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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Pink Party Returns With Puppy Parade, Live Music, and Community Fundraising]]></title>
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Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub will host its annual Pink Party on October 10, bringing community fundraising, food, live entertainment, market stalls, and family activities to Oxford Street.







Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary







Held during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event will run from 8am to 12pm at the Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre at 68 Oxford Street. Locals are encouraged to wear pink on the day, while residents can also decorate their homes and gardens during October.



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







The morning will combine fundraising with a program of activities, including cake, pre-loved goods, plants and produce stalls, alongside a barbecue and Devonshire morning tea. A Wellness Hub will also be held at St Luke's Community Hall, adding an exercise session to the morning's programme.



Pink Puppy Parade returns



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







The Pink Puppy Parade will take place at 9am, with children and their dressed-up dogs able to enter for $2. The event listing also states that prizes will be available for the parade, adding another feature to the morning's programme.



Music will form another part of the event, including a 10am performance by Hamilton State School students. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment, moving through the event during the morning.



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







Children will have their own activities to explore, including activities facilitated by HSS PCYC and a treasure hunt. The programme also includes food and community stalls, giving visitors several activities to move between during the four-hour event.



Health coach Deb Edwards will lead a 30-minute exercise class from 8am at the Wellness Hub at St Luke's Community Hall. The session costs $15 and is described by the event organisers as suitable for a range of fitness levels.



Fundraising for breast cancer organisations



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







Money raised at the Pink Party will support three breast cancer organisations: Be Uplifted Inc North Brisbane Breast Cancer Charity, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council Australia.



A small portion of the funds raised will also support Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub's future community initiatives. The Hub is volunteer-run, according to the event information supplied by the organisation.



The fundraising will take place alongside the morning's programme of stalls, performances, food and children's activities, giving the event both a community and fundraising focus.



The Pink Party will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 8am to noon at the Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street, Hamilton. Locals are encouraged to wear pink, while residents can also decorate their homes and gardens during October.







Read: Confiscated Carry-On Items at Brisbane Airport Find New Purpose with Local Charities







The annual event will feature the Pink Puppy Parade, a Hamilton State School performance, live violin music, children's activities, food and community stalls, alongside its breast cancer fundraising.



Published 2-October-2026




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Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub will host its annual Pink Party on October 10, bringing community fundraising, food, live entertainment, market stalls, and family activities to Oxford Street.







Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary







Held during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event will run from 8am to 12pm at the Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre at 68 Oxford Street. Locals are encouraged to wear pink on the day, while residents can also decorate their homes and gardens during October.



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







The morning will combine fundraising with a program of activities, including cake, pre-loved goods, plants and produce stalls, alongside a barbecue and Devonshire morning tea. A Wellness Hub will also be held at St Luke's Community Hall, adding an exercise session to the morning's programme.



Pink Puppy Parade returns



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







The Pink Puppy Parade will take place at 9am, with children and their dressed-up dogs able to enter for $2. The event listing also states that prizes will be available for the parade, adding another feature to the morning's programme.



Music will form another part of the event, including a 10am performance by Hamilton State School students. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment, moving through the event during the morning.



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







Children will have their own activities to explore, including activities facilitated by HSS PCYC and a treasure hunt. The programme also includes food and community stalls, giving visitors several activities to move between during the four-hour event.



Health coach Deb Edwards will lead a 30-minute exercise class from 8am at the Wellness Hub at St Luke's Community Hall. The session costs $15 and is described by the event organisers as suitable for a range of fitness levels.



Fundraising for breast cancer organisations



Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub







Money raised at the Pink Party will support three breast cancer organisations: Be Uplifted Inc North Brisbane Breast Cancer Charity, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council Australia.



A small portion of the funds raised will also support Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub's future community initiatives. The Hub is volunteer-run, according to the event information supplied by the organisation.



The fundraising will take place alongside the morning's programme of stalls, performances, food and children's activities, giving the event both a community and fundraising focus.



The Pink Party will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 8am to noon at the Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street, Hamilton. Locals are encouraged to wear pink, while residents can also decorate their homes and gardens during October.







Read: Confiscated Carry-On Items at Brisbane Airport Find New Purpose with Local Charities







The annual event will feature the Pink Puppy Parade, a Hamilton State School performance, live violin music, children's activities, food and community stalls, alongside its breast cancer fundraising.



Published 2-October-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Food]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

How Do They Get the Pits Out of Olives, and Why Do They Sometimes Miss One?
By Jack Mercer - Rabbit Hole Fisherman Pitted olives are produced by machines capable of processing thousands of olives a ...Read More]]></description>
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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

How Do They Get the Pits Out of Olives, and Why Do They Sometimes Miss One?
By Jack Mercer - Rabbit Hole Fisherman Pitted olives are produced by machines capable of processing thousands of olives a ...Read More]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Bands]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

How Did Blur Form and Become Famous? The Unlikely Story that Led to Girls &amp; Boys and Parklife
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Blur didn't begin with Parklife, Britpop or a battle with Oasis. The four-piece ...Read More]]></description>
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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

How Did Blur Form and Become Famous? The Unlikely Story that Led to Girls &amp; Boys and Parklife
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Blur didn't begin with Parklife, Britpop or a battle with Oasis. The four-piece ...Read More]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Adventures]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hamilton Today]]></dc:creator>
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The River That Refused to Become a Dam: Rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

A Forest Inside the Mountain
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></description>
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The River That Refused to Become a Dam: Rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

A Forest Inside the Mountain
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Apartment Plan Now Targets Site Once Eyed for Childcare Centre at 46–50 Racecourse Road]]></title>
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A Hamilton address once proposed for a childcare centre that would have cared for 98 children is now part of a plan for 29 apartments on Racecourse Road.



Read: New Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor



Hamilton Today previously reported on a plan for a childcare centre at 50 Racecourse Road. It covered a 618.8-square-metre block, would have replaced the house standing there, and was under council assessment at the time. The centre was designed by Red Door Architecture and included a basement car park with 10 spaces.



Now the same address sits inside a much larger proposal.



What Fortis Wants to Build



Photo Credit: DA A007111048



The plans were lodged in September and show a five-storey building designed by DKO Architecture. Buyers would choose from six two-bedroom apartments, 22 three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom home. According to a design statement, the look borrows from traditional Queenslanders, with deep balconies, sliding screens and planter boxes. It also aims to respect the neighbouring St Augustine's Anglican Church and the nearby Hamilton Town Hall.



Cafes, a Rooftop and Underground Parking



Street level would hold three retail tenancies, covering 268 square metres inside and another 71 square metres of outdoor dining. They are earmarked for food, drink and boutique shops. Up top, a 488-square-metre rooftop deck would have a pool, a sauna, a gym and a private dining pavilion. Two basement levels would hold 75 car spaces and 35 bicycle spaces.



What About the Price?



Photo Credit: DA A007111048



No prices have been released for the new building. Fortis is also behind Lynsford, across the road at 53 Racecourse Road. That project is approved and being sold off the plan, with three-bedroom homes advertised from $3.45 million. Hamilton Today has reported that submissions on an earlier version of the Lynsford plans raised the church's heritage setting and traffic on Racecourse Road.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



A Busy Stretch



Racecourse Road keeps filling up with proposals. Graya began construction on its The Gallery project at 63 to 71 Racecourse Road in June, and The Urban Developer reports 25 of its 48 apartments have sold. Fortis is separately behind a plan to turn a former aged care facility in New Farm into high-end homes.



For now, the Hamilton proposal is with Brisbane City Council.



Published Date 30-September-2026




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A Hamilton address once proposed for a childcare centre that would have cared for 98 children is now part of a plan for 29 apartments on Racecourse Road.



Read: New Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor



Hamilton Today previously reported on a plan for a childcare centre at 50 Racecourse Road. It covered a 618.8-square-metre block, would have replaced the house standing there, and was under council assessment at the time. The centre was designed by Red Door Architecture and included a basement car park with 10 spaces.



Now the same address sits inside a much larger proposal.



What Fortis Wants to Build



Photo Credit: DA A007111048



The plans were lodged in September and show a five-storey building designed by DKO Architecture. Buyers would choose from six two-bedroom apartments, 22 three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom home. According to a design statement, the look borrows from traditional Queenslanders, with deep balconies, sliding screens and planter boxes. It also aims to respect the neighbouring St Augustine's Anglican Church and the nearby Hamilton Town Hall.



Cafes, a Rooftop and Underground Parking



Street level would hold three retail tenancies, covering 268 square metres inside and another 71 square metres of outdoor dining. They are earmarked for food, drink and boutique shops. Up top, a 488-square-metre rooftop deck would have a pool, a sauna, a gym and a private dining pavilion. Two basement levels would hold 75 car spaces and 35 bicycle spaces.



What About the Price?



Photo Credit: DA A007111048



No prices have been released for the new building. Fortis is also behind Lynsford, across the road at 53 Racecourse Road. That project is approved and being sold off the plan, with three-bedroom homes advertised from $3.45 million. Hamilton Today has reported that submissions on an earlier version of the Lynsford plans raised the church's heritage setting and traffic on Racecourse Road.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



A Busy Stretch



Racecourse Road keeps filling up with proposals. Graya began construction on its The Gallery project at 63 to 71 Racecourse Road in June, and The Urban Developer reports 25 of its 48 apartments have sold. Fortis is separately behind a plan to turn a former aged care facility in New Farm into high-end homes.



For now, the Hamilton proposal is with Brisbane City Council.



Published Date 30-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Pink Party Returns to Oxford Street With Stalls, Music and Family Fun]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]></category>
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The Hamilton Pink Party marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and gives locals a simple way to show support. It is also a familiar event on the neighbourhood calendar, with a mix of fundraising and community activity that suits a Saturday morning well.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. The morning starts with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also begins at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



At 9am, the Pink Puppy Parade gets underway. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2. It is one of the lighter parts of the program, and it gives the morning a clear family focus.







Music, food and local talent



The schedule keeps moving after that. BBQ and Devonshire morning tea begins at 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



There is also plenty for children. HSS PCYC will run kids’ activities, and a children’s treasure hunt will add another reason to stay a while. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day.



That mix of activity is part of what makes the event feel like more than a fundraiser. It gives people time to browse, listen and join in without feeling rushed.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Fundraising with a local edge



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also go towards the Hub’s own programs and help keep the lights on.



That detail gives the event an extra local purpose. It supports major breast cancer charities while also backing a community centre that serves the area year-round. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, and it has become a steady part of the local calendar.



Read: Nearly 2,200 Homes Planned Across Northshore Hamilton Waterfront



The Hamilton Pink Party keeps its appeal in its simplicity. It offers a short, busy morning with food, music, stalls and family activities. More importantly, it gives locals a straightforward way to support a cause that matters.



Updated 28-September-2026




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The Hamilton Pink Party marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and gives locals a simple way to show support. It is also a familiar event on the neighbourhood calendar, with a mix of fundraising and community activity that suits a Saturday morning well.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. The morning starts with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also begins at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



At 9am, the Pink Puppy Parade gets underway. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2. It is one of the lighter parts of the program, and it gives the morning a clear family focus.







Music, food and local talent



The schedule keeps moving after that. BBQ and Devonshire morning tea begins at 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



There is also plenty for children. HSS PCYC will run kids’ activities, and a children’s treasure hunt will add another reason to stay a while. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day.



That mix of activity is part of what makes the event feel like more than a fundraiser. It gives people time to browse, listen and join in without feeling rushed.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Fundraising with a local edge



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also go towards the Hub’s own programs and help keep the lights on.



That detail gives the event an extra local purpose. It supports major breast cancer charities while also backing a community centre that serves the area year-round. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, and it has become a steady part of the local calendar.



Read: Nearly 2,200 Homes Planned Across Northshore Hamilton Waterfront



The Hamilton Pink Party keeps its appeal in its simplicity. It offers a short, busy morning with food, music, stalls and family activities. More importantly, it gives locals a straightforward way to support a cause that matters.



Updated 28-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Families and visitors heading to Eat Street Northshore in Hamilton will have a series of spring events to choose from, beginning with school holiday appearances by Bluey and KOOZA before OktoberFEAST and Halloween activities follow.



Read: Hamilton Pink Party Returns to Oxford Street With Stalls, Music and Family Fun



School Holiday Events Begin at Eat Street Northshore



The spring program starts on Saturday, 19 September, when Bluey returns to the Main Stage for a live games show. The event will include 10 VIP meet-and-greets and a Bluey prize worth more than $1,000.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Performers from Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA will appear on the same stage on Sunday, 20 September. The guest appearance coincides with KOOZA’s limited Brisbane season under the big top at nearby Portside.



The opening weekend will be followed by food-focused events across late September and October, extending the calendar of activities at the Northshore Hamilton precinct.



Photo Credit: Supplied



OktoberFEAST Spans Two Hamilton Weekends



OktoberFEAST will run for six nights from 25 to 27 September and again from 2 to 4 October.



Eat Street Northshore will serve a range of limited-time Bavarian dishes during the event, alongside close to a dozen imported German beers. Oompah performers, alpine bells and stilt walkers will also feature across both weekends.



Among the highlighted menu items will be Peter Dressler’s pork knuckle at Poulet &amp; Porc, slow-roasted in German pilsner, and Natasha Medwedew’s Jägerschnitzel Burger at Smash Mamas with Rémy Martin cognac gravy.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Other dishes will include Schnitzel Gnocchi from Arancini Bros, German Kranski with housemade sauce and relish from Poulet &amp; Porc, German Potatoes with Sauerkraut from Baked &amp; Loaded and Classic Munich Pretzels from The Original Langos.



Kombi Alley will have a Signature Cronut Pretzel, while Nawty Nuts will offer a Gebrannte Mandeln Hot Cone. Beer Battered Onion Rings from First Bite and non-alcoholic Butterbeer from Miss Flossy are also included in the event menu.



Halloween Extends the Local Events Calendar



The spring activities will continue with Trick or Treat Street from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November.



Further Halloween food specials are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Entertainment across the listed events is included with a normal entry pass, while food and drink specials are priced separately.



Eat Street Northshore operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Brisbane River at Northshore Hamilton. Its regular weekend program includes live music, local performers and roving entertainment.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



The precinct first opened in December 2013 before moving to its current MacArthur Avenue location in 2017. It now trades from 4pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 4pm to 9pm on Sundays at 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton.



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Families and visitors heading to Eat Street Northshore in Hamilton will have a series of spring events to choose from, beginning with school holiday appearances by Bluey and KOOZA before OktoberFEAST and Halloween activities follow.



Read: Hamilton Pink Party Returns to Oxford Street With Stalls, Music and Family Fun



School Holiday Events Begin at Eat Street Northshore



The spring program starts on Saturday, 19 September, when Bluey returns to the Main Stage for a live games show. The event will include 10 VIP meet-and-greets and a Bluey prize worth more than $1,000.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Performers from Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA will appear on the same stage on Sunday, 20 September. The guest appearance coincides with KOOZA’s limited Brisbane season under the big top at nearby Portside.



The opening weekend will be followed by food-focused events across late September and October, extending the calendar of activities at the Northshore Hamilton precinct.



Photo Credit: Supplied



OktoberFEAST Spans Two Hamilton Weekends



OktoberFEAST will run for six nights from 25 to 27 September and again from 2 to 4 October.



Eat Street Northshore will serve a range of limited-time Bavarian dishes during the event, alongside close to a dozen imported German beers. Oompah performers, alpine bells and stilt walkers will also feature across both weekends.



Among the highlighted menu items will be Peter Dressler’s pork knuckle at Poulet &amp; Porc, slow-roasted in German pilsner, and Natasha Medwedew’s Jägerschnitzel Burger at Smash Mamas with Rémy Martin cognac gravy.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Other dishes will include Schnitzel Gnocchi from Arancini Bros, German Kranski with housemade sauce and relish from Poulet &amp; Porc, German Potatoes with Sauerkraut from Baked &amp; Loaded and Classic Munich Pretzels from The Original Langos.



Kombi Alley will have a Signature Cronut Pretzel, while Nawty Nuts will offer a Gebrannte Mandeln Hot Cone. Beer Battered Onion Rings from First Bite and non-alcoholic Butterbeer from Miss Flossy are also included in the event menu.



Halloween Extends the Local Events Calendar



The spring activities will continue with Trick or Treat Street from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November.



Further Halloween food specials are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Entertainment across the listed events is included with a normal entry pass, while food and drink specials are priced separately.



Eat Street Northshore operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Brisbane River at Northshore Hamilton. Its regular weekend program includes live music, local performers and roving entertainment.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



The precinct first opened in December 2013 before moving to its current MacArthur Avenue location in 2017. It now trades from 4pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 4pm to 9pm on Sundays at 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton.



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Families, walkers and recreational runners will gather at Hercules Park as Hamilton becomes the starting point for Bridge to Brisbane’s 5km Blue Run.



Read: More Than 30,000 Sign Up as Bridge to Brisbane Returns to Hamilton



The Blue Run 5km will start from Hercules Park on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m., sending runners, walkers and wheelers along Kingsford Smith Drive before the course loops through Bowen Hills and finishes at Brisbane Showgrounds. Organisers describe the shorter event as suited to families, walkers and participants wanting to take part in the fun-run atmosphere without tackling the 10km course.



The 2026 event has reached capacity, surpassing the more than 38,000 people who took part last year. Participants in 2025 also raised $1.1 million for hundreds of charities, giving the anniversary edition a community fundraising role alongside its sporting draw.



Hercules Park becomes the 5km launch pad



Hercules Park will serve as the marshalling point for the 5km field, placing Hamilton at the centre of the second major start of race day. Unlike the 10km event, which begins in Murarrie at 6:00 a.m. and immediately sends participants onto the Gateway Bridge, Hamilton’s start comes four hours later and caters to an all-ages field.&nbsp;



The official event page lists no minimum age for the 5km, while participants are advised to arrive about an hour before their allocated start time.



The course leaves Hamilton along Kingsford Smith Drive before heading towards Bowen Hills, giving one of the city’s major arterial roads a temporary role as a community race route. Brisbane City Council identifies Hercules Park as the 5km starting point and the Showgrounds as the common finish for both distances.



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane/Facebook



Blue Run puts men’s health on the course



The Hamilton start also carries one of the event’s most visible charity themes this year, with the 5km designated the Blue Run in support of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation.



The foundation is using the event to raise awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer and has encouraged participants to wear blue as part of its campaign. Funds raised by Team RBWH Foundation will support the organisation’s work.



The foundation says close to 29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and is using the 5km event to encourage conversations about early detection, research and men’s health.



Participants can run, jog, walk or wheel the Hamilton course, broadening the event beyond competitive running and giving families and community groups a lower-distance entry point into the anniversary race.



Kingsford Smith Drive faces race-day changes



Hamilton residents and motorists can expect traffic and parking changes as the 5km field moves onto Kingsford Smith Drive and surrounding streets.



Brisbane City Council says temporary road closures, lane closures and parking restrictions will affect Hamilton, Eagle Farm, Albion, Newstead and Bowen Hills, with some measures beginning before race day and continuing into Sunday. Kingsford Smith Drive is among the roads affected along the course.&nbsp;



Council says changed traffic conditions across the wider race route will apply between 2:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, while some parking restrictions begin from Saturday afternoon. Motorists are being advised to allow additional travel time and use alternative routes where possible.




BRIDGE TO BRISBANE TRAFFIC CHANGES




Public transport brings the field into Hamilton



Public transport will play a significant role in moving thousands of competitors into the Hamilton start area.



Translink says the 5km marshalling area at Hercules Street Park is about a four-minute walk from a temporary shuttle stop on Curtin Avenue West, while Doomben station is about a 10-minute walk away. Shuttle buses to the 5km start are scheduled from several parts of Brisbane from 7:00 a.m.



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane/Facebook



Free public transport is included for registered participants on race day, according to the event information, helping reduce the need for competitors to drive into an area already facing temporary traffic restrictions.



Read: Hamilton Markets: New Five-Day Food Destination Proposed for Northshore



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Families, walkers and recreational runners will gather at Hercules Park as Hamilton becomes the starting point for Bridge to Brisbane’s 5km Blue Run.



Read: More Than 30,000 Sign Up as Bridge to Brisbane Returns to Hamilton



The Blue Run 5km will start from Hercules Park on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m., sending runners, walkers and wheelers along Kingsford Smith Drive before the course loops through Bowen Hills and finishes at Brisbane Showgrounds. Organisers describe the shorter event as suited to families, walkers and participants wanting to take part in the fun-run atmosphere without tackling the 10km course.



The 2026 event has reached capacity, surpassing the more than 38,000 people who took part last year. Participants in 2025 also raised $1.1 million for hundreds of charities, giving the anniversary edition a community fundraising role alongside its sporting draw.



Hercules Park becomes the 5km launch pad



Hercules Park will serve as the marshalling point for the 5km field, placing Hamilton at the centre of the second major start of race day. Unlike the 10km event, which begins in Murarrie at 6:00 a.m. and immediately sends participants onto the Gateway Bridge, Hamilton’s start comes four hours later and caters to an all-ages field.&nbsp;



The official event page lists no minimum age for the 5km, while participants are advised to arrive about an hour before their allocated start time.



The course leaves Hamilton along Kingsford Smith Drive before heading towards Bowen Hills, giving one of the city’s major arterial roads a temporary role as a community race route. Brisbane City Council identifies Hercules Park as the 5km starting point and the Showgrounds as the common finish for both distances.



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane/Facebook



Blue Run puts men’s health on the course



The Hamilton start also carries one of the event’s most visible charity themes this year, with the 5km designated the Blue Run in support of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation.



The foundation is using the event to raise awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer and has encouraged participants to wear blue as part of its campaign. Funds raised by Team RBWH Foundation will support the organisation’s work.



The foundation says close to 29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and is using the 5km event to encourage conversations about early detection, research and men’s health.



Participants can run, jog, walk or wheel the Hamilton course, broadening the event beyond competitive running and giving families and community groups a lower-distance entry point into the anniversary race.



Kingsford Smith Drive faces race-day changes



Hamilton residents and motorists can expect traffic and parking changes as the 5km field moves onto Kingsford Smith Drive and surrounding streets.



Brisbane City Council says temporary road closures, lane closures and parking restrictions will affect Hamilton, Eagle Farm, Albion, Newstead and Bowen Hills, with some measures beginning before race day and continuing into Sunday. Kingsford Smith Drive is among the roads affected along the course.&nbsp;



Council says changed traffic conditions across the wider race route will apply between 2:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, while some parking restrictions begin from Saturday afternoon. Motorists are being advised to allow additional travel time and use alternative routes where possible.




BRIDGE TO BRISBANE TRAFFIC CHANGES




Public transport brings the field into Hamilton



Public transport will play a significant role in moving thousands of competitors into the Hamilton start area.



Translink says the 5km marshalling area at Hercules Street Park is about a four-minute walk from a temporary shuttle stop on Curtin Avenue West, while Doomben station is about a 10-minute walk away. Shuttle buses to the 5km start are scheduled from several parts of Brisbane from 7:00 a.m.



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane/Facebook



Free public transport is included for registered participants on race day, according to the event information, helping reduce the need for competitors to drive into an area already facing temporary traffic restrictions.



Read: Hamilton Markets: New Five-Day Food Destination Proposed for Northshore



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Northshore Hamilton could welcome around 4,000 new residents under plans for nearly 2,200 homes, with shops, cafes and community services also proposed across a new riverfront neighbourhood.



Read: NNew Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor



Five development partners have been selected to progress projects across approximately 6.1 hectares within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area, adding another residential and commercial precinct to the growing riverside community.



More than 21,600sqm of retail and commercial space is proposed alongside the new homes, including a supermarket and hotel, while medical, childcare, education, business and community facilities could also form part of the neighbourhood.



Photo Credit: QLD Gov



More Everyday Services For Northshore Hamilton



The housing would range from one to four-bedroom homes spread across developments by Red &amp; Co, Joe Adsett Developments, GRAYA, Greyburn and Lancini.



Among the plans, Lancini is proposing a 15,070sqm shopping and lifestyle hub with a full-line supermarket as part of a mixed-use development containing approximately 484 homes. Medical, childcare, education, business and community facilities have also been identified as potential uses.



GRAYA's riverfront proposal would bring approximately 435 homes, a 50-bed hotel and retail and commercial space to an approximately 11,000sqm site.



Photo Credit: NorthshoreHamilton/YouTube



Working with Koichi Takada Architects, the developer is planning shaded and walkable areas, active frontages and connections to the waterfront. A development application for the proposal had not been lodged as of 7 September 2026.



Elsewhere across the new neighbourhood, Red &amp; Co proposes approximately 440 homes across two towers, Joe Adsett Developments plans about 430 homes and Greyburn proposes approximately 402 homes across four medium-rise buildings.



Together, the five developments have been outlined as comprising 13 towers.



Riverfront Community Continues To Expand



The new neighbourhood would become part of a much larger Northshore Hamilton precinct that stretches across 304 hectares and more than three kilometres of Brisbane River frontage.



Long-term planning for Northshore provides for about 14,000 dwellings and 24,500 residents, as well as 10 hectares of parkland and 2.5 kilometres of riverfront intended for public use.



Photo Credit: NorthshoreHamilton/YouTube



Walking, cycling and public transport connections are also part of the broader precinct planning. Future proposals include a high-frequency Gold CityGlider service between Northshore and Brisbane's CBD and another CityCat terminal.



The five developments are also expected to provide employment during construction and once the new residential, retail, commercial and community spaces are operating.



First Residents Expected From 2031



The proposals will now continue through planning and design processes, with Economic Development Queensland responsible for assessing development applications within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



About $154 million in enabling infrastructure works is planned to prepare the sites and support future housing delivery.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



Subject to approvals and other factors, construction of the first homes is expected to begin from mid-2028. The first residents are anticipated to move into the new Northshore Hamilton neighbourhood from 2031.



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Northshore Hamilton could welcome around 4,000 new residents under plans for nearly 2,200 homes, with shops, cafes and community services also proposed across a new riverfront neighbourhood.



Read: NNew Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor



Five development partners have been selected to progress projects across approximately 6.1 hectares within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area, adding another residential and commercial precinct to the growing riverside community.



More than 21,600sqm of retail and commercial space is proposed alongside the new homes, including a supermarket and hotel, while medical, childcare, education, business and community facilities could also form part of the neighbourhood.



Photo Credit: QLD Gov



More Everyday Services For Northshore Hamilton



The housing would range from one to four-bedroom homes spread across developments by Red &amp; Co, Joe Adsett Developments, GRAYA, Greyburn and Lancini.



Among the plans, Lancini is proposing a 15,070sqm shopping and lifestyle hub with a full-line supermarket as part of a mixed-use development containing approximately 484 homes. Medical, childcare, education, business and community facilities have also been identified as potential uses.



GRAYA's riverfront proposal would bring approximately 435 homes, a 50-bed hotel and retail and commercial space to an approximately 11,000sqm site.



Photo Credit: NorthshoreHamilton/YouTube



Working with Koichi Takada Architects, the developer is planning shaded and walkable areas, active frontages and connections to the waterfront. A development application for the proposal had not been lodged as of 7 September 2026.



Elsewhere across the new neighbourhood, Red &amp; Co proposes approximately 440 homes across two towers, Joe Adsett Developments plans about 430 homes and Greyburn proposes approximately 402 homes across four medium-rise buildings.



Together, the five developments have been outlined as comprising 13 towers.



Riverfront Community Continues To Expand



The new neighbourhood would become part of a much larger Northshore Hamilton precinct that stretches across 304 hectares and more than three kilometres of Brisbane River frontage.



Long-term planning for Northshore provides for about 14,000 dwellings and 24,500 residents, as well as 10 hectares of parkland and 2.5 kilometres of riverfront intended for public use.



Photo Credit: NorthshoreHamilton/YouTube



Walking, cycling and public transport connections are also part of the broader precinct planning. Future proposals include a high-frequency Gold CityGlider service between Northshore and Brisbane's CBD and another CityCat terminal.



The five developments are also expected to provide employment during construction and once the new residential, retail, commercial and community spaces are operating.



First Residents Expected From 2031



The proposals will now continue through planning and design processes, with Economic Development Queensland responsible for assessing development applications within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



About $154 million in enabling infrastructure works is planned to prepare the sites and support future housing delivery.



Read: Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary



Subject to approvals and other factors, construction of the first homes is expected to begin from mid-2028. The first residents are anticipated to move into the new Northshore Hamilton neighbourhood from 2031.



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<title><![CDATA[A Days Road Shopfront Gets a Third Life as ‘A Team Deli’]]></title>
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What do you do with a Grange shopfront that has already been a bakery and an antique shop? A Team Deli's answer is a Japanese-inspired beef curry sandwich, served to the Wilston Grange area.



Read: Cockatoos Take Centre Stage In Brisbane 2032 Olympic And Paralympic Emblems



One Address, Three Lives



Photo Credit: A Team Deli/ Facebook



Think about what a neighbour might have walked into this building to buy over the years. Bread came first, then antiques. Now it is a toasted sandwich and a coffee.



The street has its own long history, too. According to Queensland Places, a tram service began running along Days Road in 1928, and a shopping area grew up near where the line ended. The road has been part of the neighbourhood's daily routine for nearly a century, and A Team Deli hopes to join it.&nbsp;



What is on the Board?



Photo Credit: A Team Deli/ Facebook



Start with the beef curry sandwich. It layers slow-cooked beef, pickled onions, American cheese and curry mayo between toasted sourdough. Allen Kao, who runs the cafe, told The Weekend Edition that the curry is thick enough to hold the meat in place.&nbsp;



Sauce is a big part of the story. Kao told the outlet that bread and fillings matter, but sauce gives a sandwich its character, and every sauce here is made in-house. The AT sauce is a good example, blending barbecue sauce with the cafe's herby mayo. Kao says it adds a touch of sweet acidity.



The rest of the menu covers plenty of ground. Banana bread and crumpets come with house-made cinnamon butter, and there is a bacon and egg muffin, a marinated chicken melt and a fig jam toastie. Shortly before the Oct. 6 report, three fresh ciabatta sandwiches joined the lineup: New York-style chopped beef brisket, peppercorn mortadella with stracciatella, and a chicken caesar.



Read: How Brisbane’s Specialist Trophoblast Centre Supports Women With Molar Pregnancies



A Menu that Keeps Moving



Regulars should expect a board that looks different from one month to the next. Kao plans to add something new every month, and he intends to show the thinking behind each addition on Instagram. He told The Weekend Edition his cafe is meant to feel creative, and that he drew on Australia's mix of cultures when pairing classic deli sandwiches with flavours from elsewhere.



About 50 seats are spread across the interior, deck and footpath, so a quick takeaway and a long catch-up both fit. Inside, a Scandi-inspired fit-out features a stainless steel coffee counter and light oak timber furniture.



Cavalier Coffee Roasters supplies the beans. Along with espresso drinks, the cafe pours iced lattes topped with banana bread cold foam and a Mont Blanc finished with pistachio cold foam.



Kao, a former co-owner of Better Day in Hendra according to The Weekend Edition, told the outlet he believes the local community likes to try new things. He hopes people find the cafe enjoyable and relaxing, and wants it to become part of their daily routine.







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What do you do with a Grange shopfront that has already been a bakery and an antique shop? A Team Deli's answer is a Japanese-inspired beef curry sandwich, served to the Wilston Grange area.



Read: Cockatoos Take Centre Stage In Brisbane 2032 Olympic And Paralympic Emblems



One Address, Three Lives



Photo Credit: A Team Deli/ Facebook



Think about what a neighbour might have walked into this building to buy over the years. Bread came first, then antiques. Now it is a toasted sandwich and a coffee.



The street has its own long history, too. According to Queensland Places, a tram service began running along Days Road in 1928, and a shopping area grew up near where the line ended. The road has been part of the neighbourhood's daily routine for nearly a century, and A Team Deli hopes to join it.&nbsp;



What is on the Board?



Photo Credit: A Team Deli/ Facebook



Start with the beef curry sandwich. It layers slow-cooked beef, pickled onions, American cheese and curry mayo between toasted sourdough. Allen Kao, who runs the cafe, told The Weekend Edition that the curry is thick enough to hold the meat in place.&nbsp;



Sauce is a big part of the story. Kao told the outlet that bread and fillings matter, but sauce gives a sandwich its character, and every sauce here is made in-house. The AT sauce is a good example, blending barbecue sauce with the cafe's herby mayo. Kao says it adds a touch of sweet acidity.



The rest of the menu covers plenty of ground. Banana bread and crumpets come with house-made cinnamon butter, and there is a bacon and egg muffin, a marinated chicken melt and a fig jam toastie. Shortly before the Oct. 6 report, three fresh ciabatta sandwiches joined the lineup: New York-style chopped beef brisket, peppercorn mortadella with stracciatella, and a chicken caesar.



Read: How Brisbane’s Specialist Trophoblast Centre Supports Women With Molar Pregnancies



A Menu that Keeps Moving



Regulars should expect a board that looks different from one month to the next. Kao plans to add something new every month, and he intends to show the thinking behind each addition on Instagram. He told The Weekend Edition his cafe is meant to feel creative, and that he drew on Australia's mix of cultures when pairing classic deli sandwiches with flavours from elsewhere.



About 50 seats are spread across the interior, deck and footpath, so a quick takeaway and a long catch-up both fit. Inside, a Scandi-inspired fit-out features a stainless steel coffee counter and light oak timber furniture.



Cavalier Coffee Roasters supplies the beans. Along with espresso drinks, the cafe pours iced lattes topped with banana bread cold foam and a Mont Blanc finished with pistachio cold foam.



Kao, a former co-owner of Better Day in Hendra according to The Weekend Edition, told the outlet he believes the local community likes to try new things. He hopes people find the cafe enjoyable and relaxing, and wants it to become part of their daily routine.







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<title><![CDATA[Cockatoos Take Centre Stage In Brisbane 2032 Olympic And Paralympic Emblems]]></title>
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Two native Australian birds have been chosen to represent Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic moment, with a pink cockatoo and sulphur-crested cockatoo forming the centrepieces of the newly completed Brisbane 2032 emblems.







Read: Brisbane Stadium Logo Unveiled as Victoria Park Plan Advances







The designs offer an early glimpse of the character organisers want the Games to project, while the planned Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park will bring a major 2032 Games venue close to Wilston, Grange, and Herston.







The complete emblems were revealed after six individual pieces were unveiled at locations across Queensland by 12 Olympic, Paralympic and sporting greats. The pieces were revealed across the state before being brought together as the completed Olympic and Paralympic designs.



What The Emblems Represent



Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane 2032



The pink cockatoo has been selected for the Olympic emblem, while the sulphur-crested cockatoo represents the Paralympic Games. Brisbane 2032 organisers said cockatoos are known for their cheeky, inquisitive and playful nature, characteristics they associate with Queenslanders and Australians.



Several symbolic details have also been incorporated into the birds’ crests. The outline of Queensland sits within the crest, while the Olympic and Paralympic flames represent unity, hope, and inspiration.




https://youtu.be/6DzYOJawv2I




The arrangement of three and two feathers provides a subtle reference to 2032 and Australia’s home Games. The detail adds another connection to the year Brisbane will host the Olympics and Paralympics.



The cockatoos also carry First Nations significance, with Brisbane 2032 highlighting their strong connections to Country and their cultural role as messengers linking people to place, story, and ceremony. The reference adds a cultural element to the designs alongside their connections to Queensland’s natural environment.



Building A Brisbane 2032 Identity



Photo credit: YouTube/Brisbane 2032



The emblems were developed by a consortium of local and global creative agencies under the direction of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee. Organisers said local and international communities were canvassed before the reveal, alongside extensive market research, testing, and assessment of the designs for likeability, distinctiveness, and memorability.



International Olympic Committee Brisbane 2032 Coordination Commission Chair Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski said the emblem would help tell the Brisbane 2032 story around the world. She also highlighted the way the design brings together the character of Queensland and Australia with established Olympic imagery.



International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons similarly pointed to the detail within the designs, particularly the colourful and joyful character represented by the Paralympic cockatoo.



The emblems will now form part of the visual identity of Brisbane 2032 as preparations continue towards the Games. Australia will host the Olympics for the third time in 2032, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.



A Major Venue At Victoria Park



Render of the Olympic stadium at Victoria Park (Photo credit: Delivering2032)







The new emblems have been revealed as work continues on the Victoria Park precinct ahead of Brisbane 2032. Initial works for the new Brisbane Stadium began in June 2026, with the 63,000-seat venue planned as Brisbane’s new main stadium.



The Brisbane Stadium is scheduled to host athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After the Games, it is planned to become Brisbane’s main stadium for sports and entertainment, giving the Victoria Park project a role beyond the 2032 event.



Work at Victoria Park includes the stadium and wider parkland improvements, with more than two thirds of the park expected to remain free green public space once the works are complete.







Read: Victoria Park Stadium Design: Olympic Venue Shortlist Revealed for Brisbane 2032







The cockatoos were chosen to reflect qualities Brisbane 2032 organisers associate with Queensland and Australia, including a cheeky, inquisitive and playful character. Alongside the birds, the designs bring together Queensland’s outline, the Games flames, references to 2032 and First Nations cultural significance.



Together, these elements give Brisbane 2032 a visual identity rooted in the place where the Games will be held, while the Victoria Park stadium will provide one of the key physical settings for the event when athletes arrive in 2032.



Published 6-October-2026




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Two native Australian birds have been chosen to represent Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic moment, with a pink cockatoo and sulphur-crested cockatoo forming the centrepieces of the newly completed Brisbane 2032 emblems.







Read: Brisbane Stadium Logo Unveiled as Victoria Park Plan Advances







The designs offer an early glimpse of the character organisers want the Games to project, while the planned Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park will bring a major 2032 Games venue close to Wilston, Grange, and Herston.







The complete emblems were revealed after six individual pieces were unveiled at locations across Queensland by 12 Olympic, Paralympic and sporting greats. The pieces were revealed across the state before being brought together as the completed Olympic and Paralympic designs.



What The Emblems Represent



Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane 2032



The pink cockatoo has been selected for the Olympic emblem, while the sulphur-crested cockatoo represents the Paralympic Games. Brisbane 2032 organisers said cockatoos are known for their cheeky, inquisitive and playful nature, characteristics they associate with Queenslanders and Australians.



Several symbolic details have also been incorporated into the birds’ crests. The outline of Queensland sits within the crest, while the Olympic and Paralympic flames represent unity, hope, and inspiration.




https://youtu.be/6DzYOJawv2I




The arrangement of three and two feathers provides a subtle reference to 2032 and Australia’s home Games. The detail adds another connection to the year Brisbane will host the Olympics and Paralympics.



The cockatoos also carry First Nations significance, with Brisbane 2032 highlighting their strong connections to Country and their cultural role as messengers linking people to place, story, and ceremony. The reference adds a cultural element to the designs alongside their connections to Queensland’s natural environment.



Building A Brisbane 2032 Identity



Photo credit: YouTube/Brisbane 2032



The emblems were developed by a consortium of local and global creative agencies under the direction of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee. Organisers said local and international communities were canvassed before the reveal, alongside extensive market research, testing, and assessment of the designs for likeability, distinctiveness, and memorability.



International Olympic Committee Brisbane 2032 Coordination Commission Chair Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski said the emblem would help tell the Brisbane 2032 story around the world. She also highlighted the way the design brings together the character of Queensland and Australia with established Olympic imagery.



International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons similarly pointed to the detail within the designs, particularly the colourful and joyful character represented by the Paralympic cockatoo.



The emblems will now form part of the visual identity of Brisbane 2032 as preparations continue towards the Games. Australia will host the Olympics for the third time in 2032, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.



A Major Venue At Victoria Park



Render of the Olympic stadium at Victoria Park (Photo credit: Delivering2032)







The new emblems have been revealed as work continues on the Victoria Park precinct ahead of Brisbane 2032. Initial works for the new Brisbane Stadium began in June 2026, with the 63,000-seat venue planned as Brisbane’s new main stadium.



The Brisbane Stadium is scheduled to host athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After the Games, it is planned to become Brisbane’s main stadium for sports and entertainment, giving the Victoria Park project a role beyond the 2032 event.



Work at Victoria Park includes the stadium and wider parkland improvements, with more than two thirds of the park expected to remain free green public space once the works are complete.







Read: Victoria Park Stadium Design: Olympic Venue Shortlist Revealed for Brisbane 2032







The cockatoos were chosen to reflect qualities Brisbane 2032 organisers associate with Queensland and Australia, including a cheeky, inquisitive and playful character. Alongside the birds, the designs bring together Queensland’s outline, the Games flames, references to 2032 and First Nations cultural significance.



Together, these elements give Brisbane 2032 a visual identity rooted in the place where the Games will be held, while the Victoria Park stadium will provide one of the key physical settings for the event when athletes arrive in 2032.



Published 6-October-2026




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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

How Did Blur Form and Become Famous? The Unlikely Story that Led to Girls &amp; Boys and Parklife
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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

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<title><![CDATA[How Brisbane’s Specialist Trophoblast Centre Supports Women With Molar Pregnancies]]></title>
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A specialist service at Brisbane’s Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is helping women navigate one of the rarer complications of pregnancy, providing diagnostic, treatment, monitoring, and management services for gestational trophoblastic disease.







