Did you know that an all-ages yoga session happens every Friday at the Tarragindi Recreation Reserve behind Bruno’s Cafe on Laura Street? If you haven’t tried this community exercise, you still have heaps of chances to join one session and see if it fits what you need.
The free yoga classes, which will run until the 17th of September 2021, takes place from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Bookings are not required for this session but if you do attend, don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat so you can do the movements in comfort.
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Yoga sessions in the park have other benefits, aside from physical fitness. This outdoor exercise may boost a person’s happy hormones and awareness because the participants are surrounded by natural scenery.
People who spend at least an hour of exercise surrounded by nature can increase the benefits of meditation. Whilst it might seem awkward to do yoga in the park, at first, the power of nature actually makes people more motivated to take deeper breaths and relax, thus maximising the benefits of the session.
Doing yoga in the park also increases a person’s alertness and focus, so participants are able to improve their balance and stability whilst doing the yoga positions. Besides, it makes sense to do actual Sun Salutations under the sun and soak in all that natural vitamin D.
For information about the Friday sessions, phone Yoga Mind Body at 0401 247 328. To learn more about free yoga in the park activities in Tarragindi, check out Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy Events.
The house on Tarragindi Street is the first property to break the $3 million mark in this South Brisbane suburb on a day that has been one of the strongest auction days of the year. Eight online bidders had their eye on the house before it sold on 7 Aug 2021, as parts of Queensland were on its 8th day of another lockdown.
Ideally suited for a growing family who loves to entertain, the Tarragindi house offers relaxed outdoor living with its expansive backyard, featured with a heated pool and heaps of space for dining and barbeque.
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To the center of the house is a gourmet kitchen that’s meant to become the gathering point among families and friends. The home’s architecture is an impressive three-level concrete building with titanium zinc and cedar cladding. It has an easy outdoor flow that faces a gorgeous view of Brisbane.
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Inside, the living area has an Italian tiled gas fireplace and custom-built cabinets. A lift brings the family to the second floor, which has a balcony for lounging and entertaining. The home also has its own media room, gym, and a guest bedroom with a separate entry.
Place Estate Agents managing director Paul Curtain revealed that there had been some apprehension in the market because of the new COVID-19 outbreaks.
However, the response from the market remained strong despite the lockdown as most of the properties during the auction closed within or above the reserve price. Mr Curtain said that property experts don’t see the market changing amidst the restrictions as private inspection could be arranged.
Doratifera vulnerans is a caterpillar found in Toohey Forest that has venomous spines that produce a sharp and burning pain to anything it stings. Researchers at the University of Queensland have been studying its potential for biotechnology in the fields of medicine and pest control.
According to Dr Andrew Walker of UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, scientists previously had no clues as to what was in the venom. Now, they were able to unlock a source showing peptides with “151 different protein-based toxins from 59 different families.”
The researchers were able to synthesize 13 of these protein-based toxins to learn their blueprint and sequences.
“This will enable us to make the toxins and test them in diverse ways,” Dr Walker said. “Our research unlocks a novel source of bioactive peptides that may have some use in medicine, through an ability to influence biological processes and promote good health.”
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In its initial studies, Dr Walker’s team learned that the venom’s potency could be high enough to kill bacteria from nematode parasites that attack livestock or cause diseases in animals.
But the researchers still need to learn what each of the toxins does so the experts could determine how they might be used.
The Doratifera vulnerans is a binomial name that means “bearer of gifts of wounds.” Also known as the Eucalypt cup moth, this native Brisbane caterpillar has a hard, smooth oval or pear-shaped cocoon (cup) resembling a eucalypt “gumnut.”
According to the Toohey Forest Environmental Educational Center, these caterpillars are among the few venomous caterpillars. They love to eat Eucalyptus leaves but they are easy prey for birds, wasps, flies, and midges.
St Luke’s Anglican Church in Tarragindi has submitted plans to redevelop its property on Ekibin Road East to include a new childcare and community centre to be built around the church.
