On the 6th of October at 7:00 p.m., Latrobe Terrace in Paddington will light up with beautiful clothing sported by models strutting the creations of various fashion designers under the stars at the Lights of Paddington Fashion Night.
Designers to showcase their beautiful creations are:
Adavera Footwear
Designs to Cherish
Dogstar
Endeavour
Karen Willis Holmes
Jewels NY
Living Silk
Maiocchi
Paddington Weddings
Petrol
Red Works
Sacha Drake
Shoe Station
Thousand Island Dressing
You will be treated like royalty whilst watching the show, as servers go around with sparkling wine and delicious sweet treats. Guests are also in for some amazing prizes.
The surprises don’t end there, though. Retailers of Paddington will reward their customers for shopping and eating local by giving a $50 gift voucher with all event tickets purchased to be redeemed at participating retailers before the event.
Ready to be a part of Paddington’s magical night? You can get your tickets here.
Red Hill’s Kerbside Collection day is on the 23rd October and it’s best that you start preparing the items that you want to get rid of now.
You must know that even though you are putting unwanted items by the kerb, it is still very important that you keep everything neat and organised. Here are some tips.
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Pack Small Things In Boxes
For your small items that need to go, putting them in boxes and putting a label on each box will be such a big help — not only for you but also for those who will get your items. This will also help you stay organised when you leave your items by the kerb.
For Bigger Items
Your big items should also be properly lined by the kerb. Don’t just mindlessly place them by the kerb.
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There’s a Limit
Mounting up piles of items by the kerb may seem easy but keep in mind that the Brisbane City Council has a pile limit — they will not collect piles that are larger than two cubic meters.
Acceptable Or Not?
In line with that, the council also has a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, so make sure that you check out the list here before you place things outside.
Also, you can only place your things by the kerb a week before the Kerbside collection date. So for now, start putting them in boxes and organizing them so when the week of the Kerbside collection date rolls around, all you have to do is place them outside!
Go on, packing things up and organising your home is therapeutic as well. Start as early as now!
Australia’s first ever gnoccheria, the Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, is now part of Paddington’s claim to fame. Located on Given Terrace, this authentic pasta place is owned by close friends Ben Cleary-Corradini & Theo Roduner, both very passionate about making fresh Italian gnocchi.
In fact, the place even has its own Italian mascot, Puncherella, a puppet from La Commedia Italian puppet theater. Puncherella was commissioned and made in an artist village near Rome.
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The idea behind Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers began as a series of pop-up stores at markets, events and festivals in Australia. Seeing the warm reception that their gnocchi received made them finally take the plunge, set up shop and establish permanent residence in west Brisbane.
Ben and Theo both take pride in producing fresh gnocchi and sauces to provide customers with an authentic Italian food experience. Paying homage to their market roots, you can also still find them at the Mt Gravatt Marketta every Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. They also have a stall at the Milton Markets, every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and a take-away shop in New Farm.
On top of these, their food truck is still alive and rollin’. You can view the food truck schedules or their market updates through their Facebook page.
In Paddington, their dine in and take away shop here is bright and airy, with tables both inside and outside the store, and a counter filled with everything Italian. The walls are lined with black and photos of the gnocchi-making process.
The menu offers different types of (what else?) gnocchi, served with a variety of sauces such as the wild mushroom and truffle sauce, or the Genovese-style pesto and many more rich, flavourful options that will have guests coming back for more.
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Their dessert is a scrumptious mix of Italian favourites such as their tiramisu or vanilla bean panacotta.
Ben and Theo are also all set to share their love for pasta by starting a gnocchi master class. The class aims to teach people how to make their own gnocchi at home. The partners are also aiming to have permanent stores across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in five years’ time. They aim to do this by launching their own line of branded gnocchi and sauces. With such clear vision, a great product and an awesome store, Ben and Theo seem well on their way to making their gnocchi empire a reality.
Red Hill’s skate park has just been given a new lease on life. The new owners, Brett Heading and his partner, Susan Mercer who run the famous Clovely Estate Cellar Door purchased it in 2011 and they now have plans to rebuild it.
The former skate park is a heritage-listed building that was built in 1920s but got neglected after it burned down on Boxing Day in 2002. Mr Heading and Ms Mercer originally planned to turn it into a function centre with retail shops and restaurants. The plans had already been submitted to the Brisbane City Council but the locals objected.
