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5 New Weekend Things To Do In Tarragindi

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:

1. Sip & Sniff Evening – doTERRA Event

DAY	Any day
TIME	5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLACE	Address to be provided upon registration
FEE	Free

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!

2. Reiki – Level 1 Training

DAY	Friday and Saturday 5 to 6 July 2019
TIME	10:00 a.m.
PLACE	Juma Health & Yoga, Windmill Street
FEE	$90

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.

3. Beginners Candle Making Workshop

DAY	Saturday, 6 July 2019
TIME	10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PLACE	21 Lutzow Street
FEE	$36.61 via Eventbrite

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.

4. Learn How To Make A Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendant

DAY	Saturday, 13 July 2019
TIME	1:00 p.m.
PLACE	Schedule a meet-up
FEE	$45

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.

5. Experimental Marbling on Paper & 3D Objects with Bronwyn

DAY	Sunday, 14 July 2019
TIME	10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE	Weller Hill Arts Hub (BVAC) 140A Weller Road
FEE	$123.18

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.

*Photo Credit: raynbowcrowstudios/Instagram*

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.

Plans to Demolish St Luke’s Community Hall to Undergo Review

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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)
is effective for up to two years
can be repealed by Council.

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.

Tarragindi Salon Promises Eco-Friendly Pampering

Photo Credit: Olive Eco Hair/Facebook

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.

Salisbury Station, Other Southside Stations To Receive Major Accessibility Upgrade

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.

Video Credit: Brisbane Development / YouTube

“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.

Start Your Morning with A Hearty Breakfast at this Tarragindi Cafe

Photo Credit: Bruno's BNE/Facebook

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.

Refurbishment of Shaftesbury Street Park Dog off-Leash Area Underway

Refurbishment works on the facilities within the Shaftesbury Street Park dog off-leash area in Tarragindi is already underway.

The Brisbane City Council has started the refurbishment project to upgrade the facilities within Shaftesbury Street Park dog off-leash area located at 59 Shaftesbury Street Tarragindi. The council, however, has designated a temporary dog off-leash area whilst construction is underway.

Under the refurbishment project, works to be undertaken will include the upgrading of all entrances; installation of new seats; removal of a small shelter; and carrying out turf remediation.

The upgrading of dog off-leash area started 8 April and is expected to be completed in early June 2019.

Alternative Dog Parks Near Tarragindi

Whilst refurbishment works at Shaftesbury Street Park are underway, there are other off-leash parks that are just minutes away from Tarragindi where your furry friend can explore, run, and socialise with other dogs:

Dutton Park at 359 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park – features of the park include an electric barbecue, basketball and netball facility, dog off-leash area, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic area, and an accessible and inclusive playground.
Hyde Road Park at 331 Fairfield Road, Yeronga – facilities include barbecue, bikeway as well as a car park, a dog off-leash area, picnic area, and a playground.
Salisbury Recreation Reserve at 323 Evans Road, Salisbury – this park offers electric and wood barbecue facilities, as well as basketball/netball facility, dog off-leash area, outdoor exercise equipment, a picnic area, and playground.
Abbeville Street Park at 41 Abbeville Street, Upper Mount Gravatt – features include basketball/netball facility, a community garden, dog off-leash area, outdoor fitness/exercise equipment, and playground.
Boorabbin Picnic Ground at 677A Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road, Wishart – aside from dog off-leash area, the park also has basketball/netball facility, wood barbecue facility, picnic area, playground, rebound wall, shared pathway, shelter, and car park.

59 Shaftesbury St, Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia

Locals Against Proposed Childcare and Community Centre in Rosebank Square

External perspective of proposed building in Rosebank Square, Salisbury (Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council)

Residents of Salisbury are opposing the proposed multi-storey community and educational hub with a childcare centre located at 60 Rosebank Square.

The development application lodged January 2019 by a humanitarian and non-governmental organization has received a number of submissions from locals, who object the plan on various aspects.

“Primarily, apart from the aesthetic of the building being completely clashing with the existing residential architecture, I am most opposed to the size of this development,” one resident wrote.

Designed by Albion-based Neylan Architecture, the applicant is seeking to construct a three-storey building with five internal child care rooms, seven classrooms, a bookshop, office, meeting hall with a stage, kitchen facilities, general amenities and an outdoor play area.

