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Free “Come & Try” Synchro Swimming at Albany Creek Pool

It’s the kids’ chance to channel their inner mermaid at Albany Creek Leisure Centre as Neptunes Synchronized Swimming Club presents a free Come & Try Synchro session on Saturday 26 January 2019.

The session is ideal for boys and girls from 7 years to 17 years of age. Participants should be comfortable in the water and can swim unaided for 25 metres to 50 metres, whether using freestyle or another stroke.

The club welcomes new members throughout the year and the come and try session is a perfect opportunity to see if a kid has the potential for the sport.

Event Details:

What: Come N Try Synchro
When: Saturday 26 January 2016
Where: Albany Creek Leisure Centre,
Corner Explorer Drive and Old Northern Road, Albany Creek
Cost: FREE
Bookings: Bookings Essential
Email president@neptunes.qldsynchro.org.au to book.

Neptunes Synchro Come and Try

Can’t make it to the free Come & Try session? No need to worry as Neptures holds come and try days throughout the year. The club also takes bookings for trial sessions.

For enquiries, email president@neptunes.qldsynchro.org.au to register your interest in a Come & Try Synchro session. The club will offer the next available day and time for a trial session.

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About Neptunes

Neptunes Synchronized Swimming Club, based at the Albany Creek Leisure Centre in Albany Creek, has been welcoming swimmers into what’s been regarded as one of the most enjoyable water activities available.

Synchro is a fun and unique aquatic activity that combines swimming, dance and gymnastics. Through the sport, children can develop grace, strength and endurance. The discipline and skills that the kids develop throughout training are sure to aid them in other aspects of life.

The club’s Albany Creek home base welcomes swimmers from the vicinity and Brisbane’s northern suburbs. As part of its expansion, it also now offers synchro lessons at Dunlop Park Memorial Pool in Corinda for the western suburbs.

Visit Neptunes’ website for more details.

 

Albany Creek Among Top Brisbane Suburbs to Watch for House Price Growth in 2019

Albany Creek is poised for a house price growth in 2019, along with 28 other Brisbane suburbs, according to research.

There are twenty-nine Brisbane suburbs that should be watched for this 2019, according to Hotspotting’s Price Predictor Index. The report tracks increases in sales demand, which is generally seen to lead to price growth. Moreton Bay Region tops with seven suburbs lead by Albany Creek with a current median price of $585,000.

Brisbane-south region follows with five suburbs in the list. Overall, Brisbane-west’s Indooroopilly is among the three hottest Greater Brisbane suburbs, along with Graceville and Kippa-Ring.

This 2019, Domain predicts that Brisbane house prices will rise by four percent and by about five percent in 2020. Moreover, house prices will grow at a faster rate than any other markets this year, a stark contrast to its 2018 performance which saw house prices remain unchanged.

Unit prices are expected to grow as well by three percent in 2019 and 2020. This rebound comes after unit prices slipped by about six percent in 2018 and falling by about nine percent from its 2016 peak of $411,000.

Photo Credit: J Brew [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
The Greater Brisbane Suburbs to Watch in 2019 According to The Price Predictor Index:
(Region / Suburb / Median Price)

Moreton Bay

  • Albany Creek – $585,000
  • Banksia Beach – $560,000
  • Clontarf – $445,000
  • Eatons Hill – $600,000
  • Kippa-Ring – $430,000
  • Redcliffe (Houses) – $440,000
  • Redcliffe (Units) – $415,000
  • Burpengary – $465,000

Logan

  • Bethania Logan – $365,000
  • Logan Reserve – $410,000

Redland

  • Alexandra Hills – $470,000
  • Cleveland – $620,000
  • Mt Cotton – $550,000
  • Ormiston – $680,000

Brisbane-south

  • Annerley – $720,000
  • Corinda – $745,000
  • Mansfield – $680,000
  • Sunnybank Hills – $680,000
  • Tarragindi – $775,000

Brisbane-north

  • Bald Hills – $440,000
  • Geebung – $545,000
  • Gordon Park – $845,000
  • Stafford Heights – $605,000

Ipswich

  • Camira – $407,000

Brisbane-west

  • Graceville – $905,000
  • Indooroopilly (Houses) – $905,000
  • Indooroopilly (Units) – $475,000
  • Kenmore – $700,000

Brisbane-east

  • Tingalpa – $555,000
  • Wakerley – $755,000
  • Wynnum West – $540,000

Factors that will likely trigger price growths in the Brisbane housing market in 2019 are relative housing affordability, rise in population, dropping unemployment, infrastructure spending, and tightening supply.

