Brisbane Metro could eventually be extended to Chermside, Carindale, and Springwood as part of Brisbane City Council’s integrated public transport solution to meet the city’s long-term transport requirements.
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As indicated in the Council’s plans, the new Chermside line would feed into the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital station.
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The Carindale line would feed into the Buranda metro station, whilst the Springwood line would be an extension of the Eight Mile Plains busway station.
According to Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner, the expanded Brisbane Metro would run along the Eastern Busway and Northern Busway extensions.
Dedicated bus lanes and construction of Brisbane Metro platforms are required for the extensions to be completed.
Updates on the Brisbane Metro
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The Brisbane Metro is expected to cost $944 million based on the assessments undertaken as part of the Business Case for the high-frequency public transport system.
In May 2018, the Federal Government confirmed a $300m funding commitment to Brisbane Metro in the 2018-19 Federal Budget and the Council is working closely with the State Government and Federal Government to progress detailed planning for Brisbane Metro.
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Planning for the detailed specifications for all aspects of Brisbane Metro’s construction and operation are now underway following the release of the draft Design Report in April 2018.
Subject to approvals, Council expects procurement activities for Brisbane Metro to commence in mid-2018.
Detailed design and construction of Brisbane Metro are planned to commence in 2019, with metro services expected to commence in 2023.
For more information about Brisbane Metro, you can:
Call the project team on 1800 692 333 during business hours
Call Council on 07 3403 8888 after hours
Email the project team at metro@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Write to:
Brisbane Metro
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
Police are alarmed over the increasing number of vehicle thefts in the northern part of Brisbane particularly in Chermside, Fitzgibbon, Nundah and Kalinga.
According to police, the thieves are targeting vehicles that are parked in driveways and secured car parks or carports, as well as those parked on the road. In Chermside, most of the vehicles that were stolen were taken from car park spaces of unit complexes.
The most recent cases that they have encountered showed that most of the vehicles targeted have valuables inside such as cash, laptops, jewellery, Go Cards, GPS units, and many more.
Earlier this month, the Gateway Crime Prevention officers conducted a safe street visit at Burnie Brae Park in Chermside, where they got in touch with the local community about the recent crimes in the area.
The event also gave the police the opportunity to remind the locals to be more vigilant when it comes to vehicle security. They reminded people about not leaving any valuables inside their vehicle and making sure that their cars are locked at all times.
The police is also urging the community to report any suspicious activity in the area. You can contact them at 131 444 or use the online form.
Get your dancing shoes on! If you are into Aussie clog dancing or would like to explore the art of dancing, the East Coast Precision will be holding a day of dance workshops called ‘Aussie Clog’ in Chermside on 9 June.
The Aussie Clog is a popular event that has been running in the Redland Bay area for 22 years. This year, they will be celebrating it in Chermside and everyone is invited to join in the fun.
Olive Borovsky established the Aussie Clog 23 years ago. She wanted to combine Australian country music with her desire to encourage more Australian choreographers. Clog dancing is a form of step dance whilst wearing wooden soled clogs. Think tap dancing but this one won’t have you “tapping” on the floor.
The workshops will take place during the day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You get to meet kindred spirits whilst you’re at it as well.
There will be dinner and social dancing from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Mullet Gut String Band. The social dancing will bring out some old favourites as well as current favourites from the 2018 ACA dance list. However, the registrations for dinner are now closed.
If you are interested in joining the workshops, you can email them at ecpcloggers@gmail.com.
Address: Burnie Brea Community Centre, 60 Kuran St, Chermside QLD 4032, Australia
The Green Heart Fair is back and this time, the biggest free bi-annual community and sustainability festival in Brisbane will be at the 7th Brigade Park in Chermside on Sunday, 3 June 2018.
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In partnership with the Brisbane City Council, the Green Heart Fair promotes innovative green living in a fun-filled, family-friendly environment for local residents to enjoy.
The Fair starts at 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. and over a hundred sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, conservationists, and experts will be sharing their expertise and knowledge on living more sustainably.
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Tons of fun entertainment will be up for kids on the Channel 7 Main Stage including Queensland Urban Utilities ‘Water Warriors’ Live Stage Show, PJ Masks Live Stage Show, and Live Music from Hailey Calvert, and Pat Tierney.
In the Love Food Hate Waste Cooking Zone, fairgoers will learn how to become more conscious with food consumption as 31% of the average Brisbane bin consists of food waste.
Celebrity presenters including Matt Golinski, Sam Thaiday and Dominique Rizzo, and Alison Alexander, a Food Consultant from Queensland Food Fellow, will be sharing simple tricks to help transform the way you plan, shop, and eat. Such valuable techniques can significantly help you save up to thousands of dollars every year while reducing food waste.
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The Live for Less and Move for Less zones will feature expert talks and stalls on sustainable living and transportation for all households.
