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Biotech Company Vaxxas Joins Global Consortium to Prepare Europe for Pandemic Influenza

Hamilton-based clinical-stage biotech company Vaxxas has won a phase one tender from the European Health and Digital Executive Agency to advance its needle-free vaccine patch technology as part of the EU-backed global pandemic influenza preparedness programme.

The tender was awarded on behalf of the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority under the EU 2024 EU4Health Work Programme, which allocates up to $250 million across three competitive sequential phases. The phase one allocation of approximately $22 million will fund a clinical study combining Vaxxas’ high-density microarray patch technology with South Korean company SK bioscience’s seasonal influenza vaccine. The Consortium also includes European-based IDT Biologika, a contract developer and manufacturer of vaccines, gene and immune therapeutics with more than 100 years of operating history. IDT Biologika led the Consortium submission.

What the HD-MAP Technology Does

Vaxxas’ HD-MAP is a small patch containing thousands of microprojections approximately 0.25 millimetres in length, fabricated by injection moulding. The patch delivers vaccine to the high-density populations of immune cells directly beneath the surface of the skin, with the microprojections triggering immune responses that rapidly traffic vaccine components to lymph nodes. The coated patch sits inside a single-use applicator and administers the vaccine in a matter of seconds.

The technology carries several practical advantages over traditional needle-and-syringe delivery. The dried form of the vaccine is more stable at higher temperatures than vaccines in liquid formulations, and HD-MAPs have proven safe and tolerable in hundreds of trial participants, inducing equal or greater immune responses to injected vaccines at lower doses. The platform also has the potential to eliminate end-to-end refrigeration requirements, reducing the cold-chain logistics burden that slows vaccination rates in both routine and emergency settings. The core technology was originally developed at the University of Queensland, and Vaxxas was established to commercialise it.

What Phase One Will Deliver

The phase one programme has two parallel workstreams. The first is a clinical study advancing Vaxxas’ HD-MAP technology in conjunction with SK bioscience’s seasonal influenza vaccine. The second is a pre-clinical development programme producing a clinic-ready HD-MAP for a pre-pandemic influenza vaccine.

All clinical products for phase one will be manufactured using Vaxxas’ proprietary sterile automated manufacturing lines at its Hamilton biomedical facility. Vaxxas is simultaneously completing a separate and largest-to-date phase one clinical study of its HD-MAP with a pre-pandemic influenza vaccine, supported by the US Government’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

The Consortium Partners

IDT Biologika, which led the Consortium submission, brings more than a century of vaccine development and manufacturing experience to the programme. SK bioscience, a South Korean vaccine company with a longstanding collaboration with Vaxxas, will supply vaccine antigens for both the seasonal and pandemic influenza studies across the programme.

Vaxxas chief executive David Peacock said the tender reflected a shared ambition across the Consortium and the European Union to invest in alternative vaccine technologies, and that the recognition of HD-MAP by governments worldwide confirmed its role as a component of future public health preparedness.

What Comes Next

If the Consortium successfully completes phase one, it becomes eligible to tender for subsequent phases covering late-stage clinical trials, application for marketing authorisation in Europe, and the establishment of a sovereign EU manufacturing capability.

Further information about Vaxxas and its HD-MAP technology is available at vaxxas.com. The company’s Hamilton biomedical facility is located at 240 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton QLD 4007, within the Northshore Hamilton river precinct.

Published 3-March-2026.

Hamilton Development to Connect Suburban Streets with Northshore Precinct

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Private developers Ashan Chaminda Sudrikku and Ganendren Somasegaram have lodged a proposal to transform a prominent Hamilton corner into a five-storey residential and short-term stay precinct.

A Shifting Streetscape

The development application, submitted in January 2026, outlines a plan to merge six separate lots between 642 and 652 Kingsford Smith Drive. This move would require the removal of three existing houses to make way for a modern, staged project.

The first part of the build focuses on a 57-room building designed for short-term visitors, while the second stage introduces 24 permanent apartments. The planners at HAL Architects suggest the project acts as a bridge between the high-rise buildings of Northshore Hamilton and the quieter suburban streets further north.

