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Manly and Manly West Kerbside Collection: Upcycling Ideas to Repurpose Trash into Unique Pieces

Heads up, Manly and Manly West! It’s your turn for kerbside collection soon! Did you know that you can repurpose a lot of items to give them a new lease on life? Here are some ideas before you think of chucking them on the kerb.

There’s still plenty of time to sort through your old and items for disposal and re-check if your kerbside collection pile includes unacceptable items that will not be picked up. Some of your items might also be more useful as donations to various charities or the Council’s treasure troves to reduce the landfill wastes.

Better yet, instead of throwing some things away, consider upcycling old furniture and start on a beautification project at home!

For instance, old dressers or even old washing machine drums could become great display cases for plants. You’ll need to spend on some good paint brands and brushes to give these items new life.

Need new light fixtures? No need to head out to the store to buy a brand new piece. Look at your existing stuff and repurpose these into unique lanterns or lampshades. You could also repurpose old light fixtures for other uses — the possibilities are endless when you upcycle!

Got plenty of old pictures to sort through? Framing each of these might cost a lot of money but you could save a lot if you upcycle and use old window frames to display these beautiful images.

You don’t even have to put them on the wall. You can also upcycle old picture frames as tables and fill these with your family’s memories.

If your old luggage has been sitting under dust for the last few years, it could still be of use as shelves on empty walls in your house.

Don’t be afraid to try fun and bold colours since the very idea for upcycling is to never constrain your creativity. If you make mistakes, then it’s all part of the learning process. However, it’s always a good idea to prepare the right tools, plan ahead, and then give the old pieces a good rundown first before you start on the project.

Look at YouTube videos for some ideas and instructions on how to carry out this project and ask family members to help you complete it as this will make for a great bonding activity during the weekends.

Construction Of 191 Stratton In Manly To Be Delayed

Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps

Construction works on a four-storey residential development at 191 Stratton Tce, Manly have been paused and the project will likely be delayed until issues are resolved.

Read: Here Are The New Developments Coming To Manly

The 43-unit residential development, which is a project of DeMartini Fletcher, is due for completion by the end of 2022. However, it may not be open until December 2023 after the pandemic impacted the costing and availability of supplies for construction.

191 stratton tce — Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps

DeMartini Fletcher revealed they needed to discontinue the works to regroup and solve the issues following the dramatic increase of prices in building supplies such as steel and aluminum. Prices increased by the second half of 2021 due to the supply chain disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The CBD-based developer admitted that the huge increase in supply costs had a big impact on projects like 191 Stratton, and that it would increase the total project cost by almost 35 percent. The estimated cost of the project is already around $25 million.

stratton terrace manly — Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps

Once the costing issues are resolved, works at the site will likely resume by the second quarter of 2022 for a 15-month construction process. They have only done some site preparations and no major works have been started so far.

Prior to the issues the developers are currently facing, works have been delayed following issues with some locals, but the developer agreed to tweak certain elements of the designs and lower the number of units and retail space.

demartini fletcher — Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps

The developer has already held the sold-turning ceremony for the residential project in November 2021 in partnership with Rork Projects. The proceedings were hosted by Demartini Fletchers Development Manager, Tony Dwyer with the official sod turning being undertaken by the Managing directors of both companies, John DeMartini Senior and Brian O’Rourke.

191 Stratton’s amenities include a resort-style pool, BBQ area and wellness gym. A rooftop recreation deck boasting stunning bay views is also available for all residents.

DeMartini Fletcher is behind some of well-known residential projects in Brisbane, including Enclave Wynnum and V Clayfield.

New Childcare Centre In Manly To Start Construction Soon

The construction of a new childcare centre in Manly is going ahead in February 2022, to meet the demand for long day care in the bayside.

Read: Manly Median House Price Hits Million-Dollar Mark

Long day care is a centre-based form of childcare service that typically provides all day care for children of working families. Long day care centres may be run by private operators, not-for-profit organisations, employers and community groups.

The 108-place childcare centre will cater to children ages 0-5 years old. It will feature two storeys with outdoor play and sleeping areas.

