Commuters who regularly take the train at the Auchenflower station, take note! There will be changes to the service due to the closure of Platform 1 for ongoing upgrades.
From 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 31 October, to Friday, 4 November 2022, no outbound rail services heading towards the Ipswich/Rosewood stations or Springfield Central station will stop at the Auchenflower station.
Instead, the public is advised to go to the Toowong station and change to any inbound service. Those leaving Auchenflower, on the other hand, are asked to travel inbound to the Milton station and then change to an outbound service. Other services in Auchenflower will not be affected.
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Riders to the trains should also be aware that the station footbridge Lang Parade entrance will be temporarily closed due to more flooring works. Commuters are asked to take the new footbridge between Ridley Street and Lang Parade.
Meanwhile, full road closure near Auchenflower Terrace, between McIlwraith and Ridley streets, will last until Wednesday, 30 November 2022 because of the construction activities. Motorist traffic will be diverted to McIlwraith and Harriett streets whilst pedestrian access will be opened on the western side.
The carpark at the Auchenflower station will still be closed for the rest of November. Motorists may look for on-street parking or park at the Toowong Station.
For enquiries and comments about the upgrades and construction works, phone the Station Upgrade Project at 1800 722 203 or send an email to Queensland Rail at stationsupgrade@qr.com.au.
Jeffrey Service, an artist with an Auchenflower studio, is holding an exhibition of a series of watercolour artworks that depict the fun and oddness of life.
Dubbed “Jeffrey’s Choices,” the exhibition, which will take place from 21 October to 26 November 2022 at the Logan Art Gallery, harkens back to the time Mr Service lived in a California hippie community in the 1960s and the waters of the Rio de la Pasión in Guatemala. artists
Following his exciting adventures, Mr Service returned to Australia in the 1980s and then eventually set up his studio in Auchenflower.
His works often reflect the unusual comedies of life and his quest for wisdom.
“My love of The Road also took me hitching from San Francisco to Panama, living in the Guatemalan Jungle down the Rio de la Passion out of a 20-foot dug-out canoe, visiting the indigenous river folk,” Mr Service said.
“Returning to my native Australia, I travelled widely sharing my artistry with settlements of Tiwi Islands, Weipa, local Brisbane groups including 10 years of travelling with the Queensland Arts Council, and the New Mexico Arts Commission with Native American communities.”
The Logan Art Gallery, located at the corner of Jacaranda Ave and Wembley Rd, Logan Central, is open from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, Mr Service will also have his artwork, “Mr Polly.” on exhibition at the Gagliardi Gallery, Kings Road from 3 to 10 November 2022 as it won in the 2021 London Biennale.
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“This watercolour painting was inspired by my Grammar School English teacher. His name was Dr Hamilton Russell Cowie OAM (now deceased),” he said.
“His style of teaching was enthusiastic and I enjoyed his oratorial reading the book: ‘The History of Mr Polly,’ written by H.G.Wells.
“The substance of the book remains with me and influences my journey. Its message that there are many options throughout life, is relevant to us all today.”
For over two decades, the Auchenflower home of Thomas Mathewson, highly regarded as Queensland’s “Father of Photography,” was used as student accommodations. A passion project has since restored the 1912 Queenslander to its former glory.
Developer Michelle Cao of Mii and Co fully restored the 1912 Queenslander, named the “Monterey,” much to the delight of the famous photographer’s relatives.
Ms Cao said that the Auchenflower home on 18 Aldrige Street was a passion project from the start as she was looking to redevelop and flip the property.
However, upon learning of its historical roots, the developer aimed to pay her respects to Mr Mathewson and carefully restored the three-bedroom two-bathroom house for eight months with the help of Crowley Construction.
Photographer Thomas Mathewson sitting on the verandah at his Auchenflower home. Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland Photo Credit: Mii & Co/Facebook
Thomas Mathewson: Queensland’s “Father of Photography”
Originally from Scotland, Mr Mathewson moved to Australia when he was 10 years old in 1852. He lost both parents a few years later and was under the care of different families in Ipswich as an orphan.
It was Rev. Beazley who taught him the basics of photography as a teenager and by the next two decades, he established Mathewson & Co. Studios in Ipswich, Toowoomba, Dalby, Gympie, Rockhampton, Charters Towers, Townsville and Bowen.
