Sixteen artists will be funded by the Palaszczuk Government to help them develop professionally and establish international partnerships. In Salisbury, talented artist Angelah Loh is the lucky recipient of the funding.
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Minister for the Arts Leanne Enoch has recently announced this wonderful initiative by the government.
“An investment of $96,628 through Arts Queensland’s Individual Fund will have a positive impact in the arts sector and will help put our wonderful Queensland artistic talent on the world stage,” she said.
She is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queensland University of Technology and has gone through interesting career as a Stage Manager, Technical Manager and Production Coordinator.
The government has chosen artists in various expertise such as visual arts, classical music, writing, community engagement, and contemporary music.
Plans for the development of the Tarragindi retirement facility seems to still be a go despite opposition from the local community. Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner has confirmed the approval of the project after an 18-month assessment period.
Three separate appeals were lodged at the Brisbane’s Planning and Environment court against the Brisbane City Council and RetireAustralia earlier this year. The locals were firm in their appeal that the development should not be given a green light as it shows a conflict with the City Planning.
The retirement facility will feature 94 independent living village units, a new clubhouse, and other facilities. Locals say that the development plans do not meet the requirements of the community when it comes to the height, scale, and form expectations.
However, Cr Shrinner said that residents can establish properties up to 9.5 metres according to the City Plan 2014.
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk demanded for a double consultation period for amendments on sports and recreation land. However, the Tarragindi Residents’ Association said that it is too late for this and they are hoping that one of their three appeals would still succeed to stop the development.
Residents are appealing the approved aged care facility development at the Tarragindi Bowls Club.
Since the Council has given the green light to RetireAustralia ’s development proposal for an aged care facility at the Tarragindi Bowls Club, residents have considered taking legal actions to stop the said development.
Three separate appeals have been lodged in Brisbane’s Planning and Environment Court against Brisbane City Council and RetireAustralia on 28 February and 1 March 2018 for the plans to build the controversial $80 million retirement village development at the club.
The development includes six-storey 95 retirement village units, a new clubhouse, and other community facilities.
The appellants cited that the development is not consistent with the community’s height, scale, and form expectations.
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Residents are concerned about the density and the number of storeys on the proposed development plans since the Council’s incentives relaxed the height limits on aged care facilities.
They also argued that the proposed development does not meet the physical, cultural, or social needs of the local or wider community and that it fails to protect the land, which is zoned for recreational use.
The assessment of the development plan took 18 months to be completed. Throughout the duration, 1,800 submissions against the development were made by the residents.
Despite the objections to the proposed development, the Council said that the development will be a win for the community as it will help in upgrading the recreational facilities while providing a place for the retirees.
On 6 March, it’s Tarragindi’s turn to take to the kerbside and witness this year’s collection run. It’s time for the annual clearing out of whatever’s broken, not needed, or just simply something that has reached the end of its shelf life. Remember, items destined for the kerb must be put out one weekend before the schedule.
Here are five household items you definitely need to discard.
Broken Furniture
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Do you have an old chest of drawers sitting in your basement or garage gathering dust? It’s time to get rid of it. If it can easily be lifted by two people, then it’s good to go and be placed by the kerb.One of Brisbane City Council’s guidelines is to ensure that all household items placed by the kerb can easily and safely be lifted by two people.
Out-of-Date Reading Materials
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There’s really no point holding onto old stacks of magazines or newspapers unless you are going to have it framed. However, if they are just there it’s time to put them in a box and get rid of them.
Broken Appliances
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Some people have a difficult time parting with their old, no-longer-used appliances especially if they were expensive. Instead of keeping it and waiting for something broken to miraculously repair itself, it’s time to throw it away. Remember that eventually, you are going to have to do so, and this year’s kerbside collection is your chance to make a clean break (pun intended!).
Linen/s You Don’t Use
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We all have several linens in the linen closet that barely (or never!) got used. Impulse buy? Changed your mind or just forgot about them? Throwing linens may feel wasteful but really, what are you going to do with the ones you never use anyway? It’s unreasonable to keep them if you never use them. The upside is, there are some kerbside scavengers that might be able to put those linens to good use. Or you could always donate them to an op shop or a charity.
Outdated Technology
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Is there an old cell phone you’re still keeping because you bought it for a hefty price before? Similar to the appliances mentioned above, there is really no point keeping outdated mobile devices anymore especially if you could no longer use them. This includes old laptops, tablets, and MP3 players.
This year’s kerbside collection is the perfect chance for you to get organised. You can start putting your items by the kerb a week before your collection date. Make sure that you read the council’s guidelines here.
After more than a year of controversy, adjustments, and uproar, the Brisbane City Council has approved RetireAustralia’s development proposal for an aged care facility at the Tarragindi Bowls Club. As a result, residents are considering legal action against the DA.
The council approved the DA in the last week of January 2018, following an 18-month assessment and 1,800 public submissions. The developer plans to build 94 units ranging from three storeys to five storeys, along with a U-shaped structure around a championship bowling green to house the amenities. The development will also feature a new clubhouse and a park.
Betrayed & Disappointed
Residents feel betrayed and disappointed that the council still approved the DA despite their objections. Most of them haven’t backed down and carefully considering taking legal action to stop the development.
One of the issues that the residents raised is that the project is too close to their homes. They also launched an online petition that has gathered 1,030 signatures so far. Cr Steve Griffiths has expressed support for the residents and disappointment over the council’s decision.
A Win for the Community?
