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march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 3 V news comment New BC laws Unit owners should note that Curious case of missing changes to the laws passed last year governing the rules under landmark creek solved Introducing The Albion Marketplace which body corporate committees act came into effect on March 1. By Ellen-Maree Elliot SERVING THE COMMUNITY DAILY FROM 6AM TO 9PM Unfortunately, the changes, MIKE O’CONNOR aimed largely at streamlining and Breakfast Creek has been reinstated [email protected] modernising voting and administrative procedures, fall short of embracing after it disappeared from a major mapping site – leaving Brisbane’s most Plane common sense some of the changes suggested, such as empowering body corporates to famous pub and a luxury lifestyle There’s a flicker of light at the end of impose fines on those who repeatedly precinct without their namesake. the runway, with news that Federal break by-laws, which, you would have Global tech giant Google had Member for Brisbane Trevor Evans thought, would have been a good thing. mislabelled the stretch of water that has convinced Brisbane Airport Overall, however, they are seen as winds its way from the D’Aguilar Shannon and Clare Kellam support Cr David Corporation, Airservices Australia positive. Range to the Brisbane River on Google McLachlan’s campaign to make sure the and the airlines to collaborate on a Maps, so that the Breakfast Creek Breakfast Creek is labelled correctly on submission to the Civil Aviation Safety Hoping for a Megxit Hotel and Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Google Maps. Picture by Shona Bryan. Authority regarding aircraft noise. Precinct straddled the Enoggera The concerns that have been Is there a single coffee shop in have removed ‘Enoggera Creek’ Creek, not Breakfast Creek. raised are now being acknowledged this magazine’s circulation area below the rail bridge,” he said. The mistake rankled Hamilton by authorities as legitimate and not, which is not still buzzing with “Others still argue, though, that the as some have tried to suggest, the endless dissections of the “Let’s Ward Councillor David McLachlan, change should be closer to Herston. whingeing of a wealthy few suffering all feel sorry for poor Meghan who contacted Google Maps I’m happy with the change and if from a case of over-entitlement who Markle” TV interview? to get the name right with the there is any evidence for a further have nothing better to do. I doubt it, but if you locked yourself support of the MICA Café owners amendment, let’s have a look at it.” The wheels of regulatory bodies turn away in the bedroom with a book while Shannon and Clare Kellam, who The Enoggera Creek and Breakfast exceedingly slowly but the concerted your partner hung on every tear- are based in the Breakfast Creek Creek are the same waterway and, and increasingly vocal, well-organised stained word, then that makes two of Lifestyle Precinct at Newstead. while confusion about where the and rational complaints being made us – the only two, I’m guessing. It has now been corrected. creek’s name officially changes through traditional and social media My hope is that by ignoring them, “The honour of Breakfast Creek has long reigned in Brisbane, it outlets are beginning to bear fruit. they will go away. appears to have been restored is undebatable that by the time by Google Maps - I wrote to them it reaches the Brisbane River it Have your say email us at [email protected] on the issue and it seems they should be called Breakfast Creek.

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Games roles The 2032 Games would be a “catalyst for infrastructure By Ellen-Maree Elliot delivery, economic stimulus and position southeast Brisbane is now the preferred – but Queensland as a global not confirmed – candidate to host the destination for tourism, 2032 Olympic Games as organisers trade and investment”. eye off the inner north to host the ceremonies and house the Olympians. Hamilton Northshore could be Brisbane’s Olympic Village while Albion might garner a proposed Brisbane Olympic Stadium for athletics and ceremonies, plus The proposed Brisbane Olympic Stadium could be built at Albion. Source Urbis. a temporary media village, an International Olympics Committee using Carrara Stadium on the stimulus and position southeast possible new venues and there is Gold Coast for athletics and The Queensland as a global destination a lot of planning work happening (IOC) Feasibility Assessment shows. Gabba to host the ceremonies. for tourism, trade and investment”. to determine the best location. The assessment states Brisbane The IOC has stated one reason “We already have 85 per cent of the “The prospect of hosting the Olympic Village at Hamilton Brisbane is preferred is its “very venues needed to host the Games, Games in 2032 is an incredibly Northshore would have up to 14,000 advanced Games concept, which is but some additional venues would exciting one, and I look forward to beds, in line with long-term plans for fully aligned with Olympic Agenda be needed,” Cr McLachlan said. participating in that journey.” a mixed-use residential precinct. 2020 and using 80 to 90 per cent “We have 11 years to fill that gap, A Queensland Government The proposed Brisbane Olympic existing or temporary venues”. but any infrastructure that is delivered spokesman said: “All Games Stadium would have a capacity of Hamilton Ward Councillor would have to be designed to fulfil a partners continue to work through 50,000 and host track and field David McLachlan said the 2032 need and to leave a lasting legacy. the options around the proposed events and ceremonies, although Games would be a “catalyst for “Discussions are underway Games masterplan to be submitted organisers are also considering infrastructure delivery, economic right now about the locations of as part of Brisbane’s candidature.”