During this period, photography was known as a specialised art and made use of one of the oldest techniques: the wet plate method. Years before the development of modern photography, photographers didn’t have rolls of film to process in a dark room.
Instead, they captured images using a metal or glass plate covered in a light-sensitive emulsion that has silver halides. Processing images was a bit complicated and they had to have knowledge of mixing the right amount of chemicals.
Mr Mathewson’s legacy continues with his family as they produced generations of award-winning photographers.
Seal of Approval from Mr Mathewson’s Family
There was much to be done on the property as it was used as student housing in the ’70s and ’80s with its beautiful verandah fully enclosed to make extra rooms. However, the project received a seal of approval from Mr Mathewson’s living relatives who visited the property and had even taken photos after the restorations.
Ms Cao said that their reaction to her passion project gave such satisfaction and relief, knowing that the house also filled their childhood memories.
The home has now been turned over to its new private owners for $1.48 million whilst Ms Cao, who subdivided the 1,012 sqm land, is building a five-unit apartment complex beside it.
Pet owners, handlers, and trainers are now using crates to relieve pet anxiety and as a space for training puppies into adulthood. With crates, can develop a lasting ability to self-soothe in a place they can associate with safety and comfort. The Paws Room provides exactly that.
Influenced by a dog trainer who advocates crate training for calmer, happier dogs and collaborating with local industrial designers, The Paws Room founder Eliza Kennedy is helping Aussie dogs to feel happy and safe at home in style.
The pet furniture collection is locally manufactured and eco-friendly with a design aesthetic that aims to fit in beautifully at home.
“I wanted a crate that looked like it belonged in my living room and could be equally used as a table or bench,” said Eliza. “The goal was an easily assembled, durable crate solution that could help with calming a puppy, as well as provide a lasting sanctuary for them into maturity. For me, it’s about the value of investing in our dogs’ happiness.”
With social responsibility also key to the business, The Paws Room has partnered with national charity Happy Paws Happy Hearts, which rehabilitates animals and people through programs in animal shelters and wildlife sanctuaries nationwide. The Paws Room donates a percentage of profits and pet furniture to support HPHH programs and help educate pet owners about crate training.
Benefits of crate training, when done properly
A dog trainer with Happy Paws Happy Hearts, Justin Palazzo-Orr, has been an advocate of crates for the past 14 years of working with dogs.
“There are many benefits to crate training a dog, may it be a puppy or a recently adopted dog. It helps them establish a safe space they can go to, somewhere familiar or to get away from other people or animals while they are still getting used to them,” he explained.
“Crates are also beneficial when traveling with dogs. Just like people travel with a caravan to take a piece of home with them, a crate can be a little piece of your dog’s home when they travel. Be it pet-friendly camping, accommodation, or visiting family for the holidays.”
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But some people are unsure about using crates because of the stigma attached to ‘sticking your dog in a cage,’ he said.
“Also, I’ve seen some horrible footage online of people using crates in very inappropriate ways. Like with anything, it’s important to know how to use crates in a way that is safe and that the dog loves. Each dog is an individual and the key is to make the crate the best place in the world for them,” he said.
Justin advised starting training with a sturdy crate that is big enough for your dog to stand, sit, lie down, and turn around in as well as a bit of space on either side of them.
“We use Paws Room crates in our facilities because they are functional, really sturdy, have great ventilation, are very easy to clean and maintain, and unlike most crates, they look the part!” he said.
Do not leave your dog in a crate for a long period of time as it can become distressing for them.
Never use the crate as a form of punishment – remember, it’s a safe place for your dog.
The crate should be big enough for your dog to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in as well as a bit of space on either side of them.
Beware, if some crates are not assembled properly, they can collapse and cause the dog physical harm.
A crate with bars that are extremely close together can restrict the air allowed to circulate within and cause extreme discomfort.
Don’t put your dog in with a collar or leash as it can get caught on the bars and cause strangulation.
Teddy, Coco, and Jack
With a focus on local design and production, sustainable materials, and a minimalist aesthetic, Eliza partnered with industrial designers Charles Wentworth and Carl Behrendorff.
Together they created Teddy, the stand-alone crate, Coco the couch companion and Jack, the cladding solution for those wishing to transform an existing crate into a stylish and multi-purpose piece, available in a variety of sizes.
“We are lucky enough to live in an Arcke-designed house and love the architect’s signature use of birch plywood. It seemed the perfect material to blend a stylish home for our dogs with our home. We use premium birch plywood with a clear laminate for easy cleaning,” said Eliza.
