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May

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April

‘Community Postal Agency’ to open at Westfield Carindale.
For the full range of products and services, including bill payment and banking services, locals will need to use the Post Office in the Metropol Centre.
April 9 2013

Neighbour Day – meaningful connections for locals
Unlike a market, the stalls here had a focus on ‘activities’ not buying stuff. Not that markets or buying stuff is wrong, but we thought Neighbour Day needed to be more than that. And it was!
April 8 2013

Australia Post to retain a presence at Westfield Carindale.
Ross Vasta MP says this is a big win for the community.
April 8 2013

Neighbour Day 2013 – photo gallery
April 1 2013

March

Community-driven footpath and garden maintenance
Letter from a local resident | March 27 2013

Art for Compassion
Caritis.org.au | March 25 2013

Wayne Cameron discusses environmental protection and development
March 21 2013

South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce – President’s Report
March 20 2013

Steve Minnikin speaks on public transport system
Speech in Parliament | March 20 2013

Potholes
Letter from local resident | March 16 2013

Queensland University of Technology marketing students given assignment to develop campaign for Federal LNP candidate Bill Glasson
Courier Mail | March 15 2013

Brisbane uni backs assignment to help LNP bring down Rudd
Brisbane Times | March 15 2013

Bill Glasson – LNP Candidate for Griffith
March 15 2013

NDIS Forum coming up at Mt Gravatt
March 14 2013

A solution for Carindale’s parking woes?
Brisbane Times | March 14 2013

Brisbane’s new draft City Plan – info kiosks at Carindale
March 12 2013

Dave Nelson – Greens Candidate for Bonner
March 8 2013

Carindale’s Mama Rene’s gets grant for its work for the homeless
Speech by Steve Minnikin MP | March 8 2013

Local members using social media
Will the Federal Election campaign motivate Ross Vasta MP to finally join Facebook and Twitter?
March 7 2013

Arson attack on Councillor Ryan Murphy’s office at Cannon Hill
March 5 2013

LNP accused of dining out on healthcare
The Opposition has accused the party of double dipping, but Health Minister Lawrence Springborg and Chatsworth MP Steve Minnikin have written it off as a coincidence.
Brisbane Times | March 5 2013

Seven Hills State School reaching out to Dads and Grandads
By Catherine Raff | March 3 2013

February

George Kambouris helping kids living on wheels
February 28 2013

Rolf Kuelsen speak to local Carindale Community Forum
February 28 2013

Post office move due to clash of egos, say local politicians
February 28 2013

Eat your Street Walk
A local review | February 28 2013

Local Clean Up Australia Day spots
The following cleanup activities have been scheduled | February 25 2013

House break-in at Carnoustie Place, Carindale
February 24 2013

Mansfield MP Ian Walker appointed State Minister for Information Technology, Innovation & The Arts
Feburary 18 2013

Eat your street
Green Dean joins Clair Levander on his ‘Eat Your Street’ tours.
4BC | February 17 2013

Local &/Or General – The Rabbit Hole Cafe
TIFFIN | 16 February 2013

Mt Gravatt shopkeepers are keen to get the message out they’re open for business despite disruptive roadworks continuing.
South East Advertiser | February 15 2013

Metropol Medical centre welcomes new doctor and new patients
Carindale Connect |  February 13 2013

Steve Minnikin MP gives speech on Men’s Shed Carina
Speech made in Parliament | February 13 2013

Carindale Park officially named
Adrian Schrinner | February 12 2013

Salthouse’s new focus rewarded with Caloundra tri win
Carindale’s Ellie Salthouse started her 2013 campaign in convincing fashion yesterday, winning the Caloundra Triathlon at Golden Beach.
Sunshine Coast Daily | February 4 2013

Development threat to Mt Gravatt and Districts Pony Club
South East Advertiser | February 1 2013

January

Post Office pushed out of Westfield Carindale
Australia Post forced to relocate.
Carindale Connect | January 29 2013

Local Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
An Australia citizenship ceremony was held at the Belmont Bowls Club, Carina on Saturday.
Carindale Connect | January 28 2013

The Cupcake Bakery, Westfield Carindale
Delicioux | 28 January 2013

Winny St Crop Swap
Tiffin – bite sized food adventures | January 27 2013

John Godfrey’s many community contributions
Carindale Connect | January 27 2013

Carindale resident finalist for her educational App
Carindale Connect | January 21 2012

