The restaurants are expected to trade at night when there is less traffic in the area. This Kenmore shopping strip is near the Kenmore roundabout, Kenmore State School and the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic primary school.
The planned development on 2071 Moggill Rd, popularly known as the home of Kenmore Cycles, will also have lower-ground car park areas with a new rear access easement. Deep plantation has been envisioned for the site, as well as a pedestrian corridor entrance. Studio Arkitecture is designing the new building.
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“The proposal reflects positively on the streetscape by incorporating balconies which address the street, a range of colours and materials, as well as modern, subtropical design elements such as a green wall fronting Moggill Road,” Plan A Town Planning stated in the development code-assessable application. (DA A006134569)
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“The proposed extensions represent a significant upgrade to the existing built form and will reflect positively on the surrounding streetscape. The proposal will provide three new Food & Drink Outlet tenancies in a highly accessible location and are designed to promote the location as an active frontage”.
“The proposal will also involve the closure of an undesirable access point to Moggill Road, with new access proposed through the Council carpark to Princeton Street. This will greatly improve safety outcomes for pedestrians and vehicle users on Moggill Road.”
Calling all budding artists! Brookfield Show Society is running a Christmas card competition for children 4 to 12 years old, whose artwork could be printed as the official 2022 Christmas card of the community group.
Interested young artists have until Monday, the 28th of November 2022, to submit their artwork for the Christmas card competition. Aside from the holiday theme, their artwork must also reflect the character of Brookfield — think Summer, paddocks, gum trees, horses!
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The artists may use any medium for their designs, including computer illustrations, but they have to submit their work on a single A4 sheet of paper only, along with the entry form.
Artworks may be submitted via the Christmas Card Competition entry box at the bar on Friday nights or outside the Society Office during other days.
The winner will be named during the Brookfield Show Society’s “Bush Christmas” on Friday, the 2nd of December 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The winner will also receive an art pack worth $100 from Kenmore West Kindy.
Meanwhile, Bush Christmas at the Brookfield Showgrounds is expected to be a fun family event where guests may enjoy some bites to eat along with musical entertainment. Free rides and activities for the kids will be underway, including a special visitor from the North Pole! The adults will get a chance to enjoy shopping at over 20 stalls and complete their Christmas gift list as well.
Brookfield Bush Christmas is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council, Sci-Fleet Motors and BOQ Kenmore.
A small dog off-leash area is currently being considered to be installed in Booker Place Park in Bellbowrie. A community consultation is now being conducted so make sure that you have your say on this proposal until 25 November 2022.
Councillor for Pullenvale Ward Greg Adermann is asking local residents to let him know what they think about the proposed small dog off-leash area to be installed within the existing Dog Park.
“I have received requests from residents asking for Council to consider installing a small dog off-leash area into Booker Place Park. I am therefore undertaking community consultation to hear the views of local residents before making a decision,” he said.
The Small DOLA will be about 1,000sqm and will feature a new 4 x 4 shelter with concrete slab, 3 x 4 aluminium benches, new aluminium seat and slab, new dog void, tap and fencing and maintenance gate.
Pathways, trees and an activity zone with logs and rocks – deco or takura bark base – are also proposed as part of the small DOLA.
Furthermore, a “Have Your Say” signage has also been installed at the dog park where a QR code is posted that visitors can scan to provide their feedback. Cr Adermann will be onsite at the Booker Place Dog Park on 28 November between 4 pm and 5 pm to discuss the proposal.
A section of Kenmore Village Shopping Centre along Moggill Road, is going to be changed, though it wasn’t announced if the site will be leased by another establishment for the mean time or if it will already be closed in preparation for the centre’s major transformation.
Meanwhile, the owners of Pizza Hut Kenmore are looking for a similarly-sized venue to continue trading in Brisbane, and have considered Taringa based on reports.
“The staff are friendly and helpful. Go above and beyond. The pizzas I get are how they should be. Chicken wings with honey mustard are the best. Ordered from this place a few times already, they never disappointed me. Thanks guys,” shared one of the place’s former patrons.
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Like most Pizza Hut outlets across the country, Pizza Hut Kenmore was famous for their range of crusts, which include the Original Pan, Traditional, Thin n Crispy, Cheesy Stuffed Crust, and Gluten Free bases.
