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Check Out Brisbane Flower Market’s Extended Trading Hours This Valentine’s Season

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Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day. And what better place to find the biggest array of fresh flowers and lovely flower arrangements to give to your loved ones than the Brisbane Flower Market in Rocklea? Check out their extended trading hours here.

Located on Brisbane Markets at 385 Sherwood Road in Rocklea, Brisbane Flower Market is host to some of the best flowers and foliage sellers in the city that cater to individual customers, florists, fruit shops, and retail outlets.

So, if you’re feeling romantic or simply want to express your affection or appreciation this Valentine’s season, this is definitely the go-to place.

Check out their Valentine’s Day trading hours.

Brisbane Market Flowers

Brisbane Market Flowers is a family-operated business that has been around for over 30 years. They offer a wide range of fresh seasonal flowers sourced directly from the best local and international growers.

Whatever the occasion, they can create exquisite floral bouquets and arrangements for you. And as wedding specialists, they cater to the most intimate elopements to the most elaborate and lavish weddings.

VALENTINE’S DAY TRADING:
Monday, 13 February from 6 am to 2 pm
Tuesday, 14 February from 6 am to 5 pm

Opening Hours Tuesday – Friday 6 am – 1 pm, Saturday 6 am – 12 noon

Flowerlovers

A family-run business, Flowerlovers plays host to a wide range of in-season fresh-cut flowers, beautiful bouquets and arrangements, silk flowers, greenery, glassware and floristry trade supplies.

For wedding needs, they offer bespoke and accessible floral creative services and DIY options. They also offer made-to-order floral arrangements for a birthday, a special event or bereavement with a same-day delivery option.

VALENTINE’S DAY TRADING:
Monday, 13 February from 5 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, 14 February from 5 am to 5 pm

Opening Hours Monday – Friday 5 am – 3 pm, Saturday 6 am – 1 pm

Flower HQ

Flower HQ supplies florists, fruit shops, and flower industries in Queensland and New South Wales with flowers sourced from across the globe all year round. They also serve the general public through its warehouse at Brisbane Flower Market.

VALENTINE’S DAY TRADING:
Monday, 13 February from 5 am to 3 pm
Tuesday, 14 February from 5 am to 5 pm

Opening Hours Monday – Friday 5 am – 3 pm, Saturday 6 am – 1 pm

Redlands Fresh Flowers

Redlands Fresh Flowers supplies flowers to florists and the general public for special occasions. They grow the majority of their stock including Gerberas, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Lisianthus, Delphinium, Stock, Snap Dragons, Sun Flowers and more, plus foliage and fillers.

VALENTINE’S DAY TRADING:
Monday, 13 February from 5 am to 10 am
Tuesday, 14 February from 5 am to 10 am

Opening Hours Monday – Friday 5-10 am, Saturday 6-9 am

Djirang Plantation

Located on a 10-hectare property in the town of Eudlo in Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Djirang Plantation offers a full range of premium organically grown foliage for florists. Due to the unique micro-climate and well-drained soils, their farm produces a range of products not commonly grown in this region or regularly available to florists.

VALENTINE’S DAY TRADING:
Monday, 13 February from 5 am to 1 pm
Tuesday, 14 February from 5 am to 1 pm

Opening Hours Monday – Friday 5 am – 11 am

Published 11-February-2023

Inside Plans For The Archerfield Wetlands District Park

A former industrial plant in Durack will be given a new lease on life, following the announcement that it will be transformed into a new recreation venue, to be called the Archerfield Wetlands District Park.

Read: Plans Lodged for Stage 1 of Archerfield Wetlands Parkland

Brisbane City Council its plans to turn the under-utilised space into a playground and park that will also connect to a 150-hectare site with walking trails.

The park and playground will feature an adventure play space, water play area and a hub for young people equipped with a basketball court. It will also have an event lawn, bush foods garden, a native plant nursery, amphitheatre, and premises for the Oxley Creek Catchment Association.

