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Here’s A Sneak Peek Into The New Sands Social Sandgate

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Things are shaping up well at the new Sands Social in Sandgate, just in time for its opening this February 2022.

The new club replaces the former Sandgate RSL Memorial Club, also known as Club Sandgate, on 50 Keogh St, Sandgate and the venue’s major transformation is well underway. The Sands Social promises to be a totally different club and much more like a hospitality venue with a community mindset.

Photo Credit: The Sands Social / Facebook

Although the exterior will have a few improvements including landscaping and a fresh lick of paint, much of the makeover will focus on the internal fit-out which will feature a sports bar, lounge, function space and a restaurant.

As far as the menu is concerned, it is still being finalised but expect to get served with classic club meals along with pizza and pasta made fresh on-site. And of course, there will be cocktails, craft beer and a range of Australian wine.

Check out their website for important updates leading up to their opening.

Whilst waiting for The Sands Social opening, why not check out these equally cool watering holes Sandgate.

Mr Henderson

Mr Henderson Bar’s interior features elements representing its historic past when Bob Henderson, a bootmaker, operated the space from the 1920s to the 1970s. Preserved are the original brick wall, galvanized iron steel and wooden toolboxes.

The bar serves beers on tap featuring local and international brands plus a great selection of wines and spirits and an impressive list of classic and new cocktails. There is also live music featuring Queensland and Australia’s established and upcoming artists.

Mr Henderson encourages BYO food. So customers can bring in some takeaways from nearby joints and food trucks and enjoy them at the bar.

Good to know: The venue requires no room hire fee if you wish to reserve the space for an intimate gathering, birthday party, or corporate event. Just a minimum bar spend of $25 per head is all you need and your event is good to go.

Photo Credit: Mr Henderson / mrhenderson.com.au/

Mr Henderson is located at 69 Brighton Rd, Sandgate. The fun starts at 4 pm to late, Wednesday to Thursday; 3 pm to late on Fridays and 2 pm to late, Saturday and Sunday.

Cardigan Bar

Nestled in a service lane, between Hoffy Cycles and 3 Blind Mice Cafe, the Cardigan Bar pours select craft beers, including Bacchus Brewing Co. on tap, plus a range of wine, and spirits.

Tasty snacks are on offer at the bar but BYO food is definitely welcome. Live music events happen every Friday to Sunday and Open Mic Night every Thursday night.

The Cardigan Bar is located at Shop 5 198 Seymour Street, Sandgate.

Operating hours are as follows:

5 pm till midnight, Wednesday and Thursday
2 pm till midnight, Friday to Saturday
2 pm until 10 pm on Sundays.

Sandgate Update: Get To Know Bluenose Betty

Photo credit: Bluenose Betty / Instagram

Get to know Bluenose Betty, the latest restaurant, bar & beer garden to grace the Sandgate dining scene.

Bluenose Betty has pretty much kept the vintage vibe of the old billiard saloon it now occupies with an impressive interior decor that marries sophistication and comfort.

Bluenose Betty bar — Photo credit: Bluenose Betty / Instagram

Inside, patrons will be greeted by a well-lit and spacious dining area with alfresco seating next to the central garden. And the bar is just as classy with its deep red counter plus a wine bottle-filled bookcase.

The menu is quite extensive, so everyone has plenty to choose from. Their tasty bites such as Baked Pretzel, Charred Breads, Beer Battered Fries, Popcorn Chicken, Spiced Tempura Zucchini Fritters and Salt and Pepper Squid Strips are guaranteed to help you work up an appetite

Bluenose Betty zucchini fritters — Zucchini Fritters | Photo credit: Bluenose Betty / Instagram

If you’re ready for something more filling then you can try their Big Chicken Schnitty, Rump Steak, Mediterranean Salad, Warm Roasted Field Mushroom or Haloumi Salad.

Burger fans won’t be disappointed as well with options including Classic Wagyu Cheese Burger (wagyu beef with American red cheddar, tomato, rocket, dill pickles, black hops pale ale burger sauce), BBQ Pork Burger (hickory smoked bbq pulled pork with creamy house slaw), and Crispy Chicken Burger (crispy chicken breast schnitzel and bacon with camembert, mixed leaves, tomato, lemon and tarragon aioli).

