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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Walk to Start in Hamilton]]></title>
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A 50km mental health fundraising walk involving former NRL players and sporting personalities will begin in Hamilton, with participants set to depart from Hercules Street Park before making their way across Brisbane ahead of Magic Round.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



The “M-Brace the Magic” walk will take place on Friday, 15 May, running from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.



Participants will begin at Hercules Street Park in Hamilton before travelling through Kangaroo Point, Hawthorne, Bulimba, South Brisbane, West End and St Lucia, eventually finishing at Suncorp Stadium for the opening Magic Round game between the Sharks and Bulldogs.



Among those taking part are former NRL players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney, alongside other sporting identities and media personalities.



According to organisers, the event aims to raise awareness around mental health as rates of anxiety, trauma and depression continue to rise across Australia. Money raised through the fundraiser will go towards free mental health services.



The event is linked to Magic Round weekend, one of the largest events on Brisbane’s rugby league calendar.



For Hamilton residents, the fundraiser places the suburb at the official starting point of the 50km walk. Participants are expected to walk in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The event will include morning and afternoon pitstops at the City Botanic Gardens.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane beverage company Sip Coco has partnered with the event and will provide drinks to participants during the walk. The company’s range includes pure coconut water as well as flavours including passionfruit, ginger, watermelon, lychee and pineapple.



Sip Coco said the partnership marks its second involvement in a sporting event following a partnership with Surfing Queensland’s Gold Coast Open earlier this year. Sip Coco Marketing Director Tayla Dodd said the company was proud to support the fundraiser.



“With no added sugar and five natural electrolytes – sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus – our pure coconut water is the perfect way to rehydrate after a long walk,” she said.



“We applaud all the players, athletes and fans who are tackling this epic walk for a good cause.”



The company launched in June last year and says more than 500 cafes and retail outlets around Australia now stock its products.



Organisers say the fundraiser is designed to raise both money and awareness around mental health support.




DONATE




Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 11-May-2026
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A 50km mental health fundraising walk involving former NRL players and sporting personalities will begin in Hamilton, with participants set to depart from Hercules Street Park before making their way across Brisbane ahead of Magic Round.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



The “M-Brace the Magic” walk will take place on Friday, 15 May, running from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.



Participants will begin at Hercules Street Park in Hamilton before travelling through Kangaroo Point, Hawthorne, Bulimba, South Brisbane, West End and St Lucia, eventually finishing at Suncorp Stadium for the opening Magic Round game between the Sharks and Bulldogs.



Among those taking part are former NRL players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney, alongside other sporting identities and media personalities.



According to organisers, the event aims to raise awareness around mental health as rates of anxiety, trauma and depression continue to rise across Australia. Money raised through the fundraiser will go towards free mental health services.



The event is linked to Magic Round weekend, one of the largest events on Brisbane’s rugby league calendar.



For Hamilton residents, the fundraiser places the suburb at the official starting point of the 50km walk. Participants are expected to walk in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The event will include morning and afternoon pitstops at the City Botanic Gardens.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane beverage company Sip Coco has partnered with the event and will provide drinks to participants during the walk. The company’s range includes pure coconut water as well as flavours including passionfruit, ginger, watermelon, lychee and pineapple.



Sip Coco said the partnership marks its second involvement in a sporting event following a partnership with Surfing Queensland’s Gold Coast Open earlier this year. Sip Coco Marketing Director Tayla Dodd said the company was proud to support the fundraiser.



“With no added sugar and five natural electrolytes – sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus – our pure coconut water is the perfect way to rehydrate after a long walk,” she said.



“We applaud all the players, athletes and fans who are tackling this epic walk for a good cause.”



The company launched in June last year and says more than 500 cafes and retail outlets around Australia now stock its products.



Organisers say the fundraiser is designed to raise both money and awareness around mental health support.




DONATE




Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 11-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars]]></title>
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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Hamilton Crash Involving Allegedly Stolen Vehicle Leads To Teen Charge



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace



Published 12-May-2026




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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Hamilton Crash Involving Allegedly Stolen Vehicle Leads To Teen Charge



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace



Published 12-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density]]></title>
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For years, Northshore Hamilton has existed in a state of transition — a riverside pocket where old industrial land, cruise terminal infrastructure and ambitious redevelopment plans have gradually converged into one of Brisbane’s most closely watched urban renewal zones. Now, Hamilton Grove appears set to become one of the precinct’s most significant developments yet.



Read: Hamilton Grove Development to Launch on Brisbane Riverside in 2026



The proposed $1 billion mixed-use project at 19 Hercules Street has moved beyond architectural renders and promotional announcements into active market release, with project listings, sales registrations and planning documentation now publicly accessible online.



But beyond apartment launches and luxury branding, the larger question for many residents may be what developments like Hamilton Grove mean for the future of Brisbane’s riverfront communities.



A Development Designed to Reshape the Northshore Corridor



According to the official Hamilton Grove website, the project is planned to include three residential towers, retail and dining spaces, landscaped communal areas and a hotel component within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The scale alone places it among the more prominent residential proposals currently shaping Brisbane’s northern riverside corridor.



Its emergence also reflects a broader shift already underway across Northshore Hamilton, one that has steadily transformed former industrial land into higher-density residential and lifestyle precincts.



With Brisbane continuing preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games, large-scale projects across the inner north have increasingly been framed around connectivity, walkability and long-term population growth.



What New Residents Could Mean for Local Businesses



For nearby residents and local businesses, developments of this scale often bring a mixture of optimism and uncertainty.



On one hand, additional housing, retail activity and public-facing spaces can inject new life into underutilised parts of the riverfront. Increased foot traffic may support surrounding cafés, hospitality venues and small businesses, while upgraded streetscapes and pedestrian access could make parts of the precinct more active outside major event periods.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The inclusion of dining and commercial spaces also suggests Hamilton Grove is being positioned as more than a standalone apartment complex, instead aiming to contribute to a broader lifestyle precinct along the river.



The project has already entered an active sales phase, with first-release residences and “skyhomes” now being marketed publicly.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Growth Along the River Brings Pressure Points Too



At the same time, rapid urban growth can place pressure on infrastructure already under strain.



Traffic congestion, transport capacity and the long-term accessibility of public space remain recurring concerns in many high-density redevelopment areas across Brisbane. Questions around affordability and whether large waterfront projects genuinely benefit the wider community — rather than a narrow luxury market — are also likely to remain part of the conversation as Northshore Hamilton evolves.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



Yet the long-term success of projects like Hamilton Grove may ultimately depend less on branding and more on how effectively they integrate into the everyday life of the surrounding community.



The project references international lifestyle precincts and resort-style living, reflecting the increasingly globalised language now common in large Australian urban developments.



Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 8-May-2026
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For years, Northshore Hamilton has existed in a state of transition — a riverside pocket where old industrial land, cruise terminal infrastructure and ambitious redevelopment plans have gradually converged into one of Brisbane’s most closely watched urban renewal zones. Now, Hamilton Grove appears set to become one of the precinct’s most significant developments yet.



Read: Hamilton Grove Development to Launch on Brisbane Riverside in 2026



The proposed $1 billion mixed-use project at 19 Hercules Street has moved beyond architectural renders and promotional announcements into active market release, with project listings, sales registrations and planning documentation now publicly accessible online.



But beyond apartment launches and luxury branding, the larger question for many residents may be what developments like Hamilton Grove mean for the future of Brisbane’s riverfront communities.



A Development Designed to Reshape the Northshore Corridor



According to the official Hamilton Grove website, the project is planned to include three residential towers, retail and dining spaces, landscaped communal areas and a hotel component within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The scale alone places it among the more prominent residential proposals currently shaping Brisbane’s northern riverside corridor.



Its emergence also reflects a broader shift already underway across Northshore Hamilton, one that has steadily transformed former industrial land into higher-density residential and lifestyle precincts.



With Brisbane continuing preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games, large-scale projects across the inner north have increasingly been framed around connectivity, walkability and long-term population growth.



What New Residents Could Mean for Local Businesses



For nearby residents and local businesses, developments of this scale often bring a mixture of optimism and uncertainty.



On one hand, additional housing, retail activity and public-facing spaces can inject new life into underutilised parts of the riverfront. Increased foot traffic may support surrounding cafés, hospitality venues and small businesses, while upgraded streetscapes and pedestrian access could make parts of the precinct more active outside major event periods.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The inclusion of dining and commercial spaces also suggests Hamilton Grove is being positioned as more than a standalone apartment complex, instead aiming to contribute to a broader lifestyle precinct along the river.



The project has already entered an active sales phase, with first-release residences and “skyhomes” now being marketed publicly.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Growth Along the River Brings Pressure Points Too



At the same time, rapid urban growth can place pressure on infrastructure already under strain.



Traffic congestion, transport capacity and the long-term accessibility of public space remain recurring concerns in many high-density redevelopment areas across Brisbane. Questions around affordability and whether large waterfront projects genuinely benefit the wider community — rather than a narrow luxury market — are also likely to remain part of the conversation as Northshore Hamilton evolves.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



Yet the long-term success of projects like Hamilton Grove may ultimately depend less on branding and more on how effectively they integrate into the everyday life of the surrounding community.



The project references international lifestyle precincts and resort-style living, reflecting the increasingly globalised language now common in large Australian urban developments.



Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Construction Begins on Duet Portside's First Tower in Hamilton as Demand for Inner-City Living Surges]]></title>
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Construction has officially commenced on the first stage of Red &amp; Co's $800-million Duet Portside development in Northshore Hamilton, marking a significant moment for Brisbane's northside residential market.







Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density







The developer turned the first sod on Duet Porta, the inaugural 25-level tower within the broader Duet Portside masterplan, on a 7,500 square metre site at 11-23 MacArthur Avenue. The tower will deliver 200 premium residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom-plus-multi-purpose-room configurations.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Red &amp; Co. (@redandcoproperty)




Builder 5Point has been appointed to deliver the tower, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.



Red &amp; Co described the project as centred on the balance between an active urban lifestyle and the calm of the riverfront, a vision it says is now beginning to take shape on site.



Design rooted in place



Photo credit: Plus Studio



The project has been designed by Plus Studio, whose approach draws directly from the site's riverside context. The studio described its vision as one of harmony between built form and natural surroundings, with a material palette that mirrors the soft, warm tones of the landscape. Maximising natural light and city views were central considerations throughout the design process.



Photo credit: Plus Studio







The development offers a boutique collection of expansive residences for those seeking space, elegance, and connection to their environment.



Confidence in the Brisbane market



Photo credit: Plus Studio



Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder Keiran Foster said the groundbreaking reflects strong confidence in Brisbane's appetite for premium inner-city product, particularly in well-established locations like Northshore Hamilton.



He noted that having 5Point locked in as builder brings an important degree of certainty to the project in what remains a challenging construction environment. Foster also pointed to the scarcity of sites in the Portside precinct as a key driver of the development's appeal, saying opportunities to deliver new premium apartments in the area are becoming increasingly limited.



Duet Porta sits adjacent to the Portside Wharf lifestyle hub and the Brisbane Riverwalk, giving residents immediate access to boutique dining, retail, and strong transport connections to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.



The Olympic effect



According to TOTAL Property Group, the commencement of construction is likely to bolster confidence among buyers, particularly those watching Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.



TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said construction starting is a meaningful signal for interstate buyers from Sydney and Melbourne who have been eyeing the Brisbane market. He pointed to sustained residential price growth, population increases, relative affordability, and ongoing infrastructure investment as the pillars underpinning demand.







Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace







Parsons also noted a broader shift in buyer behaviour, with downsizers and owner-occupiers increasingly gravitating toward high-quality apartments in amenity-rich, established suburbs. In his view, Duet Porta has been deliberately designed to meet exactly that kind of demand.



With works now under way, completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, cementing Duet Porta's place as the first stage of what Red &amp; Co envisions as a landmark addition to the Portside precinct.



Published 7-May-2026




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Construction has officially commenced on the first stage of Red &amp; Co's $800-million Duet Portside development in Northshore Hamilton, marking a significant moment for Brisbane's northside residential market.







Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density







The developer turned the first sod on Duet Porta, the inaugural 25-level tower within the broader Duet Portside masterplan, on a 7,500 square metre site at 11-23 MacArthur Avenue. The tower will deliver 200 premium residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom-plus-multi-purpose-room configurations.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Red &amp; Co. (@redandcoproperty)




Builder 5Point has been appointed to deliver the tower, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.



Red &amp; Co described the project as centred on the balance between an active urban lifestyle and the calm of the riverfront, a vision it says is now beginning to take shape on site.



Design rooted in place



Photo credit: Plus Studio



The project has been designed by Plus Studio, whose approach draws directly from the site's riverside context. The studio described its vision as one of harmony between built form and natural surroundings, with a material palette that mirrors the soft, warm tones of the landscape. Maximising natural light and city views were central considerations throughout the design process.



Photo credit: Plus Studio







The development offers a boutique collection of expansive residences for those seeking space, elegance, and connection to their environment.



Confidence in the Brisbane market



Photo credit: Plus Studio



Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder Keiran Foster said the groundbreaking reflects strong confidence in Brisbane's appetite for premium inner-city product, particularly in well-established locations like Northshore Hamilton.



He noted that having 5Point locked in as builder brings an important degree of certainty to the project in what remains a challenging construction environment. Foster also pointed to the scarcity of sites in the Portside precinct as a key driver of the development's appeal, saying opportunities to deliver new premium apartments in the area are becoming increasingly limited.



Duet Porta sits adjacent to the Portside Wharf lifestyle hub and the Brisbane Riverwalk, giving residents immediate access to boutique dining, retail, and strong transport connections to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.



The Olympic effect



According to TOTAL Property Group, the commencement of construction is likely to bolster confidence among buyers, particularly those watching Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.



TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said construction starting is a meaningful signal for interstate buyers from Sydney and Melbourne who have been eyeing the Brisbane market. He pointed to sustained residential price growth, population increases, relative affordability, and ongoing infrastructure investment as the pillars underpinning demand.







Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace







Parsons also noted a broader shift in buyer behaviour, with downsizers and owner-occupiers increasingly gravitating toward high-quality apartments in amenity-rich, established suburbs. In his view, Duet Porta has been deliberately designed to meet exactly that kind of demand.



With works now under way, completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, cementing Duet Porta's place as the first stage of what Red &amp; Co envisions as a landmark addition to the Portside precinct.



Published 7-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Victoria Park Closure Marks End Of A Familiar Herston Landmark ]]></title>
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Victoria Park in Herston has closed permanently, ending 27 years as a familiar Brisbane destination for golf, family meals, putt putt, functions and skyline views.&nbsp;



Read: Heritage Protection Bids For Victoria Park Knocked Back As Olympic Stadium Works Begin



A Final Goodbye To Victoria Park In Herston



For many Brisbane families, Victoria Park was never just a golf complex. It was the place where children ran between playground visits and meals, where friends met for putt putt, where golfers practised at the driving range, and where weddings, work functions and milestone celebrations unfolded with the city skyline in view.



That chapter has now closed. Victoria Park’s final day of trading was 31 May 2026, with the precinct permanently closed from 1 June 2026. Public access to the former Victoria Park Golf Complex has ended, and its Driving Range, Golf Learning Centre, Pro Shop, Bistro and Bar, 18-hole Putt Putt Course, Kids’ Playground, Function Rooms and Marquees have all shut.







The closure marks the end of 27 years for a venue that became part of everyday Brisbane life. Some visited for golf lessons or a quick swing after work. Others came for a family lunch, a children’s activity, a birthday, a Mother’s Day meal, a wedding or a relaxed catch-up with friends.



Its appeal came from that mix. Victoria Park could be a dining spot, a play space, an event venue, a golfing stop or a place to take in one of Brisbane’s most recognisable inner-city views.



From Small Beginnings To A Busy Brisbane Precinct



The modern Victoria Park venue grew from the original Caddy Shack into a larger leisure and hospitality destination. Over time, the bistro became one of its best-known features, serving families, regular diners, event guests and visitors who came as much for the setting as for the food.



Beyond the bistro and bar, the precinct became known for activities that made it especially familiar to families. Playground visits, giant games, jumping castles, Easter events and petting zoo visits helped shape Victoria Park as a place where children had something to do while adults gathered over coffee, drinks or a meal.



Photo Credit: Save Victoria Park/Facebook



Dogs were also part of the scene, with four-legged visitors welcomed at the venue. That relaxed, family-friendly character became central to how many people remembered the place.



The venue’s growth was significant. It began with three employees and later employed more than 220 full-time and casual team members. It also welcomed more than 500,000 visitors each year, reflecting its role as one of Brisbane’s busiest inner-city leisure destinations.



Victoria Park’s Longer History



Victoria Park’s story stretches beyond its recent life as a golf, dining and events precinct. The site has a 95-year history and has previously been used as a quarry, a rifle range and an encampment for American troops during World War II.



In 1931, the land became a nine-hole municipal golf course and clubhouse. In 1999, the Bickle family successfully tendered to operate the Victoria Park clubhouse and develop new facilities, leading to the venue many Brisbane residents came to know over the following decades.



Across that time, Victoria Park shifted from a golf-focused site into a multi-use destination that combined sport, hospitality, entertainment and events. Its closure now places that history into a new phase, with the Herston precinct moving toward its planned future as the site of Brisbane Stadium.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



Site Works Begin On The Herston Side



The closure has been followed by site establishment works on the Herston side of Victoria Park. From 1 June 2026, works began including temporary fencing, traffic and transport changes, survey activity, and the repurposing of existing buildings into site facilities and offices.



Access from the Herston and QUT/Kelvin Grove busway stations has closed. Gilchrist Avenue has also closed to public vehicles and parking, with access limited to construction vehicles.



The Northern Brisbane Bikeway shared pathway is being slightly relocated to Gilchrist Avenue. Traffic control, line marking and signage are being installed to assist motorists and active transport users through the changed conditions.



Photo Credit: GIICA



Other early activities include heavy vehicle movements for plant and material deliveries, site and ground investigations, services identification, historical and cultural heritage surveying, possible vegetation trimming, removal of redundant infrastructure and lighting for night work.



Standard construction hours are 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Some night works connected to site mobilisation, including fencing installation, are scheduled from 6:30pm to 6:30am, Monday to Saturday. All work remains subject to relevant approvals, construction conditions and weather.



While parts of Victoria Park are closed, the North Brisbane Bikeway, York’s Hollow, the Pump Track and some greenspace are expected to remain accessible. Further closures are expected as works continue.



Community Response Continues Around Victoria Park



The closure has also drawn continued community activity. Save Victoria Park said more than 1,000 people attended a gathering for Victoria Park Barrambin, and said more than a third of its supporters live outside Brisbane.







A smaller group also gathered at the Herston Road entrance during peak-hour traffic the following morning. The group has said supporters plan to return on weekdays from 7:30am to 9:00am.



The response reflects the attachment many people have to Victoria Park, whether through the former golf complex, the wider parkland, family visits or memories formed at the site over many years.



A New Phase For A Familiar Place



Victoria Park is planned to become the location of Brisbane Stadium, a 63,000-seat venue with capacity for up to 70,000 people for concerts. The stadium is planned to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as Athletics and Para Athletics, during the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



After the Games, the venue is planned for AFL and cricket, with the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls listed as future home tenants. The project is in the planning and approvals, design and early works phases, with completion anticipated in 2031.



Photo Credit: GIICA



Plans state that more than two thirds of Victoria Park will remain open green space once works are complete. The future venue is also expected to sit near the National Aquatic Centre as part of the wider precinct.



The most immediate change is the loss of a familiar Brisbane venue. The bistro has served its final meals, the driving range has closed, the putt putt course is no longer open, and the function spaces that hosted years of celebrations have shut their doors.



Read: Reds Shake Off Drua Surge To Finish Regular Season On A High



Victoria Park’s next chapter will be different in scale and purpose. But for those who knew it through birthday lunches, golf lessons, family days, weddings, work events, playground visits or one last swing, the former Victoria Park Golf Complex remains part of Brisbane’s local memory.



Published 2-June-2026
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Victoria Park in Herston has closed permanently, ending 27 years as a familiar Brisbane destination for golf, family meals, putt putt, functions and skyline views.&nbsp;



Read: Heritage Protection Bids For Victoria Park Knocked Back As Olympic Stadium Works Begin



A Final Goodbye To Victoria Park In Herston



For many Brisbane families, Victoria Park was never just a golf complex. It was the place where children ran between playground visits and meals, where friends met for putt putt, where golfers practised at the driving range, and where weddings, work functions and milestone celebrations unfolded with the city skyline in view.



That chapter has now closed. Victoria Park’s final day of trading was 31 May 2026, with the precinct permanently closed from 1 June 2026. Public access to the former Victoria Park Golf Complex has ended, and its Driving Range, Golf Learning Centre, Pro Shop, Bistro and Bar, 18-hole Putt Putt Course, Kids’ Playground, Function Rooms and Marquees have all shut.







The closure marks the end of 27 years for a venue that became part of everyday Brisbane life. Some visited for golf lessons or a quick swing after work. Others came for a family lunch, a children’s activity, a birthday, a Mother’s Day meal, a wedding or a relaxed catch-up with friends.



Its appeal came from that mix. Victoria Park could be a dining spot, a play space, an event venue, a golfing stop or a place to take in one of Brisbane’s most recognisable inner-city views.



From Small Beginnings To A Busy Brisbane Precinct



The modern Victoria Park venue grew from the original Caddy Shack into a larger leisure and hospitality destination. Over time, the bistro became one of its best-known features, serving families, regular diners, event guests and visitors who came as much for the setting as for the food.



Beyond the bistro and bar, the precinct became known for activities that made it especially familiar to families. Playground visits, giant games, jumping castles, Easter events and petting zoo visits helped shape Victoria Park as a place where children had something to do while adults gathered over coffee, drinks or a meal.



Photo Credit: Save Victoria Park/Facebook



Dogs were also part of the scene, with four-legged visitors welcomed at the venue. That relaxed, family-friendly character became central to how many people remembered the place.



The venue’s growth was significant. It began with three employees and later employed more than 220 full-time and casual team members. It also welcomed more than 500,000 visitors each year, reflecting its role as one of Brisbane’s busiest inner-city leisure destinations.



Victoria Park’s Longer History



Victoria Park’s story stretches beyond its recent life as a golf, dining and events precinct. The site has a 95-year history and has previously been used as a quarry, a rifle range and an encampment for American troops during World War II.



In 1931, the land became a nine-hole municipal golf course and clubhouse. In 1999, the Bickle family successfully tendered to operate the Victoria Park clubhouse and develop new facilities, leading to the venue many Brisbane residents came to know over the following decades.



Across that time, Victoria Park shifted from a golf-focused site into a multi-use destination that combined sport, hospitality, entertainment and events. Its closure now places that history into a new phase, with the Herston precinct moving toward its planned future as the site of Brisbane Stadium.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



Site Works Begin On The Herston Side



The closure has been followed by site establishment works on the Herston side of Victoria Park. From 1 June 2026, works began including temporary fencing, traffic and transport changes, survey activity, and the repurposing of existing buildings into site facilities and offices.



Access from the Herston and QUT/Kelvin Grove busway stations has closed. Gilchrist Avenue has also closed to public vehicles and parking, with access limited to construction vehicles.



The Northern Brisbane Bikeway shared pathway is being slightly relocated to Gilchrist Avenue. Traffic control, line marking and signage are being installed to assist motorists and active transport users through the changed conditions.



Photo Credit: GIICA



Other early activities include heavy vehicle movements for plant and material deliveries, site and ground investigations, services identification, historical and cultural heritage surveying, possible vegetation trimming, removal of redundant infrastructure and lighting for night work.



Standard construction hours are 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Some night works connected to site mobilisation, including fencing installation, are scheduled from 6:30pm to 6:30am, Monday to Saturday. All work remains subject to relevant approvals, construction conditions and weather.



While parts of Victoria Park are closed, the North Brisbane Bikeway, York’s Hollow, the Pump Track and some greenspace are expected to remain accessible. Further closures are expected as works continue.



Community Response Continues Around Victoria Park



The closure has also drawn continued community activity. Save Victoria Park said more than 1,000 people attended a gathering for Victoria Park Barrambin, and said more than a third of its supporters live outside Brisbane.







A smaller group also gathered at the Herston Road entrance during peak-hour traffic the following morning. The group has said supporters plan to return on weekdays from 7:30am to 9:00am.



The response reflects the attachment many people have to Victoria Park, whether through the former golf complex, the wider parkland, family visits or memories formed at the site over many years.



A New Phase For A Familiar Place



Victoria Park is planned to become the location of Brisbane Stadium, a 63,000-seat venue with capacity for up to 70,000 people for concerts. The stadium is planned to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as Athletics and Para Athletics, during the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



After the Games, the venue is planned for AFL and cricket, with the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls listed as future home tenants. The project is in the planning and approvals, design and early works phases, with completion anticipated in 2031.



Photo Credit: GIICA



Plans state that more than two thirds of Victoria Park will remain open green space once works are complete. The future venue is also expected to sit near the National Aquatic Centre as part of the wider precinct.



The most immediate change is the loss of a familiar Brisbane venue. The bistro has served its final meals, the driving range has closed, the putt putt course is no longer open, and the function spaces that hosted years of celebrations have shut their doors.



Read: Reds Shake Off Drua Surge To Finish Regular Season On A High



Victoria Park’s next chapter will be different in scale and purpose. But for those who knew it through birthday lunches, golf lessons, family days, weddings, work events, playground visits or one last swing, the former Victoria Park Golf Complex remains part of Brisbane’s local memory.



Published 2-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Heritage Protection Bids For Victoria Park Knocked Back As Olympic Stadium Works Begin]]></title>
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Two applications seeking federal cultural heritage protection for Victoria Park have been knocked back, clearing the way for early works to begin on Brisbane's planned 63,000-seat Olympic stadium.







Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works







The decisions came as hundreds of people gathered at the inner-city park on Sunday, 31 May, to oppose the development, and just hours before ownership of the site formally transferred from Brisbane City to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) at midnight.



Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said he had assessed the two applications made under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act and found neither met the statutory requirements for a declaration to be made.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew Foley



Mr Watt acknowledged the area's deep importance to the Turrbal and Yagara Peoples, and noted that a further five applications remain under assessment by his department, one under section nine of the Act and four under section 10. A section 10 reporter has been appointed to conduct a more detailed review before Mr Watt decides whether longer-term protections are warranted.



The Act contains no powers to stop construction work, nor does it set statutory timeframes for deciding applications.



Community vows to keep fighting



Photo credit: Facebook/Save Victoria Park



Speakers at the 31 May rally vowed to continue the fight. Sue Bremner, speaking on behalf of Save Victoria Park, a community group seeking to preserve the green space for future generations, told the crowd the fight was not over.&nbsp;



Cr Seal Chong Wah said the site held deep spiritual significance for Aboriginal people and that the development came at their expense. Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman also addressed the rally, calling the inner-city parklands increasingly precious as Brisbane grows and urging the crowd to keep up the pressure.



The protests have not been without friction. On 29 May, five people were arrested after police and council workers entered a camp opposing the stadium. A woman was charged on 30 May after allegedly breaching bail conditions. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said anyone remaining on the site after the transfer to GIICA would be moved on, describing the area as a construction site where the presence of protesters posed safety risks to themselves and workers.



Works under way, with parts of park to stay open



Artist impression of the Olympic Stadium in Brisbane (Photo credit: GIICA)



GIICA officially took possession of Victoria Park on 1 June, with preparatory earthworks now under way. The authority's chairman, Stephen Conry, said Queenslanders could be confident GIICA would care for the park through the construction period.



The Queensland and Australian administrations have jointly funded the new Brisbane Stadium as part of a $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program. Architects were appointed in January 2026 and the main construction partners are expected to be named within months. A draft masterplan for the broader precinct is also due for release soon.



Photo credit: GIICA



Temporary fencing has gone up around the perimeter, with changes to traffic and transport routes now in effect. The North Brisbane Bikeway, York's Hollow, the Pump Track, and some green space will remain accessible during construction, though Gilchrist Avenue has been closed to traffic and access from both the QUT and Herston bus stations is no longer available. Additional closures are expected as works progress.







Read: Brisbane 2032 Construction in Victoria Park to Disrupt Popular Inner-City Bike Route







The Victoria Park venue, which housed a bistro, driving range and event facilities and employed more than 220 staff, ceased trading at midnight on 31 May, marking the end of 27 years of operation as one of Brisbane's most recognised inner-city leisure destinations.



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Two applications seeking federal cultural heritage protection for Victoria Park have been knocked back, clearing the way for early works to begin on Brisbane's planned 63,000-seat Olympic stadium.







Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works







The decisions came as hundreds of people gathered at the inner-city park on Sunday, 31 May, to oppose the development, and just hours before ownership of the site formally transferred from Brisbane City to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) at midnight.



Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said he had assessed the two applications made under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act and found neither met the statutory requirements for a declaration to be made.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew Foley



Mr Watt acknowledged the area's deep importance to the Turrbal and Yagara Peoples, and noted that a further five applications remain under assessment by his department, one under section nine of the Act and four under section 10. A section 10 reporter has been appointed to conduct a more detailed review before Mr Watt decides whether longer-term protections are warranted.



The Act contains no powers to stop construction work, nor does it set statutory timeframes for deciding applications.



Community vows to keep fighting



Photo credit: Facebook/Save Victoria Park



Speakers at the 31 May rally vowed to continue the fight. Sue Bremner, speaking on behalf of Save Victoria Park, a community group seeking to preserve the green space for future generations, told the crowd the fight was not over.&nbsp;



Cr Seal Chong Wah said the site held deep spiritual significance for Aboriginal people and that the development came at their expense. Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman also addressed the rally, calling the inner-city parklands increasingly precious as Brisbane grows and urging the crowd to keep up the pressure.



The protests have not been without friction. On 29 May, five people were arrested after police and council workers entered a camp opposing the stadium. A woman was charged on 30 May after allegedly breaching bail conditions. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said anyone remaining on the site after the transfer to GIICA would be moved on, describing the area as a construction site where the presence of protesters posed safety risks to themselves and workers.



Works under way, with parts of park to stay open



Artist impression of the Olympic Stadium in Brisbane (Photo credit: GIICA)



GIICA officially took possession of Victoria Park on 1 June, with preparatory earthworks now under way. The authority's chairman, Stephen Conry, said Queenslanders could be confident GIICA would care for the park through the construction period.



The Queensland and Australian administrations have jointly funded the new Brisbane Stadium as part of a $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program. Architects were appointed in January 2026 and the main construction partners are expected to be named within months. A draft masterplan for the broader precinct is also due for release soon.



Photo credit: GIICA



Temporary fencing has gone up around the perimeter, with changes to traffic and transport routes now in effect. The North Brisbane Bikeway, York's Hollow, the Pump Track, and some green space will remain accessible during construction, though Gilchrist Avenue has been closed to traffic and access from both the QUT and Herston bus stations is no longer available. Additional closures are expected as works progress.







Read: Brisbane 2032 Construction in Victoria Park to Disrupt Popular Inner-City Bike Route







The Victoria Park venue, which housed a bistro, driving range and event facilities and employed more than 220 staff, ceased trading at midnight on 31 May, marking the end of 27 years of operation as one of Brisbane's most recognised inner-city leisure destinations.



Published 1-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Reds Shake Off Drua Surge To Finish Regular Season On A High]]></title>
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The Queensland Reds got the win they wanted before the Super Rugby Pacific finals. They also got a timely reminder of what can happen when concentration slips against dangerous opposition.



A 45-24 victory over the Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium on May 29, Friday night ensured Queensland will head into the playoffs with confidence and a bonus point safely banked. Yet for a period after half-time, the match looked to be heading somewhere very different.



The Drua arrived in Brisbane with little more than pride to play for, but anyone expecting a straightforward evening had not been paying attention. Their season may be ending, but their ability to turn matches chaotic remains among the most dangerous weapons in the competition.



That unpredictability was on display from the opening exchanges.



Early Pressure, Little Reward



Queensland spent much of the first quarter camped inside Drua territory without finding a way through.



The line breaks were close. The opportunities were there. The execution wasn't.



Instead it was the visitors who landed the first blow.



Former Reds winger Manasa Mataele read a pass, intercepted cleanly and sprinted 60 metres untouched to open the scoring. It was the sort of opportunistic strike the Drua have built their reputation on, punishing a single mistake despite seeing relatively little of the ball.



The Reds continued to generate pressure and eventually found a route through one of the most reliable parts of their game.



Matt Faessler drove over from a rolling maul midway through the half before the match shifted noticeably when Hunter Paisami left the field with a knee concern.



Filipo Daugunu's introduction immediately changed the shape of Queensland's attack.



Playing in the midfield, Daugunu scored with his first touch after running a sharp line near the tryline. A few minutes later he helped create another, drawing defenders before putting Josh Flook into space for a clean break and a well-taken try.



At 21-5, the Reds appeared to have established control.



The Drua narrowed the margin through Meli Tuni shortly before the break, but Queensland still entered half-time with a useful nine-point advantage and little indication of what was about to follow.



Mataele Lights The Fuse



Whatever momentum Queensland carried into the sheds disappeared within minutes of the restart.



Mataele was at the centre of everything.



His second try came from a clever grubber kick that he regathered himself before touching down beneath the posts. Not long afterwards, he completed a hat-trick when a cross-field kick bounced kindly and sat up perfectly for him to score again.



The lead had vanished.



More importantly, the energy of the contest had changed completely.



For a spell the Drua looked capable of scoring every time they entered Queensland's half. Their offloading game began to click, the breakdown became increasingly messy and the Reds suddenly found themselves scrambling to regain control of a match that had slipped away alarmingly quickly.



Finals football has little tolerance for those lapses.



It was a reminder of an issue that has surfaced more than once this season, even in matches Queensland ultimately won.



One Decision, One Momentum Swing



The turning point arrived with the Drua leading 24-21 and carrying all the momentum.



After forcing another penalty, the visitors elected to take a long-range shot at goal rather than continue attacking.



The attempt drifted wide.



Within moments, Carter Gordon had launched a massive clearing kick that flipped field position and trapped the Drua deep inside their own territory.



It wasn't a scoring play. It wasn't a line break. Yet it changed the shape of the contest.



Queensland suddenly found itself attacking again, and this time the opportunity wasn't wasted.



Harry Wilson crashed over from close range after the Reds scrum asserted itself near the tryline. The forwards followed with another rolling-maul try finished by Faessler, restoring breathing room and forcing the Drua back onto the defensive.



From there, the contest gradually swung back towards the home side.



The Pack Shows Its Finals Value



Much of the attention in recent weeks has centred on Queensland's dangerous outside backs, but Friday night again highlighted how important the set piece could become over the coming month.



The return of Josh Canham alongside Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gave the lineout a level of stability that has occasionally been missing this season. The Reds won their own ball cleanly, generated consistent maul pressure and repeatedly forced the Drua to defend close to their line.



Three tries came directly from rolling mauls.



Against a side as athletic and unpredictable as the Drua, that ability to simplify the game proved invaluable.



It also allowed players such as Seru Uru to have greater influence around the park.



The versatile forward had been prominent all evening before finally earning a try of his own, supporting a Lachie Anderson break and finishing beside the posts. Replacement hooker Richie Asiata added another late score as Queensland stretched the margin beyond three converted tries.



A Strong Finish With A Warning Attached



Fraser McReight's influence at the breakdown was immense once again, with three turnovers helping him secure player-of-the-match honours.



Daugunu's midfield performance provided another encouraging sign ahead of the finals, particularly if Paisami's injury concern lingers. Flook looked sharp whenever he found space, while Gordon's game management improved as the contest wore on.



For the Drua, Mataele's hat-trick was a reminder of the quality still scattered throughout their squad. Each try showcased a different strength — anticipation, skill and finishing instinct — and for long stretches he was the most dangerous player on the field.



The Reds ultimately scored seven tries, collected five competition points and finished the regular season with another victory at Suncorp Stadium.



That is the headline.



The deeper story is that Queensland again showed the resilience to wrestle back momentum when a match threatened to get away from them. It is a quality every finals contender needs.



Whether they can avoid putting themselves in those situations altogether may determine how long their season continues.



Published 29-May-2026
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The Queensland Reds got the win they wanted before the Super Rugby Pacific finals. They also got a timely reminder of what can happen when concentration slips against dangerous opposition.



A 45-24 victory over the Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium on May 29, Friday night ensured Queensland will head into the playoffs with confidence and a bonus point safely banked. Yet for a period after half-time, the match looked to be heading somewhere very different.



The Drua arrived in Brisbane with little more than pride to play for, but anyone expecting a straightforward evening had not been paying attention. Their season may be ending, but their ability to turn matches chaotic remains among the most dangerous weapons in the competition.



That unpredictability was on display from the opening exchanges.



Early Pressure, Little Reward



Queensland spent much of the first quarter camped inside Drua territory without finding a way through.



The line breaks were close. The opportunities were there. The execution wasn't.



Instead it was the visitors who landed the first blow.



Former Reds winger Manasa Mataele read a pass, intercepted cleanly and sprinted 60 metres untouched to open the scoring. It was the sort of opportunistic strike the Drua have built their reputation on, punishing a single mistake despite seeing relatively little of the ball.



The Reds continued to generate pressure and eventually found a route through one of the most reliable parts of their game.



Matt Faessler drove over from a rolling maul midway through the half before the match shifted noticeably when Hunter Paisami left the field with a knee concern.



Filipo Daugunu's introduction immediately changed the shape of Queensland's attack.



Playing in the midfield, Daugunu scored with his first touch after running a sharp line near the tryline. A few minutes later he helped create another, drawing defenders before putting Josh Flook into space for a clean break and a well-taken try.



At 21-5, the Reds appeared to have established control.



The Drua narrowed the margin through Meli Tuni shortly before the break, but Queensland still entered half-time with a useful nine-point advantage and little indication of what was about to follow.



