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It’s Time To Get Show Ready for Brookfield Show 2022!

The Brookfield Show, Brisbane’s biggest little country show that celebrates the very best of regional and metro agriculture, has returned and will kick off with the Brookfield Show Ball, a night of fun, laughter, and plenty of dancing!

2022 Brookfield Show Ball

Who doesn’t love an excuse to don their party finery and enjoy a celebration with friends and family? Scheduled a week prior to the Brookfield Show 2022, the Brookfield Show Ball is always a massive hit, so be part of it and kick your heels up!

Expect a whole lot of fun, laughter, and plenty of dancing at this stand-up cocktail-style ball. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of seats and tables around the place too!

Date & Time: Saturday 7th May at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Top Field at the Brookfield Showgrounds. Near the Art Pavilion (where the markets are currently held).
Dress code: Formal & Fabulous!

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Tickets are $150 and includes gourmet food and drinks. The premium Ab.Fab Caterers will be serving canapés and a buffet as the main meal. Beverages include beer, wine, sparkling and non-alcoholic drink, with Champagne on arrival.

Entertainment for the evening is brought to you by the action-packed country duo Route 33. These guys always impress with their energetic sets.

2022 Brookfield Show

The 2022 Brookfield Show is scheduled for 13-15 May and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! Many locals are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the landmark event delivers everything and more to the community, with some new exciting entertainment planned.

The roving silt walkers blowing bubbles will be back, plus the Mask Trio Family of the comedic Lollypop Ladies, the English Bobbies, and the Tamborine Band – helping to give everyone some light relief and a giggle or two!

There will be lots of fun rides for the children, showbags, the baby animal patting area, and many competitions to check out including the guinea pig races and horse show jumping. The woodchop arena is always a showstopper too!

Traditional competitions will continue to thrive at this year’s show with Needle Crafts & Patchwork being back after a three-year hiatus and Cookery too. So it’s time to start painting, knitting, baking, and planting in advance to prepare entries.

Competition info

Check out Art; Needle Crafts & Patchwork; Cookery; Horses and Horticulture. Other competitions, such as Guinea Pigs and Woodchop will be released shortly so please keep checking the website for updates, subscribe to the newsletter and follow them on Facebook.

Plenty of food options will be available, including many new food vendors, such as Sorella & Co and The Italian Stallion Gourmet Pizza.

Local businesses, not-for-profit, and community groups will also have their usual stands to say g’day to Show attendees and share what they do.

Night entertainment will include the ever-popular Rodeo and live bands on stage whilst The Brookfield Bar will be open serving beverages for the Show to continue into nightfall.

Gates open from 9: a.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. entry on 13^th) at 550 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield.

The full Entertainment schedule is being finalised and will be released soon.
Please contact Rebecca Petrie (Marketing Manager) for any further details.
Ph: 0401 28 29 59. Email: r.petrie@brookfieldshowsociety.org.au

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Source: Media Releases from the Brookfield Show Society

Moggill Markets to Celebrate Mums Ahead of Mother’s Day

Still have no idea what to give the mums in your life for Mother’s Day? Drop by the Moggill Markets at St Michael and All Angels’ Anglican Church and check out its Mother’s Day-themed celebration this weekend so you can be ready for May!

Ahead of Mothers’ Day in May 2022, Moggill Markets will have heaps of stalls full of gift ideas for mums, wives, grandmothers, sisters, or daughters. The Mother’s Day-themed markets will be on Saturday, 23 April 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

There will be fresh produce, homeware and homemade items, as well as plenty of fashionable finds for women. However, market visitors may also get a chance to meet and talk with the local makers and perhaps arrange for bespoke and one-of-a-kind creations on Mothers’ Day while there is still time.

Aside from the stalls, Moggill Markets have a lot of family-friendly entertainment lined up so there’s something to do for everyone who visits the markets, including the children. Grab breakfast, coffee, or brunch at the street food stalls joining for the week.

This will be the second event of the year for Moggill Markets after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We were totally overwhelmed by the huge support and positive feedback we had from the community at our very first market in Moggill,” JAMboree Events Director of Operations Melanie Lee said. “We were so thrilled you all loved it and we will be working to make it even better as we hold each one!”

