The key to understanding the present is to understand the past. Studying history can provide valuable insights and awareness to the origins of cultures and communities and you can have this privilege of learning the history of Albany Creek in an enriching free event at the Albany Creek Library.
On Monday, the 3rd of February 2020, the library on Ferguson Street is running a history lesson about the origins of the suburb. Happening from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., this event is free to anyone who may be curious about the first settlers of Albany Creek or the significance of the street names.
Knowing your history can help answer why the world around you is what it is today. A look into the cultural trends of yesteryears can provide a reasonable projection of what may happen in the future. It can also spark inspiration and motivation for your next big ideas and projects.
Studying history is also a worthy mental exercise to sharpen your critical thinking skills. It goes without saying that critical thinking applies to all aspects of your life.
A new frites and burger place in Albany Creek is opening this September and it might just become the next local hangout, judging by its mouth-watering food, award-winning craft beer selections, and friendly service!
Located at the old Coffee Club site on Ferguson Street and Albany Creek Road, Fritzenberger will finally serve Albany Creek locals its delicious meals and world-class beers when it opens its doors on Saturday, the 14th of Sept 2019.
Here are five fun facts that you may be interested to know about Fritzenberger Albany Creek:
1. It’s the second-biggest Fritzenberger store.
Opening about a year after its Wilston store, Albany Creek is Fritzenberger’s second-biggest store with a 150-seating capacity. Be the first to try what this family restaurant has to offer as the store begins trading at 11:00 a.m.
“It will be a good place for the family to gather or for local friends to catch up for a weekday or weekend session,” store manager and Albany Creek resident Kirsty Bennett said.
2. You could win a year’s supply of burgers on its launch.
The restaurant predicts that 1,000 burgers will be grilled on opening weekend and the store is going all-out with its launch. So if you visit Fritzenberger from the 14th until the 30th of Sept 2019, you’ll get a chance to win a year’s supply!
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To join, download the store’s app online and follow the instructions. You can also use the app to avail of a 10 percent discount on your next order (code APP10), or to get monthly freebies like a schooner of Fritzen beer or house wine, or to earn points you can use for future orders.
3. You’ll enjoy a variety of burger options and unique flavour tweaks.
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For unique flavour tweaks, the fries come with a range of salts that you won’t find anywhere else because these are made in-house: Vegemite salt, beetroot salt, fresh chilli salt, roast chicken dinner salt, buffalo wing sauce salt, and garlic and rosemary.
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If you haven’t had a chance to eat at Fritzenberger’s other locations in Petrie Terrace or Wilston and you don’t know what to get on your first visit, you cannot go wrong with its classic Fritzen burger, frites and craft beer.
Fritzenberger serves up delicious beef burgers prepared and seasoned using local ingredients, hydroponic lettuce, fresh vine-ripened tomato, and house-made pickles. The beef is sourced from the hinterlands of Byron Bay, where the Fritzenberger team is on a first-name basis with the farmer, Bruce.
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If beef isn’t your favourite, you may also order the chicken burger or the mushroom burger with a serving of fries.
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4. The selection of beer on tap is abundant.
Did you know that about 20 to 30 kegs of Fritzenberger beers are brewed every week at Petrie Terrace? Would-be regulars will be happy to know that a batch of these will be delivered to Albany Creek on a regular basis.
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Everyone knows burgers and fries go well with a bottle of cold beer, so Fritzenberger serves a good selection of beer on tap. Try the Fritzenberger Pale Ale, Fritzenberger Munchen Lager, Fritzenberger Mid, Fritzenberger IPA, and Fritzenberger Schwarzbier.
The restaurant will also have a Lithuanian Keptinis Baked Farmhouse Ale, which isn’t brewed anywhere else in Australia, except at Fritzenberger!
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“We are sending our core range and most seasonal beers that we brew to Albany Creek. They cover a wide range of beer styles so there is something to suit everyone’s taste buds,” Matt Glanville, the Brewer Manager said.
5. Fritzenberger Albany Creek will bring Live Music and Trivia Nights soon.
In the coming weeks, Fritzenberger will also be featuring live music and weekly trivia nights that promise to make liven up the night in Albany Creek.
“Local residents are really excited to have a late-night dining option in the area that offers a space for locals to relax, host functions and even attend weekly trivia and live music nights. They feel like it is something the area is missing,” Ms Bennett said.
For updates on these events, follow the restaurant’s Facebook page.
The return of the Chillin’ in the Hills Twilight Market is getting closer and this May, the monthly event will be part of the Hills Festival program by the Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism department.
