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Scotland’s BrewDog Opens First Aussie Home in Murrarie

BrewDog, Scotland’s multinational brewery and pub chain, has huge plans of making a splash in the country as it officially opens its first Aussie home in Murrarie on Thursday, the 21st of Nov 2019.

The site at 77 Metroplex Avenue boasts a $30 million state-of-the-art brewery, beer cellar, and a tap bar and restaurant named DogTap with its 28 taps and arcade gaming space. It also has eight fermentation vessels coupled with a 25HL brewing system.

With all these settings in place, BrewDog Murrarie is expected to churn 500,000 litres in its inaugural year. But with so much potential for expansion, there are plans to eventually use this massive facility for brewing beer supplies for Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.

The first brewery outside of the U.K. and the U.S., BrewDog Murrarie is also featured with a barrel-ageing facility that will allow its Australian workers “to develop an Australian-exclusive set of wood-aged wonders.” In due time, local beer lovers will be able to enjoy exclusive Queensland-aged Aussie-flavoured hops.

For now, BrewDog Murrarie will be crafting and serving its core products:

Dead Pony Club
Jet Black Heart
Punk IPA
Lost Lager
Zombie Cake
Quench Cake
Indie
Clockwork Tangerine

DogTap will also be serving heaps of locally-made brews, whilst a line-up of Aussie wines, spirits and soft drinks will be on the drink list as well.

Drinks at tap bar and restaurant are best paired with classic beer grubs like burgers, corn-on-a-cob, fries, buffalo wings and hotdogs.

However, BrewDog Murrarie will also serve Brisbane-only favourites like barramundi fritters and Korean-style chicken wings. In addition, the tap bar and restaurant will feature wholesome delights like superfood salads and avocado bowls for customers to enjoy an energizing brunch.

BrewDog Murrarie is a liquor licensed facility and will trade from 12:00 noon to midnight.

Colmslie Beach Reserve in Murarrie to Get a Makeover

Colmslie Beach Reserve in Murarrie is about to get a makeover, along with ten other sites that were identified for future park improvements.

In a bid to protect and create a green space for future generations, Council has announced future park and reserve improvement projects as part of its commitment to enhancing and maintaining the city’s more than 2,100 parks.

Council will deliver park upgrade works to improve access to, and activation of, the river frontage of the 9-hectare recreation park. The upgrade project will also deliver power and bump-in vehicle crossovers, and a possible new accessible pathway to the river’s edge.

The Council will also review the possible addition of active recreation facilities for older children which may include slides, playgrounds, and climbing facilities.

*Photo credit:* *Brisbane City Council* */ Flickr*

Apart from Colmslie Beach Reserve, other sites that will either have a new park or upgrades include:

Chalk Street Park, Lutwyche – Chalk Street Park is a future park to be located on Wellington Street. Concept plan will be finalised and released in late 2019.
Eildon Hill Reservoir, Windsor – Council will investigate opportunities to upgrade existing walking tracks, as well as to provide a viewing area or lookout.
Grinstead Park/Shand Street Park, Enoggera – project involves upgrading of three parks covering a total area of approximately 20 hectares.
Keperra Bushland, Keperra – Council will identify opportunities to create a lookout and enhance the trails.
Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mount Gravatt – The project will involve enhancing the facilities at the park. Council will investigate opportunities to improve the entry and upgrade walking tracks and amenities.
Stephens Mountain Reserve, Greenslopes – Council is currently identifying opportunities to balance protection and conservation of the reserve, as well as improve recreation opportunities and accessibility in the reserve, which may include the construction of a vantage or lookout point, a rest area, improved access points, and informal walking tracks.
Wembley Park, Coorparoo – Council is currently reviewing ways to enhance and diversify recreation opportunities in the park.
Wishart Community Park, Wishart – The project involves the construction of a new playground at the southern end of the park, which concept has already been finalised. Construction is expected to commence in early 2020.

With the exception of Wishart Community Park and Chalk Street Park, the draft concept plans for these sites will be released for community feedback in late 2019.

Brunch Specialist Sarmic Cafe Moves from Bulimba to Morningside

A former cafe in Bulimba is moving some three kilometres away to Morningside. Sarmic, known for its artisanal jams, relish and sauces, will soon be operating at its new location at 639 Wynnum Road after ceasing trading at its Apollo Road site in August.

As of press time, Sarmic is rebuilding the former Southside Tear Room digs in Morningside. Its owners have not yet announced the official opening date but the construction of the cafe has been going on schedule.

