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Manly and Rest of Cleveland Line To Have Additional Train Services Weekly

QR customers from Manly stand to benefit from the 48 additional weekly services, including the extra 20 services on Fridays and seven daily services Monday to Thursday, that will be added to the Cleveland line beginning 29 July 2019.

The additional services to the Cleveland line would mean consistent train services every 7-15 minutes during peak times. Customers are also assured of consistent weekday train services every 15 minutes, between morning and afternoon peak, between Cannon Hill and Brisbane’s CBD, and every half hour during off-peak and weekends..

Customers at stations between Murarrie and Cleveland can expect a train service running every 30 minutes outside of peak times.

Video Credit: Queensland Rail / YouTube

Additional peak services to Cleveland Line:

Departure station	Departure time	Arrival station	Arrival time	Days services are added to
Cleveland	5.54am	Central	6.56am	Monday to Friday
Central	3.32pm	Cleveland	4.35pm	Friday
Central	4.24pm	Cleveland (express)	5.20pm	Friday
Central	5.02pm	Manly	5.45pm	Friday

As announced by Queensland Rail, a total of 430 extra weekly train services across SEQ will be added, 85 of which will run in peak times and 142 will run on a Friday.

There will also be an upgrade of 59 existing services from three-carriages to six-carriages which equates to 200,000 extra seats per week.

The extra services will add to the 32 weekly peak time services introduced last May 2019 and the 193 three-carriage upgrades, as well as the 46,000 extra seats added last December 2018.

The introduction of extra train services from 29 July, will restore the 8,290 services per week that was promised with the Redcliffe Peninsula Line opening, increasing current service levels by 5.5 percent.

5 Things To Do at Manly Harbour Village During Weekends

Weekends are always quite busy at Manly Harbour Village. Once known mostly as a fishing destination, locals are rightfully proud of its transformation into a dining, entertainment and shopping hub. There’s always something going on and half the fun is in exploring the suburb and rediscovering all the reasons why Manly is “it” for you.

Below are Five Things To Do at Manly Harbour Village for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend “staycation.”

1. Check out the Jan Powers Farmers Market.

The Jan Powers Market is held every first and third Saturday of the month from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the waterfront. Here, you can score local produce and fresh ingredients to stock up in your kitchen. You could also shop for interesting and useful pieces to gift to friends or for your own.

*Photo Credit: Manly Harbour Village/Facebook*

2. Watch a family-friendly movie in the park — FREE!

For Saturday, the 6th of July, “A Wrinkle in Time” will screen at the Little Bayside Park.

So, pack a picnic and set a blanket for a relaxing night with friends or family. Or, you can buy foods to munch while watching the movie from the rows of restaurants at Manly Harbour Village.

The screening starts at 6:00 p.m. Future films will include “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Daddy’s Home Two,” and the 1984 classic “Gremlins.”

3. Enjoy live music and performances at the bars and restaurants.

Live entertainment at Manly Harbour Village starts on Thursday night at some restaurants. Support local artists, school bands, indie musicians and up-and-coming comics by watching their sets at the following establishments:

Visit their Facebook pages for the event schedules. While you’re there, try some of the bars or restaurants’ best-selling food, too!

4. Get some me-time in. Try a pampering session or get a makeover.

Had a long week? Then have a much-needed pampering session or finally get that makeover at any of Manly Harbour Village’s spas, skin or dental clinics, and salons. Book a facial, a haircut, mani/pedi, massage or a teeth bleaching procedure at these establishments:

5. Indulge in retail therapy.

Manly Harbour Village has two fashion stores — Bella Botiquo and Ebb + Flow. The clothes, shoes and accessories here are unique and not mass-produced. So, if you’re looking to spruce up your wardrobe to stand out, browse these stores’ inventory for some wonderful finds.

A weekend full of dining, shopping, and pampering at Manly Harbour Village, made even better because of the gorgeous view of the seaside, will remind you why Manly is the place to be.

Take a New Age Mini Retreat at Manly’s Apothecary Botanica

Photo Credit: Apothecary Botanica/Facebook

When it comes to eco-conscious beauty, Manly is not lagging behind because you can find stores such as the Apothecary Botanica in Esplanade offering all-natural products and everything New Age.

This brick and mortar store is dedicated to zero-waste shopping and offers a wide variety of raw ingredients for skin care and wellness, from beeswax and shea butter to clays and herbs.

