Cr Nicole Johnston | Politician
Cr Nicole Johnston
Phone: +61 7 3403 8605
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25.01.2022 ~ Hefferan Park, Annerley Update ~ #TennysonWard
25.01.2022 ~ Compost Rebate Program ~ Looking to put your kitchen scraps to good use? Council are offering a rebate of up to $70 off the purchase of eligible composting equipment. For more information see the link below: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//co/compost-rebate-program
24.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE In response to the Premier’s 3-day lockdown, the Lord Mayor has announced the following @brisbanecityqld facilities will temporarily close: Libraries Pools & aqua parks... Environment Centres Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane City Hall The Planetarium Golf courses Note. The Lord Mayor has now made a 2nd post saying residents are advised not to use dog parks and playgrounds. Please enjoy our local neighbourhoods but maintain a 1.5m social distance.
24.01.2022 Graceville Memorial Park Remembrance Day Service and Centenary Project Unveiling All are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day Service this Wednesday, 11 November at Graceville Memorial Park. The service will begin at 10:30am and will include the unveiling of Graceville Memorial Park's new centenary signage.
24.01.2022 ~ Chelmer BMX Bump Track Upgrade ~ #TennysonWard
24.01.2022 Curious about local history? Check out this fantastic article written by Denis from the Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc exploring the history of Fairfield https://annerleystephenshistory.org/a-birds-eye-view-of-th/ #TennysonWard
23.01.2022 ~ Sherwood Arboretum Riverbank Restoration Project ~ Sherwood Arboretum restoration works commence next Monday. These will include weed removal and spraying, mulching and native shrub and ground cover plantings. The project will be completed by mid-October, weather permitting, and the Arboretum will remain open throughout for you to enjoy. #TennysonWard
22.01.2022 ~ Local Performers Wanted ~ Are you a local performer on the lookout for a gig? The Light Up Sherwood Community Festival would love to hear from you. We are currently seeking performers to fill 1-1.5hr paid sets for the following dates:... Fridays - 4, 11, 18 December - 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturdays - 5, 12, 19 December - 10:00am-1:00pm Performances will be on Sherwood Rd under the soon to be installed Xmas tree near Sherwood Woollies. It's a small space, so it is only suitable for solo acts or very small groups. Acoustic performers preferred, but if you have your own battery-powered PA system we're happy to hear from you. For further information or to submit an EOI, please email [email protected]. Do not DM this page.
21.01.2022 ~ Come and Try Lawn Bowls, Graceville ~ Have you been to one of Graceville Bowls Clubs come and try days? Head along for a fun and FREE afternoon of lawn bowls on Friday afternoon. #TennysonWard
20.01.2022 ~ 2020 WasteSMART Brisbane Award Nominations now open! ~ Do you know a person or organisation who has contributed toward a clean and green Brisbane in the past year? Nominations are now open for the 2020 Waste SMART awards. https://www.wastesmartawards.com.au/nominate/
20.01.2022 ~ ePetition - Pedestrian Safety Upgrade Cornwall St, Annerley ~ The Cross River Rail project want to send hundreds of trucks per day along Annerley Rd and Fairfield Rd to enter the site via Cornwall St. This is currently not allowed with trucks entering and exiting the site via the busway/O’Keefe St. We need to keep pedestrians safe at the corner of Annerley Rd and Cornwall St near Dutton Park Rail Station. With a new high school opening next year, even more people (especiall...y children) will be on foot through this busy area that has no safe crossing point. I need your help to make this area safer for pedestrians and cyclists. https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petiti//pid/971 #TennysonWard
20.01.2022 ~ New Development.i DA Search Portal ~ Did you know that Council has launched a new Development Application portal? Development.i replaces the existing PD Online DA search tool. Through Development.i you can search for specific DAs and their associated documents. You can also now register to receive email alerts for new DAs in your local area. ... Follow the link below for more info. https://developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au/
