Bet you never thought beer and yoga can go together! But wouldn’t it be fun to down a drink whilst doing a downward dog? If you’ve been practising yoga for a while and feel the need to change your routine, Ballistic Beer in Salisbury is giving you that opportunity as it’s hosting another Ballistic Beer Yoga on Thursday, the 19th of Sept. at 5:45 p.m.
Stretching and bending whilst holding a bottle or can of beer brings some challenges, which can further put your muscles to work as you try to balance and do the right stance.
If you think beer yoga is just a fitness fad, you might be surprised to learn that it’s been around since 2014 in Germany, the U.S. and the U.K. Ballistic Beer has been hosting this event at their brewery at 53 McCarthy Road since 2018.
The pub holds beer yoga sessions on Thursdays fortnightly with The Long-Haired Yogi, Samantha Ball, so there’s always a chance to try this out if you’ve been stuck in a rut at regular yoga.
If this is your first yoga session, then there’s more reason for you to join a beer yoga session. As a first-timer, you’ll have less inhibition about performing the exercises. The beer also helps calm down the nerves.
Ballistic Beer Yoga costs $15 a ticket, which you can pay at the event. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat.
It won’t be long before Australia reaches a point where almost 16% of its population would be over 65. So, is Tarragindi ready to accommodate its ageing residents’ future needs for smaller dwellings? Not quite, a new housing index says.
A new housing index was recently introduced a few days before the council wrapped up its public consultation on the proposal to ban townhouses in single-home areas. The new housing index brings to light the irony that the same “grey haired keyboard army” that fought against high-rise developments in low-density suburbs will someday face the challenges of finding age-specific housing to move into that is in the same suburb or somewhere closer to where they live in.
The DORIS Index or “Downsizer Opportunity to Remain in Suburb” by Place Design Group, ranks Brisbane suburbs according to how easy or difficult it is to downsize into. The study identified Tarragindi as among the Brisbane suburbs where potential shortfall of downsizer and rightsizer housing is high.
Last 3 years average of building approvals for non-detached houses, from 0 (lightest green) to 685 (darkest green) | Photo Credit: Place Group Design/placedesigngroup.com
The new index is based on new non-single house development approvals and the population of people aged 55-64 in each suburb.
Proportion of households in each suburb that are 55-64 years old, from 0% (Yellow) to 25% (Red) | Photo Credit: Place Group Design/placedesigngroup.com The Doris Index – Suburb ranking, with 1 (lightest red) being the easiest to downsize and 8 (darkest red) the hardest | Photo Credit: Place Group Design/placedesigngroup.com
The 18 Least “Downsizeable” Brisbane Suburbs according to the Place Design Group’s DORIS Index:
Wishart
Ferny Grove
Bellbowrie – Moggill
Belmont – Gumdale
Middle Park – Jamboree Heights
Jindalee – Mount Ommaney
Mansfield
Chelmer – Graceville
Bald Hills
Wakerley
Westlake
Pullenvale
Tarragindi
Riverhills
Deagon
Fig Tree Pocket
Geebung
Robertson
The DORIS Index report underscores downsizing as “an important piece of the housing market puzzle” and why people, especially the ageing population, should have the option to live “in their residence of choice, for as long as they are able to, as they age,” or what it referred to as “aging in place.”
Recent findings of Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) on the housing aspirations of older Australians over the age of 55, stated that the demand for attached dwellings such as terraces and townhouses increases with age, whilst preference for detached houses decreases as people get older.
“Older Australians aspire to live in a variety of different locations, with the most popular choices being the middle to outer suburbs of capital cities (around 35%) and small regional towns (around 20%). Generally, they would like to own a detached dwelling (69%) with three bedrooms (50%) although there is an appetite for two-bedroom apartments, particularly in the 75+ age group,” the AHURI report said.
The research said that there is an unmet demand for smaller dwellings and that current patterns of housing supply focus on large separate dwellings and too many apartments but not enough mid-sized product.