Photo credit: Apothecary Botanica/Facebook

Apothecary Botanica is your ultimate new age store, because you can find books relating to mental spirituality, aromatherapy, natural beauty, and even about witchcraft.

They also have crystals, oracle cards and intentional jewellery. More than the shopping experience, visitors can spend a bit of time, have a tea, pull a card, soak up some good vibes.

Owner Erica Schofield created Apothecary to come up with a space where people can purchase all sorts of raw ingredients for diy skincare, natural living and soulful wellness.

Shopping here is like a mini retreat because the shop has a radiant and relaxed vibe, not to mention the fresh sea air near the Manly Harbour.

Apothecary Botanica is located at Shop 1/455 Esplanade, Manly and opens Tuesday to Friday. They also offer deliveries for those who prefer online shopping. For more details about the store, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

Chill Out with Live Music and Cocktails at This Manly Bar

Bluebottle Bar, located at 55 Cambridge Parade, is known as one of the coolest chill out place in Manly. Frequented by the locals for its musical line-up, this establishment also offers decent meals and a wide selection of cocktails, craft beers and other drinks.

Diners love coming back to Bluebottle Bar for its burgers. The kitchen also serves tacos, chicken wings, cheese plates, and charcuterie platters that go well with the drinks.

The bar food menu may be slim but the drink list is long. Try their honey-filled cocktail topped with honeycomb or get a fill of their espresso martini. Don’t leave the place without drinking their popular Tiki Tiki drink.

Bluebottle Bar caters to a diverse clientele who love enjoying good music with good food or drinks. So, it’s usual to see different sets of adults of every age and background hanging out at the Bluebottle Bar.

Scarlett Gunner	Friday 21 June Friday 28 June
Steve Hawley	Saturday 22 June
Erin Reus	Saturday 29 June

Bluebottle Bar’s trading hours are from 4:00 p.m. to late night from Thursday to Sunday. The restaurant also accepts private parties and catering.

“It is so refreshing to find a place where the Barman knows everything about his stock and can give accurate and detailed information about what they have on offer. Great service!”
~ Ingrid Wulf, Facebook

“Great bar in Manly that’s a step in the right direction to the kind of places that need to open in the area.

The food in this venue is delicious and the bar manager is extremely professional, friendly and helpful. There are great beers available on tap and while more variety in that department would be nice I understand it’s not always possible with a venue of this size.

It’s a really pleasant environment both inside and outside the bar and I would encourage anyone to go give the place a try.

“Keep up the good work guys.”
~ Dan Wright, Google Reviews

“Since it has been renovated it has such a great feel to it.
The staff are awesome people and the service is bang on.
The cocktails are amazing! These guys know what they are doing. Great value too with a selection at $10 between 5-7 and most are $16 any time.
Great burgers too if you are hungry!”
~ Mel C, Trip Advisor

Did You Know This Oceana Terrace Property is the Oldest Surviving House in the Manly-Lota Area?

Lota House in 2009 (Photo Credit: Queensland Government)

The oldest surviving dwelling in the Manly-Lota area is a two-storey brick building with timber extensions built circa 1865-1867 and called the Lota House.

The 19th-century villa’s fascinating history is reflected in its Georgian style which influenced the early settlers of Australia. It originally had a moulded brick chimney at every end of the roof, a wide concrete verandah to three sides, and French doors and shutters connecting the stone verandahs.

Located at 162 Oceana Terrace, Lota house was erected on portion 79, comprising 153 acres purchased by Irish born Queensland early settler, William Duckett White in November 1860.

When it was built in the 1860s, the house served as a family home to White and his wife, Jane. WD White is a politician known for his appointment to the Queensland Legislative Council for almost two decades. He also served as warden of Tingalpa’s Anglican Church.

White’s son-in-law, Graham Mylne, described Lota House as a grand, comfortable new house with large rooms, fresh breezes, and views over Moreton Bay. Jane White designed the extensive gardens surrounding a curved drive leading through open grass paddocks.

One of the notable features of the house is the dairy located on the southwest corner, curtailing the surrounding ground floor verandahs. Further to the west, there were yards, cow bales, fowl houses and pig styes, as well as a hut accommodating South Sea Islanders working on the property.

Photo credit: State Library of Queensland

The Whites loved welcoming guests in their home and had prominent personalities like Governor Bowen and RGW Herbert as some of the frequent visitors.

