Living in Brisbane - April 2023 North edition

LIVING IN

COMPOST REBATE HELPING RESIDENTS RECYCLE: LORD MAYOR

We’re committed to ensuring Brisbane remains clean, green and sustainable. That’s why we introduced a rebate of up to $70 for Brisbane residents who purchase home composting equipment. About 11,500 residents have received the rebate and I’m encouraging more to take advantage of this offer.

Composting your food scraps not only reduces your personal waste and greenhouse gas emissions but provides nutrient-rich compost for your garden or house plants. We’ve also waived the establishment fee for green waste recycling bins, which are an easy way for residents to dispose of lawn clippings and leaves. Council uses this green waste to make mulch, helping Brisbane remain clean and green.

Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner

Brisbane’s vulnerable supported through Charitable Trust

The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust is digging in to support 21 Brisbane charities thanks to its March General Grant Round.

Charity Dig In received support to provide nutritious meals to people experiencing food insecurity. The organisation has served more than 80,000 meals.

Dig In found traditional street meal services are not always suitable for some food-insecure groups such as children and women experiencing domestic violence. In response, they developed a hot food vending machine.

The charity provides one free meal per day via individual pin codes and is accessible 24/7.

The Trust is proud to support small innovative projects that have an enormous impact on Brisbane residents. For more information visit lmct.org.au

Creating a city of neighbourhoods

Council’s Village Precinct Projects (VPPs) are helping to create a city of neighbourhoods by breathing new life into the suburbs. VPPs create liveable places with vibrant neighbourhood centres for the local community to enjoy.

The VPPs include a variety of public space improvements such as:

Š footpath upgrades with kerb and ramp crossing improvement

Š tree planting to improve the visual landscape and provide shade

Š new garden beds and more ground cover plants

Š new Council street furniture

Š public art and lighting.

For further information and updates on each of the VPP’s timelines and completion dates, visit Council’s website and search ‘Village Precinct Projects’.

Celebrate in Brisbane’s picturesque parks

Are you looking for a venue for a wedding, birthday party, or celebration? Then, why not consider one of our picturesque parks? Many Brisbane residents have taken advantage of our fantastic outdoor lifestyle and vibrant range of greenspaces to host their events. Almost 4000 events are held each year, with the 10 most popular booking sites being:

Š New Farm Park

Š City Botanic Gardens

Š Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Š Rocks Riverside Park – Seventeen Mile Rocks

Š Calamvale District Park

Š Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park – Lower River Terrace

Š Newstead Park

Š Musgrave Park – South Brisbane

Š Orleigh Park – West End

Š The Lake Parklands – Forest Lake.

A reservation service is in place for a small number of venues. To reserve your next event in a Brisbane park, visit Council’s website and search ‘Book Council venues’.

Botanica: after dark family entertainment

Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside brings Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens to life. There will be large-scale sculpture, projections, augmented reality and interactive installations.

The free exhibition is returning between 12-21 May and open daily from 5-10pm. It offers live performances; guided twilight walks and a Children’s Discovery Trail.

Enjoy Botanica Live Nights on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with additional activations, music, food trucks and an outdoor bar.

All events are free, with some bookings required via Eventbrite. For the Botanica 2023 program, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au

Explore and shop local in Ascot

Explore Ascot’s Racecourse Road precinct with these tips including local places to eat, shop and play.

Š Start at Petrichor & Co with coffee and something to eat from their Colombian and Latin American-inspired brunch menu. Stop in at Taro’s Ramen, which has been serving tasty noodle soup in Brisbane for more than 10 years, including vegan options.

Š For a takeaway option, Little Linh’s Banh Mi is the way to go.

Š Find the perfect gift at The Atelier Ascot and level up your wardrobe at Savida and Etre Boutique.

Š Wind down at Orchid House Thai Massage and Spa and end your day with fresh juice from Frigg Cafe.

Find more Brisbane precincts to explore on the Brisbane app or visit brisbane.qld.gov.au

Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing capital and our new housing and homelessness strategy will help ensure Brisbane can meet housing demand while preserving character and greenspace.

