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Limits Lifted on Selected Everyday Items at Coles and Other Supermarkets

Photo Credit: Robinson Road Marketplace/Coles

If you shop for supplies at Coles and other supermarkets, here’s some great news! Purchase caps have started to be lifted on selected everyday staples.

Coles Aspley and Other Branches

Coles has lifted purchase limits on all types of meat, UHT and fresh milk, tissues, and nappies.

Meanwhile, the company currently still has a 1 pack/shopper limit on toilet paper and paper towels; and 2 packs/shopper on sugar, eggs, canned tomatoes, flour, pasta, dry rice, frozen vegetables and desserts, liquid soap, antibacterial wipes, and hand sanitiser.

Individual stores may still impose additional limits on other items as the need arises, so shoppers should check in-store announcements or signages for related updates.

Community Hour

At Coles, weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. is designated as the Community Hour. During this time, vulnerable shoppers who require assistance and access will be allowed to complete their shopping ahead of the regular store clientele.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are for elderly customers, their carers, other people needing special assistance, and the friends and neighbours of those who need assistance. Any of the following government-issued identification cards must be presented upon entry:

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Health Care Card
Seniors Card
Disability Card
Pensioner Concession Card
Companion Card

Community Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays are for emergency services and healthcare workers who:

Can demonstrate they are registered with AHPRA;
Have a workplace ID; or
Are wearing their work uniform.

Regular customers may proceed with their shopping after Community Hour. Stores have the discretion to extend the time to enable Community Hour shoppers to complete their purchases.

Woolworths

At Woolworths, purchase caps have now been removed on all canned vegetables, tinned tomatoes, canned legumes, oats, long-life milk, serviettes, and baby care items, excluding wipes. This is a significant change from earlier this month when most products had a 2 pack/person limit. Caps at Woolies are constantly being updated, so it’s best to check their website for the latest details before going in to shop.

Aldi’s and IGA

Purchase limits at Aldi‘s seem to still be in place. Currently, there are caps on toilet paper (1 pack/shopper); flour, dry pasta, dry rice, eggs, tissues, and paper towels (2 packs/shopper); sugar, UHT milk, and microwavable rice (6 packs/shopper); and canned food (10 packs/shopper).

Interestingly, IGA maintains that caps are a store-based decision. Explaining that they seek to provide access to essential items for the local communities they serve, IGA stores have imposed limits on items with critically low inventory. The chain recently released a statement saying that limits are being maintained and updated on a store by store basis.

For more details on supermarket item limits, visit Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA‘s websites.

Deagon Master Planning Advances With Appointment of Town Planner and Architect

Racing Queensland has appointed a town planner and architect as its Deagon Racecourse master planning process pushes forward.

Concept master planning at Deagon has commenced, seeking to establish a multi-purpose State Training Centre in order to address the declining residential stabling numbers in South East Queensland. The facility will also provide a training environment for apprentice jockeys and stable hands.

The planning and conceptual design process is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete. The initial announcement was made in July 2019.

To assist RQ with its community engagement activities throughout 2020 and to help in the master planning process, Urbis has been appointed as its town planner and will be working together with Cox Architecture.

“Under the RQ proposal, the State Training Centre would serve as a state-of-the-art equine precinct, supporting the heritage requirements placed on Deagon to maintain its status as a racing and sporting precinct,” Racing Minister and Member for Sandgate Stirling Hinchliffe said.

“Just as importantly, however, they have committed to working with their technical advisors and the community to explore what additional uses could compliment the site.”

The State Training Centre, as proposed, would cater for more than 200 horses at Deagon whilst creating 60 new racing jobs in the region and up to 900 jobs throughout its construction. Other uses envisaged for the facility include community sporting facilities; farmers markets, dining, retail, entertainment, and accommodation.

“We’d like to quadruple the current stable numbers at Deagon, so it’s great to see the project advancing,” RQ CEO Brendan Parnell said.

“The declining stabling numbers in South East Queensland is one of our real challenges and the establishment of a multi-purpose State Training Centre is viewed as a key solution.

“Additionally, it would also allow us to create a world-class training and education environment for our participants and usher in a new era for racing in Queensland.”

Aspley State Schools to Get Cooler and Greener

Students attending Aspley state schools are set to benefit from a more comfortable learning environment, along with other state schools across Queensland via the Cooler Cleaner Schools Program (CCSP).

Aspley East State School, Aspley Special School, Aspley State High School, and Aspley State School are among the 330 schools that will benefit from the more than $477 million in CCSP funding, over four years, as announced last February 2020.

