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Living in Brisbane NOVEMBER EDITION 2015 A message from Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

This financial year marked the beginning of an extensive re-life program for our first-generation CityCats. As refurbished vessels have been rolled out we have seen their fantastic Team Brisbane designs featuring Brisbane’s great sporting teams. I am excited to announce Council’s CityCat competition which gives you the opportunity to design your own Brisbane CityCat. The winning design will be developed into a feature wrap that will travel up and down the river for all to see. Please read over the page for competition entry details.

Getting active for summer has never been easier with exercise equipment now available in more than 80 Council parks across our city.

Council has a range of free programs for all age groups and you can read about what’s on offer in this edition or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au for more information.

As the festive season kicks off you can stay up-to-date with this year’s vibrant offering by visiting www.facebook.com/BNEWhatsOn. A great way to get into the spirit is the much-loved tradition of lighting the Brisbane City Christmas Tree. This year I invite you to join me for the occasion at 6.30pm on Friday 27 November in King George Square.

Graham Quirk LORD MAYOR Moons Worlds of mystery

Now showing Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Book your seat 3403 2578 www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planetarium Facebook.com/BrisbanePlanetarium CiyCat competition - it’s a wrap!

Submit your design for the chance to be featured on a Brisbane CityCat!

Launch your imagination and create an eye-catching and original design for one of Council’s CityCats to show what Brisbane means to you.

The winning design will be developed into a CityCat feature wrap, to travel up and down the river for all to see.

Your design will feature alongside sports-themed CityCat wraps including Team Brisbane sporting icons the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Firebirds and Brisbane Lions. To enter, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/teambne

Entries close on 15 January 2016 and the winner will be announced in February 2016. Terms and conditions apply. Christmas lights

Get into the festive spirit by joining the much-loved tradition of lighting the Brisbane City Christmas Tree at 6.30pm on Friday 27 November in King George Square.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Santa and special guests will welcome in the festive season by illuminating Queensland’s largest solar-powered Christmas tree, with carols and a special Christmas performance on the night.

The 20-metre tall tree will light up every night until Christmas, so make sure you visit to enjoy the beautiful sight.

Continue to soak up the festive cheer with the Christmas lights bus tour, showcasing households entered in the annual 4KQ Christmas Lights competition.

The tours run nightly from 14-18 December. More information and tickets will be available soon at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Exciting changes at South Bank

Two new features will be brought to life at South Bank in time for summer.

The Riverside Green Playground, located in the heart of the parklands, is now open and suitable for children of all ages. The popular boat pool section of the playground is also back in action after undergoing maintenance.

For more information on the Riverside Green Playground, visit www.visitbrisbane.com.au

The long-awaited ‘Brisbane’ sign is also set to make a return to the Cultural Forecourt by the end of the year, after the temporary sign installed for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014 was a hit with locals and visitors.

Artwork on the permanent sign will be inspired by the original, which was designed by eight local community groups. City fountains set to flow

Water will soon return to city fountains, which were turned off during Brisbane’s past droughts.

Work is underway to reinstate fountains at E.E. McCormick Place in Upper Roma Street, Emma Miller Place in Roma Street and Mooney Memorial Fountain located at Queen and Eagle streets. A new fountain is also being commissioned for the inner city.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. Mt Coot-tha update

A concept design for the new Visitor Information Centre at Mt Coot-tha is underway, with a plan due to be finalised by the end of the year.

The $3.4 million centre will link activities at Mt Coot-tha, from the botanic gardens, the planetarium, the summit and recreational facilities, and provide a welcoming entrance for visitors to the area.

More information will be available soon at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Best of Asia Pacific cinema returns

Experience cinema at its best this month with the return of the Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival (BAPFF) and Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA).

Now in its second year, BAPFF will screen more than 75 features, documentaries and short films from across the Asia Pacific region from 19-29 November in a program packed with gala events, special guest appearances and retrospectives.

