Welcome to Northshore NewsNorthshore, Hamilton’s first port of call, is continuing to become Brisbane’s most exciting urban renewal precinct for entertainment, leisure and convenience.

In the coming months, Northshore will be the home to many exciting events including Cirque du Soleil’s Australian debut of their show OVO, the return of Screen Queensland’s drive-in cinema and an abundance of cruise ship arrivals and departures.

There’s already plenty on offer at Northshore – whether it’s a relaxed day with the family at the beautiful Northshore Riverside Park, a business lunch, dinner and a movie, or a late night cocktail with friends.

Portside Wharf, which is within the Northshore precinct, offers all the essential day-to-day conveniences - a variety of clothing boutiques, Jetts Fitness club and Elle Bache salon, as well as many dining options.

There’s a lot already happening at Northshore and much more to come with development gaining momentum. This year will see Northshore delivering an array of residential, retail and commercial offerings on site. To find out more about living options or what’s happening at Northshore, visit northshorehamilton.com.au

EditioN 3 | March 2012Community Newsletter

Coffee & Chocolate Affair, Portside Wharf

What’s onMay12th – Met Opera – Verdi’s La Traviata, Dendy Cinema Portside

June17th & 21st – Ballet – Romeo et Juliette, Dendy Cinema Portside

July14th – Opening of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO

22nd & 26th – Ballet – Raymonda, Dendy Cinema Portside

Every day$35 three course Banquet at Cruisers Cafe Bar and Grill

April12th – 14th – Drive in to BIFF outdoor cinema

22nd & 26th – Ballet – Le Corsaire, Dendy Cinema Portside

28th – Met Opera – Massenet’s Manon, Dendy Cinema Portside

Cruisers Café Bar and Grill now openCruisers Café Bar and Grill (formerly Mahjongg Café) has recently

reopened after an extensive renovation with a new name to match

the exciting venue. But owners Michael, Diana and Val are quick to

assure that they still have the same great food, value and friendly

service that made the original café so popular.

Cruisers is a fantastic casual dining spot with an abundance of

fresco dining options. Cruisers is relaxed and friendly, the modern

Australian menu is diverse and perfectly accompanied by a great

value wine list.

Michael has 20 years of experience in fine dining and is passionate

about bringing good food to the table without the fine dining price

tag. His signature dishes are Crackling Pork Belly with apple toffee,

and Chicken and Macadamia Roulade with Bearnaise sauce (both

$23). Another example of the great value is the $35 banquet –

bread and dips, choice of 5 mains with a glass of wine, followed by

a choice of 3 desserts with coffee.

Diana on the other hand has a passion for sweets and likes to add a special touch to the average dessert. Some items on the menu include a Lindt dark chocolate and caramel tart made from 70% real Lindt chocolate, an old-fashioned apple pie with fresh apples and hand-made pastry, and gluten-free goodies like triple chocolate fudge brownie (also with Lindt 70% chocolate) and caramel and macadamia cheesecake.

Cruisers Café Bar and Grill is great for a casual meal, cake and coffee after the movies, business breakfasts, after work drinks or functions up to 100 people.

For booking, please call 3630 2151Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 7.30am till 5pm; Wednesday – Sunday 7.30am till late

Shop 7 Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St Hamilton www.cruiserscafebargrill.com

drive in to BiFF returns to NorthshoreAfter an immense response to the event during the 2011 Brisbane International Film Festival, the Urban Land Development Authority and Screen Queensland are pleased to announce the return of Drive in to BIFF in 2012.

Again running over three evenings, Drive in to BIFF will bring the unforgettable magic of open air cinema back to Northshore Hamilton from April 12th to 14th. Six films will screen as part of the program, including a horror-themed evening of genre classics on Friday the 13th.

With an approximate 100 car capacity per session, Brisbane locals are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from www.biff.com.au.

Northshore Riverside Café – the perfect location for your special eventThe Northshore Riverside Café is one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets featuring breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and proudly serving only the freshest food available, prepared daily and sourced from local producers. Located in the 2.5 hectare parkland on the banks of the new Northshore development, the Riverside Café is fast becoming a popular place to enjoy a coffee and cake, a business lunch, or a lazy weekend breakfast by the water.

The café is now the perfect destination for Brides-to-Be offering a wedding planner to help make that day even more special. The café can cater for stand-up or sit-down functions and can organise a marquee function for larger corporate or special events. You can select from canapés or something more filling, such as a risotto or pasta. The café also accommodates for events which require a three-course sit down meal with great beverage packages to suit everyone’s needs and budget.

The café is currently open seven days a week, Mon – Fri 9am-3:30pm and Sat – Sun 8am – 5pm (the kitchen is only open until 2:30 every day). On weekends, the Riverside Takeaway Cart opens until 5pm, which offers light refreshments such as coffee, water and ice creams. The Northshore Riverside Café is now a fully licensed venue.

To find out more about the Northshore Riverside Café please visit www.northshorehamilton.com.au

Riverside living at its bestBuyers seeking the ultimate riverside lifestyle have been quick to pounce on Australand’s Hamilton Reach, located within the Northshore precinct.

The strong pre-sales have prompted the diversified property group to fast-track construction of the project’s unique terrace homes known as The Green Quarter.

The stunning collection features 12 distinctive terrace homes that combine modern architectural design with strict sustainability principles. This ensures the residences are aesthetically pleasing while remaining environmentally sound.

The start of development was officially marked with a sod-turning event on 17 January. Construction on The Green Quarter will be

the first to commence and is expected to be completed in late

2012. Watermarque – the premier release at Hamilton Reach –

will commence construction in April 2012 with completion

anticipated in mid 2013.

The first offering of apartments at Hamilton Reach has also struck

a chord with buyers resulting in more than 60% being sold since

its launch in April 2011. Remaining apartments comprise a mix of

2 bedrooms and a limited number of 3 bedroom apartments with

either river or park views.

Visit the Hamilton Reach Sales and Display Centre,

310 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton for more information or

call 13 38 38 to register your interest.

if you have any questions about Northshore:visit: www.northshorehamilton.com.au call: 1300 130 215email: northshorehamilton@ulda.qld.gov.au

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Cirque du Soleil is returning to Australia with a spectacular new production the whole family can enjoy. From 14 July 2012, Brisbane will host the Australian premiere season of OVO at Northshore, before touring the nation.

Since its world premiere in Montreal, Canada in April 2009, OVO has visited more than 15 cities in Canada, United States and Mexico, delighting more than two million spectators. The Brisbane show will be the first time OVO has toured outside North America and all the excitement will be happening by the river at Northshore.

OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful eco-system teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. Its love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

The cast of OVO is comprised of 54 performing artists from 16 countries specialising in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning flying trapeze act, in which six flyers soar 40 feet in the air, making this the biggest act of its kind to ever be presented under a big top by Cirque du Soleil. It combines many circus disciplines, including banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. The finale features 20 artists running, jumping and leaping up a 24-foot vertical wall.

Northshore is the perfect back drop for this eco-friendly production with the famous big top being situated right next to the Northshore Riverside Park and its green surrounds.

Northshore welcomes back Cirque du Soleil

Shows from July 14 2012 – tickets on sale now at cirquedusoleil.com/ovoTo find out more about what is happening at Northshore please visit the website : northshorehamilton.com.au

OSA Images Costumes Liz Vandal © 2009 Cirque du Soleil

OSA Images Costumes Liz Vandal © 2009 Cirque du Soleil