Living in Brisbane - September 2023 North edition

LIVING IN

Boredom-busting school holiday fun

New golf course and pickleball courts

Free green waste recycling weekends

The next chapter of libraries in Brisbane: Lord Mayor

Brisbane’s libraries are great places for free and affordable fun and that’s why our Council continues to invest in them.

The upgraded Zillmere Library recently reopened, featuring a vibrant new children’s space and dedicated young adults’ area. We’re also building a new Everton Park Library and planning is underway for a brand-new library in Indooroopilly.

You can now also access borrowed items 24/7 with our new smart library lockers in Holland Park and Carina. Four more are planned for Grange, Mitchelton, New Farm and Bracken Ridge.

Whether it’s finding a good book, visiting a free workshop, or gathering with friends, we are making sure our libraries are worth reading about.

Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner

Brisbane’s newest public golf course

Council has opened a premier public golf course in Cannon Hill, creating more to see and do in Brisbane.

Minnippi Golf Course is a uniquely designed 18-hole golf course with two 9-hole loops or three 6-hole loops. There’s a driving range and a temporary Pro-shop and food available onsite with permanent facilities planned to be opened shortly.

Built on a former landfill site, the entire development covers 125 hectares and the course includes habitat conservation areas.

Protecting the natural environment while producing a contemporary course has been an integral focus of the design.

Minnippi Golf Course is another way Council is building on Brisbane’s diverse and accessible recreational opportunities for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

For more information, visit Council’s website and search ‘Minnippi Golf Course’.

Local parks get new courts

A new purpose-built pickleball court has opened at Joachim Street Park in Holland Park West, with 4 more courts on the way, helping residents stay active and healthy.

Described as a cross between badminton and tennis, pickleball first landed in Australia in 2015. The sport quickly became a Brisbane favourite for its ability to be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels.

Council is building new courts at:

Š Greenways Esplanade Park, Parkinson

Š Enoggera Creek Sport and Recreation Precinct, Newmarket

Š Sheriff Park, Wakerley

Š John Magee Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks.

Council is committed to ensuring residents have a variety of free and low-cost opportunities to maintain an active lifestyle, particularly with the increasing cost of living.

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

Brisbane in bloom

Springtime in Brisbane is something special. Step into the spring sunshine and explore the city in bloom.

Š New Farm Park: New Farm Park’s roses are unmatched and beloved by locals as they flower each year.

Š Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens: From the tranquil oasis of the Japanese garden, to the smells and textures at the Sensory Garden, there is something for everyone.

Š Jacarandas in bloom: Relax under the purple floral clouds in City Botanic Gardens or Jacaranda Park at Yeronga.

For more information, visit Council’s website and search ‘Brisbane in bloom’.

Boredom-busting school holiday fun

Open up your September planner because there’s heaps to do these school holidays!

From programming a Rugged Robot to yoga for young people, there are hundreds of free and affordable activities to keep all ages happy. The Planetarium will host new family-friendly shows, and a live musical performance, Zoom to the Moon

Our libraries offer fun and free activities for the whole family, including a live-music show from Red Rocket 3, while the Intelino Train will teach kids basic coding skills in a screenfree environment!

Combine nature and creativity at the nature card making workshop in the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre.

Download the Brisbane App or visit Council’s website and search ‘school holiday activities’.

Ready, set…get moving!

Take advantage of the warmer weather and get outside for a brisk walk or run. Brisbane has views to inspire and tracks to suit all running levels – whether you are preparing for Bridge to Brisbane or just looking for some fresh air.

Š River run: The 5 km route between the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and New Farm is one of Brisbane’s most scenic.

Š Bayside beauty: The spectacular 6.5 km Sandgate Foreshore promenade provides a waterside route with plenty to see on the way.

Š Go off road: Discover more than 70 nature tracks and trails across the Mt Coot-tha precinct, that also make great trail running routes.

Sprint to Council’s website and search ‘top running tracks’ for more information.

You can have your say on Brisbane’s new additional floral emblem. Scan the QR code to vote by Tuesday 12 September.

Visit the spring blooms at Roma Street Parklands.