Focus on Local Living

The design prioritises a quiet neighbourhood feel by keeping all car movements away from the main road. Instead of using Kingsford Smith Drive, the 96 planned parking spaces will be accessed only via Oxford Street. While there are no shops or cafes included in the plans, the site is positioned so residents can easily walk to the CityCat ferry, local parks, and the Racecourse Road shopping strip.

To keep the area looking green, the developers have committed to deep planting and landscaping that covers nearly a quarter of the total land area, which is more than what the local council usually requires.

Practical Features and Environment

Living in the new buildings will involve some hands-on habits, as the plans do not include automated rubbish chutes. This means apartment residents will need to carry their waste to a shared bin room themselves. The height of the structures is set at roughly 17.5 metres to match the medium-density rules of the Brisbane City Plan.

Because the land is near the river, the engineers have designed the habitable floors and the basement entries to sit safely above known flood levels. Even though the buildings will not feature solar panels on the roof, the design uses passive methods to help manage energy use naturally.

The Road Ahead

Because the project fits within the current zoning for the area, it is classified as code assessable. This means the Brisbane City Council can review and approve the plans without asking the general public for formal feedback or objections.

The developers believe the location is perfect for short-term stays due to how close it is to the Brisbane Airport and the city centre. With three lifts shared across the two buildings, the site aims to provide a functional addition to the growing Hamilton community.

Published Date 23-February-2026

Northshore Hamilton Precinct Unlocked: 3,000 Homes and New Lifestyle Hub Coming to Brisbane’s Riverfront

Five parcels of land along Northshore Hamilton’s riverfront were released to the market on 17 February, in a move set to deliver 3,000 new homes to the precinct.

Read: Northshore Hamilton River Hub Set for New Wave of Tourism and Transport

Six hectares of riverfront real estate are now in play, with plans for a mixed-use precinct that goes well beyond just housing. Alongside residential development, the precinct is planned to include restaurants, bars and retail options.

More than $100 million in critical infrastructure will be invested to support the release, covering new roads and essential services. The land sits within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area, a zone specifically designated for fast-tracked urban renewal, and the release is expected to bring forward around a decade’s worth of housing supply for the area, according to state officials.

Among the parcels being opened up is the former site set aside for a Brisbane Athletes Village ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. That plan did not proceed, with the site now being redirected toward residential and mixed-use development. The inclusion of the former Athletes Village site adds to the total land now available for development within the precinct.

Restrictions previously described as stifling development within the Priority Development Area were wound back in the months prior to this release, helping to clear the path for the land to come to market.

Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls pointed to the broader benefits the development is expected to generate, including new homes, infrastructure, investment and local jobs in the area ahead of the 2032 Games.

The Northshore Hamilton release is part of a broader push to address Queensland’s housing pressures, sitting under the state’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan — a target to deliver one million new homes across Queensland by 2044, including a pipeline of 53,500 social and community homes.

It follows the recently launched Land Activation Program, which put previously vacant state-owned land on the market and reportedly unlocked up to 800 homes in its first week.

Other measures running alongside the land release program include a $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, the removal of stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers, a $30,000 first home owner grant extended to June 2026, a shared equity scheme to help buyers close the deposit gap, and changes to subletting rules aimed at boosting rental availability.

Read: Consultation Opens on Northshore Hamilton Housing Plan

Developers and proponents keen to get involved in the Northshore Hamilton sites have until 4pm on 16 April 2026 to lodge proposals. Further information is available through Economic Development Queensland’s website.

Published 19-February-2026

Big Plans, Bigger Questions: Hamilton’s Racecourse Road Tower Proposal Sparks Debate

Plans for a landmark mixed-use development on Hamilton’s Racecourse Road have been revised, with the project’s developer seeking to significantly expand the building’s scale beyond what was originally approved.

The proposal has drawn objections from locals and small business owners, and prompted concern from Brisbane’s local officials, reigniting questions about the future character of the Racecourse Road retail precinct.

