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Council Launches Economic Grants For Annerley Shops, Tenants

Small businesses are having it rough in this pandemic crisis so the Brisbane City Council has launched two different economic grants to help struggling stores in Annerley and other sites, as well as boost the local economy. Aside from waiving the business licensing fees, the Council is providing the Suburban Shopfront Activation Grant and the Suburban Shopfront Improvement Grant.

Suburban Shopfront Activation Grant

Launched in April 2020, the Suburban Shopfront Activation Grant is for both property owners and tenants. The program is designed to limit empty spaces by allowing pop-up occupancy from emerging businesses.

If you own a building or a site with a vacant space or if you’re a small business entrepreneur who might be interested in running a temporary store, you may apply for this grant and receive $2,000 in funding.

Only 24 grants will be offered (12 for property owners and 12 for tenants) during this pilot program. Interested parties are encouraged to read through the conditional prerequisites, eligibility and disclaimer carefully before submitting their application.

Tenants and property owners who shall receive approval will also need to participate in the promotional activities of the Council.

Suburban Shopfront Improvement Grants

The Council is extending help to shop owners who might need to do refurbishment and improvements of their facade to entice more customers. The Suburban Shopfront Improvement Grant will cover 50 percent of the cost, or a maximum of $5,000, of the exterior improvements to the shopfront.

Interested applications may submit their application until Wednesday 23 Dec 2020. Approved grants will be notified in February 2021.

However, some shops and shop owners are excluded from this grant if they are:

part of a franchise
within a shopping centre complex
in a property owned or managed by the Council, the State or Federal Government
located in the CBD
employees or contractual staff of the Council

Applicants must be submitted online but interested parties are encouraged to read through the terms and conditions of the grant before filing. Parties may also call the Council’s Business Hotline on 133 BNE (133 263) for enquiries about these economic grants.

Safety Upgrades on Ponsonby Street Intersection to Start Late 2020

A number of road safety upgrades on the intersections of Ponsonby Street, Ipswich Road and Junction Terrace will be undertaken in late 2020. The Council, with the help of the federal government, has set aside $1.9 million for this project as part of the Black Spot Program.

About 13 crashes have been reported in these intersections between July 2013 and May 2020, resulting in various victims’ hospitalisation and medical treatments. Traffic turning from Ponsonby Street or Junction Terrace was determined as the major cause of these accidents.

Council plans to improve traffic movements in these accident-prone spots by making much-needed changes. The safety upgrades will include these measures below, per the Brisbane City Council:

new traffic lights at the intersection with controlled pedestrian crossing facilities
converting the eastern end of Ponsonby Street to one-way access from Ipswich Road and Junction Terrace
installing a traffic island on Ponsonby Street
converting the existing left-hand southbound lane from left-turn lane only (buses excepted) to a left and through lane
extending the existing right-turn pockets on Ipswich Road into Ponsonby Street and Junction Terrace
removing the existing bus stop on the eastern side of Ipswich Road
removing 16 on-street car parks on Ipswich Road, Ponsonby Street and Junction Terrace
removing one street tree. Replanting will be offset in accordance with Council policies and relevant legislative requirements
road resurfacing, new kerb and channel and footpath connections, line marking, minor landscaping and turfing.

Work on these safety upgrades will begin by late 2020 and by early 2021. Residents will be informed of the exact date before the construction starts.

As a result of these changes, access to a part of Ponsonby Street will also be converted into a one-way street (westbound from Ipswich Road to the first driveway on Ponsonby Street – 385 Ipswich Road).

“Some of the safety improvements will include installing traffic signals at this intersection and converting the eastern end of Ponsonby Street to one-way access from Ipswich Road to Junction Terrace,” Infrastructure Chair David McLachlan announced.

“This infrastructure can significantly reduce the risk of accidents in the future and ensure everyone can get home safely to their loved ones.”

For questions and feedback about this plan, locals are encouraged to phone 1800 669 416 (during business hours) or 07 3403 8888 (outside business hours).

