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The Famous Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are Returning!

As part of Good Food Month, the Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are returning to Brisbane from September to October 2021, serving up a series of delectable street food from all over Asia.

To celebrate Good Food Month, the Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are back at an all-new and exciting venue: the City Botanic Gardens. The market will run from the 22 Sept 2021 all the way to the 3 Oct 2021. Entry will be completely free, however registration is encouraged in order to comply with COVID-19 safety and prevention measures.

Attendants will be able to indulge themselves with delicious street food from all across Asia from countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Among the many stalls present throughout the event, people can expect to bump into familiar names such as Hoy Pinoy, Bao Brothers Eatery, Flying Noodles, and Bangkok Street Food — all serving up delicious and authentic food from their respective countries.

Pad Thai Prawn, available at Bangkok Street Food.
Photo credit: Good Food Month

Other food stalls that will be present at the markets include Schilly, Calabang, Hashtag Burgers and Waffles, and Twistto. Schilly in particular offers wraps and skewers, and Twistto specialises in Korean Twist Potato on a stick. Hashtag Burgers and Waffles offers a series of delectable burgers and chips, whereas Calabang provides people with calamari on sticks.

Crispy Calamari, available at Calabang.
Photo credit: Good Food Month

Food won’t be the only thing available throughout the Brisbane Night Noodle Markets, however, for those who attend the event can also lose themselves to the beats and tunes brought about by live musicians and DJs to amp up the evening. The market is also dog-friendly, meaning customers are free to bring their canine companions with them to enjoy the event.

Hosted by Citi Australia, Good Food Month is the largest food festival in the country, spanning across numerous states to celebrate and respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the land with a celebration of diverse food and beverages.

The City Botanic Gardens can be found at 147 Alice St, Brisbane City. Those interested in booking, or simply learning more about the event can visit the Good Food Month website here. For the latest updates on meals, stalls, dates, and other special announcements concerning the events, follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Brisbane Stadium in Milton to Host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Exciting news for the thousands of sports fans in Brisbane! Brisbane Stadium in Milton will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, one of the world’s biggest sporting events for women.

Set for July to August 2023, the upcoming competition has been expanded to 32 teams from 2019’s roster of 24 teams. Lang Park’s Brisbane Stadium, which boasts of a 52,500 seating capacity, will host the finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, whilst the inauguration will take place at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

Below are the nine host cities for this sporting event:

Adelaide – Hindmarsh Stadium
Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau – Eden Park (INCLUDING INAUGURATION)
Brisbane – Brisbane Stadium (INCLUDING FINALS)
Dunedin / Ōtepoti – Dunedin Stadium
Hamilton / Kirikiriroa – Waikato Stadium
Melbourne – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Perth – Perth Rectangular Stadium
Sydney – Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium
Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington Stadium

“The sporting event has the potential to bring thousands of visitors, attract billions of television viewers worldwide and deliver a once in a generation legacy for women’s sport in Queensland,” the Queensland Department of Tourism stated in a press release in welcoming the prestigious sports competition.

“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will bring a significant boost for tourism potentially worth up to $50 million.”

Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, said: “The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and 9 Host Cities across Australia and New Zealand will not only showcase the world’s very best players, but will also provide a powerful platform to unite and inspire people, transform lives and create a lasting legacy for women’s football in Australia and New Zealand and around the world.”

The full matches and their locations will be announced in late 2021. For ticket reservations, watch out for the updates on the official site.

Grab Your Wand! Wizardry High Tea Soon to Appear in Milton!

Grab your wand and put on your robes because Wizardry High Tea is coming to Stamford Plaza Brisbane in Milton!

For a limited time only, Stamford Plaza Brisbane’s Great Hall is set to become the site of an exciting Wizardry High Tea, a magical afternoon open to people of all ages. Event-goers can expect to indulge themselves with a series of delectable snacks both sweet and savoury from the event’s buffet high tea menu.

And the best part? Those dressed for the occasion will have the chance to win a mysterious prize.

Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Photo credit: Instagram/Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Meals at the Wizardry High Tea include sweets like Treacle Tarts, Magic Macarons, and Butter Beer Cupcakes, or Pumpkin Fizz Scones and Buttermilk Scones. Savoury food will also be available, with options such as roast beef with green peas and yorkshire pudding, lamb and rosemary pies, and cornish pasties.