Located at 18-22 Ernest St, Manly, the project is estimated to cost around $10 million and is one of four new childcare projects on the bayside.

manly-childcare — Artist’s impression of new childcare centre in Manly (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council PD Online)

It’s located close to the upcoming 86-place Treehouse Early Learning Manly at 70 – 74 Ernest St and close to local services such as Manly Harbour Village and Wynnum Health Service in Manly West. It’s also within walking distance of Manly State School and Manly Train Station.

Echelon Property Group, who’s also behind the childcare centre along Stradbroke Avenue Wynnum, believe that despite the new childcare venues popping up around the bayside, there’s definitely no oversupply of centres in the area.

ernest-manly — Site plans (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council PD Online)

As of October 2020, which was the time the applicant made an assessment report for the development application, it was mentioned that there were five long day care centres in the major catchment supplying a total of 340 places to an estimated resident market of 1,375 children under 5.

Read: Stratton Terrace Development to Bring New Dining or Lifestyle Amenities to Manly

“There is only one centre in Manly, however, it should be noted that this centre (Treehouse Manly) is an upcoming centre that is still awaiting service approval and is accepting enrolments to a waiting list,” the need analysis says.

The applicant said they also addressed some of the concerns that residents cited, including the potential traffic problems it might bring to an already busy part of Manly.

“With locally generated demand exceeding supply and additional demand from non-resident workers, it’s estimated that Manly has a supply restriction and would benefit from the development of a childcare centre at the subject site,” the planning document reads.

Depending on weather and construction conditions, the childcare centre will start operating by early 2023. It’s expected to bring in up to 30 jobs throughout the construction process.

The management is also planning to hire around 30 staff once the venue opens. Once open, it will operate from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

For more information about the approved childcare centre, see A005594986.

Manly Median House Price Hits Million-Dollar Mark

Manly maintains its double-digit growth rate as the median house price hits the seven digits for the 12-month period ending September 2021. The bayside suburb cracked the million-dollar mark amidst a strong investment climate and a continuing shift in lifestyle preferences to favour a sea-change or tree-change.

Highlights

The median house price in Manly grew by 11.92 per cent, now at $1,080,000 for the period October 2020 to September 2021.
Manly’s unit market stayed relatively flat, with a 3.77 per cent growth for the same period, putting the median at $550,000.
Unit supply remains low versus demand, but a number of developments in the next five years are expected to change the picture.

Manly House Price Growth

Manly’s housing market has seen an exponential rise in recent years. From October 2020 to September 2021, the median house price increased by 11.92 per cent, according to Property Market Updates. For this period, the median house price increased to $1,080,000 from $965,000 in the previous year.

There were 105 properties sold for this period at an average of 60 days on market. Resort-style four-bedroom homes sold the most at 59 properties, but it’s the two-bedroom houses that moved briskly, at 26 days on the market.

Manly Median House Price Growth — Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

Manly continues to attract buyers and investors looking for a village-style community where locals enjoy a chill and relaxed bayside lifestyle. A place known for its boats, it’s common to find families enjoying the waterfront, either for a walk or play or for sailing, given that it has one of the biggest marinas in this part of the world.

Manly Unit Price Growth

On the other hand, unit properties in Manly remained relatively flat, showing just 3.77 per cent growth from October 2020 to September 2021, pushing the median unit price at $550,000. As with the previous quarter, demand for Manly units outstripped supply with only 27 properties sold within an average of 64 days.

Manly Median Unit Price Growth — Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

Industry insiders are confident that upcoming residential and commercial building developments, including the redevelopment of the more than 50-year-old community hive, the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club, will improve unit values in a few years.

About Manly

Manly has maintained its quintessential small-town appeal with the absence of major shopping centres, chain stores, and fast-food franchise outlets. That’s why it appeals to young families, retirees, and downsizers.

The local restaurants, cafes and pubs are operated by family businesses or residents in the area. There are a number of heritage-listed sites around the village, preserving the locale’s historical and cultural significance.

Located more than 20 kilometres from the city, Manly is bordered by bayside suburbs like Wynnum, Lota, and Manly West. Walkability in this village is absolutely critical as residents can go from block to block to have what they need.

