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New Manly Restaurant Serves Beef Fat Doughnuts

When The Arsonist opened in Manly earlier this year, they demonstrated that open fire cooking and fine dining can go together. Much more than that, they introduced the unusual pairing of sweet doughnuts and beef in one of their popular menu items, the ‘smoked beef fat doughnut.’

Read: Take A Look Inside The Newly Opened Manly Boathouse

The Arsonist’s doughnut is sweet and savoury with an added tart flavour from the Davidson’s plum jam in the centre. The doughnut will be served to you plump and moist, and from the way it looks, you’d think it belongs on the sweets menu.

These goodies, offered at $7 each, are among the savoury bites offered at this new bayside restaurant, along with dark stout and rye bread, BBQ prawns, and duck liver parfait. It’s from Chefs Kyle Bradley and Mathew Fulford, who wanted to fill the gap for fire-powered restaurants in Manly.

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Equipped with custom-built, wood-fired, stainless steel grills and smokers, The Arsonist is a haven for meat-lovers. People come here for the smoked lamb and tongue skewers, and the dry aged sirloin. Guests can even watch the chef in action through the open kitchen. That’s if they don’t mind the aroma of smoke (albeit delicious!) clinging to their clothes!

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The savoury meals are best paired with a glass of pandan & pineapple gimlet or the popular smoked chilli & mango margarita. They also have a list of wines and whiskies sourced from around the world, including Scotland, Japan, and Ireland.

Chefs Kyle Bradley and Mathew Fulford (The Arsonist/Google Maps)

Anyone who has visited The Arsonist will suggest leaving room for dessert. Choices abound, like coal-roast banana parfait, chocolate pudding, creme brulee, and fig and smoked walnut tart. And in a wood-fired restaurant like this, who would say no to S’Mores?

If you want to experience The Arsonist’s open-fire kitchen and luxe bar, visit them at 457 Esplanade Manly, Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 p.m. to late. Follow them on Facebook for updates or promotions.

Urbex Sells Property in Prestigious Manly Location

Urbex, a residential and commercial developer in major cities across the country, has put up a rare opportunity for investors to purchase a spacious property in a prestigious location in Manly.

The site on 37 to 41 Oceana Terrace, atop Manly Hill, overlooks the Manly Boat Harbour and captures the gorgeous views of Moreton Bay and North Stradbroke Islands. Spanning 1,760 square metres, the land has potential for reconfiguration as a commercial or residential development for affluent locals, across three titles.

The land has existing houses that may also be primed for an upgrade, subject to Council approval. The houses have a combined nine bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Craig Covacich of Urbex said that the offer is a “perfect opportunity” for investors to capitalise on an established and beautiful location amidst a lack of supply in an in-demand market like Manly.

Ubex expects that the site will fetch a record price, with both locals and interstate buyers expressing interest.

In Manly, the average price for a house with at least four bedrooms is $1.2 million as of 25 June 2021. The general forecast for Brisbane’s property will continue to strengthen in 2022 as a result of the city’s improving infrastructure.

Kerbside Collection Finally Returns to Manly and Manly West

Kerbside collection is returning to Brisbane one year after the service went on hiatus. Manly and Manly West are among one of the many suburbs due to receive its aid later in the first quarter of 2022.

After a yearlong hiatus, kerbside collection is back, earlier than planned, after Brisbane City Council decided that the service can resume for numerous Brisbane suburbs this year, including Manly and Manly West.

Last year’s break was able to generate $6 million in savings for Council but this year’s resumption is a welcome move for locals.

The service was put on hold in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to save $13 million over two years, however it is returning ahead of schedule, starting with the suburbs that were affected by its sudden hiatus.

Of the $6 million saved as a result of Kerbside Collection’s temporary cancellation, half was given to community groups, charities and sporting clubs to recover from the pandemic and prosper. Business fee waivers were also given to small businesses that were negatively affected by the virus.

