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Green Heart Fair, Brisbane’s Biggest Sustainability Festival, is Coming to Chermside

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Green Heart Fair is sponsored by the Brisbane City Council, Channel 7 Queensland, Queensland Urban Utilities, Rocky Point AU, and Cleanaway.

To learn more about the event, visit the Green Heart Fair’s website or check out their Facebook page.

Multi-storey Car Park to be Built at The Prince Charles Hospital

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.

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.

Read: Chermside’s TPCH Exploring Hospital Car Park Expansion; $7.5M Set Aside for Queensland Hospital Parking

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.

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.

Charity Soo Choon of Chermside West Set to Represent Australia in the World Championship of Performing Arts

Charity Soo Choon, a singer from Chermside West, is ready to represent Australia in the World Championships of Performing Arts which will be held in Long Beach, California, USA on 6–15 July 2018.

Credit: Facebook/Miss Charity Soo Choon

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.

Photo credit: Facebook/Mon Ché Vocal Quartet

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.

Photo credit: Facebook/World Championships of Performing Arts – WCOPA

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.

Chermside To Welcome A New Support Service For Domestic Violence Victims

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.

Satisfy Your Cravings with these Top-Rated Italian Restaurants in Chermside

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

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.

Don’t miss their “Pizza of the Month.” The Mozzarella di Bufala is imported from Italy and is only available for a limited time.

Have a taste of their bestselling pastries such as their Italian Blueberry Cheesecake and the erstwhile crowd favourite, Tiramisu.

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.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 65/23 Playfield St Chermside, QLD

Bella Cosi

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.

The restaurant is known for their rich and delicious food that evokes the rich tradition of Italian cuisine in every dish.

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

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.

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.

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.

Open for dining: Monday – Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Shop R68 Westfield Chermside Chermside, QLD

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!

All Stars to Showcase Asian Songs at Chermside Library

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.

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.

Shop Exclusive for Generation Z Opens in Chermside

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.

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.

Jess and her mum Janine Credit: Harper Bee Website

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.

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.

Breast Cancer Warriors Find Ally in Sista with Style

Many breast cancer patients and survivors are experiencing treatment-related distress like change in body image and sexuality on top of the financial challenges they go through. But, they don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Katrina, of the Sista with Style fashion website, and Be Uplifted, a charity that supports women with breast cancer and their families, are now working hand in hand to make their efforts stronger.

Be Uplifted invites everyone to a charity event where Katrina will be officially welcomed as their ambassador. The event will be held on the 17th of February at 60 Kuran St, Chermside QLD from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The afternoon promises to be fun and full of positivity as they invited Adrift, a known fashion label in Brisbane and Manish of Changing MindSpace. There will also be prizes from Kingfisher Bay resort, Footgear, and Sequins and Sand. For tickets and other inquiries, click here.

Meanwhile, Be Uplifted will also hold its Cent Auction 2018 on the 24th of February in the same venue from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is just $5 and children under 12 years old are free. Sheets of tickets are available for $1 with so many prizes to win. For more information, click here.

Improving People’s Lives

Be Uplifted has chosen Katrina as its Mind, Body & Soul Ambassador. Together, they aim to improve the lives of breast cancer warriors.

Katrina is a breast cancer survivor herself. She was diagnosed in October 2013 and underwent treatment over the following years. During these trying times, she discovered relevant beauty and fashion secrets that helped her survive the emotional burden of having cancer. While undergoing treatment, she also found the desire to share what she has learnt from her own journey. She started blogging and eventually launched the Sista with Style website.

“Experiencing cancer first hand also means you become experienced in dealing with matters of self confidence, resilience, acceptance and how to be happy (I’m still not perfect at it, but I’m better than I was). I am also a big believer in that being involved in your community, the wider world and giving back (or paying it forward) feeds and nurtures the soul, which in turn, builds happiness from within,” Katrina said.

Hit the Bars During Super Bowl Sunday in Chermside

On American Super Bowl Day, the 5th of February, people from Chermside who follow American football will get a chance top watch an event that is going to be the first in almost 40 years. Two teams, both ranked top 5 in scoring offense and scoring defence, will be pitted against each other.

The New England Patriots, with the four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady as quarterback, is competing for their sixth Super Bowl ring after five consecutive wins from the past seasons. In the event that the Eagles win, they will be known as the team that deprived the highly favoured Patriots of what would be a legendary win.