The strategy draws on outcomes from the Queensland Housing Summit held in October 2022 where four key priorities have been identified including housing supply, housing diversity, affordability and choice.

Council will continue working to ensure all residents have access to safe, secure, affordable, well-designed and conveniently located housing and support programs for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

THOUSANDS GET TO SCHOOL SAFELY

Thousands of primary school students are walking or riding to school this year thanks to our Active School Travel (AST) program. The free initiative encourages healthier students, greater road safety and reduced traffic outside schools. Winners for the 2022 AST program included Craigslea State School in Chermside West and Wishart State School.

BE BUSHFIRE-READY

Batteries don’t belong in bins

We all have items in our homes that use batteries but do you know how to safely dispose of them?

Batteries don’t belong in household bins because they can cause fires. Used and unwanted batteries should be disposed of for free at the following locations:

Š Battery World stores for car, boat and motorcycle batteries

Š B-cycle drop-off points in participating retail locations including Aldi, Woolworths, Officeworks and Bunnings stores

Š Council’s resource recovery centres accept household batteries (sizes AAA-D), lithium and rechargeable batteries (e-bikes, e-scooters, rechargeable tools) and lead-acid car batteries.

Recycling your batteries means valuable resources and precious metals are reused and turned into new batteries or used in other industries.

Search ‘E-waste in Brisbane’ on our website for more information.

With bushfire season beginning in July, it’s time to clear gutters of debris. Also, move flammable items away from the house like woodpiles, mulch and LPG cylinders. Fire can occur at any time so be sure to trim branches, prepare an evacuation plan and update your Bushfire Survival Plan. For more information, phone Council on 3403 8888.

ZILLMERE COMMUNITY HALL

The upgrade of Zillmere Community Hall is underway and set to re-open its doors by 30 June. It features a new fully accessible kitchen and air conditioning system. Council worked with the Zillmere and District Senior Citizens Club to protect the building’s history and make sure upgrades are fit for purpose.

Brisbane Metro tunnels under Adelaide Street

Did you know Council has been tunnelling beneath Adelaide Street 24 hours a day, seven days a week? It’s being delivered as part of the Brisbane Metro project. The 225 metre underground tunnel will provide a dedicated connection to our busways for bus and metro services.

As part of Brisbane Metro, 1.7km of streetscape along Adelaide Street, between North Quay and Edward Street, will be revitalised.

To learn more about the project, visit the Brisbane Metro Information Centre at 63 Adelaide Street from 10.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Scan the QR code to see the progress our team is making underground!

Free workshops for budding mountain bikers

Whether it’s taking on trails at Mt Coot-tha or having fun in the park, mountain bike riding is a great way to experience Brisbane’s outdoors and get active.

FIXING DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS

Brisbane roads are now safer thanks to completed construction at two black spot intersections.

In Forest Lake, we’ve improved the overall operation of the Forest Lake Boulevard and Rudyard Street intersection by installing new traffic lights with pedestrian crossing facilities. This will improve connectivity for people walking and riding through the area.

We’ve also upgraded the existing traffic lights with new lanterns and dedicated right-turn pockets at Hamilton Road and Bilsen Road intersection at Wavell Heights.

These upgrades are part of four Council projects completed this financial year as part of the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.

For more information, search ‘road and intersection projects’ on our website.

We are running free workshops on the grassy slopes of Victoria Park to help aspiring off-road riders learn new skills and gain confidence on their bikes. The courses will prepare young riders to tackle tough terrain by teaching skills such as cornering, braking, gear changing and taking on uphill climbs and dips.

This workshop is one of many free bike skills workshops for children, including BMX and learn to ride.

Check out cyclingbrisbane. com.au/events to register.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know since 2020, Council has completed 30 intersection upgrades, making our roads safer for the community.

