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Liberty Cleaning Services
Keep your home looking and feeling neat, tidy and clean with Liberty Cleaning services.
Our great rates and solid work ethic make us a hard to beat solution for your cleaning needs. We aim for a high customer satisfaction but we also are dedicated to being thorough with our work by using detailed checklist systems.
Cleaning Services We Provide
Liberty Services provides professional cleaning services for both residential homes and commercial offices.
Our services can be scheduled in your home either weekly or fortnightly for the following services:
- Dusting
- Linen Changing
- Bed Making
- Vacuuming
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Bathroom Cleaning
- Mopping
- Pantry Tidying
- Washing
- General Tidying
- Fridge Cleaning
- Ironing
- Surfaces Wiped
- Oven Cleaning
- And any other reasonable cleaning request
When it’s time to move house we can provide a professional bond clean. All of our bond cleans come with a three day guarantee – if your property manager is unhappy with the job we will come out and clean the identified area at no extra cost. We also clean all exterior windows where accessible from ground height.
Liberty has an industrial strength high pressure cleaner for those jobs that need some extra muscle to lift the grime.
For more information please see our website here http://libertyservicesbrisbane.com.au/liberty-cleaning-services/
Aspley Nostalgia
Here is a collection of old photos and newspaper clippings from our town.
Homeless Support in Aspley
If you know someone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness in Aspley there are a few things you can do to help.
You can connect them with the following organisations to get professional help:
- Homeless Hotline Ph: 1800 474 753 Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
- Micah Projects / Home for Good Ph: 3036 4444 Can provide information, access and advice. https://homeforgood.org.au
- Liberty Enterprises is based in Aspley and can provide food, support and referrals. https://libertyenterprises.com.au/ help-me/
- Zillmere Community Centre 54 Handford Road, Zillmere Can provide support and referral https://www.necsg.org.au/
- Rosies http://rosies.org.au/brisbane/#street-outreaches A monthly outreach service and BBQ in Aspley at Rotary Park, Cnr Graham and Gympie Rds. Connect to other service providers. 1st Sunday of month starting at noon.
- Chermside Housing Service Centre Ph: 3917 4600 Information and referral, social housing, private rental support. Level 3, 18 Banfield Street, Chermside
ASPLEY SPECIAL SCHOOL INVOLVED IN PILOT PROGRAM FOR CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME
Aspley Special School is one of the 30 state schools that will pilot the newly launched Container Refund Scheme (CRS).
The Container Refund Scheme offers a ten cent refund on every eligible container. This includes containers made from glass, plastic, aluminium or liquid paperboard and can range in size from 150ml to 3L.
“This is a fantastic scheme and one that I would love to see school communities from across the state get behind,” Education Minister Grace Grace said.
Ms Grace also said that the government is providing a $1000,000 grant towards the $150,000 total cost for P&Cs Queensland‘s pilot program. The program seeks to find out the best ways for schools to get involved and maximise the benefits from the CRS.
Participating State Schools
Under the plan, participating schools will trial ways to collect containers within their school communities. Everyone associated with their school, including parents and carers, students and teachers can get involved in the project.
“P&Cs Qld will report back to the government by mid-2019 on the success of the pilot project and we hope to use these findings to encourage more schools to join the scheme,” said Ms Grace
Apart from Aspley Special School, the following state schools are also participating in the pilot program:
Cairns
- Balaclava State School
- White Rock State School
- Yorkeys Knob State School
Townsville
- Currajong State School
- Pimlico State High School
- Townsville Central State School
- Townsville Community Learning Centre
- Townsville South State School
- Woodstock State School
Toowoomba
- Harristown State High School
- Highfields State School
Brisbane Southside
- Chatswood Hills State School
- Kimberley Park State School
- Loganholme State School
- Mansfield State High School
- Mansfield State School
- Robertson State School
- Rochedale South State School
- Shailer Park State High School
Envirobank – Bag Drop Pilot
Brisbane Northside
- Albany Creek State School
- Aviation High
- Earnshaw State College
- Eatons Hill State School
- Mitchelton State Special School
- Nundah State School
- Wooloowin State School
Sunshine Coast
- Mountain Creek State High School
Gold Coast
- Bellevue Park State School
- Coombabah State School
Ms Grace is positive that most Queensland schools will benefit from this scheme. Currently, CRS aims to increase the approximate 40 per cent recycling rate Queensland has now to upwards of 80 per cent. Such an increase in the recycling rate was observed in other countries when financial incentives are offered to recycle containers.
P&Cs Queensland Container Refund Scheme Pilot Program
P&Cs Qld President Gayle Walters said they were very excited to be partnering with the State Government to get schools involved in the innovative scheme.
“We see the Container Refund Scheme pilot program as an ideal opportunity to establish on-site donation points in Queensland state schools and we will be working with Refund Point Operators on a sustainable and safe plan to maximise benefits flowing to these schools,” Ms Walters said.
“The scheme has the potential to provide invaluable education for our students on caring for their environment as well as providing a real boost to P&C funding.”
Read more about P&Cs Qld’s pilot program from their official CRS website.
ASPLEY VILLAGE PRECINCT PROJECT 2019
The Aspley Village Precinct Project of the Brisbane City Council is all set for a 2019 launch after the project team’s presentation of their improved proposal.
In September 2018, the Council introduced this $5.9-million streetscape improvement project which aims to refurbish and revitalise the shopping district at Gympie Road in Aspley. Its main objective is to boost local economic growth within the neighbourhood.
The project is part of Brisbane’s Future Blueprint, which aims to create a city of neighbourhoods with vibrant, connected, and safe centres for both locals and visitors.