19.01.2022 ~ SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ~ Looking to keep the kids busy over the next two weeks? Check out these fantastic school holiday events. Kayak Explore - GOLDnKids... Sat 19 Sept, 10am -1pm Simpsons Playground, Graceville Explore Brisbanes waterways. Suitable for seniors and one or two accompanying children/grandchildren aged 10 years and over. Cost - $5. Bookings essential. Phone 0414 960 728. Fun Soccer - GOLDnKids Mon 21 Sept, 9:30-10:30am Nixon Park, Oxley Suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over. Free, but bookings essential. Phone 07 3890 3338. Scooter Coaching Tue 22 Sept, 10am-12noon J.F. OGrady Memorial Park, Fairfield Suitable for ages 10-17. BYO scooter and helmet. For more information phone Chris from Rampfest on 0421 701 448. Comedy and Clowning Mon 28 Sept, 10am - 12noon Yeronga Memorial Park, Yeronga (Villa St playground) Learn about many aspects of comedy and clowning including mime and movement, voice and characterisation. Suitable for ages 10-17. Bookings essential. Phone 0411 246 487. Kids Passport Adventure - GOLDnKids Thu 1 Oct, 2:30-4:30pm Simpsons Playground, Graceville Come and join in the fun of a guided walk by the Brisbane River. Every family will receive a River Passport with a list of key features to find. Work together to find all the special locations, then get them stamped in your passport. Suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over. Bookings essential. Phone 0411 246 487. Its Rocket Science Session 1: Fri 2 October, 9:30-10:30am Session 2: Fri 2 October, 10:30-11:30am Graceville Memorial Park, Graceville Build and launch water rockets. BYO 1.25L empty fizzy drink bottle. Bookings essential. Phone 0401 217 052. Visit Councils website to find more holiday activities around the city. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/search #TennysonWard
18.01.2022 ~ School Holiday Activities ~ Running out of ideas to keep the kids busy? Check out these FREE local school holiday events. Kids Passport Adventure - GOLD'n'Kids... Thu 1 Oct, 2:30-4:30pm Simpsons Playground, Graceville Come and join in the fun of a guided walk by the Brisbane River. Every family will receive a River Passport with a list of key features to find. Work together to find all the special locations, then get them stamped in your passport. Suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over. Bookings essential. Phone 0411 246 487. It's Rocket Science Session 1: Fri 2 October, 9:30-10:30am Session 2: Fri 2 October, 10:30-11:30am Graceville Memorial Park, Graceville Build and launch water rockets. BYO 1.25L empty fizzy drink bottle. Bookings essential. Phone 0401 217 052. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/search #TennysonWard
18.01.2022 *LAST CHANCE - ePetition closes next Thursday* Save Lives Fix Ipswich Rd, Annerley ePetition The lack of planning and investment for the southern suburbs transport infrastructure is wrong and must change.... Over the past five years there have been 95 recorded crashes, nine involving pedestrians in the survey area (Ipswich Rd between Annerley Rd and Cracknell Rd). Ipswich Rd is a well-known state-wide top five accident hot spot. Traffic volumes are forecast to almost double over the next 12 years. Still no action. Council has undertaken a number of reviews, including Move Safe and a Pedestrian Road Safety Review but has not acted on the recommendations. Other promised reviews are being kept secret. Sign the petition via the link below and help me force Council to work with our community to fix Ipswich Rd, Venner Rd and revitalise Annerley by: - reducing the speed limit through Annerley Junction shopping precinct to 40kms; - installing flashing school zone signage to protect JPSS children crossing the road; - upgrading the intersection of Ipswich Rd, Venner Rd and Waterton St to include proper signalised turning lanes; - undertaking a feasibility study for a tunnel bypass under Ipswich Rd to reclaim surface streets for local traffic movements, better public transport, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; - installing a green arrow or zebra crossing at the intersection of Ekibin Rd and Ipswich Rd; - undertaking a Village Precinct Project in Annerley Junction to improve amenity, safety and build revitalised community spaces; - building new footpath, lighting and cycling infrastructure to promote active travel; - delivering better local bus services through Annerley; - delivering the promised Venner Rd Freight Bypass to take trucks off Venner Rd; and - delivering traffic calming solutions in Annerley side streets to discourage rat running. Ipswich Rd divides our community and Council must take action before another life is lost. https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petiti//pid/835