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CITYWIDE EVENTS

2023 ANZAC DAY PARADE BRISBANE, 25 APRIL

King George Square, Brisbane City

Join former and current ADF veterans to celebrate and recognise all those who have served and continue to serve our country. The parade will be held on Adelaide Street from 9.45am to 12.30pm. rslsouthqueensland.org

MUSEUM OF BRISBANE CITY HALL TOURS, VARIOUS DATES

City Hall Ground Floor, various times

Uncover the secrets of Brisbane’s heritage-listed City Hall with this free guided 45-minute tour, which begins in the King George Square foyer. museumofbrisbane.com.au

ANYWHERE FESTIVAL, 4-21 MAY

Various locations

Discover Brisbane’s nooks and crannies with gigs in backyards, circuses in churches, comedy in offices and theatre in warehouses. The festival, which occurs anywhere but a theatre, returns to Brisbane on 13 May. anywhere.is

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2023 NRL MAGIC ROUND, 5-7 MAY

Suncorp Stadium, Milton

Experience eight huge matches as 16 teams descend on Queensland’s home of rugby league for a festival of football like no other. nrl.com

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BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL, 1-14 MAY

Various locations

Connect with authors, thinkers and dreamers in a rollicking tale of festive entertainment across five nights, four days and attend more than 100 events. bwf.org.au

OUTDOOR CINEMA: MOTHER’S DAY, 13 MAY

Victoria Park, Herston

Celebrate mum and enjoy the magic of the movies with a screening of The Incredibles and Freaky Friday at Victoria Park this Mother’s Day weekend. brisbane.qld.gov.au

Please check event details and confirm with organisers that events are still going ahead before you make plans.

REGIONAL EVENTS

Check out the Brisbane app for more event listings!

MUMS AND BUBS YOGA

Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am, Teralba Park, Everton Park

Get your stretch on with workouts tailored for mums and bubs. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

PARK ORIENTEERING

22 April, 2-4pm, 7th Brigade Park, Chermside Find your way using a map. Use your navigational skills to explore your local spaces and parks. brisbane.qld.gov.au

BALANCE BETTER WITH TAI CHI & QIGONG

5 May, 8.30-9.30am, Newstead Park, Newstead Feel relaxed, refresh and calm via Tai Chi. Suitable for seniors. brisbane.qld.gov.au

DRAGON BOATING

30 April, 9.30-11.30am, Yowoggera Park, Albion

TENNIS FOR SENIORS

19 April, 10-11am, Shaw Park Tennis Centre, Wooloowin

Improve your tennis game. Suitable for seniors. Bookings are essential. To book, call 07 3266 1660

PILATES

24 April, 6.30-7.30pm, Moora Park, Shorncliffe Strengthen and stretch with abdominal based exercises. Suitable for seniors. brisbane.qld.gov.au

Learn how to paddle in a dragon boat. You can train on the Brisbane River and then compete in regattas. To book, visit tewakadragons.org

BUSH KINDY

2 May, 10-11am, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Chermside West

Take part in nature play, art, craft, bushwalks, storytime and more. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

GENTLE FITNESS

MARKETING 101: WEBSITE

ELEMENTS

19 April, 9am-12 noon, Suburban Business Hub, Nundah Learn to run a website. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

LITTLE STARS PLAYTIME

FREE, 3-5 YEARS

26 April, 10am-12 noon, Oriel Park, Ascot Improve hand eye coordination, fine motor skills and balance. To book, visit bazilgrumble.com

3 May, 11.30am-12.30pm, The Community Place, Stafford

Focus on strength, balance and coordination. Suitable for seniors. To book, call 07 3857 1152

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For more information visit brisbane.qld.gov.au

Lest We Forget

Commemorate Anzac Day with an interactive journey from WWI to today inside Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, open special hours from 5.30am-3pm. If you can’t join us in person, scan the QR code to place a virtual poppy online. It’s free and helps ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.

Brisbane City Council acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow.

Eat Street, Hamilton. @mcpliving

Brisbane. @photos_by_leeny

South Bank Parklands. @brisbaneatnight

Brisbane Quarter. @l7liang