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Italian Restaurant Rustichella Pasta Bar Opens In Nundah Village

Rustichella Pasta Bar in Nundah Village will give you a culinary glimpse of Emilia Romagna and its capital city Bologna. Emilia Romagna, a region in northern Italy, is best known for its pasta dishes and some of the best dishes in Italian cuisine.

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Just like how it’s traditionally done in the Northern Italian region, the pasta bar makes all the pasta on-site, using free-range eggs and flours. They also have vegan pasta, such as the gnocchi di patate, which are made with no eggs.

Photo credit: RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar/Google Maps

Here, you will find tigelle, a type of bread with filling that’s considered a staple in traditional eateries across Emilia Romagna. It’s cooked in a hot iron and filled with all sorts of toppings.

Photo credit: Rustichella Pasta Bar/Facebook

One of their must-tries here is Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce. Tagliatelle is a flat and long pasta made from fresh egg and flour, known for its relatively rough texture ideal to hold all sorts of sauces, especially Bolognese sauce.

Rustichella Pasta Bar — Photo credit: RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar/Google Maps

Sharing platters include Tagliere di salumi (platter with a selection of meats), served with house breads; and Tagliere di formaggi, which includes different types of cheese.

Leave room for dessert, because they have chocolate pudding, tiramisu, and affogato to conclude your meal.

The restaurant is a fully licensed, no BYO restaurant. Since its opening in late 2022, locals have been raving over its curation of wines, such as the Bericanto Pinot Noir, a red wine from Northern Italy to accompany your pasta dishes.

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Rustichella is located at 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah. You can follow them on Facebook for more information and updates.

Genie Delivery Service Launches In Nundah, Other Suburbs In Brisbane

Nundah will be among the first ones to experience the new Genie delivery service where consumers will be able to get everything instantly, from December 2022 onward.

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Genie, which was launched in the city on Christmas eve, will be operating across a 30-40 kms radius from Brisbane CBD in the initial launch phase.

From there, they will expand to other suburbs once they have grown to cover the rest of Brisbane and eventually other cities in Australia.

In its launch, founders Rohan Bandil and Lucky Goyal are planning to focus their service on convenience stores and food outlets which are very popular in Brisbane. They were also working exclusively with tobacco shops and Deliveroo before the latter quit the Australian market. Rohan shared it’s all about empowering small, local businesses to help scale them.

Bandil and Goyal established Genie in 2021 after realising delivery could do better. Store delivery takes days and can be expensive regardless if a company outsources or uses their own infrastructure. With click-and-collect, on the other hand, consumers still have to pick it up for themselves.

The new delivery service will be welcoming any category or any business owner who wants to sign up with them on their platform. They will also be promoting them, especially those selling at places like farmers’ markets and Facebook marketplace.

“I took the best things from services like Uber Eats, Door Dash and Menulog and made them better for consumers. Genie delivers everything from nearby sellers with just one click,” said Rohan, co-founder and CEO of Genie.

One of the advantages of using the app is that customers will be able to get cheaper products, too, because sellers can cater to the same customer from the garage or warehouse.

They developed both a mobile app and a web portal that allows stores to manage orders and includes a complementary POS system for small businesses to manage their businesses. A support system has been built to provide customer service support.

Genie has three apps–or consumers, delivery riders, and merchants. The apps are available to download on iOs and Android devices starting 30 November 2022.

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The delivery fee will range from $2 to $10, and in the future, Genie will even be able to buy products for users and deliver, all for a set delivery fee of $10. You can visit https://geniedelivery.co/ for more information.

Teens Attempting to Steal Vehicle From Banyo Residence Tracked by Dog Squad

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A dog squad from Hendra Station was able to successfully track two of three teens who allegedly broke into a house in Banyo and attempted to steal a vehicle. All three youth offenders have been charged with burglary offences.

