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Woolworths Full-Line Supermarket Now Open in Lutwyche City

Woolworths latest full-line supermarket has finally opened in Lutwyche on Thursday, the 21st of Nov 2019! The store, spanning 3,500 square metres, is part of Lutwyche City’s $60 million transformations, which began in 2017.

Lutwyche City welcomed the latest addition to the shopping precinct by posting a photo of the Woolworths Lutwyche on its Facebook Page. The massive chain store is expected to employ over 100 residents of Lutwyche and the nearby suburbs.

Woolworths Lutwyche was built with a $5 million fund. Aside from all the conveniences, items and ingredients you’ll need from the supermarket, the store will also feature the following key sections:

healthy living products, organic snacks and goodies
wholefoods
heaps of fresh fruits and vegetables
a substantial butcher’s section
a full service bakery and deli filled with fresh goods
seafood selections

Originally built in 1974, Lutwyche City’s transformation is in keeping with the global trend of turning neighbourhood centres into the hub and heart of the community.

In addition to Woolworths, this shopping precinct also has ALDI and Coles supermarket, a balcony dining area, an upgraded common mall with a health and medical hub, and a Papilio Early Learning childcare centre with a parent’s room.

“Woolworths will complement the existing Coles and ALDI supermarkets, delivering a centre that can service and dominate its catchment areas in which they operate,” Lutwyche City manager David Smith said.

Since 2015, Lutwyche City has been owned and managed by Abacus Property Group.

Gympie Road at Kedron: Among Brisbane’s Crash Hotspots in 2019

Gympie Road is Brisbane’s most dangerous road, particularly its sections running through Kedron, Chermside, and Aspley making it on the Crash Hotspots list, according to the 2019 AAMI Crash Index.

The analysis is based on data from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 of the more than 340,000 motor accident insurance claims across Australia by customers of AAMI, GIO, Suncorp Insurance, Shannons, APIA, Bingle, CIL Insurance, Vero, Terri Scheer, and Essentials by AAI.

Gympie Road has been identified as the worst road in Brisbane. Its stretch running through Chermside and Aspley has occupied the first and second spot; same as last year’s ranking. Logan Road, Mount Gravatt; Mains Road, Sunnybank and Browns Plains Road, Browns Plains round out the first five.

Gympie Road at Kedron is tied at 7th-8th spot with Logan Road at Eight Mile Plains. Bruce Highway, Caboolture; Morayfield Road, Morayfield; and Ipswich Road, Annerley placed 6th, 9th, and 10th respectively.

“These hot spots are generally busy major arterial roads, that intersect with local streets. When you combine this with heavy traffic and frequent stopping, it is a perfect recipe for vehicle collisions,” AAMI Head of Motor Claims Anna Cartwright said.

The top crash locations for each capital city are:

Melbourne – Plenty Road, Bundoora
Sydney – Hume Highway, Liverpool
Brisbane – Gympie Road, Chermside
Perth – Albany Highway, Cannington
Canberra – Monaro Highway, Hume
Adelaide – North Terrace, Adelaide
Hobart – Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay

AAMI Behavioural Economist Phil Slade added that a crash is likely to occur when the driver is less than 10 kilometres from home or familiar route because we tend to slip into autopilot,” as opposed to driving in an unfamiliar location where we tend to pay more attention on the road.

“Driver distractions such as mobile phones and digital devices are big issues because they take away from your ability to react. It’s best to always expect the unexpected, leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front and be patient especially if traffic is congested,” Mr Slade said.

Frustration, impatience and road rage contribute to vehicle collisions, so drivers should be patient and present while driving, Mr Slade concludes.

Kedron Catholic Schools to Undertake 30-Minute Stop Work Action

School staff at 206 Queensland Catholic schools, including three schools located in Kedron, will undertake a 30-minute stop work action on Tuesday, 19 November 2019.

Mount Alvernia College, Padua College, St Anthony’s School are among the authorised Catholic schools to participate in the short work stoppage. The latest action was announced by Independent Education Union – QNT following a range of work bans on 7 November.

The work bans undertaken in 195 authorised Chapters include the banning of attendance at any meeting of staff; banning duties during scheduled meal breaks; banning supervision or cover periods; banning playground/transport supervision; and banning employer requests for data collection or analysis.

Whilst an agreement was reached on a number of issues raised during the Single Bargaining Unit (SBU) meeting, IEUA-QNT said that they were left with no choice but to escalate their campaign after employers failed to implement meaningful interventions to address work intensification, resolve middle/senior leader issues, and continued to stand against $1250 on-off payment to all school staff.

“The 30-minute stop work will allow Chapter members to meet to consider the employers’ positions and the member actions necessary to address our final remaining issues.”
Independent Education Union – QNT

Authorised Queensland Catholic schools will participate in a 30-minute stop work action from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on 19 November as a result of “employers’ continued failure to put in place meaningful interventions to deal with work intensification or resolve middle/senior leader issues,” Independent Education Union – QNT said.

