Sat, February 21, 2026 (Allianz Stadium) – A-League – Men – Round 18 • Sydney FC 1 | Brisbane Roar FC 0
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League – Women – Round 18 • Brisbane Roar FC 0 | Adelaide United FC 2
Fri, February 20, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 1 • Holland Park Hawks 2 | Logan Lightning 0
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1 • Holland Park Hawks 1 | SWQ Thunder 3
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Underwood Park – Rochedale Rovers FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Rochedale Rovers 0 | Wynnum Wolves 3
Sat, February 21, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park – Peninsula Power FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Peninsula Power 1 | Eastern Suburbs 0
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Brisbane Roar B 1 | Brisbane City 3
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Heath Park – Eastern Suburbs FC – Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 3 • Eastern Suburbs 4 | Brisbane City 2
Fri, February 20, 2026 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) – NBL – Men – Round 22 • Brisbane Bullets 77 | Sydney Kings 117
Sat, February 21, 2026 (The Gabba) – One Day Cup 2025-26 – Men – Match 6 • Queensland Bulls 260 | South Australia Men 135
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The Gateway Motorway has topped Brisbane’s lost-load incident count, recording more dangerous debris events than any other road in the city’s motorway network in the first seven weeks of 2026.
According to Transurban, there were 340 lost-load incidents recorded across Greater Brisbane’s Transurban-operated roads in February 2026, which is a 13 per cent increase on the same period in 2025, with the Gateway Motorway (M1) accounting for 158 of those incidents. The motorway runs just to the east of Morningside and is accessible via Wynnum Road, providing connections to Brisbane Airport, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
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Across the full year of 2025, Transurban recorded nearly 2,500 lost-load incidents on its Greater Brisbane roads, a 65 per cent rise on 2024. The Gateway Motorway recorded 1,220 of those incidents. By comparison, the Logan Motorway recorded 601 and AirportLink recorded 225 for the same period.
In the first seven weeks of 2026, the Logan Motorway recorded 89 incidents and AirportLink recorded 32, compared to the Gateway Motorway’s 158.
The most common hazard categories on the Gateway Motorway involve recreational equipment, construction materials, tyres and mattresses. Transurban incident response crews report clearing a range of items from the road daily, including ladders, boating equipment and building supplies.
Transurban has described unsecured loads as among the most preventable hazards on its network. The company says many incidents result from loads not being properly secured before departure, including straps not adequately tightened or trailer latches not checked. Transurban road safety and incident response managers have urged drivers to check their loads before setting out and advised that company crews are available to remove debris so drivers do not need to retrieve fallen loads themselves.
Transurban advises motorists whose load comes free to pull over only where safe, such as at an exit ramp or emergency stopping bay, activate hazard lights, remain in the vehicle with seatbelts fastened, and if exiting the vehicle, do so from the passenger side and move behind a safety barrier. Hazards on Transurban-managed roads can be reported by calling 13 33 31.
A Carina Heights man has been charged following a spate of alleged property crimes and arson at a Morningside sports facility in the early hours of 6 February.
Queensland Police allege the 33-year-old targeted multiple vehicles in a public car park near a sports facility on Col Gardner Drive during a three-hour period between 12.30am and 3.45am.
According to police, the man allegedly smashed windows and stole property from several vehicles before ramming through the front gates of the facility to access the secured grounds.
Police further allege that once inside, the man broke into another vehicle, stole golf clubs and set the vehicle alight.
Officers from Dutton Park Criminal Investigation Branch and Upper Mount Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad executed a search warrant at a Carina Heights address on 11 February. Police say they located the vehicle allegedly involved in the incident along with stolen property.
The man was taken into custody and charged with several offences, including entering premises and committing an indictable offence, entering premises with intent, wilful damage and arson.
He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 2 March.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or by calling 131 444.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au, quoting reference number QP2600239071.
A Morningside Panthers junior is continuing his recovery after emergency brain surgery, following a serious workplace fall in Brisbane earlier this year.
Ben Milner, 17, was injured on 19 January 2026 while working as a carpentry apprentice on a house demolition job. He was standing at the top of a ladder when a balustrade gave way in his hands. He fell heavily, struck his head and later experienced a seizure.
Milner was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he underwent X-rays and CT scans. A subsequent scan showed increased bleeding on the brain, prompting urgent surgery to remove a blood clot from the right side of his brain.
The procedure carried significant risks. Milner required 32 staples and 16 stitches and spent three days in hospital, including time in a high-needs ward where staff regularly monitored his responsiveness. He has limited memory of the day of the incident.
Gradual Return To Routine
Since being discharged, Milner has been following a structured recovery plan. Medical advice includes no driving for three months, restrictions on heavy lifting and high-intensity running, and no contact training for six months.
Family updates indicate he is recovering well and steadily regaining strength. In early February, he commenced Grade 12 after a delayed start, balancing school responsibilities with ongoing rehabilitation. A neurological review is scheduled for March to assess his progress and determine any adjustments to activity limits.
Milner has longstanding ties to the Morningside sporting community, having spent eight years playing Australian rules as a Morningside Panthers junior. He has also competed for Iona in school football and cross-country.
Two weeks after the incident, Morningside Cricket confirmed it had worn red armbands during a match with a 10 a.m. first ball as a show of support for Milner and his family. The club described the gesture as backing him through his recovery.
Online messages from community members have expressed encouragement as he continues rehabilitation, with support remaining visible across the Morningside sporting network.
Two teenagers have been charged following alleged property crime offences across Brisbane’s south, with Cannon Hill among the suburbs where police say incidents occurred.
In Cannon Hill, offences are alleged to have occurred at addresses on Dahlia Street and Aeroplane Street. Other locations listed by police include Davina Street, Monash Road, Isabella Street and Barnehurst Street in Tarragindi, Kettniss Street in Underwood, and Logan Road in Woolloongabba.
Following further investigations, police located and arrested the two teenagers at an address in Rochedale South on 28 January.
Police allege that between 25 and 27 January, a group committed multiple property offences while armed with weapons at several locations across Brisbane’s southern suburbs. The alleged incidents form part of an investigation led by detectives from Dutton Park and Upper Mount Gravatt.
Police say the alleged offending included the unlawful use of four vehicles: a grey 2013 Lexus IS300H, a blue 2013 Toyota Camry, a white 2019 BMW X3, and a silver 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. All vehicles have since been recovered.
A 15-year-old boy from Salisbury has been charged with 14 offences. These include four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of attempted entry of a dwelling with intent at night while armed and in company, two counts of entering premises and committing an indictable offence by break, and additional charges including entering a dwelling with intent by break at night in company, being masked with intent to commit an indictable offence, and fraud involving dishonestly making off without payment.
A 14-year-old boy from Ellen Grove has been charged with four offences, including attempted entry of a dwelling with intent at night while armed in company, entering premises and committing an indictable offence by break, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and fraud involving dishonestly making off without payment.
Bronze memorial plaques marking the graves of First World War veterans and early settlers at Balmoral Cemetery are increasingly at risk, as plaque thefts surge across Brisbane and erase pieces of the city’s history.
Plaque thefts across Brisbane skyrocketed 140 percent last year—an increase fueled by record-high global copper prices—with 19 bronze plaques disappearing
The thefts represent more than just missing metal. For Morningside residents, they threaten tangible connections to local history, including at Balmoral Cemetery where bronze plaques mark the graves of First World War veterans, prominent politicians, and early settlers who helped build the suburb.
Between 2020 and 2022, just 11 plaques went missing across Brisbane, according to Brisbane City figures. That number jumped to 31 between 2023 and 2025, with last year alone accounting for 19 thefts. The replacements cost around $8,000, with Brisbane working alongside the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia. The historical value lost, however, cannot be measured in dollars.
Why Bronze Plaques Are Targeted
Waste Recycling Industry Queensland noted that legitimate metal recyclers can identify stolen plaques, as pieces bearing engravings about historical figures or events clearly originate from memorials or public monuments. However, a black market in scrap metal drives these thefts, with bronze plaques valued for their metal content.
Recent incidents at Queensport Rocks Park in Murarrie saw plaques commemorating the Duke of Edinburgh’s opening of the Gateway Bridge and the park’s 2011 opening disappear over the Christmas-New Year period. The Department of Transport and Main Roads confirmed no scheduled maintenance required their removal and is investigating the circumstances.
Balmoral Cemetery at Risk
For Morningside, Balmoral Cemetery represents irreplaceable local history. Established in 1874, the site holds approximately 15,000 interments spanning 150 years, with bronze plaques marking the graves of First World War veterans, prominent politicians, and early settlers.
The Friends of Balmoral Cemetery has worked since 2001 to identify and mark nearly 400 people buried there who served during the First World War. When plaques go missing, the immediate physical link to these stories is severed.
While digital archives may exist, the on-site markers that allow families and historians to identify specific plots are often impossible to replicate once the original commissioning organizations have folded.
Bronze memorial plaques at Balmoral mark individual graves, commemorate collective service, and provide information for families researching their ancestry.
