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Aspley Jeep Cited As One Of Brisbane’s Best Dealers

In the market for a new car? If you’re eyeing a sport utility vehicle, Aspley Jeep on Gympie Road has been cited as one of the best Jeep dealers in Brisbane.

The car dealer has a great selection of new and used cars, as well as a number of demo cars with good value for your budget. With a trained and qualified team to help you find the right vehicle, Aspley Jeep can make your car buying experience a breeze.

Specialising in U.S. Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep Range, the car dealership has both off-road models and cross-overs. Their current range includes the latest model of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including SRT and Trackhawk), the Jeep Cherokee (including Night Eagle), the Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep Compass, and the Jeep Gladiator.

For its demo cars, the Aspley dealer is offering five of its best, which you can drive away for a lot less than its original cost:

2018 Jeep Compass Wagon
2019 Jeep Wrangler Softtop in Granite Crystal
2019 Jeep Wrangler Softtop in Mojito
2019 Jeep Cherokee Wagon
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wagon

The dealer is a MoPar certified service centre providing Genuine Jeep Service. MoPar is the customer care organization of Fiat Chrysler. This Aspley centre utilises genuine Jeep parts and accessories which were designed by the same engineers that developed the car.

For enquiries, phone 07 3633 3900 for vehicle purchases or 07 3246 8000 for service. The dealer and service centre is open from Monday to Saturday.

A Vibrant And Colourful BrisAsia Bazaar Awaits At Aspley Central

Brisbane’s newly renovated retail hub, Aspley Central, will be the site of a fun and exotic Asian extravaganza at the BrisAsia Bazaar.

The BrisAsia Bazaar will run from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 15th of February 2020. Admission is free, and the event is also suitable for all ages, so, you can bring your entire family and friends to this fun-filled evening at the market.

*Photo credit: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/*

What to Expect at the Bazaar

Unlike the usual weekend night markets, BrisAsia Bazaar is set to be a massive one-stop destination for everything Asian—food, shops, handicrafts, roving performances, forums, workshops, demonstrations and more.

*Photo credit: CCO Public Domain/ zenobresson /Pixabay*

With plenty of stalls set up at the bazaar, you might want to bring in your wallet so that you can fill in your shopping bags—and your stomach too, with lots of Asian goodies.

BrisAsia Festival 2020

*Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/ Facebook*

BrisAsia Bazaar is part of Brisbane City Council’s BrisAsia Festival.

Currently on its eighth year, BrisAsia Festival 2020 is a month-long celebration of Brisbane’s rich cultural diversity. Indeed, it is an opportunity for locals to explore, experience and enjoy the rich culture and traditions of Asia.

The festivities start from February 1st until the 29th, where multiple venues around Brisbane will be showcasing Asiad dance, visual arts, food, music, film, live concerts, cosplay, and more.

Check out this video that highlights all the events that happened from last year’s BrisAsia Festival:

Want to know more? See the full schedule of BrisAsia events here.

Exciting Vintage Ride Lets You Rediscover Brisbane’s Wonderful Old Towns

What’s the perfect birthday gift for someone who has everything? What date or day trip can you plan that will be truly unforgettable? Roaring Twenties, a vintage car hire in Sandgate, might just be the answer to your dilemma. Treat a special someone to a vintage ride to rediscover Brisbane’s old towns or enjoy Bayside joyrides in the seaside suburbs.

Roaring Twenties is a unique service that started out as a vintage wedding car for hire in 2015. Owned and managed by Turkish immigrant Moe Akgun and his partner Samantha, Roaring Twenties has expanded as a bespoke transport service to cater to customers looking for a different kind of adventure.

*Photo Credit: Roaring Twenties/Facebook*

Ride in style aboard a Bonnie, a 1928 luxury Chrysler vintage sedan, or Clyde, a 1937 Dodge convertible sedan as you rediscover rich, historical sites in Kangaroo Point, Central Brisbane, South Bank, Fortitude Valley and West End. Experience a different kind of “time travel” and take photos of these surviving hidden gems that have shaped Brisbane’s landscape, culture and heritage.

For a special kind of joyride, Moe can chauffeur you around Shorncliffe, Sandgate, Brighton, Clontarf, Woody Point, Redcliffe and Scarborough to relish and enjoy Brisbane’s natural beauties and old town charm.

Roaring Twenties will help you plan out the most unforgettable vintage ride in Brisbane as an anniversary or birthday gift. They also do school formals or corporate event car hire, aside from wedding.

For enquiries about the tours or car hire, availability, car features, rates and other details, phone 0405 111 875 or email roaringtwenties@outlook.com.au.

