A composting hub has been added to Milton Community Garden’s growing community hub.
Milton Community Garden has been successful in bringing the community together as it offers a space for locals to gather and cultivate their collective green thumbs.
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The long-awaited Milton composting hub of the community garden was sponsored by the Brisbane City Council. Several caddies are now available throughout the area. The scheduled caddy collection for Milton is from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. every second Sunday of the month.
The Milton Community Garden is accessible to the local community, including the suburbs of Milton, Auchenflower, Rosalie, and Paddington. With its location just behind the Milton State School, the community garden fosters engagement with the students from the school.
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Local residents can get fresh produce from the garden and can even drop by to help out in turning the compost bins to speed up the breakdown of the organic waste into compost.
Aside from the growing garden and composting hub, the Milton Community Garden also includes a community library where locals can borrow books for free.
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To learn more about the Milton Community Garden and how to become a volunteer, you may visit their Facebook page or email them at communitygardenmilton@gmail.com.
Looking for other places where you can get fresh farm produce? You can explore the vast food and produce options at the Milton Markets every Sunday morning.
The long wait is over. W Hotels finally brings Brisbane’s first five-star hotel in two decades to North Quay, Brisbane City.
The influential hotel brand has announced the grand opening of W Brisbane, and residents are eagerly anticipating their opening on the 1st of June 2018.
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W Hotels, which is owned by Marriott International, boasts 44 hotels and retreats all over the world. Twenty years ago, it was Marriott Hotel that brought a glimpse of luxurious hotel living to Brisbane’s affluent set and its fashion, music, and entertainment scene.
With 312 rooms, most of which will have picturesque river views, the latest trendy hotel to hit Brisbane will feature high-class, five-star accommodations.
Luxurious Amenities
Thirty-two suites are available for those with dollars to burn, including two luxe spaces called the “Wow Suite” and the “Extreme Wow Suite.” The latter is W’s version of the top-of-the-line Presidential Suite of other hotel brands.
To provide a full pampered luxury experience, every guest gets a chance to experience the famous W Hotels’ Whatever/Whenever Philosophy. All guests get to access any services or amenities they want, whenever they want.
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Every corner of the hotel spells class and grandeur with its designer interiors inspired by Queensland’s heritage and Brisbane’s laidback lifestyle.
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The hotel’s spacious 595-square-metre ballroom floor will surely make a major impact on Brisbane’s events and entertainment scene. The venue can accommodate up to 450 guests with pomp and panache.
Local foodies have another reason to be excited. Three Blue Ducks will be coming to Brisbane as the hotel’s signature restaurant. Promising “fresh, local and honest cuisine showcasing bold flavours and colours,” Three Blue Ducks will offer ethically produced, farm-to-fork food, memorable coffee experiences, carefully curated local craft beers, a well-selected line-up of wines and original cocktails.
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W Brisbane is now accepting reservations Bookings can be made through their website.
Commonwealth Games risks losing XXXX supplies as the Milton-based brewery’s workers plan to walk off their jobs on Monday, the 26th of March to protest against job insecurity.
XXXX, a Queensland trademark, is the official beer of the games, which begin on 4 April 2018.
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Struggling brewery workers have been worried over job security as nearly a third of their workforce has been laid off during the past few years.
XXXX Brewery’s name stands for the traditional grading for strong beer, where the number of X’s indicates beer strength. It made noise in recent years due to providing insecure careers to its employees. Nearly 40 workers have lost their jobs.
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The current workers are not going to let themselves suffer the same fate. Around 100 workers are going to strike just in time to threaten XXXX supplies on the much-awaited Commonwealth Games.
United Voice Queensland’s spokesperson Damien Davie has made it clear what the protest will be about.
“We want everyone to be able to drink XXXX while they’re enjoying the Commonwealth Games,” he said. “But management needs to come to the table, or they’ll risk disrupting beer supply at this important time.”
However, both Commonwealth Games’ and Brewery’s management are unbothered by the threat.