The outstanding issues that led the union to consider a 30-minutes stop work action include: striking a better work-life balance; middle and senior Leaders issues; and contemporary pay and wage parity.

Queensland Catholic Education Commission, on the other hand, announced that Catholic schools will be open and operating on 19 November and said that all students would be appropriately supervised and that QCEC would keep the impact of the stop work action to a minimum. Moreover, QCEC said that employers are still keen on finalising the negotiations as soon as possible.

“Employers have put forward an offer that includes a 2.5 per cent general wage increase, a generous package of improved benefits for Middle and Senior Leaders and increased pay for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers,” QCEC Executive Director Dr Lee-Anne Perry said.

“Employers have also offered to cut classroom contact time for primary teachers to allow more time for collaboration.”
The full list of 206 authorised Catholic schools can be found here.

Host Your BYO Parties in Stafford at the Benga Box

Did you know that you can host a BYO party in Stafford at a secured and spacious location without fear of disturbing the neighbours or paying for a sky-high price for the venue? Enjoy the kind of party you want to celebrate at the Benga Box, a unique industrial BYO venue for hire.

Located at 24 Stone Street, the Benga Box offers flexibility and has everything you need to mount a party: PA system, lighting, projector, lectern, DJ Box, tables and stools. You can build a bespoke event by arranging the layout of the venue based on your theme or gimmick.

With the physical set up in place, all you have to do is choose a caterer for the food and drinks and hire the talents and waitstaff who will ensure your party will go without any hitches. Benga Box has an industrial double glass door fridge for hire as well if you’re self-catering your food and drinks supply.

Benga Box has a 100-seating capacity within its 105 square-metre area. It’s perfect for birthday celebrations, hen’s party or buck’s night, functions, launches and exhibits, provided that your party happens on a Friday or Saturday night.

For an additional fee, you may request for a LED dance floor, a stage and security details. For enquiries, fill out their form online.

Coles Lutwyche Customers: Among Top Soft Plastic Recyclers in Qld

Coles Lutwyche has been named among the most dedicated soft plastic recyclers, as the amount of soft plastic collected at Coles increased by 32 percent in 2018.

The latest Sustainability Report by Coles revealed that customers have recycled a total of 905 tonnes or 226 million pieces of soft plastics — including packing which cannot be recycled through most kerbside recycling services such as biscuit packets, lolly bags, frozen food bags and bread, rice, and pasta bags. That’s enough plastic to go around the world one and a half times, the report said.

State by State, VIC was the top state with 266,690kgs of soft plastic recycled, followed by NSW with 254,392kgs and SA & NT with 152,281kgs. Queensland, on the other hand, recycled a total of 106,690kgs of soft plastic.

*Photo credit: REDcycle Pty Ltd / redcycle.net.au*

The top Qld Coles stores include (Qld Coles Store / Recycling amounts in kg):

Kenmore / 2,506
Indooroopilly / 2,496
Fairfield / 2,295
Greenslopes / 2,190
Arana Hills / 2,183
The Gap / 2,071
Aspley Hypermarket / 1,999
Toowong / 1,986
Corinda / 1,887
Lutwyche / 1,802

Soft plastic collected at Coles is used as a raw material by REDcycle partners such as Australian manufacturers, Replas, and Plastic Forests for a range of uses like playground benches, garden edging, wheel stops, walkways in parks, bollards, and even the customer seats used in Coles supermarkets.

Coles Chief Property and Export Officer Thinus Keeve said that reducing waste has become a significant issue for customers which resulted in the increase in use of REDcycle bins.

“We know that recycling is important to our customers, and we are seeing many people changing their habits to reduce waste that ends up in landfills.”

He furthered that since Cole partnered with REDcycle in 2011, customers have recycled enough pieces of plastic to go around the world five times.

“We want to become Australia’s most sustainable retailer, so we are looking at ways to divert even more waste from landfill and reduce packaging.”

“The beauty of this program is its simplicity. We’re not asking people to change their routines – it’s just a matter of remembering to take their plastic packaging with them next time they visit their local Coles supermarket. And we were delighted to roll out our bins to Coles supermarkets across the country, it’s made a huge difference,” RED Group Director of Development Elizabeth Kasell said.

Bloom on Wesley Poised to Elevate Lutwyche as a Top Lifestyle District

A row of luxury apartments is set to rise on a premier location in Lutwyche. Dubbed Bloom on Wesley, the six-storey boutique residence from developer Raise Project has been attracting interest for its desirable dwelling space for astute homeowners.

Here are three reasons why this residential property is expected to elevate the suburb into a top lifestyle district.

