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Better Late Than Never! A Supermarket In Kangaroo Point After 177 Years

At 177 years old, Kangaroo Point may be among Queensland’s oldest suburbs but would you believe it has never had a proper supermarket? Well, it looks like things may soon change, if the Fabcot’s development application for a Kangaroo Point supermarket gets approved.

It’s looking like 2020 and 2021 will be banner years for this inner city suburb, should this development application for the construction of the Kangaroo Point’s first supermarket push through.

Photo Credit : PD Online / Cotter Parker

Located at 25 Ferry Street, the mixed-use project also includes a full retail podium with food and specialty stores, a mezzanine with offices and storage spaces for the supermarket, and residential apartments.

Citing promising potential in the area in their application to Council, Fabcot said that the supermarket will be the main driver behind the development/ The limited line supermarket will have a planned GFA of 1,742 sqm at the ground floor, offering goods in a retail environment that is positioned to be bigger than metro-style specialty shops, but stops just shy of full line size.

“A strong trading catchment has been identified within the local area, that is currently not serviced by a local supermarket. The establishment of a supermarket in this location will deliver additional choice and convenience for residents,” the developer said.

Interestingly, the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan also contemplates the establishment of a supermarket in the same location, l an anchor to the Town Centre.

What to Expect

Once built, residents can expect to see a residential tower with 62 apartments rising above a retail podium. Recreational and communal areas, an open lawn, a pool with lounge deck, an indoor gymnasium, and BBQ areas with seating pods are among the lifestyle amenities included in the design. Apartment units include a full, glazed wall facade in the main bedroom and wrap-around balconies in the living areas.

Concerns?

The project was submitted ahead of February 28, a date that’s particularly significant because that is when the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan takes effect. If submitted under the Plan, the site coverage limit would have been capped at only 40 percent.

The project has a site coverage of 83 percent, something that was made possible by its submission prior to the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan.

Likewise, residents and local stakeholders, led by Cr Sri, have pointed out that the proposed development did not meet the minimum requirement to plant trees on 10 percent of the site.

For details on the development application, check out the submissions on Brisbane City Council’s planning & development online at A005384910.

Have A Fantastic Seafood Feast This Easter With Kangaroo Point’s One Fish Two Fish

Traditionally, restaurants along Kangaroo Point would join together in celebrating the annual Easter weekend. Given the current coronavirus concerns, despite briefly closing, One Fish Two Fish will reopen their doors to customers for one day only, this Good Friday. Providing fresh quality seafood and wine, customers can also stock up by ordering online on their website, for pick up and delivery.

*Photo Credit: One Fish Two Fish/ Facebook*

Daniel Miletic, head chef and owner, expressed his hope to share their annual tradition of seafood and wine with as many people over the Easter break, turning their Good Fridays into a ‘Great Friday’. By having pick-up and delivery options, having a Great Friday at One Fish Two Fish can be easily enjoyed by many from the comfort and safety of one’s home.

For their seafood options, Sydney rock oysters are available by the dozen or half-dozen at $4 each, along with peeled Queensland tiger prawns served with sriracha and lime aioli and lemon at $34 per half-kilo. A pairing of house-made tartare sauce can be added for the price of $2.

For wine to match with their fresh catch, One Fish Two Fish also offers bottles of Buoy Oh Bouy prosecco (VIC), Babo pinot grigio (ITA), and Bouchard Aîné & Fils rosé (FRA) for $35 with any order. A bottle of Lanson Père et Fils NV champagne is also available for $90.

Great Friday seafood and wine orders will only be accepted until 9 pm on Tuesday, April 7, via the One Fish Two Fish website. Pick-ups are preferred and available between 2 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, April 9. The delivery fee is at $15, or free for orders over $120.

Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan Now in Effect

The adopted amendments to the Brisbane City Plan 2014 that incorporates Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan has come into effect beginning 28 February.

The Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan, which covers the inner-city peninsula of Kangaroo Point, bounded by the Brisbane River, Mowbray Park, Shafston Avenue and the southern boundary of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, updates the 20-year old neighbourhood plan to meet the needs of the local community and guide the future development in the plan area.

