Another commercial building will be added to Milton Green precinct, located by the Brisbane River, as part of the four-hectare inner-city re-development of the former Coronation Drive Office Park.
Building 7 was part of the approved development plans, submitted in 2012, on Little Crib Street in Milton and it will feature a subtropical and contemporary facade as designed by Hassell and Richards & Spence.
The commercial space will have campus-style facilities, multi-level parking spaces, as well as a tennis court and childcare centre for the employees’ use. Tenants who have pre-committed to this development have asked for these facilities from AMP Capital Funds Management and Sunsuper, which jointly owns Milton Green.
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Milton Green’s commercial spaces are on 6, 12 and 18 Little Cribb Street but the precinct has plenty of spaces for outdoor events and socialisation, play, fitness and recreation. The precinct is also a dining venue with heaps of choices.
The developers aim to make Milton Green a “truly integrated community” of the most inclusive commercial hub in Brisbane.
“From weekly farmers’ markets held on-site, to pop up food trucks, Brisbane’s trendiest café and restaurant operators, customer-facing networking events and public-facing markets – Milton Green’s rich events and retail mix provides an evolving experience for those who live, work or play here,” the developers said.
How good are you at running and chugging a lot of beer at the same time? Prove your skills at the upcoming beer run, which will cover five locations across Milton and the nearby suburbs.
You’ve got more than a whole month to get ready and “train” for this beer run as it’s happening on Sunday, 2 8 March 2021.
If this is your first time though — no pressure! You don’t have to bust your chops and do a lot of legwork as a beer run is simply another exciting pub crawl. All you need to do is run (or walk, or hop!) to five pre-selected pit stops and drink with your buds!
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This event will kick off at the Newstead Brewing Co and then moving to the Milton Common. The rest of the pit stops are at Fritzenberger in Petrie Terrace, Brisbane Brewery Co. in West End and the Charming Squire in South Bank.
There will be running leaders to guide participants at the routes. The event is expected to last for three hours but if the runners want to stay at the last brewery for a party, then it’s all well and good!
To score tickets for this event, register online for $55, which covers five beers and a Beer Run bib.
Participants also get a novelty Beer Run bottle opener medal when they “cross” the “finish line,” whether sober or drunk! Runners in their wackiest costumes will also win a prize. Good luck!
Construction has been underway for The Ambrose, a new $150 million residential luxury tower set to rise with 19 storeys on McDougall Street in Milton.
The building is the second Brisbane project for Kokoda Property after Chester & Ella apartments in Newstead. Kokoda re-hired Hutchinson Builders to build The Ambrose, which has an expected completion in 2022.
“The selection of Hutchinson Builders, being Australia’s second-largest residential builder, means that purchasers at The Ambrose can not only have every confidence that the project will be delivered reliably on schedule, but to a standard of workmanship that they can be truly proud of,” Kokoda’s founder Mark Stevens said.
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“The Brisbane property market has faired comparatively well amidst the headwinds of 2020, and with falling residential supply over the last four years we are optimistic that The Ambrose is launching at an opportune time to take advantage of what we anticipate to be a strong market rebound.”
The Ambrose has been designed by Cottee Parker with 181 units, its own cinema centre, a gym and rooftop pool. The site will also have 14 units eligible for disability housing, in compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act of Australia.
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The price range per unit is expected to fall between $400,000 to $2 million, depending on the number of rooms.
If you’re in Milton and you fancy a scenic, historic walk to get some exercise without venturing too far from home, the Petrie Terrace Heritage Trail takes you through the historic portion of this neighbouring inner-city suburb. A 2.7 kilometre trail just a short distance from Milton Rd, it has 18 points of interest, the Petrie Terrace Heritage Trail may take a two-hour walk to explore.
First Stops on Caxton Street
Start your journey on Lang Park, formerly the North Brisbane Burial Ground. The burial ground, also known as the Paddington Cemetery was in use from 1843 to 1875, during which time up to 10,000 people may have been buried.
By 1910 the cemetery fell into disrepair and it was proposed the grounds be turned into a recreation reserve. When the Paddington Cemetery Act was passed a year later, the government relocated the remains to another cemetery.
The creation of a parkland began in 1914. It was named Lang Park in honour of John Dunmore Lang’s contribution to the Brisbane area. Fast-forward to present day, the burial ground is now part of Suncorp Stadium.
