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Paddington Bakery Misspelt Closes; New Sandwich Bar To Take Over The Space

Paddington bakery Misspelt has closed after just a few months of operation, but the owners confirmed they are planning something better for the now-vacant space.

Read: Discover the Naughty Side of This Artisan Bakery in Paddington

Details are pretty sparse so far, but owners Eli Rami and Sam Holman teased that a sandwich bar is about to open in the space previously occupied by Misspelt in the upcoming months.

“We have some sad, but also exciting news. After our first few months of trade, we have gathered community feedback, assessed the viability of selling bakery goods, and tested a few new ideas,” the owners announced through the brand’s Instagram page.

“The demand for deli-style sandwiches has far outweighed the demand for baked goods. It is with sadness that we are announcing that Mis.Spelt in its current form will not be reopening,” the post reads.

The duo further announced that they made the decision to pivot their business model and partner with an amazing team to bring a new concept to their little corner of LaTrobe.

Photo credit: @mis.speltbakery/Instagram

When Misspelt opened in October 2022, Rami and Holman wanted to fill the gap in the market, emphasising that there are only a few establishments for baked treats in Paddington. Hence, they started offering their sourdough and pastries.

However, the owners soon realised that it’s not the baked goods but the sandwiches that Paddington locals really wanted. It’s their sangas or their deli-style sandwiches that kept more customers coming back.

To put the space to better use, they got Mack Bowers and Charline De Conto of Sunny Side Sandwiches in Windsor to take over the space. In case you haven’t tried it yet, some of Sunny Side’s popular items include chicken schnitty sambos, egg salad sandwich, and chicken salad club sandwich.

Read: Reuben’s Deli & Bar Paddington Closes For Good

Those who will miss Misspelt’s pastries can still grab some of their pastries at Blackout, located right next door, as they have started making in-house goodies including danishes, pain au chocolat and croissants.

Auchenflower Rail Station Upgrade Now Complete

Artist impression | Photo credit: Queensland Rail / queenslandrail.com.au

The Auchenflower rail station upgrade has been completed. More upgrades of other Queensland Rail stations are scheduled to follow suit, with major works to commence within 2023.

The station upgrade was designed to allow a single access path from accessible station entrances to the assisted boarding points. The project aims to support various types of patrons including those using mobility devices, people with hearing or vision impairments, seniors, people with injuries and those travelling with prams and luggage.

To achieve this, the project involved building a raised platform and upgrading accessible parking and essential station and customer facilities. A new station building, and ticket office are also included in the upgrade along with additional shelter and upgraded security cameras and lighting.

Meanwhile, the new pedestrian footbridge is provided with lift access whilst the hearing augmentation loop, tactile platform surfaces, security cameras and lighting were all upgraded.

Lastly, new wayfinding and platform signage around the core zone were also installed.

Auchenflower Station Upgrade Completed — Artist impression | Photo credit: Queensland Rail / queenslandrail.com.au

The completion of the Auchenflower station upgrade follows similar projects already delivered recently including East Ipswich, Dakabin and Cannon Hill stations.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said that major upgrade works will also start later this year on five additional stations namely: Banyo, Bundamba, Burpengary, Lindum and Morningside train stations.

Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said that being one the busiest hubs, Auchenflower station accommodates under half a million passenger trips each year and caters to customers using multiple modes of transport.

The Auchenflower station upgrade was delivered under the $500 million Station Accessibility Upgrade program.

New Slow for SAM Signs Installed Outside Petrie Terrace State School, 21 Other Locations

Photo credit: Facebook / Brisbane City Council

With more than 200 Slow for SAM signs already in place across Brisbane, Council has installed new signs in 22 locations including Petrie Terrace State School, Paddington as part of its initiatives to improve safety in residential neighbourhoods, school zones and high pedestrian activity areas.

Launched in 2013, the installations aim to change how motorists behave whilst driving and reduce speed when needed. Council says it has since resulted in motorists reducing their speed by an average of more than 8 kilometres per hour across all sites.

New Slow for SAM Signs Installed Outside Petrie Terrace State School, 21 Other Locations — *Photo credit: Facebook / Brisbane City Council*

Announced last 22 January 2023, Council has added 22 more SAM signs to the more than 200 already installed across the city. Some of these were recently installed outside these schools:

Acacia Ridge State School
Holland Park State School
Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane
Villanova College, Coorparoo
Petrie Terrace State School, Paddington
Upper Brookfield State School
Mount Gravatt State High School
Seville Road State School, Holland Park
Sunnybank State School
St Dympna’s Parish School, Aspley
St Williams Primary School, Everton Park
Yeronga State School
St Elizabeth’s School, Tarragindi
Eagle Junction State School
Windsor State School

How does SAM work?