To learn more about the exhibitors that will be present in this huge sustainability festival, check out Green Heart Fair’s What’s On page.
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Don’t forget to bring your own reusable coffee cup and water bottle to the Green Heart Fair to get discounts on your coffee and free water refills from the Queensland Urban Utilities Hydration Station.
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Free native plants will be up for grabs at the fair. Fairgoers can choose from Thyme Honey Myrtle and Tea Tree or Bottlebrush and Coastal Rosemary Better. You can also drop by the Rocky Point AU Grow Zone to get expert advice on how to look after these plants before heading home.
The Queensland government announced its plans of building a multi-storey car park at The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside West to ease hospital parking stress.
The state government has previously stated its plans to spend up to $7.5 million in the next four years to make car parking at public hospitals more affordable and accessible.
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For The Prince Charles Hospital, a second car park is set to be built in the premises. This will be publicly controlled, thereby promising to have fair fees for all patients.
Brisbane councillor for Marchant Fiona King previously filed a petition for the state government to evaluate the need for additional parking for the hospital. She emphasized the need to consider the situation as a matter of urgency. The petition garnered a total of 219 signatures.
Health Minister Steven Miles confirmed that Queensland Health will be in charge of managing and financing the construction of the second multi-storey car park.
The construction will be funded by a loan from the Queensland Treasury which will be repaid by revenue from the carpark.
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Mr Miles said it was clear that the government should be the one to build the carpark, not the private sector, so that staff, patients, and visitors can expect lower parking charges. Instead of delivering profits to shareholders, the car park would only need to cover its costs.
Whilst the number of parking spaces and exact location is yet to be determined, the government is now working on developing the plans for the new car park. According to the Health Minister, once the design is finalised, construction will take around 18 months.
The talented singer is set to fulfil her dream and boost her career as she flies to America for the one-and-only, Olympic-style international competition for aspiring performers and entertainers.
Charity comes from a musical family, and she grew up singing in church with her dad, sister, and some of her nieces and nephews. She is also part of the Mon Che Vocal Quartet, performing the greatest hits from the 1940s to the 1950s.
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All she has ever wanted in life is to sing and having been chosen to sing and represent Australia at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) is a huge opportunity for her to make her dream a reality.
To help her compete in the WCOPA, Charity is currently raising funds through her GoFundMe page. Whilst the competition offers great opportunities for talented performers, it also comes with quite high costs. Charity will need financial support to help her get through the competition with ease.
The World Championships of Performing Arts
The 22nd Annual International Performing Arts Championships will be in Long Beach, California on July 6 – 15, 2018.
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Contestants from over 60 countries will be participating in the event. Before the start of the competition, all the contestants go through the Worldstars Bootcamp which offers a full day of comprehensive performing arts seminars and workshops delivered by top industry experts.
In 2017, prizes for the competition include a recording contract from Indasoul Entertainment and over half-million dollars in scholarships which includes $50,000.00 USD from CSM Music, $30,000.00 USD from the Millennium Dance Complex, $150,000.00 USD from the New York Film Academy, and $280,000.00 USD from the New York Conservatory for Film and Television.
Charity will be preparing two songs for the competition. As a tribute to the fact that she is representing Australia, one of her song choices is “Chains” by Tina Arena.
The Queensland Government has funded a $1.4M support service for domestic violence victims which will be based in Chermside. UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) will provide the new service and they will contribute to the Brisbane High Risk Team.
The support service will focus on better counselling and case management services to victims of domestic violence. There will also be outreach services to widen their reach and to ensure that victims have easy access to information and support.
In November 2017 during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase the protection of victims across the country.
As of November 25 last year, any domestic violence order issued in Australia will be automatically recognised and enforceable across the country. This means that victims or individuals don’t need to register a domestic violence order in another state for it to be enforceable.
Also beginning earlier this month, as part of the Festival 2018, the One Million Stars project installation has been put on display in King George Square. The global weaving project is an initiative by artist Maryann Talia Pau in collaboration with Museum of Brisbane. The project was launched in 2012 to end domestic violence. It encourages everybody to weave a star to bring the community together. The stars used in the installation came from all over the country.
Craving for a taste of Italy? Have a taste of the finest pizza and pasta from the three best Italian restaurants in Chermside.
De Pascale
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De Pascale is one of the top-rated authentic Italian restaurants in Chermside with a steady stream of locals eagerly lining up for their gourmet pizza, fresh pasta, and delicious dessert takeaways. Living up with their tagline “A Slice of Italy”, De Pascale is sure to bring you a taste of Italy in every slice.
De Pascale has been a household name in Chermside ever since its Italian owner Sabino De Pascale brought it to town. Sabino is a pastry chef with an old family tradition of Italian home cooking. To date, his two brothers are still running the oldest pastry shop in Avellino, Italy. Coming from a five-generation-old business, Sabino aimed to bring his culinary expertise in Chermside and give a taste of his unique take of Italian comfort food to locals.
