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Annerley To Get Better Facility From Women’s Legal Service QLD Following Hefty Donation From Hand Heart Pocket

Support for domestic violence in Brisbane is amplifying. The Women’s Legal Service QLD recently received its biggest donation so far, $340,000 from Hand Heart Pocket, and most of it will be allocated to their services in Annerley.

Hand Heart Pocket is the charity of the Freemasons Queensland. With this donation, the organisation will be able to add 2,000 more free legal appointments for victims of domestic violence.

The money will be spent in building new facilities in Annerley and other parts of Queensland to widen their reach. Six conditional, air-conditioned offices will be built in these areas.

The generous donation will also let the organisation become more accessible to volunteers and their clients.

Hand Heart Pocket chief executive Gary Mark said that they are all for supporting women as it is an important part of their long-term strategy. They also continue to help fund other organisations that have limited budgets.

Earlier this month, as part the Festival 2018, the One Million Stars project was showcased in King George Square as an effort to end domestic violence. The mind and heart behind the project is renowned artist Maryann Talia Pau in collaboration with the Museum of Brisbane.

Photo credit: http://www.onemillionstars.net/

The project aims to create peace, joy, and solidarity and to also encourage people into conversations that will bring comfort and solutions to those affected.

New Cafe In Dutton Park Resurrects An Abandoned Building

Occupying a formerly abandoned building on Annerley Road, Penny Coffee Co is a welcome addition to Dutton Park.

What once was a dilapidated building has been transformed into a modern and contemporary cafe. The cafe, which recently opened in March 2018, is owned by Geoff Grundy who has a great deal of experience in the Melbourne coffee scene. He finally decided to open his own when he came across the perfect location, an abandoned building that housed a photo-developing studio.

Through Penny Coffee Co, Mr Grundy wants to deliver the best of food and coffee in Brissy. The cafe offers an all-day breakfast menu, which focuses on Australia’s local flora and modern eats.

Their french toast is also a hit with the guests. It uses a cinnamon brioche served with poached stone fruit, toasted almonds, chocolate soil topped with malted honeycomb ice cream.

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It's french toast kind of weather.
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They serve coffee on pour by Parallel Roasters, whilst tea lovers can enjoy delicious tea from Storm in a Tea Cup.

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Thanks so much everyone for the enthusiasm and patience on our first day! We feel so thankful!
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You can take your pooches with you to the cafe. Aside from the seats inside, there are also available seating outside for you to enjoy the fresh air.

Don’t forget to take a photo by the mural, created by local artist Shani Finch. It’s worthy of a ‘gram post!

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What's in these cupcakes? #streetart #duttonpark #pennycoffee #noelfielding Thanks to @shanifinch and @dank_zappa for the amazing art!
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Address: 109 Annerley Rd.

Avocado Australia Assures Cafes in Annerley & Nearby Suburbs Over Avo Supply Concerns

Avocado demand in the whole nation is strong. However, some cafes such as the Dudley Street Espresso in Annerley and a West End cafe have taken avo off their menu due to the high wholesale price in the past few weeks.

In recent weeks, avo prices have skyrocketed due to a drop in supply. The average price of avocados are normally somewhere between $40-60 per tray. Right now, suppliers are asking for at least $100 for 20 avocados. Coles and Woolworths are selling avocados at almost $4 per piece, a price that locals find high, particularly given the quality of currently available stock.

Some cafes use avo on most of their food offerings, which makes it difficult for them to take it off their menu. If this price hike continues, cafe owners will be forced to charge higher for food with avo on them, also quite difficult either way.

Avocado Australia quickly responded to the growing issue and said that most of the current supplies come from New Zealand. The harvests from NZ were light and finished early. The Christmas season as well as the nature of the avocado crops along with the summer peak have created a tight supply for it.

John Tyas, the CEO of Avocado Australia acknowledged the supply and demand problem this year but reassured the market that towards the end of February, the volume is expected normalise versus the demand.

He also said that demand for the fruit grows every year and it’s really a struggle at the start of every year to get them at reasonable prices.

The Groove Cafe in Annerley Stays Groovy

In Annerley, there is a “groovy” cafe that is a favourite amongst locals, the Groove Cafe.