“The Green” at Carseldine Urban Village Now Open

The first cricket match has been played at “The Green,” marking the official opening of the newest sports and recreation precinct at Carseldine Urban Village.

The ceremonial coin toss for the Bracken Ridge and Brookfield United cricket match was officiated by Member for Aspley Bart Mellish who said that The Green will become Carseldine community’s social and sporting hub.

“The Green is a fantastic space for adults and children to play and train, and will encourage more local residents to get out and get active,” he said.

The $6.5-million precinct, Mr Mellish said, utilised the latest innovative power and water-saving technology which include an automated LED floodlights and an internal weather monitor guided irrigation control system.

The eSwitch lighting control system, he added, is linked to a “BrightSport,” a booking app which allows the sporting fields to be booked with or without lighting. A unique password is provided, once the field is booked, to allow the app user to turn the lights on and off.

Features of The Green include: three soccer fields, two volleyball courts, two dual purpose tennis/netball courts, a half-court basketball court, an outdoor ping pong table, and a turf cricket pitch and practice nets.

The brand new sports and recreation precinct also boasts of an all abilities playground, yoga lawn, exercise lawn, amenities block, and barbecues and shaded seating, plus over 120 new car parking spaces.

The Green at Carseldine Urban Village Now Open — *Photo Credit: Carseldine Village / carseldinevillage.com.au*

“It’s very exciting to have a new cricket field to play on and we hope the facilities inspire more people to join local sporting clubs and live a healthy and active lifestyle,” Bracken Ridge District Cricket Club Treasurer Keane White said.

“There will be more opportunities for junior and senior cricketers to play and train at night, and being able to turn the lights on and off automatically will save sporting club volunteers a lot of time.”

Another upcoming infrastructure, to be undertaken by Davbridge Constructions, is the connecting pedestrian and cycle bridge between Carseldine Urban Village and Aspley State High School.

Construction of the bridge is expected to commence in late January and be completed by mid-2020.

Aspley & Other Brisbane Suburbs Can Now Enjoy First Class Pet Sitting

Pet ownership entails a lot of responsibility as another living creature depends on you for love and care. What do you do when other responsibilities and commitments get in the way and threaten to take time away from your beloved pet? Times like these call for First Class Pet Sitting, a Brisbane premium pet care sitting service.

First Class Pet Sitting has helped many paw-rents since 2012. This quality and convenient service was established by Kylie, a former veterinary nurse, dog trainer, animal rescue volunteer and teacher. She works alongside a team of dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate staff.

Among the services of First Class Pet Sitting are:

Doggy Day Care Adventure	4 hours of outdoor exercise (park or beach) Limited to four dogs per Pack Leader First Class Pet Sitting will collect the pets from their home for a run, play, swim and fun time with their furry friends. They’ll go home happy and exhausted, ensuring a good night’s rest. The dogs will be transported in a comfortable van during their day out.
Pet Sitting	Duration varies, including overnight stay at your house. Professional pet sitters can look after your furbabies in their pet-friendly home. Furparents can visit the house and meet the pet sitter before entrusting the animals to them. Pet sitters may also watch your dog in your own home if you have to leave for a day or require an overnight companion for your pooches.
Dog Walking	Duration varies Experienced dog walkers will walk dogs regardless of size or breed. The walkers are trained to apply various psychology-tested strategies to make dog walking a breeze.
First Class Pet Wedding Assistant	Average of 3 hours (also applicable for funeral pet sitting) Professional pet sitters can accompany your furbaby on your wedding day. The pets can also witness you and your betrothed exchange “I do’s” with the pet sitter ensuring that there will be no episodes to ruin the wedding.
Pet Taxi	Duration varies Pet sitters can bring your dog to their grooming or veterinary appointments, whether you join the ride or not.

*Photo Credit: First Class Pet Sitting/Facebook*

“It is part of our pet sitter’s daily duties to send pictures of your pets via either mobile phone or email so you remain in the loop each day you’re away,” Kylie said in explaining what makes First Class Pet Sitting different from other services. “We follow your detailed instructions and treat your pets as if they were our own.”

Kylie also adapts a complimentary meet and greet between the pet sitter and the animal to establish familiarity and bond.

First Class Pet Sitting covers South, East, West and North Brisbane, Inner City Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Redland, Logan, Toowoomba, Tweed Heads and Perth. For questions about the service, refer to their FAQs or phone the company at 1800 738 748 (1800 PET SIT) or 0420 264 216.

Children at a Childcare and Education Centre in Aspley Baked to Raise Funds for Firefighters and Victims of Bushfires

Children at a childcare and education centre in Aspley raised funds from their baked goodies for the firefighters and families affected by the devastating bushfires.