Mataele Lights The Fuse



Whatever momentum Queensland carried into the sheds disappeared within minutes of the restart.



Mataele was at the centre of everything.



His second try came from a clever grubber kick that he regathered himself before touching down beneath the posts. Not long afterwards, he completed a hat-trick when a cross-field kick bounced kindly and sat up perfectly for him to score again.



The lead had vanished.



More importantly, the energy of the contest had changed completely.



For a spell the Drua looked capable of scoring every time they entered Queensland's half. Their offloading game began to click, the breakdown became increasingly messy and the Reds suddenly found themselves scrambling to regain control of a match that had slipped away alarmingly quickly.



Finals football has little tolerance for those lapses.



It was a reminder of an issue that has surfaced more than once this season, even in matches Queensland ultimately won.



One Decision, One Momentum Swing



The turning point arrived with the Drua leading 24-21 and carrying all the momentum.



After forcing another penalty, the visitors elected to take a long-range shot at goal rather than continue attacking.



The attempt drifted wide.



Within moments, Carter Gordon had launched a massive clearing kick that flipped field position and trapped the Drua deep inside their own territory.



It wasn't a scoring play. It wasn't a line break. Yet it changed the shape of the contest.



Queensland suddenly found itself attacking again, and this time the opportunity wasn't wasted.



Harry Wilson crashed over from close range after the Reds scrum asserted itself near the tryline. The forwards followed with another rolling-maul try finished by Faessler, restoring breathing room and forcing the Drua back onto the defensive.



From there, the contest gradually swung back towards the home side.



The Pack Shows Its Finals Value



Much of the attention in recent weeks has centred on Queensland's dangerous outside backs, but Friday night again highlighted how important the set piece could become over the coming month.



The return of Josh Canham alongside Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gave the lineout a level of stability that has occasionally been missing this season. The Reds won their own ball cleanly, generated consistent maul pressure and repeatedly forced the Drua to defend close to their line.



Three tries came directly from rolling mauls.



Against a side as athletic and unpredictable as the Drua, that ability to simplify the game proved invaluable.



It also allowed players such as Seru Uru to have greater influence around the park.



The versatile forward had been prominent all evening before finally earning a try of his own, supporting a Lachie Anderson break and finishing beside the posts. Replacement hooker Richie Asiata added another late score as Queensland stretched the margin beyond three converted tries.



A Strong Finish With A Warning Attached



Fraser McReight's influence at the breakdown was immense once again, with three turnovers helping him secure player-of-the-match honours.



Daugunu's midfield performance provided another encouraging sign ahead of the finals, particularly if Paisami's injury concern lingers. Flook looked sharp whenever he found space, while Gordon's game management improved as the contest wore on.



For the Drua, Mataele's hat-trick was a reminder of the quality still scattered throughout their squad. Each try showcased a different strength — anticipation, skill and finishing instinct — and for long stretches he was the most dangerous player on the field.



The Reds ultimately scored seven tries, collected five competition points and finished the regular season with another victory at Suncorp Stadium.



That is the headline.



The deeper story is that Queensland again showed the resilience to wrestle back momentum when a match threatened to get away from them. It is a quality every finals contender needs.



Whether they can avoid putting themselves in those situations altogether may determine how long their season continues.



Published 29-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







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Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Reds Snatch Auckland Thriller After Surviving Moana Pasifika’s Second-Half Surge]]></title>
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The Queensland Reds escaped Auckland with a win that at different points looked comfortable, precarious, and then all but gone.



By full-time, none of that mattered.



A frantic late surge, finished by Jock Campbell and converted by Ben Volavola, delivered a 33-31 Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 win over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium and kept Queensland’s campaign moving, even if the manner of it raised as many questions as it answered.



For an hour, the Reds had enough control to suggest this would become a professional road win. What followed was a collapse in momentum that nearly swallowed them whole.



Moana Bring the Fire, Reds Absorb It



There was no easing into this.



Moana Pasifika came out with the kind of emotional intensity that can either burn hot for 10 minutes or carry a side all night, and Queensland were immediately caught cold. Augustine Pulu sliced through inside the opening minute after slick handling opened space, with Patrick Pellegrini converting before the Reds had properly settled.



An ugly evening suddenly looked possible.



Instead, Queensland did what good travelling sides are supposed to do: they steadied themselves, slowed the emotional rush around them, and started leaning on their structures.



Tim Ryan’s first try in the 10th minute shifted the mood. Jock Campbell was heavily involved in the lead-up, Carter Gordon added the extras, and from there the Reds began to look more like themselves.



The collisions started swinging Queensland’s way. Tate McDermott’s tempo sharpened the attack. Moana, who had looked ready to tear the match apart early, found themselves working backwards.



Josh Canham’s try came through persistence rather than brilliance, the reward for sustained pressure close to the line, before Ryan struck again just before halftime. At 21-7, the Reds had not merely recovered. They had taken firm control.



Then Everything Went Sideways



The warning sign, in hindsight, was that Queensland never quite put Moana away.



Treyvon Pritchard’s try early in the second half should have created breathing room, but Gordon’s missed conversion left just enough daylight for the hosts to believe there was still a path back.



That belief turned into momentum quickly.



Israel Leota’s break created the platform for Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa to score, and suddenly the energy inside North Harbour shifted again. The Reds still held the lead, but the certainty had gone.



Then came the defining stretch.



Joe Brial’s yellow card in the 54th minute was damaging enough. The penalty try that followed was worse, stripping points from Queensland while reducing them to 14 men at exactly the wrong time. Soon after, Leota tore through again, Miracle Faiilagi helped keep the movement alive, and Moana had flipped the contest in a blur.



That was the genuinely concerning part from a Reds perspective. Momentum shifts happen. What mattered was how quickly Queensland lost their composure once the match became messy.



Moana’s carries had more sting, their offloads started connecting, and the Reds spent far too much time reacting rather than dictating.



Gordon Answers, Flook Creates, Campbell Finishes



To Queensland’s credit, they did not completely unravel.



Carter Gordon’s 67th-minute try was the sort of intervention the Reds badly needed, not flashy, but decisive. A player stepping into the moment rather than waiting for someone else to fix it.



Even then, the match refused to settle.



Pellegrini’s penalty edged Moana back in front and the Reds were suddenly staring at the sort of defeat that lingers. A match controlled, then lost.



What saved them was one clean attacking passage when the pressure was highest.



Josh Flook saw the opening, cut through, and Campbell did what experienced fullbacks do, trailing the movement, staying alive to the possibility, and finishing calmly in the 77th minute. Volavola’s conversion proved the difference.



Valuable Result, Imperfect Performance



This was not the Reds at their clinical best.



Their discipline nearly cost them. Their grip on the contest loosened badly once momentum turned. There were stretches where Moana looked the more dangerous, more energised side.



But there was also resilience in the response.



Ryan was sharp. Campbell influential throughout. McDermott helped shape the periods when Queensland were in control. Gordon mixed frustration with some genuinely important contributions.



The broader takeaway is straightforward.



These are the kinds of matches strong sides sometimes lose when the game gets chaotic and the crowd senses blood.



Queensland very nearly did.



But they didn’t.



Published 23-May-2026
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The Queensland Reds escaped Auckland with a win that at different points looked comfortable, precarious, and then all but gone.



By full-time, none of that mattered.



A frantic late surge, finished by Jock Campbell and converted by Ben Volavola, delivered a 33-31 Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 win over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium and kept Queensland’s campaign moving, even if the manner of it raised as many questions as it answered.



For an hour, the Reds had enough control to suggest this would become a professional road win. What followed was a collapse in momentum that nearly swallowed them whole.



Moana Bring the Fire, Reds Absorb It



There was no easing into this.



Moana Pasifika came out with the kind of emotional intensity that can either burn hot for 10 minutes or carry a side all night, and Queensland were immediately caught cold. Augustine Pulu sliced through inside the opening minute after slick handling opened space, with Patrick Pellegrini converting before the Reds had properly settled.



An ugly evening suddenly looked possible.



Instead, Queensland did what good travelling sides are supposed to do: they steadied themselves, slowed the emotional rush around them, and started leaning on their structures.



Tim Ryan’s first try in the 10th minute shifted the mood. Jock Campbell was heavily involved in the lead-up, Carter Gordon added the extras, and from there the Reds began to look more like themselves.



The collisions started swinging Queensland’s way. Tate McDermott’s tempo sharpened the attack. Moana, who had looked ready to tear the match apart early, found themselves working backwards.



Josh Canham’s try came through persistence rather than brilliance, the reward for sustained pressure close to the line, before Ryan struck again just before halftime. At 21-7, the Reds had not merely recovered. They had taken firm control.



Then Everything Went Sideways



The warning sign, in hindsight, was that Queensland never quite put Moana away.



Treyvon Pritchard’s try early in the second half should have created breathing room, but Gordon’s missed conversion left just enough daylight for the hosts to believe there was still a path back.



That belief turned into momentum quickly.



Israel Leota’s break created the platform for Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa to score, and suddenly the energy inside North Harbour shifted again. The Reds still held the lead, but the certainty had gone.



Then came the defining stretch.



Joe Brial’s yellow card in the 54th minute was damaging enough. The penalty try that followed was worse, stripping points from Queensland while reducing them to 14 men at exactly the wrong time. Soon after, Leota tore through again, Miracle Faiilagi helped keep the movement alive, and Moana had flipped the contest in a blur.



That was the genuinely concerning part from a Reds perspective. Momentum shifts happen. What mattered was how quickly Queensland lost their composure once the match became messy.



Moana’s carries had more sting, their offloads started connecting, and the Reds spent far too much time reacting rather than dictating.



Gordon Answers, Flook Creates, Campbell Finishes



To Queensland’s credit, they did not completely unravel.



Carter Gordon’s 67th-minute try was the sort of intervention the Reds badly needed, not flashy, but decisive. A player stepping into the moment rather than waiting for someone else to fix it.



Even then, the match refused to settle.



Pellegrini’s penalty edged Moana back in front and the Reds were suddenly staring at the sort of defeat that lingers. A match controlled, then lost.



What saved them was one clean attacking passage when the pressure was highest.



Josh Flook saw the opening, cut through, and Campbell did what experienced fullbacks do, trailing the movement, staying alive to the possibility, and finishing calmly in the 77th minute. Volavola’s conversion proved the difference.



Valuable Result, Imperfect Performance



This was not the Reds at their clinical best.



Their discipline nearly cost them. Their grip on the contest loosened badly once momentum turned. There were stretches where Moana looked the more dangerous, more energised side.



But there was also resilience in the response.



Ryan was sharp. Campbell influential throughout. McDermott helped shape the periods when Queensland were in control. Gordon mixed frustration with some genuinely important contributions.



The broader takeaway is straightforward.



These are the kinds of matches strong sides sometimes lose when the game gets chaotic and the crowd senses blood.



Queensland very nearly did.



But they didn’t.



Published 23-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[A Passport, Three Stamps and a Reason to Revisit Wilston Village]]></title>
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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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  Eat, Sip & Linger
  
    For the people who plan their little adventures around dinner, drinks or the pleasure of finding something worth lingering over.
  

  
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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Vietnamese Dining
          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
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          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
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          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
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The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
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          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
            Queensland Hairdresser of the Year 2026 winner
          
          
            Precision Cuts
            Bespoke Styling
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
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          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
            Recovery Support
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
            Eye Health
            Vision Care
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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Quick Stops



A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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  Shops That You're Glad are in the Village!
  
    For the practical stops, helpful errands and expert advice that make life feel a little more sorted.
  

  
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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
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          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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The Icing on the Cake



After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs. 







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



Published 22-May-2026



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial.
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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
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          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
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      font-size: 30px !important;
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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
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          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
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          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
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          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
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            Precision Cuts
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          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
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          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
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          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
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          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
            Recovery Support
          
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          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
            Eye Health
            Vision Care
          
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Quick Stops



A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
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          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
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The Icing on the Cake



After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs. 







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



Published 22-May-2026



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At the corner of Days Road and Eighth Avenue, the vintage cabinets, timber tables and antique china inside The Antique Polishers have long drawn the attention of collectors, renovators and passing locals. Now, after years serving Brisbane’s inner north, the family-run restoration business is clearing stock ahead of its closure, bringing customers back through the store for another look around before the shopfront disappears from Grange.



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In recent weeks, Wilston Village shared news of the closure online, describing the business as part of the Grange and Wilston community for 17 years. The post prompted nostalgic responses from locals who remembered visiting the store over the years for restored furniture, antiques and repair work.



The business itself has not publicly confirmed an exact closing date, but posts shared on its social media pages throughout May promoted a closing-down sale while stock remains available. As of May 21, the shop was still trading several days a week from its long-time address at 46 Days Road, Grange.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Shopfront That Became Part of the Street



Unlike larger antique warehouses, The Antique Polishers carried the feel of a working restoration business. Photos shared online over the years showed polished cedar cabinets beside vintage mirrors, framed artwork, dining chairs and shelves filled with glassware and collectables.



The store became part of the look and rhythm of the neighbourhood. The shopfront regularly displayed different restoration pieces and antiques, giving passing residents a reason to slow down for a closer look through the windows.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The business specialised in antique restoration and French polishing, along with recycled timber furniture and Australian vintage pieces. Older posts on the company’s long-running Blogspot archive show restoration projects dating back to at least 2010, including Queensland cedar furniture, silky oak cabinets and custom-built dining tables made from reclaimed timber.



While the farewell posts focused on the store’s 17 years in Grange, the business’s own online pages suggest the restoration work stretches back much further. Its Instagram account describes the operation as a family-run business with more than 30 years of experience in furniture restoration.



The People Behind The Antique Polishers



Public business listings and archived posts associated with The Antique Polishers reference Adam and Luke in connection with the business.



A listing published through Mavitra described the pair as having an eye for restoring overlooked furniture and bringing older timber pieces back into use. Archived blog posts also mention custom furniture built by Adam inside the Grange workshop.



Over the years, the business developed a following among collectors, renovators and Brisbane residents searching for furniture with a history behind it. The shop’s online pages feature before-and-after restoration photos showing worn timber repaired through sanding, staining and hand polishing.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Style of Business Becoming Harder to Find



The Antique Polishers reflect the style of many older Brisbane small businesses that grew through repeat customers and word of mouth rather than large-scale advertising. The Grange store also stood out because it combined retail sales with restoration services from the same premises. Customers could browse antique furniture while also arranging repairs for damaged family pieces and older timber furniture.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The closure comes amid broader changes across Brisbane’s inner suburbs, where long-running independent businesses have increasingly faced changing retail strips and redevelopment pressure.



While there has been no detailed public explanation for the closure, farewell posts shared online referred to the area “making room for something new” and described the owners as taking a well-earned break after years in the trade.



Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works



Published 21-May-2026
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At the corner of Days Road and Eighth Avenue, the vintage cabinets, timber tables and antique china inside The Antique Polishers have long drawn the attention of collectors, renovators and passing locals. Now, after years serving Brisbane’s inner north, the family-run restoration business is clearing stock ahead of its closure, bringing customers back through the store for another look around before the shopfront disappears from Grange.



Read: Herston Gathering Honours Massive Wave of Local Volunteers Supporting Families



In recent weeks, Wilston Village shared news of the closure online, describing the business as part of the Grange and Wilston community for 17 years. The post prompted nostalgic responses from locals who remembered visiting the store over the years for restored furniture, antiques and repair work.



The business itself has not publicly confirmed an exact closing date, but posts shared on its social media pages throughout May promoted a closing-down sale while stock remains available. As of May 21, the shop was still trading several days a week from its long-time address at 46 Days Road, Grange.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Shopfront That Became Part of the Street



Unlike larger antique warehouses, The Antique Polishers carried the feel of a working restoration business. Photos shared online over the years showed polished cedar cabinets beside vintage mirrors, framed artwork, dining chairs and shelves filled with glassware and collectables.



The store became part of the look and rhythm of the neighbourhood. The shopfront regularly displayed different restoration pieces and antiques, giving passing residents a reason to slow down for a closer look through the windows.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The business specialised in antique restoration and French polishing, along with recycled timber furniture and Australian vintage pieces. Older posts on the company’s long-running Blogspot archive show restoration projects dating back to at least 2010, including Queensland cedar furniture, silky oak cabinets and custom-built dining tables made from reclaimed timber.



While the farewell posts focused on the store’s 17 years in Grange, the business’s own online pages suggest the restoration work stretches back much further. Its Instagram account describes the operation as a family-run business with more than 30 years of experience in furniture restoration.



The People Behind The Antique Polishers



Public business listings and archived posts associated with The Antique Polishers reference Adam and Luke in connection with the business.



A listing published through Mavitra described the pair as having an eye for restoring overlooked furniture and bringing older timber pieces back into use. Archived blog posts also mention custom furniture built by Adam inside the Grange workshop.



Over the years, the business developed a following among collectors, renovators and Brisbane residents searching for furniture with a history behind it. The shop’s online pages feature before-and-after restoration photos showing worn timber repaired through sanding, staining and hand polishing.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Style of Business Becoming Harder to Find



The Antique Polishers reflect the style of many older Brisbane small businesses that grew through repeat customers and word of mouth rather than large-scale advertising. The Grange store also stood out because it combined retail sales with restoration services from the same premises. Customers could browse antique furniture while also arranging repairs for damaged family pieces and older timber furniture.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The closure comes amid broader changes across Brisbane’s inner suburbs, where long-running independent businesses have increasingly faced changing retail strips and redevelopment pressure.



While there has been no detailed public explanation for the closure, farewell posts shared online referred to the area “making room for something new” and described the owners as taking a well-earned break after years in the trade.



Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Herston Gathering Honours Massive Wave of Local Volunteers Supporting Families]]></title>
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A massive network of nearly fifty thousand local helpers who spent the last year keeping vulnerable neighbourhoods afloat during tough times was officially honoured at a major community gathering in Herston.



Read: Olympic Stadium Proposal Challenged as Barrambin Elders Lodge Federal Protection Bid







The recent gathering highlighted how local people are looking after each other as the rising cost of living creates more demand for local assistance. Organisers noted that the event coincided with the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making the massive turnout of community helpers even more meaningful.&nbsp;



With many families feeling the financial pinch, these everyday people have become the steady hands holding local neighbourhoods together through their quiet dedication.







Several standout individuals and groups earned special praise for their ongoing efforts to help others. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the top individual volunteer honour, while Jaylyn Rongo was recognised for youth efforts with DonateLife Queensland.



Phillip Smith received an award for his fresh contribution to the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, and Roger Whyte was honoured for a lifetime of service to the Queensland Rugby League. In leadership, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia was celebrated for excellence in managing volunteer teams.







Entire organisations were also praised for their wide-reaching community safety nets. Foodbank Queensland received a major award for its massive food distribution and relief network that keeps meals on tables for struggling residents. 



Read: Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars



In the health sector, the Sunshine Coast Health volunteer programme secured a top spot, while Origin Energy was recognised for its corporate contribution to local communities. The long-standing annual awards event, which first started back in 2016, drew hundreds of individual nominations this year to celebrate the state's quiet achievers.



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A massive network of nearly fifty thousand local helpers who spent the last year keeping vulnerable neighbourhoods afloat during tough times was officially honoured at a major community gathering in Herston.



Read: Olympic Stadium Proposal Challenged as Barrambin Elders Lodge Federal Protection Bid







The recent gathering highlighted how local people are looking after each other as the rising cost of living creates more demand for local assistance. Organisers noted that the event coincided with the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making the massive turnout of community helpers even more meaningful.&nbsp;



With many families feeling the financial pinch, these everyday people have become the steady hands holding local neighbourhoods together through their quiet dedication.







Several standout individuals and groups earned special praise for their ongoing efforts to help others. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the top individual volunteer honour, while Jaylyn Rongo was recognised for youth efforts with DonateLife Queensland.



Phillip Smith received an award for his fresh contribution to the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, and Roger Whyte was honoured for a lifetime of service to the Queensland Rugby League. In leadership, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia was celebrated for excellence in managing volunteer teams.







Entire organisations were also praised for their wide-reaching community safety nets. Foodbank Queensland received a major award for its massive food distribution and relief network that keeps meals on tables for struggling residents. 



Read: Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars



In the health sector, the Sunshine Coast Health volunteer programme secured a top spot, while Origin Energy was recognised for its corporate contribution to local communities. The long-standing annual awards event, which first started back in 2016, drew hundreds of individual nominations this year to celebrate the state's quiet achievers.



Published Date 18-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Midweek Offences Peak Prompts Police Warning to Clayfield Residents]]></title>
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An analysis of local crime statistics has prompted law enforcement to reinforce security warnings for Clayfield residents, following more than 500 total offences recorded in the region over a 12-month period.



Read: The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin’s Favourite Creek







Tracking the Local Trends







The recorded timeline of property and personal violations has prompted community safety leaders to look closely at when these incidents take place. Data compiled over a 12-month period between late May 2025 and late May 2026 shows that the region experienced 563 total offences.&nbsp;



Local authorities noticed a major escalation in unlawful behaviour during November 2025, a month that saw a significant spike of 72 reported incidents. While the initial tracking period started quietly with just four offences in May 2025, subsequent months consistently recorded steady numbers, generally fluctuating between 31 and 53 monthly reports.



Peak Times for Criminal Activity







Analysis of the weekly patterns reveals that local offences occur more frequently during the middle of the week rather than the weekend. Wednesdays emerged as the peak day for recorded offences, accounting for 101 separate incidents, followed closely by Fridays with 93 and Saturdays with 91. In contrast, Sundays proved to be the quietest day for the area, dropping to 58 recorded reports.&nbsp;







Daily shifts also show a distinct pattern, with standard daylight hours tracking fewer incidents than the late afternoon and evening. A total of 224 offences took place during a single eight-hour block between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which data shows as the most vulnerable time for households.



Breakdown of Regional Offences







A closer look at the types of illegal activity shows that theft and property violations make up a major portion of the local landscape. Standard theft led the statistics with 143 individual incidents, while unlawful entry into homes and businesses accounted for 75 reports. Property damage added another 44 cases to the total, and 31 vehicles were taken without permission.



Drug-related violations were also prominent, with 92 incidents recorded across the year. The remaining cases involved 42 traffic violations, 33 physical assaults, 23 incidents of trespassing, and 23 breaches of public order, alongside 19 instances of fraud and 38 unclassified offences.



Read: Cedar Woods’ Vera Apartments Top Out at Wooloowin’s Greville Precinct



Strengthening Neighbourhood Defences



In response to the troubling numbers, the Queensland Police Service is urging the public to adopt stronger security habits to deter opportunistic thieves. Officers state that many home break-ins happen because offenders find unlocked cars parked outside residences, steal the garage door openers or house keys left inside, and use them to gain easy entry into the home. Safety experts advise everyone to lock all doors, standard windows, and louvers before leaving their property or going to bed for the night.&nbsp;



Residents should also remove all electronics, wallets, and bags from plain sight inside their vehicles. For active emergencies, locals must always call triple zero, while non-urgent matters should be directed to the Policelink phone line or submitted anonymously through the state crime intelligence network



Published Date 28-May-2026
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An analysis of local crime statistics has prompted law enforcement to reinforce security warnings for Clayfield residents, following more than 500 total offences recorded in the region over a 12-month period.



Read: The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin’s Favourite Creek







Tracking the Local Trends







The recorded timeline of property and personal violations has prompted community safety leaders to look closely at when these incidents take place. Data compiled over a 12-month period between late May 2025 and late May 2026 shows that the region experienced 563 total offences.&nbsp;



Local authorities noticed a major escalation in unlawful behaviour during November 2025, a month that saw a significant spike of 72 reported incidents. While the initial tracking period started quietly with just four offences in May 2025, subsequent months consistently recorded steady numbers, generally fluctuating between 31 and 53 monthly reports.



Peak Times for Criminal Activity







Analysis of the weekly patterns reveals that local offences occur more frequently during the middle of the week rather than the weekend. Wednesdays emerged as the peak day for recorded offences, accounting for 101 separate incidents, followed closely by Fridays with 93 and Saturdays with 91. In contrast, Sundays proved to be the quietest day for the area, dropping to 58 recorded reports.&nbsp;







Daily shifts also show a distinct pattern, with standard daylight hours tracking fewer incidents than the late afternoon and evening. A total of 224 offences took place during a single eight-hour block between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which data shows as the most vulnerable time for households.



Breakdown of Regional Offences







A closer look at the types of illegal activity shows that theft and property violations make up a major portion of the local landscape. Standard theft led the statistics with 143 individual incidents, while unlawful entry into homes and businesses accounted for 75 reports. Property damage added another 44 cases to the total, and 31 vehicles were taken without permission.



Drug-related violations were also prominent, with 92 incidents recorded across the year. The remaining cases involved 42 traffic violations, 33 physical assaults, 23 incidents of trespassing, and 23 breaches of public order, alongside 19 instances of fraud and 38 unclassified offences.



Read: Cedar Woods’ Vera Apartments Top Out at Wooloowin’s Greville Precinct



Strengthening Neighbourhood Defences



In response to the troubling numbers, the Queensland Police Service is urging the public to adopt stronger security habits to deter opportunistic thieves. Officers state that many home break-ins happen because offenders find unlocked cars parked outside residences, steal the garage door openers or house keys left inside, and use them to gain easy entry into the home. Safety experts advise everyone to lock all doors, standard windows, and louvers before leaving their property or going to bed for the night.&nbsp;



Residents should also remove all electronics, wallets, and bags from plain sight inside their vehicles. For active emergencies, locals must always call triple zero, while non-urgent matters should be directed to the Policelink phone line or submitted anonymously through the state crime intelligence network



Published Date 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport Brings Back Its Beloved Therapy Dogs for School Holidays]]></title>
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Long before boarding calls echo across the terminal, another crowd starts forming at Brisbane Airport. Travellers crouch beside fluffy puppies and stop mid-suitcase to pull for a quick pat, while the flight crew wander over between shifts, hoping for a cuddle before take-off. This started as a small therapy dog trial in 2023 and has grown into one of the airport’s most loved holiday traditions, with more than 7,500 passengers already stopping to meet the dogs.



Read: Clayfield Students Reach New Heights in Virgin Australia’s Aviation Programme 



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Family-Friendly Cycling and Playtime at Kalinga Park on the Kedron Brook Bikeway



Published 28-May-2026
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Long before boarding calls echo across the terminal, another crowd starts forming at Brisbane Airport. Travellers crouch beside fluffy puppies and stop mid-suitcase to pull for a quick pat, while the flight crew wander over between shifts, hoping for a cuddle before take-off. This started as a small therapy dog trial in 2023 and has grown into one of the airport’s most loved holiday traditions, with more than 7,500 passengers already stopping to meet the dogs.



Read: Clayfield Students Reach New Heights in Virgin Australia’s Aviation Programme 



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Family-Friendly Cycling and Playtime at Kalinga Park on the Kedron Brook Bikeway



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin's Favourite Creek]]></title>
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A quiet walk along the popular Kedron Brook in Wooloowin hides a heavily reality of pollution with a new Queensland University of Technology study revealing the waterway contains the highest concentration of microplastics in Brisbane.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



Over a year-long testing period, researchers sampled sediment from multiple locations along the city's waterways to understand the scale of the pollution problem. The research team collected samples four times throughout the year, travelling from the upstream headwaters all the way down to the estuarine levels. They discovered that the sand and dirt sitting at the bottom of these familiar neighbourhood creeks are packed with tiny plastic fragments from everyday household and industrial items.



The Plastic Makeup of Local Creeks



Photo Credit: Science Direct



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige reported that Kedron Brook averaged around 4,400 plastic items for every kilogram of dry sediment tested. The primary culprit found in the waterbed was polyethylene, a very common material used in packaging, soft drink bottles, toys, and agricultural materials. Other major pollutants included polypropylene, frequently used for food containers and car parts, and polymethyl methacrylate.



The heavy concentration of microplastics in Kedron Brook is largely driven by its surrounding environment. Mudalige explained that the creek runs through major commercial and industrial zones, including the busy Brisbane Airport precinct. These areas generate significant single-use plastic waste, food packaging, and construction debris.&nbsp;



Additionally, the flat terrain and paved surfaces around the Wooloowin area and surrounding suburbs create heavy stormwater runoff. This runoff easily sweeps loose plastics from residential streets, local sports fields, and parks directly into the water, where the flat landscape allows the debris to settle into the sediment.



Comparing the Catchments



Photo Credit: Wikipedia



The study also examined two other major waterways, finding that while they were slightly cleaner, they still carried significant pollution loads. Bulimba Creek ranked second, holding about 4,100 plastic items per kilogram of sediment. Mudalige noted that pollution in Bulimba Creek comes mostly from the residential and commercial areas it flows through, picking up consumer packaging, textile fibres, and household plastics along the way.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels of the three, with roughly 2,800 items per kilogram. The researchers attributed this lower count to the Enoggera Dam. The dam acts as a physical barrier that regulates water flow and traps a large portion of the microplastics before they can travel further downstream.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned



Seasonal Shifts and the Journey to the Bay



The amount of plastic in these waterways does not stay the same all year. The research team found that weather and seasons play a massive role in how much pollution accumulates. Mudalige highlighted that microplastic levels in Kedron Brook spiked sharply during March, following the heavy summer rains that washed large amounts of urban debris into the creek. By contrast, Bulimba Creek saw its highest pollution levels in November.



This creek pollution is not just a localised issue, as these waterways serve as direct transport routes to the ocean. Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta explained that highly urbanised catchments across Southeast Queensland are a major source of the microplastics ending up in Moreton Bay. He pointed out that understanding how these local creeks move water and sediment is the crucial first step in measuring the total volume of land-based plastics washing into the bay through the city's stormwater systems.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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A quiet walk along the popular Kedron Brook in Wooloowin hides a heavily reality of pollution with a new Queensland University of Technology study revealing the waterway contains the highest concentration of microplastics in Brisbane.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



Over a year-long testing period, researchers sampled sediment from multiple locations along the city's waterways to understand the scale of the pollution problem. The research team collected samples four times throughout the year, travelling from the upstream headwaters all the way down to the estuarine levels. They discovered that the sand and dirt sitting at the bottom of these familiar neighbourhood creeks are packed with tiny plastic fragments from everyday household and industrial items.



The Plastic Makeup of Local Creeks



Photo Credit: Science Direct



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige reported that Kedron Brook averaged around 4,400 plastic items for every kilogram of dry sediment tested. The primary culprit found in the waterbed was polyethylene, a very common material used in packaging, soft drink bottles, toys, and agricultural materials. Other major pollutants included polypropylene, frequently used for food containers and car parts, and polymethyl methacrylate.



The heavy concentration of microplastics in Kedron Brook is largely driven by its surrounding environment. Mudalige explained that the creek runs through major commercial and industrial zones, including the busy Brisbane Airport precinct. These areas generate significant single-use plastic waste, food packaging, and construction debris.&nbsp;



Additionally, the flat terrain and paved surfaces around the Wooloowin area and surrounding suburbs create heavy stormwater runoff. This runoff easily sweeps loose plastics from residential streets, local sports fields, and parks directly into the water, where the flat landscape allows the debris to settle into the sediment.



Comparing the Catchments



Photo Credit: Wikipedia



The study also examined two other major waterways, finding that while they were slightly cleaner, they still carried significant pollution loads. Bulimba Creek ranked second, holding about 4,100 plastic items per kilogram of sediment. Mudalige noted that pollution in Bulimba Creek comes mostly from the residential and commercial areas it flows through, picking up consumer packaging, textile fibres, and household plastics along the way.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels of the three, with roughly 2,800 items per kilogram. The researchers attributed this lower count to the Enoggera Dam. The dam acts as a physical barrier that regulates water flow and traps a large portion of the microplastics before they can travel further downstream.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned



Seasonal Shifts and the Journey to the Bay



The amount of plastic in these waterways does not stay the same all year. The research team found that weather and seasons play a massive role in how much pollution accumulates. Mudalige highlighted that microplastic levels in Kedron Brook spiked sharply during March, following the heavy summer rains that washed large amounts of urban debris into the creek. By contrast, Bulimba Creek saw its highest pollution levels in November.



This creek pollution is not just a localised issue, as these waterways serve as direct transport routes to the ocean. Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta explained that highly urbanised catchments across Southeast Queensland are a major source of the microplastics ending up in Moreton Bay. He pointed out that understanding how these local creeks move water and sediment is the crucial first step in measuring the total volume of land-based plastics washing into the bay through the city's stormwater systems.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland's 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition]]></title>
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Students at Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield were front and centre on 19 May when the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition was officially launched, calling on primary school students across the state to submit artwork and help spread a vital safety message.







Read: New Eagle Junction State School Early Years Precinct Officially Opened







The competition, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, is open to students from Prep to Year 6 and invites them to submit artworks that reflect real farm and rural safety themes. Twelve winning entries will be selected and featured in a calendar distributed to more than 40,000 recipients statewide. Each winning student receives a $250 gift card, with an additional $500 going to their school.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls noted that the farm safety message was just as relevant for city-based families as for those living regionally. "Queenslanders regularly travel to regional areas, visit farms or interact with rural environments, so knowing how to stay safe can make a real difference," Mr Nicholls said. "Building awareness early helps ensure all young Queenslanders can recognise risks and stay safe, wherever they go."



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Helping kick things off was Riana Crehan, the V8 Supercar and sport presenter who grew up on a farm and was recently appointed as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Safety Ambassador. Drawing on her own upbringing, she explained why the competition matters.



"This competition helps kids understand those risks early and encourages them to think about safety in their everyday lives, covering important topics like electrical safety, animal handling, overhead powerlines and hygiene after contact with animals," Ms Crehan said.



The stakes behind the competition are real. According to figures cited at the launch, 22 Queenslanders lost their lives in workplace incidents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Of those, five deaths occurred in the rural sector, an industry that consistently accounts for a disproportionate share of Queensland's workplace fatalities.







Read: From Rail Line to Schoolyard: How Eagle Junction State School Took Shape in Clayfield







The competition is an established annual event that has grown considerably. The 2026 round drew a record number of entries, with more than 2,500 submissions from over 140 Queensland schools.



The competition is open until 31 August 2026. Teachers and students can find entry guidelines and downloadable resources at WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.



Published 22-May-2026
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Students at Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield were front and centre on 19 May when the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition was officially launched, calling on primary school students across the state to submit artwork and help spread a vital safety message.







Read: New Eagle Junction State School Early Years Precinct Officially Opened







The competition, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, is open to students from Prep to Year 6 and invites them to submit artworks that reflect real farm and rural safety themes. Twelve winning entries will be selected and featured in a calendar distributed to more than 40,000 recipients statewide. Each winning student receives a $250 gift card, with an additional $500 going to their school.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls noted that the farm safety message was just as relevant for city-based families as for those living regionally. "Queenslanders regularly travel to regional areas, visit farms or interact with rural environments, so knowing how to stay safe can make a real difference," Mr Nicholls said. "Building awareness early helps ensure all young Queenslanders can recognise risks and stay safe, wherever they go."



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Helping kick things off was Riana Crehan, the V8 Supercar and sport presenter who grew up on a farm and was recently appointed as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Safety Ambassador. Drawing on her own upbringing, she explained why the competition matters.



"This competition helps kids understand those risks early and encourages them to think about safety in their everyday lives, covering important topics like electrical safety, animal handling, overhead powerlines and hygiene after contact with animals," Ms Crehan said.



The stakes behind the competition are real. According to figures cited at the launch, 22 Queenslanders lost their lives in workplace incidents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Of those, five deaths occurred in the rural sector, an industry that consistently accounts for a disproportionate share of Queensland's workplace fatalities.







Read: From Rail Line to Schoolyard: How Eagle Junction State School Took Shape in Clayfield







The competition is an established annual event that has grown considerably. The 2026 round drew a record number of entries, with more than 2,500 submissions from over 140 Queensland schools.



The competition is open until 31 August 2026. Teachers and students can find entry guidelines and downloadable resources at WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.



Published 22-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[St Rita’s Longest Lunch Is Back for 2026 — and the Centenary Makes It One Worth Attending]]></title>
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Rita's Longest Lunch returns to the grounds of St Rita's College, with doors opening at 12:30pm for an afternoon of long table dining, live music and community fundraising that runs through to 4:30pm.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



The annual event that will take place on 14 June 2026, hosted by the St Rita's College Music Support Group, is one of the inner-north's most relaxed and sociable school fundraisers, and 2026 carries extra significance: the college marks its centenary this year, having been founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1926. The Centenary Hat, available to pre-order or purchase on the day, will give the occasion its own keepsake moment.



Tickets are still available, but they sell in tables of six, so the sooner your group gets organised, the better.



Planning your long lunch



Rita's Longest Lunch is modelled on the traditional European long lunch, where the emphasis is on good food, good company and no rush. Grand tables are set up on the Hogan Place grounds with full table settings including plate, cutlery, glassware and water provided at every seat.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



The food part is entirely in your hands. This is a BYO food event, which means you can pack a picnic basket, order a gourmet box from Say Cheese, a local Brisbane catering business, or be as creative as your table wants to be. Say Cheese is offering a range of gourmet boxes specifically for the event, available to pre-order via their website, with the deadline for orders set at 10 June. 



Orders will be delivered to Hogan Place for collection on the day, with $10 from every box donated to the Music Support Group. There are no heating or cooking facilities at the venue, and food cannot be purchased on the day, so planning ahead matters.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



Beverages work differently. A bar will be on-site offering sparkling wine, wine and beer by EFTPOS. BYO beverages of any kind, including non-alcoholic drinks, are not permitted. Two champagne options, Piper Heidsieck NV and Veuve Clicquot, are available exclusively as pre-purchased add-ons and will not be sold at the event. The pre-order deadline for champagne is 10am on Monday 8 June.



Live music from First Summer will carry the afternoon.