The revised proposal belongs to Graya, one of Brisbane’s most prominent luxury builders, who had previously received approval for a four-level, 37-apartment development at 63-71 Racecourse Road. Known as The Gallery by Graya and designed by architects bureau proberts, the original project featured a subtropical aesthetic and a ground-floor retail arcade threading through the block from Racecourse Road to Kent Street, a design that also included a rooftop pool, yoga lawn, outdoor gym and BBQ terrace.

The Revised Plans

Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online- A006915450

Graya has since lodged a “minor change” application to expand The Gallery to seven storeys and 53 apartments, an increase of three levels and 16 dwellings over the approved design. According to town planners Mewing, who prepared the development application, the changes stem from detailed design work, constructability challenges and shifting market conditions, with Graya arguing the project needs the additional height to remain financially viable in a tough construction climate.

The revised design adds approximately 5.55 metres to the building’s overall height, though Graya notes the upper levels have been progressively set back with each storey to ease the transition toward the lower density residential streets to the east. The updated proposal also includes a basement wellness centre, expanded ground floor retail tenancies, and a new area of public open space at the corner of Racecourse Road and Kent Street, complete with a feature tree and space for public gathering. A second rooftop recreation area has also been added for the Balowrie Street facing portion of the building.

Graya has pointed to recent nearby approvals of up to five storeys as context for the revised scale and maintains the development would represent a positive contribution to Racecourse Road’s ongoing revitalisation, adding housing supply and ground level activation to the precinct.

What Locals Are Saying

Racecourse Road — Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online- A006915450

The revised plans drew a significant community response. Submissions lodged with Brisbane’s local officials raised objections, and discussion on the local community Facebook page has been equally animated.

Several submissions flagged the potential for the building to visually dominate the nearby heritage listed St Augustine’s Church, while others pointed to existing traffic congestion on Racecourse Road as a serious infrastructure concern, noting the street’s constrained access to Kingsford Smith Drive already causes significant delays during peak hours.

Some residents argued more broadly that financial feasibility should not be used to override planning controls, with one submission warning that approving a seven storey building in this location could undermine community confidence in the city’s planning framework altogether.

Small business owners on the strip have also voiced concern. One tenant who has operated from 71 Racecourse Road for nearly two decades fears the development could drive up rents and price out small businesses that have served the community for a long time.

But not all voices have been opposed. Some residents have embraced the idea of new energy returning to a strip they feel has stagnated, with at least one submission welcoming a thoughtful development as a sensible step forward, regardless of whether it ends up at four or seven levels. Others have called for rundown properties on the strip to make way for renewed investment and activity.

Where Things Stand

Brisbane’s local officials have indicated they do not support the revised height, advising Graya that the seven storey proposal is inconsistent with the intended outcomes of the Racecourse Precinct Neighbourhood Plan. While they acknowledged the stepped setbacks of the upper levels, they determined those measures were not sufficient to justify the additional height. They also noted that construction market pressures, while understood, do not constitute valid planning grounds for exceeding the neighbourhood plan’s provisions. The application (A006915450) remains under assessment through BCC’s planning portal.

Published 18-February-2026

Brisbane Airport Fires up Record Community Giving Fund for 2026

Brisbane Aiport

Brisbane Airport has launched its largest-ever Community Giving Fund, offering a record $125,000 in grants to organisations dedicated to education, the environment and health across South East Queensland.

The expanded fund marks a significant boost from previous years, with applications now open for community groups, schools and non-profit organisations. While the program traditionally focused on airport neighbours in Hamilton, Pinkenba, Eagle Farm and Hendra, the 2026 round extends eligibility across the Greater Brisbane region, including Logan, Moreton Bay, Ipswich and Redland areas.

Driving Local Impact and Sustainability

The Community Giving Fund prioritises initiatives that deliver lasting benefits to people living and working across South East Queensland. The program targets projects tackling local needs through environmental programs, educational opportunities and health initiatives that create measurable change beyond one-off events.