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Having experienced the frustration of dog-chewed timber furniture in the past, Eliza worked with the designers to protect Teddy’s plywood fins and intended visibility with the use of perspex sliders and lockable doors. A new design is also coming that incorporates powder-coated metal rods with the birch plywood top.
“We believe that dog and human decor can be seamlessly integrated, and The Paws Room’s furniture aspires to enhance feelings of connection and create a sense of belonging for all the family,” she said.
A planned Milton residential tower with 50 apartments will soon become the most distinctive building along McDougall Street for its unique design inspired by the Paperbark Tree (Melaleuca Quinquereme).
Bureau^proberts was hired to design the striking tower, which will also be featured with heaps of landscaping layered and wrapped around the building.
The 25-storey apartment is from property developer Anthony John Group and will replace the current commercial building on the site. The developer lodged DA A006105655 last 16 Sept 2022.
Consisting of two to four apartments per floor, the Milton residential tower will also have a communal recreation deck on level 22 with a pool and spa, a gym and steam room, and a private dining centre for entertaining guests. Level 22 will also boast of a view of Brisbane CBD.
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Above the communal level is a two-level penthouse with an open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas. The rooms open to the balcony and pool. The second level via a lift or a spiral staircase has the bedrooms, including the master with a walk-in wardrobe, a study room and a private gym.
The ground floor will not have any retail tenancies. Instead, it will feature podium parking for 96 cars and 63 bikes.
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“This infill tower in Milton, Brisbane provides 50 generous residences that respond to its subtropical climate and urban context,” the developer said in the application.
“The tower takes on the expressive metaphor of the Melaleuca or Paperbark Tree, seen in many of the surrounding streets of Milton.
“The colours of the trunk of a Melaleuca of white, tan and grey are reflected in the elemental screen of the tower and podium.
“Its shape is adjusted up the tower to suit the range of plan shapes that create variety of living options from two bed apartments to large home apartments.”
St Francis College is embracing joy and celebrating diversity in the return of the On Earth Festival, where “being together” is the order and purpose of the day.
The On Earth Festival is a time for connecting and participating in a flurry of activities but every guest, regardless of race, age, religion, background, gender, and sexual orientation, may also create, discuss, contemplate and transform.
The event serves to encourage people “to come together, relax, eat, drink, connect, share and learn,” as well as to inspire changes. On Earth Festival also coincides with the St Francis College Open Day, where mini-lectures will be conducted by members of the faculty.
Visitors may learn about the school’s wide range of study options, which explores the Christian faith. Guests may grab the opportunity to talk to staff about courses and subjects or visit the library, the gardens, the Old Bishopsbourne and the Chapel, as well as meet the students.
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Practical Theology Lecturer Jonathan Sargeant will be one of the speakers during the On Earth Festival/Open Day. He will touch on normalising the subject of religion in Australian cultures
Per the organisers, “Jonathan will share the work of the Westhill Project, including some simple communication techniques which enable non-threatening, dialogue-encouraging conversations that integrate faith and life in the 21st Century.”
Meanwhile, the festival itself will also be a celebration of “music, art, spirit, and justice,” featuring the likes of Lydia Fairhall, a talented Worimi woman, Jackson King, whose music inspirations include Nina Simone, and the Brisbane Pride Choir.
The February 2022 flood wreaked havoc on many businesses across Brisbane and the rest of southeast Queensland resulting in damages costing billions of dollars. Months after the devastation, many Milton businesses have managed to bounce back and are now thriving again.
Award-winning Milton Rum Distillery has moved to its new location after being ravaged by the recent severe flooding. The distiller lost about 90 per cent of its inventory of equipment and supplies, and most of its stock of barreled and aging spirit was also lost to the flood.
Milton Rum Distillery was among the flood-affected businesses that received the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant from the Queensland Government. They have since moved from Castlemaine Street in Milton to its new state-of-the-art space in Albion inside Craft’d Grounds.
Soon, the distillery door will utilise a greenhouse facility where fresh botanicals that will be used for its infusions will be sourced from. It is expected to be completed by late 2022.
XXXX Brewery
Another establishment that was inundated during the February flood was XXXX Brewery. The brewery was quick to bounce back, though, thanks to the untiring efforts of its team in getting the site back up and running again. They likewise contributed $50,000 to GIVIT and Australian Red Cross to help volunteers in their recovery and rebuilding efforts and in support of other businesses affected by the flood.