According to games chairman Peter Beattie, the organizers “have a lot of faith that XXXX will be able to provide.”
Brewery director Irene Bell expressed her disappointment over the strike. She claimed that it would not affect supply for the games.
She also brushed off the allegations that XXXX is being produced outside Queensland. “Let me say this again – XXXX was born here, it’s brewed here, and the brewery is not going anywhere.”
The Scratch is pouring heaps of love for Australia’s symbolic animal, the koala, in this year’s Brewsvegas.
Head over to the bar on Saturday 10 March, for Fair Dinkum, an event to raise funds and awareness for conservation efforts and get to meet Emily, the koala.
Expect a range of special beers made from indigenous Australian ingredients and outstanding flavours from Brisbane Brewing Co and Archer Brewing. Plant-based baked goods will also be served on the day. Guests can enjoy all these whilst supporting a worthy cause.
Meet and Greet
The highlight of the event is the meet and greet with one of the koalas under the care of IKPS. When IKPS found Emily, she was merely 515 grams. Now, she’s healthier at 2.5 kg.
Emily will be at the bar to help people learn about the need for local conservation.
Through a Karma Keg, The Scratch and IKPS hope to raise funds to support the work being done by the koala rescue group.
IKPS works 24/7 to rescue and protect koalas needing help, including those injured, orphaned or sick koalas in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Learn more about IKPS and the work they do.
South Australian Pint of Origin
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Aside from the Fair Dinkum party, The Scratch is also participating in this year’s Pint of Origin. The celebrated festival within a festival is back for its second year to feature beer from the different states.
The Scratch on Park Road will be featuring beers from deep Down Under. During Brewsvegas, from 10-18 March, the bar will showcase the best of South Australian beer, cider, cheeses.
The gorgeous riverside views and the weather make Brisbane a perfect place to explore the outdoors. One business in Milton is letting locals and tourists see and experience the sights of the river city while riding an ebike.
eBike Hire Brisbane, located at 26 Douglas Street in Milton, provides quality ebikes for those who wish to go around Brisbane on their choice of ebike. Riders can choose from fast and sporty ebikes, cruisy and comfortable, or electric mountain bikes.
Test Ride
The ebike hire is ideal for people planning or thinking of purchasing an ebike to use for their regular commute. By temporarily hiring the alternative vehicle, they can test it for comfort and ease of use. It should also be a good time to test which type of ebike would suit them best.
If they get to like the ebikes they are riding, customers can arrange with the store to build them the ebike they prefer.
Before hiring an ebike, it would be good to know Queensland rules concerning bicycles. Ebikes, just like bicycles, are allowed on dedicated cycle paths and footpaths, unless signposted otherwise.
The ebike can take riders to any point from the retail outlet up to around 60 km. For farther rides, cyclists can pedal or bring a charger and find a place to recharge.
The Milton retail outlet is situated close to South Bank and the inner city markets. Cyclists can explore places such as Mount Coot-tha Lookout and be rewarded with outstanding views of the city.
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An ebike hire can also take bring the cyclist to the Lone Pine Koala Sancturary, which should take around 30-40 minutes from Milton.
Riders can also explore the many points of interest around the inner city. They can head over to Paddington or Newstead to get a closer look at their heritage places. They can also cross the river to take in the views from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Shopping for Christmas gifts and goodies can be stressful. That’s why it’s always a relief to know that there are better alternatives to heading to malls packed with holiday shoppers.
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Milton Markets is once again bringing Christmas on Cribb on Thursday 21 December 2017, from 4:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Milton Markets will provide shoppers and visitors with a festive market that will have everything they need and want for Christmas.
Event Details
What:
Christmas on Cribb
When:
Thursday 21 December 2017
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where:
Milton Markets
47 Cribb Street, Milton
Milton Markets open every Sunday, offering premium food, the freshest farm-direct produce, meats, gourmet food, arts and crafts and many more. It’s always a perfect weekend market for the whole family, filled with live music and fun activities for kids.
