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Plans for a Separate Bikeway at Wooloowin to Link North Brisbane Bikeway to Kedron Brook Making Residents Unhappy

The Council has recently announced its plans for an on-road separated bikeway at Price Street, Wooloowin to link the North Brisbane Bikeway to Kedron Brook. Some residents and business owners are not happy about the plans as the proposed bikeway can cause tons of inconveniences for the community while serving an estimate of one hundred cyclists.

The project is open for community consultation until the 8th of May 2018. Residents are encouraged to have their say on the project by completing the survey form provided by the Brisbane City Council or sending them an email at bikewayprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

The North Brisbane Bikeway – Price Street to Kedron Brook project is part of the Council’s Better Bikeways for Brisbane program, which aims to create dedicated bikeways and active travel options with a $100 million investment.

Construction Plans

The project plans include installations of three-metre-wide on-road separated bikeways along the western side of Kent Road, between Price Street and Rose Street; along the eastern side of Park Road, between Rose Street and Brook Road; and along the northern side of Rose Street, between Kent Road and Park Road with an addition of 1.5-metre-wide pedestrian footpath.

A new cycle street along Brook Road will also be built for shared use by vehicles and cyclists. Another 150-metre-long concrete path will also be constructed along the southern side of Brook Road.

Expected benefits

The Council has identified several benefits that the project will bring to the community. Such benefits include an uninterrupted recreation and commuter route for residents from the northern suburbs, enhanced access to local destinations and the CBD, road safety improvements, and reduction of traffic congestion.

Impact on the local community

A parking survey commissioned by the Council as part of their investigations has found that several car parking spaces were currently underutilised or used by commuters. With this, they plan to remove approximately 69 informal on-street parking spaces to accommodate the bike lanes.

Residential bin zones will also be changed and placed on the road, between the bikeway and road carriageway for collection.

Some of the trees that will be removed along Kent Road. Photo credit: Google Street View

Five trees from Kent Road and four trees from Rose Street will also need to be removed in order to complete the project.

Such decisions has elicited negative reactions from residents who claim that the plans are focused on providing advantages for cyclists without regard to the local community. Residents are also concerned about drainage problems that cause frequent flooding on the corner of Kent and Junction Roads. They claim that such problems should be prioritised before the construction of the project.

Provide your feedback

Members of the local community can provide their feedback for the project until Tuesday, 8 May 2018 through the following:

Call the project team on 1800 010 705 (during business hours) or the Council on 07 3403 8888 (after hours).
Email the project team at bikewayprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
Complete the online survey.
Write to:

North Brisbane Bikeway – Price Street to Kedron Brook project
City Projects
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001

New Childcare Centre Development For Kedron Approved

Despite a couple of objections for the development, the Council has approved the proposal submitted by AAD Design for a mixed-use development which includes a new childcare centre, multiple dwellings, and a cafe at 26, 28 & 30 Lawley Street and Gallagher Terrace, Kedron.

Photo credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The seven-storey development was designed by Regional Design Studio to have a childcare centre, thirty medium density apartments, and a food and drink outlet.

The development was initially objected to by some residents who raised their concerns regarding traffic safety for current and future road users. The number of cars that would probably park along the road was cited as an issue. In response, the plans included basement parking provisions for 40 resident car parks, five for visitors, 16 for childcare use, one for PWD and one for a van.

The childcare centre is set to accommodate up to 80 children and will have two outdoor play areas. Positioned on the ground floor, the indoor area consists of a reception area, group rooms, changing facilities, a sleeping room, and a kitchen. Once completed, the child care centre will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Famous Aussies Support Call for Renovated Kedron State High School Performing Arts Centre

Photo Credit: Kedron SHS P&C Performing Arts Centre

Brisbane Bronco Sam Thaiday, Australian acting legend John Howard, ‘All Our Exes Live in Texas’ band member Katie Wighton, and Melissa Downes of 9News have all rallied behind a call for the QLD State Government to prioritise funding for a new Performing Arts Centre for Kedron State High School.

The current Performing Arts Centre in Kedron State High School is 61 years old. At present, it can no longer accommodate the needs of the school’s award-winning Performing Arts and Music Department. A new hall will also benefit the outside community because the hall can serve as venue for concerts, events, meetings, and other community events.

A petition for a new hall has actually been lodged in October 2017 but has only been able to acquire 500 signatures to date. The petition will close on the 30th of March.

To raise more awareness to the said petition, Australian professional rugby league footballer Thaiday agreed to appear in a campaign video that is now going viral in the internet.