They have weathered the pandemic, by offering contactless pickup and contactless delivery throughout Kenmore and surrounding suburbs.
Pizza Hut was introduced to Australia in 1970. At present, there are only a couple of hundred outlets remaining across the country. Last June, the only remaining dine-in Pizza Hut in South Australia also closed, after almost four decades of operation.
Earlier this year, Jen Retail Properties, the owners of the shopping centre, was granted approval for a development application to revitalise the northern section and Level 1 offices of the mall.
The existing buildings will be replaced with a new ground-floor, retail shopping centre entrance and ancillary car parking spaces.
“The planned redevelopment will provide a vibrant new look and modern feel for the oldest section of the Centre, the northern mall,” announced Kenmore Village Shopping Centre on its website.
It would be the biggest upgrade yet for Kenmore Village Shopping Centre, since opening their doors in 1969.
Kenmore Hills Early Learning, located along Brookfield Road, will host a spook-tacular Halloween Carnival on Saturday, 29 October 2022. This FREE event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and everyone is invited!
Kids can expect a number of activities, including face painting, and a jumping castle, whilst parents and companions enjoy catching up over morning tea.
On the same day, at the Kenmore Library, a Halloween crafting activity will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Children between 6 to 12 years old can try their hand at making creepy Halloween decor to bring home to mum and dad. Participants are encouraged to come in their favourite costumes. Book a spot by phoning 07 3407 0258.
Halloween Tour
Get ready for more spooky surprises and learn about flesh-eating plants and palm trees that rouse the zombies. The Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha will be the site of a Halloween Tour on Monday, 31 October 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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This tour is suitable for all ages but make sure to wear closed-in shoes and a hat. Bring water bottles to stay hydrated. Slot reservations will be open until noon on the 29th. Phone (07) 3403 2535 for more information.
Safety Tips
Meanwhile, here are some reminders from the Office of Fair Trading, who is reminding Brisbane locals to remain safe when celebrating Halloween.
“Light up novelties and flashing objects such as jack-o-lanterns, cauldrons, fake candles, torches and wands are often powered by button batteries. But we know the statistics on button batteries are very concerning,” Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said.
“In Australia one child a month is seriously injured after swallowing or inserting a button battery, with some of them sustaining lifelong or even fatal injuries.
“That’s why it’s so important when buying button battery-powered Halloween novelties that you check the battery compartment is secured with a screw or similar fastener to prevent children gaining access.
“Also check that any novelties are age appropriate and don’t pose choking hazards.
“If you or your children will be wearing black or other dark coloured costumes for Halloween, add glow sticks or a reflective strip to your costumes and carry a torch to ensure drivers and other trick-or-treaters can see you,” Minister Fentiman added.
“And while it goes without saying to take care around open heat sources such as jack-o-lanterns and heaters, you should also check costume labels for their fire risk and choose those marked ‘flame resistant’ or ‘fire resistant’.
“If you’re completing your look with fake tattoos, face paint, makeup, or fake blood, ensure they come with ingredients labels and keep them handy throughout the night.
“If someone in your group has an allergic reaction to a product, having a list of ingredients available for doctors can save them vital time when determining how to treat them.
Flood warning signs will be installed in 12 locations around Brisbane, including Gap Creek Road in Kenmore Hills, to provide motorists with a visible reminder when a road gets flooded.
First announced in mid-September 2022, Brisbane City Council said it will expand its flood warning sign program to include twelve locations, providing solar-powered flood warning signs with a gauge that triggers an alarm once a creek or waterway reaches a certain level.
Once activated, the flood warning sign will display an LED-backed “Road Closed Due to Flooding” message that will be visible even at night. The installation through its remote camera technology will also allow Council to monitor the waterway during a flood event and deploy a coordinated response as needed.
With the new sign technology, Council hopes to reduce the risk of Brisbane motorists entering flood waters that put their lives and of others at risk. The 12 locations were chosen based on experts’ advice.
Currently, there are solar-powered automated flood warning signs already installed at three sites since 2019 with a further seven older-style flashing signs installed between 2006 and 2013.
