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Ca Phe In Bakery-Cafe Now Open, Replaces Zillmere Bakery

Newly-opened Ca Phe In bakery-cafe, brings a whole new vibe to what was once the Zillmere Bakery.

Read: New Zillmere Housing Project for First Nation Peoples Commences Construction Soon

Nestled off Handford Road in Zillmere, the Zillmere bakery had been serving freshly baked bread and delicious home-cooked pies since 1997. After more than two decades of operations, owners Phuc Nguyen and Thuy Tran, thought it would be the right time to sell the beloved shop.

It was then that their son Donny stepped in and decided to rebrand the iconic bakery, rather than sell it. Donny was a pharmacist for five years and studied law before getting into this venture and deciding to manage the family business.

Donny, with the help of co-owner Kim Ly Mckimmin, gave the place a brand new look yet kept hold of the family’s tradition.

ca phe in zillmere — Photo credit: Anselmo Matsui/Google Maps

“The new shop will be called Ca Phe In but it will still be owned by the same family that has been at Zillmere Bakery for the past 25 years. Don’t worry we will still have the same great tasting pies and sausage rolls waiting for you when we reopen,” the management announced on social media.

Ca Phe In will still serve some of the bakery’s signature items, including meat pies, Vietnamese pork rolls, and fresh cream doughnuts. The place is nicer and newer, and patrons can look forward to the added coffee and drinks to their menu.

Kraegy, one of their customers who kept coming back for Zillmere’s pies, was among those who were excited about the bakery’s reopening.

“I live on the Southside but will detour for this bakery,” he said.

Just a trivia, the restaurant’s name, when said fast enough, sounds like caffeine, but it’s actually a Vietnamese word for coffee.

Ca Phe In is open Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon, New Secondary Catholic School in 56 Years, Officially Opens

After more than a year of construction, Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon, the first co-ed Catholic high school to be established in Brisbane in 56 years, has officially opened!

The school welcomed nearly 100 students attending Year 7 at its new $1.35 million facilities in February 2022. But on 3 June 2022, the school welcomed His Grace, the Archbishop of Brisbane Mark Coleridge, alongside The Hon Stirling Hinchliffe, the Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport, and Member for Sandgate for the blessing and opening ceremonies.

Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon Principal Stephan le Roux said that they were inundated with applications from parents within a few months of the announcement of the plans to build a new Catholic school in North Brisbane. He confirmed that enrolments are “fully subscribed until the end of 2025.”

Two more buildings are due to be completed in the coming years. Wunya, which means “welcome” in the local Turrbal language, will house the administration block. The other building will be called Garrnang, which means “community”.

The buildings were funded by the Queensland Government and Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE).

The last BCE high school to open in Brisbane was Clairvaux Mackillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt in 1966.

Executive Director Dr Sally Towns that locals in Fitzgibbon have been looking for a faith-filled co-educational schooling option and BCE recognised the community as a priority growth area.

Needless to say, the students and staff have been eager to come to school and experience the “innovative approach to education, implementing project-based learning to enhance the teaching of the Australian Curriculum,” according to the principal.

New Zillmere Housing Project for First Nation Peoples Commences Construction Soon

Qld Government social housing project in Cairns | Photo Credit: Queensland Government / chde.qld.gov.au

Did you know that Zillmere has been chosen as the site for a planned, affordable housing project for eligible First Nation peoples?

In early 2022, the State Government announced that it has partnered with Umpi Korumba Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Corporation to deliver new homes for the indigenous people in Brisbane’s north.

A total of $1.63 million (GST inclusive) in funding will be allocated to Umpi Korumba to redevelop the Zillmere site into four, one-bedroom apartments with each unit provided with an additional multi-use space. The homes are designed to be accessible for seniors and people with a disability.

“This will provide modern, accessible and affordable social housing for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch said.

The homes are designed to be accessible for seniors and people with a disability. That would mean that one home will be built for people in a wheelchair and so it will follow the standards under the Platinum Level of the Livable Housing Design guidelines. Whilst the other three homes will be built under the Gold Level standards to make them suitable for people with mobility issues and for people ageing in place

“This project will provide Umpi Korumba with more safe, secure social and affordable housing solutions for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community here on Turrbal Country,” Umpi Korumba Chairperson Trevor Robinson said.

