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Scaled Back Albion Exchange Development Proposal Relodged

Geon Property has relodged the scaled back plans for Stage One of the $750-million Albion Exchange project.

The fifteen-year Albion Train Station precinct project will redevelop the state-owned 4-hectare property bordered by Mawarra St, and Albion and Hudson Roads in ten stages and will include an upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion train station.

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Stage One will feature two new multi-level residential buildings with new food and beverage, health and wellbeing, and retail and commercial precinct. A separate application for stages two to 10 has also been lodged before the Council.

The updated plans for Stage One of the development has been relodged, which scales down the original 30-storeys and 23-storeys with 333 units to 20-storeys and 19-storeys with 253 units. Building footprints for each tower have been reduced by up to 10 percent.

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*Stage 1A | Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

*Stage 1B | Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

Along with the residential towers, a $28.7-million upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion Train Station have been added. A new green open space and a public plaza connecting the east and west of Albion Road, which has been reduced to 3,294sqm from the original proposal of 4,900sqm, are also included in the Stage One Albion Exchange Master Plan.

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The updated plans came as a result of extensive consultation with the Council and continued discussions with local residents and businesses.

Commencement timeline has been moved to mid-2020 to allow more time for detailed design and a pre-sale process.

Museum & Galleries QLD Among Recipients of Queensland Arts Showcase Program Funding

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Hendra-based Museums & Galleries Queensland will be one of the 13 recipients of the $400,000 Queensland Arts Showcase Program, one of the major arts funding programs of the State Government.

Under the grants program, M&G QLD will get $59,500 to fund their Mentorship, International Fellowship & Internship Program.

The fellowship and internship program supports paid and volunteer staff in Queensland public museums and galleries to access expertise in national and international cultural institutions for professional development. This initiative aims to build the capacity of Queensland’s collections sector, its workers and the communities they serve.

According to Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch, this latest round of projects highlights some amazing work being undertaken across a range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, theatre, comedy and cabaret.

“These projects are connecting communities by telling rich stories and providing a way for people to explore and unpack complex issues,”Minister Enoch said in a media statement.

The 12 other recipients of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program Funding are as follows:

Recipient	Amount Received from Queensland Arts Showcase Program funding
Shake & Stir Theatre Company – Brisbane	$60,000
Daniele Constance – Brisbane	$15,000
Libby Harward Art – Gold Coast	$38,295
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Townsville	$25,000
Vulcana Women’s Circus Inc – Brisbane	$27,250
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival – Gympie	$5,200
Baran Theatre – Bulimba	$29,728
Grace Sankey – Toowoomba	$4,635
Cairn Tor Pty Ltd – Scenic Rim	$44,500
Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc. – Brisbane	$48,947
Caitlin Franzmann – South Brisbane	$16,370
Clint Bolster – Brisbane	$26,500

About Museums & Galleries Queensland

Museums & Galleries Queensland is a non-profit company serving as peak professional body leading and supporting Queensland’s museum and gallery sector through the delivery of:

sector development
training and professional development
exhibition development and touring
research, advisory and advocacy programs
services to promote best practice and build skills and capacity

It is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and is assisted by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

Rare 1930s Spanish Mission House in Clayfield Sells at Auction for $2.8 Million

A rare 1930s Spanish mission architectural masterpiece in Clayfield, which was sold for $2.8 million, became the highlight of what would have otherwise been a quiet auction week in Brisbane.

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The auction week ending 6 July 2019 saw only 36 properties put out on the market but nevertheless a high clearance rate of 33 percent was registered, as well as some impressive results including the historic home at 117 Adelaide Street East in Clayfield which was sold for $2.8 million.

“Highgate” sits on a secluded 1,712sqm north east facing block of land and was tightly held for the past four decades. The stunning residence still has its original features well preserved including the hardwood floors, decorative horse-hair plaster ceilings, working fireplace, and french doors.

Not to mention are the lead lighting, hand cut crystal chandeliers, and antique bronze light fittings which add to the beauty and grandeur of this historic six-bedroom home.

