Welcome to this week’s 5 Minute Friday!
Congratulations to all Year 12 graduates on completing their final year of study, a milestone achievement for many students across the Walter Taylor community. There is a lot to celebrate this fortnight!
Council Updates
Schrinner Councillor completes hundreds of small maintenance jobs weekly, sometimes they have the biggest impact too, here are some examples below-
- Dempster Street, Toowong - new stop sign installed.
- Moggill Road (out the front Brisbane Boys College), Toowong - series of potholes have been filled, and the road resurfaced.
- High Street, Toowong - closed bus stop, old signage infrastructure has now been removed.
- Perrin Dog Off Leash Area, Toowong - trip hazards filled and levelled.
- Riverview Terrace - trees/hedges trimmed back on footpath to assist line of sight for drivers.
Perrin Dog Off Leash Area, Toowong update!
After several weeks of feedback I’m excited to announce that Option 1 was the most popular choice. This design will certainly enhance our much loved dog off leash area. Thank you your input has been heard. The design plan is now with BCC team for implementation. I’ll keep you updated on when works will be scheduled to begin.
Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade: Final Stages Underway 🚧
The Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade Project is nearing completion, with key works in progress to wrap up this transformative project. These final works include, but are not limited to -
- Resurfacing
- Utility and Storm water Relocation
- Safety Barriers
- Traffic Signals
- Footpaths Reinstated
If you would like to find out more, please visit the Brisbane City Council website.
WasteSMART Awards 2024
The Brisbane City Council WasteSMART Awards celebrate the incredible efforts of residents, businesses and groups dedicated to keeping our city clean and green.
There were two finalists this year from the Walter Taylor Ward:
🌿 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for the WasteSMART Hospitality & Tourism Award
🌟 Aaron Wei from QASMT for the WasteSMART Local Legend Award (received Local Legend Highly Commended Award)
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage more individuals, businesses and groups to apply for the 2025 WasteSMART Awards.
Let’s continue celebrating and inspiring sustainable action in Brisbane!
Indooroopilly Library Gold Stars and Little Stars Awards Ceremony
On Wednesday, I was pleased to award the members in the Gold Star and Little Stars Reading Club program with a medallion and certificate for completing their 6 weeks of reading!
As a previous primary school teacher, I understand the essentials of literary for early childhood education and social development as it provides young children with meaningful connections that help them engage. This program plays a vital role in encouraging children to get involved in recreational reading and reward them for their efforts.
DID YOU KNOW? This year so far, we have had 2381 children register for Gold Star and 2354 register for Little Stars, bringing total registrations to around 4,735!
Art Space Toowong
Calling out to all Brisbane artists and sculptors. Make a creature from found and recycled materials and bring it along to Quinn Park, Toowong on March 2nd 2025 - Clean Up Australia Day. There will be two small prizes for the most innovative ‘litter critters’.
🎄 Carols at Witton - FREE EVENT
Where: Witton Barracks Park, Lambert Road Indooroopilly
When: Sunday 1st December
Time: Event 4-7pm, Carols 5-7pm
Come one, come all to a wonderful afternoon at Witton Barracks Park (Lambert Rd) Indooroopilly. Featuring Xmas market stalls to browse through and enjoy the Christmas carols sing along. Remember to bring your picnic blanket or chairs and find a spot on the grass in front of the stage!
🎄 Carols Under the Stars - FREE EVENT
Where: Stolz Oval, St Peters Indooroopilly (entry via Lambert Road)
When: Sunday 24th November
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
You can enjoy market stalls, food trucks, carnival rides, games and more! Oh and don’t forget to visit the animal farm, that I am sponsoring with free entry. Bring your singing voices and get ready to sing your heart out with special guests as they spread Christmas cheer beginning at 6:30pm.