“Needless to say we can’t wait till the next one on Saturday 23 April 2022 8-12 noon with loads in store ready for Mothers Day!!!”

Keep tabs on Moggil Markets Mother’s Day event via Facebook.

Anstead’s Georgina Burke: From Being Bullied To Being An Advocate Of Body Positivity

Once a victim of bullying because of her size, plus size model Georgina Burke from Anstead is now a champion of greater size diversity in fashion, an advocacy that she has kept throughout her increasing successful modelling career that now includes a highly coveted cover on Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition.

Read: Kenmore Olympian Cate Campbell Advocates for Period Supplies at Public Hospitals

Born in Brisbane but now based in New York, Georgina recalled being bullied in elementary school for her size. Her parents even pulled her out to go to a private school for girls, but it eventually didn’t work out.

She felt awful going through primary school, as she would get yelled at, picked on, pushed and shoved because of her weight.

Throughout high school, she weighed around 100kg, until she started horse riding, which became her passion. That’s when her weight started dropping off and joined Miss Teen Australia in 2007, where she won the title.

At 17, she moved to London to pursue a full-time career in modelling. Since then, she has worked with a range of prestigious brands such as Lauren by Ralph Lauren, 11 Honoré, Saks Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.

Georgina, also known as Geo to her family and friends, recalled a teacher calling her the “ugly duckling that turned into a swan” –a statement that made her laugh because she thought it’s true.

Today, the 31-year-old model has been chosen to feature in the Swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated magazine in 2022, along with eight other rookie models.

The opportunity was a dream come true for Geo, because being featured on the magazine has been on her vision board for a long time. She even thought her agent was just kidding when she was told she will be shooting in Barbados for Sports Illustrated.

Georgina continues to lead the way for body positivity, encouraging women to embrace what they have, whatever their size. Aside from modelling, Georgina manages her own size-friendly, fully adjustable swimwear range, Burke NYC.

Kenmore Olympian Cate Campbell Advocates for Period Supplies at Public Hospitals

Kenmore Olympian Cate Cambell has issued a plea for public hospitals to stock up on period supplies for women, as part of her support for a petition to make this mandatory across the country.

Cate took to Instagram to express her frustration over the lack of female sanitary products at the hospitals.

“Did you know it’s not mandatory for Public Hospitals to stock period supplies?” the bemedalled 29-year-old wrote. “This means many women arrive in hospital and are forced to use toilet paper, gauze or nothing at all!

“This is just another example of gender inequality – if men had periods, we would not be having this discussion!”

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In March, Share the Dignity, a Sandgate-based charitable organisation that has been distributing sanitary products to various vulnerable communities, presented a petition asking the Parliament to pad up on public health. The group is requesting a Federal policy to mandate free pads across public hospitals.

“While some hospitals do provide period products, it is not mandatory for them to do so. When the provision is managed at an individual hospital level, availability can be limited, and patients have relied on the kindness of doctors, nurses and staff who give pads of their own,” the petition stated.

“Menstruation is not a choice, and women, girls and those who menstruate should not have to worry about how they manage their period at any point, especially when they are sick and vulnerable. Pads should be free and easily accessible in all hospitals for patients who need them.”

The petition has received 53,259 support. The group also shared that the petition has been tabled and referred to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt MP.

Learn more about Cate’s advocacy via Share the Dignity.

Moggill Markets Holds Grand Opening at the All Angels’ Anglican Church

Did you know that Moggill is finally getting its very own local farmers and homemakers market? Get ready for the Moggill Markets, which will make its debut soon at the All Angels’ Anglican Church on Moggill Road.

Launching on Saturday, 26 March 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Moggill Markets will feature quality produce, interesting food and drink choices, and unique gift or home items.

The markets are also a great opportunity for families to connect to the community as the adults enjoy a warm cup of coffee together. It’s been more than 10 years since Moggill has had regular community markets where folks can support local businesses, enjoy the company, and purchase great finds.

Family-friendly activities and entertainment, including a wildlife show and face painting for the kids, are also in the cards.

Some of the crafters stallholders to check out include the following:

MKJ Creations

Mom, Megan, established her ship in 2020 as a creative outlet. She makes unique and customised gifts to suit every need.