Read: RBWH Welcomes One Of The World’s Rarest Births With Identical Quadruplet Girls







The Queensland Trophoblast Centre, based at RBWH, specialises in caring for women diagnosed with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, or GTD, also known as a molar pregnancy.



The condition affects approximately one in every 1000 pregnancies and occurs when the placenta develops abnormally. There are different types of molar pregnancy, with a partial mole involving a pregnancy that is usually not viable, while a complete mole does not result in a foetus.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Zamias Android







GTD can be an unfamiliar diagnosis for patients experiencing pregnancy loss, making specialist care and follow-up an important part of managing the condition. The Queensland Trophoblast Centre provides care across Queensland, northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. Its services include diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and management, alongside information and emotional support during treatment and follow-up.



Specialist monitoring and treatment



Photo credit: Metro North Health







The centre was established in 2012 after the need for a specialised service to treat GTD was identified at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Metro North Health said the service includes gynaecologists, nurses, and other medical experts who specialise in molar pregnancies. The centre also provides advice to clinicians and patients as a statewide service and undertakes research aimed at improving knowledge of GTD and patient outcomes.



Metro North Health explained that pregnancy hormone levels are monitored during follow-up, with changes in those levels helping clinicians assess whether further treatment may be needed.







The condition can therefore involve more than the initial pregnancy loss. Some women require additional treatment, making specialist monitoring important after diagnosis. The QTC also recognises the emotional side of the experience. Its current service information describes learning about GTD and experiencing an early pregnancy loss as a sensitive topic, with emotional support and information available throughout treatment and follow-up.



Patients do not need to navigate the referral process alone. A GP or gynaecologist can send a referral form to the hospital, after which QTC staff contact the patient to discuss their results and arrange an appointment. The centre’s specialist role extends across the different stages of care, from diagnosis and monitoring through to treatment and follow-up.







Read: Herston Researchers Uncover Potential Cancer ‘Goldmine’ Hidden in Human DNA







Located at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, the Queensland Trophoblast Centre provides a dedicated service for a rare pregnancy condition that can require specialised management. The centre is located on Level 6 of the Ned Hanlon Building at RBWH and is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm.



Published 30-September-2026




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A specialist service at Brisbane’s Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is helping women navigate one of the rarer complications of pregnancy, providing diagnostic, treatment, monitoring, and management services for gestational trophoblastic disease.







Read: RBWH Welcomes One Of The World’s Rarest Births With Identical Quadruplet Girls







The Queensland Trophoblast Centre, based at RBWH, specialises in caring for women diagnosed with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, or GTD, also known as a molar pregnancy.



The condition affects approximately one in every 1000 pregnancies and occurs when the placenta develops abnormally. There are different types of molar pregnancy, with a partial mole involving a pregnancy that is usually not viable, while a complete mole does not result in a foetus.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Zamias Android







GTD can be an unfamiliar diagnosis for patients experiencing pregnancy loss, making specialist care and follow-up an important part of managing the condition. The Queensland Trophoblast Centre provides care across Queensland, northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. Its services include diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and management, alongside information and emotional support during treatment and follow-up.



Specialist monitoring and treatment



Photo credit: Metro North Health







The centre was established in 2012 after the need for a specialised service to treat GTD was identified at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Metro North Health said the service includes gynaecologists, nurses, and other medical experts who specialise in molar pregnancies. The centre also provides advice to clinicians and patients as a statewide service and undertakes research aimed at improving knowledge of GTD and patient outcomes.



Metro North Health explained that pregnancy hormone levels are monitored during follow-up, with changes in those levels helping clinicians assess whether further treatment may be needed.







The condition can therefore involve more than the initial pregnancy loss. Some women require additional treatment, making specialist monitoring important after diagnosis. The QTC also recognises the emotional side of the experience. Its current service information describes learning about GTD and experiencing an early pregnancy loss as a sensitive topic, with emotional support and information available throughout treatment and follow-up.



Patients do not need to navigate the referral process alone. A GP or gynaecologist can send a referral form to the hospital, after which QTC staff contact the patient to discuss their results and arrange an appointment. The centre’s specialist role extends across the different stages of care, from diagnosis and monitoring through to treatment and follow-up.







Read: Herston Researchers Uncover Potential Cancer ‘Goldmine’ Hidden in Human DNA







Located at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, the Queensland Trophoblast Centre provides a dedicated service for a rare pregnancy condition that can require specialised management. The centre is located on Level 6 of the Ned Hanlon Building at RBWH and is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm.



Published 30-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Proposed Windsor Secondary School Planned to Open in 2029]]></title>
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A new co-educational secondary school is proposed for Windsor, with Brisbane Catholic Education progressing plans for the Windsor Inner North Secondary School project.



Read: RBWH Mental Health and Surgical Services to Benefit from Budget Boost



Ministerial Designation Lodged



Project material confirms a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation application has been lodged for the proposed Windsor Inner North Secondary School. The designation reference provided for the project is MID-0126-0986.



The school is planned to open in 2029 and has been presented as a response to growing demand for co-educational secondary education in Brisbane’s inner-city region.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Proposed Capacity And Masterplan Approach



The proposal is designed to accommodate around 910 students and about 113 teaching staff.



An educational brief developed with stakeholder input has guided the masterplanning work. The proposal describes a layout built around central hubs and distributed spaces, with a target of 10 square metres of outdoor space per student.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Design Work And Technical Reporting



Planning work referenced for the project includes architectural drawings and supporting documentation. This includes reporting and assessments covering acoustic, fire, landscape and structural matters, as well as an environmentally sustainable design report, preliminary building certification assessments, cost estimates and engineering services.



Hayball has been identified as the project architect, with images and renders credited as supplied by Hayball and used with permission.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Sustainability And Wellbeing Focus



The project material links the design approach to Laudato Si’, with an emphasis on sustainability and student wellbeing.



Documentation also outlines sustainability measures including passive design strategies, façade optimisation through parametric modelling, thermal and visual comfort enhancements, and energy-efficient envelope design. The proposal includes an aim for net-zero operational carbon emissions.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Community Commentary



Public posts shared online include supportive remarks about the addition of a co-educational secondary school option. Comments also raise practical questions, including queries about the school’s exact location and whether fees would sit in a mid-range or higher-price bracket.



What Happens Next



Read: Grange Surgeon Associate Professor Anthony Lynham Receives Officer of Order of Australia



The project remains in the planning phase, with further updates flagged as progress continues toward the proposed 2029 opening. Staged delivery has been identified within project material as a feature intended to respond to changing student and staffing needs.



Updated 27-September-2026
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A new co-educational secondary school is proposed for Windsor, with Brisbane Catholic Education progressing plans for the Windsor Inner North Secondary School project.



Read: RBWH Mental Health and Surgical Services to Benefit from Budget Boost



Ministerial Designation Lodged



Project material confirms a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation application has been lodged for the proposed Windsor Inner North Secondary School. The designation reference provided for the project is MID-0126-0986.



The school is planned to open in 2029 and has been presented as a response to growing demand for co-educational secondary education in Brisbane’s inner-city region.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Proposed Capacity And Masterplan Approach



The proposal is designed to accommodate around 910 students and about 113 teaching staff.



An educational brief developed with stakeholder input has guided the masterplanning work. The proposal describes a layout built around central hubs and distributed spaces, with a target of 10 square metres of outdoor space per student.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Design Work And Technical Reporting



Planning work referenced for the project includes architectural drawings and supporting documentation. This includes reporting and assessments covering acoustic, fire, landscape and structural matters, as well as an environmentally sustainable design report, preliminary building certification assessments, cost estimates and engineering services.



Hayball has been identified as the project architect, with images and renders credited as supplied by Hayball and used with permission.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Sustainability And Wellbeing Focus



The project material links the design approach to Laudato Si’, with an emphasis on sustainability and student wellbeing.



Documentation also outlines sustainability measures including passive design strategies, façade optimisation through parametric modelling, thermal and visual comfort enhancements, and energy-efficient envelope design. The proposal includes an aim for net-zero operational carbon emissions.



Photo Credit: MID-0126-0986



Community Commentary



Public posts shared online include supportive remarks about the addition of a co-educational secondary school option. Comments also raise practical questions, including queries about the school’s exact location and whether fees would sit in a mid-range or higher-price bracket.



What Happens Next



Read: Grange Surgeon Associate Professor Anthony Lynham Receives Officer of Order of Australia



The project remains in the planning phase, with further updates flagged as progress continues toward the proposed 2029 opening. Staged delivery has been identified within project material as a feature intended to respond to changing student and staffing needs.



Updated 27-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[AI Traffic Trial to Test Faster Signal Changes Near Herston ]]></title>
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Traffic management near Herston is set to enter a new phase from early 2027 as Brisbane trials artificial intelligence-assisted signals across a 15-intersection stretch of the Kelvin Grove Road corridor as part of a $15 million pilot that also includes 22 intersections along Logan Road.&nbsp;



Read: Victoria Park Precinct Masterplan Released, Mapping Brisbane 2032 Legacy



Although Council has not released the specific intersection list, this inner-north trial will test whether smarter, real-time signal adjustments can optimize traffic flow and ease congestion during changing conditions.



AI to track movement across the corridor



Rather than relying only on traditional traffic-light phases, the trial will use live information from cameras to assess how conditions are changing along the corridor. The system will measure traffic volumes and queue lengths while distinguishing between cars, trucks, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.



Artificial intelligence will process that information alongside historical traffic patterns and calculate signal sequences suited to current conditions. Weather and major events can also influence how the lights are managed, while Council traffic operators will retain oversight and remain able to intervene when required.



Peak traffic and public transport in focus



Busy periods will be a key test for the new system, particularly when traffic volumes change quickly across Brisbane’s inner north. Council says the technology is designed to manage a mix of road users rather than focus solely on private vehicles.



Public transport, pedestrians, cyclists and freight can all be factored into signal decisions, with Council setting the rules for which movements receive priority. Signal timing could therefore change according to location, time of day or conditions across the wider network.







Trial to test travel and safety gains



Council has cited comparable systems elsewhere that have recorded potential reductions of up to 15 per cent in average travel times and 22 per cent in intersection queue lengths.



Possible safety benefits include reductions of up to 12 per cent in rear-end crashes and 18 per cent in red-light violations. Those figures are projected benefits and will need to be tested under Brisbane conditions.



More than 62,000 vehicles use Kelvin Grove Road each day, according to figures released with the project.



Privacy safeguards included



Council says faces, number plates and other personally identifiable information captured by the cameras will be blurred.



Data collected through the trial will be stored in Council-owned and managed facilities in Brisbane and will not be sent offshore. Council has also said identifying information may be made available to law-enforcement authorities following an individual request.



Six-month trial to guide next step



The pilot will run for six months before Council decides whether AI-assisted traffic management should be expanded across Brisbane’s wider signal network.



Read: Ballymore Stadium Upgrade to Bring Australian Rugby Sevens and Wallaroos to Herston



Brisbane has about 1,000 signalised intersections, and the Kelvin Grove Road and Logan Road trials will be used to assess whether the technology delivers measurable improvements in traffic flow, safety and network management.



Updated 26-Sept-2026
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Traffic management near Herston is set to enter a new phase from early 2027 as Brisbane trials artificial intelligence-assisted signals across a 15-intersection stretch of the Kelvin Grove Road corridor as part of a $15 million pilot that also includes 22 intersections along Logan Road.&nbsp;



Read: Victoria Park Precinct Masterplan Released, Mapping Brisbane 2032 Legacy



Although Council has not released the specific intersection list, this inner-north trial will test whether smarter, real-time signal adjustments can optimize traffic flow and ease congestion during changing conditions.



AI to track movement across the corridor



Rather than relying only on traditional traffic-light phases, the trial will use live information from cameras to assess how conditions are changing along the corridor. The system will measure traffic volumes and queue lengths while distinguishing between cars, trucks, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.



Artificial intelligence will process that information alongside historical traffic patterns and calculate signal sequences suited to current conditions. Weather and major events can also influence how the lights are managed, while Council traffic operators will retain oversight and remain able to intervene when required.



Peak traffic and public transport in focus



Busy periods will be a key test for the new system, particularly when traffic volumes change quickly across Brisbane’s inner north. Council says the technology is designed to manage a mix of road users rather than focus solely on private vehicles.



Public transport, pedestrians, cyclists and freight can all be factored into signal decisions, with Council setting the rules for which movements receive priority. Signal timing could therefore change according to location, time of day or conditions across the wider network.







Trial to test travel and safety gains



Council has cited comparable systems elsewhere that have recorded potential reductions of up to 15 per cent in average travel times and 22 per cent in intersection queue lengths.



Possible safety benefits include reductions of up to 12 per cent in rear-end crashes and 18 per cent in red-light violations. Those figures are projected benefits and will need to be tested under Brisbane conditions.



More than 62,000 vehicles use Kelvin Grove Road each day, according to figures released with the project.



Privacy safeguards included



Council says faces, number plates and other personally identifiable information captured by the cameras will be blurred.



Data collected through the trial will be stored in Council-owned and managed facilities in Brisbane and will not be sent offshore. Council has also said identifying information may be made available to law-enforcement authorities following an individual request.



Six-month trial to guide next step



The pilot will run for six months before Council decides whether AI-assisted traffic management should be expanded across Brisbane’s wider signal network.



Read: Ballymore Stadium Upgrade to Bring Australian Rugby Sevens and Wallaroos to Herston



Brisbane has about 1,000 signalised intersections, and the Kelvin Grove Road and Logan Road trials will be used to assess whether the technology delivers measurable improvements in traffic flow, safety and network management.



Updated 26-Sept-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Safety Upgrades Continue Along Wilston Road In Newmarket]]></title>
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Works along Wilston Road in Newmarket are scheduled to continue intermittently through late September 2026, with the project focused on road safety, accessibility, and amenity improvements.







Read: Newmarket Local Leads 5-Year Battle Against Traffic Menace on Edmondstone Street







The works follow community feedback collected in late 2024 and early 2025 about walking, riding and driving along Wilston Road between Newmarket Road and Mina Parade. More than 400 people shared feedback through an online survey, phone calls and emails. Strong concerns about vehicle speeds were raised during the consultation, along with concerns about walking and crossing safely at key intersections.



Changes Around Murrell Street



Photo credit: BCC







At Murrell Street, the right turn from Wilston Road into Murrell Street is being permanently removed. The change includes new no-right-turn signs and an extended traffic island. A raised zebra crossing will also be added in the left-turn slip lane from Wilston Street into Murrell Street.



The works include upgraded kerb ramps with textured surfaces to assist people with vision impairment, as well as an upgrade to a section of footpath on Wilston Road, across from Murrell Street.



The project page said consultation identified concerns about drivers ignoring the restricted right turn between 7am and 7pm. It also identifies reports of drivers crossing onto the wrong side of Murrell Street to turn right onto Wilston Road. The permanent removal of the turn is intended to improve safety and reduce queues over the railway line.



Safer Crossings And Bike Markings



Photo credit: Google Street View







At Mina Parade and Abuklea Street, the works include new traffic islands and footpaths, along with improvements and changes to pedestrian crossings. Kerb ramps are also being improved with textured surfaces to assist people with vision impairment. New line marking includes yellow no-stopping lines along Mina Parade.



The objectives include reducing corner cutting, improving visibility and encouraging slower and safer vehicle movements. At Erneton Street, the works include an improved intersection island, upgraded kerb ramps and new line marking. A threshold treatment is also included.



New bike lane markings are included along Wilston Road south of Erneton Street. The project information says the dedicated bike lane is intended to improve cyclist safety and separation from traffic.



The speed limit has also changed along part of Wilston Road. Following a separate speed review and community concerns about vehicle speeds, the limit between Newmarket Road and Daisy Street was reduced to 40 km/h in early August 2025.







Read: Waiting for the Bus in Newmarket &amp; Teneriffe — Inside a 1942 Air Raid Shelter







Works are scheduled from 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday, with night work intended to limit disruption during periods of lighter traffic. People travelling through the area may encounter construction vehicles, noise and dust, traffic controllers, temporary lane closures and some traffic delays during the works.



The project is being coordinated with Queensland Rail around the railway corridor. The published construction timeframe runs intermittently from early June to late September 2026, subject to weather and site conditions.



Published 26-September-2026




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Works along Wilston Road in Newmarket are scheduled to continue intermittently through late September 2026, with the project focused on road safety, accessibility, and amenity improvements.







Read: Newmarket Local Leads 5-Year Battle Against Traffic Menace on Edmondstone Street







The works follow community feedback collected in late 2024 and early 2025 about walking, riding and driving along Wilston Road between Newmarket Road and Mina Parade. More than 400 people shared feedback through an online survey, phone calls and emails. Strong concerns about vehicle speeds were raised during the consultation, along with concerns about walking and crossing safely at key intersections.



Changes Around Murrell Street



Photo credit: BCC







At Murrell Street, the right turn from Wilston Road into Murrell Street is being permanently removed. The change includes new no-right-turn signs and an extended traffic island. A raised zebra crossing will also be added in the left-turn slip lane from Wilston Street into Murrell Street.



The works include upgraded kerb ramps with textured surfaces to assist people with vision impairment, as well as an upgrade to a section of footpath on Wilston Road, across from Murrell Street.



The project page said consultation identified concerns about drivers ignoring the restricted right turn between 7am and 7pm. It also identifies reports of drivers crossing onto the wrong side of Murrell Street to turn right onto Wilston Road. The permanent removal of the turn is intended to improve safety and reduce queues over the railway line.



Safer Crossings And Bike Markings



Photo credit: Google Street View







At Mina Parade and Abuklea Street, the works include new traffic islands and footpaths, along with improvements and changes to pedestrian crossings. Kerb ramps are also being improved with textured surfaces to assist people with vision impairment. New line marking includes yellow no-stopping lines along Mina Parade.



The objectives include reducing corner cutting, improving visibility and encouraging slower and safer vehicle movements. At Erneton Street, the works include an improved intersection island, upgraded kerb ramps and new line marking. A threshold treatment is also included.



New bike lane markings are included along Wilston Road south of Erneton Street. The project information says the dedicated bike lane is intended to improve cyclist safety and separation from traffic.



The speed limit has also changed along part of Wilston Road. Following a separate speed review and community concerns about vehicle speeds, the limit between Newmarket Road and Daisy Street was reduced to 40 km/h in early August 2025.







Read: Waiting for the Bus in Newmarket &amp; Teneriffe — Inside a 1942 Air Raid Shelter







Works are scheduled from 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday, with night work intended to limit disruption during periods of lighter traffic. People travelling through the area may encounter construction vehicles, noise and dust, traffic controllers, temporary lane closures and some traffic delays during the works.



The project is being coordinated with Queensland Rail around the railway corridor. The published construction timeframe runs intermittently from early June to late September 2026, subject to weather and site conditions.



Published 26-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages]]></title>
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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<title><![CDATA[St Rita's College Included in Catholic Schools Ballot Amid Union Pay Concerns]]></title>
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Pay differences between Queensland and interstate Catholic school employees have become part of a workplace dispute involving St Rita's College in Clayfield, where eligible staff will vote on a new enterprise agreement. The proposed package also includes reproductive health leave provisions that the education union considers too restrictive.



Read: When Clayfield Was the End of the Line for Brisbane’s Northern Travellers  





St Rita's College appears in the official Religious Institute Schools employer list. The agreement was released on 8 October 2026, with employees scheduled to cast their votes online between 19 and 29 October.



School officer wages remain contested



The Independent Education Union claims that some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants receive between 10 and 25 per cent less than comparable employees in New South Wales Catholic schools. It has sought changes to classification structures as well as improvements to teacher salaries, workloads and other workplace entitlements.



An earlier advisory ballot conducted among union members produced a 94 per cent rejection of the employers' offer, according to the union. The forthcoming formal vote is separate and will be open to all eligible employees covered by the proposed agreement, regardless of union membership.



Five days of leave under restricted conditions



Clause 8.19 of the proposed Catholic school agreements provides up to five days of paid reproductive health leave each calendar year for eligible employees. The entitlement would not accumulate annually, with part-time and term-time staff receiving a proportionate allowance and casual employees excluded.



Eligibility would require an employee to be absent because of chronic symptoms associated with at least one of eight listed conditions or procedures: endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhoea, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hysterectomy, menopause, perimenopause or prostate disease.



A further restriction applies to accumulated personal or carer's leave. Full-time employees must have fewer than 10 days remaining, while part-time and term-time staff must have less than a proportionately adjusted balance. Employees would also need to meet the agreement's notification and evidence requirements.



IVF included in public-sector leave provisions



Queensland public-sector employees have had access to up to 10 working days of paid reproductive health leave annually since 30 September 2024. The entitlement includes fertility treatment such as IVF, chronic reproductive health conditions, preventative screening and specified medical procedures, without requiring employees to exhaust other types of leave first.



Photo Credit: Pixabay



The Catholic school proposals do not expressly include IVF among the qualifying reasons for the new reproductive leave entitlement. Other existing leave arrangements may remain available for medical treatment or appointments, depending on the circumstances. The proposed agreements also provide for accumulated personal or carer's leave to be used for preventative medical advice or treatment, including reproductive health screening.&nbsp;



Union raises pay gaps and workload concerns



The Independent Education Union Queensland and Northern Territory has sought reproductive health leave comparable to the public-sector entitlement, alongside improvements in wages and working conditions. Its bargaining claims also cover teacher workloads, school officer classifications and recognition of specialist and leadership roles.



The union says some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants earn between 10 and 25 per cent less than workers performing comparable jobs in New South Wales Catholic schools. It also argues that the proposed agreement does not adequately address increasing teaching workloads or the working conditions of specialist staff.&nbsp;



Catholic school employers have proposed teacher wage increases of four per cent in 2026, followed by 3.5 per cent in both 2027 and 2028. Their package also includes changes to certain school officer and services staff classifications, along with proposed improvements to leave arrangements. The union maintains that the offer does not sufficiently address its outstanding claims.



More than 22,000 employees covered by ballot



According to Catholic Education Queensland, the bargaining arrangements cover more than 22,000 employees across 313 schools. Separate proposed agreements apply to schools operated by diocesan Catholic education authorities and those under Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.



The online ballot will run from 19 to 29 October 2026, with eligible employees able to vote whether or not they belong to a union. An agreement must receive majority support from employees casting valid votes and subsequently obtain approval from the Fair Work Commission before taking effect.



Backpay remains contested as vote approaches



Employers say approval during the October ballot would secure their proposed retrospective wage payments, including backpay from 1 July 2026 for teachers. If the agreement is rejected, existing employment conditions would continue while a replacement is pursued.



Read: New 20-Year Vision Maps Out Future Of Kedron Brook



Under the employers' stated approach, backpay following a later successful ballot would begin from the first day of the month in which that vote occurs. The union has criticised the condition, arguing that retrospective wages should remain part of further negotiations rather than depend on approval of the current offer.



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Pay differences between Queensland and interstate Catholic school employees have become part of a workplace dispute involving St Rita's College in Clayfield, where eligible staff will vote on a new enterprise agreement. The proposed package also includes reproductive health leave provisions that the education union considers too restrictive.



Read: When Clayfield Was the End of the Line for Brisbane’s Northern Travellers  





St Rita's College appears in the official Religious Institute Schools employer list. The agreement was released on 8 October 2026, with employees scheduled to cast their votes online between 19 and 29 October.



School officer wages remain contested



The Independent Education Union claims that some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants receive between 10 and 25 per cent less than comparable employees in New South Wales Catholic schools. It has sought changes to classification structures as well as improvements to teacher salaries, workloads and other workplace entitlements.



An earlier advisory ballot conducted among union members produced a 94 per cent rejection of the employers' offer, according to the union. The forthcoming formal vote is separate and will be open to all eligible employees covered by the proposed agreement, regardless of union membership.



Five days of leave under restricted conditions



Clause 8.19 of the proposed Catholic school agreements provides up to five days of paid reproductive health leave each calendar year for eligible employees. The entitlement would not accumulate annually, with part-time and term-time staff receiving a proportionate allowance and casual employees excluded.



Eligibility would require an employee to be absent because of chronic symptoms associated with at least one of eight listed conditions or procedures: endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhoea, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hysterectomy, menopause, perimenopause or prostate disease.



A further restriction applies to accumulated personal or carer's leave. Full-time employees must have fewer than 10 days remaining, while part-time and term-time staff must have less than a proportionately adjusted balance. Employees would also need to meet the agreement's notification and evidence requirements.



IVF included in public-sector leave provisions



Queensland public-sector employees have had access to up to 10 working days of paid reproductive health leave annually since 30 September 2024. The entitlement includes fertility treatment such as IVF, chronic reproductive health conditions, preventative screening and specified medical procedures, without requiring employees to exhaust other types of leave first.



Photo Credit: Pixabay



The Catholic school proposals do not expressly include IVF among the qualifying reasons for the new reproductive leave entitlement. Other existing leave arrangements may remain available for medical treatment or appointments, depending on the circumstances. The proposed agreements also provide for accumulated personal or carer's leave to be used for preventative medical advice or treatment, including reproductive health screening.&nbsp;



Union raises pay gaps and workload concerns



The Independent Education Union Queensland and Northern Territory has sought reproductive health leave comparable to the public-sector entitlement, alongside improvements in wages and working conditions. Its bargaining claims also cover teacher workloads, school officer classifications and recognition of specialist and leadership roles.



The union says some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants earn between 10 and 25 per cent less than workers performing comparable jobs in New South Wales Catholic schools. It also argues that the proposed agreement does not adequately address increasing teaching workloads or the working conditions of specialist staff.&nbsp;



Catholic school employers have proposed teacher wage increases of four per cent in 2026, followed by 3.5 per cent in both 2027 and 2028. Their package also includes changes to certain school officer and services staff classifications, along with proposed improvements to leave arrangements. The union maintains that the offer does not sufficiently address its outstanding claims.



More than 22,000 employees covered by ballot



According to Catholic Education Queensland, the bargaining arrangements cover more than 22,000 employees across 313 schools. Separate proposed agreements apply to schools operated by diocesan Catholic education authorities and those under Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.



The online ballot will run from 19 to 29 October 2026, with eligible employees able to vote whether or not they belong to a union. An agreement must receive majority support from employees casting valid votes and subsequently obtain approval from the Fair Work Commission before taking effect.



Backpay remains contested as vote approaches



Employers say approval during the October ballot would secure their proposed retrospective wage payments, including backpay from 1 July 2026 for teachers. If the agreement is rejected, existing employment conditions would continue while a replacement is pursued.



Read: New 20-Year Vision Maps Out Future Of Kedron Brook



Under the employers' stated approach, backpay following a later successful ballot would begin from the first day of the month in which that vote occurs. The union has criticised the condition, arguing that retrospective wages should remain part of further negotiations rather than depend on approval of the current offer.



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Long before Sandgate Road became the transport corridor residents know today, Clayfield sat at an important junction between Brisbane’s tram network and northern districts beyond the tracks.



Read: The Old and the New: Evolution of Sandgate Road in Clayfield 



Clayfield’s transport role took shape around the turn of the 20th century. The North Coast railway opened in 1882, with a line running from Eagle Junction through Clayfield towards Ascot, while a tram line along Sandgate Road reached Wagner Street in 1901. Brisbane City Council heritage records say the tram extension helped open Clayfield to further residential development.



Clayfield joins the tram network



The Sandgate railway opened on 10 May 1882, with regular services beginning the following day. During the 1890s, the number of people travelling into the city from Albion, Mayne, Wooloowin, Eagle Junction, Clayfield and Hendra more than doubled. By the turn of the century, tram services linked Albion with Clayfield and the city.



Photo Credit: The Queenslander/Wikimedia/Public Domain



The Sandgate Road tram reached Wagner Street in 1901, adding another transport connection through Clayfield. Council heritage research later linked the tram line with the suburb’s continued residential growth.



Public transport also influenced the development of homes and flats along the corridor. Heritage records for buildings in Clayfield note that access to the tram made travel to and from the city easier and contributed to growth along Sandgate Road.



By 1930, private bus operators were running separate services between Nundah and the Clayfield tram terminus and between Virginia and the Clayfield tram terminus. Records from 10 November that year list James Edgar White and William White as operators of both routes.



Private buses feed the terminus



The feeder network was still operating two decades later. A February 1950 route list shows a service running from the Clayfield tram terminus to Wavell Heights and East Nundah, while another connected Clayfield with Virginia and Nudgee.



Photo Credit: Old Brisbane/Facebook



Passengers from those northern districts could therefore reach Clayfield by bus and transfer to the tram network for the journey towards the city.



Life grew around the terminus



Transport also helped shape activity around the terminus precinct.



The Savoy Picture Theatre stood on the edge of the Clayfield shopping centre, just south of the tram terminus. Historical accounts record patrons watching silent films from canvas deckchairs before the open-air theatre was later roofed.



Other local institutions benefited from Clayfield’s improving transport connections. Brisbane City Council heritage research on St Agatha’s Catholic Church identifies the Sandgate and Pinkenba railway lines and the tramways to Ascot and Clayfield as major contributors to the suburb’s rapid development.



An oral history preserved by the Australians at War Film Archive also records the terminus as part of everyday working life. Leslie Walker recalled working for a butcher at the Clayfield tram terminus before travelling into town as a telegraph and newspaper boy, using the tram system as part of his daily rounds.



From trams to buses



Clayfield’s transport role changed again as Brisbane’s public transport system moved away from trams.



A heritage-listed waiting shelter still stands on Sandgate Road near Reeve Street. Brisbane City Council records identify it as a BCC bus waiting shed dating from the postwar period. The shelter generally conforms to a standard design prepared by the Department of Works and signed off by City Architect Frank Costello in 1945.



Photographs held by the State Library of Queensland also preserve Clayfield’s place in the final years of Brisbane’s tram system. The Dearden family collection includes a series titled “The last of the trams”, with images taken in Brisbane and Clayfield.



Read: Track the Evolution of this Junction Road Heritage Shop and Residence in Clayfield



Sandgate Road remains a major transport corridor through Clayfield, but its role reaches back more than a century. Before direct suburban bus networks became the norm, Clayfield was one of the places where private buses from the northern outskirts met Brisbane’s electric tram system.



Published 7-Oct-2026
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Long before Sandgate Road became the transport corridor residents know today, Clayfield sat at an important junction between Brisbane’s tram network and northern districts beyond the tracks.



Read: The Old and the New: Evolution of Sandgate Road in Clayfield 



Clayfield’s transport role took shape around the turn of the 20th century. The North Coast railway opened in 1882, with a line running from Eagle Junction through Clayfield towards Ascot, while a tram line along Sandgate Road reached Wagner Street in 1901. Brisbane City Council heritage records say the tram extension helped open Clayfield to further residential development.



Clayfield joins the tram network



The Sandgate railway opened on 10 May 1882, with regular services beginning the following day. During the 1890s, the number of people travelling into the city from Albion, Mayne, Wooloowin, Eagle Junction, Clayfield and Hendra more than doubled. By the turn of the century, tram services linked Albion with Clayfield and the city.



Photo Credit: The Queenslander/Wikimedia/Public Domain



The Sandgate Road tram reached Wagner Street in 1901, adding another transport connection through Clayfield. Council heritage research later linked the tram line with the suburb’s continued residential growth.



Public transport also influenced the development of homes and flats along the corridor. Heritage records for buildings in Clayfield note that access to the tram made travel to and from the city easier and contributed to growth along Sandgate Road.



By 1930, private bus operators were running separate services between Nundah and the Clayfield tram terminus and between Virginia and the Clayfield tram terminus. Records from 10 November that year list James Edgar White and William White as operators of both routes.



Private buses feed the terminus



The feeder network was still operating two decades later. A February 1950 route list shows a service running from the Clayfield tram terminus to Wavell Heights and East Nundah, while another connected Clayfield with Virginia and Nudgee.



Photo Credit: Old Brisbane/Facebook



Passengers from those northern districts could therefore reach Clayfield by bus and transfer to the tram network for the journey towards the city.



Life grew around the terminus



Transport also helped shape activity around the terminus precinct.



The Savoy Picture Theatre stood on the edge of the Clayfield shopping centre, just south of the tram terminus. Historical accounts record patrons watching silent films from canvas deckchairs before the open-air theatre was later roofed.



Other local institutions benefited from Clayfield’s improving transport connections. Brisbane City Council heritage research on St Agatha’s Catholic Church identifies the Sandgate and Pinkenba railway lines and the tramways to Ascot and Clayfield as major contributors to the suburb’s rapid development.



An oral history preserved by the Australians at War Film Archive also records the terminus as part of everyday working life. Leslie Walker recalled working for a butcher at the Clayfield tram terminus before travelling into town as a telegraph and newspaper boy, using the tram system as part of his daily rounds.



From trams to buses



Clayfield’s transport role changed again as Brisbane’s public transport system moved away from trams.



A heritage-listed waiting shelter still stands on Sandgate Road near Reeve Street. Brisbane City Council records identify it as a BCC bus waiting shed dating from the postwar period. The shelter generally conforms to a standard design prepared by the Department of Works and signed off by City Architect Frank Costello in 1945.



Photographs held by the State Library of Queensland also preserve Clayfield’s place in the final years of Brisbane’s tram system. The Dearden family collection includes a series titled “The last of the trams”, with images taken in Brisbane and Clayfield.



Read: Track the Evolution of this Junction Road Heritage Shop and Residence in Clayfield



Sandgate Road remains a major transport corridor through Clayfield, but its role reaches back more than a century. Before direct suburban bus networks became the norm, Clayfield was one of the places where private buses from the northern outskirts met Brisbane’s electric tram system.



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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub Brings a Lively October Morning]]></title>
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The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub has settled into the kind of event locals recognise and return to each year. It is practical, friendly and built around a straightforward goal.



Read: What a $1.753m Fixer-upper Says About Albion’s Property Market



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at 68 Oxford Street, Hamilton. It begins with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



Then comes one of the more light-hearted parts of the morning. The Pink Puppy Parade starts at 9am, and children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2. Prizes will be awarded, which adds a little extra fun without shifting the focus away from the fundraiser.







Food, music and a steady pace



The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub continues with BBQ and Devonshire morning tea from 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



That gives the event a steady flow. Visitors can wander between stalls, listen to music and enjoy morning tea without feeling rushed. HSS PCYC will also run children’s activities, and a treasure hunt will give younger visitors something to follow.



Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day. It is a small detail, but it suits the event and helps keep the atmosphere lively.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



A fundraiser with local value



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also go towards the Hub’s own programs and help keep the lights on.



That makes the event more than a general fundraiser. It supports major charities while also backing the local centre that hosts the event itself. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, which adds to its standing in the area.



Read: Only Two of Albion’s Four Listed Toilet Facilities Are Accessible



For Clayfield readers, the appeal is easy to see. It is nearby, family friendly and built around a worthwhile cause. The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub offers a simple way to spend a Saturday morning well.



Updated 30-September-2026
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The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub has settled into the kind of event locals recognise and return to each year. It is practical, friendly and built around a straightforward goal.



Read: What a $1.753m Fixer-upper Says About Albion’s Property Market



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at 68 Oxford Street, Hamilton. It begins with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



Then comes one of the more light-hearted parts of the morning. The Pink Puppy Parade starts at 9am, and children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2. Prizes will be awarded, which adds a little extra fun without shifting the focus away from the fundraiser.







Food, music and a steady pace



The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub continues with BBQ and Devonshire morning tea from 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



That gives the event a steady flow. Visitors can wander between stalls, listen to music and enjoy morning tea without feeling rushed. HSS PCYC will also run children’s activities, and a treasure hunt will give younger visitors something to follow.



Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day. It is a small detail, but it suits the event and helps keep the atmosphere lively.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



A fundraiser with local value



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also go towards the Hub’s own programs and help keep the lights on.



That makes the event more than a general fundraiser. It supports major charities while also backing the local centre that hosts the event itself. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, which adds to its standing in the area.



Read: Only Two of Albion’s Four Listed Toilet Facilities Are Accessible



For Clayfield readers, the appeal is easy to see. It is nearby, family friendly and built around a worthwhile cause. The Hamilton Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub offers a simple way to spend a Saturday morning well.



Updated 30-September-2026
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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

How Do They Get the Pits Out of Olives, and Why Do They Sometimes Miss One?
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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

How Did Blur Form and Become Famous? The Unlikely Story that Led to Girls &amp; Boys and Parklife
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<title><![CDATA[Bluey's World to Stay in Brisbane Until 2028 After Drawing More Than Half a Million Visitors]]></title>
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Brisbane will remain the exclusive home of Bluey's World until early 2028 after the immersive attraction secured a two-year extension following strong demand from visitors across Australia and overseas.



Read: Enderley Road Home Changes Hands After Nearly Six Decades in One Family



The experience, based on the globally successful animated series Bluey, will continue operating at Northshore Hamilton until 3 February 2028, extending what has become one of Brisbane's biggest family tourism attractions.



Since opening in November 2024, Bluey's World has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors. According to figures released by the operators, the attraction has generated more than 501,000 direct visitor nights and contributed an estimated $156.9 million in direct and incremental expenditure across Queensland.



The extension further strengthens Brisbane's connection to the internationally recognised children's series, which is created and produced in Queensland.



Bringing Bluey's World to Life



Bluey's World offers visitors a guided, walk-through experience inspired by the hit television series. Families move through life-sized recreations of familiar locations from the show while taking part in interactive games, activities and storytelling designed to encourage imaginative play.



The attraction has been developed by BBC Studios and HVK Productions, with support from the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Tourism Boost Continues



BBC Studios ANZ Director of Brands &amp; Licensing Sharon Wilson said the extension would allow even more families to experience the attraction in the city where Bluey's story began.



She said Bluey continued to resonate with families worldwide and that Bluey's World captured the spirit of the series by creating opportunities for visitors to make lasting memories together.



Producer Andrew Kay said the attraction had already delivered significant benefits for Queensland's visitor economy.




"In addition to welcoming over half a million visitors, Bluey's World has generated more than 501,107 direct visitor nights and contributed $156.9 million in total direct and incremental expenditure across the state."




The economic figures are based on IER Research covering the period from 7 November 2024 to 17 March 2026.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane's Global Drawcard



Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said Bluey's World demonstrated how Queensland stories could become internationally recognised visitor experiences.



He said the extension would encourage more families from interstate and overseas to visit Queensland while supporting the state's long-term tourism strategy by giving travellers another reason to spend time in Brisbane and explore the wider state.



Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the attraction had become one of the city's major tourism drawcards.



He said visitors were travelling from around Australia and the world not only to experience Bluey's World but also to see the city that inspired the much-loved television series.



Planning a Visit



Bluey's World is located at 281 Macarthur Drive, Northshore Hamilton.



Tickets start from $44.90 plus booking fees, with bookings now available through to 3 February 2028.



Read: Queensland Wagyu and a Japanese Curry Bun? Brisbane’s Newest Food Stall Says It Works



About Bluey



Created and produced in Brisbane by Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and BBC Studios, Bluey follows the adventures of Blue Heeler puppy Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. The award-winning series has become one of Australia's most successful entertainment exports and is watched by families in more than 140 countries.



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Brisbane will remain the exclusive home of Bluey's World until early 2028 after the immersive attraction secured a two-year extension following strong demand from visitors across Australia and overseas.



Read: Enderley Road Home Changes Hands After Nearly Six Decades in One Family



The experience, based on the globally successful animated series Bluey, will continue operating at Northshore Hamilton until 3 February 2028, extending what has become one of Brisbane's biggest family tourism attractions.



Since opening in November 2024, Bluey's World has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors. According to figures released by the operators, the attraction has generated more than 501,000 direct visitor nights and contributed an estimated $156.9 million in direct and incremental expenditure across Queensland.



The extension further strengthens Brisbane's connection to the internationally recognised children's series, which is created and produced in Queensland.



Bringing Bluey's World to Life



Bluey's World offers visitors a guided, walk-through experience inspired by the hit television series. Families move through life-sized recreations of familiar locations from the show while taking part in interactive games, activities and storytelling designed to encourage imaginative play.



The attraction has been developed by BBC Studios and HVK Productions, with support from the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Tourism Boost Continues



BBC Studios ANZ Director of Brands &amp; Licensing Sharon Wilson said the extension would allow even more families to experience the attraction in the city where Bluey's story began.



She said Bluey continued to resonate with families worldwide and that Bluey's World captured the spirit of the series by creating opportunities for visitors to make lasting memories together.



Producer Andrew Kay said the attraction had already delivered significant benefits for Queensland's visitor economy.




"In addition to welcoming over half a million visitors, Bluey's World has generated more than 501,107 direct visitor nights and contributed $156.9 million in total direct and incremental expenditure across the state."




The economic figures are based on IER Research covering the period from 7 November 2024 to 17 March 2026.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane's Global Drawcard



Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said Bluey's World demonstrated how Queensland stories could become internationally recognised visitor experiences.



