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Pizzeria Violetta in Kenmore Serves Authentic DOC Napoli Pizza

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If you’re looking for authentic, D.O.C. Napoli-style pizza in Kenmore, one restaurant name always seems to come up. Pizzeria Violetta on Wongabel Street is proud of its reputation as a D.O.C. Napoli pizza establishment, and it has made efforts to maintain this reputation over the years.

The first thing you’ll notice when you step inside Pizzeria Violetta is this big, white tiled oven marked with the words “D.O.C. Napoli” on the front. The restaurant has an open kitchen so diners may actually watch how their orders are prepared.

Now, this custom-built wood-fired oven is what makes every pizza order taste just like the ones served in Naples, Italy.

D.O.C. means “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” and it’s the highest standard for defining the authenticity of Italian food or wine. A D.O.C. Napoli seal of approval means that the pizza prepared in this restaurant passed the strictest Neopolitan standard.

*Photo Credit:* *Pizzeria Violetta/Facebook*

With this wood-fired oven, Pizzeria Violetta can ensure that the temperature stays at 204°C (400°F) to allow for the pizza to cook in 90 seconds. However, it’s not just the specially-designed oven that brings authenticity to the dishes as Pizzeria Violetta also makes use of the best ingredients imported from Italy.

Pizzeria Violetta’s menu consists of mostly pizza, but the restaurant also offers sides and salads, coffee, cocktails, and wine. Guests may also request to make their pizza gluten-free.

“The food here is excellent. Pizzeria Violetta is on a quiet street tuck out of the way so there no rush. Excellent!”
~ Stephen C Grimmett, via Google Reviews

“Best pizza in Brisbane, hands down and our regular go-to place! My american partner says it’s the best pizza he’s had anywhere in Australia in 9 years.”
~ Trish Braithwaite, via Facebook

“This pizza place is one of our favourites. Great pizza…..all Italian staff and wonderful ingredients. Definitely compares to most of the pizzas we’ve had in Italy. Great little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Pizza done the original Italian way. Absolutely recommend this place.”
~ Ausoman, via Trip Advisor

Pizzeria Violetta is open Monday to Sunday at 5:00 p.m. until late night. Advanced reservations are encouraged except for Friday and Saturday.

Kenmore Library to Host Talk from ‘The Kenmore War Memorial’ Author Judy Magub

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Judy Magub, President of Kenmore & District Historical Society, is coming to Kenmore Library on Brookfield Road to talk about her book, “The Kenmore War Memorial,” on Friday, the 29th of March at 10:00 p.m. The free event is open to residents young and old who are interested to learn more about the history behind the construction of the monument.

Called the “Digger” and designed by A L Petrie & Sons, the monument originally stood at the center of Moggill and Brookfield Roads until its transfer in 1988 near the former site. It was erected to honor the men from the Shire who fought in the South African War from 1899 to 1902.

The Kenmore War Memorial subsequently included plaques of commemorations for other Australian soldiers who gave up their lives during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the conflicts in Malaysia, Borneo, and Vietnam.

Ms Magub will be highlighting the stories of 79 soldiers during her visit at Kenmore Library.

*Photo Credit:* Dr Christian Rowan MP/Facebook

Ms Magub served as a Toowong councillor for 13 years. She retired in 2007 and became one of the key figures of the Kenmore & District Historical Society.

She worked on “The Kenmore War Memorial” with journalist and military historian Philip Castle. The book was published in 2018 to coincide with the 100th Year of Armistice Day.

Kenmore, Kenmore Hills Among First Suburbs in Australia to Experience 5G

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Optus is launching its 5G Home Broadband service in 60 initial suburbs across Australia. Kenmore, Kenmore Hills and 11 other suburbs in Queensland are included in the initial rollout, which should happen starting mid-2019.

Expression of Interest

Residents from the first 60 suburbs covered by the 50 sites are invited to send their expression of interest to avail of the 5G service. With 5G, subscribers get unlimited data, 50 Mbps satisfaction guaranteed at a rate of $70/month, or a minimum total cost of $1,680 for 24 months.

