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Date Time New Creative Studio unlocks Townsville makers’ potential Aitkenvale CityLibrary is attracting filmmakers, podcasters, recording musicians and artists with its new free Creative Studio, which provides access to state-of-the-art equipment to bring creativity to life. Creatives who want to develop their digital skills, make products and collaborate with other creators can now make it all happen. The studios are a recent addition to the Aitkenvale Library and have been designed to help local makers pursue their creative dreams. Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson ...

Brookston Beer Bulletin You are here: Home Historic Beer Birthday: Thomas Aitken Today is the birthday of Thomas Aitken (January 5, 1821-January 5, 1884). He was born in Scotland, but emigrated to Australia in 1842, when he was 19. “In 1851 he founded the Corio Brewery in Geelong, and later started the Union Brewery in Melbourne. By 1854 he was in business at Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, where he had built a new brewery, distillery and malthouse. The large complex was called the Victoria Parade Brewery,” which was later known simply as the Victoria Brewery. He also developed the formu...