As the vehicle approaches the monitor, the radar detects its speed and will display one of these three messages:

if you are driving at or below the posted speed limit, a smiley face message will display
if you are driving above the posted speed limit by up to 9 kilometres per hour, the vehicle’s speed will display followed by a ‘slow down’ message
if you are driving at 10 kilometres per hour or more above the posted speed limit, only a ‘slow down’ message will display.

These speed awareness monitors will be in place in these locations for about a month, allowing it enough time to have a positive impact on motorist behaviour, before it gets transferred to a new location. They may, however, be installed back to a previous location if speeding becomes an issue in that area again.

You may contact your local ward office if you have a new location you would like to suggest for a speed awareness monitor.

Published 25-January-2023

New Owner Has Big Plans for Normanby Hotel in Red Hill

Photo credit: Heritage branch staff, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Normanby Hotel in Red Hill has changed hands and its new owner has big plans for the iconic pub, after paying Queensland publican Jaz Mooney $15 million for the deal.

The new owner is said to be planning to reposition the iconic pub, which recently underwent refurbishment, and re-establish it as a market-leading venue.

Jaz Mooney, who acquired the property in 2019, sold it to Ingham-Myers last December 2022 with CBRE senior director Paul Fraser handling the sale through an expression of interest campaign.

“We are currently in the middle of a gaming boom in South-East Queensland with respect to both revenue generation and the value of gaming machine authorities,” Paul Fraser said.

“This has underpinned the tightly held nature of inner-city assets with gaming pubs becoming even more coveted as strategic investments.

“With the value of gaming showing continual growth, Brisbane’s elevated infrastructure pipeline, and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon, the trading outlook for pubs is strong and we expect investor sentiment for these assets to remain robust through 2023.”

Architectural drawing of the Normanby Hotel ca. 1890 | Photo credit: Contributor(s): Nicholson & Wright, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Normanby Hotel was built for publican Elizabeth Sophia Burton in 1890. The heritage-listed building sits on a 4,162 sqm site on Musgrave Road in Red Hill. It offers 35 gaming machine authorities, bars, restaurants, a beer garden, and function areas.

Previous owner Jaz Mooney said that he is happy to see the pub retained by safe hands and that he looks forward to what Ingham-Myers would do with it.

The Ingham-Myers also owns the Rocklea Hotel which also underwent a transformation with a newly refurbished gaming room, bistro, brand new pool table and a full-fledged TAB and sports bar.

Published 20-January-2023

Kelvin Grove State College Executive Principal Retires

After 39 years in education and eight years as Kelvin Grove State College Executive Principal, Llew Paulger has announced his retirement.

Read: New Childcare Centre Planned at Popular Paddington Site

Mr Paulger, who took a leave at the end of 2022 before officially retiring, considered it a privilege to lead the largest Prep-Year 12 state school in Queensland, for nearly a decade.

Whilst serving as the executive principal of the school, Mr Paulger witnessed the student numbers grow from 2,340 to 3,600, which is an indication of the high education standard being offered in the college.

Mr Llew Paulger (Photo credit: Kelvin Grove State College/Facebook)

Kelvin Grove State College, a merger of the previous Kelvin Grove State and Kelvin Grove State High Schools, is considered as one of the leading education providers in Brisbane. The school offers rich and diverse curricular and co-curricular opportunities for learners, preparing them to take their place in tomorrow’s world.

During Mr Paulger’s term as executive principal, the school has also partnered Queensland Ballet, offering the Queensland Ballet Academy Program, for students in Years 7 to 12. This program is conducted in the world-class $17.5 million Queensland Ballet Academy building located onsite at the school.

Mr Paulger began teaching in 1984, in Gladstone, before serving as Principal for various schools, including Browns Plains State High School and Redbank Plains State High School.

Mr Paulger believes his retirement comes at the right time for him, for his family, and for the community. He’s looking forward to spending more time with his wife and travelling together.

Prior to his retirement, Mr Paulger received Queensland Secondary Principals’ Association (QSPA) Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition celebrated by the community at Kelvin Grove State College.

QSPA described Mr Paulger as a “passionate defender and advocate of public education,” someone who sees school leadership not just as a job but as an opportunity and obligation to ensure success to high quality education for all students.

Mr Joe Joel Buchholz (Photo credit: https://pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au/)

Meanwhile, the school will welcome Joel Buchholz, executive principal at Townsville’s Pimlico State High School.