Booking the table



Tickets are sold as tables of six, and full payment along with contact details for all six guests is required at the time of booking. If your group has fewer than six, you can book a table and fill it by inviting additional guests, or coordinate with other attendees to make up a complete table.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



Individual add-ons including champagne and Centenary Hats can be purchased without a full ticket booking by selecting the add-ons option at checkout. All ticket and champagne purchases are non-refundable.



The event is 18+ only.



A college with a century behind it



St Rita's officially opened on 27 September 1926, when the Presentation Sisters purchased Stanley Hall, a landmark Clayfield residence, to establish the college. Today, the college educates around 1,200 girls from Years 5 to 12 and maintains a strong tradition of community events, with Rita's Longest Lunch among the most anticipated on the annual calendar.



Proceeds from the lunch support the Music Support Group, which funds music education, instruments, performance opportunities and events for students at the college.



Tickets are available here. For enquiries, contact the college at communications@stritas.qld.edu.au.



Read: The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin’s Favourite Creek



Published 20-May-2026




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Rita's Longest Lunch returns to the grounds of St Rita's College, with doors opening at 12:30pm for an afternoon of long table dining, live music and community fundraising that runs through to 4:30pm.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



The annual event that will take place on 14 June 2026, hosted by the St Rita's College Music Support Group, is one of the inner-north's most relaxed and sociable school fundraisers, and 2026 carries extra significance: the college marks its centenary this year, having been founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1926. The Centenary Hat, available to pre-order or purchase on the day, will give the occasion its own keepsake moment.



Tickets are still available, but they sell in tables of six, so the sooner your group gets organised, the better.



Planning your long lunch



Rita's Longest Lunch is modelled on the traditional European long lunch, where the emphasis is on good food, good company and no rush. Grand tables are set up on the Hogan Place grounds with full table settings including plate, cutlery, glassware and water provided at every seat.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



The food part is entirely in your hands. This is a BYO food event, which means you can pack a picnic basket, order a gourmet box from Say Cheese, a local Brisbane catering business, or be as creative as your table wants to be. Say Cheese is offering a range of gourmet boxes specifically for the event, available to pre-order via their website, with the deadline for orders set at 10 June. 



Orders will be delivered to Hogan Place for collection on the day, with $10 from every box donated to the Music Support Group. There are no heating or cooking facilities at the venue, and food cannot be purchased on the day, so planning ahead matters.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



Beverages work differently. A bar will be on-site offering sparkling wine, wine and beer by EFTPOS. BYO beverages of any kind, including non-alcoholic drinks, are not permitted. Two champagne options, Piper Heidsieck NV and Veuve Clicquot, are available exclusively as pre-purchased add-ons and will not be sold at the event. The pre-order deadline for champagne is 10am on Monday 8 June.



Live music from First Summer will carry the afternoon.



Booking the table



Tickets are sold as tables of six, and full payment along with contact details for all six guests is required at the time of booking. If your group has fewer than six, you can book a table and fill it by inviting additional guests, or coordinate with other attendees to make up a complete table.



Photo Credit: St Rita's College/Facebook



Individual add-ons including champagne and Centenary Hats can be purchased without a full ticket booking by selecting the add-ons option at checkout. All ticket and champagne purchases are non-refundable.



The event is 18+ only.



A college with a century behind it



St Rita's officially opened on 27 September 1926, when the Presentation Sisters purchased Stanley Hall, a landmark Clayfield residence, to establish the college. Today, the college educates around 1,200 girls from Years 5 to 12 and maintains a strong tradition of community events, with Rita's Longest Lunch among the most anticipated on the annual calendar.



Proceeds from the lunch support the Music Support Group, which funds music education, instruments, performance opportunities and events for students at the college.



Tickets are available here. For enquiries, contact the college at communications@stritas.qld.edu.au.



Read: The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin’s Favourite Creek



Published 20-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport Travellers Are Falling in Love With These Therapy Dogs]]></title>
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At Brisbane Airport, stressed travellers are swapping pre-flight nerves for puppy cuddles as therapy dogs return to the terminals for the school holidays.



Read: Brisbane Airport’s Biggest Industrial Build Just Became Australia Post’s Most Powerful Parcel Hub



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Brisbane Airport Calls For Safer Travel As Holiday Crowds Increase



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At Brisbane Airport, stressed travellers are swapping pre-flight nerves for puppy cuddles as therapy dogs return to the terminals for the school holidays.



Read: Brisbane Airport’s Biggest Industrial Build Just Became Australia Post’s Most Powerful Parcel Hub



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Brisbane Airport Calls For Safer Travel As Holiday Crowds Increase



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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Albion Support Group Beyond DV Wins Major State Volunteering Accolade]]></title>
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An Albion-based domestic violence charity has claimed the state’s highest volunteering honour after leading a massive wave of forty-nine thousand local heroes who are keeping communities safe and supported.



Read: Eagle Farm Tyre Theft Allegation Emerges During Brisbane Hoon Blitz



A Massive Celebration of Service



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



The Queensland Volunteering Awards took place on 15 May 2026 to celebrate the massive scale of community service across the region. This year holds special meaning as the United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers.



The event highlighted the work of forty-nine thousand seven hundred and twenty-two individuals who were nominated across the state. In total, community groups submitted two hundred and seventy-five nominations, which the judging panels narrowed down to twenty-one finalists and eight ultimate recipients across six separate categories.



Top Honours for Grassroots Leaders



Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the main Volunteer of the Year Award for her efforts. Other major individual winners included Jaylyn Rongo, who received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for work with DonateLife Queensland. 



Phillip Smith won the New to Volunteering Award for driving the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, while Roger Whyte received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award for his long-term commitment to the Queensland Rugby League. In the leadership category, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia won the Excellence in Volunteer Management Award.



The Catalyst and Foundation&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



Beyond DV was born out of a lived family experience. In 2017, Brisbane resident and long-time educator Carolyn Robinson received a 5:00 AM telephone call from the police informing her that her younger daughter had been physically assaulted by her partner.



Over the next six months, Robinson accompanied her daughter through the unsettling and often isolating court process. Standing in the courtroom, she observed hundreds of women from all walks of life navigating the exact same trauma. Recognising a profound gap in the long-term recovery phase for survivors—where initial crisis intervention ends but the rebuilding of a life begins—she decided to act.



Drawing on her 36-year background as an educator, Robinson sought to bypass rigid, "one-size-fits-all" institutional frameworks. She formally registered Beyond DV as a charity in late 2017 and officially launched its first programs in January 2018 with just three volunteers.



Groups Making a Difference



Organisations also received major recognition for their structured programs that help vulnerable residents. Foodbank Queensland won the Community Volunteering Impact Award for its massive food distribution and relief network. In the government sector, Sunshine Coast Health took out the top spot for its widespread volunteer initiative. Origin Energy also secured an award for its corporate volunteering program.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Supporting Communities Through Tough Times



Organisers explained that volunteers are currently providing essential support as families deal with rising living costs and a higher demand for local services. Volunteering Queensland chief executive officer Jane Hedger stated that these awards offer an important moment to value the people who keep communities stable during difficult periods. Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy stated that the administration is focused on backing these everyday helpers and ensuring their massive contributions receive the respect and practical support they deserve.



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An Albion-based domestic violence charity has claimed the state’s highest volunteering honour after leading a massive wave of forty-nine thousand local heroes who are keeping communities safe and supported.



Read: Eagle Farm Tyre Theft Allegation Emerges During Brisbane Hoon Blitz



A Massive Celebration of Service



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



The Queensland Volunteering Awards took place on 15 May 2026 to celebrate the massive scale of community service across the region. This year holds special meaning as the United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers.



The event highlighted the work of forty-nine thousand seven hundred and twenty-two individuals who were nominated across the state. In total, community groups submitted two hundred and seventy-five nominations, which the judging panels narrowed down to twenty-one finalists and eight ultimate recipients across six separate categories.



Top Honours for Grassroots Leaders



Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the main Volunteer of the Year Award for her efforts. Other major individual winners included Jaylyn Rongo, who received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for work with DonateLife Queensland. 



Phillip Smith won the New to Volunteering Award for driving the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, while Roger Whyte received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award for his long-term commitment to the Queensland Rugby League. In the leadership category, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia won the Excellence in Volunteer Management Award.



The Catalyst and Foundation&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



Beyond DV was born out of a lived family experience. In 2017, Brisbane resident and long-time educator Carolyn Robinson received a 5:00 AM telephone call from the police informing her that her younger daughter had been physically assaulted by her partner.



Over the next six months, Robinson accompanied her daughter through the unsettling and often isolating court process. Standing in the courtroom, she observed hundreds of women from all walks of life navigating the exact same trauma. Recognising a profound gap in the long-term recovery phase for survivors—where initial crisis intervention ends but the rebuilding of a life begins—she decided to act.



Drawing on her 36-year background as an educator, Robinson sought to bypass rigid, "one-size-fits-all" institutional frameworks. She formally registered Beyond DV as a charity in late 2017 and officially launched its first programs in January 2018 with just three volunteers.



Groups Making a Difference



Organisations also received major recognition for their structured programs that help vulnerable residents. Foodbank Queensland won the Community Volunteering Impact Award for its massive food distribution and relief network. In the government sector, Sunshine Coast Health took out the top spot for its widespread volunteer initiative. Origin Energy also secured an award for its corporate volunteering program.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Supporting Communities Through Tough Times



Organisers explained that volunteers are currently providing essential support as families deal with rising living costs and a higher demand for local services. Volunteering Queensland chief executive officer Jane Hedger stated that these awards offer an important moment to value the people who keep communities stable during difficult periods. Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy stated that the administration is focused on backing these everyday helpers and ensuring their massive contributions receive the respect and practical support they deserve.



Published Date 18-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Anna Spiro’s Beloved Ascot Queenslander Has Found New Owners]]></title>
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The Ascot home of celebrated interior designer Anna Spiro has sold immediately following its auction, passing to new owners who have taken on one of Brisbane's most personally curated properties. Located at 10 Kidston Street, the circa-1920 character home spent two years bearing Spiro's signature layering of colour, pattern and original period detail.



Read: Grassroots Albion Support Group Beyond DV Wins Major State Volunteering Accolade



Spiro and her husband Luke Warwick, managing director of Melbourne-based Elliott Clarke Textiles, purchased the home in 2023 for $2.5 million. It changed hands on 16 May 2026 via Ray White Collective agents Matt Lancashire and Will Blewitt, with the final sale price withheld. The couple have already purchased another property in the immediate Ascot area, which Spiro is looking forward to transforming next.



"This house was always a temporary house for us," Spiro said of the decision to move on. "We weren't sure if we were moving to Melbourne or staying here at the time, and we've decided we need something bigger. Now it's time for the next custodians to come and enjoy it."



A home that wears its history well



The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on a 607-square-metre corner allotment with a wide 20-metre frontage along Kidston Street. Privately set behind lush greenery, the property is positioned 250 metres from St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, 5.5 kilometres from the CBD and 13 minutes from Brisbane Airport.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The circa-1920 bones remain beautifully intact, featuring classic hoop pine floors, a covered front verandah, sash windows and original pressed-metal ceilings. 



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The living and dining rooms feature a traditional fireplace, while the stone-top kitchen features premium Qasair, Miele and Smeg appliances. Outside, the property includes a swimming pool, courtyard and secure yard, complemented by extensive under-house storage and workshop space downstairs.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



Spiro added her own distinctive style without disrupting the home's historic integrity. She repainted the property inside and out, installed new cabinetry, air conditioning and fresh carpets, and hung her own custom window coverings. 



The result balances more than a century of Queenslander character with the maximalist, pattern-driven aesthetic that has made her one of Australia's most recognised interior voices.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The designer behind the home



Spiro began her design career at 17 as a junior assistant before establishing Anna Spiro Design a decade ago. Her portfolio spans residential projects across Australia, the UK and the US, alongside major hospitality commissions including northern New South Wales boutique hotel Halcyon House and Brisbane riverfront venues Mr Percival's and Arc Dining. 



Photo Credit: Anna Spiro Design



Her reach also extends to a collaboration with global homewares retailer Anthropologie and two published books, A Life in Pattern and Absolutely Beautiful Things.



Her connection to the classic Australian architectural form is genuine and long-running. "This is a quintessential Queensland home for a family," she said. "It's all done and has a gorgeous garden."



For international design enthusiasts, the home draws immediate comparisons to the fictional Heeler family house from the animated series Bluey—itself modelled on a classic, elevated Brisbane Queenslander—bringing global attention to how these iconic properties look and feel to live in.



The new owners inherit a very particular version of Brisbane history, shaped by a designer whose response to a place is always deeply personal. Spiro's next residential project is already underway, located just one street over.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Published 18-May-2026




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The Ascot home of celebrated interior designer Anna Spiro has sold immediately following its auction, passing to new owners who have taken on one of Brisbane's most personally curated properties. Located at 10 Kidston Street, the circa-1920 character home spent two years bearing Spiro's signature layering of colour, pattern and original period detail.



Read: Grassroots Albion Support Group Beyond DV Wins Major State Volunteering Accolade



Spiro and her husband Luke Warwick, managing director of Melbourne-based Elliott Clarke Textiles, purchased the home in 2023 for $2.5 million. It changed hands on 16 May 2026 via Ray White Collective agents Matt Lancashire and Will Blewitt, with the final sale price withheld. The couple have already purchased another property in the immediate Ascot area, which Spiro is looking forward to transforming next.



"This house was always a temporary house for us," Spiro said of the decision to move on. "We weren't sure if we were moving to Melbourne or staying here at the time, and we've decided we need something bigger. Now it's time for the next custodians to come and enjoy it."



A home that wears its history well



The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on a 607-square-metre corner allotment with a wide 20-metre frontage along Kidston Street. Privately set behind lush greenery, the property is positioned 250 metres from St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, 5.5 kilometres from the CBD and 13 minutes from Brisbane Airport.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The circa-1920 bones remain beautifully intact, featuring classic hoop pine floors, a covered front verandah, sash windows and original pressed-metal ceilings. 



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The living and dining rooms feature a traditional fireplace, while the stone-top kitchen features premium Qasair, Miele and Smeg appliances. Outside, the property includes a swimming pool, courtyard and secure yard, complemented by extensive under-house storage and workshop space downstairs.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



Spiro added her own distinctive style without disrupting the home's historic integrity. She repainted the property inside and out, installed new cabinetry, air conditioning and fresh carpets, and hung her own custom window coverings. 



The result balances more than a century of Queenslander character with the maximalist, pattern-driven aesthetic that has made her one of Australia's most recognised interior voices.



Photo Credit: Ray White 



The designer behind the home



Spiro began her design career at 17 as a junior assistant before establishing Anna Spiro Design a decade ago. Her portfolio spans residential projects across Australia, the UK and the US, alongside major hospitality commissions including northern New South Wales boutique hotel Halcyon House and Brisbane riverfront venues Mr Percival's and Arc Dining. 



Photo Credit: Anna Spiro Design



Her reach also extends to a collaboration with global homewares retailer Anthropologie and two published books, A Life in Pattern and Absolutely Beautiful Things.



Her connection to the classic Australian architectural form is genuine and long-running. "This is a quintessential Queensland home for a family," she said. "It's all done and has a gorgeous garden."



For international design enthusiasts, the home draws immediate comparisons to the fictional Heeler family house from the animated series Bluey—itself modelled on a classic, elevated Brisbane Queenslander—bringing global attention to how these iconic properties look and feel to live in.



The new owners inherit a very particular version of Brisbane history, shaped by a designer whose response to a place is always deeply personal. Spiro's next residential project is already underway, located just one street over.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Published 18-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse]]></title>
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A new weekly farmers market has arrived in Brisbane's inner north, with Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm now open at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







The market officially launched on Sunday 10 May and returns this Sunday 17 May, running from 7am to 1pm. It brings Jan Powers' curated mix of farm-fresh produce, coffee, flowers, hot and cold food, bakery goods, plants and artisan products to the grounds of one of Brisbane's most historic venues, and will continue to do so every Sunday.



Fresh Produce, Live Music, and Room to Move



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Shoppers can fill their bags with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat and sustainable seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, artisan deli lines and pantry staples including spices and specialty flours.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Acoustic musicians play throughout the morning, setting the tone as local providores and regional farmers lay out their seasonal produce and handmade goods. Coffee vendors and food stalls are on hand for those wanting breakfast or lunch on site, along with sweet treats from food vendors.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



The spacious open-air setting at Eagle Farm Racecourse gives the market a relaxed, unhurried feel, with plenty of room for families. Dogs are welcome.







Read: Eagle Farm Racecourse Enhances Accessibility with Stylish New Lift







Part of a Growing Network Across Brisbane



The Eagle Farm markets join the long-running Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm, held every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, and the twice-monthly Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Manly Harbour, also held on Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.



Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm runs every Sunday from 7am to 1pm at Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Entry on foot is via Gate 4 from Lancaster Road, with infield parking available via Gate 7 behind Racecourse Village Shopping Centre. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



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A new weekly farmers market has arrived in Brisbane's inner north, with Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm now open at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







The market officially launched on Sunday 10 May and returns this Sunday 17 May, running from 7am to 1pm. It brings Jan Powers' curated mix of farm-fresh produce, coffee, flowers, hot and cold food, bakery goods, plants and artisan products to the grounds of one of Brisbane's most historic venues, and will continue to do so every Sunday.



Fresh Produce, Live Music, and Room to Move



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Shoppers can fill their bags with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat and sustainable seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, artisan deli lines and pantry staples including spices and specialty flours.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Acoustic musicians play throughout the morning, setting the tone as local providores and regional farmers lay out their seasonal produce and handmade goods. Coffee vendors and food stalls are on hand for those wanting breakfast or lunch on site, along with sweet treats from food vendors.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



The spacious open-air setting at Eagle Farm Racecourse gives the market a relaxed, unhurried feel, with plenty of room for families. Dogs are welcome.







Read: Eagle Farm Racecourse Enhances Accessibility with Stylish New Lift







Part of a Growing Network Across Brisbane



The Eagle Farm markets join the long-running Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm, held every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, and the twice-monthly Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Manly Harbour, also held on Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.



Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm runs every Sunday from 7am to 1pm at Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Entry on foot is via Gate 4 from Lancaster Road, with infield parking available via Gate 7 behind Racecourse Village Shopping Centre. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Sport And Cycling Spaces Proposed For 7th Brigade Park In Chermside]]></title>
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Chermside locals could soon see new ways to play, ride and gather at 7th Brigade Park, with draft plans now open for feedback on proposed sport and cycling upgrades. 



Read: Chermside Library Has the Second-Highest Visits of Any Library in Brisbane — and the Numbers Keep Climbing



New Ideas For A Busy Chermside Park



7th Brigade Park has long served as a place for families, walkers, cyclists, sporting users and nearby residents to spend time outdoors. New draft plans now show how parts of the Chermside park could be shaped to offer more informal sport and cycling options while keeping space for quieter everyday use.



The proposed upgrade focuses on two new recreation areas: a multi-use sports space for casual games and an off-road cycling skills track for riders of different abilities.



The plans follow feedback gathered in November 2025, when locals were asked to share ideas on possible future improvements. That feedback showed interest in flexible sports spaces that could be used in different ways, as well as support for exploring an off-road cycling skills track.



The proposed changes are intended to respond to growth in Chermside and surrounding suburbs, where well-designed open space, recreation areas and informal activity spaces are becoming increasingly important.



Casual Sport Near Delaware Street And Newman Road



Near the open parkland at Delaware Street and Newman Road, the draft plans propose an informal multi-use sports area with two courts marked for different activities.



The courts would be designed for casual play, including basketball, netball, soccer and volleyball. Rather than being limited to formal club use, the space is intended for people who want to meet friends, have a quick game or use the park more actively without joining an organised sporting group.



The proposed area would also include seating walls with shade planting, an accessible connecting pathway, bike racks, rubbish bins and a drinking fountain.



Existing trees are intended to be retained and protected. The sports area has been proposed in a location where trees would not be affected, allowing the park to gain a more active recreation space while still keeping room for open parkland and relaxed use.





Photo Credit: BCC



Cycling Track Proposed Near Murphy Road



Another key part of the draft plans is an off-road cycling skills track proposed near the Murphy Road car park.



The track would be designed for different experience levels, with options such as beginner flow tracks, intermediate tracks and advanced downhill tracks. The plans also include an adaptive bike adventure track, a slow riding zone, bridges and a gathering area with a shelter, bike racks, a drinking fountain and rubbish bins.



The track is intended to suit younger and older children, along with cyclists using adaptive mountain bikes. Its proposed location near the existing learn-to-ride track would help families with children of different ages and abilities use cycling facilities in the same part of the park.



The design has taken into account established trees, flood-affected areas, existing park infrastructure and nearby homes. Bridges and tracks are proposed to avoid impacts on tree roots, while potential new tree planting is also included.



Photo Credit: BCC



Have A Say



Feedback on the 7th Brigade Park draft plans is open through an online survey.



Two information kiosks are also scheduled at the park near the Murphy Road entry, close to Kidspace Playground. The first is listed for 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and the second for 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, 7 June 2026.



Feedback closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.



After the feedback period, responses will be reviewed alongside technical investigations and design requirements before a final concept plan is prepared. The final plan is planned for release in mid to late 2026.



Read: Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback



The draft plans offer a clearer look at how 7th Brigade Park could support casual games, cycling practice, accessible pathways and everyday outdoor activity while continuing to serve a wide mix of park users.



Published 1-June-2026
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Chermside locals could soon see new ways to play, ride and gather at 7th Brigade Park, with draft plans now open for feedback on proposed sport and cycling upgrades. 



Read: Chermside Library Has the Second-Highest Visits of Any Library in Brisbane — and the Numbers Keep Climbing



New Ideas For A Busy Chermside Park



7th Brigade Park has long served as a place for families, walkers, cyclists, sporting users and nearby residents to spend time outdoors. New draft plans now show how parts of the Chermside park could be shaped to offer more informal sport and cycling options while keeping space for quieter everyday use.



The proposed upgrade focuses on two new recreation areas: a multi-use sports space for casual games and an off-road cycling skills track for riders of different abilities.



The plans follow feedback gathered in November 2025, when locals were asked to share ideas on possible future improvements. That feedback showed interest in flexible sports spaces that could be used in different ways, as well as support for exploring an off-road cycling skills track.



The proposed changes are intended to respond to growth in Chermside and surrounding suburbs, where well-designed open space, recreation areas and informal activity spaces are becoming increasingly important.



Casual Sport Near Delaware Street And Newman Road



Near the open parkland at Delaware Street and Newman Road, the draft plans propose an informal multi-use sports area with two courts marked for different activities.



The courts would be designed for casual play, including basketball, netball, soccer and volleyball. Rather than being limited to formal club use, the space is intended for people who want to meet friends, have a quick game or use the park more actively without joining an organised sporting group.



The proposed area would also include seating walls with shade planting, an accessible connecting pathway, bike racks, rubbish bins and a drinking fountain.



Existing trees are intended to be retained and protected. The sports area has been proposed in a location where trees would not be affected, allowing the park to gain a more active recreation space while still keeping room for open parkland and relaxed use.





Photo Credit: BCC



Cycling Track Proposed Near Murphy Road



Another key part of the draft plans is an off-road cycling skills track proposed near the Murphy Road car park.



The track would be designed for different experience levels, with options such as beginner flow tracks, intermediate tracks and advanced downhill tracks. The plans also include an adaptive bike adventure track, a slow riding zone, bridges and a gathering area with a shelter, bike racks, a drinking fountain and rubbish bins.



The track is intended to suit younger and older children, along with cyclists using adaptive mountain bikes. Its proposed location near the existing learn-to-ride track would help families with children of different ages and abilities use cycling facilities in the same part of the park.



The design has taken into account established trees, flood-affected areas, existing park infrastructure and nearby homes. Bridges and tracks are proposed to avoid impacts on tree roots, while potential new tree planting is also included.



Photo Credit: BCC



Have A Say



Feedback on the 7th Brigade Park draft plans is open through an online survey.



Two information kiosks are also scheduled at the park near the Murphy Road entry, close to Kidspace Playground. The first is listed for 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and the second for 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, 7 June 2026.



Feedback closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.



After the feedback period, responses will be reviewed alongside technical investigations and design requirements before a final concept plan is prepared. The final plan is planned for release in mid to late 2026.



Read: Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback



The draft plans offer a clearer look at how 7th Brigade Park could support casual games, cycling practice, accessible pathways and everyday outdoor activity while continuing to serve a wide mix of park users.



Published 1-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Chermside Library Has the Second-Highest Visits of Any Library in Brisbane — and the Numbers Keep Climbing]]></title>
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Chermside Library logged 373,959 visits between July 2025 and March 2026, making it the second most visited of Brisbane's 33 libraries during that nine-month period and one of the fastest growing, with visits up by more than 21,500 compared to the same period the year before.



Read: Half a Million Visits: How Chermside Library Became Brisbane’s Second-Favourite Library



New figures released this week show Chermside's strong position in a Brisbane library network that has seen total visits rise by around 100,000 in the first five months of 2026 compared to the same stretch of 2025. Of that increase, Chermside accounted for the largest share of any individual library, recording 21,566 additional visits year-on-year, ahead of Wynnum with 17,623 and Kenmore with 14,070.



The data covers the nine-month window from July 2025 to March 2026 and captures foot traffic across all 33 Brisbane libraries. Brisbane Square Library led overall with 398,678 visits, followed by Chermside, then Garden City, Sunnybank Hills and Carindale. 



During that same period, Brisbane residents borrowed more than 4.4 million physical items across the network, covering books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and audiobooks, alongside more than 1.6 million digital items.



A library that grew out of a different Chermside



Chermside Library has not always sat on Hamilton Road. Its origins stretch back to 1957, when construction of an earlier library building began on Gympie Road, its distinctive roofline visible from the street while the shell was still being erected.



 



Photo Credit: BCC/Facebook



The old School of Arts Hall, which had previously stood on that site, was moved back from the road and remained there until the 1980s. The library later relocated to its current Hamilton Road home, where it underwent two major renovations over the years. The Gympie Road site it left behind is now home to a restaurant and a spice shop.



The Hamilton Road location has since grown into one of the most comprehensive suburban library facilities in Brisbane. The building includes undercover parking, lift access and quiet meeting rooms with after-hours booking capability. 



Photo Credit: BCC



A dedicated parents room serves families with young children, and the children's section is widely regarded as one of the largest in the city, built around a feature bridge, a reading nook housed in a van, and an open activity play space alongside an extensive collection. 



A cafe operates within the building, open during library hours. Multilingual collections across Chinese, Italian, Punjabi and Tagalog reflect the breadth of Chermside's surrounding community.



Books borrowed



Across Brisbane’s library network, these were the most borrowed books and series of 2025 so far:



Adult fiction




We Solve Murders by Richard Osman — borrowed 2,306 times



In Too Deep by Lee Child



Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty



Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton



Nightshade by Michael Connelly




Non-fiction




The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins



Wifedom by Anna Funder



The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt



RecipeTin Eats Tonight by Nagi Maehashi



Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks




Junior readers




Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney



Adventures Unlimited by Andy Griffiths



Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey



WeirDo by Anh Do



Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland




Young adult




Powerless by Lauren Roberts



The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins



A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas



The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han



A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson




Beyond the books



The figures capture more than just borrowing. Across the 2025 full year, Brisbane's library network hosted more than 8,900 free events and workshops, downloaded 2.1 million e-books and audiobooks, facilitated more than 1.1 million free Wi-Fi sessions, and distributed more than 20,000 holds through 24/7 library lockers. 



Photo Credit: Paul Hayes/Google Maps



The BNELibraries app was downloaded more than 240,000 times over the same period.



The Mobile Library, which carries more than 4,000 books to suburbs without a permanent branch including Aspley, Bellbowrie, Brighton and Ellen Grove, contributed to the broader borrowing figures as well.



Chermside Library is at 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (with extended hours until 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays), Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Phone (07) 3403 7200. Library membership and the BNELibraries app are free.



Read: Check Out the Chermside Library at the North Regional Business Centre



Published 28-May-2026




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Chermside Library logged 373,959 visits between July 2025 and March 2026, making it the second most visited of Brisbane's 33 libraries during that nine-month period and one of the fastest growing, with visits up by more than 21,500 compared to the same period the year before.



Read: Half a Million Visits: How Chermside Library Became Brisbane’s Second-Favourite Library



New figures released this week show Chermside's strong position in a Brisbane library network that has seen total visits rise by around 100,000 in the first five months of 2026 compared to the same stretch of 2025. Of that increase, Chermside accounted for the largest share of any individual library, recording 21,566 additional visits year-on-year, ahead of Wynnum with 17,623 and Kenmore with 14,070.



The data covers the nine-month window from July 2025 to March 2026 and captures foot traffic across all 33 Brisbane libraries. Brisbane Square Library led overall with 398,678 visits, followed by Chermside, then Garden City, Sunnybank Hills and Carindale. 



During that same period, Brisbane residents borrowed more than 4.4 million physical items across the network, covering books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and audiobooks, alongside more than 1.6 million digital items.



A library that grew out of a different Chermside



Chermside Library has not always sat on Hamilton Road. Its origins stretch back to 1957, when construction of an earlier library building began on Gympie Road, its distinctive roofline visible from the street while the shell was still being erected.



 



Photo Credit: BCC/Facebook



The old School of Arts Hall, which had previously stood on that site, was moved back from the road and remained there until the 1980s. The library later relocated to its current Hamilton Road home, where it underwent two major renovations over the years. The Gympie Road site it left behind is now home to a restaurant and a spice shop.



The Hamilton Road location has since grown into one of the most comprehensive suburban library facilities in Brisbane. The building includes undercover parking, lift access and quiet meeting rooms with after-hours booking capability. 



Photo Credit: BCC



A dedicated parents room serves families with young children, and the children's section is widely regarded as one of the largest in the city, built around a feature bridge, a reading nook housed in a van, and an open activity play space alongside an extensive collection. 



A cafe operates within the building, open during library hours. Multilingual collections across Chinese, Italian, Punjabi and Tagalog reflect the breadth of Chermside's surrounding community.



Books borrowed



Across Brisbane’s library network, these were the most borrowed books and series of 2025 so far:



Adult fiction




We Solve Murders by Richard Osman — borrowed 2,306 times



In Too Deep by Lee Child



Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty



Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton



Nightshade by Michael Connelly




Non-fiction




The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins



Wifedom by Anna Funder



The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt



RecipeTin Eats Tonight by Nagi Maehashi



Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks




Junior readers




Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney



Adventures Unlimited by Andy Griffiths



Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey



WeirDo by Anh Do



Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland




Young adult




Powerless by Lauren Roberts



The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins



A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas



The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han



A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson




Beyond the books



The figures capture more than just borrowing. Across the 2025 full year, Brisbane's library network hosted more than 8,900 free events and workshops, downloaded 2.1 million e-books and audiobooks, facilitated more than 1.1 million free Wi-Fi sessions, and distributed more than 20,000 holds through 24/7 library lockers. 



Photo Credit: Paul Hayes/Google Maps



The BNELibraries app was downloaded more than 240,000 times over the same period.



The Mobile Library, which carries more than 4,000 books to suburbs without a permanent branch including Aspley, Bellbowrie, Brighton and Ellen Grove, contributed to the broader borrowing figures as well.



Chermside Library is at 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (with extended hours until 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays), Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Phone (07) 3403 7200. Library membership and the BNELibraries app are free.



Read: Check Out the Chermside Library at the North Regional Business Centre



Published 28-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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A new 148-room apartment-style hotel has officially opened in Chermside, located close to Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane's northern corridor.







Read: TFE Hotels’ Adina Chermside Brisbane Confirmed for April 2026 Opening







The property is operated by TFE Hotels under its Adina brand. It was developed by Brisbane-based Limitless Developments and designed by WMK Architecture. 



Located at 523 Hamilton Road, the new hotel was officially opened this week by Chermside Ward Councillor Danita Parry alongside Adina Chermside general manager Sue Rowe and Limitless Developments director Nick Barr.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The design incorporates natural light, generous glazing, and integrated greenery intended to reflect the subtropical setting.



According to WMK Architecture practice director David Percival, the project was designed to create “a sense of retreat within an urban setting,” with interiors inspired by nearby Chermside Hills Reserve.



Rooms range from studio configurations to one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities.  Guest amenities include an all-day café and bar, a gym, undercover parking, and meeting spaces.



The hotel is also targeting small corporate events and business gatherings, with dedicated meeting rooms including the Staib Room, Hamilton Room, and combined Maiwar Room for larger functions.



Photo Credit: Supplied



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Delegate packages start from $75 per person and include meeting room hire, Wi-Fi, audiovisual facilities, catering, and refreshments.



General manager Sue Rowe said the property had been designed to serve a range of guest types, including visitors to the nearby hospital precinct, corporate travellers, families, and sporting groups. She said early demand had been strong, particularly among guests seeking more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. 



Rowe also described the opening as a personal milestone, marking her first hotel opening in a 28-year career with the group.



The hotel features works by Queensland photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies throughout the property, drawn from his coffee-table book BUSH. 



Photo Credit: Supplied



The artwork focuses on regional and outback Queensland landscapes and communities, with Rowe saying the images reminded her of “the smell of dust after rain, the hum of cicadas, and the long roads home.”



The connection was particularly personal for Rowe, whose family history traces back to Diamond Downs cattle station in outback Queensland.



The hotel has partnered with Australian suppliers, including amenities brand Dilkara.



Group chief operating officer Chris Sedgwick said the Adina brand aimed to create spaces connected to their local destination through partnerships with Australian suppliers, artists, and designers.



CEO Antony Ritch described the Chermside opening as part of the group’s broader Queensland expansion strategy.



He referenced the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan, which forecasts demand for around 40,000 additional hotel rooms across the state, including up to 30,000 rooms needed by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Adina brand has also been expanding internationally, with recent openings in the United Kingdom and the rollout of its A by Adina label in Vienna, with Berlin to follow.



To mark the opening, the hotel has launched a “Shop, Stay and Play” package for bookings made before 31 July 2026, including discounted accommodation, a Westfield voucher, wine on arrival, and late checkout.







Read: Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside







Published 26-May-2026
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A new 148-room apartment-style hotel has officially opened in Chermside, located close to Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane's northern corridor.







Read: TFE Hotels’ Adina Chermside Brisbane Confirmed for April 2026 Opening







The property is operated by TFE Hotels under its Adina brand. It was developed by Brisbane-based Limitless Developments and designed by WMK Architecture. 



Located at 523 Hamilton Road, the new hotel was officially opened this week by Chermside Ward Councillor Danita Parry alongside Adina Chermside general manager Sue Rowe and Limitless Developments director Nick Barr.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The design incorporates natural light, generous glazing, and integrated greenery intended to reflect the subtropical setting.



According to WMK Architecture practice director David Percival, the project was designed to create “a sense of retreat within an urban setting,” with interiors inspired by nearby Chermside Hills Reserve.



Rooms range from studio configurations to one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities.  Guest amenities include an all-day café and bar, a gym, undercover parking, and meeting spaces.



The hotel is also targeting small corporate events and business gatherings, with dedicated meeting rooms including the Staib Room, Hamilton Room, and combined Maiwar Room for larger functions.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied



Delegate packages start from $75 per person and include meeting room hire, Wi-Fi, audiovisual facilities, catering, and refreshments.



General manager Sue Rowe said the property had been designed to serve a range of guest types, including visitors to the nearby hospital precinct, corporate travellers, families, and sporting groups. She said early demand had been strong, particularly among guests seeking more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. 



Rowe also described the opening as a personal milestone, marking her first hotel opening in a 28-year career with the group.



The hotel features works by Queensland photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies throughout the property, drawn from his coffee-table book BUSH. 



Photo Credit: Supplied



The artwork focuses on regional and outback Queensland landscapes and communities, with Rowe saying the images reminded her of “the smell of dust after rain, the hum of cicadas, and the long roads home.”



The connection was particularly personal for Rowe, whose family history traces back to Diamond Downs cattle station in outback Queensland.



The hotel has partnered with Australian suppliers, including amenities brand Dilkara.



Group chief operating officer Chris Sedgwick said the Adina brand aimed to create spaces connected to their local destination through partnerships with Australian suppliers, artists, and designers.



CEO Antony Ritch described the Chermside opening as part of the group’s broader Queensland expansion strategy.



He referenced the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan, which forecasts demand for around 40,000 additional hotel rooms across the state, including up to 30,000 rooms needed by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Adina brand has also been expanding internationally, with recent openings in the United Kingdom and the rollout of its A by Adina label in Vienna, with Berlin to follow.



To mark the opening, the hotel has launched a “Shop, Stay and Play” package for bookings made before 31 July 2026, including discounted accommodation, a Westfield voucher, wine on arrival, and late checkout.







Read: Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside







Published 26-May-2026
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Chermside West Locals Push for Public Toilets at Martindale Park]]></title>
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A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.







Read: Chermside West: Among Best Suburbs to Sell Under the Hammer







The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane "look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours."



They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park's use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, "Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children's playground." The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. "Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day," the petition reads. "A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity."



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park's boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.&nbsp;



“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.



Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.



Published 22-May-2026




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A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.







Read: Chermside West: Among Best Suburbs to Sell Under the Hammer







The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane "look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours."



They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park's use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, "Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children's playground." The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. "Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day," the petition reads. "A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity."



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park's boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.&nbsp;



“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.



Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.



Published 22-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside ]]></title>
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Traffic lights and new pedestrian crossings are coming to the Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road intersection in Chermside, with concept design and investigation work underway following years of community advocacy for safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The project is now in its design phase, with a preliminary design expected to be shared publicly in mid-2026 before the community is invited to meet the project team and discuss the proposal. Main construction is planned from 2027, following final design. The upgrade is jointly funded by the state and Brisbane City authorities.



A long-running push for safer access



The stretch of Hamilton Road outside The Prince Charles Hospital has been the subject of sustained community concern since at least 2009. By 2019, the community had been campaigning for 16 years to see the roads around the hospital upgraded after multiple serious incidents, and more than 722 of the 726 Prince Charles Hospital staff surveyed after a fatal crash said the intersection needed to be upgraded.