Suburb	Kerbside Collection Schedule
Murrarie, Cannon Hill & Morningside	February 14, 2022
Hemmant & Lytton	February 21, 2022
Manly, Belmont & Wynnum West	February 28, 2022
Manly West & Tingalpa	March 7, 2022
Carina	March 14, 2022

According to Councillor Lisa Atwood, each suburb will be letterboxed an information pamphlet weeks before the event on what can be placed for kerbside collection. Note that dates are subject to change in the event of inclement weather or from complications brought about by operational requirements.

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About Kerbside Collection

Kerbside collection is an item collection service that was created to help people get rid of large household items that would be difficult to dispose of otherwise. All one has to do is leave the belongings they no longer want on the kerbside at 6:00 a.m.

Acceptable items include bath and laundry tubs, bicycles and sporting equipment, carpets and rugs, furniture, household appliances, and wood products smaller than 1.5 metres among many other things. Conversely, bricks, car parts, garden waste, glass and mirrors, hazardous waste, and liquids will not be collected.

Labor councillors worked to have the popular service return as it was a basic and essential service that many Queensland residents relied on, however Lord Mayor Schrinner had commented that he had no regrets putting the service on hold.

Manly West in Top 11 of the Tightest Rental Vacancy Market

Vacancies in the rental market have tightened considerably in the first quarter of 2021, ushering in a crisis for the market despite this being good news for landlords and investors. Manly West, in particular, has a 0.5% vacancy and it’s one of the top 11 tightest rental markets among Brisbane and its outer ring suburbs.

According to Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella, the vacancy rate squeeze across the state, the lowest since 2012, has been affected by the rush of migrants to the state due to the pandemic. The situation has been static for the last four quarters with Brisbane LGA generally averaging a rental vacancy rate of 1.1% over a 12-month period.

Here are the rental markets with the lowest vacancy rates in the Queensland capital:

SUBURB	RENTAL VACANCY RATE
Anstead	0.5 %
Birkdale	0.3 %
Capalaba	0.2 %
Ferny Hill	0.3 %
Gumdale	0.4 %
Manly West	0.5 %
Rothwell	0.2 %
Sandgate	0.5 %
Shailer Park	0.4 %
Thornside	0.3 %
Wakerley	0.4 %

Whilst low vacancy rates would be positive for landlords and investors, demand for housing from tenants could spur a crisis, leading to homelessness, that the Queensland housing system should address, according to Ms Mercorella.

“The rental sector plays a critical role in Queensland’s housing system and the role and size of our investor market has never been so important,” she said.

“The State Government say they want to help households transition from community housing to housing in the private rental market. Given that, more needs to be done to better support both increased and ongoing property investor activity in the Queensland property market and the contributions they make to the State economy.”

The REIQ is also supporting the amendments to the First Home Owner Grant, allowing the public to afford their own house instead of becoming tenants. Ms Mercorella believes that this will “help reduce pressure on the rental market” and stimulate the economy.

Live Green Through Bethania St Community Garden Workshops

Did you know that the Bethania St Community Garden in Lota will be hosting workshops on gardening and composting?

Composting

Composting involves recycling organic matter such as kitchen scraps, garden clippings, and other forms of green waste by using them as mulch to enrich soil and plants. With the aid of these new compost bins, people will be able to provide their gardens with nutrients from leftover food.

Some of the benefits provided by composting include spending less time weeding, using less artificial fertiliser, making soil healthier, saving time and money, and keeping green waste out of landfills and reducing overall greenhouse emissions.

Brisbane City Council invites Manly and Lota residents to partake in their compost rebate program, which gives eligible Brisbane residents up to $70 worth of rebates on the purchase of equipment. Those interested in taking part can do so via this website. Once registered, people can come and claim their free compost caddy from Councilor Peter Cumming’s office.

Those interested in learning more about composting and gardening can visit the Bethania St Community Garden in Lota which provides a range of workshops both interactive and educational.