Or how about a Vegan Burger (plant-based mince patty with vegan cheese, tomato, rocket, dill pickles, vegan aioli) or Halloumi and Mushroom Burger (grilled halloumi with roasted field mushroom, tomato, mixed leaves, roasted garlic aioli).

Bluenose Betty plates — Photo credit: Bluenose_Betty / Instagram

Then there are flatbread pizza options: Margherita (fresh cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, Napoli base), Vego (artichoke, capsicum, kalamata olives, mushroom, onion, mozzarella, fresh basil, Napoli base, balsamic glaze), BBQ Chicken (grilled chicken, bacon, cherry tomato, red onion, pineapple, mozzarella, creamy aioli, and bbq base), Garlic Prawn and Salami (garlic prawns, mild salami, red onion, rocket, mozzarella, Napoli base).

As for drinks, Bluenose Betty offers a rotating selection of draft beers on tap plus a wide selection of wine, spirits and cocktails.

Bluenose Betty is located at 73 Rainbow Street, Sandgate and opens midday until 11 pm daily.

Bluenose Betty | 73 Rainbow St, Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia

Carseldine Childcare Centre Aims for 5-Star Green Rating

A proposed childcare centre in Carseldine is aiming for a five-star green rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) as part of the development’s commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, leadership, and innovation.

Getting a Green Star

A Green Star rating provides independent verification that a facility is sustainable. Green Star-certified buildings have been found to recycle 96 per cent of their construction waste, compared to less than 60 per cent for the average construction project.

As a facility with a potential five-star green rating, the Carseldine childcare centre is expected to cover specific aspects of a sustainable building design, construction or performance. It will undergo an independent assessment panel to ascertain that it meets the Green Star benchmarks of the GBCA.

Design and Details

Photo Credit: Development Application/EDQ

The facility will be built within the Carseldine Urban Village, a project under Economic Development Queensland. ALTO Architects designed the single-storey childcare centre in Carseldine to accommodate 98 children.

The centre will have six activity rooms and four large outdoor play areas, including a covered outside space. The proposal also includes 22 car parking spaces, landscaping and a vehicle and pedestrian access to Plaza Place through Promenade Street.

Carseldine Childcare Developments Pty Ltd will manage the facility whilst Town Planning Alliance is in charge of the development, per PDA DEV2021/1238.

The childcare centre will be located east of a newly-established sports and recreation centre, dubbed The Green, and near the Rockpool residential precinct within the Carseldine Urban Village.

Per EDQ, the proposal was properly submitted in early November 2021 and is still awaiting a decision.

Apartment Buildings Proposed at Fitzgibbon Car Wrecking Yard

Proposed Building E | Photo credit: The State of Queensland / statedevelopment.qld.gov.au

Approval has been granted for a 516-unit, 7-building development at a car wrecking yard in the Fitzgibbon Priority Development Area.

The 35,572-sqm site is located at 490 Beams Road. It is near the Carseldine Urban Village, which is being developed by Economic Development Queensland.

Proposed Building F | Photo credit: The State of Queensland / statedevelopment.qld.gov.au

To be delivered in seven stages, the mixed-use development designed by Wiltshire Stevens Architecture will feature 516 residential apartments plus 1,260sqm of office space on the ground level and 4,780-sqm of communal recreation space. The plan also includes a total of 830 car parking spaces — 749 for residents and 81 for visitors.

Proposed Building G | Photo credit: The State of Queensland / statedevelopment.qld.gov.au

The buildings will be between five and eight storeys high. Stages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 will involve the construction of Buildings A, B, C, F and G, respectively. Each eight-storey building will comprise 78 apartment units — 25 one-bedroom, 37 two-bedroom, and 16 three-bedroom units— along with 104 residential car park spaces and 1,449sqm of private open space.