The video demonstrated that the size, technology, and practicality of the old performing arts hall can no longer accommodate the increasing members of the Performing Arts and Music Department as well as concerts, events, meetings, competitions, and similar community events.

Credit: Jack Greentree YouTube

In media interviews, School P&C President Tony Howell said the students of the graduating class of 2016 asked Thaiday if he will be willing to appear in the campaign video. The same class co-starred with Thaiday in the video. They also shot and edited the film.

The school could not thank Thaiday enough for agreeing to the offer. He is not a former student in the school and only said yes in order to give back to the community.

The school has also expressed its gratitude to Ms Downes of 9News for visiting the school page and sharing the campaign video.

The same gratitude has been given to Ms Wighton, a former student at the school, who went out of her way to record a video showing her support for a new Performing Arts Centre at Kedron.

Mr Howard, for his part, has been active in posting about the campaign. He has also shared the campaign video which starred Thaiday.

Mr Howell told media that the school has raised a few thousand dollars. However, the new hall they have in mind will cost around $8-10 million.

Everyone is encouraged to support the campaign for the Performing Arts Centre in Kedron by liking its official Facebook page here and sharing the video which can be found here.

Anyone is also welcome to sign the petition here.

Here’s Where to Have Seven Days of Indian Food in Kedron

Spice of India at 386, Gympie Road, Kedron is the place to experience authentic Indian food in Brisbane seven days a week. The place has an assortment of Indian Tandoori starters, Mughlai Biryanis, Indian curries, and Indian breads. The restaurant, in fact, takes pride in being the first and only Indian restaurant in Kedron to be making the most genuine Naan Breads and Tandoori dishes right on site.

Whether it’s dine in, takeaway, home delivery, or even catering, Spice of India promises an experience closest to what authentic Indian cuisine is all about. Their in-house chefs, headed by Chef Hardip Singh who has more than 20 years of culinary experience, only use authentic Indian spices which they personally grind and blend to achieve the true Indian flavour and aroma. They also use fresh Halal Australian lamb, beef, and chicken and vegetables are sourced from the local Brisbane market in Rocklea.

Owner Sudhir Shetty makes sure that customers are provided excellent service. This includes considering the current economic circumstances. To address this, Spice of India offers deals and specials every day of the week.

A Week of Indian Food

Sundays are for “Crazy Sunday” special where customers can buy any two curries and Naan bread to get a third serving of curry for free.

“Monday Mansala”, on the other hand, is a special where customers can buy one curry and get second curry for half the price.

Next they have “Tuesdays Tandoors” where anyone who spends a minimum of $30 for a meal can get one plain or garlic Naan bread and a serving of Papadum for free.

Wednesday and Thursday are the time for their “Buffet Bonus” days, where customers can order the “All You Can Eat Buffet” to get a Mango Lassi for $2 only.

Also on Wednesday and Thursday is “Midweek magic” where those who will spend a minimum of $40 will get a serving of Chicken Tikka for free.

On Fridays and Saturdays, anyone who spends a minimum of $50 for meals will get the Chicken pabora for free.

Quick Trivia on Spice of India

Spice of India also accepts catering services and can even cook for more than 1,000 people. During such catered events, they use Ecoplates which are 100% biodegradable, natural, organic, eco-friendly utensils manufactured using their bio-ethical model. These plates are made from the naturally fallen leaves of palm trees. The process does not involve cutting and harming trees. Just like the regular plates, ecoplates can withstand hot food, including liquids and oils.

To know more about the special offers at Spice of India, please click here.

What’s On in Kedron Cafes for the Holiday Season

Wondering whether you’ll get your regular fix of coffee from the cafes within the neighbourhood on Christmas Day? Or whether there’s a special menu for the holidays?

Here we list what’s cooking in cafes around town for this holiday season.

Farm House Kedron

Farm House Kedron remains open between Christmas and New Year from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be serving their special Queensland Prawn tacos with mango and coriander salsa, crispy vermicelli and namjim sauce all through this period.

The cafe, however, will be closed from the 25th to 26th of December and the 1st of January.

Farm House Kedron holds a special spot among residents of Kedron because it serves as a tribute to Farmer Joe’s which was closed in 2009 to pave way for a road construction. The closure of Farmer Joe’s has been sad as it was a community hub where local fresh produce were bought and sold. In the hopes to still support the local farmers in Kedron, Farm House sees to it that they remain to buy supplies from them. The cafe hopes that more and more local farmers will soon come to them. As for its customers, Farm House Kedron aims to take food from the farm to the plate.