As the region’s highest accolade in film, BAPFF also provides a rare chance to experience a selection of nominated films from the ninth Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

The 2015 APSA ceremony, recognising cinematic excellence from across the world’s fastest growing film region, will be held at City Hall on 26 November and will also be televised via a live webcast.

For the full BAPFF program and to book tickets, visit www.bapff.com.au and for information about APSA, visit www.asiapacificscreenacademy.com Movie screenings

Thursday 19 November, 6.30pm, The Idol, Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art

Sunday 26 November, 6.30pm, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Palace Barracks Cinemas Hidden laneways around Brisbane

Discover some of Brisbane’s hidden laneways by visiting Winn Lane and Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley, or Moorvale Lane in Moorooka.

Feel the buzz of Winn and Bakery lanes, located in the heart of the Valley. Transformed from underutilised pieces of land, these laneways are now busy shopping, entertainment and food venues. Venture out of the CBD to Moorvale Lane in Moorooka where you will find a 1950s pedestrian walkway lined with colourful African shops and an Ethiopian restaurant and cafe. These are just a taste of the interesting and imaginative offerings that can be found in laneways around Brisbane.

Business owners and local operators are encouraged to get involved in Council’s Vibrant Laneways initiative to help rejuvenate and rediscover forgotten spaces. For more information on Vibrant Laneways, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. Meet your favourite author

Avid readers on the northside can get up close with some of their favourite authors this month as part of Council’s Writers in Residence program.

Popular authors making appearances at Chermside Library to discuss their latest literary works include:

• Peter Watt, 2-3pm, Wednesday 11 November • Tony Park, 1.30-2.30pm, Thursday 12 November. In the last four years, Council has hosted 161 popular authors including renowned best sellers, Kathy Reichs and Alexander McCall Smith.

This is a great opportunity for residents to be entertained and for budding writers to be inspired by some of their favourite authors at a local library.

For more information on the Writers in Residence program or other local library events, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/libraries or call 3403 8888. Intersection upgrade

Road users and pedestrians in Newstead are set to receive a much-needed intersection safety upgrade.

Stage 1 improvements to the intersection of Commercial Road, Skyring Terrace and Vernon Terrace, which currently carries more than 1100 vehicles per hour in peak hour, will include installing traffic signals and signalised pedestrian crossings to improve safety for all road users.

On-road bike lanes will also be installed on all four approaches to the newly-signalised intersection, and right-hand turn pockets will be constructed on Skyring Terrace and Vernon Terrace, enabling traffic to flow more efficiently.

Stage 2 will involve relocating one of two CityCycle stations near the intersection to reduce the impact to carparking in the area. Construction of Stage 1 is expected to be completed in early 2016.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Skate parks facelift

Paddington and Inala skate parks are undergoing exciting upgrades to provide skateboarders, bladers and BMX bike riders with improved facilities.

Neal Macrossan Park in Paddington will receive new ledges, rails and transitions, a new bank feature and elevated spectator seating, while D.J. Sherrington Park in Inala will receive new ledges, rails, banks and gaps, a remediated bowl, spectator seating terrace, shaded seating wall and a social grass and event space.

These upgrades will increase the amount of skateable space and improve the accessibility, functionality and safety of the existing facilities for skateboarders and the broader community. Both skate parks will be closed during construction, however, alternative facilities are available close by including The Gap, Acacia Ridge and Carole Park. For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. Get active for summer

Make new friends while getting fit and healthy in time for summer with a range of free or low-cost activities in the great outdoors.

Whether you enjoy the relaxation of yoga or tai chi, or if you prefer to work up a sweat with boxing or Zumba, Council has a program for every style and age.

