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Fernberg, Queensland’s Government House in Paddington, to Open its Doors to the Public

The gates of Fernberg, Queensland’s Government House, are set to be opened to the public on Saturday, 9 June 2018. From 12 noon until 4:00 p.m., you can have a glimpse of the Governor’s official residence in Paddington in this annual Brisbane winter tradition.

Fernberg will be open for tours and entertainment. For a day, people can get a self-guided tour through stately rooms and learn more about the Government House’s rich history.

Credit: Office of the Governor/YouTube

Fernberg is not only known for its historic house but also for its must-see stunning grounds where gardens planted by various Governor’s wives from different eras can be found. Explore the scenic, heritage-listed gardens of the estate and have a picnic if you wish.

Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the heritage gardens while walking along the scenic paths of the estate.

Credit: Facebook/Governor of Queensland

Plus, you can see the iconic vintage Rolls Royce which has transported Her Majesty The Queen.

Take note that photography and video are allowed around the estate while limited photography and no flash is permitted inside Government House as directed by the staff.

Entry through the estate gates on 168 Fernberg Road are free and visitor parking is available on the streets surrounding the estate. Limited disabled access parking is available onsite and staff will assist with drop-offs at the main driveway gate for people with disabilities.

To learn more about Fernberg, visit the Government House’s official website.

ACSI To Hold Skateboard Lessons In Paddington

Learn how to work a skateboard. Join the best trick jam and win awesome prizes on 19 May from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Neal Macrossan Playground Park in Paddington.

A project of the Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative (ASCI) in collaboration with the Brisbane City Council, this event is open to all ages.

Schedule of Activities

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.	3-9 y/o
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.	ages 9 y/o and over
10:30 a.m.	Trick Jam

ASCI is a group of over 17 skateboard schools and event promoters across Australia. Over the years, the group has become the largest skateboard event network and provider in the country. It was established by Donny Fraser and Dale Cleaton.

ASCI is dedicated to providing opportunities for skateboarders to develop and promote positive values in the community. They run programs across the nation to give everybody a chance to learn more about skateboarding.

The skate park has gone through several upgrades in the past year, which include upgrades to the existing obstacles and transitions, installation of better lighting, and better park access.

Bookings are essential. Book here or call 1300 918 531.

Address: 14 Caroline Street

Experience Pint Of Science In Paddington & Red Hill

Pint of Science all started in the UK when scientists would gather at a local pub to talk about their latest research whilst enjoying a pint of beer with the locals. From such an innocuous start, a festival called Pint of Science was born.

Since its informal beginnings, this festival has been held every May, in almost 300 cities across 21 different countries all over the world, including Australia.

Brisbane is one of the 16 cities in the country that will celebrate the festival on 14-16 May. Here in the west, you can catch it at The Paddo in Paddington and The Normanby Hotel in Red Hill.

The schedule for The Paddo (Restaurant):

14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Disruptive technologies: VR at work
15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Learning and the ageing brain
16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Mental Health: There’s an app for that

The schedule for The Paddo (Trophy Room)

14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Disruptive technologies: Al and robots
15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Under the microscope: beer and inflammation
16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Mind matters

The schedule for The Normanby Hotel:

14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – The small scale: molecules and disease
15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Here comes the future: Al and 3D printing
16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – All in your head

During this mind-enriching and interactive festival, you can ask questions and even present your own ideas.

Each presentation will cost you $6 and you can book your tickets here.

Make It A Mum & Doggo Day At Atticus Finch Cafe On Mother’s Day 2018

Atticus Finch Cafe in Paddington is giving mums out there a chance to spend Mother’s Day with their pets! The Happy Fur-baby Mama’s Day event will be happening on 13 May from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Photo credit: Atticus Finch Cafe / Facebook

Basically, you can grab a cup of coffee as early as the sun rises or grab a few drinks whilst you catch the sunset with your pets at the cafe. Or drop in at midday for a quick brunch and walk off the calories.

Regardless of the time, you can expect good food and good coffee along with free dog treats. You might just get a chance to win a Fur Mama t-shirt for FREE.

Atticus Finch Cafe is known for being one of Brisbane’s pet-friendly cafes. You can check them out here.

Address: 83 Latrobe Terrace

Queensland Ballet Academy In Kelvin Grove Receives $10 Million Funding for Expansion Plan

Aspiring ballet dancers in Australia and even all over the world will now have a chance to train and learn amidst better facilities once the $10 million expansion plan of the Queensland Ballet Academy in Kelvin Grove is in place.

In behalf of the State Government, the good news was announced by Education Minister Kate Jones and Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace.

With the new plan, the Academy program will be able to accommodate students from Years 7 to 12 as the new facility will have a capacity of 200 dance students per year. A building for the QBA at the college will be built as well to make it easier for the students.

Currently, 46 students from all over the country are training in the ballet program whilst completing their senior studies at Kelvin Grove College.

The college is very thrilled with the expansion as this will bring more students to them giving them a chance to provide knowledge to more students.

QBA’s Senior Program is a world-class training program that offers intensive ballet training to students Years 10-12. The program is in partnership with the Department of Education and Training through KGSS. It is a three-year training course for advanced students and it is offered via additional or invitation. With expansion in the works, the opportunity to be trained under this program becomes greater.

The new facilities and expansion plans are currently in the design stage. The expansion is set to open in 2019.

