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XXXX Brewery in Milton Shifts to Solar Power

XXXX Brewery in Milton has shifted to 100 per cent renewable solar power after signing a Power Purchase Agreement with the Woolooga Solar Farm.

Justin Merrell, the sustainability director of Lion, which owns XXXX Brewery, hailed this move as the latest evolution for the company. It comes two years after Lion was certified as the first large-scale carbon-neutral brewer in Australia.

“The 144-year-old XXXX brewery at Milton is one of Brisbane’s most historic landmarks, but this latest evolution to 100 per cent renewable electricity proves this icon of Australian brewing, is still capable of moving with the times,” Mr Merrell said.

“All of our beer produced here – up to 250 million litres annually – is now made using 100% renewable electricity. This agreement will stop around 138,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere. That’s the equivalent of taking 45,000 cars off the road.”

Deputy Premier Steven Miles said that this deal shows business confidence to invest in decarbonisation.

“An increasing number of companies want to decarbonise their operations and offer consumers low-emission products, made in Queensland,” Mr Miles said.

“The pipeline of renewable projects in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan means we will continue to see more and more companies make the transition and lower emissions.

“With the PPA in place, Lion has reached their target of 100% purchased renewable electricity by 2025 in Australia, two years ahead of schedule. And they’re Australia’s first large-scale carbon neutral brewer.”

“Milton mangos will now be solar-powered by Queensland sunshine.”

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the move meant all of Lion’s beers brewed across Australia would now be brewed with 100% procured renewable electricity.

“XXXX is proudly brewing solar-powered beers with 100% renewable electricity from right here in the sunshine state,” Mr de Brenni said.

“More consumers are demanding action on climate, so now XXXX will be the beer of choice for the emissions and climate-conscious.”

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Suncorp Stadium in Milton Increases Concert Cap to 12

More music and live performances will be enjoyed at Suncorp Stadium in Milton following the announcement of an increase in the concert cap from six to 12 major events.

Following Elton John’s farewell show in January 2023, the massive sports and entertainment venue on Castlemaine Street will be hosting more shows to boost Brisbane’s tourism economy.

After seeking feedback for the cap increase, more than 78 per cent of local residents and businesses in Milton supported the new concert cap. Previously, live musical performances were limited because there are still many residential sites in the area.

Tourism and Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the new concert cap would apply for 2023 and 2024.

“We’re seeing a stream of major international music acts putting together plans to get back on the road with world stadium tours after Covid,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“Right now, Suncorp Stadium -with its central location, capacity and public transport capability – is highly sought-after by promoters bringing music events to Australia.

“Whether it’s Ed Sheeran or the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, major concerts bring visitors who spend millions of dollars in the tourism economy and support local jobs.

“Five concert events are already locked in for Suncorp Stadium in the first two months of 2023.

“That leaves one more show for the rest of the year under the current six concert cap and several overseas acts scrambling to finalise dates.

“We’ve asked Queenslanders to have their say on lifting the concert cap from six to 12 a year for 2023 and 2024 and found strong support for more music at Suncorp Stadium.”

However, Mr Hinchliffe also said that Suncorp Stadium will remain primarily a world-class sports stadium, adding that the increase in concert cap is a “response to extraordinary post-Covid demand for Suncorp Stadium dates by some of the world’s biggest music acts.”

“These are high-quality events that will support the sustained recovery of our visitor economy from accommodation and hospitality to tourism operators.”

Park Road Milton Village Precinct Slowly Recovering from Decades of Slump

Shop owners on Park Road in Milton are optimistic about the precinct’s revival and the influx of new customers after years of a slump due to the departure of key businesses.

In the last few years, Park Road cafes and other stores were forced to move out of the precinct due to increasing rent rates and parking issues, especially during game days at the nearby Suncorp Stadium. The renovation of the stadium has also had a direct impact on the competition of businesses in the surrounding areas.

Milton has also been heavily impacted by Brisbane’s major flooding events in the last decade, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, a few new businesses, such as Mongrel and Arrivederci, are slowly keeping the precinct abreast with activities. Oldtimer La Dolce Vita cafe, which will be turning 34 years old in 2023, has been buzzing with different events that are spilling over to the street side.

PIP Theatre, the private entertainment facility, has also secured a 10-year tenancy at the Dome and has unleashed a full program of plays, cabarets and other live productions for 2023.

Heaps of apartment developments are also helping the strip turn a corner. The Ambrose’s construction is almost finished and will welcome 400 residents. Another residential tower with 50 units has been under construction since September 2022. Shayher Group is also set to transform Coronation Drive a few blocks away with a mix of residential and commercial units.

Meanwhile, Brisbane City Council has a $500,000 commitment to redevelop Park Road and its neighbouring shopping precinct. The final plans for this project will be out in early 2023 for community feedback.

Park Road Milton Village Precinct — Photo Credit: BCC

Sporting Wheelies Para Sports Clubhouse to Open in Milton

Great news for aspiring Brisbane Paralympians! Sporting Wheelies will soon open a new Para Sports Clubhouse and training facility in Milton.