Read: Little Locals: Church Turned Childcare Centre Opens in Auchenflower

Mr Buchholz already met some members of the community and observed the end-of-year ceremonies with Mr Paulger.

Plans To Refurbish Former Egg Board Site In Red Hill For New Showroom Unveiled

The existing facilities at the iconic former Egg board site in Red Hill could be refurbished and reused as a new car showroom and vehicle service centre for Tesla.

Read: Historic Thomas Mathewson Home in Auchenflower Now Fully Renovated

Based on planning documents prepared for the applicant, the ground and first floor of the building would be used as a service centre whilst the second floor would be utilised for a new car showroom. Each level of the building, located at 25 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill, will also be associated with ancillary office space.

Egg Board site — Proposed site plan (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council)

A 1,097 sqm of office space on Level 2 will form the primary administrative and recreation space for staff, with direct access provided to the vehicle showroom.

In order to accommodate their integrated showroom and service facility, the applicant is planning to provide a new pedestrian entry point to the refurbished buildings.

The adaptive reuse and refurbishment of the former Egg board site in Red Hill will involve minimal works. There will be minor demolition to internal components of the existing building, and the external components.

Besides using it as a showroom, the proposal also seeks to revitalise the existing building, delivering a considerable improvement to the architectural form, streetscape presence, and embellishments along the site frontages.

About the Egg Board Site in Red Hill

Back in the 1960s, the site was used as a central distribution facility under the Sunny Queen Eggs banner. It started as the Queensland Eggs Board in the 1930s but it officially became the brand it’s known today back in 1969.

In 2016, the former Egg Board site in Red Hill was put on the market after almost 20 years since it last changed hands.

Read: ARLC Buys Gambaro Hotel Brisbane in Petrie Terrace

When Sunny Queens left the site, it underwent a $5.5 million refurbishment, when video game developer Halfbrick Studios took over the space for a five-year lease. The Australian company was known for developing a number of popular apps, including Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride.

Red Hill Resident Wins Case Against Billboard Installation Next to His House

Red Hill resident Richard Leahy has won his dispute with Brisbane City after he sued over a towering billboard installation next to his house along Musgrave Road.

In 2018, Council approved the billboard installation spanning 11.3-metre high and 5.3-metre wide. The size of the installation essentially blocked Mr Leahy’s view of the skyline from his cottage home and, as a resident, he was not notified of this approval.

By 2020, a billboard was indeed erected on the site thus Mr Leahy, who is a litigation lawyer, took the matter to court.

Council, however, argued that Mr Leahy took time to object to the billboard installation when he sued the city in November 2021. However, the lawyer said he did ask for information on why this installation was approved but Council had no response. Apparently, the person responsible for the approval has since left the council job thus a statement could not be presented.

Red hill billboard Musgrave Road — Photo Credit: Google Maps

Supreme Court Justice Peter Davis sided with Mr Leahy and said that the billboard’s installation, which also encroached on a portion of the lawyer’s property, was illegal and had to be removed.

“Mr Leahy made attempts to ascertain the reasons for the decision. He is prejudiced by the decision. A huge, imposing sign sits next to one of the boundaries of his land. For reasons I later explain, Mr Leahy’s application for review has good merits,” Justice Davis said in the decision.

“The Council was obliged to afford Mr Leahy an opportunity to make submissions before granting the approval for the sign.

“The delegate failed to take into account the mandatory consideration as to the interruption of views from 51 Musgrave Road.”

“It is ordered that: The decision of the Council made on 18 December 2018 approving the construction of an electronic advertising billboard on 43 Musgrave Road, Red Hill be set aside.”

Mr Leahy’s court expenses will also be shouldered by Council. Reports stated that Council will appeal the decision. No further comments were given.

Paddington Festival Returns After 20 Years

Photo credit: Facebook / British India

The long wait is over! After more than 20 years, the Paddington Festival returns for a day of fun, entertainment and music plus exclusive festival retailer discounts that you’ll not want to miss out on.

An event that the whole family will enjoy. The Paddington Festival will return after two decades and will feature live music at The Paddo with performances by Harry Kidd, Party in the Hot Room, Mayah and British India.

Kids will also have a grand time at Merlo Cafe where they can catch Bluey, Magician Magic Mike, LizzieLand and The Mini Moshers plus a chance to meet and greet Bluey and Bingo.

Note: The Meet & Greet is a free ticketed event for groups of up to six people. Book here.