Photo Credit: Fionna Hammond/Facebook



In November 2018, a serious crash at Hamilton Road and Staib Road involved a BMW sedan travelling at high speed colliding with a Nissan Micra leaving The Prince Charles Hospital, seriously injuring the Nissan's driver. 



That same month, nurse Solita Honorio died days after a traffic crash outside the hospital, prompting renewed community calls for traffic signals on Hamilton Road and bringing together an alliance of approximately 150 people from local churches, unions, hospital staff and executives concerned about road safety at the site.



The loss galvanised a community that had already been advocating for change for years and set in motion the sustained pressure that has ultimately led to this project.



The changes planned for the intersection



The approved design direction installs new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the three-way intersection of Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road. 



Traffic lights will improve visibility, manage traffic flow and reduce the risk of future crashes, while new crossing points will make the intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.



Photo Credit: BCC



Improving access to The Prince Charles Hospital has been a central priority throughout the design process, and following community feedback across multiple design iterations, this has now been formally incorporated into the design moving forward.



The Prince Charles Hospital is a 690-bed major teaching and tertiary referral hospital operated by Metro North Health, recognised as Australia's leading cardiothoracic hospital, drawing staff, patients and visitors from across Queensland every day. The volume of movement generated by a facility of that scale makes the intersection's upgrade not merely a local traffic matter but a regional health infrastructure one.



The next stage of the upgrade process



On-site testing and surveying will take place along Hamilton Road and nearby streets throughout 2026 to support the finalisation of the design. This testing includes checking the condition and structure of the road surface, locating utilities, and accurately surveying levels, boundaries and existing features. 



Works may take place during the day or at night depending on the activity involved.



Residents and commuters travelling through the area during this period may notice temporary noise, dust and vibration, construction vehicles, traffic controllers and temporary footpath diversions. Hamilton Road will remain open throughout, and there will be no impact to local property access.



The preliminary design will be shared from mid-2026, at which point the community will be invited to meet the project team and provide feedback before final design and construction proceed from 2027.



To register for project updates, click here or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.



Read: Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree



Published 20-May-2026
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Traffic lights and new pedestrian crossings are coming to the Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road intersection in Chermside, with concept design and investigation work underway following years of community advocacy for safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The project is now in its design phase, with a preliminary design expected to be shared publicly in mid-2026 before the community is invited to meet the project team and discuss the proposal. Main construction is planned from 2027, following final design. The upgrade is jointly funded by the state and Brisbane City authorities.



A long-running push for safer access



The stretch of Hamilton Road outside The Prince Charles Hospital has been the subject of sustained community concern since at least 2009. By 2019, the community had been campaigning for 16 years to see the roads around the hospital upgraded after multiple serious incidents, and more than 722 of the 726 Prince Charles Hospital staff surveyed after a fatal crash said the intersection needed to be upgraded.



Photo Credit: Fionna Hammond/Facebook



In November 2018, a serious crash at Hamilton Road and Staib Road involved a BMW sedan travelling at high speed colliding with a Nissan Micra leaving The Prince Charles Hospital, seriously injuring the Nissan's driver. 



That same month, nurse Solita Honorio died days after a traffic crash outside the hospital, prompting renewed community calls for traffic signals on Hamilton Road and bringing together an alliance of approximately 150 people from local churches, unions, hospital staff and executives concerned about road safety at the site.



The loss galvanised a community that had already been advocating for change for years and set in motion the sustained pressure that has ultimately led to this project.



The changes planned for the intersection



The approved design direction installs new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the three-way intersection of Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road. 



Traffic lights will improve visibility, manage traffic flow and reduce the risk of future crashes, while new crossing points will make the intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.



Photo Credit: BCC



Improving access to The Prince Charles Hospital has been a central priority throughout the design process, and following community feedback across multiple design iterations, this has now been formally incorporated into the design moving forward.



The Prince Charles Hospital is a 690-bed major teaching and tertiary referral hospital operated by Metro North Health, recognised as Australia's leading cardiothoracic hospital, drawing staff, patients and visitors from across Queensland every day. The volume of movement generated by a facility of that scale makes the intersection's upgrade not merely a local traffic matter but a regional health infrastructure one.



The next stage of the upgrade process



On-site testing and surveying will take place along Hamilton Road and nearby streets throughout 2026 to support the finalisation of the design. This testing includes checking the condition and structure of the road surface, locating utilities, and accurately surveying levels, boundaries and existing features. 



Works may take place during the day or at night depending on the activity involved.



Residents and commuters travelling through the area during this period may notice temporary noise, dust and vibration, construction vehicles, traffic controllers and temporary footpath diversions. Hamilton Road will remain open throughout, and there will be no impact to local property access.



The preliminary design will be shared from mid-2026, at which point the community will be invited to meet the project team and provide feedback before final design and construction proceed from 2027.



To register for project updates, click here or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.



Read: Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree



Published 20-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[G'day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More]]></title>
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Chermside families with babies and toddlers have a date to lock in this June, with G'day Little Queenslanders heading to 7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road for a morning of entertainment, activities, and community connection.







Read: 7th Brigade Park in Chermside: Perfect Family Day-out Destination







The event takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and entry is completely free. The morning is designed for families with young children to play, relax, and connect.



A live interactive experience featuring Bluey and Bingo is the headline act, bringing the much-loved characters to Brisbane's northside. It is hard to think of a more fitting way to roll out the welcome mat for the state's newest residents.



Photo credit: Facebook/David Batt MP



Beyond the entertainment, families can expect fun-filled activities, food and beverage trucks, and dedicated spaces designed for little ones to play and parents to actually breathe for a moment. Information stalls will also be set up on the day, giving families a chance to explore essential resources and connect with local services.



Don't Forget to Register Your Little One



For families with children aged between zero and two years, there is something extra special in store. Parents can register their little one ahead of the event to receive a personalised certificate officially welcoming their child into the Queensland community. It is a small but genuinely lovely touch, the kind of keepsake that tends to find its way into a baby book and resurface years later.



Early birds will also be rewarded. The first 200 Little Queenslanders through the gates on the day will take home a free kids' bucket hat, which is honestly a solid incentive to skip the slow morning start and get moving.



Photo credit: Facebook/Queensland Government



Premier David Crisafulli said the events were about bringing local families together to celebrate life's early milestones. "G'day Little Queenslanders is about celebrating our youngest Queenslanders and connecting families with a wide range of support services and resources," he said. "We'll be holding these events in 14 communities across the State to make sure every family, no matter where they live in Queensland, feels supported and connected."



The Chermside stop is one of 14 G'day Little Queenslanders events being held in communities across Queensland. It reflects a broader push to make sure families feel seen and supported during the earliest years of raising children.







Read: Hundreds March at Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park in Fight Against Brain Cancer







For local parents, the appeal goes beyond the entertainment. The newborn and toddler years can be a wonderfully chaotic but surprisingly lonely stretch of life, and events like this one offer a genuine reason to get out, meet other families in the neighbourhood and feel part of something bigger than the four walls of home.



7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road provides an open, family-friendly setting for the morning, with plenty of room for prams, young children and families to spread out and enjoy the day.



Published 19-May-2026
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Chermside families with babies and toddlers have a date to lock in this June, with G'day Little Queenslanders heading to 7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road for a morning of entertainment, activities, and community connection.







Read: 7th Brigade Park in Chermside: Perfect Family Day-out Destination







The event takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and entry is completely free. The morning is designed for families with young children to play, relax, and connect.



A live interactive experience featuring Bluey and Bingo is the headline act, bringing the much-loved characters to Brisbane's northside. It is hard to think of a more fitting way to roll out the welcome mat for the state's newest residents.



Photo credit: Facebook/David Batt MP



Beyond the entertainment, families can expect fun-filled activities, food and beverage trucks, and dedicated spaces designed for little ones to play and parents to actually breathe for a moment. Information stalls will also be set up on the day, giving families a chance to explore essential resources and connect with local services.



Don't Forget to Register Your Little One



For families with children aged between zero and two years, there is something extra special in store. Parents can register their little one ahead of the event to receive a personalised certificate officially welcoming their child into the Queensland community. It is a small but genuinely lovely touch, the kind of keepsake that tends to find its way into a baby book and resurface years later.



Early birds will also be rewarded. The first 200 Little Queenslanders through the gates on the day will take home a free kids' bucket hat, which is honestly a solid incentive to skip the slow morning start and get moving.



Photo credit: Facebook/Queensland Government



Premier David Crisafulli said the events were about bringing local families together to celebrate life's early milestones. "G'day Little Queenslanders is about celebrating our youngest Queenslanders and connecting families with a wide range of support services and resources," he said. "We'll be holding these events in 14 communities across the State to make sure every family, no matter where they live in Queensland, feels supported and connected."



The Chermside stop is one of 14 G'day Little Queenslanders events being held in communities across Queensland. It reflects a broader push to make sure families feel seen and supported during the earliest years of raising children.







Read: Hundreds March at Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park in Fight Against Brain Cancer







For local parents, the appeal goes beyond the entertainment. The newborn and toddler years can be a wonderfully chaotic but surprisingly lonely stretch of life, and events like this one offer a genuine reason to get out, meet other families in the neighbourhood and feel part of something bigger than the four walls of home.



7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road provides an open, family-friendly setting for the morning, with plenty of room for prams, young children and families to spread out and enjoy the day.



Published 19-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree]]></title>
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A Chermside driver was taken to hospital after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane, with a 35-year-old Spring Hill man later arrested in Alderley.



Read: G’day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More



Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Vehicle Theft Incident



A 35-year-old Spring Hill man has been charged with 25 offences after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane on 13 May.



Police alleged the incident began about 8am at a Chelmer home, where a man threatened a woman with a knife before stealing a blue BMW coupe. The woman was not physically injured.



The BMW was later sighted at 1:45pm on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Police alleged the driver then got out of the vehicle and stole a white Audi A1.



The Audi’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured during the incident and taken to hospital in a stable condition.







POLAIR Tracks Audi Through Chermside and Stafford



Police said the Audi was tracked by POLAIR as it travelled at speed through Chermside and Stafford.



During that period, police alleged the man attempted to steal at least five other vehicles at knifepoint.



The alleged sequence moved from Chelmer to Chermside and Stafford before ending in Alderley, where police arrested the man about 1:52 pm near the intersection of South Pine Road and Farrington Street.



At the time of the arrest, police alleged he was attempting to steal another vehicle.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Spring Hill Man Charged With 25 Offences



The man was charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and attempted unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.



He was also charged with two counts each of wilful damage, attempted armed robbery, breach of a domestic violence order, and attempted robbery with violence.



Further charges include one count each of robbery with violence, evade police, obstruct police, threats, and stealing.



Police bail was refused, and the man was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 14 May.



Read: From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca



Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.



Published 18-May-2026
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A Chermside driver was taken to hospital after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane, with a 35-year-old Spring Hill man later arrested in Alderley.



Read: G’day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More



Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Vehicle Theft Incident



A 35-year-old Spring Hill man has been charged with 25 offences after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane on 13 May.



Police alleged the incident began about 8am at a Chelmer home, where a man threatened a woman with a knife before stealing a blue BMW coupe. The woman was not physically injured.



The BMW was later sighted at 1:45pm on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Police alleged the driver then got out of the vehicle and stole a white Audi A1.



The Audi’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured during the incident and taken to hospital in a stable condition.







POLAIR Tracks Audi Through Chermside and Stafford



Police said the Audi was tracked by POLAIR as it travelled at speed through Chermside and Stafford.



During that period, police alleged the man attempted to steal at least five other vehicles at knifepoint.



The alleged sequence moved from Chelmer to Chermside and Stafford before ending in Alderley, where police arrested the man about 1:52 pm near the intersection of South Pine Road and Farrington Street.



At the time of the arrest, police alleged he was attempting to steal another vehicle.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Spring Hill Man Charged With 25 Offences



The man was charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and attempted unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.



He was also charged with two counts each of wilful damage, attempted armed robbery, breach of a domestic violence order, and attempted robbery with violence.



Further charges include one count each of robbery with violence, evade police, obstruct police, threats, and stealing.



Police bail was refused, and the man was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 14 May.



Read: From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca



Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.



Published 18-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[Stafford Heights Butcher Leads Queensland-Wide Vote For Best Butcher]]></title>
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A Stafford Heights butcher shop is leading a Queensland-wide public vote to name the best butcher in the All The Best competition, with Rode Meats sitting first on the latest leaderboard as local food businesses compete for community support.



Read: Kedron Brook tops Microplastic Count in QUT Study of Brisbane Creeks



Rode Meats Tops The Butcher Leaderboard



Rode Meats, based on Appleby Road in Stafford Heights, is currently listed in first place in the butcher category. The Bellmere Butcher on Bellmere Road is ranked second, while The Butcher Shoppe on Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill is third.



The competition asks Queenslanders to vote for their favourite businesses, food outlets and destinations across 15 categories. These include butcher, bakery, cafe, burger joint, fish and chip shop, florist, gym, hairdresser or barber, ice cream shop, pizzeria, pub, beach, camping and 4WD spot, bánh mì place and tourism attraction.



For the butcher category, the contest has become a friendly race among local shops, with public voting, social media attention and creative sausage-making helping draw interest.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Stafford Heights Shop Builds On Decades Of Trade



Rode Meats describes itself as a family-owned and operated butcher shop in Stafford Heights. The business has been operating since 1980 and is located at the Rode Road Shopping Centre.



The shop supplies beef, chicken, lamb, pork, roasts, sausages, low-and-slow meats and ready-to-go items. It also lists past recognition, including a 2020 Brisbane butcher title and a 2020 Australia’s Best Continental Sausage award.



Its current position in the All The Best butcher category adds to a period of wider attention for the business. Apprentice butcher Ethan Johns has helped Rode Meats build a large online following, with one sausage-making video receiving more than 5.8 million views.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Social Media Adds Flavour To The Contest



The butcher vote has also highlighted how Queensland shops are using social media to show how their products are made. The Bellmere Butcher has drawn attention for unusual sausage combinations, including hot chips with rump steak and pepper gravy, slow-cooked brisket with mac and cheese, and spicy ramen.



Rode Meats has been noted for its growing following, team focus and planned expansion, with two more sister stores expected to open in Brisbane within the next year.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Although the competition has been described as a battle among butchers, the tone remains friendly. The contest is centred on local support, customer loyalty and the public vote rather than direct rivalry.



Voting closes on Thursday, 28 May. Each vote gives the voter one entry into a prize draw for a Queensland Day prize pack valued at more than $1,800, including All World Annual passes, a Skypoint dining experience and a Flight Centre travel voucher.



Read: A Passport, Three Stamps and a Reason to Revisit Wilston Village



Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 3 June, ahead of Queensland Day on Saturday, 6 June. Rode Meats remains the Stafford Heights name at the top of the butcher leaderboard.



Published 25-May-2026
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A Stafford Heights butcher shop is leading a Queensland-wide public vote to name the best butcher in the All The Best competition, with Rode Meats sitting first on the latest leaderboard as local food businesses compete for community support.



Read: Kedron Brook tops Microplastic Count in QUT Study of Brisbane Creeks



Rode Meats Tops The Butcher Leaderboard



Rode Meats, based on Appleby Road in Stafford Heights, is currently listed in first place in the butcher category. The Bellmere Butcher on Bellmere Road is ranked second, while The Butcher Shoppe on Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill is third.



The competition asks Queenslanders to vote for their favourite businesses, food outlets and destinations across 15 categories. These include butcher, bakery, cafe, burger joint, fish and chip shop, florist, gym, hairdresser or barber, ice cream shop, pizzeria, pub, beach, camping and 4WD spot, bánh mì place and tourism attraction.



For the butcher category, the contest has become a friendly race among local shops, with public voting, social media attention and creative sausage-making helping draw interest.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Stafford Heights Shop Builds On Decades Of Trade



Rode Meats describes itself as a family-owned and operated butcher shop in Stafford Heights. The business has been operating since 1980 and is located at the Rode Road Shopping Centre.



The shop supplies beef, chicken, lamb, pork, roasts, sausages, low-and-slow meats and ready-to-go items. It also lists past recognition, including a 2020 Brisbane butcher title and a 2020 Australia’s Best Continental Sausage award.



Its current position in the All The Best butcher category adds to a period of wider attention for the business. Apprentice butcher Ethan Johns has helped Rode Meats build a large online following, with one sausage-making video receiving more than 5.8 million views.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Social Media Adds Flavour To The Contest



The butcher vote has also highlighted how Queensland shops are using social media to show how their products are made. The Bellmere Butcher has drawn attention for unusual sausage combinations, including hot chips with rump steak and pepper gravy, slow-cooked brisket with mac and cheese, and spicy ramen.



Rode Meats has been noted for its growing following, team focus and planned expansion, with two more sister stores expected to open in Brisbane within the next year.



Photo Credit: Rode Meats/Facebook



Although the competition has been described as a battle among butchers, the tone remains friendly. The contest is centred on local support, customer loyalty and the public vote rather than direct rivalry.



Voting closes on Thursday, 28 May. Each vote gives the voter one entry into a prize draw for a Queensland Day prize pack valued at more than $1,800, including All World Annual passes, a Skypoint dining experience and a Flight Centre travel voucher.



Read: A Passport, Three Stamps and a Reason to Revisit Wilston Village



Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 3 June, ahead of Queensland Day on Saturday, 6 June. Rode Meats remains the Stafford Heights name at the top of the butcher leaderboard.



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Kedron Brook tops Microplastic Count in QUT Study of Brisbane Creeks]]></title>
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Kedron Brook, which flows east through Enoggera, Stafford, Grange and Lutwyche before reaching Moreton Bay, carries the highest load of microplastic particles in its sediment of any of the Brisbane creeks examined in a new Queensland University of Technology study.&nbsp;







Read: Stafford’s Next Chapter: A Suburban Shift Along Kedron Brook







The research, published in the journal Environmental Pollution, found a median abundance of roughly 4,400 microplastic items per kilogram of dry sediment in the brook.



The study analysed sediment samples from Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek, and Enoggera Creek, taking samples at six sites along each waterway, from the upstream headwaters right down to estuarine level, across four sampling periods over the course of a year.



What is driving the load in Kedron Brook?



Photo credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/Q8682/Wikimedia Commons



Lead researcher and QUT PhD candidate Heshani Mudalige, from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics, said the brook's passage through commercial and industrial areas played a central role in driving the microplastic figure up.&nbsp;



Construction activity, single-use plastic disposal, food packaging waste and nearby recreational areas all contribute to elevated levels of polyethylene -- the most abundant plastic type found in the brook's sediment. Stormwater runoff from residential households, sports fields and parks adds further to the load.



The brook's extensive flat areas, surrounded by impervious surfaces such as roads and car parks, create conditions where microplastics carried by runoff are deposited and retained.



Microplastic levels in Kedron Brook peaked in March, which Ms Mudalige attributed to high-flow conditions during the summer wet season pushing plastic particles into the sediment.



The dominant plastic types found across all three creeks were polyethylene (PE), used widely in packaging, bottles and pipes; polypropylene (PP), common in food containers and sportswear; and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Polystyrene (PS) was also present in Kedron Brook's sediment.



How did the other creeks compare?



Bulimba Creek recorded the second-highest microplastic abundance at approximately 4,100 items per kilogram of dry sediment, with its load peaking in November. Ms Mudalige said Bulimba Creek flows through predominantly residential and commercial areas, with construction and maintenance sites contributing high amounts of PE as well as PP and PMMA, likely sourced from food and consumer packaging, textiles, industrial raw materials and household plastics.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest load of the three at approximately 2,800 items per kilogram. The presence of Enoggera Dam was identified as a key factor, with the dam regulating streamflow from upstream and trapping a significant portion of microplastics before they can travel further downstream.







Read: Kedron Brook Set for Major Transformation in Olympic Lead-up







A first step toward quantifying Moreton Bay's microplastic inputs



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Heshani Mudalige, and Professor Godwin Ayoko (Photo credit: qut.edu.au)



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, from QUT's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, described the study as a first step towards quantifying how much plastic pollution reaches Moreton Bay from land via the stormwater pathway. He said heavily urbanised catchments in South East Queensland are significant contributors to that pollution, and that the physical characteristics of a creek, its shape, slope and flow behaviour, determine how microplastics move through it.



Ms Mudalige said the overall findings indicate that seasonal variability exerts a dominant influence on microplastic abundance, while land use and the intensity of human activity in each catchment also shape how much plastic accumulates in the sediment.



Published 25-May-2026
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Kedron Brook, which flows east through Enoggera, Stafford, Grange and Lutwyche before reaching Moreton Bay, carries the highest load of microplastic particles in its sediment of any of the Brisbane creeks examined in a new Queensland University of Technology study.&nbsp;







Read: Stafford’s Next Chapter: A Suburban Shift Along Kedron Brook







The research, published in the journal Environmental Pollution, found a median abundance of roughly 4,400 microplastic items per kilogram of dry sediment in the brook.



The study analysed sediment samples from Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek, and Enoggera Creek, taking samples at six sites along each waterway, from the upstream headwaters right down to estuarine level, across four sampling periods over the course of a year.



What is driving the load in Kedron Brook?



Photo credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/Q8682/Wikimedia Commons



Lead researcher and QUT PhD candidate Heshani Mudalige, from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics, said the brook's passage through commercial and industrial areas played a central role in driving the microplastic figure up.&nbsp;



Construction activity, single-use plastic disposal, food packaging waste and nearby recreational areas all contribute to elevated levels of polyethylene -- the most abundant plastic type found in the brook's sediment. Stormwater runoff from residential households, sports fields and parks adds further to the load.



The brook's extensive flat areas, surrounded by impervious surfaces such as roads and car parks, create conditions where microplastics carried by runoff are deposited and retained.



Microplastic levels in Kedron Brook peaked in March, which Ms Mudalige attributed to high-flow conditions during the summer wet season pushing plastic particles into the sediment.



The dominant plastic types found across all three creeks were polyethylene (PE), used widely in packaging, bottles and pipes; polypropylene (PP), common in food containers and sportswear; and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Polystyrene (PS) was also present in Kedron Brook's sediment.



How did the other creeks compare?



Bulimba Creek recorded the second-highest microplastic abundance at approximately 4,100 items per kilogram of dry sediment, with its load peaking in November. Ms Mudalige said Bulimba Creek flows through predominantly residential and commercial areas, with construction and maintenance sites contributing high amounts of PE as well as PP and PMMA, likely sourced from food and consumer packaging, textiles, industrial raw materials and household plastics.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest load of the three at approximately 2,800 items per kilogram. The presence of Enoggera Dam was identified as a key factor, with the dam regulating streamflow from upstream and trapping a significant portion of microplastics before they can travel further downstream.







Read: Kedron Brook Set for Major Transformation in Olympic Lead-up







A first step toward quantifying Moreton Bay's microplastic inputs



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Heshani Mudalige, and Professor Godwin Ayoko (Photo credit: qut.edu.au)



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, from QUT's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, described the study as a first step towards quantifying how much plastic pollution reaches Moreton Bay from land via the stormwater pathway. He said heavily urbanised catchments in South East Queensland are significant contributors to that pollution, and that the physical characteristics of a creek, its shape, slope and flow behaviour, determine how microplastics move through it.



Ms Mudalige said the overall findings indicate that seasonal variability exerts a dominant influence on microplastic abundance, while land use and the intensity of human activity in each catchment also shape how much plastic accumulates in the sediment.



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[A Passport, Three Stamps and a Reason to Revisit Wilston Village]]></title>
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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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  Eat, Sip & Linger
  
    For the people who plan their little adventures around dinner, drinks or the pleasure of finding something worth lingering over.
  

  
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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Vietnamese Dining
          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
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          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
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          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
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          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
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          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
            Queensland Hairdresser of the Year 2026 winner
          
          
            Precision Cuts
            Bespoke Styling
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
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          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
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          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
            Recovery Support
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
            Eye Health
            Vision Care
          
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Quick Stops



A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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  Shops That You're Glad are in the Village!
  
    For the practical stops, helpful errands and expert advice that make life feel a little more sorted.
  

  
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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs.







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



Published 22-May-2026



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial.
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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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  Eat, Sip & Linger
  
    For the people who plan their little adventures around dinner, drinks or the pleasure of finding something worth lingering over.
  

  
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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Vietnamese Dining
          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
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          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
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          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
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The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
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          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
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          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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      line-height: 42px !important;
    }
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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
            Queensland Hairdresser of the Year 2026 winner
          
          
            Precision Cuts
            Bespoke Styling
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
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          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
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          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
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A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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  Shops That You're Glad are in the Village!
  
    For the practical stops, helpful errands and expert advice that make life feel a little more sorted.
  

  
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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
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          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
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After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs.







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



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The trusted hospitality team behind local favourites Farmhouse and Oh Boy, Bok Choy is bringing a culinary experience rarely seen in Australia to Stafford by launching a 90-seat authentic New Mexican taqueria rooted in a deep family history.



Read: A Taste of New Mexico Is Landing in Stafford This June



A Family Legacy 



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Sancho Taqueria &amp; Tequileria is slated to launch at Stafford Central in early to mid-June 2026. Rather than simply chasing the latest dining trends, owner Amanda Scott has built the venue around her family's personal connection to the American Southwest. Her father moved to New Mexico as a child, where he fell in love with the local culture and language. He later married Scott's mother in Albuquerque and honeymooned in Santa Fe, making the region's food a staple in their household.



Scott shared that her parents' affection for the region shaped their family history, and now her own children are the third generation to embrace this heritage. She explained that her father's passion for the area led him to learn Spanish, study in Madrid, and develop a deep appreciation for Hispanic literature. The restaurant actually takes its name from Sancho Panza, the famously loyal sidekick in her father's favourite Spanish novel, Don Quixote.



The Red or Green Question



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Diners will find a menu that steps away from standard contemporary Mexican fare. Instead, the kitchen focuses on the landlocked cuisine of New Mexico, which blends Native American Pueblo, Spanish, Mexican, and American frontier influences. Developed alongside consultant chef Julius Villamor, the taco-heavy menu is largely gluten-free and relies on the traditional Indigenous agricultural staples of corn, beans, and squash.



Visitors will also get to experience New Mexico’s official state question regarding their chilli sauce preference: red or green. Guests can choose a rich and earthy red sauce, a savoury and herbaceous green sauce, or simply ask for "Christmas" to get a portion of both. Everything is made from scratch, favouring deeply charred and smoked flavours.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Traditional regional baked goods will also make an appearance, including pillow-shaped fried pastries known as sopapillas and anise-spiced shortbreads called bizcochitos, which hold the title of New Mexico's official state cookie. Scott noted that the new location draws heavily on her family's past cultural connections, local produce, and the expertise of her staff.



Read: Children’s Cupcake Stand Complaint Investigated In Stafford Heights



Sunset Aesthetic and Curated Spirits



The drink selection focuses heavily on a carefully chosen range of tequila and mezcal. Signature cocktails are named after various New Mexican towns to complement the food. The Pueblo Margarita, for example, mixes reposado tequila with prickly pear syrup, fresh lime, orange bitters, and a chilli-tajin rim to create a colour that looks just like a mountain sunset. Drinkers will even find a map on the back of the beverage menu to help them locate the towns that inspired their drinks.



The design of the space completely avoids common visual clichés like hanging sombreros or chillies. Instead, the bright, understated dining room, bar, laneway, and al fresco areas are decorated in burnt oranges, hot pinks, and ochre undertones to mimic golden hour in the Sandia Mountains. Scott mentioned that the venue will feel like an unexpected escape on an ordinary street, allowing guests to forget their location, and will sprawl out much like their previous restaurant concepts.



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The trusted hospitality team behind local favourites Farmhouse and Oh Boy, Bok Choy is bringing a culinary experience rarely seen in Australia to Stafford by launching a 90-seat authentic New Mexican taqueria rooted in a deep family history.



Read: A Taste of New Mexico Is Landing in Stafford This June



A Family Legacy 



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Sancho Taqueria &amp; Tequileria is slated to launch at Stafford Central in early to mid-June 2026. Rather than simply chasing the latest dining trends, owner Amanda Scott has built the venue around her family's personal connection to the American Southwest. Her father moved to New Mexico as a child, where he fell in love with the local culture and language. He later married Scott's mother in Albuquerque and honeymooned in Santa Fe, making the region's food a staple in their household.



Scott shared that her parents' affection for the region shaped their family history, and now her own children are the third generation to embrace this heritage. She explained that her father's passion for the area led him to learn Spanish, study in Madrid, and develop a deep appreciation for Hispanic literature. The restaurant actually takes its name from Sancho Panza, the famously loyal sidekick in her father's favourite Spanish novel, Don Quixote.



The Red or Green Question



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Diners will find a menu that steps away from standard contemporary Mexican fare. Instead, the kitchen focuses on the landlocked cuisine of New Mexico, which blends Native American Pueblo, Spanish, Mexican, and American frontier influences. Developed alongside consultant chef Julius Villamor, the taco-heavy menu is largely gluten-free and relies on the traditional Indigenous agricultural staples of corn, beans, and squash.



Visitors will also get to experience New Mexico’s official state question regarding their chilli sauce preference: red or green. Guests can choose a rich and earthy red sauce, a savoury and herbaceous green sauce, or simply ask for "Christmas" to get a portion of both. Everything is made from scratch, favouring deeply charred and smoked flavours.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Sancho’s Taqueria



Traditional regional baked goods will also make an appearance, including pillow-shaped fried pastries known as sopapillas and anise-spiced shortbreads called bizcochitos, which hold the title of New Mexico's official state cookie. Scott noted that the new location draws heavily on her family's past cultural connections, local produce, and the expertise of her staff.



Read: Children’s Cupcake Stand Complaint Investigated In Stafford Heights



Sunset Aesthetic and Curated Spirits



The drink selection focuses heavily on a carefully chosen range of tequila and mezcal. Signature cocktails are named after various New Mexican towns to complement the food. The Pueblo Margarita, for example, mixes reposado tequila with prickly pear syrup, fresh lime, orange bitters, and a chilli-tajin rim to create a colour that looks just like a mountain sunset. Drinkers will even find a map on the back of the beverage menu to help them locate the towns that inspired their drinks.



The design of the space completely avoids common visual clichés like hanging sombreros or chillies. Instead, the bright, understated dining room, bar, laneway, and al fresco areas are decorated in burnt oranges, hot pinks, and ochre undertones to mimic golden hour in the Sandia Mountains. Scott mentioned that the venue will feel like an unexpected escape on an ordinary street, allowing guests to forget their location, and will sprawl out much like their previous restaurant concepts.



Published Date 22-May-2026
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Labor retained Stafford after voters across Kedron and Brisbane’s inner north delivered a strong swing towards the Liberal National Party in one of the closest contests seen in the electorate in recent years.



Read: Family And Friends Bid Farewell To Stafford MP Jimmy Sullivan



The Stafford by-election, held on 16 May, saw Labor candidate Luke Richmond edge ahead of LNP challenger Fiona Hammond after preference flows pushed him past the line following a tense night of counting.&nbsp;



While Labor retained the seat once held by late MP Jimmy Sullivan, the result reflected shifting voter sentiment in suburbs including Kedron, Stafford Heights and Gordon Park.



The LNP secured more than 40 per cent of the primary vote, recording a swing towards the governing party in an electorate that has traditionally leaned Labor. The final result remained uncertain late into election night as postal votes and preferences continued to be counted.



Kedron Booths Show Stronger Support for the LNP



Results across Kedron polling booths showed stronger support for the LNP than in previous elections. Voters raised concerns about housing affordability, traffic congestion, rising household costs and pressure on local infrastructure as both major parties fought to win over undecided residents.



Labor’s primary vote dropped significantly compared with the last state election, while the LNP improved its position in several booths across the electorate. An election analyst noted the swing against Labor was significant compared with previous results in Brisbane’s inner north.



The Greens also played a major role in the outcome. Unlike previous elections, the party issued an open how-to-vote position rather than directing preferences to Labor. Despite that, a large share of Greens preferences still flowed back to Richmond during the final count.



Steven Miles Under Pressure After Close Stafford Result



The result has intensified scrutiny on Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles, who campaigned heavily throughout Kedron and surrounding suburbs during the short by-election campaign.



Speaking after the count, Mr Miles said Labor had expected a difficult contest given the large number of candidates and Ms Hammond’s profile as a former Brisbane city councillor. He maintained that holding the seat showed the party was rebuilding after its defeat at the 2024 state election.



Photo Credit: Fiona Hammond/Facebook



However, senior figures within the LNP quickly framed the outcome as a political setback for Labor. Premier David Crisafulli described the swing towards the government as unexpected, while Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie argued the result showed dissatisfaction with Miles’ leadership.



Housing and Cost Pressures Shape Local Debate



Campaign discussions frequently focused on local issues including housing and transport. Residents across Kedron and Stafford pointed to rising rents, overcrowded roads and concerns about future development in established neighbourhoods.



Ms Hammond centred much of her campaign on long-term planning and cost-of-living pressure, while Mr Richmond focused on health services, schools and maintaining investment in local facilities.



At campaign events and polling booths, voter concerns frequently centred on local economic pressures rather than broader party messaging. Several reports linked the swing to concerns about mortgage repayments and housing affordability.



The by-election was triggered after Mr Sullivan’s passing in April. Mr Sullivan, who represented Stafford since 2015, was known for his local campaigning work across the electorate. His passing influenced the tone of the campaign across the electorate.



Preferences Decide the Final Outcome



As counting continued into Sunday, Labor’s lead remained dependent on preference distributions rather than first-choice votes alone. Postal voting heavily favoured the LNP, while Greens and minor-party preferences helped Mr Richmond move ahead in the final tally.



The outcome means Labor keeps the Stafford seat, while the swing recorded in Kedron and nearby suburbs is expected to draw attention from both major parties ahead of the 2028 Queensland election.



Read: Hidden Dangers on Brisbane Paths Leave Stafford Pet Owner with Massive Vet Bill



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Labor retained Stafford after voters across Kedron and Brisbane’s inner north delivered a strong swing towards the Liberal National Party in one of the closest contests seen in the electorate in recent years.



Read: Family And Friends Bid Farewell To Stafford MP Jimmy Sullivan



The Stafford by-election, held on 16 May, saw Labor candidate Luke Richmond edge ahead of LNP challenger Fiona Hammond after preference flows pushed him past the line following a tense night of counting.&nbsp;



While Labor retained the seat once held by late MP Jimmy Sullivan, the result reflected shifting voter sentiment in suburbs including Kedron, Stafford Heights and Gordon Park.



The LNP secured more than 40 per cent of the primary vote, recording a swing towards the governing party in an electorate that has traditionally leaned Labor. The final result remained uncertain late into election night as postal votes and preferences continued to be counted.



Kedron Booths Show Stronger Support for the LNP



Results across Kedron polling booths showed stronger support for the LNP than in previous elections. Voters raised concerns about housing affordability, traffic congestion, rising household costs and pressure on local infrastructure as both major parties fought to win over undecided residents.



Labor’s primary vote dropped significantly compared with the last state election, while the LNP improved its position in several booths across the electorate. An election analyst noted the swing against Labor was significant compared with previous results in Brisbane’s inner north.



The Greens also played a major role in the outcome. Unlike previous elections, the party issued an open how-to-vote position rather than directing preferences to Labor. Despite that, a large share of Greens preferences still flowed back to Richmond during the final count.



Steven Miles Under Pressure After Close Stafford Result



The result has intensified scrutiny on Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles, who campaigned heavily throughout Kedron and surrounding suburbs during the short by-election campaign.



Speaking after the count, Mr Miles said Labor had expected a difficult contest given the large number of candidates and Ms Hammond’s profile as a former Brisbane city councillor. He maintained that holding the seat showed the party was rebuilding after its defeat at the 2024 state election.



Photo Credit: Fiona Hammond/Facebook



However, senior figures within the LNP quickly framed the outcome as a political setback for Labor. Premier David Crisafulli described the swing towards the government as unexpected, while Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie argued the result showed dissatisfaction with Miles’ leadership.



Housing and Cost Pressures Shape Local Debate



Campaign discussions frequently focused on local issues including housing and transport. Residents across Kedron and Stafford pointed to rising rents, overcrowded roads and concerns about future development in established neighbourhoods.



Ms Hammond centred much of her campaign on long-term planning and cost-of-living pressure, while Mr Richmond focused on health services, schools and maintaining investment in local facilities.



At campaign events and polling booths, voter concerns frequently centred on local economic pressures rather than broader party messaging. Several reports linked the swing to concerns about mortgage repayments and housing affordability.



The by-election was triggered after Mr Sullivan’s passing in April. Mr Sullivan, who represented Stafford since 2015, was known for his local campaigning work across the electorate. His passing influenced the tone of the campaign across the electorate.



Preferences Decide the Final Outcome



As counting continued into Sunday, Labor’s lead remained dependent on preference distributions rather than first-choice votes alone. Postal voting heavily favoured the LNP, while Greens and minor-party preferences helped Mr Richmond move ahead in the final tally.



The outcome means Labor keeps the Stafford seat, while the swing recorded in Kedron and nearby suburbs is expected to draw attention from both major parties ahead of the 2028 Queensland election.



Read: Hidden Dangers on Brisbane Paths Leave Stafford Pet Owner with Massive Vet Bill



Published 19-May-2026
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A Stafford pet owner is enduring every dog lover's worst nightmare after a routine riverside walk left her young spaniel fighting for survival against a highly toxic drug ingestion. 



Read: Kedron Brook Driver Appeals For Help After Toyota 86 Race Car Theft



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



Demi Hagenbach took her dog, Swiftie, for a regular outing between Newstead Park and New Farm Park on Sunday, May 10. During the walk, the spaniel consumed an unknown substance off the ground, which her owner suspects was human faeces. Later that evening, the dog began exhibiting highly erratic behaviour, including severe panting, drooling, and aimless circling that lasted for hours.