Koalas are fighting back on Mt Gravatt
Mount Gravatt Environment Group | January 18 2013

Belmont Bowls Club volunteers recognised
Carindale Connect | Janaury 17 2013

Carindale’s John Millman will face Japan’s Tatsuma Ito again in his Aussie Open debut today
South East Advertiser | January 14 2013

Armed Robbery, Cannon Hill
Queensland Police | January 7 2013

Foodbank Queensland needs more donations to help families in financial crisis
South East Advertiser | January 7 2013

2012 news items

December News

Blood blitz in Carindale and Mt Gravatt this December
December 17 2012

Deadly attack on bush turkey in Carina Heights
South East Advertiser | December 13 2012

Mt Gravatt State High School wins top award
Mt Gravatt State High School has been named the Keep Australia Beautiful 2012 “Greenest and Healthiest School” in Queensland.
December 10 2012

Attempted break-in in Mackenzie Court Carindale
December 7 2012

November news

Tillack Park, Mansfield to be upgraded
Adrian Schrinner | November 14 2012

Micro-habitat Pollinator Link Garden B4C Sustainability Centre
Pollinator Link | November 4 2012

Growth in Queensland house prices
In Carindale, RP Data for house prices show: Median sale price 2002: $332,000 | Median sale price 2011: $698,250 | Total change 2002-2011: 110%
Courier Mail | November 4 2012

October News

Westfield Car Park lights frustrated customers
Brisbane Times |  October 29 2012

Susan Snaps – Green Heart Fair
Susan Snaps | October 28 2012

Carindale family looks forward to Green Heart Fair family fun ride
South East Advertiser | October 26 2012

Green Heart Fair at Carindale
Media release | October 24 2012

Clem Jones centre to host SportSTAR Expo for young people with disabilities
South East Advertiser | October 23 2012

Dual Olympic gold medalist Jessicah Schipper has taken a role as butterfly coach at Carina Leagues CJs Swim Club
South East Advertiser | October 10 2012

Melbourne Cup celebration in Carindale
October 9 2012

Chatsworth Business Breakfast
October 7 2012

Two hurt as cherry picker hits powerlines in Carina
Courier Mail | October 4 2012

Taxi subsidy scheme cut threatens lifelines of Queensland’s disabled
Carindale taxi driver Gerry Belcher has been awarded for his service to the disabled community, but he could be forced out of business if proposed changes to the taxi subsidy scheme are approved.
South East Advertiser | October 3 2012

September news

Laura Fraser Hardy – Labor Candidate for Bonner
Carindale Connect | September 27 2012

Team Gabby seeks community’s help
Carindale Connect letter to the community | September 26 2012

Belmont State School becomes an Independent Public School
Carindale Connect | September 24 2012

Ross Vasta on the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme closure
From the office of Ross Vasta | September 21 2012

South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce report
Report by Penny Cutting | September 18 2012

Council calls for Blue Care to lift game
South East Advertiser | September 18 2012

Dust flies between residents and Blue Care over Carina development site
South East Advertiser | September 18 2012

Fiona Anderson speaks about the NDIS at local disability expo
Carindale Connect | September 15 2012

Steve Minnikin on the first budget of the Newman Government
Transcript of speech | September 14 2012

Snakes in Carindale
Carindale Connect | September 12 2012

A sustainable and edible garden in Cannon Hill
Carindale Connect | September 12 2012

Park and ride fails to ease pressure on Carindale streets
South East Advertiser | September 11 2012

Mansfield: an investment hot spot
Glenn Millar | September 10 2012

Local members want community funds for southeast Brisbane
South East Advertiser | September 4 2012

Hurry up and grow up!
Local tutor Debbie McDonald discussed how to prepare for school.
Carindale Connect | September 2 2012

Spring into bright colour
Michelle Coglan from Special FX Hair Studio.
Carindale Connect | September 2 2012

August news

Carindale Community forum – some photos
Carindale Connect | August 30 2012

Why you should buy bread from a bakery
Interview with Brett Noy of Uncle Bob’s Bakery at Belmont
612 ABC Brisbane | August 28 2012