Eligible projects range from school vegetable gardens and outdoor learning spaces to community health services and upgrades for local sports infrastructure. The fund aims to strengthen connections between the airport and the broader community by backing priorities that matter most to residents, whether they live next door to the runways or across the wider metropolitan area.

What Makes a Strong Application

Brisbane Airport assesses every proposal based on alignment with core priorities, long-term sustainability and ability to achieve real, measurable outcomes. Projects demonstrating clear community benefit and ongoing impact beyond the initial funding period stand the strongest chance of success.

The fund welcomes applications from registered charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status, schools and non-profit groups able to demonstrate effective project delivery. Successful applicants need to show how their initiative addresses genuine community needs and creates benefits that extend well beyond the grant period.

Application Process and Timeline

Community groups ready to apply can access application forms directly through the Brisbane Airport website. The process requires organisations to outline project goals, expected outcomes, a budget breakdown, and success measures.

Applications close on 28 February. Successful applicants will be notified following the assessment period, with grants supporting project delivery throughout 2026. This fund reflects Brisbane Airport’s commitment to supporting the regions it serves beyond core aviation operations.

Published 9-February-2026.

Ghanem Group Restaurants Announce Valentine’s Day Menus

Ghanem Group

Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to enjoy great food, whether that means a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or something a bit different. If you’re keen to avoid the usual spots, Ghanem Group has released special menus across its Brisbane venues worth checking out.

The restaurant group has banquet options and bottomless sessions available from 13-15 February. Here’s what’s on offer.

Byblós

Ghanem Group - Byblos — Photo Credit: Supplied

Hamilton locals can enjoy a romantic waterfront feast at Byblós on Portside Wharf with a three-course banquet as the exclusive offering on Valentine’s Day evening. Sittings are at 5.30pm and 8.30pm, with the banquet also available on 13-15 February, plus Valentine’s Day lunch.

The Lebanese restaurant sits right on the Brisbane River, offering Mediterranean cuisine in a renovated space that reopened in 2024 with a fresh new look.

Price: $115 per person

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Donna Chang

The heritage-listed modern Cantonese fine diner is serving a nine-dish banquet as the exclusive evening offering on Valentine’s Day. Sittings are at 6pm and 8.30pm, with the special menu also available from 13-15 February.

Price: $139 per person

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Boom Boom Room

This underground venue has two Japanese-infused omakase banquets available—a 10-dish option and an 11-dish option across 5.30pm and 8.30pm sittings.

Price: $98 (10-dish) and $108 (11-dish) per person

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Iris

The rooftop Spanish-inspired restaurant is offering a 10-dish Sky High Love Banquet, exclusively available on Valentine’s Day from 5.15pm, or alongside other menu options from 13-15 February.

For the gals, Iris is hosting ‘Galentines’ on Sunday 15 February from 11.30am-3.30pm, with 1½-hour pink margarita trees and a special banquet.

Price: $129 per person (Valentine’s Day dinner), $98 (alcoholic) or $88 (non-alcoholic) for Galentines

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Blackbird Bar Dining & Events

The riverside favourite at Eagle Street Pier is serving a three-course menu with a choice of starters, mains and desserts. Sittings are 5.30pm and 8.30pm, with the special menu available from 13-15 February.

Price: $139 per person

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Lúc Lắc

Make your Valentine’s Day Vietnamese-inspired at The Star with two banquet options—Classic and Premium—as exclusive dinner options from 5.30pm.

Or go all in with the Valentine’s Edition Bottomless option, featuring a selection of dishes and 1½ hours of bottomless pink cocktails from 11.30am-3.30pm.

Price: $92 (Classic), $138 (Premium), $98 (Bottomless)

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Bisou Bisou

Meaning ‘kiss kiss’ in French, Bisou Bisou has a special three-course J’Adore menu featuring choices of entrées, mains and desserts as the exclusive Valentine’s Day evening menu from 5.30pm. The menu is also available from 13-15 February.