Stage 4 (Building D) will include 78 apartment units — 39 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, and 15 three-bedroom units — with 119 residential car park spaces and 1,449sqm of private open space. Stage 5 (Building E) involves the construction of 48 apartment units — 16 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom — plus 110 residential car park spaces and 940sqm of private open space.

Except for Buildings D and G, all buildings will have their own visitor parking spaces: Building A (38), Building B (5), Building C (19), Building E (4), and Building F (15)..

Internal perspective | Photo credit: The State of Queensland / statedevelopment.qld.gov.au

On 25 July 2008, the State Government declared the Fitzgibbon Priority Development Area (PDA). And as it is covered by the Fitzgibbon PDA, this proposal with application #DEV2020/1103 was granted approval by EDQ.
The proposed Fitzgibbon site has been reduced to make way for the planned widening of Beams Road and the Rail Corridor. A business case is currently being developed for the Beams Road railway overpass project.

New Childcare Center to Rise near Bald Hills Mosque

Bald Hills Islamic Educational Organisation Ltd. has submitted a development application for a 110-place childcare centre next to its mosque on Lacey Road in response to a growing need in the area.

Documents submitted to Council (DA A005838521) showed that whilst the organisation owns the property, the childcare center will operate separately from the mosque. The development application also seeks a subdivision of the organisation’s lot, from which the new site will be dedicated solely for the childcare centre.

The proposed building will be a single storey facility with 22 parkings spaces, an outdoor play area, a piazza, and a reception area, as well as kitchen and laundry space. There will be seven activity rooms for the kids with two sections specifically for babies up to 15 months old.

The childcare centre will be built in a low-density residential area with projected hours of operation from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., if Council approves the plans.

According to a report of the pre-lodgement meetings, there is an increasing demand for childcare centres in Brisbane’s north due to the growth in the area. Per an assessment by Business Geographics, “the local market could support an additional 150-200 licensed places without resulting in a significant or long-term oversupply of places.”

Bald Hills Islamic Educational Organisation Ltd, which has been running the mosque for decades, received approval to add more structures in the complex. Whilst the location is near a koala habitat mapping, the assessment report cited that the subdivision, reconfiguration, and construction of the childcare centre will retain “as many trees as possible.”

Sandgate To Run Shared E-scooters Trial

Sandgate, along with three other bayside locations –Wynnum, Manly, and Shorncliffe — will be participating in Brisbane’s expanded e-scooter share scheme commencing December 2021. Here’s what you need to know about the six-month trial.

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Brisbane City Council said the trial, which officially started on 1 December 2021, is in response to bayside residents asking for hire e-scooters in their suburbs to support tourism, businesses and connections to public transport.

Leading micromobility companies Beam and Neuron have secured permits to operate during the scooter-sharing scheme in the bayside. There will be up to 150 shared e-scooters operating in the Sandgate/Shorncliffe Foreshore, including 75 Beam e-scooters and 75 Neuron e-scooters. There will also be virtual e-mobility parking areas available via Beam and Neuron’s mobile apps.

The shared e-scooters will also be locked out of Brisbane’s CBD and Fortitude Valley from midnight to 5:00 am on weekends, with new speed limits now lowered to 15km/hour across the city for the safety of users.

During the trial, residents can report inappropriately parked e-scooters in public places by contacting the operators, as they are best placed to quickly retrieve and park the e-scooters correctly.

Some of the criteria Council will be looking at during the trial include trips-per-vehicle-per day; community feedback from riders, businesses and residents and injury/incident trends.

Beam General Manager ANZ Tom Cooper said they have seen e-scooters take off in popularity and become increasingly entrenched in the daily life of Brisbane’s residents, be it commuting to and from places of work and education, running errands and visiting restaurants.

“There are great recreational e-scooter routes along the coast that we envision being popular particularly on the weekends, but there’s also great potential for micromobility to aid in increased connectivity for residents to travel to and from shops and places of work, study and play, similar to what we’ve seen in inner-city Brisbane,” said Mr Cooper.

Two Magical Christmas Twilight Markets Set for North Brisbane

Sharpen your bargain-hunting skills and your keen eye for great finds as Brisbane’s best Christmas Twilight Markets get ready to roll out in Carseldine and Nundah!