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“DORIS was presented as an accurate representation of a typical +55 year old who in hindsight realises she didn’t do herself any favours all those years ago, when she joined the campaign against townhouses and low-medium density development in the inner city suburb that she’s lived in her whole life,” Analyst Chris Isles of Place Design Group said.
The DORIS Index report suggests policy makers to undertake a targeted review of the suburbs named as having low downsizeability, as well as review the amount of land that are appropriately zoned for the delivery of missing middle typologies — a compromise between larger, single detached homes and higher density apartments.
“There needs to be a way to deliver the “gentle” density which could be a mix of sporadic smaller lots, single unit dwellings, granny flats, or dual occupancies,” the DORIS Index report said.
“These dwellings need to be designed with older Australians in mind, which includes being easily adaptable when required,” the AHURI report said.
For two Sundays a month, the Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club hosts an old-time dancing social at the Wellers Hills Bowls Club on Esher Street in Tarragindi and if you haven’t had the chance to join this community activity, consider coming to the next event as it might just change your life.
The next old-time dancing social is happening will be on Sunday, the 25th of Aug 2019, at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes and jive to the beat featuring original music from Australian musician Walter Willans. Find a partner and have fun performing the rumba, foxtrot, quickstep, tango or salsa.
Old-time dancing social is a regular community event established by the club since 1993. As a recreational activity, it has brought together groups of people from Tarragindi and nearby suburbs.
“We achieve this goal by providing a welcoming environment where people can come together to enjoy social interaction, physical exercise and mental stimulation,” as stated in the Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club‘s mission statement.
Indeed, being part of a group that does fun stuff together, such as social dancing, can bring positive results. Participants feel good with this communal experience, where they can improve their social skills, boost their self-esteem, and enhance their creative outlet.
Social dancing also an invigorating form of exercise to strengthen the bones and muscles. Thirty minutes on the floor can burn as much as 150 calories without causing undue stress to the muscles and joints.
This activity breaks mundane routines and enhances brain functioning as dancers have to remember the choreographed steps and sequences taught by the club’s dance teachers, Alan and Lynelle Armitage.
No need for advanced booking to join this dance. Simply come to the Weller Hills Bowls Club and pay for the tickets as you come in.
You’ll need a mood and energy booster after a long and gruelling week at work. Why not spend some time at the SkinSpirit Day Spa in Tarragindi for a bit of a pick-me-up?
Located at 212 Cracknell Road, this award-winning spa uses chemical-free skincare products to rejuvenate your skin. Attended by professionally trained and compassionate staff, you’ll receive the best pampering that will dissolve your stress and lift your spirits.
SkinSpirit Day Spa provides massages, facial treatments, waxing, brow sculpting, lash tinting, manicure and pedicure, makeup and spray tan. If you don’t know what to get, the spa has special packages lumping treatments that their beauty and wellness experts have carefully thought out.
Your first visit to this spa won’t be your last. They are quite good at what they do that they have won returning clients over and over.
SkinSpirit Day Spa has a well-designed and well-equipped facility with private and separate treatment rooms for your comfort. You’ll leave this place mellowed and relaxed after a few hours of pampering.
The spa opens at 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and usually closes at 5:00 p.m. But trading hours are stretched until 7:00 p.m. for Wednesday and Thursday.
“My first experience here was a gift voucher. I had a facial and it was amazing. Extra attention to little details and the most amazing scalp massage. Perfect way to treat yourself.”
~ Ainsley Groves, Google Reviews
“Hands down the best service I have ever had. I first went to them 12 years ago when they were local to me over at Calamvale and followed them to the new location they were that good. Michelle and her staff are amazing please go see them!!”
Wellers Hill Hardware & Landscape Supplies in Tarragindi has been named by “Best in AU” as one of the top-rated hardware stores in Brisbane.
Best in AU recently revealed its list of top-rated hardware stores in Brisbane based on their Business Review Checklist which contains 100 key considerations in ranking businesses, people, or places in certain industry and/or geographic area.
Wellers Hill Hardware & Landscape Supplies, Brisbane Wholesale Hardware in Woolloongabba, and Handle House in Narangba were the top rated hardware stores, according to the list.