WD White lived in the house until his death in 1893. Various tenants rented the house following his demise during which time it fell into disrepair and the garden deteriorated.

When it was acquired by White’s grandson William Duckett White (Duckett) in 1908, he renovated the house and extended it. It had a school room, a billiard room, servants’ quarters, and a single-storeyed day nursery.

In 1913, Duckett sold the house Graham Ernest Mylne, another grandson of WD White. The Mylnes resided at Lota House until Graham’s death in 1958, following which the family sold the property to the Anglican Church in late 1960.

On 21 October 1992, Lota House was listed on Queensland Heritage Register after meeting a number of criteria, including the fact it is one of few 1860s residences of its type to survive in Queensland.

Lota House At Present

At the outdoor seating of E.M. Tooth Residential Aged Care (Photo credit: Anglicare Southern Queensland)

Lota House is also known today as Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home. The home has recently been extended and refurbished through a $15m capital development project intended to make the facility more family-orientated.

In 2018, The Village Retirement Group lodged a development application for a property in Oceana Terrace that includes the heritage-listed Lota House. Brisbane City Council rejected the proposal for 100 retirement units because the scale of the development was in conflict with the low-density residential suburb.

Now more than 150 years later, the house still stands and is still part of an aged care facility. Local groups successfully ensured the preservation the house and its remnant eucalyptus woodland has come under a council preservation order.

Mother’s Day 2019: Where to Celebrate With Mum in Manly?

Sunday, the 12th of May 2019, is Mother’s Day and if you’re still unsure where to take your mum to celebrate, there are actually a few interesting things happening at Manly Harbour Village. This list below should get you sorted.

Spend Mother’s Day in the Park

Take mum for an early morning walk on this beautiful day at the Esplanade and then settle down for a picnic with the whole family at Bayside Park, where Mother’s Day in the Park 2019 is happening from 9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.

You can pack her favourite food or buy from the stalls at the nearby Sunday Creative Markets. While the children play on the grass, you and mum can watch the local school bands perform.

Here is the musical line-up for this event:

9:00 a.m. Meeka Ireland
9: 30 a.m. FAD Bayside
10:00 a.m. The Swingalicious Big Band
11:00 a.m. Notesmasters Music Studio Presents
11:30 a.m. Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band
12:15 p.m. Cody Miller
12:45 p.m. Bella Cooke
1:15 p.m. Momentum Choir
1:45 p.m. Brianna Frost
2:00 p.m. Claiming it Anyway Band

Don’t forget to shop for a token for mum at one of the stalls! The stores are open beginning 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

*Photo Credit:* *Manly Creative Markets/Facebook*

Treat Mum to a Fancy Meal

If mum’s not up for a picnic in the park, however, you can treat her to a fancy meal at cafes and restaurants around Manly. These establishments have prepared a special Mother’s Day meal to mark the occasion.

*Photo Credit:* *The Manly Hotel/Facebook*

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 578 Royale Esplanade	Gourmet Breakfast Buffet from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for $20 (adults) $10 (children) Lunch or dinner with a special limited menu 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Manly Hotel 54 Cambridge Parade	Breakfast Buffet from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Afternoon live music at Sails Bistro and Beergarden Sails Bistro food special: roast of the day with vegetable and gravy for $18. Get a chance to win a Mother’s Day Pamper Pack!
The Manly Deck Bar & Restaurant 1/45 Cambridge Parade	All-day live music Special Mother’s Day breakfast for $18
The Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club 34 Fairlead Crescent	Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast

*Photo Credit:* *Manly Deck Bar & Restaurant/Facebook*

These restaurants below, on the other hand, are also preparing something special and off the menu for Mother’s Day. Just ask the wait staff or call ahead to find out what delectable dish they will be serving.

It’s highly recommended, however, that you reserve a table in advance since these establishments are likely going to be packed with guests.

Make Mother’s Day count and plan ahead so that you’ll have the most unforgettable, enjoyable and relaxing Sunday with that special woman in your life!

USC Moreton Bay: Australia’s Newest University Campus in Moreton Bay to Open in 2020

Construction of Stage One of USC Moreton Bay, Australia’s newest university campus, located at the heart of Moreton Bay is well underway.