After a local emergency clinic initially sent them home, Hagenbach rushed the rapidly deteriorating dog to the Animal Emergency Service in Underwood. Medical professionals conducted a urine test that revealed a shocking diagnosis. The young dog had ingested a massive amount of methamphetamine, THC, ecstasy, and ibuprofen.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



Veterinarians noted that the severe neurological symptoms, which included body tremors and difficulty walking, meant the animal required immediate sedation and oxygen support. Swiftie spent five days in the intensive care unit battling internal bleeding and a secondary urinary tract infection.




GOFUNDME




The financial toll of the emergency quickly matched the emotional devastation. The intensive care treatment cost up to $3,000 per night, rapidly exhausting Hagenbach's annual pet insurance limit of $15,000. Medical staff warned that the dog requires ongoing constant observation and potentially a $5,000 MRI to check for meningitis or an internal brain bleed, making her recovery far more complex than initially expected.



Read: A Life in Schools: Kedron Principal Retires After 44 Years of Service



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



In response to the escalating crisis, Grace Hagenbach organised a community fundraiser to help cover the staggering veterinary debts and necessary surgical interventions. The family stated that any leftover funds would be directed to the Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation to support further research into diseases affecting local pets.



Published Date 19-May-2026
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A Stafford pet owner is enduring every dog lover's worst nightmare after a routine riverside walk left her young spaniel fighting for survival against a highly toxic drug ingestion. 



Read: Kedron Brook Driver Appeals For Help After Toyota 86 Race Car Theft



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



Demi Hagenbach took her dog, Swiftie, for a regular outing between Newstead Park and New Farm Park on Sunday, May 10. During the walk, the spaniel consumed an unknown substance off the ground, which her owner suspects was human faeces. Later that evening, the dog began exhibiting highly erratic behaviour, including severe panting, drooling, and aimless circling that lasted for hours.



After a local emergency clinic initially sent them home, Hagenbach rushed the rapidly deteriorating dog to the Animal Emergency Service in Underwood. Medical professionals conducted a urine test that revealed a shocking diagnosis. The young dog had ingested a massive amount of methamphetamine, THC, ecstasy, and ibuprofen.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



Veterinarians noted that the severe neurological symptoms, which included body tremors and difficulty walking, meant the animal required immediate sedation and oxygen support. Swiftie spent five days in the intensive care unit battling internal bleeding and a secondary urinary tract infection.




GOFUNDME




The financial toll of the emergency quickly matched the emotional devastation. The intensive care treatment cost up to $3,000 per night, rapidly exhausting Hagenbach's annual pet insurance limit of $15,000. Medical staff warned that the dog requires ongoing constant observation and potentially a $5,000 MRI to check for meningitis or an internal brain bleed, making her recovery far more complex than initially expected.



Read: A Life in Schools: Kedron Principal Retires After 44 Years of Service



Photo Credit: GoFundMe



In response to the escalating crisis, Grace Hagenbach organised a community fundraiser to help cover the staggering veterinary debts and necessary surgical interventions. The family stated that any leftover funds would be directed to the Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation to support further research into diseases affecting local pets.



Published Date 19-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[The Wavell Heights Home That Went From Asbestos Nightmare to Suburb Showstopper]]></title>
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A Wavell Heights home that concealed asbestos beneath layers of DIY plasterboard has sold following a renovation described in the listing as arguably the finest the suburb has seen in 2026.







Read: Wavell Heights : Local Property Market Snapshot







The property at 27 Abbey Street, a classic home on a 635 sqm block, was purchased for $861,500 during the busy pandemic market of 2021 by builder James Briskie and his partner Milli Mitchell. What they uncovered during the renovation presented serious challenges. Previous owners had sheeted plasterboard directly over asbestos-ridden walls, a discovery that added significant complexity to the project.



27 Abbey Street in August 2022 (Photo credit: Google Street View)



Mr Briskie, who heads up Briskie Construction Group, drew on his trade contacts and hands-on experience to push through.



Rather than demolishing the home and starting from scratch, the couple raised the structure and shifted it 2.5 metres across the block, preserving the home's distinctive 45-degree angled facade, a heritage feature Mr Briskie described as wild and gnarly to work with.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The result is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence that balances contemporary luxury with Queenslander character. A standout kitchen anchors the ground floor, featuring curved cabinetry, a 90mm beige marble island bench and a concealed butler's pantry.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Place Ascot



Open-plan living and dining areas flow through glass sliding doors to an alfresco entertaining space complete with built-in barbecue, a pool and limestone crazy paving. Upstairs, a second living area sits alongside four bedrooms, including a lavish main suite with a balcony, dual walk-in robes and a designer ensuite with standalone bath and dual vanity.



The home was listed through Place agent Drew Davies via a best offers campaign and sold on 19 May.



Wavell Heights Riding a Renovation Wave



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The sale comes amid a broader trend playing out across Wavell Heights and surrounding northern Brisbane suburbs. PropTrack quarterly data shows the suburb's median house price has climbed 21 per cent over the past 12 months to $1.58 million. Analysts point to a combination of undersupply, buyer overflow from other markets, and a wave of high-spec renovations as factors underpinning the growth.



New Place Advisory data shows Queensland's renovation spend has reached $2 billion this financial year to date, with Greater Brisbane responsible for more than half of that at $1.03 billion. Wavell Heights recorded $8.7 million in high-end reinvestment, a notable figure given the suburb's size relative to larger northern neighbours like Chermside and Clayfield.



Place CEO Damian Hackett said the growing trend of homeowners choosing to upgrade rather than sell was effectively creating a buffer in the market. Renovated stock, he explained, lifts the benchmark for future sales across the board, with suburbs seeing strong renovation activity today likely to outperform over the medium term.



For Mr Briskie, the project carried a personal dimension beyond the numbers. Working his regular client jobs through the week and pouring nights and weekends into the renovation, he was candid about the toll that rising material costs took on the budget, even with the advantage of industry contacts and the ability to carry out much of the work himself.







Read: Pfingst Farmhouse in Wavell Heights: A Local Heritage Treasure







He has spoken about his enjoyment of restoring heritage and character in older homes, and his readiness to pass the finished product on for another family to enjoy. The home retains its Queenslander character on the facade, with the 45-degree angled frontage preserved as a defining feature, while the interiors are unambiguously contemporary. As Mr Hackett noted, that kind of reinvestment does not just benefit the individual owner but lifts comparable sales benchmarks for the wider suburb over time.



Published 4-June-2026
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A Wavell Heights home that concealed asbestos beneath layers of DIY plasterboard has sold following a renovation described in the listing as arguably the finest the suburb has seen in 2026.







Read: Wavell Heights : Local Property Market Snapshot







The property at 27 Abbey Street, a classic home on a 635 sqm block, was purchased for $861,500 during the busy pandemic market of 2021 by builder James Briskie and his partner Milli Mitchell. What they uncovered during the renovation presented serious challenges. Previous owners had sheeted plasterboard directly over asbestos-ridden walls, a discovery that added significant complexity to the project.



27 Abbey Street in August 2022 (Photo credit: Google Street View)



Mr Briskie, who heads up Briskie Construction Group, drew on his trade contacts and hands-on experience to push through.



Rather than demolishing the home and starting from scratch, the couple raised the structure and shifted it 2.5 metres across the block, preserving the home's distinctive 45-degree angled facade, a heritage feature Mr Briskie described as wild and gnarly to work with.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The result is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence that balances contemporary luxury with Queenslander character. A standout kitchen anchors the ground floor, featuring curved cabinetry, a 90mm beige marble island bench and a concealed butler's pantry.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Place Ascot



Open-plan living and dining areas flow through glass sliding doors to an alfresco entertaining space complete with built-in barbecue, a pool and limestone crazy paving. Upstairs, a second living area sits alongside four bedrooms, including a lavish main suite with a balcony, dual walk-in robes and a designer ensuite with standalone bath and dual vanity.



The home was listed through Place agent Drew Davies via a best offers campaign and sold on 19 May.



Wavell Heights Riding a Renovation Wave



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The sale comes amid a broader trend playing out across Wavell Heights and surrounding northern Brisbane suburbs. PropTrack quarterly data shows the suburb's median house price has climbed 21 per cent over the past 12 months to $1.58 million. Analysts point to a combination of undersupply, buyer overflow from other markets, and a wave of high-spec renovations as factors underpinning the growth.



New Place Advisory data shows Queensland's renovation spend has reached $2 billion this financial year to date, with Greater Brisbane responsible for more than half of that at $1.03 billion. Wavell Heights recorded $8.7 million in high-end reinvestment, a notable figure given the suburb's size relative to larger northern neighbours like Chermside and Clayfield.



Place CEO Damian Hackett said the growing trend of homeowners choosing to upgrade rather than sell was effectively creating a buffer in the market. Renovated stock, he explained, lifts the benchmark for future sales across the board, with suburbs seeing strong renovation activity today likely to outperform over the medium term.



For Mr Briskie, the project carried a personal dimension beyond the numbers. Working his regular client jobs through the week and pouring nights and weekends into the renovation, he was candid about the toll that rising material costs took on the budget, even with the advantage of industry contacts and the ability to carry out much of the work himself.







Read: Pfingst Farmhouse in Wavell Heights: A Local Heritage Treasure







He has spoken about his enjoyment of restoring heritage and character in older homes, and his readiness to pass the finished product on for another family to enjoy. The home retains its Queenslander character on the facade, with the 45-degree angled frontage preserved as a defining feature, while the interiors are unambiguously contemporary. As Mr Hackett noted, that kind of reinvestment does not just benefit the individual owner but lifts comparable sales benchmarks for the wider suburb over time.



Published 4-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Wavell Heights : Local Property Market Snapshot]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[Stefan Blee]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Wavell Heights]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Wavell Heights Property Market Snapshot]]></category>
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Wavell Heights News is delighted to welcome Stefan Blee as our Monthly Local Expert Columnist.



Stefan came from outside the property industry, having had a long career as a chef in various parts of the world. A former tennis player "until my eyes went bad," he also continues to support Shaw Park tennis centre.



Very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and oozing integrity, we can see why he was awarded the RMA Agent of the Year for Wavell Heights in 2026.



QUICK LINKS - Click to read





Wavell Heights Property Market Commentary

How Wavell Heights got its name



Who Pfingst Rd was named after





Property Sales Data - Over the Last 12 Months



Median Prices by Number of Bedrooms



Recent 90 Days vs Previous 90 Days



Wavell Heights: 12-Month Graphical Analysis 



Some Development Applications in Wavell Heights










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  WAVELL HEIGHTS NEWS: So Stefan, what's your overview on the Wavell Heights Property Market?



  STEFAN: Well, Wavell Heights was once dairy and pineapple farms, subdivision began on a small scale in 1917 then post-war it constantly expanded.
  

  The median age in Wavell Heights has increased from 31 in 1991 to 39.5 in 2026, according to SQM Research for 4012 which also takes in Nundah.
  

  Wavell Heights is now considered on the edge of the Inner North and as such, has to be one of the larger suburbs in North Brisbane.
  

  It measures almost 2.5km from east to west and north to south with 3 strong ridgelines — one with city views; one with northern views; one with western views; and remarkably, there are even some homes in Wavell Heights with bay views. There are also now an increasing number of great family properties outside the ridgeline areas.
  

  The area has a great range of schools with Padua College and Nudgee College catering for boys; St Rita's and Mt Alvernia for girls; Clayfield College, Wavell Heights State School, and Wavell State High School offering very strong co-ed options.
  

  I started selling in Wavell Heights in 2019. The market has changed so much since then. There are an increasing number of new builds and we have been fortunate enough to sell several of them in recent times.











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  48 Stadcor Street was our most recent new build sale. It sold after the first open home. 41 Frankit Street and 117 Bilsen Road were two other new builds we have sold recently.

  

  Most of the Wavell Heights housing stock is post WW2, commonly 1950s and beyond, well-built, solid houses on 600-sqm blocks.

  

  Did you know that until 1941 the area we now know as Wavell Heights was then known as West Nundah, until a poll of residents chose to name the area after Field Marshall Archibald Wavell?

  

  The age of the properties here is also a major asset to developers and buyers compared to neighbouring Kalinga and Wooloowin where the character home is more common, requiring a more conservative approach with planning around heritage preservation.

  

  We are just in the process of launching 26 Frankit Street, the 4th home we have listed on Frankit Street, which has a lovely streetscape.

  

  While Field Marshall Archibald Wavell provided the name for the area, early German settlers called the Pfingst family bought 10 acres as far back as 1866 for 10 pounds, then after the land had been handed down through the family, a farmhouse was built on what was known as Hillcrest Avenue in 1936.

  

  Hillcrest Avenue was renamed in 1975 to be Highcrest Avenue. Pfingst Road connecting Rode Road to Hamilton Road was named after the family.

  
    Stefan Blee
  

























12-Month Analysis








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  Property Market Report
  Wavell Heights
  12-month analysis · May 2025 – May 2026 · 230 confirmed sales




  
    Monthly median sale price
    May 2025 – May 2026
  

  
    Median price
    Mean price
    Sales volume
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Period median
      $1.54M
    
    
      Period high
      Aug '25 · $1.75M
    
    
      Period low
      Sep '25 · $1.32M
    
    
      Total sales
      230
    
  

  
    
      Drag to zoom date range
      Full period
    
    
      
      
      
      
    
    
  

  
    Seasonal pattern: Aug 2025 peak ($1.75M) aligns with typical Brisbane spring premium. The Sep dip to $1.32M reflects spring-entry lag before a Nov–Feb recovery phase. May 2026 softness partly reflects unregistered recent settlements.
  




  
    Median price by bedroom count
    12-month · 213 priced sales with bedroom data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Dominant type
      3-bed · 86 sales
    
    
      5-bed premium vs 4-bed
      +61%
    
    
      5-bed premium vs 3-bed
      +79%
    
    
      Entry point (2-bed)
      $818.5K
    
  

  
    Two distinct buyer pools: The step from 4-bed ($1.548M) to 5-bed ($2.5M) is not incremental — it's a 61% premium jump representing an entirely different segment. 3-bed at $1.4M remains the volume sweet spot (40% of all sales).
  




  
    Median price by land size
    12-month · 224 sales with land area data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Most common size
      600–700 m² · 100 sales
    
    
      Median block (suburb)
      607 m²
    
    
      400–500m² vs 500–600m²
      +25% premium
    
  

  
    400–500 m² anomaly: Subdivided lots in this range ($1.805M median) outperform the larger 500–600 m² tier ($1.443M) by 25%. Likely reflects newer builds and knock-down-rebuild demand attracting a premium over older stock on bigger blocks.
  




  
    Days on market distribution
    12-month · 185 sales with DOM data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Median DOM
      27 days
    
    
      Mean DOM
      50 days
    
    
      Sold within 30 days
      55% of sales
    
    
      Longest sale
      370 days
    
  

  
    Bimodal market: The sharp cluster under 30 days (101 sales, 55%) points to correctly priced properties moving fast. The long tail beyond 90 days (25 sales, 14%) reflects overpriced listings that eventually find their level — pulling the mean well above the median.
  



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/* ── Chart 3: Land Size Medians ────────────── */
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Wavell Heights News is delighted to welcome Stefan Blee as our Monthly Local Expert Columnist.



Stefan came from outside the property industry, having had a long career as a chef in various parts of the world. A former tennis player "until my eyes went bad," he also continues to support Shaw Park tennis centre.



Very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and oozing integrity, we can see why he was awarded the RMA Agent of the Year for Wavell Heights in 2026.



QUICK LINKS - Click to read





Wavell Heights Property Market Commentary

How Wavell Heights got its name



Who Pfingst Rd was named after





Property Sales Data - Over the Last 12 Months



Median Prices by Number of Bedrooms



Recent 90 Days vs Previous 90 Days



Wavell Heights: 12-Month Graphical Analysis 



Some Development Applications in Wavell Heights










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  WAVELL HEIGHTS NEWS: So Stefan, what's your overview on the Wavell Heights Property Market?



  STEFAN: Well, Wavell Heights was once dairy and pineapple farms, subdivision began on a small scale in 1917 then post-war it constantly expanded.
  

  The median age in Wavell Heights has increased from 31 in 1991 to 39.5 in 2026, according to SQM Research for 4012 which also takes in Nundah.
  

  Wavell Heights is now considered on the edge of the Inner North and as such, has to be one of the larger suburbs in North Brisbane.
  

  It measures almost 2.5km from east to west and north to south with 3 strong ridgelines — one with city views; one with northern views; one with western views; and remarkably, there are even some homes in Wavell Heights with bay views. There are also now an increasing number of great family properties outside the ridgeline areas.
  

  The area has a great range of schools with Padua College and Nudgee College catering for boys; St Rita's and Mt Alvernia for girls; Clayfield College, Wavell Heights State School, and Wavell State High School offering very strong co-ed options.
  

  I started selling in Wavell Heights in 2019. The market has changed so much since then. There are an increasing number of new builds and we have been fortunate enough to sell several of them in recent times.











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  48 Stadcor Street was our most recent new build sale. It sold after the first open home. 41 Frankit Street and 117 Bilsen Road were two other new builds we have sold recently.

  

  Most of the Wavell Heights housing stock is post WW2, commonly 1950s and beyond, well-built, solid houses on 600-sqm blocks.

  

  Did you know that until 1941 the area we now know as Wavell Heights was then known as West Nundah, until a poll of residents chose to name the area after Field Marshall Archibald Wavell?

  

  The age of the properties here is also a major asset to developers and buyers compared to neighbouring Kalinga and Wooloowin where the character home is more common, requiring a more conservative approach with planning around heritage preservation.

  

  We are just in the process of launching 26 Frankit Street, the 4th home we have listed on Frankit Street, which has a lovely streetscape.

  

  While Field Marshall Archibald Wavell provided the name for the area, early German settlers called the Pfingst family bought 10 acres as far back as 1866 for 10 pounds, then after the land had been handed down through the family, a farmhouse was built on what was known as Hillcrest Avenue in 1936.

  

  Hillcrest Avenue was renamed in 1975 to be Highcrest Avenue. Pfingst Road connecting Rode Road to Hamilton Road was named after the family.

  
    Stefan Blee
  

























12-Month Analysis








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  Property Market Report
  Wavell Heights
  12-month analysis · May 2025 – May 2026 · 230 confirmed sales




  
    Monthly median sale price
    May 2025 – May 2026
  

  
    Median price
    Mean price
    Sales volume
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Period median
      $1.54M
    
    
      Period high
      Aug '25 · $1.75M
    
    
      Period low
      Sep '25 · $1.32M
    
    
      Total sales
      230
    
  

  
    
      Drag to zoom date range
      Full period
    
    
      
      
      
      
    
    
  

  
    Seasonal pattern: Aug 2025 peak ($1.75M) aligns with typical Brisbane spring premium. The Sep dip to $1.32M reflects spring-entry lag before a Nov–Feb recovery phase. May 2026 softness partly reflects unregistered recent settlements.
  




  
    Median price by bedroom count
    12-month · 213 priced sales with bedroom data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Dominant type
      3-bed · 86 sales
    
    
      5-bed premium vs 4-bed
      +61%
    
    
      5-bed premium vs 3-bed
      +79%
    
    
      Entry point (2-bed)
      $818.5K
    
  

  
    Two distinct buyer pools: The step from 4-bed ($1.548M) to 5-bed ($2.5M) is not incremental — it's a 61% premium jump representing an entirely different segment. 3-bed at $1.4M remains the volume sweet spot (40% of all sales).
  




  
    Median price by land size
    12-month · 224 sales with land area data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Most common size
      600–700 m² · 100 sales
    
    
      Median block (suburb)
      607 m²
    
    
      400–500m² vs 500–600m²
      +25% premium
    
  

  
    400–500 m² anomaly: Subdivided lots in this range ($1.805M median) outperform the larger 500–600 m² tier ($1.443M) by 25%. Likely reflects newer builds and knock-down-rebuild demand attracting a premium over older stock on bigger blocks.
  




  
    Days on market distribution
    12-month · 185 sales with DOM data
  

  
    
  

  
    
      Median DOM
      27 days
    
    
      Mean DOM
      50 days
    
    
      Sold within 30 days
      55% of sales
    
    
      Longest sale
      370 days
    
  

  
    Bimodal market: The sharp cluster under 30 days (101 sales, 55%) points to correctly priced properties moving fast. The long tail beyond 90 days (25 sales, 14%) reflects overpriced listings that eventually find their level — pulling the mean well above the median.
  



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const SLATE     = '#3A5068';
const INK       = '#1A1814';
const INK_MID   = '#4A4640';
const INK_LIGHT = '#9A9490';
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  lineWidth: 0.5,
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const TICK_OPTS = {
  color: INK_LIGHT,
  font: BASE_FONT,
  padding: 6,
};

/* ── Chart 1: Monthly Median Price Trend (with slider) ── */
const ALL_MONTHS  = ['May 25','Jun','Jul','Aug','Sep','Oct','Nov','Dec','Jan 26','Feb','Mar','Apr','May 26'];
const FULL_LABELS = ['May 2025','Jun 2025','Jul 2025','Aug 2025','Sep 2025','Oct 2025','Nov 2025','Dec 2025','Jan 2026','Feb 2026','Mar 2026','Apr 2026','May 2026'];
const medians = [1372500,1500000,1436250,1750000,1322000,1500000,1600000,1521500,1525000,1600000,1482500,1420000,1353250];
const means   = [1420000,1636857,1577525,1709207,1463737,1749167,1851412,1618000,1481400,1828514,1649500,1567000,1326688];
const volumes = [4,21,20,27,19,27,17,16,8,35,16,12,8];

let startIdx = 0;
let endIdx   = ALL_MONTHS.length - 1;

const trendChart = new Chart(document.getElementById('trendChart'), {
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    labels: ALL_MONTHS,
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        type: 'bar',
        label: 'Sales volume',
        data: volumes.map(v => v * 28000),
        backgroundColor: 'rgba(29,122,107,0.10)',
        borderColor: 'transparent',
        yAxisID: 'y',
        borderRadius: 2,
        order: 3,
      },
      {
        type: 'line',
        label: 'Mean price',
        data: means,
        borderColor: 'rgba(154,148,144,0.45)',
        borderWidth: 1.5,
        borderDash: [4,3],
        pointRadius: 0,
        tension: 0.4,
        fill: false,
        yAxisID: 'y',
        order: 2,
      },
      {
        type: 'line',
        label: 'Median price',
        data: medians,
        borderColor: TEAL,
        borderWidth: 2.5,
        pointRadius: 4,
        pointBackgroundColor: '#fff',
        pointBorderColor: TEAL,
        pointBorderWidth: 2,
        pointHoverRadius: 6,
        tension: 0.4,
        fill: false,
        yAxisID: 'y',
        order: 1,
      },
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  },
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    maintainAspectRatio: false,
    animation: false,
    interaction: { mode: 'index', intersect: false },
    plugins: {
      legend: { display: false },
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        backgroundColor: '#fff',
        borderColor: RULE,
        borderWidth: 1,
        titleColor: INK,
        bodyColor: INK_MID,
        titleFont: { ...BASE_FONT, size: 12, weight: '500' },
        bodyFont: BASE_FONT,
        padding: 10,
        callbacks: {
          title: items => FULL_LABELS[startIdx + items[0].dataIndex],
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            if (ctx.datasetIndex === 0) return ` Volume: ${volumes[startIdx + ctx.dataIndex]} sales`;
            const label = ctx.datasetIndex === 2 ? 'Median' : 'Mean';
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    scales: {
      x: {
        ticks: { ...TICK_OPTS, autoSkip: false },
        grid: { display: false },
        border: { color: RULE },
      },
      y: {
        position: 'left',
        min: 900000,
        max: 2100000,
        ticks: {
          ...TICK_OPTS,
          callback: v => '$' + (v / 1000000).toFixed(1) + 'M',
          stepSize: 300000,
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        grid: GRID_OPTS,
        border: { display: false },
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});

function updateTrendChart() {
  const s = startIdx, e = endIdx + 1;
  const sliceLbl = ALL_MONTHS.slice(s, e);
  const sliceM   = medians.slice(s, e);
  const sliceMn  = means.slice(s, e);
  const sliceV   = volumes.slice(s, e).map(v => v * 28000);

  trendChart.data.labels = sliceLbl;
  trendChart.data.datasets[0].data = sliceV;
  trendChart.data.datasets[1].data = sliceMn;
  trendChart.data.datasets[2].data = sliceM;

  const allVals = [...sliceM, ...sliceMn];
  const mn = Math.min(...allVals), mx = Math.max(...allVals);
  const pad = 150000;
  trendChart.options.scales.y.min = Math.floor((mn - pad) / 100000) * 100000;
  trendChart.options.scales.y.max = Math.ceil((mx + pad)  / 100000) * 100000;
  trendChart.update('none');

  /* update stat strip */
  const sorted = [...sliceM].sort((a,b)=>a-b);
  const mid = sorted.length % 2 === 0
    ? (sorted[sorted.length/2-1] + sorted[sorted.length/2]) / 2
    : sorted[Math.floor(sorted.length/2)];
  const hiIdx = sliceM.indexOf(Math.max(...sliceM));
  const loIdx = sliceM.indexOf(Math.min(...sliceM));
  const totalVol = volumes.slice(s, e).reduce((a,b)=>a+b, 0);

  document.getElementById('statMedian').textContent = '$' + (mid/1000000).toFixed(3).replace(/\.?0+$/,'') + 'M';
  document.getElementById('statHigh').textContent   = ALL_MONTHS[s+hiIdx] + ' · $' + (sliceM[hiIdx]/1000000).toFixed(3).replace(/\.?0+$/,'') + 'M';
  document.getElementById('statLow').textContent    = ALL_MONTHS[s+loIdx] + ' · $' + (sliceM[loIdx]/1000000).toFixed(3).replace(/\.?0+$/,'') + 'M';
  document.getElementById('statVol').textContent    = totalVol + ' sales';

  const n = e - s;
  const rangeText = n === ALL_MONTHS.length ? 'Full period' : `${FULL_LABELS[s]} – ${FULL_LABELS[e-1]}`;
  document.getElementById('selectedRange').textContent  = rangeText;
  document.getElementById('trendRangeLabel').textContent = `${FULL_LABELS[s]} – ${FULL_LABELS[e-1]}`;
}

/* ── Slider setup ── */
const track  = document.getElementById('rangeTrack');
const thumbL = document.getElementById('thumbL');
const thumbR = document.getElementById('thumbR');
const fillEl = document.getElementById('trackFill');
const ticksEl = document.getElementById('monthTicks');

ALL_MONTHS.forEach((m, i) => {
  const span = document.createElement('span');
  span.textContent = (i % 2 === 0) ? m : '';
  ticksEl.appendChild(span);
});

function idxToPct(idx) { return (idx / (ALL_MONTHS.length - 1)) * 100; }
function pctToIdx(pct) { return Math.round((pct / 100) * (ALL_MONTHS.length - 1)); }

function setThumbs() {
  const lp = idxToPct(startIdx), rp = idxToPct(endIdx);
  thumbL.style.left = lp + '%';
  thumbR.style.left = rp + '%';
  fillEl.style.left  = lp + '%';
  fillEl.style.width = (rp - lp) + '%';
}
setThumbs();

let dragging = null;

function startDrag(e) {
  dragging = e.currentTarget.dataset.thumb;
  e.currentTarget.classList.add('dragging');
  e.preventDefault();
}
function onDrag(e) {
  if (!dragging) return;
  const clientX = e.touches ? e.touches[0].clientX : e.clientX;
  const rect = track.getBoundingClientRect();
  let pct = ((clientX - rect.left) / rect.width) * 100;
  pct = Math.max(0, Math.min(100, pct));
  const idx = pctToIdx(pct);
  if (dragging === 'left')  startIdx = Math.min(idx, endIdx - 1);
  else                       endIdx   = Math.max(idx, startIdx + 1);
  setThumbs();
  updateTrendChart();
}
function endDrag() {
  if (dragging) {
    document.querySelectorAll('.thumb').forEach(t => t.classList.remove('dragging'));
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}

thumbL.addEventListener('mousedown',  startDrag);
thumbR.addEventListener('mousedown',  startDrag);
thumbL.addEventListener('touchstart', startDrag, { passive: false });
thumbR.addEventListener('touchstart', startDrag, { passive: false });
document.addEventListener('mousemove', onDrag);
document.addEventListener('touchmove', onDrag, { passive: false });
document.addEventListener('mouseup',   endDrag);
document.addEventListener('touchend',  endDrag);

/* ── Chart 2: Bedroom Medians ──────────────── */
const bedLabels  = ['2 bed', '3 bed', '4 bed', '5 bed', '6 bed'];
const bedCounts  = [25, 86, 51, 47, 4];
const bedMedians = [818500, 1400000, 1548000, 2500000, 2365000];
const bedColors  = [
  'rgba(154,148,144,0.55)',
  TEAL_MID,
  TEAL,
  AMBER,
  'rgba(196,123,43,0.55)',
];

new Chart(document.getElementById('bedChart'), {
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  data: {
    labels: bedLabels.map((l,i) => [l, `${bedCounts[i]} sales`]),
    datasets: [{
      data: bedMedians,
      backgroundColor: bedColors,
      borderRadius: 3,
      borderSkipped: false,
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  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    maintainAspectRatio: false,
    plugins: {
      legend: { display: false },
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        backgroundColor: '#fff',
        borderColor: RULE,
        borderWidth: 1,
        titleColor: INK,
        bodyColor: INK_MID,
        titleFont: { ...BASE_FONT, size: 12, weight: '500' },
        bodyFont: BASE_FONT,
        padding: 10,
        callbacks: {
          title: items => bedLabels[items[0].dataIndex] + ' · ' + bedCounts[items[0].dataIndex] + ' sales',
          label: ctx => ` Median: $${(ctx.parsed.y / 1000000).toFixed(4).replace(/\.?0+$/,'')}M`,
        }
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    scales: {
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        ticks: { ...TICK_OPTS, font: { ...BASE_FONT, size: 11 } },
        grid: { display: false },
        border: { color: RULE },
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      y: {
        min: 0,
        max: 3000000,
        ticks: {
          ...TICK_OPTS,
          callback: v => v === 0 ? '' : '$' + (v / 1000000).toFixed(1) + 'M',
          stepSize: 500000,
        },
        grid: GRID_OPTS,
        border: { display: false },
      }
    }
  }
});

/* ── Chart 3: Land Size Medians ────────────── */
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<title><![CDATA[Pfingst Farmhouse in Wavell Heights: A Local Heritage Treasure]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[Heritage Property Brisbane]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Historic Queenslander Home]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Local Landmark History]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Pfingst Farmhouse]]></category>
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Sitting quietly on Highcrest Avenue, the Pfingst Farmhouse is a well-loved link to the early days of Wavell Heights.



Built in 1936 by Friedrich George Pfingst, this classic Queenslander-style home has witnessed the suburb’s transformation over the years.



A Slice of Wavell Heights History&nbsp;



The Pfingst story starts with Hermann Pfingst, who arrived from Germany in 1863 aboard the Beausite. A few years later, in 1866, he bought 10 acres of crown land in what was then called German Station. The area was home to German settlers who had followed missionaries to Zion’s Hill back in 1838.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Mr Pfingst's land, known as Portion 580, stayed in the family. However, by July 1927 Mr Pfingst passed away and by 1932, Friedrich George Pfingst took ownership and built the farmhouse in 1936. It was positioned facing what was then Hillcrest Avenue (now Highcrest Avenue) and became the centre of the family’s smaller property.



Photo Credit: Brisbane City/Local Heritage Places



The Farmhouse’s Classic Design&nbsp;



The Pfingst Farmhouse ticks all the boxes of classic Queenslander architecture: elevated stumps for airflow, timber walls, and a corrugated iron roof. These weren’t just design choices—they were practical solutions for dealing with heat, humidity, and heavy rains.



The wide verandahs and weatherboard construction give the home its timeless character while keeping the space cool and breezy during Brisbane summers. It’s a design that’s both smart and charming, a reflection of early 20th-century craftsmanship.



Why It’s Heritage-Listed&nbsp;



In 2003, the Pfingst Farmhouse was officially listed as a Local Heritage Place. This recognition celebrates both its architectural value and its connection to one of Wavell Heights’ early pioneering families.



After World War II, the suburb saw major changes. In 1946, most of the original 10-acre farm was acquired by the Queensland Housing Commission for new residential development. The farmhouse and remaining land stayed with the Pfingst family until 1957.



More Than Just a House&nbsp;



The Pfingst Farmhouse isn’t just an old building—it’s a piece of Wavell Heights' story. Its design speaks to a time when homes were built with care and intention, and its history highlights the resilience of one family who helped shape the suburb.



For locals, it’s more than just a landmark—it’s a reminder of where Wavell Heights came from. And for those who love history, it’s a rare example of the city’s interwar architecture still standing strong.



Photo Credit: RayWhite



Photo Credit: RayWhite



The farmhouse recently changed hands, with the sale managed by real estate agent David Treloar of Ray White. As Wavell Heights continues to grow and change, the Pfingst Farmhouse remains a quiet connection to the suburb’s roots—a storybook in timber and tin for those who stop to notice.







Published 28-May-2026
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Sitting quietly on Highcrest Avenue, the Pfingst Farmhouse is a well-loved link to the early days of Wavell Heights.



Built in 1936 by Friedrich George Pfingst, this classic Queenslander-style home has witnessed the suburb’s transformation over the years.



A Slice of Wavell Heights History&nbsp;



The Pfingst story starts with Hermann Pfingst, who arrived from Germany in 1863 aboard the Beausite. A few years later, in 1866, he bought 10 acres of crown land in what was then called German Station. The area was home to German settlers who had followed missionaries to Zion’s Hill back in 1838.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Mr Pfingst's land, known as Portion 580, stayed in the family. However, by July 1927 Mr Pfingst passed away and by 1932, Friedrich George Pfingst took ownership and built the farmhouse in 1936. It was positioned facing what was then Hillcrest Avenue (now Highcrest Avenue) and became the centre of the family’s smaller property.



Photo Credit: Brisbane City/Local Heritage Places



The Farmhouse’s Classic Design&nbsp;



The Pfingst Farmhouse ticks all the boxes of classic Queenslander architecture: elevated stumps for airflow, timber walls, and a corrugated iron roof. These weren’t just design choices—they were practical solutions for dealing with heat, humidity, and heavy rains.



The wide verandahs and weatherboard construction give the home its timeless character while keeping the space cool and breezy during Brisbane summers. It’s a design that’s both smart and charming, a reflection of early 20th-century craftsmanship.



Why It’s Heritage-Listed&nbsp;



In 2003, the Pfingst Farmhouse was officially listed as a Local Heritage Place. This recognition celebrates both its architectural value and its connection to one of Wavell Heights’ early pioneering families.



After World War II, the suburb saw major changes. In 1946, most of the original 10-acre farm was acquired by the Queensland Housing Commission for new residential development. The farmhouse and remaining land stayed with the Pfingst family until 1957.



More Than Just a House&nbsp;



The Pfingst Farmhouse isn’t just an old building—it’s a piece of Wavell Heights' story. Its design speaks to a time when homes were built with care and intention, and its history highlights the resilience of one family who helped shape the suburb.



For locals, it’s more than just a landmark—it’s a reminder of where Wavell Heights came from. And for those who love history, it’s a rare example of the city’s interwar architecture still standing strong.



Photo Credit: RayWhite



Photo Credit: RayWhite



The farmhouse recently changed hands, with the sale managed by real estate agent David Treloar of Ray White. As Wavell Heights continues to grow and change, the Pfingst Farmhouse remains a quiet connection to the suburb’s roots—a storybook in timber and tin for those who stop to notice.







Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Wavell Heights Carries Brisbane’s Long Sporting Tradition]]></title>
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On winter mornings across Brisbane’s northside, the day often starts before the sun fully rises. Floodlights flicker on over empty fields. Volunteers unlock clubhouses. Parents arrive balancing coffee cups and folding chairs while children in oversized jerseys run across damp grass. For decades, organised weekend sport has been a visible part of life in and around Wavell Heights.



Read: Wavell Heights Student Zahra Patel Named Runner-Up at 2026 WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women



Long before Brisbane became known for riverside apartments and Olympic venues, the northside was developing a strong suburban sporting culture. Rugby league, rugby union, cricket, football, bowls, tennis and basketball all found space here, creating a network of clubs and sporting grounds that became part of everyday life.



Today, suburbs like Wavell Heights and its adjacent areas like Nundah, Kedron and Virginia still carry traces of that identity. Sporting clubs remain spread across the area, linked through parks, school competitions and long-running community participation.



The result is a part of Brisbane where organised sport became deeply woven into suburban life.



Sporting Fields Became the Centre of Suburban Life



Like many Brisbane suburbs, Wavell Heights expanded rapidly after World War II as families moved north into newly developing residential areas. Large residential blocks, open green spaces and expanding school networks helped support organised community sport.



But the northside’s sporting identity was not built by one club or one code alone.



Instead, it grew through clusters of grounds and community facilities that slowly became woven into suburban life. Areas around Shaw Road and Shaw Park developed into sporting corridors where multiple sports operated side by side across different seasons.



The concentration of nearby facilities meant families often had access to multiple sports within only a few kilometres, and this helped shape the rhythm of the suburb itself.



Rugby League Helped Shape Northside Identity



Among the area’s best-known institutions is the Norths Devils, one of Queensland’s oldest rugby league clubs. Founded in 1923, the club became closely tied to Brisbane’s northern suburbs as district rugby league competitions expanded through the twentieth century.



The Devils grew beyond football alone. Like many suburban leagues clubs across Queensland, the organisation evolved into a broader social hub that supported local sport, dining and community events.



The modern Norths Devils Leagues Club describes itself as a centre for community connection on Brisbane’s northside. That model has become increasingly important as many community clubs face rising operating costs and volunteer pressures.