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6 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | march ’21 news V Creature comforts at flagship RSPCA Meet TEX Tex is a sweet, gentle op shop older gentleman who is looking for a calm By Ellen-Maree Elliot home that can provide him with structure and routine and allow him RSPCA Queensland has chosen indoors to be part of the family, Racecourse Rd as the home for its as he loves to be with his humans new-concept, flagship op shop, and to lean in for cuddles. If you think he might be the perfect fit designed as an upmarket retail for your family, please fill out an boutique for pre-loved pieces. adoption application today. The RSPCA Op Shop at Ascot will open its doors just as the My Village News Inner North rspcaqld.org.au/expression- March edition hits the streets. of-interest-to-adopt Retail State Manager Tracee Jean Whitehead said it was the charity’s “flagship store”. “It’s a totally different concept to our other op shops, there’s Bag a bargain at the new RSPCA Op Shop on Racecourse Rd, Ascot. no childrenswear, there’s no second-hand manchester; “The community is welcoming us.” and a lady came just today with two we’re specialising in high-end She said a professional firm bags full of Lorna Jane,” she said. clothing,” Ms Whitehead said. had fitted out the shop with new Ms Whitehead said the shop would “We’re excited to do something shelving and display units. have paperbacks priced at $2. new, it is an experiment to Ms Whitehead said the community Most importantly, there will be a RSPCA store co-ordinator Brooke and Tex the see if this will work. had been welcoming in the weeks kennel and water bowl for visiting dog are ready for their first customers. “We’re hoping Racecourse Rd leading up to the opening, knocking pets, and she said everyone – is the right place for this, that’s on the op shop’s doors every feathered or furred – was welcome. World For Pets stores. exactly what we’re hoping and from day and offering donations. The shop will also stock a It will not host onsite adoptions, the donations and the feedback “A gentleman brought in a bag range of pet food, treats, collars, an idea the RSPCA was toying with we’ve got, people are excited. full of Rodd and Gunn menswear, leads, and coats, from RSPCA earlier in the planning process.

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march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 7 V news Step into a new Arts teacher role helping scoops top award our vulnerable for VR classes Footprints is looking for new board members to bring A teacher who is putting the “A” different perspectives and in STEAM has taken out a national skillsets to their work helping teaching award for incorporating Brisbane’s most vulnerable. virtual and augmented reality Chairwoman Tracey Davern said technology into her arts classes. Footprints supported the aged, Leading education news people who were homeless or at risk resource The Educator presented of homelessness or struggling with a Rising Star award to St mental illness, or who had disability. Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School “First and foremost, we’re looking visual arts teacher Jane Martens. for people who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, contributing to the community, Arts and Maths (STEAM) is an who are team players and have an updated version of STEM. understanding of the roles and Ms Martens said integrating responsibilities of voluntary boards.” the arts within STEM disciplines LEFT: Students at St Margaret’s are using cutting-edge technology to create art. The board is looking for new encourages creative approaches to RIGHT: St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School visual arts teacher Jane Martens has won an award the solution of complex problems at for her use of virtual reality in the classroom. members with experience in clinical the Ascot school. governance, or the health, aged care “In our ever-changing world, Ms Martens said. common in the future, with or disabilities sectors; and someone the ability to think both creatively “There are many cross-curricular applications in a range of areas from with senior financial experience and and critically is the foundation for applications using these technologies design, science, ICT and more.” relevant accounting qualifications. innovation and so, to enable and and there is a real future in the St Margaret’s Principal Ros encourage our students to thrive in workplace for students who have Curtis congratulated Ms Martens Contact Footprints chief executive a world full of advancements yet to these skills. on her innovation in the classroom, officer Cherylee Treloar on be conceived, we need to equip our “A career path using these describing her as a “committed and [email protected] students to become innovators,” technologies will be a lot more passionate educator”. FINE ART FOR SALE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY

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march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 9 V news motherhood makes parenting more burdensome because I wonder about all Fairer sex left hungry for the tiny ways I am currently, unknowingly stuffing up my future adult daughter just by living out love at dinner club my own quirk-filled existence. By Ellen-Maree Elliot apps and dating sites like Tinder and Millennials are the most tech- Bumble. My cousin showed me Bumble saturated generation. On top of and, just, no.” ANNABELLE CHAPPLE the load of information we have A man drought has hit the inner north. So, Mrs Steffen decided to start a available 24/7, social media also Tricia Steffen, who administrates dinner club to give singles in the I’ve always been spellbound stokes a sliding doors way of the 4007/4010/4011 Community 40-plus age bracket somewhere to by the idea of sliding doors, thinking. Instagram and Facebook Noticeboard, realised her wonderful, mingle in person. the notion that seemingly are basically digital gossip single women friends were finding It includes monthly activities like insignificant daily decisions magazines where acquaintances and it difficult to find interesting, movie nights, paint and sips, and can alter the trajectories former flames are the stars. They’re available men. champagne appreciation evenings. She of our lives. I was first introduced a speedy way to find false proof – “I have a lot of friends in the 40s opened registrations earlier this year. to the idea as a child in the ’90s by at any time of the day – the sliding to 70s age group who are divorced She received 30 replies from women a Hollywood movie of the same door you took was the bad one. or widowed. They’ve got kids and excited to be involved – but only two name starring Gwyneth Paltrow. The only way I’ve found to slow grandkids, their own houses, from men. In the opening scenes of Sliding down this shoulda, coulda, woulda they’re financially independent,” “There’s either a man drought or Doors, Gwyneth’s character Helen train is by taking note of the good Mrs Steffen said. they’re too scared to put themselves gets fired from her job, then makes decisions I make daily, ones that “They aren’t just sitting at home out there,” she said. her way home via the London make me a better parent and waiting for a man but they want “Or are they all dating younger Underground. When she has to run therefore human. So here goes: someone to do things with, but there’s women? Are they cliches? Do they to catch her train, the story splits I have quit social media: I don’t no men around. not want want someone in their into two wildly different scenarios post and fight the urge to look at it “They keep getting told to go on own age bracket?” – the life where Helen caught the I have reduced my caffeine intake: She has a message for emotionally tube to make it back home early coffee made me more psycho available and unattached gentlemen of and one where she didn’t. I have started doing yoga classes: the inner north. Now I’m in my 30s, I find myself just once a week is enough to There’s either a “Are there any men out there? Put in bed very late or in the wee small bring me needed mindfulness man drought or they’re yourself out there. What have you got hours inspecting small occurrences of I see a therapist: game- too scared to put to lose? It’s just dinner,” she said. my life and wondering whether they changer, mind-straightener themselves out there. were my sliding doors moments. This I write this very honest column To join the Dinner Club, email Tricia “question every moment” mindset Your turn. Steffen on [email protected].

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10 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | march ’21 news V Brothers marks women’s rugby 25-year milestone

By Ellen-Maree Elliot women’s player development. for women. Brothers is on a very in acknowledging and recognising “Playing a team sport is great for the good trajectory for girls developing their past players and this is doing individual, playing a team sport within into professional players in the next the same thing,” she said. Brothers Rugby Club’s women a club provides a network and support few years.” “The club has made sure both swapped their footy boots for heels for girls during a time at high school Because of her roles at the club, teams are presented with this to celebrate a quarter century of that can be a bit tough,” she said. she also helped facilitate connecting nomination on the same night, to women playing for the club. “It was only last year that we the past coaches and managers to show the quality of both teams. To mark the milestone, the club started that bigger picture for the the team who made the selections. “The intent of me bringing this named its women’s team of the past 25 juniors, of the girls, solidifying that The criteria and process was back and ensuring a 25-year team is years – 23 great players who made an recruitment to have an ongoing feed similar to the men’s team of the acknowledged is to show the young impact on the field and off-field, who into the senior team. decade, which was also announced at players that the club is always going were a “club person, a team person”. “Without a doubt, in the next few the same event. to be there, to support you through Not all of them went on to play for years, the game will be professional “That’s what the men do very well, birth, deaths, and marriages.” the Reds or the Wallaroos, but many did. The first woman to play 100 games for the club, Jenny Gillett, is on the team. “When you’re put in a position of this is the first one to be done (playing 100 games), you can’t not step up to the plate,” she said. “It’s an honour to be on the quarter-century team. “The camaraderie we had during this period was running on putting your body on the line for your teammates, and we would all do it again, if we could all run on together again.” After she played her 100th game in 2018, the club tapped her to help Jennifer Gillett was the first woman to play 100 advance the women’s program and games for the club and was named on the Silver WOMEN'S TEAM OF THE QUARTER CENTURY NAMED she’s been a key driver of girls’ and Jubilee team. Picture by Shona Bryan The Women’s Team of the past 25 years (1996-2020) to mark the Silver Jubilee of women playing at the club is:

