Next NHW Update - 1 November

The next Carseldine 6 NHW Update will be held on Thursday 1st of November at the Craigslea State School P&C Building at 7.30 pm.

The P&C building is situated at the rear of the school.

Car parking - please use the western car park near the swimming pool. You can then walk through the covered play area to the last building on the left.

Our guest speaker will be Grant "The Pawman" who will speak on the topic of "The use of dogs in the detection and solving of crime".  All dog lovers are especially invited to attend for this interesting talk.

Supper will be provided.

We hope to see you there.

National Police Remembrance Day

National Police Remembrance Day on September 29 marks the day the Queensland Police Service, joins other Australian police jurisdictions to stop and honour fallen officers.

The Queensland Police Service has 139 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Arguably one of the most important days on the policing calendar, National Police Remembrance Day is a time for members of the Service and the community to remember, honour and say 'thank you' to the dedicated men and women who have died whilst on duty.

This year, marches and services will mainly be held on Friday, September 28 all over the State.

Candlelight vigils will also be held on Thursday, September 27 in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.

R U OK? Day

The second Thursday of September (this year 13 September) is R U OK? Day.

This is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring people to regularly ask each other “Are you OK?”

By raising awareness about the importance of connection and providing resources throughout the year, the R U OK? Foundation aims to prevent isolation by empowering people to support each other through life’s ups and downs.

Click here for more information about R U OK?

So why not watch out for your neighbours and friends today and ask them “R U OK?”

Police roundup - can you help?

ARMED ROBBERY – Bracken Ridge

At around 2320hours on 16 August 2012 a man has entered a business on Gawain Road, Bracken Ridge, where he produced a weapon and demanded cash.

He banged the weapon on the counter and waived it towards witness.

The store attendant handed a sum of cash to the man before he fled the store running towards Norris Road.

Police believe that this person may be able to assist with inquiries, described as; Male, Caucasian, slim build and around 175cms tall.

Wearing: a black hooded jumper with a white logo on the front and back and black trousers

ARMED ROBBERY –Windsor

A man has entered the store via the front entry door, walked up to the attendant at the cash register and slammed a crow bar on the counter and said, "This is a stick up." The man threatened the attendant to open up the cash drawer. When the store attendant opened the draw, the man has reached over the counter and grabbed the cash tray. The man left the store via the front door.

Police believe the person pictured below maybe able to assist with inquiries - described as;: Caucasian appearance; 180cm tall, of average build with short brown hair.

Wearing: black baseball cap and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on either of the above is encouraged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers 1800 33 00 or www.qld.crimestoppers.com.au  24 hrs a day.

Update on the NHW sign at the corner of Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road

The large sign at the corner of Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road is back in place defining that corner as the boundary of our Carseldine 6 NHW area.

Thanks to Cr Fiona King and her staff for their efforts on our behalf in having this sign replaced after the completion of the road works. 

Brisbane City Council responses to our queries

For some months your Carseldine 6 NHW Committee has been asking the Brisbane City Council about the replacement of the large NHW sign which, before the road works, was at the corner of Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road defining one corner boundary of our NHW area.

We were keen to see this sign replaced after the completion of road works.

Below is a response from the BCC City Projects Office.

Council is pleased to confirm that a replacement Neighbourhood Watch sign is currently in production. As Council also intends to install some other road signage in the area, installation of the Neighbourhood Watch sign will be completed once all signs have been produced. Council expect to complete this work by September 2012.

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Your Committee was also keen to have a ‘KEEP CLEAR’ sign painted on the roadway in Hamilton Rod at the T-junction with Pullford Street. Below is a response from the BCC City Projects Office. No luck with this one!!

Recent traffic observations completed by Council officers during the morning and afternoon peak indicate that traffic is generally passing through the Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road intersection in one traffic light cycle. There were no observations recorded of traffic queuing across the Pullford Street intersection in either an east or westbound direction.

Traffic standards indicate that ‘Keep Clear’ signs are generally only used to allow access to emergency vehicles, and where the blockage caused by queuing traffic would create a safety hazard for a nearby intersection.

For example, westbound traffic queuing on Hamilton Road to turn right into Delan Street could create a safety hazard by reducing the visibility and stopping distance for traffic coming through the intersection of Hamilton Road and Maundrell Terrace.

‘Keep Clear’ zones are not usually used to facilitate access to and from streets and unfortunately for these reasons Council will not be installing a ‘Keep Clear’ zone on Hamilton Road at Pullford Street as part of this project.

While Council appreciates that the Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road upgrade has resulted in some access changes for local resident, the changes made were required to improve safety and traffic flow through this busy intersection.

The centre median along Maundrell Terrace at Basnett Street was constructed to separate the traffic and create the additional space needed to safely accommodate the right turning traffic onto Hamilton Road. The right turn from Freeland Lane to Maundrell Terrace was also banned at this time as the hill crest blocks adequate sight lines to the south, preventing motorists from being able to turn safely.

Motorists wishing to travel northbound who want to avoid Hamilton Road during peak periods can access Maundrell Terrace from the southern end of Redbourne Street.

Beware of Magpies

It’s that time of year again when magpies start swooping as they protect their chicks.

The magpie breeding season lasts from July until December but the peak is from August to October.

During the breeding season, it’s best to stay well clear of areas where magpies are known to swoop.

Take particular care going through Huxtable Park.

If you can’t avoid the area, the best advice seems to be to move through it quickly but don’t run. Wearing a hat and sunglasses can help, and it is worth carrying an umbrella.

For safety, cyclists are best advised to dismount and walk through the area to avoid any risk of injury from a fall or collision.

Many cyclists find it helps to attach a couple of cable ties to the back of their helmet – tie them so they stick up towards the sky.

Swooping is done by male magpies who are trying to drive intruders away from nests so the swooping nearly always stops once you leave the area and the season usually only lasts about six to eight weeks.

If magpies are causing a particular problem, licensed contractors may be able to remove them – call the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372 for details.