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#57 June/July 2022

Booking deadline: 13 May Content deadline: 20 May Distributed: 6 June Phone: 07 3162 0802 Email: megan@lovingnundah.com.au

New Italian Restaurant Opens in Northgate

A cozy new Italian restaurant has opened in the quiet streets of Northgate. Piccolo Ristorante & Bar serves traditional Italian antipasti, pasta, carne, contorni and dolci (desserts). They offer kids pasta and gluten-free options. The restaurant seats 30 inside, with additional seating outside (where dogs are welcomed with water bowls). They are open Tuesday to Sunday.

Piccolo Ristorante & Bar | 1/87 Ryans Road, Northgate piccolo-ristorante-bar | piccolorestaurante.com.au

Street Science named Champion Educational Service

Local business, Street Science, has been recognised at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards as the Champion Education Service in Australia.

Street Science beat 17 other providers in their category to win at the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony held at The Star Sydney, with over 1,000 guests in attendance. “We are extremely proud to have taken out this award. After a couple of challenging years in education services, the team at Street Science have worked hard to continue to provide schools and the community with access to engaging science education events. Like a lot of small businesses we’ve had to innovate and change, and we are beyond excited to have been recognised by the Australian Small Business Champion Awards,” says Steve Liddell, Founder of Street Science. Congratulations to Steve and the local team!

Street Science | Unit 10, Gateway Business Centre, Nudgee Road, Banyo streetscience.com.au | streetscienceau | streetscience_au

“Hopefully by assisting a few of these stores, we can provide short term relief to continue trading through these very difficult times,” says Claire O’Hara, Gardner Vaughan Group.

Gardner Vaughan Group | gvg.com.au

Iconic Corner Set for Redevelopment

Further information is set to be released in the coming months of a new building which will sit proud in the Nundah landscape. The new building will provide residents with new retail offerings, additional visitor parking, and will continue to grow Nundah as a destination. The site currently sits idle with vacant tenancies, so developer Gardner Vaughan Group (GVG) has approached the neighbouring community to offer these tenancies to flood-affected retailers at Toombul Shopping Centre.

Local ANZAC Day Services 2022

As the sun rose on April 25, 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers rowed towards the shores of Gallipoli and into history itself. Every year since, as the sun rises, Australians gather across the nation to remember their legacy, and the legacy of all those who have followed in their footsteps. All members of the community are invited to attend ANZAC Day services on Monday, April 25.

Nundah-Northgate RSL Sub-Branch

6.30am Dawn Service

Nundah Historic Cemetery, Hedley Avenue, Nundah

8.30am March

Starting at Primrose Lane, Nundah to Nundah Memorial Park, Nundah

8.45am Main Service

Nundah Memorial Park, Nundah

Banyo RSL Sub-Branch

7.00am March

7.15am Main Service

Banyo Memorial Park, Banyo

Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch

5.30am Dawn Service

Lutwyche Cemetery, Kitchener Road, Kedron

7.45am March

Starting at Chermside Historical Precinct to Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside

8.30am Main Service

Kedron Wavell Services Club, Chermside

Recovering from the 2022 Brisbane Floods

The February 2022 floods were one of the worst Brisbane has experienced, with residents, businesses and infrastructure greatly impacted. The intense rainfall broke riverbanks, covered roads, and sadly, claimed the lives of 13 people in the state. A record-breaking 887 millimetres fell in February - more than double the nearest monthly high in 2020. In three days alone, Brisbane received 80% of its annual rainfall. The Wivenhoe Dam capacity rose from 58.7% on February 24 to 183.0% by February 27. In our local area, a significant number of houses were inundated with water, especially those near of work boots and PPE to those volunteering in muddy flood waters. Many other businesses donated products and their own time to help with local flood clean-up activities.

Shaw Road, Wavell Heights. Photo by Christie Mawer

waterways. Businesses and homes were affected, and the local community was shocked to see the extent of damage to Toombul Shopping Centre and its many retailers. Although the car park is notorious for flooding, it was heartbreaking to see the water rise inside the centre, entering most stores and causing extensive damage. When the flood waters subsided, the clean-up commenced. The local community rallied together, with residents helping clean up neighbour’s homes, local businesses, sports-grounds and clubhouses. Local businesses came together to help too. Active Truth in Nundah donated $50,000 worth of new clothing and She Wear Australia in Northgate donated $40,000 worth

If you have been affected by the floods, please contact our local representatives for more information on assistance available.