Photo Credit: Norths Devils/Facebook



Shaw Road Became a Sporting Corridor



Few roads better capture the area’s sporting culture than Shaw Road.



Within a relatively small stretch of the northside are rugby grounds, cricket facilities, tennis courts and school sporting venues that continue to host competitions throughout the year.



Norths Rugby Club at Hugh Courtney Oval remains one of the suburb’s most recognisable rugby institutions. Nearby, the Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club and Ian Healy Oval reflect the area’s longstanding connection to organised cricket.



Just down the road, the Shaw Park Tennis Centre adds another layer to the precinct, supporting both junior participation and social competition.



Together, these venues created more than sporting infrastructure. They helped build a shared suburban routine where organised sport became part of growing up.



For many northside families, weekends were structured around fixtures, training sessions and local competitions that repeated year after year.



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club /Facebook



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club/Facebook 



Football and Basketball Changed the Sporting Landscape



As Brisbane’s population changed, so did the sporting culture of the northside.



The growth of clubs such as Virginia United Football Club reflected football’s increasing popularity across Brisbane. Junior football participation expanded across the region, adding another dimension to an area already heavily shaped by rugby league and cricket.



Photo Credit: Virginia United Football Club/Facebook



Basketball has also become more visible in recent years. Organisations including the Northside Wizards and junior programs operating through Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs show how indoor sport has grown alongside traditional field sports.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Rebecca Potent (@becpphotos)



Rather than replacing older sporting traditions, these clubs expanded the northside’s sporting identity into something broader and more diverse. The result is a sporting culture that now stretches across seasons, age groups and communities.



Bowls Clubs Preserved Older Forms of Community Life



While junior sport often dominates weekend traffic, older institutions still remain important parts of the local landscape.



The Northern Suburbs Bowls Club has operated in Wavell Heights for decades, representing a slower and more social side of suburban sport.



Bowls clubs once played a major role in Brisbane community life, particularly for older residents seeking local social spaces close to home. Many also relied heavily on volunteers and long-term membership networks.



Although suburban Brisbane has changed significantly, clubs like Northern Suburbs Bowls Club still reflect an earlier version of community life built around face-to-face gathering and local participation.



Photo Credit: Richard Spalding/Google Maps



Schools Helped Sustain the Sporting Culture



Sport on Brisbane’s northside was never limited to private clubs.



Schools also played a major role in reinforcing the area’s sporting identity. Regional competitions, school carnivals and junior representative pathways helped connect local fields to broader Queensland sporting systems.



Northside venues continue to be used for regional school competitions and this shows how deeply embedded the sporting infrastructure remains today.



Even as Brisbane grows denser and lifestyles become busier, the concentration of clubs, parks and sporting grounds across Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs continues to shape community life in practical ways.



The Sporting Identity Still Shapes the Northside



Modern Brisbane looks very different from the suburban city that expanded after the war.



Community sport now competes with a wider range of activities and schedules. Clubs face rising costs, while volunteer numbers are often harder to maintain than they once were.



Yet the sporting identity of Brisbane’s north has not disappeared.



On most weekends, the fields around Wavell Heights still fill with players, parents, coaches and spectators moving between grounds across the district. The clubs remain constantly evolving, but they continue to provide places where communities physically gather.



That may be why suburbs like Wavell Heights still feel closely tied to sport even after decades of urban change.



The northside was not simply a place where sporting clubs happened to exist. In many ways, suburban life grew around them.



Read: Wavell State High Students Shine in Robotics and Engineering



Published 27-May-2026
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On winter mornings across Brisbane’s northside, the day often starts before the sun fully rises. Floodlights flicker on over empty fields. Volunteers unlock clubhouses. Parents arrive balancing coffee cups and folding chairs while children in oversized jerseys run across damp grass. For decades, organised weekend sport has been a visible part of life in and around Wavell Heights.



Read: Wavell Heights Student Zahra Patel Named Runner-Up at 2026 WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women



Long before Brisbane became known for riverside apartments and Olympic venues, the northside was developing a strong suburban sporting culture. Rugby league, rugby union, cricket, football, bowls, tennis and basketball all found space here, creating a network of clubs and sporting grounds that became part of everyday life.



Today, suburbs like Wavell Heights and its adjacent areas like Nundah, Kedron and Virginia still carry traces of that identity. Sporting clubs remain spread across the area, linked through parks, school competitions and long-running community participation.



The result is a part of Brisbane where organised sport became deeply woven into suburban life.



Sporting Fields Became the Centre of Suburban Life



Like many Brisbane suburbs, Wavell Heights expanded rapidly after World War II as families moved north into newly developing residential areas. Large residential blocks, open green spaces and expanding school networks helped support organised community sport.



But the northside’s sporting identity was not built by one club or one code alone.



Instead, it grew through clusters of grounds and community facilities that slowly became woven into suburban life. Areas around Shaw Road and Shaw Park developed into sporting corridors where multiple sports operated side by side across different seasons.



The concentration of nearby facilities meant families often had access to multiple sports within only a few kilometres, and this helped shape the rhythm of the suburb itself.



Rugby League Helped Shape Northside Identity



Among the area’s best-known institutions is the Norths Devils, one of Queensland’s oldest rugby league clubs. Founded in 1923, the club became closely tied to Brisbane’s northern suburbs as district rugby league competitions expanded through the twentieth century.



The Devils grew beyond football alone. Like many suburban leagues clubs across Queensland, the organisation evolved into a broader social hub that supported local sport, dining and community events.



The modern Norths Devils Leagues Club describes itself as a centre for community connection on Brisbane’s northside. That model has become increasingly important as many community clubs face rising operating costs and volunteer pressures.



Photo Credit: Norths Devils/Facebook



Shaw Road Became a Sporting Corridor



Few roads better capture the area’s sporting culture than Shaw Road.



Within a relatively small stretch of the northside are rugby grounds, cricket facilities, tennis courts and school sporting venues that continue to host competitions throughout the year.



Norths Rugby Club at Hugh Courtney Oval remains one of the suburb’s most recognisable rugby institutions. Nearby, the Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club and Ian Healy Oval reflect the area’s longstanding connection to organised cricket.



Just down the road, the Shaw Park Tennis Centre adds another layer to the precinct, supporting both junior participation and social competition.



Together, these venues created more than sporting infrastructure. They helped build a shared suburban routine where organised sport became part of growing up.



For many northside families, weekends were structured around fixtures, training sessions and local competitions that repeated year after year.



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club /Facebook



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club/Facebook 



Football and Basketball Changed the Sporting Landscape



As Brisbane’s population changed, so did the sporting culture of the northside.



The growth of clubs such as Virginia United Football Club reflected football’s increasing popularity across Brisbane. Junior football participation expanded across the region, adding another dimension to an area already heavily shaped by rugby league and cricket.



Photo Credit: Virginia United Football Club/Facebook



Basketball has also become more visible in recent years. Organisations including the Northside Wizards and junior programs operating through Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs show how indoor sport has grown alongside traditional field sports.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Rebecca Potent (@becpphotos)



Rather than replacing older sporting traditions, these clubs expanded the northside’s sporting identity into something broader and more diverse. The result is a sporting culture that now stretches across seasons, age groups and communities.



Bowls Clubs Preserved Older Forms of Community Life



While junior sport often dominates weekend traffic, older institutions still remain important parts of the local landscape.



The Northern Suburbs Bowls Club has operated in Wavell Heights for decades, representing a slower and more social side of suburban sport.



Bowls clubs once played a major role in Brisbane community life, particularly for older residents seeking local social spaces close to home. Many also relied heavily on volunteers and long-term membership networks.



Although suburban Brisbane has changed significantly, clubs like Northern Suburbs Bowls Club still reflect an earlier version of community life built around face-to-face gathering and local participation.



Photo Credit: Richard Spalding/Google Maps



Schools Helped Sustain the Sporting Culture



Sport on Brisbane’s northside was never limited to private clubs.



Schools also played a major role in reinforcing the area’s sporting identity. Regional competitions, school carnivals and junior representative pathways helped connect local fields to broader Queensland sporting systems.



Northside venues continue to be used for regional school competitions and this shows how deeply embedded the sporting infrastructure remains today.



Even as Brisbane grows denser and lifestyles become busier, the concentration of clubs, parks and sporting grounds across Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs continues to shape community life in practical ways.



The Sporting Identity Still Shapes the Northside



Modern Brisbane looks very different from the suburban city that expanded after the war.



Community sport now competes with a wider range of activities and schedules. Clubs face rising costs, while volunteer numbers are often harder to maintain than they once were.



Yet the sporting identity of Brisbane’s north has not disappeared.



On most weekends, the fields around Wavell Heights still fill with players, parents, coaches and spectators moving between grounds across the district. The clubs remain constantly evolving, but they continue to provide places where communities physically gather.



That may be why suburbs like Wavell Heights still feel closely tied to sport even after decades of urban change.



The northside was not simply a place where sporting clubs happened to exist. In many ways, suburban life grew around them.



Read: Wavell State High Students Shine in Robotics and Engineering



Published 27-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Riders Gather in Geebung for Motorcycle Safety Night]]></title>
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More than 200 motorcyclists joined police and road safety agencies at Bike Night in Geebung on Friday, 22 May, as part of National Road Safety Week.



Hosted by North Brisbane District Police, the event focused on motorcycle safety, rider awareness and theft prevention, with officers sharing new resources aimed at helping riders stay safe both on the road and when securing their bikes.



Highway Patrol motorcycle officers attended alongside representatives from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, giving riders the chance to ask questions and discuss road conditions, riding behaviour and common risks facing motorcyclists.



The event also featured community engagement activities and safety displays, creating what police described as a relaxed environment for riders and authorities to connect over a shared goal of improving road safety.



Police used the event to reinforce broader messaging around personal responsibility on Queensland roads during National Road Safety Week, which ran from 17 to 24 May.



Officers urged riders and drivers to think carefully about the choices they make behind the wheel or handlebars, including speeding, distraction and riding while impaired or fatigued.



The campaign also tied into Fatality Free Friday on 29 May, with police calling on Queenslanders to reflect on behaviours that contribute to serious crashes and road fatalities.



Motorcyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users in Queensland, with police continuing to focus heavily on rider education and awareness initiatives across Brisbane’s northside.



Published 23-May-2026
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More than 200 motorcyclists joined police and road safety agencies at Bike Night in Geebung on Friday, 22 May, as part of National Road Safety Week.



Hosted by North Brisbane District Police, the event focused on motorcycle safety, rider awareness and theft prevention, with officers sharing new resources aimed at helping riders stay safe both on the road and when securing their bikes.



Highway Patrol motorcycle officers attended alongside representatives from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, giving riders the chance to ask questions and discuss road conditions, riding behaviour and common risks facing motorcyclists.



The event also featured community engagement activities and safety displays, creating what police described as a relaxed environment for riders and authorities to connect over a shared goal of improving road safety.



Police used the event to reinforce broader messaging around personal responsibility on Queensland roads during National Road Safety Week, which ran from 17 to 24 May.



Officers urged riders and drivers to think carefully about the choices they make behind the wheel or handlebars, including speeding, distraction and riding while impaired or fatigued.



The campaign also tied into Fatality Free Friday on 29 May, with police calling on Queenslanders to reflect on behaviours that contribute to serious crashes and road fatalities.



Motorcyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users in Queensland, with police continuing to focus heavily on rider education and awareness initiatives across Brisbane’s northside.



Published 23-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Top Marks for Wavell Heights in Brisbane Childcare Ratings]]></title>
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In Brisbane’s wealthiest postcodes, parents are learning that high property values and disposable income don’t always translate into high-quality early education. A recent review of 50 childcare centres across the city’s most affluent suburbs revealed a surprising disconnect between postcode prestige and childcare performance — but one suburb, Wavell Heights, is quietly setting a different standard.



Situated just north of Brisbane’s CBD, Wavell Heights has long been admired for its leafy streets, family-friendly vibe, and strong community spirit. Now, it’s making headlines for another reason: the exceptional quality of its childcare services.



While many high-income areas struggled to deliver top-tier ratings, Wavell Heights stood out, with three centres—Wavell Heights Kindergarten, Penola Casa, and Building Futures Montessori securing an Excellent rating — one of the highest possible under the KindiCare Quality Index.&nbsp;



Penola Casa



Photo credit: Google Street View







91 Rode Rd, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 9.3 / 5 stars




Of all the parenting decisions so far, putting our daughter into Penola has been the best one. It is an outstanding centre with a very big heart (and a HUGE new playground). The management and educators have been terrific, and they have very good staff longevity. It has been four wonderful years and we will greatly miss the Penola chapter in our lives!
Joanne Morgan







Wavell Heights Kindergarten



Photo credit: Wavell Heights Kindergarten - C&amp;K/Facebook







Cnr Edinburgh Castle Rd and Cressey Street, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 9.0 / 5 stars 




Our daughter spent her Kindy year at WHK and we couldn’t have made a better decision sending her to WHK. The staff is very friendly, open and extremely caring for the kids. The education and play they are doing was always enjoyable and well organized. The children in her class room bonded very nicely and we are still in touch with them. We can 100% recommend this Kindy
Janett G







Building Futures Montessori



Photo credit: Building Futures/Facebook







33 Brae Street, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 8.9 / 4.3 stars




A wonderful centre that has a 'home away from home' feel. The staff are very kind and nurturing, and deliver high quality Montessori educational programs. Our child is thriving at the centre and we are delighted to be part of the Building Futures Montessori community.
Samantha Dando







This independent national ranking draws on official government assessments and parent feedback, offering a snapshot of how well childcare providers are meeting the needs of young families.



In contrast to suburbs like Clayfield, where only one centre reached Excellent while others lagged behind, Wavell Heights is showing what’s possible when strong leadership, community engagement, and consistent quality standards come together.



These ratings don’t just reflect compliance with regulations; they signal environments where children are thriving, staff are supported, and families feel confident in their choice of care. It’s a notable achievement in a city where even premium suburbs aren’t guaranteed top performance.



Still, the suburb isn’t without its challenges. One of its services did receive the lowest possible rating of Fair, underscoring that even in top-performing areas, there’s room for improvement and vigilance is required.



Overall, Wavell Heights’ strong showing serves as a quiet reminder that quality doesn’t always follow the money and that communities investing in early education can deliver real value for their youngest residents, regardless of postcode prestige.



As Brisbane families weigh up their childcare options, Wavell Heights is proving that excellence is less about affluence, and more about getting the fundamentals right.



Published 21-May-2026
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In Brisbane’s wealthiest postcodes, parents are learning that high property values and disposable income don’t always translate into high-quality early education. A recent review of 50 childcare centres across the city’s most affluent suburbs revealed a surprising disconnect between postcode prestige and childcare performance — but one suburb, Wavell Heights, is quietly setting a different standard.



Situated just north of Brisbane’s CBD, Wavell Heights has long been admired for its leafy streets, family-friendly vibe, and strong community spirit. Now, it’s making headlines for another reason: the exceptional quality of its childcare services.



While many high-income areas struggled to deliver top-tier ratings, Wavell Heights stood out, with three centres—Wavell Heights Kindergarten, Penola Casa, and Building Futures Montessori securing an Excellent rating — one of the highest possible under the KindiCare Quality Index.&nbsp;



Penola Casa



Photo credit: Google Street View







91 Rode Rd, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 9.3 / 5 stars




Of all the parenting decisions so far, putting our daughter into Penola has been the best one. It is an outstanding centre with a very big heart (and a HUGE new playground). The management and educators have been terrific, and they have very good staff longevity. It has been four wonderful years and we will greatly miss the Penola chapter in our lives!
Joanne Morgan







Wavell Heights Kindergarten



Photo credit: Wavell Heights Kindergarten - C&amp;K/Facebook







Cnr Edinburgh Castle Rd and Cressey Street, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 9.0 / 5 stars 




Our daughter spent her Kindy year at WHK and we couldn’t have made a better decision sending her to WHK. The staff is very friendly, open and extremely caring for the kids. The education and play they are doing was always enjoyable and well organized. The children in her class room bonded very nicely and we are still in touch with them. We can 100% recommend this Kindy
Janett G







Building Futures Montessori



Photo credit: Building Futures/Facebook







33 Brae Street, Wavell HeightsKindiCare rating: 8.9 / 4.3 stars




A wonderful centre that has a 'home away from home' feel. The staff are very kind and nurturing, and deliver high quality Montessori educational programs. Our child is thriving at the centre and we are delighted to be part of the Building Futures Montessori community.
Samantha Dando







This independent national ranking draws on official government assessments and parent feedback, offering a snapshot of how well childcare providers are meeting the needs of young families.



In contrast to suburbs like Clayfield, where only one centre reached Excellent while others lagged behind, Wavell Heights is showing what’s possible when strong leadership, community engagement, and consistent quality standards come together.



These ratings don’t just reflect compliance with regulations; they signal environments where children are thriving, staff are supported, and families feel confident in their choice of care. It’s a notable achievement in a city where even premium suburbs aren’t guaranteed top performance.



Still, the suburb isn’t without its challenges. One of its services did receive the lowest possible rating of Fair, underscoring that even in top-performing areas, there’s room for improvement and vigilance is required.



Overall, Wavell Heights’ strong showing serves as a quiet reminder that quality doesn’t always follow the money and that communities investing in early education can deliver real value for their youngest residents, regardless of postcode prestige.



As Brisbane families weigh up their childcare options, Wavell Heights is proving that excellence is less about affluence, and more about getting the fundamentals right.



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Engineering Meets Nature: Wavell Heights' Essential Stormwater Channel]]></title>
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Along Edinburgh Castle Road in Wavell Heights, an unassuming yet crucial piece of infrastructure plays a vital role in the suburb's flood management system. This open stormwater channel, while often overlooked by passing residents, serves as a critical link in the area's water management infrastructure.







Read: Locals Welcome Proposed Cannery Creek Sewer Upgrade







Engineering for Urban Water Management



The channel's sophisticated design incorporates multiple intake points, showcasing thoughtful urban planning. Two rectangular culverts direct upstream flows into a smaller channel, which then feeds into a larger collection area. Adding to its capacity, six large circular culverts contribute additional water flow to the main channel.



Photo credit: Flood Smart Engineering/Facebook



This carefully engineered system isn't just about moving water—it's part of a larger water management strategy. The channel efficiently channels stormwater runoff through Wavell Heights before discharging into Kedron Brook, ultimately finding its way to the bay. This natural flow path helps prevent flooding in surrounding areas while maintaining the natural water cycle.



Photo credit: Brisbane Online Flood Map







The channel is a key component of the Kedron Brook catchment area, which has recently gained attention due to Brisbane's flood map. These updates highlight the critical nature of such infrastructure in managing urban water flow, particularly during severe weather events.



Infrastructure That Works



Photo credit: Flood Smart Engineering/Facebook







Open stormwater channels like the one in Wavell Heights represent a blend of natural and engineered solutions to urban water management. While they might appear as simple ditches to the casual observer, these channels are carefully designed structures that serve multiple purposes:




Managing stormwater runoff from surrounding areas



Preventing local flooding during heavy rainfall



Facilitating natural water flow to larger waterways



Supporting local ecosystem functions








Read: Blooming Passion: The Thriving World of Aspley Orchid Society in Wavell Heights







As Brisbane continues to develop and face changing weather patterns, infrastructure like the Edinburgh Castle Road channel becomes increasingly important in maintaining urban resilience and protecting communities from flood risks.



Updated 8-May-2026
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Along Edinburgh Castle Road in Wavell Heights, an unassuming yet crucial piece of infrastructure plays a vital role in the suburb's flood management system. This open stormwater channel, while often overlooked by passing residents, serves as a critical link in the area's water management infrastructure.







Read: Locals Welcome Proposed Cannery Creek Sewer Upgrade







Engineering for Urban Water Management



The channel's sophisticated design incorporates multiple intake points, showcasing thoughtful urban planning. Two rectangular culverts direct upstream flows into a smaller channel, which then feeds into a larger collection area. Adding to its capacity, six large circular culverts contribute additional water flow to the main channel.



Photo credit: Flood Smart Engineering/Facebook



This carefully engineered system isn't just about moving water—it's part of a larger water management strategy. The channel efficiently channels stormwater runoff through Wavell Heights before discharging into Kedron Brook, ultimately finding its way to the bay. This natural flow path helps prevent flooding in surrounding areas while maintaining the natural water cycle.



Photo credit: Brisbane Online Flood Map







The channel is a key component of the Kedron Brook catchment area, which has recently gained attention due to Brisbane's flood map. These updates highlight the critical nature of such infrastructure in managing urban water flow, particularly during severe weather events.



Infrastructure That Works



Photo credit: Flood Smart Engineering/Facebook







Open stormwater channels like the one in Wavell Heights represent a blend of natural and engineered solutions to urban water management. While they might appear as simple ditches to the casual observer, these channels are carefully designed structures that serve multiple purposes:




Managing stormwater runoff from surrounding areas



Preventing local flooding during heavy rainfall



Facilitating natural water flow to larger waterways



Supporting local ecosystem functions








Read: Blooming Passion: The Thriving World of Aspley Orchid Society in Wavell Heights







As Brisbane continues to develop and face changing weather patterns, infrastructure like the Edinburgh Castle Road channel becomes increasingly important in maintaining urban resilience and protecting communities from flood risks.



Updated 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Local Toy Historian Celebrates Landmark 93rd Birthday in Mitchelton]]></title>
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A quiet community in Mitchelton is celebrating a 93-year-old toy historian who turned her personal frustration over missing library books into a definitive 16-volume history of Australian childhood. 



Read: For 30 Years, Grietje Ross Kept Brookside Walking



A Double Celebration in Mitchelton



Photo Credit: Amazon



The recent gathering at Moonah Park Lifestyle Community in Mitchelton carried a double layer of significance for local history. Longtime friends and fellow collectors gathered at the community to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Marjory Fainges. The emotional reunion also marked the 50th anniversary of the Brisbane Doll Society, an organisation she helped establish alongside other passionate collectors.



During the special morning event, she was presented with a commemorative 50th anniversary badge in recognition of her decades of service to the club and the wider collecting community. Friends noted that the milestone was deeply moving for her, serving as a powerful reminder of a life spent keeping Brisbane and Australia's cultural history alive for future generations.



A Lifetime Driven by Missing History



The massive body of knowledge she accumulated over her lifetime actually started because of a blank space in Australian libraries. During her early years as a collector, she grew frustrated by the complete lack of written documentation regarding local toy manufacturing. This absence of information drove her to transform a personal curiosity into a definitive career as a researcher, author, and historian.



Born in Geelong, Victoria, she eventually became one of the leading authorities on antique, collectible, and artist dolls in the Southern Hemisphere. Her research ultimately showed how the tyranny of distance, the Great Depression, and two World Wars forced Australia to assemble and produce its own unique domestic lines when European and American imports were completely cut off from the local market. Over a twenty-year span, she filled that historical gap by publishing 16 books, including authoritative encyclopedias tracking regional manufacturing marks, company histories, and early plastics.



Decades of Hands-On Preservation



Photo Credit: Ebay



The path to becoming a global expert was built on decades of hands-on, tactile experience alongside her husband, Jim, who worked as a professional model maker. The couple raised five children in Everton Park while building a life filled with creativity and community involvement. They operated a commercial business named Doll Restoration and Repairs for 25 years before it closed, giving her an intimate understanding of the unique materials and structural evolution of antique toys.



During the 1970s, the family also operated a puppet show company called Panaroo Puppets, using glove, rod, and marionette puppets built by Jim and performed by Marjory and their sons. They later expanded their efforts by running Panaroos Playthings, Dolls &amp; Toy Museum in Windsor, Queensland, which housed the largest private collection of its kind in Australia before it ceased operations.



Her meticulous work caught the attention of the international market, leading to a special commission by a United States-based publishing company to write a book specifically targeting a small doll size scale that was not prevalent in Australia. Today, her multi-decade body of work remains a vital baseline resource for global antique appraisers and museum curators trying to authenticate rare materials and manufacturing marks.



Read: Gaythorne Volunteer Chaplain, 80, Still Serving After 18 Years Inside Queensland Prisons



Leaving a Legacy for the Public



The physical fruits of this lifelong research survive today across several major Australian cultural institutions. The Queensland Museum currently holds more than 1,000 items from the Fainges Toy Collection, including rare dolls, teddy bears, toy trucks, puzzles, and board games from the 1930s to the 1970s, where she also served as a consultant.



Additionally, the Logan City Historical Museum became the permanent home to her Heritage Through Costumes doll exhibition, which features 120 handmade dolls depicting Australian life over a two-hundred-year period. The collection also features 40 Indian dolls that she and Jim exchanged with Shankar’s International Dolls Museum in Delhi for handmade Australian costume dolls.



The local tradition of celebrating these nostalgic crafts continues in the wider region through upcoming community events. The popular Northside Doll Circle Doll, Bear and Craft Show is scheduled to return to the Strathpine Community Centre on Mecklam Street in Strathpine. Operating from 9am to 3pm, the event will feature a nostalgic theme titled Dolls Through the Ages. Visitors can browse trade tables featuring doll and bear making supplies, collectibles, and unique treasures. The community-focused event will also raise funds to support the QCWA Rural Crisis Fund and other local charities, with catering provided by the Caboolture CWA ladies.



Published Date 04-June-2026
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A quiet community in Mitchelton is celebrating a 93-year-old toy historian who turned her personal frustration over missing library books into a definitive 16-volume history of Australian childhood. 



Read: For 30 Years, Grietje Ross Kept Brookside Walking



A Double Celebration in Mitchelton



Photo Credit: Amazon



The recent gathering at Moonah Park Lifestyle Community in Mitchelton carried a double layer of significance for local history. Longtime friends and fellow collectors gathered at the community to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Marjory Fainges. The emotional reunion also marked the 50th anniversary of the Brisbane Doll Society, an organisation she helped establish alongside other passionate collectors.



During the special morning event, she was presented with a commemorative 50th anniversary badge in recognition of her decades of service to the club and the wider collecting community. Friends noted that the milestone was deeply moving for her, serving as a powerful reminder of a life spent keeping Brisbane and Australia's cultural history alive for future generations.



A Lifetime Driven by Missing History



The massive body of knowledge she accumulated over her lifetime actually started because of a blank space in Australian libraries. During her early years as a collector, she grew frustrated by the complete lack of written documentation regarding local toy manufacturing. This absence of information drove her to transform a personal curiosity into a definitive career as a researcher, author, and historian.



Born in Geelong, Victoria, she eventually became one of the leading authorities on antique, collectible, and artist dolls in the Southern Hemisphere. Her research ultimately showed how the tyranny of distance, the Great Depression, and two World Wars forced Australia to assemble and produce its own unique domestic lines when European and American imports were completely cut off from the local market. Over a twenty-year span, she filled that historical gap by publishing 16 books, including authoritative encyclopedias tracking regional manufacturing marks, company histories, and early plastics.



Decades of Hands-On Preservation



Photo Credit: Ebay



The path to becoming a global expert was built on decades of hands-on, tactile experience alongside her husband, Jim, who worked as a professional model maker. The couple raised five children in Everton Park while building a life filled with creativity and community involvement. They operated a commercial business named Doll Restoration and Repairs for 25 years before it closed, giving her an intimate understanding of the unique materials and structural evolution of antique toys.



During the 1970s, the family also operated a puppet show company called Panaroo Puppets, using glove, rod, and marionette puppets built by Jim and performed by Marjory and their sons. They later expanded their efforts by running Panaroos Playthings, Dolls &amp; Toy Museum in Windsor, Queensland, which housed the largest private collection of its kind in Australia before it ceased operations.



Her meticulous work caught the attention of the international market, leading to a special commission by a United States-based publishing company to write a book specifically targeting a small doll size scale that was not prevalent in Australia. Today, her multi-decade body of work remains a vital baseline resource for global antique appraisers and museum curators trying to authenticate rare materials and manufacturing marks.



Read: Gaythorne Volunteer Chaplain, 80, Still Serving After 18 Years Inside Queensland Prisons



Leaving a Legacy for the Public



The physical fruits of this lifelong research survive today across several major Australian cultural institutions. The Queensland Museum currently holds more than 1,000 items from the Fainges Toy Collection, including rare dolls, teddy bears, toy trucks, puzzles, and board games from the 1930s to the 1970s, where she also served as a consultant.



Additionally, the Logan City Historical Museum became the permanent home to her Heritage Through Costumes doll exhibition, which features 120 handmade dolls depicting Australian life over a two-hundred-year period. The collection also features 40 Indian dolls that she and Jim exchanged with Shankar’s International Dolls Museum in Delhi for handmade Australian costume dolls.



The local tradition of celebrating these nostalgic crafts continues in the wider region through upcoming community events. The popular Northside Doll Circle Doll, Bear and Craft Show is scheduled to return to the Strathpine Community Centre on Mecklam Street in Strathpine. Operating from 9am to 3pm, the event will feature a nostalgic theme titled Dolls Through the Ages. Visitors can browse trade tables featuring doll and bear making supplies, collectibles, and unique treasures. The community-focused event will also raise funds to support the QCWA Rural Crisis Fund and other local charities, with catering provided by the Caboolture CWA ladies.



Published Date 04-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Gaythorne Volunteer Chaplain, 80, Still Serving After 18 Years Inside Queensland Prisons]]></title>
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An 80-year-old great-grandmother has spent the past 18 years volunteering as a prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, a Gaythorne-based not-for-profit ministry that supports people inside south-east Queensland correctional centres.







Read: ‘God’s Asked Me to Talk to You’: How a Gaythorne-Based Chaplain Changed One Man’s Life Forever







Myra is one of the organisation's most experienced chaplains, providing emotional and spiritual support to incarcerated men. She says she has no intention of stopping.



"I'll continue as a prison chaplain until God stops me, or I'm too old," she said.



Myra came to chaplaincy after retiring from work as a house cleaner. She credits a visit to a prison in Moldova, eastern Europe, in 2008, as the moment that pointed her in this direction. She and her husband had travelled there to complete mission work.



Photo supplied



"The first day we were there we were taken into a prison. I thought we were just going to look it over, but I was asked to give a message to 200 men without preparation," she recalled. "I was convinced that inside prisons was where I was to go. As soon as I got home, I applied to join Inside Out."



Myra says that before coming to chaplaincy, she had been looking for a sense of purpose in retirement. "I kept saying, 'God, I don't know what I want to do when I retire, but can you give me a ministry that I won't like. I want to love it,'" she said. "I promise you I will do it until I can't anymore. That means when I'm either dead or I'm in a wheelchair."



Myra says one of the most satisfying aspects of her role is introducing incarcerated men to the Bible and seeing them develop a desire to learn more. Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy says Myra also strives to help break the cycle of prisoners reoffending and returning to jail.



Photo supplied



She believes her age helps her connect with prisoners. "For men on the outside you often find that grandma is the person in a family who tries to hold it together," she said. "I'm a good age to be a chaplain because I'm like a grandma for these prisoners. They can talk to you easily, and I hear their stories."



Since Myra began her volunteer role, she says the prisoner population at the correctional centre has almost doubled and is getting younger. "We're starting to see more guys in their 20s who look about 15. Some of these new prisoners are terrified," she said.



Myra says chaplains are well regarded inside correctional centres and play a vital role in supporting prisoners beyond their time in jail. "It's not easy for prisoners when they get out so they really have to trust in Jesus. Just because we love Jesus, horrible things still happen in this world, but we talk with them about getting into a church community," she said.







Read: Gaythorne Business Strip Up for Demolition to Build New Childcare Centre







Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy operates under Carinity, a Queensland not-for-profit providing aged care, community services, and chaplaincy programs. The organisation accepts donations and is supported by volunteers to deliver its prison chaplaincy work.



Myra is looking forward to reaching 20 years of service with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy and, she says, hopefully a few more years beyond that.



Donations to the Carinity Chaplains Appeal can be made at carinity.org.au/get-involved/donate-iopc/ or by phoning (07) 3550 3737.



Published 2-June-2026
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An 80-year-old great-grandmother has spent the past 18 years volunteering as a prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, a Gaythorne-based not-for-profit ministry that supports people inside south-east Queensland correctional centres.







Read: ‘God’s Asked Me to Talk to You’: How a Gaythorne-Based Chaplain Changed One Man’s Life Forever







Myra is one of the organisation's most experienced chaplains, providing emotional and spiritual support to incarcerated men. She says she has no intention of stopping.



"I'll continue as a prison chaplain until God stops me, or I'm too old," she said.



Myra came to chaplaincy after retiring from work as a house cleaner. She credits a visit to a prison in Moldova, eastern Europe, in 2008, as the moment that pointed her in this direction. She and her husband had travelled there to complete mission work.



Photo supplied



"The first day we were there we were taken into a prison. I thought we were just going to look it over, but I was asked to give a message to 200 men without preparation," she recalled. "I was convinced that inside prisons was where I was to go. As soon as I got home, I applied to join Inside Out."



Myra says that before coming to chaplaincy, she had been looking for a sense of purpose in retirement. "I kept saying, 'God, I don't know what I want to do when I retire, but can you give me a ministry that I won't like. I want to love it,'" she said. "I promise you I will do it until I can't anymore. That means when I'm either dead or I'm in a wheelchair."



Myra says one of the most satisfying aspects of her role is introducing incarcerated men to the Bible and seeing them develop a desire to learn more. Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy says Myra also strives to help break the cycle of prisoners reoffending and returning to jail.



Photo supplied



She believes her age helps her connect with prisoners. "For men on the outside you often find that grandma is the person in a family who tries to hold it together," she said. "I'm a good age to be a chaplain because I'm like a grandma for these prisoners. They can talk to you easily, and I hear their stories."



Since Myra began her volunteer role, she says the prisoner population at the correctional centre has almost doubled and is getting younger. "We're starting to see more guys in their 20s who look about 15. Some of these new prisoners are terrified," she said.



Myra says chaplains are well regarded inside correctional centres and play a vital role in supporting prisoners beyond their time in jail. "It's not easy for prisoners when they get out so they really have to trust in Jesus. Just because we love Jesus, horrible things still happen in this world, but we talk with them about getting into a church community," she said.







Read: Gaythorne Business Strip Up for Demolition to Build New Childcare Centre







Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy operates under Carinity, a Queensland not-for-profit providing aged care, community services, and chaplaincy programs. The organisation accepts donations and is supported by volunteers to deliver its prison chaplaincy work.



Myra is looking forward to reaching 20 years of service with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy and, she says, hopefully a few more years beyond that.



Donations to the Carinity Chaplains Appeal can be made at carinity.org.au/get-involved/donate-iopc/ or by phoning (07) 3550 3737.



Published 2-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Kedron Brook Study Brings Mitchelton Into Brisbane’s Microplastics Picture]]></title>
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Kedron Brook runs through the everyday landscape of Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, but a QUT study has given the familiar creek system a more detailed environmental story after finding it carried the highest median load of plastic microparticles among three Brisbane creeks examined. 



Read: Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera



Kedron Brook Through A New Lens



For many residents across Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, Kedron Brook is part of the local surrounds — a creek system moving through residential areas, parks and the wider north-western Brisbane catchment.



The creek begins around Upper Kedron and the Ferny Grove area before flowing through Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park. That local connection gives new relevance to a QUT study that examined microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks.



The study compared Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek and Enoggera Creek, finding Kedron Brook recorded the highest median abundance among the three. Its sediment contained about 4400 microplastic items per kilogram of dry sediment, compared with about 4100 items per kilogram in Bulimba Creek and about 2800 items per kilogram in Enoggera Creek.



The finding does not identify Mitchelton, Everton Hills or Everton Park as pollution sources, and it does not show suburb-by-suburb results. Its local significance lies in the creek system itself, which passes through those suburbs as part of the wider Kedron Brook catchment.



Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



Plastic Particles In Creek Sediment



Researchers sampled six sites on each creek, from upstream headwaters to estuarine areas, across four rounds over a year. The study focused on sediment, where small plastic particles can collect after being carried through waterways and runoff.



Across the three creeks, the dominant plastic types included polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate, also known as PMMA. These materials are linked to everyday products such as packaging, bottles, food containers, housewares, pipes, sportswear and other plastic goods.



In Kedron Brook, polyethylene was the most prominent among the three creeks, with polypropylene and polystyrene also found. Microplastic abundance in the creek peaked in March, with summer rain and high-flow conditions followed by sediment deposition identified as part of the pattern.



Photo Caption: Microplastics LM images a) Foam b) Film c) Fragment d) Sheet e) Pellet f) Fibre.Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



The Shape Of An Urban Creek



The study linked microplastic levels to a mix of seasonal conditions, land use, creek gradient and site-specific features. Kedron Brook’s load was associated with its route through commercial and industrial areas, including the Brisbane Airport precinct, as well as construction activity, single-use plastics, food packaging waste and nearby recreational areas.



Stormwater runoff, residential households, sports fields and parks were also identified as contributors to the creek’s microplastic load. Flatter areas and hard surfaces surrounding parts of Kedron Brook can also favour the movement and retention of small plastic particles through runoff.



For suburbs along the upper Kedron Brook system, including Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, the study adds a broader environmental layer to a familiar local waterway. It shows how urban surroundings and seasonal flows can shape what settles in creek sediment over time.



Photo Caption: Sampling sites along a) Kedron Brook b) Enoggera Creek c) Bulimba Creek.Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



A Wider Brisbane Creek Pattern



Bulimba Creek recorded the second-highest median microplastic abundance among the three creeks. Its load peaked in November, with its sediment profile associated with residential and commercial areas, construction and maintenance zones, food and consumer packaging, textiles, fibres, industrial raw materials and household or appliance plastics.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest median load among the three. The study noted that Enoggera Dam regulates upstream streamflow, affecting sediment movement and trapping a significant portion of the upstream microplastic load. Its microplastic load peaked in March before declining towards November.



