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New Indoor Sports Centre Expansion in Zillmere to be Explored for 2032 Olympics

A potential expansion of the Northside Indoor Sports Centre in Zillmere is being investigated as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The investigation, expected to begin if the current administration is reinstated, would focus on developing the Pineapple Street precinct. The proposed expansion would build on the existing Northside Indoor Sports Centre, which opened in 2020, and explore the potential of enhancing the area’s infrastructure to cater to the growing demand for sports facilities.

This expansion aims to serve not only the local community but also meet the requirements of the global sporting event.

Northside Wizards Sports Centre Expansion — *Photo Credit: Google Maps*

Community Impact and Growth

The Northside Indoor Sports Centre has been an important facility for local sports, particularly for basketball teams like the Northside Wizards. Since opening in 2020, the centre has provided five indoor courts and seating for over 300 spectators, playing a vital role in supporting the local sports scene.

The proposed expansion would add to this legacy by accommodating a wider range of activities and future needs, especially with the 2032 Olympics on the horizon.

The area around Zillmere, with its proximity to the rail station, is also being considered for further development. This could include a Transport-Oriented Development (TOD), aimed at creating a more vibrant, walkable neighbourhood, incorporating housing, transport, and mixed-use developments to better serve the growing community.

Local Engagement and Support

The Northside Wizards basketball club has actively engaged in discussions with representatives from both sides of the political spectrum, seeking support for the necessary infrastructure to meet the demands of the community. The club’s growth has driven the need for more courts and improved facilities, and this engagement highlights the importance of bipartisan cooperation to bring the project to life.

Local stakeholders, including members from surrounding suburbs, have shown strong support for these developments, recognising the positive impact this could have on sports participation and community building in Zillmere and the wider Brisbane Northside region.

Expanding the Northside Indoor Sports Centre and transforming the surrounding precinct is seen as a crucial step in not only enhancing local sports but also in preparing for a successful Brisbane 2032 Games.

Published 14-Oct-2024

PCYC Zillmere and Sandgate to Host Community Open Days

Residents of Zillmere and Sandgate will have the opportunity to explore their local Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) during upcoming open days, offering a range of free activities and the chance to win gym memberships.

The events are scheduled for Saturday, 6 July 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both PCYC Zillmere and PCYC Sandgate locations.

Community Engagement

PCYC Queensland aims to strengthen community ties through these open days. The events are designed to welcome both long-time members and newcomers, providing a glimpse into the clubs’ contributions to local neighbourhoods.

“This is a perfect opportunity to see what PCYC is all about and how we contribute to the community with your help,” said a PCYC spokesperson.

PCYC Sandgate — Photo Credit: *PCYCSandgate and Zillmere*

Activities and Attractions

Both locations will feature a variety of family-friendly activities:

– Free trial classes
– Sausage sizzle
– Face painting
– Jumping castle
– Meet and greet with PCYC staff

Zillmere-specific offerings:	Sandgate-specific offerings:
– Chance to win a 12-month gym and fitness membership – Fitness challenges – Interactive sports and games – Soft play area – Key ring making – Photo opportunities with a police car	– Gymnastics, trampoline, and freeG (ninja/parkour) classes – Little n active program for children under 5

*Photo Credit: PCYCSandgate and Zillmere*

How to Participate

Interested community members can RSVP through the respective Facebook event pages. Attendees are encouraged to invite friends and family to join the festivities.

For more information, visitors can check the PCYC Queensland website or contact the clubs directly:

Zillmere: zillmere@pcyc.org.au or (07) 3633 0244 the Facebook event page.

Sandgate: Contact details available on their Facebook page.

The PCYC open days promise to be an engaging start to the school holiday weekend, fostering community spirit and showcasing the clubs’ commitment to youth development and local engagement.

Published 5-July-2024

Zillmere Library Refurbishment Ongoing

Zillmere Library is up for upgrades and will soon be transformed into a fit-for-purpose facility for the community.

Refurbishments have started at Zillmere Library as of February 2023 and will entail a new dedicated site for children and young adults. New seating will be brought in to make the library more conducive to reading and studying.

The toilet amenities will be upgraded with modern fixtures, alongside the addition of new lighting, furniture and carpet. Visitors to the library will see landscape improvements on the site’s external appearance.

Zillmere Library will get a bush tucker garden as a cultural and learning focal point for the library and the local community. Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander horticulturalists/specialists and groups will be developing and growing this garden.