The 1,244-sqm subject site is surrounded by low-density residential dwellings and the proposed building, according to the residents, is too large, too dense and too high for the site.

Apart from childcare centre and educational establishment, the proposal seeks to include 36 parking spaces, which the residents believe would add to the already concerning amount of traffic in the area.

If approved, the applicant will demolish the single storey building and associated car parking to facilitate the development.

Proposal designed by Neylan Architecture (Photo credit:Brisbane City Council)

“I don’t think the post-war shops should be demolished, as they were an important part of the original 1950s/60s estate development design in this area and demonstrate the provision of local amenities in housing estates at the time,” a resident said.

Above all, locals including Brisbane City Councillor Steve Griffiths is most concerned about the proposed change of operation of Rosebank Square to a one-way street.

Cr Griffiths is against the idea of making it a one-way street, adding that he is aware of the upset being voiced over the plans for the site.

In the present, residents are still allowed to lodge their submissions for the proposal. For further updates about the multi-storey community and educational hub at 60 Rosebank Square in Salisbury, see the Full DA – A005107743.

Esher Street Café & Deli: Grab Delightful Breakfast Surprise at This Tiny Tarragindi Coffee Shop

There’s a tiny coffee shop in Tarragindi that has attracted quite a following from outside the suburb, despite the competitive market catering to coffee lovers. Named after the street where it is located, Esher Street Café & Deli is a tiny family-owned and –operated coffee shop.

Most customers agree that the café serves great coffee, if not the best tasting coffee. Coffee is brewed using their very own Esher St Blend, made from four types of coffee beans of various origins, roasted to a rich caramel toast. You can also grab a bag of this special blend to enjoy the aroma and taste of their coffee in the comfort of your home.

Esher Blend — *Photo credit: Esher Street Cafe & Deli / Facebook*

But it isn’t just their coffee that turns customers into regulars. The coffeehouse is also known for its breakfast and lunch fare. Most recommended are the dukkah-spiked avocado smash and the roast pumpkin & chickpea fritters.

For breakfast, there’s also the Italian Eggs Breakfast consisting of poached eggs, gluten-free chorizo sausages on a roasted tomato herbed base with baby spinach. You can also opt for open croissants topped with bacon, haloumi, eggs or a slice of Canadian smoked salmon with avo.

Other yummy dishes to try are the Couscous with garlic steamed veggies, chicken and spinach strudels, Greek lamb wrap, Frittata with Garden or Greek salads, and many more. The serving portions and delicious taste of their menu is sure to appease even those who are feeling hangry.

Aside from coffee, the café serves mocha, hot chocolate, cold pressed juices, smoothies, milkshakes, and organic bottled drinks.

Also lately, Esher Café & Deli has slowly been carving a name for its gorgeous made-to-order cakes as Esher has been requested to bake cakes for weddings and birthdays.

The atmosphere at Esher is shabby-chic and homely, with its mismatched chairs out front and the whitewashed wooden furnishings in the courtyard. The simple and rustic ambience lends a welcoming and relaxed feeling.

It is a child friendly café since you will see high chairs out back and they have bothered to put up a small kids corner to keep the little ones occupied while you enjoy your meal.

Those with pets need not worry because Esher has allotted a spot on their footpath to secure dogs, with a water bowl provided.

Out back seating at Esher St Cafe — *Photo credit: Esher Street Cafe & Deli / Facebook*

The coffee shop is at 46 Esher St, Tarragindi. It is open from 6:00am to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends.

Residents Dismayed Over Approved Tarragindi Bowls Retirement Village

Photo Credit: RetireAustralia

The fight to save Tarragindi Bowls Club from being redeveloped into a retirement village is over and protesting residents, particularly ones under the Tarragindi Resident’s Alliance, have been left highly disappointed now that the Planning and Environment Court has given the go ahead for the project.

“A very sad day for my community and home . Despite objections by virtually the entire suburb , the council has approved a multi storey 100 room apartment complex amongst the homes of Tarragindi,” one resident wrote on Facebook.

In 2018, residents had lodged an appeal before Brisbane’s Planning and Environment Court against Brisbane City Council and RetireAustralia following BCC’s approval of the $80-million project.

Following the court’s decision, the Tarragindi Resident’s Alliance thanked the brave families who put their financial and emotional resources to help take the fight to court.

They also reminded the community “to vote for someone that will support the community expectations in regards to development.”