The home also features two and a half bathrooms, an office as well as a separate office/studio with balcony, and overlooking the casual dining and living rooms is an open plan family sized kitchen.

The living areas also include a billiard room and attic/rumpus. The north facing wide verandas overlooks the saltwater swimming pool, pergola, and large level garden and lawn.

Spanish mission house Clayfield — *Photo credit: Domain Group / domain.com.au*

After opening at $1 million, bidding quickly jumped into $500,000 increments and reached $2 million, the Domain report said. Proceedings then paused for negotiations upon hitting the $2.7 million mark, resuming twenty minutes later. The Richard Gailey designed home was ultimately sold to a prominent Queensland pastoralist.

Since it was built in the 1930s, only three families had owned Highgate and is only now sold after being held for the past 30 years by its current owner.

Clayfield: Among Most Affordable Brisbane Suburbs for Units

For first-time buyers who are contemplating on entering the units market in Brisbane inner-city suburbs like Clayfield, now could be a good time to invest, the latest Domain property report said.

The Brisbane apartment market continues to struggle this year, further tumbling down by 3.1 percent in the June quarter, the Domain June 2019 House Price Report revealed, with the median unit price now 11 percent lower than its 2016 peak.

However, with the supply starting to tighten and population fast growing, the prospects of unit prices recovering this year may not be far fetched. The good news for first-time buyers is that out of the 12 suburbs with the most affordable units in Brisbane, 10 were inner city.

Bowen Hills, topped the list with a median unit price of $362,500, dropping 13.7 percent year-on-year or a five-year decline of 18.8 percent. Clayfield also made the list with a median unit price of $375,000, and whilst it grew by 4.2 percent year-on-year, it is still 2.1 percent cheaper from five years ago.

According to realestate.com.au, the latest median unit price in Clayfield is $369,500, based on sales data from 1 Jul 2018 – 29 Jul 2019; the current Qld median unit price is at $380,000.

Other affordable suburbs for units in Brisbane include Runcorn ($368,250), Richlands ($370,000), East Brisbane ($378,000), Coorparoo ($382,000), Nundah ($385,000), Taringa ($385,000), Kedron ($387,000), Fortitude Valley ($392,000), Albion ($397,500), Spring Hill ($398,000).

Over the year to June, the median unit price in Greater Brisbane has dropped by 8.9 percent to $368,946, which is already within its 2013 levels. The median house prices also slightly fell at $559,200, equating to a 1.4 percent drop for the June quarter.

The Domain analysis stated that first-time buyers and young professionals wanting to enter the apartments market should be willing to hold on to their investment for the long term and make sure to choose the right location and buy at the right price.

Get Ready for Kerbside Collection in Clayfield

Residents, get ready to put your piles out as Kerbside Collection in Clayfield is coming up on Monday, 12 August 2019.

This weekend is the best time to get organised and prepare for the collection time. Remember that all items for collection should be in front of your property by 6:00 am of the collection day.

To help you be ready for the kerbside collection, here is the list of acceptable and unacceptable items for collection:

Items accepted during the collection

bath and laundry tubs
bicycles and sporting equipment
carpet and rugs
electronic waste (e.g. televisions and computers)
furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves)
small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
wood products less than 1.5 metres

Items not accepted during the collection

bricks and concrete
commercial builders waste
car parts and tyres, including car batteries
dirt and stones
garden waste (e.g. trees, grass, potted plants)
gas bottles
general household waste (e.g. food scraps)
glass and mirrors
hazardous wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos)
household waste that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin
liquids

As you start making your pile of items for collection, make sure to keep them tidy on the kerb whilst keeping the footpath or roadway clear. Also, take note that the Council will not collect piles larger than two cubic metres.

Scavengers, Assemble!

Kerbside Collection in Clayfield — *Photo credit: www.keng.id.au*

The idea of scavenging is not new since the kerbside collection is a great opportunity for others to get things that are still usable for free. This is especially helpful for those who need a couple of household stuff but are currently on a budget.

