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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.

Hamilton, Sherwood and West End Suncorp Branches to Close Following Major COVID-19 Revamp

Hamilton and Sherwood will join seven other Suncorp Queensland branches that are shutting down due to dwindling customer traffic.

The bank confirmed that nine Queensland branches will cease operation as bank services will migrate online.

Apart from Hamilton and Sherwood, Elanora, Stafford, Victoria Point and the Burpengary business centre will also close, whilst branches in Beenleigh and West End will shut down in October. These branches comprise 16 percent of the bank’s network across the country.

Suncorp has been closing offices since April, when strict COVID-19 restrictions were set in place.

The bank revealed that over-the-counter transactions have declined due to the pandemic. Most of their clients have switched to digital services and have been logging into the app or website instead of going to physical branches.

Suncorp’s app apparently has 10.78 million logins and over 517,000 unique users as of June 30. Usage also accelerated to four times the average early this year, just as the pandemic crisis started.

Several Suncorp staff are expected to lose their jobs but other qualified and suitable workers will be re-assigned at nearby branches or at the call centres.

Suncorp chief executive is Steve Johnston said that they expect more changes, especially with workers’ status, as the bank adopts the new model to respond to COVID-19.

Wendy Streets of the Finance Sector Union of Australia Queensland, however, said that Suncorp’s drastic measures to close branches have been going on for two years. Customers have had no branch services prior to the pandemic but the company attributed the closures to “changing customer behaviours.”

Disney+ Drive-In Cinema Popping Up In Hamilton this September

2020 has been met with a mixed bag of emotions by almost everyone so perhaps a dose of feel-good movies, like Disney classics, might help things seem brighter. For a whole month beginning 17 Sept 2020, a Disney+ drive-in cinema featuring popular movies — including Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar — is popping up at the Northshore Riverfront in Hamilton.

Presented by OpenAir Cinemas, the movies you grew up on or repeatedly enjoyed with families and friends will be beamed on the big screen and you can watch it safely inside your vehicle. Here’s your chance to relive the magic of Disney despite the limitations due to the pandemic.

The drive-in cinema will run until 18 Oct 2020. This event coincides with the launch of the Disney+ streaming service in Australia by November.

Disney+ Drive-In Movie List

Here are just some of the films you can expect to watch at the pop-up drive-in theater:

10 Things I Hate About You
101 Dalmatians (Animated)
Aladdin (Animated)
Aladdin (Live Action) w/ captions
Beauty and the Beast (Animated)
Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)
Black Panther
Captain Marvel
Cars
Cool Runnings
Edward Scissorhands
Finding Nemo
Frozen II Sing-Along
Frozen Sing-Along
Guardians of the Galaxy
Hocus Pocus
Inside Out
Lady and the Tramp (Animated)
Moana Sing-Along
Monsters Inc
Mrs Doubtfire
Ratatouille
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The Greatest Showman Sing-Along
The Incredibles
The Jungle Book (Animated)
The Jungle Book (Live Action)
The Lion King (Animated)
The Lion King (Live Action) w/ captions
The Little Mermaid Sing-Along
The Mighty Ducks
The Princess Diaries
Thor Ragnarok
Toy Story
Up
Wall-e

OpenAir Cinemas will set up state-of-the-art audio-visual technology to enhance your viewing experience. Operations at the drive-in theater are fully contactless with a QR code system for ordering and customer service.

Check the dates and times of the viewing and book a ticket online. Take note of the movie theme nights to scale down your choices: Marvel Mondays, Star Wars Wednesdays, Throwback Thursdays, Fan Friday, Sing-a-long Saturdays and Pixar Sundays.

3 Reasons You ‘Gouda’ Check Portside Wharf’s Amazing Cheese Week

Does eating cheese feel like you’re being rewarded and comforted? Experts say that there’s a science behind the irresistibility of ooey-gooey, melty, salty and tangy cheese, which has been proven to boost the happy hormones. If you’re cheese-obsessed, you might want to drop by Portside Wharf as it’s celebrating its annual Cheese Week this March. Here are three reasons why you’ve got to be there.

1. It’s an 8-Day celebration!

This is not just going to be a one-day pop-up event. Cheese Week is taking place from the 13th to the 20th of March 2020, so you have plenty of time not to miss out on the good deals and exciting activities.

2. There are so many “grate” offers!

Over a dozen bars and restaurants at the Portside Wharf will be offering discounted deals and special meals with cheese on the menu. For instance, IGA is slashing off 20 percent from its Sprout & Kernel Vegan Cheese range. Byblos Bar has a Cheesy Platter for two for $25. The platter includes yummy pumpkin kebbi, rekakat, goats cheese balls, halloumi and sauces.

Cheese platters, cheese pizzas, cheesy nachos, cheese naan or cheesecake — there are heaps of choices from these eateries:

3. There’s some cheesy events, too!

Samantha and Lisa of @Mr & Mrs Jones are hosting a Wine and Cheese pairing experience. They’ll guide and explain which cheese goes perfectly well with which wine so you’d be a pro in a short time.

This event is on Wednesday, the 18th of March, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Booking is required online.

On the same day, Sense of Taste is hosting a Beer Meats Cheese event featuring Bentspoke Brewery beers and Le Fromage Yard cheeses, as well as some cured meats. It happens from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and online booking is a must as well.

Portside Wharf opens at 7:00 a.m. Check with your favourite retailer for its specific trading hours.

Bretts Wharf Plaza Officially Opens in Kingsford Smith Drive

The much-awaited completion of Bretts Wharf Plaza is finally done. The new multi-function park area and public event space officially opened at the end of November 2019 with a special celebration attended by locals and VIPs.

As part of the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade, Bretts Wharf Plaza will connect to the Racecourse Road entertainment precinct, Hamilton Park, and the Lores Bonney Riverwalk. The latter is a modern heritage trail that tells the history of the precinct.

Bretts Wharf Plaza, located just a few metres off the new Brett Wharf terminal built last 2015, will also link with the Portside and Northshore Hamilton.

“The opening of Bretts Wharf Plaza and a new park area is an exciting milestone for the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade, adding to the already opened Lores Bonney Riverwalk and paying tribute to our past with a new heritage trail exploring the history of the local area,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said during the opening ceremonies.

The park may now be enjoyed by locals who would like to take advantage of the spacious green area.

*Photo Credit: Cr David McLachlan/Facebook*

*Photo Credit: Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner/Facebook*

Brief History of Brett’s Wharf

Bretts Wharf was established in 1928 to ferry locals from Hamilton to Bulimba. During the Pacific War, the facility was exclusively used by the U.S. Army to load and ship equipment. After the war, the wharf was also used by commercial shippers until 1993.

In late 1998, Bretts Wharf ceased ferry operations until it was restored and re-opened in 2007. In 2011, the wharf had minor damages due to the catastrophic Brisbane floods and required extensive repairs.

In 2015, the original wharf was completely demolished and was replaced by a new structure 200 metres east of its original location near Kingsford Smith Drive.