The cafe’s eclectic decor creates a sense of comfort that blends well with the bright colours of orange, yellow, red, and teal. The focal point of the interior? The wood-panelled 1950’s booths mixed with adornments such as flying ducks, fish bowls and board games. They also have bistro-syle seating on a “grassy” patch for that casual al fresco vibe.

They offer breakfast and lunch that are served in generous helpings.

Don’t miss out on their eggs ben, which is the bomb and has just been featured as one of the best eggs benny in Brisbane last year on Style Magazines.

For lunch, their burgers paired with thick milkshakes are to die for!

It’s no wonder this is a favourite in the area. A hearty fare to keep you full.

2018 Kerbside Collection in Annerley: Consider Op Shops & Resource Recovery Centres

The 29th of January is Kerbside Collection Day for Annerley and residents are urged to start preparing for this annual exodus of items from their homes.

A week before the collection date, you can start placing your items outside your house or by the kerb.

Here are the stuff that you can put out:

Less than 1.5 metres of wood products
Bikes, sports equipment
Discarded household items
Small appliances
Rugs & carpets
Computers
Televisions

Do not put these stuff out:

Garden waste
Car parts
Glass or mirror
Food scraps
Commercial or building waste
Hazardous materials or gas bottles

The Rules:

Keep everything contained and no larger than 2 cubic metres
Take the doors off of items with doors
No sharp or dangerous objects
Secure your boxes

Now, before you throw anything away, there are actually other options you can explore.

If some of your items could still be useful to other people, may be you can donate it to an op shop. In Annerley there are plenty of op shops where you can go to such as The Asthma Foundation, Lifeline, and Vinnies. This will help you get rid of your items and at the same time, help someone else.

On the other hand, for items that are not acceptable for kerbside pick-up, do NOT leave them by the kerb. Instead, you can drop them off at resource recovery centres in Willawong, Chandler, Ferny Grove or Nudgee. Find out more about them here.

Annerley: A Suburb Brimming With History

Annerley used to be regarded as a suburb that needed some “facelifting.” The good news is that after gentrification, plenty of Queenslanders have been restored thus giving the suburb an uplifted, eclectic touch. Unbeknownst to some, the suburb also has plenty of heritage-listed places, aside from the social housing in the area.

Hefferan Park Air Raid Shelter
260 Annerley Rd.

During World War II, the United States of America used Queensland as their support base for the Pacific War and Brisbane, being the major city in the state, had lots of people pouring into the city at the time. The Brisbane City Council then took over the responsibility of building air raid shelters and this particular one in Annerley is one of the few surviving air raid shelters out of 17 built in Brisbane.

Digby Denham’s Residence
391 Annerley Rd.

Mr Digby Denham was the Premier of Queensland and Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. His house on Annerley Rd is a landmark residence in the area.

Annerley Army Reserve Depot
158 Dudley St.

A barracks built from 1914-1954, this place was set up to accommodate military men during their militia and cadet training. However, the site is no longer owned by the Department of Defence. In 2004, the Queensland Heritage Council allowed the site to be used for residential purposes.

Stephens Shire Office
15 Ealing St.

The Shire of Stephens was a local government area in the inner southern suburbs of Brisbane. It has eight localities including the one in Annerley, along with the ones located in Fairfield, Greenslopes, Holland Park West, Moorooka, Tarragindi, Yeerongpilly and Yeronga. In 1925, the Shire of Stephens was abolished and it became part of Brisbane. Today, the site has been altered for use as a residence.

These are just some of the historic places in the suburb that is worth a visit. Although some of these may have evolved, knowing that they hold so much history adds more value and interest to the suburb. There are also plenty of period homes that contribute to the aesthetics of the suburb.

Snag & Brown in Annerley Will Really ‘Snag’ Your Attention

Snag & Brown is a quaint cottage turned into a cafe on Ekibin Road in Annerley. Offering all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s a great spot to satisfy your hunger with hearty meals and a good cup of coffee.

Perfectly situated in the midst of Queenslanders with beautiful gardens, the cafe is the epitome of cosy relaxation. Looking like something straight out of a story book, the picturesque cottage is surrounded by beautiful flowers, with al fresco seating if you want to soak in some sun and breathe some fresh air. It is also the perfect place to lounge with your four-legged buddy with you.