Decorate your home for less

Want to revamp your home while sticking to a budget? Visit Council’s Treasure Troves where you can pick up quality second-hand items for a fraction of the price.

Find furniture, homewares, books, hardware items and sporting equipment. Be sure to keep an eye out for unique gems, such as musical instruments, jewellery, artwork, antiques and more!

Operated by the Endeavour Foundation, Treasure Troves are a way of giving a new life to household items destined for landfill. If you are spring cleaning, you can donate high-quality, usable items at our resource recovery centres at Nudgee Beach, Willawong, Ferny Grove and Chandler for free.

Visit our Treasure Troves in Acacia Ridge and Geebung every weekend from 8am-4pm each day.

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendar! Pre-sale tickets for the Lord Mayor’s Seniors Christmas Party evening shows go on sale online from 4 October. This year, there’ll be 15 shows from 4-8 December. All remaining tickets will be available from 11 October. Head to Council’s website for more information about this much-loved annual event.

Free green waste recycling weekends

Bushfire season is just around the corner and it’s more important than ever to make sure your home is prepared for severe weather by raking up your garden leaves and twigs, and remember to clear your gutters.

Brisbane City Council is helping our residents be prepared by offering free green waste recycling weekends at all resource recovery centres in the lead up to warmer weather/bushfire season.

Drop off your green waste at any of our resource recovery centres located in Chandler, Nudgee, Willawong and Ferny Grove on 9-10 September, 7-8 October and 11-12 November.

Acceptable green waste includes grass clippings, palm fronds, weeds, shrub and tree prunings, loose bark and leaves.

BANYO –HAVE YOUR SAY

Council is working with businesses in Banyo to revitalise its shopping precinct as part of the Growing Precincts Together program. A survey is now open to residents and businesses to provide feedback, with the opportunity to win a $150 gift card. Head to Council’s website and search ‘Growing Precincts Together’.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Do you know someone who is dedicated to helping their community? The Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards recognise Brisbane residents who go above and beyond to improve the lives of others. Head to Council’s website for more information.

Council’s slashing its green recycling service fee in half! Head to Council’s website and order your green bin for less than $1 a week.

Cultural

Centre station update

Are you one of the thousands of people who travel through the Cultural Centre busway station each day? You may have noticed the newly opened inbound platform one, transformed as part of the Brisbane Metro project.

Overall station works are expected to be complete by mid-2024, providing a more comfortable experience with wider footpaths, shaded platforms, realigned lifts, enhanced landscaping and improved wayfinding and accessibility.

Works also include major platform extensions to increase station capacity in preparation for future metro services commencing in late 2024.

Scan the QR code to explore the future Cultural Centre Precinct.

Improving Brisbane roads

Council is improving our road network to help make Brisbane’s roads even safer.

This includes replacing cracked, damaged roads, road resurfacing, and repairing potholes.

Bridge travel time savings revealed

The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge will reduce travel times and provide safe active transport connections for the thousands of residents and visitors expected to use it each day.

A walk from Kangaroo Point to the CBD will be almost half an hour quicker than it is now, taking just 8 minutes!

Bike or e-scooter riders will be able to make the same journey in only 3 minutes.

A walk between The Gabba and the city centre, which currently takes almost an hour by foot, will be halved using the new bridge.

Arriving in the city, a new signalised crossing on the corner of Edward and Alice streets will help safely connect bridge users to surrounding footpath and bikeway networks.

If you see a pothole or road damage, report it by contacting Council via our 24/7 Call Centre on 3403 8888 or visit our website.

Council’s investment will make sure all road users, including cyclists, are travelling on safe roads, keeping you on track to your destination.

For more information, search ‘road resurfacing’ on our website.

Council is taking another step towards keeping Brisbane clean, green and sustainable with a feasibility study into a fully electric ferry, the EVCat.