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Upcoming Workshops at the Bethania St Community Garden

A workshop dubbed “Introduction to Organic Gardening” is scheduled for Sunday the 1st of August 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. The workshop will teach attendants how to start a vegetable garden with topics such as location, soil, garden beds, seasons in South East Queensland, and lastly, plant choice.

Another workshop called “Veggie Gardening for a Year-Round Supply” has been scheduled for Sunday the 8th of August 2021, also from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. This event will teach attendants all about how food can be grown all year round, covering topics like seasonal plants and how to plan harvests throughout the year.

The last Community Garden workshop in August is “Propagation – New Plants from Old”, will be held on Thursday the 19th of August 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. This workshop is about propagation — the process of growing plants from specific sources such as seeds, cuttings, and other plant parts. Here, participants can learn about edibles and get the chance to bring plants home to grow and practise what they’ve learned.

To make a booking for any of the three workshops, dial 0439 048 585 and make a reservation. The Bethania St Community Garden can be found at Bethania St, Lota, open seven days a week from 5:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. To learn more about the gardening and composting workshops offered at the park, visit their website here.

Construction of The Village Manly to Start in Spring

Despite objections from the community and delays brought about by coronavirus restrictions, the construction of The Village Manly, the $70-million retirement home development in Lota, has been scheduled to start in the spring.

Stage one of The Village Manly will consist of two four-storey buildings with 23 apartment units, with a projected completion date sometime between September 2022 – March 2023. The work will open 100 new jobs for tradies.

Details of the second stage are still scarce but The Village Manly development is expected to provide two more buildings with six levels. The development will also include a cinema, a yoga and dance studio, cafes and restaurants, a gym and pool, a hair salon, a club lounge with a billiards room, and a medical health suite.

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Natural, open green spaces will surround the apartments whilst the heritage-listed Lota House, built in 1865, will be untouched. This was one of the main contentions of those who objected to the development plans when it was first submitted in 2018 (DA A004942635). The community feared that the medium-rise development would impact and overshadow the area’s character and habitat.

Brisbane City Council initially turned down the application but The Village Retirement Group and Anglicare re-appealed with the Planning and Environment Court after submitting amended plans to reduce the building’s height and the number of units.

The court overturned Council’s rejection in late 2019.

Wynnum Manly Leagues Club Renovations Finally Complete

After 18 months of construction and renovations worth $10 million, the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club is scheduled to host an exclusive grand opening in May 2021. Attendance will be by invitation only.

The renovation of the beloved leagues club, which began in 2019, has finally completed its second stage, introducing an all-new lounge bar and reception. These facilities will be open to the public in the coming weeks, with a special invite-only grand opening event set for the 6th of May 2021.

Each stage of the renovations revolved around the construction of new facilities. Stage one focused on a new bar and gaming lounge as well as a new wing, opening in October 2020.

Photo credit: Instagram/Wynnum Manly Leagues Club

On the other hand, stage two brought in a new restaurant and café area, as well as the aforementioned lounge and reception. The café and bar areas finished construction in February, and renovations are expected to be totally complete shortly.

Initially, the club was set to reopen at the start of 2021, however progress has been significantly delayed due to the numerous complications brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The club can be found at 92 Wondall Road, Manly West, open from 9:00AM to 3:00AM on weekdays, and 10:00AM to 3:00AM on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest promotions, meals and deals, as well as other updates and special announcements.

Manly in Top 6 of Brisbane Suburbs With Biggest Median Price Increase

Whilst hundreds of Brisbane suburbs are projected to have an increase in median price for houses by the end of 2021, Manly has been ahead and has had a 20 percent surge in the first quarter.

This waterside eastern suburb is one of the top six Brisbane areas with the strongest gain in the housing market as of March 2021. Manly’s current median house price is tipping nearly a million at $985,000.

Highgate Hill is also experiencing a 20 percent increase with a median price currently settled at $1.2 million. But it is Yeronga that has the biggest first-quarter surge at 38 percent, followed by Saint Lucia, New Farm and Hamilton at 36 percent.

