The Brisbane City Council is pushing to replace existing U-turn signs in various areas in the city including Logan Road in Greenslopes.
Illegal U-turns have caused a number of accidents, thus the need to improve the signages. The council is now seeking permission from the state government to use new U-turn signages that are easier to understand. This should contribute in preventing accidents and traffic congestion, especially on busy roads.
The council is proposing a yellow sign with two visual cues, a U-turn arrow with a red cross through it and traffic lights along with the words “unless signed otherwise” in black.
The rollout of these new signs have been proposed to be implemented on Logan Road as well as other roads in other suburbs:
Logan Road in Holland Park
Manly Road in Tingalpa
Beaudesert Road in Moorooka
Gowan Road in Stretton
Main Street in Kangaroo Point
Traffic surveys will be done before and after the implementation of these signs to determine improvements, complaint reviews, and feedback during the trial. All of the findings would be submitted to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Should these new signs be successful and approved, there will be a roll-out of more signs to other roads in the city.
Several months after removal began, most of the flammable cladding from Princess Alexandra Hospital’s high-risk areas have already been removed and are set to be replaced.
Removal of flammable cladding on high-risk areas, which included the main entrances and internal atrium, was already completed in December 2017. However, removal of cladding in the rest of the building will have to wait until the end of the year.
Management of the cladding removal and replacement will take place in three stages and the hospital administration is confident that soon, all the combustible cladding will totally be removed.
Although the total replacement of the cladding will take time, people are assured that the building does not pose an imminent threat to safety.
Currently, the Princess Alexandra Hospital has a modern fire safety system in place with more than 13,000 fire sprinklers and 6,000 fire detectors. Increased fire preparedness at the hospital including additional security patrols has also been in effect at the hospital since the presence of the defective cladding was confirmed in July.
Cladding Fix on Government Buildings
According to Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni, Queensland is now internationally recognised to have the most sophisticated approach in dealing with combustible cladding.
Photo credit: ChiralJon/Wikimedia Commons
Since the Grenfell tower fire incident in 2017, the government has launched an investigation on the flammable claddings in Queensland buildings.
The year-long inquiry found about 880 buildings needing further investigation and at least 70 requiring rectification work. The task force is preparing to assess an additional 12,000 privately owned buildings, including around 1,200 residential structures.
Mr de Brenni said that the government is now focusing on making sure that Queensland buildings are safe whether you live in them, work in them, or play in them.
The government is working on recommendations for stronger laws to prevent any more combustible facades to be installed in new buildings and for the State Government to establish a database to keep track of buildings that need further attention.
There has been a steady rise in the number of Australians turning to a vegetarian diet or actively reducing their meat consumption. Figures show that the number of Australian adults who are going meat-free had risen from 1.7 million people (9.7% of the population) to almost 2.1 million (11.2%) between 2012 and 2016.
With this steady growth in the demand for more meat-free food options, there is no wonder why most restaurants are now offering vegetarian and vegan meal options.
For vegetarians and vegans living in Greenslopes, here are the top-rated vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the area.
Lady Marmalade Cafe
Photo credit: Facebook/Lady Marmalade Cafe and Bar
A cafe offering all-day breakfast, lunch, and Friday night casual dining, Lady Marmalade is one of the top-rated foodie spots in Greenslopes.
Aside from being a popular local favourite cafe, Lady Marmalade is also known for their delicious vegan meal options. Their menu includes a selection of vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes like their best-selling Breakfast Panna Cotta, Raspberry Sherbet Chia Pudding, Cauliflower Rice, the Biggie Herbivore, Vegetarian Tacos, and Vegetarian Turkish.
Photo credit: Facebook/Lady Marmalade Cafe and Bar
Their kitchen boasts of food that is made from scratch in-house, using locally sourced organic ingredients.
Lady Marmalade Cafe is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. and on Fridays, they are open until 9:30 p.m. for a Friday Night Casual Dining.
Location: 269 Logan Rd, Greenslopes
The Jam Pantry
Photo credit: Facebook/The Jam Pantry
Probably one of the most interesting cafes in Greenslopes, The Jam Pantry is known for their healthy breakfast and lunch offers.