Apple Store opens at Carindale Westfield
Carindale Connect | August 25 2012

Steve Minnikin discusses The Tertiary PLACE
Carindale Connec | August 24 2012

Chris’ IGA’s Nick on quality, community, family & change
Nick Nicolaou is co-owner of Chris’ Supa IGA at Carina and grew up in the family business.
Carindale Connect | August 23 2012

Personal bests and upcoming swim camp for CJ’s Swim Club
Carindale Connect | August 23 2012

Letter to the community: parking infringements
Carindale Connect | August 23 2012

Surveillance cameras now watching Brisbane’s litterbug hotspots
Mentions Murarrie, Carindale and Hemmant.
news.com.au | August 22 2012

Shelter at Mt Gravatt forced to turn away homeless teens due to increased demand
Southern Star (Quest Newspapers) | August 22 2012

Liberal MP Ross Vasta slams National Broadband Plan as politically biased
Southern Star (Quest Newspapers) | August 21 2012

Carindale Apple store opening this Saturday
Carindale Connect | August 21 2012

Carina Leagues Club/Camp Hill Welfare Association Awards Dinner
Last night I had the opportunity to guest speak at the Carina Leagues Club/Camp Hill Welfare Association Dinner. It was a great night and gave me a chance to give back to my long-time supporters, Carina Leagues Club.
Ellie Salthouse | August 14 2012

Plans to sell Monte Carlo Caravan Park Cannon Hill: Wayne Cameron
Letter to the community | August 10 2012

Belmont Indigenous artist Deann Grant makes the finals in national award
South-East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | August 9 2012

Final stage of Westfield Carindale ready to go
South-East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | August 8 2012

Park and Ride Opens at Westfield Carindale
The opening comes two weeks after Westfield Carindale introduced its paid parking system, a move which has seen cars clog local streets.
South-East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | August 3 2012

Sarah Jambia: Speech by Steve Minnikin
Sarah Jambia is a Carina resident and a refugee from Sierra Leone. She’s the Chatsworth representative for the YMCA QLD Youth Parliament.
Carindale Connect | August 3 2012

Elderly locals – some in their 90s – fear homelessness as Government flags caravan park sales
Housing minister Bruce Flegg yesterday announced that three government-owned commercial caravan parks including Cannon Hill’s Monte Carlo caravan park …
South-East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | August 1 2012

July news

Apple store coming to Carindale
Carindale Connect | July 31 2012

Bikers ‘wreck’ nature area on Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve
The Mt Gravatt Environment Group says riders have cut down trees to make jumps and clear a trail through protected …
Southern Star (Quest Newspapers) | July 31 2012

Paid parking reactions
Carindale Connect | July 16 2012

Paid parking at Carindale shopping centre a cool earner for Westfield
Courier Mail | July 16 2012

Protest hails start of paid parking at Westfield Carindale
Brisbane Times | July 16 2012

Carbon tax sends cost for trip to the local dump soaring
Mentions Chandler Recycling & Waste Transfer Station.
South East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | July 11 2012

Steve Minnikin gives carbon tax speech
Carindale Connect | July 10 2012

June news

Explosion sound in Carindale
Carindale Connect | June 30 2012

Carindale Park n Ride construction about to start
Carindale Connect | June 28 2012

The World is our Classroom
Carindale Connect | June 28 2012

Carindale commuters to get park’n'ride
Brisbane Times | June 27 2012

Violent Burglary in Carindale
Carindale Connect | June 27 2012

Census Data – Carindale
Carindale Connect | June 23 2012

Experience, quality a recipe for success at Brisbane’s Abruzzo Club
South East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | June 22 2012

GO Carindale – want more entertainment with your exercise?
Carindale Connect | June 21 2012

Cannon Hill cyclist fighting for life after tow truck collision at Hemmant
South East Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | June 19 2012

Malcolm Turnbull talks NBN and politics with locals
Federal Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull was at Carindale PCYC last Friday for the Bonner Communications and Broadband Forum hosted by Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP.
Carindale Connect | June 18 2012

Valuing multiculturalism
Carindale Connect | June 12 2012

Four locals announced in the Australian Paralympic squad at QSAC on Wednesday morning
Carina’s Carlee Beattie is aiming to overcome injury to replicate her world record form at the London Paralympics.
South West Advertiser (Quest Newspapers) | June 9 2012