The funding package will have some 650 state schools, including those that were announced last year, benefiting from air conditioning installations, as well as ongoing maintenance and replacement of existing air conditioning units.

To power these air conditioners, the CCSP will also provide an additional $71 million, spread over three years, to install over 190,000 solar panels, creating a virtual solar farm on state school roof tops.

“Through the Cooler Cleaner Schools Program, we are providing a boost to our existing solar program,” Education Minister Grace Grace said.

“An additional $71.1 million has been allocated to install solar PV systems at Queensland schools.

“We want to ensure the energy needs associated with installing these new air-conditioning units will be offset by cleaner, greener electricity generation.

An additional 80,000 solar panels will be installed on state schools that will be able to generate an extra 26MW of power. Minister Grace said the state schools are among the biggest consumers of energy in Qld, prompting the state government to invest $97 million toward the Advancing Clean Energy Schools Program. This meant the installation of 110,000 solar panels and other energy saving devices including light sensors and timers.

“Already, solar panels have been installed at 120 Queensland state schools during phase one of the rollout, with two more phases scheduled in the coming years.”

Aspley Jeep Cited As One Of Brisbane’s Best Dealers

In the market for a new car? If you’re eyeing a sport utility vehicle, Aspley Jeep on Gympie Road has been cited as one of the best Jeep dealers in Brisbane.

The car dealer has a great selection of new and used cars, as well as a number of demo cars with good value for your budget. With a trained and qualified team to help you find the right vehicle, Aspley Jeep can make your car buying experience a breeze.

Specialising in U.S. Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep Range, the car dealership has both off-road models and cross-overs. Their current range includes the latest model of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including SRT and Trackhawk), the Jeep Cherokee (including Night Eagle), the Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep Compass, and the Jeep Gladiator.

For its demo cars, the Aspley dealer is offering five of its best, which you can drive away for a lot less than its original cost:

2018 Jeep Compass Wagon
2019 Jeep Wrangler Softtop in Granite Crystal
2019 Jeep Wrangler Softtop in Mojito
2019 Jeep Cherokee Wagon
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wagon

The dealer is a MoPar certified service centre providing Genuine Jeep Service. MoPar is the customer care organization of Fiat Chrysler. This Aspley centre utilises genuine Jeep parts and accessories which were designed by the same engineers that developed the car.

For enquiries, phone 07 3633 3900 for vehicle purchases or 07 3246 8000 for service. The dealer and service centre is open from Monday to Saturday.

A Vibrant And Colourful BrisAsia Bazaar Awaits At Aspley Central

Brisbane’s newly renovated retail hub, Aspley Central, will be the site of a fun and exotic Asian extravaganza at the BrisAsia Bazaar.

The BrisAsia Bazaar will run from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 15th of February 2020. Admission is free, and the event is also suitable for all ages, so, you can bring your entire family and friends to this fun-filled evening at the market.

*Photo credit: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/*

What to Expect at the Bazaar

Unlike the usual weekend night markets, BrisAsia Bazaar is set to be a massive one-stop destination for everything Asian—food, shops, handicrafts, roving performances, forums, workshops, demonstrations and more.

*Photo credit: CCO Public Domain/ zenobresson /Pixabay*

With plenty of stalls set up at the bazaar, you might want to bring in your wallet so that you can fill in your shopping bags—and your stomach too, with lots of Asian goodies.

BrisAsia Festival 2020

*Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/ Facebook*

BrisAsia Bazaar is part of Brisbane City Council’s BrisAsia Festival.

Currently on its eighth year, BrisAsia Festival 2020 is a month-long celebration of Brisbane’s rich cultural diversity. Indeed, it is an opportunity for locals to explore, experience and enjoy the rich culture and traditions of Asia.

The festivities start from February 1st until the 29th, where multiple venues around Brisbane will be showcasing Asiad dance, visual arts, food, music, film, live concerts, cosplay, and more.

Check out this video that highlights all the events that happened from last year’s BrisAsia Festival:

Want to know more? See the full schedule of BrisAsia events here.

Exciting Vintage Ride Lets You Rediscover Brisbane’s Wonderful Old Towns

What’s the perfect birthday gift for someone who has everything? What date or day trip can you plan that will be truly unforgettable? Roaring Twenties, a vintage car hire in Sandgate, might just be the answer to your dilemma. Treat a special someone to a vintage ride to rediscover Brisbane’s old towns or enjoy Bayside joyrides in the seaside suburbs.

Roaring Twenties is a unique service that started out as a vintage wedding car for hire in 2015. Owned and managed by Turkish immigrant Moe Akgun and his partner Samantha, Roaring Twenties has expanded as a bespoke transport service to cater to customers looking for a different kind of adventure.

