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Two Big Developments To Watch Out For In Hamilton And Lutwyche

Two exciting developments are coming north of Brisbane: Bloom on Wesley, five kilometres away from the city centre; and Riverlight North, six kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

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Bloom on Wesley

Location: 7-21 Wesley Street, Lutwyche

Construction is underway for Bloom on Wesley, the newest development from Raise Projects. It is situated 300 metres from Lutwyche Market Central, which has undergone refurbishment now adding the likes of big retailers such as Aldi, Woolworths, and Coles. A total of 36 units will be available at Bloom on Wesley, consisting of spacious three-bedroom apartments.

Currently selling, Bloom on Wesley has some of the most modern amenities, such as state of the art security, luxurious designer lobby, rooftop entertaining area, as well as gymnasium. Price of units start at $695,000.

The projected completion is in December 2021.

Riverlight North

Photo credit: www.frasersproperty.com.au

Location: 310 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

Apartments at Riverlight North are priced from $422,500 for a one-bedroom apartment to $750,000 for a three-bedroom. Then there are two units offered at $1.5 million, for a penthouse on Level 11. Penthouses in Riverlight offer uninterrupted waterfront views, and features a parkland, and bordered by the Royal Queensland Golf Club.

A development that values outdoor space and recreation, Riverlight North’s highlight is its ‘sensory garden’ – a shared landscaped community garden space to incorporate fresh herbs such as rosemary and mint along with other plant species like aromatic jasmine and frangipani. Residents can enjoy facilities that include a 20m swimming pool and sundeck, fully equipped gym, and an alfresco BBQ area.

Developed under the Frasers Property Australia and part of the $700 Hamilton Reach master planned community, the 85-unit apartments at Riverlight are set to be completed by July 2021.

Hamilton State School Enrolment Rises to 88% Since 2016

Brisbane schools continue to experience rising numbers of enrolments and the latest data reveals Hamilton State School has had an 88 percent increase in students in five years.

The school on Oxford Street in Hamilton, which caters to multi-age classes until Year 6, currently has 175 students with enrolment booming to 22 percent within the last 12 months alone.

However, Hamilton State School is still a relatively small school with a manageable number of students per class compared to other primary school institutions across Brisbane. The QueenslandEducation Department has been conducting major redevelopments and building new schools to take the pressure off sites with an overwhelming number of students, where lunch breaks have been staggered because of the lack of space.

For instance, West End State School’s redevelopment would be completed in 2022 with an expected student growth of more than 1,700. In 2016, the school’s population was around 800 students.

Across the state, an additional 10 new schools are earmarked to open by 2024 amidst a budget of $18.3 billion.

The data also shows that some of the most crowded schools in Queensland are taking in children outside their catchments, despite plans that ensure children who live near the school gain priority access.

Education Minister Grace Grace said that some parents are choosing to gain access to these schools because of their specialised and high-quality programs. There are also families who may have moved away from their catchment zones whilst their children are still enrolled in their old schools.

Cresta Richardson, the president of the Queensland Teachers’ Union, said that school principals must take charge of the enrolment management plans. However, the reality is schools have different rules for accepting out-of-catchment students

Hamilton Had Most Footpath Repairs Among All Brisbane Wards

Despite its reputation as a blue-chip ward, Hamilton had the most need for footpath repairs, based on the latest data from the City Standards, Community Health and Safety committee.

From 2020 to 2021, Hamilton apparently had 72 footpath works compared to the previous year’s record of just 20. Morningside, Walter Taylor, Moorooka and Deagon also had over 50 footpath repairs and maintenance work in the same period:

SUBURB	# OF REPAIRS
Hamilton	72
Morningside	65
Walter Taylor	64
Moorooka	59
Deagon	57
Wynnum Manly	49
Calamvale	49
Marchant	48
Holland Park	47
Paddington	46
McDowall	46

Brisbane City Council did an average of eight repairs in a day for a footpath with an average length of 16.7 meters. The 2020-2021 budget for maintenance and reconstruction of these paths was at $40 million.

To date, there are 1,104 footpaths still in need of work across Brisbane where some are scheduled for work in the 2021-2022 financial year.

According to Councillor Kim Marx, the chair of City Standards, Community Health and Safety, the repairs and maintenance that were completed do not necessarily equate to an unsafe path. However, if the area puts the residents at risk then the footpath repairs would have to be undertaken within 24 hours of the report.