Photo credit: www.sustainablebrisbane.com.au

The Archerfield Wetlands District Park will be part of the big plans for Oxley Creek, which will be done over the next 20 years. It’s the second of the series of projects for the corridor, with the first one, Warrill Parkland already complete.

Nigel Chamier, chair of Oxley Creek Transformation Pty Ltd, said the restoration and transformational action will see the former industrial site and surrounding remnant pastoral land become a major new recreation, education and environmental parkland for the region.

“Whether it’s kayaking down the creek, enjoying a coffee at The Atrium, strolling along the boardwalk, shooting hoops at the youth hub or exploring the adventure play space, there will be something for everyone at the parklands,” said Mr Chamier.

“Once a site for wastewater treatment and a meat works factory, Archerfield Wetlands is now being given back to nature for the community to enjoy.”

Historically, Oxley Creek has always been considered as the most polluted and degraded catchment creek in Brisbane’s wider creek network.

Hence, the Oxley Creek Transformation master plan was established to guide the vision for the creek corridor, including reducing the impacts of industry and development on the creek and its surrounds, growing a rich network of green spaces, and transforming the Oxley Creek corridor into a vast multi-use parkland.

Read: Get To Know The Lahey Family Who Built A Successful Sawmill In Corinda

Archerfield Wetlands District Park is anticipated to open in early 2024.

Published 7-February-2023

Sherwood Resident Blames Mould Exposure in Rented Unit for 3-Month Induced Coma, Damaged Pancreas

A Sherwood resident, who was in an induced coma for three months, has lived to tell the tale about his health issues and is warning others about the dangers of mould exposure.

Terence Clay, 33, claimed that he had unfortunately lived in a mould-infested home for two years, frequently experiencing respiratory issues.

Fearing a heart attack one day, Mr Clay was taken to the hospital where doctors determined he had to undergo an emergency tracheostomy after he passed out. Three months later, he woke up from an induced coma at the hospital and learned that he suffered from necrotising pancreatitis.

Doctors told the Sherwood resident that his pancreas “melted away” because of the toxins that were discovered to be from mould in his house.

Although his medical abstract did not directly link his necrotising pancreatitis to the mould in his unit, a Sunshine Coast doctor specialising in mould illness said there have been animal studies confirming that toxins from moulds can lead to severe health issues.

“There are some animal studies showing that various mycotoxins (toxins from mould species) can cause severe damage to the pancreas, as has happened in this case, but no more certain evidence showing a link between pancreatitis and mould exposure,” Dr Sandeep Gupta said. “However I would certainly not rule out the possibility.”

Worksafe Queensland also underscores that mould issues may lead to fungal infection and cause systemic reactions that can be life-threatening.

Moulds develop as a result of humidity issues brought on by poor ventilation and waterproofing in rental properties. It can re-occur especially when a leaking roof or a wall cavity remains unfixed.

Mr Clay first raised the mould issues with his landlord in August 2021 but there were no immediate actions to resolve it other than to paint over the walls. As a result, Mr Clay has discussed going the legal route to sue his landlord for his long-term health issues.

Get To Know The Lahey Family Who Built A Successful Sawmill In Corinda

The Lahey family is among the early settlers in Queensland. They are best known for establishing successful farming and sawmilling businesses across the South East Queensland region, including a sawmill in Corinda. Find out more about the Lahey family legacy here.

Read: Corinda Heritage House Up for Extension

David Lahey

Lahey family — David Lahey (Photo credit: Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)

The Laheys are originally from Ireland who moved to Australia. David, the head of the family, established the sawmill in 1910 at 25 Lahey Close, Sherwood.

David Lahey was born in 1858 in County Westmeath, Ireland to Francis and Alicia Lahey. He and his parents, along with 10 siblings, arrived in Australia in 1862. They first settled in Salisbury before relocating to Pimpama, where they owned an arrowroot plantation.

He married Jane Jemima, who was from Maldon in Victoria. They had 12 children, but one of the children died shortly after birth.