He said the extension would encourage more families from interstate and overseas to visit Queensland while supporting the state's long-term tourism strategy by giving travellers another reason to spend time in Brisbane and explore the wider state.



Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the attraction had become one of the city's major tourism drawcards.



He said visitors were travelling from around Australia and the world not only to experience Bluey's World but also to see the city that inspired the much-loved television series.



Planning a Visit



Bluey's World is located at 281 Macarthur Drive, Northshore Hamilton.



Tickets start from $44.90 plus booking fees, with bookings now available through to 3 February 2028.



Read: Queensland Wagyu and a Japanese Curry Bun? Brisbane’s Newest Food Stall Says It Works



About Bluey



Created and produced in Brisbane by Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and BBC Studios, Bluey follows the adventures of Blue Heeler puppy Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. The award-winning series has become one of Australia's most successful entertainment exports and is watched by families in more than 140 countries.



Updated 30-September-2026.
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<title><![CDATA[New 20-Year Vision Maps Out Future Of Kedron Brook]]></title>
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Brisbane has released a draft 20-year vision for Kedron Brook, inviting the community to weigh in on plans for a healthier, more resilient waterway, and a stronger lifestyle and recreation corridor.







Read: Then and Now: Waldheim, the Stephen Family’s Homestead in Annerley







The Kedron Brook Revitalisation Draft Vision follows an initial stage of community engagement in 2025. Community feedback and detailed technical investigations have helped shape the latest draft, which is now open for further comment.



For Clayfield residents, the consultation provides an opportunity to comment on the future of the broader Kedron Brook catchment.



A Long-Term Plan For Kedron Brook



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The draft vision proposes changes across Kedron Brook's 20km pathway network, which is used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year.



Plans include upgrading and widening pathways to improve connections for walking, running and cycling. Flood-prone bikeway sections are proposed to be relocated, with safer crossings, flood-resilient lighting and more resilient bridges also identified.



The draft also proposes changes to parts of the waterway itself. At Grinstead Park, concrete drains are proposed to be replaced with natural waterways, while opportunities have been identified to widen waterway pinch points throughout Kedron Brook.



Environmental restoration is also addressed in the draft. It identifies opportunities to improve water quality, strengthen wildlife habitat and restore natural systems, alongside measures aimed at improving resilience to flooding. The vision also proposes more shade, seating and drinking fountains, along with new lookouts and additional trees.



Cr Adrian Schrinner said the vision would help make Kedron Brook an even better nature-based destination.



"Our vision is for Kedron Brook to become an even better nature-based destination, with well-lit paths, safer crossings and more resilient bridges, more shade, seating and drinking fountains, new lookouts, and more trees to help create cooler, leafier neighbourhoods,” Cr Schrinner said.



While we cannot prevent flooding, we can plan for it. This draft vision will improve flood resilience, restore the natural function of the Brook where possible and protect the natural environment that makes it so special."



The vision is intended to guide the future of the Kedron Brook catchment over the next two decades, with the final Vision and Master Plan expected to be completed in late 2026.



Community Gave Feedback



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Clayfield is part of the lower catchment, and consultation was scheduled at Kalinga Park, Clayfield, on Wednesday, August 19, from 2:30pm to 4.30pm.



Residents provided feedback through the online survey, and the results will be made public through the Council site.







Read: The Beginnings of Collins Estate, the ‘Most Cheerful’ Address in Annerley







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Brisbane has released a draft 20-year vision for Kedron Brook, inviting the community to weigh in on plans for a healthier, more resilient waterway, and a stronger lifestyle and recreation corridor.







Read: Then and Now: Waldheim, the Stephen Family’s Homestead in Annerley







The Kedron Brook Revitalisation Draft Vision follows an initial stage of community engagement in 2025. Community feedback and detailed technical investigations have helped shape the latest draft, which is now open for further comment.



For Clayfield residents, the consultation provides an opportunity to comment on the future of the broader Kedron Brook catchment.



A Long-Term Plan For Kedron Brook



Photo credit: BCC







The draft vision proposes changes across Kedron Brook's 20km pathway network, which is used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year.



Plans include upgrading and widening pathways to improve connections for walking, running and cycling. Flood-prone bikeway sections are proposed to be relocated, with safer crossings, flood-resilient lighting and more resilient bridges also identified.



The draft also proposes changes to parts of the waterway itself. At Grinstead Park, concrete drains are proposed to be replaced with natural waterways, while opportunities have been identified to widen waterway pinch points throughout Kedron Brook.



Environmental restoration is also addressed in the draft. It identifies opportunities to improve water quality, strengthen wildlife habitat and restore natural systems, alongside measures aimed at improving resilience to flooding. The vision also proposes more shade, seating and drinking fountains, along with new lookouts and additional trees.



Cr Adrian Schrinner said the vision would help make Kedron Brook an even better nature-based destination.



"Our vision is for Kedron Brook to become an even better nature-based destination, with well-lit paths, safer crossings and more resilient bridges, more shade, seating and drinking fountains, new lookouts, and more trees to help create cooler, leafier neighbourhoods,” Cr Schrinner said.



While we cannot prevent flooding, we can plan for it. This draft vision will improve flood resilience, restore the natural function of the Brook where possible and protect the natural environment that makes it so special."



The vision is intended to guide the future of the Kedron Brook catchment over the next two decades, with the final Vision and Master Plan expected to be completed in late 2026.



Community Gave Feedback



Photo credit: BCC







Clayfield is part of the lower catchment, and consultation was scheduled at Kalinga Park, Clayfield, on Wednesday, August 19, from 2:30pm to 4.30pm.



Residents provided feedback through the online survey, and the results will be made public through the Council site.







Read: The Beginnings of Collins Estate, the ‘Most Cheerful’ Address in Annerley







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<title><![CDATA[The Clayfield Years of Queensland’s Last WWI Veteran Ted Smout]]></title>
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Ted Smout lived to 106, becoming Queensland’s last surviving First World War veteran before his death in 2004. But decades before his name was given to the bridge across Bramble Bay, an important chapter of his long life unfolded in Clayfield, where the young returned serviceman built a home and raised a family after coming back from the Western Front.



Read: Clayfield Gems: Get to Know These 4 Heritage Homes on Norman Parade



Newly published research revisiting Smout’s remarkable 106-year life has brought renewed attention to his years in Clayfield. After marrying Ella Stevens in 1923, the young veteran built a War Service Home in the suburb, where the couple raised their three children and established a family life far removed from what he had experienced on the Western Front.



War at seventeen



Born in Brisbane in 1898, Smout was 17 years and eight months old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in September 1915. He overstated his age by a year before eventually serving with the 3rd Australian Sanitary Section of the Australian Army Medical Corps.



Photo Credit: UNSW Canberra Australians at War Film Archive



Smout served on the Western Front, working on sanitation and water supplies and taking on first-aid and stretcher-bearing duties during fighting. At Passchendaele, he later recalled working for about 72 hours with little rest as casualties were carried along duckboards through deep mud.



His wartime memories also included reaching the scene after German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was fatally shot down in April 1918.



The difficult journey home



Smout returned to Australia in 1919, but his wartime experiences followed him into civilian life. In recorded oral histories, he described suffering what was then called delayed shell shock. He recalled having a breakdown after returning home and struggling to adjust to life after the battlefield.



Smout resumed work and later established a long insurance career. His personal life also changed after he met Ella Stevens while playing tennis at a Redcliffe guest house operated by her family. Ted and Ella married in June 1923.



Building a life in Clayfield



The newly married couple built a War Service Home in Clayfield and raised their children Westell, Betty and John there. The Commonwealth’s War Service Homes scheme had been established after the First World War to help eligible returned servicemen and women obtain homes. The Clayfield house became the setting for marriage, parenthood and the civilian career that followed his return from Europe.



Another piece of Smout’s Clayfield history later surfaced at 15 Highclere Street. When the vacant property was offered for sale in 2016, it was marketed as “Ted Smout’s Paddock”, with the listing describing the land as having been owned and loved by Smout and indicating it had not been available for building since 1927.



His career eventually took the family beyond Clayfield. They later lived in Hawthorne and Sydney before returning to Brisbane, and Ted and Ella eventually settled in Sandgate.







A Long Life After Clayfield



Smout lived for another eight decades after establishing his young family in Clayfield. He received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1978 for community service and was appointed a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by France in 1998 for his First World War service.



Ted Smout (left) in FrancePhoto Credit: UNSW Canberra Australians at War Film Archive



Photo Credit: Australian War Memorial



He died in June 2004 aged 106. Six years later, the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge opened across Bramble Bay between Brighton and Clontarf.



Read: Clayfield: Revisiting the Historical Places That Made This Suburb Great



Today, the bridge bearing his name is perhaps Smout’s most visible legacy in south-east Queensland. But Clayfield preserves an earlier chapter of his story — the years when a young man returned from one of history’s most devastating wars, built a home with his wife and began raising three children in suburban Brisbane.



Opening Day, Ted Smout BridgePhoto Credit:&nbsp;Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0



Published 28-Sept-2026
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Ted Smout lived to 106, becoming Queensland’s last surviving First World War veteran before his death in 2004. But decades before his name was given to the bridge across Bramble Bay, an important chapter of his long life unfolded in Clayfield, where the young returned serviceman built a home and raised a family after coming back from the Western Front.



Read: Clayfield Gems: Get to Know These 4 Heritage Homes on Norman Parade



Newly published research revisiting Smout’s remarkable 106-year life has brought renewed attention to his years in Clayfield. After marrying Ella Stevens in 1923, the young veteran built a War Service Home in the suburb, where the couple raised their three children and established a family life far removed from what he had experienced on the Western Front.



War at seventeen



Born in Brisbane in 1898, Smout was 17 years and eight months old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in September 1915. He overstated his age by a year before eventually serving with the 3rd Australian Sanitary Section of the Australian Army Medical Corps.



Photo Credit: UNSW Canberra Australians at War Film Archive



Smout served on the Western Front, working on sanitation and water supplies and taking on first-aid and stretcher-bearing duties during fighting. At Passchendaele, he later recalled working for about 72 hours with little rest as casualties were carried along duckboards through deep mud.



His wartime memories also included reaching the scene after German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was fatally shot down in April 1918.



The difficult journey home



Smout returned to Australia in 1919, but his wartime experiences followed him into civilian life. In recorded oral histories, he described suffering what was then called delayed shell shock. He recalled having a breakdown after returning home and struggling to adjust to life after the battlefield.



Smout resumed work and later established a long insurance career. His personal life also changed after he met Ella Stevens while playing tennis at a Redcliffe guest house operated by her family. Ted and Ella married in June 1923.



Building a life in Clayfield



The newly married couple built a War Service Home in Clayfield and raised their children Westell, Betty and John there. The Commonwealth’s War Service Homes scheme had been established after the First World War to help eligible returned servicemen and women obtain homes. The Clayfield house became the setting for marriage, parenthood and the civilian career that followed his return from Europe.



Another piece of Smout’s Clayfield history later surfaced at 15 Highclere Street. When the vacant property was offered for sale in 2016, it was marketed as “Ted Smout’s Paddock”, with the listing describing the land as having been owned and loved by Smout and indicating it had not been available for building since 1927.



His career eventually took the family beyond Clayfield. They later lived in Hawthorne and Sydney before returning to Brisbane, and Ted and Ella eventually settled in Sandgate.







A Long Life After Clayfield



Smout lived for another eight decades after establishing his young family in Clayfield. He received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1978 for community service and was appointed a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by France in 1998 for his First World War service.



Ted Smout (left) in FrancePhoto Credit: UNSW Canberra Australians at War Film Archive



Photo Credit: Australian War Memorial



He died in June 2004 aged 106. Six years later, the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge opened across Bramble Bay between Brighton and Clontarf.



Read: Clayfield: Revisiting the Historical Places That Made This Suburb Great



Today, the bridge bearing his name is perhaps Smout’s most visible legacy in south-east Queensland. But Clayfield preserves an earlier chapter of his story — the years when a young man returned from one of history’s most devastating wars, built a home with his wife and began raising three children in suburban Brisbane.



Opening Day, Ted Smout BridgePhoto Credit:&nbsp;Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0



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<title><![CDATA[Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages]]></title>
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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<title><![CDATA[Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub Brings Colour and Community to Oxford Street]]></title>
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The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and brings together a full morning of community activity. It has become a regular part of the local calendar, and it keeps its focus on simple, useful support.



Read: Ascot Estate Suthermere Sells For $17 Million At Auction



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. It begins with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



The Pink Puppy Parade follows at 9am. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2, with prizes on offer. It adds a family-friendly touch and gives the morning a bit of movement early on.







A full morning program



The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub continues with BBQ and Devonshire morning tea from 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



Children will have their own activities too, with HSS PCYC running programs and a treasure hunt available. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day, which helps keep the event visually lively.



The program is straightforward, but that is part of the appeal. Visitors can stop in for a short time or stay longer and move between the stalls, music and food.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Support that stays close to home



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also support the Hub’s own community programs and help keep the lights on.



That local element gives the event added value. It supports large charities while also helping the neighbourhood centre that hosts so much day-to-day community activity. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, which reflects its place in the area.



Read: What Made this Ageing Albion Queenslander Worth $1.753M?



For Ascot readers, the Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub is an easy event to back. It is close by, clearly community-minded and built around a cause that matters.



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The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and brings together a full morning of community activity. It has become a regular part of the local calendar, and it keeps its focus on simple, useful support.



Read: Ascot Estate Suthermere Sells For $17 Million At Auction



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. It begins with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.



The Pink Puppy Parade follows at 9am. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2, with prizes on offer. It adds a family-friendly touch and gives the morning a bit of movement early on.







A full morning program



The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub continues with BBQ and Devonshire morning tea from 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.



Children will have their own activities too, with HSS PCYC running programs and a treasure hunt available. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day, which helps keep the event visually lively.



The program is straightforward, but that is part of the appeal. Visitors can stop in for a short time or stay longer and move between the stalls, music and food.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Support that stays close to home



Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also support the Hub’s own community programs and help keep the lights on.



That local element gives the event added value. It supports large charities while also helping the neighbourhood centre that hosts so much day-to-day community activity. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, which reflects its place in the area.



Read: What Made this Ageing Albion Queenslander Worth $1.753M?



For Ascot readers, the Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub is an easy event to back. It is close by, clearly community-minded and built around a cause that matters.



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<title><![CDATA[Brothers Rugby Club Revamp Approved With Clubhouse Upgrade And Swim School]]></title>
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A new swim school, upgraded player facilities and revamped club spaces are part of approved plans to reshape Brothers Rugby Club’s Crosby Road grounds in Albion.



Read: Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub Brings Colour and Community to Oxford Street



BCC approved the revised application for 103 Crosby Road on 2 September, clearing the way for changes to the staging of the broader redevelopment. The biggest shift brings the clubhouse upgrade forward from Stage 3 to Stage 1, putting new facilities for players and club users at the front of the program. The redevelopment spans the club’s 55,141sqm site and will be delivered over six stages, covering rugby and recreation facilities, function areas, a swim school and health care uses.



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Clubhouse First In Line



Plans by Bureau^proberts show a 1,459sqm clubhouse upgrade across the ground and first floors. Player areas would receive upgraded change rooms and gym facilities, while the internal layout would be reworked to improve circulation, storage and servicing. Clubroom and function spaces would also be rearranged, alongside upgrades to the bar and kitchen.



Changes to patron movement are included in the design, while an undercroft would be incorporated to help manage overland flow through the site. Bringing the clubhouse forward means those works would now make up Stage 1 of the redevelopment, followed by fieldworks in Stage 2. Parking forms part of the wider plans, although the supplied application material gives differing totals for the number of spaces proposed.



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Swim School Joins The Sporting Mix



The next major addition comes in Stage 3, where an Aquatic Achievers Swim School is planned alongside other indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities. The swim school adds another use to grounds already being reshaped around rugby, recreation and club activities. Later stages would add further function and sporting facilities, complete remaining car parking works and introduce health care and additional indoor recreation uses.



Photo Credit: DA/A007052198



Stage 4 is allocated to the balance of club parking, while Stage 5 covers further club, function facility and outdoor recreation works. Health care services and more indoor sport and recreation facilities are planned for Stage 6. BCC records describe the application as impact assessable and covering building work, a material change of use and referral matters. The application was submitted on 22 June 2026 and became properly made on 30 June before receiving approval in September.



Read: Skygate Adds New Driving Attraction to Its Entertainment Line-Up



Planning material lodged with the application states the amended design and staging would remain consistent with the planning framework applied to the existing approval. The revised program now puts the clubhouse first, with the swim school and remaining sport, recreation, function and health facilities to follow as the later stages of the Crosby Road redevelopment progress.



Published 30-September-2026




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A new swim school, upgraded player facilities and revamped club spaces are part of approved plans to reshape Brothers Rugby Club’s Crosby Road grounds in Albion.



Read: Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub Brings Colour and Community to Oxford Street



BCC approved the revised application for 103 Crosby Road on 2 September, clearing the way for changes to the staging of the broader redevelopment. The biggest shift brings the clubhouse upgrade forward from Stage 3 to Stage 1, putting new facilities for players and club users at the front of the program. The redevelopment spans the club’s 55,141sqm site and will be delivered over six stages, covering rugby and recreation facilities, function areas, a swim school and health care uses.



Photo Credit: DA/A007052198



Clubhouse First In Line



Plans by Bureau^proberts show a 1,459sqm clubhouse upgrade across the ground and first floors. Player areas would receive upgraded change rooms and gym facilities, while the internal layout would be reworked to improve circulation, storage and servicing. Clubroom and function spaces would also be rearranged, alongside upgrades to the bar and kitchen.



Changes to patron movement are included in the design, while an undercroft would be incorporated to help manage overland flow through the site. Bringing the clubhouse forward means those works would now make up Stage 1 of the redevelopment, followed by fieldworks in Stage 2. Parking forms part of the wider plans, although the supplied application material gives differing totals for the number of spaces proposed.



Photo Credit: DA/A007052198



Swim School Joins The Sporting Mix



The next major addition comes in Stage 3, where an Aquatic Achievers Swim School is planned alongside other indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities. The swim school adds another use to grounds already being reshaped around rugby, recreation and club activities. Later stages would add further function and sporting facilities, complete remaining car parking works and introduce health care and additional indoor recreation uses.



Photo Credit: DA/A007052198



Stage 4 is allocated to the balance of club parking, while Stage 5 covers further club, function facility and outdoor recreation works. Health care services and more indoor sport and recreation facilities are planned for Stage 6. BCC records describe the application as impact assessable and covering building work, a material change of use and referral matters. The application was submitted on 22 June 2026 and became properly made on 30 June before receiving approval in September.



Read: Skygate Adds New Driving Attraction to Its Entertainment Line-Up



Planning material lodged with the application states the amended design and staging would remain consistent with the planning framework applied to the existing approval. The revised program now puts the clubhouse first, with the swim school and remaining sport, recreation, function and health facilities to follow as the later stages of the Crosby Road redevelopment progress.



Published 30-September-2026




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A new multi-level electric go-kart raceway will anchor a 3,600-square-metre entertainment complex at Skygate, bringing racing, bowling, arcade games and other attractions to the Brisbane Airport precinct.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



Game Over plans to open the purpose-built venue in 2027, with an eight-lane ten-pin bowling alley, interactive attractions, food and beverage facilities and dedicated spaces for parties, corporate events and group functions. The go-kart circuit, described by Brisbane Airport as Queensland’s largest electric track, will cater for guests from four years old.



From The Starting Grid To The Bowling Lanes



The multi-level track will operate with a large fleet of electric karts and cater for guests from four years old. This puts racing at the centre of the new venue. 



Beyond the circuit, plans include an eight-lane ten-pin bowling alley, arcade games and a range of interactive attractions. Dedicated areas for birthday parties, corporate events and group functions will also be built into the complex, alongside a food and beverage precinct.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport



Game Over is already established elsewhere in Queensland, with venues at Oxley, North Lakes and the Gold Coast, as well as locations in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Its existing Oxley venue combines electric go-karting with laser tag, mini golf, arcade games and indoor play facilities.



Skygate’s Leisure Line-Up Keeps Growing



The arrival of Game Over will add another large indoor attraction to Skygate, where retail is increasingly sharing space with recreation and entertainment. Dinos Alive, Area 51, Golf Central and Landers Pocket are among the attractions operating or announced for the precinct. 



DFO Brisbane and Queensland’s only 24-hour Woolworths remain part of Skygate’s established retail mix. The precinct also offers free parking and access to major arterial roads.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport



Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said Game Over would add another reason for people to spend more time at Skygate as the precinct continues to move beyond its earlier retail focus. Game Over General Manager Brad Ward said the Skygate venue would bring racing, bowling, arcade games and interactive attractions together under one roof, expanding the company’s Queensland presence.



Read: Final Days Under the Big Top as KOOZA Prepares to Leave Eagle Farm



The project has been announced during Brisbane Airport’s wider $5 billion Future BNE transformation. Game Over is scheduled to open at Skygate in 2027, with a more specific opening date yet to be provided.



Updated 29-September-2026




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A new multi-level electric go-kart raceway will anchor a 3,600-square-metre entertainment complex at Skygate, bringing racing, bowling, arcade games and other attractions to the Brisbane Airport precinct.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



Game Over plans to open the purpose-built venue in 2027, with an eight-lane ten-pin bowling alley, interactive attractions, food and beverage facilities and dedicated spaces for parties, corporate events and group functions. The go-kart circuit, described by Brisbane Airport as Queensland’s largest electric track, will cater for guests from four years old.



From The Starting Grid To The Bowling Lanes



The multi-level track will operate with a large fleet of electric karts and cater for guests from four years old. This puts racing at the centre of the new venue. 



Beyond the circuit, plans include an eight-lane ten-pin bowling alley, arcade games and a range of interactive attractions. Dedicated areas for birthday parties, corporate events and group functions will also be built into the complex, alongside a food and beverage precinct.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport



Game Over is already established elsewhere in Queensland, with venues at Oxley, North Lakes and the Gold Coast, as well as locations in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Its existing Oxley venue combines electric go-karting with laser tag, mini golf, arcade games and indoor play facilities.



Skygate’s Leisure Line-Up Keeps Growing



The arrival of Game Over will add another large indoor attraction to Skygate, where retail is increasingly sharing space with recreation and entertainment. Dinos Alive, Area 51, Golf Central and Landers Pocket are among the attractions operating or announced for the precinct. 



DFO Brisbane and Queensland’s only 24-hour Woolworths remain part of Skygate’s established retail mix. The precinct also offers free parking and access to major arterial roads.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport



Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said Game Over would add another reason for people to spend more time at Skygate as the precinct continues to move beyond its earlier retail focus. Game Over General Manager Brad Ward said the Skygate venue would bring racing, bowling, arcade games and interactive attractions together under one roof, expanding the company’s Queensland presence.



Read: Final Days Under the Big Top as KOOZA Prepares to Leave Eagle Farm



The project has been announced during Brisbane Airport’s wider $5 billion Future BNE transformation. Game Over is scheduled to open at Skygate in 2027, with a more specific opening date yet to be provided.



Updated 29-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Final Days Under the Big Top as KOOZA Prepares to Leave Eagle Farm]]></title>
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Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA is entering its final week at Eagle Farm, bringing Brisbane’s stint under the Big Top close to an end before the production moves on to Sydney.



Read: Brisbane Airport Aeromedical Hub Reaches Halfway Mark Toward 2027 Launch



The final performance is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October, at 465 Curtin Avenue East, behind Royal Queensland Golf Club. The 125-minute production, including a 25-minute interval, has brought 53 artists from 19 nationalities to the Eagle Farm site for the Brisbane season.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Queensland Gets Its Turn In The Spotlight



Among the international cast is Gold Coast performer Mitch Wynter, who appears as The Trickster, one of KOOZA’s central characters. Six live musicians and two singers perform at every show, accompanying a mix of acrobatics, clowning and high-risk acts including the Wheel of Death.



Cirque du Soleil says the Brisbane season has drawn audiences from across Queensland, including people travelling from Cairns, Caloundra, Charleville, Toowoomba, Mount Isa and Texas. The audience mix has ranged from children seeing Cirque du Soleil for the first time to long-time followers returning to the Big Top.



Photo Credit: Supplied



KOOZA first premiered in Montréal in April 2007 as Cirque du Soleil’s 20th original touring production. Since then, it has been seen by more than 10 million people across more than 5,500 performances in 87 cities and 23 countries.



The name comes from the Sanskrit word koza, meaning box, chest or treasure. It is a reference to the production’s original idea of a circus contained within a box.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Show Ends, Then The Pack-Down Begins



Once the Brisbane season closes, the Eagle Farm site begins its own final act. The touring footprint covers about 17,000 square metres, while the Big Top seats 2,500 people, stands 56 feet high and spans 164 feet in diameter. Building the site takes seven days, while dismantling it takes three.



More than 120 people travel with the production, supported by two performance medicine specialists and a kitchen catering for cast, crew and staff. Behind the performances are more than 175 costumes, 160 hats and more than 1,200 handcrafted costume pieces, including an army costume made with 400 individually sewn metallic flaps to create the appearance of armour.



KOOZA is the 11th Cirque du Soleil Big Top production to visit Australia in 26 years. After the final Eagle Farm performance, the tents, costumes and touring operation will be packed for the move south to Sydney.



Read: Historic 1906 Ascot Estate Hits The Market After Almost 60 Years



Patrons attending the remaining Brisbane shows can access the site from Curtin Avenue East. On-site parking costs $20 and opens up to one hour and 45 minutes before showtime, with the Brisbane run concluding on 3 October.



Updated 28-September-2026




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Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA is entering its final week at Eagle Farm, bringing Brisbane’s stint under the Big Top close to an end before the production moves on to Sydney.



Read: Brisbane Airport Aeromedical Hub Reaches Halfway Mark Toward 2027 Launch



The final performance is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October, at 465 Curtin Avenue East, behind Royal Queensland Golf Club. The 125-minute production, including a 25-minute interval, has brought 53 artists from 19 nationalities to the Eagle Farm site for the Brisbane season.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Queensland Gets Its Turn In The Spotlight



Among the international cast is Gold Coast performer Mitch Wynter, who appears as The Trickster, one of KOOZA’s central characters. Six live musicians and two singers perform at every show, accompanying a mix of acrobatics, clowning and high-risk acts including the Wheel of Death.



Cirque du Soleil says the Brisbane season has drawn audiences from across Queensland, including people travelling from Cairns, Caloundra, Charleville, Toowoomba, Mount Isa and Texas. The audience mix has ranged from children seeing Cirque du Soleil for the first time to long-time followers returning to the Big Top.



Photo Credit: Supplied



KOOZA first premiered in Montréal in April 2007 as Cirque du Soleil’s 20th original touring production. Since then, it has been seen by more than 10 million people across more than 5,500 performances in 87 cities and 23 countries.



The name comes from the Sanskrit word koza, meaning box, chest or treasure. It is a reference to the production’s original idea of a circus contained within a box.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Show Ends, Then The Pack-Down Begins



Once the Brisbane season closes, the Eagle Farm site begins its own final act. The touring footprint covers about 17,000 square metres, while the Big Top seats 2,500 people, stands 56 feet high and spans 164 feet in diameter. Building the site takes seven days, while dismantling it takes three.



More than 120 people travel with the production, supported by two performance medicine specialists and a kitchen catering for cast, crew and staff. Behind the performances are more than 175 costumes, 160 hats and more than 1,200 handcrafted costume pieces, including an army costume made with 400 individually sewn metallic flaps to create the appearance of armour.



KOOZA is the 11th Cirque du Soleil Big Top production to visit Australia in 26 years. After the final Eagle Farm performance, the tents, costumes and touring operation will be packed for the move south to Sydney.



Read: Historic 1906 Ascot Estate Hits The Market After Almost 60 Years



Patrons attending the remaining Brisbane shows can access the site from Curtin Avenue East. On-site parking costs $20 and opens up to one hour and 45 minutes before showtime, with the Brisbane run concluding on 3 October.



Updated 28-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[What Makes Dunaverty One of Albion's Most Fascinating Heritage Homes?]]></title>
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Long before Albion became the established inner-city suburb it is today, Dunaverty stood on the corner of Birkbeck and Hudson roads as the home of Scottish migrant Archibald McNish Fraser. More than 130 years later, the heritage-listed residence continues to preserve many of the architectural details that made it distinctive when it was built in 1887.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







From its decorative timberwork to fanlights bearing the names of Fraser's family members, the house reflects Brisbane's boom-era development and the career of nineteenth-century real estate entrepreneur Archibald McNish Fraser.



A reflection of Brisbane's growth



Sketch of Archibald McNish Fraser (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Image number: 167284)



Fraser arrived in Brisbane from Argyllshire, Scotland, in 1880 after completing his apprenticeship as a builder. He established himself as a contractor working in Brisbane and Cleveland before expanding into real estate during the mid-1880s.



After purchasing the Albion site from his father-in-law, John Barclay, in 1885, Fraser established the Onward Real Property Mart in 1887, the same year Dunaverty was completed.



Contemporary publications recognised Fraser's achievements during the late 1880s. They described him as one of the city's successful young businessmen, while the Queensland Heritage Register suggests Dunaverty may have been built to showcase his business.



Scottish influences throughout the home



Decorative detailing on Dunaverty (Photo credit: BCC)



Dunaverty reflects Fraser's Scottish background through a range of decorative features incorporated into the house. Scottish thistle motifs appear in the cast iron lacework, timber brackets, ceiling roses and fanlights throughout the residence.



Among the home's most distinctive features are the fanlights above the doors, which display the names and nicknames Nellie, Charlie, Mima and Katie. The inscriptions refer to Fraser's wife, Jemima, and members of the Fraser family, adding a personal element to the home's design.



These details remain among the property's defining heritage features.



Part of the Albion Heritage Trail



Albion Heritage Trail map (Photo credit: BCC)



Today, Dunaverty is included on Brisbane City's Albion Heritage Trail, which highlights places associated with the suburb's development and history.



Occupying a prominent corner site, the residence makes what the Queensland Heritage Register describes as a picturesque contribution to the streetscape. Its decorative verandahs, chamferboard construction and hipped corrugated iron roof continue to reflect its late nineteenth-century origins.



More than a century of preservation



Dunaverty (2009); Photo credit: Heritage Branch staff/Queensland Heritage Register



The Fraser family moved to West End during the economic downturn of the early 1890s, although they retained ownership of Dunaverty until 1912. Over the following years, the property was occupied by tenants before being sold to William McGregor, who renamed it Carvarmore.



The house later changed hands several times and underwent additions, including alterations to the rear of the building. Despite these changes, much of the original structure and decorative detailing has been retained.







Read: Tattersalls Lodge: A Heritage-Listed Ascot Asset With Ties to Queensland Racing







Heritage records also note that some original cedar joinery and ironmongery were stolen while the property was vacant in 1998.



Today, Dunaverty remains a heritage-listed boom-era residence, retaining architectural features and personalised details associated with Archibald McNish Fraser and his family.



Updated 27-September-2026




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Long before Albion became the established inner-city suburb it is today, Dunaverty stood on the corner of Birkbeck and Hudson roads as the home of Scottish migrant Archibald McNish Fraser. More than 130 years later, the heritage-listed residence continues to preserve many of the architectural details that made it distinctive when it was built in 1887.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







From its decorative timberwork to fanlights bearing the names of Fraser's family members, the house reflects Brisbane's boom-era development and the career of nineteenth-century real estate entrepreneur Archibald McNish Fraser.



A reflection of Brisbane's growth



Sketch of Archibald McNish Fraser (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Image number: 167284)



Fraser arrived in Brisbane from Argyllshire, Scotland, in 1880 after completing his apprenticeship as a builder. He established himself as a contractor working in Brisbane and Cleveland before expanding into real estate during the mid-1880s.



After purchasing the Albion site from his father-in-law, John Barclay, in 1885, Fraser established the Onward Real Property Mart in 1887, the same year Dunaverty was completed.



Contemporary publications recognised Fraser's achievements during the late 1880s. They described him as one of the city's successful young businessmen, while the Queensland Heritage Register suggests Dunaverty may have been built to showcase his business.



Scottish influences throughout the home



Decorative detailing on Dunaverty (Photo credit: BCC)



Dunaverty reflects Fraser's Scottish background through a range of decorative features incorporated into the house. Scottish thistle motifs appear in the cast iron lacework, timber brackets, ceiling roses and fanlights throughout the residence.



Among the home's most distinctive features are the fanlights above the doors, which display the names and nicknames Nellie, Charlie, Mima and Katie. The inscriptions refer to Fraser's wife, Jemima, and members of the Fraser family, adding a personal element to the home's design.



These details remain among the property's defining heritage features.



Part of the Albion Heritage Trail



Albion Heritage Trail map (Photo credit: BCC)



Today, Dunaverty is included on Brisbane City's Albion Heritage Trail, which highlights places associated with the suburb's development and history.



Occupying a prominent corner site, the residence makes what the Queensland Heritage Register describes as a picturesque contribution to the streetscape. Its decorative verandahs, chamferboard construction and hipped corrugated iron roof continue to reflect its late nineteenth-century origins.



More than a century of preservation



Dunaverty (2009); Photo credit: Heritage Branch staff/Queensland Heritage Register



The Fraser family moved to West End during the economic downturn of the early 1890s, although they retained ownership of Dunaverty until 1912. Over the following years, the property was occupied by tenants before being sold to William McGregor, who renamed it Carvarmore.



The house later changed hands several times and underwent additions, including alterations to the rear of the building. Despite these changes, much of the original structure and decorative detailing has been retained.







Read: Tattersalls Lodge: A Heritage-Listed Ascot Asset With Ties to Queensland Racing







Heritage records also note that some original cedar joinery and ironmongery were stolen while the property was vacant in 1998.



Today, Dunaverty remains a heritage-listed boom-era residence, retaining architectural features and personalised details associated with Archibald McNish Fraser and his family.



Updated 27-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages]]></title>
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



Published 26-September-2026
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



Published 26-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[This Hendra Home Looks Straight Onto Doomben Racecourse]]></title>
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At 37 Raceview Avenue, the outlook from the rear of the property is distinctly different from a typical suburban backyard. Instead of another row of houses or a neighbouring backyard, the property looks directly towards Doomben Racecourse. It backs onto the track around the 1200-metre mark, placing the home alongside one of Brisbane's established racing venues.







Read: What Made this Ageing Albion Queenslander Worth $1.753M?







That proximity gives the address an unusual connection to Doomben's racing calendar. Racing Queensland's current schedule includes Doomben meetings during September, October, and November 2026, with further meetings scheduled later in the year. The calendar is subject to change, but the ongoing program highlights the racecourse's continuing role in Brisbane racing.



A Racecourse At The Back Fence



Photo credit: Place Ascot



Raceview Avenue is described by the property's selling agent as a quiet residential street carrying local traffic, despite the property backing directly onto the racecourse. The house at number 37 has elevated living areas and a deck overlooking the track.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The two-storey architect-designed timber residence has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a double garage, with an elevated position overlooking Doomben Racecourse.



A large covered deck opens towards expansive views across the racecourse. The property also has an in-ground swimming pool and a lower level with two bedrooms, a bathroom, recreation space and a kitchenette.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The home was built about 18 years ago and was renovated by its current owners about six years ago, according to the property's marketing material. Inside are polished timber floors, soaring ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, solar panels and electrically operated gates.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The kitchen includes V-ZUG Swiss appliances, a Falcon freestanding oven, a built-in coffee machine, a Zip water tap and marble benchtops. The property listing also describes the interiors as having a Modern Hamptons-inspired aesthetic.







Read: New Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor







But the racecourse outlook remains one of the property's defining features. At 37 Raceview Avenue, the track forms the outlook from the deck and upper-level living areas, creating a particularly close residential vantage point over an active Brisbane racing venue.



With Doomben meetings continuing through spring 2026, the property provides a glimpse of the distinctive relationship between residential Hendra and the racecourse precinct on its doorstep.



Published 18-September-2026




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At 37 Raceview Avenue, the outlook from the rear of the property is distinctly different from a typical suburban backyard. Instead of another row of houses or a neighbouring backyard, the property looks directly towards Doomben Racecourse. It backs onto the track around the 1200-metre mark, placing the home alongside one of Brisbane's established racing venues.







Read: What Made this Ageing Albion Queenslander Worth $1.753M?







That proximity gives the address an unusual connection to Doomben's racing calendar. Racing Queensland's current schedule includes Doomben meetings during September, October, and November 2026, with further meetings scheduled later in the year. The calendar is subject to change, but the ongoing program highlights the racecourse's continuing role in Brisbane racing.



A Racecourse At The Back Fence



Photo credit: Place Ascot



Raceview Avenue is described by the property's selling agent as a quiet residential street carrying local traffic, despite the property backing directly onto the racecourse. The house at number 37 has elevated living areas and a deck overlooking the track.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The two-storey architect-designed timber residence has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a double garage, with an elevated position overlooking Doomben Racecourse.



A large covered deck opens towards expansive views across the racecourse. The property also has an in-ground swimming pool and a lower level with two bedrooms, a bathroom, recreation space and a kitchenette.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The home was built about 18 years ago and was renovated by its current owners about six years ago, according to the property's marketing material. Inside are polished timber floors, soaring ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, solar panels and electrically operated gates.



Photo credit: Place Ascot



The kitchen includes V-ZUG Swiss appliances, a Falcon freestanding oven, a built-in coffee machine, a Zip water tap and marble benchtops. The property listing also describes the interiors as having a Modern Hamptons-inspired aesthetic.







Read: New Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor







But the racecourse outlook remains one of the property's defining features. At 37 Raceview Avenue, the track forms the outlook from the deck and upper-level living areas, creating a particularly close residential vantage point over an active Brisbane racing venue.



With Doomben meetings continuing through spring 2026, the property provides a glimpse of the distinctive relationship between residential Hendra and the racecourse precinct on its doorstep.



Published 18-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Two Kedron Colleges Included in Catholic Schools Vote on Reproductive Leave]]></title>
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Two major Catholic colleges in Kedron are among the Queensland school employers covered by a proposed workplace agreement that has drawn union opposition over reproductive health leave, salaries and working conditions. Padua College and Mount Alvernia College are participating in the same statewide bargaining process, which will determine the next set of employment conditions for their eligible staff.



Read: New Classrooms and Gym Planned for Padua College’s Kedron Campus



The proposed agreement was released to employees on 8 October 2026, ahead of an online ballot running from 19 to 29 October. Both colleges appear on the Catholic Education Queensland employer list for the Religious Institute Schools agreement, which is separate from the agreement covering diocesan Catholic schools.



Separate colleges, common employment agreement



Padua College and Mount Alvernia College operate independently, but their inclusion in the Religious Institute bargaining group places eligible employees under the same proposed industrial instrument. Teachers and non-teaching staff covered by the agreement will vote on a package addressing salaries, leave and other workplace conditions.



The Independent Education Union has opposed the employers' proposal, arguing that its reproductive health leave provisions are more restrictive than those available to Queensland public-sector employees. Its objections extend to teacher workloads, school officer wages and conditions for specialist and leadership staff.



Five days of leave under restricted conditions



Clause 8.19 of the proposed Catholic school agreements provides up to five days of paid reproductive health leave each calendar year for eligible employees. The entitlement would not accumulate annually, with part-time and term-time staff receiving a proportionate allowance and casual employees excluded.



Eligibility would require an employee to be absent because of chronic symptoms associated with at least one of eight listed conditions or procedures: endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhoea, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hysterectomy, menopause, perimenopause or prostate disease.



A further restriction applies to accumulated personal or carer's leave. Full-time employees must have fewer than 10 days remaining, while part-time and term-time staff must have less than a proportionately adjusted balance. Employees would also need to meet the agreement's notification and evidence requirements.



IVF included in public-sector leave provisions



Queensland public-sector employees have had access to up to 10 working days of paid reproductive health leave annually since 30 September 2024. The entitlement includes fertility treatment such as IVF, chronic reproductive health conditions, preventative screening and specified medical procedures, without requiring employees to exhaust other types of leave first.



Photo Credit: Pixabay



The Catholic school proposals do not expressly include IVF among the qualifying reasons for the new reproductive leave entitlement. Other existing leave arrangements may remain available for medical treatment or appointments, depending on the circumstances. The proposed agreements also provide for accumulated personal or carer's leave to be used for preventative medical advice or treatment, including reproductive health screening.&nbsp;



Union raises pay gaps and workload concerns



The Independent Education Union Queensland and Northern Territory has sought reproductive health leave comparable to the public-sector entitlement, alongside improvements in wages and working conditions. Its bargaining claims also cover teacher workloads, school officer classifications and recognition of specialist and leadership roles.



The union says some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants earn between 10 and 25 per cent less than workers performing comparable jobs in New South Wales Catholic schools. It also argues that the proposed agreement does not adequately address increasing teaching workloads or the working conditions of specialist staff.&nbsp;



Catholic school employers have proposed teacher wage increases of four per cent in 2026, followed by 3.5 per cent in both 2027 and 2028. Their package also includes changes to certain school officer and services staff classifications, along with proposed improvements to leave arrangements. The union maintains that the offer does not sufficiently address its outstanding claims.