With all the piles that will be out there, who knows what treasure awaits a keen scavenger during this collection period. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right?

Treasure hunting can be exciting, however, scavengers must not forget a few rules whilst scouring their biggest finds. Following are simple reminders for treasure hunters during the kerbside collection:

Leave it the same way you found it (or better). You probably found that pile neatly stacked up. After going through the pile, try your best to leave it as neat and presentable as possible.
Maximise your time. It would be a good idea to check out various piles in the area first to get a picture of what is out there.
Keep a list of what you need. It is certainly tempting to get several things for free but it is better to stick to a list of what you need. Otherwise, you might end up getting something that you will just throw away after some time.
Avoid conflicts. Try to stop by a pile without other scavengers. This way, you will avoid wanting what the other person found before you.

Donating Usable Items

Kerbside collection is certainly helpful for those who want to get rid of huge unwanted items from their home. However, if you think that you’ve got a lot of items that are still usable, you can choose to donate them instead.

You can either give them to friends and family or donate them to a local charity or other reuse and recycling organisations. The following organisations are recommended by BCC to help you reuse and recycle large household items.

GIVIT
National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO)
Council’s tip shops

Dine Amidst a Majestic Ambiance at Princess Thai in Clayfield

If you’d like a change of scenery and eat somewhere different without travelling too far, the place you’re looking for might just be Princess Thai Restaurant in Clayfield.

As soon as you enter this establishment, located on Sandgate Road, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported abroad. Most people’s first impression of Princess Thai is sealed by its majestic ambiance and awe-inspiring wall decorations. However, your dining experience should get even better as the food they serve is simply divine.

*Photo Credit: Princess Thai Restaurant/Facebook*

Princess Thai serves high-quality and authentic Thai that some say could be one of the best in the Northside. Colourful, flavourful and served in large portions, you’ll get bang for your buck with every order.

The menu selection is extensive, which includes popular dishes like Spring Roll Pork, different choices of curry, Pad Thai, stir fry, dumplings, salads and roast duck. However, the restaurant also offers three special sets for first-timers who might not have any idea what to order but would like to try the best in the menu. Princess Thai also serves gluten-free options.

Price points for this restaurant average $14 to $20 per dish. The servings are large, though, so it’s best shared with families or group of friends.

Princess Thai opens Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On weekends, the restaurant is closed for lunch and open for dinner. They also welcome takeaway orders and accept BYO wine for a $4 corkage fee.

“I like Thai food but never held it in the same high regard a lot of people seemed to. This has all changed after visiting Princess Thai. The Princess curry in particular was amazing with a depth of flavour I’d never experienced. The Pad Thai was also fantastic with chicken and tofu that melted in your mouth. The staff are lovely and accommodating and the decor is excellent. Highly recommended if you are in the area. Mains start at about $17 but are designed to be shared and are quite large.”
~ Jawacode, Google Reviews

“My first time here. My wife is Thai so we tried this restaurant I had the roast duck salad and seriously called the owner out at the end of the night and told him it was the best duck dish I’ve ever had and we eat at many Thai restaurants. The combination of spice offset by the sweetness of orange and strawberry mixed with the traditional Thai herbs cashews was mouth-watering. Excellent food service and the beautiful atmosphere. The best part was the meals are priced cheap.”
~ Gaetano Caputo, Facebook

“We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently fantastic. Each meal is tasty and distinctive with real Thai flavours and proper chilli. Would highly recommend the Princess Curry. This place is a Clayfield staple!”
~ Anna, Zomato

Council to Allocate $2.5M for Clayfield Roadwork Projects

Adelaide Street, Clayfield (Photo Credit: Google Street View)

In its annual plan and 2019-20 budget, Brisbane City Council has set aside more than $800 million for infrastructure upgrades for a number of suburbs, including Clayfield.

Clayfield will get more than $2.5 million in funding for road resurfacing, congestion busting projects, local network improvements, and major intersection improvements.