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march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 11 news V ADVERTORIAL Brothers champion finest of foods at upmarket deli As you step through the front door of The Albion Marketplace, you could easily imagine you’d been transported to Europe. Opened on January Just like an upmarket deli in 29, this year, The Albion Rome, customers are greeted Marketplace is owned and with an eclectic display of savoury managed by two brothers, and sweet treats, fresh fruit and who have more than a vegetables, fresh meats and a deli decade of experience chock-full of tasty salamis, olives running independent and a fabulous selection of salads, grocery stores. mouth-watering sandwiches and rolls. There is a great range of meat from Conroy’s Butchery, at Paddington, to tempt you, too. Greeting you at the door is an array of flowers, orchids and indoor tasting sessions. Cheeses such as plants – perfect as a gift. In the those from Nutty Bay cater for lead-up to Easter, there is a montage those who are dairy-free or vegan. featuring Peter Rabbit look-alikes After sampling, customers can and a collection of chocolate eggs. have chef-prepared, customised fruit Customers can order an ethically- and cheese platters to take away. sourced, barista-made Campos For special occasions, the store coffee and browse locally-made has gift hampers such as the one protein balls and deliciously rich, for “Date Night” for those chasing gooey cakes. The Albion Marketplace romance or the one titled “Baking also provides old fashioned-style Gift” for those who love to bake. milkshakes for the children wanting The Albion Marketplace caters that after-school treat or snack. for parties and has 86 suppliers. Many of the products are Just after Easter, it will locally grown and manufactured. open for breakfast. You can even pick up some Located at Shop 1, 6 Crosby Rd, Albion, The Albion Marketplace’s disposable cups, plates and Photos by Shona Bryan. cutlery made from cornstarch. open hours are extensive, from Regular customer Marie Bell of Another customer also praised and produce store, the brothers 6am-9pm, seven days a week, Ascot said she loved visiting The the friendly staff and the quality are keen to champion Queensland and open public holidays. Albion Marketplace every week. of the stock, particularly the fruit and Australian organic fruits, Nothing is too difficult for “I absolutely love it. I used and vegetables. vegetables, meats and cheeses. the staff, who will even carry to go elsewhere, but I come “It’s also easy parking. In the cheese section, wheels your goods to your vehicle. here now,” she said. It’s excellent,” he said. of cheese are cut and wrapped to For specials and the latest news of “I like the courtesy of the staff. Opened on January 29, this year, suit a grazing platter for a crowd what is fresh and in season, follow And, everything is fresh and crisp (in The Albion Marketplace is owned and or to accompany a red wine. The Albion Marketplace on Facebook. the fruit and vegetable section).” managed by two brothers, who have At weekends, customers can There is a huge range of easy-made more than a decade of experience sample cheeses including those from To get in contact, email meals, both vegan and standard, running independent grocery stores. the Sunshine Coast’s Woombye [email protected] and gut-quenching healthy drinks. Marketed as a fine foods deli Cheese Company at the store’s or phone 3862 1553.

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12 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | march ’21 news V Savour old world charm with a cuppa By Ellen-Maree Elliot “We bought this table from a garage sale, a nice little round table. The person we bought it off, their Every room in the former doctor’s father or grandfather had built it from home and practice on Sandgate hand. And so we paid $50 and took it Rd is like stepping back in time, home,” Mr Ireland said. but into several different eras As a laugh, the family decided to at once, as the essentials of past introduce the table to their animals to decades mingle on display. check for hauntings. Tony and Cindy Ireland and their “The cat had a hissy fit. The dogs 21-year-old daughter, Caitie, moved wouldn’t go anywhere near it,” he said. their businesses, That Little Antique “Now, people might go, this next bit Shop and That Little Tea House is excessive, you know, but we burnt respectively, into the late-1930s it. We took it down the back yard. And building last month. we torched it. Because we’re sitting In one of the first rooms, a square, there going, ‘Why tempt fate?’” red, wire basket, divided in four with On that note, despite the Victorian a handle, too big to store smaller feel of the teashop, a time when knick-knacks and not practical to carry occultism was highly fashionable, Mr groceries or the like, baffles me. Ireland has a rule: no seances allowed. Mr Ireland and my friend exchange “I don’t care whether you’re a amused glances, waiting to see if I can Tony and Caitie Ireland in The Library at That Little Antique Shop. Photo by Shona Bryan. professional spiritualist or you’ve figure it out. I’m stumped. been doing it for years, it is not going “It’s for milk bottles,” the friend Mr Ireland’s favourite antiques are were out of place.” to happen,” he said. says kindly. “The milkman used to from the Victorian period. He said ghosts were rare, but have “You do things and it’s just like a leave the milk bottles in it.” “The craftsmanship was absolutely mostly been teenagers or much older, slip of the tongue and you can have 50 Age has made faded rolls of amazing; they actually built stuff to aged between 60 to 80, with “no in bloody spirits here, and I know there’s decades-old “Admit One” tickets in last, unlike today, where it’s all thrown between, we don’t get the middle- no Ghostbusters in Clayfield!” orange and pale blue, printed to be together, glued together, with a hope aged ghosts”. That Little Antique Shop and That used once and thrown away, a small that it lasts,” he said. Most have been friendly, with a Little Tea House is at 500 Sandgate treasure to be displayed next to a “You sit there and you think of all notable exception. Rd, Clayfield. vintage measuring jug. the stories that the furniture could The tearoom is furnished with tell you, how many people have felt hardwood tables and chairs, including this table? What conversations did one long table with church pews for they have? seating, complete with fold-down “Were they plotting a business kneelers. There’s a Chesterfield takeover or were they coming up with lounge in the corner. Fine China teacups spanning the a brilliant idea of a motorised push 1800s to the 1930s and beyond are bike or something like that?” placed in the pigeonholes of olde- The antique shop and teahouse is worlde mailroom cabinets that line so steeped in the past that I have to the wall. ask, half-joking, half-hopeful: “Have Customers examine them, choosing you ever seen a ghost?” their favourites, so that Caitie can whisk The antique dealer reaches for the matching cups and saucers and the right words, excited to share his plates away and bring them back filled experience but hesitant. with specialty teas and sweet treats. “A lot of people sort of go ‘ghosts They can buy the teacup afterward, don’t exist, spirits don’t exist’,” Mr if they want. As Mr Ireland said: Ireland said. “Everything is for sale.” “What we’ve found firsthand is that “Caitie and I have been doing this once you sort of realise that it’s not together since she was about 13, and you that’s making these little changes, she’s now 21. So she came up to me that it must be someone or something one day and she goes,‘I want to run a else, you start to wonder: ‘Am I going tea house’,” Mr Ireland said. nuts?’ “I’ve gone, ‘cool, there’s a corner of “With the amount of furniture and the warehouse, go do it’. So I just sit items we buy, the chances are that back and go: ‘Yep’. I take all the credit we’re going to get something that of course. someone held dear and doesn’t “She does work hard. And she’s got want to let go. a really, really good eye. And she’s “None of them have been done the teahouse here and she had bad, they’ve all just been rather a vision of what she wanted it to look mischievous and you know, there like. And there was no altering that were just little things that the vision.” everyday person wouldn’t notice