Price: $109 per person

Bookings: ghanemgroup.com.au

Special Extras: Bottles of Taittinger Prestige Rosé NV ($167) and LÂPACH gift boxes ($45-90) can be added to any venue booking.

All menus include options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.

What This Means For Hamilton

Hamilton residents have a home advantage with Byblós right at Portside Wharf, making it an easy choice for a Valentine’s celebration without the drive into the city. The waterfront location offers river views and has been a Portside fixture since 2006, recently undergoing a full renovation.

For those willing to venture further, the other Ghanem Group venues are spread across Brisbane’s dining precincts. Blackbird at Eagle Street Pier is the next closest option for riverside dining.

Bookings are recommended as Valentine’s Day sessions tend to fill up quickly. The extended availability from 13-15 February also gives more flexibility if you’d prefer to avoid the Valentine’s Day rush.

Website: ghanemgroup.com.au
Instagram: @_ghanemgroup

Published 2-February-2026.

New Moreton Bay Cycleway Section Connects Cyclists to Brisbane Airport

Cyclists now have a safer and more direct route to Brisbane Airport following the opening of a new 600-metre extension to the Moreton Bay Cycleway.

Read: New Plane Spotting Area Planned at Brisbane Airport

The shared path between Schneider Road in Eagle Farm and Viola Place at the airport precinct fills what had been a significant gap in the cycle network. Riders travelling from Brisbane’s southside via the Gateway Bridge now have improved access to the airport.

Dozens of cyclists attended a free pop-up coffee station along the new path on its first morning of opening.

The path varies between 2.5 and 3 metres in width, accommodating cyclists and pedestrians. Solar-powered LED lighting provides safer travel at all hours. Wayfinding signage and line marking guide users on their journey. The project also included reconstructing a weir and creating a new waterway crossing.

Around 25,000 people travel to Brisbane Airport each day for work. That workforce is expected to grow by around 20,000 over the next 20 years.

The airport precinct plans to support active transport options over the coming years. The draft 2026 Master Plan includes a number of initiatives over the next five years to boost active transport across the precinct, offering a lower-cost and healthier way for people to get to work.

About the Moreton Bay Cycleway

Brisbane’s local cycle network map (Photo credit: BCC)

The Moreton Bay Cycleway is a collection of shared paths and cycle routes along 150 kilometres of the Brisbane coastline. Once complete, it may become one of the longest cycleways on the east coast of Australia.

The cycleway spans three local government areas and already connects popular destinations including the Redcliffe Peninsula, Sandgate and Shorncliffe foreshore, and the Wynnum-Manly foreshore, extending south to Redland Bay. The system also connects to the broader cycling network including the Gateway Bridge Bikeway, Kedron Brook Bikeway, Jim Soorley Bikeway and the Gateway North Bikeway.

The newly opened section took approximately eight months to complete, with construction beginning in late May 2025 and finishing in late January 2026.

For Hamilton residents and those living in nearby suburbs, the path improves access to major employment hubs including the airport, TradeCoast Central and the future Northshore Hamilton precinct.

Read: Transforming Hamilton: Northshore Vision 2050 to Redefine Brisbane’s Future

The Moreton Bay Cycleway extension at Brisbane Airport represents more than just 600 metres of new pavement. It’s a practical demonstration of how infrastructure improvements can enhance connectivity, support sustainable transport choices, and make active commuting a realistic option for thousands of workers.

Published 31-January-2026

Hamilton Grove Development to Launch on Brisbane Riverside in 2026

A billion-dollar residential and lifestyle precinct inspired by Los Angeles’ The Grove is planned for Hamilton’s riverside, with construction on the first of three towers scheduled to begin early 2026.

Read: Hamilton Hill Block Listed After Long Ownership

Wentworth Equities is moving ahead with Hamilton Grove, a development more than a decade in the making for one of Brisbane’s riverside suburbs.

The project will deliver three residential towers and a ground-level precinct with retail, dining and lifestyle tenancies on a 7,637-square-metre site at Hercules Street. The first tower, launching in March, will contain 61 waterfront apartments with two to five bedrooms and a hotel, with completion expected by late 2028.

Key Features

The development will include three towers up to 30 storeys, with a total of 433 apartments above retail and commercial space. The first tower contains 61 apartments ranging from two to five bedrooms, sharing a building with a hotel.

The ground level will feature retail, dining and lifestyle tenancies. Fuse Architects is handling the building design, while Urbis has been engaged for landscape architecture, which will incorporate subtropical planting.

The site is located at 19 Hercules Street within Economic Development Queensland’s 304-hectare Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.

Northshore Hamilton PDA Boundary Map (Photo credit: Economic Development Queensland)

It’s been a long road to the construction phase. Wentworth acquired the site back in 2014 for nearly $20 million. At the time, the company’s executive chairman Sameh Ibrahim had a clear vision but felt the timing wasn’t right—Hamilton was still developing as a precinct.

The following years brought significant change to the area. Hamilton and its neighbouring suburbs, Ascot and Albion, matured considerably, transforming into the kind of established riverside community that aligned with Ibrahim’s original plans. But the journey wasn’t without setbacks. In 2022, Wentworth struck a $70-million deal to sell the property to Danny Isaac’s Descon Group, only to see the sale collapse when the buyer failed to settle.

Now, with Brisbane’s anticipated population boom ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, Wentworth has decided to develop the site itself.

Ibrahim’s vision centres on creating a centralised lifestyle hub that brings together Brisbane’s best offerings—currently scattered across different suburbs—into one accessible riverside location. Residents currently travel to Howard Smith Wharves for fine dining, James Street for shopping, and West End for riverside walks. Hamilton Grove aims to provide all of that in one place.

The location offers significant advantages, with proximity to the city centre, airport access within ten minutes, and immediate access to the river and green spaces.

Hamilton Grove — The Grove in Los Angeles (Photo credit: The Grove/Google Maps)

The development takes its name and design inspiration from The Grove in Los Angeles, a retail, dining and entertainment precinct. The project is being designed for the Brisbane market, with Ibrahim describing plans for a precinct “abundant with culture, class and culinary experience.”

The development is intended to serve both residents and the broader Brisbane community. Ibrahim’s stated vision is for a space that others can visit, even if only residents will live there.

The site sits within Economic Development Queensland’s 304-hectare Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area. Civil engineering contractor Mainland Civil has been appointed to handle early works. The firm has worked on other Brisbane projects including Queens Wharf, 300 George Street, Infinity Tower and 1 William Street.

Wentworth has engaged architects Fuse Architects for the building design and Urbis for landscape architecture. The precinct will include subtropical landscaping. Hamilton Grove will combine apartments, a hotel, and retail and dining tenancies, described as “a riverside lifestyle precinct like no other.”

Read: Community Pushback Intensifies as Hamilton Tower Proposal Enters Public Notification

The project represents a shift in direction for the Sydney-based property investment and development firm after years of uncertainty over the site’s future. Development approval for three towers up to 30 storeys and 433 apartments above retail and commercial space has been secured.

For Hamilton residents, the development will bring changes to the suburb. The project will add retail, dining and residential offerings to the riverside area. Construction on the first tower is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026.

Published 29-January-2026

Bluey And Bingo Live Performance Headlines Australia Day Weekend In Hamilton

Photo Credit: Eat Street Northshore/Facebook

A live family performance by Bluey and Bingo will headline an Australia Day weekend event at Eat Street Northshore in Hamilton, supported by a multi-day BBQ, beer and live entertainment program.

Australia Day Weekend Program In Hamilton

The Eat Street BBQ & Beer Celebration, titled The Summer Feast, will run across two consecutive weekends as part of the Australia Day period. The opening weekend is scheduled for Friday 23 January, Saturday 24 January and Sunday 25 January, followed by a closing weekend from Friday 30 January to Sunday 1 February.

The launch weekend will feature a live performance by Bluey and Bingo from Bluey’s World. The appearance forms part of a broader entertainment schedule delivered alongside curated BBQ and beer pairings and specially prepared Australiana-style BBQ menu items.

Event trading hours align with Eat Street Northshore’s standard operating times, opening from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Entertainment And Final Weekend Activities

Live music and entertainment will be presented across four stages throughout the event period, with performances scheduled across each trading day. Solo performers will also be positioned across the precinct as part of the regular entertainment offering.

The final weekend of The Summer Feast will include live line dancing sessions and a BBQ-themed giveaway, marking the conclusion of the two-week program.

Summer Events At Eat Street Northshore

Ahead of the Australia Day weekend program, Eat Street Northshore launched the Tivo Summer Spritz pop-up bar on Friday 16 January. The activation operates across Friday 16 January, Saturday 17 January and Sunday 18 January, with a final weekend scheduled from Friday 23 January to Sunday 25 January.

The pop-up bar is hosted at The Trawler Deck and features citrus spritz beverages alongside a seafood menu created by local seafood micro-restaurant The Salty Sailor. The launch included an exclusive event and a competition offering VIP tickets, a bottle of Tivo Lemon Spritz and a seafood platter for two.

The Summer Feast — *Photo Credit: Eat Street Northshore*

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Event Context Within Eat Street’s Summer Program

Eat Street Northshore operates as a weekend food and entertainment destination in Hamilton, opening every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with scheduled live music and performances. Seasonal activations form part of its ongoing summer calendar.

The Australia Day weekend event follows the mid-January launch of Eat Street’s broader summer event series, which introduced themed food offerings and live entertainment across multiple stages.

Hamilton Australia Day event — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

Visitor Information

Eat Street Northshore is located at 221D Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton. Entry is priced at $6, with free entry available for children under 13. Free on-site parking is provided, with more than 1,400 car spaces available.

Outlook

The Australia Day weekend program in Hamilton forms part of Eat Street Northshore’s continuing summer schedule, combining family-oriented live performances with food and entertainment across two weekends.

Published 16-Jan-2026

Spritzes, Seafood and Sunset Vibes Set to Light Up Eat Street

As the Brisbane River starts glowing gold in the late-afternoon light and the breeze rolls through Hamilton, Eat Street Northshore is gearing up for a new summer ritual: spritz in one hand, seafood in the other, and live music drifting across the water.

Across two January weekends, the popular riverside precinct will host the Tivo Summer Spritz pop-up bar, a short-run takeover at The Trawler Deck that brings together bright, citrus-driven cocktails and a special seafood menu from local micro-restaurant The Salty Sailor.

Launching on Friday 16 January, the pop-up is designed for long, warm evenings — the kind that start with a casual drink at 4:00 p.m. and quietly stretch into a night of grazing, music and waterfront views.

Tivo’s spritzes lean into summer flavours, with its lemon spritz at the centre, built to be light, refreshing and easy to sip as the sun goes down. On the food side, The Salty Sailor will be serving up share-style seafood platters and coastal dishes that suit Eat Street’s relaxed, walk-around dining style.

The opening night on Friday 16 January will be marked with an exclusive launch event, and one lucky local will be able to win their way in. The prize includes two VIP tickets to the launch, a bottle of Tivo Lemon Spritz and a seafood platter for two — a ready-made summer night out on the river.

The pop-up runs across two weekends — 16–18 January and 23–25 January — slotting neatly into Eat Street’s already buzzing summer program. With four live music stages, more than 60 food vendors and five riverside bars, the precinct has become a go-to spot for sunset drinks, casual dinners and nights that don’t need much planning.

Short-term pop-ups like the Tivo bar are part of Eat Street’s push to keep the experience fresh for regular visitors, giving people something new to stumble across between old favourites.

Whether it’s a first drink after work, a relaxed date night or a weekend catch-up with friends, the spritz bar is built for Brisbane’s warm-weather rhythm — casual, social and best enjoyed by the water.

The Tivo Summer Spritz pop-up will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Eat Street Northshore is located at 221D Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton, with $6 entry, free entry for kids under 13 and over 1,400 car parks on site.

Published 13-Jan-2026