Due to bridge inspection works on the Story Bridge, Brisbane City Council has advised the public about the road closures on Bradfield Highway in Kangaroo Point.
Roads will be closed between Kemp Street and Shafston Avenue from 4:00 am to 10:00 am on the following dates:
Sunday 30 June 2019 – 2 of 3 southbound lanes
Sunday 7 July 2019 – 2 of 3 northbound lanes
Sunday 14 July 2019 – 2 of 3 southbound or northbound lanes
All lanes in the opposite direction of the road closures will be maintained. Signage and traffic controllers will be in place to direct motorists. For traffic information, visit QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.
Budding photographers who want to learn a new skill, here’s an interesting event in Kangaroo Point as the Brisbane Photography Group will hold a City Night Photography session with professional photographer Catherine Ramsay.
Happening on Sunday, the 23rd of June 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., this event will be an excellent opportunity for photo-hobbyists to improve their creative output.
The city looks quite different when the sun is down and the street and building lights are on so Ms Ramsay will teach the correct settings to take amazing photos in these scenarios.
The professional photographer will also teach motion blur light painting with the camera, as well as low light photography techniques. She will be on hand to answer questions and provide feedback to the photographers.
Photo Credit: Brisbane Photography Group/Facebook
Although open to any skill level, this creative session is ideal for photographers who are more keen on using manual or semi-manual settings on their camera. Participants to this City Night Photography are required to bring a tripod.
Book a spot for this creative activity for $35. The meeting place will be detailed with your booking confirmation.
The Brisbane Photography Club meets every two weeks to take photos based on the assigned team. The lectures are informal as this is also a chance to meet-up and make friends with people who share the same passion or hobby.
A group of scientists, students of science and enthusiasts are meeting up in Kangaroo Point and 11 other Brisbane bars and pubs to discuss the latest in science over beer.
Dubbed the Pint of Science festival, this annual event opens a platform for a fun and free-flowing discussion about research, discoveries, and other science-related topics.
Pint of Science in Kangaroo Point will be brewing from Monday, the 20th of May 2019, to Wednesday, the 22nd of May 2019, at the Sea Legs Brewing on 89 Main Street. Head to this bar from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to hear local experts talk about all the great things developing in the world of science with a glass of your favourite social drink and a plate of beer grub.
Topics for discussion at Pint of Science Kangaroo Point include:
How Machines Think – Dr. Yoni Nazarathy, University of Queensland
Big green donuts in the Great Barrier Reef – Mardi McNeil, PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology
Five ways your brain is screwing you over – Dr. Diane Harner, CleverMinds Consulting
There are no requirements to join this event, for as long as you love to talk about science and you enjoy beer. You must, however, register and pay the $6 fee.
Other bars in Brisbane are also hosting Pint of Science events simultaneously. Some of these bars and pubs may even offer special drinks.
Fortitude Valley
Waterloo Hotel
Milton
Newstead Brewing
Newstead
Newstead Brewing Co
South Brisbane
Fox Hotel Acadia Room Fox Hotel Veranda Room The Charming Squire
West End
Catchment Brewing The Burrow
Woolloongabba
Brewhouse Brisbane Red Brick Hotel The Norman Hotel
The annual scientists’ bar meet began in 2012 among researchers at the Imperial College London. The first topics they discussed were studies on about motor neuron diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.
A year later, the same group of scientists officially established Pint of Science across three cities in the U.K. Today, the event takes place every May in at least 300 cities around the world.
Kangaroo Point has another brewpub in town. Sea Legs Brewing Co. recently set up shop to further boost Brisbane’s profile as the fastest-growing craft beer destination in Queensland.
But the Sea Legs Brewing Co. site isn’t just a pub located on Main Street. Beneath the shop near the Story Bridge heritage site is a warehouse with a 15-hectolitre brewery system that can ferment 9,000 litres of different kinds of beers every day.
Co-owners Chris Davies, Jon Fuchs, Dave Machin, Harvey McKibbon and Tim Wyatt have been planning to open Sea Legs Brewing Co at Kangaroo Point three years ago. However, it took the group a while to secure council approvals.
Despite some delays and obstacles, construction was finally completed by the end of 2018. Finally, Sea Legs Brewing Co. opened its doors to the public in late December.
The bustling venue is close to other hangouts like the Brisbane Jazz Club and the Story Bridge Hotel. But Sea Legs Brewing Co. stands out because it brews its beers on site.
During its opening day, the pub offered more than 130 freshly-brewed batches of craft beer to its guests. Sea Legs Brewing Co. caters to all types of beer drinkers, wine lovers and even non-drinkers, with its lagers, IPAs, spirits, cocktails, and hand-selected wines. Aside from the drinks, the pub also serves burgers, wings, and hand-stretched pizzas.
Patrons can also buy bottles of brews at the brick-and-mortar store to enjoy at home. The owners also revealed they will be introducing experimental and seasonal beer flavours too.
Sea Legs is the first of more new dining and shopping sites opening on Main Street. Brisbane City Council has been pushing to bolster this part of the city as part of its improvement projects.