Artist’s impression: Cultural Centre station upgrade

Artist’s impression: Corner of Alice and Edward streets

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FREE AND AFFORDABLE EVENTS

BRISBANE MUSIC TRAIL, 1-23 SEPTEMBER

Various locations

Brisbane + September = Music. See your favourite music artists, with events popping up in unexpected locations in Brisbane and across the state. qldmusictrails.com

BRISBANE FESTIVAL, 1–23 SEPTEMBER

Various locations

Brisbane’s beloved festival is back for 2023 with performances, installations and unmissable parties taking place across 23 days. brisbanefestival.com.au

MOSAIC MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, 17 SEPTEMBER

Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City

Join us in celebrating our vibrant multicultural Queensland through dance, music, poetry and storytelling. multiculturalaustralia.org.au/mosaic2023

UNDERCOVER ARTIST FESTIVAL, 20–23 SEPTEMBER

Various locations

Join in this disability-led festival and experience the extraordinary talents of artists over four days of music, cabaret, poetry and more. undercoverartistfest.com

BRISBANE PORTRAIT PRIZE, 28 SEPTEMBER–29 OCTOBER

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Everyone has an important story to tell. Come together to celebrate art, Brisbane artists and the characters who make our city what it is.

brisbaneportraitprize.org

NIGHT FEAST, 4–29 OCTOBER

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Indulge in a month-long celebration of Brisbane’s best food and art scene, set at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse. The feast awaits. nightfeast.com.au

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

PILATES

11 September, 7-8am, Moora Park, Shorncliffe Strengthen and stretch with abdominal exercises. Suitable for seniors. brisbane.qld.gov.au

TAI CHI QIGONG IN THE PARK

12 September, 8.30-9.30am, Huxtable Park, Chermside West Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Suitable for seniors. brisbane.qld.gov.au

REGIONAL EVENTS

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

SOCIAL TENNIS

14 September, 9-10am, Northshore Tennis Centre, Hamilton BYO tennis racquet for a social and fun lesson. To book, call 07 3185 9256

MEET WILDLIFE NEIGHBOURS

20 September, 12.30-1.30pm, Boondall Wetlands

Environment Centre

Visit our bush neighbours. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au

MAKE AND CREATE FOR KIDS

FUN AND GAMES

16 September, 1.30-3.30pm, Keith Payne Park, Stafford Play ball games, brave obstacle courses and participate in interactive games. To book, visit bazilgrumble.com

21 September, 10am-5pm, Banyo Library, Banyo Get creative with free art and craft activities. brisbane.qld.gov.au

NORTHEY STREET ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET

24 September, 6-11am, Northey Street City Farm, Windsor

Shop a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables. brisbane.qld.gov.au

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP

14 September, 1.30-3pm, Hamilton Library, Ascot

Troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence. To book, call 07 3403 1050.

FISH WISE

16 September, 7.30-10.30am, Nudgee Beach Reserve, Nudgee Beach

Learn to tie a fishing knot, cast a rod and land a fish. To book, visit 2bentrods.com.au

BRICK BUILDERS CLUB

26 September, 2-3.30pm, Grange Library, Grange

Take on challenges and build your own colourful constructions. To book, call 07 3407 2523

$6 10-17 YRS

#VIEWSOFBRISBANE

Thanks to everyone who shared their amazing Views of Brisbane! Simply share your photos on Instagram using #viewsofbrisbane or join our Views of Brisbane Facebook group for your chance to be featured.

Apply now for grants!

Have you got a community project but need support to see it come to life? Check out some of Council’s upcoming grants.

The Lord Mayor’s Environment Grant provides funds to not-for-profit community-based groups for environmental projects and activities. Green-thumbed groups and not-for-profits can apply for a Cultivating Community Gardens Grant to establish, develop and maintain community gardens on Council-owned and other land.

The Creative Spark Grants Program supports artists and not-for-profit community arts, historical and cultural organisations to create and present work. The Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships help artists, arts workers, cultural workers or creative producers to expand their careers by supporting professional development opportunities.

Applications open on 6 November. Visit Council’s website and search ‘grants’ for more information, or scan the QR code to visit Council’s Grant Finder.

WIN PASSES TO ENTER BRIDGE TO BRISBANE!

Time to put on your running shoes. We’re giving away 5 family passes to enter this year’s Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday 15 October. To enter, visit our website and search ‘Living in Brisbane competition’. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 15 September.

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.

Brisbane River @mybrissy

Kangaroo Point Green Bridge @Mark Brizzypix Coleman

Brisbane City @ausstyle_lpc