These streets in Clayfield are about to get the following amounts:

Winifred Street/Drane Street/Victoria Street – $149,000
Adelaide St – $121,000
Gellibrand Street – $150,000
Sandgate Rd at Birkbeck St – $28,000
Widdop St – $2,071,000
Shirley Street – $27,000

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner highlighted in his budget speech how Brisbane is a better place than it was in the past because of the LNP administration’s aim to build infrastructure the city and suburbs need.

“Our team invested record funding into Council’s buses and bikeways and doubled the number of CityCats on the Brisbane River, built new ferry terminals and delivered Australia’s first green bridge,” he said.

The Lord Mayor cited ‘strong financial management’ as the reason why the administration continues to deliver major infrastructure whilst keeping the city’s books balanced.

In 2019-20, Council is expecting to receive a number of contributions from the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund to support upgrades to the urban road network to reduce congestion and to ensure commuters get home quicker and safer.

Once funding agreements are in place and timing of works determined, the projects will be reflected in this budget program.

To find out about the 2019-20 Budget, visit the Brisbane City Council’s website.

Celebrate Music at Clayfield College’s Jazz on the Green

Would you like to see the Clayfield College Big Band and Brisbane Boys’ College Big Band perform onstage with Queensland’s leading community wind orchestra?

Queensland Wind Orchestra will be the main presenter of the event. It will take place at the Clayfield College Oval from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on 21 July 2019.

If you’re from Clayfield College or know someone studying at one of Australia’s leading schools, it’s an opportunity to extend your support to the college.

QWO proudly will bring together university students and graduates, music teachers and professionals from non-musical fields.

This high-standard community ensemble consisting of approximately 45 musicians share a desire to develop their ensemble musicianship in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Now in its 10th year, the QWO continues to perform an annual concert series comprising an exciting range of repertoire with some of Queensland’s finest conductors.

Admission fee is $5 for children and $15 for adults. You can pay at the entrance or online to secure your tickets.

For further information about this upcoming event, visit the Clayfield College website.

About Clayfield College

The college has a proud history of offering a Christian learning environment in which students are encouraged, nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

It is located in the inner-northern Brisbane suburb of Clayfield, only six and a half kilometres from the central business district and served well by public transport.

Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield Celebrates Japanese Day

The Eagle Junction State School in Roseby Avenue is celebrating Japan’s rich culture by hosting a Japanese Day.

Scheduled on Wednesday, the 26th of June 2019, the Japanese Day festival, also known as Nihon Matsuri, will run from 8:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. by the school library.

Activities during this event will include a showcase of Japanese music and art through drumming performances and calligraphy. The highlight of the event will be a rakugo, a unique form of Japanese entertainment.

During the rakugo, one person sits on stage and uses paper props to tell a story. The themes are usually comical and the storyteller plays up the characters by changing the tone of his voice.

At lunch, bento boxes from SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar will be distributed to the guests.

Photo Credit: SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar/Facebook

This event requires a sign-up with the student or parents’ Munch Monitor accounts.

Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy in Clayfield to Host Talk on ACL Injury Prevention in Teens

A talk concerning the health of teenagers and their knees’ health will take place at the Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy at 695 Sandgate Road in Clayfield.

Set for Tuesday, the 4th of June 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., this educational health event aims to raise awareness regarding the prevention of ACL injury.

Teens who are active in sports are at higher risk of a specific type of knee problem called paediatric anterior cruciate ligament injury. In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in this type of ACL injury among individuals below 18 years old.

ACL injuries that develop early could lead to chronic and lifelong diseases like osteoarthritis once the children become adults and their body structure matures.

*Photo Credit: twelve9teen sports physiotherapy/Facebook*

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ivan Astori and Specialist Sports Physiotherapist Dr Loretta O’Sullivan-Pippia will be the resources speakers of this event. They will discuss ACL diagnoses, treatment, management, rehabilitation and returning to actively play sports that may be valuable to parents with kids in sports, coaches, sports club members and those in the health care.

Interested parties may express their intent to attend the talk by phoning 32561219 or emailing stuff@twelve9teensportsphysiotherapy.com

Food and drinks will be served at the affair.