Read: Design For Albany Creek Road Upgrades Underway

Safer Roads Ahead as New Traffic Signals Light Up in Albany Creek

To address the increasing prevalence of right-turn crashes at the intersection, new traffic signals will be switched on at the Old Northern Road/Explorer Drive intersection in Albany Creek.

The project follows the Government’s investment in making the intersection safer and is being delivered as part of the Queensland Government’s Targeted Road Safety Program.

Read: Government Invests $1.1 Million to Make Albany Creek Intersection Safer

According to Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, the new traffic signals will significantly help in controlling traffic movement at the accident-prone intersection.

“Switching on the new traffic signals will significantly improve right-turns from Explorer Drive to Old Northern Road,” Mr Bailey said.

“The signals will make turning right safer and easier and help control the flow of traffic at this increasingly busy intersection, which I know has been a concern for the local community,” he added.

Other Traffic Signals at Old Northern Rd, Albany Creek Photo credit: Google Street View

Mr Bailey said that the new traffic signals will also be coordinated with other signals on Old Northern Road to further improve priority traffic movements and minimise queuing distances during peak periods.

The intersection would be monitored and the signal synchronisation fine-tuned as traffic patterns settle.

Other safety improvements have also been delivered at the intersection, including:

  • an extended southbound right-turn lane on Old Northern Road to increase capacity for turning vehicles
  • a high-angle entry treatment for motorists turning left from Explorer Drive onto Old Northern Road to improve visibility
  • a dedicated on-road lane for northbound cyclists through the intersection
  • a signalised pedestrian crossing across Explorer Drive

Mr Bailey confirmed that the construction contractor, RoadTek, will return to the site after the signals are operational to finalise the safety improvements.

Road upgrades are continuously done in roads around Albany Creek as part of the program to improve the most dangerous intersections in the Moreton Bay region.

Read: Albany Creek’s One Of The Most Dangerous Intersections In Queensland To See An Upgrade

Old Northern Road Upgrades

More safety improvements will also be provided to Old Northern Road in response to community feedback.

A new footpath for the eastern side of Old Northern Road is already being designed and is anticipated to be complete in September with construction to follow.

Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / PxHere

A signalised pedestrian crossing will also be added at the northern side of the intersection to tie into the new footpath.

Mr Bailey hopes that the project, which is expected to be finished by the end of the year, will provide a safe passage across Old Northern Road.

Majority of the works for the Road Safety Program needs to be completed at night when traffic volumes are lower to ensure the safety of motorists and road workers.

Mr Bailey advised motorists to take extra precaution while travelling through the work zone and thanked the local community for their patience.

Albany Creek Intersection Among Most Dangerous in the Region

As part of the Queensland Government’s Safer Roads Sooner program, more than 42 projects across the state will receive over $30 million of funding next financial year. Albany Creek will benefit from this following the recent announcement on the upgrades of the most dangerous intersections in the Moreton Bay region.

The Albany Creek Road, Ferguson St and Wruck Crescent will be upgraded and it is expected to cost $595,000. The project involves extending both right-turn lanes on Albany Creek Rd and modify traffic signals to control right-turn movements.

Other intersection upgrades in the region include Eatons Crossing Rd and Eden Drive in Strathpine and Oxley Ave and Irene St in Redcliffe.

The upgrades will begin in the 2019-20 financial year.

The government program continues to provide road safety upgrades for the residents. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said, “Any death on our roads is one too many, so initiatives like this are vital to ensure we have a safe road network for road users.”

The program is funded through the Targeted Road Safety Program. Other projects in the program include:

  • Three road safety projects on the Warrego Highway near Ipswich
  • Intersection upgrades on Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road and Oakey-Pittsworth Road
  • Shoulder widening, line marking and guardrail installation at a section of the New England Highway near Cooyar
  • Traffic signal installation at the intersection of Brighton-Redcliffe Road (Oxley Avenue) and Irene Street
  • Lane and shoulder widening on curves on the Tamborine-Oxenford Road near Wongawallan
  • Intersection improvements at Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road and Gregory Cannon Valley Road

Experience Australia’s First Modern French High Tea at Albany Creek’s French and Mor

Concealed amidst the backstreets of Albany Creek, French and Mor cafe offers an exquisite experience as they serve Australia’s first Modern French High Tea.