More than 22,000 employees covered by ballot



According to Catholic Education Queensland, the bargaining arrangements cover more than 22,000 employees across 313 schools. Separate proposed agreements apply to schools operated by diocesan Catholic education authorities and those under Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.



The online ballot will run from 19 to 29 October 2026, with eligible employees able to vote whether or not they belong to a union. An agreement must receive majority support from employees casting valid votes and subsequently obtain approval from the Fair Work Commission before taking effect.



Backpay remains contested as vote approaches



Employers say approval during the October ballot would secure their proposed retrospective wage payments, including backpay from 1 July 2026 for teachers. If the agreement is rejected, existing employment conditions would continue while a replacement is pursued.



Read: Kedron State School Marks 100 Years at the Heart of a Changing Suburb



Under the employers' stated approach, backpay following a later successful ballot would begin from the first day of the month in which that vote occurs. The union has criticised the condition, arguing that retrospective wages should remain part of further negotiations rather than depend on approval of the current offer.



Published 9-Oct-2026
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Two major Catholic colleges in Kedron are among the Queensland school employers covered by a proposed workplace agreement that has drawn union opposition over reproductive health leave, salaries and working conditions. Padua College and Mount Alvernia College are participating in the same statewide bargaining process, which will determine the next set of employment conditions for their eligible staff.



Read: New Classrooms and Gym Planned for Padua College’s Kedron Campus



The proposed agreement was released to employees on 8 October 2026, ahead of an online ballot running from 19 to 29 October. Both colleges appear on the Catholic Education Queensland employer list for the Religious Institute Schools agreement, which is separate from the agreement covering diocesan Catholic schools.



Separate colleges, common employment agreement



Padua College and Mount Alvernia College operate independently, but their inclusion in the Religious Institute bargaining group places eligible employees under the same proposed industrial instrument. Teachers and non-teaching staff covered by the agreement will vote on a package addressing salaries, leave and other workplace conditions.



The Independent Education Union has opposed the employers' proposal, arguing that its reproductive health leave provisions are more restrictive than those available to Queensland public-sector employees. Its objections extend to teacher workloads, school officer wages and conditions for specialist and leadership staff.



Five days of leave under restricted conditions



Clause 8.19 of the proposed Catholic school agreements provides up to five days of paid reproductive health leave each calendar year for eligible employees. The entitlement would not accumulate annually, with part-time and term-time staff receiving a proportionate allowance and casual employees excluded.



Eligibility would require an employee to be absent because of chronic symptoms associated with at least one of eight listed conditions or procedures: endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhoea, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hysterectomy, menopause, perimenopause or prostate disease.



A further restriction applies to accumulated personal or carer's leave. Full-time employees must have fewer than 10 days remaining, while part-time and term-time staff must have less than a proportionately adjusted balance. Employees would also need to meet the agreement's notification and evidence requirements.



IVF included in public-sector leave provisions



Queensland public-sector employees have had access to up to 10 working days of paid reproductive health leave annually since 30 September 2024. The entitlement includes fertility treatment such as IVF, chronic reproductive health conditions, preventative screening and specified medical procedures, without requiring employees to exhaust other types of leave first.



Photo Credit: Pixabay



The Catholic school proposals do not expressly include IVF among the qualifying reasons for the new reproductive leave entitlement. Other existing leave arrangements may remain available for medical treatment or appointments, depending on the circumstances. The proposed agreements also provide for accumulated personal or carer's leave to be used for preventative medical advice or treatment, including reproductive health screening.&nbsp;



Union raises pay gaps and workload concerns



The Independent Education Union Queensland and Northern Territory has sought reproductive health leave comparable to the public-sector entitlement, alongside improvements in wages and working conditions. Its bargaining claims also cover teacher workloads, school officer classifications and recognition of specialist and leadership roles.



The union says some Queensland Catholic school classroom assistants earn between 10 and 25 per cent less than workers performing comparable jobs in New South Wales Catholic schools. It also argues that the proposed agreement does not adequately address increasing teaching workloads or the working conditions of specialist staff.&nbsp;



Catholic school employers have proposed teacher wage increases of four per cent in 2026, followed by 3.5 per cent in both 2027 and 2028. Their package also includes changes to certain school officer and services staff classifications, along with proposed improvements to leave arrangements. The union maintains that the offer does not sufficiently address its outstanding claims.



More than 22,000 employees covered by ballot



According to Catholic Education Queensland, the bargaining arrangements cover more than 22,000 employees across 313 schools. Separate proposed agreements apply to schools operated by diocesan Catholic education authorities and those under Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.



The online ballot will run from 19 to 29 October 2026, with eligible employees able to vote whether or not they belong to a union. An agreement must receive majority support from employees casting valid votes and subsequently obtain approval from the Fair Work Commission before taking effect.



Backpay remains contested as vote approaches



Employers say approval during the October ballot would secure their proposed retrospective wage payments, including backpay from 1 July 2026 for teachers. If the agreement is rejected, existing employment conditions would continue while a replacement is pursued.



Read: Kedron State School Marks 100 Years at the Heart of a Changing Suburb



Under the employers' stated approach, backpay following a later successful ballot would begin from the first day of the month in which that vote occurs. The union has criticised the condition, arguing that retrospective wages should remain part of further negotiations rather than depend on approval of the current offer.



Published 9-Oct-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Kedron Parkrun Keeps the Saturday Rhythm With a Free Brookside 5k]]></title>
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Kedron parkrun gives locals a free 5k every Saturday morning. Kedron parkrun starts at 7am at North Brisbane Rugby Union Club, Kedron Park, 128 Shaw Road. It welcomes walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators. Everyone can join in at their own pace.



Read: Kedron’s Forgotten Quarry and its 100-Year-Old Crusher



The event page lists 497 events, 20,879 finishers and 1,600 volunteers. It also records 137,794 finishes and 19,632 personal bests. The average finish time sits at 00:30:51. Those figures point to a steady community habit that has kept going week after week.



A flat out-and-back along the brook



The course is 5k long and uses a mix of concrete paths and grass. It begins about 200 metres from the intersection of Kedron Brook Greenway and Shaw Road. From there, runners head towards Kedron Football Club.



The route crosses a small bridge and follows Kedron Brook Greenway under the Gympie Road underpass. It then continues past Bradshaw Park and under the Thistle Street underpass. From there, participants reach Swinburne Street Park.



The turnaround point comes at 2.45km. The return leg follows the same path back to the finish. The course ends beside the North Brisbane Rugby Union Club and Fields. The route is mostly flat, with a few small rises.







Shared paths need shared courtesy



Kedron parkrun uses shared paths, so organisers ask participants to give way to other park users. The course page also reminds runners to watch for cyclists, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife and park maintenance work. Marshals may stand at key points, or signs may guide the way.



After rain, some sections may hold mud, leaves or puddles. That is worth remembering before you lace up. The course also asks runners to take care on uneven surfaces and near the Thistle Street underpass, where the path narrows slightly.



Parking is available on Shaw Road and nearby off-street areas. Eagle Junction Train Station is about 1.3km away on foot. Public toilets are available near Brisbane Beach Sports Complex and across Shaw Road in Shaw Park. Participants are asked to arrive by foot, bike or public transport where possible.



Photo Credit: Kedron Parkrun



Volunteers and barcode habits keep it simple



The event relies on volunteers each week. Kedron parkrun encourages people to help out, and its home page points to the volunteer page for more information. Children under 11 must stay within arm’s reach of a parent, guardian or appropriate adult.



There is one rule regulars know well. No barcode means no result. Participants need a scannable barcode to receive a time. Those without one can request a reminder email or reprint their barcode from past emails.



Read: Kedron Hosts Get Ready Queensland Week Launch Ahead Of Disaster Season



The weekly post-run coffee spot is Grid Espresso, 128-150 Shaw Rd, Wavell Heights. That finish-line ritual gives the morning a social edge. It also helps explain why Kedron parkrun remains more than a timed 5k.



Kedron parkrun is free, local and volunteer-run. Most of all, it gives Kedron a reliable Saturday habit that brings people back each week.



Published 9-October-2026
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Kedron parkrun gives locals a free 5k every Saturday morning. Kedron parkrun starts at 7am at North Brisbane Rugby Union Club, Kedron Park, 128 Shaw Road. It welcomes walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators. Everyone can join in at their own pace.



Read: Kedron’s Forgotten Quarry and its 100-Year-Old Crusher



The event page lists 497 events, 20,879 finishers and 1,600 volunteers. It also records 137,794 finishes and 19,632 personal bests. The average finish time sits at 00:30:51. Those figures point to a steady community habit that has kept going week after week.



A flat out-and-back along the brook



The course is 5k long and uses a mix of concrete paths and grass. It begins about 200 metres from the intersection of Kedron Brook Greenway and Shaw Road. From there, runners head towards Kedron Football Club.



The route crosses a small bridge and follows Kedron Brook Greenway under the Gympie Road underpass. It then continues past Bradshaw Park and under the Thistle Street underpass. From there, participants reach Swinburne Street Park.



The turnaround point comes at 2.45km. The return leg follows the same path back to the finish. The course ends beside the North Brisbane Rugby Union Club and Fields. The route is mostly flat, with a few small rises.







Shared paths need shared courtesy



Kedron parkrun uses shared paths, so organisers ask participants to give way to other park users. The course page also reminds runners to watch for cyclists, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife and park maintenance work. Marshals may stand at key points, or signs may guide the way.



After rain, some sections may hold mud, leaves or puddles. That is worth remembering before you lace up. The course also asks runners to take care on uneven surfaces and near the Thistle Street underpass, where the path narrows slightly.



Parking is available on Shaw Road and nearby off-street areas. Eagle Junction Train Station is about 1.3km away on foot. Public toilets are available near Brisbane Beach Sports Complex and across Shaw Road in Shaw Park. Participants are asked to arrive by foot, bike or public transport where possible.



Photo Credit: Kedron Parkrun



Volunteers and barcode habits keep it simple



The event relies on volunteers each week. Kedron parkrun encourages people to help out, and its home page points to the volunteer page for more information. Children under 11 must stay within arm’s reach of a parent, guardian or appropriate adult.



There is one rule regulars know well. No barcode means no result. Participants need a scannable barcode to receive a time. Those without one can request a reminder email or reprint their barcode from past emails.



Read: Kedron Hosts Get Ready Queensland Week Launch Ahead Of Disaster Season



The weekly post-run coffee spot is Grid Espresso, 128-150 Shaw Rd, Wavell Heights. That finish-line ritual gives the morning a social edge. It also helps explain why Kedron parkrun remains more than a timed 5k.



Kedron parkrun is free, local and volunteer-run. Most of all, it gives Kedron a reliable Saturday habit that brings people back each week.



Published 9-October-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Kedron Hosts Get Ready Queensland Week Launch Ahead Of Disaster Season]]></title>
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Get Ready Queensland Week has officially launched at Kedron’s State Disaster Coordination Centre, with Queenslanders being urged to prepare now for bushfires and the approaching severe weather season.







Read: Kedron Brook 20-Year Vision Sets Out Plans For A Healthier, More Resilient Waterway







The annual preparedness campaign was launched at the centre to showcase Queensland’s disaster response capability while encouraging households to take practical steps before an emergency occurs. This year’s campaign places a stronger focus on bushfire preparedness as Queensland enters a higher-risk period, while also looking ahead to the state’s broader disaster season.



Three Steps To Get Ready







The campaign is built around three key actions: know your risk, make a plan and pack a kit. Households are encouraged to understand the disaster risks that may affect them, create a severe weather emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit stocked for periods of isolation.



A severe weather emergency plan can help households know what to do and who to contact during a disaster. The campaign encourages Queenslanders to make these arrangements before severe weather affects their community.



The latest Get Ready Queensland guidance recommends checking emergency kits against a preparedness checklist, including sufficient food and water for at least five days. Households are also encouraged to keep supplies such as spare batteries, charged power banks, a battery-operated radio and important documents ready.



The new online Get Ready Queensland Checklist breaks severe weather preparation into small, achievable actions that people can tick off and build on over time. The campaign also encourages Queenslanders to understand the risks in their local area and take practical steps to prepare their households.



The timing of the campaign comes as Queensland approaches the peak period for several types of severe weather. Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist Laura Boekel said October to April is the peak period for storms, tropical cyclones and floods across the state.



Ms Boekel said eastern Australia has its highest risk of severe thunderstorms from October to December, including southern Queensland. Queensland typically experiences around three to four tropical cyclones each season, while hotter conditions can also increase the risk of heatwave conditions.



Preparing Homes And Families



Photo credit: Facebook/Get Ready Queensland



Households are also being encouraged to take practical steps around their properties. Queensland Fire Department Commissioner Steve Smith urged residents to understand their local risks, clean their gutters, clear excess vegetation and have a plan for what the household will do if disaster strikes.



The campaign is also being supported by Get Ready Queensland ambassador Johnathan Thurston, who features in the new Get Queensland Ready advertising campaign. Mr Thurston said the new campaign would help spread the message about the importance of preparation across Queensland, where disasters can affect communities differently.



The Kedron launch also highlighted Queensland’s disaster response capability and the importance of working together when communities are affected by severe weather. Queensland Reconstruction Authority CEO Major General Jake Ellwood said small steps taken before a disaster could make a significant difference when an emergency occurred.



“Severe weather can strike quickly and without warning,” Mr Ellwood said, encouraging Queenslanders to follow the three steps of knowing their risk, making a plan and packing an emergency kit.



Get Ready Queensland Week runs from October 5 to 11, giving residents an opportunity to review their disaster preparations and take practical steps ahead of the season. The campaign's resources include information on preparing for severe weather, while Queensland Fire Department provides an online Bushfire Survival Plan that can be tailored to individual circumstances.



The official Get Ready Queensland Week program lists the Queensland launch at Kedron State Disaster Coordination Centre on Tuesday, October 6. The campaign is also supported by preparedness activities and events across Queensland during the week.







Read: Downfall Creek Project Changes a Familiar Stafford Heights Park







The launch at Kedron’s State Disaster Coordination Centre has put community preparation at the centre of the campaign. Checking emergency supplies, discussing a household plan and understanding local risks are among the practical steps residents can take now to be better prepared for the season ahead.



Published 7-October-2026




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Get Ready Queensland Week has officially launched at Kedron’s State Disaster Coordination Centre, with Queenslanders being urged to prepare now for bushfires and the approaching severe weather season.







Read: Kedron Brook 20-Year Vision Sets Out Plans For A Healthier, More Resilient Waterway







The annual preparedness campaign was launched at the centre to showcase Queensland’s disaster response capability while encouraging households to take practical steps before an emergency occurs. This year’s campaign places a stronger focus on bushfire preparedness as Queensland enters a higher-risk period, while also looking ahead to the state’s broader disaster season.



Three Steps To Get Ready







The campaign is built around three key actions: know your risk, make a plan and pack a kit. Households are encouraged to understand the disaster risks that may affect them, create a severe weather emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit stocked for periods of isolation.



A severe weather emergency plan can help households know what to do and who to contact during a disaster. The campaign encourages Queenslanders to make these arrangements before severe weather affects their community.



The latest Get Ready Queensland guidance recommends checking emergency kits against a preparedness checklist, including sufficient food and water for at least five days. Households are also encouraged to keep supplies such as spare batteries, charged power banks, a battery-operated radio and important documents ready.



The new online Get Ready Queensland Checklist breaks severe weather preparation into small, achievable actions that people can tick off and build on over time. The campaign also encourages Queenslanders to understand the risks in their local area and take practical steps to prepare their households.



The timing of the campaign comes as Queensland approaches the peak period for several types of severe weather. Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist Laura Boekel said October to April is the peak period for storms, tropical cyclones and floods across the state.



Ms Boekel said eastern Australia has its highest risk of severe thunderstorms from October to December, including southern Queensland. Queensland typically experiences around three to four tropical cyclones each season, while hotter conditions can also increase the risk of heatwave conditions.



Preparing Homes And Families



Photo credit: Facebook/Get Ready Queensland



Households are also being encouraged to take practical steps around their properties. Queensland Fire Department Commissioner Steve Smith urged residents to understand their local risks, clean their gutters, clear excess vegetation and have a plan for what the household will do if disaster strikes.



The campaign is also being supported by Get Ready Queensland ambassador Johnathan Thurston, who features in the new Get Queensland Ready advertising campaign. Mr Thurston said the new campaign would help spread the message about the importance of preparation across Queensland, where disasters can affect communities differently.



The Kedron launch also highlighted Queensland’s disaster response capability and the importance of working together when communities are affected by severe weather. Queensland Reconstruction Authority CEO Major General Jake Ellwood said small steps taken before a disaster could make a significant difference when an emergency occurred.



“Severe weather can strike quickly and without warning,” Mr Ellwood said, encouraging Queenslanders to follow the three steps of knowing their risk, making a plan and packing an emergency kit.



Get Ready Queensland Week runs from October 5 to 11, giving residents an opportunity to review their disaster preparations and take practical steps ahead of the season. The campaign's resources include information on preparing for severe weather, while Queensland Fire Department provides an online Bushfire Survival Plan that can be tailored to individual circumstances.



The official Get Ready Queensland Week program lists the Queensland launch at Kedron State Disaster Coordination Centre on Tuesday, October 6. The campaign is also supported by preparedness activities and events across Queensland during the week.







Read: Downfall Creek Project Changes a Familiar Stafford Heights Park







The launch at Kedron’s State Disaster Coordination Centre has put community preparation at the centre of the campaign. Checking emergency supplies, discussing a household plan and understanding local risks are among the practical steps residents can take now to be better prepared for the season ahead.



Published 7-October-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Kedron’s Forgotten Quarry and its 100-Year-Old Crusher]]></title>
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A surviving wooden stone crusher at a former quarry site in Kedron offers a glimpse into an earlier chapter of the suburb’s history.







Read: Street Spotlight: Turner Rd, Kedron







At 41 Turner Road, the former Kedron Shire Quarry is recognised as a local heritage place. The site retains a quarried rock face and the Ruwolt jaw crusher, a wooden stone crusher installed in 1926 after the quarry passed to Brisbane City Council following the amalgamation of local councils in 1925.



Photo credit: BCC



The quarry had been operating from the 1910s, when the area was still developing beyond the suburban landscape familiar to residents today. Heritage records say local residents recalled the quarry being operated by Kedron Shire, with accidents and the installation of equipment reported in local newspapers from 1913.



The quarry produced Brisbane Tuff, also known as Porphyry in the quarry and stonemasons’ trade. The unusual welded volcanic rock occurs along a relatively narrow geological belt running through Brisbane, with historic quarries developed at several locations along the outcrop.



The stone had practical uses across the city. Brisbane Tuff was commonly used as rough-dressed stone in early buildings, including ashlar work, base courses, retaining walls, side walls and cellars. It was also extensively used for roadmaking, kerbing, wharves and marine walls.



Photo credit: Google Maps=



The heritage record identifies the former quarry as having produced purple and white welded tuff for building stone before becoming a source of crushed rock for road pavement gravels and retaining walls. The site's connection to construction and roadmaking is reflected in its heritage significance.



Quarrying was physical work. Heritage records say the rock was blasted away and then smashed with sledge hammers. The quarry was later extended to two levels, with one level reportedly filling with water and being used by local residents as a swimming hole on weekends.



The Ruwolt crusher was installed in 1926, but it was not immediately put into operation. A 1928 report cited in the heritage record said the crusher had been delivered in August 1926 but had still not turned a wheel 18 months later.



The quarry eventually closed in 1963 after its supplies of tuff were exhausted. By then, residential settlement had moved closer to the site, with blasting, flying rock, dust from conveyor belts, rock crushing and truck movements affecting nearby residents.



The heritage listing states that the site accommodates a Brisbane City Works Depot. The remaining quarry face and wooden crusher are identified as rare elements of Brisbane’s cultural heritage, while the rock face is recognised as a distinctive landmark in the district.







Read: Kedron School Precinct Plan Still In Design Beyond Expected Release







The place has been listed as a local heritage place since 1 July 2003 under historical, rarity, aesthetic and social criteria. Its survival provides a tangible link to the construction and roadmaking activities that helped shape Brisbane.



Published 5-October-2026




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A surviving wooden stone crusher at a former quarry site in Kedron offers a glimpse into an earlier chapter of the suburb’s history.







Read: Street Spotlight: Turner Rd, Kedron







At 41 Turner Road, the former Kedron Shire Quarry is recognised as a local heritage place. The site retains a quarried rock face and the Ruwolt jaw crusher, a wooden stone crusher installed in 1926 after the quarry passed to Brisbane City Council following the amalgamation of local councils in 1925.



Photo credit: BCC



The quarry had been operating from the 1910s, when the area was still developing beyond the suburban landscape familiar to residents today. Heritage records say local residents recalled the quarry being operated by Kedron Shire, with accidents and the installation of equipment reported in local newspapers from 1913.



The quarry produced Brisbane Tuff, also known as Porphyry in the quarry and stonemasons’ trade. The unusual welded volcanic rock occurs along a relatively narrow geological belt running through Brisbane, with historic quarries developed at several locations along the outcrop.



The stone had practical uses across the city. Brisbane Tuff was commonly used as rough-dressed stone in early buildings, including ashlar work, base courses, retaining walls, side walls and cellars. It was also extensively used for roadmaking, kerbing, wharves and marine walls.



Photo credit: Google Maps=



The heritage record identifies the former quarry as having produced purple and white welded tuff for building stone before becoming a source of crushed rock for road pavement gravels and retaining walls. The site's connection to construction and roadmaking is reflected in its heritage significance.



Quarrying was physical work. Heritage records say the rock was blasted away and then smashed with sledge hammers. The quarry was later extended to two levels, with one level reportedly filling with water and being used by local residents as a swimming hole on weekends.



The Ruwolt crusher was installed in 1926, but it was not immediately put into operation. A 1928 report cited in the heritage record said the crusher had been delivered in August 1926 but had still not turned a wheel 18 months later.



The quarry eventually closed in 1963 after its supplies of tuff were exhausted. By then, residential settlement had moved closer to the site, with blasting, flying rock, dust from conveyor belts, rock crushing and truck movements affecting nearby residents.



The heritage listing states that the site accommodates a Brisbane City Works Depot. The remaining quarry face and wooden crusher are identified as rare elements of Brisbane’s cultural heritage, while the rock face is recognised as a distinctive landmark in the district.







Read: Kedron School Precinct Plan Still In Design Beyond Expected Release







The place has been listed as a local heritage place since 1 July 2003 under historical, rarity, aesthetic and social criteria. Its survival provides a tangible link to the construction and roadmaking activities that helped shape Brisbane.



Published 5-October-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Kedron State School Marks 100 Years at the Heart of a Changing Suburb]]></title>
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Kedron State School has reached its centenary, marking 100 years since a growing northern Brisbane community gained a primary school as housing estates and tram connections reshaped the suburb.



Read: Kedron State School Behaviour Survey Shows Strong Staff and Student Confidence



The school was officially opened in October 1926 and classes began on Monday, 4 October, with 216 pupils.



Kedron was growing fast



Kedron was changing rapidly during the 1920s. Land once used for farms and larger properties was being divided into residential estates as Brisbane expanded north.



Tram access helped drive the shift. The line had reached Kedron Brook in 1913, with the Gympie Road service extended to Lutwyche Cemetery in 1925. The extension opened more of Kedron to residential subdivision at a time when private car ownership remained relatively low and trams were an important form of transport.



Photo Credit: Heritage BCC



Housing estates were already spreading east of Leckie Road. The first section of the Glen Kedron Estate offered 246 allotments in 1917, with further sections released in the following years. Advertising promoted tram access and services such as water and gas to prospective buyers.



By the mid-1920s, community facilities were following the new homes. A Methodist church opened at Ninth Avenue and Leckie Road in February 1926, while shops and other services developed through the avenues.



Residents pressed for a school



Population growth brought demand for a local primary school, and heritage records show Kedron residents lobbied the Department of Public Instruction for one.



Land between Ninth and Tenth Avenues was purchased for the school site on 26 August 1924. Approval for construction came on 3 July 1925, with the school subsequently built by the government Works Department.



Heritage documentation identifies the school's establishment as part of Kedron's interwar growth, when residential development was accelerating across Brisbane's northern suburbs.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: State Library of QLD



The first pupils arrive



James Lennon was appointed headmaster in July 1926, several months before pupils entered the school. On 1 October, 171 children arrived to enrol. When lessons began on 4 October, enrolment had risen to 216 pupils. Historical records identify Florence Hawkins, Ruth Pilkington, Roy Bayliss and Marcella Fitzgerald among the school's first teaching staff alongside Lennon.



The school joined a growing collection of local institutions as the suburb developed. Kedron's School of Arts followed in 1928, with further educational and community facilities established in later years.



Old Kedron remains visible



Parts of the early school still survive. Blocks B and C at the Ninth Avenue campus are recognised as local heritage places, reflecting both Kedron's interwar development and the school's long association with the community.



Read: Kedron School Precinct Plan Still In Design Beyond Expected Release



Estate maps from the period also show how larger holdings were broken into residential allotments as developers promoted the district to new homebuyers. Kedron later developed into a mix of interwar and early postwar housing, while Gympie Road became an established shopping strip serving the growing suburb.&nbsp;



A school still tied to Kedron



Kedron State School remains on Ninth Avenue and teaches children from Prep to Year 6. Its long-held motto, “By Industry We Prosper,” remains in use. Current enrolment arrangements give priority to families living within the school's catchment, with out-of-catchment places dependent on enrolment numbers and capacity.&nbsp;



Published 2-Oct-2026




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Kedron State School has reached its centenary, marking 100 years since a growing northern Brisbane community gained a primary school as housing estates and tram connections reshaped the suburb.



Read: Kedron State School Behaviour Survey Shows Strong Staff and Student Confidence



The school was officially opened in October 1926 and classes began on Monday, 4 October, with 216 pupils.



Kedron was growing fast



Kedron was changing rapidly during the 1920s. Land once used for farms and larger properties was being divided into residential estates as Brisbane expanded north.



Tram access helped drive the shift. The line had reached Kedron Brook in 1913, with the Gympie Road service extended to Lutwyche Cemetery in 1925. The extension opened more of Kedron to residential subdivision at a time when private car ownership remained relatively low and trams were an important form of transport.



Photo Credit: Heritage BCC



Housing estates were already spreading east of Leckie Road. The first section of the Glen Kedron Estate offered 246 allotments in 1917, with further sections released in the following years. Advertising promoted tram access and services such as water and gas to prospective buyers.



By the mid-1920s, community facilities were following the new homes. A Methodist church opened at Ninth Avenue and Leckie Road in February 1926, while shops and other services developed through the avenues.



Residents pressed for a school



Population growth brought demand for a local primary school, and heritage records show Kedron residents lobbied the Department of Public Instruction for one.



Land between Ninth and Tenth Avenues was purchased for the school site on 26 August 1924. Approval for construction came on 3 July 1925, with the school subsequently built by the government Works Department.



Heritage documentation identifies the school's establishment as part of Kedron's interwar growth, when residential development was accelerating across Brisbane's northern suburbs.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: State Library of QLD



The first pupils arrive



James Lennon was appointed headmaster in July 1926, several months before pupils entered the school. On 1 October, 171 children arrived to enrol. When lessons began on 4 October, enrolment had risen to 216 pupils. Historical records identify Florence Hawkins, Ruth Pilkington, Roy Bayliss and Marcella Fitzgerald among the school's first teaching staff alongside Lennon.



The school joined a growing collection of local institutions as the suburb developed. Kedron's School of Arts followed in 1928, with further educational and community facilities established in later years.



Old Kedron remains visible



Parts of the early school still survive. Blocks B and C at the Ninth Avenue campus are recognised as local heritage places, reflecting both Kedron's interwar development and the school's long association with the community.



Read: Kedron School Precinct Plan Still In Design Beyond Expected Release



Estate maps from the period also show how larger holdings were broken into residential allotments as developers promoted the district to new homebuyers. Kedron later developed into a mix of interwar and early postwar housing, while Gympie Road became an established shopping strip serving the growing suburb.&nbsp;



A school still tied to Kedron



Kedron State School remains on Ninth Avenue and teaches children from Prep to Year 6. Its long-held motto, “By Industry We Prosper,” remains in use. Current enrolment arrangements give priority to families living within the school's catchment, with out-of-catchment places dependent on enrolment numbers and capacity.&nbsp;



Published 2-Oct-2026




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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

How Do They Get the Pits Out of Olives, and Why Do They Sometimes Miss One?
By Jack Mercer - Rabbit Hole Fisherman Pitted olives are produced by machines capable of processing thousands of olives a ...Read More]]></description>
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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

How Did Blur Form and Become Famous? The Unlikely Story that Led to Girls &amp; Boys and Parklife
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Blur didn't begin with Parklife, Britpop or a battle with Oasis. The four-piece ...Read More]]></description>
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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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The River That Refused to Become a Dam: Rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

A Forest Inside the Mountain
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></description>
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The River That Refused to Become a Dam: Rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River
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<title><![CDATA[New Classrooms and Gym Planned for Padua College’s Kedron Campus]]></title>
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Padua College is planning the next stage of its La Cordelle redevelopment, with a three-level extension proposed to add more learning and sporting space at its Kedron campus.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



The Stage 2 plans would expand the existing La Cordelle Building at the college’s Assisi Campus, building on the first stage completed last year. New classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and sporting facilities form the centre of the proposal, alongside covered outdoor areas and supporting campus infrastructure.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



BCC records show Padua College Limited submitted the application on 2 July 2026, with Planning Initiatives listed as consultant. The proposal covers an extension to the existing educational establishment at 100 Turner Road.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



More Room For Learning And Sport



The proposed extension would sit immediately west of the existing La Cordelle Building, over the site of a basketball court. Plans include a gymnasium, sports office, change rooms, amenities and a covered outdoor area on the lower level. Five general learning areas are proposed above, while the upper floor would contain two multi-purpose rooms and a kitchenette.



The building would rise to about 15 metres and would also include circulation areas, plant infrastructure, landscaping and six additional car spaces. Padua College has put forward the extension for its existing student population rather than as part of an increase of 100 student places. The former Franciscan Friary and the heritage fence are not proposed for demolition under the current plans.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



The new stage follows the earlier La Cordelle works, which had been under construction for just over 12 months by July 2025. At that point, Padua College was preparing to open new construction workshops, design classrooms, clean technology spaces and a covered outdoor area for students.



The first stage also expanded the college hall by 50 per cent and added air-conditioning. Padua College said the upgraded learning areas would support courses including ATAR Engineering for Year 11 students from 2026.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



Stage 2 Moves Through Assessment



The current proposal remains under assessment, with BCC listing application A007059398 as in progress. The application became properly made on 16 July 2026, and BCC issued an information request on 6 August. No decision notice has yet been recorded.



Read: Kedron State High School Marks Kedron Week With Culture, Talent, and Community



Council lists 16 Jardine Street and 31 Wayland Street as associated properties alongside the main Turner Road site. If approved, Stage 2 would continue the recent expansion of La Cordelle with a mix of general learning, multi-purpose and sporting spaces brought together in one new three-level addition to the Kedron campus.



Updated 29-September-2026




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Padua College is planning the next stage of its La Cordelle redevelopment, with a three-level extension proposed to add more learning and sporting space at its Kedron campus.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



The Stage 2 plans would expand the existing La Cordelle Building at the college’s Assisi Campus, building on the first stage completed last year. New classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and sporting facilities form the centre of the proposal, alongside covered outdoor areas and supporting campus infrastructure.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



BCC records show Padua College Limited submitted the application on 2 July 2026, with Planning Initiatives listed as consultant. The proposal covers an extension to the existing educational establishment at 100 Turner Road.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



More Room For Learning And Sport



The proposed extension would sit immediately west of the existing La Cordelle Building, over the site of a basketball court. Plans include a gymnasium, sports office, change rooms, amenities and a covered outdoor area on the lower level. Five general learning areas are proposed above, while the upper floor would contain two multi-purpose rooms and a kitchenette.



The building would rise to about 15 metres and would also include circulation areas, plant infrastructure, landscaping and six additional car spaces. Padua College has put forward the extension for its existing student population rather than as part of an increase of 100 student places. The former Franciscan Friary and the heritage fence are not proposed for demolition under the current plans.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



The new stage follows the earlier La Cordelle works, which had been under construction for just over 12 months by July 2025. At that point, Padua College was preparing to open new construction workshops, design classrooms, clean technology spaces and a covered outdoor area for students.



The first stage also expanded the college hall by 50 per cent and added air-conditioning. Padua College said the upgraded learning areas would support courses including ATAR Engineering for Year 11 students from 2026.



Photo Credit: DA/A007059398



Stage 2 Moves Through Assessment



The current proposal remains under assessment, with BCC listing application A007059398 as in progress. The application became properly made on 16 July 2026, and BCC issued an information request on 6 August. No decision notice has yet been recorded.



Read: Kedron State High School Marks Kedron Week With Culture, Talent, and Community



Council lists 16 Jardine Street and 31 Wayland Street as associated properties alongside the main Turner Road site. If approved, Stage 2 would continue the recent expansion of La Cordelle with a mix of general learning, multi-purpose and sporting spaces brought together in one new three-level addition to the Kedron campus.



Updated 29-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Kedron Brook 20-Year Vision Sets Out Plans For A Healthier, More Resilient Waterway]]></title>
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Brisbane has released a draft 20-year vision to revitalise the Kedron Brook catchment, setting out a long-term direction for a healthier, more resilient waterway and a stronger lifestyle and recreation corridor.







Read: Kedron Brook tops Microplastic Count in QUT Study of Brisbane Creeks







The Kedron Brook Revitalisation Draft Vision follows an initial stage of community engagement in 2025, with the feedback received helping shape the latest proposal alongside detailed technical investigations.



The draft is now back before the community, with residents and visitors being invited to comment on how the waterway and surrounding areas could evolve over the next two decades.



Paths, Crossings, And A More Resilient Brook



Photo credit: BCC







For residents who regularly walk, run or cycle beside the Brook, the draft includes several proposed changes to the pathway network. Kedron Brook has about 20km of pathways used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year. The vision proposes upgrades and widening to improve walking, running and cycling connections through the catchment.



Flood-prone sections of bikeway are proposed to be relocated, while safer crossings, more resilient bridges and flood-resilient lighting are among the measures identified for the corridor. The proposals extend beyond paths and transport links. At Grinstead Park, concrete drains are proposed to be replaced with natural waterways, while opportunities have been identified to widen waterway pinch points along Kedron Brook.



The draft also identifies opportunities to strengthen wildlife habitat, improve water quality and restore natural systems, alongside measures aimed at improving the catchment's resilience to flooding. More shade, seating, drinking fountains, lookouts and additional trees are also included in the vision.



Photo credit: BCC







Cr Adrian Schrinner said the proposal was intended to make Kedron Brook an even stronger nature-based destination.



"Our vision is for Kedron Brook to become an even better nature-based destination, with well-lit paths, safer crossings and more resilient bridges, more shade, seating and drinking fountains, new lookouts, and more trees to help create cooler, leafier neighbourhoods.&nbsp;



“While we cannot prevent flooding, we can plan for it. This draft vision will improve flood resilience, restore the natural function of the Brook where possible and protect the natural environment that makes it so special."



The draft vision describes Kedron Brook as a place where people can walk, ride, play sport, connect with nature and enjoy their local community, while planning for a more flood-resilient landscape.



The proposed measures cover movement and recreation along the waterway, as well as environmental restoration and flood resilience. Any changes would form part of a long-term approach rather than a single construction project.



Community  Feedback



Photo credit: BCC







Community members provided feedback on the draft vision through an online survey or by attending one of nine information kiosks being held at locations throughout the catchment.



A community feedback session was held at Hickey Park in Stafford on Saturday, August 15, from 9am to 11am. Other sessions are scheduled at Teralba Park, Kalinga Park, Dash Street Park, Shaw Estate Park and Grinstead Park throughout August and early September.







Read: Stafford’s Next Chapter: A Suburban Shift Along Kedron Brook







The consultation page states that community input will help shape the final Vision. The draft vision and consultation details can be viewed through Brisbane's Kedron Brook Revitalisation consultation page.



Updated 28-September-2026




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Brisbane has released a draft 20-year vision to revitalise the Kedron Brook catchment, setting out a long-term direction for a healthier, more resilient waterway and a stronger lifestyle and recreation corridor.







Read: Kedron Brook tops Microplastic Count in QUT Study of Brisbane Creeks







The Kedron Brook Revitalisation Draft Vision follows an initial stage of community engagement in 2025, with the feedback received helping shape the latest proposal alongside detailed technical investigations.



The draft is now back before the community, with residents and visitors being invited to comment on how the waterway and surrounding areas could evolve over the next two decades.



Paths, Crossings, And A More Resilient Brook



Photo credit: BCC







For residents who regularly walk, run or cycle beside the Brook, the draft includes several proposed changes to the pathway network. Kedron Brook has about 20km of pathways used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year. The vision proposes upgrades and widening to improve walking, running and cycling connections through the catchment.



Flood-prone sections of bikeway are proposed to be relocated, while safer crossings, more resilient bridges and flood-resilient lighting are among the measures identified for the corridor. The proposals extend beyond paths and transport links. At Grinstead Park, concrete drains are proposed to be replaced with natural waterways, while opportunities have been identified to widen waterway pinch points along Kedron Brook.



The draft also identifies opportunities to strengthen wildlife habitat, improve water quality and restore natural systems, alongside measures aimed at improving the catchment's resilience to flooding. More shade, seating, drinking fountains, lookouts and additional trees are also included in the vision.



Photo credit: BCC







Cr Adrian Schrinner said the proposal was intended to make Kedron Brook an even stronger nature-based destination.



"Our vision is for Kedron Brook to become an even better nature-based destination, with well-lit paths, safer crossings and more resilient bridges, more shade, seating and drinking fountains, new lookouts, and more trees to help create cooler, leafier neighbourhoods.&nbsp;



“While we cannot prevent flooding, we can plan for it. This draft vision will improve flood resilience, restore the natural function of the Brook where possible and protect the natural environment that makes it so special."



The draft vision describes Kedron Brook as a place where people can walk, ride, play sport, connect with nature and enjoy their local community, while planning for a more flood-resilient landscape.



The proposed measures cover movement and recreation along the waterway, as well as environmental restoration and flood resilience. Any changes would form part of a long-term approach rather than a single construction project.



Community  Feedback



Photo credit: BCC







Community members provided feedback on the draft vision through an online survey or by attending one of nine information kiosks being held at locations throughout the catchment.



A community feedback session was held at Hickey Park in Stafford on Saturday, August 15, from 9am to 11am. Other sessions are scheduled at Teralba Park, Kalinga Park, Dash Street Park, Shaw Estate Park and Grinstead Park throughout August and early September.







Read: Stafford’s Next Chapter: A Suburban Shift Along Kedron Brook







The consultation page states that community input will help shape the final Vision. The draft vision and consultation details can be viewed through Brisbane's Kedron Brook Revitalisation consultation page.



Updated 28-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[How Buses Followed Wavell Heights From Farmland to Suburbia]]></title>
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Before Wavell Heights became a densely settled northern Brisbane suburb, private buses helped connect a district still changing from farms and scattered homes into the postwar neighbourhood residents know today.



Read: Pfingst Farmhouse in Wavell Heights: A Local Heritage Treasure 





Known as West Nundah until 1941, the area was still largely semi-rural during the first half of the 20th century. Dairy farms, pineapple growing and nurseries remained part of the landscape, while residential development was comparatively sparse. Brisbane City Council heritage records show Hillcrest Avenue had only three houses in 1939, with farmland occupying much of its surrounds.



The transformation accelerated after the suburb was renamed Wavell Heights in 1941 and marked for substantial postwar development. Housing spread across former farm holdings, new schools and churches followed, and transport services expanded with the growing population.



Before the houses filled the hills



West Nundah had begun to subdivide well before World War II, but development remained uneven. Heritage records for the former Westwood Farmhouse describe the surrounding district in the early 20th century as an area of small dairy and pineapple farms, with estates gradually creating streets including Zeehan, Deloraine, Barker and Palomar.



Another surviving residence in O’Donnell Street reflects the same semi-rural period. The property became home to a nursery that suited a district still dominated by dairying and pineapple growing into the mid-20th century. Residential estates were appearing, but much of the future Wavell Heights had not yet taken on its later suburban character.



Plans for much larger change emerged during World War II. Council heritage research records proposals in 1941 to develop West Nundah as a postwar residential suburb, with Queensland Housing Commission homes planned along new streets. The district was renamed Wavell Heights that year, after British military commander Archibald Wavell.



A patriotic concert at Nundah’s Imperial Theatre on 9 October 1941 marked the new suburb name.



Housing arrives on former farmland



The end of the war brought the development that had been anticipated.



In October 1946, the Queensland Housing Commission acquired more than nine acres of the Pfingst family farm for low-cost housing. The original farmhouse on that portion of the property was demolished as new streets and homes replaced much of the agricultural land.



Photo Credit: Wikimedia/Queensland State Archives



Hillcrest Avenue showed how quickly the change occurred. Council heritage research records only a handful of houses there in 1946, but by 1950 homes occupied almost every subdivision on the southern side of the street. Schools, churches and transport services were added as the population increased.



Wavell Heights State School became another marker of the suburb’s growth. The local progress association had sought a school as early as 1942, and the school eventually opened on 27 January 1948 with 113 students.



Photo Credit: Wavel Heights State School



The former West Nundah Methodist Church was also extended in 1947 to accommodate a growing congregation after large estates in the area were subdivided.



Read: Discover the Rich History of Wavell State High School



Private buses filled the transport gap



As housing spread across Wavell Heights, residents still lived beyond Brisbane’s main tram network.



By February 1950, a privately operated feeder bus linked Wavell Heights and East Nundah with the Clayfield tram terminus. The route allowed passengers to reach Clayfield and transfer to Brisbane’s tram network for onward travel towards the city.&nbsp;



Photo Credit:&nbsp;Old Brisbane/Facebook



The service was operated by Ivan Godfred Franklin after he bought the Clayfield–East Nundah–Wavell Heights passenger licence in September 1949. Three buses were included in the sale, including a 1934 International that was photographed on Rode Road in Wavell Heights in May 1950.



The surviving photograph is a particularly clear record of public transport in the suburb during its postwar building boom: a private bus travelling through Wavell Heights at a time when new homes were rapidly replacing farmland.



Direct buses change the journey



A major change came in 1952 when Brisbane City Council acquired most of Franklin’s bus operation.



From 1 May that year, Council began running services from Wavell Heights directly into North Quay, alongside new city services from Kalinga and Northgate. Franklin continued some local routes, including a limited peak-hour service between Wavell Heights and Nundah railway station.



Brisbane Tramway Museum archive records identify Council files for a City to Wavell Heights via Bondy Avenue service in 1952, a City to Wavell Heights service in 1953 and further Wavell Heights bus-service records from 1956–57.



A history of the Brisbane City Council Transport Department also records Wavell Heights among the areas where bus services were extended in 1953–54, part of the wider expansion of municipal bus operations after World War II.







A suburb built around rapid change



Private buses did not disappear immediately. Franklin continued operating routes through Wavell Heights, and by 1957 his network included services linking Clayfield, Wavell Heights, Chermside, Lutwyche, Stafford and Everton Park. Another route connected Clayfield, Northgate, Wavell Heights and Chermside.



By then, the landscape those buses travelled through was markedly different from the West Nundah of only two decades earlier. Former farms had been subdivided, Housing Commission homes had appeared, schools and churches had opened and the suburb had gained direct public transport links with central Brisbane.&nbsp;



Wavell Heights grew during the same period that Brisbane was shifting from a transport system built around tram termini and feeder buses towards longer suburban bus routes. Its early bus history survives as part of the story of how a farming district became one of Brisbane’s established northern suburbs.



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Before Wavell Heights became a densely settled northern Brisbane suburb, private buses helped connect a district still changing from farms and scattered homes into the postwar neighbourhood residents know today.



Read: Pfingst Farmhouse in Wavell Heights: A Local Heritage Treasure 





Known as West Nundah until 1941, the area was still largely semi-rural during the first half of the 20th century. Dairy farms, pineapple growing and nurseries remained part of the landscape, while residential development was comparatively sparse. Brisbane City Council heritage records show Hillcrest Avenue had only three houses in 1939, with farmland occupying much of its surrounds.



The transformation accelerated after the suburb was renamed Wavell Heights in 1941 and marked for substantial postwar development. Housing spread across former farm holdings, new schools and churches followed, and transport services expanded with the growing population.



Before the houses filled the hills



West Nundah had begun to subdivide well before World War II, but development remained uneven. Heritage records for the former Westwood Farmhouse describe the surrounding district in the early 20th century as an area of small dairy and pineapple farms, with estates gradually creating streets including Zeehan, Deloraine, Barker and Palomar.



Another surviving residence in O’Donnell Street reflects the same semi-rural period. The property became home to a nursery that suited a district still dominated by dairying and pineapple growing into the mid-20th century. Residential estates were appearing, but much of the future Wavell Heights had not yet taken on its later suburban character.



Plans for much larger change emerged during World War II. Council heritage research records proposals in 1941 to develop West Nundah as a postwar residential suburb, with Queensland Housing Commission homes planned along new streets. The district was renamed Wavell Heights that year, after British military commander Archibald Wavell.



A patriotic concert at Nundah’s Imperial Theatre on 9 October 1941 marked the new suburb name.



Housing arrives on former farmland



The end of the war brought the development that had been anticipated.



In October 1946, the Queensland Housing Commission acquired more than nine acres of the Pfingst family farm for low-cost housing. The original farmhouse on that portion of the property was demolished as new streets and homes replaced much of the agricultural land.



Photo Credit: Wikimedia/Queensland State Archives



Hillcrest Avenue showed how quickly the change occurred. Council heritage research records only a handful of houses there in 1946, but by 1950 homes occupied almost every subdivision on the southern side of the street. Schools, churches and transport services were added as the population increased.



Wavell Heights State School became another marker of the suburb’s growth. The local progress association had sought a school as early as 1942, and the school eventually opened on 27 January 1948 with 113 students.



Photo Credit: Wavel Heights State School



The former West Nundah Methodist Church was also extended in 1947 to accommodate a growing congregation after large estates in the area were subdivided.



Read: Discover the Rich History of Wavell State High School



Private buses filled the transport gap



As housing spread across Wavell Heights, residents still lived beyond Brisbane’s main tram network.



By February 1950, a privately operated feeder bus linked Wavell Heights and East Nundah with the Clayfield tram terminus. The route allowed passengers to reach Clayfield and transfer to Brisbane’s tram network for onward travel towards the city.&nbsp;



Photo Credit:&nbsp;Old Brisbane/Facebook



The service was operated by Ivan Godfred Franklin after he bought the Clayfield–East Nundah–Wavell Heights passenger licence in September 1949. Three buses were included in the sale, including a 1934 International that was photographed on Rode Road in Wavell Heights in May 1950.



The surviving photograph is a particularly clear record of public transport in the suburb during its postwar building boom: a private bus travelling through Wavell Heights at a time when new homes were rapidly replacing farmland.



Direct buses change the journey



A major change came in 1952 when Brisbane City Council acquired most of Franklin’s bus operation.



From 1 May that year, Council began running services from Wavell Heights directly into North Quay, alongside new city services from Kalinga and Northgate. Franklin continued some local routes, including a limited peak-hour service between Wavell Heights and Nundah railway station.



Brisbane Tramway Museum archive records identify Council files for a City to Wavell Heights via Bondy Avenue service in 1952, a City to Wavell Heights service in 1953 and further Wavell Heights bus-service records from 1956–57.



A history of the Brisbane City Council Transport Department also records Wavell Heights among the areas where bus services were extended in 1953–54, part of the wider expansion of municipal bus operations after World War II.







A suburb built around rapid change



Private buses did not disappear immediately. Franklin continued operating routes through Wavell Heights, and by 1957 his network included services linking Clayfield, Wavell Heights, Chermside, Lutwyche, Stafford and Everton Park. Another route connected Clayfield, Northgate, Wavell Heights and Chermside.



By then, the landscape those buses travelled through was markedly different from the West Nundah of only two decades earlier. Former farms had been subdivided, Housing Commission homes had appeared, schools and churches had opened and the suburb had gained direct public transport links with central Brisbane.&nbsp;



Wavell Heights grew during the same period that Brisbane was shifting from a transport system built around tram termini and feeder buses towards longer suburban bus routes. Its early bus history survives as part of the story of how a farming district became one of Brisbane’s established northern suburbs.



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Your “GREEK-STYLE” Feta May Not Be Greek. And It May Not Be Feta Either.
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

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The River That Refused to Become a Dam: Rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></description>
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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 30-September-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 30-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[New Housing Rules Boost Capacity Along Brisbane Northside Rail Corridor]]></title>
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Brisbane’s northside rail corridor could accommodate a broader mix of homes as planning changes expand opportunities for low-rise development across parts of Zillmere, Fitzgibbon, Nundah, Northgate, Clayfield, Hamilton and Ascot.



Read: The Quiet Transformation of Wavell Heights: What’s Happening to the Suburb’s Big Blocks?



The suburbs stretch from established inner-north neighbourhoods to growing communities further north, giving the housing changes a varied footprint. Council’s More Homes, Sooner program is designed to increase housing supply in locations where residents can make use of existing transport, shopping and other services.&nbsp;



Rail corridors put homes closer to established connections



Transport access is a major feature of several affected northside suburbs, with Nundah, Northgate and Zillmere located along Brisbane’s northern rail corridor and Clayfield and Ascot also served by passenger rail.



Greater housing capacity in those areas is consistent with Council’s broader strategy of concentrating more homes near public transport and established centres. Council says well-located development can make better use of existing infrastructure, support shorter trips and give residents easier access to shops and services.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: BCC



Nundah already combines a major residential population with a commercial centre and transport connections. The 2021 Census recorded 13,098 people in the suburb, with an average household size of 2.0 people and more than 7000 private dwellings.&nbsp;



Zillmere had 9323 residents and an average household size of 2.3 people, while Northgate recorded 4876 residents and an average household size of 2.4.&nbsp;



Smaller lots widen the housing mix



The low-medium density changes provide greater scope for housing between detached homes and large apartment developments.



Qualifying sites can accommodate lots as small as 120 square metres where relevant location, design and servicing requirements are satisfied. Development of up to three storeys is provided for more broadly, while multiple dwellings of up to four storeys may be permitted at designated locations near frequent public transport or centres.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: BCC



The framework supports housing types including townhouses, row houses, dual occupancies and low-rise apartments. Council says smaller and more varied homes are needed as household sizes change, particularly for people seeking alternatives to larger detached houses.



Different suburbs, a shared push for housing choice



The northside areas affected by the changes are not uniform. Nundah and Clayfield already contain substantial apartment and unit development, while Northgate, Zillmere and Fitzgibbon include a broader mix of detached and attached housing.



Hamilton and Ascot add an inner-north dimension, with established services and transport connections providing another setting for additional low-medium density housing.



Eligible land will remain within the low-medium density residential framework rather than being converted to high-rise zoning. Design provisions regulate matters including building scale, site cover, landscaping and servicing, with additional controls applying to smaller lots.



Read: Housing Development Planned For Former Depot Site In Banyo



The changes increase the range of housing that can be developed across eligible northside sites, particularly around established transport and services. Actual construction will still depend on individual properties, landowners, market conditions and applicable development approvals.



Updated 29-September-2026
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Brisbane’s northside rail corridor could accommodate a broader mix of homes as planning changes expand opportunities for low-rise development across parts of Zillmere, Fitzgibbon, Nundah, Northgate, Clayfield, Hamilton and Ascot.



Read: The Quiet Transformation of Wavell Heights: What’s Happening to the Suburb’s Big Blocks?



The suburbs stretch from established inner-north neighbourhoods to growing communities further north, giving the housing changes a varied footprint. Council’s More Homes, Sooner program is designed to increase housing supply in locations where residents can make use of existing transport, shopping and other services.&nbsp;



Rail corridors put homes closer to established connections



Transport access is a major feature of several affected northside suburbs, with Nundah, Northgate and Zillmere located along Brisbane’s northern rail corridor and Clayfield and Ascot also served by passenger rail.



Greater housing capacity in those areas is consistent with Council’s broader strategy of concentrating more homes near public transport and established centres. Council says well-located development can make better use of existing infrastructure, support shorter trips and give residents easier access to shops and services.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: BCC



Nundah already combines a major residential population with a commercial centre and transport connections. The 2021 Census recorded 13,098 people in the suburb, with an average household size of 2.0 people and more than 7000 private dwellings.&nbsp;



Zillmere had 9323 residents and an average household size of 2.3 people, while Northgate recorded 4876 residents and an average household size of 2.4.&nbsp;



Smaller lots widen the housing mix



The low-medium density changes provide greater scope for housing between detached homes and large apartment developments.



Qualifying sites can accommodate lots as small as 120 square metres where relevant location, design and servicing requirements are satisfied. Development of up to three storeys is provided for more broadly, while multiple dwellings of up to four storeys may be permitted at designated locations near frequent public transport or centres.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: BCC



The framework supports housing types including townhouses, row houses, dual occupancies and low-rise apartments. Council says smaller and more varied homes are needed as household sizes change, particularly for people seeking alternatives to larger detached houses.



Different suburbs, a shared push for housing choice



The northside areas affected by the changes are not uniform. Nundah and Clayfield already contain substantial apartment and unit development, while Northgate, Zillmere and Fitzgibbon include a broader mix of detached and attached housing.



Hamilton and Ascot add an inner-north dimension, with established services and transport connections providing another setting for additional low-medium density housing.



Eligible land will remain within the low-medium density residential framework rather than being converted to high-rise zoning. Design provisions regulate matters including building scale, site cover, landscaping and servicing, with additional controls applying to smaller lots.



Read: Housing Development Planned For Former Depot Site In Banyo



The changes increase the range of housing that can be developed across eligible northside sites, particularly around established transport and services. Actual construction will still depend on individual properties, landowners, market conditions and applicable development approvals.



Updated 29-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages]]></title>
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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Geebung has become a recurring social hub for Clique Brisbane as the volunteer-founded organisation approaches 10 years of running events for young adults with intellectual disabilities and additional support needs. Monthly dances at Geebung RSL now form a regular part of a broader calendar built around socialising, music and age-specific activities.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



The September dance in the Centenary Room sold out, with more than 160 registrations recorded. Clique is due back at the venue on 16 October and again on 4 December for Cliquemas, placing Geebung at the centre of its remaining regular dance schedule for 2026.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



A Familiar Place To Meet



Clique was founded in late 2016 with a focus on creating a dedicated social environment for people aged 18 to 35. Its Geebung events continue that model, giving participants a recurring place to meet rather than limiting the organisation to occasional one-off gatherings. The dance nights form only part of Clique’s program. Restaurant outings, pop-up events and an annual Riverfire gathering are also organised during the year, broadening the range of social activities available through the group.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



At Geebung RSL, participants are encouraged to enjoy the event with as much independence as their circumstances allow. Parents and carers are asked to remain inside the function room only where personal support is required, while support workers who need to stay can attend on a dedicated ticket.



Geebung’s transport connections add to the venue’s practical role. The railway station is diagonally opposite the RSL and buses serve the area, while Clique can provide information about possible transport support for participants who need additional assistance.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



Ten Years On, Geebung Stays On The Calendar



Clique’s approaching 10th birthday adds another chapter to a program that began with volunteers and continues to rely on volunteer support. People assist with event-night activities and behind-the-scenes work, while the organisation continues recruiting volunteers to take part in future events.



The formal anniversary celebration will be held at Kedron-Wavell on 20 November, but Geebung remains the regular setting for Clique’s monthly dance program. The October dance and December Cliquemas event bookend the birthday gala and keep the Centenary Room firmly in the organisation’s year-end schedule.



Read: Wavell State High Ends 24-Year Wait for National Title



Geebung RSL and Kedron-Wavell are both listed among Clique Brisbane’s supporters. The Geebung events are alcohol, drug and smoke-free, with participant tickets including entry, a soft drink and light supper. Clique’s next Geebung dance will run from 7pm to 9:30pm on 16 October, with advance registration required and no walk-ins accepted.



Published 23-September-2026
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Geebung has become a recurring social hub for Clique Brisbane as the volunteer-founded organisation approaches 10 years of running events for young adults with intellectual disabilities and additional support needs. Monthly dances at Geebung RSL now form a regular part of a broader calendar built around socialising, music and age-specific activities.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



The September dance in the Centenary Room sold out, with more than 160 registrations recorded. Clique is due back at the venue on 16 October and again on 4 December for Cliquemas, placing Geebung at the centre of its remaining regular dance schedule for 2026.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



A Familiar Place To Meet



Clique was founded in late 2016 with a focus on creating a dedicated social environment for people aged 18 to 35. Its Geebung events continue that model, giving participants a recurring place to meet rather than limiting the organisation to occasional one-off gatherings. The dance nights form only part of Clique’s program. Restaurant outings, pop-up events and an annual Riverfire gathering are also organised during the year, broadening the range of social activities available through the group.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



At Geebung RSL, participants are encouraged to enjoy the event with as much independence as their circumstances allow. Parents and carers are asked to remain inside the function room only where personal support is required, while support workers who need to stay can attend on a dedicated ticket.



Geebung’s transport connections add to the venue’s practical role. The railway station is diagonally opposite the RSL and buses serve the area, while Clique can provide information about possible transport support for participants who need additional assistance.



Photo Credit: Clique Brisbane



Ten Years On, Geebung Stays On The Calendar



Clique’s approaching 10th birthday adds another chapter to a program that began with volunteers and continues to rely on volunteer support. People assist with event-night activities and behind-the-scenes work, while the organisation continues recruiting volunteers to take part in future events.



The formal anniversary celebration will be held at Kedron-Wavell on 20 November, but Geebung remains the regular setting for Clique’s monthly dance program. The October dance and December Cliquemas event bookend the birthday gala and keep the Centenary Room firmly in the organisation’s year-end schedule.



Read: Wavell State High Ends 24-Year Wait for National Title



Geebung RSL and Kedron-Wavell are both listed among Clique Brisbane’s supporters. The Geebung events are alcohol, drug and smoke-free, with participant tickets including entry, a soft drink and light supper. Clique’s next Geebung dance will run from 7pm to 9:30pm on 16 October, with advance registration required and no walk-ins accepted.



Published 23-September-2026
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If you have ever wondered where to legally let your dog run free in Northgate, local authorities are reminding residents to stick to designated off-leash zones to keep everyone safe.



Read: Wavell Heights Intersection Upgrade Takes Shape — But There’s Still No Start Date



Navigating Local Zones



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Across the Northgate Ward, nine dedicated off-leash areas offer a mix of fenced perimeters, open layouts, and direct water access. Tuckeroo Park at Nudgee Beach includes a separate enclosure for smaller dogs and a path straight to Kedron Brook, while options like Murray Duus Park and Northgate Reserve provide secure play spaces closer to residential streets.&nbsp;



Unfenced choices such as Downfall Creek and fifth avenue in Kedron give adventurous pets more room to roam, backed by nearby facilities in surrounding suburbs like Chermside and Kalinga.



Responsible Ownership Practices



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Why do boundary limits and active supervision matter so much in shared spaces? Handlers must constantly monitor animal behaviour to prevent friction, keeping large dogs out of zones specifically designated for smaller pets. Furthermore, staying proactive with council registrations and vaccinations protects the wider animal population while ensuring smooth community interactions.



Read: Northgate Station Included On T1, T2 And T4 In New Train Numbering System 



Keeping Neighbourhoods Clean



Bagging waste and tossing it into the nearest bin takes only a few seconds, yet this simple habit preserves the green appeal of local reserves for everyone. Prompt clean-up routines prevent environmental wear and tear, ensuring that public parks remain inviting destinations for families, wildlife, and pets alike.



Updated Date 20-September-2026
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If you have ever wondered where to legally let your dog run free in Northgate, local authorities are reminding residents to stick to designated off-leash zones to keep everyone safe.



Read: Wavell Heights Intersection Upgrade Takes Shape — But There’s Still No Start Date



Navigating Local Zones



Photo Credit: CrAdamAllan/ Facebook



Across the Northgate Ward, nine dedicated off-leash areas offer a mix of fenced perimeters, open layouts, and direct water access. Tuckeroo Park at Nudgee Beach includes a separate enclosure for smaller dogs and a path straight to Kedron Brook, while options like Murray Duus Park and Northgate Reserve provide secure play spaces closer to residential streets.&nbsp;



Unfenced choices such as Downfall Creek and fifth avenue in Kedron give adventurous pets more room to roam, backed by nearby facilities in surrounding suburbs like Chermside and Kalinga.



Responsible Ownership Practices



Photo Credit: CrAdamAllan/ Facebook



Why do boundary limits and active supervision matter so much in shared spaces? Handlers must constantly monitor animal behaviour to prevent friction, keeping large dogs out of zones specifically designated for smaller pets. Furthermore, staying proactive with council registrations and vaccinations protects the wider animal population while ensuring smooth community interactions.



Read: Northgate Station Included On T1, T2 And T4 In New Train Numbering System 



Keeping Neighbourhoods Clean



Bagging waste and tossing it into the nearest bin takes only a few seconds, yet this simple habit preserves the green appeal of local reserves for everyone. Prompt clean-up routines prevent environmental wear and tear, ensuring that public parks remain inviting destinations for families, wildlife, and pets alike.



Updated Date 20-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Wavell State High Ends 24-Year Wait for National Title]]></title>
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A generation has passed since Wavell State High last stood at the top of Australian schoolboy rugby league. On Wednesday, the Warriors finally got there again.



Twenty-four years after Wavell won its first national title, another group of students has brought the Schoolboy Cup back to Wavell Heights.



The Warriors defeated NSW champion Endeavour Sports High 20–12 at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe on 16 September, completing a season in which they won the Langer Trophy, the Queensland title and finally the national championship.



The last Wavell team to do it played in 2002.



Back to 2002



Wavell met Terra Sancta College at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on 21 September 2002 and came away with a 22–20 victory.



It was the school's first national championship and made Wavell only the second Queensland school at the time to win Australia's premier secondary schools rugby league competition.



The achievement came just a year after Wavell established its Rugby League School of Excellence. Coached by Brendan Barlow, the 2002 side had beaten Patrician Brothers Blacktown to reach the national decider, with Aaron Lewis going on to receive the Peter Sterling Medal that season.



Wavell won another Queensland championship in 2003. The national trophy did not return.




  WAVELL STATE HIGH
  24 YEARS APART
  THE WAVELL PARALLEL

  

    
      2002

      
        National Champions
        Wavell 22–20 Terra Sancta
      

      
        Peter Sterling Medallist
        Aaron Lewis
      
    

    

    
      2026

      
        National Champions
        Wavell 20–12 Endeavour
      

      
        Peter Sterling Medallist
        Calvin Harris-Tavita
      
    

  

  
    Two national titles. Two Peter Sterling Medallists. Twenty-four years apart.
  



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The Long Road Back



There were several deep runs in the years that followed, including a national semi-final in 2014, but the breakthrough finally came this season.



Wavell's Langer Trophy triumph gave an early indication of what this team could do under pressure. Trailing reigning national champion Keebra Park 18–12 with four minutes remaining in the grand final, the Warriors scored twice to steal a 22–18 victory and end a 12-year wait for the trophy.




Read: Wavell State High’s New Breed Ready to Challenge for Langer Trophy Glory




Eight days later, Wavell overwhelmed St Brendan's College 32–0 in the Queensland Schoolboy Cup final. Boston Nau scored twice as the Warriors secured their first state championship since 2003.



That left one game.



Wavell Finds a Way Again



Endeavour Sports High arrived in Redcliffe as NSW champion and had Wavell chasing early.



Prop Jamie Curran opened the scoring before Wavell answered through Billo Wotton, leaving Endeavour ahead 6–4 at half-time.



For Wavell, it was familiar territory.



Calvin Harris-Tavita crossed early in the second half before replacement hooker Lincoln Rich followed soon after, putting the Warriors ahead 16–6. Harris-Tavita then kicked two penalty goals to stretch the advantage to 20–6.



Endeavour kept coming and Jackson Haesler scored under the posts late, but Wavell had done enough to close out a 20–12 victory.



Twenty-four years after Wavell's first national championship, the wait was over.







Another Generation of Warriors



Harris-Tavita finished the season as the Peter Sterling Medallist, adding another connection to the championship team of 2002.



The five-eighth is part of the Brisbane Broncos' junior system, while Webb is contracted to the Sydney Roosters and Nau is part of the Dolphins academy system.



They are following a well-worn pathway. Greg Inglis, Ashley Harrison, Shane Tronc, Kurt Baptiste, Jayden Nikorima and Karl Oloapu are among the former Wavell students selected for the Australian Schoolboys.



Where the members of this team go next can wait. For now, they have something only one previous Wavell side achieved.



The Schoolboy Cup is coming back to Wavell Heights.



Published 16-September-2026




Read: Discover the Rich History of Wavell State High School

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A generation has passed since Wavell State High last stood at the top of Australian schoolboy rugby league. On Wednesday, the Warriors finally got there again.



Twenty-four years after Wavell won its first national title, another group of students has brought the Schoolboy Cup back to Wavell Heights.



The Warriors defeated NSW champion Endeavour Sports High 20–12 at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe on 16 September, completing a season in which they won the Langer Trophy, the Queensland title and finally the national championship.



The last Wavell team to do it played in 2002.



Back to 2002



Wavell met Terra Sancta College at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on 21 September 2002 and came away with a 22–20 victory.



It was the school's first national championship and made Wavell only the second Queensland school at the time to win Australia's premier secondary schools rugby league competition.



The achievement came just a year after Wavell established its Rugby League School of Excellence. Coached by Brendan Barlow, the 2002 side had beaten Patrician Brothers Blacktown to reach the national decider, with Aaron Lewis going on to receive the Peter Sterling Medal that season.



Wavell won another Queensland championship in 2003. The national trophy did not return.




  WAVELL STATE HIGH
  24 YEARS APART
  THE WAVELL PARALLEL

  

    
      2002

      
        National Champions
        Wavell 22–20 Terra Sancta
      

      
        Peter Sterling Medallist
        Aaron Lewis
      
    

    

    
      2026

      
        National Champions
        Wavell 20–12 Endeavour
      

      
        Peter Sterling Medallist
        Calvin Harris-Tavita
      
    

  

  
    Two national titles. Two Peter Sterling Medallists. Twenty-four years apart.
  



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The Long Road Back



There were several deep runs in the years that followed, including a national semi-final in 2014, but the breakthrough finally came this season.



Wavell's Langer Trophy triumph gave an early indication of what this team could do under pressure. Trailing reigning national champion Keebra Park 18–12 with four minutes remaining in the grand final, the Warriors scored twice to steal a 22–18 victory and end a 12-year wait for the trophy.




Read: Wavell State High’s New Breed Ready to Challenge for Langer Trophy Glory




Eight days later, Wavell overwhelmed St Brendan's College 32–0 in the Queensland Schoolboy Cup final. Boston Nau scored twice as the Warriors secured their first state championship since 2003.



That left one game.



Wavell Finds a Way Again



Endeavour Sports High arrived in Redcliffe as NSW champion and had Wavell chasing early.



Prop Jamie Curran opened the scoring before Wavell answered through Billo Wotton, leaving Endeavour ahead 6–4 at half-time.



For Wavell, it was familiar territory.



Calvin Harris-Tavita crossed early in the second half before replacement hooker Lincoln Rich followed soon after, putting the Warriors ahead 16–6. Harris-Tavita then kicked two penalty goals to stretch the advantage to 20–6.



Endeavour kept coming and Jackson Haesler scored under the posts late, but Wavell had done enough to close out a 20–12 victory.



Twenty-four years after Wavell's first national championship, the wait was over.







Another Generation of Warriors



Harris-Tavita finished the season as the Peter Sterling Medallist, adding another connection to the championship team of 2002.



The five-eighth is part of the Brisbane Broncos' junior system, while Webb is contracted to the Sydney Roosters and Nau is part of the Dolphins academy system.



They are following a well-worn pathway. Greg Inglis, Ashley Harrison, Shane Tronc, Kurt Baptiste, Jayden Nikorima and Karl Oloapu are among the former Wavell students selected for the Australian Schoolboys.



Where the members of this team go next can wait. For now, they have something only one previous Wavell side achieved.



The Schoolboy Cup is coming back to Wavell Heights.



Published 16-September-2026




Read: Discover the Rich History of Wavell State High School

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<title><![CDATA[Mitchelton Parkrun Mornings Bring Teralba Park to Life]]></title>
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Mitchelton parkrun mornings now shape a steady Saturday routine at Teralba Park. Every week, the event begins at 7am and welcomes walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators. It is free to join, but participants must register first and bring a scannable barcode.



Read: Mitchelton Soccer Death in 2021 Leads to Recommendations for Safer Public Scaffolding




There is no pace requirement. People can walk, jog or run the course at a speed that suits them. That makes the event open to a wide mix of locals, from regular runners chasing a personal best to first-timers easing into the distance.



The numbers show the scale of that weekly habit. Mitchelton parkrun has now held 652 events. It has recorded more than 21,000 finishers, more than 203,000 finishes and 27,967 personal bests. It has also relied on 1,676 volunteer roles to keep the event running.



A simple 5km course through Teralba Park



The course itself is straightforward. It is a 5km out-and-back route through Teralba Park and along the Kedron Brook bikeway. The run starts behind the Mitchelton Soccer Club fields 8 and 9. From there, it follows the bikeway eastward, then turns back just after the bridge into Shand Street Park.







Most of the course uses concrete paths. Only the first and last 100 metres run on grass. After rain, some sections may also hold mud, leaves and puddles. Even so, the route stays easy to follow, with marshals or signs placed at key points when available.



Public toilets are nearby in the northern part of the park off Pullen Road. They sit about a five-minute walk from the start and finish area. That practical detail helps make the event more manageable for families and visitors alike.



Shared paths, shared space



Mitchelton parkrun also asks participants to respect the other people who use the park. The course runs on shared paths, so runners and walkers are reminded to give way where needed. That approach helps the event fit neatly into the park rather than take it over.



The organisers also encourage people to walk, cycle or use public transport if they can. If driving is necessary, parking may be limited, so early arrival helps. Car-sharing is also encouraged. Those are small habits, but they suit an event that depends on local goodwill.



Photo Credit: Mitchelton Parkrun



Safety rules are clear as well. Children under 11 must stay within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian. Dogs are welcome on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead. Buggies are also allowed, provided participants choose an appropriate starting position.



Coffee after the finish



The weekly run does not end at the finish line. Each Saturday, many participants head to the Mitchelton Soccer Club café for post-run coffee. That has become part of the event’s appeal.



Read: Two Boys Unharmed After Alleged Noxious Substance Incident at Mitchelton Home




Mitchelton parkrun mornings work because they are simple, social and consistent. They offer a free 5km event, a safe routine and a place where local people can turn up and belong.



Published 9-October-2026
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Mitchelton parkrun mornings now shape a steady Saturday routine at Teralba Park. Every week, the event begins at 7am and welcomes walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators. It is free to join, but participants must register first and bring a scannable barcode.



Read: Mitchelton Soccer Death in 2021 Leads to Recommendations for Safer Public Scaffolding




There is no pace requirement. People can walk, jog or run the course at a speed that suits them. That makes the event open to a wide mix of locals, from regular runners chasing a personal best to first-timers easing into the distance.



The numbers show the scale of that weekly habit. Mitchelton parkrun has now held 652 events. It has recorded more than 21,000 finishers, more than 203,000 finishes and 27,967 personal bests. It has also relied on 1,676 volunteer roles to keep the event running.



A simple 5km course through Teralba Park



The course itself is straightforward. It is a 5km out-and-back route through Teralba Park and along the Kedron Brook bikeway. The run starts behind the Mitchelton Soccer Club fields 8 and 9. From there, it follows the bikeway eastward, then turns back just after the bridge into Shand Street Park.







Most of the course uses concrete paths. Only the first and last 100 metres run on grass. After rain, some sections may also hold mud, leaves and puddles. Even so, the route stays easy to follow, with marshals or signs placed at key points when available.



Public toilets are nearby in the northern part of the park off Pullen Road. They sit about a five-minute walk from the start and finish area. That practical detail helps make the event more manageable for families and visitors alike.



Shared paths, shared space



Mitchelton parkrun also asks participants to respect the other people who use the park. The course runs on shared paths, so runners and walkers are reminded to give way where needed. That approach helps the event fit neatly into the park rather than take it over.



The organisers also encourage people to walk, cycle or use public transport if they can. If driving is necessary, parking may be limited, so early arrival helps. Car-sharing is also encouraged. Those are small habits, but they suit an event that depends on local goodwill.



Photo Credit: Mitchelton Parkrun



Safety rules are clear as well. Children under 11 must stay within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian. Dogs are welcome on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead. Buggies are also allowed, provided participants choose an appropriate starting position.



Coffee after the finish



The weekly run does not end at the finish line. Each Saturday, many participants head to the Mitchelton Soccer Club café for post-run coffee. That has become part of the event’s appeal.



Read: Two Boys Unharmed After Alleged Noxious Substance Incident at Mitchelton Home




Mitchelton parkrun mornings work because they are simple, social and consistent. They offer a free 5km event, a safe routine and a place where local people can turn up and belong.



Published 9-October-2026
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According to Dementia Australia, an estimated 446,500 Australians are living with dementia in 2026, and that number is projected to exceed one million by 2065. For families caring for a parent, partner or loved one, keeping them safe at home involves plenty of everyday considerations. One that can easily be overlooked is what happens if a fire breaks out.



Most of us know what a smoke alarm means. We hear it, recognise the danger and understand that we need to get out. For someone living with dementia, however, that familiar sound may cause confusion rather than prompt an immediate response, particularly if they are woken suddenly in the middle of the night.



Hearing loss and reduced mobility can complicate matters further. Someone may not hear the warning clearly or may need assistance to reach an exit, even in a home they have lived in for decades.



Families supporting older relatives often spend considerable time thinking about medication, mobility and preventing falls. Fire safety deserves a place in those conversations too, especially when a person's needs are changing.



The Risks Behind the Numbers



An Australian study examining 900 preventable residential fire deaths between 2003 and 2017 found that nearly 47 per cent of those who died had at least one identified disability. When researchers excluded cases where disability status could not be established, that proportion rose to approximately 62 per cent.



Although the findings cover a broad range of disabilities rather than dementia alone, they raise an important consideration for households: a working smoke alarm is only one part of keeping people safe. Someone must also be able to recognise the danger and respond, which may be difficult when memory, hearing or mobility is affected.



Cathy Brand, CEO of Australian fire-safety company Brooks Australia, says household protection needs to reflect the abilities of the people living there.



“An alarm only works if the person can actually hear it, see it and understand what it means. For someone living with dementia, that’s not always the case,” Ms Brand says.



When a Familiar Sound Becomes Confusing



Dementia affects people differently, and the changes are not always obvious. Someone who manages comfortably during the day may struggle with an unexpected alarm or decisions that need to be made quickly.



An alarm sounding overnight can be especially disorienting. Even a person who knows the layout of their home may become uncertain about which way to go, while someone with hearing difficulties might miss the warning altogether.



Fire-safety technology offers additional ways to alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Interconnected smoke alarms activate together when one detects smoke, allowing a warning to reach other parts of the home without waiting for smoke to spread to each detector.



Compatible systems can also incorporate flashing strobe lights or vibrating pads placed beneath pillows, providing another way to alert someone who may not hear an audible alarm. Brooks Australia is among the manufacturers offering these options, including visual alert accessories and bedside vibration systems.



Ms Brand sums up the value of interconnection simply: “You want the warning travelling through the house faster than the smoke.”



While these devices can help people receive a warning, they cannot necessarily overcome the confusion or difficulty interpreting danger that some people with dementia experience. Families therefore need to consider how a person is likely to respond, as well as how they will be alerted.



Making the Escape Plan Fit the Person



Families often adjust a home gradually as an older relative's needs change. Loose rugs are removed, bathroom handrails installed and furniture rearranged to make moving around easier. Fire safety deserves the same attention, particularly when someone may need help leaving the house quickly.



Ms Brand encourages families to approach an escape plan much as they would fall prevention.



“We’d also encourage families to think about a fire escape plan the same way they’d think about a fall prevention plan — walk through it together, practice it, and make sure it's realistic for the person’s current abilities, not the abilities they had five years ago,” she says.



For someone using a walking frame, that could mean ensuring hallways remain clear and doors can be opened easily. In other households, the greater concern may be whether a person will recognise an exit or remember what to do when frightened.



Overnight arrangements deserve particular thought, including who could provide assistance if someone cannot evacuate independently. Rehearsing an escape route can help, but a plan should not depend entirely on a person with dementia remembering instructions during an emergency.



Small Changes Worth Making Now



A home fire-safety review need not involve major renovations. Testing smoke alarms, checking their age and location, clearing escape routes and keeping combustible materials away from heaters and cooking areas are sensible starting points.



Where someone has hearing loss, visual or vibrating alerts may provide an additional warning. Households supporting someone with dementia or significant mobility limitations may also benefit from discussing their arrangements with carers, relevant health professionals or qualified fire-safety installers.



There is a timely reason for Queensland homeowners to review their existing alarms. From 1 January 2027, the final stage of the state's smoke-alarm reforms will apply to remaining domestic dwellings, including existing owner-occupied homes. Required alarms must be interconnected and installed in prescribed locations, including every bedroom and relevant hallways.



Meeting those requirements provides an important foundation, although families may need additional measures depending on who lives in the home.



A Conversation Before It Becomes an Emergency



As Australia's dementia population grows, more families will face the challenge of helping loved ones remain safe while preserving as much independence as possible. Fire safety belongs in that conversation, alongside the everyday adjustments that make a home easier and safer to live in.



“We want families, carers and aged care providers to feel empowered to have this conversation early, rather than waiting for a near miss to prompt change,” Ms Brand says.



For families, a useful starting point is to walk through the home together, check the alarms and consider what would happen if a fire started while everyone was asleep.



The important question is whether the people living there would have the warning, understanding and assistance they need to get out safely.



Published 9-Oct-2026




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According to Dementia Australia, an estimated 446,500 Australians are living with dementia in 2026, and that number is projected to exceed one million by 2065. For families caring for a parent, partner or loved one, keeping them safe at home involves plenty of everyday considerations. One that can easily be overlooked is what happens if a fire breaks out.



Most of us know what a smoke alarm means. We hear it, recognise the danger and understand that we need to get out. For someone living with dementia, however, that familiar sound may cause confusion rather than prompt an immediate response, particularly if they are woken suddenly in the middle of the night.



Hearing loss and reduced mobility can complicate matters further. Someone may not hear the warning clearly or may need assistance to reach an exit, even in a home they have lived in for decades.



Families supporting older relatives often spend considerable time thinking about medication, mobility and preventing falls. Fire safety deserves a place in those conversations too, especially when a person's needs are changing.



The Risks Behind the Numbers



An Australian study examining 900 preventable residential fire deaths between 2003 and 2017 found that nearly 47 per cent of those who died had at least one identified disability. When researchers excluded cases where disability status could not be established, that proportion rose to approximately 62 per cent.



Although the findings cover a broad range of disabilities rather than dementia alone, they raise an important consideration for households: a working smoke alarm is only one part of keeping people safe. Someone must also be able to recognise the danger and respond, which may be difficult when memory, hearing or mobility is affected.



Cathy Brand, CEO of Australian fire-safety company Brooks Australia, says household protection needs to reflect the abilities of the people living there.



“An alarm only works if the person can actually hear it, see it and understand what it means. For someone living with dementia, that’s not always the case,” Ms Brand says.



When a Familiar Sound Becomes Confusing



Dementia affects people differently, and the changes are not always obvious. Someone who manages comfortably during the day may struggle with an unexpected alarm or decisions that need to be made quickly.



An alarm sounding overnight can be especially disorienting. Even a person who knows the layout of their home may become uncertain about which way to go, while someone with hearing difficulties might miss the warning altogether.



Fire-safety technology offers additional ways to alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Interconnected smoke alarms activate together when one detects smoke, allowing a warning to reach other parts of the home without waiting for smoke to spread to each detector.



Compatible systems can also incorporate flashing strobe lights or vibrating pads placed beneath pillows, providing another way to alert someone who may not hear an audible alarm. Brooks Australia is among the manufacturers offering these options, including visual alert accessories and bedside vibration systems.



Ms Brand sums up the value of interconnection simply: “You want the warning travelling through the house faster than the smoke.”



While these devices can help people receive a warning, they cannot necessarily overcome the confusion or difficulty interpreting danger that some people with dementia experience. Families therefore need to consider how a person is likely to respond, as well as how they will be alerted.



Making the Escape Plan Fit the Person



Families often adjust a home gradually as an older relative's needs change. Loose rugs are removed, bathroom handrails installed and furniture rearranged to make moving around easier. Fire safety deserves the same attention, particularly when someone may need help leaving the house quickly.



Ms Brand encourages families to approach an escape plan much as they would fall prevention.



“We’d also encourage families to think about a fire escape plan the same way they’d think about a fall prevention plan — walk through it together, practice it, and make sure it's realistic for the person’s current abilities, not the abilities they had five years ago,” she says.



For someone using a walking frame, that could mean ensuring hallways remain clear and doors can be opened easily. In other households, the greater concern may be whether a person will recognise an exit or remember what to do when frightened.



Overnight arrangements deserve particular thought, including who could provide assistance if someone cannot evacuate independently. Rehearsing an escape route can help, but a plan should not depend entirely on a person with dementia remembering instructions during an emergency.



Small Changes Worth Making Now



A home fire-safety review need not involve major renovations. Testing smoke alarms, checking their age and location, clearing escape routes and keeping combustible materials away from heaters and cooking areas are sensible starting points.



Where someone has hearing loss, visual or vibrating alerts may provide an additional warning. Households supporting someone with dementia or significant mobility limitations may also benefit from discussing their arrangements with carers, relevant health professionals or qualified fire-safety installers.



There is a timely reason for Queensland homeowners to review their existing alarms. From 1 January 2027, the final stage of the state's smoke-alarm reforms will apply to remaining domestic dwellings, including existing owner-occupied homes. Required alarms must be interconnected and installed in prescribed locations, including every bedroom and relevant hallways.



Meeting those requirements provides an important foundation, although families may need additional measures depending on who lives in the home.



A Conversation Before It Becomes an Emergency



As Australia's dementia population grows, more families will face the challenge of helping loved ones remain safe while preserving as much independence as possible. Fire safety belongs in that conversation, alongside the everyday adjustments that make a home easier and safer to live in.



“We want families, carers and aged care providers to feel empowered to have this conversation early, rather than waiting for a near miss to prompt change,” Ms Brand says.



For families, a useful starting point is to walk through the home together, check the alarms and consider what would happen if a fire started while everyone was asleep.



The important question is whether the people living there would have the warning, understanding and assistance they need to get out safely.



Published 9-Oct-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Two Boys Unharmed After Alleged Noxious Substance Incident at Mitchelton Home]]></title>
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Two boys aged 12 and 15 were unharmed following an alleged incident involving a noxious substance at a Mitchelton home, with a 47-year-old local woman charged with two counts of attempted murder.



Read: Mitchelton Soccer Death in 2021 Leads to Recommendations for Safer Public Scaffolding 



The incident allegedly occurred on 24 September 2026, when police said the woman attempted to kill the children by exposing them to the substance inside the residence. Both boys were confirmed to be safe and did not require medical treatment.



Visitor's discovery brings incident to police attention



The matter was reported to police after a 70-year-old man attended the Mitchelton property and detected the substance.



Police have not publicly identified the substance or specified how the alleged exposure occurred. Investigators from the Ferny Grove Child Protection and Investigation Unit subsequently handled the case.



Woman charged following hospital discharge



The 47-year-old woman was taken to hospital for medical treatment before being discharged on 8 October. She was taken into police custody immediately after her discharge and charged with two counts of attempted murder, each designated as a domestic violence offence against a child.



The woman reportedly appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 8 October, where no application for bail was made. The matter was adjourned until Tuesday, 13 October.



Read: Blackwood Street CCTV Rollout Complete



Attempted murder charges carry life imprisonment penalty



Under Section 306 of Queensland's Criminal Code, attempted murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The woman has not been convicted, and the allegations remain before the court.



Published 9-October-2026
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Two boys aged 12 and 15 were unharmed following an alleged incident involving a noxious substance at a Mitchelton home, with a 47-year-old local woman charged with two counts of attempted murder.



Read: Mitchelton Soccer Death in 2021 Leads to Recommendations for Safer Public Scaffolding 



The incident allegedly occurred on 24 September 2026, when police said the woman attempted to kill the children by exposing them to the substance inside the residence. Both boys were confirmed to be safe and did not require medical treatment.



Visitor's discovery brings incident to police attention



The matter was reported to police after a 70-year-old man attended the Mitchelton property and detected the substance.



Police have not publicly identified the substance or specified how the alleged exposure occurred. Investigators from the Ferny Grove Child Protection and Investigation Unit subsequently handled the case.



Woman charged following hospital discharge



The 47-year-old woman was taken to hospital for medical treatment before being discharged on 8 October. She was taken into police custody immediately after her discharge and charged with two counts of attempted murder, each designated as a domestic violence offence against a child.



The woman reportedly appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 8 October, where no application for bail was made. The matter was adjourned until Tuesday, 13 October.



Read: Blackwood Street CCTV Rollout Complete



Attempted murder charges carry life imprisonment penalty



Under Section 306 of Queensland's Criminal Code, attempted murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The woman has not been convicted, and the allegations remain before the court.



Published 9-October-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Mitchelton Soccer Death in 2021 Leads to Recommendations for Safer Public Scaffolding]]></title>
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The findings of an inquest into the death of Brisbane father Andrew “Andy” Jones have prompted recommendations for changes to scaffolding safety in public places.







Read: Mitchelton Scaffolding Company Fined $400K Over Local’s Death in 2021







Mr Jones, 37 and a father of four, was acting as a ground official at his son’s soccer game at Mitchelton Football Club at Teralba Park on 25 July 2021, when an unusually strong gust caused a nearby tower scaffold to topple.



The scaffold struck Mr Jones from behind and pinned him against a fence. Several people lifted the structure free before he initially walked a few steps and collapsed. He was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital but died from blunt force chest injuries.



Coroner Megan Fairweather delivered her findings on 30 September 2026, following an inquest into the circumstances of Mr Jones’ death. The investigation examined the scaffold’s installation, risk assessments, controls for strong winds and the adequacy of existing industry codes and standards.



Coroner identifies wider safety issues



Photo credit: Google Maps/Mehdi Etemadi



The tower was installed on 13 April 2021 by Mobile Scaffolds Queensland for filming Premier League soccer games. It was positioned between two playing fields at the Teralba Park Sports Complex.



The freestanding scaffold was about 2.4 metres high and had a height-to-base ratio of 1.6:1. It did not have additional stability measures such as outriggers, tie-downs or counterweights.



The coroner found the circumstances of Mr Jones’ death raised issues broader than the actions of any individual. Ms Fairweather also found that the owner of the scaffolding company had acted in good faith and within the limits of his training and experience when installing the tower.



Expert evidence considered during the inquest indicated that additional control measures could have prevented the scaffold from toppling. The findings also highlighted limitations in existing guidance for assessing wind risks affecting temporary tower scaffolds.



Mobile Scaffolds Queensland Pty Ltd was sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 16 August 16 2024, after being convicted of a breach of Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Act and fined $400,000.



The company had entered liquidation earlier that year and did not participate further in the court proceedings. The owner of the company was separately charged, but the charge was dismissed in November 2024 after the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor offered no evidence.



Recommendations target public scaffolding



Photo credit: Pexels/Tuan Vy







Ms Fairweather recommended that the Office of Industrial Relations amend Queensland’s Scaffolding Code of Practice to define “strong winds” and require freestanding tower scaffolds erected in public places to have additional control measures where appropriate.



The measures could include outriggers, tie-downs, counterweights, or tube-and-clip systems, with the appropriate controls determined on a case-by-case basis.



The coroner also recommended a comprehensive education campaign following any amendment to the code, covering scaffold manufacturers, suppliers, installers and businesses that hire out scaffolding. A compliance campaign should then follow to ensure the changes are understood and applied.



Manufacturers and distributors of scaffolding materials were also recommended to provide instructions, guidance and warnings for use, including information covering design choice, environmental factors, location, accessibility, duration of use and appropriate control measures.



The recommendations followed findings that existing industry guidance did not provide a sufficient method for assessing the risks posed by strong winds to freestanding tower scaffolds in public areas.







Read: Mitchelton Football Club Eyes Security Upgrade After String of Vandalism Incidents







The Scaffolding Association of Australia said it supported the recommendation for a comprehensive education campaign and expressed its thoughts for Mr Jones’ family and everyone affected by his death.



The association said the value of the findings would be in applying the lessons from the tragedy to safer scaffolding practices and helping prevent a similar incident in the future.



Published 6-October-2026




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The findings of an inquest into the death of Brisbane father Andrew “Andy” Jones have prompted recommendations for changes to scaffolding safety in public places.







Read: Mitchelton Scaffolding Company Fined $400K Over Local’s Death in 2021







Mr Jones, 37 and a father of four, was acting as a ground official at his son’s soccer game at Mitchelton Football Club at Teralba Park on 25 July 2021, when an unusually strong gust caused a nearby tower scaffold to topple.



The scaffold struck Mr Jones from behind and pinned him against a fence. Several people lifted the structure free before he initially walked a few steps and collapsed. He was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital but died from blunt force chest injuries.



Coroner Megan Fairweather delivered her findings on 30 September 2026, following an inquest into the circumstances of Mr Jones’ death. The investigation examined the scaffold’s installation, risk assessments, controls for strong winds and the adequacy of existing industry codes and standards.



Coroner identifies wider safety issues



Photo credit: Google Maps/Mehdi Etemadi



The tower was installed on 13 April 2021 by Mobile Scaffolds Queensland for filming Premier League soccer games. It was positioned between two playing fields at the Teralba Park Sports Complex.



The freestanding scaffold was about 2.4 metres high and had a height-to-base ratio of 1.6:1. It did not have additional stability measures such as outriggers, tie-downs or counterweights.



The coroner found the circumstances of Mr Jones’ death raised issues broader than the actions of any individual. Ms Fairweather also found that the owner of the scaffolding company had acted in good faith and within the limits of his training and experience when installing the tower.



Expert evidence considered during the inquest indicated that additional control measures could have prevented the scaffold from toppling. The findings also highlighted limitations in existing guidance for assessing wind risks affecting temporary tower scaffolds.



Mobile Scaffolds Queensland Pty Ltd was sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 16 August 16 2024, after being convicted of a breach of Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Act and fined $400,000.



The company had entered liquidation earlier that year and did not participate further in the court proceedings. The owner of the company was separately charged, but the charge was dismissed in November 2024 after the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor offered no evidence.



Recommendations target public scaffolding



Photo credit: Pexels/Tuan Vy







Ms Fairweather recommended that the Office of Industrial Relations amend Queensland’s Scaffolding Code of Practice to define “strong winds” and require freestanding tower scaffolds erected in public places to have additional control measures where appropriate.



The measures could include outriggers, tie-downs, counterweights, or tube-and-clip systems, with the appropriate controls determined on a case-by-case basis.



The coroner also recommended a comprehensive education campaign following any amendment to the code, covering scaffold manufacturers, suppliers, installers and businesses that hire out scaffolding. A compliance campaign should then follow to ensure the changes are understood and applied.



Manufacturers and distributors of scaffolding materials were also recommended to provide instructions, guidance and warnings for use, including information covering design choice, environmental factors, location, accessibility, duration of use and appropriate control measures.



The recommendations followed findings that existing industry guidance did not provide a sufficient method for assessing the risks posed by strong winds to freestanding tower scaffolds in public areas.







Read: Mitchelton Football Club Eyes Security Upgrade After String of Vandalism Incidents







The Scaffolding Association of Australia said it supported the recommendation for a comprehensive education campaign and expressed its thoughts for Mr Jones’ family and everyone affected by his death.



The association said the value of the findings would be in applying the lessons from the tragedy to safer scaffolding practices and helping prevent a similar incident in the future.



Published 6-October-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Everton Park CPR Awareness Turns A Local Session Into Practical Peace Of Mind]]></title>
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Everton Park CPR awareness arrives on 17 October, and it feels like one of those events that does not shout for attention, but should. It is practical. It is local. And it speaks to something most people would rather not think about until they have to.



Read: John Carter Reserve Clearing Reveals Bigger Creek Rehabilitation Plan



Nobody wakes up hoping to use CPR that day. Still, emergencies do happen. They happen at home, at sport, on the footpath, in the middle of a routine afternoon that started like any other. That is why a session like this matters.



Everton Park CPR awareness gives people a chance to think ahead. Not in some lofty, far-off way. Just in a plain, useful way. What would you do first? How would you keep calm? What matters in the first minute?



Photo Credit: Unsplash/FrederickShaw



Learning that feels close to home



That is where the value sits. Mitchelton and Everton Park are busy suburbs with the usual mix of errands, school runs, family time and weekend plans. Life is full, and often rushed. There is not much room for hesitation when something serious happens.



So a local CPR session fits the rhythm of the place. It does not try to turn ordinary people into experts. It simply gives them a way to respond, and that counts for a lot.



People often think of emergency response as something that belongs to professionals. In reality, the first person on the spot is usually just a neighbour, a parent, a shopper or a passer-by. That first response matters. It can steady the moment. It can buy time.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/NavyMedicine



A skill that travels home



The best thing about Everton Park CPR awareness is that it does not stay in one room. It follows people home and sits in the back of the mind. It becomes part of how they think about safety.



That is what makes the event feel worthwhile. It is not just a date on a calendar. It is a small piece of practical knowledge placed within reach of the community.



Read: Teralba Park, Osborne Road in Focus Under $85-Million Kedron Brook Plan



And for Mitchelton and Everton Park locals, that kind of readiness has real value. It is quiet. It is useful. And sometimes, that is exactly what matters most.



Published 5-October-2026
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Everton Park CPR awareness arrives on 17 October, and it feels like one of those events that does not shout for attention, but should. It is practical. It is local. And it speaks to something most people would rather not think about until they have to.



Read: John Carter Reserve Clearing Reveals Bigger Creek Rehabilitation Plan



Nobody wakes up hoping to use CPR that day. Still, emergencies do happen. They happen at home, at sport, on the footpath, in the middle of a routine afternoon that started like any other. That is why a session like this matters.



Everton Park CPR awareness gives people a chance to think ahead. Not in some lofty, far-off way. Just in a plain, useful way. What would you do first? How would you keep calm? What matters in the first minute?



Photo Credit: Unsplash/FrederickShaw



Learning that feels close to home



That is where the value sits. Mitchelton and Everton Park are busy suburbs with the usual mix of errands, school runs, family time and weekend plans. Life is full, and often rushed. There is not much room for hesitation when something serious happens.



So a local CPR session fits the rhythm of the place. It does not try to turn ordinary people into experts. It simply gives them a way to respond, and that counts for a lot.



People often think of emergency response as something that belongs to professionals. In reality, the first person on the spot is usually just a neighbour, a parent, a shopper or a passer-by. That first response matters. It can steady the moment. It can buy time.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/NavyMedicine



A skill that travels home



The best thing about Everton Park CPR awareness is that it does not stay in one room. It follows people home and sits in the back of the mind. It becomes part of how they think about safety.



That is what makes the event feel worthwhile. It is not just a date on a calendar. It is a small piece of practical knowledge placed within reach of the community.



Read: Teralba Park, Osborne Road in Focus Under $85-Million Kedron Brook Plan



And for Mitchelton and Everton Park locals, that kind of readiness has real value. It is quiet. It is useful. And sometimes, that is exactly what matters most.



Published 5-October-2026
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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

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How Queen Made Bohemian Rhapsody
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

A Forest Inside the Mountain
By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[John Carter Reserve Clearing Reveals Bigger Creek Rehabilitation Plan]]></title>
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A familiar stretch of Cabbage Tree Creek at Arana Hills has apparently changed dramatically after extensive vegetation removal at John Carter Reserve opened up sections of the creek corridor long screened by mature trees and undergrowth. Nearby residents have raised concerns about wildlife, creek-bank stability and the loss of privacy for homes backing onto the reserve.



Read: Everton Hills Clean Up Australia Day Event Planned at Cabbage Tree Creek 



Residents describe properties becoming more exposed to neighbouring development after vegetation was removed. Council, however, says the work is part of a planned rehabilitation program intended to replace invasive species with native riparian vegetation.



Years in the planning



City of Moreton Bay records show John Carter Reserve has been identified for rehabilitation for several years. A 2021 waterways asset plan lists the site as Stage 8 of the Cabbage Tree Creek Rehabilitation program, with works programmed across several financial years from 2022–23.&nbsp;



The same plan identifies other rehabilitation projects along Cabbage Tree Creek, including works at Hall Reserve in Ferny Hills and William Scott Park in Arana Hills.&nbsp;



The current John Carter Reserve project has been reported as being valued at $996,250 and linked to the broader Resilient Rivers South East Queensland program. Council information provided about the project states that its funding period runs until 30 June 2027.&nbsp;



Why the trees went



Council says the large trees being removed are Camphor Laurels, along with other invasive weeds throughout the project area. Camphor Laurel can grow to around 20 metres but is an introduced invasive species rather than a native creek tree.



The Queensland Government classifies Camphor Laurel as a Category 3 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. The species commonly establishes along waterways, where it can displace native vegetation and interfere with natural regeneration. Land managers also have a general biosecurity obligation to minimise risks associated with invasive species.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Business Queensland



Council says native trees are being retained where present, including blue gums, grey gums, brush box, foam bark trees and creek lilly pillies. It has also advised that the project area does not contain intact original remnant vegetation or High Value Regrowth vegetation.&nbsp;



Native planting to follow



About 10,000 native plants are planned for the site once invasive vegetation removal is complete, according to Council information. An earlier project notice distributed to residents had referred to about 6,000 plants.&nbsp;



Species will be selected to suit the creek’s riparian environment, with dense planting intended to improve native vegetation cover and help stabilise the creek banks as root systems establish.&nbsp;



Wildlife corridor under watch



Cabbage Tree Creek forms part of a recognised local wildlife network. City of Moreton Bay identifies a Cabbage Tree Creek Green Infrastructure Corridor Network, with fauna crossings connecting parts of the corridor to Bunyaville Conservation Park. Council records show brushtail and ringtail possums, wallabies and echidnas have used crossings in the network.



Wildlife impacts are among the concerns residents have raised following the clearing. Council says a qualified arborist assessed the site before ground works, an environmental consultant was engaged and an accredited fauna spotter-catcher is being used during tree removal.&nbsp;



Read: Inside the Approved 91-Lot Housing Plan for Hungerford Farm in Mitchelton



Banks prepared for rain



Residents have also questioned how exposed sections of the creek bank will respond to heavy rainfall while replacement vegetation becomes established.



Council says engineering investigations considered flooding at the site, while rock stabilisation and geotextiles form part of the works. New native trees and shrubs are expected to provide additional soil stability as their roots develop. About 10,000 native plants are planned for the site, with their establishment set to determine how the rehabilitated creek corridor develops after the clearing.



Council has indicated that residents seeking further information can discuss the project with officers and that site meetings can be arranged where required.&nbsp;



Published 22-Sept-2026
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A familiar stretch of Cabbage Tree Creek at Arana Hills has apparently changed dramatically after extensive vegetation removal at John Carter Reserve opened up sections of the creek corridor long screened by mature trees and undergrowth. Nearby residents have raised concerns about wildlife, creek-bank stability and the loss of privacy for homes backing onto the reserve.



Read: Everton Hills Clean Up Australia Day Event Planned at Cabbage Tree Creek 



Residents describe properties becoming more exposed to neighbouring development after vegetation was removed. Council, however, says the work is part of a planned rehabilitation program intended to replace invasive species with native riparian vegetation.



Years in the planning



City of Moreton Bay records show John Carter Reserve has been identified for rehabilitation for several years. A 2021 waterways asset plan lists the site as Stage 8 of the Cabbage Tree Creek Rehabilitation program, with works programmed across several financial years from 2022–23.&nbsp;



The same plan identifies other rehabilitation projects along Cabbage Tree Creek, including works at Hall Reserve in Ferny Hills and William Scott Park in Arana Hills.&nbsp;



The current John Carter Reserve project has been reported as being valued at $996,250 and linked to the broader Resilient Rivers South East Queensland program. Council information provided about the project states that its funding period runs until 30 June 2027.&nbsp;



Why the trees went



Council says the large trees being removed are Camphor Laurels, along with other invasive weeds throughout the project area. Camphor Laurel can grow to around 20 metres but is an introduced invasive species rather than a native creek tree.



The Queensland Government classifies Camphor Laurel as a Category 3 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. The species commonly establishes along waterways, where it can displace native vegetation and interfere with natural regeneration. Land managers also have a general biosecurity obligation to minimise risks associated with invasive species.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Business Queensland



Council says native trees are being retained where present, including blue gums, grey gums, brush box, foam bark trees and creek lilly pillies. It has also advised that the project area does not contain intact original remnant vegetation or High Value Regrowth vegetation.&nbsp;



Native planting to follow



About 10,000 native plants are planned for the site once invasive vegetation removal is complete, according to Council information. An earlier project notice distributed to residents had referred to about 6,000 plants.&nbsp;



Species will be selected to suit the creek’s riparian environment, with dense planting intended to improve native vegetation cover and help stabilise the creek banks as root systems establish.&nbsp;



Wildlife corridor under watch



Cabbage Tree Creek forms part of a recognised local wildlife network. City of Moreton Bay identifies a Cabbage Tree Creek Green Infrastructure Corridor Network, with fauna crossings connecting parts of the corridor to Bunyaville Conservation Park. Council records show brushtail and ringtail possums, wallabies and echidnas have used crossings in the network.



Wildlife impacts are among the concerns residents have raised following the clearing. Council says a qualified arborist assessed the site before ground works, an environmental consultant was engaged and an accredited fauna spotter-catcher is being used during tree removal.&nbsp;



Read: Inside the Approved 91-Lot Housing Plan for Hungerford Farm in Mitchelton



Banks prepared for rain



Residents have also questioned how exposed sections of the creek bank will respond to heavy rainfall while replacement vegetation becomes established.



Council says engineering investigations considered flooding at the site, while rock stabilisation and geotextiles form part of the works. New native trees and shrubs are expected to provide additional soil stability as their roots develop. About 10,000 native plants are planned for the site, with their establishment set to determine how the rehabilitated creek corridor develops after the clearing.



Council has indicated that residents seeking further information can discuss the project with officers and that site meetings can be arranged where required.&nbsp;



Published 22-Sept-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Teralba Park, Osborne Road in Focus Under $85-Million Kedron Brook Plan]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[Kedron Brook Mitchelton revitalisation plan]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[Teralba Park]]></category>
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Teralba Park, McConaghy Street Park and the Osborne Road crossing are among the locations nead Mitchelton identified for potential improvements under Brisbane City Council’s new 20-year vision for Kedron Brook.



Read: Enoggera District Stamp Club Marks 50 Years With Meetings in Mitchelton



The draft Kedron Brook Revitalisation plan sets out at least $85 million in expected investment along the 29-kilometre corridor over the next two decades.



While the plan stretches across Brisbane’s northside, several proposals are centred on the area where Kedron Brook runs past sporting fields, parks and sections of the shared path network.



Osborne Road Crossing Could Be Improved



One of the local proposals is to investigate improvements where the Kedron Brook corridor crosses Osborne Road.



The crossing is an important connection for people using the Kedron Brook Bikeway. Council identifies the bikeway access near Osborne Road as the starting point for its Mitchelton to Brisbane Airport cycling route.



Under the draft vision, crossings at busy roads such as Osborne Road could be improved as part of a broader push to make movement along the corridor safer and easier.



The wider plan also proposes better paths, crossings, lighting, seating, drinking fountains, toilets and other facilities along Kedron Brook.



Flood Resilience at McConaghy Street Park



The draft identifies potential upgrades at McConaghy Street Park aimed at improving flood resilience.



Flood resilience is a major theme of the 20-year vision, with the plan looking at how paths, bridges, recreation areas and other infrastructure can be better positioned or designed to cope with future flood events.



The Kedron Brook catchment covers about 110 square kilometres and includes more than 30 parks and reserves along the creek and its tributaries.



Teralba Park Football Facilities Could Be Replanned



Some of the most significant changes proposed for Mitchelton involve Teralba Park.



The draft proposes master planning for the football facilities there, with buildings and infrastructure potentially repositioned away from flood-prone areas.



The football club at Teralba Park suffered an estimated $1 million damage bill during the 2022 floods, according to details released with the draft vision.



The master planning would examine how buildings and facilities could be positioned away from flood-prone areas.



A Bigger Plan for Kedron Brook



Mitchelton forms part of the upper Kedron Brook catchment, alongside areas including Ferny Grove, Keperra, Upper Kedron, Everton Park, Arana Hills, Ferny Hills and Everton Hills.



Elsewhere in the upper catchment, the draft includes an investigation into extending the shared walking and cycling path from Hanran Street directly to Ferny Grove Station to improve connections with public transport.



Council says at least $15 million has already been allocated for Kedron Brook upgrades over the next several years, with at least $85 million expected to be invested across the full 20-year program.



The draft was shaped by more than 1,500 pieces of community feedback gathered during the earlier consultation process.



Read: Did You Know There’s a Community Hub in Everton Glen Reserve?



Public consultation on the draft vision is open until 6 September 2026, giving Mitchelton residents an opportunity to have their say before the long-term plan is finalised.



Updated 29-September-2026
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Teralba Park, McConaghy Street Park and the Osborne Road crossing are among the locations nead Mitchelton identified for potential improvements under Brisbane City Council’s new 20-year vision for Kedron Brook.



Read: Enoggera District Stamp Club Marks 50 Years With Meetings in Mitchelton



The draft Kedron Brook Revitalisation plan sets out at least $85 million in expected investment along the 29-kilometre corridor over the next two decades.



While the plan stretches across Brisbane’s northside, several proposals are centred on the area where Kedron Brook runs past sporting fields, parks and sections of the shared path network.



Osborne Road Crossing Could Be Improved



One of the local proposals is to investigate improvements where the Kedron Brook corridor crosses Osborne Road.



The crossing is an important connection for people using the Kedron Brook Bikeway. Council identifies the bikeway access near Osborne Road as the starting point for its Mitchelton to Brisbane Airport cycling route.



Under the draft vision, crossings at busy roads such as Osborne Road could be improved as part of a broader push to make movement along the corridor safer and easier.



The wider plan also proposes better paths, crossings, lighting, seating, drinking fountains, toilets and other facilities along Kedron Brook.



Flood Resilience at McConaghy Street Park



The draft identifies potential upgrades at McConaghy Street Park aimed at improving flood resilience.



Flood resilience is a major theme of the 20-year vision, with the plan looking at how paths, bridges, recreation areas and other infrastructure can be better positioned or designed to cope with future flood events.



The Kedron Brook catchment covers about 110 square kilometres and includes more than 30 parks and reserves along the creek and its tributaries.



Teralba Park Football Facilities Could Be Replanned



Some of the most significant changes proposed for Mitchelton involve Teralba Park.



The draft proposes master planning for the football facilities there, with buildings and infrastructure potentially repositioned away from flood-prone areas.



The football club at Teralba Park suffered an estimated $1 million damage bill during the 2022 floods, according to details released with the draft vision.



The master planning would examine how buildings and facilities could be positioned away from flood-prone areas.



A Bigger Plan for Kedron Brook



Mitchelton forms part of the upper Kedron Brook catchment, alongside areas including Ferny Grove, Keperra, Upper Kedron, Everton Park, Arana Hills, Ferny Hills and Everton Hills.



Elsewhere in the upper catchment, the draft includes an investigation into extending the shared walking and cycling path from Hanran Street directly to Ferny Grove Station to improve connections with public transport.



Council says at least $15 million has already been allocated for Kedron Brook upgrades over the next several years, with at least $85 million expected to be invested across the full 20-year program.



The draft was shaped by more than 1,500 pieces of community feedback gathered during the earlier consultation process.



Read: Did You Know There’s a Community Hub in Everton Glen Reserve?



Public consultation on the draft vision is open until 6 September 2026, giving Mitchelton residents an opportunity to have their say before the long-term plan is finalised.



Updated 29-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Flood-Hit Toombul Shopping Centre Could Rise Again Under New Masterplan]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[Irvine Group]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[Toombul redevelopment]]></category>
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More than four years after flooding forced the former Toombul Shopping Centre to close, developers have revealed a new plan for the site that puts flood resilience alongside retail, housing, and public space.







Read: Toombul Revival Moves Closer With Development Application Imminent







Irvine Property Group has lodged a preliminary approval application for the former shopping centre site at 1015 Sandgate Road, Nundah, setting out a framework for a future mixed-use precinct.



Master plan: (01) Arrival boulevard; (02) Future gateway development site; (03) Existing and Maintained Bus Station; (04) Parking entry + exit; (05) Internal road network; (06) Retail centre; (07) Loading and BOH; (08) Community green; 09 Parkland; (10) Development sites



The proposal follows the 2022 flooding that severely damaged the shopping centre. Mirvac later determined the centre was too expensive to repair and demolished it in 2024. Irvine Property Group, which purchased the site from Mirvac at the end of 2025, has outlined how the property could be progressively redeveloped while responding to its significant flooding constraints.



The application seeks preliminary approval for the masterplan, as well as approval for operational works including earthworks, drainage and stormwater. It does not approve a completed shopping centre or specific buildings. Instead, the preliminary approval would establish the planning framework to guide future development applications.



Building Around Toombul's Flood Risk



Photo credit: DA- A007124980



Flooding is central to the new vision. The proposed masterplan includes a raised development platform for future buildings, streets and parking, while parkland along Kedron Brook would form part of the site's open-space and flood-management approach.



The proposal includes upper and lower parkland along the brook, with the development material stating the redevelopment presents an opportunity to improve the site's long-term flood performance and contribute to broader flood storage and mitigation outcomes.



The approach reflects the challenge of redeveloping a site beside Kedron Brook that has been significantly affected by regional flooding during major rainfall events.



The developers said the new framework is intended to establish how future growth can occur while responding to flooding constraints and changes to planning policy. Retail would remain a major part of the precinct, alongside proposed residential development sites, dining and other mixed-use opportunities.



The broader vision is intended to build on Toombul's longstanding role as an employment, retail, community and transport destination while creating a new identity for the site.



Connecting The Site With Nundah



Photo credit: DA- A007124980



Transport and public access are also included in the proposed framework. The site is next to the existing Toombul Bus Interchange and close to Toombul railway station and Kedron Brook. The masterplan proposes pedestrian and cycling connections between the station and the brook, alongside new road and access arrangements across the precinct.



Public spaces would also be incorporated into the future development, with the vision including landscaped areas, recreation opportunities and places for people to gather.



The planning documents note that current planning provisions allow building heights of up to 12 storeys along Sandgate Road and up to eight storeys towards the eastern residential interface.



The current application does not approve specific building heights or final building designs. Detailed building forms, land uses and development staging would progress through subsequent applications.



A Framework For Future Development



Photo credit: DA- A007124980







The preliminary approval is intended to establish the framework for the site's future redevelopment. Developers described the vision as a way to build on the site's established role within the community while creating a precinct where people can live, visit, connect and spend time.



The current application establishes the site-wide planning framework, while individual buildings and detailed development outcomes would progress through later applications. The former shopping centre site has remained largely undeveloped since demolition, while the Toombul Bus Interchange continues to operate.







Read: Nundah Retail Plans Move Ahead For Former Toombul Shopping Centre Site







The application is an early planning step towards the site's redevelopment, with the proposal to be assessed through the planning process. The next development applications will provide more detail about how the proposed retail, residential, public space and flood-response elements will take shape.



Published 8-October-2026




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More than four years after flooding forced the former Toombul Shopping Centre to close, developers have revealed a new plan for the site that puts flood resilience alongside retail, housing, and public space.







Read: Toombul Revival Moves Closer With Development Application Imminent







Irvine Property Group has lodged a preliminary approval application for the former shopping centre site at 1015 Sandgate Road, Nundah, setting out a framework for a future mixed-use precinct.



Master plan: (01) Arrival boulevard; (02) Future gateway development site; (03) Existing and Maintained Bus Station; (04) Parking entry + exit; (05) Internal road network; (06) Retail centre; (07) Loading and BOH; (08) Community green; 09 Parkland; (10) Development sites



The proposal follows the 2022 flooding that severely damaged the shopping centre. Mirvac later determined the centre was too expensive to repair and demolished it in 2024. Irvine Property Group, which purchased the site from Mirvac at the end of 2025, has outlined how the property could be progressively redeveloped while responding to its significant flooding constraints.



The application seeks preliminary approval for the masterplan, as well as approval for operational works including earthworks, drainage and stormwater. It does not approve a completed shopping centre or specific buildings. Instead, the preliminary approval would establish the planning framework to guide future development applications.



Building Around Toombul's Flood Risk



Photo credit: DA- A007124980



Flooding is central to the new vision. The proposed masterplan includes a raised development platform for future buildings, streets and parking, while parkland along Kedron Brook would form part of the site's open-space and flood-management approach.



The proposal includes upper and lower parkland along the brook, with the development material stating the redevelopment presents an opportunity to improve the site's long-term flood performance and contribute to broader flood storage and mitigation outcomes.



The approach reflects the challenge of redeveloping a site beside Kedron Brook that has been significantly affected by regional flooding during major rainfall events.



The developers said the new framework is intended to establish how future growth can occur while responding to flooding constraints and changes to planning policy. Retail would remain a major part of the precinct, alongside proposed residential development sites, dining and other mixed-use opportunities.



The broader vision is intended to build on Toombul's longstanding role as an employment, retail, community and transport destination while creating a new identity for the site.



Connecting The Site With Nundah



Photo credit: DA- A007124980



Transport and public access are also included in the proposed framework. The site is next to the existing Toombul Bus Interchange and close to Toombul railway station and Kedron Brook. The masterplan proposes pedestrian and cycling connections between the station and the brook, alongside new road and access arrangements across the precinct.



Public spaces would also be incorporated into the future development, with the vision including landscaped areas, recreation opportunities and places for people to gather.



The planning documents note that current planning provisions allow building heights of up to 12 storeys along Sandgate Road and up to eight storeys towards the eastern residential interface.



The current application does not approve specific building heights or final building designs. Detailed building forms, land uses and development staging would progress through subsequent applications.



A Framework For Future Development



Photo credit: DA- A007124980







The preliminary approval is intended to establish the framework for the site's future redevelopment. Developers described the vision as a way to build on the site's established role within the community while creating a precinct where people can live, visit, connect and spend time.



The current application establishes the site-wide planning framework, while individual buildings and detailed development outcomes would progress through later applications. The former shopping centre site has remained largely undeveloped since demolition, while the Toombul Bus Interchange continues to operate.







Read: Nundah Retail Plans Move Ahead For Former Toombul Shopping Centre Site







The application is an early planning step towards the site's redevelopment, with the proposal to be assessed through the planning process. The next development applications will provide more detail about how the proposed retail, residential, public space and flood-response elements will take shape.



Published 8-October-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Nundah CPR Awareness Brings a Useful Skill Closer to Home]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[28 November]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[AED]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[CPR awareness session]]></category>
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Nundah CPR awareness on 28 November fits the sort of local story that matters because it is useful. It is not dramatic. It is not complicated. It is just the sort of thing people should probably know.



Read: Three New Businesses Set To Join Nundah Village at Danby Lane



That is because emergencies tend to be messy and sudden. They do not slow down to give you time to think. They just arrive. And in those first few moments, calm action is worth a lot.



Nundah CPR awareness gives locals a better shot at that calm action. That is its real strength.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/MartinSplitt



Prepared is better than guessing



Most people do not wake up hoping they will need CPR knowledge that day. Of course not. But life does not always ask permission before it becomes difficult.



That is why sessions like this matter. They take something that feels intimidating and make it more manageable. They give people a rough map for a moment that would otherwise feel overwhelming.



Nundah is a suburb that stays busy in its own everyday way. People are working, shopping, commuting and looking after family. The normal pace of life is usually enough to keep everyone occupied. Still, normal life can turn in a second.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/MartinSplitt



That is when a practical skill starts to matter in a big way.



Small event, lasting effect



The best part of Nundah CPR awareness is that it leaves behind something useful. Not just for the day, but for later.



That is what local community learning should do. It should stick. It should help. It should give people a better chance to act without panic when the moment comes.



Read: Nundah Structure Still Carries Traces Of WWII Air Raid Past



So while this is only one session on one date, it carries a message that lasts longer. Nundah CPR awareness gives residents a simple reminder that sometimes the most valuable skills are the ones you hope you never need.



Published 5-October-2026
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Nundah CPR awareness on 28 November fits the sort of local story that matters because it is useful. It is not dramatic. It is not complicated. It is just the sort of thing people should probably know.



Read: Three New Businesses Set To Join Nundah Village at Danby Lane



That is because emergencies tend to be messy and sudden. They do not slow down to give you time to think. They just arrive. And in those first few moments, calm action is worth a lot.



Nundah CPR awareness gives locals a better shot at that calm action. That is its real strength.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/MartinSplitt



Prepared is better than guessing



Most people do not wake up hoping they will need CPR knowledge that day. Of course not. But life does not always ask permission before it becomes difficult.



That is why sessions like this matter. They take something that feels intimidating and make it more manageable. They give people a rough map for a moment that would otherwise feel overwhelming.



Nundah is a suburb that stays busy in its own everyday way. People are working, shopping, commuting and looking after family. The normal pace of life is usually enough to keep everyone occupied. Still, normal life can turn in a second.



Photo Credit: Unsplash/MartinSplitt



That is when a practical skill starts to matter in a big way.



Small event, lasting effect



The best part of Nundah CPR awareness is that it leaves behind something useful. Not just for the day, but for later.



That is what local community learning should do. It should stick. It should help. It should give people a better chance to act without panic when the moment comes.



Read: Nundah Structure Still Carries Traces Of WWII Air Raid Past



So while this is only one session on one date, it carries a message that lasts longer. Nundah CPR awareness gives residents a simple reminder that sometimes the most valuable skills are the ones you hope you never need.



Published 5-October-2026
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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman There are two little words on supermarket cheese packets that most of us ...Read More

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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman Six minutes, no chorus, and a record nobody quite knew what to do ...Read More

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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman A rafting expedition down Tasmania’s Franklin River means days of white water, rainforest ...Read More

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By Jack Mercer – Rabbit Hole Fisherman In central Vietnam, Sơn Đoòng contains enormous passages, an underground river and a ...Read More]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nundah Structure Still Carries Traces Of WWII Air Raid Past]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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There is more to Nundah’s Sandgate Road public toilet than meets the eye. The heritage-listed structure was constructed in 1942 as an air raid shelter, when Brisbane was preparing for the possibility of Japanese bombing raids.







Read: Heritage Listed Public Toilet at Nundah







The concrete shelter was built as part of Brisbane’s wider preparations for possible attacks and was designed by Brisbane City Architect Frank Gibson Costello. Costello was responsible for the design of Brisbane’s surface air raid shelters, including reusable versions intended to have a practical purpose after the war.



By 1942, Brisbane had become an important military centre as Australian and American personnel arrived in Queensland and facilities were established to support the Pacific war. The city was considered a potential target for bombing, prompting rapid action to protect the population from possible air raids.



Floor plan of a Brisbane air raid shelter, 1941 (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council Archives)







Nundah’s shelter formed part of that wider network. Brisbane’s Nundah Heritage Trail records that the structure was constructed in 1942 because of the possibility of Japanese bombing raids.



Built For A City Preparing For Air Raids



Photo credit: State LIbrary of Queensland







The Nundah shelter was part of a much larger wartime shelter programme in Brisbane. Under an emergency order issued in December 1941, Brisbane was directed to construct public surface shelters across the city, with work already underway before the order was formally issued.



The program eventually resulted in 235 public air raid shelters being built in Brisbane, while covered trenches were also constructed in public parks. Other shelters were provided at wharves and workplaces as preparations continued for the possibility of attack.



The shelters had to be constructed during a period when building materials, skilled labour and other resources were under pressure. Standardised designs helped address those constraints, while Costello developed several variations of the concrete pillbox shelter that were designed to have practical uses after the war.



Nundah Air Raid Shelter in 2015 (Photo credit: CC0/Shiftchange/Wikimedia Commons)







The Nundah structure was one of those reusable designs. Costello served as Brisbane City Architect from 1941 to 1952, and his shelter designs were intended to allow some structures to be adapted once their wartime purpose was no longer required.



The Nundah shelter was modified after World War II rather than being removed. Its original blast walls were taken away according to the planned post-war adaptation, although evidence showing where those walls stood remains visible.



The former shelter was later enclosed with concrete walls to accommodate public toilets, while skylights were cut into the roof. A mural has since been painted across the exterior walls.



One Of The Survivors



Photo credit: Google Maps/Larry C







Much of Brisbane’s wartime air raid infrastructure disappeared after World War II. Saltwater mains, trenches, sirens and many of the standard shelters disappeared, while only a small number of the reusable public shelters survived.



Of the 235 public surface shelters built in Brisbane, 21 remain in Brisbane ownership, including several variations of Costello’s reusable designs. Most of the surviving park-type shelters are now used as simple park shelters, while the Nundah example was modified for use as a public toilet.



The structure was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 6 April 2005. The official heritage listing identifies it as the Nundah Air Raid Shelter and records its association with World War II and its use as an air raid shelter.







Read: Take a Nostalgic Stroll Through Nundah Heritage Trail







Today, the former shelter continues to serve as a public toilet on Sandgate Road. The structure remains a surviving part of Nundah’s wartime history and of the air raid precautions introduced across Brisbane during World War II.



Published 30-September-2026




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There is more to Nundah’s Sandgate Road public toilet than meets the eye. The heritage-listed structure was constructed in 1942 as an air raid shelter, when Brisbane was preparing for the possibility of Japanese bombing raids.







Read: Heritage Listed Public Toilet at Nundah







The concrete shelter was built as part of Brisbane’s wider preparations for possible attacks and was designed by Brisbane City Architect Frank Gibson Costello. Costello was responsible for the design of Brisbane’s surface air raid shelters, including reusable versions intended to have a practical purpose after the war.



By 1942, Brisbane had become an important military centre as Australian and American personnel arrived in Queensland and facilities were established to support the Pacific war. The city was considered a potential target for bombing, prompting rapid action to protect the population from possible air raids.