Highlights of the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan include:

maintaining strong building height controls to preserve views to and from the Story Bridge
rezoning land under the Story Bridge from high-density residential to community purposes, promoting the creative use of space underneath the bridge
facilitating mixed-use development in focused areas along Main Street to promote new businesses and services
protecting two additional properties through the City Plan Heritage Overlay
protecting more trees through the City Plan Significant Landscape Tree Overlay.

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au

The neighbourhood planning for Kangaroo Point peninsula commenced in October 2016 with the first stage involving preparation of, and community consultation on, the draft renewal strategy.

The second stage, guided by the feedback received on the draft renewal strategy and those received through the Community Planning Team, involved the preparation and community consultation on the amendment package.

Community engagement on the amendment package ran from 5 October 2018 to 19 November 2018. The amendment was then updated after considering the feedback received on the amendment package.

Some of the neighbourhood plan outcomes include:

The neighbourhood plan boundary: the Brisbane River, Mowbray Park, Shafston Avenue and the southern boundary of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane.
Precincts – five precincts in the neighbourhood plan area:
- Main Street precinct (NPP-001)
- Thornton Street precinct (NPP-002)
  - Bright Street A sub-precinct (NPP-002a)
  - Bright Street B sub-precinct (NPP-002b)
  - St Vincent sub-precinct (NPP-002c)
- Dockside precinct (NPP-003)
  - Dockside core sub-precinct (NPP-003a)
- Shafston precinct (NPP-004)
- Mowbray Park precinct (NPP-005).
Development intent
- Mixed-use zoning applied over part of the Main Street precinct
- Rezoning of land under the Story Bridge and Bradfield Highway from the High-density residential zone to the Community facilities zone
- Community facilities zoning applied to the St Vincent sub-precinct
- Council depot included in the Special purpose (Utility services) zone
Planning Scheme Overlay changes
Changes to the Transport, access, parking and servicing code

After the second review by the Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council formally adopted the amendments to the Brisbane City Plan 2014 to include the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan at a meeting held on 19 November 2019.

Developer Lodges Plans For 10-storey Apartment Building In Kangaroo Point

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A residential tower with supermarket, office spaces, and retail tenancies will be built in Kangaroo Point should a development application lodged with Brisbane City Council be approved.

The Cottee Parker designed building will contain 62 dwellings: 34 two-bedroom apartments and 28 three-bedroom apartments. The residential building will have a total gross floor area of 9,619 sqm and maximum height of 10 storeys.

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In addition to apartment units, it will house communal amenities and recreation space like a gym, two barbecue areas, seating pod, open lawn area, and pool and decking area. The subject site is located in a high density residential zone at 23-31 Ferry Street and 16-30 Prospect Street, Kangaroo Point.

Residents living nearby lodged their appeal regarding the proposed tower. Concerns included that it will create increased congestion of surrounding on-street parking and will be incompatible with the nearby low level apartments of Dockside and Deakin St.

With regard to its height, Urbis stated on behalf of the applicant that it has been designed to accord with the height contemplated on this site under the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan. The applicant said there is a need for a supermarket in this location, in an otherwise underserviced catchment.

As the report added: “The establishment of a supermarket in this location will deliver additional choice and convenience for residents. The Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan also contemplates the establishment of a supermarket in this location, as an anchor to the Town Centre.”

“Development ensures building size and bulk are consistent with the high density of the locality and retain an appropriate residential scale and relationship with other buildings on the city skyline,” the application noted.

The applicant is Fabcot Pty Ltd, Woolworths’ own in-house Corporate Property division. For more information about the proposed development, see DA-A005384910.

Popular Sunshine Coast Eatery Is Coming To Brisbane For One Day

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to try the food of one of Sunshine Coast’s popular eateries. Sum Yung Guys, famous for its modern South Asian fare, is popping up in Kangaroo Point for one day only. Chef Matt Sinclair will be working with Chef Daniel Miletic for an unforgettable feast of delicious seafood as part of the Red Fish Blue Fish collaboration series.

Red Fish Blue Fish was hatched by Miletic of One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point’s seafood restaurant off Main Street. This special event brings well-known chefs from all over Brisbane to create a one-off banquet together with Miletic.

