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Nundah Art Show Will Share their Advocacy in a Creative Way

The third annual Nundah Art Show will happen in just a few days! On 2nd to 4th of June, the doors of Nundah Neighbourhood Centre will open to showcase some of the best works of art. The entry (for artists) ended last 21st of May for both major categories: Painting, Jewellery, Mixed Media, Photography, and Work on Paper; and the minor category Local Novice, wherein the entry for beginners’ and amateurs’ artwork is free to ensure that these artists can participate and showcase their talents. There are different prizes for each category that can be checked through the event page.

“Leave the Past Behind” — Wendy Cook
(Photo credit: Nundah Art Show/Facebook)

By the end of May, the collection of artwork will be available at the centre for the opening night on 2nd of June, the evening viewing, awards presentation, and raffles and prizes. Everyone is invited to come on this event. Entry will only require a “Gold Coin Donation”.

Participate by nominating your favourite art piece in the “People Choice Award” through postcards available at the event or at your local purveyor. Voting will start on the opening night until the last day of the art show. The daily viewing on 3rd and 4th of June will commence from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take time to drop by and check out the collection; you might never know what you can find at the exhibit as the artwork are for sale.

The Advocacy of Nundah Art Show

(Photo credit: Nundah Art Show/Facebook)

The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre Art Show began in 2015 to raise awareness and funds for the issue of domestic violence. The 2016 Art Show was successful in channeling the funds that they have raised into programs such as art therapy workshops for women who are victims of domestic violence.

In line with their advocacy, this year’s art show will include a charity luncheon organised by the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and the Hillhouse Burrough McKeown Lawyers, the major sponsor of the art show, to support the programs and workshops. During the luncheon, speakers Rebecca Poulson, Kim Burgess, and Wendy Cumes will share their stories and some important information on domestic violence.

Attending the luncheon will give participants the opportunity to pre-purchase artwork prior to the opening night. Further information can be viewed on the event page.

Art Show: Live

One week before the event, a week-long event was held by Toombul Shopping Centre, the principal sponsor of the art show. Artists shared their talents at the pop-up gallery as a teaser for the Nundah Art Show 2017.

*HAPPENING NOW* Live Art > Centre Stage, Toombul Shopping Centre Next Performance at 2pm. Don't miss it!
Posted by Art Show is Reb00ting on Friday, May 26, 2017

Nundah Art Show Charity Luncheon

Developer Buys Historic Nundah Queenslander at Auction

A historic Nundah Queenslander heritage home located at 79 Bage Street went under the gavel and was sold to an unnamed buyer, a “local developer” who bought it for $2.55 million. One question remains unanswered. “What will happen to the heritage home?” The identity of the local developer and his plans for the property have not been revealed.

The Heritage Home

The historic Nundah heritage home was believed to have been built in 1924. The property sits on over 1,630 square metres, which is an impressive four blocks.

Inside the historic home
(Photo credit: www.realestate.com.au)

The house still has its original gaslight fittings and pressed metal ceilings. It has remained in the hands of a single family since it was built, but went up for sale when the last family member passed away.

Auction Day

The heritage home went into auction with a total of 23 registered bidders. Its quadruple block location, covered by several titles, has inspired lively competition among bidders. With a starting bid of $1.2 million among 17 active bidders, the bidding rapidly increased to $2 million. The frenzied bidding eventually settled down to a final bid of $2.55 million, made by an anonymous local developer who eventually clinched the deal.

Worried Locals

Lots of space for possible development (Photo credit: www.realestate.com.au)

By refusing to be identified, the local developer has introduced an air of mystery concerning the fate of the heritage home. With the property covering such big, prime space, many things are possible.

Numerous residents of Nundah are not happy about the prospect of a major development in the area as a result of this sale. The locals are worried about the continuous removal of heritage homes in the northside communities and throughout Brisbane. One-by-one, antique and historic homes and properties are being developed into commercialised, modern structures.

Numerous Nundah residents are not happy about the prospect of a major development in the area as a result of this sale. The locals are worried about the continuous removal of heritage homes in the northside communities and throughout Brisbane. One-by-one, antique and historic homes and properties are being developed into commercialised, modern structures.

Nundah residents, particularly people whose families have been in the area for generations, feel that they are losing their heritage with what they consider to be “unnecessary” improvements in their community.

Similar appeals in other communities such as Coorparoo and New Farm are being made to save houses that they perceive should be on the heritage list and stop rampant commercial development in heritage sites.

“What will happen to this Nundah heritage home?” At this point, without further information from the developer who is keeping his cards close to his chest, only time will tell.

Nundah Office Building Sale Confirms Brisbane Area as Investment Destination

An A-grade office property in Nundah has been bought for $105.25 million in what appears to be the second biggest deal yet in Brisbane this year.