At approximately 9.30 pm on 24 November 2022, police were alerted to an attempted burglary and car theft at a Banyo residence. Three teenagers were disturbed by the owner of the house whilst attempting to steal a vehicle. Two of them ran from the residence.

Multiple crews from Hendra Station with their dog squad cordoned the area off and tracked the offenders who attempted to escape.

Investigations revealed that two of the youth offenders had allegedly broken into the residence the previous day and stolen car keys, returning the next day to attempt to steal the car.

A 13-year-old Nudgee boy, a 13-year-old Sandgate girl, and a 15-year-old Bracken Ridge girl will appear in Brisbane Children’s Court to face burglary charges.

Youths Attempting to Steal Vehicle From a Banyo Residence Tracked by Dog Squad — Photo Credit: Kris from Pixabay

Police said that house-breaking, also called a break and enter or burglary, is one of the most common crimes and can occur at any time of the day or night.

Residents are then advised to regularly assess their home security, introduce targeted security measures and make changes to their everyday behaviours to help keep one’s home safe.

Good home security makes it easy for an offender to be seen, difficult for an offender to gain entry, difficult for an offender to exit with your property, and difficult for an offender to gain benefit from your property.

Have any information for the police? Please contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form. Or report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Boys Boarding School to Review Naming of ‘House’ After a Christian Brother, Following Allegations of Child Abuse in 1970s

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In October 2022, accusations of child abuse against a Christian Brother surfaced. The report prompted an exclusive boys boarding school in Boondall to review its naming of a ‘house’ after him.

The naming of a house at St Joseph’s Nudgee College after Brother Darcy Fidelis Murphy, the school’s boarding master and deputy headmaster in the 1980s and early 1990s, will be subject to review.

The statement follows a report in early October, revealing that in 1978, Brother Murphy had been involved in orchestrating a cover-up of his own abuse of a teen boarder at St Brendan College.

Brother Murphy who was the headmaster of the school at the time was accused of sneaking into the boardinghouse to molest the 14-year-old. The victim, who was in year 10 then, said that the first time it happened, he shouted and told Murphy to get away.

The abuse happened again on another night, prompting him to jump up and turn on the lights so he could run from Murphy who was chasing him. He then ended up sleeping on the oval that night after he was unable to find his brother who was also boarding at the school.

His brother reported the assaults but the victim was instead made to sign a false confession indicating that he was homosexual and was acting out his fantasies. He was then forced by Murphy and two other Brothers to read it to his father over the phone.

After they hung up the phone, the teen immediately walked out of the office and called his father using a public phone to tell him that whatever he heard was not true.

After the school term ended, he transferred to another school. Murphy left the school in 1981.

Former Christian Brother Mick Devlin, who was also teaching at St Brendan College at the time, confirmed the allegations and said that other staff at the school wanted Brother Murphy out. He recalled that a member of the Christian Brothers’ leadership team assured them that Murphy would never be appointed to a boarding school again.

In 1983, however, Murphy was listed on St Joseph’s Nudgee College’s academic staff and also appeared as the Year 11 boarding house dormitory master the following year. Beginning in 1987 until the early 1990s, he was the school’s deputy headmaster.

Murphy died of throat cancer in 1995.

One of St Brendan College’s four boarding houses was named after Murphy but the school said it ended when the premises were renovated in 2015. Nudgee College said that in light of the allegations raised, they will review the naming decision.

The school did clarify that they have no record of any complaint against Brother Murphy but anyone who has any information is encouraged to contact the authorities.

Sanofi Australia Reveals Plans to Expand Solar Farm Project at Its Virginia-Based Manufacturing Campus

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Sanofi Australia recently revealed its plans to double its green energy commitment at its Brisbane manufacturing campus in Virginia, following the successful installation of 1,500 solar panels at the site.

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At a ceremony held last mid-October 2022, Sanofi unveiled its 1,500 rooftop solar panels installed by Smart Commercial Solar at the company’s consumer healthcare manufacturing facility. The event was attended by The Hon. Anika Wells MP, Federal Minister for Aged Care, Federal Minister for Sport and Member for Lilley.