Previous Red Fish Blue Fish collaborations featured chefs Ben Williamson of the soon-to-open 22 Agnes restaurant, Philip Johnson of E’cco Bistro, and Georgia Barnes, a Masterchef alum.

This collaboration happening on Saturday, the 22nd of February 2020, at One Fish Two Fish, will have two sitting schedules from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The chefs will prepare the following menu for guests who have pre-reserved their seats.

Sum Yung Guys was established by four friends after years of travelling around Asia. The restaurant, located almost two hours away from Kangaroo Point, serves food meant to be shared with friends and family. The menu is massively influenced by Southeast Asia.

One Fish Two Fish is also all about family or group dining. This seafood place, which operates daily from lunch to dinner, is for chilling and relaxing as a fully-licensed bar. Phone (07) 3391 7680 for bookings and enquiries.

BrisAsia Festival Wraps Up Summer with an Amazing Dance Party

Say goodbye to summer with an amazing dance party featuring the colours and music of Asian pop culture. As part of the month-long BrisAsia Festival this February, Utopia Entertainment Brisbane, in collaboration with the Brisbane City Council, is turning Reddacliff Place as the premier venue for this year’s Summer Party.

Taking place on Saturday, the 22nd of February 2020, the BrisAsia Festival Summer Party will clock in from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Experience non-stop entertainment and witness impressive dance battles featuring various K-Pop, J-Pop and C-Pop and dance crews.

Street Groove, the Hip Hop and Urban Dance Society from the University of Queensland, is also preparing a special treat for the Summer Party guests. They will be performing anime-inspired entertainment featuring Naruto and Demonslayer.

*Photo Credit: Utopia Entertainment Brisbane/Facebook*

Gastronomic delights highlighting Asian fares to satisfy your cravings will also be prepared by heaps of food stalls. There will be a crafts market, a cosplay showcase, and lots of games where guests could win fabulous prizes.

The Summer Party is open to all ages. This event is free for all but you’ll need to register for the tickets.

Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad Is Searching For Amazing Jazz Dancers

Professional dancers look flashy and alluring during their performances but it takes a lot of hard work and discipline to work in this industry. If you’ve got the talent for jazz dancing and the drive for training long hours to build a professional dancing career, the Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad is looking to add more amazing jazz dancers for the 2020 NRL season.

An audition to become part of the Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad will take place at the Mad Dance House on Adelaide Street this Sunday, the 2nd of February 2020. Be there before 8:30 a.m. for the registration, briefing, and warm-up session before the actual audition process gets underway.

Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad will be looking for dancers who can follow the choreography and easily pick up on the corner work. Those who will audition must be above 20 years old. They must also have technical jazz training, a positive attitude and an engaging personality.

On top of the performances, the chosen dancers will also serve as ambassadors of the Brisbane Broncos.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad Auditions/Facebook*

If this is a job you think you’d be great at, fill up this registration form and email it back via dancesquad@maddance.com.au before the 31st of January 2020. Don’t forget to include a headshot and body photo. If you have a showreel online, include this in your application as well.

On audition day, the dancers are required to wear a crop top with bike pants or dance shorts, and runners or dance shoes. Please come with minimal makeup.

Successful dancers are expected to perform in 12 home games for the current season.

Kerbside Collection Kangaroo Point: How To Turn Trash Into Treasure

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Kerbside collection is here once again to help residents remove large items from their homes. For those getting ready for this year’s scheduled collection for Kangaroo Point on 27 January 2020, you might want to sort all your stuff and prepare them the weekend before the collection date.

But if you have stuff that can still be reused or upcycled, you can still turn them into a treasure that you or another person can hold dear by putting them into good use or giving them a second life. Below are some tips on how to deal with large unwanted items instead of putting them on the kerbside for collection.

Find them a new home

Some stuff ready for kerbside collection can actually be used and appreciated by people, so it would be wise to donate still-useable household items. If you don’t know where to start, GIVIT and The National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO) can help.

GIVIT can connect you to charities or organisations who might benefit from a certain item, like an old washing machine, bicycle, and even sports equipment. Charities registered with GIVIT have access to their Virtual Warehouse. For donations, all you have to do is submit the relevant details of your item/s along with a corresponding photo through their website.