Mr Heading and his partner, though, remains optimistic and says that they haven’t given up on reviving the dilapidated building. The current development plan that they have lodged with the council proposes a two-level building. A part of it is to be an extension leading to the Clovely Estate Cellar Door.
The skate park is considered one of Brisbane’s eyesores. Ever since the fire, it left crumbling concrete walls, which later became a blank canvas for graffiti artists. Despite what seems to be a derelict building in the suburb, many locals are apprehensive about new developments on the site with concerns over parking, traffic congestion and noise.
At the height of its popularity, the skate park was the best place to go to for a night out with friends, with its lively music and brightly-lit interiors.
Today, what once was a happy and joyous place still remains abandoned. Waiting for a revival.
Last year, Paddington welcomed Winner Winner, a chicken joint which has really won the hearts of many. With a sharp focus on authentic Nashville cooking, they offer every possible style of chicken. Located on 233 Given Terrace, the restaurant isn’t hard to miss.
Recently, however, it seems their winning days are over as the establishment has been forced to close due to major termite infestation on the premises.
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Owners Luke Stringer and Ashleigh Bates decided to close the shop down after finding three major termite nests in the building. It seems that the entire building structure is unfit due to the infestation of termites.
According to Mr Stringer, they first learned about the problem when swarms of pests poured out from the wall, like a scene from a horror movie. Following that incident, a customer pushed their chair out but it went straight through the floor. This has prompted the owners to close the restaurant right away.
The restaurant posted an announcement on their Facebook page last 28 August regarding their shutdown.
Fans of their chicken can still get them on UBER EATS. They are also working very hard to set up an online ordering system. For updates, please check their Instagram page.
Paddington has scored another major hit on the cafe front with Lower Cairns Terrace’s Swift Espresso. The cafe recently opened and is rapidly gaining popularity as a cosy place that offers excellent coffee with yummy baked treats.
Established by Angela Silcock and Nicola Duncan, who are both fond of baking, the cafe aims to give the community a place to relax and connect over a good cup of joe and delicious food.
Boasting of a pleasant white exterior that resembles a relaxed country cottage, the cafe opens to a warm and bright atmosphere with wooden windows, small tables and chairs, and a cushioned bench to relax on whilst reading a good book. This charming cafe is slowly becoming the perfect place to hang out before hitting the road or after a tiring day.
Their delicious cookies are a must-try. Choose from macadamia, chocolate chip, muesli and chocolate freckle. These cookies will give you the comfort of home.
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Sustainable coffee is what sets them apart. Their coffee is from Huli by QRoasters, a well-balanced coffee that will power you throughout the day. Sound agricultural practices are behind the coffee that they serve. Purchasing their coffee ensures that the growers and workers of their coffee get a sustainable source of livelihood out of it as well.
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The place is kid-friendly. Your kids must definitely try their cherry steamer, which is so good that even big kids-at-heart will enjoy the richness of it, without worrying about the additional pounds.
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For to-go coffees, make use of their coffee window for a faster transaction, although Swift Espresso certainly has no problems keeping up with its name.
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Angela and Nicola will be introducing a highly anticipated breakfast and lunch menu soon.
Dog and cat owners in and around Paddington will have a chance to get their pets microchipped at an affordable price on Saturday, 9 September 2017.
Pet microchipping events have been hosted by the Brisbane City Council every year for the past five years. These events allow cat and dog owners to avail of microchipping at a subsidised rate of $30 per pet. Pet owners can then register their dog or cat to add them to the centralised animal microchip records database.
An early-bird rate of $20 will be provided to those who will register online. Register online.
Event Details
What:
Pet Microchipping Day – Paddington
When:
Saturday, 9 September 2017
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Neal Macrossan Playground Park
14 Caroline Street, Paddington
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The pet microchipping day at Paddington will also provide access to pet-related services and products as well as expert advice on animal management.
Breeders coming to the event must have their Breeders Supply Number. To learn more about breeder requirements, read the Dog breeder regulation from the Queensland Government website.
Microchipping Benefits
Microchipping provides a permanent form of electronic identification to cats and dogs. With an implant the size of a grain of rice, the microchip contains a barcode with the contact details of the owner.