XXXX is now planning to expand its offerings with a $5 million proposal to produce more seltzers including White Claw and ready-to-drink beverages at its Milton Brewery. They are proposing to build a bulk ethanol store that will be capable of storing more than 420,000 litres of ethanol along with associated amenities building.
Australian Piano Warehouse – Milton
The family-owned piano retail shop, Australian Piano Warehouse also quickly reopened its Brisbane outlet in Milton a few days after the floods. The store has sustained more than $1 million worth of damages. From entry-level pianos to grand pianos that cost thousands of dollars were all destroyed.
Photo Credit: Australian Piano Warehouse / australianpianowarehouse.com.au
Soon after the clean-up, truckloads of new and pre-loved pianos began arriving at the site which was made possible through the cooperation of their suppliers and the help of the Australian Defence Force. And Australian Piano Warehouse went back in business in no time.
Here’s something to look forward to every lunchtime on the first and third Thursday of the month as Milton Mini Markets returns to spice up your mid-week!
Beginning 1st Sept 2022, the corner of Cribb St and Little Cribb St will be a mini food park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. After more than a year of absence, you will finally be able to score and try some of Brisbane’s best offerings.
From continental food trucks to gourmet food stalls, to boutique burgers, German sausages, rice paper rolls and loaded salads, there’s a lot to unpack and discover from this market.
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Farm direct local produce, market provisions, sweet treats to satisfy those afternoon cravings will be at the popular lunchtime market as well. This is the day not to forget your reusable coffee cups and other containers to pack your pantry with delicious and fresh market finds.
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The Milton Mini Markets brings convenience when you’re too busy to shop for food. With its cluster of meals on wheels and flavours from all over the world, shoppers will have heaps to choose from.
The Milton Mini Markets is from Goodwill Projects, one of Queensland’s most dynamic markets, events and venues companies curating flawless events and memorable experiences.
For more details, follow the Facebook page for updates.
We all know that we are blessed with a massive range of locally grown fruits and vegetables in Queensland, hence these are available in abundance during their season.
So, what’s in season over Spring?
Well, if you love mushrooms, here’s where you can find the freshest, highest-quality mushrooms in Brisbane!
Caxton Street could soon be closed to traffic in the evening and on weekends, if plans for the strip push through. Local business owners believe that the strip needs upgrading and enhancing pedestrian safety to draw more crowds into the area.
Local businesses are putting forward plans to turn the strip into a vibrant pedestrian mall that would span from Suncorp Stadium to the Barracks. A semi-permanent set-up may be considered for Council approval, consisting of retractable bollards that would allow the area to be closed in the evening and on weekends, making it much safer for visitors to move around.
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Business owners are pushing for the revitalisation of the stretch so it can keep up with the ongoing developments in the city especially once the Olympics kicks in. Caxton Street is also expected to get busier beginning next year with several sporting events already lined up in 2023 including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Dolphins and the Broncos playing at Suncorp Stadium.
Whilst some residents welcome the proposal, others are concerned that the proposed project could worsen traffic around the area.
“Not good for the residents of Petrie Terrace as motorists will take the side streets to avoid. A better idea would be to enclose hale street into a tunnel and put parklands over the top as it used to be.” – N. Hall
Caxton Hotel | Photo Credit: The Caxton / caxton.com.au
“Closing off Caxton Street will make for a traffic nightmare on Waterworks road into the city. Only other options would be Samford Rd or Milton Rd. Neither or which are great runs.” – K. Hopkins
“I like it, but they need to do better traffic routing around it for game days. If they close milton rd as well it would be a nightmare.” – P. Rosenow
“Sounds like a safe and sound idea to me but not until later in the night.” – F. Lansley
“It’s a bus route. The diversion adds travel time.” – R. Turner
“I think it should be closed permanently. Would be better as a mall.” – J. Taylor
Named after English writer and merchant William Caxton, the precinct is home to some of Brisbane’s finest entertainment venues, pubs and restaurants including the iconic Caxton Hotel and the Lord Alfred Hotel. A popular entertainment and dining destination in the inner city, Caxton Street comes alive on weekends, particularly after an NRL or soccer game. Caxton Street is also known for its annual street party event, the Caxton Hotel Seafood Festival.