Centuria Property Funds, based in Sydney, is purchasing the building at 1231-1241 Sandgate Rd from Growthpoint Properties Australia. The two parties are expected to settle the deal in July 2017.

Australian Financial Review revealed that the sale is in line with Growthpoint’s strategy to cut debt and rebalance its portfolio.

Lure of Brisbane Property Investments

The extravagant Nundah property deal confirms a trend luring property investors to Queensland. With its healthy economic growth forecasts, investors are targeting Brisbane and its surrounding areas.

The price advantage that Brisbane has over Sydney and Melbourne is one reason why investors are becoming increasing interested in putting money in the local real estate market.

Centuria is upbeat about the Sandgate property considering the strong demand and decreasing office vacancy rates in the region.

Nundah, in particular, offers strategic location advantage as it is situated between Brisbane CBD and the airport. The suburb also provides top quality retail amenities and adequate access to trains and road infrastructure.

The 12,980-square-metre Nundah property is fully leased to tenants that include Energex and Powerlink. The Sandgate property is ideal for long-term investment, with a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 9.4 years and 81% of gross income coming from Queensland government owned tenants.

Nundah School to Shoot Music Video with Neil Finn Song after Positive Tweet from Musician

It was one fine day for a Neil Finn fan and film teacher Karyn Chapman when the musician replied positively to her tweet asking if her school could use his song for a music video.

Ms Chapman, who teaches in Mary MacKillop College in Nundah, was ecstatic when she read Neil Finn’s response to her tweet. She handles the school’s film and TV program. Part of the program is music video production for Year 11 students.

Ms Chapman has been a fan of Neil Finn since she was 13 years old. She admits having tweeted to him occasionally, but this was the first time that the musician replied. She told him that college is looking for a song to make a music video and asked if they could use one of his songs. Neil’s response was short and encouraging.

get out your camera and start shooting https://t.co/YnYA9f8C3a
— neil mullane finn (@NeilFinn) March 20, 2017

To create music videos, Ms Chapman’s students usually rely on royalty-free music they get from websites such as Bensound and Purple Planet. Unless they get expressed permission from musicians, their choices are limited to royalty-free music.

Since it’s often difficult to find royalty-free music, the school would look for emerging bands who would want a music video shot for them. That is why it was a pleasant surprise for Ms Chapman and her students to hear from someone as famous as the Split Enz and Crowded house musician.

Ms Chapman revealed that she’s not the only Neil Finn fan in the school. In fact, the school plays his music often during liturgies, assemblies or awards night.

No Sunday Pay Cut for Nundah Restaurant Staff

Restaurant owner refuses to cut Sunday penalty rates of staff.

Sunday penalty pay rates have been slashed by the Fair Work Commission, to the dismay of union groups and workers affected by the decision. Despite the pay cut rule, Earth ‘n’ Sea Nundah owner Steve O’Shea will not reduce the penalty rates of his staff.

Mr O’Shea said that the gesture is one way of showing his staff his appreciation for their work and dedication. Sunday is the third busiest day for Mr O’Shea’s business, next to Friday and Saturday.

He thinks that maintaining the current rate makes good business sense. Sunday is a rest day for most people and for his staff to go to work on that day is something that he values.

Giving his staff the compensation they deserve will translate to excellent customer service. He also believes that taking away something that’s been available for so long could affect the morale of the people at work.

Had Mr O’Shea opted to cut the Sunday pay of his restaurant staff, his chef would have lost about $54 every Sunday. According to the controversial decision of the Fair Work Commission, the staff could have taken a 14.25 per cent rate reduction.

Earth ‘n’ Sea Nundah serves pizzas and pasta 7 nights a week from 5:30 pm. Every week, the restaurant features a Beer of the Week Special.

The restaurant is located at 1252 Sandgate Road, Nundah. For more information, visit the Earth ‘n’ Sea Nundah website or their Facebook page.

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Nundah Festival Named Event of the Year

The Nundah Village Street Festival and Art Show was recognised as Community Event of the Year at the recently concluded 2017 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards.

The street festivity, which was organised by the Nundah District Development Association, was distinguished for showcasing local schools, businesses and community groups in one festive event. The annual event has been celebrating local lifestyle and featuring local businesses and community groups for 15 years.

The 2016 event, held on Sandgate Road and Station Street, attracted some 10,000 locals and visitors. The event featured performances from local schools, live bands and a whole day of street party.

The Nundah festival also included some fun competitions, outdoor movie, an art show, fun rides and face painting for kids. Along the streets were stalls and charity markets. This event also become a venue for some non-profit organisations to inform guests of their advocacies.