The rating list considers the candidate’s business history, services, pictures/media, opening hours, social media, website quality, awards and acknowledgements, and feedback and reviews, among other factors.
The “Best in AU” list is updated every three to four months.
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About Wellers Hill Hardware & Landscape Supplies – Tarragindi
The hardware store is located at 1 Denham Terrace in Tarragindi. Originally built as a general store in 1897 on Ipswich Road, the iconic building was relocated to its present address in the 1950s and was converted to a hardware store about fifty years ago.
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The store has a drive through yard which allows customers to pick up building, gardening, or landscaping supplies. The store also offers delivery anywhere in Brisbane from their offsite holding yards, as well as services like key cutting, gas refills, and pool water testing.
Wellers Hill Hardware & Landscape Supplies is run by brothers Paul and Gerard Lenarduzzi.
If you’d like to spend a relaxing but productive weekend without going far from home, you have plenty of options right in Tarragindi. How about changing up your routine a bit and signing up for some classes? Learning can be fun and enriching, and it wil give you that much-needed energy boost to face the week ahead.
Here are 5 interesting workshops to check out in Tarragindi for the next two weekends:
Curious about essential oils? Then drop by The Well-Oiled Mum’s shop any day to check out doTerra Essential Oils. Find out what makes this different from fragrance oils and what it can do to your health and wellness. Stick around to share a drink with The Well-Oiled Mum. You won’t just end up knowing about the products, you’ll also make a friend!
The Japanese technique to reduce stress, Reiki heals not just the body but also the mind and spirit. Learning this ability is a gift, which requires being attuned to your own energy. Take part in this workshop to learn the basics of Reiki so that you can also apply this to your friends, family or even your pet.
You’d be surprised to know that candle making can be a fulfilling activity. If you’re headstrong about sticking to a process, then you’ll enjoy making candles. It’s quite therapeutic to go through the steps and spend time waxing, wicking, and mixing colours and scents into your creation. This activity will melt your stress away even if you’re just a beginner.
Tired of wearing the same accessories as everyone else? You can totally create your own jewellery and this workshop will teach you the basics. And if you’ve mastered the technique enough, then you can probably start your own business. Materials are included in this workshop, as well as the use of tools.
If you’re looking for a completely different experience then why not learn the ancient art of Ebru/Turkish style paper? Paint marbling is interesting because every piece you make will be unique.
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So, there you have it! Your weekend plans are all figured out! Book a spot at these any of these workshops as soon as possible as slots may be limited.
The Anglican Church is considering a childcare centre and new hall at St Luke’s Community Hall in Tarragindi, but these plans are still far from reality.
Brisbane City Council will review the Anglican Church’s plan after Labor councillor for Moorooka Steve Griffiths requested an urgency motion to protect the site in May 2019.
The premises will only be protected if a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) is in effect. A TLPI is an interim response that:
is put in place quickly to set out planning and development assessment policies to protect all or part of a local government area from adverse impacts in urgent or emergent circumstances
prevails over City Plan to the extent of any inconsistency
enables shaping of longer term planning provisions while it is in effect (an amendment to City Plan follows a statutory process that can take upwards of 18 months)
Despite its 95-year existence and value, the community hall is not on state or council heritage registers.
A spokesman for the Anglican Diocese said it had been significantly modified internally, externally and underneath over several decades.
The Anglican Church said there are no heritage or traditional character overlays currently preventing them from building modern facilities for the southside community.
The spokesman assured they will continue to listen carefully and consult widely with parishioners, residents, the Theatre Society, family members associated with the Memorial Garden, BCC and other key stakeholders before proceeding with a development.
There are just a few eco-friendly salons across Brisbane and among them is a local gem tucked in a quiet and peaceful street in Tarragindi.
If a comfortable country vibe is what you’re after, spend the day at Olive Eco Hair along Bramston Street. A family-run home-based business, this salon lets guests indulge in a spot of personalised TLC.