The village is close to the esplanade, the marina, the dining precincts and shops, as well as the schools. Manly is also a 20-minute walk to Wynnum where there’s a Woolworths and more eclectic shops.

“The beauty of the bay, great cafes and food, plenty of bike and jogging paths, quiet during the week and full of life on the weekend. And unlike Bulimba, you will find born and bred Brisbane locals here (yes, it took me a few months mum, but I finally found some after moving to Manly – and no I don’t believe they are actually an endangered species anymore).”
ToastyInQLD

“Manly wow what can I say, after living there for a couple of years I think the best word I could use to describe this fantastic area would be “Trendy”. Great restaurants, and a beautiful esplanade.”
Harry J

“Manly is an uncut diamond. Highly valuable but lacking in the killer punch that is presented. Manly needs development in the village are similar to what has been achieved in Bulimba. More entertainment options will bring more visitors, more visitors means the desirability of the area is enhanced. Increased desirability increases revenue for local businesses and property values. Development in Manly will make the diamond of the bay shine.”
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Authorities Warn Of Illegal Shellfish Harvesting In Moreton Bay

Did you know that harvesting some shellfish species from Moreton Bay is prohibited? The regulations are in place to help the shellfish population recover.

Read: Stratton Terrace Development to Bring New Dining or Lifestyle Amenities to Manly

This comes after fisheries officers informed the State Government that they have been receiving an increasing number of reports about fishers breaking the rules.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol has conducted a vehicle search where they uncovered 645 mud whelks and the offenders were issued with Fisheries Infringement Notice fines of $2,204 in total.

According to Member of Redlands Kim Richards, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers recently responded to a call to the Fishwatch hotline and found four offenders at Thorneside in possession of hundreds of gastropods.

In 2019, the Queensland Government introduced new management arrangements to protect gastropod and bivalve molluscs from excessive harvesting.

Member for Pumicestone Ali King said the species are highly susceptible to depletion because they are sedentary and can be easily harvested in fishing grounds close to urban centres.

“These restrictions were necessary so we can build a legacy of a sustainable fishery for our children and grandchildren,” Ms King said.

“Gastropod and bivalve molluscs including mud arks, mud whelks and cockles, cannot be taken from closed waters in Moreton Bay,” she said.

Meanwhile, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers will be conducting their regular compliance checks around Moreton Bay closed waters and urged fishers to always fish by the rules.

“Our state’s fisheries resources belong to all Queenslanders and it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect fish stocks for the future,” Mr Furner said.

People who suspect illegal fishing activity should report it to the 24 hour toll-free Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116.

Stratton Terrace Development to Bring New Dining or Lifestyle Amenities to Manly

An ongoing development site on Stratton Terrace, located a few metres away from Manly Harbour Village, could make way for an exciting lineup of dining establishments or other lifestyle amenities to the bayside suburb.

The $40-million development of 191 Stratton Terrace comes as Manly experiences a renaissance in its dining and retail scene with the revamp of Manly Boathouse, the changes at The Manly Hotel, the facelifts at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club, and the addition of new restaurants with interesting concepts, such as The Arsonist.

The building has been designed to be low and set back from the street. Its facade will be featured with weatherboard and metal screen elements to blend with the appearances of the other buildings in the precinct.

DeMartini Fletcher, the developer behind 191 Stratton Terrace, has listed the ground floor spaces on the market to find the right food establishments that could deliver a fresh dining experience for locals and their guests.

Up for grabs are a 187-sqm strata-titled premises, a 112-square metre indoor/air-conditioned restaurant, and a 75-square metre alfresco dining space with a 20-metre frontage. Whilst the sites are ideal for food or retail, the spaces may also be viable for use as a medical or consulting office or a facility with similar services.

Designed by Ellivo, the building has a neutral colour palette that reflects the beach houses around Manly. The structure has distinct soft curves that weave around the facade to deliver a continuity of texture that imitates the ripples of the baywater.

