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Northshore Hamilton Cited as an Ideal Location for the Proposed Brisbane Seafood Market

The government is ready to support a proposal to have a major seafood market in Brisbane to boost tourism. While there is no definite site for the project yet, Northshore Hamilton is one of the suggested sites for the development.

John O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Tourism Australia, proposed the project, believing that a Brisbane seafood market will help attract more Asian visitors to the area.

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Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones agreed to the proposition as the Asian market is a major growth driver to Queensland’s tourism industry.

The Asian Market and Queensland’s Tourism

Queensland’s tourism industry achieved a record high growth in visitations as more than 500,000 Chinese people visited the state in 2017. The results of the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) by Tourism Research Australia shows that 2.7 million overnight visitors contributed $5.3 billion to Queensland’s economy in 2017.

China and Japan have been Queensland’s largest and most valuable international markets with expenditures of $1.14 billion and $432.1 million, respectively. The government continues to seek more ways to attract the Asian market to promote Queensland’s tourism.

According to Ms Jones, the international tourism market remains to be competitive and it’s important to rise to the challenge by improving Queensland’s tourism offering. A major seafood market in Brisbane can be the best project that would further boost the tourism industry.

Photo credit: www.northshorebrisbane.com.au

Targeted Sites

Northshore Hamilton’s ideal location, being close to the water and accessible via the Gateway and Kingsford Smith Drive, makes it a great site for the proposed seafood market.

Other areas being considered for the project are Bulimba, the City Centre, Howard Smith Wharves, Newstead, and South Brisbane.

Albion Train Station Set to Undergo a $750 Million Redevelopment

The Albion train station will undergo a major transformation under the $750 million Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The redevelopment is part of the Palaszczuk Government election commitment to invest in a multimillion-dollar accessibility upgrade at this station.

Photo credit: TravellerQLD/Wikimedia Commons

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said that an agreement had been signed with Geon Property, a Brisbane property developer, to redevelop the Albion precinct.

During the election campaign, the government made a commitment to invest in a multimillion-dollar accessibility upgrade at Albion train station. They will now work with the developer to ensure that it integrates with their plans for the precinct.

Photo credit: Liamdavies/Wikimedia Commons

Mr Bailey said that the fifteen-year project is set to integrate Albion train station with neighbouring commercial and residential buildings as well as nearby vacant lots, transforming it to become an exciting community asset.

“By unlocking the potential of the 3.5-hectare site through a partnership with the private sector, we will deliver enhanced public transport infrastructure for the local community.”, he added.

Ben Griffin, managing director of Geon Property, is positive that the upcoming transit-oriented development will give Albion a boost as the precinct will serve as a community hub that offers new residential accommodation, office spaces, commercial facilities for shopping and dining, upgraded transport facilities, and public access to the Albion train station.

“This project will be defined by a seamless integration of high-quality apartment living, retail, food and beverage outlets with genuine character, modern commercial offerings and vibrant public open spaces,” Mr Griffin said.

“It will offer access to Brisbane’s transport networks, integrating with one of South East Queensland’s busiest train lines, connecting to the bikeway network and providing accessible parking options.”, he added.

The redevelopment would complement Queensland Rail’s planned $17 million accessibility upgrade of Albion train station which is expected to start in late 2019. The accessibility upgrade includes new platform access with lifts, raised platform sections for improved access, and additional accessibility features like hearing aid loop, signage, and tactile flooring surfaces.

Geon Property is currently working on the design options which will be open for public feedback and community engagement. The detailed design process, development application, and approval process will start over the next 12 to 18 months.

According to Mr Bailey, construction is expected to start in 2019 – 2020. More details on the redevelopment will be available as soon as development application submittals and approvals have been completed.

Prego — Roman-Style Pizzeria Opens in Hamilton

When in Hamilton, eat as the Romans eat! Prego Pizzeria lives up to its name as it welcomes everyone who wishes to indulge in authentic stone-baked goodness.

The idea of “pizza in teglia”, the Italian for “pizza in a tray”, was brought to life by Stefano Bagnoli. Because it’s easier to make, serve, and eat, there’s no better way to eat pizza than this, he reckons.

Bagnoli was eager to bring the unique taste of Rome to Brisbane, so he teams up with some of Brisbane’s best chefs. To make Prego Pizzeria a reality, Bagnoli collaborates with Dimitri Holland and Simon Barakat, the man behind the famous Gino’s and Il Verde.

Goodbye to Soggy Pizza

Prego Pizzeria’s pizza is truly special in its Roman taste and its easy-to-pick-up rectangular shape. What’s more is that as a stone-baked pizza, it is designed to be as good as new even after reheating. Say goodbye to takeaway pizzas’ typical sogginess, because this pizza remains crispy just the way it should be.