Children and educators at Guardian Early Learning Group’s learning centres across Australia have launched various efforts to show support to the firefighters, as well as help those who have been affected by the recent fires in NSW and Queensland.

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Aspley baked cupcakes and other goodies and delivered them to the foyer every afternoon for families to buy as after school snacks. These yummy treats helped the centre raise $170 which will then be donated to the Queensland Rural Fire Service. The centre is also collecting donations for the families affected by the bushfires.

Children at a Childcare and Education Centre in Aspley Baked to Raise Funds for Firefighters and Victims of Bushfires — *Photo credit: Guardian Childcare and Education / guardian.edu.au*

Children at Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo have likewise decided to show their appreciation to the heroic efforts of local firefighters, this time through letters.

“Staying indoors led to a conversation about how bad the fires were and what this meant for the community. The children were concerned for the firefighters and wanted to thank them for keeping us safe,” said Early Childhood Teacher, Lucy.

“After considering everyone’s suggestions, and weighing up the benefits and potential complications associated with each one, we decided that the firefighters would appreciate letters and pictures instead.”

The community at Guardian Early Learning Bruce, on the other hand, had a dressup day and bake sale to raise funds for NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Queensland Rural Fire Service, and Red Cross.

The children dressed up as their favourite heroes, and many of the children and educators came as doctors, police officers, builders, and nurses. The centre also raised over $100 through the sale of homemade goodies.

The Kinder One children from Guardian Pascoe Vale Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten likewise put together a bake sale and an appeal to raise funds to help those affected by the bushfires.

“We had wonderful feedback from families and Educators excited to support the cause,” Assistant Manager, Jess said.

“They contributed their thoughts and ideas for the appeal, eagerly purchased cupcakes from the bake sale, and discussed with the children what they were raising money for.”

Newly Opened Nissan Showroom in Aspley Ready to Feature Next-Gen Cars

Photo Credit: Aspley Nissan/Facebook

Japanese automotive brand Nissan opened a new showroom in Aspley, just 700 metres away from its temporary retail outlet along Gympie Road.

Sitting adjacent to AP Eagers’ other franchises, like Holden and Suzuki, Aspley Nissan features dual new-car customer delivery bays, touchscreens to allow customers to compare models and view feature demonstrations, Nissan Radio, as well as interactive digital signage displays.

The new Nissan showroom, located at 1454 Gympie Rd, boasts a state-of-the-art service workshop which is also now open for all their customers’ servicing needs. The comfortable lounge offers free WiFi, a hospitality bar, workstations, charge points and spacious seating options.

They stock the latest range in Nissan models from the tough Navara, the next-gen and family-friendly Qashqai and the super sporty 370z. Eventually, customers may even purchase the new all-electric Nissan Leaf from the Aspley outlet.

Leaf, the second electric car in Australia with a $50,000 price point, will be sold at 90 Nissan dealerships across the country and Aspley Nissan will be one of its authorized dealers and service centres. With its 40-kWh battery, the new generation Nissan Leaf has an indicative driving range of 270-km.

Queensland Firebirds star Gretel Tippett graced the official grand re-opening of Aspley Nissan, where attendees were treated with BBQ and drinks and signed merchandise. Nissan signed Tippett as the brand’s official ambassador in June 2019, as part of its netball ambassador program in Australia.

Further information about the newly open dealership and service centre can be found at Aspley Nissan’s website.

New Repair Cafe Sandgate Set to be a Hive to Share Tinkering Skills, Fix Broken Items and Reduce Waste

The concept is quite simple: if you have a broken household item, bring it to Repair Café in Sandgate and skilled volunteers will help you fix it. Even if you don’t have anything that needs fixing, you can still head over to the café to assist with repairs or learn new skills. That’s on top of the cup of coffee or tea you can enjoy with other members of the community. In this ongoing process, the community lessens the waste going to landfill, whilst forging strong community ties.

In February 2020, a Repair Cafe in Sandgate will start offering a special kind service and is going to be a hive for skilled men and women to share their knowledge and skills in fixing broken household items.

Repair Cafe Sandgate is the first to be established in Brisbane through the efforts of Dan Martens. He opened a Facebook event to tap people who might be interested in opening the cafe, where they can enjoy coffee and food whilst repairing things for free.

Setting Up Repair Cafe in Sandgate

In October, Martes and a group of skilled fixers had a test run through an event held at the Sandgate Community Centre at 153 Rainbow Street. Some 30 participants gathered together to tinker items like electronics, toys, gardening tools, jewellery, crockery, clothing, ceramics and bicycles.

Another meet-up is currently in the works and tentatively set for the end of November. As this initiative is expected to be a regular activity, the initial participants believe that the community needed an actual Repair Cafe.

