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What to Find at UPSTAIRS by Toombul in Its November 2019 Opening in Nundah

Nundah’s highly anticipated playground for adults will finally open its doors! On Thursday, the 14th of Nov 2019, UPSTAIRS by Toombul, Brisbane’s unique urban dining and entertainment hub, will be launching a different kind of experience to satisfy your taste buds and awaken all of your senses.

UPSTAIRS by Toombul, which will open daily from 11:00 a.m. until late, will feature 10 new restaurants serving mouth-watering eats and refreshing drinks. You’ll have plenty of options to enjoy dining at this precinct because of the variety.

Everything is going to be insta-worthy and trendy at UPSTAIRS by Toombul whether you pick a bustling and exciting eatery or a cool and relaxing spot. Here’s what Nundah locals will find on opening day.

Niku Ramen

Niku Ramen is for diners craving to slurp some hot bowls of broth, or bite into tasty stir-fried meals and freshly prepared authentic Japanese food. This restaurant is managed by the team behind Umaya in Parramatta.

*Photo Credit: UPSTAIRS Toombul/Instagram*

Little Red Dumpling

This Chinese-style restaurant at UPSTAIRS by Toombul will be its seventh store. Little Red Dumpling is famous for its handmade bao, wontons, rolls, buns and other dumplings prepared in-house daily. They also serve warm noodle soup and traditional Chinese desserts.

Dapple+Waver

Dapple+Waver is perfect for friends or groups who want to hang around and enjoy craft beer, coffee or wine. This modern and sophisticated restaurant is from the same people behind Beyond the Pale in Coorparoo.

Espresso Max

Espresso Max will be serving all-day cafe brunch staples like avocado smash and eggs benedict. This high-quality cafe is pegged to become the hive of coffee snobs in Nundah.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

It’s a circus, an arcade, a bar and a foodie spot and it’s the first of its kind in Queensland! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is the place for kids and adults to let loose. The amusement park/restaurant is the main star of the revitalised Toombul shopping centre.

UPSTAIRS by Toombul is still gearing up for additional restaurants that will capture what this precinct is all about —- a lifestyle centre for indulging, entertainment and socialising. In the coming months, Hello Harry, a funky burger joint, and Il Gancio, a European restaurant, are also going to launch alongside the revamped and upgraded cinema.

New Book by Nundah Psychologist Takes a Look At Empathy, Compassion, and Conquering Anxiety From Canine Point of View

A new illustrated book by Nundah psychologist Dr Karla Johnston encourages kids to see things from a dog’s perspective and learn to “share and care for each other under all circumstances.”

Illustrated by Dr Julia Pike, “Vizby: The Naughty Dog” is a three-part book series about an energetic Hungarian Vizsla dog’s real life adventures in New Farm with her Ma and friends.

The book tackles many of the challenges that children face, such as dealing with cultural and language differences and anxiety. Through Vizby’s fun adventures, the book helps its readers view things from different perspectives and to understand the whole person — looking beyond the superficial.

book by Nundah psychologist Dr Karla Johnston — *Photo credit:Johnston, Simons & Pike 2019 / vizbytales.com*

The book also fosters academic and emotional intelligence which are critical to problem solving, as well as promote ways to stay mentally flexible to be able to work your way around challenging situations, overcome anxiety, and find the courage to embrace the things around you.

Co-authors Dr Karla Johnston and Dr Roland Simons said the book “reinforces concepts like: safely helping neighbours resulting in positive friendships; being brave enough to try new activities to expand your world experiences; the benefits of sharing; self-soothing routines as helpful coping mechanisms; compassionate caring of others as well as the self; and learning to think about others’ thoughts and feelings (theory of mind).”

“We hope that children (particularly those in big cities) would come to understand that while dogs can be unpredictable, sometimes resulting in feelings of anxiety, it is important to step back and see things from the dogs’ point of view too (empathy) and learn ways to communicate with dogs that are less threatening for both sides. This is a parallel process for encouraging understanding between humans as well!”

About Dr Karla Johnston

Dr Karla Johnston is a clinical psychologist from Nundah Village Family Practice. She has been counselling adult and older adults for the past 19 years. Dr Johnston is also dog mum to three Hungarian Vizslas.

The Plant Lounge in Nundah is A Plant Lover’s Paradise

Raring to cultivate a green thumb, decorate with plants or grow a nice garden in your home? For a good variety of indoor plants that could thrive in Queensland’s unique climate, the best place to find lush greens if you live in Nundah or the nearby suburbs is at The Plant Lounge on Station Street.