On two dates and two different sites between November and December, two magical market events will be wrapped with Christmas cheer for shoppers to enjoy amazing live entertainment, a range of eats and sweets, and stockings full of bespoke pieces from crafters, makers, and artisans.

Among those expected at the Christmas Twilight Markets are Stone & Lea with their award-winning chutneys and sauces; locally designed fashions from Destii, Miles Away Company and more; fresh shucked oysters from Island Oyster Bar; heaps of handmade timber or ceramic homeware from local artisans; and a fragrant Eritrean curry from West End icon and social enterprise Mu’ooz.

If you need to complete your Christmas shopping list or you’re just excited about kickstarting the holiday vibe with your friends and family, be sure to mark these dates on the calendar so you won’t forget where and when to drop by:

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market

Date: Saturday, 20 November 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine

What to Expect:

Amazing live entertainment
Artisan handmade gifts
Kids activities and entertainment
Countless gourmet eats and drinks
Spectacular Christmas cheer
Snaps with Santa Clause

Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets

Date: Saturday, 4 December 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Station Street, Nundah

What to Expect:

Amazing live entertainment
Artisan handmade gifts
Kids activities and entertainment
Countless gourmet eats and drinks
Spectacular Christmas cheer
Snaps with Santa Clause
Bespoke North Pole pop-up bar with DJ

CAOS Opens New Store in Geebung with $35,000 Worth of Prizes Up for Grabs!

CAOS, the store dedicated to outdoor adventures, has moved into a new site on Robinson Road East in Geebung and will host a grand opening party where $35,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.

Outdoor lovers may check out the new CAOS store, which is just around the corner of its old location in Zillmere Road, and join the big celebration on Saturday, 6 November 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring everyone in the family as the owners have prepared face painting, balloon artist, jumping castle, showbags, and heaps of food trucks.

Some special guests, influencers, and entrepreneurs were also invited so campers and offroad drivers may gain some tips as they plan out their next adventures:

Jase Andrews from CAMPBOSS By ALL 4 ADVENTURE
Barney Lewis from LEGENDEX
Leon from @dukesoutdoorlife
Megan & Tasman from @wanderlands_
The team from @the_little_rig
Justin from @outta_range_4x4
The team from Elite Breed
A host of 4WD Clubs from across Southeast Qld
The incredible Australian country singer, Tania Kernaghan
Triple M’s Greg ‘Marto’ Martin

To celebrate the grand opening of the new store, CAOS has a relocation sale on the site and online, where customers may score needed items at huge discounts and avail of free delivery (for online purchases).

CAOS launched in early 2020 as a camping and 4×4 shop for outdoor enthusiasts looking for quality tools and equipment. Established by good friends Greg Bloom, Peter Ellemor, and Wes Funk, CAOS was borne from their collective love for adventure.

“The name CAOS came from Anne, Greg’s wife and it symbolized for us all the one thing we all wanted to avoid in our life – “CHAOS” – but knew if we got stuck in mud or up to our axles in the sand with the tide coming in, we have to be ready for CHAOS.”

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Aspley Property Market Shows Brisk Activity, Strong Growth

A significant number of suburbs in Brisbane have shown strong performance in the property market, including the family-friendly suburb of Aspley where the median prices for houses and units have risen and average days on market reflect brisk buyer activity.

House Price Growth

Data from Property Market Updates show a 9.67 per cent increase in Aspley’s house price for the period of July 2020 to June 2021, pulling its median house price up to $680,000. The data also reflects a quick turnaround in buyer activity as houses stayed an average of only 33 days on the market.

Some 223 properties were sold during the said period as families put “access to top schools” as their foremost criteria for house-hunting, regardless of their budget. Many are drawn to Aspley because of the popularity of Aspley State School or Aspley East State School. These two educational institutions rank within the top 25 per cent of good schools across Queensland, retaining their over 90 score over the years, according to Better Education.