The alliance believes the only way to stop more inappropriate development is to vote for a council that does not disregard the Town Plan and the very people they represent.

Reasons for Locals’ Objections

Locals were opposing the planned development to protect the character and integrity of the suburb. The Tarragindi Resident’s Alliance noted that the scope and height of the planned development is out of proportion to the surrounding landscape.

RetireAustralia, in partnership with Yeronga Services and Community Club, initially proposed to build a huge 6-storey L-shaped apartment building containing 95 units for retirees.

When the Council asked them to adjust their plans in 2017, they reduced the number of storeys to five. The development application was revised and got an approval from BCC in January 2018.

Locals are not convinced that the development is suitable for Tarragindi’s low-density residential area and character housing, the main reason why many people have invested heavily in the area.

What’s Next for Tarragindi Bowls Club

According to RetireAustralia, the project will see the return of the Tarragindi Bowls Club to the site, following its closure in December 2017.

The new bowls club will feature a new, 10-rink championship-quality, turf bowling green, co-located with the retirement community, as well as a clubhouse and café.

RetireAustralia believes the co-location of the club with the new retirement community provides a convenient recreational and social option for their future residents and the Tarragindi community.

Although the Planning and Environment Court approved the retirement village in Tarragindi, it is still subject to changes.

These amendments will be confined to the northernmost part of the development and some to the western boundary, according to town planner Christopher Buckley.

Based on the agreed amendments, RetireAustralia should also increase the setbacks of the bowling green, acoustic window treatments and changes to landscaping. Other small changes include removing a footpath and moving a children’s play area.

RetireAustralia senior development manager Angus Spencer is confident that the project would revitalise the club.

A construction timeline has not yet been set, and RetireAustralia and YSCC look forward to providing project updates including the start of construction.

Rough Sailing for the Development Proposal on Rosebank Square, Salisbury

It appears that it’s going to be an uphill battle for the proposed development at Rosebank Square, Salisbury, as residents in the area fight against the granting of Council approval.

The community expressed concerns regarding the proposal to develop a childcare and community centre at 60 Rosebank Square in Salisbury, such as the increased noise, congestion, rat-running, design not keeping with the neighbourhood’s character, and the size and height of the building.

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

Representatives of the Tzu Chi Foundation, however, during a meeting held last February and attended by community representatives and Councillor Steve Griffiths (Moorooka Ward), expressed their willingness to consult further with experts to address concerns about traffic flow. Although, the applicant remains firm about keeping the design and the inclusion of a childcare centre to make the project viable.

So far, there have been more than 100 submissions on the Council’s website stating their reasons why they are opposed to the development proposal.

I am concerned that this development will negatively impact the quiet community in Salisbury with much more traffic through quiet side streets. I am also concerned that the increased traffic will pose a safety risk to the children of the community, particularly with a popular park for children and families just across the road. I am also concerned that this development does not directly benefit every member of the community of Salisbury, but rather provides a service for individuals from other communities. – submission 10 Feb 2019 (name withheld)

This tiny niche of East Salisbury is fully occupied by homes balanced by a park proportionate our size. The area proposed for a massive world business and charity in a ‘hideous castle’,to dwarf a housing community in architecture, size and height, should await some future construction/s for activities commensurate with the existing living dynamics. – 04 February 2019 (name withheld)

The building would not serve as a community centre. Based on its current usage the Tzi Chi Foundation do not interact, communicate or invite community members to their functions or events. This would be invite only, not a community based centre. – submission 03 Feb 2019 (name withheld)

I don’t think the post-war shops should be demolished, as they were an important part of the original 1950s/60s estate development design in this area and demonstrate the provision of local amenities in housing estates at the time. I believe they would meet the criteria for local heritage significance as a result. – submission 17 Jan 2019 (name withheld)

According to the development application, the proposal is for a 3-storey childcare centre, community use, educational establishment, and shop.

The proposed centre, designed by the Neylan Architecture, with a gross floor area of 1,810 sqm will feature classrooms that will accommodate about 84 children, support facilities, performance area, a bookshop, meeting space, external play area, as well as 34 car parking spaces including one for PWD.

The Council has already issued an information request dated 19 February 2019, asking the applicant Tzu Chi Foundation to address issues on the proposal’s built form, proposed use, building design, car parking and access, deep planting, noise, and stormwater