The site has an existing community hall which will be refurbished as the parish office whilst a two-storey building will be added to the spacious property for the childcare and community centre. Additional refurbishments have also been proposed for the existing church to include a new deck and awning.
Currently, the Theatre Society uses the community centre, which has a full stage, professional sound, and lighting facility. The area can seat 90 people or 200 for cocktail events. On some occasions, martial arts and dance classes are conducted at the centre as well. There is a small kitchen for meal preparations during events.
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As St Luke’s Anglican Church is near a residential area, mitigation measures like acoustic fencing will also be adopted to minimise the community centre’s impact on its neighbours. A total of 98 kids are expected to be accommodated at the childcare centre, if the plans are approved.
The plans also include outdoor and undercover play areas for the children, while there will be provisions for 32 car parking spaces for the staff and the parents.
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“The development will provide a variety of activity rooms, preparation rooms, sleep rooms, dining room, kitchen, library and generous outdoor play space,” the project planners, Town Planning Alliance, indicated in the development application (DA A005759707).
“The upper level of the Childcare centre will be utilised as an ancillary hall space for the existing church. The proposed design has undergone considerable planning to ensure the built form is consistent and compatible with the surrounding locality.”
Proposed in June 2021, this development will not undergo public notification but one resident has submitted an objection via the development application, citing that the location will not be safe for children.
“Usually with child care facility the parent has to park the car and walk the child inside to a safe area behind a fence. The car parking area looks like it will be busy with cars turning and reversing and so not safe for children,” the resident said.
Harriet Sanders, a prep student at St Elizabeth’s School, Tarragindi, recently underwent ear reconstruction surgery – a procedure that will change her life forever.
Harriet, 4, was born without fully formed ears because of bilateral microtia and atresia. According to the Ear Community, microtia is a congenital deformity wherein the ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy whilst atresia refers to the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal.
Harriet’s mother, Anna Sanders said that, through the years, they helped treat the little girl’s hearing loss through bone-conducted hearing aids. Anna described her daughter as a very bright, sassy, and funny little girl.
But through a fundraising campaign led by local charity group ‘Hear and Say’, Harriet has been fitted with bilateral Cochlear BAHA 5 bone conduction hearing aids, a non-surgical hearing solution designed for children. It’s a headband-mounted hearing aid which conducts sound through the bone in Harriet’s forehead.
The reconstructive surgery involves two separate 10-12 hour surgeries by a specialist reconstructive surgeon using state of the art 3D printed ear technology.
Dr Joe Dusseldorp, a reconstructive plastic surgeon based in Sydney, used modern technology to create a 3D print a scaffold of an ear using before connecting it to Harriet’s head.
The scaffold is created with tiny holes that will help Harriet’s tissue to grow into it; then from above her ear and inner thigh, it will be covered with skin grafts so it will look like a normal ear. The second part of Harriet’s surgery, which will be for her other ear, is scheduled in 2022.
Before this surgery was introduced in Australia, children with microtia and atresia, even had to go to the United States for the reconstruction surgery where it’s more expensive to have it done.
“We strongly believe that this will be life changing surgery for Harriet. It will mean that she can go through life with no physical deformity, giving her the confidence and strength she will need to succeed in all aspects of life,” Anna shared.
Intermittent civil works will be underway at the Salisbury Station, where an under track crossing area is being prepared for the Cross River Rail project. Residents and commuters are advised to expect some noise, vibration, dust and road closures during this preparation.
The under track construction will take place between 3 July to 5 July 2021 outside of working hours but access to Fairlie Terrace will be temporarily closed to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. A sign will be put up to redirect and manage the flow of traffic with this slight interruption.
Work on Salisbury Station will entail the following:
Under track crossing using a directional drilling rig
Installation of under track crossing conduits for services
Cable route and service trenching and installation
Installation of fencing
However, major construction of the Cross River Rail in this area will not start until mid-2022, per the official project page.