Farm House Kedron is at 9, Somerset Road

Fuzzy Duck

Fuzzy Duck has just reinvented itself as a restaurant last November, held their soft launch on 7th of December, and is now getting ready for official re-opening in 2018. It may not have your regular fill of coffee for the holiday season, but the place’s specialty gift shop is filled with quirky items for gifts. It has been restocked with a variety of succulents and other potted plants.

Owned by a family who is passionate about good food and great coffee, Fuzzy Duck promises to be everyone’s “kitchen table away from home”.

Fuzzy Duck is at 145 Kitchener Road, Kedron

Nana & Da’s

This cafe at 12 Homebush Road Kedron has unfortunately officially closed for the year on the 22nd of December to allow for its staff and crew to enjoy the holiday seasons too. The place will open again on the 19th of January and everything will be business as usual then.

Pocket-friendly Christmas Activities in Kedron Help Reduce Holiday Spending

Christmas is barely a month away. While the occasion is the time for merry-making and festivities with families and friends, it also comes with the challenge of celebrating without leaving a giant hole in the pocket after the season. Here are a few surefire ways to have fun and stay within the budget in Kedron.

Christmas Lights Display

An array of wonderful Christmas lights are on display along different streets all across Kedron. Families and friends can hold their own Christmas lights walking tour, with their very own home-cooked meals as takeaways. Amazing Christmas lights decorations can be found in these streets:

1 Evans Street

144 Kitchener Road

Carols on Bradbury on 10th December at 4:00 p.m.

Credit: City North Baptist Church Facebook

Everyone is invited to sing along with the merry Christmas carols at the annual carols event hosted by the City North Baptist Church. Singing, headed by music artist Dan Warlow, starts at 6:00 p.m. but a number of fun-filled activities are already open by 4:00 p.m. There will be BBQ and coffee on sale during the event. Playing at the jumping castle is free; petting animals at the animal farm is also free, as well as face painting, and even the glowsticks too.

Bradbury Park is at 91 Kitchener Rd, Kedron

KP Locals Christmas Party

Everyone who is fond of and has been a constant patron at Kedron Park Hotel is invited for a Christmas Party on the 16th of December. There will be free food, drinks, live entertainment, raffles, and different prizes at stake. All you have to do is wear a Christmas outfit and buy a beer at the hotel.

Here are the details of the Christmas Party.

Christmas Lunch Buffet

Kedron Park Hotel also invites everyone to have their Christmas lunch at the hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 25th of December. Tickets must be purchased for this event. What comes free, however, is that your time, that you would have otherwise spent cooking and cleaning at home. Kids under three years old are free to eat, adult would just have to add a little for them to see Santa. He will also give gifts for all the kids coming to the event.

Christmas Buffet Menu

Kedron Park Hotel is located at 693 Lutwyche Rd

Coles at Kedron Is Winning People’s Approval

Coles has just opened at Kedron on the 30th of September but it is already gaining rave reviews from the community. The people are particularly impressed about the convenience in parking and the range of products available at the centre.

Parking at the Kedron branch has been designed with ample spaces between parking bays. This has allowed patrons to safely manoeuvre their shopping carts without hitting the car parked next to them. Parents have been particularly impressed as the parking bays also permit them to load and unload their children without causing trouble to other vehicles.

Opened on 30 Sep 17. Full line Supermarket with Liquor and Petrol. Great customer service and a wide range of products. Instore Bakery, Fresh Produce, Delicatessen with Salad Bar, extensive Cheese range. Plus a good Health Food and Vegetarian range. Cafe operated by an independent operator. – Andrew Aschman

The new design store offers a vast range of fresh produce and deli items at the entrance side of the store. Stocks a very good range of grocery items, and has a petrol outlet and liquor store in the complex, along with a coffee shop in the carpark. Great to see a modern grocery store located in Kedron at last – Mark Coleman

Amazing, best Coles ever! Staff are always attentive and friendly, produce is always fresh and well stocked… parking is excellent. Will definitely be making this my go to grocery store! – Ella Grace

Meanwhile, 12 of Coles’ brands have clinched much coveted spots in the recently concluded Product of The Year. More than 13,000 Australians have been surveyed by Nielsen in a bid to know the different brands that they would highly recommend.

Aside from the 12 Coles brands voted for the award, the Nielsen survey has also found that Coles provides the best shopping environment and experience overall for retailers. Shoppers have also voted Coles as being the first to have new products on its shelves, as well as having the most appealing home brands.