Vida and Romeo Lahey

Among David’s children, Vida and Romeo were those who became prominent in their respective fields. Vida was a well-known artist and teacher whilst Romeo was a national parks advocate who founded the National Parks Association of Queensland.

Vida’s work was first exhibited at the Queensland Art Society, Brisbane in 1912, launching her career as an artist.

Vida owned a heritage-listed home called Vida and Jayne’s Lahey’s House. It was designed by Romeo Lahey and built from 1920 to 1946. It is also known as Wonga Wallen.

Vida and Jayne Lahey’s House at St Lucia (Photo credit: CC0/ Shiftchange/Wikimedia Commons)

David and Jane once lived at the heritage-listed house before Vida moved it to its present block in Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia.

Lahey’s Corinda Sawmill

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

Lahey’s Corinda Sawmill is a heritage-listed former sawmill at 25 Lahey Close, Sherwood.

It was located between the railway line and Oxley Creek. Members of the Lahey family helped clear out the land where the sawmill was built. Its location was said to be ideal because its proximity to the water makes it easy to receive and dispatch timber.

It operated as Brisbane Timbers Ltd. Projects and provided Brisbane with high quality timber. The family-owned business was also involved in the construction of many of the city’s trams.

Lahey’s Corinda Sawmill (Photo credit: heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au)

The mill flourished for many years, until the 1920s when its prosperity slowly came to an end. The sawmill operated until the 1950s, when it was sold to Carricks.

Carricks managed to operate the mill, but only for a short period of time. They also expanded the business by making furniture. However, the furniture factory was damaged by floods in 1974. In the 1980s, it resumed as Elite Furniture.

Read: Cliveden Avenue Reserve, A ‘Secret Forest’ In Corinda

In 2007, a warehouse on the 7.9 hectare site was gutted by fire. It was acquired by Brisbane City Council in 2009. The site, where the mill once stood, is now the location of the new Sherwood Bus Depot.

Published 13-January-2023

Brisbane Collision Centre Rocklea Receives Gold Class Accreditation

Congratulations to Brisbane Collision Centre in Rocklea for receiving its Gold Class accreditation from I-CAR Australia!

The Gold Class designation is the highest standard for the collision repair industry and ascertains that professionals working on vehicles have received reliable training and are up-to-date with their knowledge and skills to repair and improve a car’s performance.

As technology continues to advance, the Gold Class standard qualifies businesses or repair facilities, as well as its technicians, to meet the challenges of these changes, especially since they also work with insurance businesses.

To maintain this standard, auto body shops must pass the ProLevels of I-CAR’s Professional Development Program.

Photo Credit: Brisbane Collision Centre/Facebook

“The various training delivery options offered by I-CAR worked well for us so as not to disrupt the work day too much,” Michael & Juliette Woodcroft, the owners of Brisbane Collision Centre said.

“Although some staff preferred to train during work hours, it was great to have the flexibility to do it after hours which suited management better. We are very proud of all our staff who have helped us achieve Gold Class, especially for learning with us despite some online training being a bit daunting for them at first! It definitely gave us confidence for more virtual training going forward, allowing us to keep up and adapt to the new technologies and processes that are always being introduced in this industry

“We plan to use our newly found Gold Class status with its annual renewal training requirements to further our business training and stay abreast with industry changes and advances. It will strengthen our high standard of quality repairs, and how we provide customer service.

“These are values that, as a family-owned business, we have held from the very beginning, and will continue striving to keep to.”

Follow Brisbane Collision Centre on Facebook for more information.

Willawong/Larapinta to Get New Led Automated Flooded Road Warning Systems By End of 2022

Photo credit: Photo credit: Facebook / Cr Greg Adermann

The solar-powered LED Automated Flooded Road Warning Systems project is expanding, with 12 new locations targeted for installation throughout the BCC financial year, including one in the Willawong/Larapinta area before the end of 2022.

First announced in mid-September 2022, Council will expand its LED Automated Flooded Road Warning Systems (AFRWS) program to include 12 new locations. With the new sign technology, Council hopes to reduce the risk of Brisbane motorists entering flood waters that put their lives and of others at risk.