Location, Location, Location

Located at the heart of Lutwyche, Bloom on Wesley at 17-21 Wesley Street is a walking distance from the Lutwyche City Shopping Centre, which is currently undergoing a redevelopment to increase its retail spaces and dining hubs. The residential site is also close to several establishments, such as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, three supermarkets, cinemas, the QUT University, and public or private schools.

Bloom on Wesley has easy access to the Airport Link motorway and public transport that can take locals across major roads in and around the north of Brisbane. It is also just 5.4 kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district.

Quality of Living Space

As a premier lifestyle space, Bloom on Wesley will have six levels of 36 spacious apartment dwellings. Residents have the option to own a two-bedroom space with study, a three-bedroom apartment with study, a three-bedroom with a multi-purpose room, and a penthouse.

The boutique apartment site boasts resort-style amenities, including a substantial car park, gymnasium, a pool with infinity edge, a recreational area and a heated rooftop.

“Our design team has incorporated the latest in architectural innovation and smart technology to deliver on our promise of developing contemporary living spaces that are sophisticated and sustainable,” Managing Director of Raise Projects Ramy Raymond said.

“The crowning jewel is the rooftop pool and entertaining area that gives residents an incredible entertaining space.”

Delivering the Demand

In the last few years, Lutwyche, one of Brisbane north’s oldest historic suburbs, has been transforming at a remarkable pace to become an emerging ideal location for downsizers and families who love the conveniences of urban living.

Lutwyche’s rich history combined with modern conveniences and infrastructure has made this suburban site such an attractive place that there has been a strong demand for spacious but competitively-priced apartments from buyers, such as apartment buildings like Bloom on Wesley.

About 48 percent of the suburb’s dwelling supply now consists of apartments or townhouses with lots of green spaces and connectivity. This change has brought on positive gains for Lutwyche, especially now that many residents want to just be able to walk around their neighbourhood for anything they need.

Lutwyche Cemetery: Know the Fascinating History of One of Brisbane’s Oldest Burial Sites

Lutwyche Cemetery in Kedron is one of the oldest and among the most historic cemeteries still operational in Brisbane’s northside. Built around 1878, the site now covers 15 acres of burial ground for locals, war heroes, and VIPs.

Following a public meeting in 1876, the local government assessed that there was a need to build a new cemetery in the northern suburbs to prevent overcrowding at nearby suburbs’ cemetery. Henry Craig offered to sell his land with substantial trees by Gympie Road for $616.

First Burial in Lutwyche Cemetery

Walter Silcock, a five-year-old child, was the first person buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery on the 4th of Aug 1878. He was the fourth child among nine siblings and the son of Leonard Silcock and Ellen Cuthbert. His gravesite was marked No. 1 on Section 46 and could be found near the cemetery’s gazebo

*Photo Credit: Trove National Library of Australia*

Lutwyche Cemetery was then known as the Kedron Brook Cemetery but it was renamed after Judge Lutwyche’s death who was a resident of the area.

Lutwyche Cemetery War Graves Section

At the height of World War II, a War Graves section was built at the Lutwyche Cemetery to bury 389 soldiers, both unidentified and identified. The remains of nine servicemen from World War I were also moved to this section, including three soldiers who were not Australian.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council Library Services*

The War Graves section, identified by the Cross of Sacrifice landmark, is separated into three distinct areas:

the right section, the oldest section, had gravesites marked in bronze and stones with a flat plaque.
the middle section is for those who died while on active service.
the left section is one of the newest addition in the cemetery and has a more modern and seamless grave marking.

Notable People Buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery

Among the most notable personalities buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery include:

Charles Moffatt Jenkinson	Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and former Mayor of Brisbane
Lionel Lukin	Supreme Court of Queensland Judge
Billy Sing	World War I Sniper
Buddy Williams	Australian country music pioneer

Charles Moffatt Jenkinson
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Buddy Williams
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Lutwyche Cemetery also has the remains of the infamous John Andrew Stuart who was convicted for firebombing the nightclub Whiskey Au Go Go in the 1970s, killing 15 people. Stuart apparently protested his incarceration by going on a hunger strike in his cell. He was buried in 1979.

Lutwyche Cemetery Today

Today, Lutwyche Cemetery is managed and maintained by Toowong Cemetery. It has new monumental burial sites that allow those to be buried to choose their own gravesite designs and expressions. The cemetery also allows for re-use of family graves if the last burial was 30 years ago.

Council Ready to Build Lutwyche Park After Property Resumptions

Lutwyche will soon have its new park after Council voted in favour of resuming the last of ten properties needed to deliver the new Chalk Street Park.

The proposed 6,900-sqm urban recreation park is bounded by Chalk, Marita, and Wellington Streets in Lutwyche and comprises 10 lots, with the last of the required block to be acquired by the Council via land resumption.