Here’s Where You Can Get Heavenly Bombolinis in Annerley

A bombolini is a popular Italian cream-filled doughnut and this irresistible heavenly delight is laboriously prepared by hand at A Mano Cafe in Annerley.

Soft, fluffy and rich bombolinis are served only on weekends at the Cracknell Rd cafe and are often sold out before noontime.

What makes this sweet delight worth getting out of bed for is the quality. A Mano Cafe’s handcrafted fluffy balls of flavourful fried doughs are creamy, silky, light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. You’ll appreciate the passion and effort that go into preparing these exceptionally delicious sweet snacks with every bite.

A Mano Cafe turned four months old on July 2020, which means it opened just as businesses were closing due to the coronavirus lockdown. But this family-owned restaurant thrived despite the challenges in the food and hospitality industry and has been receiving heaps of support from the local community.

Aside from their sought-after bombolinis, this restaurant also serves fresh cannoli, tiramisu and vanilla slice daily. They have a range of dining options for your Italian cravings and the food goes perfectly well with a cup of Di Bella Coffee.

Trading is currently limited to takeaway and al fresco dining due to the COVID-19 restrictions. You may check the trading hours on their Facebook page.

“I have been coming back regularly for the lovely service and spectacular vanilla slice. However today changed all of that. I tried the lemon coconut slice and it’s now my new favourite! Sublime. Thank you.”
Jane Mary, Facebook

“OMG, just found you guys from facebook. coffee is divine, custard canoli, AMAZING, yet to try vanilla custard slice, holding back till morning tea. Superb, friendly service. 10 of 10. Thank you. Love A Mano Cafe.”
Stacie Delaney, Google Reviews

Park Road House in Yeerongpilly Selected Brisbane House of the Year

Park Road House in Yeerongpilly, designed by Lineburg Wang, has been selected “Brisbane House of the Year,” during the annual Regional Architectural Awards held by the Australian Institute of Architects (QLD Chapter).

“Naturally, our architects are accustomed to adapting to changing environments and they embraced the online celebration with a fervour and camaraderie that is indicative of Queensland designers,” Michael Lavery, President of the QLD Chapter, said in a statement about what has been the first virtual ceremony the industry association has held in its 80 years of existence, a nod to the coronavirus restrictions.

Park Road House, Brisbane’s House of the Year, is inspired by a traditional Queenslander, with new elements by Lineburg Wang giving it a refreshing, bespoke elegance that enhances its traditional lines and brings it to a luxurious, new level.

Photo Credit: Christopher Frederick Jones

The lines are sharp and airy, combining the traditional Queenslanfer with elements such as an elegant configuration of decks and a new pool.

Using the regulatory pool fence as a design feature, a concrete podium raises the pool to the same level as the public rooms. This creates a robust area that contrasts beautifully with the line of the vertical screen enclosure above.

The judges praised Park Road House as “…an elegant addition to a grand Queenslander… contemporary yet sympathetic to the existing.”

The home’s owners, who have lived there for three decades, consider Park Road House to be a “celebration of retirement”.

Aside from noteworthy projects in Central, North, and Far North Queensland; Darling Downs and West Moreton; Gold Coast and Northern Rivers; and the Sunshine Coast, 23 projects in Brisbane were part of the lineup and more than a dozen were recognised.

Annerley Kerbside Collection: How to Avoid Illegal Dumping Fines

No more need for old furniture and small household appliances taking up space in your garage? Prepare to set these up for the scheduled kerbside collection in Annerley on Monday, the 3rd of February 2020.

Before you put out items for kerbside collection, it’s best to review some of the guidelines below to avoid illegal dumping and raking a fine from the Brisbane City Council.

1. Stick to acceptable items only.

Remember, the collectors will leave stuff by your kerb if these are not supposed to be in the pile. You’ll have to take this out and clean space within seven days to avoid a fine.