Scheduled for installation by end of December 2022 are three locations in Moorooka Ward:

Bowhill Rd, Willawong – one sign on Bowhill Rd opposite #480 Bowhill Rd and another sign on Bowhill Rd frontage of #21 Sherbrooke Rd
Paradise Rd, Acacia Ridge – one sign on Paradise Rd frontage of #545 Paradise Rd and another one on Paradise Rd opposite #168 Learoyd Rd
Lucy St, Moorooka (Moolabin Creek) – one sign near 210 Station Rd, Yeerongpilly and another sign near 2 Lucy St, Moorooka.

“The ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ message is one that we are all aware of,” Cr Schrinner said.

“Unfortunately, some motorists continue trying to drive on flooded roads, and sadly this has resulted in deadly consequences.

“We are determined to help motorists heed the warning not to drive on flooded roads by installing these signs at key locations.”

The new flood warning signs will provide motorists with a visible reminder when a road gets flooded with an alarm gauge that sets off once a creek or waterway reaches a certain level.

Once activated, the flood warning sign will display an LED-backed “Road Closed Due to Flooding” message that will be visible even at night. Where possible, the installation through its remote camera technology will also allow Council to monitor the waterway during a flood event and deploy a coordinated response as needed.

Willawong/Larapinta to Get New Led Automated Flooded Road Warning Systems (AFWRS) By End of December 2022 — Photo credit: Facebook / Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Unlike in 2011, Cr Schrinner said that the February flood set record-breaking rainfall causing a combination of river, creek and overland flow flooding right across Brisbane. This extreme weather event made it unsafe and impossible for Council officers to get to some flooded areas to erect temporary road-closed signs. With the new automated signs, however, Council will be able to close and actively monitor these flooded roads safely and in real time.

The project will be partly funded by a $99,000 Federal Government with Council spending an additional $500,000 for the 12 additional signs.

The complete list of 12 additional Automated Flooded Road Warning Systems (AFRWS) at known flooded roadway locations are as follows:

Bowhill Road, Durack (Hanleys Creek)
Bracken Ridge Road, Bracken Ridge (Bald Hills Creek)
Formosa Road, Belmont (Between Stanbrough and Dairy Swamp Roads)
Grandview Road, Pullenvale (Pullen Pullen Creek)
Kholo Bridge, Kholo (Brisbane River)
Gap Creek Road, Kenmore Hills (extra signs at Gap Creek)
Lancing Street, Pullenvale (Pullen Pullen Creek)
Paradise Road, Willawong / Larapinta (Oxley Creek)
Rafting Ground Road, Brookfield (Moggill Creek)
Sherwood Road, Rocklea (Oxley Creek)
Victoria Street, Newmarket (Enoggera Creek)
Wynnum Road, Tingalpa (Bulimba Creek).

Meanwhile, the Australian Government has already granted funding to install three additional AFRWS at Gap Creek Road, Kenmore Hills; Bowman Parade, Bardon; and Lucy St / Station Road, Moorooka, to be installed within the 2022/23 financial year.

Likewise, these 10 existing systems may use mains powered AFRWS and have flashing lanterns that warn motorists about flooded road conditions:

Bilsen Road, Zillmere (Zillman Waterholes)
Boscombe Road, Brookfield (Moggill Creek)
Groth Road, Zillmere (Zillman Waterholes)
Marshall Road, Rocklea (Stable Swamp Creek)
Melton Road / Widdop Street, Nundah / Clayfield (Kedron Brook)
Muriel Avenue, Rocklea (Rocky Waterholes)
Newman Road roundabout, Zillmere (Zillman Waterholes)
Rafting Ground Road, Brookfield (Moggill Creek)
Shaw Road, Wavell Heights (Kedron Brook)
Trouts Road, McDowall (Downfall Creek).

Sherwood Magpies Star Gets Lions Callup

Photo Credit: Facebook / The Ultimate Brisbane Lions Fan Page

Brisbane father-son selection and first-round draft recruit Jaspa Fletcher will commence training with the Lions in early 2023. This will give the son of former Lion Adrian Fletcher and Sherwood Magpies star time to recover from a back injury.