On Friday, the 31st of May 2019, arts and crafts shops, food trucks and bars, as well as live music performances, will be set up at the James Drysdale Recreational Park for Chillin’ in the Hills.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy and chill as a group amidst the soft glow of the sky as darkness gradually covers the park. Groove to the live music from talented Queensland artists as you toast a bottle of beer. Have a good time exchanging anecdotes as the food flows on your table.
Around 45 stalls will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the outdoor venue of Chillin’ in the Hills but there will also be crafters and sellers showcasing their handmade products at the community’s function centre. As the party outside gets loud, you can comfortably shop for handmade items, trinkets, gifts and tokens made by local artists indoors.
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Chillin in the Hills is a free event and there’s no booking required. Just drop in with your group and spend four hours of enjoyable quality time together.
The Moreton Bay Regional Council is investigating reports of water contamination and pollution in Sandy Creek found at the Cuthbert Park in Albany Creek.
Residents have raised their concerns after discovering that Sandy Creek’s water turned into a creamy colour and seemed to be filled with soap suds.
According to reports, Bob Barkley saw that Sandy Creek’s water was still quite clear on Tuesday, the 16th of April 2019. The following day, however, he found the water murky and almost white, and suspected that someone dumped contaminants in a storm drain that flowed through the creek.
Mr Barclay said that this was not the first time he saw that the colour of the creek changed thus he’s demanding the Council to take quick action. He said that he has seen the water turn white, bright red, or filled with cooking fat.
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Other Albany Creek locals also cited that they no longer see turtles and small schools of fish swimming in Sandy Creek. Some residents also relayed that there was an incident after a man was seen dumping oil into the creek from his vehicle.
A spokesperson for the Council said that inspectors were on Sandy Creek last Thursday to verify the reported contamination and did find the water’s opaque condition. Inspectors also discovered that part of the creek had an obstruction and clogging that affected the flow of water under Old Northern Road.
Did you know that Samual Grays Cafe and Craft Beer Bar, located at 735 Albany Creek Road, is slashing off its chicken wings price every Wednesday?
Avail of this dish at half price off for dine-in orders and at $1 per piece on takeaway orders. What’s more, Wings Wednesday is ongoing until the end of the year!
Samual Grays Cafe and Craft Beer Bar chicken wings come in four different flavours: buffalo sauce and blue cheese aioli, honey soy, smokey barbecue sauce, and spicy chilli. At its regular price, this dish go for $9 for an order of 6 pieces, $16 for an order of 12 pieces, and $30 for an order of 24 pieces.
Established since 2017, Samuel Grays is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served from Friday to Sunday (7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.), while trading from Wednesday and Thursday starts at 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
If you’re looking for more dishes to add to the chicken wings, Samual Grays also serves pizza, burgers, salads. The restaurant has a kids’ menu and most of the choices may be ordered online as well.
Sunday night is also a special night at Samuel Grays as there are live performances from local musicians.
“Put simply, you’re mad if you don’t go here. The wife and I decided to bypass the usual places and thought we’d give this a run, and I am so thankful we found this little gem. The pork burger was delicious, and there were too many beers to sample in one sitting. Staff was friendly and the service quick. A cafe like this has been sorely needed in the Albany Creek / Eatons Hill area for far too long, and they have nailed it. A number of other very tempting items on the menu will see me going back again and again.”
“Had a lovely meal here last night. Great range of Craft Beer, easy going atmosphere and homely meal selection for all the family. Left overs for lunch today…Popped in this morning for a quick coffee and bit to eat on the way to work, great to see a local Albany Creek business succeed at being a Bar, Restaurant and Cafe.”
Albany Creek residents and their pet dogs will soon be able to enjoy an off-leash area for dogs at John Leitch Memorial Park.
Construction work has begun for the facility. Councillor Mark Charlton announced on his Facebook page that works on the project started on the 4th of Feb. It is estimated to be completed within two weeks, weather permitting.
The off-leash area within the park will have separate enclosed facilities for small dogs and large dogs. Each area will also have water bubblers, waste disposal bins and ample seating for the owners.
Trees will also be planted and set-up at the park to provide the shade and cool air for park visitors.
The Moreton Bay Regional Council approved the construction of the off-leash dog area with a $40,000 budget. It has been included in the Council’s 2018/19 funding for Division 9 roads and infrastructure upgrades, as well as facilities renovation projects.
“Council’s 2018/19 budget focuses on local road and waterway projects, while continuing to promote a healthy and active lifestyle in our region through investment in sport and recreation facilities in Division 9,” the press release cited.
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
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.
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.
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 predictsthat 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