The new University of the Sunshine Coast campus is set to cater for up to 10,000 students in its first 10 years and will be the anchor of The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area. USC Moreton Bay will be built on a 10.5-hectare land on the former Petrie Paper Mill site.

Video Credit: USC: University of the Sunshine Coast / YouTube

Hansen Yuncken is undertaking the construction works of Stage One of the USC Moreton Bay foundation. The foundation facility will include a 400-seat lecture theatre for teaching and community events; a $10 million worth state-of-the-art technology, including simulation facilities, engineering facilities, and a makerspace; and a core commitment to renewable energy.

The USC Moreton Bay campus is accessible from Old Gympie road, the Petrie Station, and the Petrie to Kippa-Ring Share path.

Study Opportunities at USC Moreton Bay

Beginning February 2020, USC Moreton Bay will offer almost 50 undergraduate degree programs including business, education, and computer science. Several new courses will be offered in 2020 as well such as Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic).

Sixteen additional programs will also be introduced in 2021 and 2022 such as Bachelor of Business (International Business), Bachelor of Design (Game Design), Bachelor of Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Nutrition.

For students who want to apply for undergraduate study from Semester 1, 2020, application will open in August 2019 through QTAC.

For more information on the USC admission process, please visit this site.

*Photo Credit: University of the Sunshine Coast / Facebook*

Meet USC Moreton Bay

A series of “Meet USC MoretonBay” events are scheduled beginning 23 May 2019, to give a chance to students and the local community to learn more about the project and study opportunities that will be available beginning 2020.

Scheduled to attend and answer questions during panel discussion are USC Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Hill, USC Chief Operating Officer Scott Snyder, USC Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement) Professor Joanne Scott and Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland.

Event details are as follows:

EVENT	DATE	TIME	VENUE
North Lakes: Meet USC Moreton Bay	Thursday 23 May 2019	6-7.30pm	North Lakes Sports Club – Discovery Lounge
Caboolture: Meet USC Moreton Bay	Monday 27 May 2019	6-7.30pm	USC Caboolture – J1.15 Lecture Theatre
Eatons Hill: Meet USC Moreton Bay	Tuesday 28 May 2019	6-7.30pm	Eatons Hill Hotel – Hills room
Petrie: Meet USC Moreton Bay	Thursday 30 May 2019	6-7.30pm	Heritage Hotel & Function Centre – Pioneer room

Online registration for the Meet USC Moreton Bay is available at this page.

Council’s Refusal of Proposed Retirement Facility at Lota House Appealed

The development application for the proposed retirement village at Oceana St in Lota has already been refused by the Brisbane City Council, but developers are already appealing the case in court.

In August 2018, the Village Retirement Group and Anglicare submitted a proposal to develop a retirement facility at 162 Oceana Tce in Lota — the site includes the heritage-listed Lota House.

The initial proposal consisted of four new buildings containing a total of 104 units, integrated within the Lota Court-Manly Anglicare Retirement Community and Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The proposed development would have Buildings 1 and 2 on the Oceana frontage at six storeys in height, and Buildings 3 and 4 on the Grace St frontage at seven storeys in height.

The plan was later amended, reducing the height to five and six storeys and removing one unit from the plan to provide an entry area that will connect the porte-cochere to the main lobby.

Despite the changes, the Council rejected the development application last 3 April as the council believes that the proposal was not in keeping with the character of the area and that it negatively impacts the 150-year-old heritage-listed Lota House, the existing vegetation, and traffic.

In particular, the Council cited that the “5 and 6 storey retirement facility is not consistent with the 1 and 2 storey low density residential character of the area.”

The decision also said that “the proposed 5 and 6 storey development does not complement the prevailing 1 and 2 storey low density residential scale, built form and streetscape of the surrounding area.”

The refusal comes after the local community actively called for the rejection of the proposal and more than 160 submissions, objecting to the application, were received.

The developers, however, appealed the case to the Planning and Environment court on grounds that the council did not provide sufficient basis for the refusal.

“The Development Application ought to be approved because the proposed development complies with all of the assessment benchmarks for the development. Alternatively, the Development Application ought to be approved if the proposed development does not comply with some of the assessment benchmarks.

“Further or in the alternative, the Development Application ought not to be refused as compliance with the assessment benchmarks can be achieved by the imposition of conditions,” the Notice of Appeal said.