Kumbha Inspiration

Kumbha is Sanskrit for Aquarius, which is associated with all sorts of inspiration. Kumbha Inspiration is also an outlet for its owner who has been exploring and growing her creative side. She makes handcrafted accessories.

Wish Art Design

Jennifer Wishart, a wife and grandmother, is the woman behind Wish Art Design and she specializes in hand-drawn black and white artistic pieces.

Lara’s Ink Art

Lara turns her alcohol ink designs into trivets, food platters, coaster sets and other gift ideas. She also customises pieces.

German Sausage Haus, Red Hot Food, Tribe Coffee Co., and Turkish Tucker will be there to serve famished visitors.

After the launch, Moggill Markets will be a monthly event with the schedule already mapped out until December 2022.

Saturday 23rd April
Saturday 28th May
Saturday 25th June
Saturday 23rd July
Saturday 27th August
Saturday 24th September
Saturday 22nd October
Friday 25th November – November Twilight Market – 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 23rd December – (time TBA)

For interested makers and providers who might want to have a stall, check out JAMboree Events for the details.

Bellbowrie Holds First Sugarwood Music Festival at Booker Park Place

Bellbowrie is ready to groove as the first Sugarwood Music Festival opens soon to celebrate community connection and resilience.

It’s fair to say that one of the most asked questions between significant others in the Western Suburbs in the days leading up to the Sugarwood Music Festival in Bellbowrie on March 26 will be taken directly from the Mark Knopfler Opus – Romeo and Juliet – “You and me babe, how about it?” What else would you do on a beautiful March evening but attend a Free concert with the billy lids and a blanket under the stars in God’s own country?

The free event is taking place from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Booker Park Place on Sugarwood Road.

Unfortunately, Elton John is indisposed but Mark Knopfler was available at the last minute so the Money For Nothin Dire Straits Tribute Show will play all your Dire Straits favourites accompanied by the energetic dance power house Octofunk and The John Fegan Band. And in a marvellous add-on amongst all the pros some young locals, Emily, Jensen and Ben will play their first-ever gig! Come along and give them something to remember.

Sugarwood Music Festival — Photo Credit: Pexels/Pixabay

The aim of this fabulous event is to celebrate community, connection, and resilience.

Kenmore Rotary has stuck their hand deep in their pockets to provide this free night as a hedge against the past two very tough years, they understand the powerful healing power of music. Brisbane City Council and The Bellbowrie Sports and Recreation Club are also supporting the event.

The night will include many food vans plus hot and cold beverages and even a breastfeed tent for new mums.

Parking will be a breeze with the wonderful folk at the Bellbowrie Shopping Plaza offering their carpark so please consider the neighbours and park there and take the short walk to the park.

Assistance will also be provided for those who need it with a courtesy bus available.

Music for nothing and the parking’s free! (There’s a song in that!) Bring a blanket or chair and the kids. Don’t miss out!

Brooky Bite Nite Returns to Brookfield With a Movie Date for the Entire Family

Eat, drink, and be merry! ‘Brooky Bite Nite’ returns to The Brookfield Bar at the Brookfield Showgrounds every first Friday of the month, with live music and even a family-friendly film showcase.

Happening on Friday, 1 April 2022, Brooky Bite Nite will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with sumptuous comfort food from Carlos Tacos and BBQ Roadshow whilst an ice cream truck will also be around to sell delightful cold treats for dessert.

At 6:30 p.m., a presentation of the film “Little Vampires” will be underway at the showgrounds, where guests may also enjoy a BYO picnic. Brookfield Show Society in conjunction with Pullenvale Ward Councillor, Greg Adermann, planned this event with the support of the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund in time for the end of Term 1. Bring the kids for a family movie date and some socialisation with friends.

“Litte Vampires” is a story of an 8-year-old boy who tries to save his young vampire friend and his family from a ruthless vampire hunter.

The whole community is welcome to come along and enjoy a wind down for the week . Non-members are definitely welcome and encouraged to visit.

Family-friendly, it’s the perfect way to wind down and welcome the weekend whilst enjoying the vistas across the oval. The Brookfield Bar is your community bar to catch up with old mates and make new ones too!