*Photo Credit: Roaring Twenties/Facebook*

Ride in style aboard a Bonnie, a 1928 luxury Chrysler vintage sedan, or Clyde, a 1937 Dodge convertible sedan as you rediscover rich, historical sites in Kangaroo Point, Central Brisbane, South Bank, Fortitude Valley and West End. Experience a different kind of “time travel” and take photos of these surviving hidden gems that have shaped Brisbane’s landscape, culture and heritage.

For a special kind of joyride, Moe can chauffeur you around Shorncliffe, Sandgate, Brighton, Clontarf, Woody Point, Redcliffe and Scarborough to relish and enjoy Brisbane’s natural beauties and old town charm.

Roaring Twenties will help you plan out the most unforgettable vintage ride in Brisbane as an anniversary or birthday gift. They also do school formals or corporate event car hire, aside from wedding.

For enquiries about the tours or car hire, availability, car features, rates and other details, phone 0405 111 875 or email roaringtwenties@outlook.com.au.

“The Green” at Carseldine Urban Village Now Open

The first cricket match has been played at “The Green,” marking the official opening of the newest sports and recreation precinct at Carseldine Urban Village.

The ceremonial coin toss for the Bracken Ridge and Brookfield United cricket match was officiated by Member for Aspley Bart Mellish who said that The Green will become Carseldine community’s social and sporting hub.

“The Green is a fantastic space for adults and children to play and train, and will encourage more local residents to get out and get active,” he said.

The $6.5-million precinct, Mr Mellish said, utilised the latest innovative power and water-saving technology which include an automated LED floodlights and an internal weather monitor guided irrigation control system.

The eSwitch lighting control system, he added, is linked to a “BrightSport,” a booking app which allows the sporting fields to be booked with or without lighting. A unique password is provided, once the field is booked, to allow the app user to turn the lights on and off.

Features of The Green include: three soccer fields, two volleyball courts, two dual purpose tennis/netball courts, a half-court basketball court, an outdoor ping pong table, and a turf cricket pitch and practice nets.

The brand new sports and recreation precinct also boasts of an all abilities playground, yoga lawn, exercise lawn, amenities block, and barbecues and shaded seating, plus over 120 new car parking spaces.

The Green at Carseldine Urban Village Now Open — *Photo Credit: Carseldine Village / carseldinevillage.com.au*

“It’s very exciting to have a new cricket field to play on and we hope the facilities inspire more people to join local sporting clubs and live a healthy and active lifestyle,” Bracken Ridge District Cricket Club Treasurer Keane White said.

“There will be more opportunities for junior and senior cricketers to play and train at night, and being able to turn the lights on and off automatically will save sporting club volunteers a lot of time.”

Another upcoming infrastructure, to be undertaken by Davbridge Constructions, is the connecting pedestrian and cycle bridge between Carseldine Urban Village and Aspley State High School.

Construction of the bridge is expected to commence in late January and be completed by mid-2020.

Aspley & Other Brisbane Suburbs Can Now Enjoy First Class Pet Sitting

Pet ownership entails a lot of responsibility as another living creature depends on you for love and care. What do you do when other responsibilities and commitments get in the way and threaten to take time away from your beloved pet? Times like these call for First Class Pet Sitting, a Brisbane premium pet care sitting service.

First Class Pet Sitting has helped many paw-rents since 2012. This quality and convenient service was established by Kylie, a former veterinary nurse, dog trainer, animal rescue volunteer and teacher. She works alongside a team of dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate staff.

Among the services of First Class Pet Sitting are:

Doggy Day Care Adventure	4 hours of outdoor exercise (park or beach) Limited to four dogs per Pack Leader First Class Pet Sitting will collect the pets from their home for a run, play, swim and fun time with their furry friends. They’ll go home happy and exhausted, ensuring a good night’s rest. The dogs will be transported in a comfortable van during their day out.
Pet Sitting	Duration varies, including overnight stay at your house. Professional pet sitters can look after your furbabies in their pet-friendly home. Furparents can visit the house and meet the pet sitter before entrusting the animals to them. Pet sitters may also watch your dog in your own home if you have to leave for a day or require an overnight companion for your pooches.
Dog Walking	Duration varies Experienced dog walkers will walk dogs regardless of size or breed. The walkers are trained to apply various psychology-tested strategies to make dog walking a breeze.
First Class Pet Wedding Assistant	Average of 3 hours (also applicable for funeral pet sitting) Professional pet sitters can accompany your furbaby on your wedding day. The pets can also witness you and your betrothed exchange “I do’s” with the pet sitter ensuring that there will be no episodes to ruin the wedding.
Pet Taxi	Duration varies Pet sitters can bring your dog to their grooming or veterinary appointments, whether you join the ride or not.