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Don’t miss their “Pizza of the Month.” The Mozzarella di Bufala is imported from Italy and is only available for a limited time.
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Have a taste of their bestselling pastries such as their Italian Blueberry Cheesecake and the erstwhile crowd favourite, Tiramisu.
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You can also try their limited edition pistachio cannoli and tiramisu eclairs.
Check out their menu and call (07) 335 998 78 for orders. You may also visit their website.
De Pascale is open for pick up of phone orders from Tuesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Bella Cosi is a Modern Italian Restaurant which promises a high quality dining experience in Chermside. The restaurant combines authentic home-style food in a contemporary setting that’s perfect for your next date.
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The restaurant is known for their rich and delicious food that evokes the rich tradition of Italian cuisine in every dish.
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Check out their menu and see their selection of traditional Italian food that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Bella Cosi makes it easy for you to choose meal options for your kids with their “Belle Bambini” children’s menu.
For reservations, call (07) 3100 9620 anytime and leave a message or book online. Take note of the booking times.
Wednesday to Friday 12:00p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for lunch.
Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for dinner.
Open for dining: Wednesday to Friday Lunch from 12:00 pm
Tuesday to Saturday Dinner from 5.30 pm
Location: 22 Thomas St, Chermside, QLD
Casa Cibo
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The newest addition to the line of Italian restaurants in Chermside, Casa Cibo is rapidly demonstrating a promising future with their authentic and inspiring Italian restaurant. Executive Chef Joey Goldman’s goal is to make healthy, delicious meals made from ingredients that are accessible and sustainable.
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After working with Jamie Oliver, Goldman specifically focused on his kids’ menu as he aims to have a family-friendly restaurant. Business cards containing basil or parsley seeds are offered to kids for them to grow at home.
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The Casa Cibo menu includes a list of food and wine menu, the best kid’s menu in town, a delightful dessert menu, breakfast and coffee menu, and family-style sharing banquet menu.
For lunch or dinner reservations, call (07) 3359 2686 between 8:00 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday to Sunday or book online.
Good food is definitely one of the typical Italian’s love languages. From the line-up of excellent options in Chermside, an appreciation of great Italian cuisine seems to be true of the locals here, as well. Buon appetito!
For six years now, Brisbane has been celebrating the BrisAsia Festival, a celebration of traditional and contemporary Asian arts and cultural events. The event features the finest dances, theatres, music, food, films, talks, and visual arts in celebration of the Asian cultures in Brisbane.
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The festival is held over three weeks, usually from 10th of February to 4th March. As many as 80 events are being held across the city for the festival.
For the last leg of the BrisAsia Festival 2018, the South Bank All Stars will be performing at the Chermside Library on the 3rd of March from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The group will be performing Asian songs, including songs from China, Indonesia, Japan, Tibet, Korea, and Thailand.
The All Stars is a band comprised of TAFE (Technical and Further Education) migrant and refugee students. They will be presenting Asian songs accompanied by Asian traditional instruments.
TAFE is the leading provider for high quality and accessible training for thousands of students each year. It is under MECA, which specialises in giving advice for those who are interested about immigration to Australia. Their services include client representation in all legal aspects of Australia’s immigration system.
To know more about the simultaneous events happening for the last week of BrisAsia Festival 2018, please click here.
Whilst other businesses are busy targeting Millennials, a Brisbane mother-and-daughter tandem has another market in mind – Generation Z. They have identified a gap in the market for this generation and has launched their Harper Bee brand for them.
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Gen Z, born from 1995 to 2010, are the children of Generation X and the ones who have grown up with the internet. Considered as “digital natives,” Gen Z are distinctly wired to all information around the world.
According to the Urban Dictionary, Gen Z are more cautious and conservative because they are born when there is a technological revolution, war on terror, and global campaign for multiculturalism.
Gen Z may sound like a hard market to capture, but Brisbane mother and daughter Janine Burford and Jessica Wood are certainly willing to try.
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Harper Bee stores opened in Westfield Chermside and Toowoomba this year.
We celebrate each and every girl’s uniqueness and individuality and are so happy to have them as part of our Harper Bee community! Credit: Harper Bee Facebook
Ms Burford perceives Gen Z as very particular and on-trend. She said that currently, there are no shops that cater to their needs. Realising this opportunity, she and her daughter created products that are no longer babyish but at the same time don’t look like something that mothers would buy for themselves.
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Harper Bee has all the stuff that Gen Z will otherwise have difficulty finding from other shops. The store has decorations for the bedrooms and desks, the latest technology, cute jewellery, beauty products, weekend clothing, over night stuff for sleepovers, and gift options for the BFFs.
But the mother-and-daughter tandem does not want to stop there. They are calling on Gen Z and their parents to tell them what else are they looking for. Anyone is welcome to send in their suggestions here.
Harper Bee merchandise can also be purchase online, just click here.