Read: World’s First United Cup Tournament Launches in Tennyson

Fletcher said that he spent six years in the Brisbane Lions Academy and has been a part of it since he was 12. He played 107 games for Brisbane allowing him to be eligible to join the club as a father-son prospect at the NAB AFL Draft.

2022 NAB AFL Draft picks | Photo Credit: AFL / afl.com.au

“I am absolutely stoked, as is the family. Mum shed a few tears, Dad’s never been too emotional about it all so it was good to see him finally show a bit of emotion!” Fletcher said after the selection last 28 November 2022.

The midfielder will begin his professional career following a strong 2022 campaign, winning the Hunter Harrison Medal as the best and fairest player in the Academy series and averaging 23 disposals at the National Championships.

Fletcher, however, may need to wait up to a month before he could join the Lion’s Den after a scan revealed a “little crack” on his back which he describes as “unfortunate”. He said he didn’t feel any pain and only realised he had the injury until after the results came back.

Sherwood Magpies Star Gets Lions Callup — *Photo credit: Facebook /* Brisbane Lions

“Jaspa is a terrific young man whose work ethic and leadership has been outstanding through his junior career with the Brisbane Lions Academy,” Lions National Recruiting Manager, Stephen Conole, said. Fletcher, he said, has the skill set to develop into a genuine hybrid mid and possesses a strong inside and outside game. .

“He completed that this year with an excellent 2022 season, captaining the Brisbane Lions Academy team through their NAB League program and then was named captain of the Allies Under 18 team in the National Championship, where his performances were rewarded with All Australian Selection.

Read: New Sherwood Development Applications

“We are very excited to see Jaspa become a Brisbane Lions player and I am sure he will flourish as he progresses through his Lions career.”

World’s First United Cup Tournament Launches in Tennyson

A summer of international tennis is returning to Queensland with the launch of the first-ever United Cup Tournament at the Pat Rafter Arena in Tennyson.

Over 6,000 tennis fans are expected to travel to the region to watch the United Cup from Thursday, the 29th of December 2022, to Wednesday, the 4th of January 2023.

The sports event will showcase 18 countries across three Australian cities – Brisbane (Pat Rafter Arena), Perth (RAC Arena) and Sydney (Ken Rosewall Arena). Each city will host two groups of three countries, competing in a round-robin format.

The winners of this inaugural event could take home US $15 million and earn 500 ATP and 500 WTA rankings points.

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— United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) November 10, 2022

“We know Pat Rafter Arena is a favourite with players and it will be terrific to see the stars of the game back in Brisbane for Queensland’s traditional summer of international tennis,” ourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said.

“Blockbuster events of the calibre of the United Cup usually bring thousands of Queensland and interstate tennis fans to Pat Rafter Arena.

“The 2022-23 international summer of tennis is Brisbane’s first since the pandemic and another green shoot of recovery for transnational sport in Queensland.

“Queensland tennis fans will witness the mastery of the games’ big names in the hunt for the world’s biggest prize pool outside of the Grand Slams.

“The United Cup is a world-first spectacle of men’s and women’s tennis greats playing side-by-side for their countries.

“I’m excited to see the United Cup’s star-studded centre court billing join Queensland’s line-up of major international sport on our decade-long green and gold runway to the Brisbane 2032 Games.

“First-class international tennis is game, set and match for our great Queensland lifestyle, generating an estimated $8 million for the visitor economy and supporting more good jobs.”

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said that the United Cup is line with the city’s “action-packed line-up of major international sports on our green and gold runway to the #Brisbane2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

Tickets to the United Cup Tournament are now on sale.

New Sherwood Development Applications

Sherwood homeowners are taking the opportunity to develop their properties or spruce up their homes, especially now that the summer season is just around the corner. These are the recent development applications in progress or are already approved.