During the 2019-20 financial year, Council received 111 reports on injuries incurred on uneven or broken footpaths. These injuries ranged from fractures or broken teeth, and a handful came from scooter riders and users of mobility equipment.

Residents can file a report online for a footpath in need of repair or phone Council via 07 3403 8888. Ms Marx encouraged residents to report damages immediately.

Olympic Figure Skating Hopefuls to Dazzle at The Winter Village in Hamilton

Looking for an unconventional type of entertainment you don’t see every day? Catch a dazzling performance featuring Australia’s Winter Olympics figure skating hopefuls at The Winter Village in Hamilton.

On 5 June 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Team Nova Australia, alongside a group of young and talented skaters, will perform in front of a Brisbane audience for the first time since the COVID-19 restrictions.

These Winter Olympics hopefuls have been training at Iceworld Boondall and to further prepare themselves for the challenge in 2022, they will be entertaining the visitors of The Winter Village for 13 weeks.

Team Nova Australia is composed of 15 to 21-year-old figure skaters, who have won the Gold for the country at the Trophy d’Ecosse in Scotland before the pandemic lockdowns in 2020. They will be showcasing their newest exhibition routine to the music of Tik Tok sensation Aurora.

Also performing for The Winter Village visitors are Felicity Smyth (19), Eliza Smyth (22), Paris Stephens (20), Darian Kaptich (19), and David Kranjec (25).

Felicity, a student of Nutrition and Science at QUT, ranked second at the 2021 Town trophy championships in April 2021. Her goal is to win the Australian National Championships. She will be showcasing her latest program using the soundtrack from Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Eliza, who started training as a 3-year-old, will make The Winter Village performance her comeback bid after an injury. She is currently training for the Winter Olympics Pairs Event and will perform a routine with one of Ellie Goulding’s songs at the Hamilton pop-up.

Paris is a four-time Australian National champion and a skate program teacher who has won the gold at the Town Trophy championships senior division. She will perform her latest routine to one of the music of the Broadway show “Chicago.”

Darian, a technical and artistic figure skater, is a third-placer at the 2020 Australian Championships men’s division and was a three-time junior national champion. He has also won the gold at the Reykjavik International Games. For The Winter Village, Darian will show a sneak peek of his new routine for 2021.

David, who is also one of the coaches and choreographers of these skaters, is a very accomplished figure skater and has competed at the Nationals, the World Junior Championships, the Four Continents Championships, and the European Championships. His performance will be based on the sounds of the Cinematic Orchestra, which he self-choreographed.

Helping the figure skaters out are coaches Melina Simjanovic, Vashti Lonsdale, Stacey Carter & Mitchell Chapman, aside from David.

The Winter Village is set up at the Northshore Riverfront Event Site and will open from 3 June to 29 August 2021. Open for seven days a week, the pop-up event site will also have heaps of bars and restaurants, a fantastic igloo village with snow showers, and an ice skating rink.

For a Limited Time Only, The Winter Village is Coming to Hamilton

Winter is almost here and what better way to spend it than at The Winter Village in Hamilton — opening in June!

From the 3rd of June to the 29th of August 2021, The Winter Village, an artificially-created winter wonderland hosted by Australian Venue Co will be set up in Brisbane. The venue comes complete with an ice rink, falling snow, and igloos, and it will be open to any and all. The event will be hosted at Hamilton’s Northshore Riverfront Event Site, taking up a grand total area of 3,900 square metres.

Patrons who make their way to the ice rink will be able to skate with one another and enjoy the cold in 45-minute sessions available seven days a week. People who simply wish to explore and experience the showers of snow can check out the venue’s pop-up bars and food vendors.

Those who visit the site will also be able to spend some time inside one of 22 private igloos, each of which have been fully outfitted for comfort with armchairs, soft cushions and fairy lights which make for a magical experience. Each of these igloos will be bookable for one hour and 45 minute sessions for groups two to five people large.

Photo credit: Instagram/The Winter Village

People will be able to choose from one of two package options for a share-style feast which will be delivered directly to their respective igloos. Those with dietary restrictions can order specially-made vegan packages.

The first of these options is the Standard Package, which costs $49 per person, and offers a grazing plate filled with an assortment of delicious snacks followed by a share platter of main dishes partnered with a choice of wine or beer. Lastly, dessert is a chocolate ice cream sandwich.