Interested residents can register their interest at www.optus.com.au/5G. Optus will then check if the resident’s address is serviceable for 5G.

The company also stressed that not all addresses in covered suburbs are guaranteed serviceable for 5G. Initial coverage will be for limited areas within the suburb as serviceability will depend on network coverage, capacity within your suburb, and modem availability.

If the address can be serviced with 5G, Optus will notify the resident. The customer can expect to receive the 5G device starting mid-2019. However, some customers may get the device earlier.

5G is a plug and play self-installation, so there is no need for a visit from a technician.

If at any time during the contract, the subscriber is not satisfied that they are not getting download speeds of at least 50Mbps, they can cancel the contract without cancellation fees.

Future Rollout

Optus Chief Executive Allen Lew considers the initial rollout as a historic event for Optus.

“We will have more 5G sites going live across Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Sydney over the coming months giving a select group of customers the chance to get their hands on our 5G Home Broadband devices in areas of selected suburbs,” Mr Lew said.

“Whether it’s binging on your favourite series in 4K, taking on a crafty Fortnite opponent, streaming your favourite Party mix on Spotify or live streaming the latest Premier League match – Optus 5G Home Broadband is designed to deliver customers a great, multi-platform experience. And it is only just the start.”

Optus 5G will be initially available in these 13 Queensland suburbs:

Auchenflower
Bellbird Park
Brookwater
Burpengary
Camira
Clayfield
Gailes
Goodna
Kallangur
Kenmore
Kenmore Hills
Macgregor
Newmarket

The telecommunications company plans to have 1,200 5G sites up and running all over the country by March 2020. These sites would anticipate future demand for 5G and will cover residential areas, airports, train stations, sports stadiums and CBD locations.

Explore Quality Meat Options in Kenmore’s Boutique Meats Kitchen

Having a great butcher is important, especially for serious meat eaters. For locals looking for quality meat options in Kenmore, Boutique Meats Kitchen has been one of the most recommended butchers in the area.

Getting meat from a butcher proves to be way better than buying them from a supermarket. First, you are assured of having fresh and high-quality meat. Plus, butchers usually give helpful advice on how to properly cook them. Reputable butchers can also do extra preparation for you depending on your needs.

Boutique Meats Kitchen Kenmore

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Boutique Meats Kitchen has been serving high-calibre meat at 841 Moggill Rd, Kenmore since 1994. With their extensive experience in the industry, the shop has already gained a following from the local community.

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The family-run butcher aims to provide “beautiful meat experiences” that reflects an authentic Australian way of life. Most of their fans are recommending the shop not only for their meats but also for their friendly and helpful staff.

“We are never disappointed here, we’ve been shopping with them for years now and have literally never had a miss- in fact, their quality is always head and shoulders above everyone else. The staff are also brilliantly helpful and friendly, you can’t go wrong!”

“Fantastic products with friendly and helpful staff, I travel around Brisbane visiting shopping centres and this is one of the best butchers I have ever come across – the marinated fillet steaks were exceptional!”

More Than Just Meats

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The local butcher is famous for their prime cuts of top quality meat such as the Cape Grim beef, Tasmanian lamb, and locally grown 9Dorf Farm free-range chickens.

Boutique Meats Kitchen’s Smoked Salmon Quiche Photo credit: Boutique Meats Kitchen/Facebook

Apart from their meat options, Boutique Meats Kitchen is also favoured for their Filet Mignons, sausages, quiche, and hams.

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They also offer pre-made gourmet pastries for days when you don’t have much time to whip up a hearty dinner. Don’t worry, their staff will tell you how to cook them properly.

Boutique Meats Kitchen Kenmore is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and only until 5:00 p.m. on the weekends.

Brookfield Median House Price Among Highest in Brisbane, Kenmore Posts Strong Increase

The REIQ recently reported the latest housing market statistics which showed Brookfield median house price to be among the highest in Brisbane at $1,670,000, a 15.2% increase over the last 12 months and 17.8% over the last 5 years. In the 2nd quarter of 2018, there were 3 homes sold in the suburb.

Meanwhile, Kenmore posted a 4% annual increase in median house price at $687,500. The figure is 28.9% higher over a span of 5 years. During the 2nd quarter, 37 houses were sold in Kenmore.