Offering a vast selection of tea sandwiches, pastries, and gateaux & mor on the menu, the French and Mor High Tea is a delight to high tea enthusiasts.

Photo credit: Facebook/French and Mor Cafe

Their French High Tea is a collaboration between the local Le Bon Choix Patisserie and T2 teas and comes with a choice of 20 exclusive T2 loose teas from around the world.

It is served on a classic three-tiered cake stand, with specially curated offers for children and teenagers. Non-tea drinkers can pair their Modern French High Tea with brewed coffee or juices.

Photo credit: Facebook/French and Mor Cafe

For $38 per person, you can enjoy French and Mor’s High Tea every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with discounted rates for young guests for $25 per person. Bookings are required so make sure to call in advance.

For more information, visit French and Mor’s official website or check out their Facebook page.

Bigger and Better Albany Fair 2018 Coming Up

Time for a bigger and better Albany Fair 2018. Happening on 27 May from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the All Saints Parish and Primary School, the event promises to a fun-filled day for the whole family.

This year, there are new rides in store for you and your kids. A new addition is the wicked reptile interactive with Wild Encounters. Touch, hold and take a photo with snakes, crocs and more.

Photo credit: Albany Fair / Facebook

A variety of stalls await, from food to book stalls, to a cafe corner and many more. Activities such as the arts and crafts stall will be there as well.

Photo credit: Albany Fair / Facebook

Thinking of doing something out-of-the-box? Why don’t you get your hair dyed in vibrant colours at the Crazy Hair Art booth? There will also be a face painting stall as well because what is a fair without it?

Photo credit: Albany Fair / Facebook

If you’re looking for something thrilling, head on over to the haunted house, another new addition this year.

There will be delicious food and adults can also drink booze whilst they take in all the fun of this event!

The Flair Action Sports & Promotions will also be performing throughout the day and signing autographs. Don’t miss it!

Photo credit: Albany Fair / Facebook

Some Star Wars storm troopers and droids will be present at the event as well along with Batman and his Batmobile. Don’t forget to take a snap with them!

Photo credit: Albany Fair / Facebook

The dogs and the team from Guide Dogs Queensland will also be making an appearance.

You can get your ride tickets here.

Entrance to the event is FREE.

Address: 4 Faheys Rd E, Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia

Albany Creek’s Paige Schouw Selected in Australian Women’s Indoor Hockey Squad

Paige Schouw, a 20-year-old Albany Creek resident, has been selected in the Australian Women’s Indoor Hockey Squad for 2018.

Following her exceptional performance in the Australian under-21 indoor hockey championship held at Goulburn, NSW, Schouw is one of the Brisbane players who made it to the Australian Indoor Hockey Squads for 2018.

Schouw has been the top scorer for the Under-21 tournament after scoring 14 goals in seven games. Aside from bringing home a bronze medal, she was also named as the Player of the Tournament.


Credit: Facebook/Hockey QLD – Indoor

Going into the tournament, the Commercial Hockey Club member was determined to help her team win. Her efforts paid off when they won the bronze medal which was a first for Queensland’s under-21 women’s team in six years.

Schouw is now set to compete alongside Australia’s best indoor hockey players. Other Brisbane players who were selected for the national indoor hockey squads include Troy Rossiter, Matt Argent, Aidan Campbell, Jared Taylor, Clare Comerford, Lindsey Howard, and Madeleine Smith.

Government Invests $1.1 Million to Make Albany Creek Intersection Safer

Addressing the road safety concerns in Albany Creek, the Government has granted a $1.1 million upgrade to the Old Northern Road intersection with Explorer Drive as part of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said that this commitment to fund the project is the government’s response to community concerns regarding safety at the busy intersection.

Old Northern Rd – Explorer Dr Intersection Google Street View

Traffic signals, which include a fully controlled right-turn movement from Explorer Drive onto Old Northern Road, will be installed at the intersection to enhance safety and improve the traffic flow.