Together, the results show three creek systems with different patterns, shaped by their surroundings, seasonal movement and physical form. Kedron Brook stood out not as a single suburb issue, but as part of a broader urban freshwater system where small plastic particles can move through runoff, settle in sediment and remain within the creek environment.



Read: For 30 Years, Grietje Ross Kept Brookside Walking



The study gives Kedron Brook a sharper place in Brisbane’s microplastics picture. The creek remains part of the local landscape, but the findings show how that landscape is also connected to wider urban pressures carried through sediment, stormwater and seasonal flow.



Published 28-May-2026
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Kedron Brook runs through the everyday landscape of Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, but a QUT study has given the familiar creek system a more detailed environmental story after finding it carried the highest median load of plastic microparticles among three Brisbane creeks examined. 



Read: Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera



Kedron Brook Through A New Lens



For many residents across Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, Kedron Brook is part of the local surrounds — a creek system moving through residential areas, parks and the wider north-western Brisbane catchment.



The creek begins around Upper Kedron and the Ferny Grove area before flowing through Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park. That local connection gives new relevance to a QUT study that examined microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks.



The study compared Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek and Enoggera Creek, finding Kedron Brook recorded the highest median abundance among the three. Its sediment contained about 4400 microplastic items per kilogram of dry sediment, compared with about 4100 items per kilogram in Bulimba Creek and about 2800 items per kilogram in Enoggera Creek.



The finding does not identify Mitchelton, Everton Hills or Everton Park as pollution sources, and it does not show suburb-by-suburb results. Its local significance lies in the creek system itself, which passes through those suburbs as part of the wider Kedron Brook catchment.



Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



Plastic Particles In Creek Sediment



Researchers sampled six sites on each creek, from upstream headwaters to estuarine areas, across four rounds over a year. The study focused on sediment, where small plastic particles can collect after being carried through waterways and runoff.



Across the three creeks, the dominant plastic types included polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate, also known as PMMA. These materials are linked to everyday products such as packaging, bottles, food containers, housewares, pipes, sportswear and other plastic goods.



In Kedron Brook, polyethylene was the most prominent among the three creeks, with polypropylene and polystyrene also found. Microplastic abundance in the creek peaked in March, with summer rain and high-flow conditions followed by sediment deposition identified as part of the pattern.



Photo Caption: Microplastics LM images a) Foam b) Film c) Fragment d) Sheet e) Pellet f) Fibre.Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



The Shape Of An Urban Creek



The study linked microplastic levels to a mix of seasonal conditions, land use, creek gradient and site-specific features. Kedron Brook’s load was associated with its route through commercial and industrial areas, including the Brisbane Airport precinct, as well as construction activity, single-use plastics, food packaging waste and nearby recreational areas.



Stormwater runoff, residential households, sports fields and parks were also identified as contributors to the creek’s microplastic load. Flatter areas and hard surfaces surrounding parts of Kedron Brook can also favour the movement and retention of small plastic particles through runoff.



For suburbs along the upper Kedron Brook system, including Mitchelton, Everton Hills and Everton Park, the study adds a broader environmental layer to a familiar local waterway. It shows how urban surroundings and seasonal flows can shape what settles in creek sediment over time.



Photo Caption: Sampling sites along a) Kedron Brook b) Enoggera Creek c) Bulimba Creek.Photo Credit: Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, by Heshani Mudalige, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke and Godwin A. Ayoko, published in Environmental Pollution, Volume 395, 15 April 2026, Article 127764.



A Wider Brisbane Creek Pattern



Bulimba Creek recorded the second-highest median microplastic abundance among the three creeks. Its load peaked in November, with its sediment profile associated with residential and commercial areas, construction and maintenance zones, food and consumer packaging, textiles, fibres, industrial raw materials and household or appliance plastics.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest median load among the three. The study noted that Enoggera Dam regulates upstream streamflow, affecting sediment movement and trapping a significant portion of the upstream microplastic load. Its microplastic load peaked in March before declining towards November.



Together, the results show three creek systems with different patterns, shaped by their surroundings, seasonal movement and physical form. Kedron Brook stood out not as a single suburb issue, but as part of a broader urban freshwater system where small plastic particles can move through runoff, settle in sediment and remain within the creek environment.



Read: For 30 Years, Grietje Ross Kept Brookside Walking



The study gives Kedron Brook a sharper place in Brisbane’s microplastics picture. The creek remains part of the local landscape, but the findings show how that landscape is also connected to wider urban pressures carried through sediment, stormwater and seasonal flow.



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[For 30 Years, Grietje Ross Kept Brookside Walking]]></title>
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The Brookside Walking Group at Brookside Shopping Centre in Mitchelton celebrated two significant milestones this week during Heart Week, marking 35 years of walking together and 30 years of affiliation with the Heart Foundation's national walking program, while farewelling long-serving Walk Organiser Grietje Ross after three decades of volunteering.



Read: Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera



Ross's retirement from the role brings to a close a chapter of quiet, consistent community service that began when the Brookside group first joined the Heart Foundation network. Three decades of turning up, organising routes, welcoming new members and keeping the group moving through every season is precisely the kind of volunteer contribution that makes community health programmes work at street level.



The celebration also falls during Heart Week 2026, a timely reminder for residents across the Mitchelton area to book a heart health check with their GP.



A group that has been walking longer than most



The Brookside Walking Group started meeting at Brookside Shopping Centre 35 years ago, making it one of the longer-running community walking groups in Brisbane's north-west. Shopping centres have long served as natural anchors for Heart Foundation walking groups, offering covered meeting points, accessible car parking, flat walking surfaces and the informal social atmosphere that keeps participants coming back week after week.



Photo Credit: Brookside Shopping Centre



Heart Foundation Walking started in Queensland as the Just Walk It program and has now grown into a national network that has helped over 100,000 Australians start walking and stay walking over more than 30 years. Today, more than 350,000 walking group participants have stepped up with Heart Foundation Walking, powered by over 1,000 dedicated volunteer walk organisers who lead groups across every state and territory.



Grietje Ross was one of them for 30 of those years. Her retirement leaves the Brookside group in need of someone to carry the role forward, and the programme's track record suggests the social bonds built through years of shared walking make for a strong foundation for whoever steps into the organiser role next.



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



Walking is the health habit that sticks



The research behind walking programs like this one is consistent: the social dimension is what makes them durable. Over 75 per cent of Heart Foundation Walking participants report joining the programme for health and fitness reasons, but the most cited reason for continuing is the social aspect, with more than 70 per cent naming it as their primary motivator for staying. 



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



People come for their heart health and stay for the friendships, and that combination is what produces 35-year walking groups.



One-year retention rates across Heart Foundation Walking groups are at least 75 per cent for all demographic groups, a figure that compares favourably with almost any other community health intervention. A group like Brookside's, which has sustained itself across multiple decades, sits at the far end of that retention curve.



Heart Week is also a prompt for those who have not yet checked in with their doctor. A heart health check with your GP takes around 20 minutes and can identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, before symptoms appear.



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



Other walking groups nearby



For Mitchelton, Ashgrove and Enoggera residents who want to join a Heart Foundation walking group, there are three others operating in the immediate area alongside Brookside's group: the Alderley-Enoggera Wilmington Park Walkers, the Ashgrove Priceline Walking Group and the Mitchelton Walkers.



All Heart Foundation Walking groups are free to join. To find a group near you or to register as a Walk Organiser, click here.



Read: One Arana Hills Resident Wakes Up a Million Dollars Richer



Published 19-May-2026
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The Brookside Walking Group at Brookside Shopping Centre in Mitchelton celebrated two significant milestones this week during Heart Week, marking 35 years of walking together and 30 years of affiliation with the Heart Foundation's national walking program, while farewelling long-serving Walk Organiser Grietje Ross after three decades of volunteering.



Read: Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera



Ross's retirement from the role brings to a close a chapter of quiet, consistent community service that began when the Brookside group first joined the Heart Foundation network. Three decades of turning up, organising routes, welcoming new members and keeping the group moving through every season is precisely the kind of volunteer contribution that makes community health programmes work at street level.



The celebration also falls during Heart Week 2026, a timely reminder for residents across the Mitchelton area to book a heart health check with their GP.



A group that has been walking longer than most



The Brookside Walking Group started meeting at Brookside Shopping Centre 35 years ago, making it one of the longer-running community walking groups in Brisbane's north-west. Shopping centres have long served as natural anchors for Heart Foundation walking groups, offering covered meeting points, accessible car parking, flat walking surfaces and the informal social atmosphere that keeps participants coming back week after week.



Photo Credit: Brookside Shopping Centre



Heart Foundation Walking started in Queensland as the Just Walk It program and has now grown into a national network that has helped over 100,000 Australians start walking and stay walking over more than 30 years. Today, more than 350,000 walking group participants have stepped up with Heart Foundation Walking, powered by over 1,000 dedicated volunteer walk organisers who lead groups across every state and territory.



Grietje Ross was one of them for 30 of those years. Her retirement leaves the Brookside group in need of someone to carry the role forward, and the programme's track record suggests the social bonds built through years of shared walking make for a strong foundation for whoever steps into the organiser role next.



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



Walking is the health habit that sticks



The research behind walking programs like this one is consistent: the social dimension is what makes them durable. Over 75 per cent of Heart Foundation Walking participants report joining the programme for health and fitness reasons, but the most cited reason for continuing is the social aspect, with more than 70 per cent naming it as their primary motivator for staying. 



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



People come for their heart health and stay for the friendships, and that combination is what produces 35-year walking groups.



One-year retention rates across Heart Foundation Walking groups are at least 75 per cent for all demographic groups, a figure that compares favourably with almost any other community health intervention. A group like Brookside's, which has sustained itself across multiple decades, sits at the far end of that retention curve.



Heart Week is also a prompt for those who have not yet checked in with their doctor. A heart health check with your GP takes around 20 minutes and can identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, before symptoms appear.



Photo Credit: Tim Mander/Instagram



Other walking groups nearby



For Mitchelton, Ashgrove and Enoggera residents who want to join a Heart Foundation walking group, there are three others operating in the immediate area alongside Brookside's group: the Alderley-Enoggera Wilmington Park Walkers, the Ashgrove Priceline Walking Group and the Mitchelton Walkers.



All Heart Foundation Walking groups are free to join. To find a group near you or to register as a Walk Organiser, click here.



Read: One Arana Hills Resident Wakes Up a Million Dollars Richer



Published 19-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera]]></title>
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For three decades, generations of singers, accompanists and conductors have passed through Hillbrook Chorale, turning a community choir in Brisbane’s northside into a lasting part of the local arts scene. The group will return to the stage at the Tree of Life Chapel inside the Hillbrook Anglican School compound, with a concert bringing together favourite works from its history, alongside guest artists and former leaders who helped shape the choir across the past 30 years.



Read: Everton Hills Fire Trail Works Begin On Buyback Land



The concert, titled Favourites – Celebrating 30 Years of Fabulous!, will be held on Sunday 17 May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program features music selected by current choir members and includes works by Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi, John Williams, Ola Gjeilo and Bill Douglas.&nbsp;



A community choir with long ties to Brisbane’s northside



Although the choir performs at Hillbrook Anglican School, Hillbrook Chorale operates as a community SATB choir made up of adult singers and musicians from across Brisbane. Over the years, the ensemble has built strong links with local music educators, accompanists and performers while remaining connected to the school’s arts community.



The anniversary concert reflects that long-running connection, with past and present collaborators returning to perform together. The choir’s repertoire spans classical choral works, film music and contemporary compositions, giving audiences a program shaped by the people who have sung with the group over the years.



The event also continues a tradition familiar to many long-time audience members, with the choir’s community raffles returning as part of the afternoon performance.



Former director Kylie Los returns for anniversary performance



One of the returning guests for the concert is former Hillbrook Chorale director Kylie Los, who led the choir from 2014 to 2021.



Los graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Music before continuing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she completed a Master of Music and later received the school’s Concert Recital Diploma. During her time overseas, she worked with Grange Park Opera in the United Kingdom as a repetiteur.



Since returning to Brisbane, Los has remained active as a conductor, accompanist, piano teacher and adjudicator. She has worked with choirs and music programs across Queensland, including the Queensland Conservatorium, Education Queensland’s Metropolitan Region Choral Honours Program and Junior Gondwana at the Gondwana National Choral School.



Her return for the anniversary concert brings together singers and audiences who worked with her during her years leading the choir.







Young musician Myella Jago joins collaborative performers



The concert will also feature young Brisbane musician Myella Jago, a 19-year-old studying music and psychology at the University of Queensland.



Jago is majoring in composition and performs across several instruments, including violin, viola, cello and oboe. She previously played with the Chamber Strings program at Brisbane Girls Grammar School and now performs with Pulse Ensemble, Sketch Ensemble and the UQ Symphony Orchestra.



Among her recent performance highlights was playing for Queensland Governor Jeannette Young while still in Year 12.



Alongside her music studies, Jago hopes to pursue a future in neurology with a focus on how music may assist people living with neurodegenerative diseases.



Music chosen by the choir’s own members



Rather than focusing on a single composer or theme, the anniversary concert centres on pieces chosen by current choir members from the group’s past repertoire.



Read: What Does the Draft Arana Hills Precinct Plan Mean for Leslie Patrick Park?



The program moves between major classical works, film music and modern choral compositions that have become favourites among performers and audiences over the years. Organisers describe the concert as the first event in a wider series marking the choir’s 30th anniversary in 2026.




GET TICKETS












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For three decades, generations of singers, accompanists and conductors have passed through Hillbrook Chorale, turning a community choir in Brisbane’s northside into a lasting part of the local arts scene. The group will return to the stage at the Tree of Life Chapel inside the Hillbrook Anglican School compound, with a concert bringing together favourite works from its history, alongside guest artists and former leaders who helped shape the choir across the past 30 years.



Read: Everton Hills Fire Trail Works Begin On Buyback Land



The concert, titled Favourites – Celebrating 30 Years of Fabulous!, will be held on Sunday 17 May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program features music selected by current choir members and includes works by Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi, John Williams, Ola Gjeilo and Bill Douglas.&nbsp;



A community choir with long ties to Brisbane’s northside



Although the choir performs at Hillbrook Anglican School, Hillbrook Chorale operates as a community SATB choir made up of adult singers and musicians from across Brisbane. Over the years, the ensemble has built strong links with local music educators, accompanists and performers while remaining connected to the school’s arts community.



The anniversary concert reflects that long-running connection, with past and present collaborators returning to perform together. The choir’s repertoire spans classical choral works, film music and contemporary compositions, giving audiences a program shaped by the people who have sung with the group over the years.



The event also continues a tradition familiar to many long-time audience members, with the choir’s community raffles returning as part of the afternoon performance.



Former director Kylie Los returns for anniversary performance



One of the returning guests for the concert is former Hillbrook Chorale director Kylie Los, who led the choir from 2014 to 2021.



Los graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Music before continuing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she completed a Master of Music and later received the school’s Concert Recital Diploma. During her time overseas, she worked with Grange Park Opera in the United Kingdom as a repetiteur.



Since returning to Brisbane, Los has remained active as a conductor, accompanist, piano teacher and adjudicator. She has worked with choirs and music programs across Queensland, including the Queensland Conservatorium, Education Queensland’s Metropolitan Region Choral Honours Program and Junior Gondwana at the Gondwana National Choral School.



Her return for the anniversary concert brings together singers and audiences who worked with her during her years leading the choir.







Young musician Myella Jago joins collaborative performers



The concert will also feature young Brisbane musician Myella Jago, a 19-year-old studying music and psychology at the University of Queensland.



Jago is majoring in composition and performs across several instruments, including violin, viola, cello and oboe. She previously played with the Chamber Strings program at Brisbane Girls Grammar School and now performs with Pulse Ensemble, Sketch Ensemble and the UQ Symphony Orchestra.



Among her recent performance highlights was playing for Queensland Governor Jeannette Young while still in Year 12.



Alongside her music studies, Jago hopes to pursue a future in neurology with a focus on how music may assist people living with neurodegenerative diseases.



Music chosen by the choir’s own members



Rather than focusing on a single composer or theme, the anniversary concert centres on pieces chosen by current choir members from the group’s past repertoire.



Read: What Does the Draft Arana Hills Precinct Plan Mean for Leslie Patrick Park?



The program moves between major classical works, film music and modern choral compositions that have become favourites among performers and audiences over the years. Organisers describe the concert as the first event in a wider series marking the choir’s 30th anniversary in 2026.




GET TICKETS












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<title><![CDATA[Nundah Father Scores Life-Changing $2-M Windfall]]></title>
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A Nundah father has suddenly become a multi-millionaire following a routine afternoon stop at his local hotel where he won a massive two million dollars.



Read: The Therapy Dogs Turning Brisbane Airport Into a Happier Place to Travel



The North Brisbane resident secured the jackpot on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The fortunate dad took home a total win of $2,026,759.60. When speaking with game officials the next morning, the man explained that he was completely overwhelmed and shocked by the sudden turn of events, admitting he felt a bit lost about what steps to take next.



The winning ticket was purchased at the Prince of Wales Hotel, located at 1154 Sandgate Road in Nundah. The man noted that he and a friend had just finished a nearby work shift and decided to pull over at the venue before making their way home. While unwinding at the hotel, he decided to buy a ticket and put on a game.



Checking the ticket against the live numbers proved to be a surreal experience for the pair. The winner mentioned that he initially expected a much smaller payout. Realisation slowly hit when they saw the full two million dollar figure, leading to an extended back-and-forth exchange of disbelief between the two friends as they tried to confirm the news was actually real.



Though the life-altering sum has yet to fully sink in, the Queensland father has already mapped out a few clear goals for his newfound wealth. He stated that the windfall arrived at an ideal time and that he intends to secure the future of his children by helping them out financially. He also plans to use the funds to clear outstanding bills and handle regular ongoing living expenses. A proper celebration with his loved ones is on the cards as soon as the cash is officially transferred into his bank account.



The local business shared in the excitement of the major win. Hotel spokesperson Nick Stein stated that the entire venue experienced an incredible wave of energy after the announcement, making the staff and patrons feel as though they had all shared in the victory. He added that the team always finds it highly rewarding to see a regular customer take home a major prize.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



The Nundah win adds to a busy period for the game across the region. Throughout 2025, mainland players in the eastern states enjoyed over 78 million winning tickets that distributed more than $1.2 billion in total prizes. That period created 17 millionaires, including three major winners from Queensland. Among those state wins was a Biggera Waters resident who secured a $4.4 million payout. In total, Queenslanders walked away with more than 28 million winning tickets worth upwards of $466.5 million at local pubs and clubs during 2025.



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A Nundah father has suddenly become a multi-millionaire following a routine afternoon stop at his local hotel where he won a massive two million dollars.



Read: The Therapy Dogs Turning Brisbane Airport Into a Happier Place to Travel



The North Brisbane resident secured the jackpot on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The fortunate dad took home a total win of $2,026,759.60. When speaking with game officials the next morning, the man explained that he was completely overwhelmed and shocked by the sudden turn of events, admitting he felt a bit lost about what steps to take next.



The winning ticket was purchased at the Prince of Wales Hotel, located at 1154 Sandgate Road in Nundah. The man noted that he and a friend had just finished a nearby work shift and decided to pull over at the venue before making their way home. While unwinding at the hotel, he decided to buy a ticket and put on a game.



Checking the ticket against the live numbers proved to be a surreal experience for the pair. The winner mentioned that he initially expected a much smaller payout. Realisation slowly hit when they saw the full two million dollar figure, leading to an extended back-and-forth exchange of disbelief between the two friends as they tried to confirm the news was actually real.



Though the life-altering sum has yet to fully sink in, the Queensland father has already mapped out a few clear goals for his newfound wealth. He stated that the windfall arrived at an ideal time and that he intends to secure the future of his children by helping them out financially. He also plans to use the funds to clear outstanding bills and handle regular ongoing living expenses. A proper celebration with his loved ones is on the cards as soon as the cash is officially transferred into his bank account.



The local business shared in the excitement of the major win. Hotel spokesperson Nick Stein stated that the entire venue experienced an incredible wave of energy after the announcement, making the staff and patrons feel as though they had all shared in the victory. He added that the team always finds it highly rewarding to see a regular customer take home a major prize.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



The Nundah win adds to a busy period for the game across the region. Throughout 2025, mainland players in the eastern states enjoyed over 78 million winning tickets that distributed more than $1.2 billion in total prizes. That period created 17 millionaires, including three major winners from Queensland. Among those state wins was a Biggera Waters resident who secured a $4.4 million payout. In total, Queenslanders walked away with more than 28 million winning tickets worth upwards of $466.5 million at local pubs and clubs during 2025.



Published Date 04-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[The Therapy Dogs Turning Brisbane Airport Into a Happier Place to Travel]]></title>
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Suitcases roll past departure gates while children gather around fluffy puppies at Brisbane Airport, where therapy dogs have become part of the school holiday rush.



Read: Nundah Looks Ahead As Toombul’s Next Chapter Takes Shape



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Nundah Hub Offers Free Workspace to Help Local Businesses Thrive



Published 28-May-2026
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Suitcases roll past departure gates while children gather around fluffy puppies at Brisbane Airport, where therapy dogs have become part of the school holiday rush.



Read: Nundah Looks Ahead As Toombul’s Next Chapter Takes Shape



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Nundah Hub Offers Free Workspace to Help Local Businesses Thrive



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[Nundah Looks Ahead As Toombul’s Next Chapter Takes Shape]]></title>
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For many in Brisbane’s north, Toombul was more than a shopping centre. The long-vacant Nundah site is now being shaped for a new chapter, with plans for a retail-led precinct that would bring shops, dining, open space and stronger connections back to one of the area’s most familiar locations.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



Toombul’s Next Chapter Begins In Nundah



For decades, Toombul was part of everyday life in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. It was a place for groceries, errands, food court stops, bus connections and casual catch-ups, sitting beside Kedron Brook and close to surrounding neighbourhoods that had long relied on it as a local hub.



That role changed after the 2022 Brisbane floods, when the former Toombul Shopping Centre closed and was later demolished. The large site at 1015 Sandgate Road has remained one of Nundah’s most closely watched vacant properties, with many locals waiting to see what would happen next.



A new direction is now taking shape, with Irvine Group preparing a master plan for a staged redevelopment of the flood-affected site. The proposal is being framed around a renewed retail precinct, public spaces, dining, transport links and flood-resilient design.



Irvine Group acquired the site in late 2025 and is working with Urbis on the planning process. The master plan is intended to set the broader structure for the precinct, including future land uses, building areas, public spaces and how people would move through the site.



The first-stage application has not yet been lodged. Current project details indicate it is expected to be lodged in late July 2026, with assessment to follow before any construction can begin.



Photo Credit: Toombul by Irvine



Retail Remains At The Heart Of The Toombul Plan



The proposed first stage is focused on bringing retail back to Toombul. Current details point to a department store, supermarket or grocery store, food court and specialty retail tenancies as part of the initial retail precinct.



No specific tenants have been confirmed. The final mix of shops is expected to be settled closer to each stage of delivery, once detailed designs are further progressed and market conditions are clearer.



The broader plan also includes dining areas, public spaces, landscaped areas, pedestrian links and residential components. While residential uses are proposed as part of the wider site, the main focus remains on restoring Toombul as a place for everyday shopping, services and social activity.



The site has been identified as serving a primary catchment that includes Nundah, Clayfield, Kalinga, Hendra and Northgate, reflecting its long-standing role across Brisbane’s inner north.



Flood Resilience Shapes The Future Site



Any return of Toombul must also respond to the site’s flood history. The former centre was heavily affected by major flooding, and the new proposal places flood resilience at the centre of the design approach.



The future precinct is expected to consider building form, site levels, layout and landscape treatments to improve how the site performs during major rain events. The project is planned as a multi-year redevelopment, delivered progressively in stages.



Green and open space is also proposed along the Kedron Brook edge of the site. Plans point to landscaped areas, shaded spaces and improved pedestrian movement, with the precinct intended to feel more open and easier to navigate than a traditional enclosed shopping centre.



The proposal also includes stronger links through the site and better connections to existing transport, including the Toombul bus interchange and nearby Toombul Train Station.



Photo Credit: Toombul by Irvine



A Familiar Local Hub Reimagined



Community feedback is now part of the planning process, with residents being encouraged to register for updates and share what shops, services and public spaces they would like to see included.



The project team has acknowledged strong local interest in the return of everyday retailers similar to those that operated at the former centre. However, no retailers have been formally named.



Construction is being targeted for April 2027, subject to the first-stage application being lodged and assessed. Until then, the project remains in the planning phase, with the master plan intended to guide Toombul’s gradual return as a retail, dining and community-focused precinct.



Read: Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow



The proposal marks a significant step towards a renewed use for a site that has carried both practical and personal importance for generations of locals.



Published 26-May-2026
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For many in Brisbane’s north, Toombul was more than a shopping centre. The long-vacant Nundah site is now being shaped for a new chapter, with plans for a retail-led precinct that would bring shops, dining, open space and stronger connections back to one of the area’s most familiar locations.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



Toombul’s Next Chapter Begins In Nundah



For decades, Toombul was part of everyday life in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. It was a place for groceries, errands, food court stops, bus connections and casual catch-ups, sitting beside Kedron Brook and close to surrounding neighbourhoods that had long relied on it as a local hub.



That role changed after the 2022 Brisbane floods, when the former Toombul Shopping Centre closed and was later demolished. The large site at 1015 Sandgate Road has remained one of Nundah’s most closely watched vacant properties, with many locals waiting to see what would happen next.



A new direction is now taking shape, with Irvine Group preparing a master plan for a staged redevelopment of the flood-affected site. The proposal is being framed around a renewed retail precinct, public spaces, dining, transport links and flood-resilient design.



Irvine Group acquired the site in late 2025 and is working with Urbis on the planning process. The master plan is intended to set the broader structure for the precinct, including future land uses, building areas, public spaces and how people would move through the site.



The first-stage application has not yet been lodged. Current project details indicate it is expected to be lodged in late July 2026, with assessment to follow before any construction can begin.



Photo Credit: Toombul by Irvine



Retail Remains At The Heart Of The Toombul Plan



The proposed first stage is focused on bringing retail back to Toombul. Current details point to a department store, supermarket or grocery store, food court and specialty retail tenancies as part of the initial retail precinct.



No specific tenants have been confirmed. The final mix of shops is expected to be settled closer to each stage of delivery, once detailed designs are further progressed and market conditions are clearer.



The broader plan also includes dining areas, public spaces, landscaped areas, pedestrian links and residential components. While residential uses are proposed as part of the wider site, the main focus remains on restoring Toombul as a place for everyday shopping, services and social activity.



The site has been identified as serving a primary catchment that includes Nundah, Clayfield, Kalinga, Hendra and Northgate, reflecting its long-standing role across Brisbane’s inner north.



Flood Resilience Shapes The Future Site



Any return of Toombul must also respond to the site’s flood history. The former centre was heavily affected by major flooding, and the new proposal places flood resilience at the centre of the design approach.



The future precinct is expected to consider building form, site levels, layout and landscape treatments to improve how the site performs during major rain events. The project is planned as a multi-year redevelopment, delivered progressively in stages.



Green and open space is also proposed along the Kedron Brook edge of the site. Plans point to landscaped areas, shaded spaces and improved pedestrian movement, with the precinct intended to feel more open and easier to navigate than a traditional enclosed shopping centre.



The proposal also includes stronger links through the site and better connections to existing transport, including the Toombul bus interchange and nearby Toombul Train Station.



Photo Credit: Toombul by Irvine



A Familiar Local Hub Reimagined



Community feedback is now part of the planning process, with residents being encouraged to register for updates and share what shops, services and public spaces they would like to see included.



The project team has acknowledged strong local interest in the return of everyday retailers similar to those that operated at the former centre. However, no retailers have been formally named.



Construction is being targeted for April 2027, subject to the first-stage application being lodged and assessed. Until then, the project remains in the planning phase, with the master plan intended to guide Toombul’s gradual return as a retail, dining and community-focused precinct.



Read: Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow



The proposal marks a significant step towards a renewed use for a site that has carried both practical and personal importance for generations of locals.



Published 26-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School]]></title>
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Every Queensland state school will have access to a state-built artificial intelligence chatbot by the start of June 2026, but a Brisbane-based education researcher is warning that students need structured guidance to use the technology effectively.







Read: Music and Arts Boost for Banyo School with New Hall Upgrade







Dr Luke Rowe, an AI in learning expert from Australian Catholic University's National School of Education, based at the McAuley Campus in Banyo, says the evidence is clear: handing students a chatbot without structure or purpose is unlikely to produce meaningful educational outcomes. Students need structured guidance about what AI is, how it works, and what it should and should not be used for.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus



Dr Rowe argued that conversations about AI need to begin early and happen regularly, covering not only its potential benefits but also its environmental impact and the ways it can be misused. He draws a firm distinction between learning with AI and learning about AI, and believes schools need to carve out dedicated time for the latter rather than simply folding the technology into existing subjects.



When students lack the foundational research and critical thinking skills that proper AI use demands, he warns, they risk outsourcing their learning rather than deepening it. The teacher and fellow students remain rich resources in any classroom, he says, and should not be ignored just because a new tool has arrived.



What is Corella AI?



Photo credit: LinkedDepartment of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business



Corella AI is a $1.5 million chatbot program developed in-house by the Queensland Department of Education. So far, access has been limited to Year 9 and 10 students, with parental consent required. From June, Year 7 and 8 students will also be brought on board, and the department is in discussions with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority about integrating the program into senior schooling.



Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek described Corella as a tool for the future, saying the rollout was designed to help students engage with AI responsibly and think critically about the information they encounter.&nbsp;



According to the department, students will be able to use Corella to brainstorm ideas, check, draft and revise work, conduct research, and summarise information. Because the software is hosted on the department's own infrastructure, the department says students can safely upload material they would ordinarily access in the classroom.



For teachers, the picture looks somewhat different. Corella gives staff access to training modules that support lesson planning and the creation of assessment tasks, though it cannot be used for grading. Dr Rowe sees real value in this: when AI handles time-consuming administrative work like building assessment rubrics, teachers can redirect that effort toward activities that more directly benefit their students.



Not everyone feels the rollout has been handled transparently. P&amp;Cs Queensland, the peak body for parents and citizens associations, released a formal position on AI in schools this week. Chief executive Timothy Horne said parents feel they have not yet been brought into the conversation, and that while there is genuine interest in AI among Queensland families, there is also real concern about how much the technology is creeping into the classroom.







Read: Speed Awareness Monitors Back on Duty as Nundah Students Return to School







For families in Nundah, Banyo, and the surrounding suburbs, the Corella expansion is worth keeping a close eye on. With an AI in education expert based right here at ACU's Banyo campus, the local community is well placed to be part of the broader conversation about what responsible AI in schools actually looks like.



Published 25-May-2026
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Every Queensland state school will have access to a state-built artificial intelligence chatbot by the start of June 2026, but a Brisbane-based education researcher is warning that students need structured guidance to use the technology effectively.







Read: Music and Arts Boost for Banyo School with New Hall Upgrade







Dr Luke Rowe, an AI in learning expert from Australian Catholic University's National School of Education, based at the McAuley Campus in Banyo, says the evidence is clear: handing students a chatbot without structure or purpose is unlikely to produce meaningful educational outcomes. Students need structured guidance about what AI is, how it works, and what it should and should not be used for.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus



Dr Rowe argued that conversations about AI need to begin early and happen regularly, covering not only its potential benefits but also its environmental impact and the ways it can be misused. He draws a firm distinction between learning with AI and learning about AI, and believes schools need to carve out dedicated time for the latter rather than simply folding the technology into existing subjects.



When students lack the foundational research and critical thinking skills that proper AI use demands, he warns, they risk outsourcing their learning rather than deepening it. The teacher and fellow students remain rich resources in any classroom, he says, and should not be ignored just because a new tool has arrived.



What is Corella AI?



Photo credit: LinkedDepartment of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business



Corella AI is a $1.5 million chatbot program developed in-house by the Queensland Department of Education. So far, access has been limited to Year 9 and 10 students, with parental consent required. From June, Year 7 and 8 students will also be brought on board, and the department is in discussions with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority about integrating the program into senior schooling.



Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek described Corella as a tool for the future, saying the rollout was designed to help students engage with AI responsibly and think critically about the information they encounter.&nbsp;



According to the department, students will be able to use Corella to brainstorm ideas, check, draft and revise work, conduct research, and summarise information. Because the software is hosted on the department's own infrastructure, the department says students can safely upload material they would ordinarily access in the classroom.



For teachers, the picture looks somewhat different. Corella gives staff access to training modules that support lesson planning and the creation of assessment tasks, though it cannot be used for grading. Dr Rowe sees real value in this: when AI handles time-consuming administrative work like building assessment rubrics, teachers can redirect that effort toward activities that more directly benefit their students.



Not everyone feels the rollout has been handled transparently. P&amp;Cs Queensland, the peak body for parents and citizens associations, released a formal position on AI in schools this week. Chief executive Timothy Horne said parents feel they have not yet been brought into the conversation, and that while there is genuine interest in AI among Queensland families, there is also real concern about how much the technology is creeping into the classroom.







Read: Speed Awareness Monitors Back on Duty as Nundah Students Return to School







For families in Nundah, Banyo, and the surrounding suburbs, the Corella expansion is worth keeping a close eye on. With an AI in education expert based right here at ACU's Banyo campus, the local community is well placed to be part of the broader conversation about what responsible AI in schools actually looks like.



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Nudgee Angler Lands Monster Fish During Aussie Junior Fishing Classic]]></title>
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“Time spent fishing is time well spent” has become a guiding motto for Nudgee teenager Nate Willcox, whose love of Brisbane waterways is now leading to big catches in a national junior competition.



Read: Nudgee Dog Thwarts Early Morning Intruder and Sparks Community Security Drive



The 15-year-old recently landed several standout catches during the April round of the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic, including a 122 cm threadfin salmon and a 105 cm jewfish caught in local waters.



Run by Queensland organisation 2 Bent Rods, the competition gives young anglers aged between 3 and 17 the chance to fish anywhere in Australia while competing across multiple categories.



Growing Up Around Nudgee’s Waterways



Nate said he has loved fishing for as long as he can remember, with many of those early experiences happening alongside his mum, stepdad and relatives.



“My whole family loves going fishing,” he said.



“It doesn’t matter if we catch anything or not, it’s always good to spend time together and have a bit of rivalry on who catches the biggest fish.”



Fishing trips around Nudgee Beach and the Port of Brisbane eventually turned into something more serious as Nate began targeting larger species including jewfish, threadfin salmon and giant trevally.



He said the Port of Brisbane remains one of his favourite places to chase jewfish and threadfin, while Nudgee Beach is his preferred spot for whiting and flathead using yabbies and soft plastics.



Monster Catches During National Competition



During the April competition, Nate reeled in a 122 cm threadfin salmon using live herring and 20 lb leader. On the same night, he also hooked a 105 cm jewfish while chasing cod using live tailor bait.



Photos shared from the event also show Nate holding an 85 cm flathead caught in shallow water near Bribie Island, along with a giant trevally landed on a topwater stick bait.



His favourite species, however, remains the mulloway, also known as jewfish.



“My favourite fish to catch is the Mulloway/Jewfish, especially when they get over that metre-10 mark,” he said.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Junior Fishing Event Continues to Grow



The Aussie Junior Fishing Classic started as the Queensland Kids Fishing Classic before expanding into a national competition over the past two years. According to 2 Bent Rods, the event was created to encourage young people to spend more time outdoors while building confidence through recreational fishing.



The competition now includes categories covering fish species, crab catches and environmental activities such as rubbish collection while fishing.



Organisers say the event has attracted families from across Australia as interest in youth fishing continues to grow.



Photo Credit: Supplied



More Than Just Catching Fish



While Nate’s catches have attracted attention online, he said one of the best parts of the competition is the chance to spend more time outdoors with mates and family.



“I can’t wait for the next AJFC so I can have an excuse to go fishing more but also to spend time with mates and get off screens,” he said.&nbsp;



Another quote that has stayed with him is simple: “Chase fish, not drama and attention.”



Photo Credit: Supplied



The next Aussie Junior Fishing Classic will run from June 27 to July 12. The competition allows young anglers aged between 3 and 17 to fish from almost anywhere in Australia, provided they are fishing legally within local rules and regulations.&nbsp;



Participants can enter catches across 15 categories, including species divisions, crab catches, most species caught and even a rubbish collection category designed to encourage care for waterways and the environment.



The event began as the Queensland Kids Fishing Classic before rapidly expanding into a national competition as more families joined from across the country. Organisers say the competition was created to give young people a fun and supportive way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and build confidence through recreational fishing. 



Read: Nundah Residents Invited to Respond to Proposed Centre Changes



More information is available through the 2 Bent Rods website and the AJFC Facebook group.Published 25-May-2026
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“Time spent fishing is time well spent” has become a guiding motto for Nudgee teenager Nate Willcox, whose love of Brisbane waterways is now leading to big catches in a national junior competition.



Read: Nudgee Dog Thwarts Early Morning Intruder and Sparks Community Security Drive



The 15-year-old recently landed several standout catches during the April round of the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic, including a 122 cm threadfin salmon and a 105 cm jewfish caught in local waters.



Run by Queensland organisation 2 Bent Rods, the competition gives young anglers aged between 3 and 17 the chance to fish anywhere in Australia while competing across multiple categories.



Growing Up Around Nudgee’s Waterways



Nate said he has loved fishing for as long as he can remember, with many of those early experiences happening alongside his mum, stepdad and relatives.



“My whole family loves going fishing,” he said.



“It doesn’t matter if we catch anything or not, it’s always good to spend time together and have a bit of rivalry on who catches the biggest fish.”



Fishing trips around Nudgee Beach and the Port of Brisbane eventually turned into something more serious as Nate began targeting larger species including jewfish, threadfin salmon and giant trevally.