NACRO enables charities to maximise their financial returns from their recycling and retail operations, in order to uphold their charitable mission and purpose. NACRO does this by enlisting support from governments, facilitating the exchange of information and developing the operations of members to position them for sustainability, success and growth.

Sell them online

There are Facebook groups where you can buy, sell, or trade furniture. Do note, however, that each group has its own rules, especially when it comes to payment arrangements so better read them first before posting. For instance, there are groups that only allow members to bump a maximum number of items in a 24-hour period. This makes it fair for everyone to have a fair chance at bumping their items also without one person flooding the walls.

Upcycle

Turn trash into treasure by upcycling them. It’s not only good for the planet, but it will also save you money from buying a new household item. If you have an old surfboard, transform it into towel rack, like this DIY project.

It’s perfect for any surfer or beach themed home. Or if you have an old coffee table, spruce it up by repainting it and adding some interesting details like this amazing makeover.

Story Bridge Now Offers World Exclusive Thrill-Seeker Activities

A world-exclusive climbing adventure is now yours to experience with the launch of two new thrill-seeker activities at the iconic Story Bridge this January 2020.

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has announced that XBrisbane, the company that operates the bridge walks, is now offering the Walk the Plank and Cantilever adventure experiences.

Walk the Plank, XBrisbane principal John Sharpe described, is a one-metre plank that offers thrill seekers a “heart-stopping chance to walk out over the traffic 40 metres below.” The Cantilever, on the other hand, offers an experience of “weightless feeling of falling whilst being totally safe in a harness-and-suspension safety system.”

These offerings are just the start of more attractions to be offered soon to those looking for additional thrills at the Story Bridge.

“New experiences will grow our tourism industry and create local jobs. These new attractions will position the Story Bridge as Australia’s number one bridge adventure precinct,” Ms Jones said.

Story Bridge Now Offers World Exclusive Thrill Seeker Activities — *Photo credit: Story Bridge Adventure Climb / storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au*

Ms Jones added that the new attractions at the Story Bridge aim to attract an extra 45,800 tourists a year and generate an extra $3 million for local businesses. The State Government recently confirmed it will provide funding to support new attractions on the Story Bridge through its $36 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure fund.

Mr Sharpe said that the Sydney Harbour Bridge is “tired and old – their offering hasn’t changed in decades.” This major upgrade, he said, will make sure that thrill-seekers around the world will have the Story Bridge at the forefront of their mind.

“These adventure activities are not for the faint-hearted, but any true Queenslander will want to give it a crack,” he said.

The new climb activities cost $40 each or $50 for both, in addition to the Bridge Climb fee, starting from $129. Click here to know more about the Story Bridge Adventure Climb.

Cross River Rail Experience Centre: A Digital Journey to the Past, Present, and Future of Travel in SEQ

Discover what Queensland’s largest infrastructure project has to offer via the Cross River Rail Experience Centre.

Delivered In partnership with the Queensland Museum, the Cross River Rail Experience Centre takes visitors into the past, present, and future of travel in South East Queensland using state-of-the-art digital interactive displays.

Cross River Rail Experience Centre – Video Credit: Cross River Rail / YouTube

The Experience Centre offers Reality Theatre and 3D trip to what lies ahead with the Cross River Rail — a step back in time, a look at the present, and journey to the future of Brisbane’s transport system using the interactive touchscreens at the seven-metre Discovery Table; a purpose-built VR Station to self-guide users through Cross River Rail’s future stations and over-station precincts; and a touch screen based Information Wall.

About Cross River Rail Project

The Cross River Rail project spans 10.2 kilometres from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, including a 5.9km tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD. It involves the construction of four new underground station at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street, as well as upgrades to Dutton Park and Exhibition stations.

Under the 2019-20 Budget, the State Government will set aside $1.480 billion to commence the major construction work and progress the planning, procurement, and development associated with the Cross River Rail project.

The Experience Centre is located on Level 1, 151 Elizabeth Street; entry is free. Opening hours is 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesdays); and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends.