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Fun, Food, and Finds: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sherwood State School Fete

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It is going to be yet another unforgettable day loaded with fun and entertainment at the Sherwood State School Fete which will be held on Saturday 13 May 2023. Everyone is encouraged to join and celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at this family-friendly event.

Expect to find Mother’s Day market stalls where you can browse through a wide selection of unique and handcrafted gifts, ensuring you’ll discover the perfect present for that special someone. For those seeking a bargain, the second-hand stalls will be a treasure trove of hidden gems

Meanwhile, your children will be captivated by the thrilling rides and amusements available, providing hours of laughter and entertainment. And make sure to participate and try your luck at the raffle or Silent Auction.

Fun, Food, and Finds: Celebrate Mother's Day at Sherwood State School Fete — Photo Credit: Facebook / Sherwood State School Fete

Now, all that excitement is surely bound to make you hungry. Don’t worry because there will be plenty of delicious eats on offer at the event. Grab a bite to eat, find a comfortable spot, and unwind whilst enjoying the festive atmosphere.

The Sherwood State School Fete holds a special place on the school calendar, eagerly anticipated by its returning families. It serves not only as a joyful occasion for students but also as the primary fundraising event for the entire school year. To ensure the fete’s continued success, the dedicated Fete Committee heavily relies on the support and involvement of its vibrant school community.

So, spread the word, gather your loved ones, and make your way to the Sherwood State School Fete. From the Mother’s Day market stalls to the thrilling rides, tasty food, sweet treats, exciting raffle, and captivating entertainment, this is an event you would not want to miss.

What: Sherwood State School Fete
When: Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday, 13 May 2023; 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Sherwood State School | 464 Oxley Rd, Sherwood, QLD 4075

Published 10-May-2023

Indulge in the Ultimate Mother’s Day Buffet at Lucky Tree Tavern

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On Mother’s Day, take the time to show love and appreciation for the most important woman in your life. Spoil Mum with an exceptional breakfast experience with the Mother’s Day Buffet at Lucky Tree Tavern in Durack!

The breakfast buffet will offer a wide range of sweet and savoury for the whole family to enjoy. Come and feast on bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, and toasted bread. Make your taste buds dance with their muffins, hash browns, pancakes, and waffles. Their baked beans, tomatoes, and mushrooms will complete your breakfast journey.

The Lucky Tree Tavern on King Avenue in Durack is the place to be on Sunday, 14 May 2023. Be there bright and early, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for their Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast.

Their cold station is also a delight! Treat yourself to a vibrant assortment of fresh fruit, fruit salad, and muesli and yoghurt bowls. Indulge in scones, cupcakes, Danishes, and assorted dessert pastries topped with whipped cream and maple syrup. They’ve also got all your childhood favourites — Cocoa Pops, Weetbix, Nutri-grain and Corn Flakes.

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Need something to wash down all that delicious breakfast goodness? Quench your thirst with orange juice, pineapple juice, apple juice, tea, and coffee.

The Mother’s Day Buffet at Lucky Tree Tavern is only available by advance booking. Full payment is required to secure your reservation. Prices are $24.90 for adults and $16.90 for children under 12 (booking fee not included).

About Lucky Tree Tavern

Lucky Tree Tavern is a multifaceted venue located in Durack. They offer a bottleshop under the Liquor Legends banner, a function room for events, a sports bar with a wide selection of drinks and regular events, a gaming lounge with 35 machines and complimentary snacks, and a bistro with a “nothing over $20” menu.

For more information about Lucky Tree Tavern and its ongoing promotions, visit the website here.

Published 08-May-2023

Green Endeavour HQ: The Future of Fruit and Veg Distribution and Education

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Green Endeavour HQ, a $23-million, game-changing facility dedicated to fruit and vegetable distribution and education has been launched in Rocklea.

Green Endeavour HQ, a joint venture between fruit and veg wholesalers Fruitlink and Suncoast Fresh, and Brisbane Markets Limited, is a massive facility combining a large-scale wholesaling warehouse with an educational space for the public, cheffing community, and retailers.

The sustainable-focused facility was constructed opposite the existing Rocklea Markets. It spans almost 6000 sq m and boasts state-of-the-art technology to ensure the produce remains at its freshest.

The distribution arm of the operation will supply hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit and vegetables weekly to a range of clients including retirement villages, greengrocers, restaurants, and cafes from North Queensland to Northern NSW.

The main attraction and what sets it apart, however, is its education facility at the rooftop garden where masterclasses will be held. It will offer participants the chance to learn how to grow their own produce and appreciate the growers’ hard work.

These masterclasses will be available to watch for free on YouTube, ensuring everyone can have access to this valuable knowledge.

Green Endeavour HQ’s cooking school will be led by Australia’s top chefs and producers that are sure to draw crowds to the site from the general public to the cheffing community. This is a not-to-miss opportunity to learn from the best, with classes by local artisan Vannella, Agnes chef Ben Williamson, Kelvin Andrews of SK Steak & Oyster and The Tropic’s Guillaume Zika on offer.

Green Endeavour was formed as a result of the merger between Suncoast Fresh and Fruitlink on 1 July 2021. Suncoast Fresh supplies restaurants, cafés and bars, whilst Fruitlink supplies independent grocers and retailers. Both remain operating as separate brands despite the merger.

Published 7-April-2023

Hungry For Fish And Chips? Get Your Cravings Fixed At Three Girls Fishing In Graceville

Three Girls Fishing is a fish and chips shop in Graceville best known for their prawn cutlets, Cod, grilled snapper, and barramundi.

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Founded by Caroline Jones in 2021, the restaurant makes everything in-house and sources their fish from the waters of Australia and New Zealand.

If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Ms Jones also owns the Three Girls Skipping cafe, also based in Graceville and specialises in cakes, baked goodies, and comfort food, such as chicken and corn soup and beef and mushroom pie.

Photo credit: three girls fishing/Facebook

The cabinet at Three Girls Fishing is always stocked with salads and fresh fish. There are burgers, sides, and sauces, in addition to seafood which are also available for takeaway.

Specials include Red Emperor, known for its firm flesh and delicate flavour that’s best grilled to match their soba Noodle salad with roasted sesame dressing.

They have brought back their Taco Tuesdays in 2023, delighting fans of their special fish tacos. Oysters are now also available from the store every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Leave room for dessert, including their soft serve which comes in vanilla bean flavour and panna cotta, with flavours like milk chocolate panna cotta with choc crumble; cereal milk; and Cadbury creme egg.

Photo credit: Terry Anderson/Google Maps

The restaurant features a no frills interior, with a few tables outside for those who prefer al fresco dining. BYO is allowed, though you can choose from their impressive selection of drinks which include milkshakes and thickshakes.

Read: Graceville Home Values Pass the Million-Dollar Mark; Chelmer Shows Double-Digit Growth

Three Girls Fishing is open from Tuesday to Saturday at Shop 4, 409 Honour Avenue Graceville. Follow them on Facebook for updates.

One of the best fish and chip establishment’s in all of Brisbane! Certainly around the Graceville Indooroopilly area. Purchased the 4 cod family meal and the quality and quantity was exceptional!! So blessed to call this place my local.
Shane Dalupan

My husband is coeliac and has waited a long time to be able to have fish and chips again. The gluten free crumbed fish is so good, I even have it by choice (I am not coeliac!). The staff are always friendly as well. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in our area.
L V

Published 21-March-2023

Heritage Truck Association Classic Truck Show Returns to Rocklea Showgrounds

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Heritage Truck Association Australia has announced that it will be holding its annual classic truck show in May 2023, on the weekend of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show at the Rocklea Showgrounds.

Once again, classic trucks will be part of this year’s Brisbane Truck Show as HTAA’s annual classic truck event returns to Rocklea Showgrounds on 20 – 21 May 2023. The showgrounds are located 15 minutes from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), where the Brisbane Truck Show will be held.

In 2021, the committee decided to cancel the event due to COVID. However, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gave a number of HTAA members to secure a prominent location on the ground floor of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show and be among the exhibitors at the event.

Heritage Truck Association Classic Truck Show Returns to Rocklea Showgrounds — *Photo credit: Heritage Truck Association Australia /* heritagetruckassociation.com.au

The exhibition turned out to be among the most popular presentations at the event as members displayed 12 classics:

a 1946 Ford Jailbar ‘Roxanne’ painstakingly restored by show partner NTI;
a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster;
a 1954 International AR110;
a 1962 Mack H673 ST;
a 1970 International Loadstar;
a 1971 Mercedes Benz 1418 LS;
a 1972 AEC Marshal;
a 1973 Kenworth W924;
a 1975 Bedford KMR/XT5;
a 1975 International D1310;
a 1978 International 3070B; and
a 1986 Kenworth W925 SAR.

HTAA’s Michelle Wilkie said that the amount of interest from other exhibitors and the public in their heritage truck gave another dimension to the show.

It was wonderful to see, she said, but it was daunting at first being a first-time exhibitor, but everything went smoothly.

The association, Wilkie adds, is hoping to once again see the showground at capacity and filled with all different makes and models of trucks, tractors, cars, utes and machines.

“These historic trucks are a piece of our history and if not restored, we will lose those pieces of history,” she says.

“There is a passion to keep the past alive for the men and women who started the transport industry, along with those wonderful hard-working old trucks that worked on not-so-good roads. Many travelled extraordinary distances on highways throughout Australia.

“Some of these vehicles have been lovingly restored to their original glory and create a spectacular display. There is a pride and passion by all members in their vehicles.”

The event is held on the third weekend in May each year at the Rocklea Showgrounds. The last show in 2019 had more than 200 trucks on display with the showground at full capacity with about 1,500 attendees each day.

Published 15-March-2023

Walter Taylor Bridge: Revisiting the History of Southern Hemisphere’s Only Habitable Bridge

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Have you ever imagined what it is like to live inside the only habitable bridge in the Southern Hemisphere? Opened on Valentine’s Day 1936, the Walter Taylor Bridge is not only rich in history but stories from the people who have once lived inside the bridge’s pylons.

Formerly known as the Indooroopilly Toll Bridge, the Walter Taylor Bridge was constructed using some of the cables made from the leftover wire rope that was also used to build the Sydney Harbour.

It was built and designed by Walter Taylor after locals clamoured for a means by which cars could cross the bridge from Chelmer to Indooroopilly. Before it was opened to the public, the only way to cross the river was through a pedestrian bridge or via a ferry service.

When it opened in 1936, the bridge was operated by Indooroopilly Toll Bridge Limited with the primary toll fee costing sixpence until it was removed in 1965. The first toll collectors, toll master Morton John Green and bridge toll-keeper George MacDougal were the original residents of the bridge.

Mort Green, lived in the Indooroopilly pylon whilst George and his wife lived on the Chelmer side. George’s son also worked shifts as a toll collector. Morton’s brother, William Green was Chair of the Board of Directors of the Indooroopilly Toll Bridge Pty Ltd.

The Greens lived in the apartment for 75 years. Meanwhile, the Chelmer side of the bridge was rented to university students from the 70s through the 80s.

Did you know that one of the last dwellers on the bridge was a 300-kg man who due to his medical condition had to be moved out of the apartment using a crane?

The 57-year-old man who was identified as a descendant of the Mort Green suffered from an asthma attack. Since it was impossible to move him out of the premises using just a stretcher, a window had to be cut to get him out of the room and put him onto a crane.

Another story that many may not have heard of was a time when a drunk university student climbed the bridge and went to the top of the pile and then to the Indooroopilly side of the bridge only to find himself too scared to get down. Thankfully, the police who responded to the call were able to get him down to safety.

The bridge was renamed Walter Taylor Bridge in 1956 to honour Walter Taylor’s memory following his death in 1955.

Brisbane City Council acquired the dwellings in 1965 and the Indooroopilly pylon was opened for public viewing in 2013.

New Shade Sails For Ed Kuepper Park, Nixon Park In 2023

Two parks in Oxley, Ed Kuepper Park and Nixon Park, are set to receive sunshade in early 2023 as part of Brisbane’s Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program.

Read: Inside Plans For The Archerfield Wetlands District Park

Brisbane City Council rolled out the program in December 2022 in preparation for Brisbane’s hotter months. Council has allocated $10 million for the program which is expected to run for three years.

Through the Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program, both Ed Kuepper Park and Nixon Park will be retrofitted with shade covers that will help protect parents, carers and children and potentially save lives.

Ed Kuepper Park (Photo credit: Moz/Google Maps)

“Brisbane has an enviable lifestyle as well as a network of more than 2000 fantastic parks that make for great free fun for families,” he said.

“However, we also live in a state that’s known as one of the world’s skin cancer capitals.

“While we incorporate shade in all our new playgrounds when required, there are unfortunately some that still need to be retrofitted with some form of cover.

Cancer Council Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mr Andrew Donne supports the Brisbane City Council Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program as a great step in reducing skin damage and risk of skin cancer for Brisbane kids.

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Mr Donne highlighted that Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world, and without sun protection skin damage can occur in as little as 15 minutes.

It’s estimated that around 150 playgrounds throughout the city will be upgraded with shade under the program. The first installations were done at playgrounds in Alderley, Durack, Heathwood, and Runcorn.

Aside from installing shade sails, the Council is looking at investing in planting mature trees.

“Trees not only create a cleaner, greener Brisbane but are also a great source of shade,” said Cr Schrinner.

Read: After More Than 100 Years, Graceville Croquet Club Continues to Thrive

To see the list of all playgrounds set to receive shade in 2023, visit Council’s website.

Published 1-March-2023

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.