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Grab your cameras! The Selfie Lab Pop-up Installation is Opening in Chermside

Editor’s Note (as of 30 June 2021): Due to the three-day lockdown in South East Queensland, bookings for The Selfie Lab from 30 June to 2 July 2021 will be moved to later dates. Read their updates here and monitor their Facebook page.

Grab your cameras! The Selfie Lab, the latest selfie installation from the Sugar Republic is coming to Chermside.

From the minds behind vibrant and candy-inspired photo taking Instagrammable-site Sugar Republic comes an all-new installation in Chermside dubbed The Selfie Lab — a pop-up experience that will allow Brisbane residents to explore up to 16 themed rooms that make for some exciting scenery for picture-taking (and selfies!).

Though much of the installation’s finer details are being kept under wraps, people can expect to run into interactive props such as swings and giant teddy bears. Event-goers will be able to explore rooms with themes like the Palm Springs motel, a 1950s diner, and a bedroom with a retro 80s aesthetic.

Except to see themed rooms similar to the ones in the Sugar Republic’s standard pop-ups.
Photo credit: Facebook/Sugar Republic

Sugar Republic’s previous pop-up installations featured extremely colourful and neon-lit venues with candy-inspired motifs that made for excellent backdrops for people looking to take pictures of themselves, or to simply fill their Instagram feeds with pictures of exciting scenery.

To learn more about the installation, which will open on the 24th of June 2021, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on deals, dates, new details, and other special announcements concerning the event. Tickets will go on sale on the 16th of June 2021.

The Selfie Lab can be found at Westfield, Chermside.

Sports Retailer rebel Opens New Concept Store in Chermside

At the new rebel sport concept store in Chermside, customers will be able to trial their kicks by shooting hoops and running on treadmills before finalising their purchases.

The new rebel concept store in Westfield Chermside, which opened on Thursday the 6th of May 2021, comes with a designated running zone and a small basketball court for customers to sample the gear before buying them, all while experts on hand ensure that people walk away with goods that fit them perfectly.

Their front of house team is composed of passionate experts knowledgeable across numerous sports, equipped with the knowhow necessary for offering advice in running, football, basketball, and general training. The team brings insider knowledge and expertise to the table, and aims to help customers make the most suitable purchases for themselves in order to achieve their fitness goals.

One of rebel’s priorities is helping smaller, more local brands such as Nimble and L’urv by selling their products at the store while simultaneously offering globally tried and tested products from major labels that Brisbane has become familiar with. Despite supporting local, rebel also offers products from the classics like Nike and adidas.

Photo credit: Facebook/Westfield Chermside

Following the opening of their new branch in Chermside, this marks the fourth concept store the company has launched in Australia, with the first in Doncaster, VIC, the second in Parramatta, NSW, and the third in Miranda, NSW.

rebel Chermside can be found at Gympie Rd, Chermside, open every day from 9:00 a.m. onwards with the exception of Sunday, in which the store opens at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit the rebel website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on deals, new stock, and other special announcements concerning the company and their sportswear.

Months of Disruptions Expected as Northern Transitway Improvements Start

Commuters on Gympie Road from Chermside to Kedron are expected to experience months of disruption as improvements to the safety and capacity of the Northern Transitway start.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) confirmed in a community update released in April 2021 that those main construction activities on the Northern Transitway will take place from May 2021 to early 2023. Most of the construction will be conducted at night, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Once completed, the project is expected to deliver the following outcome:

A dedicated bus lane for buses, both inbound and outbound, along Gympie Road between Kedron and Chermside benefiting over 5,000 people during peak periods each weekday.
Travel time savings of up to 6 minutes on some services during peak periods.
Higher frequency of services at bus stops within the project corridor, increasing from every 15 minutes to every 5 minutes or better during peak periods.
More local residents with greater access to high frequency bus services.
Bus stops that are accessible and compliant with disability access requirements.
Improved pathways along the alignment for cyclists and pedestrians.
Removal of unsignalised right-turn movements within the project corridor to improve the safety for all road users.
A new set of traffic signals at the intersection of Gympie Road and Boothby Street, including dedicated right-turn lane and U-turn facility, to provide safe access for locals and businesses.