Ms Enoch said that the new milestone is part of the State Government’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Action Plan 2019-2023 aimed at boosting the housing supply and creating jobs across the state.

Construction of the social housing units is expected to commence in July 2022.

Sandgate’s Jeays Hardware Celebrates 100th Year In Business

Did you know that the Jeays Hardware in Sandgate has been operating for more than 100 years now? Take a look back at some of the milestones of this local and family-owned business, as they celebrate their centenary this year.

Read: REDcycle Initiative Helps Turn Plastic Marine Waste Into Convenient Coles Shopping Bags

1922

Jeays Hardware founder Charles Joshua Jeays (Photo credit: jeayshardware.com)

Charles Joshua Jeays decided to start a business of his own, after working at Perry Brothers Hardware. Back then, he rented a small building along Albert St and launched it as Charles J Jeays Builders & Plumbers Supplier. His brothers Joe and Arthur also helped with the family business whilst the fourth brother, Albert, took care of the book work.

1932

The family moved into a larger space in Margaret St ten years later, when they outgrew their premises in Albert St.

1935

Charlie’s son, also christened Charlie but called by his middle name Albert, commenced full-time employment at the store.

1942

When the Second World War broke out, stock was hard to get and the family had to move to a makeshift location in Sandgate, and leased out their city building. There were no forklifts at that time, so they worked hard loading heavy bags of cement, timber and iron onto their delivery truck by hand.

1954

They outgrew the makeshift location and built a new one at Hancock St in Sandgate. A local builder, Charlie Krause, was selected to construct the building.

1960s

Jeays has been affiliated with the Mitre 10 cooperative since the 1960s, and was the last Mitre 10 hardware shop in Queensland to survive.

During the 1990s (Photo credit: jeayshardware.com)

2022

Today, the business is operated by the fourth generation of the family, Charles’ grandsons Peter, Charlie, and Richard.

Peter, who’s been in retail for over four decades, worked in the business since he was a teenager. Back then, he would hand out flyers at the front of the shop and would receive around 50 cents for his work.

In May 2022, the Jeays celebrated in a typical humble fashion, with a dinner for the staff at a local Italian restaurant.

REDcycle Initiative Helps Turn Plastic Marine Waste Into Convenient Coles Shopping Bags

Did you know that Coles shopping bags are made of 80 per cent recycled plastic and 20 per cent plastic marine waste? Every piece of plastic collected at REDcycle drop-off points in Aspley and nearby suburbs has contributed to the initiative to turn them into shopping bags.

Coles offers marine reusable shopping bags at most of its stores for 25c each. The initiative is under the Coles’ Together zero waste ambition to remove waste content from the environment and increase the amount of recycled content.

This has allowed Coles to reduce the need to use virgin plastic as well, boosting the circular economy solution to plastic waste. The initiative is also supporting the delivery of Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets.

About 10 per cent of the marine reusable shopping bags’ sale is diverted to the Clean Up Australia’s Buy Recycled program.

Coles is also rolling out reusable mesh produce bags across the country for customers to purchase and reuse when buying fruit and veggies. The bags are made from 90% recycled material, helping customers reduce their need for single-use plastics while they shop.

Earlier this year, Coles also rolled out fresh produce bags made from 50% recycled plastic across its supermarkets. This initiative, along with improvements such as increasing the number of bags per roll and replacing plastic cylinders with cardboard, will reduce Coles’ use of virgin plastic by about 130 tonnes each year.

“Coles and our customers have collected more than 2.3 billion pieces of soft plastic through REDcycle since 2011 and we plan to continue this journey to divert plastic packaging from landfill,” Coles’ Chief Sustainability, Property and Export Officer Thinus Keevé said.

“We encourage our customers to reuse their bags as often as possible, but when they do reach the end of their useful life, these bags can be recycled through soft plastic collections in any our stores at the REDcycle drop off points.”