Leanne Linard visiting local businesses in Nundah

Nadia from Active Truth and Councillor Adam Allan

Anika Wells

Stacey from She Wear

Brisbane City Council assistance with flood recovery

There’s still so much work to be done, but one thing’s for certain; the spirit of Brisbane has never been stronger. Thank you to all of the volunteers who have provided their support and for everyone’s hard work on the ground. At the time of writing in mid-March, 61,688 tonnes of water-damaged waste had been collected from more than 3,091 flood-affected streets. If you have flood-damaged items or you need assistance with flood aftermath clean-up, you can register for assistance by contacting the Northgate Ward Office. Residents can also access free resource recovery trips to assist with flood waste. We have had 24,314 free visits to the tip for floodaffected waste.

Flood rates relief

A recovery package will be available to eligible residents and businesses allowing them to receive a $250 rebate off their next rates bill.

The issuing of the April quarter rates notices will be postponed for one month until late April-early May. Ratepayers impacted by the severe weather and facing financial difficulties will be eligible to receive a 60-day additional due date extension and access to payment plans.

Community facility disaster relief

Council will provide a $5,000 payment to community organisations who are operating, or located within, a Council leased or licensed community facility that has been impacted by the recent severe weather event. For more

information call 3403 8888.

Business flood recovery

Brisbane City Council is committed to supporting businesses to recover from flood impacts. Contact Council for more information regarding clean-up considerations, temporary workspace, financial assistance, and advice for specific types of businesses.

Council cabs

Some Council Cab services have been impacted by recent weather and flooding events. Services to Toombul Shopping Centre are temporarily redirected to Chermside Shopping Centre.

Bus services resume

Bus service timetables are now back to normal, however, due to Toombul Shopping Centre interchange being non-operational, alternate stops have been provided for the 306 and 322. These bus routes will now stop at Sandgate Road stop 32 until further notice.

Report potholes

Our hard-working crews are out across the suburbs responding to reported potholes following the severe weather. We appreciate the efforts of residents in being our eyes on the streets. If you

see a dangerous pothole, please report it to Council by texting the location to 0429 234 948.

Cr Adam ALLAN

Councillor for Northgate Ward

3403 2210 northgate.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au www.adamallan.com.au Councillor.Allan

LEGAL MATTERS

with Aaron Ball from Shorestone Legal

You don’t always have to go to court

Many legal matters get settled without expensive court proceedings. These days, in most areas of law that affect families, mediation in one form or another is providing a relatively inexpensive alternative.

In many types of disputes, attempting some type of mediation first is mandatory. In family law disputes, for example, the parties are required to attempt alternative dispute resolution for all parenting issues if it is safe to do so. Property settlement disputes following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship also have mediation pathways available.

In disputes over wills and estates, people are usually required to explore mediation before going to a trial before a judge. Mediation can also provide an affordable pathway for resolving disputes between neighbours, business partners, tenants and lessors, employees and their employers.

If you are involved in any type of dispute, and there’s a real possibility it may end up in court, then it is important that you get legal advice early. Shorestone Legal can help you prepare for, and even represent you, at mediation.

Aaron Ball, Principal Solicitor | Shorestone Legal shorestonelegal.com.au | Ph: 3266 4657

HEALTH & FITNESS

with Alyssa Easdown from Fitstop Nundah

Exercise for sleep deprivation

As an infant sleep consultant and mum of two kids, I truly understand what it’s like to be sleep deprived. Grogginess, exhaustion, poor concentration and mood changes are all signs of sleep deprivation and can affect people at all stages in life.

When you’re sleep-deprived, exercise might feel like the last thing you want to do – I get it!

However, if you do a short workout, move your body at the gym, or lift some light weights, you’ll release endorphins, improve your mood, and help combat sleep deprivation.

If you are struggling to fall asleep, consider moving your most active workout to earlier in the day. Exercising 1-2 hours before bedtime can make it hard to wind down as endorphin levels are high. Before bed, try some light stretching or gentle yoga to relax your body and alleviate anxiety. Try turning off the screens (yes, including your phone!) 30 minutes before bed too.

Regular exercise will lift your mood and will help you get better quality sleep.

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