Lucerne On Fernberg: A Heritage-Listed Bed & Breakfast

Heritage-listed Lucerne on Fernberg in Paddington is the prime relaxation getaway if you need a place to stay near Brisbane CBD and wish to experience the atmosphere of a historical residence.

Built sometime between 1859 and 1862, the residence is believed to be the oldest private home in Brisbane.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Bricklayer James Young constructed the house for his growing family back then. He had 16 children. The house was one of the three houses that Mr Young built on the property for his growing family. However, as his family needed a larger house, he moved to one of the larger houses.

He rented the house to John Guthrie, who named the house “Lucerne” after the lake and town in Switzerland

Over the years, the house was passed on and was turned into different establishments. At one point, it became a girls’ school.

The Transformation

Today, the house is owned by Helen and Brian who purchased it in 2005. In 2007, they found out that Helen is related to Emma Adsett, the wife of Mr Young.

The house underwent several renovations over the years. Currently, it has two self-contained, air-conditioned cottages. Large trees surround the area whilst the owners continue to re-plant the gardens.

Aside from providing easy access to Brisbane CBD, the Lucerne is also close to the dining precincts of Paddington, Milton, and Rosalie.

Address: 23 Fernberg Rd.

A Permanent Outdoor Cinema Could Be Coming To Kelvin Grove

Brisbane is planning to build the city’s first permanent outdoor cinema in Kelvin Grove. A development application has already been lodged by the Brisbane City Council’s City Project Office for the structure to be constructed at McCaskie Park at 137 Kelvin Grove Road.

Brissy residents have always shown great love for outdoor movies. There have been many outdoor cinema events all across the city and this just shows the locals’ appreciation for a good movie under the inky sky.

The proposal details:

2.7 metre x 5.4. metre screen
Small stage area
Speaker set-up

The outdoor cinema aims to enhance the heritage values of the park as well as its usability.

The council plans to make the cinema operational on weeknights and weekdays and FREE. They will also allow the area to be used by organisations and individuals.

Other outdoor cinemas in Brisbane include the famous American Express Open Air Cinemas in South Bank. The area is close to the river making it a great spot for a movie outdoors. There is also the Moonlight Cinemas in New Farm which allows cinema-goers to tailor their movie experience to their needs plus there’s a bar onsite and a food truck.

Outdoor cinemas are a fun way to bond with your family and friends. It’s also a great date night idea. Now, with the possibility of having a permanent one here in Brisbane, living in the city will get even better.

See the development application here.

King Tea In Paddington Will Be Updating Their Menu

Popular King Tea in Paddington is up for some rejuvenation just in time for its first anniversary in May.

PopMega, owner of King Tea and other popular Brisbane restaurants, will be updating King Tea’s menu by adding a new range of regional Asian favourites. This new change is greatly influenced by the arrival of their new chef, Guy Rooney.

Diners who pre-booked slots in the sampler event recently enjoyed a four-course banquet that introduced their new Asian menu, with dishes such as lamb rib, crispy pork belly, and coconut rice pudding.

Now, customers can really have tea that will make sense with the cuisine they offer.

Currently, they offer Spanish tapas with a menu that offers a range of traditional selections such as blood sausage, lamb rubs, and crispy pork belly.

For those who are trying to cut down on the meat, they have preserved seafood such as sardines and razor clams. Enjoy their charcuterie and cheese selection, perfect when paired with something from their extensive wine list which includes carefully curated Spanish labels. King Tea also has a good selection of cocktails, liquor, as well as an excellent selection of tap and bottled beers.

Every Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., enjoy “pintxos hour” which feature free bar snacks for diners to enjoy.

$60 Million Inner City Bypass Upgrade Set to Improve Traffic Conditions in Legacy Way

A Brisbane City Council initiative, the Inner City Bypass’ (ICB) $60-million upgrade is currently underway through Transurban Queensland, with BMD Constructions as the contractor for design and construction.

Inner City Bypass upgrade fly-through Credit: Brisbane City Council

The ICB is considered as one of Brisbane’s most important routes and is vital to driving the city’s economic growth. It is a major link in the road network because of its connections to Lutwyche Road, Airport Link Tunnel, Clem Jones Tunnel, Legacy Way tunnel, and Kingsford Smith Drive.

Carrying more than 105,000 vehicles per weekday at 90% capacity, the ICB is expected to exceed its capacity by 2021; hence the need for an upgrade.

Benefits

The upgrade aims to widen the ICB from three to four lanes in each direction between Legacy Way and the RNA tunnel. This can facilitate further growth to areas along the key corridor.

The ICB upgrade is set to deliver major benefits to road users. It will increase its capacity for current and future traffic demands which will help in reducing congestion-related accidents making it safer for road users. The upgrade will also improve ICB’s connectivity to the wider road network thus improving travel times.

Once completed, the ICB will make it easier for people going to and from the western suburbs to travel via public transport with the number of bus priority measures delivered by the upgrade. The new bus priority measures at the Herston Road exit off the ICB will include a new dedicated bus priority lane.

Construction Impacts

Major works on the project have already begun and the upgrade is expected to be completed this year.

Works are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. To maximise the safety of road workers and motorists, as well as minimise traffic disruptions, out-of-hours work may be required on Sundays and overnight between 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m., Sunday to Thursday. Signage and traffic control are in place to direct motorists accordingly.

Residents living near the project site may expect construction noise, low levels of vibration, and dust. Advance notice will be provided for constructions that are likely to cause disruptions such as night works, noisy works or major access changes.