Walk further to Caxton Street and visit the Ithaca Playground, now called the Neal Macrossan Playground. The Playground Association of Queensland established the playground in 1918 to provide recreational and educational facilities in disadvantaged areas.
Turn to Wellington Street and you will see Stombuco’s terrace houses, the fine examples of Brisbane’s 19th-century terrace houses. The terraces were designed by Andrea Stombuco, who also designed some of Brisbane’s most beautiful buildings like the “Rhyndarra” in Yeronga and All Hallows Convent School in Fortitude Valley.
Crossing Musgrave Road
Before heading to Petrie Terrace, you will find the Normanby Hotel,
one of the city’s landmarks. The heritage-listed hotel demonstrates an
early Brisbane use of Queen Anne stylistic elements in commercial
design.
A four-minute walk from the hotel will take you to a ridge along Petrie Terrace that used to be an important place for many Aboriginal people. The Ipswich, Rosewood, and Wivenhoe tribes camped in the vicinity until the Europeans settled and developed the inner-city suburb.
Stroll Countess Street then turn left to Princess Street and you will find the Hardgrave Park. Named after Petrie Terrace resident and local politician John Hardgrave, the 1.08ha park is the earliest gazetted park reserve in Brisbane.
More on Petrie Terrace
Explore Petrie Terrace and you will soon end up at Princess Row where
you will see some of the oldest surviving terrace houses in Brisbane.
Head south and you will reach the “Shawn” Flats, characterized by Old
English and Mediterranean sets of flats built in 1936 for widow Margaret
Murphy.
Walk down Cricket Street and you will reach the Petrie Terrace gullies. In the 19th Century, parts of it experienced overcrowded conditions. It was believed that the base of the hill’s close proximity to the cemetery contributed to the locals’ unhealthy conditions. The closure of the cemetery at the bottom of the hill and the establishment of a new cemetery in Toowong addressed the community’s concern.
Head west Toward Menzies Street and you will see an example of Petrie Terrace modest timber cottages. The cottages along the street were built on small proportions of land, a reflection of the crowded conditions on the hill in the lates 1800s.
Go northeast and you will reach Victoria Barracks. This has been an important military facility since the 1860s. A minute walk leads to the Brisbane Gaol that used to be the site of Queensland’s second purpose-built prison before the establishment of the police barracks.
The southwest part will bring you to The Prince Alfred Hotel, named in the honour of Queen Victoria’s son, Alfred. It is currently owned by a private company and now known as The Lord Alfred Hotel.
Toward Weetman Street awaits the Oddfellows Wall built in 1891. It is now Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, a popular Brisbane night spot. The next trail, located in the Street Side Bar reminds of the groups of “larrikin” or the teenage male delinquents who caused havoc in Petrie Terrace in the late 19th Century.
Turn right onto Sheriff Street then turn left onto Hale Street, where you will find the La Boite Theatre. It was Australia’s first purpose-built arena theatre. In 2001, La Boite moved to a venue in Kelvin Grove. The Petrie Terrace theatre has been sensitively converted into offices.
Explore Sexton Street and you will reach the second to the last stop, the Jackson & Co’s Granary. In 1947, a terrible tragedy took place on this site. The use of carbon disulphide in an enclosed building caused a massive explosion and killed four people.
About 500 metres from the Jackson & Co’s Granary takes you to the last point of interest of the Petrie Terrace Heritage Trail. The Police Barracks back in the 1930s is now more popular to the locals as The Barracks, a landmark retail and commercial precinct.
Whilst some of the points of interests are private properties,
walking through this trail lets you discover the rich history of Petrie
Terrace.
Two properties in Milton are included in the most significant sales in the past three months, the latest Brisbane Fringe Cityscope research said.
The latest Corelogic’s Brisbane Fringe Cityscope report revealed that property sales figures in the last three months to the beginning of February 2020 have increased with recorded sales totalling $216.5 million.
There was a total of over $189 million in significant sales this quarter including a property located at 19 Lang Parade, Milton. The site comprising two office buildings, with 31,567 sqm total gross floor area, was sold off-market for $85.2 million to Nikos Property Group Pty Ltd.
Included in the site is the Terrace Suites, a two-storey building built prior to 1990 and is situated behind the seven-storey building that was built in 2009, and extended by one floor in 2011. The property is situated in close proximity to transport: 400 metres to Auchenflower Train Station, 125 metres to Coronation Drive bus stop, and 150 metres to Milton Ferry Wharf.