However, local business owners, have opposed the project since the announcement as the loss of on-street parking will impact trading. They are calling on the State Government to monitor the traffic movement as this development might need additional options and work.

“We held a series of community information sessions last year and received 185 pieces of individual feedback on the proposed Northern Transitway plan,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said during the project’s announcement in early 2020. “The main issues raised by the community were the removal of the bus stops and on-street parking.

“The changes mean commuters will still enjoy quicker travel during the high demand peak periods, while Gympie Road businesses will keep on-street parking for their customers for large parts of the day and all day on weekends.”

Photo Credit: Department of Transport and Main Roads

With work now in progress, TMR issued a statement saying that the project team “will continue to update the community about the Northern Transitway project via distributing notifications to residents, businesses and the community along the project alignment, via email, and updating the web page.”

For concerns, the public is encouraged to contact the project team at northerntransitway@tmr.qld.gov.au or phone 1800 328 972 during business hours.

Residents to Get Free Native Plants at the Green Heart Fair in Chermside

Achieving a more eco-friendly life and adapting to practical and sustainable ways of living are just some of the objectives of this year’s Green Heart Fair in Chermside, where the residents may also get free native plants from the Brisbane City Council.

The popular event, to be held on Sunday, 30 May 2021, at the 7th Brigade Park, Newman Road, is an opportunity for both homes and businesses to become “waste warriors.” The activities designed for all ages and abilities will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Over 3,000 plants will be distributed to guests on a first-in, first-served basis.

“When it comes to sustainability, we all have to start somewhere, and small, everyday decisions by households will continue to have a big impact on our city’s sustainability,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

Some of the Green Heart Fair highlights include a session from Green Living Australia and Bee One Third on maintaining a green home and garden. The kids will also be entertained at the Dirt Girl show, where they can participate in various nature play and craft workshops.

A special Waste Zone will also be established, where every member of the family could learn how to reduce wastes whilst the children could have the chance to see how a garbage truck operates.

The Grow Zone will feature a hands-on workshop for the participants to work with plants or bees, as guided by the experts. There will also be showcases from Brisbane’s best artisans, who will demonstrate how to make trinkets and other handmade pieces from recycled items. Celebrities from Channel 7 will also grace the activities whilst the guests may also test-drive electric scooters and vehicles for sustainable travel.

“From composting tips to how to keep bees at home, Green Heart Fair will feature more than 120 of Brisbane’s leading experts with innovative environmentally-friendly products and services, as well as a whole day of talks covering a range of sustainable living topics,” Mr Schinner said.

“Attendees will also be invited to enjoy some of Brisbane’s best local food trucks with more plant-based food options than ever before and take home two native plants to grow at home or in the local community.”

The Green Heart Fair is a COVID-save event. To learn more about this event, visit the official site.

Chermside Family Plans to Take a Vacation, Buy House With Lucky Win

An extremely fortunate Chermside military family won the 1st prize of $200,000 after purchasing the winning Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot numbers online. With their new-found fortune, they intend to buy themselves a house and go on a vacation abroad.

At the end of April 2021, a lucky military family from Chermside managed to take home the first prize in Draw 1530 of The Lott’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot — a grand total of $200,000. The family, who has opted to remain anonymous, was dumbfounded at the win.

“I haven’t cried this much in ages!” says the jubilant mum, who added that the money couldn’t have come at a better time as life has been especially difficult for the family lately.

“This will make a huge difference to our lives. I could die — I’m so happy,” she added.

To celebrate their lucky break, the family intends to buy themselves a home, and possibly even take a trip overseas. “I can’t wait to break the news to the rest of my family tonight,” she adds. “We will definitely be celebrating this incredible win.”

The family had purchased their winning set of numbers from The Lott’s website. The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is currently set at $8.69 million for Draw 1531. The Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize is set at $4.66 million for Draw 10458.

What are Lucky Lotteries?

Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot is among one of the many lotto games offered by The Lott, giving players the chance to take home a large sum of money by reserving. A total of 200,000 numbers will be available to pick in each draw, and once the numbers have all been reserved, the winning numbers will be selected at random.