He said the Port of Brisbane remains one of his favourite places to chase jewfish and threadfin, while Nudgee Beach is his preferred spot for whiting and flathead using yabbies and soft plastics.



Monster Catches During National Competition



During the April competition, Nate reeled in a 122 cm threadfin salmon using live herring and 20 lb leader. On the same night, he also hooked a 105 cm jewfish while chasing cod using live tailor bait.



Photos shared from the event also show Nate holding an 85 cm flathead caught in shallow water near Bribie Island, along with a giant trevally landed on a topwater stick bait.



His favourite species, however, remains the mulloway, also known as jewfish.



“My favourite fish to catch is the Mulloway/Jewfish, especially when they get over that metre-10 mark,” he said.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Junior Fishing Event Continues to Grow



The Aussie Junior Fishing Classic started as the Queensland Kids Fishing Classic before expanding into a national competition over the past two years. According to 2 Bent Rods, the event was created to encourage young people to spend more time outdoors while building confidence through recreational fishing.



The competition now includes categories covering fish species, crab catches and environmental activities such as rubbish collection while fishing.



Organisers say the event has attracted families from across Australia as interest in youth fishing continues to grow.



Photo Credit: Supplied



More Than Just Catching Fish



While Nate’s catches have attracted attention online, he said one of the best parts of the competition is the chance to spend more time outdoors with mates and family.



“I can’t wait for the next AJFC so I can have an excuse to go fishing more but also to spend time with mates and get off screens,” he said.&nbsp;



Another quote that has stayed with him is simple: “Chase fish, not drama and attention.”



Photo Credit: Supplied



The next Aussie Junior Fishing Classic will run from June 27 to July 12. The competition allows young anglers aged between 3 and 17 to fish from almost anywhere in Australia, provided they are fishing legally within local rules and regulations.&nbsp;



Participants can enter catches across 15 categories, including species divisions, crab catches, most species caught and even a rubbish collection category designed to encourage care for waterways and the environment.



The event began as the Queensland Kids Fishing Classic before rapidly expanding into a national competition as more families joined from across the country. Organisers say the competition was created to give young people a fun and supportive way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and build confidence through recreational fishing. 



Read: Nundah Residents Invited to Respond to Proposed Centre Changes



More information is available through the 2 Bent Rods website and the AJFC Facebook group.Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[The Creek That Runs Through Nundah and Nudgee Has the Most Plastic of Any in Brisbane, New Research Finds]]></title>
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Kedron Brook, the waterway that winds through Brisbane's north before emptying into Moreton Bay at Nudgee Beach, carries the highest plastic microparticle load of any creek studied in the city, according to new research from Queensland University of Technology.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



The finding comes from a year-long study published in the journal Environmental Pollution, which examined microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks: Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek and Enoggera Creek. 



For residents in Nundah, Nudgee and the suburbs along the brook's lower stretches, the results put into scientific focus something many may have long suspected: the waterway that runs through their backyards is carrying the weight of decades of urban runoff.



Kedron Brook recorded a median abundance of approximately 4,400 plastic microparticles per kilogram of dry sediment, the highest of the three waterways. Bulimba Creek came in second at roughly 4,100 items per kilogram, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest load at approximately 2,800 items per kilogram.



A waterway shaped by what surrounds it



The research team, led by PhD candidate Heshani Mudalige from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics, sampled six sites on each creek from their upstream headwaters down to estuarine level, repeating the process four times across a full year to capture seasonal variation.



Photo Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/Q8682/Wikimedia Commons



The results point squarely to land use as the driving force behind Kedron Brook's elevated plastic load. The brook passes through commercial and industrial areas along its journey to Moreton Bay, including the Brisbane Airport precinct, where ongoing construction, single-use plastic disposal, food packaging waste and adjacent recreational areas all add to the plastic burden washing into the waterway. 



Stormwater runoff from residential households, sports fields and parks further upstream in suburbs including Mitchelton, Stafford and Grange contributes to the accumulation.



"Kedron Brook has extensive flat areas surrounded by impervious surfaces which favour depositing of microplastics through runoff and the retention of them," Mudalige said.



The dominant plastic types found across the waterways included polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate, with Kedron Brook specifically showing high levels of polyethylene alongside polypropylene and polystyrene. 



Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons



These are, in other words, the everyday materials of suburban life, broken down into particles small enough to travel undetected through stormwater drains and into the creek system.



Mudalige found that seasonal variation played a significant role in the plastic load. Kedron Brook's levels peaked in March, driven by high-flow periods from summer rains that deposit and trap particles in the sediment. By September, its load had dropped to its lowest point.



The brook's path to Moreton Bay



Kedron Brook originates in the Upper Kedron and Ferny Grove area before winding through Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Park, Stafford, Grange, Lutwyche, Wooloowin, Clayfield and Hendra. In its lower reaches, it becomes the Kedron Brook Floodway, passing through Nundah and Nudgee before discharging into Moreton Bay at Nudgee Beach. 



Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons



The brook's relatively flat gradient in these lower suburban stretches means plastic particles slow down and settle into the sediment rather than flushing through.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, from QUT's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a co-researcher on the study, described highly urbanised creek catchments in South-East Queensland as major contributors to microplastic pollution in Moreton Bay.



Photo Credit: QUT



"This study is a first step towards quantifying land-based microplastic inputs to Moreton Bay via the stormwater pathway," Professor Egodawatta said. "The hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics of a creek, shaped by its morphology and longitudinal profile, dictate microplastic transport processes within the system."



Enoggera Creek's comparatively lower plastic load came with an explanation of its own. The Enoggera Dam sits upstream, regulating flow and trapping a significant portion of the plastic load before it travels further downstream, effectively acting as an unintended filter.



A first step, not a final answer



The research team, which also included Professor Godwin Ayoko from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics and Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke from Civil and Environmental Engineering, framed the study as foundational groundwork rather than a complete picture. 



Understanding how much plastic reaches Moreton Bay through the stormwater pathway is still being mapped, and this study provides the first comparative data set across three catchments with distinct land-use profiles.



For Nundah and Nudgee residents who swim, fish or simply walk along the brook's final stretches, the research underlines the connection between what ends up in street drains kilometres away and what accumulates in the waterway that passes their suburb before reaching the bay.



The full study, Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, is available through the journal Environmental Pollution.



Read: Nudgee Angler Lands Monster Fish During Aussie Junior Fishing Classic



Published 25-May-2026
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Kedron Brook, the waterway that winds through Brisbane's north before emptying into Moreton Bay at Nudgee Beach, carries the highest plastic microparticle load of any creek studied in the city, according to new research from Queensland University of Technology.



Read: Banyo Researcher Sounds Warning as AI Chatbots Land in Every Queensland State School



The finding comes from a year-long study published in the journal Environmental Pollution, which examined microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks: Kedron Brook, Bulimba Creek and Enoggera Creek. 



For residents in Nundah, Nudgee and the suburbs along the brook's lower stretches, the results put into scientific focus something many may have long suspected: the waterway that runs through their backyards is carrying the weight of decades of urban runoff.



Kedron Brook recorded a median abundance of approximately 4,400 plastic microparticles per kilogram of dry sediment, the highest of the three waterways. Bulimba Creek came in second at roughly 4,100 items per kilogram, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest load at approximately 2,800 items per kilogram.



A waterway shaped by what surrounds it



The research team, led by PhD candidate Heshani Mudalige from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics, sampled six sites on each creek from their upstream headwaters down to estuarine level, repeating the process four times across a full year to capture seasonal variation.



Photo Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/Q8682/Wikimedia Commons



The results point squarely to land use as the driving force behind Kedron Brook's elevated plastic load. The brook passes through commercial and industrial areas along its journey to Moreton Bay, including the Brisbane Airport precinct, where ongoing construction, single-use plastic disposal, food packaging waste and adjacent recreational areas all add to the plastic burden washing into the waterway. 



Stormwater runoff from residential households, sports fields and parks further upstream in suburbs including Mitchelton, Stafford and Grange contributes to the accumulation.



"Kedron Brook has extensive flat areas surrounded by impervious surfaces which favour depositing of microplastics through runoff and the retention of them," Mudalige said.



The dominant plastic types found across the waterways included polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate, with Kedron Brook specifically showing high levels of polyethylene alongside polypropylene and polystyrene. 



Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons



These are, in other words, the everyday materials of suburban life, broken down into particles small enough to travel undetected through stormwater drains and into the creek system.



Mudalige found that seasonal variation played a significant role in the plastic load. Kedron Brook's levels peaked in March, driven by high-flow periods from summer rains that deposit and trap particles in the sediment. By September, its load had dropped to its lowest point.



The brook's path to Moreton Bay



Kedron Brook originates in the Upper Kedron and Ferny Grove area before winding through Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Park, Stafford, Grange, Lutwyche, Wooloowin, Clayfield and Hendra. In its lower reaches, it becomes the Kedron Brook Floodway, passing through Nundah and Nudgee before discharging into Moreton Bay at Nudgee Beach. 



Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons



The brook's relatively flat gradient in these lower suburban stretches means plastic particles slow down and settle into the sediment rather than flushing through.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, from QUT's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a co-researcher on the study, described highly urbanised creek catchments in South-East Queensland as major contributors to microplastic pollution in Moreton Bay.



Photo Credit: QUT



"This study is a first step towards quantifying land-based microplastic inputs to Moreton Bay via the stormwater pathway," Professor Egodawatta said. "The hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics of a creek, shaped by its morphology and longitudinal profile, dictate microplastic transport processes within the system."



Enoggera Creek's comparatively lower plastic load came with an explanation of its own. The Enoggera Dam sits upstream, regulating flow and trapping a significant portion of the plastic load before it travels further downstream, effectively acting as an unintended filter.



A first step, not a final answer



The research team, which also included Professor Godwin Ayoko from QUT's School of Chemistry and Physics and Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke from Civil and Environmental Engineering, framed the study as foundational groundwork rather than a complete picture. 



Understanding how much plastic reaches Moreton Bay through the stormwater pathway is still being mapped, and this study provides the first comparative data set across three catchments with distinct land-use profiles.



For Nundah and Nudgee residents who swim, fish or simply walk along the brook's final stretches, the research underlines the connection between what ends up in street drains kilometres away and what accumulates in the waterway that passes their suburb before reaching the bay.



The full study, Catchment characteristics and land-use influence on microplastics distribution in freshwater sediments, is available through the journal Environmental Pollution.



Read: Nudgee Angler Lands Monster Fish During Aussie Junior Fishing Classic



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Kangaroo Bus Lines Appointed Official Transport Partner for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027]]></title>
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Kangaroo Bus Lines, a family-owned bus company with a depot in Banyo, has been appointed Official Transport Partner for the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027.&nbsp;







Read: Former Mick Doohan Raceway Site in Banyo Hits the Market







Softball Australia and the tournament's Organising Committee confirmed the partnership, with the Redcliffe-hosted event set to run from 5 to 11 April 2027.



The appointment means KBL will deliver transport operations for athletes and officials attending the tournament, with the company committed to ensuring every journey is safe, reliable and on time.



A Local Business on the World Stage



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sarah Loh (@softball_australia_ceo)




KBL has served southeast Queensland for more than 47 years, building its reputation as a reliable and community-connected operator. The company's local expertise and community connection were highlighted by Softball Australia as key strengths underpinning the partnership.



Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh said she was "delighted" to confirm the partnership, describing KBL as "a proud, family-owned business with deep roots in the region." She said the company's team would "play a critical role in ensuring athletes and officials from the world's top eight softball nations experience Australia at its very best, with every journey safe, reliable, and seamless."



Every bus on the road, she wrote, "represents local expert drivers, local businesses showcased to an international audience, and local pride on display to the world."



Photo credit: Facebook/Kangaroo Bus Lines



KBL CEO Darren Webster said the appointment reflects the dedication of his staff and the high standards the company works to uphold every day. He noted that while KBL has built its name through local community service, being trusted to support world-class sporting teams on the international stage is something the company is extremely proud of.







Read: Hartley Farmhouse Remains a Rare Link to Banyo’s Rural Past







The stakes at Redcliffe next April will be considerable. The Finals will serve as the first Olympic qualification event for softball on the road to the LA28 Games in Los Angeles, with one Olympic berth available for the top-ranked nation at the tournament, excluding the USA as host nation.



Published 22-May-2026
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Kangaroo Bus Lines, a family-owned bus company with a depot in Banyo, has been appointed Official Transport Partner for the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027.&nbsp;







Read: Former Mick Doohan Raceway Site in Banyo Hits the Market







Softball Australia and the tournament's Organising Committee confirmed the partnership, with the Redcliffe-hosted event set to run from 5 to 11 April 2027.



The appointment means KBL will deliver transport operations for athletes and officials attending the tournament, with the company committed to ensuring every journey is safe, reliable and on time.



A Local Business on the World Stage



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sarah Loh (@softball_australia_ceo)




KBL has served southeast Queensland for more than 47 years, building its reputation as a reliable and community-connected operator. The company's local expertise and community connection were highlighted by Softball Australia as key strengths underpinning the partnership.



Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh said she was "delighted" to confirm the partnership, describing KBL as "a proud, family-owned business with deep roots in the region." She said the company's team would "play a critical role in ensuring athletes and officials from the world's top eight softball nations experience Australia at its very best, with every journey safe, reliable, and seamless."



Every bus on the road, she wrote, "represents local expert drivers, local businesses showcased to an international audience, and local pride on display to the world."



Photo credit: Facebook/Kangaroo Bus Lines



KBL CEO Darren Webster said the appointment reflects the dedication of his staff and the high standards the company works to uphold every day. He noted that while KBL has built its name through local community service, being trusted to support world-class sporting teams on the international stage is something the company is extremely proud of.







Read: Hartley Farmhouse Remains a Rare Link to Banyo’s Rural Past







The stakes at Redcliffe next April will be considerable. The Finals will serve as the first Olympic qualification event for softball on the road to the LA28 Games in Los Angeles, with one Olympic berth available for the top-ranked nation at the tournament, excluding the USA as host nation.



Published 22-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Bonfires, Live Music and 200 Stalls Set for Carseldine Winter Wonderland]]></title>
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A familiar twilight market featuring live music, food, entertainment and family activities is set to return to Carseldine, with organisers expecting large crowds for one of North Brisbane’s biggest seasonal events: Winter Wonderland!



Read: Brisbane and Housing4Change Team Up To Deliver New Community Housing In Zillmere



The Carseldine event will take place on Saturday, 6 June, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 133 Dorville Road. The event will transform the regular market site into a winter-inspired destination filled with specialty stalls, food vendors and live entertainment.



Organisers say more than 200 stalls will take part in the event, offering a mix of gourmet food, artisan products and locally made goods from across South East Queensland. The market has become a regular feature on the region’s events calendar, drawing visitors from across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.



Bonfires and Mulled Wine Add a Seasonal Touch



Winter-themed attractions will be a major feature of the event, with visitors able to gather around bonfires throughout the evening while enjoying food and drinks from two dedicated food courts.



A pop-up bar will also serve traditional Glühwein, commonly known as mulled wine, adding to the European-inspired winter atmosphere.



GlühweinPhoto Credit: Supplied



Market organisers have promoted the event as a chance for residents to experience a different side of the popular Saturday market, with extended trading hours and entertainment continuing into the evening.



Live Entertainment Planned Across Two Stages



Music will play a central role in the Winter Wonderland event, with performances scheduled across two live music stages during the six-hour market.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Roving entertainers will move throughout the venue, while winter-themed performers are also expected to add to the atmosphere.



The combination of live music, food, shopping and entertainment is designed to create a festival-style experience for visitors looking for a weekend outing in Brisbane’s north.



Family Activities to Keep Children Entertained



Families attending the event will have access to a range of activities aimed at younger visitors.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Children can take part in a dedicated kids’ disco, while face painting, circus acts, stilt walkers and roaming winter characters will provide entertainment throughout the evening.



The family-focused activities reflect the broader community role the markets have developed over the years, attracting residents from surrounding suburbs including Aspley, Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills and Fitzgibbon.



Carseldine Markets Continue to Draw Thousands Each Week



Carseldine Markets remains one of North Brisbane’s largest community markets, attracting more than 5,000 visitors during its regular Saturday morning operations.



In addition to its weekly farmers and artisan markets, the venue hosts a range of themed events and twilight markets throughout the year.



Read: Carseldine Station Signal Fault Delays Commute for Three Hours 



The Winter Wonderland Twilight Market forms part of that events program, offering a seasonal gathering that combines local businesses, food vendors, entertainment and community activities in one location.



Entry to the event is $4, with gates opening at 4:00 p.m.







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A familiar twilight market featuring live music, food, entertainment and family activities is set to return to Carseldine, with organisers expecting large crowds for one of North Brisbane’s biggest seasonal events: Winter Wonderland!



Read: Brisbane and Housing4Change Team Up To Deliver New Community Housing In Zillmere



The Carseldine event will take place on Saturday, 6 June, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 133 Dorville Road. The event will transform the regular market site into a winter-inspired destination filled with specialty stalls, food vendors and live entertainment.



Organisers say more than 200 stalls will take part in the event, offering a mix of gourmet food, artisan products and locally made goods from across South East Queensland. The market has become a regular feature on the region’s events calendar, drawing visitors from across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.



Bonfires and Mulled Wine Add a Seasonal Touch



Winter-themed attractions will be a major feature of the event, with visitors able to gather around bonfires throughout the evening while enjoying food and drinks from two dedicated food courts.



A pop-up bar will also serve traditional Glühwein, commonly known as mulled wine, adding to the European-inspired winter atmosphere.



GlühweinPhoto Credit: Supplied



Market organisers have promoted the event as a chance for residents to experience a different side of the popular Saturday market, with extended trading hours and entertainment continuing into the evening.



Live Entertainment Planned Across Two Stages



Music will play a central role in the Winter Wonderland event, with performances scheduled across two live music stages during the six-hour market.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Roving entertainers will move throughout the venue, while winter-themed performers are also expected to add to the atmosphere.



The combination of live music, food, shopping and entertainment is designed to create a festival-style experience for visitors looking for a weekend outing in Brisbane’s north.



Family Activities to Keep Children Entertained



Families attending the event will have access to a range of activities aimed at younger visitors.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Children can take part in a dedicated kids’ disco, while face painting, circus acts, stilt walkers and roaming winter characters will provide entertainment throughout the evening.



The family-focused activities reflect the broader community role the markets have developed over the years, attracting residents from surrounding suburbs including Aspley, Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills and Fitzgibbon.



Carseldine Markets Continue to Draw Thousands Each Week



Carseldine Markets remains one of North Brisbane’s largest community markets, attracting more than 5,000 visitors during its regular Saturday morning operations.



In addition to its weekly farmers and artisan markets, the venue hosts a range of themed events and twilight markets throughout the year.



Read: Carseldine Station Signal Fault Delays Commute for Three Hours 



The Winter Wonderland Twilight Market forms part of that events program, offering a seasonal gathering that combines local businesses, food vendors, entertainment and community activities in one location.



Entry to the event is $4, with gates opening at 4:00 p.m.







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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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FQPL1



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Teralba Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Mitchelton FC 0   |   Caboolture Sports FC 1



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Lanham Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 9 • Grange Thistle Postponed   |   Logan Lightning Postponed







NPL



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Gold Coast United 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Peninsula Power 4



Sat, May 30, 2026 (AIS Arena) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Rochedale Rovers Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior Postponed



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Magic United FC) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Magic United 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Lions FC 5



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • FQ Academy QAS 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 4



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Gold Coast United 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0











NBL1 North



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Mackay Meteors 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 92



Fri, May 29, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Mackay Meteorettes 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 85



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Rockhampton Cyclones 66 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 74



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Rockhampton Rockets 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 112



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 65   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 85



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Southern Districts Spartans 84   |   Sunshine Coast Phoenix 106











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (Premiers Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Norths Devils 12   |   Sunshine Coast Falcons 32











HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Moreton Bay City Pulse Ruby 52   |   Brisbane South Wildcats Ruby 94



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Redlands Coast Eagles Ruby 54   |   Kedron-Wavell Cougars Ruby 76




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane and Housing4Change Team Up To Deliver New Community Housing In Zillmere]]></title>
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Brisbane has sold a portion of a depot site in Zillmere to not-for-profit organisation Housing4Change, with plans to build 16 new modular community housing on the land.







Read: Zillmere Included in Plan to Expand Brisbane’s Housing Supply







The 3,000-square-metre parcel at 39 Jennings Street forms part of a larger 13,600-square-metre council depot. The sale price has not been disclosed. The remaining land will continue to be used for public activities, including as a sandbag distribution point during storm season.



Housing4Change will deliver one- and two-bedroom homes on the site, with a focus on housing women experiencing insecurity. The organisation will lead planning approvals and full project delivery, while Council is covering survey and development application costs associated with subdividing the land. Modular construction has been chosen to accelerate delivery and manage costs.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Once residents move in, Housing4Change will work to connect them with frontline support services including counselling, education and employment assistance.



Housing4Change chair Kirsty Rourke said access to well-located land close to transport and services has long been one of the key obstacles facing not-for-profit housing providers. She said meaningful progress required strategic collaboration across multiple sectors to unlock land, funding and delivery models that would otherwise not be possible.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham, speaking at a meeting, said the north side location was selected because it sits within walking distance of public transport, shops and support services. She said Brisbane was using its land to support the construction of more homes.



Cr Adrian Schrinner has stated that increasing housing supply is key to helping more people access a home sooner.



Housing4Change could also become eligible for a full waiver of infrastructure fees and charges if it registers as an official community housing provider. Council has already provided more than $3 million in infrastructure charge discounts to social housing providers across Brisbane, including projects in Stones Corner and Chermside.



Cr Jared Cassidy, in whose ward the site sits, acknowledged the project but called on local officials to do more, including pursuing affordable housing targets, inclusionary zoning and supportive housing in suburban renewal precincts.







Read: Three-Bedroom Zillmere Cottage Fetches $1.12M At Auction







Housing4Change will need to submit a development application before construction can begin.



Featured image credit: Pexels/Jakub Zerdzicki



Published 25-May-2026
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Brisbane has sold a portion of a depot site in Zillmere to not-for-profit organisation Housing4Change, with plans to build 16 new modular community housing on the land.







Read: Zillmere Included in Plan to Expand Brisbane’s Housing Supply







The 3,000-square-metre parcel at 39 Jennings Street forms part of a larger 13,600-square-metre council depot. The sale price has not been disclosed. The remaining land will continue to be used for public activities, including as a sandbag distribution point during storm season.



Housing4Change will deliver one- and two-bedroom homes on the site, with a focus on housing women experiencing insecurity. The organisation will lead planning approvals and full project delivery, while Council is covering survey and development application costs associated with subdividing the land. Modular construction has been chosen to accelerate delivery and manage costs.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Once residents move in, Housing4Change will work to connect them with frontline support services including counselling, education and employment assistance.



Housing4Change chair Kirsty Rourke said access to well-located land close to transport and services has long been one of the key obstacles facing not-for-profit housing providers. She said meaningful progress required strategic collaboration across multiple sectors to unlock land, funding and delivery models that would otherwise not be possible.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham, speaking at a meeting, said the north side location was selected because it sits within walking distance of public transport, shops and support services. She said Brisbane was using its land to support the construction of more homes.



Cr Adrian Schrinner has stated that increasing housing supply is key to helping more people access a home sooner.



Housing4Change could also become eligible for a full waiver of infrastructure fees and charges if it registers as an official community housing provider. Council has already provided more than $3 million in infrastructure charge discounts to social housing providers across Brisbane, including projects in Stones Corner and Chermside.



Cr Jared Cassidy, in whose ward the site sits, acknowledged the project but called on local officials to do more, including pursuing affordable housing targets, inclusionary zoning and supportive housing in suburban renewal precincts.







Read: Three-Bedroom Zillmere Cottage Fetches $1.12M At Auction







Housing4Change will need to submit a development application before construction can begin.



Featured image credit: Pexels/Jakub Zerdzicki



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Boondall ViP Elaine Celebrated for 22 Years Supporting Local Police and Community Safety]]></title>
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While many residents may recognise the uniformed officers at Coffee with a Cop or local Neighbourhood Watch events, one of the most consistent contributors to community safety in Brisbane’s north has worked quietly in the background for more than two decades.



As part of National Volunteers Week, the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit in Boondall is recognising Elaine, a Volunteer in Police (VIP) member who has spent 22 years supporting the Queensland Police Service.



Elaine has become a familiar part of the unit’s community-facing work, assisting at public engagement events including Coffee with a Cop sessions and Neighbourhood Watch activities, while also providing behind-the-scenes support in the office.



National Volunteers Week, running from 18 to 24 May, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising the millions of people who donate their time to strengthen local communities.



For policing teams like the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit, volunteers can play a significant role in helping officers stay connected with the communities they serve.



That local relevance is particularly clear in the Aspley district, where the Boondall-based unit regularly runs outreach programs aimed at crime prevention, road safety awareness and community engagement across Brisbane’s north.



While frontline officers are often the public face of those efforts, volunteers like Elaine help keep many of those initiatives running.



After 22 years of service, that contribution is now being formally recognised as part of the national celebration of volunteerism.



Published 23-May-2026




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While many residents may recognise the uniformed officers at Coffee with a Cop or local Neighbourhood Watch events, one of the most consistent contributors to community safety in Brisbane’s north has worked quietly in the background for more than two decades.



As part of National Volunteers Week, the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit in Boondall is recognising Elaine, a Volunteer in Police (VIP) member who has spent 22 years supporting the Queensland Police Service.



Elaine has become a familiar part of the unit’s community-facing work, assisting at public engagement events including Coffee with a Cop sessions and Neighbourhood Watch activities, while also providing behind-the-scenes support in the office.



National Volunteers Week, running from 18 to 24 May, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising the millions of people who donate their time to strengthen local communities.



For policing teams like the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit, volunteers can play a significant role in helping officers stay connected with the communities they serve.



That local relevance is particularly clear in the Aspley district, where the Boondall-based unit regularly runs outreach programs aimed at crime prevention, road safety awareness and community engagement across Brisbane’s north.



While frontline officers are often the public face of those efforts, volunteers like Elaine help keep many of those initiatives running.



After 22 years of service, that contribution is now being formally recognised as part of the national celebration of volunteerism.



Published 23-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[From Scouted Boxer to Olympic Talent Spotter: Sammy Leone to Speak at Free Men’s Breakfast]]></title>
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When Sammy Leone roped up his first makeshift boxing ring at the UAICC in Zillmere in 2012, he would have had no idea that this would lead to him becoming a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics.



"We had several small boxing rings rigged up in the back yard on the grass. The kids loved the sparring sessions. They didn't love the mozzies, but I think they developed faster hands by constantly swatting them."



Sammy's pilgrimage to teaching boxing and developing a youth group (whilst helping people who had nothing where he could), actually started when his talent was spotted leading to a fully paid scholarship as a teenager to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.



"It was an incredible experience that came out of the blue, daily boxing training and I had always had a passion for youthwork so i started studying it down there," says Sammy.



Whilst the AIS was instrumental in forming Sammy's future career, it also had a very harsh lesson. From a group of seven in Canberra, three were picked to go to the Olympics. Sammy was one of the four that didn't make it.



The devastating blow forged an inner strength and motivation to build something. It took a long time germinating inside him -- 20 years of work inside the community services sector, whilst pursuing an amateur boxing career (including turning pro), winning the State Title, and developing a strong reputation in the sport.



He trained in multiple gyms on the northside and southside of Brisbane, got a Cert 4 and other diplomas in community service, all whilst teaching  the kids at the UAICC everyday, until a point where he needed a full-time venue. 



That led to a move to establish "The Boss Boxing" at a commercial property in Zillmere. The coaches were and still are volunteers, people who have a passion to coach and help people of all ages to better themselves. 



"We've had children as young as five up to a lady of 71 years of age, and all ages in between."



The Boss Boxing is now established at 388 Newman Road in Geebung, where Sammy has also established the First Nations Boxing Academy, to work with the best young talent around. 



In 2023, he also developed the inaugural First Nations Boxing Championships at the Hamilton Hotel. The event is due to take place again for the fourth consecutive year on September 19 in the conference hall above the Hamilton Hotel. It is open to First Nations people and anyone else.



These days, Sammy is working on a new exciting project of identifying a team of First Nations Boxers to take as a squad for a challenge to take on a team from Fiji in Fiji. As ever, that will involve plenty of fundraising efforts to enable costs of the trip to be covered.



Now recognised as a "Futures Development Club" for the metro north area of Brisbane, a pathway through the state body of Boxing Qld, the Geebung gym hosts regular sessions for the up nd coming talent of the state.



The evolution of Sammy and the organisation has been noticed. Recently, he was asked to become a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics, a program supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport and the AIS, called "Youth for 2032" which will hold regular scouting programs at Sammy's joint.



"It's all about assessing the physical attributes of the talent early, so that as we head towards 2032, we are developing kids who have the agility and physique that can be built on." says Sammy.



The full circle of Sammy's life going from scouted to Olympic scout has come from resilience, discipline and the desire to pass on his lived experience to the youth. He has also continually helped others from his own pocket, where people have fallen through the cracks of the system.



This weekend Sammy is the guest speaker at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast, held in Fitzgibbon. 



The event has seen a strong boxing contingent including former Kickboxing World Champion, Ian Jacobs, and a fresh talent in Isaac "Heasdsplitter" Hardman who fights in the IBC, the T20 version of MMA, a smaller ring, less grappling, very brutal. 



Past guest speakers have included MMA fighter Jason Lonergan, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist, Duncan Armstrong and former Brisbane Bullets star, Andre Moore.



The event is the brainchild of Hudson Dale, a series of great speakers with a free breakfast all covered by incredibly generous sponsors. 



Dale Farm is one of the most extraordinary properties in Brisbane. Dale, a Commercial Property Agent with Raine and Horne in Kedron, fell in love with the place but the floods were not kind to it; however, he is very focused on continually upgrading it and adding new elements towards his vision as a centre for men's health.



Sammy Leone will add a new chapter to the Men's Breakfast series on Saturday morning with a 6.30-7am start at 42A Desert Willow Way in Fitzgibbon.



Photo credit: Brisbane Men's Breakfast



This has to be the best free event in Brisbane. You'd be crazy to miss it.











Published 17-May-2026




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When Sammy Leone roped up his first makeshift boxing ring at the UAICC in Zillmere in 2012, he would have had no idea that this would lead to him becoming a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics.



"We had several small boxing rings rigged up in the back yard on the grass. The kids loved the sparring sessions. They didn't love the mozzies, but I think they developed faster hands by constantly swatting them."



Sammy's pilgrimage to teaching boxing and developing a youth group (whilst helping people who had nothing where he could), actually started when his talent was spotted leading to a fully paid scholarship as a teenager to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.



"It was an incredible experience that came out of the blue, daily boxing training and I had always had a passion for youthwork so i started studying it down there," says Sammy.



Whilst the AIS was instrumental in forming Sammy's future career, it also had a very harsh lesson. From a group of seven in Canberra, three were picked to go to the Olympics. Sammy was one of the four that didn't make it.



The devastating blow forged an inner strength and motivation to build something. It took a long time germinating inside him -- 20 years of work inside the community services sector, whilst pursuing an amateur boxing career (including turning pro), winning the State Title, and developing a strong reputation in the sport.



He trained in multiple gyms on the northside and southside of Brisbane, got a Cert 4 and other diplomas in community service, all whilst teaching  the kids at the UAICC everyday, until a point where he needed a full-time venue. 



That led to a move to establish "The Boss Boxing" at a commercial property in Zillmere. The coaches were and still are volunteers, people who have a passion to coach and help people of all ages to better themselves. 



"We've had children as young as five up to a lady of 71 years of age, and all ages in between."



The Boss Boxing is now established at 388 Newman Road in Geebung, where Sammy has also established the First Nations Boxing Academy, to work with the best young talent around. 



In 2023, he also developed the inaugural First Nations Boxing Championships at the Hamilton Hotel. The event is due to take place again for the fourth consecutive year on September 19 in the conference hall above the Hamilton Hotel. It is open to First Nations people and anyone else.



These days, Sammy is working on a new exciting project of identifying a team of First Nations Boxers to take as a squad for a challenge to take on a team from Fiji in Fiji. As ever, that will involve plenty of fundraising efforts to enable costs of the trip to be covered.



Now recognised as a "Futures Development Club" for the metro north area of Brisbane, a pathway through the state body of Boxing Qld, the Geebung gym hosts regular sessions for the up nd coming talent of the state.



The evolution of Sammy and the organisation has been noticed. Recently, he was asked to become a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics, a program supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport and the AIS, called "Youth for 2032" which will hold regular scouting programs at Sammy's joint.



"It's all about assessing the physical attributes of the talent early, so that as we head towards 2032, we are developing kids who have the agility and physique that can be built on." says Sammy.



The full circle of Sammy's life going from scouted to Olympic scout has come from resilience, discipline and the desire to pass on his lived experience to the youth. He has also continually helped others from his own pocket, where people have fallen through the cracks of the system.



This weekend Sammy is the guest speaker at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast, held in Fitzgibbon. 



The event has seen a strong boxing contingent including former Kickboxing World Champion, Ian Jacobs, and a fresh talent in Isaac "Heasdsplitter" Hardman who fights in the IBC, the T20 version of MMA, a smaller ring, less grappling, very brutal. 



Past guest speakers have included MMA fighter Jason Lonergan, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist, Duncan Armstrong and former Brisbane Bullets star, Andre Moore.



The event is the brainchild of Hudson Dale, a series of great speakers with a free breakfast all covered by incredibly generous sponsors. 



Dale Farm is one of the most extraordinary properties in Brisbane. Dale, a Commercial Property Agent with Raine and Horne in Kedron, fell in love with the place but the floods were not kind to it; however, he is very focused on continually upgrading it and adding new elements towards his vision as a centre for men's health.



Sammy Leone will add a new chapter to the Men's Breakfast series on Saturday morning with a 6.30-7am start at 42A Desert Willow Way in Fitzgibbon.



Photo credit: Brisbane Men's Breakfast



This has to be the best free event in Brisbane. You'd be crazy to miss it.











Published 17-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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A morning coffee stop in Boondall and a motorcycle-focused community gathering in Geebung will become part of a wider road safety push this week, as police take National Road Safety Week messaging directly into North Brisbane neighbourhoods.



Queensland Police, alongside the Department of Transport and Main Roads, are hosting a series of community events across the region as part of the annual campaign, which runs from 17 to 24 May and focuses on reducing road trauma while encouraging safer driving habits.







For Aspley district residents, two of the closest events will take place in Boondall and Geebung.



The first is a Coffee with a Cop session at Zarraffa’s Boondall on Thursday 21 May from 7am to 8.30am, giving commuters and locals a chance to speak with police about road safety concerns over a morning coffee.



Later in the week, attention shifts to two wheels, with police launching a motorcycle safety initiative at Bike Night at Café Elle in Geebung on Saturday 23 May from 5pm to 7.30pm.



While community engagement is the public face of the campaign, the message behind it is far more serious.



National Road Safety Week was established to raise awareness of the lasting impact of road trauma, honour those killed or seriously injured in crashes, and encourage Australians to make safer decisions behind the wheel.



Queensland Police say enforcement remains important, but changing behaviour before dangerous choices are made is just as critical.



That includes the habits authorities continue to link to serious crashes and fatalities: speeding, driving while distracted, fatigue, drink or drug driving, and failing to wear seatbelts.



Police will also be taking the campaign into other parts of North Brisbane, including a rural road safety-themed parkrun activation in Samford and a football round community event at Norths Devils in Nundah alongside ambulance and fire crews.



But for motorists in the Aspley catchment, the Boondall and Geebung events bring the campaign closer to home.



Rather than relying solely on patrol cars and roadside enforcement, the week is designed to start conversations in places where people already gather, whether that is a café before work or a community bike meet on a Saturday evening.



The underlying message is simple: road safety is not just a policing issue. It is a responsibility shared by everyone who gets behind the wheel or throws a leg over a bike.



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A morning coffee stop in Boondall and a motorcycle-focused community gathering in Geebung will become part of a wider road safety push this week, as police take National Road Safety Week messaging directly into North Brisbane neighbourhoods.



Queensland Police, alongside the Department of Transport and Main Roads, are hosting a series of community events across the region as part of the annual campaign, which runs from 17 to 24 May and focuses on reducing road trauma while encouraging safer driving habits.







For Aspley district residents, two of the closest events will take place in Boondall and Geebung.



The first is a Coffee with a Cop session at Zarraffa’s Boondall on Thursday 21 May from 7am to 8.30am, giving commuters and locals a chance to speak with police about road safety concerns over a morning coffee.



Later in the week, attention shifts to two wheels, with police launching a motorcycle safety initiative at Bike Night at Café Elle in Geebung on Saturday 23 May from 5pm to 7.30pm.



While community engagement is the public face of the campaign, the message behind it is far more serious.



National Road Safety Week was established to raise awareness of the lasting impact of road trauma, honour those killed or seriously injured in crashes, and encourage Australians to make safer decisions behind the wheel.



Queensland Police say enforcement remains important, but changing behaviour before dangerous choices are made is just as critical.



That includes the habits authorities continue to link to serious crashes and fatalities: speeding, driving while distracted, fatigue, drink or drug driving, and failing to wear seatbelts.



Police will also be taking the campaign into other parts of North Brisbane, including a rural road safety-themed parkrun activation in Samford and a football round community event at Norths Devils in Nundah alongside ambulance and fire crews.



But for motorists in the Aspley catchment, the Boondall and Geebung events bring the campaign closer to home.



Rather than relying solely on patrol cars and roadside enforcement, the week is designed to start conversations in places where people already gather, whether that is a café before work or a community bike meet on a Saturday evening.



The underlying message is simple: road safety is not just a policing issue. It is a responsibility shared by everyone who gets behind the wheel or throws a leg over a bike.



Published 17-May-2026
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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