New on the Menu! Ice Cream and Desserts at this Manly West Cafe

Photo credit: Banter Ice-Cream & Desserts / Facebook

This Manly West cafe proudly reveals its sweet side from Thursday to Sunday evenings with the launch of its Banter Ice-Cream & Desserts bar.

Anyone who has been to Banter Coffee House would swear by its impressive selection of food, kid-friendly environment, and of course, great coffee. This gem of a cafe certainly doesn’t disappoint with its great line-up of fresh and creative dishes.

Now, there is more to Banter Coffee House than their hearty breakfast and amazing coffee. Did you know they now serve Banter Ice-Cream & Desserts, some of the best sweet treats this side of Brisbane?

From Thursday to Sunday, from 5.30 to 9:00 p.m., this cafe transforms into a sugar heaven with their special menu of ice cream and desserts. They also accept orders online and deliver via UberEats.

Photo credit: Banter Ice-Cream & Desserts / Facebook

Give in to your sweet desires with their Smash-up Ice Cream – premium ice cream smashed with your choice of confectionery. Or try the Smash-up Supershake with your choice of add-ons: m&m’s, maltesers, crunchie, mars bar, Oreo, mini marshmallows, mint slice biscuit, Nutella, cookie dough, sour worms, nerds, gummi bears, wizz fizz and sprinkles. Well, I’d say, “Yummy!” to that.

But don’t stop there. They also have House-Made Sweets — chocolate brownie, caramilk muffin, and caramel slice — and Retail Gelato to tickle your sweet senses.

Now pair any of that with a refreshing cold drink like a fresh juice, frappe, or a sparkling iced tea. Er…not your cup of tea, though? Then try out a smoothie instead. Choose from a banana or mango smoothie, banoffee smoothie (banana smoothie + coffee shot), super green smoothie (banana, kale, spinach, apple, orange, lime + ginger), protein smoothie (banana, vanilla protein powder, blueberries, chia seeds + milk), or acai smoothie (banana, mango, raspberries, chia seed + coconut water).

But if you fancy something warm to hose down those sweet goodness, you can grab a fresh cup of coffee, chai latte, turmeric latte, or hot chocolate.

But don’t forget, Banter Coffee House is also available to serve you breakfast and lunch from 6am to 2pm. Just drop by their restaurant located at 190 Radford Road Manly West.

Darling Point Special School To Get a Major Makeover

Photo Credit: Google Street View

Did you know that Darling Point Special School is about to have a major makeover?

To enable the school to keep up with rising enrollment, Darling Point Special school is up for a much-needed revamp. The school has submitted a development application to conduct a major makeover.

Funded by the state government to the tune of $15.8 million, the project aims to upgrade outdated facilities and deliver a new learning facility.

The new building will house not just new classrooms but will also include outdoor learning areas, a collaborative space for the staff, amenities, an undercroft, multi-purpose areas, and storage rooms. A new play area is also included in the redevelopment plan.

Barring any delays, the redevelopment should be completed by 2022.

Meanwhile, in May 2021, another state government-funded project for the special school was completed which delivered two new learning spaces. The first learning space was the former chillout room and bathroom while the second learning area used to be a vacant area.

In 2020-2021, with its Renewing Our Schools program, the State Government has invested a total of $1.9 billion, delivering refurbished and new learning spaces. Of the 1,254 state schools that received these funds for new learning spaces and support facilities, 45 were special schools.

About Darling Point Special School

Founded in 1958 as the Darling Point Opportunity School, the school was demolished in 1985 to give way to the construction of a new school. It then re-opened in 1986 as Darling Point Special School.

Located at 368 Upper Esplanade, Manly, the school serves the suburbs of Manly, Cannon Hill, Chandler, Gumdale, Hemmant, Lindu, Lota, Murarrie, Ransome, Thorneside, Tingalpa, Wakerly, and Wynnum, as well as parts of Bulimba, Birkdales and Wellington.

The school provides special educational programs catering to students aged 5 to 18 who have intellectual disabilities, or significant delays in cognitive and physical development.

Watch a Melbourne Cup Movie for FREE in Manly!