Seats are also available inside, where there is a room decked out with cushions scattered all over the place, a vintage stereo and a bookshelf stocked with books.

There are more seats at the backyard. The backyard is decked with wooden tables and chairs and huge umbrellas in case it gets too hot and customers want a little shade.

If you’re dropping by for breakfast, which is highly recommended, try out their Brekky burger that comes with bacon, egg, rocket, tomato, cheese and their homemade relish on ciabatta.

There is also avo on toast coated in rocket pistou & sesame seeds with beetroot labna, green pease & lemon snow. Vegan option for this is also available.

Your kids and even you will also love their Potato Twirl.

For lunch and if you want something healthier and refreshing, try their Summer Stunner, which consists of cured salmon with shallot mousse, grilled asparagus and two poached eggs.

Seared Tuna on poppadoms with strawberry & mango salsa & wasabi oil also sounds good for dinner!

They source their espresso from Bear Bones espresso whilst tea is from an organic West End Tea Company. Freshly squeezed juices are also available as well as milkshakes and smoothies.

Aye For Good Irish Meat at Annerley Meats!

Residents looking for the best meat in Annerley all somehow make their way down to Annerley Meats. Locals all know Paul the Butcher, fondly calling him the Sausage King.

This butcher shop offers a range of Irish meats and other grocery items imported from Eire. On weekends, the store can get pretty busy and you may need to line up outside. St Patrick’s Day also sends the shop into a frenzy, with an influx of customers all eager to get their hands on good, quality Irish meat, in keeping with the Irish holiday.

The shop is adorned with Blarney paraphernalia and an interesting collection of bank notes of different denominations across the world.

Fresh sausages, black pudding, cornish pasties, and pork pies are lined up in rows, looking very appetising and very tempting indeed. There is also an array of smoked beef ribs and smoked hams to choose from.

For a daily dose of carnivorous fare, Annerley Meats seems to have it all.

Asian Restaurant Invasion in Annerley: Pho Queue Joins In the Fun

Pho Queue is a new Vietnamese spot meant to soothe and warm the insides especially during cool weather has joined sibling restaurants Cafe O Mai and Red Lotus, the Pho Queue in Annerley.

The exterior of the place screams minimalist and once you take a step inside, a mix of modern and minimalist furniture complements the almost nautical white and navy theme inside. There are tables and chairs to accommodate large and small groups. People can also choose to sit on stools that overlook the kitchen.

What’s so special about the place especially if you’re a fan of pho is that you can build your own bowl of pho. There are five broths to choose from. Once you have selected the perfect broth, you can choose your additions such as rare beef, cooked beef, beef brisket, meatballs, special beef and chicken combination or wagyu eye fillet.

There is also a selection of other Vietnamese soups such as bun bo hue, a spicy beef and pork soup.

Pho Queue also serves Vietnamese slow drip coffee, along with bubble tea.

By December, the restaurant will serve Asian and French-inspired desserts.

Address: Cracknell Rd

Third Time’s the Charm: Taco Bell Finally Opens in Annerley, Draws Positive Reactions

After 17 years, Taco Bell is back in Australia. With the opening of their store in Annerley, their first in Queensland, Taco Bell is making some major noise as their comeback draws mixed reactions from locals. However, most of the locals still seem to be fans of the fast food chain.

Last week, over 50 people camped outside the restaurant ahead of its 9:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting. You might think that locals have it easy considering that they live within the area. However, you will be surprised that a fan from Melbourne even flew to Annerley for this opening.

This is Taco Bell’s third shot at cracking the Australian market for Mexican fastfood. The restaurant encountered some hiccups during its construction. It even reached the point where a possible delay was seen due to the Queensland storms. Luckily, the restaurant managed to push through with their plans with only minor hitches to their timetable.

The first 62 customers during the opening got some free Taco Bell merchandise, while the first 1000 customers were eligible to join the draw for a chance to win free Taco Bell for an entire year.

Judging from the majority of the reactions from the people who have waited and visited the opening of the American fast food chain, it looks like the third time will finally be the charm.