Pets that are microchipped are permanently identifiable across the country, so they can be returned safely to the owner in case they get lost. Owners should contact the microchip registry in case they change address.
In 2017, the council will be holding microchipping events from September to November at different locations in Brisbane.
Aside from the Paddington event, there will also be microchipping events at Nundah and Bracken Ridge in October. Ferny Grove and Tarragindi will be host the November microchipping events.
What seems to be a normal water tower on Archibald’s Hill in Paddington is actually registered in the Queensland Heritage Register.
Overlooking the suburb, one cannot miss this imposing structure. Built in 1927 by the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the tower is supported by 12 columns and octagonal grids of haunched beams that make for its unique design. With its structure, it’s safe to assume that this may be the only one of its type in the whole of Queensland. Standing 70 feet tall, it can carry 100,000 gallons whilst the water level is at 335 feet.
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Back in the day, the tower was considered to be the most expensive single structure to have been made. It has had its share of popular neighbours such as Sir Arthur Rutledge, a Queensland politician who lived in the street. Police Commissioner Terry Lewis also once lived next to the tower at 12 Garfield Drive.
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If you want to see it up close, you can do so from Garfield Drive while views of the tower can also be seen from Rockbourne Terrace and Latrobe Terrace.
he water tower is no longer functional but one should not miss a walk around it to take in its rare beauty while recalling a little bit of its history.
Speeding motorists are giving Paddington cause for concern and road upgrades have been made to solve the problem. The Great George St upgrade in Paddington is finally complete. The $268,000 project improves the safety of the residents and helps them get to their homes much quicker. This new upgrade also opens new travel options for motorists.
The upgrade comes on the heels of requests from residents for measures to help prevent the speeding of the motorists along the stretch and avoid any accidents in the future.
The Brisbane City Council has invested $1.3 billion over four years for more than 90 road projects. This also includes upgrades on Barbour Rd and Philips St.
The upgrade includes side-street splitter islands and two new slow points, improvements in the intersection at the Lower Cairns Tce service road and a fresh slab of paint on line markings and signs. There are also upgrades on street lighting.
This is not the first time that a road in Paddington has been given an upgrade this year. In May, a high number of illegal driving behaviour was recorded on Latrobe Terrace and other roads in Brisbane. This has prompted Lord Mayor Graham Quirk to release the first flashing traffic warning sign as part of a $3.2 million program to improve road safety.
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Such signs will light up with ‘slow down; in LEDs when a vehicle approaches. Each council ward was allocated $28,000 for each year over the course of four years to purchase and install these signs.
In 2016, a road safety campaign that involved wheelie bins and life-sized child stickers were placed in the suburb to encourage motorists to slow down.
Based on recent research conducted by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Queensland road fatalities have increased to 242 in 2016. It shows that accidents are more likely to occur during the weekdays and during daylight hours when kids are most likely crossing the roads.
A little alcove for authentic Asian tea lies on Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. The Sinmei Tea Room is West Brisbane’s version of an exotic little Hong Kong tea house.
The Sinmei Tea Room was founded in Hong Kong in 2008 and is a go-to place for HK locals in the former British colony. Since its entry into the Australian market, the Sinmei Tea Room has become quite a hit among the locals.
The tea room has an eclectic menu with Asian dishes such as the vegetarian Bibimpap, Hakka Thunder tea rice, Hot Tea Soba and Liang Mian.
The main attraction, of course, remains to be its selection of authentic teas straight from Hong Kong. Customers can choose between hot and cold teas. Its most popular item on the menu is the Hong Kong Milk Tea, a definite must-try.
For something more unique, order their Iced Ginger Honeycomb Tea or their Organic Hojicha Latte tea.
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They also offer the full tea experience, with a Tea Ceremony that includes variants like Da Hong Pao or the Pu Erh Vintage 2003.
The High Tea Set includes scone with jam and cream and a selection of assorted cakes.
If you’re not up for some adventure and are simply longing for the familiar, their English Breakfast Tea is always available and always impeccably prepared.
Of course, tea time wouldn’t be complete without some delicious treats on the side. Choose from a wide selection of tea cakes such as Matcha Chocolate Shortbread or the Earl Grey Angel Cake.