ACCEPTABLE materials for collection include the following:

bath and laundry tubs
bicycles and sporting equipment
carpet and rugs
electronic waste (e.g. televisions and computers)
furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves)
small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
wood products less than 1.5 metres

If you’re unsure about some of your items, phone the Council 07 3403 8888 to verify. Otherwise, you might need to personally drop off unacceptable stuff at waste reduction and recycling facilities.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council/Facebook*

2. Take out sharp objects or manage potentially risky items.

Sharp objects could hurt people, especially collectors picking up your pile. Items that are too heavy or large could be left behind as well, as these won’t be easy to haul. It’s also recommended to detach the doors of old cupboards, cabinets or refrigerators. Animals or children could be trapped inside and be suffocated of the doors are intact.

Remember, the Council is not going to collect a kerbside pile beyond two cubic metres or roughly the size of a small box trailer load.

3. Organise your kerbside pile well.

Keep everything for collection in one area by the kerb. Scattered items will have more chances of being left out as the collectors need to use their time efficiently to move from house to house.

Ideally, pile up your stuff on kerbside collection day before 6:00 a.m. and not a few days earlier. This way, you avoid curious neighbours or animals that might rummage through your items and leave things scattered. Also, make sure that your stuff isn’t blocking the road or the footpath.

Be responsible for disposing of your items properly. Every year, thousands of dollars are wasted on illegal dumping cleanups, when the funds could be used for other projects that will benefit the community.

Earth ‘n’ Sea Pizza in Annerley: A Reliable Family-Friendly Establishment for Takeaway, Group Hangouts

Every home has a standby meal of choice that can be served with little fuss, preparation or cooking time. In Annerley and the nearby suburbs in the south of Brisbane, Earth ‘n’ Sea Pizza is likely always in the takeaway or delivery rotation.

Found at 336 Ipswich Road, this store was originally located in Coorparoo before moving to Annerley more than 13 years ago. The establishment is a franchise of the iconic 43-year-old pizza chain in Australia.

This family-friendly pizza joint takes pride in offering healthier wholemeal pizza, which has been its concept since the store’s inception in Byron Bay in New South Wales in the ’70s.

Earth ‘n’ Sea Pizza offers 22 pizza flavours, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The store also provides an ample selection of pasta, salads and desserts to suit an assortment of taste and preference.

The Annerley outlet caters to delivery orders across South Brisbane, Moorooka, Holland Park and Coorparoo. However, the restaurant has been a favourite family local hangout as well since gameboards are provided for groups to enjoy at their table whilst eating.

*Photo Credit: Earth ‘n’ Sea Amazing Pizza and Pasta Annerley/Facebook*

Once in a while, Earth ‘n’ Sea Pizza also holds superhero costume parties for the kids and pizza social bike nights for the adults. Various birthday parties and other social events are also celebrated at this restaurant.

True to its Byron Bay roots, Earth ‘n’ Sea Pizza maintains a beach vibe theme through all its outlets. It’s an ideal place to chill whilst savouring great food.

The Annerley store trades daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

“The pizzas are amazing. Really good menu and we got to play chess while waiting!! There are other board games which are lots of fun. My partner and I were really pleased. Also it’s well priced.”
~ Noor Naddour, Google Reviews

“The pizza here was not Italian at all, very Australianised – but this was fine for my friends and I! Massive sized pizza’s with generous amounts of delicious toppings. Three of us shared a giant size for $36 ($12 each) with a garlic bread to start us off and left very satisfied with our meal. Staff here are very friendly and likeable, we had great customer service. To top it off the restaurant gave off a cool surfer/ beachy vibe, staying true to its roots of Byron bay!”
~ Crazy Pizza, Zomato

Join the Guided Ride at the Woolloongabba Bikeway in Annerley

Have you tried cycling at the newly-completed Woolloongabba Bikeway in Annerley? If you’re experiencing some navigation challenges at this fairly new route, Cycling Brisbane is hosting a Woolloongabba Ride ‘n’ Guide to help riders overcome their difficulties and familiarise themselves with the route.

The Woolloongabba Ride ‘n’ Guide will take place for two days and at no cost to the participants. Open for riders above 18 years old, you’ll learn some safety and easy riding tips from friendly and capable biking instructors.