march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 13 V news Game on for Paralympics-standard courts By Judith Maizey BOCCIA • Boccia made its debut as a One game is played using a Paralympics sport in 1984 ball containing a bell while the • Competing in wheelchairs, other is a game of strategy and athletes throw leather balls skill similar to lawn bowls. as close as possible to a Both are official Paralympics white ball called a jack sports and both will soon have • The game is played in Paralympics-standard courts in singles, pairs or teams Albion – a first for Queensland. • It tests the player’s muscle Sporting Wheelies and Disabled control and accuracy Association chief executive officer Amanda Mather said it was really exciting to have Queensland’s GOALBALL first dedicated boccia and goalball courts at the organisation’s Jason Mayweather (left) and John Catania are impressed by the new Paralympics-standard boccia • Goalball is specifically courts at the Sporting Wheelies complex in Albion. new complex in Dover St. for athletes with a “Never before have we had vision impairment ago alongside Jason Mayweather, who Paralympian courts for these She said the four boccia courts • Goalball made its has cerebral palsy and has competed two sports in Queensland,” and the one goalball court would Paralympics debut in at world championship level. Ms Mather said. be taken to Paralympics standard 1976 in Toronto, Canada when they were resurfaced with Both are impressed with the “In the past, we’ve had to utilise • The object is to roll the ball Taraflex (a vinyl sports floor). new courts so much so that halls or basketball courts. into the opponent team’s “So our Paralympians, who are Mr Catania is now training for “We chose these two sports (for goal while the opposing training right now (for the Japan the State Championships in courts) as they’re played on very players try to block the Paralympics) will be able to train on November and to qualify for the specific types of courts whereas ball with their bodies wheelchair basketball and wheelchair the same surface as what they’ll be Paralympian Boccia team in 2024. rugby are played on basketball courts.” using in Tokyo,” Ms Mather said. • There is a bell inside the Ms Mather said nowhere else John Catania of Nundah, who was Sporting Wheelies and Disabled ball to guide players to in Queensland was there a court born with spina bifida, only started Association, 31 Dover St, Albion the oncoming ball with the line markings for boccia. playing boccia about three months Phone: 3253 3333.

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14 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | march ’21 news V Hop along to see the Easter Bunny By Jade Starkey