More than 80 Council parks also have exercise equipment installed, providing an opportunity to get fit for free. Northsiders can enjoy the warmer weather this month with a range of active and healthy activities, including:

 Meditation and relaxation for all – every Saturday, 7-28 November, 8-9am, Bristol Park, Wavell Heights  Pilates in the park – every Friday, 13-27 November, 6-7am, Moora Park, Shorncliffe  Inflatable soccer field games – Sunday 15 November, 2-3.30pm, ages 5-10, 7th Brigade Park, Chermside.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. A coding wonderland

Thirteen year old technology whiz Jayden Kelly is a lead mentor at Brisbane CoderDojo, where he inspires other young people to learn about the wonderful world of coding.

Two years ago, after researching video equipment, Jayden joined CoderDojo to explore his interest in coding and became a mentor after just a few months.

CoderDojo is a global, volunteer-led community of free programming clubs where young people aged 7-17 can learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology.

Jayden’s passion for coding has shone through in his mentoring and he encourages people to explore this technology. To find out more on Brisbane’s CoderDojo program, visit coderdojobrisbane.com.au New lift for North Quay ferry terminal

A new lift has been opened and an accessible pathway completed at North Quay ferry terminal providing improved access for seniors, passengers using wheelchairs or walkers, or parents travelling with prams and strollers. The lift connects North Quay ferry terminal to Queens Wharf and follows the opening of the new ferry terminal in June.

Sixteen of the network’s 25 ferry terminals now have improved accessibility, along with the fully accessible fleet of 21 CityCats. Planning is also underway for future upgrades of the remaining terminals.

As part of this process, river-based geotechnical investigations have recently been carried out at Eagle Street Pier, South Bank 3, Thornton Street, Dockside and Norman Park ferry terminals.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. Brisbane commemorates

This year’s Remembrance Day marks the 97th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War in 1918.

At 11am on Wednesday 11 November, Brisbane will observe one minute of silence to honour the sacrifice of our servicemen and women. A Remembrance Day service will be held at Anzac Square.

This year marks the ANZAC centenary, which continues until 2018. In preparation and to preserve Brisbane’s memorials, Council has completed Stage 2 restoration works on Anzac Square and will commence Stage 3 in late 2015 including enhancements to the Shrine of Memories and former RSL Queensland Branch headquarters.

A $720,000 program of rehabilitation works was also undertaken on suburban war memorials and surrounding parkland across Brisbane.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. New look for Edward Street

Brisbane City is continuing to grow and the $11.4 million transformation of Edward Street over the next three years will provide an even better retail and dining experience.

Boasting a pedestrian boulevard with broad footpaths, tree-lined streets and beautiful buildings, the Edward Street Vision provides an overview of plans for the area stretching between Turbot and Alice streets.

The project is a direct outcome of the City Centre Master Plan, released in March 2014 and will complement the areas growing retail precinct which is home to more than 1000 stores.

The Edward Street Vision was finalised in October and is now available to view online.

To find out more information or to download a copy visit, www.brisbane.qld.gov.au d.gov.au Story Bridge in numbers

In 2013, the lights on the bridge were replaced with approximately 500 new LED lights to make coloured displays a reality. In 2014-15, 99 applications were received to light up the bridge in different colours.

In January 2014, the bridge was resurfaced with 530 tonnes of asphalt. In maintaining the bridge approximately 7500 litres of paint is used every year. Sign-up to Council’s Early Warning Alert Service to receive alerts via SMS, email or recorded phone message when severe weather is likely to affect your suburb.

Be prepared.

To register visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/beprepared Celebrate National Recycling Week

Brisbane will host special activities as part of National Recycling Week this month, including the Recreate Twilight Market in King George Square on Friday 13 November from 4-9pm.

The event will feature a fashion parade by 10 local designers showcasing garments made from recyclable materials as well as market stalls, The QUBE Effect bands and food vans. The event coincides with the Australian Sustainable Cities Awards 2015 which will be hosted at City Hall, with finalists expected to visit the markets.

Brisbane has been announced as Queensland’s Most Sustainable City in 2015 and currently holds the title of Australia’s Most Sustainable City. Brisbane is also the proud holder of Keep Australia Beautiful’s Dame Phyllis Frost Litter Prevention Award and the Energy Innovation Award.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. What kind of recycler are you?