Operated and owned by Rhiannon Campbell, the woman behind Brisbane’s plant subscription Botanic Box, The Plant Lounge is more than just an extension of her online store. Here, you can check the plants up close and in detail before making a purchase or you can also talk to the owner and her staff to learn valuable tips on how to grow beautiful, leafy plants in your house.

As a plant lover’s paradise, The Plant Lounge also offers a range of pots or containers to mix and match in your home decoration. You can find heaps of botanical wares to feed your green hobby in this store as well.

*Photo Credit: The Plant Lounge/Facebook*

Ms Campbell regularly hosts workshops for budding and seasoned plant lovers who might want to branch out into making a terrarium or learning pottery for personalised pots.

For the rest of October, here are the classes scheduled at The Plant Lounge:

WHAT	WHEN
Terrarium Workshop	Thursday, 24 Oct
Botanical Watercolour Workshop	Friday, 25 Oct
How to be a Plant Parent	Thursday, 31 Oct

*All workshops begin at 6:00 p.m.

The store is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. Trading hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday), 11:00 a.m. to 7:0O p.m. (Thursday and Friday), and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Sunday).

“AMAZING selection of indoor plants, accessories and homewares! I wanted to take the entire store home. Rhiannon is so helpful and friendly which makes for and even better shopping experience. I already can’t wait to come back – those prices are insanely good! Can’t believe how beautiful and well taken care of all the plants are.”
~ Alex Mayock, Facebook

“Dreamy store of plants and all kinds of gifts for plant lovers! Rhiannon is so lovely and helpful too!”
~ Jenica Smith, Google Reviews

Milton Brewery Set to Officially Launch New Taproom in Northgate

Photo Credit: Aether Brewing/Facebook

Milton-based Aether Brewing is set to officially launch a new taproom at their brewery in Northgate this month. This was after owners Dave Ward and Jimmy Young finally got Council approval to launch a brand new taproom and give their visitors a more complete experience.

The new 353-sqm venue, which will be called Aether Brewing HQ, will have 80 seats. It will have its main access via Melton Road and will be located next to the train station and bus stop.

Aether Brewing in Railway Terrace currently has a 3,000-litre capacity. But the business partners will be upping their game by moving their equipment from the Sunshine Coast to Northgate and adding more tanks. Dave and Jimmy are eyeing to produce as much as 200,000 litres of beer a year at their new location.

Drinkers will have 12 taps to choose from alongside a range of core beers. The fridges will also be stocked with new seasonal beers like the mango sticky rice IPA and the crowd-favourite Ginger Beer’d which returns a year since it was recalled due to issues of excess alcohol content.

Aiming to offer the freshest beer in Brisbane, Dave and Jimmy are planning to brew beers on-site.

The duo is officially launching the taproom mid-October at 340 Melton Road, Northgate, with an opening date to be announced soon. Once open, Aether Brewing HQ will operate Friday to Sunday.

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Show-Stopping Archie Brothers Cirque Electric to Open in Toombul Shopping Centre in November

A fantastic and show-stopping amusement park/restaurant is set to open at the Toombul Shopping Centre. Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq promises to soon become the top entertainment and leisure destination in the area once the site is completed in November.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq will be the main star of UPSTAIRS by Toombul, a revitalised dining and entertainment precinct that features at least 10 new restaurants on Sandgate Road. This unique food hub has two other sites in Australia, in Alexandria in Sydney and in Melbourne.

So, what can you expect from Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Toombul?

Basically, this amusement park/restaurant is exactly like a theme park with heaps of familiar traditional arcade and ticket games, bumper cars, and a bowling alley. However, there are also modern-day interactive activities like virtual reality and XD Motion Theatre.

*Photo Credit: Archie Brothers Cirque Electric/Facebook*

Enjoying these games and rides will enable visitors to collect tickets to trade for fantastic prizes, such as a gaming console or vinyl records. The choices are pretty generous and highly coveted.

Meanwhile, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq’s restaurant is designed like a circus carousel with seats patterned after Tea Cup ride to match its creative and colourful food and drink selections. They serve all-time carnival favourites like popcorn, fries, tater tots, waffles, pretzels, pizza, hotdogs and burgers.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is perfect for kids of all ages. Expect bookings for this venue to be full and packed when the venue begins trading by November, in time for the Christmas holiday season.