One of the most popular activities for the Australia Day festival in Brisbane, the Cockroach Races, is coming up on Saturday, 26 January 2019. The Story Bridge Hotel in Kangaroo Point will once again be packed with this and other fun activities and entertainment as they celebrate the much-anticipated event.
Photo credit: Story Bridge Hotel/Facebook
Celebrating its 38th year, the Cockroach Races will be having a full day of entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Live music, sporting races, competitions with great prizes, Aussie themed food vendors, and lots more await at the Story Bridge Hotel.
Event Details
What: Cockroach Races 2019
When: Saturday, 26 January 2019; gates open 11:00 a.m.
Where: Story Bridge Hotel, 200 Main St, Kangaroo Point
This year, the annual Cockroach Races will be hosting its first Thousand Guineas Short Horn BBQ Cook-Off. The competition will see eight people show off their skills on the grill. The best cook will win a dinner for up to 10 people worth $1,000.
Photo credit: Story Bridge Hotel/Facebook
Think you’ve got what it takes to win this cook-off? All you have to do is convince them why you are the best BBQ cook in all of Brisbane. Your answer may include photos or videos. Remember to submit your entry to the Story Bridge Hotel before 23 January 2019.
Photo credit: Story Bridge Hotel/Facebook
Can’t cook? Round-up your friends instead and join the Best Dressed Team Costume competition for a chance to win a $2000 party at the Story Bridge Hotel. Those who want to join should be there by midday and report to the Stewards’ desk to register.
Photo credit: Story Bridge Hotel/Facebook
Furthermore, lovely ladies can also enter for a chance to be crowned as the next Queen of Cockroach racing. The lucky winner will win $200 on the day.
Photo credit: Story Bridge Hotel/Facebook
Of course, the event won’t be complete without the main event. The Cockroach Races is the biggest event of the day so make sure to come in early.
Food and Entertainment
Photo credit: Abbiocco Food Truck/Facebook
There will be food trucks and street stalls offering the Story Bridge Hotel’s Australian Street Food Menu. Live music and DJs will be in the Hotel as well as on the street stage.
Australian artists Busby Marou will be headlining the entertainment line up. Other artists joining the event include Nick Trovis, Aussie Boogaloo, Forever Road, Mick Evans, The Dan Munn Duo, and Aaron Wright.
Gates are open at 11:00 a.m. and entry is a simple gold coin donation. All proceeds will go to Youngcare.
A pop-up lego bar and ball pit exclusively for adults is coming to Kangaroo Point.
After making waves in Melbourne, The Brick Bar is bringing their pop-up bar and ball pit to Brisbane on Saturday, 12 January 2019.
Credit: JAMES FARRELL/YouTube
The Brick Bar will be serving up a great deal of nostalgia with its one-of-a-kind brick bar and ball pit party at The Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point for one night only.
If you’ve missed building with your blocks a lot, this pop-up will feature over 1 million blocks so you can once again get creative with your friends. Take note that lots of prizes are in store for the best builders.
The bar will also showcase sculptures made completely from building blocks.
This adult playground includes a giant ball pit that you can dive in, ready to bring out the kid in you, except this time you’re allowed to drink. Moreover, local DJ’s will also be present, spinning tunes all day.
Photo credit: The Brick Bar/Facebook
Limited tickets for The Brick Bar and Ball Pit Party will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and the event will only run for one night. This is probably one of those parties that you’d hate to miss out so make sure to book early.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and should attend prior to the 6:00 p.m. time slot. Ticket price for this event includes an entry for 90 minutes and food and beverage will be available for purchase at the bar.
The event promises to fill New Year’s Eve with good food, drinks, and a lot of dancing. With its ideal location by the Brisbane River, the venue also provides a fantastic view of the New Years Eve fireworks.
Riverlife Brisbane’s outdoor venue includes five different areas. Guests can either sit and relax with their family and friends or let loose on the dance floor. Dancing the night away is probably a good idea to stay awake until the fireworks light up the Brisbane sky.
On the evening of NYE, Riverside will be featuring the amazing BenJam Roving Band who will be bringing the hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and now. Furthermore, there will be a Brazilian-themed Carnaval Entertainment complete with Brazilian dancers and much more.
Bookings are required for the event and all tickets include unlimited food and two drinks.
Photo credit: Riverlife/Facebook
Take note that the food will be laid out festival style. The night’s menu has been curated by Head Chef Catherine Orbell and will be served from pop-up wooden food stalls.
Food options on-offer will include buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing and garlic corn cobette, slow-cooked pulled lamb brioche sliders with slaw, crispy sesame pork belly with steamed rice and sticky BBQ sauce, dagwood dog and chunky chips, and more.
Gluten-free and vegan options will also be available including Thai vegetable curry, steamed rice, and shoot salad. Remember to make a note when booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.
The Carnaval Themed New Year Party will start from 7:00 p.m. and will end past midnight. For further information, check out their official website.
Kangaroo Point is seeing rising population growth, which could lead to taller buildings in the suburb to accommodate the increasing number of people in the suburb.
Currently, Kangaroo Point is considered to be the city’s most packed and is now home to 9,110 people. That equates to 6,804 people per square kilometre.