Under the concept plan, the Chalk Street Park will include a gathering space with new picnic shelters, electric barbecues, and accessible drinking fountain; new playground equipment; open space; pathway; bollard to park boundary; shade tree planting; and pathway and streetscape planting.

However, public toilets, carpark, or dog off-leash area, which are beyond the scope of the park’s classification, will not be provided in this park.

Council Park Lutwyche — *Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The Chalk Street Park is one of the 11 identified future parks and reserve enhancements which also includes Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie; Eildon Hill Reservoir, Windsor; Grinstead Park/Shand Street Park, Enoggera; Keperra Bushland, Keperra; Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mount Gravatt; Stephens Mountain Reserve, Greenslopes; Wembley Park, Coorparoo; and Wishart Community Park, Wishart.

Residents are invited to have their say about the proposals through the Council’s online survey to help the Council understand how residents would like to use the proposed new park or which elements of the reserve they would like to see enhanced or included.

Legion of Mary Celebrates 80 Years in Brisbane

Did you know that the Legion of Mary had its early beginnings in Kedron 80 years ago? The Franciscan priest Fr Fidelis Griffin established the first praesidium and guided its members at the Church of the Little Flower, which is now known as St Therese and St Anthony Parish in Kedron.

Eighty years later, the praesidium has significantly grown across Brisbane with members from the CBD, Acacia Ridge, Coorparoo, Fortitude Valley, Geebung, Gympie, Herston, Inala, Indooroopilly, Kangaroo Point, Nundah, North Ipswich, South Brisbane, Sunnybank, and West End.

The Legion of Mary Brisbane, 1943.
Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland

In late July, the group gathered at the St Stephen’s Cathedral in the city to celebrate 80 years of “strengthening belief and reconfirming the faith” with Bishop Ken Howell presiding the mass.

“Today we salute your members past and present for your commitment to the faith and its lived expression in the service you have offered the Church over these years,” the bishop said in his homily.

“From the days of the first legion at Kedron under the guidance of Franciscan Fr Fidelis Griffin, throughout these 80 years, where various praesidia have been established in every diocese of Queensland, your mission still continues, in different forms and with similar enthusiasm to your original foundation.”

The cover of the Legion of Mary’s Handbook and Tessera
Photo Credit: Legion of Mary/Facebook

A lay apostolic voluntary group, the Legion of Mary is composed of Catholic devotees of the Virgin Mary. The members participate in different activities of its parish, such as visiting the elderly and sick family members of parishioners, preparing church members to receive the sacraments school catechetics, holding prayer and rosary sessions, and promoting the devotion to Mary.

The Legion of Mary has its origins in Dublin, Ireland. Today, there are active members in over 170 countries across the world.

Kedron Kerbside Collection Coming Up: When is It Time to Throw Out Old Furniture and Appliances?

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The kerbside collection for Kedron will be on 26 August 2019. If you’re participating in this year’s collection, you still have enough time to prepare your large unwanted items in time for your scheduled date.

But how will you know when it’s time to finally say goodbye to your old furniture or appliances?

It’s not so easy to just get rid of them, especially if it’s cherished family heirloom. To make it easier on your part, here are some clear indications that you probably need a new one.

Fridges

Does your food rapidly spoil when you put it in your fridge? If it begins to smell bad earlier than it normally would, it means your fridge can no longer maintain its temperature. It’s a big waste of money since you will not only be forced to throw away food but also pay more for bills since your fridge uses more energy that way.

Another indication that your fridge needs a replacement is if it condenses excessively. Mildew or water droplets on the rubber sealing around the door can be fixed depending on the damage but it can be quite expensive. If the refrigerator is over a decade old and has multiple faulty parts, chances are you need a new one.

Brisbane City Council accepts fridges and refrigerators given that their doors are removed. You can get rid of your old fridge as long as it can be easily and safely lifted by two people.

Couches

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Does your couch have a creaking sound whenever someone sits there? It’s a sign of structural damage perhaps in the spring or on the frame. Aside from structural damage, you should also keep an eye on the padding and cushions. If the upholstery already looks awful, it’s better to replace it than spend a huge amount of money on reupholstering.

Sporting equipment

Bicycles with cracks usually go to landfill. But this should not always be the case. A carbon-fibre frame is repairable. The repair costs range from $200-$500 but you eventually have to spend a bit more for complicated fixes. If the bike can be easily repaired, you can donate it than throw it away.

BCC encourages residents to look for other resource recovery options to contribute to a cleaner and greener city. Organisations like GIVIT and NACRO accept bike donations. You can recycle your bike and even take it to a local bike recycling facility if it can’t be fully repaired.

For a list of all acceptable items, visit the Brisbane City Council website or download the Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to receive free reminders before your kerbside collection.