17.01.2022 ~ Recycling Bin Upgrades ~ Need a bigger recycling bin? Check out the link below or call 3403 8888 to arrange a FREE upgrade to a larger recycling bin for your household or unit complex. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//rubb/larger-recycling-bin
17.01.2022 ~ School Holiday Activities ~ Need to keep the kids entertained before school goes back? Look no further! Council has plenty of fun activities on offer. Kayak Games... Sunday 17 Jan, 2-5pm Simpsons Playground, Graceville https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//eve/kayak-games-149723156 Flight of the Humble Bee (Interactive Performance) Monday 18 Jan The Old Museum, Bowen Hills Various sessions. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//lord-mayors-childrens-pro It's Rocket Science Thursday 21 Jan Session one 8:30-9:30am https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//its-rocket-science-sessio Session two 9:30-10:30am https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//its-rocket-science-sessio Graceville Memorial Park, Graceville Kayak Explore Saturday 23 Jan, 8-11am Simpsons Playground, Graceville https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//e/kayak-explore-149694697 Scooter Coaching Thursday 21 Jan Session one 10-11am https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//scooter-coaching-149723180 Session two 11am-12noon https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//scooter-coaching-149723181 J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield #TennysonWard
17.01.2022 ~Night Time Walter Taylor Bridge Closures~ Council is undertaking major structural works to the Walter Taylor Bridge from September to November 2020. Night time closures are in effect as follows: Sun 20 Sept - 8pm-5am... Mon 21 Sept - Wednesday 23 sept - 9:30pm-5am Thurs 24 Sept 10pm-5am Wed 4 Nov - Thurs 5 Nov 9pm-5am The bridge footpath will be closed (day and night) from 14 Sept 2020 to late Jan 2021. Radnor St will also be closed on Mon 21 Sept from 9:30pm to 5am. All dates are weather permitting. Please check variable message signs for any changes. Stage 2 works will be occurring in December/January. For more information, call 3178 0093 or my office 3403 8605. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//walter-taylor-bridge-bear
16.01.2022 ~ Brisbane Festival Street Serenades ~ There are some fantastic FREE performances on in and around Tennyson Ward this week. Clea - Friday 25/9 - approx. 2.40pm - Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson ... Camerata Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra - Saturday 26/9 - 11.40am - Oxley Creek Common Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Saturday 26/9 - approx. 1.25pm - Simpsons Playground Reserve, Graceville
16.01.2022 Feeling crafty? Community Plus+ Yeronga Community Centre needs you! Message from Melinda: Community Plus Yeronga Community Centre are coordinating (as part of our Craftivism project) ear savers for nurses and other medical staff at hospitals around Brisbane. We have made over 100 for QE2 hospital and now are helping the staff in ICU at the PA, then helping others as requested.... We need people to sew on buttons, crochet or knit the ear savers (yarn and pattern provided) or support with buttons (from your stash approx 5c piece size) or help us purchase elastic 16-25mm elastic (Spotlight has great colours but plain white or black is fine too) We are giving them away for free to the hospital staff. Examples of ones we have constructed in photos below. Making a difference by supporting the great staff at our hospitals. If you would like to be part of the project, please email [email protected]
15.01.2022 COVID Update Well done Brisbane . Council facilities are reopening tonight from 6pm. In accordance with Queensland Government guidelines, it is mandatory for visitors to wear a mask at all times when inside indoor Council venues, until 1am January 22.... Libraries Community Halls Pools and aqua parks Environment Centres The Museum of Brisbane Brisbane Powerhouse (Friday 15 January) Brisbane City Hall Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Visible Ink Youth Hub Active and Healthy classes Community Immunisation clinics Funeral services will continue, however, will be limited to 50 people inside Council’s chapels, or 100 people for outdoor burials. Council Cabs will continue to operate, to support eligible clients to access essential services, with all passengers required to wear a face mask. Masks must be carried and worn at all times when travelling on public transport. Customers should also continue to leave a gap between themselves and others and stay home if unwell.