Indoor Sport and Recreation, Medical Centre, and Child Care Centre at Nellie Street in Nundah Proposed

A development application for a mixed-used development comprising retail tenancies, medical centre, gym and childcare within an existing and two new buildings at 20 Nellie Street in Nundah, has been lodged.

*Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The proposed development site covers a total land area of 8,523sqm and has road frontage of approximately 33.5 metres to Nellie Street and 15 metres to Mill Place. The site is conveniently located within walking distance to public transport networks, particularly the Nundah Train Station, as well as other community facilities.

The proposal seeks to repurpose an existing building and build two commercial buildings to accommodate a range of retail tenancies, indoor sport and recreation, health care service, medical centre, and child care centre.

Indoor Sport and Recreation, Medical Centre, and Child Care Centre at Nellie Street in Nundah — *Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The Z Architects designed proposal incorporates buildings with heights ranging from one to four storeys, whilst a significant portion of the site is reserved for deep planting and landscaping.

There will be a total of 185 parking spaces that will be provided: 80 at the ground floor and 105 at the basement.

Building 1 will contain the gym and commercial tenancies located at the ground, level 1, and level 2; and the childcare centre at level 3. Building 2 will house the medical services whilst more commercial and retail tenancies will be located at the retained buildings 3, 4, and 5.

“The proposed development exhibits best practice in architecture, innovation and subtropical design incorporating articulation into all façades and proportionate building form and mass to ensure a built form outcome that is reflective of human-scale development,” the TownPlanning Alliance Assessment report said.

“The proposed development features centre activities use on the ground level, contributing to an active and vibrant streetscape. The external wall materials for the ground storey and elevations that front Nellie Street are predominantly glass, brickwork and corrugated metal to display a high-quality finish.”

Test Drive the Electric Vehicle Hyundai Kona at Northside Hyundai in Nundah

These few months have been a turning point in the Australian car market as more electric vehicles are arriving in the country, including the Hyundai Kona. In Nundah, Northside Hyundai located at 1341 Sandgate Road can tell interested motorists all about this latest technological wonder from Hyundai.

Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle Features

The Kona Electric is Hyundai’s first 100 percent electric small SUV and features a 150kW electric motor powertrain that can drive up to 449 kilometres within a single charge.

Powering up this electric vehicle’s battery takes 54 minutes to reach 80 percent when plugged into a 100kW DC fast-charger. A 50kW public charger, on the other hand, may deliver 80 percent in 75 minutes.

For an additional $1950, Hyundai can install a 7.2kW household charger that lets electric vehicle owners plug-in their cars overnight (or at least 9.5 hours) and it will be ready to go in the morning. The car also comes with an In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) that makes charging convenient using a regular household socket but with a slower charging completion.

Hyundai Kona Electric’s features are unparalleled, merging style and technology seamlessly, whilst delivering environmental and economic benefits.

Do you know that electronic vehicles produce 30 percent less greenhouse emission compared to petrol-powered vehicles? Do you also know that you can save between 60 to 90 percent of your hard-earned money when you go for electric cars since there are fewer maintenance costs?

Watch this video below to know what features of the Hyundai Kona:

Driving Hyundai Kona along Queensland’s Electric Super Highway

If you’re planning to take the Hyundai Kona Electric for a long drive, there shouldn’t be any worries of losing power while on the road. The Queensland’s Electric Super Highway has been prepared since 2017 to service electric vehicles with its 16 active charging stations from Brisbane to Toowoomba or from Coolangatta to Cairns.

“These stations alleviate range anxiety, one of the major barriers for future EV consumers,” Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said. “This will give EV motorists more options to stop, revive and survive.”

These charging stations, which are located near restaurants, cafes, shops and major roads, provide two types of charging options:

DC – CHAdeMO and CCS Combo Type 2 cables)
AC – Type 2 Mennekes socket BYO charging cable

Before your trip, download the PlugShare app to find more information about other charging stations and the Chargefox app to create your account for convenient payments.

To maximise charging power at these public stations, use the facilities with care and follow the instructions carefully. Don’t forget to read your electric car’s manual thoroughly before plugging in.

Cycle to Make a Difference in Someone’s Life at ‘Ride for Refugees’ in Nundah

Brisbane cyclers, would you like to up your biking game and gain something more meaningful aside from its health benefits? Join the “Ride for Refugees” event at the Albert Bishop Park Criterium Circuit in Nundah to help raise money for a worthy cause.