Sanofi is a global healthcare company that operates in about 100 countries and provides potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally. Sanofi’s Brisbane-based vitamin, mineral and supplement manufacturing campus produces Nature’s Own, Ostelin and Cenovis products.

During the unveiling ceremony, Sanofi likewise revealed its plans to expand the solar panel population at the site to 3,000 which will include solar panel-topped car shade across the campus park as well as new electric charge points for employee vehicles.

Expected to be completed by 2023, the solar farm is projected to save the site approximately 1,400 tonnes of CO2 and deliver 2GwH of electricity, more than 25 per cent of its annual electricity needs. The solar farm will generate electricity enough to power some 200

“As a global healthcare company, we recognise that climate change presents one of the greatest challenges of our age and that environmental action, taken by everyone, is a key to protecting the health of people worldwide,” Sanofi Australia & New Zealand Country Lead Karen Hood, said.

“Globally we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and Net-zero by 2050 across all scopes. We have started a number of major programs to deliver on these commitments including switching to renewable energy across all global operations. Locally, our solar panel program in Brisbane is a proud part of this critical journey.”

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The Brisbane solar farm is another proud step forward on Sanofi’s commitment to carbon neutrality across the whole value chain by 2030 and is the latest of the many actions taken in Australia to help meet its global environmental commitments including:

In 2021 the Australian business announced it was moving to a hybrid car fleet. This shift is now 75% complete.
In June 2022 it launched an industry-first partnership with Return Unwanted Medicines, which aims to help raise awareness of the environmental impact of the incorrect disposal of unwanted and out-of-date medicines
In 2022 its consumer healthcare brand Nature’s Own announced a leading three-year partnership with Greening Australia to help restore natural ecosystems by establishing 25,000 native trees, shrubs and wildflowers across three major Australian cities. The phase one rooftop solar farm was installed by Smart Commercial Solar.

Sanofi Australia is one of the country’s top five medicines and vaccines companies with more than 50 medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, six on the Life-Saving Drugs Program, and 17 vaccines in the country with seven on the National Immunisation Program.

Sanofi Australia also operates a consumer healthcare business in Australia with household name brands including Telfast, Bisolvon, Nature’s Own, Ostelin, Cenovis and many others.

What To Look Forward To At Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets

Are you ready for Brisbane’s best Christmas market? Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets is returning in 2022, with plenty of activities for all ages.

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Hosted by Nundah Farmers Markets, the Christmas market is not one to be missed, especially if you’re looking for a family-friendly event around town. Mark your calendars on Saturday, 3 December 2022, for Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets from 4:00 p.m. ’til 10:00 p.m. with these things to look forward to:

Artisan makers and handmade gifts

Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets — Photo credit: Nundah Farmers Markets/Facebook

There will be stalls featuring artisan gifts you can’t find elsewhere. There are gorgeous gifts like pottery from Diygirl.shedshop and one of a kind, unique earrings from Bunny Tail Designs, personalised decorations from Hello Rocco, handmade natural soaps from Earthly Soap and gorgeous stationery from Anandi Designs Planners and Stationery Australia.

Handmade goodies are not limited to items, because there are also boozy jams, courtesy of Stone & Lea, a specialty grocery store known for their relishes, chutneys, pickles, and handcrafted jams.

Gourmet eats and drinks

Piante Pizza will be there for their plant-based pizza, whilst Spanish Paellaman will be delighting guests with their Spanish paellas and tapas along with WAGYU Blacks with their famous Japanese wagyu wraps. Then wash it all down with a refreshing cold brew from Stone & Wood Brewing.

Aside from gourmet dishes, guests will be treated to a heaven of sweets, such as NYC cookies from TAMA, French macarons by Mama Mac’s Macarons, mini dutch pancakes by House of Poffertjes, and rocky road from Duchess of Sweet.