The Jam Pantry has a unique take on their menu. Their Flipping Board showcases the cafe’s ever-changing meal options which are created around available local produce in every season. The board displays a list of ingredients which changes each month based on what the local farmers and suppliers have harvested. Using locally sourced ingredients reinforces their garden-to-gourmet, farm-to-fork philosophy.
Photo credit: Facebook/The Jam Pantry
Their menu offers a selection of vegan and gluten-free options. If you are curious about what they have in their flipping boards, you can check them out by simply searching #whentheboardflips on Instagram and Facebook.
The Jam Pantry is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The cafe is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Location: 2/575 Logan Rd, Greenslopes
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze
Photo credit: Facebook/Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes
One of Brisbane’s vegan favourites is Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes. All the offerings in the cafe are certified plant-based made with fresh ingredients from Charlie’s Fruit Market.
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze is popular for their smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, Nice creams, Squeeze bowls, and salads. Their menu also includes a selection of cocktails and gelato.
Photo credit: Facebook/Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes
The innovative juice bar is a product of the owners’ extensive knowledge of fresh and local produce and their desire to provide healthy plant-based products to the market.
Photo credit: Facebook/Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes
Try out their signature dairy-free Nice creams that have no added refined sugar and are mostly gluten-free.
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Greenslopes residents Mick Guy and Siena Perry, together with their mates Mikarla and Luke Jappinen, have opened Semi-Pro Brewing Co. in Manilla Street. This latest addition to Brisbane’s growing craft beer community is the newest (perhaps, only?) microbrewery and taproom in East Brisbane.
From left to right: Mikarla and Luke Jappinen, Mick Guy, and Siena Perry Photo Credit: Siena Perry
The idea to set up a microbrewery has been brewing for four years. It all started when the guys were homebrewing together for fun in a Geelong Street backyard.
Semi-Pro’s site in Manilla Street used to be an old rope factory. Today, they are ready to continue the tradition of local production with care and expertise. The 314-square metre production facility is now filled with huge, shiny tanks, and a trendy but comfortable 60-seat customer area. The family-friendly bar is now open from Thursdays to Sundays.
“When we were home brewing in the backyard of Geelong St, we did actually joke about how awesome it would be to open a brewery and taproom in the Manilla St warehouses over the fence.”, said Mick, brewer, bartender and Mr Semi-Pro himself.
Photo credit: Facebook/Semi-Pro Brewing Co.
“We started winning local awards, began ‘gypsy’ brewing and then selling wholesale to bars including Tipplers Taps, the Scratch and Bloodhound bar to name a few. That was the relative easy bit,” he added.
The brewery opened in mid-March, just in time for Mick’s birthday.
“It was quite a birthday present, to say the least,” he said.
“People ask if we’re going to change the name. But being semi-pro is knowing there is always more to learn and enjoying the process. It’s about knowing this is meant to be fun first and foremost.”
From a simple backyard brewing to gypsy brewing and winning brewing competitions in Brewsvegas, the Semi-Pro family is now proud to open their doors to craft beer enthusiasts looking for quality beer on tap.
Photo credit: www.semiprobrewing.com.au
Equipped with recipes that have been refined for three years, Semi-Pro’s current biggest sellers are the East Brisbane Lager and the Manilla St Pale.
Photo credit: www.semiprobrewing.com.au
Expect more interesting brews from Semi-Pro as they continue to experiment with different recipes and blends in their new home.
The Semi-Pro family is hosting several events in the coming days. Check out their Facebook page to learn more.
Business hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday Closed
Greenslopes Private Hospital opened its maternity service five years ago, in February 2013. The hospital has since provided hotel-style facilities through its 26 luxurious single private rooms, all built for the utmost comfort of mothers and newborns.
Greenslopes Maternity, in celebration of their fifth anniversary, recently invited their “first borns” — the first babies born on 26th February for each year that has passed since the maternity service started in 2013.
The staff at the hospital – doctors, midwives, and nurses – had an afternoon tea party with 5-year-old Mia, 4-year-old Lachlan, 3-year-old Isla, and 2-year-old Ava and their parents to celebrate the maternity’s anniversary and the children’s birthdays as well.