Road Closures, Alternatives, and Safe Spaces in Kenmore, Nearby Areas

Thousands of residents have been stranded or isolated as heavy rain and floods inundate South East Queensland, cutting off major arterial roads in West Brisbane. Here’s an update on road closures and safe spaces in Kenmore, Upper Brookfield, Pullenvale, and nearby areas.

As of 6:00 a.m. Monday, 28 Feb 2022, roads in Bellbowrie and Moggill have been unpassable to motorists. Some areas are also isolated as large blocks of rock, as well as mud and water flow, have filled the streets.

Most stores, including essentials like the Pullenvalle Marketplace IGA or Coles in Moggill, are either closed or running with limited staff as workers can’t get through or risk being stranded on the roads.

“Seqwater began releases from Wivenhoe Dam from yesterday morning,” Cr Greg Adermann said. “The first releases downstream of Moggill will reach the city by the time of this morning’s high tide.”

Safe Space for the Stranded

Those stranded on the road but can get to Kenmore District Rugby Club on Hepworth Street are welcome to use the facilities, take a warm shower, recharge their devices, and warm up with food and drinks.

“Kenmore Bears is open for anyone in need of food, drink, shower facilities, somewhere to charge your devices or a safe warm space,” the club stated.

“Donations of towels and food are welcomed, as is anyone able to volunteer their time to assist in cooking/serving. Please feel free to come down to the Club and connect, to find help or to offer it. Please stay safe.”

Checking for Safe Roads

Whilst residents are advised to stay safe and dry at home, some may need to go out for food and other essentials or emergency supplies. They can track which roads are unpassable or safe as updated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

As of 28 Feb 2022 09:02 a.m., Mashall Lane in Kenmore is passable without delays. However, residents are advised to take precautions as the roads remain slippery.

Power Down in West Brisbane

Meanwhile, more than 800 residents in Kenmore and 150 homes in Upper Brookfield have been without power due to the weather event. Energex said they are working to restore the power back as soon as possible but delays could be expected as the rising waters threaten power substations and homes across the city.

Residents may check for outage and restoration updates on the Energex site.

“Remember; while your property or street may be high and dry, the electrical infrastructure that supplies you could be flooded,” Energex said. “While we try to localise de-energisations as much as possible to minimise the impact on everyone; however, safety must come first.”

For electrical safety concerns, especially damaged electrical infrastructure, residents may phone 13 19 62.

Volunteers Welcome for Clean Up Australia Day in Kenmore

Did you know that over 80 volunteers participated in last year’s Clean Up Australia Day in the inner western suburbs? In 2022, the clean-up will cover areas around Kenmore Village, with an aim to attract more volunteers who can contribute to enhancing the creek lands.

Cubberla Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is leading the charge for Clean Up Australia Day at Kenmore. This year’s area will include west to Fig Tree Pocket Road, north to about Ludlow Street and south to about Kersley Road. There are heaps of grounds to cover thus all hands on deck are required.

Volunteers will converge at the corner of Marshall Lane and Moggill Road, Kenmore in the park near the Caltex Service Station before 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, 6 March 2022. Tony Pressland will supervise this worthwhile activity and will provide the gear. However, volunteers are advised to also wear a hat and gloves, apply sunscreen, and bring water to prevent dehydration.

“What better way to help the local environment than to clean up,” CWCN said. “No matter how small or large the piece of rubbish is you bag or collect, our waterways and our wildlife will love you.”

CWCN has been actively organising the annual clean-up in western Brisbane for over two decades. Since the pandemic, however, the amount of waste and disposable face masks have been surging, raising more concerns about its impact on the environment.

“The last two years have seen significant increases in single-use plastics, alongside unprecedented numbers of face masks, takeaway coffee cups and food packaging littering our footpaths, parks and beaches,” Clean Up Australia stated.

“Thousands of Aussies have already signed up for Clean Up Australia Day, but more people are urgently needed to tackle our country’s waste problem as the environment experiences the brutal impact of the pandemic.”

Volunteers in Kenmore may ring Mr Pressland via 0407039899 to express their interest to participate or simply come to the meet-up place on 6 March.