Each Mega Jackpot ticket is priced at $5.50 per number, and each draw offers a 1st prize of $200,000. What distinguishes Lucky Lotteries from other games of its kind is the fact that rewards are not shared as each number drawn is unique.
Those interested in playing for a chance to win $200,000 can purchase numbers here.

Chermside: Plans Drawn For Three New Kittyhawk Drive Residential Towers

A development application for the creation of three new residential buildings on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside has been lodged with Brisbane City Council.

The proposal, designed by Brisbane-based developer Gardener Vaughan Group, aims to create a total of 117 medium-density units that will be split into three residential towers. Each building will have a maximum height of 12 storeys over three stages, sporting a design that is consistent and in line with the rest of the residential towers in the precinct.

Photo credit: Brisbane CityCouncil/Development.i

Comprising the building’s ground floor are two 280sqm tenancies, three building lobbies, 25 car parks, landscaping, a pedestrian plaza and accompanying pathways, and landscaping. This level will connect all three towers together.

Stage 1 will house 38 units, stage 2 will house 39 units, and stage 3 will house 40 units. With 117 units total, there will be five one-bedroom apartments, 32 two-bedroom apartments, 71 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom apartments.

Articulated facades, open balconies and recessed walls will provide the building with natural lighting and shade. Walls will be designed in a way that incorporates splays and steps fashioned from a variety of materials — the architecture intending to complement existing developments in the area while enriching the landscape and streetscape character of Kittyhawk Drive.

All in all, the proposal will provide 279 parking spaces for automobiles in the ground floor and basement of the towers — 235 of which will be reserved for residents, 30 for visitors, and 14 for commercial use. The site will cover 15,745sqm of gross floor area, with a 1,919sqm cover of the 3,884sqm development site.

The site of the development application can be found at 75-81 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside. Those interested in learning more about the proposed residential buildings can read about them through this council reference: A005707662

Linocut Printing: New Workshop at Burnie Brae Centre

Burnie Brae is inviting the Chermside community to ‘Linocut Printing: Introduction’ — a special workshop on linocut printmaking at their centre in Kuran Street on the 27th of April 2021.

The event, which will cover the basics of linocut printmaking, is scheduled for Tuesday the 27th of April 2021, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Burnie Brae Centre’s activity room. It will be hosted by a certified Burnie Brae art teacher, and all the necessary materials will be provided by the centre.

As a GOLD event, it is suitable for seniors, who are encouraged to participate.

Linocut, also known as lino print or linoleum art, is a printmaking process that revolves around lino: the very same material used as floor covering. Printing plates are carved into the lino using specialised blades before being inked, and a sheet of paper is placed over it.

Photo credit: CC BY-SA/Ivo Kruusamägi/Wikimedia Commons

Once enough pressure has been applied, the ink transfers to the paper to create a linocut print. The workshop will teach attendants the basics and let them bring home both the plates they carved and the prints they made.

The Burnie Brae Centre can be found at 60 Kuran Street, Chermside, open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To learn more about Burnie Brae, visit their website here. Follow their Facebook page for any announcements, as well as the latest updates on the event.

With tickets limited, bookings will be mandatory. Those interested in participating in Linocut Printing: Introduction will have to make reservations. To book, visit the centre’s reception or call them at 07 3624 2110.

Chermside In-N-Out Aussie Burger in Possible Trademark Battle with US Chain

A Chermside food company that registered the name In-N-Out Aussie Burgers in Australia might trigger a trademark battle with the popular American burger chain with the same name.

Rich Asians Pty Ltd, with a registered business address on Gympie Road, Chermside, filed the business registration for In-N-Out Aussie Burgers in February 2021. However, the company also owns a number of food businesses ranging from doughnuts, fried chicken and seafood, and it is managed by Puneet Ahori, a businessman from India.

The company operates the fast-food burger eatery via Uber Eats, offering a menu similar to the American version — burgers, onion rings, thickshakes and fries. Its physical store is next to Noddle Box and Aussie Hunger in Chermside.

However, it’s not in any way connected to the American food chain per trademark expert and lawyer Nicole Murdoch.

Ms Murdoch predicts that In-N-Out Aussie Burgers and its owners might be embroiled in a legal battle over the name even as the U.S. burger chain, which was founded in 1948 and has over 350 outlets, still does not have a shop in Australia.