15.01.2022 ~ Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery ~ Get together with other members of the community this Sunday and join Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery to help tidy and maintain graves. https://www.facebook.com/events/955756131534960/
15.01.2022 ~ Sherwood Community Kindergarten Inc. Bake Sale ~ Heading along to the Rocklea Markets this Saturday? Support your local community Kindy and pick up a sweet treat from Sherwood Kindys bake sale stall. #TennysonWard... https://www.facebook.com/events/316075399743864/
15.01.2022 A big thank you to Rebecca Levingston and the ABC Brisbane mornings program for visiting Annerley this morning to talk about our wonderful, diverse community and the challenges with Ipswich Rd. If you missed it, a link to the audio is below and youll hear from great business owners, community groups and the local Councillors for Annerley. https://www.abc.net.au//programs/mornings/mornings/12485450 #TennysonWard
15.01.2022 ~ Oxley Creek Catchment Association 2020 AGM ~ Interested in protecting our local environment? Head along to the OCCA AGM next Tuesday, Nov 17 at Graceville Bowls Club. #TennysonWard
14.01.2022 Hi Tennyson Ward, should we put our hand up for a green bridge? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2CD8ZP
14.01.2022 ~ Community Plus+ Yeronga Community Centre Rainbow Hunt ~ Have you spotted any crocheted rainbows while out and about? Find 10 and send photographs to the Yeronga Community Centre for your chance to win a prize. See the shared post for more info. https://www.facebook.com//a.54195929917/3396752987030473/
14.01.2022 ~ Have Your Say - Sherwood Riverside Parkland Name ~ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XXP79WC #TennysonWard
13.01.2022 *LAST CHANCE - ePetition closes this Friday* Fairfield Zebra Crossing The State Government has confirmed that a zebra crossing outside Fairfield Rail Station across Mildmay St is not part the station upgrade project. To date, Council has failed to provide any pedestrian facilities been the station and shopping centre despite multiple requests.... Lets send them a clear message that better pedestrian facilities are needed to support public and active transport in Fairfield and Annerley. Sign the petition via the link below. https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petiti//pid/871
12.01.2022 ~ Graceville Memorial Park Centenary Project ~ Initial works for the Graceville Memorial Park Centenary Project are scheduled to take place over the next few weeks. This includes new park signage, new interpretive signage, bollard repairs and tree plantings and removals to reestablish the Avenue between Oxley Rd and the War Memorial. You can view the plans via the link below. http://nicolejohnston.com.au//graceville-memorial-park-ce/... #TennysonWard
12.01.2022 Hi crafty people, can you help out Boomerang Bags Oxley? Our awesome BB community HAS, in two weeks, completed the amazing task of creating more than 60 scrub caps for the Gold Coast Hospital. Many thanks to Gwenda Linda, Dale, Marg, Kym and Robyn. That makes our total of Covid caps 174!!!... Covid scrub bags 133! And..... drum roll...... Masks ......7 But this is just the beginning. Mask packs are available. As previously explained these will form a small part of the 15,000 masks (yep, you read that correctly) that have been requested by just one Victorian department and are being made to the specification they have requested. PM if you can help with Sewing, cutting, or fabric and/or elastic supplies. The masks are made with a polycotton outer lining and a inner cotton lining. Pattern is available from Masksformates Volunteers "
10.01.2022 ~ Jaora St, Graceville Road Resurfacing ~ #TennysonWard
10.01.2022 Brisbane City Council has finally agreed to reduce the speed limit along Ipswich Rd through Annerley Junction to 40kms per hour. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//ipswich-road-could-reduc
09.01.2022 ~ Chelmer BMX Now Open! ~ #TennysonWard
09.01.2022 Support pedestrian safety improvements for Sherwood. Sign below: https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petiti//pid/916 #TennysonWard
08.01.2022 ~ Indooroopilly Riverwalk Construction ~ Out of hours deliveries for the Riverwalk construction will take place this week at Taylor Bridge Reserve, Chelmer. For more info, please see the notification below #TennysonWard
07.01.2022 ~ Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten Open Day ~
06.01.2022 ~ Tennyson Ward Office Christmas hours ~ The Tennyson Ward Office will be closed over Christmas from lunchtime Thursday 24 December 2020. The Office will re-open on Monday, 11 January 2021. For any emergencies over the Christmas break, please contact Brisbane City Council's 24/7 Call Centre on 3403 8888.... For flood or storm emergencies the SES QLD can be reached on 132 500. From myself and my staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