The design and construction contract of the project was awarded to WSP. Whilst the detailed design for the project is not ready yet, it aims to focus on resolving the increasing number of crashes at the intersection.

Google Street View of Old Northern Rd – Explorer Dr Intersection

Road users may notice road workers and construction vehicles on site as surveying works, as well as geotechnical and pavement investigations, commence for use in creating the design plans.

The final design is expected to be released in a few months. Construction is set to follow as soon as possible.

This project falls under the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Targeted Road Safety Program which aims to improve road safety by implementing cost-effective solutions to prevent crashes and road incidents.

99-year-old Albany Creek Retiree Smashed Two World Records in Four Days

Photo Credit: Australian Dolphins Swim Team Facebook

George Corones, a retiree from Albany Creek, smashed not one, but two, world records in one week, in the days leading up to the Commonwealth Games trials.

The 99-year-old swimmer, who will turn 100 in April, broke his first record for the 50m freestyle in 56.12 seconds at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Wednesday. On Saturday, he broke another record for his age group of 100 to 104, swimming across 100m in two-and-a-half minutes.

Credit: Australian Dolphins Swim Team

Mr Corones had also made a record at the Albany Creek Master’s Swimming’s Short Course Meet in January, swimming the whole course in 57.11 seconds. This record would have beaten a previous short course world record time but the pool at Albany Creek has no automatic timing equipment which is a requirement before a world record could be declared. Had it not been for that technicality, he could have been on record for smashing a total of three world records.

Speaking in different media interviews, Mr Corones said that he was equally amazed by how people were overwhelmed by his achievement and how his story became global. His story has been making headlines across local and international news publications, including BBC, who has run a story about him.

Credit: Australian Dolphins Swim Team Facebook

His fellow Aussies were the very first to celebrate his victory.

“We have just witnessed history in the making! 100 year old George Corones just broke the world record in the 50m Freestyle,” the Australian Dolphins Swim Team said via their Facebook Page.

The team had also recorded his second triumph via a Facebook Live video. “He’s done it again! George Corones has destroyed the current 100m Freestyle, 100 – 104 age group, World Record by almost a minute! We couldn’t be more proud.”


Credit: Australian Dolphins Swim Team

Mr Corones shared that he was a swimmer back in his youth and had only stopped when World War Two began. He subsequently went back to swimming at the age of 80 and the rest, as they say, is history.

His son, Harry Corones, said that the world record breaker lives independently in his own home in Albany Creek. He goes to the gym three days a week. He even drives himself alone around the neighbourhood.

Amidst all the attention he is getting now, Mr Corones said that it was the admiration of little children that matters to him the most.

Albany Creek’s Matt Renshaw Remains Positive Despite Ashes 2017 Drop

Albany Creek’s cricketer is not giving up on his dream of playing in the Ashes despite Australia’s decision to drop him for the Ashes 2017. He remains hopeful that he can produce a resounding second coming.

In one interview, he expresses his perseverance about starting again somewhere. He mulls about going back to the grade cricket for the week. He is also optimistic about his Shield game at the WACA next week. He looks forward to score runs in order to boost his confidence once again.

National Selector Trevor Hohns explains that they dropped Renshaw from the Ashes list because he was out of form. Hohns elaborates that they still regard the Albany Creek cricketer as a strong player. They think that the Ashes Test match was not the best place for Renshaw to get back to form. He adds that national selectors want to see Renshaw return to first-class cricket and bring back the big runs.

Watch the full press conference here.

There had been talks about Renshaw’s disappointing performance in three Sheffield Shield games in the weeks before the selection. Days prior to the announcement, Mark Waugh was in fact optimistic that Renshaw’s impressive record for Australia would still lead him on his way to the Ashes 2017. The 21-year-old batsman also had the support of his Test Teammates.

The final line-up for the Australian squad for the Ashes 2017 includes Tim Paine who had been absent from test cricket for seven years; Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Chadd Sayers, Steve Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, and Jackson Bird.

Elsewhere, cricket followers have been disappointed with Australia’s decision to drop Renshaw. They have taken their grievances on Twitter.

One Renshaw follower chooses to be sarcastic:

Others disguise their disappointment with humour.

Many are simply blaming the selectors.

For more update on Renshaw, follow him on Facebook.

To be in the loop on all cricket happenings, follow the Australian Team here.