REDcyle Drop-Off Points

In Aspley and nearby suburbs, REDcyle drop-off points are found at:

Coles Aspley 591 Robinsons Rd Aspley QLD 4034	Coles Aspley Village 59 Albany Creek Rd Aspley Hypermarket QLD 4034
Woolworths Aspley 59 Albany Creek Rd Aspley QLD 4034	Woolworths Carseldine 735 Beams Rd Carseldine QLD 4034
Coles Taigum 312-320 Roghan Road Taigum QLD 4018	Woolworths Taigum 217 Beams Rd Taigum QLD 4018
Coles Bracken Ridge Cnr Norris & Telegraph Rds Bracken Ridge QLD 4017	Coles Chermside Westfield S/C, Cnr Gympie & Hamilton Rds Chermside QLD 4032

FIND REDCYCLE DROP-OFF POINTS

SANDBAG, QPS Partnered to Assist Flood-Impacted Vulnerable Residents

Photo Credit: Queensland Police Service / /mypolice.qld.gov.au

The Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group or SANDBAG, recently partnered with QPS to assist residents who are still struggling to recover from the impact of February’s extreme weather event.

On 14 May 2022, officers were in attendance at the flood recovery at Sandgate along with members of SANDBAG, local churches, schools, libraries, Red Cross and other community groups. The event was meant to help residents, particularly the most vulnerable members of the community, who are still reeling from the effects of the February floods.

The police also visited a Deagon resident who shares the same experience as other vulnerable residents affected by the flood. Many are unable to move forward with their recovery due to lack of or limited assistance from their insurance companies or limited access to support services.

Her home still has no power or hot water and she is still waiting for her insurance company to take action on her claims.

SANDBAG, QPS Partnered to Assist Flood-Impacted Vulnerable Residents — Photo Credit: Queensland Police Service / /mypolice.qld.gov.au

SANDBAG or Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group is an independent community-based organisation that has been working within the Brisbane North Community for almost three decades now.

The not-for-profit organisation connects communities with support activities, programs and services.

For residents who have been affected by the recent floods, or if you are in need of help or are just interested in being involved, may contact SANDBAG via email at secretary@sandbag.org.au, or visit their website here.

Their centres are located at 153 Rainbow Street, Sandgate 4017 (Sandgate Community Centre) and at 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge 4017 (Bracken Ridge Community Hub). The group conducts meetings on the first, second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

CarselDINE Twilight Markets Return With Gourmet Eats, Unique Products

A dinerrific pop-up Night Market is back at Carseldine, celebrating gourmet eats, live music and unique products from artisan creators.

Happening on 14th May 2022, the Night Market is so cool it will make you drool!

Featuring the region’s BEST Gourmet Street food, you’ll be spoilt for choice with over forty foodies to choose from!

In between the indulging, wind through a lively, sprawling bazaar of over 200 unique stalls, and discover hidden delights amongst the twinkly festoons.

Then find MORE feasting heaven and good vibes to go with it, with our main stage AND our food truck alley stage showcasing banging local bands and musicians bringing you live tunes all night long. PLUS roving entertainment and children’s activities so the whole fam can get in on the good times!

CarsleDINE Night Markets takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 133 Dorville Road. A $2 entry fee will be collected. Parking is free.

The Carseldine Markets are North Brisbane’s premier farmers and artisan Markets, with over 5000 customers every Saturday morning and an exciting calendar of Twilight Markets and themed pop-ups.

Goodwill Projects is one of Queensland’s most dynamic markets, events and venues companies. Curating flawless events and memorable experiences.

New Residential Aged Care Facility At Carseldine Village Aims For 5-star Green Rating

Construction is underway for the $43 million Rockpool Residential Aged Care facility at Carseldine Village, which aims to be the first five-star green-star aged care facility in Australia.

Read: Carseldine Childcare Centre Aims for 5-Star Green Rating

The six-level aged care community, located at 56 Plaza Parade, will feature a 150-bed accommodation and care facilities that will offer aged care, respite care and specialist memory support care.

Once open, it will deliver 100 per cent net-zero energy emission homes with energy-saving features.

To ensure they meet the predetermined targets for a 5-star green star design rating, developers have assessed and measured everything, right from the energy down to water consumption.

It will have a domestic kitchen for supervised cooking or baking, kitchen garden, walking track, bocce court, green and shaded seating areas in landscaped gardens, and cinema.

It will also have its own coffee shop and outdoor BBQs, community dining and lounge rooms, and a private dining room for special functions.

As part of its commitment towards sustainability, Rockpool Carseldine will utilise Solar PV to reduce energy dependence on grid, heat exchange and reticulation in laundry and kitchen, and three electric vehicle charging stations.

The aged care community is part of the Carseline Village development, a project of Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) which will be delivered in five stages in a span of 3-5 years.

The current approved masterplan for Carseldine Village provides for a maximum of 606 dwellings. In one of the future stages, a village retail heart will potentially comprise a convenience supermarket, speciality retail and dining.

Rockpool Residential Aged Care is part of Stage 1 of the development and will be located opposite The Green, a new $6.5 million sport and recreation precinct.

Construction of the Rockpool Residential Aged Care is due for completion in July 2022.

St Paul’s School in Bald Hills Uses NFTs To Build Students’ Digital Portfolios

The St Paul’s School in Bald Hills school has launched their own non-fungible tokens (also called NFTs) to help build students’ digital portfolios, as part of the school’s continued focus on innovation.

Read: Carseldine Childcare Centre Aims for 5-Star Green Rating

NFTS are tokens that can be used to represent ownership of unique items. At St Paul’s, for instance, each NFT depicts a unique design of the school’s Realms of Thinking – a unique and acclaimed approach to learning pioneered by them.

Whilst they appear something new, NFTs have been around since 2017 when CryptoPunks launched their first token. There are many areas of work where people are starting to use NFT, and one of them is the field of education.

Unlike a bitcoin that can be traded for another bitcoin, an NFT is unique and cannot be traded for equal value.

Meanwhile, in recognition of their student’s academic performance, St Paul’s School has minted and transferred ownership of the NFTs to the top six students from last year’s graduating class.

Harvey McIntosh, one of the top performing Year 12s from 2021 has already added his Realms of Thinking NFT to his digital portfolio.

St Paul's School NFT — Photo credit: St Paul’s School/Facebook

Dr Paul Browning, headmaster at St Paul’s School said the School’s willingness to adopt and engage with new technology was a valuable part of the student learning experience.

“St Paul’s School provides an education worth having which prepares resilient global citizens who are innovative thinkers. Right now, an education worth having includes engagement with this fast-developing world of blockchain and NFTs,” Dr Browning said.

“These concepts didn’t even exist when some of our senior students started school but now they’re becoming commonplace.”

Dr Browning said the school will continue to engage in development of digital portfolios with a focus on how it can prepare our students for this rapidly changing world.

Aspley Little Athletics Club Captain Sophie Porter Named Athlete of the Year

Aspley Little Athletics club captain Sophie Porter, a Year 12 student from All Hallows’ School, has been named as one of 13 national Coles Little Athletes of the Year for season 2021/22.

The 17-year-old was one of 110 nominees across Australia to be recognised for their sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and health. She has been with Aspley Little Athletics since she was barely 6 years old.

“It was a complete surprise to hear I won because I didn’t even know my club had nominated me. I felt very excited and am honoured to be chosen as one of the national winners,” Sophie, who recently completed her 12th and final season, said.

“It was pleasing to be recognised for my contributions towards setting up and packing up the equipment on competition days and encouraging and mentoring our younger members in enjoying their time at the club regardless of results.”

As a Little Athlete of the Year, Sophie will receive a $500 Coles gift card and will undergo a virtual mentoring session with Olympian and Australian pole vault record-holder Nina Kennedy and dual Paralympian and triple medallist at Tokyo 2020 Jaryd Clifford.

Aspley Little Athletics centre manager David Heidrich said that the community is very proud of Sophie, who is a great role model for the rest of their athletes.

“She consistently helps with the younger age groups as well as helping to set up and pack down at weekly competitions and regional championships. Unfortunately, this is her last year in Little Athletics and will be greatly missed,” Mr Heidrich said.

Sophie acknowledged Mr Heidrich as well as race walking coach Shane Pearson for shaping and training her athletic abilities.

“David steered me towards helping coach the younger generation of Aspley walkers, something I would like to continue doing next season now that my time as a Little Athlete has come to an end.”

Coles Little Athletics Australia President Sherrie Boulter said that the annual Coles Little Athlete of the Year awards are not just about recognising talents but also motivating the kids to be their best on and off the track.

“That’s why our motto is “be your best” and it’s great to have an award that recognises sportsmanship, leadership, health and teamwork like the Coles Little Athlete of the Year,” she said.

In addition to supporting the Coles Little Athlete of the Year award, Coles has donated more than 3.7 million bananas and distributed over $2 million in sports equipment grants to Little Athletics centres across Australia since 2017.