In July, the owners announced that Sarmic will be moving out of its Bulimba location to “a bigger better premises” that wasn’t far away. Along with the change in location, the cafe is expected to offer new things for its patrons.

Sarmic, which is a combination of the names of owners Sarah Coorey and Michael Hoare, opened its doors in 2016. Since then, it has become a notable presence in the suburb’s brunch scene.

Offering a small but unforgettable selection of meals for brunch, Sarmic’s scrambled eggs, herbed smashed avocado on cornbread, honey-baked nectarines with ricotta cheese, and potato hash with carrot jam are just some of the favourites.

Based on its current construction work, the cafe appears to retain its industrial chic interiors. The owners confirmed that Sarmic will be a dog-friendly place.

Frequent diners have been anticipating Sarmic’s return inasmuch as they’ve been missing the cafe’s old digs.

“Except for all the memories that place held, [Sarmic] always build a community and the next ones coming as well,” one customer said.

Morningside Welcomes Love Handmade Markets for the First Time

Six years since Love Handmade Markets launched in Moreton Bay, the bespoke crafters’ event will be mounted in Morningside for the very first time. On Sunday, the 13th of Oct 2019, drop by the Morningside School of Arts to see why this pop-up market has been in demand.

Presenting over 50 stalls set indoors and outdoors, Love Handmade Markets will feature Brisbane’s creative makers, crafters and artisans. Open until 2:00 p.m., this event is a goldmine for finding unique items to use at home, office or kitchen, for fashion lovers, or for gifting to family and friends.

Teethers for babies from Tenillejoy Designs.

*Photo Credit: Tenillejoy Designs/Facebook*

Home items from Scouted Design.

Hand-sewn children’s clothes from Sew Suzie.

Custom made bags, pouches and clutches Blue Eyed Girl.

Cupcakes and iced cookies at Vanilla Rose Baked Goods.

*Photo Credit: Vanilla Rose Baked Goods/Facebook*

Fresh honey and wax wraps at Greenslopes Bees.

*Photo Credit: Greenslopes Bees/Facebook*

Here’s what and where you can find everything else once the event opens at 9:00 a.m.

Outdoor Stalls	Indoor Stalls	Food and Providore
Bella Anne Handmade Betty & Lotti Blue Eyed Girl Campervan Threads Dainty Candles Earthdrawn Studio Grace Candles & Earth Eco Have’a’Chat Herbs & More Kiss My Patootie Manresa Design MoSS Nicobella Oh Hey Lovely Once Refined Papercutz Reclaimed with Love Scouted Design Sew Suzie Simply Sootie Smyle Designs Spotpack TenilleJoy Designs Twilight Creative Two Close Friends Vivianne K Handmade Soaps Wild Dreamer Wrapt Your Earth	Amma Makes Crochet & String Evie B Paperie Felt Creations Gracefully Made Lil Sis and the Guru Lumen & Luxe Nanay Noemi Once More Creative Pattie Murray Ceramics Pouch Design	Abbiocco Berry Good Jam & Chutney Fresh Gozleme Greenslopes Honey Sera’s Artisan Pantry Tatty’s Superfoods The Tasty Pocket Vanilla Rose Baked Goods

Stay a while and have coffee or snacks whilst you chat with the makers. Not just for shopping, Love Handmade Markets is also a chance to get to know the people behind the creative products and to learn their design inspirations.

*Photo Credit: Love Handmade Markets/Facebook*

“What looks on the surface as just another market, Love Handmade community is much richer and deeper than this. The connections and roots that have been laid will continue to form, grow and leave a legacy for many generations to come,” said Janmaree Lowe who founded Love Handmade. “Your support and love for what we do means you care about this mission too!”

Applications for Tenure for Former Cannon Hill Bowls Club Open until 2 Oct

Eligible community organisations are invited to submit their tender to lease various Council venues and facilities, including the former Cannon Hill Bowls Club at 18 Lang Street, Cannon Hill.

The Council is currently seeking Community Facility Tender applications from eligible not-for-profit community organisations for:

Former Cannon Hills Bowls Club at 18 Lang Street,Cannon Hill
Community Building at 10 Nyrang Street, Carina
Three community buildings of Kenmore Community Centre at 98 Brookfield Road, Kenmore Hills
Former Moorooka Bowls Club at 76 Koala Road, Moorooka
Sunnybank Community Centre at 65 Gager Street, Sunnybank

Interested organisations have until midnight on Wednesday 2 October 2019 to submit an application for Carina, Cannon Hill, Moorooka and Kenmore Hills sites, and until midnight on Monday 14 October 2019 for Sunnybank site.