*Photo Credit: Repair Cafe Sandgate/Facebook*

Martes’ efforts received support from the Sandbag Inc, a community-based organisation, and Illuma Electrical, a small business repair service in Sandgate. The group has also submitted a grant application in the hopes of receiving the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund to get their project off the ground.

Repair Cafe’s Objectives

Founded in Amsterdam by Martine Postma in the 18th of Oct 2019, Repair Cafe is a non-profit that has three goals:

a. To bring back repairing into local society
b. To maintain repair expertise and spread this knowledge
c. To promote social cohesion in the local community

Repair Café is not a service shop per se, especially since it will have limited storage space and the work is voluntary. Rather, Repair Cafe is a meeting place for locals who enjoy mending broken things. The initiative is also a way to reduce landfill waste, which has become a global problem.

If you’re adept at fixing broken items or would like to improve on the skill, you may volunteer to be one of the fixers. The membership is open to anyone.

Gympie Road at Aspley: Named Second Worst Road in Brisbane in 2019

Gympie Road at Chermside and Aspley have taken the top two spots in Brisbane’s Crash Hotspots list, according to the 2019 AAMI Crash Index.

The analysis is based on data from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 of the more than 340,000 motor accident insurance claims across Australia by customers of AAMI, GIO, Suncorp Insurance, Shannons, APIA, Bingle, CIL Insurance, Vero, Terri Scheer, and Essentials by AAI.

Gympie Road has been identified as the worst road in Brisbane with its sections in Chermside and Aspley occupying first and second spot; same as last year’s ranking. Rounding out the top five are Logan Road, Mount Gravatt; Mains Road, Sunnybank and Browns Plains Road, Browns Plains.

“These hot spots are generally busy major arterial roads, that intersect with local streets. When you combine this with heavy traffic and frequent stopping, it is a perfect recipe for vehicle collisions,” AAMI Head of Motor Claims Anna Cartwright said.

The top crash locations for each capital city are:

Melbourne – Plenty Road, Bundoora
Sydney – Hume Highway, Liverpool
Brisbane – Gympie Road, Chermside
Perth – Albany Highway, Cannington
Canberra – Monaro Highway, Hume
Adelaide – North Terrace, Adelaide
Hobart – Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay

AAMI Behavioural Economist Phil Slade added that a crash is likely to occur when the driver is less than 10 kilometres from home or familiar route because we tend to slip into autopilot,” as opposed to driving in an unfamiliar location where we tend to pay more attention on the road.

“Driver distractions such as mobile phones and digital devices are big issues, because they take away from your ability to react. It’s best to always expect the unexpected, leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front and be patient especially if traffic is congested,” Mr Slade said.

Frustration, impatience and road rage contribute to vehicle collisions, so drivers should be patient and present while driving, Mr Slade concludes.

Aspley East State School Bags 2019 People’s Choice Litter Prevention Award

Did you know that Aspley East State School has bagged the People’s Choice Litter Prevention Award at the 2019 Cleaner Suburbs Awards?

The 2019 Cleaner Suburbs Awards, held at Brisbane City Hall on 17 October and hosted by the Lord Mayor, honoured individuals and groups for contributions to the promotion of environmental protection and a cleaner and greener Brisbane.

Aspley East State School was recognised for their initiative called “Behaviour Change Program,” which aimed to help minimise the city’s litter problem through activities like Clean Up Days, assembly speeches, class discussions and brainstorming, along with the creation of a “Cool Clean up Crew,” composed of Year-6 students.

By encouraging students to share what they’ve learned from the program with their families, Aspley East State School helped create a positive cultural change within the school community.

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Brisbane’s Cleaner Suburbs Awards recognise organisations and individuals for their contribution to the environment and for helping create a clean and green city. Brisbane City Council works in partnership with CitySmart to deliver the annual awards.

Individuals, community groups, P&C, multicultural groups and associations, businesses, workplaces, universities, and schools are eligible to enter the Cleaner Suburbs Awards.

Except for the Outstanding Clean Green Award — recognition of long-term litter prevention and waste management project — this year’s awards considered activities that were carried out in Brisbane between 1 January 2018 – 30 June 2019.

*Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

There have been 186 nominations for seven categories and 11 Cleaner Suburbs Awards that were given this year:

Councillors’ Clean Green Choice Award
Litter Prevention Awards – Individual 5-17yrs, Individual 18+ yrs, and two (2) Groups
Waste Innovation Award
Brisbane’s Clean Green Award
People’s Choice Litter Prevention Award
Clean Schools Awards – Primary School and Secondary School
Outstanding Clean Green Award.