In 2019, In-N-Out U.S. established several successful pop-ups across Australia, attracting long lines from curious local foodies, to make its presence known. Ms Murdoch said the pop-ups may have also been set up to inform the market that its brand name was protected.

The lawyer said that since “burger” is the face of the multi-million dollar American chain, it will do everything to protect its valuable brand.

How AI Improves Bowel Cancer Diagnosis At Chermside Day Hospital

Photo credit: Chermside Day Hospital/Google Maps

Gastroenterologists at Chermside Day Hospital have started a trial of the latest endoscopy equipment utilising artificial intelligence, designed to detect early signs of bowel cancer.

The doctors used ENDO-AID CADe, a computer-assisted imaging system made by renowned Japanese technology brand Olympus. By deploying the said technology, Chermside Day Hospital aims to improve clinical outcome and key colonoscopy quality indicators such as polyp and adenoma detection rate of bowel cancer.

This new technology works like the facial recognition feature commonly found in cameras or smartphones. It flashes and informs the doctor when there’s a lesion on the screen.

Chermside Day Hospital, part of the Cura Day Hospitals Group, helped in the trial by contributing videos to Olympus which will be used to develop an algorithm in detecting polyps. It was led by gastroenterologist and therapeutic colonoscopist Dr David Hewett, who is also an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine.

This new AI platform enables real-time display of automatically detected suspicious lesions and works in combination with the recently introduced EVIS X1, Olympus’ most advanced endoscopy system to date, says Olympus in its website.

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In Australia, there were around 15,494 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in 2020, based on a report by Cancer Australia. Around 8,340 of these cases were men whilst 7,154 were women.

According to Cancer Australia, colorectal cancer was the second most common cause of cancer death in Australia and it is estimated that it will remain the second most common cause of death from cancer in 2020.

Through AI technology, the chances of missing anything during a medical procedure is reduced, because it promises a 10 percent increase in the detection rate.

Andrew Currie, CEO of Cura Day Hospitals Group, said patients do not only have a great procedural specialist, but an additional technology in place that allows the doctor to identify smaller and earlier potential issues with polyps and cancers.

Mr Curried added that the technology may also give the specialist confidence that they can lengthen the time between colonoscopies for those patients requiring frequent monitoring procedures.

“In the future, AI looks like it is going to support doctors in a whole range of healthcare procedures, such as generation of reports and measuring the quality of procedures,” Mr Currie said.

Fiverr To Support Small Businesses With New $250K Giveaway Campaign

With Fiverr’s new billboard campaign, five lucky businesses have the opportunity to win some much-needed exposure in high-visibility areas all across Brisbane — Chermside included.

Fiverr’s latest Australian campaign, “Bill’s Billboard”, was conceptualized by their lead creative agency By All Means in an attempt to revitalize Australian businesses recovering from the devastation brought about by COVID-19. According to Fiverr research, 66% of small businesses have suffered financial losses during the pandemic.

“At Fiverr, we’re committed to helping small businesses thrive on their road to recovery, which is why we are providing them with the opportunity to win a share in $250,000 worth of free advertising space.” says Fiverr Senior Director of Global Brand Marketing Liron Smadja.

Fiverr’s very first campaign in Australia, aptly named “It Starts Here” was also dedicated towards giving small businesses the spotlight by featuring Australian freelancers, telling a series of optimistic stories about businesses who’ve adapted to the internet following the pandemic.

With over two million small businesses affected, Fiverr’s new campaign Bill’s Billboards intends to help the economy get back on its feet by giving five lucky winners the opportunity to place their advertisements on billboards established in high-visibility areas in Brisbane such as South Brisbane, Kangaroo Point, Palm Beach, Fortitude Valley, Chermside and Coorparoo.

The campaign itself is a competition between small businesses where the winners will receive a share in $250,000 in free outdoor billboard advertising space. As for the competition and how to enter, all a business has to do to partake is click on the link provided below and fill out the form. Five lucky winners will be selected from the pool, which means $50,000 per winning business.

Bill’s Billboards will run until Friday 12:00PM AEDT, 26th of February, 2021, and it will be promoted across digital and out-of-home platforms. Small businesses can enter the competition by clicking here.