Along the tree-filled streets of Roebig Street, a 978-square metre house sold for $1,375,000 in February 2021, the highest price within the 12-month period from July 2020 to June 2021. Featuring emerald granite floors, high ceilings, and a commercial-grade kitchen space, this spacious family home has multiple living areas for entertaining and recreation, and bedrooms with its own private balcony.

The house is a short drive to Aspley State School and several secondary schools, and is within walking distance of several bushland walking trails in the north for outdoor activities. It is also very close to convenient shopping sites with a diversity of options, such as the Aspley Hypermarket. All these underscore the value placed by people on homes near good schools, recreational places, and lifestyle amenities.

Unit Price Growth

Moderately more robust than the housing market, Aspley’s unit market has grown by 12.70 per cent. Although Aspley is not traditionally a unit demographic as buyers in the suburb tend to look for houses first, savvy buyers consisting mostly of downsizers, retirees, and renters keen on low maintenance homes were quick to snap up value-packed two to three-bedroom apartments, pushing the median unit price up to $415,000 for the period ending June 2021.

Some 51 units sold during this period, with transactions lasting an average of 45 days on market.

About Aspley

Some 13 kilometres away from the CBD, Aspley is an entrenched location with access to good schools, medical facilities, transportation, and shops like Hypermarket and the redeveloped Robinson Road Marketplace (formerly Aspley Village Shopping Centre). Once a sleepy suburb for mature families and older couples, Aspley has become a burgeoning residential suburb for professionals who work in the city, the Brisbane Airport, or the trade coast precinct, who also have young kids.

Active community and sports clubs for both ageing residents and young families abound in Aspley. Urban renewal is happening at every turn. Whilst Westfield Chermside is quite close, residents basically have all they need within their reach. Though there is no railway line in Apsley, an extensive bus network more than makes up for its accessibility.

“The convenience is amazing, and the people are friendly. We have settled and enjoyed our 7 years in Aspley so far – it is the perfect location to raise a family. NBN connection is excellent, and working from home has been seamless. The kids have friends and other families all around.”
Siobhanr2, Homely

“We moved to Aspley one year ago and this has been such a good decision. We have all the conveniences nearby, the massive Marchant Park, heaps of shopping options, restaurants, cafes, medical centres, bus terminus and inspite of all these amenities you can live on a good-sized block.”
Richa Nahatar, Homely

“Friendly neighbourhood with established gardens. Quite hilly with views over Chermside, Clayfield to the city. We walk/ride everywhere – Westfield Chermside, Aspley village, Marchant Park, kid space, bus stops. We are so lucky to live in such a convenient area.”
Aliwaugh, Homely

Raise the Woof! Carseldine Markets to Host the Absolutely Pawsome Barktoberfest!

It’s time to raise the woof and let the dogs out as Carseldine Markets prepares to host an absolutely pawsome Barktoberfest! Whilst their paw-rents enjoy a traditional celebration of beers and drinks this October, fur-babies can have the time of their life on Dorville Road.

Barktoberfest 2021 will feature a flurry of exciting activities that will have tails wagging and families enjoying heaps of gourmet food, workshops and entertainment, competitions, arts and crafts, and hundreds of market stalls.

Set for Saturday, 9th October, Barktoberfest will run from 6:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. with highlights like the Doggo Demos, Dog Fashion Parade, and the Splash Zone from Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWL).

Photo Credit: Carseldine Markets/Facebook

The Splash Zone features a special pool designed for the doggos’ waterplay. The corner will also have a rehydration station for the thirsty pups.

AWL will also set up an information corner where humans could ask about getting involved and supporting the animal charity.

Every year, the animal advocacy group helps find a home for more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals in Queensland and they’re getting behind Barktoberfest to raise awareness for their cause.

Also gracing this event is Winnie the Cattle Dog, a TikTok su-paw-star, with her furmum, April. They will be on stage for a Q & A session with furparents and fans about Winnie’s famous life on social media despite battling a congenital disease called fragmented medial coronoid process.

Meanwhile, registered guests may get a chance to win a doggo hamper from one of the sponsors, which will be drawn at 11:30 a.m. The winner must be on the site or answer the call to receive the prize.

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