If you’re interested to join, take note of these schedules below.

DATE	TIME
Thursday, 10 Oct 2019	7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.	Booking Required
Wednesday,16 Oct 2019	6:30 a.m. to 7:30am includes a complimentary breakfast to commemorate National Ride 2 Work Day*	Booking Required

All you need to bring to the Woolloongabba Ride ‘n’ Guide are your bike and helmet. Converge with the rest of the participants at The Common Park in Cambridge Street a few minutes before the ride starts or be at the Woolloongabba Rotary Park for the other pick-up route by 7:00 a.m.

The Woolloongabba Bikeway was built to encourage East Brisbane residents to consider a healthier and eco-friendlier activity. The dedicated route provides faster and safer access for cyclists to get to work, school and back to their homes without any traffic incident.

Stretching in both directions from Stanley Street between Ipswich Road and Dock street, and from Annerley Road between Gladstone Road and Stanley Street, the Woolloongabba Bikeway also links to other cycling networks around Brisbane.

Climate Strike: The Earth Needs Your Help; Here’s How You Can Take Part in Annerley

A mass movement calling for climate action is taking place around the world on the 20th of Sept 2019 and concerned locals from Annerley are gathering weeks ahead to plan how this community can make a significant impact on Climate Strike Night.

Would you like to get involved and make a difference? Here’s how you can join and help change the world.

On Wednesday, the 21st of Aug 2019, head to the Activities Room of the Junction Park State School on Waldheim Street at 6:30 p.m. to discuss how Annerley can take action on climate change.

There is an exigent need to convince leaders of Australia to shift to 100 percent clean energy as big business and billionaire companies continue to set out coal, gas and oil projects that increase the carbon footprint. The country is already feeling the heat from the climate crisis with prolonged droughts, catastrophic bushfires, heatwaves, flash flooding and severe cyclones. It’s not just properties at stake but communities, your life and your future.

In March, 1.6 million people took part in the Climate Strike around the world. The goal this September is to step it up.

Climate crisis is a pressing matter but leaders and businessmen act like it’s not an urgent concern. Perhaps the call for action won’t fall on deaf ears if there’s a collective and bigger voice from the community.

This is your chance to be heard and to encourage others to take action. It begins by joining the planning this August to mobilize a bigger group for the worldwide movement in September, which will take place at the Queens Gardens in CBD.

“Preparations are going well, we’ll have soup and hot drinks available from a local cafe owner and operator. We’re excited about the night as we will be engaging with our fellow local community members to promote the Global Climate Strike on September 20,” Tom Cotter, on of the organizers of the Annerley movement, said.

“The Global Climate Strike is a community lead event demanding our government deliver on climate action,” Mr Cotter added. “We’re all proud to support this demand and have hope for the future.”

This is a kid-friendly cause so you’re welcome to bring your children to the meeting. For enquiries and other details email: takotter@gmail.com

Do the Downward Dog with Cats at Annerley Yoga Session

Cats, with their agility, balance and flexibility, are a lot like yogis, aren’t they? Did you know that you can enjoy a good workout with these graceful felines at this monthly “Yoga With Cats” session in Annerley?

For June 2019, Yoga With Cats will take place on Saturday, the 30th, at the Lucky Cat Cafe on Ipswich Road. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., this fitness session, guided by a teacher from Iris Yoga, will be quite informal because participants may pause from doing the stretches to pet or play with the resident cats.

Beginners or expert-level yogis are welcome at Yoga With Cats. Be forewarned, though, as the cats might judge you on those the Downward Dog poses or show the proper way to arch your back — so pay good attention to those movement masters!

Slots to this event are limited so advanced booking is required. The hour-long yoga class cost $29 per person. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow from the cafe.

2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.	Part 1	Establishing a connection and the secrets of the perfect lead and follow
3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.	Part 2	Pro tips to being on time and how to never miss a move
4:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.	Part 3	Simple ways to make your dancing more musical