Brisbane’s property market sales within the last six months have been described as “extraordinary.” However, apartment sales in Manly have been rare, with only a handful of listings during this quarter.

Manly appeals to investors for its chilled coastal lifestyle. The community hub at The Esplanade is a big and idyllic place for families with kids who enjoy heaps of activities at the harbourside, or young professionals who love spending time at the rows of shops and eateries, and retirees who spend their weekends at markets or going on sailing.

A quiet suburb where every age group has its own special sites, Manly has no massive shopping centre with chain stores but there are plenty of small-business retailers. Everything residents need is within a short walking distance from their homes.

Council Permanently Allows Tilapia Fishing at Suprano Place Park Lake

Following a 24-month trial, fishing at the Suprano Place Park Lake in Wakerley will soon be permanently in place after Council finalises the conditions and installs signages to guide eager anglers hoping to enjoy recreational fishing with their families.

The permanency was confirmed in a video post from Councillor Ryan Murphy. Not a lot of residents were aware that there was a fishing trial at the lake, as initiated by Wakerley local Dr Chris May.

Suprano Place Park Lake has an abundance of fully-grown and fingerling tilapia, a noxious and harmful fish species described by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries as the “greatest threats to Australia’s native biodiversity.” First introduced as an ornamental fish in Australia in the 1970s, tilapa’s population has been significantly increasing since it breeds quickly, easily threatening other species.

“The rules are, if you catch them, they must be humanely killed. They must not be left [in the lake]. Put them in a bag in a freezer and dispose of them in a bin somewhere,” Dr May said. Proper disposal after catching tilapia is necessary to prevent the eggs from spilling onto the water. Anglers are prohibited from using tilapia as bait.

During the trial phase, Council committed to install a fishing platform with seats and tables if the initiative succeeds. It will take at least four to six weeks to set-up and finalise the arrangements at the fishing site but once it’s ready, families in Wakerley could bond over a new activity together, whilst helping protect the water’s biodiversity.

“This has been extremely popular for families teaching their kids how to fish in a low stress, family friendly environment that encourages fishing on the Eastside!” Mr Murphy said.

Take A Look Inside The Newly Opened Manly Boathouse

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Manly Boathouse is now open and ready to welcome guests! Check out their new space — a sophisticated and spacious dining area that boasts breathtaking views of Manly boat harbour and Moreton Bay.

The whitewashed interiors are bright and airy, giving the restaurant a classic look and relaxed feel. This Hamptons-styled restaurant provides the best views of the bayside from every table, thanks to the giant wall of windows.

Inside Manly Boathouse (Photo credit: opentable.com.au) Inside Manly Boathouse (Photo credit: opentable.com.au)

Outdoor dining (Photo credit: opentable.com.au)

Owners Nikki and Greg Kay, who also run the Reef Seafood and Sushi restaurant in Newstead, opened Manly Boathouse on 8 February 2021. The opening was delayed three days due to a burglary, causing the owners to reschedule bookings for the grand opening.

The highlight of the place is ‘The Patio,’ which includes a fish and chippery, a cafe, a gelato bar, and a patisserie. As with the indoor dining area, it has a beachy vibe with its stripey umbrellas and white picnic tables. All patisserie and gelato products are freshly made on site.

The kitchen has Chef Braden White at the helm. Chef Braden is the talent behind the simple yet packed menu with a focus on carefully curated seafood produce cooked over local timber on custom-made barbecue grills. Think a bucket of prawns and oysters or a serving of the superb crab linguine.

In addition to seafood and vegetarian options, they also have special menus available on request. For drinks, they have an impressive list of cocktails and CUB beers, as well as wines and spirits.

Manly Boathouse is open breakfast through dinner seven days a week, from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. No reservations are required at The Patio but bookings are encouraged if you want to dine in the restaurant or at the bar. Bookings are done through Facebook and OpenTable.