Meanwhile, three buildings — comprising a 2,514 sqm two-level building, a 565 sqm workshop/warehouse, and 723 sqm workshop/warehouse — with frontages to Crombie Street, Cribb Street, and McDougall Street were sold together for $10.5 million.
Of the $216.5 million total sales from 15 properties, $194.7 million were for commercial, $3.8 million for commercial strata, $6.5 million for retail, $100,000 for retail strata, and $10.5 million for other.
Comparing that data to the last three months to the beginning of November 2019, there 17 sales recorded for a total of $55.5 million including 4.3 million for commercial, $3.7 million for commercial strata, $5 million for retail, $200,000 for retail strata and $42.4 million for other.
For two decades, Andrew Buchanan’s stylish, award-winning restaurants on Mary Street offered a dining experience like no other. Come Christmas Day, however, the fine-dining restaurant Urbane, its next-door site The Euro, and second-floor establishment The Laneway Bar will be serving their last Christmas lunch as they will permanently close and cease trading in late December.
Mr Buchanan made the personal decision to shut down his successful restaurants as he announced his battle with multiple sclerosis. Diagnosed with the agonising condition at 39 years old, Mr Buchanan, now 45, said that he needed to focus on his health and less on the stress of running the popular eateries in Brisbane CBD.
The decision didn’t come easy, though, especially after breaking the news to his staff. However, his staff were witnesses to his physical struggles as his ability to walk or carry heavy items deteriorated.
Though Mr Buchanan said he isn’t ashamed of the visible signs of his disease, he felt running restaurants in his condition will bring a lot of questions when couples, families and groups of friends come to celebrate birthdays, special occasions, and happy events at his restaurant.
“It is not something I have shared or drawn attention to. However, the physical symptoms of MS are now obvious and make running the restaurants tough,” Mr Buchanan said.
“I would like to thank the incredible team I work with – both in the kitchen and on the floor – who have gone above and beyond to support me and give 150 percent every day.”
Photo Credit: The Euro/Facebook
Mr Buchanan considered selling Urbane, The Euro and The Laneway bar with its fully-equipped facilities. Since these deals take a while to complete, closing the stores was his best option since time is no longer on his side.
Instead, the restauranteur and his staff are set to end a fantastic era on a high note. Reservations for the final trading day are now open. Urbane and The Euro will serve their last meals on Christmas Day lunch, whilst The Laneway is closing at the end of the year. Make your booking below:
Former Milton restaurant owner David Moore is finding a new and stronger grip in the food business yet again with OMG Decadent Donuts. Eight years after losing Drift Restaurant & Cafe due to the catastrophic Brisbane River flooding of 2011, Mr Moore has been expanding his handcrafted vegan, dairy-free, nut-free and gluten-free doughnut enterprise.
Once just the toast of the Queensland markets, including the regular Milton Markets on Cribb Street, OMG Decadent Donuts is now available at various food events in Victoria. Plans to set up franchise outlets in other sites across Australia and even New Zealand are also underway.
For most people, vegan and dairy/gluten-free food usually tastes bland and dry but OMG Decadent Donuts might just shatter your expectations. These snack bites are soft, fluffy and delicate in quality. Speckled with different sugar flavours of your choice and using locally-sourced ingredients, the doughnuts live up to its name as a decadent delight.
“When we first started the business, we struggled with what to call it, and as we cooked donuts and experimented with crafting our beautiful sugars made with fresh fruits and spices, people would bite into them, and with a mouthful of decadent deliciousness, exclaim, ‘Oh My God!’” Mr Moore shared on their Facebook page.
“Our OMG Decadent Donuts are loved by everyone – especially those with dairy, gluten, egg, yeast and nut allergies and particularly by vegans, who can’t get enough of our bundles of love – which not only make our donuts so unique, but our business so incredible.”
Mr Moore humbly started OMG Decadent Donuts with the hope that people would be interested in “buying a few.” But his food concoction picked up massively since its launch a couple of years ago and it has been truly been a big blessing.
After losing Drift, the restaurant which was like a baby to him, Mr Moore admittedly suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He struggled to find his footing and lost confidence in his ability as a food entrepreneur.
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Creating OMG Decadent Donuts was indeed a fresh start for Mr Moore. Aside from the successful business model, he is also proud to see people with various food intolerances enjoy his doughnuts.
“Our donuts are so unique that both Vegan Australia and Coeliac Association of Australia have certified our company, setting a benchmark for continued quality and excellence.”