Those in the mood for sandwiches can satisfy their cravings and eat to their heart’s content with smoked leg ham and cheese sandwiches topped with tomato relish, as well as the event’s very-own Wizard dark rye with chive cream and Tasmanian salmon.

The event will run for a total of three weeks, providing a total of 16 different sessions for people to book and sign up for. Tickets are priced at $64 per adult, and $49 per child up to 12 years old, and each ticket includes either a glass of sparkling wine or a mysterious Wizard’s brew on arrival.

Saturday 26 June and Sunday 27 June 2021
Morning Sessions: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday 2 July, Saturday 3 July, Sunday 4 July 2021
Morning Sessions: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday 9 July, Saturday 10 July, Sunday 11 July 2021
Morning Sessions: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wizardry High Tea will be held at Stamford Plaza in 39 Edward St, Brisbane City. For more information, visit the event’s website here. Follow the Stamford Plaza’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements concerning the event.

New Coles Competition Gives Milton Schools The Chance To Win Free Benches

Did you know that Coles is giving primary schools in suburbs across Australia, including the ones in Milton, the chance to win one of 100 outdoor benches made from 98% recycled plastic through their new Sustainability4Schools Competition?

Institutions such as Milton State School are eligible to take part in a new competition dubbed ‘Sustainability4Schools’ hosted by Australian supermarket chain Coles for a chance to win a specially-made outdoor bench for the school made out of 98% recycled material. The supermarket chain created the competition in a bid to encourage local communities to work together to produce less waste.

The competition launched as part of Coles’ 10-year anniversary of the REDCycle program. This is a special initiative that allows customers to place their plastic bags and plastic packaging inside marked bins which can be found outside of all Coles branches.

The material is then collected and separated from landfills before being repurposed. Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic have been taken this way, being transformed into outdoor furniture such as the benches schools can win, as well as road materials, fencing, and garden beds.

To take part in the competition, primary schools must fill out an application form before submitting it to Sustainability4Schools@coles.com.au. To enter, schools must simply explain how they are committed to protecting the environment.

Each application must include a picture taken at the school, with entries closing on 5:00 p.m. on Friday the 4th of June 2021. Winners will be announced on Wednesday the 21st of July 2021, and all entrants will be notified of the outcome of their application earlier in the same month.

This competition is only open to Australian primary schools, and the school must be registered with their respective state’s school registration authority.

Louis Vuitton Flagship Store Planned at Former NAB Queen Street Heritage Site

Good news for Brisbane shopaholics and fashionistas! Did you know that high-end fashion brand Louis Vuitton will soon open a new flagship store at the former National Australia Bank building on Queen Street?

According to the development application (DA A005719018), Place Design Group will do minor changes to the heritage-listed building but much of its facade and appearance will not be altered. There will be some markings on the front side in the form of branding or advertising the new tenancy.

Some walls on the basement level will be taken down to expand the floor area and create a spacious open plan. The mezzanine level, on the other hand, will be fitted with a glass balustrade to deliver a sophisticated shopping experience that many Louis Vuitton fans are so used to. Larry Weston Architect will help Place Design Group in the transformation.

Photo Credit: Developmenti/Brisbane City Council

“The proposal represents a great outcome for the City of Brisbane and the Queen Street Mall with a highly regarded global fashion house showing confidence in Brisbane’s retail sector which was has been significantly impacted by the COVID 19 virus,” the developers said.

Country Road was the tenant of the said building for many years. Constructed in the late 1920s, this structure has a neo-classical design which was common to bank buildings during this period.

With this new occupancy, Louis Vuitton will give up its prominent site on the corner of Edward and Queen Streets but there’s no news on what establishment will take over the soon-to-be-vacant property.

It comes as Louis Vuitton invested $11 million to refurbish its flagship store on George Street in 2018.

The Million Paws Walk: New RSPCA Fundraiser Walks the Talk

The RSPCA’s special event, “The Million Paws Walk”, encourages dog owners across Brisbane to declare their love for animals by walking their dogs. Participants can choose between promenading with their pets at The Barracks or joining the virtual event and doing a neighbourhood walk instead.