“Thank you to Mia (5 years old), Lachlan (4 years old), Isla (3 years old) and Ava (2 years old) for coming along with your mums and dads to say hello and celebrate your birthdays! We were so excited to see midwives, nurses, obstetricians, chaplain & executive staff – thank you for helping to make Greenslopes Maternity wonderful,” Greenslopes said in its announcement.
This year saw more than 5,000 babies born at Greenslopes Maternity within the five years since its opening.
Patrick Deane, a baby born on 7th of February, became the 5,000th baby born at the Greenslopes Maternity. Obstetrician Dr Melissa McKenzie said it was an honour to be involved in the milestone moment.
“It’s a privilege to care for every family who sees me during their pregnancy journey and it’s always an incredibly special time when any baby is born,” Dr McKenzie said.
“I love being a part of the Greenslopes Maternity team. It’s a team which offers the highest standard of care whilst also keeping the service personalised and friendly. I continue to look forward to caring for my patients and being there for future landmarks at Greenslopes!” the doctor added.
The time of the year when everyone can responsibly get rid of their unwanted items has come once again. For Greenslopes, the day of reckoning will happen on 26th February.
During kerbside collection day, Brisbane City Council allows residents to place their items by the kerb the weekend before the collection date. Make sure to have the items out by 6:00 a.m. on that weekend.
It is extremely important to take note that the council will only collect household items that are too big for wheelie bins.
Rubbish bins are collected weekly, recycling bins and green waste bins fortnightly. Any items that belong in these categories will not be collected during Kerbside Collections. Fines also apply for anyone found guilty of throwing away non-compliant items.
Here is the list of accepted and unaccepted items for Kerbside collections for everyone’s guidance:
Credit: Brisbane City Council
The annual Kerbside event is a great opportunity to de-clutter. But, the challenge has always been to know what to throw away. The Brisbane City Council may have listed items that are acceptable and unacceptable. Still, many people have been reported as guilty of illegal dumping.
Previous collections in other suburbs have seen people throwing away “illegal” items. For instance, a freezer full of rotting food has been found at the kerb in one extreme instance. There have also been instances where paint tins, cooking oil, chemicals like asbestos were found.
To avoid mistakes, everyone is advised to download Council’s free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app. Keep the push notifications enabled so significant reminders will be sent anytime that Kerbside Collection nears. The app can be downloaded from the App store, Google Play, and Microsoft app store.
Everyone is also encouraged to double check the items as there are other resource recovery options, particularly with items that can still be of use. Large appliances that are still in usable condition, for example, can be donated to charities. The same goes for clothes and other kitchenware.
To know about the charitable institutions that accept these items, click here.
Club Greenslopes, one of Brisbane’s non-profit entertainment and recreational venue, is inviting everyone on the 3rd of February at 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to “Share The Love,” an event in support of Indelabilityarts.
Indelabilityarts is a non-profit theatre company that offers artistic workshops and opens creative opportunities for community members who identify as having a disability. The group had its first mainstage show this year, “Look Mum… No Hands.” The team hopes to bring this show to the Fringe Festival, Australia’s biggest open access arts festival based in Adelaide, from February to March.
Credit: Indelabilityarts YouTube
By paying what you can during the “Share The Love” event at Club Greenslopes, people can help Indelabilityarts to fulfill their goal of performing at the stage of Fringe Festival 2018.
“Share the Love” promises an evening of entertainment with music, trivia games, and comedy performances happening all through the night. There will be a raffle draw with exciting prizes at stake. Everyone is welcome to participate atarefoot bowls by 5:30 p.m.
Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Club Greenslopes at an extra cost. Spare change can be donated to Indelabilityarts or can be spent on raffle tickets or company merchandise.
In support of customers who are either looking to purchase kitchen appliances but have not figured out exactly what they need, or have already purchased equipment but still grapple on how to use them, Newtons Home Appliances is conducting free, regular cooking workshops. These free demonstrations also introduce many types of kitchen appliances and highlight the latest technology in kitchen equipment today.
The free cooking demonstrations are held monthly, facilitated by VZug, Asko, and AEG. Each of the product demonstrations is presented by Newtons Home Appliances’ in-house chef and is designed to help customers choose which product is best suited to the customers’ lifestyle. The products being used during the cooking demonstration include built-in ovens, steam ovens, and induction and gas cooktops among others.
VZug is a Swiss brand which promises to provide high-quality and innovative household appliances.
