Community-driven garden and footpath maintenance

Environment, House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: Cribb Road, footpaths, garden

Mar 272013

The following post has been submitted by John Hudson.

I have noticed that many footpaths and park areas in Carindale that were originally constructed by the developer are maintained by council using machinery and labour in a very swift manner. I understand that council have a limited budget so they are doing the best job they can with the resources they have. Many new suburbs in Brisbane have complex garden features that are handed over to council for maintenance once the developer has finished selling the land.

I do not want to suggest that council are doing a bad job I would just like to suggest that the finishing touches could be done by a group of volunteers who use these parks and footpaths every day. It would be a healthy activity that would bring the local community together.

Cribb Road is a very good example where gardens and hedges that have houses backing onto them are maintained in a limited manner. The owners cannot access these paths even if they wanted to. Continue reading »

McMansions in Carindale

House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: Carindale, housing, McMansions

Mar 032013

The following article is published below with permission from The Conversation.

Me and my McMansion: Australians and their homes

By Peter McNeil, University of Technology, Sydney

Next time you drive through a suburban street or any country town shut your eyes for a moment and try to imagine the dreams of the people who built that house. Houses are envelopes for our desires and hopes and change with every generation. Continue reading »

Rolf Kuelsen chats to Carindale Community Forum

Environment, House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: food, People's Food Plan, Rolf Kuelsen

Feb 282013

Rolf Kuelsen chats to the Carindale Community Forum at Pacific Golf Club.

We wrote about Rolf Kuelsen and his amazing Cannon Hill garden last year.

Rolf was one of the guest speakers at the Carindale Community Forum at Pacific Golf Club on Wednesday night.

He shared his knowledge and experiences surrounding transport, cycling, energy alternatives, food production, happiness, working with government and measuring economic growth, just to name a few.

Yes, each of those topics warrant sessions just on their own, but Rolf gave an interesting overview that tied together his diverse and practical insights.

He also told the group about the upcoming food buying group workshop (see below for details).

Rolf has extensive experience with edible gardens and he’d like to see Brisbane growing food, rather than mowing, on its verges (nature strips, depending on how you refer to them). Continue reading »

Attracting birds into your garden

Education & learning, Environment, events, House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: birds, Carindale, David Barnes, garden, Southside Sustainability Centre

Jan 302013

Little Friarbird

Among the benefits of having more birds in your yard is pest and weed control, flower pollination, environmental / wildlife conservation, increasing the attractiveness of your property, education and enjoyment.

The Southside Sustainability Centre at Carindale has its monthly open day this Saturday and it includes a presentation on this topic from author and fauna expert David Barnes. Continue reading »

Saving and protecting chickens in flooded areas

Environment, House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: chickens, flood

Jan 282013

A reminder that the KFC (Kindness for Chickens) Project, based in Carindale can help with hosting / minding chickens and other birds. If you need to relocate them from flooded areas. Please contact the KFC Project at any time on ph/sms 0432 414 266.

The KFC Project houses chickens if necessary, plus has a strong network of people who may take chickens etc in your area.

Today they are looking into the housing of chickens in Windsor where some chickens have sadly already died in flood water.

Monte Carlo Caravan Park: State Government media statement

House and garden, Politics No Responses » Tagged with: Aaron Dillaway, Cannon Hill news, housing, Monte Carlo Caravan Park, Queensland Government, Tim Mander

Jan 232013

Win-Win for Monte Carlo Caravan Park

The Monte Carlo Caravan Park on Brisbane’s Southside is set to remain in place following a State Government announcement which will give a not-for-profit housing provider the opportunity to run the facility.

The Newman Government will invite a select group of not-for-profit housing providers to submit expressions of interest in the Cannon Hill site on the condition that it continues to operate as a caravan park. Continue reading »

Carindale resident a finalist for her educational App

Education & learning, Environment, Food & dining, Health & Fitness, House and garden, Technology & Communications, web applications 2 Responses » Tagged with: Acer, Carindale, climate change, food security, gardening, organic, permaculture, Seven Hill State School, Susan McKinnon

Jan 212013

Susan McKinnon of Carindale

A Carindale resident is achieving great things both in her garden and in app development with positive implications for the environment, health, food security and children’s education.

Susan McKinnon, a teacher at Seven Hills State School, and finalist in the Acer Team Unlimited competition, wants everyone to become a gardener for a better future. See how you can vote for Susan, the only Queensland finalist, via the link at the bottom of this article.

Susan even moved to Seven Hills State School so she could work with Food Connect’s Adopt-a-Farmer program there to teach the next generation of gardeners. The school featured on ABC Gardening Australia in September 2012.

She’s been using these school holidays to develop a smartphone App for children. The game for 6-12 year-olds will be available to play on mobile devices to encourage the growing, cooking and enjoyment of your own backyard food. Continue reading »

House for rent in Carindale

House and garden No Responses » Tagged with: Carindale, for rent, House, real estate

Dec 072012

Beautiful, lowset family home with swimming pool available for rent

13 Kenilworth Place, Carindale

This lovely family home has plenty to offer, including:

Four large bedrooms with built in robes, master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite.
Massive sound proof rumpus/media room with wiring for surround sound.
Separate lounge room and dining room.
Undercover alfresco entertaining area with plenty of space.
Large, flat backyard which is fully fenced.
In ground pool with deck chairs.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, island bench and plenty of bench & cupboard space.
Double remote lock up garage.
Air conditioning.

Conveniently located close to Westfield Carindale, schools, public transport, restaurants, golf course, swimming pool and parks.

Make sure you don’t miss out on this rental! Go to www.wiserealty.com.au where you can download an application form. When complete, please forward to our office along with all the relevant identification. Completed applications processed within 4 business hours.

Price: $650.00 per week

Available: 19 December 2012

Contact agent for details

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER: 07 3837 0333 | nick@wiserealty.com.au

Ask us about other properties for rent in Carindale, Carina and surrounds.

One of the great features of the region is the park-lined Bulimba Creek which winds its way through Carindale, providing a haven for residents and a home to turtles, fish and eels. One of the most sought after family suburbs in Brisbane’s south, Carindale residents enjoy great public transport and easy access to the city.