The old Umart Online office and warehouse along Kilroe St will be refurbished into the future Paralympics training facility as Sporting Wheelies signed a seven-year lease of the 1700-square-meter site. It will proudly be an Australian-first initiative.

“The Sporting Wheelies Para Sports Clubhouse will be an inclusive sports hub supporting para-athletes on the road to Brisbane 2032 and inspiring people with a disability to get active and participate in the community,” the organisation announced, adding that the initiative will be a game changer.

“The Milton centre will combine industry-leading facilities with world-class rehabilitation and support services, bringing together disability experts, allied health specialists, Para Sports coaches, and the world’s best academics to improve the lives of people with a disability through co-design and innovation.”

For many years following his accident, Paralympian Luke Matthews has regarded Sporting Wheelies as a vital part of his life. Thus, having this clubhouse will be a big deal for his fellow Paralympians. Mr Matthews is currently training for a sporting event in Japan.

Previously, the training facility was up and running in Bowen Hills and moved to Albion in 2020. However, the organisation began looking for a bigger site near the train stations at Milton and Auchenflower to be more convenient for its members.

The Para Sports Clubhouse is earmarked for a February 2023 opening and includes a cafe managed by people with a disability.

Auchenflower Stadium Secures $1.34 Million Recovery Funding

A $1.34-million recovery funding agreement has moved Auchenflower Stadium one step closer to being rebuilt. The facility is one of 200 other disaster-affected sites that will benefit from a $75-million recovery and resilience program.

Queensland Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said that the $1.34 million funding will be used to replace the indoor basketball courts of the Auchenflower Stadium, which were “warped beyond repair” because of the flooding in February 2022.

The venue is vital to the community, as more than 7,500 games are played at the Auchenflower Stadium every year. However, because of the flood damage, only 772 fewer games have been played year-round, impacting thousands of players, coaches and supporters.

“This funding will see two new timber courts laid by tradies to return the stadium to full playing capacity as soon as practical,” Mr Hinchcliffe said.

“We know the last year has been heartbreaking for players, coaches and volunteers across many parts of Queensland.

“This year, more than 150 sites in 20 Queensland Local Government Areas have been assessed for damage to make sure recovery funding goes to where it’s needed most.

“Volunteers and council staff have worked incredibly hard to get sporting and council facilities back on their feet ahead of the roll out of major repairs and replacement infrastructure.

“It has been a tremendous effort that demonstrates the true resilience of Queenslanders.”

Cops Hunting Cyberhackers of Milton Road Digital Billboard

Authorities in Brisbane are looking for the cyberhackers behind the breach and infiltration of a Milton Road digital billboard that ran minutes of lewd and inappropriate content on a Sunday morning.

Chris Tyquin, a Goa executive which operates the billboard and 70 other digital LED screens across South East Queensland, confirmed that they were able to capture the images of the cyberhackers and provided these to the Queensland Police Service (QPS). They also shut down the LED screen on Milton Road some three minutes after their IT team discovered the breach.

The QPS, which confirmed that the display screen was “broken into,” is running possible matches with CCTV recordings. The agency is also encouraging the public to come forward if they have any leads into this serious incident.

Mr Tyquin said their company was not aware of any threats and could not draw out the motives of the cyberhackers. Only one of Goa’s digital billboards was breached but the company’s security system remained intact.

The executive said they immediately ran a security check across their network after the hacking and implemented further security measures on their physical screens and monitoring equipment that night.

The managing director, however, expressed regrets for the three-minute pornographic display on their system as it was likely very distressing to the public, especially the children. The location of the digital billboard on Milton Road is near Milton State School, Milton Park and Frew Park, where countless families spend their leisure and recreational mornings.

“It’s hilarious for a moment until you realise there’s kids around. Like I’m all out for a practical joke but not like this,” a Redditor said.

“Truly we need large industry-wide reform in this area,” another commenter said.

“To be clear I’m an IT Security guy, not a politics guy so I have almost no clue how the reform would be best implemented.

“But it’s genuinely depressing how bad data security is, even at the companies that try to do it right. My experience isn’t super wide so I could have just ended up working at companies that do it wrong, but it’s genuinely concerning how little management cares about data security (even internal policy changes that don’t have a direct cost associated with them) right up until they start getting sued. (This was at a law firm, but I’ve seen similar in other industries).

“It’s honestly kinda depressing. I’d be willing to bet a Bunnings snag that this wasn’t some sophisticated hack. More likely the person that normally controls the sign got Phished and doesn’t use multi-factor authentication.”

Goa prides itself is a family-owned business for more than 50 years. Mr Tyquin described the breach as “irresponsible, deliberate and malicious,” and he’s hoping that QPS will be able to catch the perpetrators.

It’s Back! Check Out the Milton Christmas Twilight Markets

It’s just a few weeks to go before Christmas and the shopping vibe is getting stronger. Check out the 150 specialty stalls for gift ideas you won’t find elsewhere when the annual Milton Christmas Twilight Markets returns.