Read: Corinda Heritage House Up for Extension

Reconfiguration of Lot

Location: 16 Woodberry Ave, Sherwood

The proposed development is for reconfiguring a lot into three lots. The applicant originally proposed to demolish the existing dwelling house on-site but has filed proposed changes, to rearrange the approved lot layout and facilitate the retention of the house.

The tennis court and the swimming pool will be removed whilst the dwelling house will remain in place. The reconfiguration of the existing layout avoids the demolition of the existing house on-site, which is a five-bedroom house built in 1985. The property has a land size of 3490 sqm whilst the house has a floor size of 385 sqm.

Dwelling House Extension

Location: 114 Plumer St, Sherwood

The applicant has filed for development permit for an unenclosed carport extension to the existing dwelling house, which has a total area of 647 sqm.

“As the proposal is for an unenclosed carport extension to the existing dwelling house, it is considered that the development has a high degree of flood immunity and meets the applicable performance outcome of the code,” the planning document reads.

Carry Out Building Work

Location: 11 Skew St, Sherwood

A private building certification company has received an approval to build over or near a stormwater pipe. According to Queensland’s development code, an approval should be given first for those who are planning to work near or above pipes.

Extension of Pre-1946 Dwelling

Location: 51 Dudley St, Sherwood

The applicant is requesting some changes to approved plans for partial demolition and extensions of a Pre-1946 dwelling house, with the minor change application seeking to change the approved material for the garage door.

Based on planning documents, the applicant requests to demolish the roof, western verandah railing and lower portions of the ground floor wall, to facilitate the proposed extensions for a verandah and double garage.

Read: Chelmer School of Arts (Former): Among Early Queensland’s Status Symbols

The site contains a pre-1946 detached Dwelling House which is understood to have been used for residential purposes since the time of its initial subdivision. The building is identified as having historic extensions that have built on the original fabric of the dwelling.

Inside Ceylon Inn, One of Brisbane’s Few Sri Lankan Restaurants

Sri Lanka is considered as one of the best Southern Asian destinations for foodies. But you don’t need to fly all the way to Asia to discover their food, because there are already a few Sri Lankan restaurants in Brisbane. One of them is Ceylon Inn, a restaurant in Graceville best known for its curries.

Read: Honour Ave Cellars: Tiny Graceville Wine Bar/Bottle Shop Offers Huge Selection of Obscure Wines

The signature dish here, as the name of the restaurant suggests, is Ceylon, a unique curry of fresh spinach, herbs, and spices. As with authentic Sri Lankan curry, the one served here will play with your tastebuds and will keep you coming back with its fragrant-spiced broth.

Photo credit: Ceylon Inn Graceville/Google Maps

Aside from Sri Lankan dishes, the restaurant also serves curries from North and South India, such as vindaloo, a hot and spicy curry dish; jalfrezi (stir-fried curry usually served with vegetables and green chilli peppers); and korma, a mild curry consisting of cream, yoghurt, nuts, and spices.

Some of their popular non-curry options include chicken biryani, naan breads which come in a variety of flavours, butter chicken, samosas, and the Chef Special, Bombay Duck.

Behind these extraordinary dishes is Chef Chander, the head chef at the restaurant, who has been at the helm for 10 years now.

As with traditional Indian cuisine, Chef Chander believes ginger is one of the most important ingredients in cooking Indian dishes.

“Its spicy aroma makes it a favourite in traditional dishes, and we use fresh ginger to bring flavour to a lot of the food we cook at Ceylon,” Chef Chander shared.

Ginger is used in many of their dishes, including the Tandoor Lamb Cutlets, Soy Garlic Prawns, and Lamb Rogan Josh, which is a marinated tender lamb.

In terms of interior and seating, Ceylon Inn exhibits a casual ambiance where guests could plan a night with the family or a romantic dinner night. Accompany your dish with their range of classic cocktails or go for wine, which goes well with meat curries.

Read: Cliveden Avenue Reserve, A ‘Secret Forest’ In Corinda

To learn more about Ceylon Inn, check out their website or follow them on Facebook.