Belmont State School, following an ‘Expression of Interest’ process, is one of 26 schools selected to become an Independent Public School (IPS) in 2013.
I asked Belmont State School Principal Noel Seawright what attracted him to applying and what it will mean for the school community. Continue reading »
There will be a showcase of local businesses at the next Carindale & Eastern Suburbs Community Forum and now is the time to secure a showcase spot.
At Wednesday night’s forum, Glenn Millar, the forum’s founder, pointed to the closure of Fancee Fruit when talking about supporting local business.
“We’re inviting local businesses to come along and show us what they sell and where, so that we can learn about them and support them,” Glenn said.
It will be ‘first in, best dressed’ as to who will be showcased, but we’re currently discussing the prospect of doing more of these business showcase evenings. Continue reading »
The second Carindale Community Group Forum was held on Wednesday night and there were plenty of new faces.
Representatives from the SES Eastern Group and Police Sergeant Darren Smith were the main guest speakers.
On Wednesday night a group of locals got together in what will be a regular community forum. Belmont State School kindly provided the venue thanks to Heather Smith, President of the school’s P & C.
Bemont State School invites everyone to attend their 2011 Showtime Carnival this Sunday. Enjoy a family day out, take the opportunity to see their facilities, school and community spirit.
There is lots to see and do including rides, stalls, entertainment, fun craft activities for kids, prizes and raffles. The car raffle is a new Barina Spark. You can park with ease on their top oval (access from Old Cleveland Road). The fete runs from 10am – 3pm.
They have had some great support from local businesses and people. Check them out below:
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Petition – bus services
There’s a new petition regarding the bus services along the Creek Road corridor and the need for better cross-suburban services between major hubs such as Carindale and Garden City. The petition, posted online yesterday, asks for the introduction of additional bus services between Garden City and Carindale via Creek Road. The chief petitioner is Ian Walker, LNP Candidate for Mansfield.
Brisbane City Council Budget
Lord Mayor Cr Graham Quirk handed down his first budget today. There is $552.8 million in the budget for improvements to the suburban road network.
Deputy Mayor Cr Adrian Schrinner (Councillor for the Chandler Ward) has listed the local area road resurfacing projects in the budget, $2.5 million in total: