Living in Brisbane - October 2023 North edition

Time to par-tee at new golf club: Lord Mayor

Brisbane’s first new public golf course in 70 years has been opened to residents and visitors.

The Minnippi Golf Course in Brisbane’s south-east was designed with sustainability in mind, with more than 75,000 native trees and shrubs planted, helping keep Brisbane clean and green.

Transformed from a former landfill site, the 125 hectare, 18-hole public course and driving range requires no membership and is open for all ages to enjoy.

The facility is more than just a golf course – it is a family-friendly destination that offers live music, food trucks and activities for the whole family. The course is another example of Council helping to make Brisbane even better!

Dog park refurbishments

Celebrating Seniors Month 10 years of SAMs

Safe and sustainable roads

A trial of crumbed rubber asphalt is underway across Brisbane, which incorporates recycled rubber from old car and truck tyres into the bitumen.

Council is prioritising road resurfacing and pothole repairs, as well as looking into how we can make roads more durable and sustainable.

The crumbed rubber asphalt can extend the life of the road for up to a decade longer than conventional bitumen.

It also increases recycling as part of a more circular economy.

Wear and tear is inevitable on our roads, but with your help we can respond quickly and keep roads safe.

If you see a pothole or road damage, report it by contacting Council at our 24/7 Call Centre on 3403 8888 or visit brisbane.qld.gov.au

Celebrating Seniors Month

Council are hosting a range of events to celebrate seniors this October. It’s never been easier to get around Brisbane and join in the festivities with free off-peak travel for seniors.

Š Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Gala on 22 October. This year’s theme is Dream Believe Achieve

Š Get your tickets for the Lord Mayor’s Seniors Christmas Parties (4-8 December). Evening tickets only for sale online from 4 October with all remaining tickets from 11 October.

Š Try something new from Council’s Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) program including yoga, tai chi and stand-up paddle boarding.

Š Sunday 29 October is Grandparents Day. From bush kindy to the Bureau of Little Architects, Council has some great ideas to celebrate with your family.

Visit our website for more information about Seniors Month and Grandparents Day activities.

BUSHFIRE AND STORM SEASON IS HERE

Be prepared. Scan the QR code for advice on how to prepare your home and household and stay safe.

Dog park refurbishments

There’ll be lots of wagging tails across Brisbane as 12 dog parks receive upgrades as part of Council’s 2023-24 Budget.

Improvements include rehabilitation of turf, fences, gates, pathways, seating, agility equipment and drinking fountains. This work will give your furry friends more space to run, keep fit and socialise with other pets.

Refurbishments are set to take place at dog parks in Kelvin Grove, Forest Lake, Chapel Hill, Stafford Heights, Runcorn, The Gap, Tarragindi, Richlands, Albion, Ashgrove, Toowong and Coorparoo.

Go to brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘dog parks’ to find one near you.

Happy Birthday Museum of Brisbane

This month, Brisbane City Council is celebrating the Museum of Brisbane’s (MoB) 20th anniversary.

Located on Level 3 at City Hall, MoB celebrates the creatives and history-makers who help us better understand Brisbane and its culture. The museum brings our city’s vibrant art, culture and history to life through exhibitions, events, workshops, tours and MoB Kids activities. Check out current exhibitions including Clay: Collective Ceramics, Commune and The Local by Artist in Residence, Taloi Havini.

Visit museumofbrisbane.com.au to find out how you can join in the celebration.

Experience The Dark Side Of The Moon

Music lovers and stargazers can unite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Immerse yourself in breathtaking views of the Solar System and beyond while listening to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in the planetarium’s full-dome theatre.

This internationally popular show is having its Queensland debut in Brisbane, which is a testament to Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium’s highquality audio-visual capabilities. Enjoy this magical blend of sights and sounds while embracing the out-of-this-world technology that only a planetarium can offer. Go to Council’s website and search ‘Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium’ to book your tickets today.

Embrace Buy Nothing New Month

Did you know that October is Buy Nothing New Month? Get involved and make a positive impact on our planet while saving money in the process.

Here are some tips to help you buy nothing new this month:

Š Discover unique items and find a bargain at our Treasure Troves.

Š Borrow books, DVDs, e-books or magazines at one of our 33 libraries or via the BNELibraries app.

Š Learn how to grow your own food and reduce waste by attending a free Grow It Local workshop.