The 12 Coles brands which won the Product of the Year award are as follows:

· Coles Comfy Bots Nappies
· Coles Comfy Bots Baby Wipes
· Coles Organic Baby Food Pouches
· Coles Blueberry Cheesecake
· Coles Belgian Chocolate
· Coles Chilled Soups
· Coles Gloves Variety Pack
· Coles Australian Vegetable Rice and Noodles range
· Coles Smoothies
· Coles Crumbed Chicken
· Coles Stone Baked Pizza Bases
· Coles Chilled Ready Meals

Product of the Year Director Sarah Connelly explained that winning the award is huge affirmation of approval from the Australian public.

“Shoppers can be confident when they are buying products – whether it be fresh food, beauty items or larger purchases such as electric toothbrushes – that all the guess work has already been taken out by shoppers just like themselves.”

Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted award which was established 30 years ago in France. It guides consumers to the best products in the market while the award is a strong marketing for manufacturers and establishments like Coles.

Coles at Kedron is located at 346 Gympie Road.

Various Transport Projects Being Considered in Kedron

Possible transport projects aimed at improving daily travel for Queenslanders, including Kedron commuters, were announced recently. The strategies envisioned less congested roads and a faster commute.

Labor pledged $75 million for projects involving the Northern and Eastern Transitways if re-elected. Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Jackie Trad explained that the transitways would cut the travel time among commuters, adding that Labor would see to it that bus lanes will operate uninterrupted from Kedron to Chermside bus station.

Meanwhile, the Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads published its Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy Projects on 13th of November. Four of the proposals involved busways in Herston to Kedron, Kedron to Aspley, Kedron to CBD, and Everton Park to Kedron.

Project 1 Herston to Kedron – Northern Busway

This project should connect the Inner Northern Busway at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Herston to Kedron with a bus-only corridor, following the Lutwyche Road. It is expected to cut the existing average bus travel time into half.

Construction of the Airport Link is ongoing on the three-kilometre section of the Northern Busway between Windsor and Kedron.

Project 4 Kedron to Aspley – Northern Busway

Under this project, the Kedron Northern Busway will be extended along Gympie Road to Aspley by constructing bus lanes from the end of the busway at Kedron within the Gympie Road corridor. This section would eventually be upgraded to busway standard.

Project 5 Kedron to CBD

Under this project, a high-quality cycleway will be built, providing a direct and continuous route from the Kedron Brook cycle way through to the CBD.

Project 18: Everton Park to Kedron Stafford Road Tunnel

The project foresees an urban motorway tunnel under Stafford Road to connect the proposed North West Transport Corridor and Inner Orbital with Airport Link.

All projects in order are as follows:

Project 1: Herston to Kedron – Northern Busway (SEQIPP)
Project 2: Kenmore to central business district – Western Bus Corridor staged bus lanes + Western Veloway
Project 3: Darra to Indooroopilly – Centenary Motorway transit lanes (SEQIPP)
Project 4: Kedron to Aspley – Northern Busway – staged upgrade + Northern Veloway Section 2
Project 5: Kedron to central business district – Northern Veloway – Section 1
Project 6: Clem Jones Tunnel to Gateway Motorway – Airport Link (SEQIPP)
Project 7: Toowong to Kelvin Grove – TransApex Northern Link tunnel
Project 8: Everton Park to Kedron – Stafford Road transit lanes + Stafford Road Veloway
Project 9: Kelvin Grove to Ashgrove – Musgrave/Waterworks Road bus lanes + The Gap access Veloway
Project 10: Kelvin Grove to Everton Park – Kelvin Grove/Enoggera Road bus lanes + North Western Veloway – Section 1
Project 11: North West Transport Corridor (part of a future North South Motorway) – North West Motorway + North West bus lanes + North Western Veloway – Section 2
Project 12: St Lucia to West End – Uni River Link
Project 13: Toowong to Everton Park (part of a future North South Motorway) – Inner Orbital tunnel
Project 14: Toowong to Everton Park – Western Ring Veloway
Project 15: Brisbane central business district – Albert Street Garden Axis Veloway
Project 16: Indooroopilly to Dutton Park – Uni Link Veloway
Project 17: Darra to Toowong – Centenary/Western Motorway upgrade
Project 18: Everton Park to Kedron – Stafford Road Tunnel
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Kedron High RSL Liaison Prefects Need Help for Honour Board

The Kedron High RSL Liaison Prefects is calling the community to help them find former or current Kedron State High School students or staff who served as part of the Australian Defence Force during military campaigns.

The prefects want the names of all Kedron State High School servicemen and women to be included on the new Honour Board for the state high school, in preparation of the Anzac Day celebration in 2018.