Test your knowledge about recycling by taking a quick online quiz on Council’s website. If you visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and complete the quiz between now and 30 November, you will be in the draw to win a $250 gift card and the chance to swap your existing recycling bin for a larger recycling bin free of charge.

Together Brisbane residents can reduce the amount of recyclables sent to landfill and help to create a cleaner, greener city. Recycle some art

Are you an artist who loves working with reusable and recyclable materials to make creative visual art?

The Recycling Art Competition gives artists an opportunity to explore the creative potential of recycling ordinary household items and furniture while inspiring others to see the possibility in items that may otherwise have been thrown away.

The competition aims to encourage residents to visit Brisbane’s tip shops at Acacia Ridge and Geebung, and is a waste minimisation initiative designed to keep reusable furniture and household items out of landfill.

Expressions of interest are open until 23 November. To enter, artists need to submit an online application via Council’s website.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. Chermside Library has a new home

Library-goers are reminded Chermside Library has moved to the North Regional Business Centre, at 960 Gympie Road, Chermside, where visitors can continue to access a wide range of services and facilities, seven days a week.

The relocation will facilitate the development of a new Chermside Library and North Regional Business Centre, which will feature a state-of-the-art 3000 square metre library with public meeting rooms, a coffee shop and a children’s-themed area.

The new North Regional Business Centre and Marchant Ward Office will be located on the first floor of the new precinct and will include a new customer service facility. The new facilities are due to open in late 2016. For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888. WHAT’S ON Brisbane City Council Facebook.com/BNEWhatsOn CITYWIDE 9-15 NOVEMBER Bulimba Festival – enjoy fine food, art displays, kids activities, historical evenings and market stalls at this annual community event, visit www.bulimbafestival.com, GOLD COIN

14 NOVEMBER Diwali Festival – experience the Festival of Lights, an ancient Hindu celebration, 5-10pm, Chinatown Mall, Fortitude Valley, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/valleymalls, FREE

14 NOVEMBER Spring Hill Alive – a celebration of spring, with market stalls, live music, street dining and family activities, 10am-5pm, Boundary Street, Spring Hill, visit www.springhillalive.com.au, FREE

24-27 NOVEMBER Radical Reels Tour 2015 – a film festival featuring nine of the world’s best action sport films, ages 13+, 7-10pm, Brisbane Powerhouse, to book visit www.brisbanepowerhouse.org, $28.50-33.50

26 NOVEMBER Games Night – take on your friends with checkers, Jenga, Connect Four and more, 4-8pm, Valley Malls, Fortitude Valley, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/valleymalls, FREE

5 DECEMBER Freedom of Entry to the City of Brisbane – a parade of 650 military personnel from the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 9.30-11.30am, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au, FREE LOCAL

EVERY SATURDAY Aquatic moves – use water resistance to strengthen leg, abdominal and back muscles, ages 50+, 9.30-10.30am, Geebung State School, to book call 0412 988 843, cost is pool entry

18 NOVEMBER Talk to a Planner – speak face-to-face with Council officers about planning and development, 2-4pm and 5-7pm, Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Wavell Heights, to register call 3178 5500, FREE

20 NOVEMBER 1 Million Stars to End Violence: Weaving workshop – learn traditional weaving techniques to make stars to end all forms of violence, 3.30-4.30pm, Zillmere Library, to book call 3403 1455, FREE

21 NOVEMBER Weed warriors – identify and control weeds in your garden with Paul Plant, 1.30-3pm, Nundah Library, to book call 3407 8701, FREE

22 NOVEMBER Learning for living: Superfoods in your garden – learn how to grow, harvest and use common superfoods, 1-3pm, Chermside Library, to book call 3403 7200, FREE

22 NOVEMBER Photography vs film: Who tells a better story? – discuss the art of storytelling through photography and film, 2-3pm, City Hall, to book visit www.museumofbrisbane.com.au, FREE

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