Š Move more at one of Council’s free or low-cost Active and Healthy sessions.

For more information visit Council’s website and search ‘live more sustainably’.

Local news

WOMEN IN BUSINESS GRANT

The third round of the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Women in Business grants open in early October. The grants provide up to $5,000 to support Brisbane’s female business owners to grow and develop their businesses, with a total of $250,000 available in this round. Visit womeninbusinessgrant.com.au for more information.

KERBSIDE LARGE ITEM COLLECTION

Brisbane hosts Asia Pacific Cities Summit

Brisbane welcomes business leaders and mayors from throughout the Asia Pacific region to the 2023 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2023APCS) and Mayors’ Forum from Wednesday 11 October to Friday 13 October. The Summit offers business owners, global corporates, city leaders, policy makers, researchers and emerging leaders from across Australia and the globe the chance to network, discover new opportunities and build strong connections.

This year’s theme is Shaping Cities for our Future, which will be explored by keynote speakers, including award-winning author of Happy City, Charles Montgomery; Andrew Liveris AO, President, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games; and Bo Seo, Korean-Australian two-time world champion debater.

Various registration types are available. For more information visit our website and search ‘APCS’.

Residents of Brighton, Deagon, Fitzgibbon, Sandgate, Taigum, Boondall, Nudgee, Pinkenba, Virginia, Zillmere, Albion, Banyo, Geebung, Hendra, Kalinga, Northgate, Wooloowin, Ascot, Clayfield and Hamilton can dispose of their large household waste items with kerbside large item collection in October. Download the free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to check what items are accepted and your collection week.

VOTE FOR A WASTE WARRIOR

Voting is now open for the 2023 WasteSMART People’s Choice Award. Choose from a shortlist of inspiring finalists who go above and beyond to help make Brisbane a clean, green and sustainable city. Voting closes on Monday 16 October, visit wastesmartawards.com.au to vote.

10 years of SAMs

Brisbane’s Speed Awareness Monitors (SAMs) program is celebrating 10 years of making our suburban streets safer.

Brisbane City Council first implemented the rotating SAMs concept in 2013, with the first monitor still standing in Alderley today.

The program has since grown to 183 SAMs rotating across 919 locations and 83 permanent SAMs near schools.

SAMs help to increase drivers’ awareness of their speed and encourage them to travel safely on our roads by adhering to the speed limit, keeping SAMs smiling.

The initiative has celebrated two Road Safety Awards from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland (IPWEAQ) and recorded more than one billion motorists passing by SAMs. To find out more about SAMs, visit Council’s website and search ‘Speed Awareness Monitors’.

Green Bridges progressing

The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge is taking shape!

All bridge foundations and piers are now complete, and the tower crane has started work on installing the 83 metre mast in the middle of the Brisbane River.

Free City and Spring Hill loop buses

Did you know Council’s free, fully-electric, hop-on and hop-off buses connect you to key destinations around the inner-city and Spring Hill?

The free City Loop is a great way to visit iconic Brisbane destinations including Riverside, Botanic Gardens, Queen Street Mall, City Hall and more.

The Spring Hill Loop connects you to important destinations including Post Office Square, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, Brisbane Private Hospital and Central Station. Spring Hill services run approximately every 10 minutes during peak times and every 20 minutes off-peak. Both of these free services are available from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Next time you’re in the City or Spring Hill, why not get on board?

The mast will sit atop the eye-catching, flower-shaped main pier, which was completed in September and involved 140 tonnes of steel in its construction.

Downstream at the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, the 175 metre Lores Bonney Riverwalk extension is complete and the preassembled 80 metre arch bridge is on track to be installed later this year.

Head to Council’s website to learn more about our Green Bridges.

Biketober is back! You can join the free challenge by riding your bike and encouraging others to ride too. Check out cyclingbrisbane.com.au for more information!