Programme:

Site 1: Trammies Corner
Buskers / Vinyl DJ – 12 pm – 3 pm

Trammies Corner | Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

Site 2: Merlo Cafe – Kids Corner
Welcome Country / Opening – 1 pm
Bluey Live Experience – 1.20 pm
LizzieLand – 1.40 pm
Bluey Live Experience – 2 pm
Magician Magic Mike – 2.20 pm
Bluey and Bingo Meet and Greet (Bookings Essential) – 2.50 pm
Lizzieland – 3.20 pm
The Mini Moshers – 3.50 pm
Bluey Live Experience – 4.30 pm
Stage Close – 5 pm

Merlo Coffee Cafe | 1/78 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

Site 3: The Paddo Tavern
Harry Kidd – 2 pm
Party in the Hot Room – 3.30 pm
Mayah – 5.15 pm
British India – 6.30 pm

The Paddo | 186 Given Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

The Paddington Festival happens this 5th November 2022 from 1 pm to 7 pm as presented by Brisbane City Council in collaboration with Paddington Terraces 4064 and The Paddo.

This is a free-entry event.
To sign up for EXCLUSIVE festival discounts, visit their official page here.

Locals Raise Concerns On Proposed Build-to-Rent In Red Hill

Locals fear that plans for a build-to-rent residential building in a narrow street in Red Hill would cause more noise and worsen street parking in the area.

Read: Historic Thomas Mathewson Home in Auchenflower Now Fully Renovated

Proposal

Based on plans submitted to Council, the 41-unit located at 32-34 Lower Clifton Tce, Red Hill with 3-4 storeys would have a ‘build-to-rent’ housing model to deliver “inexpensive rental accommodation to assist key workers to find homes close to their employment.”

The proposal includes 21 car spaces and two motorcycle spaces. There will also be 39 bicycle spaces provided.

The developer believes this kind of housing model will contribute to delivering housing choice and diversity which is designed, built, and managed through long-term ownership and rental.

One of their key drivers for proposing a build-to-rent in Red Hill is the worsening housing affordability in Australia.

A report prepared by Urbis for the applicant indicates that since the beginning of 2022, the country now has the highest proportion of renters spending more than 30 percent of their income on rental costs in more than 15 years.

“The proposed accommodation will therefore be able to generate long-term rental income, rather than up-front sales and capital growth, driving an increased focus on secure residential tenancies and provision of desperately needed quality inexpensive housing,” the planning documents read.

Locals’ concerns

Residents living near the proposed development expressed some of their concerns, such as its impact on traffic congestion and potential noise coming from proposed development.

One neighbour said the street is not a through-way and an increase from the present residences of about 8 flats to the proposed 41, would make for a huge percentage increase on existing traffic movements and totally congest the area.

In response to the residents’ concerns, the developer said there are many current residents living in the street who do not own a car and are renting but are not contributing to the problem.

“Our residents must disclose if they have a car and provide car details and may not be offered a tenancy with us in some cases if they have a car,” the developer said.

Read: Cascade House In Paddington Recognised At Houses Awards 2022

“As a family owned and operated property, and something we’ve done for over 30 years, it has always been our approach to be mindful of our local community. There will be a greater level of control and management of the building,” the applicant has stated.

Kids, Parents Invited to Explore New Compass Independent School in Kelvin Grove

Photo Credit: Compass Independent School/Facebook

Did you know that a new primary school is preparing to open in Kelvin Grove? Compass Independent School offers a unique learning journey for the children as they navigate their daily interactions.

The staff and administration of Compass Independent School have begun moving into their new home in Kelvin Grove, within the QUT Creative Industries Precinct and are awaiting their Non-State Schools Accreditation Board approval.

Intentionally designed to have a small but multi-age class, the Kelvin Grove site will open in January 2023. For the first year, Compass Independent School has only one class for Prep to Year 5 kids but the school plans to expand to two or three classes as the community grows.

The class will have dedicated teaching teams to help the children discover their potential, skills and habits. The teachers are also trained to impart values like fairness, respect, open-mindedness and self-worth.

The lessons will follow the Australian Curriculum whilst allowing the children to inquire, create and collaborate. Kids will learn at their comfort level and enjoy the magic of play.

Photo Credit: Compass Independent School

Founder and Teaching Principal, Alicia Gilbert, will conduct family tours for those considering to enrol their children. She will explain the programs and learning spaces, as well as answer the parents’ questions about the new school. The children are enjoined to be with their parents so they can have a first-hand experience of what the school offers.

Principal Tours Schedule

Wednesday 12 October 2022	12:00 noon 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 15 October 2022	10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon

Book a Schedule

For those unable to attend a Principal tour, call 0491 737 352 for alternative schedules. Enrolment opening date will be announced on the official site.