A Magical Fantastic Beasts Party Is Happening In Manly This Easter

Photo Credit: Fantastic Beasts/Facebook

Since it’s the school holidays, The Mad Hatters Bookshop in Manly is hosting a Fantastic Beasts Party for the kids!

Open for children between the ages of seven to 12 years old, the Fantastic Beasts Party is set on Friday, April 12, and will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the bookstore’s Day Markets location in the corner of Stratton Terrace and Cambridge Parade.

Guests joining the Fantastic Beasts Party can expect a treasure hunt and a trivia contest, so the kids better brush up on their knowledge about the world of Harry Potter.

*Photo Credit:* *The Mad Hatters Bookshop/Facebook*

Prizes will be given away to those who will do their best during the games and contests. The Mad Hatters Bookshop will also be selling discounted Harry Potter merchandise during the event.

The Fantastic Beasts Party will also be celebrating Easter with a crafting and Easter egg-making activity for the children. The Mad Hatters Bookshop encourages parents to let their children wear their most comfortable work clothes because they will be painting and working with glitter and glue.

Tickets to the event are at $25 per participant but this Friday’s event is all booked out. However, if you miss this party, there’s always a Harry Potter-themed activity at The Mad Hatters Bookshop during the school holidays.

Did you know that this Manly bookstore has its own Harry Potter-themed games and reading room? Take a peek of what it looks like inside in this video below.

Keep tabs of The Mad Hatters Bookshop’s Facebook page for the succeeding Harry Potter-themed events.

Artsy-Craftsy? Improve Your Skills and Join Manly’s Workshop Hub

Photo Credit: Workshop Hub

Do you remember how much fun you’ve had with the arts and crafts classes during your childhood years? Now, you can relive these moments at the Workshop Hub as you rediscover your creative gifts.

The Workshop Hub in Manly is a new arts and crafts centre for creative people living in and around the Bayside.

Established by Emma Wood, the Workshop Hub is the perfect venue for those looking to improve on their artistic and crafting abilities or to have an enjoyable and creative time when they are not working.

The best part is the Workshop Hub classes are not limited to the basic arts and crafts. There is a myriad of courses offered and taught by skilled teachers.

Each session at the Workshop Hub lasts for an average of three hours and the fees will depend on the classes. For April and May, you may sign up for the following arts and crafts sessions:

April

4-April	Native Wreath 1:00 p.m. Learn to arrange foliage to hang on walls or doors.
	Succulent Wooden Planter 3:30 p.m. Learn how to arrange, plant and care for succulents.
16-April	Beginner’s Macrame Wall Hanging 10:00 a.m. Create the Elise Heather Designs Ideal for beginners to Macrame.
	Resin Jewellery 1:00 p.m. Learn how to pour, cast, finish and polish resins safely
	Beginner’s Macrame Plant Hanger 2:00 p.m. For beginners and experienced Macrame crafters
	Resin Homeware 6:00 p.m. Learn to create resin serving dishes and chopping board
	Watercolour Natives 6:30 p.m. Develop techniques in watercolour painting.
28-April	Hot Smoke – Fireside Smoking BBQ 11:00 a.m. Learn how to cure fish, smoke meats and stoke fires.

*Decorative clay creations by Artfolk/Vanessa Wallace*

May

3-May	Banksy Sip and Paint 6:00 p.m. Learn techniques to create Banksy street art.
5-May	Beginner’s Macrame Feather Dream Catcher Workshop 10:00 a.m. Learn the basics of Macrame.
	Resin Art 1:00 p.m. Learn to create resin art in a wooden art board.
	Beginner’s Woven Wall Hanging Workshop 2:00 p.m. Learn to make woven wall hangers.
7-May	A la Mesa!! 5:30 p.m. EJ Daniel will teach the secrets of cooking the perfect paella.
9-May	Introduction to Linocut Printing 4:00 p.m. Learn how to design and cut a lino print.
14-May	Decorative Clay Platter 6:30 p.m. Artfolk’s Vanessa will teach the basics of moulding and decorating clay
16-May	Artisan Textured Silver Earrings 9:30 a.m. Hilary from Jocale Design instructs. Learn techniques in creating your own metal jewellery.
	Oceanic Watercolour 6:30 p.m. Learn and understand the colour theory and colour mixing

Classes are inclusive of tea or wine breaks, depending on the time session.

To learn more about the sessions or to get regular updates, follow the Workshop Hub’s Facebook Page.