Kenmore Property Market Shows Double-Digit Growth at End of 2021

Year-end figures show that Median house and unit prices in the Kenmore property market continued to soar in 2021 with upticks in the double digits amidst a growth spurt in the Brisbane property market due to accessible credit, low stocks, and increasing interstate migration. All these, despite talk of a predicted downturn in the coming months.

Highlights

Kenmore experienced a 21.34 per cent median house price growth from January 2021 to December 2021, with the median ending up at $919,944 by year-end.
The unit market tracked high growth as well 19.54 per cent for the same period with the median unit price closing at $777,000.
Kenmore’s booming property market is low on supply with cheaper interest rates but at under a million for the excellent location, it remains one of the better value buys in Brisbane.

Kenmore Median House Price Growth

According to Property Market Updates, Kenmore median house price grew by 21.34 per cent for the period of January 2021 to December 2021, remaining just under a million and still within the price range of many buyers compared to other suburbs.

For a median house price of $919,944, buyers could acquire a beautiful family home on a large block of land within this well-placed suburb. Kenmore remains one of the locations in the country where homeowners spend less of their annual income for mortgage repayments. Thus, more than 80 per cent of residents could afford to be owner-occupiers as opposed to renters.

During the said 12-month period, 214 properties were sold in Kenmore for an average market listing of 26 days. Four-bedroom properties landed the most deals and closed on the market in under three weeks.

Buyers of Kenmore homes are mostly established families on their second or third property who are likely long-stayers with kids that go to go schools within the catchment. Thus, the Kenmore property market remains strong and high in demand with double the average of property visits for Queensland homes in general, according to realestate.com.au.

Kenmore Median Unit Price Growth

The unit market in Kenmore picked up by 19.54 per cent for the same time period, with the median unit price closing at $777,000. Since stocks are down, only 45 unit properties were sold with an average of 16 days on market.

Some unit investors pick Kenmore during their transition from urban living in the inner cities to a more family-focused suburban lifestyle. Interstate buyers, on the other hand, go for this suburb when they’ve been locked out of markets like Indooroopilly.

The unit market growth in Kenmore reflects how it is playing catch up to the divergence between houses and unit prices in Brisbane’s two-speed market.

About Kenmore

More than five years ago, this humble suburb in the west had a median house price under $500,000 and whilst its growth has been tracking upward since then, properties in Kenmore remain very reasonable and affordable for many buyers. Thus, Kenmore’s appeal as a well-priced family suburb has made it one of the sought-after locations in Brisbane.

Kenmore property market — Photo Credit: Google Maps

This locale is highly-regarded for having everything residents want — good schools, sporting fields, dining and shopping precincts, parks and recreational spots.

Kenmore draws a feeling of community without that disconnect from urban living. It has a substantial transport system with buses frequently plying along Moggill Road, taking residents to their jobs in the city or the university. It’s also quite near the train station in Indooroopilly and very accessible to the western suburbs’ major road networks.

Kenmore is dotted with plenty of brick houses originally built in the 50s or 60s, with residents who have the money to do renovation projects to upgrade their homes and improve their gardens.

“Mostly big yards, separate houses and super friendly community. Leafy tree-lined streets, suburban walking and close to both Mount Cootha and Brisbane. Very central for access to other suburbs. Good cafes, churches, sports grounds and clubs. People stop and talk in the street. Low crime.”
Jason

“Excellent suburb within 10 kms from the city centre. Large leafy suburban lots and homes are perfect for the family. Top-rated public and private schools in the suburb. Homes still affordable as compared to homes in Indooroopilly & Fig Tree Pocket just one suburb over.”
Tej

“We moved from Toowong, reluctantly, when we bought here in late 2011. I am so glad we did. It is a great suburb for families, very safe, 3 primary schools to choose from just in the suburb and two excellent high schools in it or nearby (Indooroopilly State being the second). People are actually friendly, not in your face, but friendly. Much more so that in the more student/young professionals domain of Toowong. The buses are great, regular and able to connect you to everywhere via the Indooroopilly bus station. There is a bus that goes straight to UQ (University of Qld) too. There is an abundance of shops, farmers markets etc for groceries (including the 3 major supermarkets) and it is a short drive to either Indooroopilly or Mount Ommaney for everything else.”
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