“The ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ message is one that we are all aware of,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Unfortunately, some motorists continue trying to drive on flooded roads, and sadly this has resulted in deadly consequences.
“We are determined to help motorists heed the warning not to drive on flooded roads by installing these signs at key locations.”
Unlike in 2011, Cr Schrinner said that the February flood set record-breaking rainfall causing a combination of river, creek and overland flow flooding right across Brisbane. This extreme weather event made it unsafe and impossible for Council officers to get to some flooded areas to erect temporary road-closed signs. With the new automated signs, however, Council will be able to close and actively monitor these flooded roads safely and in real-time.
The project will be partly funded by an allocation of $99,000 fromt he Federal Government, with Council spending an additional $500,000 for the 12 additional signs. Council expects its completion by the end of 2022 with further investments to follow.
Council is also undertaking round-the-clock inspections and cleaning of flood-impacted drainage systems as part of its ongoing response to the February flood.
Kenmore and Chapel Hill residents will now have the pleasure of a world-class burger joint with a feel-good factor built in, as Grill’d opens it’s doors in the expanded corner location previously occupied by local favourite, Plum Cafe, at Kenmore Plaza.
Fresh, healthy burgers are the star of the show at the new Grill’d location at the Kenmore Shopping Plaza. Still on a Grand Opening high, the place has seen excited patrons queuing up for their signature burgers, burgers, which are free from artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, antibiotics, and hormones.
The new Kenmore location will have all the signature Grill’d burger items on the menu, including the grass-fed beef pattie, lamb, and their gluten-free and dairy-free fried chicken variants.
At Grill’d, Local Matters
To further celebrate its Grand Opening, Grill’d is highlighting its support for great local causes by working with local community groups through its Local Matters program.
Local Matters is a program launched by Grill’d in 2011 as a way of giving back to local communities. Every burger equals one vote and diners will be able to get a token to vote in-restaurant or when ordering online.
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Similar to other locations across the country, Grill’d Kenmore will set up jars where customers can place their tokens.
The featured community groups for Grill’d Kenmore include McIntyre Centre, Kenmore Cricket Club, and Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network. Votes for the groups will be carried until the end of November 2022.
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At the end of the month, the community group whose jar has the most tokens will receive $300, whilst the 2nd and 3rd will be given $100 each.
Since introducing this program, Grill’d has supported over 30,000 community groups, organisations, and projects and has given back over $6 million to local communities.
Local community groups close to Grill’d Kenmore may apply for a jar by visitng the Grill’d website.
Cr Greg Adermann with young owners Georgia and Kirrah. Photo Credit: Facebook/Cr Greg Adermann
Meanwhile, Councillor for Pullenvale Ward Greg Adermann graced the October 13th opening, wishing the owners, young entrepreneurs Georgia and Kirrah, success for their new venture.
Watch the race, take a punt with the sweeps, and try to get lucky on the horses. Get ready for an enjoyable local luncheon and catch the Melbourne Cup at The Brookfield Bar, hosted by the Brookfield Show Society.
Canapes by Russell Jolly from In House Catering will be offered to guests on arrival, coupled with a glass of French Champagne, followed by a generous spread of meat and salad dishes, finished with dessert.
The organisers have curated a wine and bubbles list to go with the elegant, sit-down meal, handpicked by our sommelier who also designed the cocktail menu for those who’d like to take their luncheon to the next level. The cash/EFTPOS bar will be open after the arrival drinks are served.
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Dress to Impress
This year, The Brookfield Bar will also host “Fashions on the Field”, so it’s best to come in your best threads for a chance to be crowned the Queen or King Fashionista of Brookfield!
DATE
1st November 2022
TIME
11:30am – 3pm
LOCATION
The Brookfield Bar, 550 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield
TICKETS
$123
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Tickets are now on sale, on a strictly limited basis, to ensure an enjoyable day for all. Purchase single tickets or tables of 10:
Raffle prizes from local businesses will also be given away. The event is sponsored by O’Callaghan Workplace Law. For any enquiries, please contact Bec Petrie : r.petrie@brookfieldshowsociety.org.au or phone: 0401 282 959
About the Brookfield Show Society
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Brookfield Show Society, based in Brookfield Showgrounds, is a not-for-profit organisation that services Brisbane’s western suburbs.