North Brisbane Community Helpers is giving back to the community with a free fundraiser this Easter for the Xavier Therapy Centre in Wooloowin. Small businesses such as Electrical Embassy, InStyle Realty and Meg’s Coaching will also support the Easter in Ascot Park event. North Brisbane Community Helpers founder Rebecca Baker said Easter was the perfect occasion to give back to the community. “Easter is a time of joy, happiness, and coming together,” Ms Baker said. Brisbane Community Helpers (left to right) Beck Stephenson, creator of the Buy Nothing Project page for Hamilton, In collaboration with Meals on Megan Cleary, Rebecca Baker, and Clayfield, Ascot and Hendra. Picture by Ellen-Maree Elliot Wheels, North Brisbane Community Tina Leveridge. Helpers also hosted a Christmas fundraiser for those affected by Xavier Community Therapy Clinics COVID-19. provide help for children and young Gifting group builds sense InStyle Realty sponsor and North people in need of physical, sensory, Brisbane Community Helpers and intellectual disability support. of community up gifts like Lego, which went to volunteer Tina Leveridge said she was Head to Ascot Park on Sunday, Ascot State School, and children’s looking forward to the fundraiser. March 28, from 11am-4pm, for an By Ellen-Maree Elliot clothing, which a local took for “I am excited and hopeful for Easter egg hunt, hat parades, games, drought-affected girls out west. this upcoming fundraiser,” Easter Bunny visit, face-painting, Although she started it under Ms Leveridge said. raffles, sausage sizzles, and much more. A Hamilton woman hopes a gifting the Buy Nothing Project, she has economy social media group decided to move away from the she originally started for Ascot, organisation and opened it up for all Hamilton, Clayfield and Hendra will Brisbane residents so she can have a Supporting your connect the Brisbane community by more relaxed approach to the page. giving back and preventing waste. An iPad stand and satchel hearing needs have found new owners, while The Buy Nothing Project concept Almost half of us know aims to create hyperlocal gift Mrs Stephenson was able to someone with hearing loss. economies spanning only a handful greenify her apartment after It can happen at any age. Don’t miss of suburbs where members can she asked for plant cuttings. those special conversations. “gift” what they no longer want While Mrs Stephenson likes and “ask” for what they need. the idea that it is diverting waste There is no buying, selling, from landfill, mostly she hopes Our services swapping or bartering allowed. it will help connect the local • Hearing tests community, especially when they • Hearing aids (free for pensioners Beck Stephenson joined the and veteran affairs card holders*) Buy Nothing Project page for need a leg-up or a second chance. • Tinnitus assessments Wavell Heights, Northgate, “I grew up in foster care, I • Cochlear implant services Nundah and Virginia because grew up really rough,” she said. • Custom musician earplugs, noise plugs she loved the idea, but there was “So, now, even when I have a and swim plugs no local page for Hamilton. glass jar that I don’t need anymore, Why us? This was against the rulebook I think, ‘who could use this?’ • Individually tailored solutions of the Buy Nothing Project’s “give “The main driver for me isn’t the • Independent of any hearing aid manufacturer where you live” philosophy. environment, it’s community.” • Not-for-profit model supporting our charity work with children After Mrs Stephenson posted She said she hoped it would • Expert audiologists “pick up in Hamilton” more than become a place where people Book a hearing test today. once, the administrator asked would feel safe to ask for help. her about it and she confessed “On the Wavell Heights page, a hearandsay.com.au/adults she did not live locally. girl who was having a rough time 07 3850 2111 The administrator gave and was moving into an unfurnished Ashgrove clinic, 29 Nathan Ave, her an easy solution, why not house asked for help, and she got Ashgrove Qld 4060 start a local page herself? everything she needed,” she said. Visiting sites in Springfield, Nambour and “So, I did,” Mrs Stephenson said. “I love it, I just love it.” Varsity Lakes. The page now has more than The Buy Nothing Brisbane *Via the government Hearing Services program. 400 members, who have offered page is on Facebook.

march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 15 V news Nonagenarian laps up life on two wheels By Rob Mellett

A lifetime in the saddle shows no signs of slowing for cycle racer Mick Wilkinson, who celebrated his 90th birthday last month with a lap of honour at the bike club he joined more than 60 years ago. The day was joint cause for celebration, with Mr Wilkinson raising a toast to 67 years of wedded bliss with wife Joy. A chance meeting with state cycling champ Kevin Fallon ignited Mr Wilkinson’s passion for cycling in 1943. Fallon realised Mr Wilkinson had Without a skerrick the right stuff, watching him from the of doubt, if I hadn’t loved seat of his bus as the 13-year-old rode cycling, I wouldn’t be here the backdraft of the vehicle uphill. Mick Wilkinson leads the pack on his lap of honour. now. You have to do longer, Even during his 12 years of service steadier distances when you with the Royal Australian Navy, five years in the Reserves, and the births Cycling Club began life in 1908. race meet and what he called a get older. Only problem is of three sons, Mr Wilkinson kept Its original clubhouse sat in the “recovery” ride on Sunday; an 80km I can’t find anyone my age on clocking up the kilometres. middle of a paddock, a stone’s throw blast to Scarborough and back. with whom to ride. There’s The intrepid racer now owns six from Kingsford Smith Drive. Mr Wilkinson credited cycling a couple of youngsters; in with his longevity and health. carbon-fibre bicycles and presides Many of us nowadays might their 70s and 80s. “Without a skerrick of doubt, if I over a brace of gold and silver medals, count as exercise a trip to the fridge hadn’t loved cycling, I wouldn’t be many of them won during his time while indulging a Netflix binge, but here now. You have to do longer, at Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club. sprightly Mr Wilkinson’s weekly diary steadier distances when you get His beloved Hamilton Wheelers includes three 35km rides, a Saturday older. Only problem is I can’t find anyone my age with whom to ride. There’s a couple of youngsters; in their 70s and 80s,” Mr Wilkinson said. He passed on his cycling genes to his sons. Aged 14, Stephen rode 1702km from Cairns to Brisbane, and still holds the world under-14s 100-mile record, while Michael was a state Queensland champion. Mr Wilkinson, who now lives in Kurwongbah after moving from the southside, said riders build hugely personal relationships with their bikes. “You grow to love your bike and it will give you emotions that will last a lifetime. It’s almost like the bike has a spirit, a soul,” Mr Wilkinson said. He now rides an Azzurri for speed, a Pinarallo for ascents Mick Wilkinson cuts his cake for and a Cannondale for training. his 90th birthday. Mr Wilkinson said he relaxes by fishing, reading, and testing his wits He said he was still miffed on newspaper puzzles, although about Joy beating him in an 800- cycling remained the unbeatable high. yard handicap back in 1958. “If I need a change of pace, I “Joy won by half a length, she’s wheel out my Cannondale mountain never let me forget that.” bike. Every few months, me and the He said cycling had filled his life lads will ride the rail trails, Kilcoy, with unforgettable adventures Samford, and the 162km Brisbane and friendships and he was in no Valley Rail Trail. It’s absolutely magic mood to change that change yet. and is the most delightful of sports if “I’ve got a few more laps in there aren’t too many gullies and hills me still. I think I will ride into the to contend with,” Mr Wilkinson said. sunset when I’m about 95.”