Kenmore Real Estate Agents

Allan Armitage E Residential	Ann-Louise Savage Dixon Family Estate Agents
Anthony Pasmore Ray White Metro West	Arthur Conias Arthur Conias Real Estate – Toowong
Benjamin Smith Brisbane Real Estate	Carol Summerlin Dixon Family Estate Agents
Caroline Brown Belle Property Paddington	Cathy Lammie Cathy Lammie Property
Chris Foenander NGU Real Estate Head Office	Christina Penrose RE/MAX Profile Real Estate
Craig Sharp Ray White Metro West	Daniel Lee Plum Property
David Riley LJ Hooker Kenmore	Deborah McMillan Brisbane West Real Estate
Dolor Milford Ray White Toowong	Domenico Bellino North South Real Estate
Elih Hargreaves Place Newmarket	Franzwa Van Vuuren Brisbane West Real Estate
Gary Troskie Freedom property.com.au	Gary Unsworth-Smith Bentley Properties
George Hayward 4069 Real Estate	Gerard Hawes Coronis Toowong
Gwen Moss Brisbane West Real Estate	Jannine Simpson Real Property Management Australia
Jack Dixon Dixon Family Estate Agents	Jo Langstaff Ray White Metro West
John Flahey The Firm Property Group	John White Harcourts Proactive Results
Jordan Cleland Clark Real Estate	Josh Klemm Curve Real Estate
Judy Johnston Collins Realty Group	Julie Crittenden LJ Hooker Kenmore
Krissy Jenkins More Estate Agents	Leighton Jones Leighton Jones Real Estate
Leo Liu Ray White Metro West	Liz Browning Place Graceville
Liza McKilliam RE/MAX Profile Real Estate	Luke Heeremans 4069 Real Estate
Matt O’Neill Belle Property Ascot	Michelle McLeod McLeod Partners – Brisbane
Mike Fulcher Brisbane West Real Estate	Nigel Page Brisbane West Real Estate
Peter Kilby Maison Real Estate	Peter May Place Graceville
Reuben Packer-Hill McGrath Paddington	Scott McKenzie McKenzie Wu Property
Sharolyn Grant Re/MAX United Vision Carina	Simon O’Kelly Public Trusted of QLD
Simon Whitehead Harcourts Solutions Mitchelton	Steven Tozer Ray White Toowong
Vern Gilbert Plum Property

Child Care Services – Kenmore

Goodstart Early Learning Centre
Long day care
49 Kersley Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3378 9396
Website: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/kenmore-kersley-road
See map here.

Goodstart Early Learning Centre
Long day care
16 Princeton Street
KENMORE Q 4069
3878 3537
Website: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/kenmore-princeton-street
See map here.

Kenmore and District Montessori Children’s House
Long day care
9 Brookfield Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3378 1122
Email: info@kdmch.com.au
Website: http://www.kdmch.com.au/index.php?page=home
See map here.

Kenmore South State School OSHC
Vacation care / Before school care/ After school care
Kenmore South State School, 16 Kersley Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3327 0888
Website: Outside School Hours Care
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Kenmore State School Outside School Hours Care
Before school care / Vacation care / After school care
Kenmore State School, 2052 Moggill Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3327 2451
Website: Outside School Hours Care
See map here.

Our Lady of the Rosary Outside School Hours Care
After school care / Before school care / Vacation care
Our Lady Of The Rosary School, 1 Kenmore Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3378 8943
Website: http://www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au/facilities/Pages/Outside-Hours-School-Care.aspx
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Kenmore Park Pre-School & Kindergarten
982 Moggill Rd
KENMORE Q 4069
3378 4469
Email: info@kenmorepark.com.au
Website: http://www.kenmorepark.com.au/
See map here.

Kenmore Local Group Fights Against Azure Development In Court, Seeks Crowdfunding Help

A number of Kenmore residents continue to fight against the Azure development along Moggill Road and Wyndarra Street and are counting on crowdfunding to help them with their court battle.