Marching to ANZAC service at Kedron Wavell RSL
Credit: Kedron State High School Facebook

The people that are being searched for could have worked or may still be working as cleaners, groundsmen, office workers, teachers, principals, and other related jobs at Kedron State High School and other places after their stint at Kedron.

The Honour Board is the brainchild of a 17-year-old Kedron State High School student, Ryan Malone. It has also been his idea that the board be ready in time for the Anzac Day 2018. With the Honour Board, he wants to pay tribute to the ex-service people who attended his school, apart from being remembered twice a year.

Kedron State High School opened in 1956. Malone initially thought that there only be staff or former students who served during the Vietnam War on the Board. As of press time however, names that have been submitted for the board extend to those who served in World War II, Afghanistan, and the Malayan conflict.

Students
Credit: Kedron State High School Facebook

To make the Honour Board ready for next year, he contacted RSL Liaison Prefect Claudia Watson from the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub Branch for help. The latter then started its community-wide campaign, asking everyone for help.

In the event that enough names are gathered before the Anzac Day 2018, the Honour Board will be unveiled on the same day. However, the search for the servicemen will continue until all possible names have turned up.

Military service seems to have captured Malone’s heart entirely. The young man dreams of joining the reserves after graduating from college.

Cultural diversity contributes to Australia and to the Australian Defence Force
Credit: Defence Jobs Australia Facebook

Those who are interested to submit names to the Honour Board, please contact Kedron State High School through their phone – 3630 3333 or email them by clicking here.

Meanwhile, the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub Branch is also inviting servicewomen who served in World War II, the Land Army, post-WWII, or those who are currently serving the Defence. These women are being invited to be a member of the Kedron-Wavell Ex-Servicewomen’s Association, which ultimate goal is to continue and preserve the history of Women’s Defence Service. For further information, please click here.

Discover the Specialty Stores Surrounding Coles Supermarket in Kedron

After exactly three years since the Coles Group submitted a development application to the Brisbane City Council, Coles Supermarket Kedron finally opened last Saturday, the 30th of September. Coles Kedron has an in-store bakery, a gourmet delicatessen with olive bar and cheese wall, an open-style butchery, and 200 car park spaces.

On top of that, the Coles Kedron complex also features three surrounding specialty stores — Coles Express, Liquorland, and Coffee Guru.

Coles Express

Opening Hours: 4:00 a.m. – midnight

The complex in Kedron now has Coles Express. As one of Australia’s leading fuel and convenience retailers, Coles Express is a one-stop shop to fill up your cars and shop everyday value groceries, snacks, and drinks.

ADCO Constructions, the builders, and Gilbarco, the fuel system contractor, made the Coles Express construction possible. Switch, a multidisciplinary project group specialising in Fuel and Design Management and Clean Energy, provided the Fuel System Designs, Fuel System Inspections, and Design Management for this site.

Just like their other branches, Coles Express Kedron is a proud partner of the Cancer Council Australia, an organisation that focuses on researching about different types of cancer. Coles Express also supports Red Dust and its mission to promote good health to the indigenous youth of Australia.

Liquorland

Opening Hours:

Monday	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday	9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday	9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Another specialty store surrounding the Coles Kedron is Liquorland. As one of Australia’s largest alcohol stores, Liquorland Kedron will stock a wide range of imported wines, beers, ciders, Champagne, spirits, and premixed drinks.

Liquorland Kedron is one of the few stores in Queensland that are adjacent to Coles Supermarket. The opening of Liquorland Kedron also marked more job opportunities in the Kedron community area.

Coffee Guru

Opening Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Coffee Guru is now in Kedron! This is the cafe that everyone’s curious about. Although Coffee Guru is a chain of cafes across Australia, each store is independently owned and managed by a member of the local community.

Photo credit: Coffee Guru Kedron/Facebook

As a new addition to Kedron’s coffee scene, Coffee Guru promises a Premium Blend coffee that is bold, but not bitter. More than just the coffee, their homemade sweets and breakfast are also great come-ons for the members of community who are eager to try something new. Coffee Guru gave out free coffee for everyone on the 7th of October.

More Activities to Follow

Coles Kedron extended their opening activities on Saturday, the 7th of October with a community BBQ, free ice cream, face painting, balloon twisting, and some mini competitions. Coles will continue hosting fun activities for the community in the coming days.

“We’re also keen to get our community barbecues up and running, which will give local organisations the opportunity to hold a sausage sizzle at the store on weekends and raise funds for their school, sporting team or special cause,” Coles Kedron Store Manager Andrew Jensen.