The second package, dubbed the Premium Package, costs $69 per person. This package also features a grazing plate and a share platter of main dishes as well as dessert, in addition to a series of berries, brownies, marshmallows and cookies that come with hot espresso martini choc fudge sauce. Drink options aren’t only limited to wine or beer either. Premium bookers will be able to indulge themselves with aperol spritz or espresso martinis.

To book an igloo, visit this website.

The Winter Village can be found at the Northshore Riverfront Event Space at H35F+G2 Hamilton, Queensland Wharf Street, Hamilton. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements concerning the event.

Famous Brisbane Millinery Fair 2021 Returns to Hamilton

The Brisbane Millinery Fair 2021 will showcase some of the city’s best milliners and race wear accessories at Hamilton Hotel on the 18th of April, inviting visitors to shop from a vast selection of high-quality hats and headpieces designed by eight of Brisbane’s top milliners.

Hats by fashion-forward milliner Sandy Aslett, a popular choice in the autumn and winter racing fashion circuit, will be available for visitors to try on and purchase.

One of Sandy Aslett's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — A Sandy Aslett creation.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Hat & Crown Millinery will feature a range of unique and beautiful hats, all hand-crafted and with extra attention to detail with designs by Jo Phelan.

One of Hat & Crown Millinery's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — A piece by Hat & Crown Millinery
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Another label, Crazy Teapot, offers hats and headwear sporting feminine designs by Brenda Lui.

One of Crazy Teapot's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — Created by Crazy Teapot.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Another one of the millinery labels who’ll feature a collection of their work at the fair is Belle Folie, notable for their bridal and vintage racewear pieces.

One of Belle Folie's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — One of Belle Folie’s creations.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Hats from Alison Clark Millinery, on the other hand, have a unique and sculptural flair. A collection will be available at the fair for people to wear and purchase.

One of Alison Clark's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — Created by Alison Clark.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Kylie Heagney Millinery will also showcase their selection of headwear. Kylie herself comes from a racing family, and her work has been featured in numerous fashion events such as Brisbane’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival.

One of Kylie Heagney's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — A Kylie Heagney creation.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Another featured label will be Kate McKell’s J.A.R. Millinery, whose designs draw inspiration from Kate’s experiences in life. Kate first took up millinery as a hobby, and her passion eventually evolved into a full-fledged business.

One of J.A.R. Millinery's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — Designed by Kate McKell.
Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Millinery Fair

Last but not least, the fair will offer a collection of headwear from My Hat Millinery, featuring designs by Jane Moy.

One of Jane Moy's creations at the Brisbane Millinery Fair — One of Jane Moy’s creations.
Photo credit: Facebook/ Brisbane Millinery Fair

Follow the Brisbane Millinery Fair 2021’s Facebook event page for more information concerning the fair, headwear, and any other special updates and announcements. The event will be hosted at the Hamilton Hotel in 442 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton on April the 18th 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Those interested in registering can do so here.

Hamilton Northshore Seen as Ideal Site For Olympics Athletes’ Village

Did you know that Northshore Hamilton has been identified as an ideal site for building the Athletes’ Village for the 2032 Olympics? While the international sports event is still a decade away, planning discussions have begun between Brisbane City Council and the International Olympics Committee (IOC).

Documents released by IOC showed that Hamilton’s Northshore could be the site of a new 14,000-bed facility, which the athletes will call their temporary home in Brisbane.

For the next few years, Hamilton Northshore’s 50-hectare riverfront land will be boosted with heaps of commercial and residential developments to prepare the precinct once the international guests arrive.

The athletes’ village could be turned into public housing after the Olympics.

However, the committee also said that other location options around Brisbane are still under evaluation and the details will be provided with due diligence.

IOC said that they decided the host in advance because of “the uncertainty the world is facing right now” and they would like to seize the momentum presented by Brisbane and its many project developments.

IOC also said that about 80 to 90 percent of the “advanced Games concept” venues needed in the Olympics are already existing in Brisbane or will be completed by 2032.

“The hard work is not over yet as we embark on an 11 year journey, working closely with all three levels of government, to deliver the transport infrastructure our growing region needs for many decades to come,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

Brisbane will be the third Australian location to host the Olympics after Sydney in 2000 and Melbourne in 1956.