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march ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 17 AAUS00569_ MVN0321IN V news Inspirational read LETTERS James Delahunty (My Village News, Confusion over KSD Hub as a place where residents have February) needn’t worry about taking The council recently built a new improved access to the river. to the longer to finish his UQ pharmacy degree. Hamilton River and Recreation The Hamilton Hub is really a Of my starting cohort of 90 students, Hub on Kingsford Smith Drive, very expensive fishing platform. 30 graduated in three years. The rest opposite Riverview Tce. of us had a fun-filled fourth year. EDITOR However, since the pedestrian Ain Kuru Reunions include both graduate years. crossing across KSD at Riverview Thanks for the inspirational read. Tce was removed, there is no Dear Ain, Magazine a delight convenient way for local residents Thank you for your email In my letterbox last week, I found this Gail Scarlett APD to access the Hub. There is no regarding the new River Hub. lovely magazine (My Village News, parking nearby and it is a very This facility was not intended February). Praise for clean-up long way to carry a canoe or kayak for, or designed for, the launching across KSD at Racecourse Rd. My first read was Mike O’Connor I would like to commend the clean-up of watercraft. Clearly, there I was dissatisfied with (who I never miss in The Courier-Mail organisation for their efforts every year. was no capacity in this location Hamilton Ward Councillor David on Tuesday) and his very interesting I ask councillors what they will do to to accommodate this. McLachlan’s response to my email article on aircraft noise. prevent rubbish entering our waterways? Kayakers and other watercraft (below), where he states the Then I read on to the article I use the walkway in front of the users are encouraged to launch Hub is not intended for launching about a new op shop in Racecourse apartments at Newstead and around elsewhere, tie up at the Hub watercraft but to “tie up at the Rd – wonderful. There was an Newstead House daily. Rubbish stretches and enjoy the Racecourse Hub and enjoy the Racecourse interesting article on Breakfast all along the bank, gathering in certain Rd cafes and businesses. Rd cafes and businesses”. Creek – who knew? places and disappearing on the tide, There is no intention or plan Is he joking? Why aren’t The next few pages contained good only to be replaced the following day, to put a pedestrian crossing information about my area. I have especially after rain. There is a collection local residents given the opportunity to launch their on KSD at Riverview Tce. never heard of the Brisbane Greeters of plastic, bottles, tennis balls (dog Thank you for your interest. – what a great idea for people to toys), mulch and other random items. watercraft from the Hub? experience our lovely Brisbane. What can be done to prevent this? Also if you follow the link on Thank you very much for such an Education is only part of the answer. the council’s website, you will see David McLachlan, Councillor interesting and enjoyable magazine It’s good to see the water that the Hamilton Hub is listed for Hamilton Ward about my lovely neighbourhood. quality improving, and mangroves I am very much looking forward to and animals reappearing. Let’s your next issue. keep the momentum going. Got an issue? Need to raise a community concern? We’re here to help: email your Letters to the Editor Name supplied Colin Davis to [email protected]

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inspired her to change her Hitting the fun jackpot at drag bingo venue’s format. By Judith Maizey The idea of drag bingo became a reality when Ms Phillips met Service. “The drag queens were so gorgeous Punters are flocking from as far and glamorous. Coming out of afield as the Gold Coast to revel in COVID-19, it was a really sullen time. the saucy entertainment of drag People would come in and they just bingo at a Portside restaurant bar. weren’t happy and laughing,” Ms Drag queen Anita Service (pictured Phillips said. is playing to sell-out crowds who are “It’s good, fun escapism for a few booking three weeks in advance to hours. After COVID-19, people want catch the risque drag bingo sessions at to escape, they want to feel normal, at @Mr & Mrs Jones restaurant. drag bingo.” Dressed in her custom-made, over– The first event last August was a test the-top gowns, wigs and killer stilettos, run and attracted about 25 people. Service calls the numbers and cracks Ms Phillips said it became successful jokes until the yell of “bingo”. soon afterwards and that getting up A drag queen for more than 21 years, close and personal to Service made Service said the Sunday afternoon these bingo games extra special. sessions were “very tongue-in-cheek, “This is very intimate, people get very fun and just a silly afternoon”. time with Anita. One of the highlights “It’s a big process. It’s industrial is a photo with her,” Ms Phillips said. makeup that takes 2 ½ hours to put on. Service said a favourite costume of I have 8-inch stilettos, a full corset, hip her time on tour with Cirque du Soleil pads, bum and eyelashes. It’s all fake,” The bingo cage – lucky numbers. Photo by Claire Glasson – a prawn outfit – was yet to get an Service said. airing. Sporting tattoos and boulder-sized “That’s what it’s about. I am upmarket menu, expensive wine list “It’s pretty big, but when the prawn rings, Service said it took three hours a costume designer by trade. So and jazz music. comes out, you’ll know it’s going to be to prepare for each event. everything I wear, I make myself.” Ms Phillips said businesses such a big day,” Service said. “I market myself as a gender @Mr & Mrs Jones owner Karen as hers “had to adapt or die after illusionist, but I’m a character. I Phillips opened her restaurant in COVID-19” and that her fascination @Mr & Mrs Jones, Portside Wharf, portray a fun, light-hearted November 2019, just months with drag queens and involvement with 39 Hercules St, Hamilton. character,” Service said. before COVID-19 hit: it featured an the Big Gay Day at the Wickham Hotel Phone 0408 238 498.