In line with the construction, some access and restrictions will be enforced in stages that may disrupt work and visits to the library. Jenning Street will be temporarily closed off for staging works and machinery access.

The last refurbishments done on Zillmere Library were from 2007 to 2008. Thus, the current construction and improvement works are much warranted.

Council estimates that this project will be completed in mid-2023. For questions or feedback, phone 1800 884 681 during business hours or 07 3403 8888 after hours.

Kerbside Collection Is Coming to Brisbane’s Northside

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Heads up, people on the northside! Kerbside Collection is coming to Brighton, Deagon, Sandgate, Taigum, Shorncliffe, Boondall, Zillmere, Virginia, and Geebung this October.

The 2022 Kerbside Collection pick-up schedule will be as follows:

3 October – Brighton, Deagon, Sandgate, Taigum
10 October – Shorncliffe
17 October – Boondall, Zillmere, Virginia, Geebung

For the schedule of other suburbs, Brisbane City Council has a Kerbside Collection calendar.

Check the calendar

For periodic reminders so you won’t forget your schedule, download Council’s free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app and keep push notifications enabled.

Residents are advised to place all acceptable materials for collection on the kerbside the weekend before the collection starts. These items should be on the kerbside in front of your home by 6 am at the start of the collection period.

Some of the acceptable items for collection include bath and laundry tubs, bicycles and sporting equipment, carpet and rugs, electronic waste* (e.g. televisions and computers), furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves), small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters), and wood products less than 1.5 metres.

You may also consider donating your still-usable items to organisations that can recycle or find other uses for them including GIVIT, Charitable Recycling Australia and BCC’s Treasure Troves.

GIVIT

This not-for-profit organisation serves as a link between the communities in urgent need of essential items and those who have and are willing to donate. GIVIT was established in 2019 by Juliette Wright. Their platform allows charities to make potential donors aware of what are the exact items currently needed by the individuals that they support.

DONATE to GIVIT

Charitable Recycling Australia

Charitable Recycling Australia proudly supports circular economy transition through charitable reuse and recycling. With the help of member enterprises who provide their decades of expertise in the collecting and sale of donated goods, the organisation has been extending the life of about 285 million products each year and pioneering the concept of circularity even before it was officially named.

donate to Charitable Recycling Australia

Treasure Troves

Council currently operates two second-hand shops which sell donated items for Brisbane residents. The items come from BCC’s resource recovery centres.

Brisbane City Council’s Treasure Troves are open from 8 am to 4 pm every weekend (excluding Easter Sunday, as well as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when these days fall on a weekend).

Visit Treasure Troves

These shops are located at 46 Colebard Street West in Acacia Ridge and at 27A Prosperity Place in Geebung.

The resource recovery centres are located here:

Chandler Resource Recovery Centre, 728 Tilley Road, Chandler
Ferny Grove Resource Recovery Centre, 101 Upper Kedron Road, Ferny Grove
Nudgee Resource Recovery Centre, 1372 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach
Willawong Resource Recovery Centre, 360 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong

Buy or Sell Pre-Loved Treasures at the Fab Finds Markets in Zillmere

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.

Zillmere Property Market: House Median Price Rises to $500,000

Interstate buyers looking to settle in Brisbane now have Zillmere on their radar, pushing this northern suburb’s house median price to rise to $500,000. Real estate experts have said that the interest in Zillmere has been astounding, with inquiries increasing following the pandemic.

At the end of 2020, Zillmere was one of the last Brisbane suburbs where investors could affordably buy a house for less than half a million dollars. However, the property market boom during the first quarter of 2021 has recently pulled this suburb’s numbers up by $40,000, joining Richlands in the $500,000 threshold.

The remaining suburbs getting to close to the half a million mark are Durack ($490,000), Ellen Grove ($484,750), Fitzgibbon ($469,000), and Forest Lake ($469,000).

Industry experts said that buyers coming from Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney get more for their property investments in Zillmere by first putting up the house for rent, and then eventually moving in. This is great news for homeowners who were not expecting their Zillmere houses, bought nearly a decade ago, would gain in the property market.

A lot has changed in Zillmere in the last 10 years as well, especially in terms of safety and liveability. Per Domain.com.au, this suburb has improved in terms of education, walkability and coastal lifestyle.

Today, it’s very appealing to average families who are looking for charming wood houses with decent space for a nice front lawn or a beautiful garden backyard. The suburb is roughly 16 kilometres away from the CBD, close to businesses for basic necessities.