Activities for Everyone

There will be live entertainment and a pop-up bar. There’s so much in store, not just for adult visitors, but also for little ones who want to join in the fun. Get your cameras ready and post at the spectacular Christmas cheer and decorations or why not take some snaps with Santa?

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If you’re planning to go, don’t forget to follow Nundah Farmers Markets’s Events Page for more information and further updates. There’s plenty of free parking on site! Entry fee costs $2 per person.

Toombul Shopping Centre Redevelopment a Possibility, Community Will Have a Say

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Once plans are ready, community drop-in sessions will be held to provide opportunities for locals to have their say on plans for the redevelopment of Toombul Shopping Centre. This was Mirvac’s commitment after discussing the possibility of rebuilding the flood-damaged northside shopping precinct with local representatives.

Mirvac expects to come out with the redevelopment plans in the second half of 2023 but a concrete timeline has not been outlined just yet, according to MP Leanne Linnard who met with the company’s executives alongside MP Anika Wells in mid-October 2022.

“Mirvac has confirmed … their commitment to retail, green-space, and ongoing access to public transport in any rebuild,” Ms Linnard shared.

“We have also been advised that there will also be opportunities to attend drop-in sessions to provide your direct feedback on what you would like to see at the site.”

A spokesperson from Mirvac also confirmed that they will come up with a community consultation program and keep the public up to date, beginning with the shopping centre’s demolition to prepare for the rebuilding.

Northsiders have been asking Mirvac to reopen Toombul Shopping Centre following the February floods, especially with the approaching holiday season.

However, the damage from the floodwaters has resulted in moulds all over the building. According to reports, Mirvac has begun stripping these moulds, a process which is expected to go on for weeks.

Meanwhile, PRAX Studio has come up with its own masterplan for Toombul Shopping Centre. The company said they are a “stakeholder in the future of Toombul” and thus wanted to engage the developer, Mirvac, by sharing their ideas about the future of the precinct.

“Our masterplan vision for Toombul prioritises the community’s needs and desires while taking maximum advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver an open, green and accessible community heart for the enjoyment of future generations,” Prax Studio said.

“By advocating for the community and articulating a vision in which their views a better represented, our vision will contribute to achieving a development outcome that will be an enduring piece of public architecture befitting this wonderful site.”

Construction of New Motor Museum in Banyo Underway

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If you love classic cars, then this upcoming motor museum in Banyo is worth waiting for. Construction of the Brisbane Motor Museum on Nudgee Road is well underway and it could open very soon!

Just minutes north of the Brisbane CBD and Airport, the Brisbane Motor Museum at 959 Nudgee Road is set to become the new home for historic and classic car enthusiasts. Construction is already well underway with the target opening in late 2022 or early 2023.

According to plans, the ground floor space will include a foyer, storage area, reception and access to the undercroft car parking area. There will also be meeting rooms, a gift shop, a food and drinks outlet, a public elevator, a library and a 900+sqm of space that will serve as the exhibit area.

Level 1 floor plan | Photo Credit: Brisbane Motor Museum / Facebook

Level 2 floor plan | Photo Credit: Brisbane Motor Museum / Facebook

A “Minor Change Request” application has been lodged to propose changes to the previously approved development application A005810743, including the installation of a Pad Mount Transformer and changes to the hours of operation.

According to the application letter submitted by Planning Insights, the museum will house luxury and rare/vintage vehicles. To accommodate enthusiasts who may elect for a group appointment after office hours and those patrons who may wish to indulge in their interests on a Sunday, operating hours are then proposed to change to 7 am to 10 pm (from the previous 7 pm), Monday to Sunday (from the previous Saturday). After 7 pm operating hours are likely to be by appointment only for better management of the number of visitors and on-site activities.

Car parking is also proposed to be changed from the approved 41 to 39 on-site spaces, inclusive of one PWD (3 towards the front boundary, 33 internal and 3 along the northern boundary).