Portside Wharf: $141 Million Brookfield Residential Tower Approved

Brookfield Residential Properties is ramping up its next construction at the Portside Wharf in Northshore Hamilton following the approval of a $141 million residential tower development.

The new building, designed by Cottee Parker, will be the ninth Portside Wharf project by Brookfield and the 1000th apartment in the company’s portfolio.

Economic Development Queensland approved the tower for development in December 2020 (DEV2019/1073). It will stand next to Brookfield’s completed Gallery House One and Two on Wharf Street and will feature 150-units with a retail section on the ground floor and a fantastic view of the riverfront.

Among the key features of this development include the following:

151 apartments in total
50 one-bedroom apartments
73 two-bedroom apartments
25 three-bedroom apartments
3 four-bedroom apartments
penthouses with 270-degrees view of the riverfront
Four-level podium with decks for common and recreational facilities
infinity-edge pool
private function room
resident’s lounge
outdoor gardens with barbecue areas
Ground floor retail tenancies for 8 shops
230 onsite car spaces

Photo Credit: Brookfield Residential Properties

Brookfield managing director Lee Butterworth describes this tower as an “urban sub-tropical character that embraces and celebrates the riverfront address.” Most of the apartments will have unrestrained views of the river as well.

The company plans to launch the new apartments by the end of the year.

Portside Wharf is the $5-billion urban renewal project of the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.

Northshore School Holiday 2021 Program Brings Fun for Children of All Ages

Thinking of ways to get your kids away from the screen or off the couch this school holiday? Planning to get your family active outdoors? Bring everyone to Hamilton’s Northshore precinct from today till 21 Jan 2021 for heaps of things to do and enjoy together!

Bicycle Queensland and RiverLife are mounting exciting events for all ages at The Deck and at the Northshore Riverside Park. These activities are meant for everyone to learn, socialise and have a great time with their peers.

A. Learn to cycle, games and crafts
Location: Lawn next to The Deck, 257 Macarthur Avenue, Northshore Hamilton

There’s no prior booking needed but you will have to register when you arrive. Don’t forget to bring your bike!

DAY	DATE	TIME
Saturday	9th January	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	13th January	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday	14th January	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday	15th January	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday	17th January	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	20th January	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday	21st January	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

B. Bike maintenance workshop
Location: Lawn next to The Deck, 257 Macarthur Avenue, Northshore Hamilton

Pre-registration required but this is still a free event for all ages. Bring your bike as well.

Saturday 9th January	Beginners workshop	8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
	Intermediate workshop	10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

C. Adventure day: rollerblading, kayaking, laser tag and a mystery activity
Location: Northshore Riverside Park (next to Northshore Harbour Café and Northshore CityCat stop)

Pre-registration and payment required for this event.

DAY	DATE	TIME
Friday	15th January	11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday	17th January	11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Encourage your kids to learn to love the outdoors by making them participate in these events. The children will not only learn or improve their skills but make lifelong friends and wonderful memories of their great times during the school holidays.

Hamilton to House Facility for Needle-Free Vaccines Production

Hamilton will become the homebase of a medical facility that will create needle-free vaccines for COVID-19. The proposed site at the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area is expected to bring 139 jobs and $497 million to the Queensland economy, with active production spanning 10 years.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the partnership with Vaxxas, the manufacturer of the High-Density Micro-projection Array Patch (MAP) vaccine. A building from the Economic Development Queensland will be prepared for the medical company before the vaccine manufacture of 300 million patches every year beginning in 2022.

“For every parent worried about the anxiousness that comes with the delivery of a vaccine to a child through a shot, this technology has the potential to eliminate that anxiety,” Treasurer and Infrastructure and Planning Minister Cameron Dick said in a press statement.

Mr Dick also said that this facility will be significant to the economic recovery of the state from the pandemic as Queensland will attract highly-skilled jobs and advanced technology manufacturers.

The advanced technology entails a dry-coated vaccine patch to be applied to the skin. The vaccine deposits into the skin’s immune cells, which will create an efficient immune response. A doctor or a nurse won’t have to administer the patch.

Clinical trials at Australia’s Translational Research Institute in Woolloongabba show that the needle-free vaccines produce six times more antibodies within a short period compared to vaccines administered through the needle.

Photo Credit: Translational Research Institute/Facebook

Vaxxas’ new vaccine has the support of the World Health Organisation, the pharmaceutical company Merck and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.