Former journalist Peter Doherty, who drove the Channel 7 Flashback history segment, called the incidents the literal theft of Brisbane’s history. Many plaques will never be recreated because original details and the organisations responsible for them have been lost over time.
The Impact on Communities
Metal theft affects infrastructure well beyond memorial sites across Queensland. During Tropical Cyclone Koji recovery efforts earlier this month, copper wiring was stolen from affected areas, disrupting emergency communications when communities needed them most. While cemetery thefts rob communities of their past, thefts during disaster recovery directly endanger the living.
For cemeteries like Balmoral, the impact goes deeper than infrastructure damage. Each missing plaque represents a family’s connection to their history and a community’s link to the people who shaped it.
Unlike stolen copper wire that can be replaced, historical plaques often contain information that no longer exists anywhere else. In a bid to deter ‘scrap-shopping,’ BCC is increasingly opting for etched aluminum or synthetic composites.
While these materials lack the prestige of bronze, they carry negligible resale value, though the transition still costs ratepayers approximately $8,000 annually.
What These Thefts Mean for Morningside
Bronze plaques were chosen for Brisbane’s memorials because they stand the test of time, creating visible links to the city’s story and places for reflection intended to last for generations. When these markers disappear, the community loses the touchstones of its shared identity.
Protecting these sites now requires a combination of community vigilance and stricter oversight of the scrap metal trade to ensure Brisbane’s history isn’t sold for parts.
Six people have been charged with a total of 40 offences following a police investigation into hooning activity on Gateway Bridge on New Year’s Eve, with authorities seizing 13 vehicles during the operation.
Queensland Police allege several vehicles blocked northbound lanes of the Gateway Motorway at Murarrie around 11.50pm on 31 December 2025, where a group performed burnouts and let off fireworks before fleeing the scene prior to police arrival.
Detective Acting Inspector Sean Webster from North Brisbane District said the behaviour captured on social media footage posed serious risks to both participants and the wider community.
“Police will not tolerate driving dangerous acts of this nature,” Detective Acting Inspector Webster said in a statement released by Queensland Police Service on 20 January 2026.
He noted that footage showed people hanging out of cars while burnouts were being performed, describing the conduct as “very dangerous”.
Multi-region operation launched
In response to the incident, police established Operation Yankee Reacher, a multi-region policing operation led by Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch with support from CIBs, Highway Patrol and Tactical Crime Squads across South East Queensland.
Investigators executed multiple search warrants at addresses across Alexandra Hills, Caboolture, Daisy Hill, Ebbw Vale, Ellen Grove, Kingston, Logan Village, Ormeau, Waterford and Waterford West.
The 13 seized vehicles included a black Ford utility and multiple Ford Falcons in various colours. Police believe nine of the vehicles were involved in the New Year’s Eve incident, while three were allegedly stolen vehicles discovered during a search warrant at a Logan Reserve Road address in Waterford West. One vehicle was allegedly used in a separate hooning incident.
The six people charged range in age from 16 to 52 years old and face various offences including dangerous operation of a vehicle, participating in hooning group activity, and driving unregistered and uninsured vehicles.
Three teenagers aged 16, 18 and 19 have been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle involving publishing material on social media, among other offences.
A 52-year-old Logan Village man faces weapons charges after police allegedly found an unregistered air rifle and rifle during a search warrant at his property. He is expected to appear before Beaudesert Magistrates Court on 3 February.
Additionally, two 21-year-old men from Logan Village and Daisy Hill have been issued with traffic infringement notices totalling fines and demerit points for offences including wilfully starting or driving a vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke, and spectating without reasonable excuse in hooning group activity.
Further arrests anticipated
Detective Acting Inspector Webster confirmed investigations remain ongoing and police anticipate further arrests.
“We hope this sends a clear message that hooning and that sort of dangerous driving is unacceptable and is something that police take seriously,” he said, according to a report published by ABC News on 20 January 2026.
Police have urged anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV that may assist enquiries to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The enforcement action forms part of ongoing operations to detect and deter dangerous driving behaviours, building on Operation Xray Antler and day-to-day police activities focused on road safety.
Poolwerx has opened its 150th retail store in Cannon Hill, marking a network milestone for the pool and spa maintenance franchise across the ANZ region.
Founded in 1992, Poolwerx has grown from a single mobile operation into an international franchise network operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The company reports it is approaching 200 stores globally and operates around 750 service vans.
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Cannon Hill Store Linked To JC Pools Acquisition
The Cannon Hill store forms part of Poolwerx’s acquisition of JC Pools Services, described as the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Poolwerx said the deal strengthened its residential and commercial presence across Brisbane, including two retail locations and their associated service territories.