Initial Proposal
The initial improvements planned by the Council’s project team for the Aspley Village Precinct Project include:
- Upgraded signalised pedestrian crossing on Gympie Road to secure safety in the area. This is still subject for final approval from the Queensland Government.
- Upgraded footpaths for improved accessibility, maintenance, and visual amenity.
- Realignment of existing pedestrian crossings and placing of additional cautionary tactile pavings on kerb ramps for improved safety.
- Additional planting of trees and groundcover plants for improved visual and physical amenities.
- Additional street furnitures and public artworks for people to use and enjoy.
Community Consultation
The community consultation period was completed in September 2018. All the feedback and ideas given by the concerned members of the community were collected through an online survey and three community consultation sessions.
At present, the council is still developing its updated proposal as a response to the feedback given by the community. The new and improved proposal is expected to be released soon.
What’s Next
Onsite construction will follow after the presentation of the project team’s improvement proposal. With both time and weather permitting, it will be ideal for construction to begin early of 2019 and be completed by the end of the year.
To ensure minimal disturbances occurring during the construction phase of the Aspley Precinct Project, the Council will conduct a consultation meeting amongst the businesses located in the shopping centre. By doing so, the Council also safeguards the shops’ access during their business hours.
CARSELDINE MARKETS: FRESH PRODUCE, GREAT FOOD & LIVE MUSIC
The Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets brings together a few of life’s simple pleasures: listening to music, eating, and appreciating art. Every Saturday, locals from Carseldine and neighbouring suburbs like Aspley, Fitzgibbon, and Bridgeman Downs get to unwind at the market located at the old Queensland University of Technology.
Carseldine Markets, which opens 6:00 a.m. and closes at noon, is a five-minute ride from the Aspley Hypermarket. It houses more than 180 stalls for products of every kind. There is a stall for deli lines; Artisan baked breads and pastries, and traditional foods as well as fresh local seafood. There are stalls dedicated for arts and crafts, where visitors could find handmade accessories, soy candles, and wooden toys.
Carseldine’s addition to the list of the best Queensland’s markets does not come as a surprise. Aside from livening up the locals’ weekends, it supports local farmers. One of the most frequented stalls is The Organic Stall, where visitors can delight in farm fresh organics. The owner drives down to the Byron farms every week to hand select his produce.
“There are some delicious food stalls serving great food. Then after breakfast walk through all different types of stalls ranging from fresh foods to flowers, nick nacks, doggie stuff,” suggestsLouise, a Brisbane local.
LOUISE FROM TRIPADVISOR
The market offers interesting things to do for people of all ages. Children could have fun in the rides. Dogs will enjoy their day out with the doggy treats available at the market stalls. Free yoga classes are available from time to time, for visitors who want to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of city life.
For more information, visit the Carseldine Markets website and Facebook page.
ACTIVE COLLISION TECHNOLOGY ON TRIAL AT BUSY ASPLEY INTERSECTION
Robinson Road West on intersection with Gympie Road in Aspley is currently testing the Hold the Red technology as part of efforts to reduce collisions caused by motorists running red lights.
The Ministry for Transport and Main Roads selected the Aspley intersection after it was identified as a potentially dangerous intersection. It is one of the busiest intersections in Queensland, with more than 68,000 vehicles passing through the intersection every day. In the past five years, there were 24 crashes and 11 serious injuries due to crashes at the intersection.
The technology uses radar to see if vehicles are about to run a red light. When this happens, the opposing traffic lights are forced to stay on red to prevent a possible collision.
Preventing Collisions
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey revealed that the technology is already being used in Florida where it has been instrumental in the significant decline of collisions at intersections.
Mr Bailey said that around 11 percent of critical road casualties in the state happened at intersections with traffic lights.
“During the past five years, 42 people have been killed and more than 3,000 hospitalised in crashes at signalised intersections in Queensland,” said Mr Bailey.
“Red light running is a complex problem. There is no single reason why drivers do it but what we do know is that resulting accidents are likely to be T-bone crashes, which have a higher potential of causing death or serious injury.
“Hold the Red lowers the risk of a crash at sites where it is installed while still allowing for offenders to be penalised.
“This will keep other drivers safe, while still acting as a deterrence to offenders.”
Queensland’s peak monitoring body RACQ lauded the introduction of the Hold the Red technology at crash prone intersections.
RACQ’s Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding believes that the system could help prevent T-bone crashes.
“We look forward to the results of the trial and are always interested in new technologies that can reduce crashes,” Mr Spalding said.
ASPLEY MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB GREEN 1 COVER UP BY END OF MAY 2019
The Aspley Memorial Bowls Club will be installing a cover for its Green 1 which should be completed by end of May 2019, but Carseldine locals have concerns about the project.
The cover, fitted with lights underneath, will provide an all-weather shelter for its Club members and casual bowlers’ use, to enjoy the facility during daytime and at night, all-year round. The Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities under the Community Development Grant Programme, has made the project possible through a $590,000 grant.
Video walk-through from Lightweight Structures
At 7.5 metres at its highest point, residents are concerned about the structure’s height which will effectively block the view and sunlight from the houses close to the Club. Locals are also concerned about the rainwater going straight to the creek due to the structure, as well as causing more cars parking close to the shade thus increasing traffic in the area.
Overall, they are concerned the adverse impact could cause the values of neighbouring properties to fall. They suggest moving the structure close to the clubhouse instead and away from Nemira Street.
The Club said that the planned cover over Green 1 was voted upon with the elderly members in mind. Once the shade structure is in place, the covered green will provide a way for the members, especially the elderly, to stay active and socialise, rain or shine. In the future, its two other greens will also have their own covers installed.
The “Save Our Carseldine” Group are looking for more support
If you disagree with the developments that are proceeding in Carseldine and would like to do something about it you can join the “Save Our Carseldine” group on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveOurCarseldine/.