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Christmas on Cribb will be extra special as it will give everyone a festive venue to find unique holiday items, Christmas decorations and artisan gifts that are definitely one of a kind.
Market goers can get in the holiday mood with live entertainment throughout the summer afternoon until night time. There will be festive foods, fresh produce and delectable sweets. Kids can enjoy activities and entertainment made just for them.
Parking should not be a problem as there will be lots of parking spaces to be made available on the day.
Something enchanting is happening in Brisbane in December as Roma Street Parkland lights up the Enchanted Garden.
From Friday 8 December until Sunday 17 December, the Enchanted Garden will delight with its Christmas lights display twinkling along some captivating music. Guests are sure to enjoy meandering through the Christmas light installation that will liven up the festive season.
Enchanted Garden is a free event and bookings are not required. It is located at the Spectacle Garden of Roma Street Parkland.
Event Details:
What:
Enchanted Garden
When:
Friday 8 December 2017 – Sunday 17 December 2017
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where:
The Spectacle Garden
Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane
Cost:
FREE
Bookings not required.
While visitors are not required to book to enter the Enchanted Garden, they may have to expect to wait to enter the garden. Guests will be admitted in a staggered manner to ensure crowd safety. It is highly recommended to come in early to minimise wait time.
Visitors driving to the event can avail of the $5 all-day parking deal at Brisbane Transit Centre Car Park at 151 Roma Street. Secure parking at https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au and enter promo code XMAS17. A $1 booking fee will apply.
Due to the magnitude of the event, Suncorp Stadium is increasing the audience capacity to 60,000 for the Battle of Brisbane fight between Queensland local Jeff Horn and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
The bout, scheduled on Sunday, 2 July 2017 will be a huge international event that will be aired live to 180 countries. Suncorp Stadium officials were initially hoping to see a crowd of up to 55,000, but it is looking to surpass the record audience of 58,912 people when the Broncos won the 1997 Super League at QEII Stadium.
Queensland tourism minister Kate Jones told Courier-Mail that “the huge national and international interest in the Battle of Brisbane means we had no other option but to expand capacity at Suncorp Stadium.”
Purpose-built seats will be provided for the additional tickets released. Almost 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the event.
Since the announcement of the fight, Jeff Horn, dubbed Brisbane’s Fighting Schoolteacher, has been catapulted to international stardom, with many in the western hemisphere wanting to know more about the fighter. And while the Pacman is still the overwhelming favourite to win, the element of surprise is on the side of Horn.
Horn’s trainer Glenn Rushton told Fox Sports Australia that Pacquiao has not yet encountered a fighter like Horn. Rushton added that it would be difficult to fight someone like Horn because you would never know what’s coming at you.
“He can turn southpaw like Manny, he can hit you with right hand leads and he can move and fight from angles that Manny hasn’t encountered before,” Rushton said.
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Rushton is counting on the “broken rhythm pressure” technique that he invented to demolish the current WBO welterweight champion.
Horn will come into the ring with a record of 16 wins, 0 loss and 1 draw, with 11 of his wins via knockout. While his record is impressive, it is dwarfed by Pacquiao’s record of 59 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws. Pacquiao won by 38 knockouts during his career.
The Filipino boxer’s trainer Freddie Roach is not underestimating Horn. “We can’t take Horn lightly. He’s got everything at stake here in the fight. A win for him would be tremendous for his career and we just can’t let that happen,” Roach told On the Ropes Boxing Radio.
Fight promoter Bob Arum said that fighting before a home crowd could give Horn the boost he will need. Arum told the Courier-Mail that “if his fight with Pacquiao was in Vegas or Madison Square Garden in New York, I wouldn’t give him much of a chance because I think nerves would take over.”
“But the fact that Jeff is going to be fighting in front of so many of his countrymen will calm his nerves and I think he will give a great account of himself.”
Pacquiao is flying to Brisbane on Saturday, 24 June, with 200 of his family and friends.
Thousands of Filipinos and boxing fans from all over the globe are also expected to come to Brisbane to watch the title bout at the Suncorp Stadium.