The council endorsed and submitted the Kangaroo Point neighbourhood plan draft to the Queensland Government in March 2018. The State Government is currently reviewing the draft for state interests. After this review, the community will have a final say on the plan through formal submission.
According to the council’s City Planning chairman Julian Simmonds, a new draft plan will help determine the future of the suburb by identifying future infrastructure needs. He also said that the council supports developments of up to 15 storeys in several areas in the city and Kangaroo Point is an ideal location for such. The council also aims to develop a shopping strip along Main Street with shops and cafe.
Councillor Jonathan Sri, on the other hand, sees minimal thought of adding more public open spaces under the plan, considering that it would increase building heights in the suburb. Cr Sri’s submission regarding the Kangaroo Point draft plan tackled, among other issues, homelessness and housing affordability, traffic congestion and food security.
The draft plan will be available for public consultation mid-2018 and it will be adopted in early 2019.
Preparation is key to success. That’s what some of the runners of Bridge to Brisbane have in mind as they begin warming up for the fun run that will happen on Sunday, 26 August 2018. Whether you are joining a team or running solo, it is never too early to get yourself ready for the event.
This year, the Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run is celebrating its 22nd year of running this event. Following the success of the event last year, the fun run will have the same course which involves some of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks such as the Story Bridge and the picturesque South Bank Parklands.
Photo credit: Facebook/Bridge to Brisbane
Bridge to Brisbane has teamed up with Everyday Hero so you can choose to support any of the hundreds of charities that are already available on their website. You can also create your own fundraising page through Everyday Hero if you already have a charity close to heart.
Course
Runners can choose to run or walk a 5-km or 10-km distance upon completing the entry online. They can also choose to join a team or create one of their own.
The 10km race starts at 6:10 a.m. near the top of Roma Street Parklands in Spring Hill. The route will cover three iconic Brisbane bridges namely, the Go Between Bridge, Victoria Bridge, and Story Bridge then finish at South Bank.
After the race, runners can select from any of ‘Bib-ileges’ on Little Stanley Street. The race bib entitles the holder to special offers and discounts exclusive to Bridge to Brisbane Day racegoers. Offers can be redeemed from participating retailers.
On the other hand, the 5km race starts at 9:20 a.m. with the starting point at Captain Burke Park by the end of Main Street, Kangaroo Point. Runners will cross the iconic Story Bridge twice, looping back through Kangaroo Point, and then cross the finish line at South Bank.
Pre-run Preparation
Not everyone has the time to fit a race-day preparation routine into their busy schedule, however, there are a few things that you can do to get yourself warmed up and ready for the race.
Instead of getting stuck in traffic for hours, take a scenic route and walk or jog to work in your comfortable running shoes. Brisbane has several walking paths and bike lanes which makes the city safe for running or cycling.
Take your meetings outdoors, perhaps getting some coffee to go and going for a walk. Aside from staying active, this simple exercise can help spark creativity to help you generate ideas for work.
Do some simple stretches and workouts while watching your favourite show instead of just sitting down while watching tv after work.
Check out the Bridge to Brisbane 2018 page to get the latest updates on the fun run.
Brisbane City Council has established walking art trails in different parts of the city with a focus on different themes. In Kangaroo Point, the Art and the River Public Art Trail is a satisfying walk that will let you see and take in the beauty of the Brisbane River whilst being surrounded by various works of art.
The 2.4 kilometre walk starts at the Maritime Museum and ends at the Thornton Street ferry terminal.
This trail is divided into three sections:
Section 1 – kick off at the Maritime Museum, walking on the Kangaroo Point boardwalk all the way to the Riverlife Adventure Centre Section 2 – begin at the Riverlife Adventure Centre and end the trail at the Thornton Street ferry terminal Section 3 – walk the trails on top of the cliffs at the Kangaroo Point Park
The Art
As you take in the wonderful views, the artworks along this trail are the “piéce de résistance.”
Man & Matter and World Expo ’88 – giant human shapes by Peter D’Cole depicting human relationship with technology. Biomechanical Pelicans – bronze birds made from recycled materials set on a river pylon that embodies sustainability. Sunflower Mobile – huge sunflower that draws energy through its solar-powered petals by Jonathan Coleman. Reflections at Midday – a sundial with astrological symbols by Jandy Pannel. Fish Fossil – inspired by the cliffs and the Brisbane River by Christopher Trotter. Geerbaugh’s Midden – a midden with six poles that represents an Aboriginal clan and a star in the Southern Cross. Flickering Wind Generator – converts wind energy into electrical energy perched on top of a shelter by Jonathon Coleman. Crossover Guardians– oar-shaped pieces that resemble the cross bars of the Story Bridge Venus Rising – Out of water and into the light – 23m steel sculpture that mimics a nautilus steel by Wolfgang Buttress Seven Versions of the Sun – a series of seven arbours along the main promenade by Daniel Boyd. Untitled: Wormholes – colourful worm-like structure by Alexander Knox. The Green Room and Afforest – a soft amphitheatre that features rolling hills and ornamental interwoven shrubs by Nicole Voevedin-Cash.
