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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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, 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.
Coles has been giving out sports equipment grants to various community sports clubs such asBracken Ridge Little Athletics, to help purchase new equipment for practice and training.
Bracken Ridge Little Athletics was given the grant in 2021, in the third round out of six rounds for the year. They used the money to buy a high jump mat cover and stands and defibrillator.
Funds for the grants have been raised from specially marked reusable bags designed by Aussie kids, as well as the sale of bananas sold at Coles’ supermarkets on National Banana Day in May, with 10 cents from every 1 kg sold going to the Little Athletics Community Fund.
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The funding brings Coles’ allocation of sports equipment grants to over $2 million in three years and comes at a time when community sports clubs continue to feel the effects of COVID-19.
Coles CEO Steven Cain said the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund is just one way Coles is supporting local communities and helping young Australians to live healthier, happier lives.
“We know it’s been a very challenging 18 months for communities across Australia who thrive on grassroots sport,” he said.
“Little Athletics plays a vital role in not just producing elite athletes like our Coles ambassadors Sally Pearson and Brandon Starc, but also by encouraging kids to be active and healthy.”
In addition to providing more than $2 million in equipment grants, Coles has donated more than 3.6 million bananas to Little Athletics centres since 2017.
Recent floods and Queensland’s first case of Japanese Encephalitis in 24 years have prompted a mosquito spraying blitz in Carseldine and other suburbs to keep the mozzie population under control.
More than 20 spray trucks, four all-terrain vehicles, and two new electric mozzie buggies have been mobilised to target breeding sites across 30+ Brisbane suburbs that have been identified as risk areas due to the recent record-breaking rainfall.
This post-flood measure comes as southern Queensland recorded its first case of Japanese Encephalitis transmission in early March.
Lord Mayor Schrinner said that there are about 1,400 of the 2,400 known mosquito breeding sites that have been triggered by rainfall. As a result, Council has put its mosquito management program into high gear with the launch of spraying activities across the city.
Other councils in south-east Queensland have also stepped up their mosquito management program, including Gold Coast Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council which have launched spraying and aerial treatment activities to avert a potential mosquito surge.
Council is reminding residents to also take necessary steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites and stop the mosquito breeding cycle. Experts have detected an increase in freshwater mosquitoes due to the number of areas with stagnant water. The Japanese Encephalitis outbreak has been declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
So far, the Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in 33 individuals including 22 confirmed cases across Queensland (2), NSW (8), Victoria (9) and South Australia (3) with three JEV-related deaths. Without appropriate protection, humans can contract the disease when bitten by mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Although only about one per cent of those infected may show mild symptoms like fever and headache, some may develop inflammation of the brain and suffer from severe complications including permanent disabilities including paralysis, recurrent seizures or the inability to speak.
There is still no known cure for Japanese Encephalitis (JE). Current treatment only involves supportive care to help functions of the body fight off the infection and relieve symptoms. Hospitalisation is generally required as patients are provided respiratory support, IV fluid and medicine.
Shopping for a quick wardrobe update that won’t make a dent in your wallet? Thinking about selling your pre-loved stuff? You can do both at the Fab Finds Markets in Zillmere.
The largest second-hand fashion event in Brisbane’s northside runs every month, which means that there are plenty of opportunities for savvy shoppers to haul great finds or unload their high-quality pieces — everybody wins!
After last February’s cancellation due to the flooding, Fab Finds Markets will kick off bright and early at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, 27 March 2022, at the Geebung Bowls Club on Thompson St.
With 40+ stalls to browse through, there should be something fashionable for all, including a wide selection in heaps of styles or sizes of your favourite local brands like Witchery, Mimco, Kookai, Decjuba, Sussan, or Country Road.
If you’re a keen shopper, you might even score fashionable pieces that still carry the tag. Please take note to bring some cash as there is no ATM at the venue but some stores will have EFTPOS.
Sellers, on the other hand, can make a quick buck by registering on the day of the markets as a stallholder. With a tiny investment, you could clean out your closet, earn cold hard cash, and support a sustainable fashion enterprise.
Fab Finds Markets will also have food trucks and coffee for shoppers who might need a dose of energy as they check out the stalls. A percentage of the sales at this market goes to the Black Dog Institute.
For those interested in securing a stall, read up on the FAQs.
A very lucky Bracken Ridge man has been having a great 2022 so far, following two strokes of good fortune just four weeks apart this year. The unexpected life-changing experience will help with securing his savings and superannuation for the future.
The Bracken Ridge was euphoric upon learning of his new fortune, totalling $100,000, after winning another smaller but still substantial prize last month. At first, he was very confused after receiving the call confirming his latest windfall.
The lucky man said that he has been playing The Lott for years and years, and since good fortune comes in threes, he’s ready for the next one.
“I must be on some sort of winning streak with this ongoing luck!” the winner exclaimed.
“When you called initially, I thought to myself, ‘What’s going on, mate?’. I was very confused because I had no idea about the win. This is such a nice surprise.
“It’s funny you say this actually because I won another big prize four weeks ago, but it wasn’t as big as this. You can call me any day with this type of news.
“I’ll probably put it towards my superannuation to help me with the future! This will be a tremendous help towards my savings.”
The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $8.31 million for draw 10535, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize is now $7.73 million for draw 1563. Last year, over 127 won the Lucky Lotteries 1st Prize and Jackpot winning entries, with $32.95 million in total. The biggest winner was a Coolangatta man who won the $9.41 million Mega Jackpot prize in May 2021.
Dorville Road was widened to provide a new on-road parking lane between Cabbage Tree Creek and the Kingfisher Recycling Centre. The works involve formalising the eastern road edge with new kerb and channel.
The project also included the replacement of a 90-metre section of footpath on the eastern side of Dorville Road, resurfacing the road between Cabbage Tree Creek and the Kingfisher Recycling Centre road line marking, landscaping and turf.
The Dorville Road improvements project was completed to formalise street parking, improve drainage, eliminate washouts, and improve pedestrian safety, notably for local school students and market goers in the area. It is funded under the Australian Government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure grant program.
The $2.5-billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recently completed work is one of the road and intersection projects north of Brisbane. Extensive road resurfacing has been done on Robinson Road West, as well as multiple roads across Aspley are being resurfaced.
“Despite a world pandemic, we have not slowed down and in fact there are so many projects that have been completed or close to completion,” said Cr for Bracken Ridge Ward Sandy Landers.
2022 is certainly a banner year for Jaclyn “Jackie” Narracott, the pride of Bracken Ridge, who has won Australia’s first-ever Olympic medal in a sliding event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, fresh from winning Australia’s first World Cup gold earlier this year.
Narracott, who came fresh from her World Cup gold medal win in St. Moritz, Switzerland last January 2022, claimed an Olympic silver medal in skeleton. The Beijing Winter Olympics is her second Olympic outing. It was also Australia’s 16th Winter Olympics medal.
Here are five things you may not know about Jackie Narracott:
She comes from a family of sports lovers.
Jaclyn Narracott was born on 5 November 1990. Coming from a family who is passionate about sports, her childhood is filled with memories of watching her father, Roger, play cricket and listening to stories about the achievements from both sides of the family.
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But that didn’t mean that she wasn’t into girly stuff as well. She, in fact, had eight years of experience in dancing but, for her, sports would always win her heart.
She is the niece of Paul Narracott who was a bobsledder and sprinter. Paul Narracott competed at both the Summer and Winter Games; the first Australian Olympian to do so.
He ran in the men’s 100m and 200m at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and participated in the two-man bobsleigh alongside Glen Turner in Albertville, France in 1992.
Skeleton slider Jackie Narracott after winning her Olympic medal Video Credit: AUS Olympic Team / YouTube
Needless to say, Paul was among Jackie’s biggest inspirations and watching the 2000 Olympics when she was just nine further cemented that desire for Olympic glory.
She started as a Track & Field Athlete.
She also started out as a track and field athlete and was eyeing the Summer Games but she eventually joined the Australian bobsleigh squad in Europe in 2011.
It was while competing in bobsleigh in 2011 that she met the national skeleton coaches who persuaded her to switch. She began to compete in the international skeleton competition in 2012 and made her World Cup debut in 2014.
Thirty-four years after her uncle made his Olympic debut, Jackie made her first Olympic participation in 2018 representing Australia in the women’s skeleton; she went on to finish 16th place in which the gold medal was won by Great Britain’s Lizzy Yarnold.
She almost ended her Olympic career in 2018.
Her career almost ended when she was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, a year after she competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics and suffered a head injury. PCS is a condition associated with head injury characterised by lingering symptoms months after the initial injury.
It took her several months to recover from her condition, then COVID-19 happened and she had to move to the UK. Since then, she avoided competing in races where the track was too bumpy.
“I’ve never pulled out of a race,” she said, “and that was by far the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do because I’m such a competitor and I hate having to pull out of something.”
Skeleton slider Jackie Narracott Video Credit: AUS Olympic Team / YouTube
She aspired to get into Sports Science
Had she not gone into skeleton sliding, she said would probably be involved in sports science. She finished Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Queensland.
Apart from St. Moritz, her favourite tracks are Königssee and Lake Placid. However, she considers the S curves part of the Königssee track as the most fun.
She is married and loves Italian food.
She is married to Dom Parsons who is a former skeleton athlete. Parsons completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath after winning an Olympic bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
He became the first British medalist at the games and the first male skeleton slider to win a medal since John Crammond did it at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
He announced his retirement in late 2019 and devoted his time coaching Jackie. Whilst waiting to have a baby of their own, the couple are proud fur parents to a German shorthaired pointer.
Jackie loves Italian food but when she is in training, her breakfast routine would usually include protein-rich food and fruits and stays away from food that is high in sugar.
How Jackie Narracott Clinched Her Winter Olympic Medal
Jackie was leading at the halfway stage of the competition with two German sliders – Hanna Neise and world champion Tina Hermann – behind her. She had a combined two-run time of 2 minutes and 04.34 seconds or a 0.21-second advantage over Neise.
After her fourth and final run, Jackie clocked one minute and 2.11 seconds but Neise bested her time with 1:01.63 to win the gold at Yanqing National Sliding Centre by only 0.62 seconds.
“I can’t believe it actually happened,” Jackie said after winning the silver medal.
“I’d like it not to end with me. I would desperately love some more girls to come into it. Our field is ridiculously tight but to medal in that field is unbelievable.
“There is no reason why we can’t be competitive on the world stage,” she said.
“A silver medal for Queensland at the 2022 Winter Olympics is a great reminder if you’ve got talent, determination and willpower, you never know what you might achieve,” Sports Minister and Member for Sandgate Stirling Hinchliffe said.
“I hope Jackie’s silver will inspire more talented young athletes to take up a sport they otherwise may have never considered.”
Skeleton used to be a “no women” zone
Apart from Jackie’s own Olympic achievement, the Women’s Skeleton event at the Beijing Olympic saw several historic firsts that day including Germany’s youngest woman to win the Olympic gold in the sport and their first gold in the event, and Kelly Curtis’ becoming the first Black American to represent Team USA in the event.
But did you know that for almost 100 years, the Skeleton was open to men only? Skeleton’s history dates back to the 19th century when the first track was built in 1884 in St. Moritz, Switzerland; the race was called the “Cresta Run”.
Beginning in 1920, however, women were banned from participating in skeleton races when the lords of St Moritz deemed that the sport would endanger the health of women athletes.
Skeleton’s first Olympic appearance was in 1928 in St Moritz, where the sport originated. Ninety-eight years later, the ban was lifted and women were allowed again to join in the Cresta Run in 2018. And beginning in 2002, Skeleton was permanently added to the Olympic program with the women’s event also becoming a part of it.
