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Support Queensland Food & Beverage Industry What do you Know bout Local Parking Laws?
The State Government has publicly released the Council’s Local Law 5 (Parking) 2011 works in conjunction
Queensland food & beverage supplier directory so with the Traffic Operations (Road Use Management) Act
Queenslanders can identify the local food and drink 1995 to control parking throughout the region.
businesses to support. Council regularly patrols parking areas including streets around
The Queensland food, beverage and catering supplier directory schools, hospitals, business centres, declared off-street car parks
was set up for government departments in April 2019 to source and residential areas.
local products and help support jobs in Queensland’s food and Council responds to complaints in relation to vehicles parking
beverage industry. on the footpath; vehicles blocking access to properties; and
“We have now created a directory with close to 230 suppliers vehicles parked causing a traffic hazard.
who produce and employ locally for Queenslanders to access, Did you know, parking on the footpath or nature strip is
with more to come,” said Chris Whiting MP. prohibited? Vehicles must park parallel to the kerb. Vehicles
“I want locals to go online and see which companies in our may park on both sides of the road but must leave at least
region are creating the food and beverage products we should three (3) metres of clear roadway between their vehicle and a
be using in our homes and businesses. vehicle parked on the opposite side of the road or a traffic island,
“Supporting local food and beverage suppliers means more dividing strips or unbroken dividing lines.
jobs for Queenslanders, and stronger local businesses. Further information is available on Council’s website:
“If everyone puts products from these companies in your www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/parking
shopping trolleys, it will mean a shot in the arm for local jobs Council enforces regulated parking signs including; No stopping
and Queensland’s economy. signs, No parking signs & yellow no stopping lines. Council
For more information and to find businesses on the list: officers may issue warning notices or penalty infringement to
www.qld.gov.au/buyqueensland vehicle owners for illegal parking offences.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Grab your favourite teddy, pack a picnic blanket and
head down to the North Lakes Teddy Bears’ Picnic!
There’s plenty of fun for children under five with stage
shows, kids activities, an animal farm, and the always popular
teddy bear parade. Plus, a very special visit from Big Ted!
Sing and dance to stage shows, take part in workshops and
activities, explore the animal farm or jump onboard the trackless
train. There’ll also be market stalls and plenty of advice for
parents from local early childcare and service providers.
Friday, September 27, 2019 at 9 AM – 12 PM
Kinsellas Sports Complex, Innovation Place, North Lakes
North Lakes Teddy Bears’ Picnic is a free event proudly presented
by Moreton Bay Regional Council.