Whether you go as a team or ride as an individual, the goal of Ride for Refugees is the same: to raise money for the millions of people displaced and forced to leave their homes due to conflict or war and persecution. These are the orphans, the homeless, and the human trafficking victims who have lost their rights.

You can make a difference in their lives by sparing your time for this event. The money raised for Ride for Refugees will go to charity programs like:

*Photo Credit: Ride for Refugees Australia/Facebook*

Happening at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, the 31st of Aug 2019, Ride for Refugees is divided into four courses: 25km, 50km, 75km and 100km. Each course corresponds to a pledge but you may also consider giving more to help boost the fundraising efforts.

The course starts at the Criterium Circuit for one lap to spread riders out and then exit to the left and follow the Jim Soorley Bikeway north-east. Riders cross Nudgee Road to continue on the shared path. Further along a left turn will take riders onto the Boondall Wetlands Cycleway to a turn-around point at the Boondall Wetlands Park approximately 12.5km away. The course can be completed once or a number of times to equal 25km, 50km, 75km or 100km.”
~ Ride for Refugees

Ride for Refugees is a non-competitive cycling event and it is open to families and their children. So, if you want your kids involved, you can also sign them up to race on Saturday. There will be a Kids RIDE Track, which is 1.2km long.

If you won’t be able to ride, you can sponsor a cyclist or a team. For more details on how to join either as a biker or a sponsor, check the official website and watch this video below.

Nundah Kerbside Collection: How to Encourage Responsible Scavenging

Nundah residents, it’s time to round up old furniture and other items for disposal for scheduled kerbside collection on Monday, the 19th of August 2019. Also, get ready for scavenge hunters who may come by your neighbourhood to claim items you no longer need for their own use.

In Brisbane, there is no law against the practice of scavenging during kerbside collection. In fact, the Council encourages residents to salvage and recycle other people’s stuff as much as possible as it will help limit landfill buildup.

Now that it’s clear that scavenge hunting is not illegal, here are a few tips to remember when you spot scavenge hunters in your street:

1. If you’re tossing out items you have no more use for, then let strangers look into your stuff. If they take home your old furniture think of how much this would be better for the environment.

2. Technically, the moment you discard goods by the curb, it becomes the property of the Council and no longer yours. Thus, anyone is free to help themselves to it until the kerbside collectors come around.

3. To prevent scavenge hunters from making a mess of your pile before the collectors arrive, place them by the kerbside an hour before pick-up time. Some come by at midnight or at dawn when you’re asleep and you could wake up in the morning with your old computer monitors or TV smashed to bits.

4. If you’ve got completely unusable toasters, TV and other appliances, make sure to cut off the cords before placing them on your pile. This way, if the scavengers are only looking for cables and copper, they won’t have to destroy everything else. They can just easily take what they need and go.

5. It might help to also label which items are still working well. Tape a sign that says, “Still Works But Not Worth Selling” and you’d be surprised how easy it would be to encourage more responsible scavenge hunting.

A spokesperson from the Council, however, has a piece of important advice for scavenge hunters: “Ensure that leftover items are stacked tidily and not creating any obstructions to the footpath or roadway.”

Ongoing Widdop Street Upgrade in Nundah to be Completed End of 2019

Good news! Upgrades to Widdop Street in Nundah, which have been ongoing since May 2019 and are expected to provide road access improvements around the Toombul Shopping Centre, are expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

Included in the Widdop Street upgrades is the installation of a new signalised crossing that will help pedestrians and cyclists using the Kedron Brook Bikeway to access the busy intersection safely. The project also entails the expansion of the bikeway’s western side with a larger paved path in anticipation of the volume of people that will be using it.

Widdop Street’s northbound lane, as well as the bridge at the Schulz Canal, will be widened to improve traffic flow. The northbound bus stop will be relocated closer to the shopping site for easier access to commuters.

While the roadworks are ongoing, temporary lane closures are expected to impact motorists and pedestrians since major constructions are taking place day and night from Monday to Sunday. Residents near the area might also experience increased noise and dust as the workers target to finish the project by its planned completion date.

For information and concerns about the Widdop Street upgrade, phone the Council at 1800 669 416 (working hours) or 07 3403 8888 (after working hours) or send an email at cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.