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Jayden Cubit, Elliott Ford, Matt Ford & Zac Grindrod Sanjana Mummadi & Medha Wadhwa

High flyers

Aviation High School hosted its Aerospace Experience Day on Saturday, March 6, where the public could come to make and launch rockets, watch helicopters landing on the oval, experience flight simulations and learn about the industry from stalls Oliver Scott & Oscar Roberts and career advice sessions.

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Eloiuse Walker, Nick Tornabene, Hamish McCall, Thomas Kelly, Talia Armstron, Dharmendra Shah & Arya Shah Jackson O’Brien & Stirling Mayes

Isaiah Akurangi, Lauren Caruso & Rachel Baxter Austyn & Nicola Sleight

Mat & Emily Walker Lincoln, Paul, Karen & Max Chirila with Trevor Wilson

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Chris & Fiona O’Connor Kitty Tooth & Elisha Elisaia Steven Morris, Mitchell Cunningham & Gerry Leyden

Celebration of excellence

Brothers Rugby Club held its Long Lunch on Saturday, March 6, where it named its Women’s Team of the past 25 years (see page 11) to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of women playing at the club, and its Men’s Team of the decade. Photos by Shona Bryan Kylie Duncan & Michelle Flook

Damien & Suzy Walker, Paula Lamprecht, Amanda De Groot, Dimity McDovall & Darren Wilersdorf Georgie Lewis & Nicole Proberts Donna Wilson & Charlie Freney Rebecca Stacey & Helen Devlin

Danielle Dixson & Alison Taafe Debbie Oliver & Serena Zipf Jess Horder & Sarah-Jane Webb Dee Wicks & Jade Machin

New era for female food entrepreneurs

Naomi Zavackas relaunched and expanded support network for female venue owners Mise En Place Bonne Femme on February 16 at Palace Cinemas, James St. Originally founded as a way for women in hospitality to connect, Mise En Place Bonne Femme is now open to all female food businesses owners, growers and many more roles. Photos by Claire Glasson

Lucinda Steadman, Cindy Ullrich & Janessa Rutter Ines Scholtes & Essie Downie

Naomi Zavackas & Sonia Searle Robyn Rizzo, Dominique Rizzo & Natasha Petrova Umar Nguyen & Fiona Donnelly

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Queensland’s music industry will gather in May to celebrate the resilience, innovation and creativity of an industry down but not destroyed by the pandemic. More than 100 music industry professionals will judge a record 1000 song and 100 music video submissions across 30 categories for the 2021 Queensland Music Awards. All genres, from classical to country, pop to hip-hop, jazz, rap, children’s music and more, will be showcased at the awards. Wooloowin’s Stephen Green is one of those judges. He has been marketing the industry for Nat Dunn performs at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards. Picture by Bianca Holderness. QMusic Awards judge Stephen Green. more than two decades, including high-profile acts like Sheppard, Amy Shark, Emma Louise, Busby more important after the year really makes people want to sit up Gurrumul, Rita Ora, Janet Marou and lots more,” he said. that the industry has just endured, and listen, while at the same time Jackson and John Butler Trio. “I look forward to the awards with live music essentially bringing something new and fresh Mr Green said the Queensland every year. They never fail to coming to a complete stop.” that’s not just the same as all the Music Awards were “super important” introduce me to someone I As a judge, he said he would look other songs out there,” he said. to the state because they celebrated haven’t heard before and that’s for the next “amazing hook”. The Queensland Music Awards Queensland artists’ big wins across the best part of the process. “This industry really is all about will be held at The Fortitude the globe and unearthed new talent. “It’s also a really important the song and I’m looking for Music Hall on Wednesday, May “The awards have been the starting event for the industry to come something that’s going to appeal 5, 2021. Nominations for the place for so many artists including together, which has never been to a wide variety of people and Innovation Award close March 17.

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