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Indooroopilly’s buzzing world record attempt Shavers were buzzing over-time at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre when 232 heads were shaved over four hours in what was potentially a world-record breaking feat for World’s Greatest Shave organisers. The event saw 162 men, 32 women and 38 children shave their curls, locks and manes in support of the Leukaemia Foundation, also raising well over $4,000 on the day. A video recording and signed statements have been sent to the Guiness World Records head office in London for officials to assess the attempt. Congratulations Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, it was definitely one for the record books!Our Gold Winning Performance 2005 Bayly Willey Holt was honoured with TWO Gold Awards at the recent PRIA 2005 State Awards for Excellence. The entry 'Lake Opening Makes a Big Splash' at Kawana Waters won the competitive Event Management category and 'A New Beginning' for Retirement Care Australia won the Issue Management category. The Issue Management project for Retirement Care Australia then followed up by winning the prestigious national PRIA Golden Target Award. We appreciate the industry recognition and the additional opportunity to highlight our clients’ proactive community relations. Sunshine Coast debut a sell-out success for Investa Investa Property Group’s strategic push into residential development in South East Queensland has reached another milestone with the sell out of the first stage of its Bellflower community on the Sunshine Coast. With all 64 home sites released via Stage One now sold, Investa is well placed to release further stages of Bellflower, located at Sippy Downs, to a receptive market as demand continues to outstrip supply across the ever-growing region. Bellflower offers a variety of home site configurations, suiting a range of lifestyle preferences and budgets. The community is nearby to a range of services and infrastructure, allowing for employment, lifelong learning and lifestyle opportunities, including the University of the Sunshine Coast and future Sippy Downs Town Centre. Investa is a leading national developer with a large portfolio of land on the Sunshine Coast, which will be progressively developed over coming years. OAKS Hotels & Resorts taking root in Australia & New Zealand OAKS Hotels & Resorts (OAKS) is rapidly widening its 5-star portfolio of self-contained apartment accommodation throughout Australia and New Zealand. OAKS recently opened The Anchorage in Townsville and OAKS Smartstay Apartments on Cashel in Christchurch. In Australia, OAKS Waterfront Resort at The Entrance in the heart of New South Wale’s Central Coast region will be the next OAKS addition, set to open in July. Other properties soon to open include:
Engineers Getting It Right Engineers Australia are spearheading an industry Task Force to investigate the problem of poor design documentation in the building and construction industry. Bayly Willey Holt and Plum Design worked closely with the Task Force to produce a landmark report called "Getting It Right The First Time" to guide the industry nationally in implementing a range of innovative solutions.
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Kids get a kick out of Indooroopilly Indooroopilly Shopping Centre recently announced the Brisbane Independent School as the winner of the 2005 Junior School Kickbacks competition and $5,000 grand prize, after a month of stiff competition across west Brisbane. Mt Ommaney Special School came a close second, receiving a cash prize of $3,000, and the Glenleighden School in third place receiving $2,000 for their efforts. The Junior School Kickbacks Competition is part of Indooroopilly’s ongoing commitment to the local school community and Marketing Manager from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, David Evans, said the response to this year’s competition had been overwhelming, with close to 50 local schools participating. Congratulations to Brisbane Independent School! |
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Brisbane Airport’s New Parallel Runway The Federal Government, through the Department of Environment & Heritage, has issued approved guidelines for the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway project. The finalisation of the official guidelines signals the commencement of an extensive investigation into a broad range of economic, environmental and social issues that relate to the project. Brisbane Airport Corporation has engaged over 30 expert consultant teams to investigate matters such as operation of the runway and airspace, geology and soils, archaeology and heritage, environmental and community impacts, air and water quality, economic factors and health. BAC is also undertaking an extensive public engagement program and the community can go to the website at www.brisbaneairport.com.au for regularly updated information; call the free call information line on 1800 737 075 or email infor@bacnpr.com.au. |
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