The Million Paws Walk was conceptualised as a means of raising awareness for dogs in need. Everyday, people can become heroes just by signing up for the event, walking their dogs, and sharing pictures to help get the word out. 30,000 dogs end up at RSPCA shelters a year, meaning 82 dogs require their help every single day.

Until the 13th of May 2021, The Barracks in Brisbane will be hosting a dedicated grassy area for people to bring their dogs as part of the RSPCA’s special event “The Million Paws Walk”, making it the ideal site for picture-taking, walks, and canine socialisation. In order to participate, all those interested have to do is register.

Other activities at the venue include their treasure hunt, which will provide dog-owners with special passports while they search for various items of interest. Dogs will also be able to eat custom-made and dog-safe ice cream and receive treats and toys while their owners will be given specialised doggy bags full of goodies. Funds raised will be spent on catering to the needs and happiness of the dogs in RSPCA shelters.

Due to complications brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual alternatives will also be available as part of the event such as their special “Walk This May” where dog owners will be able to walk their dogs for 30, 45, or 60 minutes a day all throughout May to raise money for the RSPCA.

The Million Paws Walk: Walk This May event celebrates the love people have for animals in a safe and healthy manner as people can walk in their own backyards and neighbourhoods to minimise their exposure to the virus.

Participants can raise funds for the RSPCA by purchasing merchandise, and these funds will contribute to the organisation’s efforts to provide 112,000 Australian animals with love, care, and new homes each and every year.

Those interested in signing up and taking part, purchasing merchandise, or simply learning more about The Million Paws Walk can visit their website here. As for the special grassy area hosted at The Barracks, the site can be found at 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane.

Cyber Attack strikes UnitingCare Hospitals in Auchenflower

The 25th of April 2021 was just another Sunday at Wesley Hospital and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, until all of a sudden it wasn’t. As the day went on, it became clear that both hospitals were experiencing a cyber-attack, one that led to serious worries about compromised information systems and other hospital systems and services coming offline.

The attack forced hospitals under UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) to resort to manual processes after their Digital and Technology systems were rendered inaccessible.

Despite the attacks, back-up processes and systems were prepared in the event that such a situation occurred. Services are continuing as normal thanks to the contingencies and safety measures the hospitals have prepared in advance, however certain processes that cannot be performed manually have been either redirected or rescheduled due to these cyber attacks.

UCQ, the organisation that encompasses the Wesley Hospital and St Andrew’s Memorial Hospital, has not commented on plausible reasons behind the attack however it is commonly speculated that this was the work of ransomware — an act that revolves around criminals restricting data access until a ransom is paid.

According to UCQ’s most recent statement regarding the cyber attack, it is unclear when the issue will be resolved given its recency. However, concrete efforts are being made by their Digital and Technology team to get to the bottom of the issue and have systems fully operational as quickly as possible.

The statement also mentions that those who wish to learn more, or those who wish to receive updates on the matter should periodically visit the media section of the UCQ website as they steadily work to resolve the issue and learn more about those responsible.

Wesley Hospital can be found at 451 Coronation Dr, Auchenflower. To learn more about UCQ, visit their website here. For the latest updates and announcements concerning the hospital, the cyber attacks, and the progress of their attempts at getting systems back online, follow their Facebook page.

Brisbane Street Art Festival 2021: Back With 40 New Exhibits

The Brisbane Street Art Festival is here again! Check out these four exhibits scattered across the city, perfect for art enthusiasts and aspiring artists to enjoy.

Listed below are four of the many, many exhibits that will be open to the public come the day of the festival. Starting the 1st of May 2021, Brisbane is due to host of 40 brand-new artworks from acclaimed artists from all across the country.

James Ellis

Work from the esteemed Brisbane-based muralist James Ellis will be on display at RNA Showgrounds at Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills. Ellis specialises in realistic large-scale works, painting contemporary outdoor pieces using sprays and brushes and the art he makes often reflects the environment or culture of the location it is made in.

Ellis’ work will be available for public viewing at RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills on Sunday the 2nd of May and Monday the 3rd of May from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on both days.