During this period, the Salisbury Station will be upgraded with a new building, a third platform, and an upgraded platform finish with a new canopy for weather protection. The new station will also feature an overpass, lifts and switchback stairs for accessibility, as well as a new bicycle storage shelter for 40 users.
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Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said that the Salisbury Station upgrade is part of the State and Federal Governments’ key investments for 2021–22 to 2024–25.
“Train stations across southeast Queensland will become more accessible under our $500 million station upgrade program,” the minister said.
“Construction of Cross River Rail is continuing, with that $5.4 billion project being delivered in addition to our record $27.5 billion transport and roads budget. Cross River Rail is on track to open in 2025.”
Found at a small corner of a row of shops along Windmill Street in Tarragindi is a family-owned business serving what many of its patrons say are the best “value for money” burgers and seafood meals. Little is known about the owners of Georgie’s Corner but the shop could easily be south Brisbane’s hidden gem waiting to be discovered by more customers.
The store quietly opened in early 2019, offering heaps of burgers and chips combo to satisfy the preference of every burger lover. They have Americana-style or Southern-style burgers, a selection of grilled fish burgers, as well as big servings of Australian beef burgers.
The crew also offers grilled or fried chicken burgers matched with salads and housemade dressing. Vegetarians or those who want a healthy option may also order their grilled mushroom and spinach burgers with a generous helping of Turkish rolls.
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Georgie’s Corner used to be part of Ekka before the government-mandated lockdowns prevented the re-opening of this major Brisbane event. They offered delicious batches of Dagwood Dogs (corn dog) which are easily sold out. However, the corn dog isn’t part of their regular menu at the Tarragindi eatery but perhaps the customers could make a special request.
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Meanwhile, every Tuesday, this burger and chips joint serves side dishes for free for customers coming in for takeaways or dine-ins between 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Georgie’s Corner has no official site but you can check out their menu via Uber Eats or keep tabs of their deals on their Facebook page.
“Best fish and chips we’ve had, and ultra consistent. Good selection, friendly staff, fantastic prices (usually feed a family of 3 for approx. $30 with leftovers) prepared quickly. Awesome local spot.”
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“They had me at chips covered in chicken salt – yum! I got the classic burger, it was great – juicy beef patty and fresh mixed salad. The food was made pretty fast, friendly service and decent pricing. I was very impressed. Great local takeaway, will definitely come again.”
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“Friendly service always. Fabulous old fashioned and tasty burgers and chips. A wee gem in Tarragindi. Lovely cooked fish also.”
Sixteen-year-old Hayden Hume, born and raised in Tarragindi, is set to make his debut in the second round of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) 86 Series’ grassroots support category for the 2021 Supercars Championship in Winton at the end of July.
Hayden, a Year 11 student from St Laurence’s College in South Brisbane, is excited to take the next step in his motor racing career after three years of kart racing experience, winning two Junior Club Championships in 2019.
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The grassroots support category for the 2021 Supercars Championship will pit three teenage motor racing drivers against one another, lining them up on the grid for the first time ever for some exciting wheel to wheel action. This year’s entrants for the category include Hayden, Kai Allen, and Connor Roberts.
According to Hayden, he first got into kart racing in 2016 at a small local club called Auskart where he learned the basics before moving on to Ipswich Kart Club after he was ready to compete at a higher level in both two and four stroke karting. In 2019, he then took part in, and won, two Junior Club Championships.
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“I would consider the 2020 season in karts, racing in Ka3 junior, competing in the state championships and finishing third in the club championship at Ipswich as my greatest accomplishment so far,” says Hayden, who now intends to focus all his efforts on improving and accumulating the experience and skills necessary to become an even better motorsports driver.
He only made the switch to motor racing after his father took him to Norwell Motorplex for some coaching in race cars with professional drivers, and, in his words, he “…was hooked.” Hayden and his father then purchased a Toyota 86 in 2020 to compete in the TGRA 86 Series in 2021 in order to prepare himself for his transition into circuit racing in motorsport.