Eligible community organisations may also register for future community facility tenders. By registering on the community facility waiting list, the not-for-profit community organisation will receive information once Council seeks tender applications for a community facility that has become available.

Be ready to have a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation on hand to be uploaded as part of this registration.

About the former Cannon Hill Bowls Club

The former Cannon Hill Bowls Club comprises two buildings, three structures: the main clubhouse, gardeners shed, and the undercover shade.

The Cannon Hill Model Railway Club currently occupies the lower level of the clubhouse. The top level offers a commercial kitchen, two bathrooms, dining area, gaming area, and bar.

The site is Sport and Recreation zoned, both local and district. Any proposed activity should therefore consider whether it is consistent with the zone code. Any associated development costs for the proposed activity shall be the organisation’s sole responsibility.

To apply, interested organisation may visit the Brisbane City Council website and search for “Community Facility Tender.” The application must demonstrate the organisation’s ability to meet eligibility criteria and key selection criteria through a written response.

The lease term is up to four years.

Murarrie Recreation Reserve Major Upgrade Pushes Forward with Release of Sport and Recreation Precinct Draft Plan

The draft of the Sport and Recreation Precinct concept plan for the Murarrie Recreation Reserve has now been released for public feedback.

The proposed upgrade of Murarrie Recreation Reserve is part of the Council’s Sport and Recreation precinct planning project which also includes Enoggera Memorial Park (Enoggera Ward), Keperra Picnic Ground Park (The Gap Ward), and Enoggera Creek sport and recreation precinct.

Under the concept plan, the following embellishments are being proposed:

Sporting opportunities – development of a three junior cricket fields, having a maximum 40m boundaries and shortened pitches; re-developed 2,000 metre criterium cycling track with options for three smaller loops; and potential for future sporting field development.
Wheeled sport-based recreation opportunities– community cycling track (e.g. pump track); a learn-to-ride cycling pad which can also be used as a formal cycling warm-up and skills development area.
Additional recreation opportunities – two quality play nodes, including upgrading facilities near the basketball half court; picnic facilities; and expanded pedestrian opportunities.
Common areas – formalised car park areas with 435 spaces; western concrete drainage line re-established as a more natural drainage swale.

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

About Murarrie Recreation Reserve

The Murarrie Recreation Reserve is located at 1238 Wynnum Road and is a former landfill site, having been operated as such until 1975. The site is currently zoned Sport and Recreation (Metropolitan level) with the Balmoral Cycling Club as its existing lessee.

Existing features of the reserve include a criterium cycling track which is approximately 1.4 kilometres in length, small single-storey clubhouse, play area, barbecue and seats, a recently upgraded skate park, a basketball half court, play node and large shelter, an unsealed car parking area.

St Ollie’s Opens New Ballygriffin Building in Cannon Hill For Year One Students

Photo Credit: St Oliver Plunkett Primary School/Facebook

To keep up with its growing student population, St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in Cannon Hill has opened its newest building, the $2.4-million Ballygriffin Building on 28 August 2019 at the school’s quadrangle.

The building, consisting of Year One classrooms and dynamic playspace in undercroft, is just the first stage of the school’s masterplan.

Stage 2, which will be constructed in late 2019, will feature a purpose-built administration and library resource hub and learning space. Stages 3 and 4 will be for the construction of four new prep classrooms and refurbishment of current prep Classrooms for teaching space for specialist teachers respectively.

According to School Principal Paul Blinkhoff, St Ollie’s had grown from 480 students in 2016 to an expected enrolment of 600 students in 2020. Throughout the years, there has been a rapid high density development in Camp Hill’s demographic.

Meanwhile, the name of the building was derived from a place in County Cork, Ireland where the school’s Presentation Sisters, Nano Nagle was born.

The Masterplan was created to include flexible and innovative teaching and learning spaces. The Queensland Government supports the school’s Masterplan and even contributed $750,000 to the project.

In addition to the four stages in its Master Plan, St Ollies announced that the school and parish have come to an agreement regarding the transfer-of-use of the parish presbytery and Centacare house building.

Ride Along from Murarrie Recreation Reserve to the Green Heart Fair This September

Green Heart Fair is turning ten! Cycling Brisbane is inviting everyone to “Ride Along to the Green Heart Fair” on 8 September 2019. The bike ride is a 6km flat guided ride along picturesque Bulimba Creek Bikeway which connects the event site with Carindale, Mansfield, and Wishart to the south, and Tingalpa and Murrarie to the north.