Cam Scale

Cam Scale, whose career as an artist began in Sydney in the early 2000s, specialises in the use of aerosol, oil and acrylic. With decades of experience, he works primarily on large murals, studio and digital work.

Scale’s work can be seen at The Barracks over at 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City. It will be available for public viewing on Saturday the 15th of May from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

BMW Art Car

Returning in 2021 is the BMW Art Car, the product of a partnership between the Brisbane Street Art Festival and Brisbane BMW. Two contemporary Australian artists, Sofles and Tori-Jay Mordey, have worked on the designs for this year’s art cars — a pair of 2021 BMW M4s — which will be driven around the city to parade their designs and displayed at numerous locations.

Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Street Art

Superordinary Workshop Series: Paste-Ups With Paired Wines

One of the many art workshops available all throughout the Brisbane Street Art Festival, featuring wine from Innocent Bystander. With this event, attendants will be able to join the paste-up powerhouse Maddbutt to create art with others in a casual and unpretentious environment complete with fine wine.

The workshop will be held at Superordinary over at 62 Mary Street, Brisbane CBD. It will be open on Wednesday the 5th of May 2021, running from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Brisbane Street Art Festival 2021 will run from May 1 to May 16 2021, with exhibits all across Brisbane. Those interested in learning more can visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates concerning the event, the exhibits, and other special announcements.

Here is a map for events and exhibitions that can be found throughout the festival.

Council Approves Gregory Terrace 15-Storey ‘Green’ Development Despite Protests

Brisbane City Council has approved the development application of a 15-storey residential complex with short-term accommodation, and food and drinks outlets on Gregory Terrace despite the locals protesting that the project will ruin the historical and cultural significance of Spring Hill.

Council decided on the development application (DA A005608964) on 23 April 2021 but the details surrounding the approval have yet to be made public, as of press time.

Photo Credit: Screen Capture/Development.Di

The project, which will see the demolition of the old Energex building, will include 113 apartment units and another 120 hotel rooms, as well as bars and restaurants, a pool facility, and communal function rooms.

The building, designed by DBI, will incorporate a vertical garden with planter boxes on the balconies and a rooftop terrace with landscaping. Developer Keylin Land Holdings visualises a contemporary structure with an art deco twist to complement the style of the neighbourhood.

However, a petition opened by Spring Hill local Melissa Botha, received 335 signatures from residents who don’t want the development to push through. Ms Botha said that the planned design is “out of step with Spring Hill,” one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Brisbane surrounded by terrace houses.

Photo credit: Architectural Rendering/Brisbane City Council

The protesters also said that the building will take out the natural light in the area and restrict the ventilation of the neighbourhood. The scope of the project will also increase the noise, air and traffic concerns in Gregory Terrace.

Though the development application does not require a public notification nor an appeal with the Planning and Environment Court, as it is code accessible, residents were alerted when work has started at the old Energex building in mid-March.

Riverside QUT InFusion Markets Now Open Every Sunday

The Riverside QUT InFusion Markets on Main Drive at the QUT Gardens Point campus have finally opened, serving as an extension for City Botanic Gardens’ famous Riverside at the Garden Market.

Those who attend the Riverside QUT InFusion Markets can expect to find snacks and cuisine from various cultures, as well as art and products handmade by local artists who’ve drawn inspiration from all around the world.

Buskers, performers, and live music will be present all throughout the venue to provide the area with sounds that make for a cool atmosphere.

Visitors will be able to purchase ethically-made clothing and accessories fashioned from vintage fabrics and eco-friendly materials. Candles, soap, jewelry, and countless other crafted products made locally by independent artisans will be sold at the market.

Food is also available at the venue such as a Wild Rissole stall that sells gourmet burgers and chips, as well as Fritz Wieners gourmet German sausages. Those interested in eating authentic African food will be able to do so at the market, along with slow-cooked Aussie brisket and beverages for people to treat themselves to like iced tea.

The market will run up all the way to the 26th of December, giving interested parties ample time to visit and return all throughout the year. It will be open every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along Main Drive at QUT Gardens Point campus, which is located at 2 George St, Brisbane City.

For the latest updates and announcements concerning the Riverside QUT InFusion Markets, follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.