Floor plan of a Brisbane air raid shelter, 1941 (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council Archives)







Nundah’s shelter formed part of that wider network. Brisbane’s Nundah Heritage Trail records that the structure was constructed in 1942 because of the possibility of Japanese bombing raids.



Built For A City Preparing For Air Raids



Photo credit: State LIbrary of Queensland







The Nundah shelter was part of a much larger wartime shelter programme in Brisbane. Under an emergency order issued in December 1941, Brisbane was directed to construct public surface shelters across the city, with work already underway before the order was formally issued.



The program eventually resulted in 235 public air raid shelters being built in Brisbane, while covered trenches were also constructed in public parks. Other shelters were provided at wharves and workplaces as preparations continued for the possibility of attack.



The shelters had to be constructed during a period when building materials, skilled labour and other resources were under pressure. Standardised designs helped address those constraints, while Costello developed several variations of the concrete pillbox shelter that were designed to have practical uses after the war.



Nundah Air Raid Shelter in 2015 (Photo credit: CC0/Shiftchange/Wikimedia Commons)







The Nundah structure was one of those reusable designs. Costello served as Brisbane City Architect from 1941 to 1952, and his shelter designs were intended to allow some structures to be adapted once their wartime purpose was no longer required.



The Nundah shelter was modified after World War II rather than being removed. Its original blast walls were taken away according to the planned post-war adaptation, although evidence showing where those walls stood remains visible.



The former shelter was later enclosed with concrete walls to accommodate public toilets, while skylights were cut into the roof. A mural has since been painted across the exterior walls.



One Of The Survivors



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Much of Brisbane’s wartime air raid infrastructure disappeared after World War II. Saltwater mains, trenches, sirens and many of the standard shelters disappeared, while only a small number of the reusable public shelters survived.



Of the 235 public surface shelters built in Brisbane, 21 remain in Brisbane ownership, including several variations of Costello’s reusable designs. Most of the surviving park-type shelters are now used as simple park shelters, while the Nundah example was modified for use as a public toilet.



The structure was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 6 April 2005. The official heritage listing identifies it as the Nundah Air Raid Shelter and records its association with World War II and its use as an air raid shelter.







Read: Take a Nostalgic Stroll Through Nundah Heritage Trail







Today, the former shelter continues to serve as a public toilet on Sandgate Road. The structure remains a surviving part of Nundah’s wartime history and of the air raid precautions introduced across Brisbane during World War II.



Published 30-September-2026




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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Seventeen points down. Less than five minutes left. Fremantle had one hand on the first premiership in their history and Brisbane’s bid for football immortality was disappearing by the second.



What followed was scarcely believable, even for a Lions team that has made a habit of surviving the impossible.



Charlie Cameron gave them life. Zac Bailey turned hope into genuine belief. Then Logan Morris, with the Grand Final on the line, took a contested mark inside 50 and kicked Brisbane in front with 64 seconds remaining.



By the time Morris kicked another with just 11 seconds left, the MCG was shaking and Brisbane had completed an extraordinary Grand Final escape.



The Lions are premiers for a third consecutive season, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 at the MCG.



Three premierships in three years. Brisbane now stand alongside their own 2001–03 champions and Hawthorn’s 2013–15 side as the only teams this century to win three consecutive flags.



Read: Brisbane Lions Stand One Win From History Against Fremantle



A Grand Final That Refused To Settle



From the opening minutes, there was little indication this game would ever settle into a comfortable rhythm.



Cameron kicked the first goal — remarkably, the first time Brisbane had opened the scoring across their four consecutive Grand Final appearances — before Josh Treacy answered for Fremantle. In slippery conditions, both teams left opportunities behind during an absorbing opening term, with the Lions taking a one-point lead, 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22), into quarter-time.



The second quarter became a contest of punch and counter-punch. Fremantle’s smaller forwards were creating problems, while Patrick Voss was dragging Harris Andrews into uncomfortable positions and becoming an increasingly dangerous target. At the other end, Conor McKenna produced another superb finish from a difficult angle for Brisbane.



The lead kept changing hands, but neither side could escape. By half-time there had already been 10 lead changes, and the scoreboard reflected the deadlock perfectly at 6.7 (43) apiece.



It was the second consecutive Grand Final to be level at the long break. Fremantle emerged from it looking ready to take control.



Fremantle Make Their Move



Jye Amiss kicked the opening goal of the second half and Fremantle’s strength in the air was becoming increasingly difficult for Brisbane to contain. By that stage the Dockers had taken 10 contested marks to Brisbane’s two, despite conditions hardly appearing made for tall forwards.



Then came a brutal turn. Captain Alex Pearce collapsed while running and was forced from the game with an Achilles injury, leaving Fremantle to reorganise an undersized defence. Rather than retreat, however, the Dockers initially surged, with Isaiah Dudley kicking his second goal.



Brisbane eventually found their response. The Lions strung three goals together, Oscar Allen helping bring them back before Cameron — despite appearing troubled by an ankle problem only minutes earlier — put them ahead 61–60.



Fremantle answered immediately through Hayden Young, who struck again late in the quarter with a superb snap from a tight angle. The Dockers went to three-quarter time leading 10.12 (72) to 9.8 (62) and, after a Grand Final that had swung repeatedly all afternoon, were one quarter from history.



A Chase That Helped Keep Brisbane Alive



The Lions attacked early in the final term but initially could not make it count. Hugh McCluggage and McKenna missed opportunities before Morris finally kicked Brisbane’s first goal of the quarter, cutting the deficit to three.



Fremantle did not blink. Michael Frederick converted from around 35 metres to restore a nine-point advantage with 7:32 remaining, and soon the Dockers had an even bigger opportunity.



Treacy broke towards an open goal square with the chance to put one hand on the cup, but Ryan Lester refused to concede it. The veteran Lion chased from behind and applied just enough pressure to throw Treacy off as he kicked from only metres out, sending the shot wide. In a Grand Final ultimately decided by seven points, it became one of the afternoon’s enormous defensive moments.



Fremantle found another blow barely a minute later anyway. Voss marked metres from goal and kicked his third, stretching the lead to 17 points with about four minutes remaining and triggering “Wharfie Time” around the MCG. After everything the Dockers had survived, their first premiership suddenly felt close enough to touch.



It lasted only seconds.



Four Goals That Changed Everything



Cameron pounced and kicked his third to drag Brisbane back to 11 points, then Bailey followed almost immediately. In the space of barely a minute, a 17-point lead that had looked decisive was down to five and the mood inside the MCG had completely changed.



Fremantle were suddenly trying to protect a premiership rather than chase one, with Brisbane throwing everything forward. The Lions kept coming until, with 64 seconds remaining, Morris took a contested mark inside 50 and was handed the kick that could turn an extraordinary comeback into a premiership.



The 21-year-old went back and converted, putting Brisbane ahead 90–89.



There was still enough time for Fremantle to answer, but the Lions would not give the game back. Instead, Morris found himself with another opportunity as the clock disappeared and, with 11 seconds remaining, kicked his third to push Brisbane seven points clear.



This time, the Lions knew they had it.



The siren confirmed an astonishing 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) victory. Brisbane had been 17 points down with the premiership slipping away, then kicked four unanswered goals in the final minutes to rip it back from Fremantle.



The Lions Join Their Own Immortals



Cameron and Morris finished with three goals each, while Oscar Allen and Kai Lohmann kicked two apiece. Voss led Fremantle with three, with Young, Dudley and Amiss each adding two.



For the Dockers, there will be moments that linger. Pearce’s injury forced a reshuffle of their defence, Treacy came desperately close to stretching the lead at a critical stage, and with fewer than five minutes remaining they were 17 points ahead in a Grand Final.



They had pushed the reigning premiers to the brink, but this Brisbane generation has spent four Septembers building a remarkable resistance to pressure. The heartbreak of the 2023 loss to Collingwood was followed by the breakthrough against Sydney in 2024 and another premiership against Geelong last year.



Now comes the flag that completes the three-peat.



Read: Lions Roar Into Grand Final After MCG Classic



Earlier this season the Lions were 6–6. A week ago they had to survive another MCG thriller against Hawthorn just to reach the Grand Final, and on Saturday their three-peat appeared all but gone with minutes remaining.



Cameron started the rescue and Bailey accelerated it. Lester’s desperate chase suddenly looked priceless, before Morris supplied the two kicks that will be replayed in Brisbane for years.



Twenty-three years after the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003 completed one of football’s great premiership runs, another Brisbane side has climbed alongside them.



Back-to-back-to-back — and this time, they had to come back from the edge to get there.



Match Details



2026 AFL Grand FinalFremantle Dockers 12.17 (89) lost to Brisbane Lions 14.12 (96)Quarter-time: Brisbane 3.5 (23) – Fremantle 3.4 (22)Half-time: Fremantle 6.7 (43) – Brisbane 6.7 (43)Three-quarter time: Fremantle 10.12 (72) – Brisbane 9.8 (62)Final: Brisbane 14.12 (96) – Fremantle 12.17 (89)Margin: Brisbane by 7 pointsDate: Saturday, 26 September 2026Venue: MCG, MelbourneCrowd: 100,023



Goals — Brisbane: Charlie Cameron 3, Logan Morris 3, Oscar Allen 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Conor McKenna 1, Sam Draper 1, Levi Ashcroft 1, Zac Bailey 1Goals — Fremantle: Patrick Voss 3, Hayden Young 2, Isaiah Dudley 2, Jye Amiss 2, Josh Treacy 1, Murphy Reid 1, Michael Frederick 1



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Three new businesses are headed for Nundah Village, with a pizza shop, European-style patisserie and kitchen design showroom confirmed for the Danby Lane development now taking shape off Sandgate Road.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



Johnny Gio’s Pizza, Cerin Pasticceria and Style Kitchens by Design are the first retailers announced for the project at 5 Danby Lane. Their arrival will add to the existing mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and businesses around the village, while one retail tenancy at the development remains to be filled. Gardner Vaughan Group announced the line-up on 21 September as construction continued on the mixed-use project, which is expected to be completed in mid-2027, subject to weather.



Photo Credit: Johnny Gio’s/Facebook



Pizza, Pastries and Style Join The Village mix



Johnny Gio’s Pizza is set to bring handcrafted pizzas and Italian flavours to the precinct. Cerin Pasticceria will focus on artisan pastries, specialty coffee and handcrafted desserts drawing on traditional European patisseries. Style Kitchens by Design will occupy another tenancy with a showroom for kitchen and interior design, giving the retail component a mix extending beyond hospitality.



Photo Credit: Cerin Pasticceria/Facebook



The businesses will operate from the lower levels of Danby Lane, placing them within walking distance of the established Nundah Village centre. Shops, dining venues and other businesses are already clustered around Sandgate Road, while the wider area includes a number of parks and public transport connections.



Gardner Vaughan Group commercial director Sam Gardner said the retail mix had been planned to serve both people living in the development and the wider Nundah area. Street-level retail has been built into the project from the outset, with the lower podium designed to open towards the village through shopfronts, landscaping and pedestrian-facing spaces rather than functioning solely as the entrance to the apartments above.



Photo Credit: Style - Kitchens By Design/Facebook



One Shopfront Still To Come



Danby Lane will contain 93 apartments across 12 storeys, with construction having started in February 2025. More than 75 per cent of the residential component had been sold when the first retailers were announced.



Resident facilities planned for the building include a gym, outdoor pool deck, function room and rooftop recreational areas. The project also provides resident and visitor parking.



Its location places the new businesses within an established neighbourhood centre rather than a standalone retail complex. Nundah Village already combines food, retail and services around a pedestrian-oriented local centre, while nearby transport links connect the suburb with Brisbane’s CBD, airport and surrounding areas.



Read: Nudgee Oil Recycling Helps Tackle Brisbane’s Fatberg Problem



Johnny Gio’s Pizza, Cerin Pasticceria and Style Kitchens by Design account for three of the retail spaces now confirmed at Danby Lane. The final tenancy has not yet been announced, leaving one more addition to Nundah Village’s new retail line-up before the development is due to open in 2027.



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Three new businesses are headed for Nundah Village, with a pizza shop, European-style patisserie and kitchen design showroom confirmed for the Danby Lane development now taking shape off Sandgate Road.



Read: Lions Complete Immortal Three-Peat After Grand Final Finish For The Ages



Johnny Gio’s Pizza, Cerin Pasticceria and Style Kitchens by Design are the first retailers announced for the project at 5 Danby Lane. Their arrival will add to the existing mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and businesses around the village, while one retail tenancy at the development remains to be filled. Gardner Vaughan Group announced the line-up on 21 September as construction continued on the mixed-use project, which is expected to be completed in mid-2027, subject to weather.



Photo Credit: Johnny Gio’s/Facebook



Pizza, Pastries and Style Join The Village mix



Johnny Gio’s Pizza is set to bring handcrafted pizzas and Italian flavours to the precinct. Cerin Pasticceria will focus on artisan pastries, specialty coffee and handcrafted desserts drawing on traditional European patisseries. Style Kitchens by Design will occupy another tenancy with a showroom for kitchen and interior design, giving the retail component a mix extending beyond hospitality.



Photo Credit: Cerin Pasticceria/Facebook



The businesses will operate from the lower levels of Danby Lane, placing them within walking distance of the established Nundah Village centre. Shops, dining venues and other businesses are already clustered around Sandgate Road, while the wider area includes a number of parks and public transport connections.



Gardner Vaughan Group commercial director Sam Gardner said the retail mix had been planned to serve both people living in the development and the wider Nundah area. Street-level retail has been built into the project from the outset, with the lower podium designed to open towards the village through shopfronts, landscaping and pedestrian-facing spaces rather than functioning solely as the entrance to the apartments above.



Photo Credit: Style - Kitchens By Design/Facebook



One Shopfront Still To Come



Danby Lane will contain 93 apartments across 12 storeys, with construction having started in February 2025. More than 75 per cent of the residential component had been sold when the first retailers were announced.



Resident facilities planned for the building include a gym, outdoor pool deck, function room and rooftop recreational areas. The project also provides resident and visitor parking.



Its location places the new businesses within an established neighbourhood centre rather than a standalone retail complex. Nundah Village already combines food, retail and services around a pedestrian-oriented local centre, while nearby transport links connect the suburb with Brisbane’s CBD, airport and surrounding areas.



Read: Nudgee Oil Recycling Helps Tackle Brisbane’s Fatberg Problem



Johnny Gio’s Pizza, Cerin Pasticceria and Style Kitchens by Design account for three of the retail spaces now confirmed at Danby Lane. The final tenancy has not yet been announced, leaving one more addition to Nundah Village’s new retail line-up before the development is due to open in 2027.



Published 24-September-2026




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Used cooking oil collected through Brisbane’s resource recovery network, including at Nudgee, has helped build a local recycling business that now supplies refined oil to the poultry industry.



Read: Free Waste Services And Clean Up Now Rolling Out In Nundah And Other Northern Suburbs



Brisbane City Council accepts up to 20 litres of cooking oil from residents at the Nudgee Resource Recovery Centre, giving households a disposal option that keeps fats and oils out of drains. Nudgee is one of four Council resource recovery centres across Brisbane and one of two classed as major centres.



From collection point to poultry feed



Gold Oil Solutions began operating in 2020 after directors Chris Chrysostomou and Len Hutton explored ways to reduce the amount of waste oil entering Brisbane’s wastewater system.



The company later established collection points at Council resource recovery centres in Nudgee, Chandler, Ferny Grove and Willawong. Those sites formed the foundation of its early collection volume before the business expanded into direct collections from cafes and restaurants across South East Queensland.



Used cooking oil collected by Gold Oil Solutions is processed by removing fine particles and heating it to kill bacteria before it is supplied to the animal-feed sector. Poultry producer Darwalla generally buys the refined oil for its Mt Cotton feed mill and breeding operation at Clifton.



The oil is used mainly as an energy source in poultry feed and also helps suppress dust during feed production. Wheat is one of Darwalla’s main feed ingredients but is relatively low in energy, so oil is used to lift the overall energy content of the feed.



Photo Credit: Grain Central/Gold Oil Solutions



Gold Oil Solutions now services hospitality businesses from Noosa to the Tweed and is seeking additional poultry and livestock customers as its supply grows and customer demand fluctuates.



When cooking oil becomes a fatberg



Cooking oil causes a different problem when it is poured down the sink. Fats and oils can cool and solidify inside sewer pipes before combining with wet wipes, food residue and other waste. Over time, the material can form hard blockages known as fatbergs.



In the 2017–18 financial year, fatbergs were blamed for more than 360 sewer blockages across the wastewater network serving Brisbane, Ipswich, the Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim. More than 4,000 sewer blockages of all types were being cleared each year at the time.



Queensland Urban Utilities had earlier said one in four people poured cooking oils down the kitchen sink, warning that the oil could solidify after cooling and collect other material already inside sewer pipes.



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The largest fatberg the utility had recorded at the time was found beneath Bowen Hills. It measured about seven metres long and 60 centimetres wide and required a crane for removal.&nbsp;



More recent national estimates put fat, oil and grease behind about 40 per cent of sewer blockages around Australia, with maintenance and rehabilitation costs estimated at about $100 million a year.



Nudgee’s recovery role is set to grow



Plans are also progressing to expand the amount of waste recovered at the Nudgee site.



The Queensland Government has approved a Brisbane City Council and Cleanaway project for a second surge pit at the Nudgee Resource Recovery Centre under the Resource Recovery Boost Fund.



The project is designed to separate more self-hauled dry waste and bulky kerbside material for external reprocessing instead of mixing it with material sent directly to landfill. The funding contract remains under development.



Read: The Creek That Runs Through Nundah and Nudgee Has the Most Plastic of Any in Brisbane, New Research Finds



Nudgee already accepts a broad range of recyclable materials, including cardboard, metals, batteries, electronic waste, hard plastics, engine oil and cooking oil. For local households, taking used cooking oil to the centre keeps it out of household drains and places it into Brisbane’s recycling system, where recovered oil can be processed and reused rather than discarded.



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Used cooking oil collected through Brisbane’s resource recovery network, including at Nudgee, has helped build a local recycling business that now supplies refined oil to the poultry industry.



Read: Free Waste Services And Clean Up Now Rolling Out In Nundah And Other Northern Suburbs



Brisbane City Council accepts up to 20 litres of cooking oil from residents at the Nudgee Resource Recovery Centre, giving households a disposal option that keeps fats and oils out of drains. Nudgee is one of four Council resource recovery centres across Brisbane and one of two classed as major centres.



From collection point to poultry feed



Gold Oil Solutions began operating in 2020 after directors Chris Chrysostomou and Len Hutton explored ways to reduce the amount of waste oil entering Brisbane’s wastewater system.



The company later established collection points at Council resource recovery centres in Nudgee, Chandler, Ferny Grove and Willawong. Those sites formed the foundation of its early collection volume before the business expanded into direct collections from cafes and restaurants across South East Queensland.



Used cooking oil collected by Gold Oil Solutions is processed by removing fine particles and heating it to kill bacteria before it is supplied to the animal-feed sector. Poultry producer Darwalla generally buys the refined oil for its Mt Cotton feed mill and breeding operation at Clifton.



The oil is used mainly as an energy source in poultry feed and also helps suppress dust during feed production. Wheat is one of Darwalla’s main feed ingredients but is relatively low in energy, so oil is used to lift the overall energy content of the feed.



Photo Credit: Grain Central/Gold Oil Solutions



Gold Oil Solutions now services hospitality businesses from Noosa to the Tweed and is seeking additional poultry and livestock customers as its supply grows and customer demand fluctuates.



When cooking oil becomes a fatberg



Cooking oil causes a different problem when it is poured down the sink. Fats and oils can cool and solidify inside sewer pipes before combining with wet wipes, food residue and other waste. Over time, the material can form hard blockages known as fatbergs.



In the 2017–18 financial year, fatbergs were blamed for more than 360 sewer blockages across the wastewater network serving Brisbane, Ipswich, the Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim. More than 4,000 sewer blockages of all types were being cleared each year at the time.



Queensland Urban Utilities had earlier said one in four people poured cooking oils down the kitchen sink, warning that the oil could solidify after cooling and collect other material already inside sewer pipes.



Photo Credit: Wikimedia/Lord Belbury



The largest fatberg the utility had recorded at the time was found beneath Bowen Hills. It measured about seven metres long and 60 centimetres wide and required a crane for removal.&nbsp;



More recent national estimates put fat, oil and grease behind about 40 per cent of sewer blockages around Australia, with maintenance and rehabilitation costs estimated at about $100 million a year.



Nudgee’s recovery role is set to grow



Plans are also progressing to expand the amount of waste recovered at the Nudgee site.



The Queensland Government has approved a Brisbane City Council and Cleanaway project for a second surge pit at the Nudgee Resource Recovery Centre under the Resource Recovery Boost Fund.



The project is designed to separate more self-hauled dry waste and bulky kerbside material for external reprocessing instead of mixing it with material sent directly to landfill. The funding contract remains under development.



Read: The Creek That Runs Through Nundah and Nudgee Has the Most Plastic of Any in Brisbane, New Research Finds



Nudgee already accepts a broad range of recyclable materials, including cardboard, metals, batteries, electronic waste, hard plastics, engine oil and cooking oil. For local households, taking used cooking oil to the centre keeps it out of household drains and places it into Brisbane’s recycling system, where recovered oil can be processed and reused rather than discarded.



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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Pink Party Fundraiser Offers Northside Families a Bright Saturday Outing]]></title>
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The Hamilton Pink Party fundraiser is back, and it brings together many of the things local families tend to enjoy most. There are stalls, food, music and activities, all tied to a cause that matters.



Read: Nundah 15-Storey Housing Plan Retained After Community Consultation



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre. It marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raises money for Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. A small portion will also support the Hub’s own community programs this year.



That local support matters. It helps the event do more than raise money for outside charities. It also helps sustain the centre behind the morning itself.







Small details that make the day work



The program begins at 8am with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee. Then the Pink Puppy Parade follows at 9am, with children and their dressed-up dogs able to enter for $2.



That parade gives the event a family-friendly touch. It is simple, easy to join and likely to draw attention from younger visitors.



The rest of the morning keeps moving in a steady rhythm. BBQ and Devonshire morning tea begins at 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will provide roving entertainment through the event.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Children will also have their own activities, with HSS PCYC running programs and a treasure hunt available on the day. Prizes will be awarded for the best pink outfits throughout the morning.



The event is the sort of local fundraiser that works because it stays practical. It gives people a place to meet, eat, browse and join in without much fuss.



A familiar kind of community event



The Hamilton Pink Party fundraiser has become a regular feature for good reason. It is easy to attend, family friendly and closely tied to the community centre that hosts it.



Read: Extra Cruise Capacity Raised as Pinkenba Prepares for Brisbane 2032 Pressure



For Nundah readers, that makes it a neat option for a Saturday morning. It offers a nearby outing, a strong local focus and a clear reason to turn up.



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The Hamilton Pink Party fundraiser is back, and it brings together many of the things local families tend to enjoy most. There are stalls, food, music and activities, all tied to a cause that matters.



Read: Nundah 15-Storey Housing Plan Retained After Community Consultation



The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre. It marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raises money for Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. A small portion will also support the Hub’s own community programs this year.



That local support matters. It helps the event do more than raise money for outside charities. It also helps sustain the centre behind the morning itself.







Small details that make the day work



The program begins at 8am with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee. Then the Pink Puppy Parade follows at 9am, with children and their dressed-up dogs able to enter for $2.



That parade gives the event a family-friendly touch. It is simple, easy to join and likely to draw attention from younger visitors.



The rest of the morning keeps moving in a steady rhythm. BBQ and Devonshire morning tea begins at 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will provide roving entertainment through the event.



Violinist Liz YoungPhoto Credit: lizyoungviolin.com.au



Children will also have their own activities, with HSS PCYC running programs and a treasure hunt available on the day. Prizes will be awarded for the best pink outfits throughout the morning.



The event is the sort of local fundraiser that works because it stays practical. It gives people a place to meet, eat, browse and join in without much fuss.



A familiar kind of community event



The Hamilton Pink Party fundraiser has become a regular feature for good reason. It is easy to attend, family friendly and closely tied to the community centre that hosts it.



Read: Extra Cruise Capacity Raised as Pinkenba Prepares for Brisbane 2032 Pressure



For Nundah readers, that makes it a neat option for a Saturday morning. It offers a nearby outing, a strong local focus and a clear reason to turn up.



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<title><![CDATA[Bald Hills State School Looks Back on 160 Years of History]]></title>
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Bald Hills State School is celebrating 160 years of education, marking a milestone that reaches back to the early days of state schooling in Queensland.







Read: Bald Hills School Puts People First in New Junior School Blessing







Established in 1866, the school began admitting pupils from Bald Hills and surrounding districts at a time when families across the area relied on local education facilities. Its anniversary will be marked with a community festival on Saturday, October 10, featuring entertainment, historical displays, and fundraising activities.



The event will also support plans to restore the school's historic Forestry, creating an outdoor learning and nature play space for students.



Festival to celebrate 160 years of school history



Photo credit: BCC







The anniversary festival will run from 11am to 7pm on October 10, 2026, at Bald Hills State School, 2156 Gympie Road, Bald Hills.



The program includes amusement rides, sideshow alley, market stalls, food trucks and live entertainment. Children can take part in circus activities, games and a scavenger hunt, while free face painting and roving entertainers will add to the day's activities.



Historical displays will trace the school's story back to 1866, alongside an art exhibition and silent auction. Visitors can also browse the plant stall, pick up baked goods and enter a community raffle featuring prizes valued at more than $12,000. Fireworks are scheduled to bring the festival to a close.



Photo credit: Google Street View







Entry is free, with unlimited ride passes available for $35 when purchased in advance or $40 on the day. Individual ride tickets will cost $8 each or two for $15.



Funds raised will go towards restoring the school's historic Forestry into an outdoor learning and nature play space. The planned work aims to provide students with an area to learn, explore and play outdoors while retaining a feature associated with the school's history. The Forestry is a special part of Bald Hills' identity. The restoration project is intended to give the space a renewed purpose for students while maintaining its place within the school grounds.



In preparation for the anniversary, old photographs, stories and personal memories have also been collected to create a snapshot of the school's history and the changes it has experienced over 160 years.



From its first pupils in 1866 to today



Queensland State Archives, Item Representation ID DR6599







Bald Hills State School began admitting students on April 30, 1866. A new schoolhouse officially opened on September 24, 1866, with pupils drawn from Bald Hills, South and North Pine, Cabbage Creek and Sandgate.



Historical records identify John Young Walker as the school's first head teacher and list an aggregate attendance of 44 pupils in 1866. At the time, the facilities consisted of a main school building and a residence.



Around 1913, a new school was built and the original wooden building was relocated and adapted for use as a School of Arts. The old structure was eventually demolished.



Further changes came in the following decades. The school closed for remodelling in 1933 and reopened in 1934, with additional extensions completed in 1936. A pre-school unit on land adjacent to the primary school has operated since 1979.



Queensland State Archives described Bald Hills State School as the eighth-oldest operating school in Queensland. Its long history reflects the school's continued presence in the district since the 19th century.







Read: Bald Hills Family Refuses to Let Century-Old Home Be Knocked Down







The anniversary festival will bring that history into focus through historical displays and collected memories, while the Forestry project looks towards the school's future. The planned restoration will support the creation of an outdoor learning and nature play area for students, linking the anniversary celebrations with a practical project for the school community.



Featured image credit: Bald Hills State School



Published 9-October-2026
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Bald Hills State School is celebrating 160 years of education, marking a milestone that reaches back to the early days of state schooling in Queensland.







Read: Bald Hills School Puts People First in New Junior School Blessing







Established in 1866, the school began admitting pupils from Bald Hills and surrounding districts at a time when families across the area relied on local education facilities. Its anniversary will be marked with a community festival on Saturday, October 10, featuring entertainment, historical displays, and fundraising activities.



The event will also support plans to restore the school's historic Forestry, creating an outdoor learning and nature play space for students.



Festival to celebrate 160 years of school history



Photo credit: BCC







The anniversary festival will run from 11am to 7pm on October 10, 2026, at Bald Hills State School, 2156 Gympie Road, Bald Hills.



The program includes amusement rides, sideshow alley, market stalls, food trucks and live entertainment. Children can take part in circus activities, games and a scavenger hunt, while free face painting and roving entertainers will add to the day's activities.



Historical displays will trace the school's story back to 1866, alongside an art exhibition and silent auction. Visitors can also browse the plant stall, pick up baked goods and enter a community raffle featuring prizes valued at more than $12,000. Fireworks are scheduled to bring the festival to a close.



Photo credit: Google Street View







Entry is free, with unlimited ride passes available for $35 when purchased in advance or $40 on the day. Individual ride tickets will cost $8 each or two for $15.



Funds raised will go towards restoring the school's historic Forestry into an outdoor learning and nature play space. The planned work aims to provide students with an area to learn, explore and play outdoors while retaining a feature associated with the school's history. The Forestry is a special part of Bald Hills' identity. The restoration project is intended to give the space a renewed purpose for students while maintaining its place within the school grounds.



In preparation for the anniversary, old photographs, stories and personal memories have also been collected to create a snapshot of the school's history and the changes it has experienced over 160 years.



From its first pupils in 1866 to today



Queensland State Archives, Item Representation ID DR6599







Bald Hills State School began admitting students on April 30, 1866. A new schoolhouse officially opened on September 24, 1866, with pupils drawn from Bald Hills, South and North Pine, Cabbage Creek and Sandgate.



Historical records identify John Young Walker as the school's first head teacher and list an aggregate attendance of 44 pupils in 1866. At the time, the facilities consisted of a main school building and a residence.



Around 1913, a new school was built and the original wooden building was relocated and adapted for use as a School of Arts. The old structure was eventually demolished.



Further changes came in the following decades. The school closed for remodelling in 1933 and reopened in 1934, with additional extensions completed in 1936. A pre-school unit on land adjacent to the primary school has operated since 1979.



Queensland State Archives described Bald Hills State School as the eighth-oldest operating school in Queensland. Its long history reflects the school's continued presence in the district since the 19th century.







Read: Bald Hills Family Refuses to Let Century-Old Home Be Knocked Down







The anniversary festival will bring that history into focus through historical displays and collected memories, while the Forestry project looks towards the school's future. The planned restoration will support the creation of an outdoor learning and nature play area for students, linking the anniversary celebrations with a practical project for the school community.



Featured image credit: Bald Hills State School



Published 9-October-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Bullets Let Cairns Escape as McVeigh Strikes Late in Six-Point Thriller]]></title>
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The Brisbane Bullets had Cairns within reach, Nate Hinton was having his best scoring night of the season, and Tyrell Harrison was almost unstoppable beneath the basket. Yet with barely a minute remaining, Jack McVeigh helped turn a one-point contest into a 97–91 Taipans victory, leaving Brisbane with a third consecutive NBL defeat.




Read: Bullets Fight Back from the Brink, Only for Tasmania to Steal Overtime Victory





Hinton's three-pointer had brought the Bullets within 92–91 at the Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday night, 8 October. Brisbane had fought their way back from an early deficit, led at half-time and even seized a four-point advantage in the final quarter. After all that work, one more defensive stop might have given them the chance to win.



McVeigh made sure they never got it.



The former NBA forward, who had already revived Cairns with a burst of fourth-quarter scoring, found Jonah Bolden open for a three-pointer with 51 seconds remaining. He then supplied Keanu Pinder for a lay-up in the closing seconds, completing the five unanswered points that settled the first Sunshine Stoush of the NBL27 season.



Twenty-two extra chances beneath the basket 



What made the defeat particularly difficult for Brisbane was the extraordinary advantage they had created on the boards.



Harrison finished with 23 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, repeatedly giving Cairns problems around the rim. Alongside him, Max Mackinnon collected 13 rebounds and contributed five assists, helping the Bullets finish with a commanding 55–37 advantage in total rebounds.



Twenty-two of those came at the offensive end, allowing Brisbane to attempt 17 more field goals than their opponents. For much of the night, the Bullets could miss a shot, recover the ball and begin another attack.



But those additional possessions rarely translated into the reward Brisbane needed. The visitors shot just 42 per cent from the field and made only eight of their 33 three-point attempts, compared with Cairns' 14 from 35 beyond the arc.



Hinton did everything he could to overcome that disparity. He scored 16 points before half-time and finished with a game-high 30, repeatedly attacking the defence and providing the offensive spark whenever Brisbane threatened to lose touch.



A lead that wouldn't stay put 



Cairns had the better of the opening exchanges, with a 10–0 scoring run helping the home side establish a 23–17 quarter-time lead. Jaylon Brown was proving difficult to contain, eventually scoring 21 of his 25 points before half-time.



Brisbane's response came in a second quarter in which their offence finally found its rhythm. Harrison's presence inside complemented Hinton's scoring, and the Bullets shot 13 from 21 from the field during the period. Their 33-point quarter was enough to take a 50–47 lead into the main break.



The advantage did not survive the third term. Cairns found more scoring support, including from Reyne Smith, while Bolden became increasingly influential after entering the second-half starting five. Despite collecting another eight offensive rebounds, Brisbane managed just 22 points for the quarter and trailed 74–72 with ten minutes remaining.



There was still plenty of fight in the visitors. Six unanswered points to open the fourth put Brisbane ahead 78–74, and for a time it appeared their persistence on the boards might finally carry them home.



McVeigh had other ideas.



McVeigh turns the final quarter 



With Cairns needing a response, McVeigh buried consecutive three-pointers with 5:53 and 5:32 remaining. A dunk less than a minute later completed an eight-point burst that put the Taipans ahead 88–83 and brought the home crowd into the contest.



Brisbane answered through Mackinnon's three-pointer and continued to work through Harrison, whose late dunk came from an excellent Arnas Velička pass. Hinton then struck from outside to cut the margin to a single point with 1:13 left.



That was as close as the Bullets would get.



McVeigh's two final assists completed a remarkable fourth quarter in which he scored ten of his 15 points. His seven assists also reflected the influence he had beyond his own shooting, while Brown's 25 points and Bolden's 16 gave Cairns the scoring support needed to survive Brisbane's repeated challenges.



For the Boondall-based Bullets, the loss leaves them with a 2–3 record after opening their campaign with consecutive victories. They return to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday, 15 October, to face South East Melbourne Phoenix, with a full week to address the shooting problems that have accompanied their recent defeats.



Harrison and Hinton had given Brisbane more than enough to work with in Cairns. The Bullets won the rebounding contest by 18, manufactured possession after possession and remained within one shot of victory deep into the final minute.



They had almost everything they needed to win. Cairns had the finishing touch.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Launch Athlete Academy to Nurture Next Generation of Stars




Game Details



Competition: 2026–27 NBL Season, Round 4Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, CairnsFinal Score: Cairns Taipans 97 defeated Brisbane Bullets 91



Quarter-by-quarter (cumulative):First Quarter: Cairns 23–17 BrisbaneHalf-time: Brisbane 50–47 CairnsThree-quarter time: Cairns 74–72 BrisbaneFull-Time: Cairns 97–91 Brisbane



Leading Scorers:Brisbane Bullets: Nate Hinton — 30 points; Tyrell Harrison — 23 points, 18 reboundsCairns Taipans: Jaylon Brown — 25 points; Jonah Bolden — 16 points; Jack McVeigh — 15 points, 7 assists



Brisbane Bullets' Season Record: 2 wins, 3 lossesNext Match: Brisbane Bullets vs South East Melbourne Phoenix — Thursday, 15 October 2026, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall.



Published 8-Oct-2026
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The Brisbane Bullets had Cairns within reach, Nate Hinton was having his best scoring night of the season, and Tyrell Harrison was almost unstoppable beneath the basket. Yet with barely a minute remaining, Jack McVeigh helped turn a one-point contest into a 97–91 Taipans victory, leaving Brisbane with a third consecutive NBL defeat.




Read: Bullets Fight Back from the Brink, Only for Tasmania to Steal Overtime Victory





Hinton's three-pointer had brought the Bullets within 92–91 at the Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday night, 8 October. Brisbane had fought their way back from an early deficit, led at half-time and even seized a four-point advantage in the final quarter. After all that work, one more defensive stop might have given them the chance to win.



McVeigh made sure they never got it.



The former NBA forward, who had already revived Cairns with a burst of fourth-quarter scoring, found Jonah Bolden open for a three-pointer with 51 seconds remaining. He then supplied Keanu Pinder for a lay-up in the closing seconds, completing the five unanswered points that settled the first Sunshine Stoush of the NBL27 season.



Twenty-two extra chances beneath the basket 



What made the defeat particularly difficult for Brisbane was the extraordinary advantage they had created on the boards.



Harrison finished with 23 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, repeatedly giving Cairns problems around the rim. Alongside him, Max Mackinnon collected 13 rebounds and contributed five assists, helping the Bullets finish with a commanding 55–37 advantage in total rebounds.



Twenty-two of those came at the offensive end, allowing Brisbane to attempt 17 more field goals than their opponents. For much of the night, the Bullets could miss a shot, recover the ball and begin another attack.



But those additional possessions rarely translated into the reward Brisbane needed. The visitors shot just 42 per cent from the field and made only eight of their 33 three-point attempts, compared with Cairns' 14 from 35 beyond the arc.



Hinton did everything he could to overcome that disparity. He scored 16 points before half-time and finished with a game-high 30, repeatedly attacking the defence and providing the offensive spark whenever Brisbane threatened to lose touch.



A lead that wouldn't stay put 



Cairns had the better of the opening exchanges, with a 10–0 scoring run helping the home side establish a 23–17 quarter-time lead. Jaylon Brown was proving difficult to contain, eventually scoring 21 of his 25 points before half-time.



Brisbane's response came in a second quarter in which their offence finally found its rhythm. Harrison's presence inside complemented Hinton's scoring, and the Bullets shot 13 from 21 from the field during the period. Their 33-point quarter was enough to take a 50–47 lead into the main break.



The advantage did not survive the third term. Cairns found more scoring support, including from Reyne Smith, while Bolden became increasingly influential after entering the second-half starting five. Despite collecting another eight offensive rebounds, Brisbane managed just 22 points for the quarter and trailed 74–72 with ten minutes remaining.



There was still plenty of fight in the visitors. Six unanswered points to open the fourth put Brisbane ahead 78–74, and for a time it appeared their persistence on the boards might finally carry them home.



McVeigh had other ideas.



McVeigh turns the final quarter 



With Cairns needing a response, McVeigh buried consecutive three-pointers with 5:53 and 5:32 remaining. A dunk less than a minute later completed an eight-point burst that put the Taipans ahead 88–83 and brought the home crowd into the contest.



Brisbane answered through Mackinnon's three-pointer and continued to work through Harrison, whose late dunk came from an excellent Arnas Velička pass. Hinton then struck from outside to cut the margin to a single point with 1:13 left.



That was as close as the Bullets would get.



McVeigh's two final assists completed a remarkable fourth quarter in which he scored ten of his 15 points. His seven assists also reflected the influence he had beyond his own shooting, while Brown's 25 points and Bolden's 16 gave Cairns the scoring support needed to survive Brisbane's repeated challenges.



For the Boondall-based Bullets, the loss leaves them with a 2–3 record after opening their campaign with consecutive victories. They return to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday, 15 October, to face South East Melbourne Phoenix, with a full week to address the shooting problems that have accompanied their recent defeats.



Harrison and Hinton had given Brisbane more than enough to work with in Cairns. The Bullets won the rebounding contest by 18, manufactured possession after possession and remained within one shot of victory deep into the final minute.



They had almost everything they needed to win. Cairns had the finishing touch.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Launch Athlete Academy to Nurture Next Generation of Stars




Game Details



Competition: 2026–27 NBL Season, Round 4Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, CairnsFinal Score: Cairns Taipans 97 defeated Brisbane Bullets 91



Quarter-by-quarter (cumulative):First Quarter: Cairns 23–17 BrisbaneHalf-time: Brisbane 50–47 CairnsThree-quarter time: Cairns 74–72 BrisbaneFull-Time: Cairns 97–91 Brisbane



Leading Scorers:Brisbane Bullets: Nate Hinton — 30 points; Tyrell Harrison — 23 points, 18 reboundsCairns Taipans: Jaylon Brown — 25 points; Jonah Bolden — 16 points; Jack McVeigh — 15 points, 7 assists



Brisbane Bullets' Season Record: 2 wins, 3 lossesNext Match: Brisbane Bullets vs South East Melbourne Phoenix — Thursday, 15 October 2026, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall.



Published 8-Oct-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Carseldine’s 152 Social and Affordable Homes Reach Full Structural Height]]></title>
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A seven-storey housing development that will eventually accommodate hundreds of residents at Carseldine Village has reached full structural height, almost two years after plans for the 152-home project were approved.



Read: Plans Released for Major Housing and Retail Development in
Carseldine 





Anyone passing through Carseldine Village recently will have seen the development becoming increasingly prominent above Plaza Place.



The building at 41–49 Plaza Place has now officially “topped out”, meaning construction of its main structural framework is complete. Housing Australia announced the milestone on 1 October, with the project moving into its next phase ahead of expected completion in 2027.