Cycling Brisbane will lead the guided ride, which will leave at 8am, from Murarrie Recreation Reserve to the Fair. Upon arriving at the site, riders can take advantage of the free bike safety checks that will be provided courtesy of Bicycle Queensland. Participants may leave their bike at the bike parking provided by Cycling Brisbane.

The ride is open to individuals aged 8 and up (children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult). Joining the bike ride is free but booking essential.

Murarrie Recreation Reserve, 1238 Wynnum Road, Murarrie QLD 4172

About Green Heart Fair

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest free bi-annual community and sustainability event.

Each year, the first of two Green Heart Fairs happens in Chermside around in May or June whilst the second event is held either in September or October in Carindale.

More than 100 sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts are on-hand to share information and knowledge.

The Fair happens this Sunday, 8 September 2019 from 8:30am – 2pm at the Carindale Recreation Reserve. Food trucks offering plenty of vegans and gluten free options and exciting activities for kids with performances by PJ Masks await Fair goers.

Aside from sustainability workshops and displays,artisan markets, and kids’ entertainment, the Green Heart Fair will also feature Brisbane Billycart Championships plus 3,000 free native plants to giveaway.

Find Your New BFF aka Best Furry Friend at Morningside Adoption Event

Do you know that 400,000 animals are abandoned in Australia every year? Sent to crowded shelters, these animals are at risk of being put down but you’ll have a chance to rescue and make a difference for one or more animal at the upcoming Save A Life National Adoption day.

On Saturday, the 17th of Aug 2019, Just for Pets along with Animal Welfare League QLD will mount the Save A Life pet adoption day in Morningside. If you’re interested in pet adoption, drop by Pets Unleashed at 5/630 Wynnum Road during trading hours to meet and bring home your potential furever companion.

Cats and dogs up for rehoming on pet adoption day have been given medical attention from veterinarians and shelter caretakers while in temporary custody. They’ve been vaccinated, spayed or neutered, as well as microchipped. However, they still need a good home where a human can shower them with tender loving care.

*Photo Credit: Animal Welfare League Qld/Facebook*

Is Zeus the right pet for your? This American Staffy Mix is a year old. Big in size, Zeus has a big and lovable personality as well. He’s well-mannered and well-trained but he’s still eager to learn more from a new master.

Could Crystal be your furry companion? She’s a spunky 5-year-old domestic short hair mix. Crystal is friendly towards dogs and especially loves to sleep all day. She’ll easily be the queen of your heart.

Animals in shelters wait more than two years to be adopted and this pet adoption events increase their chances of finding people who will embrace them into the family. Since 2015, Save A Life pet adoption has successfully matched 350 pets to their caring humans. Animal Welfare League QLD, on the other hand, has rehomed 3,167 animals.

You can help raise this number by going to the pet adoption event where a Just for Pets staff will happily share tips on adopting an abandoned animal. However, if you can’t make it to the event, a few of these animals are also featured at the Animal Welfare League QLD website, where you can personally make the arrangements for adoption.

Recycled Textile Market: Your Destination for Sewing and Craft

Photo Credit: Recycled Textile Market/Facebook

Do you want to join the “slow fashion” movement? Are you a sewist, a crafter or a maker who wants to replenish your stash? Then get ready for the Recycled Textile Market, which will be held at Morningside School of Arts, located at 590 Wynnum Rd, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, 25 August 2019.

You can browse and buy beautiful fabrics, patterns, zips, and buttons as well as handmade products from a number of stalls. It’s also an opportunity for the community to get together, talk about all things sewing, and listen to live music over coffee or tea.

The people behind Recycled Textile Market support slow fashion movement, so whether you want to turn your old tablecloth into trousers or sew scraps into a skirt, you can find people who support the slow slew.

“Slow fashion” involves purchasing garments of higher quality that will last longer. It also supports and values fair and equitable treatment of people, animals, and the planet as a whole. Kate Fletcher of the Centre for Sustainable Fashion coined the term “slow fashion” and usage of the term has spread organically throughout the world.

If you are interested to sell your stash, simply register through their website. As of writing, indoor stalls are already sold out but outdoor stalls are still available. They also accept food and beverage stalls.

Stall owners will be allowed to sell fashion fabric, new or second-hand cotton reels, buttons, zips and other notions, sewing patterns, handmade products, and other textiles.

To stay updated about this upcoming event, follow the Recycled Textile Market on Facebook or Instagram.