The group runs a number of events at the Brookfield Showgrounds throughout the year, but they are best known for hosting the annual Brookfield Show, the famous agricultural show being held every month of May.
Gareth Hunt of Hunt & Co. Quality Meats in Moggill competed against 13 other young butchers at the 2022 World Butchers’ Challenge, cutting cleanly into the competition to emerge secondin the global competition that also saw the rest of the Australian contingent finishing strongly.
Gareth Hunt’s stellar performance earned him the second-highest spot in the World Champion Young Butcher category (35 and under). A former butcher at Meat U At Home and Fat Cow Gourmet Meats, Gareth Hunt was also a previous winner of the Apprentice of the Year and Young Australian Butcher of the Year.
Backed by 16 years of experience in the trade, Gareth opened his first shop, Hunt & Co. Quality Meats at Moggill Village Shopping Centre in December 2021.
The 2022 World Butchers’ Challenge, held in the United States in September, also saw the Makani Australian Butcher team in a runner-up finish against Germany, the team champion.
Sydney butcher Tom Bouchier was also named among the six best individual butchers in the competition whilst Matt Tyquin was hailed as 2022 World Butchers’ Apprentice.
France’s Gauthier Detres was hailed as this year’s world’s best young butcher whilst Italian butcher Claudio Fidone was named the third best.
2022 World Butchers’ Challenge Champions (Friedr. Dick Golden Knife Trophy): The Butcher Wolfpack Team Germany
2nd Place: Australia – The Makani Australian Butcher Team
3rd Place: New Zealand the Hellers Sharp Blacks
World Champion Butcher Apprentice:Matt Tyquin (Australia)
2nd Fabian Schüttler (Germany)
3rd Ben Roberts (Wales)
World Champion Young Butcher:Gauthier Detres (France)
2nd: Gareth Hunt (Australia)
3rd: Claudio Fidone (Italy)
World’s Best Beef Product: Team France Boucherie World’s Best Pork Product: Team GB Butchery – Great Britain World’s Best Chicken Product: Nazionale Italiana Macellai World’s Best Lamb Product: Nazionale Italiana Macellai Devro World’s Best Beef Sausage: Butchers of America & The Butcher Wolfpack – Germany Devro World’s Best Pork Sausage: The Craft Butchers of Ireland Devro World’s Best Gourmet Sausage: The Butcher Wolfpack – Germany
The end of Australia’s fuel excise relief may trigger higher prices at the bowser, with Brisbane, particularly in areas like Kenmore that are already experiencing higher than average prices, bracing themselves for the possibility of further hikes.
For the last six months, the national fuel excise tax has afforded service stations a 22-cents discount on unleaded petrol to cushion motorists with the rising cost of living.
Experts say the average price for unleaded petrol may reach $2.13 once the full fuel excise is reinstated to 44.2 cents after September 2022.
Revenue from the excise tax is used for vital road safety upgrades and infrastructure.
Brisbane and some suburbs, as of 28-Sept. Data from Fuel Radar
Brisbane and some suburbs, as of 28-Sept. Data from Fuel Radar
Analyst Geoff Trotter of Fueltrac said that petrol companies will theoretically raise prices by 30 cents per litre in a week or two, with the average price at $1.88 per litre. Some experts believe that prices could soar to $2 per litre in the next few weeks.
Mr Trotter also said that prices will rise because there will be no supplies coming from Russia, a major supplier of diesel and heating oil. The market has remained volatile following the war in Ukraine thus prices are harder to forecast as well.
On Why the Price Hike May Not Happen
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, however, said that motorists would not be saddled with the price hike as the Federal Government has purchased and stockpiled litres of petrol at lower prices in anticipation of the end of the fuel excise relief.
In a press briefing, Mr Chalmers said, “You would have seen industry estimates that there would be more than 700 million litres of lower excise fuel in the system. This is 700 million reasons why the price should not shoot up by the full 23 cents on the night the excise ends.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been tasked to monitor the price increase and ensure that motorists are not on the losing end. Below is an ACCC chart tracking the price of unleaded petrol in the last 45 days.
