Bulimba, Queensland - riverside suburb on the move

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Bulimba: tranformed from a quiet village to one of Brisbane's most popular suburbs

Bulimba is my home suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I moved here in 1983 and have been in the same 1929 Queenslander home since then. Bulimba is surrounded by water on two sides and is positioned on a right-hand bend of the Brisbane River. Mangroves grow near the Bulimba Yatching Club positioned on the point opposite Breakfast Creek and Hamilton. Bulimba is noted for its theatres, cafes and restaurants, shopping, Memorial Park, sporting facilities, Riverside walk and multimillion dollar waterfront homes. It is located 20 minutes by CityCat ferry from Brisbane City and ten minutes by car (off-peak). Many people walk or bike ride from Bulimba to the City.

Bulimba: a sleepy village transformed 

Bulimba used to be described as the "forgotten suburb". Now people travel from all over Brisbane by bike, car and ferry to enjoy its (15) restaurants and cafes, its sporting facilities and parkland.

The Bulimba Hotel has been transformed from a rough jaunt controlled by tough Painters and Dockers (wharfies) to a trendy hang-out for the young set with its multiple flat TV screens, live music, up-market restuarant and award-winning boutique beer brewery.

The Riverbend Books and Teahouse consistently wins the Queensland Independent Booksellers Award and has won the Australian award as well. This is my "other office" where I handle assignment/thesis marking, planning and development tasks and client meetings.

Within two kilometers of Bulimba you can sail or row or play golf, tennis, soccer, hockey (State Centre), Australian Rules, Rugby League, lawn bowls or cricket.

Bulimba is on the CityCat ferry route which starts at Bretts Wharf further downstream around the bend of the river and ends at the University of Queensland.

I frequently travel by CityCat to work or shop in Brisbane City. I even plan my Squidoo lenses during the 20 minute ferry ride.

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Brisbane CityCat coming into Bulimba Ferry Terminal. The CityCat runs from Bret...

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Bulimba Ferry Terminal from the front. A key link for the Brisbane CityCat.

River Walk at Bulimba in Brisbane, Queensland 

Bulimba, Queensland - morning walk

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Bulimba on Flickr 

Bulimba docklands to Brisbane City by peacock_blue

View from Bulimba docklands towards Brisbane City about 3km away. Not yet 9am, ...

Bulimba to Teneriffe and Brisbane City by peacock_blue

View from Bulimba docklands towards Teneriffe Wool Store apartments, and the Cit...

Bulimba Yacht Club-011+ by cindytoo

Bulimba Yacht Club last race

Bulimba Water Tower by Meremail

This is a reservoir that was converted into a house.

Bulimba Ferry, Brisbane by stephenk1977

The traditional looking Bulimba Ferry terminal.

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Bulimba Yacht Club 18 footer last race

Chocolate Concord, River Bend Books, Bulimba by HelenPalsson

Sunday, Mum and I spent the day doing some cultural sight seeing around inner Br...

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Brisbane High Rise from Hamilton

Bulimba Creek on Amazon.com 

Geological report on the area between Bulimba Creek and Tingalpa Creek, Brisbane

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Bulimba Creek 

Mansfield Bush Care - Bulimba Creek Catchment Project

15 March 2008 - this Saturday - meet at the seat at the end of Banika Street, Mansfield to lend a hand. Having a great park and creek at our doorstep is a privilige. Removing weeds gives new trees a head start. Learn about the work done by volunteers to improve the Bulimba Creek Catchment. We can make a difference. The video needs work to celebrate the Bulimba Creek Catchment but will give you an idea of the opportunity. See you on Saturday 15 March from 8 - 10 am.

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Bulimba Information Links 

Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee wins national award
Winner of the National Thiess Riverprize 2005, the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) has established a twinning project with the Gregory River in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia. A further relationship with the European Rivers Network (ERN) in France has also been initiated.
Neighbouhood Planning Bulimba, Brisbane
Bulimba is one of Brisbane's iconic inner city neighbourhoods. Its character and liveability, culture and environment make it a sought after community to live, work and play in.

Neighbourhood Planning brings together representatives from Brisbane City Council and the local community involving them in the planning process. This ensures everyone in Brisbane can have a say in how land will be used and developed in their community.

Morningsong Community Choir Bulimba - blog feed 

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Grilld - Healthy Hamburgers 

Grill'd, specialising in healthy hamburgers, is the "new kid on the block" (Oxford Street Bulimba). This friendly, open hamburger joint , with its trendy music, is attracting all ages - young, middle aged and families alike. As you munch away on a panini or hamburger roll, with their varied healthy ingredients, you can watch the kids playing soccer in Memorial Park. Grilld provides an interesting contrast to the upmarket restaurants on the Oxford Street strip..

burger at counter by Grilld Healthy Burgers

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outdoor seating by Grilld Healthy Burgers

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delivering burger 2 by Grilld Healthy Burgers

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Big Queenslander by Grilld Healthy Burgers

Big Queenslander by Grilld Healthy Burgers

Blog Posts from Google 

Family History UK Community Forums FHUK - HALKETT-HAY & de FRAINE ...
Sub Division: Bulimba Number: 7231 1949 E/R Name: Hazel Irene Halkett-Hay Title: Place of Living: Wordsworth st., Bulimba Occupation: home duties. Gender: F Division: Bowman Sub Division: Bulimba Number: 7233 1949 E/R ...
Little Red Dress – Bulimba : SALE
5a/53 ? 59 Oxford St. Bulimba Queensland 4171. (07) 3399 6558. Little Red Dress boutique. 5a/53 ? 59 Oxford St. Bulimba Queensland 4171. (07) 3399 6558. GET DIRECTIONS. Little Red Dress SALE.
Family Sing for Fun - 10 July 2009
Bulimba Community and Senior Citizens' Hall Corner Barramul St and Stuart St, off Oxford St, Bulimba Children under 14 need to be accompanied by a grownup We are doing this by request from some of the singers in ...
Singing Meditations
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza: http://www.morningsong.com.au/ To view the Morningsong Community Choir on Squidoo, visit: http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check ...

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Ron here from Bulimba in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I love tennis. walking, reading, cycling and writing.

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