Happening Saturday, the 26th of November from 4:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m., the Milton Christmas Twilight Market from the Goodwill Project will feature over 150 specialty stalls with artisan handmade gifts that will definitely be great under your tree.

They’re Insta-worthy so snap an elfie-selfie with the big, jolly man in red, and check out the incredible roving entertainment, amidst the spectacular Christmas decorations!

Milton Christmas Twilight Markets — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The best part of Christmas is the food…and the food coma. As with the previous markets, this event will have heaps of the region’s most mouth-watering street eats that are worthy of a (pre)holiday feast, including tasty Brazillian BBQ from Brazzo Boys, rich and creamy gnocchi from Australia’s first Gnoccheria Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Piante‘s 100-percent plant-based Napoli pizza and decadent cookies from Tama.

Dreaming of a wine Christmas? Top it off with a tipple from a very special pop-up bar featuring award winning craft spirits from Milton Rum Distillery and Stone and Wood beers to cure every resting Grinch face! These are all set beside one of two groovin’ twilight stages featuring live music and bands all night.

It goes without sleighing, Milton Christmas Twilight Markets is the place to be this Saturday night!

About Goodwill Projects:

The Milton Markets are Inner West Brisbane’s premium food, farmers & lifestyle market. Every Sunday from 6am to 12pm, with a calendar of special Pop-Up events throughout the year!

Goodwill Projects is one of Queensland’s most dynamic markets, events and venue companies curating flawless events and memorable experiences.

Next Flooding May Lead to Blackouts in Milton Due to Energex Substation Location

Power might be down for days again in Milton if another massive flooding incident occurs, due to what some quarters believe to be the undesirable location of the Energex substation.

During the February floods, Milton residents and businesses had to face days without power because the Milton Energex substation had to shut down as water and mud crept through the facility.

The construction of the substation was part of the preparations made for the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Greens MP Michael Berkman believes, however, that the substation should have never been built on a flood-prone site.

He relayed that the substation’s location came about after the State Government bought the land owned by Energex as part of the Suncorp redevelopment. In exchange, Energex was offered an alternative site, “on significantly lower land, which Energex warned would probably flood, as it sits below Q100 flood levels,” Mr Berkman said.

“Energex didn’t want to sell the original site to the State Government, so the government compulsorily resumed it as part of the Suncorp Stadium Redevelopment. They then built the substation on the alternative, flood-prone site using Ministerial Infrastructure Designation powers.”

As a result of this decision, the substation has apparently caused problems every time a flooding event occurs. After the 2011 flooding, the substation had to undergo repairs worth $750,000.

Milton Energex — Photo Credit: Energex/Twitter

“The Government should provide assurance to west side locals that their safety will be prioritised going forward, including a commitment that future substations will be built above Q100 flood levels,” Mr Berkman added.

However, Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said flood barrier upgrades were done to the Milton substation after 2011, which protected the facility from significant damage during the February floods. The substation was immediately switched off for the safety of the locals, which also ensured that power could be restored as soon as possible.

Despite this, Energex took days to restore services as over 1,000 flood-affected properties for more than 180,000 customers across Brisbane have been impacted. The restoration was further delayed as ongoing rain and high winds prevented crew members from working safely.

Number of Concerts per Year at Suncorp Stadium Could Potentially Double

Photo credit: Facebook / Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium in Milton could temporarily increase the number of concerts it hosts per year from the current six to 12. A recent survey was also done to determine whether the community supports the proposal.

In mid-September 2022, the State Government released a survey asking the community if they would consider allowing the venue to double the number of concerts it will host per year after the last cap was eased. Currently, Suncorp Stadium is allowed to host up to six concerts only per year.

The survey is meant to help the State Government to understand whether local residents and businesses would support the proposed temporary increase in the number of concerts held at the Milton venue.

In 2015, the concert cap at Suncorp Stadium was increased to six from the previous four as a result of an eight-week online survey that showed that more than 83 per cent of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed to allow the move.

The latest community consultation which aims to determine if residents and local businesses agree to the proposal of having more than six concerts held at the stadium each year or not has already concluded. The responses are now already being considered.

Guns N' Roses is coming to Suncorp Stadium this 22nd November — Guns N’ Roses is coming to Suncorp Stadium this 22nd November | Photo credit: Facebook / Suncorp Stadium

Within the next six months, there are seven concerts already lined up for the venue – Guns N’ Roses, Justin Bieber, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The proposed increase is a temporary measure in anticipation of the increase in the number of concert tours by major acts following the easing of pandemic-induced restrictions in many countries.

Also known as Brisbane Stadium and Lang Park, the Suncorp Stadium was built in the 1910s. The Stadiums Queensland-owned 52,500-seat stadium accommodates a range of uses including Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer, concerts, boxing, and extreme sports.

In late September 2022, the Queensland Government re-appointed ASM Global as manager of the stadium for five more years. ASM Global runs stadiums across Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

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