As it promises to serve authentic Roman menu, this new pizzeria brings the classics such as margherita, sopressa, and gamberi. The dough is made in-house and each pizza is freshly made upon order. Prego Pizzeria’s menu also includes delicious salads and antipasti dishes.

Photo credit: The Gourmand & Gourmet/Facebook

Pizzas are available by the slice, four slices, eight slices, and a dozen slices. However you want your pizza, there’s an array of beer and wine choices to complete the Italian vibe.

For now, the Roman restaurant offers only dine-in service. But soon enough, their menu will be on Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

“You wanna pizza me?” their neon sign asks. If you definitely do, then go ahead and take a bite of the pizza at 1/53 Racecourse Road, Hamilton.

Follow Prego Pizzeria on Facebook for updates.

Taste High-Quality Meat from the Slow Meat Event in Hamilton

Take a bite of locally produced high-quality meat from Slow Food Brisbane at the Hamilton Town Hall.

Slow Food Brisbane is hosting Slow Meat on Friday, 23 March 2018 (7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) at the Hamilton Town Hall, Brisbane. Enjoy guiltless, high-quality meat from small- and medium-scale producers who respect animal welfare and encourage awareness of better, cleaner, and fairer consumption habits.

“Slow food” started in Italy in 1989 to counteract “fast food.” With the globalisation of fast food, local food traditions began to disappear and people started to lose interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes, and how their food choices affect the environment.

The Slow Food movement founder, Carlo Petrini aims to encourage interest in the origins of food, preservation of local food culture and the connection between what we eat and the world at large.

Slow Food follows three interconnected principles in food quality. These are good, clean, and fair food production. Good food means fresh and flavorful seasonal diet which satisfies the senses and are locally produced. Clean food refers to food produced in harmony with the environment while fair production means providing the right prices for consumers and fair conditions for small-scale producers.

In this event, Slow Food Brisbane is promoting Slow Meat as an answer to the problems raised by industrial agriculture which includes ecological, public health, and animal welfare concerns. This philosophy promises a “delicious future” for meat lovers.

Photo credit: Facebook/Slow Food Brisbane

Gabe Yates and Jamie Brailak, from Yajambee Farms, Mount Mee and Samford, will speak about their farms, their natural free-range Angus, the meat they produce, and why they choose to farm the way they do.

A mini degustation supper will be provided and wine is included.

Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. RSVP by 19th March, 2018 to slowfoodbrisbaneinc@gmail.com or register here.

Prepayment of $40 for Slow Food Members or $50 for Guests of Slow Food is necessary.

Payment can be sent to Slow Food Brisbane: Bendigo Bank: Acct: 144743507 BSB: 633 000. Don’t forget to indicate your name in the reference field.

Venue: Hamilton Town Hall, Brisbane Cnr Rossiter Pde & Racecourse Rd, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Annual Cheese & Champagne Pop-up Caravan Back in Portside Wharf

Photo Credit: Portside Wharf Facebook

No other culinary pairing is as timeless as cheese and wine and nobody pairs them better than the French.

Whilst French restaurants serving cheese and wine abound in Brisbane, the Portside Wharf has come up with a brilliant idea – a picnic in picturesque Hamilton whilst having great French cheese and wine. For an entire weekend.

Thus was born what has become an annual event, more popularly known as the Portside Wharf Cheese & Champagne pop-up.

This year, Portside Wharf has teamed up with The Cheese Pleaser, Gusto da Gianni, and Moët & Chandon to offer a platter of three handpicked cheese – the Le Dauphin, Comte and Blue D’Auvergne, curated by renowned cheese connoisseur, Ms Sharyn de Kort from The Cheese Pleaser. The platter will also be served with her signature apple & walnut chutney and biscuits.

Le Dauphin

Named after Louis XIV a.k.a. Le Dauphin, the heir to the throne of France, this cheese was once regarded by French royalty as the most delicious cheese they have tasted.

The aging process for Le Dauphin takes three to four months. It has a firm and tender texture with that distinctive rind aftertaste. It’s made from pasteurised cow’s milk. The main ingredients are tarragon, black pepper, parsley, and cloves, which accounts for that strong spicy taste.

Comté

This cheese is made from unpasteurised cow’s milk, exclusively acquired from Montbeliarde Cattle or French Simmental in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France.

Comté has 83 flavours in it but the strongest flavour left in the palate after tasting it is its sweet taste, with a tinge of brown-butter and roasted-nut aromas. This is made possible by the extraordinary location where this cheese is matured to perfection. The cheese is kept for 4 to 24 months inside the dark, silent caves of the Franche-Comté region of France.

Comté is a common ingredient of fondues because of its quick-melt quality.

Bleu D’Auvergne

This cheese is mostly paired with sweet dessert table wines because of its herby, peppery, and salty taste. Some say that a liking for Blue D’Auvergne is an acquired taste because of the blue-green mould in it — those bluish-green veins that give out an almost pungent aftertaste when eaten.

This French blue cheese is named after its place of origin, in the Auvergne region of south central France.

Moet & Chandon

Moët & Chandon is one of the world’s largest champagne producers. Established in 1743, it is one of the favoured libations of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

Event details:

When	10 March from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and 11 March from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where	Portside Wharf – Turn right at Max Brenner to find the pop-up caravan
Parking	Receive 3 hours free parking when you validate your car park ticket at the pop-up

Hamilton Maintains Spot in Queensland’s Million Dollar Club as More Developments Underway

New research from the property research firm Core Logic revealed that the number of million-dollar suburbs in Queensland has doubled over the past 10 years. The state now has 38 suburbs that have a median home value of more than $1 million.

Whilst 50 percent of the suburbs that made it to the list are newcomers, Hamilton remains a mainstay on the list, withstanding the test of time.

Real estate properties continue to bloom, proving that the suburb can offer more. For instance, a regal home on 30 Windemere Road just hit the market for $1.2 million. The property has a room exclusive for wine storage. In fact, it can house an amazing 3,000 bottles of wine inside its wine cellar. The expansive room also has a table for eight for special dinners. Outside, the luxurious house has a champion-sized tennis court, a pool, and its own gym.

Hamilton has been included in what dubbed as the million dollar club since 2007. Based on other developments in the suburb, Hamilton will maintain its position in the years to come.

World’s Longest EV Super Highway Passes Hamilton

The Queensland Government has announced in January that the first phase of the Electric Super Highway has already been completed. The construction is set to become the world’s longest electric supercharger highway in a single state.

With the completion of the first phase, fast-charging stations are now installed in Hamilton, as well as in Bowen, cairns, Carnila, Childers, Gatton, Gold Coast Airport, Mackay, Marlborough, Marybough, Miriam, Vale, Rockhampton, Springfield, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Toowoomba, and Tully.

The project aims to encourage, support, and accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in Queensland.

Queensland Electric Super Highway Map Credit: Queensland Government

Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade – Hamilton

In November 2017, the Brisbane City Council announced that construction is well underway for road upgrades at Kingsford Smith drive. The project shall see more bus stops to accommodate the future increases in bus services along the corridor. It shall transform the routes into one corridor with the Brisbane River as the centrepiece. Overall, the upgrade shall boost business and economic development to help Hamilton adapt to more future developments.

Hamilton Hotel Hosts Girls’ Day Out After Party with Badboys Australia

Have you got your tickets yet for Sofitel Girls’ Day Out? Be sure to purchase your tickets now as there’s an official after-party for the Brisbane Racing Club’s event and it’s happening at the Hamilton Hotel on the night of 24th February.

Badboys Australia has all the entertainment covered for the evening. The highlight of the night you ask? The Australian Male Revue, the newest act from the Badboys Australia, will have a sizzling performance, performing their dynamic dance routines and showing off their dazzling acrobatics and fabulous costumes.

The Girls’ Day Out After Party at the Hamilton Hotel will also be an opportunity for everyone to witness the group’s newest gimmick at the stage — IGNITE. It is a Vegas style performance that runs for two hours non-stop. It is fully interactive, meaning ladies can dance with the boys to their hearts’ content. The performance promises to “live out every girls’ fantasy… it’s all hands on deck,” ladies!

Badboys Australia has been performing for more than 10 years now and each of their performances is catered to give their predominantly women audiences nights to remember. They have travelled throughout the US, Canada, Asia, and different states in the country and have become a household name in the ladies’ entertainment industry. The group has in fact been voted number one in ladies’ entertainment for two years in a row for the Eros Shine Awards.

For more information on this event, click here.

Yoga Programmes from India and US Coming to Hamilton

Welcome 2018 with complete inner wellbeing. Isha Yoga Australia is offering two yoga programmes for the local Hamilton community and people all over Brisbane: the Surya Kriya and Angamardana.

Surya Kriya

Credit: Isha Foundation YouTube

Surya Kriya is ideal for those who are caught up with a hectic lifestyle. “Surya” means “sun” and “kriya” means “inner energy process”. The programme is designed to promote holistic wellness and complete inner well-being. Know more about Surya Kriya here.

Session Details:

Ages	15 yrs and above
Date and Time	27 Jan (Sat) : 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 28 Jan (Sun) : 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue	St Augustine’s Anglican Church
Fee	$150

Angamardana

Credit: Isha Foundation YouTube

Angamardana promotes both physical and mental health. “Angamardana” means, gaining complete mastery over the limbs, organs and other parts of the body. Know more about Angamardana.

Session Details:

Ages	15 yrs and above
Date and Time	27 Jan (Sat) : 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 28 Jan (Sun) : 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Venue	St Augustine’s Anglican Church
Fee	$150

Sadhguru founded the Isha Foundation. He is a yogi, a visionary humanitarian, an author, and is considered among India’s 50 most influential people. He has always been known for promoting clarity in the midst of the chaotic and busy modern lifestyle.

The Isha Foundation is a volunteer-run, international nonprofit organisation dedicated to cultivating inner growth with its ancient yoga methods for a modern person. The foundation is headquartered in southern India and at the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences in Tennessee, US.

Bookings have started for both sessions. For more information, click here.

St Augustine’s Anglican Church is located at 56 Racecourse Rd, Hamilton

Moda Events Portside Invites Engaged Couples to its Wedding Showcase 2018

Moda Events Portside at Level 2, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton is opening its doors to all engaged couples as it hosts some of Brisbane’s most talented wedding suppliers for its Wedding Showcase 2018 on the 31st of January from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event also provides an opportunity for engaged couples to scout Moda Events Portside’s waterfront venue and to plan the next steps after that all-important “yes” has been given.

At the Showcase, couples can sample the venue’s famous canapés from their summer menu and the different beverage packages that are available when they book Moda Events Portside for their wedding. The highlights of the night Include a wedding exhibit from the best of the best wedding suppliers across Brisbane. Their company representatives will be available to answer enquiries from couples. Flowers, music, wedding cakes, giveaways and gifts, gowns, dresses, food, and many more. Everything will be there.

Since its opening in 2006, Moda Events Portside has received many awards, such as the RCQ Best Wedding caterer and best Function/Convention Centre Caterer. Its popularity is enhanced by its location, with its expansive undercover balcony overlooking Mt Coot-tha, the night lights of the city skyline, and the Brisbane River.

Most of the people who have booked the place have preferred celebrating in the nighttime to take advantage of the picturesque view. Furthermore, the place sits on top level of the Portside Wharf in Hamilton which is just five kilometres from the CBD.

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For Wedding Showcase 2018, Moda Events Portside is also giving away a complimentary photo booth to those who will book their events for June or July 2018. For more information, please click here.

To confirm that you are attending the Wedding Showcase 2018, click here.

To learn more about Moda Events Portside, click here.

Portside Wharf Holds NYE Competition

Portside Wharf is giving everyone a chance to win a memorable New Year’s Eve experience. At stake are prizes such as a free dinner for four people at Gusto da Gianni and one night’s accommodation in a two-bedroom apartment at the new Alcyone Hotel Residences. Everyone has to hurry, however, as the competition ends on the 17th of December.

Here are the mechanics:

Like the Portside Wharf and Alcyone Hotel Residences on Facebook;
Find the Facebook post promoting the competition;
Tag three friends you would take on this experience;
Write in 20 words or fewer your new year’s resolution.

Terms and conditions apply, please click here.

Alcyone Hotel Residences

Alcyone Hotel Residences is a new destination right at the heart of Portside Wharf. The establishment is consists of exclusive luxury apartments just close by the many restaurants, cafes, fashion boutiques, and lifestyle destinations in the area. The hotel is easily recognizable through its LED digital artwork display, which is the largest of its kind in Australia right now. The hotel has two types of two-bedroom units. One is an apartment with a balcony which rates start from $232. The other has a balcony and river view which rates start at $258.

Gusto da Gianni

Gusto Da Gianni, an establishment that has been in at the Portside Wharf for ten years now, is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner set menu that starts at $99. Whoever wins the competition gets this dinner for free. The restaurant is being run by Gianni Greghini, an Italian who has already make Queensland his second home.

“Queensland has been my home for the last 15 years, I have met so many beautiful people who tell me what they love and miss about Italy the most and I decided to create

Gusto, to bring some of that charm and their memories back home for them”.

Gusto da Gianni has been a favourite of the lunch and dinner crowd in the area because of its authentic Italian cooking. In addition, the place exudes a homey feel due to its casual and rustic ambience.

Portside Wharf is at 39 Hercules Street Hamilton, Queensland, Australia