Photo Credit: Supplied



For Carseldine, it is a much more visible stage in a project that has been taking shape since plans emerged in 2024. The development will contain 152 apartments — 62 social homes and another 90 affordable homes — within a precinct steadily shifting from construction site to established residential and mixed-use neighbourhood.



Housing Australia Chair Ann Sherry said seeing Carseldine Village taking shape provided tangible evidence of projects moving through the delivery pipeline.



“What we’re seeing here today demonstrates the strength of collaboration between governments, community housing providers, developers and investors,” Ms Sherry said.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Nearly Two Years Since the Plans Were Approved



Economic Development Queensland approved the development in November 2024, with construction getting underway in June 2025.



St George Community Housing is leading the project in partnership with EDQ and Bric Housing, while Buildcorp is responsible for construction. It is SGCH’s first project in Queensland and, according to information provided by the project team, will become the largest community housing project in the state.



Rather than 152 identical apartments, the building has been designed for different household sizes. Current project information lists 56 one-bedroom homes, 90 two-bedroom homes and six with three bedrooms, together with 102 car spaces.



While most will have one or two bedrooms, the three-bedroom apartments provide options for some larger households. SGCH currently expects the development to be completed in mid-2027.



Who Will Be Able to Live There?



As construction advances, the distinction between the project’s social and affordable housing is becoming more relevant for people who may eventually want to live there.



The 62 social homes and 90 affordable homes won’t all be allocated in the same way. Social housing is intended for eligible households within Queensland’s social housing system, while affordable rental housing serves eligible low-to-moderate-income households under separate requirements.



EDQ has previously advised prospective residents that Bric Housing intends to seek expressions of interest for the affordable homes about nine months before completion. People interested in social housing need to be registered through Queensland’s Housing Register of Need.



That means the apartments won’t simply appear among conventional Carseldine rentals when the building is finished.



Once construction is finished, Bric Housing will take over tenancy management for the property.



Bric Housing Chief Executive Officer Jane West said the partnership was intended to create more than the homes themselves.



“We’re creating a place where people can feel safe, connected and supported for the long term,” Ms West said.



“We look forward to welcoming residents and helping foster a community where people can build relationships, access support when needed and truly feel at home.”



Lower Household Costs Are Part of the Design



Sustainability measures have been incorporated with an eye to the ongoing costs of living in the apartments, rather than simply the building’s environmental credentials.



Housing Australia says the project is targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating and exceeds National Construction Code requirements for energy efficiency and liveability.



Rooftop solar panels with battery storage, double glazing and energy-efficient fixtures are among the features being installed, together with measures intended to improve thermal and acoustic performance. Housing Australia says these are designed to help reduce energy costs and improve comfort for residents.



SGCH Chief Executive Officer Debi Marriott-Lavery said the approach extended to how residents would use the surrounding spaces.



Photo Credit: Supplied



“Carseldine Village has been designed as a place where people can feel part of a community,” Ms Marriott-Lavery said.



“Alongside safe, high-quality homes, residents will have access to shared spaces, open areas, local shops and services and amenities that create opportunities for connection, belonging and everyday interaction.”



Local Stories to Become Part of the Building



One element of the project will have a distinctly local connection.



Brisbane artist Lisa Anne Caruana has been appointed to create public art to be incorporated into the building. Ms Caruana is a First Nations artist with local connections to the area and has been working with Elders Uncle Syl and Uncle Alex to gain permission to share traditional stories through the work.



Photo Credit: Supplied



That gives the finished development a cultural element tied specifically to its location rather than relying on a generic public-art treatment.



Details of the final work have not yet been released.



Carseldine Village Is Filling In



The scale of the change becomes clearer when the 152 apartments are considered as part of Carseldine Village rather than as a standalone development.



The 15-hectare community occupies the former Queensland University of Technology campus site and is planned to contain more than 600 homes alongside retail, commercial and community facilities.



Some of that neighbourhood is already established. Terrace housing has been delivered through earlier stages, The Green provides recreation space, while development around the Village Heart is adding apartments, shops and services.



The social and affordable housing project at 41–49 Plaza Place is separate from the privately developed apartments within the Village Heart, although both form part of the same emerging neighbourhood.



For Carseldine residents who remember the site in its university days, the seven-storey structure is another visible marker of just how substantially this part of the suburb has changed.



Read: Stage 2 of Carseldine’s Village Heart Approved, Adds 70 Apartments



What Happens Between Now and 2027



Reaching the top of the building doesn’t mean construction is finished. With the main structural work complete, attention shifts to enclosing and fitting out the development, installing building services and completing the apartments, common areas and external works.



For people watching the structure rise above Carseldine Village, however, the October milestone gives a much clearer picture of the project’s eventual scale.



It also brings the development closer to the point where attention will shift from construction to residents. With completion currently expected in mid-2027, application and eligibility information will become increasingly important as Carseldine’s 152 social and affordable homes move towards opening.



Published 7-Oct-2026




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A seven-storey housing development that will eventually accommodate hundreds of residents at Carseldine Village has reached full structural height, almost two years after plans for the 152-home project were approved.



Read: Plans Released for Major Housing and Retail Development in
Carseldine 





Anyone passing through Carseldine Village recently will have seen the development becoming increasingly prominent above Plaza Place.



The building at 41–49 Plaza Place has now officially “topped out”, meaning construction of its main structural framework is complete. Housing Australia announced the milestone on 1 October, with the project moving into its next phase ahead of expected completion in 2027.



Photo Credit: Supplied



For Carseldine, it is a much more visible stage in a project that has been taking shape since plans emerged in 2024. The development will contain 152 apartments — 62 social homes and another 90 affordable homes — within a precinct steadily shifting from construction site to established residential and mixed-use neighbourhood.



Housing Australia Chair Ann Sherry said seeing Carseldine Village taking shape provided tangible evidence of projects moving through the delivery pipeline.



“What we’re seeing here today demonstrates the strength of collaboration between governments, community housing providers, developers and investors,” Ms Sherry said.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Nearly Two Years Since the Plans Were Approved



Economic Development Queensland approved the development in November 2024, with construction getting underway in June 2025.



St George Community Housing is leading the project in partnership with EDQ and Bric Housing, while Buildcorp is responsible for construction. It is SGCH’s first project in Queensland and, according to information provided by the project team, will become the largest community housing project in the state.



Rather than 152 identical apartments, the building has been designed for different household sizes. Current project information lists 56 one-bedroom homes, 90 two-bedroom homes and six with three bedrooms, together with 102 car spaces.



While most will have one or two bedrooms, the three-bedroom apartments provide options for some larger households. SGCH currently expects the development to be completed in mid-2027.



Who Will Be Able to Live There?



As construction advances, the distinction between the project’s social and affordable housing is becoming more relevant for people who may eventually want to live there.



The 62 social homes and 90 affordable homes won’t all be allocated in the same way. Social housing is intended for eligible households within Queensland’s social housing system, while affordable rental housing serves eligible low-to-moderate-income households under separate requirements.



EDQ has previously advised prospective residents that Bric Housing intends to seek expressions of interest for the affordable homes about nine months before completion. People interested in social housing need to be registered through Queensland’s Housing Register of Need.



That means the apartments won’t simply appear among conventional Carseldine rentals when the building is finished.



Once construction is finished, Bric Housing will take over tenancy management for the property.



Bric Housing Chief Executive Officer Jane West said the partnership was intended to create more than the homes themselves.



“We’re creating a place where people can feel safe, connected and supported for the long term,” Ms West said.



“We look forward to welcoming residents and helping foster a community where people can build relationships, access support when needed and truly feel at home.”



Lower Household Costs Are Part of the Design



Sustainability measures have been incorporated with an eye to the ongoing costs of living in the apartments, rather than simply the building’s environmental credentials.



Housing Australia says the project is targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating and exceeds National Construction Code requirements for energy efficiency and liveability.



Rooftop solar panels with battery storage, double glazing and energy-efficient fixtures are among the features being installed, together with measures intended to improve thermal and acoustic performance. Housing Australia says these are designed to help reduce energy costs and improve comfort for residents.



SGCH Chief Executive Officer Debi Marriott-Lavery said the approach extended to how residents would use the surrounding spaces.



Photo Credit: Supplied



“Carseldine Village has been designed as a place where people can feel part of a community,” Ms Marriott-Lavery said.



“Alongside safe, high-quality homes, residents will have access to shared spaces, open areas, local shops and services and amenities that create opportunities for connection, belonging and everyday interaction.”



Local Stories to Become Part of the Building



One element of the project will have a distinctly local connection.



Brisbane artist Lisa Anne Caruana has been appointed to create public art to be incorporated into the building. Ms Caruana is a First Nations artist with local connections to the area and has been working with Elders Uncle Syl and Uncle Alex to gain permission to share traditional stories through the work.



Photo Credit: Supplied



That gives the finished development a cultural element tied specifically to its location rather than relying on a generic public-art treatment.



Details of the final work have not yet been released.



Carseldine Village Is Filling In



The scale of the change becomes clearer when the 152 apartments are considered as part of Carseldine Village rather than as a standalone development.



The 15-hectare community occupies the former Queensland University of Technology campus site and is planned to contain more than 600 homes alongside retail, commercial and community facilities.



Some of that neighbourhood is already established. Terrace housing has been delivered through earlier stages, The Green provides recreation space, while development around the Village Heart is adding apartments, shops and services.



The social and affordable housing project at 41–49 Plaza Place is separate from the privately developed apartments within the Village Heart, although both form part of the same emerging neighbourhood.



For Carseldine residents who remember the site in its university days, the seven-storey structure is another visible marker of just how substantially this part of the suburb has changed.



Read: Stage 2 of Carseldine’s Village Heart Approved, Adds 70 Apartments



What Happens Between Now and 2027



Reaching the top of the building doesn’t mean construction is finished. With the main structural work complete, attention shifts to enclosing and fitting out the development, installing building services and completing the apartments, common areas and external works.



For people watching the structure rise above Carseldine Village, however, the October milestone gives a much clearer picture of the project’s eventual scale.



It also brings the development closer to the point where attention will shift from construction to residents. With completion currently expected in mid-2027, application and eligibility information will become increasingly important as Carseldine’s 152 social and affordable homes move towards opening.



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Practical driving tests at the Carseldine Transport and Main Roads centre have been temporarily moved to Zillmere as construction work affects vehicle access around the Carseldine site.







Read: Carseldine Commuters May Face Longer Wait for Gympie Road Tunnel Completion







Transport and Main Roads has confirmed practical driving tests will be run from the Zillmere Select Service Centre at 69 Pineapple Street until further notice. The department said the change is intended to ensure applicants continue to have a safe and effective driving test route while road conditions around the Carseldine centre change.



Construction Changes Access Around Carseldine



Photo credit: Google Maps/Marty Supreme







Vehicle access to the Carseldine Customer Service Centre at 532 Beams Road may be affected by construction work next to the entrance on Beams Road and Meander Street. TMR is advising visitors to allow extra time when travelling to the centre.



The relocation comes as construction work affects access around the Carseldine centre. The broader Beams Road upgrade covers sections of the road through Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum, and Zillmere, with Stage 1B covering the section between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road.



Photo credit: BCC







Brisbane City said more than 20,000 vehicles travel along Beams Road each day. Stage 1B includes widening the roadway to provide a consistent median-separated four-lane carriageway, along with upgrades to pedestrian, cycling and public transport infrastructure.



The project includes extending culverts across Cabbage Tree Creek, constructing a new shared pedestrian underpass, upgrading sections of the shared path and improving two bus stops. Traffic is being managed during the works, with motorists advised to expect temporary disruptions.



No Return Date Yet for Carseldine Tests



The practical driving test arrangement is separate from the published construction timetable. TMR currently states that tests will operate from Zillmere until further notice, and no date has been published for their return to Carseldine.



The Carseldine centre remains available for other services, including driver licensing, boat licensing, photo identification cards, vehicle and vessel registration and industry licensing services. Practical light-vehicle tests, excluding motorcycles, are temporarily being conducted from Zillmere.







Read: Carseldine Intersection Upgrade Moves Forward as Contractor Search Begins







The Zillmere Select Service Centre also conducts practical tests for light rigid, medium rigid and heavy vehicle licences, as well as light-vehicle tests excluding motorcycles. Learners booking or preparing for a practical driving test should check the current testing location before travelling, as tests are temporarily being run from Zillmere.



The arrangement will remain in place until TMR provides further advice on when practical driving tests can return to Carseldine.



Featured image credit: Google Maps/Lobo Dozal



Published 5-October-2026




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Practical driving tests at the Carseldine Transport and Main Roads centre have been temporarily moved to Zillmere as construction work affects vehicle access around the Carseldine site.







Read: Carseldine Commuters May Face Longer Wait for Gympie Road Tunnel Completion







Transport and Main Roads has confirmed practical driving tests will be run from the Zillmere Select Service Centre at 69 Pineapple Street until further notice. The department said the change is intended to ensure applicants continue to have a safe and effective driving test route while road conditions around the Carseldine centre change.



Construction Changes Access Around Carseldine



Photo credit: Google Maps/Marty Supreme







Vehicle access to the Carseldine Customer Service Centre at 532 Beams Road may be affected by construction work next to the entrance on Beams Road and Meander Street. TMR is advising visitors to allow extra time when travelling to the centre.



The relocation comes as construction work affects access around the Carseldine centre. The broader Beams Road upgrade covers sections of the road through Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum, and Zillmere, with Stage 1B covering the section between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road.



Photo credit: BCC







Brisbane City said more than 20,000 vehicles travel along Beams Road each day. Stage 1B includes widening the roadway to provide a consistent median-separated four-lane carriageway, along with upgrades to pedestrian, cycling and public transport infrastructure.



The project includes extending culverts across Cabbage Tree Creek, constructing a new shared pedestrian underpass, upgrading sections of the shared path and improving two bus stops. Traffic is being managed during the works, with motorists advised to expect temporary disruptions.



No Return Date Yet for Carseldine Tests



The practical driving test arrangement is separate from the published construction timetable. TMR currently states that tests will operate from Zillmere until further notice, and no date has been published for their return to Carseldine.



The Carseldine centre remains available for other services, including driver licensing, boat licensing, photo identification cards, vehicle and vessel registration and industry licensing services. Practical light-vehicle tests, excluding motorcycles, are temporarily being conducted from Zillmere.







Read: Carseldine Intersection Upgrade Moves Forward as Contractor Search Begins







The Zillmere Select Service Centre also conducts practical tests for light rigid, medium rigid and heavy vehicle licences, as well as light-vehicle tests excluding motorcycles. Learners booking or preparing for a practical driving test should check the current testing location before travelling, as tests are temporarily being run from Zillmere.



The arrangement will remain in place until TMR provides further advice on when practical driving tests can return to Carseldine.



Featured image credit: Google Maps/Lobo Dozal



Published 5-October-2026




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This is Part 2 of a 3-Part Series



For more than 20 years, Brisbane man Jeff King has lived between two Mongolias. One has high-rise apartments, supermarkets and traffic so bad he often walks. In the other, his wife's family can pack up their home and move with their animals — until the terrain gets too rough and the camels take over.



Jeff first went to Mongolia in 2003 and later married into a traditional herding family. His life since has taken him regularly between the capital, Ulaanbaatar, and the vast countryside where his wife's relatives still raise sheep, goats, cattle and horses.



The family lived about three kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar, and Jeff had little enthusiasm for driving there. “We bought a car, but we didn't buy it to drive in the city,” he said. “We bought it to get out.”



Read: Meet the “King” of the Mongols Living in Brisbane — Part 1 of a 3-Part Series



When the family moves, the house goes too



His wife's relatives don't simply wander across the countryside. Families have a migratory pattern for different seasons, typically making four major moves through the year, although grazing conditions can push that to eight or even 10.



The ger goes with them.



For a family accustomed to the job, Jeff said, the circular felt-covered home can be dismantled in about an hour. Trucks have taken over much of the heavy carrying, but only for as long as the terrain allows. In mountain country where a vehicle can go no further, camels can carry the ger and the family's possessions for the rest of the journey.



Traditionally, Jeff said, a family could move its home and belongings with about five camels.



The scale of the livestock took some getting used to as well. His sister-in-law's family can have more than 1,000 animals, roaming country without the paddocks and boundary fences familiar to Australians.



Photo Credit: Supplied



When different families' sheep mingle, sorting them out might look impossible to an outsider. Jeff has watched herders recognise individual animals, know which lamb belongs to which ewe and separate mixed flocks. Their knowledge can stretch across generations of animals.



Even asking how many horses somebody owns comes with a rule Jeff learnt not to break. Asking directly is considered bad luck.



There is, however, a workaround: ask how many stallions the herder has. With roughly 20 mares to a stallion, Jeff said, the answer gives you a fair idea without asking the question you're not supposed to ask.



Horses remain part of working life, although motorbikes now do plenty of the work as well. Trucks carry families between camps and smartphones have changed how people communicate across enormous distances.



Jeff has seen how quickly news can travel through communities that look isolated on a map. Phones and internet make that easier now, but even before them, information moved. Somebody would hear something, get on a motorbike and carry the news onwards.



Winter changes the equation again.




https://youtube.com/shorts/3foAjxhUbwI?si=XLHGwk1rRsEDvfb1




Temperatures around -30°C are unremarkable enough in Jeff's experience, while the mercury can fall into the -40s. Families spread farther apart as grazing becomes scarcer, and journeys that are straightforward in summer become much more serious.



Hospitality matters in those conditions. A traveller arriving at an isolated ger can expect tea, food and shelter — things that take on rather more importance when it is 40 degrees below freezing outside.



Jeff generally saved his longer journeys for the warmer months. For a time, some of them were made with a vehicle full of books.



A library that came to the readers



Mongolia had high literacy from the Soviet era, Jeff said, but access to books could be difficult for families living far from population centres.



So the library travelled.



Jeff and his colleagues drove from family to family, leaving books and returning roughly a month later to exchange them. Among everything they carried, one title became the unexpected favourite: Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days.



Jeff took a camera with him too. He would photograph families, have the pictures printed and bring them back on subsequent visits, giving him another reason to return to the same people.



A horse outside a family's ger. Note the solar panel outside the ger. Photo Credit: Supplied



Over time, combinations that might initially have struck an Australian visitor as unusual became part of the scenery: a motorbike outside a ger, a smartphone in a herder's pocket, or a truck carrying a home that might later have to be transferred to camels.



A satellite dish outside a ger is not an uncommon sight. Photo Credit: Supplied



Most herdsmen also have solar panels that run a light and TV, and satellitedish that provides them with about 100 channels - most of which are Chineseor Russian.



None of it seemed particularly unusual to Jeff's children.



For Jeff, moving between these two Mongolias took years of learning. For his sons, there was never the same dividing line.



The apartment and the ger, Brisbane and Ulaanbaatar, English and Mongolian, city life and their mother's herding family — all of it belonged to their childhood.



As the boys grew older, that raised a much harder question for Jeff and his wife: when your children belong to two countries, where is home?



Jeff talks about all these and more at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast on October 17.





  
    Free Community Event
  

  
    Brisbane Men’s Breakfast
  

  
    Jeff King — Saturday, 17 October
  

  
    The free community breakfast brings men together at Dale Farm in Fitzgibbon every four to eight weeks, with a guest speaker chosen for the uniqueness of their story.
  

  
    Where: Dale Farm, 42A Desert Willow Way, Fitzgibbon
    Start: 6.30am–7am
    Cost: Free
    Who: Lads of all ages welcome
    Also: Coffee van on site
  





NEXT: Part 3: Raising a Family Between Two Worlds



Updated 3-October-2026




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This is Part 2 of a 3-Part Series



For more than 20 years, Brisbane man Jeff King has lived between two Mongolias. One has high-rise apartments, supermarkets and traffic so bad he often walks. In the other, his wife's family can pack up their home and move with their animals — until the terrain gets too rough and the camels take over.



Jeff first went to Mongolia in 2003 and later married into a traditional herding family. His life since has taken him regularly between the capital, Ulaanbaatar, and the vast countryside where his wife's relatives still raise sheep, goats, cattle and horses.



The family lived about three kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar, and Jeff had little enthusiasm for driving there. “We bought a car, but we didn't buy it to drive in the city,” he said. “We bought it to get out.”



Read: Meet the “King” of the Mongols Living in Brisbane — Part 1 of a 3-Part Series



When the family moves, the house goes too



His wife's relatives don't simply wander across the countryside. Families have a migratory pattern for different seasons, typically making four major moves through the year, although grazing conditions can push that to eight or even 10.



The ger goes with them.



For a family accustomed to the job, Jeff said, the circular felt-covered home can be dismantled in about an hour. Trucks have taken over much of the heavy carrying, but only for as long as the terrain allows. In mountain country where a vehicle can go no further, camels can carry the ger and the family's possessions for the rest of the journey.



Traditionally, Jeff said, a family could move its home and belongings with about five camels.



The scale of the livestock took some getting used to as well. His sister-in-law's family can have more than 1,000 animals, roaming country without the paddocks and boundary fences familiar to Australians.



Photo Credit: Supplied



When different families' sheep mingle, sorting them out might look impossible to an outsider. Jeff has watched herders recognise individual animals, know which lamb belongs to which ewe and separate mixed flocks. Their knowledge can stretch across generations of animals.



Even asking how many horses somebody owns comes with a rule Jeff learnt not to break. Asking directly is considered bad luck.



There is, however, a workaround: ask how many stallions the herder has. With roughly 20 mares to a stallion, Jeff said, the answer gives you a fair idea without asking the question you're not supposed to ask.



Horses remain part of working life, although motorbikes now do plenty of the work as well. Trucks carry families between camps and smartphones have changed how people communicate across enormous distances.



Jeff has seen how quickly news can travel through communities that look isolated on a map. Phones and internet make that easier now, but even before them, information moved. Somebody would hear something, get on a motorbike and carry the news onwards.



Winter changes the equation again.




https://youtube.com/shorts/3foAjxhUbwI?si=XLHGwk1rRsEDvfb1




Temperatures around -30°C are unremarkable enough in Jeff's experience, while the mercury can fall into the -40s. Families spread farther apart as grazing becomes scarcer, and journeys that are straightforward in summer become much more serious.



Hospitality matters in those conditions. A traveller arriving at an isolated ger can expect tea, food and shelter — things that take on rather more importance when it is 40 degrees below freezing outside.



Jeff generally saved his longer journeys for the warmer months. For a time, some of them were made with a vehicle full of books.



A library that came to the readers



Mongolia had high literacy from the Soviet era, Jeff said, but access to books could be difficult for families living far from population centres.



So the library travelled.



Jeff and his colleagues drove from family to family, leaving books and returning roughly a month later to exchange them. Among everything they carried, one title became the unexpected favourite: Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days.



Jeff took a camera with him too. He would photograph families, have the pictures printed and bring them back on subsequent visits, giving him another reason to return to the same people.



A horse outside a family's ger. Note the solar panel outside the ger. Photo Credit: Supplied



Over time, combinations that might initially have struck an Australian visitor as unusual became part of the scenery: a motorbike outside a ger, a smartphone in a herder's pocket, or a truck carrying a home that might later have to be transferred to camels.



A satellite dish outside a ger is not an uncommon sight. Photo Credit: Supplied



Most herdsmen also have solar panels that run a light and TV, and satellitedish that provides them with about 100 channels - most of which are Chineseor Russian.



None of it seemed particularly unusual to Jeff's children.



For Jeff, moving between these two Mongolias took years of learning. For his sons, there was never the same dividing line.



The apartment and the ger, Brisbane and Ulaanbaatar, English and Mongolian, city life and their mother's herding family — all of it belonged to their childhood.



As the boys grew older, that raised a much harder question for Jeff and his wife: when your children belong to two countries, where is home?



Jeff talks about all these and more at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast on October 17.





  
    Free Community Event
  

  
    Brisbane Men’s Breakfast
  

  
    Jeff King — Saturday, 17 October
  

  
    The free community breakfast brings men together at Dale Farm in Fitzgibbon every four to eight weeks, with a guest speaker chosen for the uniqueness of their story.
  

  
    Where: Dale Farm, 42A Desert Willow Way, Fitzgibbon
    Start: 6.30am–7am
    Cost: Free
    Who: Lads of all ages welcome
    Also: Coffee van on site
  





NEXT: Part 3: Raising a Family Between Two Worlds



Updated 3-October-2026




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The Brisbane Bullets were 22 seconds away from completing a remarkable comeback at Boondall, having erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to snatch the lead against Tasmania. But a moment of brilliance from JackJumpers guard Taran Armstrong forced overtime, where the visitors pulled away for a 109–99 victory at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 3 October.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Start Again With a Comeback and a New Floor General




Brisbane had already surrendered a 14-point lead of their own earlier in the contest, and appeared headed for defeat when Tasmania led 89–80 late in the final quarter. What followed was a desperate 11–0 scoring run, capped by Tyrell Harrison's close-range basket with 26.5 seconds remaining, that brought the home crowd to its feet.



Harrison's score put Brisbane ahead 91–89, completing a comeback that had looked increasingly unlikely only minutes earlier. Tasmania had missed ten consecutive field-goal attempts as the Bullets clawed their way back, and the visitors needed something special to escape.



Armstrong supplied it.



Driving the play with 22 seconds remaining, he delivered a behind-the-back pass to Josh Bannan beneath the basket for the tying score. Brisbane had one final opportunity, but Max Mackinnon's three-point attempt at the buzzer missed, sending the teams into overtime locked at 91–91.



A fourteen-point lead slips away



The Bullets had started the evening looking capable of maintaining their unbeaten home record, taking control early through Harrison's work inside and a productive offensive performance from Mackinnon and Nate Hinton.



Brisbane led 23–17 after the opening quarter and stretched the advantage to 14 points during the second. Even after Tasmania began to respond, the Bullets went into half-time ahead 47–40, with their attack having found a productive balance between scoring in the paint and shooting from distance.



That balance deserted them after the main break.



Tasmania unleashed a 13–0 run in the third quarter, with Armstrong directing the offence and former Brisbane players Will Magnay and Bannan increasingly influential. The JackJumpers scored 34 points to Brisbane's 18 in the period, completely reversing the contest to lead 74–65 with ten minutes remaining.



The change was substantial. Brisbane had gone from controlling the game to chasing it, and Tasmania's physicality around the basket was making every possession more difficult.



Harrison leads the resistance



Harrison refused to let the contest drift away. The Brisbane centre finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, including five offensive boards, while Hinton and Mackinnon contributed 21 points apiece.



Mackinnon's outside shooting was particularly valuable, with five three-pointers from eight attempts keeping Brisbane in touch. Hinton added three steals and repeatedly found ways to attack Tasmania's defence.



Arnas Velička had a more difficult night scoring, missing all 11 of his field-goal attempts during regulation. Yet the Lithuanian guard remained heavily involved in Brisbane's offence, eventually finishing with 13 assists, five rebounds and six points.



Those contributions helped the Bullets mount their extraordinary late recovery, particularly when Tasmania's shooting dried up. Harrison was central to the final push, converting an inside opportunity after Brisbane had gathered three offensive rebounds on the same possession, then putting the Bullets ahead during their 11-point unanswered run.



For all the excitement of that comeback, however, Brisbane could not find the defensive stop that would have preserved their advantage.



Armstrong has the final word 



Velička briefly gave Brisbane renewed hope when he scored the opening basket of overtime, his first field goal of the evening after 11 misses in regulation.



The JackJumpers soon regained their composure. Armstrong continued to attack, Magnay and Bannan provided the inside presence, and Tasmania converted seven of nine field-goal attempts during the extra period.



With 44 seconds remaining, Armstrong completed a driving basket through contact and added the free throw, stretching Tasmania's advantage to five points. Brisbane had little left to offer after spending so much energy fighting their way back into the contest, and the JackJumpers scored the final ten points of overtime to turn a tense struggle into a double-digit victory.



Armstrong finished with a game-high 29 points and four assists, while Magnay and Bannan scored 22 apiece. Bannan also collected 11 rebounds, with Magnay adding nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Dakota Mathias contributed 19 points.



For Brisbane, the defeat was especially difficult given the opportunities they had created at both ends of the game. Their early 14-point advantage had disappeared in a damaging third quarter, yet they still found enough determination to recover from 11 points down and take the lead in the final minute.



The Bullets were left with a 2–2 record after four matches, having followed two opening victories with consecutive defeats. Their next assignment was a trip north to face Cairns on Thursday, 8 October, with coach Will Weaver facing the challenge of turning encouraging passages of basketball into a complete four-quarter performance.



Brisbane had led by 14, trailed by 11 and fought back to within seconds of victory. After 45 minutes of basketball, all they had to show for it was a ten-point defeat.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Launch Athlete Academy to Nurture Next Generation of Stars





Game Details



Competition: 2026–27 NBL Season, Round 3Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, BoondallFinal Score: Tasmania JackJumpers 109 defeated Brisbane Bullets 99 (overtime)



Quarter-by-quarter scores:First Quarter: Brisbane 23–17 TasmaniaHalf-time: Brisbane 47–40 TasmaniaThree-quarter time: Tasmania 74–65 BrisbaneEnd of Regulation: Brisbane 91–91 TasmaniaOvertime: Tasmania outscored Brisbane 18–8



Leading Scorers:Brisbane Bullets: Tyrell Harrison — 24 points, 12 rebounds; Nate Hinton — 21 points; Max Mackinnon — 21 pointsTasmania JackJumpers: Taran Armstrong — 29 points; Will Magnay — 22 points; Josh Bannan — 22 points



Brisbane's Season Record: 2 wins, 2 lossesNext Match: Cairns Taipans v Brisbane Bullets — Thursday, 8 October 2026, Cairns Convention Centre.



Published 3-Oct-2026




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The Brisbane Bullets were 22 seconds away from completing a remarkable comeback at Boondall, having erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to snatch the lead against Tasmania. But a moment of brilliance from JackJumpers guard Taran Armstrong forced overtime, where the visitors pulled away for a 109–99 victory at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 3 October.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Start Again With a Comeback and a New Floor General




Brisbane had already surrendered a 14-point lead of their own earlier in the contest, and appeared headed for defeat when Tasmania led 89–80 late in the final quarter. What followed was a desperate 11–0 scoring run, capped by Tyrell Harrison's close-range basket with 26.5 seconds remaining, that brought the home crowd to its feet.



Harrison's score put Brisbane ahead 91–89, completing a comeback that had looked increasingly unlikely only minutes earlier. Tasmania had missed ten consecutive field-goal attempts as the Bullets clawed their way back, and the visitors needed something special to escape.



Armstrong supplied it.



Driving the play with 22 seconds remaining, he delivered a behind-the-back pass to Josh Bannan beneath the basket for the tying score. Brisbane had one final opportunity, but Max Mackinnon's three-point attempt at the buzzer missed, sending the teams into overtime locked at 91–91.



A fourteen-point lead slips away



The Bullets had started the evening looking capable of maintaining their unbeaten home record, taking control early through Harrison's work inside and a productive offensive performance from Mackinnon and Nate Hinton.



Brisbane led 23–17 after the opening quarter and stretched the advantage to 14 points during the second. Even after Tasmania began to respond, the Bullets went into half-time ahead 47–40, with their attack having found a productive balance between scoring in the paint and shooting from distance.



That balance deserted them after the main break.



Tasmania unleashed a 13–0 run in the third quarter, with Armstrong directing the offence and former Brisbane players Will Magnay and Bannan increasingly influential. The JackJumpers scored 34 points to Brisbane's 18 in the period, completely reversing the contest to lead 74–65 with ten minutes remaining.



The change was substantial. Brisbane had gone from controlling the game to chasing it, and Tasmania's physicality around the basket was making every possession more difficult.



Harrison leads the resistance



Harrison refused to let the contest drift away. The Brisbane centre finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, including five offensive boards, while Hinton and Mackinnon contributed 21 points apiece.



Mackinnon's outside shooting was particularly valuable, with five three-pointers from eight attempts keeping Brisbane in touch. Hinton added three steals and repeatedly found ways to attack Tasmania's defence.



Arnas Velička had a more difficult night scoring, missing all 11 of his field-goal attempts during regulation. Yet the Lithuanian guard remained heavily involved in Brisbane's offence, eventually finishing with 13 assists, five rebounds and six points.



Those contributions helped the Bullets mount their extraordinary late recovery, particularly when Tasmania's shooting dried up. Harrison was central to the final push, converting an inside opportunity after Brisbane had gathered three offensive rebounds on the same possession, then putting the Bullets ahead during their 11-point unanswered run.



For all the excitement of that comeback, however, Brisbane could not find the defensive stop that would have preserved their advantage.



Armstrong has the final word 



Velička briefly gave Brisbane renewed hope when he scored the opening basket of overtime, his first field goal of the evening after 11 misses in regulation.



The JackJumpers soon regained their composure. Armstrong continued to attack, Magnay and Bannan provided the inside presence, and Tasmania converted seven of nine field-goal attempts during the extra period.



With 44 seconds remaining, Armstrong completed a driving basket through contact and added the free throw, stretching Tasmania's advantage to five points. Brisbane had little left to offer after spending so much energy fighting their way back into the contest, and the JackJumpers scored the final ten points of overtime to turn a tense struggle into a double-digit victory.



Armstrong finished with a game-high 29 points and four assists, while Magnay and Bannan scored 22 apiece. Bannan also collected 11 rebounds, with Magnay adding nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Dakota Mathias contributed 19 points.



For Brisbane, the defeat was especially difficult given the opportunities they had created at both ends of the game. Their early 14-point advantage had disappeared in a damaging third quarter, yet they still found enough determination to recover from 11 points down and take the lead in the final minute.



The Bullets were left with a 2–2 record after four matches, having followed two opening victories with consecutive defeats. Their next assignment was a trip north to face Cairns on Thursday, 8 October, with coach Will Weaver facing the challenge of turning encouraging passages of basketball into a complete four-quarter performance.



Brisbane had led by 14, trailed by 11 and fought back to within seconds of victory. After 45 minutes of basketball, all they had to show for it was a ten-point defeat.




Read: Brisbane Bullets Launch Athlete Academy to Nurture Next Generation of Stars





Game Details



Competition: 2026–27 NBL Season, Round 3Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, BoondallFinal Score: Tasmania JackJumpers 109 defeated Brisbane Bullets 99 (overtime)



Quarter-by-quarter scores:First Quarter: Brisbane 23–17 TasmaniaHalf-time: Brisbane 47–40 TasmaniaThree-quarter time: Tasmania 74–65 BrisbaneEnd of Regulation: Brisbane 91–91 TasmaniaOvertime: Tasmania outscored Brisbane 18–8



Leading Scorers:Brisbane Bullets: Tyrell Harrison — 24 points, 12 rebounds; Nate Hinton — 21 points; Max Mackinnon — 21 pointsTasmania JackJumpers: Taran Armstrong — 29 points; Will Magnay — 22 points; Josh Bannan — 22 points



Brisbane's Season Record: 2 wins, 2 lossesNext Match: Cairns Taipans v Brisbane Bullets — Thursday, 8 October 2026, Cairns Convention Centre.



Published 3-Oct-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Aspley Cyclist Wins Appeal After 2009 Footpath Crash]]></title>
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An early-morning bicycle ride through Aspley in 2009 has led to a lengthy legal battle, culminating in a Queensland Court of Appeal decision in favour of cyclist Victor George Dennison.







Read: Motorcyclist Miraculously Uninjured After Frightening Gympie Road Encounter







Mr Dennison was 64 when he was riding along a footpath beside Zillmere Road in the early hours of 18 December 2009. The path had been partly blocked by an orange mesh barricade installed to protect newly poured concrete while it cured overnight. As Mr Dennison approached the obstruction, he attempted to avoid the mesh but collided with it and was thrown from his bicycle.



The crash reportedly caused severe injuries, including the loss of his left eye and a traumatic brain injury. A metal stake supporting the barricade penetrated his eye socket and entered his skull, destroying the eye and fracturing the eye socket.



Zillmere Road, Aspley (Photo credit: Google Street View)



The barricade had been accompanied by four orange traffic cones intended to improve visibility, but those cones were no longer present when Mr Dennison arrived. The incident occurred before sunrise, while the closest streetlight was not working. The mesh and its metal supports were not reflective or illuminated, and no warning signs had been left to alert people approaching the worksite.



The original Supreme Court proceedings considered whether Brisbane City had taken reasonable precautions and whether its conduct met the higher legal threshold applying to public authorities under Queensland's Civil Liability Act 2003. Justice Lincoln Crowley found that Brisbane City had breached its duty of care and would have been liable under ordinary negligence principles, but concluded that the statutory threshold for imposing liability on a public authority had not been met.



That decision meant Mr Dennison's compensation claim was initially unsuccessful, despite the finding that Brisbane City's conduct amounted to a breach of its ordinary duty of care.



Appeal changes the outcome



Photo credit: Pexels/KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA



The case then went to the Queensland Court of Appeal, where Justices David Boddice, Shane Doyle, and Sean Cooper reached a different conclusion. The appeal court found that the risks associated with the barricade were foreseeable and that the absence of reflective warnings, directions to an alternative path, and local lighting meant Brisbane City's exercise of its functions was not reasonable in the circumstances.



The judges considered that reflective warnings could have provided cyclists and pedestrians with advance notice of the barricade, while clearer directions could have helped people identify a safe route around the worksite. The appeal court overturned the earlier decision and gave judgment in Mr Dennison's favour.



Brisbane City has now been ordered to pay Mr Dennison $675,926.77, plus interest and his court costs. The judgment was delivered on 28 September 2026, almost 17 years after the crash in Aspley.







Read: First Stage of Beams Road Upgrade Delivers New Signalised Intersection and Shared Paths







Mr Dennison is now 80. His wife represented him in the legal action. The appeal decision produced a different legal outcome from the Supreme Court ruling delivered in May. While the earlier judgment found that the higher threshold under section 36 of the Civil Liability Act protected Brisbane City from liability, the Court of Appeal found that the threshold had been met in the circumstances of Mr Dennison's case. Brisbane City said it was considering the Court of Appeal's judgment.



Published 30-September-2026




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An early-morning bicycle ride through Aspley in 2009 has led to a lengthy legal battle, culminating in a Queensland Court of Appeal decision in favour of cyclist Victor George Dennison.







Read: Motorcyclist Miraculously Uninjured After Frightening Gympie Road Encounter







Mr Dennison was 64 when he was riding along a footpath beside Zillmere Road in the early hours of 18 December 2009. The path had been partly blocked by an orange mesh barricade installed to protect newly poured concrete while it cured overnight. As Mr Dennison approached the obstruction, he attempted to avoid the mesh but collided with it and was thrown from his bicycle.



The crash reportedly caused severe injuries, including the loss of his left eye and a traumatic brain injury. A metal stake supporting the barricade penetrated his eye socket and entered his skull, destroying the eye and fracturing the eye socket.



Zillmere Road, Aspley (Photo credit: Google Street View)



The barricade had been accompanied by four orange traffic cones intended to improve visibility, but those cones were no longer present when Mr Dennison arrived. The incident occurred before sunrise, while the closest streetlight was not working. The mesh and its metal supports were not reflective or illuminated, and no warning signs had been left to alert people approaching the worksite.



The original Supreme Court proceedings considered whether Brisbane City had taken reasonable precautions and whether its conduct met the higher legal threshold applying to public authorities under Queensland's Civil Liability Act 2003. Justice Lincoln Crowley found that Brisbane City had breached its duty of care and would have been liable under ordinary negligence principles, but concluded that the statutory threshold for imposing liability on a public authority had not been met.



That decision meant Mr Dennison's compensation claim was initially unsuccessful, despite the finding that Brisbane City's conduct amounted to a breach of its ordinary duty of care.



Appeal changes the outcome



Photo credit: Pexels/KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA



The case then went to the Queensland Court of Appeal, where Justices David Boddice, Shane Doyle, and Sean Cooper reached a different conclusion. The appeal court found that the risks associated with the barricade were foreseeable and that the absence of reflective warnings, directions to an alternative path, and local lighting meant Brisbane City's exercise of its functions was not reasonable in the circumstances.



The judges considered that reflective warnings could have provided cyclists and pedestrians with advance notice of the barricade, while clearer directions could have helped people identify a safe route around the worksite. The appeal court overturned the earlier decision and gave judgment in Mr Dennison's favour.



Brisbane City has now been ordered to pay Mr Dennison $675,926.77, plus interest and his court costs. The judgment was delivered on 28 September 2026, almost 17 years after the crash in Aspley.







Read: First Stage of Beams Road Upgrade Delivers New Signalised Intersection and Shared Paths







Mr Dennison is now 80. His wife represented him in the legal action. The appeal decision produced a different legal outcome from the Supreme Court ruling delivered in May. While the earlier judgment found that the higher threshold under section 36 of the Civil Liability Act protected Brisbane City from liability, the Court of Appeal found that the threshold had been met in the circumstances of Mr Dennison's case. Brisbane City said it was considering the Court of Appeal's judgment.



Published 30-September-2026




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