Taking shape: the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, August 2023

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FREE AND AFFORDABLE EVENTS

PARK VIBES AND OUTDOOR CINEMA, 7 AND 28 OCTOBER

Victoria Park, Herston

Spend a leisurely day at Park Vibes on 7 October and catch our Halloween-themed Outdoor Cinema on 28 October. brisbane.qld.gov.au

EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO, 14 OCTOBER

Victoria Park, Herston

Get ready for this year’s storm and bushfire season with demonstrations and workshops run by field experts, while enjoying a fun family day out with activities for the kids. brisbane.qld.gov.au

BRIDGE TO BRISBANE 2023, 15 OCTOBER

Various locations

Gather a group of friends or run solo for a good cause at one of Brisbane’s most iconic events. bridgetobrisbane.com.au

LORD MAYOR’S WRITERS IN RESIDENCE AUTHOR TALKS, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Various locations

Meet authors including Judy Nunn, Chris Hammer and Matthew Reilly. Search ‘author talks’ on Council’s website for details. brisbane.qld.gov.au

VALLEY FIESTA, 3-4 NOVEMBER

Various locations

Listen to a fantastic line-up of Fortitude Valley’s favourite live musicians perform on homegrown stages. myvalley.com.au/valley-fiesta

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE 2023, 10.15-11.30AM, 11 NOVEMBER

Anzac Square, Brisbane City

Remember those who have given their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. rslqld.org

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

TAI CHI QIGONG IN THE PARK

10 October, 8.30-9.30am, Teralba Park, Everton Park Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Suitable for seniors. brisbane.qld.gov.au

REGIONAL EVENTS

Check out the Brisbane app for more event listings! $6

NORTHEY STREET ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET

15 October, 6 -11am, Northey Street City Farm, Windsor Shop for organic produce. brisbane.qld.gov.au

BALL SPORTS PROGRAM FOR KIDS

21 October, 10.30-11am, Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon Play a variety of games working on coordination. To book, visit billysbuddies.com.au

KAYAK EXPLORE

22 October, 1-4pm, Sinbad Street Boat Ramp, Shorncliffe

Have fun while exploring your local waterway. To book, visit paddleqld.asn.au

FOREST BATHING YOGA

12 October, 7.30-8.30am, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Chermside West Absorb the forest while strengthening your body. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

BASKETBALL SKILLS AND GAMES

17 October, 3.30-4.15pm, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Chermside West Attend fun sessions. To book, visit madeconceptspty.com

BUSH KINDY –GRANDPARENTS DAY

26 October, 10-11am, Boondall Wetlands

Environment Centre, Boondall Be immersed in nature and Bush Kindy to celebrate Grandparents Day. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

GENTLE MOBILITY YOGA

PILATES

13 October, 6-7am, Arthur Davis Park, Sandgate

Strengthen and stretch with abdominal exercises. Suitable for all ages. brisbane.qld.gov.au

SOCIAL TENNIS

19 October, 9-10am, Northshore Tennis Centre, Hamilton

BYO tennis racquet for a fun lesson with a qualified coach. To book, call 3185 9256

31 October, 9.30-10.30am, A. R. C. Hill Park, Virginia Improve mobility, build strength and ease tension in the body and mind. Suitable for seniors. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

Emergency kit checklist

Cut out this handy checklist for your fridge and make sure your emergency kit is ready to go in case of severe weather or fire.

Emergency kit checklist:

an emergency plan covering all scenarios

waterproof torch

portable radio

batteries

mobile phone car charger

cash and credit cards

spare keys for house and cars

first aid kit including essential medications and copies of prescriptions

drinking water, nonperishable food, utensils and manual can opener

toiletries

sealable waterproof bags

sturdy gloves and rubber boots

pet food and supplies

baby food and supplies

tools such as pliers and a utility knife

copies of important documents such as your driver licence, passport and insurance policies.

For information on emergency plans, emergency kits and disaster readiness search ‘Be Prepared’ on our website.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust delivers festive cheer for Christmas!

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy but, sadly, for many people it can be challenging and stressful. To help grassroots charities prepare for the festive season, our Christmas and Festive Meal Grants offer:

Š Christmas toys for children in need

Š grocery and foodbank vouchers to put a festive meal on the table

Š cash grants up to $2,000 to fund a Christmas celebration for clients and volunteers

Š cash grants up to $1,000 for charities supporting people experiencing homelessness to fund extra festive meal services.

Christmas and Festive Meal Grants open on Monday 23 October and close Friday 3 November. Head to lmct.org.au/grants for more information.

Get composting at home

Brisbane City Council is making it more affordable to get started composting at home with our compost rebate program.

Eligible Brisbane residents can receive a rebate of up to $70 for the purchase of composting equipment. For more information, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘compost rebate’.

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.