*Photo Credit: First Class Pet Sitting/Facebook*

“It is part of our pet sitter’s daily duties to send pictures of your pets via either mobile phone or email so you remain in the loop each day you’re away,” Kylie said in explaining what makes First Class Pet Sitting different from other services. “We follow your detailed instructions and treat your pets as if they were our own.”

Kylie also adapts a complimentary meet and greet between the pet sitter and the animal to establish familiarity and bond.

First Class Pet Sitting covers South, East, West and North Brisbane, Inner City Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Redland, Logan, Toowoomba, Tweed Heads and Perth. For questions about the service, refer to their FAQs or phone the company at 1800 738 748 (1800 PET SIT) or 0420 264 216.

Children at a Childcare and Education Centre in Aspley Baked to Raise Funds for Firefighters and Victims of Bushfires

Children at a childcare and education centre in Aspley raised funds from their baked goodies for the firefighters and families affected by the devastating bushfires.

Children and educators at Guardian Early Learning Group’s learning centres across Australia have launched various efforts to show support to the firefighters, as well as help those who have been affected by the recent fires in NSW and Queensland.

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Aspley baked cupcakes and other goodies and delivered them to the foyer every afternoon for families to buy as after school snacks. These yummy treats helped the centre raise $170 which will then be donated to the Queensland Rural Fire Service. The centre is also collecting donations for the families affected by the bushfires.

Children at a Childcare and Education Centre in Aspley Baked to Raise Funds for Firefighters and Victims of Bushfires — *Photo credit: Guardian Childcare and Education / guardian.edu.au*

Children at Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo have likewise decided to show their appreciation to the heroic efforts of local firefighters, this time through letters.

“Staying indoors led to a conversation about how bad the fires were and what this meant for the community. The children were concerned for the firefighters and wanted to thank them for keeping us safe,” said Early Childhood Teacher, Lucy.

“After considering everyone’s suggestions, and weighing up the benefits and potential complications associated with each one, we decided that the firefighters would appreciate letters and pictures instead.”

The community at Guardian Early Learning Bruce, on the other hand, had a dressup day and bake sale to raise funds for NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Queensland Rural Fire Service, and Red Cross.

The children dressed up as their favourite heroes, and many of the children and educators came as doctors, police officers, builders, and nurses. The centre also raised over $100 through the sale of homemade goodies.

The Kinder One children from Guardian Pascoe Vale Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten likewise put together a bake sale and an appeal to raise funds to help those affected by the bushfires.

“We had wonderful feedback from families and Educators excited to support the cause,” Assistant Manager, Jess said.

“They contributed their thoughts and ideas for the appeal, eagerly purchased cupcakes from the bake sale, and discussed with the children what they were raising money for.”

Newly Opened Nissan Showroom in Aspley Ready to Feature Next-Gen Cars

Photo Credit: Aspley Nissan/Facebook

Japanese automotive brand Nissan opened a new showroom in Aspley, just 700 metres away from its temporary retail outlet along Gympie Road.

Sitting adjacent to AP Eagers’ other franchises, like Holden and Suzuki, Aspley Nissan features dual new-car customer delivery bays, touchscreens to allow customers to compare models and view feature demonstrations, Nissan Radio, as well as interactive digital signage displays.

The new Nissan showroom, located at 1454 Gympie Rd, boasts a state-of-the-art service workshop which is also now open for all their customers’ servicing needs. The comfortable lounge offers free WiFi, a hospitality bar, workstations, charge points and spacious seating options.

They stock the latest range in Nissan models from the tough Navara, the next-gen and family-friendly Qashqai and the super sporty 370z. Eventually, customers may even purchase the new all-electric Nissan Leaf from the Aspley outlet.

Leaf, the second electric car in Australia with a $50,000 price point, will be sold at 90 Nissan dealerships across the country and Aspley Nissan will be one of its authorized dealers and service centres. With its 40-kWh battery, the new generation Nissan Leaf has an indicative driving range of 270-km.

Queensland Firebirds star Gretel Tippett graced the official grand re-opening of Aspley Nissan, where attendees were treated with BBQ and drinks and signed merchandise. Nissan signed Tippett as the brand’s official ambassador in June 2019, as part of its netball ambassador program in Australia.

Further information about the newly open dealership and service centre can be found at Aspley Nissan’s website.