To mark the return of the Melbourne Cup for 2021, Manly Harbour Village is hosting a FREE movie event at the Little Bayside Park Royal Esplanade. This Manly screening will feature “Ride Like a Girl,” a 2019 film about the life of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to participate in the Melbourne Cup.

Happening on Saturday, 6 November 2021, the showcase will run at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the screening, however, there will be a parade of lights and a chance to partake in a few takeaway options, including some delicious fish and chips from Moreton Bay.

Visitors to the esplanade can expect a wonderful evening of entertainment with the gorgeous Manly Harbour in the background. Pack a picnic and bring chairs, cushions, and rugs to get settled for the movie.

Ride Like A Girl Manly Movie — Photo Credit: Manly Harbour Village

“Ride Like a Girl” stars Teresa Palmer as Michelle Payne, the youngest of 10 kids, who was trained to ride by her single dad, Paddy Payne, played by Sam Neill. Payne grew up in Miners Rest in Victoria and won the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance.

The film was originally released in September 2019, where Palmer was recognized for her acting at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (ACCTA). The film is written by Andrew Knight and Elise McCredie and directed by Rachel Griffiths.

The movie also features Steve Payne, Brooke Satchwell, Sullivan Stapleton, Zara Zoe, Sophie Forrest, Shane Bourne and Magda Szubanski.

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Manly West Tradeswoman, Lauren Campbell, Wins Apprentice of the Year

Lauren Campbell, a young tradeswoman from Manly West, has received top recognition as the Apprentice of the Year during the 2021 Queensland Training Awards virtual ceremony.

A budding leader in her industry, Ms Campbell was honoured for her skills as an air-conditioning and refrigeration tradeswoman. Showing interest as a Year 12 student, Ms Campbell was able to land a job as the very first female apprentice of AG Coombs Queensland, a leading specialist in building services.

“As a fully qualified tradesperson with the company, Lauren is recognised as a future industry leader, who has already promoted careers in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration to other young women,” Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said.

“Lauren is a deserving recipient of the 2021 Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award.”

The annual Queensland Training Awards significantly boosts an industry where labour shortages are a reality and acknowledging the apprentices, trainees, students, employers, teachers and training providers could help fill the gaps, according to Ms Farmer.

Also recognised at this year’s awards is Kasey Hardy from Chinchilla, who was named the 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year. She works under the Western Downs Indigenous Traineeship program for Harness Energy Services and Shell QGC and has earned her Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. She is currently mentoring new Indigenous trainees.

Danielle Dixon from Lota was named 2021 VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year.

“As Executive Chef and Head of School at The Institute of Culinary Excellence (ICE), Danielle was instrumental in transforming ICE’s teaching methods through COVID-19, migrating to online learning, saving countless apprenticeships and careers,” Ms Farmer said.

“Danielle is passionate about addressing mental health and wellbeing issues within the hospitality sector, having created a program for her students with industry links that she’s looking to grow and expand.

“ICE took out the 2021 Small Training Provider of the Year title in recognition of providing apprentices and trainees with training delivered by some of the best chef teachers in the industry, in purpose-built training kitchens at Coorparoo and Kelvin Grove.”

Here’s the full list of winners of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards:

1. Lauren Campbell – Metropolitan – Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

2. Mitchell Pogan – Darling Downs South West – Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

3. Helen Millen – Tropical North Queensland – Vocational Student of the Year

4. Kasey Hardy – Darling Downs South West – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

5. Bree Connell – South East – School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

6. Mary Chol – Metropolitan – Equity VET Student of the Year

7. Danielle Dixon – Metropolitan – VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

8. The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc. (trading as TMC) – South East – Community Training Initiative of the Year

9. Core Developments NQ – North Queensland – Small Employer of the Year

10. Robinson Civil Group (RCG) – Tropical North Queensland – Medium Employer of the Year

11. Frizelle Sunshine Automotive – South East – Large Employer of the Year

12. The Institute of Culinary Excellence – State direct entry – Small Training Provider of the Year

13. TAFE Queensland – State direct entry – Large Training Provider of the Year

14. Queensland Water Skills Partnership – State direct entry – Premier’s Industry Collaboration Award