You can relax and be pampered, as you sit back with a selection of organic tea infusions or an espresso. You’ll feel a sense of zen as you enter this salon’s plant-filled space.
Every detail has been thought of, but there’s more to this salon than just a photogenic aesthetic. They use organic hair products like Herb UK’s ammonia-free hair colour and Kevin Murphy’s treatment products consisting of pure essential oils, plant extracts and natural antioxidants.
Olive Eco Hair is a family-friendly salon, offering haircuts, styling, colouring, and treatments to people of all ages from kids ages 2 and below to expecting mothers who want to colour their hair during pregnancy.
As an environment-friendly establishment, this salon charges a ‘green fee,’ which they use for repurposing 95% of their salon waste.
This salon aims to produce beautiful hair, whilst consciously reducing their carbon footprint and impact on the environment. They operate using solar power and use products that are not tested on animals.
Olive Eco Hair is located at 32 Bramston St, Tarragindi and opens Tuesday to Saturday. For appointments and more information regarding their services, visit their website or call them at (07) 3892 3881.
Six Brisbane southside train stations, including Salisbury station, will receive major accessibility upgrade as part of the $57-million Station Accessibility Upgrade program in preparation for the Cross River Rail project.
To coincide with the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project, Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey and Member for Toohey Peter Russo announced the facelift and accessibility upgrade plans for Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, Moorooka, Rocklea and Salisbury stations.
“Queenslanders are backing public transport like never before with a record 182 million trips across the South East last financial year,” Mr Bailey said.
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“Cross River Rail already includes plans to build an additional platform at these southside stations, so it makes sense that we also invest in accessibility upgrades to the existing station platforms at the same time, so they can be delivered by the Cross River Rail contractor.”
The station upgrades, Mr Bailey said, are designed to minimise network disruption with new platforms also to be prefabricated off-site. He added that the upgrades will make it easier for commuters with a disability, parents with prams, and travellers with luggage to use the public transport system.
“Station accessibility will be boosted with new overpasses, lifts, kiss’n’ride infrastructure and bike facilities included in Cross River Rail’s proposed package of works.
“Cross River Rail’s southside improvement plans will unlock extra rail capacity and deliver the essential infrastructure that can support high frequency services on the transport network.”
The proposed station upgrades would be assessed by the independent Coordinator-General. A community information forum on June 6, 2019 at Annerley Hall, 8 Waldheim Street, Annerleyis is also planned, according to Mr Russo.
“This is an important opportunity to find out what’s planned for the southside and to have your say on Cross River Rail’s once-in-a-generation transformation of high frequency transport in our community,” Mr Russo said.
Feedback on the station upgrade plans can be uploaded to the website of the independent Coordinator-General until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019.
About the Cross River Rail Project
The Cross River Rail is a $5.4-billion project that will deliver a new 10.2-kilometre rail line extending from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills with four new high-capacity stations located on Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, and Roma Street.
The rail line includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD. Along with the construction of new stations, upgrades will also be done on Dutton Park and Exhibition stations.
In the middle of Tarragindi’s leafy suburbia lies a cafe where you can order healthy yet appetizing breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
Located right next to the Shaftesbury Street Park at 212 Cracknell Rd, Bruno’s BNE is the perfect spot to enjoy the serene view of the surrounds while sipping coffee and enjoying a hearty meal.
Loved by locals, this spacious cafe has a variety of options to suit any appetite. They have options for the health-conscious and the carnivores alike.
The menu is constantly changing with the seasons, but a few things never waver: every dish uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Bruno’s breakfast menu consists of breads, hot cakes, scramble, haloumi, and vegetable-filled bowls.
On top of the usual avocado on toast and chia pudding, Bruno’s BNE offers savoury dishes like the Spanish baked eggs with chorizo and chilli scrambled with kale and potato rosti.
Accompany your meal with thick shake or hot chocolate to give you your sugar fix or sip a super smooth coffee from Dukes Coffee Roasters.
You can get your hands on Bruno’s BNE’s hearty dishes from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information about the cafe, follow them on Facebook.