06.01.2022 Graceville Oxley Creek - Have Your Say The draft Oxley Creek Precinct Plan has been released for public consultation. It's time to have your say. There are so many great ideas for this popular and beloved "Boat Park," so please speak up by 6 December to help make it even better.... https://oxleycreek.com.au/graceville-riverside-parklands You can access the survey directly here: https://survey.alchemer.com//Graceville-Riverside-Parkland
06.01.2022 Congratulations to the incoming Taylor Bridge Rotary President for 2020-21 Mary-Ellen and her team. They do amazing work in our local community and through Rotary International
06.01.2022 ~ Litter Clean Up Kits ~ Looking for an outdoor activity to keep the kids busy? My office has litter clean up kits available to loan for up to one month. Each kit comes with litter pickers, a handheld bin and a safety kit. Pop by the office to pick up a kit and when you're done Council's Litter Prevention Team will arrange to collect it from you. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//rubbish-t/reducing-litter
04.01.2022 ~ ABC Brisbane Community Spirit Awards ~ Do you know a local person or group who helps make our community special? Nominate them for a Community Spirit Award. Nominations close 25 September. Link below: https://www.abc.net.au//b/community-spirit-awards/12531918
03.01.2022 ~ Brisbane Disc Golf Come and Try Day ~ Missing disc golf at Yeronga? Brisbane Disc Golf are holding open day events this weekend to celebrate the opening of their two new courses. *Come and Try Day*... From 2pm, Saturday 18 July Freney St Park, Rocklea *Players Open Day* From 8:30am, Sunday 19 July Start at Cadogan St Park, Carindale and move to Freney St Park at 2pm For more info: https://qlddiscgolf.com//07/10/player-open-day-19-july-2/
03.01.2022 Grade 6 Sherwood SS student Maddie Preston has just completed an amazing project learning about Hiroshima and Sadako’s paper crane story. The independent study project included making 1000 paper cranes and a video. The cranes are being sent to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan. It’s always a delight to see young people in our community apply skill, judgement and knowledge to their studies. Amazing effort Maddie . Thanks for sharing your message of
02.01.2022 ~ Brisbane Carbon Challenge ~ Keen to cut down on your carbon emissions? Take part in the Brisbane Carbon challenge! Council and City Smart have launched the Brisbane Carbon Challenge and a free online carbon footprint calculator tool. ... As part of the Challenge, they are seeking up to 20 "Champion Households" from Brisbane to take part in a live case study to cut their carbon emissions by 50% over a year beginning in early 2021. Champion households will be supported by CitySmart with information, tools, a Home Energy Monitoring System and tailored incentives valued at up to $4500 including GST to help them achieve this goal. For more information or to apply visit the link below. https://www.brisbanecarbonchallenge.com.au/
02.01.2022 Great to meet up with Lewis Bellamywells and heaps of young people today to talk about the Chelmer BMX upgrade. Great fun for all ages
02.01.2022 ~ J.F OGrady Skate Park Upgrade ~ #TennysonWard
02.01.2022 ~ BRISBANE FESTIVAL STREET SERENADE EVENTS ~ Check out one of the Brisbane Festival Street Serenade Events in Tennyson Ward this week: Oxley - Cawonga Park - Thursday 17 September approx 4.10pm - Order Sixty6... Sherwood Arboretum - Thursday 17 September approx 4:25pm - Lost & Found: A Song Cycle by Sean Sennett Chelmer - Western Magpies AFC - Thursday 17 September approx. 5:30pm - Lost & Found: A Song Cycle by Sean Sennett Yeronga - Hyde Road Park - Friday 18 September approx 6.30pm - Sahara Beck
01.01.2022 ~ JP Services~ Need a JP? Theyre back! Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre Monday 1-3pm... Tuesday 10am-12noon Thursday 1:30-3pm Fairfield Gardens Thursday 5-7pm Saturday 10am-12noon
01.01.2022 ~ Walking Football at Club Oxley ~ Looking for something to do this weekend? Grab a sausage or a burger and try walking football this Sunday hosted by Walking Football Brisbane at ClubOxley. #TennysonWard
01.01.2022 ~ Tai Chi at Sherwood Arboretum ~ Keen to get started on those New Year's resolutions? Tai Chi Qigong at Sherwood Arboretum starts up again this Tuesday. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//tai-chi-qigong-in-the-par
01.01.2022 ~ Red Bench Welcoming Cawonga Park, Oxley ~ Join me tomorrow morning at Cawonga Park, Oxley to welcome the new Red Bench. https://www.facebook.com/events/367775841233085/... #TennysonWard