Also, to keep game spirits high, Justin Timberlake will be performing at half time.

Here’s a list of places in Chermside that will be tuned in to Super Bowl LII.:

The Sporting Globe

5 February
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.

Positioning itself as the premium sports bar & grill in Chermside. The Sporting Globe will show Super Bowl LII on more than 50 HD screens, or inside specially designed booths with individual Touch Booth TV screens for private viewings. Enjoy the day with beers or ciders on tap, as well as bottled beers and cocktails.

The Sporting Globe will also be crossing live for an exclusive commentary from Super Bowl expert Ben Graham. While he does his analysis, TSG Cheerleaders will do the rounds with plenty of Bud Buckets.

Entry to the Super Bowl LII event is free but there will surely be walk-ins so pre-booking is advised. Different booth package options can be viewed here.

The Sporting Globe is located at 895 Gympie Road, Chermside

Super Bowl Bash at Kedron-Wavell Services Club

5 February
9:30 a.m.

The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the fun will last as long as Super Bowl is ongoing. The venue is offering a four-hour food and beverage package for the chance to watch Super Bowl LII on the Big Screen. For more information click here.

Kedron-Wavell Services Club is located at 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside

Super Bowl LII Monday at The Bavarian

5 February
9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The Bavarian promises to make the day an “unmissable” beer-filled Super Bowl bash. Entry to the event is free. Half litre steins of American IPA is at $7.50, chicken wings at $1, and all American hot dog at $12. Everybody has the chance to win an NFL merchandise during half time games.

The Bavarian, which serves menu from Bavaria and wide range of beers, is located at Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre.

Super Bowl Party at Events Cinema Chermside

Events Cinema invites everyone to experience the Super Bowl on the big screen with big sound and live via satellite. For their available packages, please click here.

Super Bowl LII at Chermside Tavern

5 February
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chermside Tavern promises to bring America’s best sporting event live and loud over an incredible menu, wine list and great selection of local and imported beers.

Chermside Tavern is located at Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre

Lilley Australia Day Awardees Honoured in Chermside

On Australia Day 2018, a 90-year-old woman volunteer became the 1000th person to receive a Lilley Australia Day Awards or LADA award. Ms Gladys Saxby received the recognition for her 29 years of volunteer work with Chermside National Seniors. For the last two decades, Ms Saxby has been the group’s Tour Officer at the helm of monthly bus trips. She has also been cooking lunches for all the members of the Chermside National Seniors.

The Lilley Australia Day Awards or LADA, established by Federal member for Lilley, Wayne Swan MP in 1994, recognises individuals and groups who dedicate time and effort in making the community better for its people.

This Australia Day 2018, 57 people and institutions received Lilley Australia Day awards at a public function held at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club in Chermside.

Other Awardees

LADA is comprised of two other awards namely the Ted Tremayne Awards which is given to not-for-profit organisations and The Brisbane Airport Corporation Business Award which is given to businesses that make a remarkable contribution to the community.

The Versace Timbers Virginia which helps raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the recipient of The Brisbane Airport Corporation Business Award.

Versace Timbers accepting their awards
Credit: Versace Timbers Facebook

The CFQ Bookshop in Nundah which helps funds research for the Cystic Fibrosis Queensland is the recipient of the Ted Tremayne Award.

CFQ Bookshop was honoured to be the recipient of the Ted Tremayne Memorial Trophy for NFP Community Service at the Lilley Australia Day Awards.
Credit: CFQ Bookshop

Meanwhile, Val Stafford has been recognised for her 50 years of volunteering at St Pius Primary School in Banyo. She is the longest serving volunteer to receive the personal Volunteer Awards.

Federal member for Lilley, Wayne Swan MP, established LADA in 1994 and on Friday, a 90-year-old woman volunteer became the 1000th person to receive the award. Ms Gladys Saxby received the recognition for his 29 years of volunteer work with Chermside National Seniors. For the last two decades, Ms Saxby has been the group’s Tour Officer at the helm of monthly bus trips. She has also been cooking lunches for all the members of the Chermside National Seniors.

LADA has recognised more than 800 individual volunteers for the last 20 years. The awarding ceremony is held annually at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club in Chermside.