A veritable bounty of homestyle Polish dishes and delicacies, quirky Polish arts and crafts items, and lively Polish folk music are just some of what you can expect at the Polish Club Market Day in Milton. Taking place on Saturday, the 12th of Oct 2019, this event is a must-see for anyone interested in experiencing and learning about the culture.
A must-visit event for immigrants who could be missing the old country, Polish Club Market Day will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Hosted by The Polish Club (also known as Polonia) and taking place inside its reception hall at 10 Marie Street, this community event will feature rows of tables filled with authentic Polish goodies that every family member will enjoy.
From Polish pastries and bread to Polish sausages and the deliciously divine Pierogi (stuffed dumplings filled with potatoes and cheese), you’ll relish the taste and aroma of homemade goods at this market day. Artisans of traditional and colourful Polish handicrafts are also going to showcase their creations like carved wooden boxes, pottery and perhaps a decorative Pisanski egg.
After shopping treats and goods to take home, stay a while longer to chat with the locals of Polish ancestry. It should be wonderful to exchange stories of your childhood or share experiences about your new way of life in Brisbane.
The Polish Club has been mounting events like this for years to support a small but strong community. The next Polish Club Market Day will take place on 9th November and 14th December 2019.
The iconic and historic XXXX Brewery in Milton will continue to operate after it secured a 15-year extension of its current registration. The brewery will also receive protection from civil and criminal proceedings should neighbours complain about nuisance odour and noise.
The State Government has approved the
registration extension, a move that it says will secure 150 local jobs.
“I have approved an extension to the
current registration, under section 267 of the Planning Act, to allow the
brewery to continue to operate,” said Minister for Planning Cameron Dick.
“While I don’t make these decisions
lightly, my top priority as Minister is to secure and grow jobs in Queensland,”
Mr Dick said.
“This 15-year extension will give certainty
to the company, so it can continue to operate into the future within approved
limits.
“More importantly, this decision provides
certainty to the 150 workers at the brewery, and their families.”
In making the decision, Mr Dick recognises
the part that XXXX played in the city’s history.
“This enables Lion to continue operating
from the same premises that has been home to XXXX for more than 140 years, by
ensuring that existing uses on the site can continue, even as the area
experiences growth intensification,” he said.
Mr Dick also said that it is important to make sure that significant uses such as the XXXX brewery can continue to exist even with the resurgence in inner-city living.
“In more recent years Milton has seen an
increase in new residential and commercial buildings and the urban encroachment
registration is about confirming the expectations for the brewery and residents
and tenants in the surrounding area,” he said.
The minister called the decision a balanced and reasonable outcome for all parties.
Despite the extended protection, Ian Roberts, Lion Group’s Supply Chain Director, insists that the brewery is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.
Mr Roberts said that they have spent
millions of dollars since 2009 to minimise the brewery’s environmental impact.
“Just a few weeks ago we completed a $2
million solar project, which will reduce our annual carbon emissions by 1260
tonnes,” Roberts said.
“We have also significantly reduced our
already low noise and light emissions, all of which are well within the limits
allowed under our development consents, in order to continue being great
neighbours.
“20 years ago, Milton looked very different
to how it does today. Previously it had been an industrial epicentre, but its
proximity to the Brisbane CBD made it the perfect location for high-density
residential developments” added Roberts.
A wellness workshop on endometriosis will be taking place in Milton to help women understand and manage this common women’s health issue. If you experience this painful and challenging condition, you could benefit from joining the event with specialist naturopath Katherine Maslen.
Taking place at the Brisbane Natural Health on Baroona Road, the Endometriosis Workshop will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 13th of June 2019. Members of the clinic can join the workshop for free but a $25 admission fee for non-members will be collected.
Ms Maslen will discuss proper diet and foods to avoid to manage endometriosis. She will also talk about the benefits of natural therapies to help with this condition as well as outline the options available for women.
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According to Endometriosis Australia, some 730,000 Australian women experience endometriosis once their reproductive years begin. Diagnosis and treatments are often delayed by as much as 12 years since most women aren’t aware of the symptoms.
Endometriosis may be the reason for a woman’s painful menstrual cycle, excessive bleeding, pain during intercourse, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ovarian cysts. The symptoms vary per women and might sometimes be confused as part of the menstrual cycle. When left untreated or unmanaged, endometriosis could lead to complications like infertility issues or cancer.
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