Still, the council thinks that they did what will best benefit the community. Cr Krista Adams shares the same sentiment as the BCC and thinks that the development is a win for the entire community. According to her, it not only provides a place for retirees but it also revitalises the bowls club.
Also, the developer has adjusted their plans to accommodate people’s needs and has reduced the height of their buildings..
One of the best things about living in Brisbane is that there are plenty of green spaces. During this hot summer, one might think that going to a park isn’t a good idea but one particular Tarragindi park remains cool and well-shaded under the glaring sun.
Moorbell Street Park is located at the back streets located behind Marshall Road. It is a small park that is well-tended and offers plenty of shade. Thanks to the trees that surround the area, one can definitely stay cool here while you enjoy the outdoors.
The park is also perfect for kids as there are swings, slide, monkey bars, a rebound wall and a water bubbler. Your kids will definitely be entertained while you lounge around with a good book or with your friends.
You can also have get-togethers here are there is a picnic area and a wood-fired BBQ
Residents of Tarragindi and nearby suburbs are encouraged to protect their pets from the deadly paralysis tick after Southwest Brisbane has been identified as a hot spot.
This year so far, approximately 17 patients suffering from tick paralysis have been brought to Greencross Vets clinics across the southwest this year.
Early this year, a resident from Spring Mountain found a monster tick insider her home. It turns out, the family had a previous pet die after finding ten ticks on him in one day. Luckily, the resident’s family and pets are safe.
Tick paralysis is one of the most common preventable causes of dog and cat deaths in Australia. Treatments for this are very expensive, and it can range from $5,000 to $10,000. That is why it is crucial that residents take preventive measures to ensure that no ticks will come near their pets.
Ticks paralyse and kill from a neurotoxin secreted in the tick’s saliva as it sucks the blood of mammalian hosts. As it feeds, it secreted holocyclotoxin, most commonly known as tick toxin, into the bloodstream. It usually takes three to four days for the paralysis to take effect in cats, dogs and children.
Toohey Forest in Tarragindi is known for an abundance of wildlife. Just recently, a red necked wallaby was spotted, which has given local bush care groups more life that the wildlife in the urban part of Brisbane is still apparent.
This is not actually the first time that a wallaby was spotted in this part of the city. According to an expert, the wallabies seem to be coming back just like the koalas. In August of this year, the Brisbane City Council has put up warning signs on Toohey Road following a koala sighting, which was seen by a local resident at the northern part of the Toohey Forest Park. The signs give warning to motorists to slow down especially that the mating season for koalas has begun.
With these recent developments, bush care groups are very thrilled to see the return of the wildlife even if Tarragindi is only 8 km from the CBD, it still shows that the area is still fit for wildlife and this makes a lot of locals very happy.
According to Councilor Steve Griffiths of the Moorooka Ward, some council workers were able to take a photo of the red necked wallaby in the northern part of the forest.
The sighting of a red necked wallaby in the forest has reignited the theory of a small colony living in the forest. About 12 months ago, a Griffith University student found a dead red necked wallaby in the forest. This provides encouragement to the locals that the wildlife in the area remains rich.
To make things even better, the council also found ten koalas in the forest just recently when a koala sniffer dog detected six females and four males.
Given these recent sightings, koalas and red necked wallabies seem to have found a home in the forest and it is very likely that they are reproducing. Good news, indeed.
The Gindi Cafe in Tarragindi is a light and friendly place that offers delicious espresso to power you up through the day, along with some light eats for additional sustenance. Located on Pring Street, this small cafe is very popular on weekdays.
The cafe attracts parents who pick up and drop off their kids in school. Their coffee is brewed fresh on-site using beans by Toby’s Estate. Parents who are waiting for their kids can enjoy a cup of good coffee whilst reading a good book or chatting with friends.
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Delicious sweet treats are also available. Check out their homemade caramel tarts, lemon, curd tarts and Kailz coconut ice.
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Plenty of kids from the neighbourhood come with their parents to meet new friends over several rounds of fresh smoothies and board games.
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The cafe also holds special events for families and their pets. Just recently, they held a dog wash plus a series of free coffee events.
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The Gindi Cafe may be small but it creates a huge impact in the community as a place where families and friends can come together.
The coffee scene in Tarragindi is booming, and one rare gem that is boosting this is Esher St Cafe & Deli. Located along Tarragindi’s shopping strip, the cafe was originally the creation of business partners Sep and Fergus. It is the sibling establishment of Alcove Cafe & Deli in Wilson and Samson & Sophie in Teneriffe. Now, the reins have been handed over to new partners, Manuel and Peggy.
One of the things that you will love about the cafe is its interiors. Little details such as the wooden touches and the vintage ladder give you that rustic homely feel. What’s best about this is that some of the materials here are recycled, such as the wooden pallets used in the shop. The cushions in the seating area were made by Nikki, the wife of Jai, the cafe’s coffee distributor. There is also a space with more room that showcases a range of homewares and gifts.
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The cafe serves all-day breakfast. Don’t miss out on their homemade muesli and breakfast wraps. Another must-try is the Esher St Breakfast, composed of poached eggs, bacon, potato apple rosti, grilled haloumi, relish and sourdough toast.
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You can also have lunch here. Try the Lambsie, with its herbed lamb pattie, onion, mind yoghurt and spinach on sourdough. They also have soft Greek pita wraps and other delicious gourmet sandwiches.
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Their coffee is from West End roasters Veneziano. You can also choose from their wide selection of teas.
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The cafe is dog- and child-friendly. There is a little play area at the back as well as a spot to secure dogs with a water bowl provided along the footpath.
