at a local retirement village, will be left with no bus service at all,” Councillor Johnston said.

“Elderly residents can’t access local rail stations because of steep stairs, long walking distances and inadequate car parking.  Often their only means of transport, to shops and doctors, is by bus.”

“I’m shocked at the sense of disruption and pain these changes will cause particularly to elderly residents and school students who no longer have a local bus service. No universal access and now no bus.”

Two years ago the Bligh Government cut Tennyson rail line services and now the Newman State Government has dumped the 104 replacement bus services. 

“It is the elderly travelling to hospitals and shops, and school students heading to St Laurence’s, Corinda State High, St Aiden’s, Brisbane State High and Somerville House who will be hardest hit by this senseless decision,” Councillor Johnston said. 

Councillor Johnston said extending the 196 Buz route to Yeronga West was great but all bus services in Yeerongpilly and Yeronga East including to Yeronga State School, Yeronga High School and the Endeavour Foundation had been cut.

“I am calling on the Lord Mayor to oppose these reckless changes.  He said he did not support any cuts to Brisbane City Council bus routes.  Now is the time to see if he has any backbone or whether he will roll over and play dead for Campbell Newman.”

Details of Translink's Bus review can be found here.

Energex have commenced works to complete an electricity upgrade in Corinda and Sherwood.

The works include the installation of new underground power cable and upgrades to overhead powerlines and associated electrical equipment.

Construction works will occur at:

• Lockwood, Jerrold and Bute Streets;
• Oxley Road; and
• Railway Terrace.

During this project you can expect:

• possible power interruptions. If this is required Energex will provide two days notice;
• construction noise, Monday-Friday between 7am and 6pm;
• partial footpath and road closures along the network upgrade route (see diagram);
• night works near railway lines Monday-Friday between 8pm-5am;
• heavy vehicle movement, vehicles entering and leaving work sites; and
• the removal of a palm tree to ensure safe installation of the undergrown power line.

Works are expected to be completed by the end of May 2013.

For more information click here or call 1800 762 213 and quote reference number C0134590.

Works to resurface the road way across the Walter Taylor Bridge have commenced.

This includes:

• stripping the existing road base. This has commenced and is expected to be completed by 22 March. The works will be completed at night with one lane closed, allowing traffic to continually flow in the other lane: and
• laying the new asphalt. The works will be completed under a full bridge closure from 12pm Saturday 23 March until 5am Monday 25 March.

For more information call 3403 8888.

You are invited to an online safety and cyber bullying community information session. This seminar is aimed at parents who want to better understand what their kids are accessing online and any risks they may encounter.

Come along and learn some simple and effective ways to prevent online risks within your home.

Thursday, 14 March 2013
6.30pm
Corinda State High School Drama Room, 46 Pratten Street, Corinda

The session will be delivered by an international keynote speaker on the topic of digital compliance and internet safety.

A coin donation would be appreciated on arrival. To register online click here.

Centenary Theatre Groups 2013 season has kicked off with Quartet, by Sir Ronald Harwood and directed by Gary O’Niel. Quartet is performing at Chelmer Community Centre, Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Streets, Chelmer, from 2 - 23 March.

Fridays and Saturdays - 8pm
Sunday 10 March - 6pm
Sunday the 17 March - 2pm

Centenary Theatre Group 2013 season
Pack of Lies By Hugh Whitemore Directed by Dale Murison	performances 4-25 May
Kitchen Witches By Caroline Smith Directed by Kath Kunde	auditions 27 April - 1.30pm performances 13 July - 3 August
When the Rain Stops Falling By Andrew Bovell Directed by Cam Castles	auditions 29 June - 1.30pm performances 7-28 September
Gaslight By Patrick Hamilton Directed by Kurt Lerps	auditions 24 August - 1pm performances 2-23 November

All playing at the Chelmer Community Centre, Cnr Queenscroft & Halsbury Streets, Chelmer

For more information click here or call 0435 591 720.

Game on Australia is back, with an exciting multisports Easter holiday programme.

Lots of great sports, activities and coaches on offer.

All children from prep - year 7 are invited

2 - 5 April
9am-3pm
Christ the King Primary School Gym, Randolph St, Graceville and
Graceville Park, Oxley Rd Graceville

Call 0423 315 404, email info@gameonaustralia.com.au or click here for more information.

Alan Fletcher Research Station

Unison Projects Pty Ltd is currently in the due diligence phase of negotiations to acquire the Alan Fletcher Research Station. The sale details have not yet been finalised. A development application has not yet been lodged on the site.  I am keeping a close eye on this site and will advise residents as soon as a development plan has been lodged with Council.

39 Ferry St Sherwood (old defence housing)

A number of residents have contacted me about the proposed redevelopment of 39 Ferry St, the old defence townhouses. The development proposal for does not comply with the City Plan and if approved would set an adverse precedent for our area. I urge you to object. I have drafted a standard objection you are welcome to use, and/or amend. The more personal the objection, that is, the more your objection discusses the impacts on your property or street, the better.

Click here for the objection.

All residents are invited to attend the Lord Mayor's business forums.

The forums provide tips on how to grow a business and increase clientele.

They are supported by Council officers and leaders of the industry, who share their insights and practical tips learned through their individual business experiences.

Come along to the upcoming forums at Sunnybank on 9 April and Mt Gravatt on 24 June. Forums start at 7pm. Exact locations are to be confirmed here.