“The exhibit is planned to offer both a static and dynamic display. Our static display houses mostly vehicles from the museum’s collection as well as feature cars that are on display beyond the exhibit’s duration,” Brisbane Motor Museum said in describing the marques that will be on display at the museum.

Exhibition at Royal Exhibition Building | Photo Credit: Brisbane Motor Museum / Facebook

“Our dynamic display is as mentioned, rotated every exhibit theme providing patrons fresh displays across many interests. Dynamic displays may involve themed events such as ‘The Best of a British’ or ‘The Italian Festival of Speed’ or focus on a car club’s anniversary or celebrated marque.”

959 Nudgee Rd, Banyo QLD 4014, Australia

Brisbane Ghost Tour at the Nundah Cemetery Returns

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It’s spooking time once again! Visit the historic, said-to-be-haunted Nundah Cemetery, join the ghost tour, and hear true ghost stories and eerie facts that have been part of the local lore.

Historic Australia director, Jack Sim, has long been fascinated by stories of true crimes, ghost tales, and jailbirds. For years, he has preserved numerous details of items and subjects that many would find strange and frightening. And in 1998, he established Ghost Tours Australia which today is considered Brisbane’s longest-running ghost tour organisation.

At the Nundah Cemetery, see more than 800 monuments and hear real ghost stories from within the cemetery and of those who have been buried there. The one-hour-guided ghost tour will feature creepy but true stories about the earliest graves, the house by the cemetery, a child ghost, hoodoos, a ghost ship, a medical fraudster, and death by chocolate.

Brisbane Ghost Tours Nundah Cemetery Returns — Photo Credit: Jack Sim Presents / Facebook

And if that is not enough, they might also hear horrible tales of tragedy and crime or even witchcraft and magic that may have been part of the site’s creepy history.

Located on Hedley Avenue in Nundah, the heritage-listed Nundah Cemetery was established in 1846 by German Lutheran missionaries. The cemetery was at the time known as German Station Cemetery, after the district’s name, and is believed to have over 4,000 graves today.

Other Brisbane Ghost Tours include Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour (The Original), Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour (Other Side), South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour, and Lutwyche Cemetery Haunted History Tour.

To check for availability on the Nundah Cemetery tour, click here.

Nundah Cemetery | 86 Hedley Av, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia

Darryl Brohman vs Paul Gallen on the Bowling Green

The Wonder from Down Nundah defeats the G-Train.

North’s Finest Darryl Brohman beats The G-Train Paul Gallen at a pre-NRL Grand Final shoot-out on Taren Point Bowls Club.

Gallen who recently took out 2 Qlders back to back in a State of Origin Boxing event, blamed bad preparation for his capitulation 10-6 to the Big Marn.

He cleaned up Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant 2 weeks ago at the Nissan Arena though Hodges is looking for a re-match over 6 rounds and Hannant took Gallen to 4 rounds, with the G-Train taking the win on points 40-36.

“The worst thing is Darryl will go on like a pork chop about this” lamented the G-Train.

“I haven’t asked for a rematch but if the supporters are prepared to come out I’ll come back for a rematch next year”, said Gallen.

“I thought Darryl’s bowls turned in more than mine” said Gallen.

The match formed part of the Continuous Call team’s 2GB and 4BC coverage of the NRL grand final.

The Big Marn of course is now well known as a male model for Lowes menswear.

His local footy career launched a huge professional career, in 1974 he made his A Grade debut whilst still in grade 12 at Wavell Heights High School for Norths Devils before playing 91 games for the Penrith Panthers and 23 for the Canterbury Bulldogs, his 2 Origin games including the infamous tackle by Les Boyd which broke Brohman’s jaw.

In 1976 he won the Rothman Medal whilst playing for Norths based out of Bishop Park in Nundah.

Darryl Brohman at Norths Devils Rugby Football Club — Source: Norths Devils Rugby Football Club

The Big Marn’s name continues in the local game with The Darryl Brohman Cup, an Under 10s annual footy tournament held at Norths Devils Rugby League Football Club.