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The TGRA 86 Series was envisioned to be the perfect developmental environment for aspiring motorsport drivers. Competitors all drive identical Toyota 86 automobiles that have been modified for high-performance racing, and these modifications are provided via an affordable package that can have them on the track for $50,000 — and that’s including the price of the original car.
“In a grassroots series like this, it is vital for drivers to receive support, as some competing in the series will become future professional racers. I would like to see all young racers in motorsport, to have the opportunity to be supported by professional drivers, in order to improve their skills like the Toyota 86 series does,” Hayden explains.
“Coming into the first race, I have received support from Toyota 86 driver and mentor, Steve Owen, which has greatly improved my skills that are needed to race these cars. If all young drivers could receive this advice, it would assist in the development of skills needed for the racetrack.”
“An area where I feel more attention should be put into, is the media presence of the series, as the talent of the up and coming young drivers is high, there are potentially drivers in this series who will become professionals in the future,” he adds.
Though the tournament was initially scheduled to take place at the end of May 2021, rising COVID-19 cases in Victoria led to the race’s postponement, with the state announcing 12 new cases and a raft of exposure sites. The new proposed event dates have been marked as the 31st of July to the 1st of August 2021.
Catch Hayden’s motor racing debut at the Winton Motor Raceway in Winton, Victoria. For more information and future updates, visit the TGRA 86 Series’ page on the Toyota website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates concerning cars, dates, racers, and other special announcements concerning the event.
A Salisbury birthing program focused on the best health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies has been recognised by a renowned international science journal.
The Lancet Global Health featured the Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) program, which ran for more than seven years. The program saw a significant decrease in deaths during baby deliveries and admittance to neonatal care for high-risk First Nations babies. It also saw through the improvements of breastfeeding awareness among First Nations mums.
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS Brisbane) worked with Mater Mothers’ Hospital to establish this program in 2013 in Salisbury, as the experts recognised that standard health services in the country are often unable to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
“Even though First Nations health is a national priority, there has been no change in babies being born preterm – or too soon – since Closing the Gap in 2008,” Charles Darwin University Professor in Midwifery Sue Kildea said in a statement on the Lancet Journal. “We have evidence, gathered over seven years, that culturally safe birthing services significantly improve the health of Indigenous mothers and babies.”
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Also involved in the program were dieticians and diabetes educators, aside from women’s health experts. There are also various staff members helping out the new mums who may need assistance from other departments, such as housing.
Because of the success of the BiOC model, Indigenous women now have access to wider care to support their health and well-being. The study experts, however, recommended that health services for First Nations communities must be given Federal Government access like Medicare so mums and babies can benefit from the best midwifery services.
IUIH CEO Adrian Carson plans to expand BiOC to north Brisbane, Logan and the bayside next before going national.
Come celebrate the life of the late Michael Ulrich, a beloved Tarragindi teacher and director, with the upcoming Wellers Hill Bowls Club family fun day event “Here Comes the Sun”. The best part? It’s all free!
Taking place on the 23rd of MAy 2021, the event celebrates the life of the Tarragindi War Memorial Kindergarten’s colleague Michael Ulrich. Mr Ulrich was a kindly director and teacher who strived to provide the community with a safe environment for children to learn, live, grow, and develop themselves into becoming valuable contributors to the future.
Throughout the day, event-goers will be able to partake in an array of activities such as games, a bouncy castle, rides, kids’ activities, a raffle, and treat themselves to some food and drink, as well as live music. Here Comes the Sun aims to celebrate not only Mr Ulrich’s life, but also hope for the future by inspiring children and their family.
Activities throughout the day will raise funds for the Black Dog Institute — a non-profit organisation which advocates for mental health awareness and support, as well as suicide prevention.
Here Comes the Sun will be hosted at Wellers Hill Bowls Club at 34 Esher St, Tarragindi. The event will run between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and entry will be completely free!
Those interested in confirming their attendance can do so by visiting their Facebook event page. For more information, and for the latest updates and announcements concerning the family fun day, follow their main Facebook page.