Last year, feedback from residents have been collected, with most of the comments opposing the development. Residents do not think that their suburb will be able to cope with the increased density that this project would bring.

Read: Kenmore Residents Actively Campaigning Against Proposed Azure Townhouse Development

Brisbane City Council sent the developer a list of matters to be resolved after reviewing the application. The council did not support the proposal for the 104-unit project, citing issues that remain unaddressed.

Subsequently, the developer received approval on 25 January 2018 after making significant changes to the project plans, such as:

Reducing the number of dwellings from 104 units to 94 units;
Including plans for deep planting and rehabilitation of the site;
Increasing the number of car parking spaces; and
Widening of Margaret Court

Appeal against Decision

These changes do not sit well with the residents, hence their move to take the battle to court.

Kenmore Living Inc, group lodged an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court in February 2018.

However, the group is struggling to cover the entire cost of the legal battle.

To gain assistance with the legal fees, the group has set up a gofundme page. The group is appealing to the locals to help them save the leafy suburb and prevent additional traffic congestion in the area by supporting their court battle.

The group believes that crowdfunding will make more sense to help them move forward with their case. A member of the group estimated that they will need a minimum of $60,000-$80,000.

It is also noted that four families have already shelled out about $10,000 to help fight the development. Legally, the losers in court will have to pay for the legal costs of the winner.

Pressure is now mounting on both sides as they prepare their respective positions on the matter.

Find out more about the project: DA A004627877.

Call for Additional High School and Infrastructure Investment in Kenmore State High School Renewed

The fight continues for an additional high school and infrastructure investment in Kenmore State High School as the State Government is urged to provide analysis on current enrolments and changes to future enrolments and catchment suburbs.

For the past few years, locals have pleaded for urgent building upgrades to Kenmore SHS as the school nears reaching capacity. The Department of Education previously dismissed the statement that the school will soon hit its maximum student enrolment capacity of 2,231 students.

Read: Kenmore State High School Pleads for Urgent Building Upgrades

Read: New High School Facility in Moggill Still Not Possible, Kenmore State High School To Make Changes to Protect Learning Environment

Demand for Analysis

Dr Christian Rowan, MP for Moggill, insists that the need for infrastructure upgrade at the school is an urgent matter. He posed several questions to the Labor of Education Minister, including a request for information on 2018 enrolments and projected enrolments in the school.

The MP also wanted to know the ministry’s projections in terms of future changes to catchment suburbs in the next 10 years. He also asked what analysis has been done in relation to an additional high school in the Moggill or Ipswich West electorates.

By rule, Kenmore SHS restricts enrolment of students from outside its local catchment area to avoid exceeding enrolment capacity. Some residents from outside the catchment are dismayed that the Education Ministry insists that the school is below capacity when in fact, students are getting turned down during enrolment citing that the school is at capacity.

In the past years, Dr Rowan made similar appeals for the state government to fund an expansion of Kenmore SHS and establishment of a new school in the region. Concerned locals support the move and feel that they have been left in dark as to the master plan for the school.

Locals insist that there are issues with the existing facilities of the school. The library, for instance they say, is already cramped and not able to service some 1,900 students.

Dead & Injured Swallows Found In Underground Carpark In Kenmore, RSPCA to Investigate

Kenmore residents woke up to dead swallows in an underground car park at a medical centre on 3 April.

The Verdict

It was discovered later on that glue was applied to the overhead pipes. There were nearly 60 birds affected.

A Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) officer spent the entire morning rescuing birds. He said that there were some who were still alive and could be seen hopping around the area, unable to fly.

According to the RSPCA officer, an animal cruelty investigation is being heavily considered following the discovery of the glue application on the pipes.

The swallows were brought to the RSPCA’s animal hospital and about 20 birds have been euthanised, whilst other birds are still receiving treatments.

Why Are They In A Carpark

Swallows are known to be attracted to open-fronted buildings. In Australia, the most widespread swallow is called the Welcome Swallow and can be seen swooping and fluttering between city buildings, grasslands, and forests.

In the last year alone, RSPCA has received 18,322 animal cruelty complaints and neglect calls whilst their Animal Ambulance received 27,517 Animal Rescue calls.