AEG from Germany claims that its history can be traced as far as 1882, when Emil Rathenau acquired licenses to use some of Thomas Edison’s lamp patents.
Asko Appliances, meanwhile, is a Swedish company specialising in the manufacturing of refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines.
Newtons Home Appliances has been servicing Queensland families for more than 60 years. The centre’s business model allows it to offer world-class brands at lower prices by cooperating with manufacturers to supply units that are ex-display, superseded, and with minor defects. These appliances, despite their provenance, come with Australian compliance and warranties to assure customers that they are still getting good quality products.
Newtons Home Appliances is located at 443-445 Logan Road,
Stones Corner, Greenslopes
Fotografica, located at Studio 357, Shop 14, 357 Logan Rd, Stones Corner is hosting a series of school holiday photography workshops. The sessions aim to help students to explore their creativity and interest on photography.
All workshops discuss both the technical and creative aspects of photography, teaching participants on how to creatively translate their ideas using their cameras. At the end of each session, each attendees will have a meeting with a critic who will asses and give constructive feedback in their final photo output. Furthermore, attendees are also given access to the Fotografica community where they can attend client-only events, open studios, and artist talks.
Here is the schedule of the workshops for the whole of January:
DSLR Photography Workshop on 17th January, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Stock Snap / Pixabay
This session is for photography enthusiasts aged 12 years old and above. It covers the introduction to the technical side of photography which involves f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, metering, and colour temperatures, to the artistic side of image making which involves the introduction of the concepts of perception and sight, creative composition, story-telling and narrative, and elements of design such as line, colour and balance. At the end of the session, participants can take home a print of their best photo taken during the workshop.
For parents who want to know more, please click here.
Phone Photography Workshop on 18th January, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Stock Pic / Pixabay
This session covers the same lessons and concepts taught at the DSLR Photography Workshop, except that this requires an iPhone or Android phone and Snapseed and VSCO free photography editing apps to be used during the whole workshop.
For parents who want to know more, please click here.
Conceptual Photography Workshop on 20th January, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This intense workshop focuses on teaching how to take a concept from idea through the final output of a photo. Attendees will have comprehensive lessons on how to translate ideas and metaphors into the photography process with all the important technical considerations. By the afternoon, students will work one-on-one with the Fotografica tutor to review, refine, and re-shoot the photo. After re-shooting, important elements of printing will be discussed, as well as the process of mounting a photo exhibit and the cost and procedure of publishing various types of books and books designs.
Do you often observe your children engaging in pretend-play, involving superhero characters as well as their antagonists? If so, this is the right kind of workshop to unleash those story writing potentials emanating within your children.
Stones Corner Library is hosting a Superhero Writing Workshop on the 11th of January from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids aged seven to 12 years old will be taught story writing skills to build their own superhero story. They will be trained to flesh out their characters’ super action powers as well as create personalities to their imagined super villains.
The workshops is also best for kids who show an active imagination and are eternally curious, particularly those who display inclination towards the humane and saving qualities of superheroes. If your child’s daily play involves making-up characters and scenarios that make them capable of saving the world, or if they often pretend that they possess the powers of their favourite superhero characters, then this workshop is for them. It will help them put those thoughts into words, those imagination and concepts into actionable reality. Credit: Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / The Virtual Denise / Pixabay
The Superhero Writing Workshop will be facilitated by Karen Tyrrell, author of the Song Bird Superhero series and The Battle of Bug World Song Bird 2.
Ms Tyrrell is a Brisbane-based award-winning author of books that empower both children and grown-ups. Aside from being an author, she is also a teacher who has received numerous awards, grants, and sponsorships from the Society of Editors Queensland. She recently won an Arts Queensland grant for a book that is going to be published in 2018.
Ms Tyrrell’s writing style is known to have the perfect combination of humour and compassion. Her Song Bird Series and The Battle of Bug World have been favourites among kids and kids-at-heart for their positive messages of believing in oneself, overcoming disabilities, girl power, and discussions involving STEM.
The workshop is free but bookings are required to reserve a spot for your kids. Reservations can be done through calling the Stones Corner Library at 07 3403 2170. For more information, click here.
Stones Corner Library is at 280 Logan Road, Greenslopes