Poolwerx reported the acquisition added 4,000 clients and included multi-million-dollar commercial contracts, expanding its commercial servicing capacity. Refurbishment of the Cannon Hill site was scheduled for completion by 31 October 2025.
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Franchise Partner Behind The Milestone Opening
The Cannon Hill store is operated by franchise partner Richard Kelly, who leads the Poolwerx Mt Gravatt Group. The Cannon Hill location is Kelly’s fifth store, alongside existing outlets in Balmoral, Carindale, Mt Gravatt and Rochedale.
Since joining the network in 2021, Poolwerx reported Kelly delivered 58 per cent revenue growth across four retail stores and a fleet of 20 service vans.
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Growth Targets For The Network
Poolwerx has forecast double-digit network growth over the next five years and has targeted double-digit total revenue growth in FY26. The company has linked its next stage of expansion to technology, digital transformation and an adaptable service structure.
Poolwerx said the Cannon Hill store reflects continued investment in expanding its residential and commercial footprint, with further network growth projected over the next five years.
After enduring flood disruptions, Morningside Central is finally getting the transformation locals have been waiting for, with a $30 million redevelopment built to withstand Brisbane’s wettest weather.
Construction begins this February on the ambitious project that will not only expand the Junction Road shopping hub with 17 new retail tenancies but will fundamentally reimagine how the centre operates during flood events. At the heart of the flood mitigation strategy sits a new suspended, flood-immune car park with approximately 300 spaces, designed to keep vehicles high and dry even when floodwaters flow through the area.
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For a community that has watched rising waters repeatedly disrupt shopping and damage cars parked at the centre, the elevated infrastructure represents more than just clever engineering—it’s about reliability and peace of mind.
Chin Hong Investments, which has owned the centre since 2002, describes the redevelopment as a significant long-term investment shaped with the local community in mind. According to the shopping centre’s official announcement, the project has been “designed to better meet the everyday needs of locals, the redevelopment will deliver a more modern, accessible and flood-resilient centre, reinforcing Morningside Central as a place to live local and shop local.”
What’s Included in the Expansion
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The staged redevelopment encompasses far more than just flood protection. Plans include extensions to the existing shopping centre building, with the internal layout undergoing a considered reconfiguration within the current footprint and gross floor area.
Woolworths will receive a refresh and expansion while remaining open throughout construction, a commitment that ensures the community maintains easy access to essential grocery shopping during the works. The supermarket improvements will include updated trolley bays, improved service and loading areas, and more direct-to-boot parking for grocery shopping convenience.
Among the 17 new tenancies will be an elevated commercial office space, bringing fresh employment opportunities and greater service diversity to the neighbourhood. The project will also deliver improved pedestrian connectivity throughout the centre, including new lift and elevator access to enhance accessibility for people with mobility challenges.
Streetscape improvement works along Wynnum Road and Junction Road will give the centre’s exterior a contemporary update, while safer and more accessible pathways will make navigation easier throughout the complex. The new layout has been designed to be more intuitive, improving the overall shopping experience.
The approximately 300 car parking spaces will include improved pedestrian connections between parking areas and shops, creating better flow and less stress for everyday visits.
Supporting Local Businesses Through Construction
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Chin Hong Investments has committed to supporting existing tenants throughout the staged construction process. During the works, Chempro Chemist will relocate to a nearby interim location, while Morningside Central News will resize its store.
Several much-loved local businesses will continue trading from their current locations during Stage One of construction. Leisa’s Café, Koko Sushi, Smiling Dental, Morningside Family Medical Centre, and Sullivan Nicolaides will all remain operational, ensuring the community maintains access to essential medical services and favourite dining spots.
Feast on Fruit and Deli Morningside will temporarily close during construction before returning with fresh, modern fit-outs in new locations within the redeveloped centre.
A Flood-Resilient Future
The transformation comes at a critical time for Brisbane’s inner suburbs, where flood resilience has become a pressing concern following severe weather events in recent years. The suspended car park design and elevated infrastructure mean the centre will be able to maintain operations even during significant flood events.
With construction kicking off in February, the project marks the beginning of what Chin Hong Investments calls a long-term commitment to creating a modern, accessible shopping hub ready to serve Morningside today and well into the future—rain or shine.
A development application has been lodged for a childcare centre on Lytton Road in Morningside, proposing the conversion of an existing commercial building into a 94-place early education facility.
The application relates to 350 and 360 Lytton Road, where an existing two-storey commercial building is proposed to be adapted for childcare use. The site has a total area of 23,960 square metres and is located within an established industrial setting.
The proposed development retains a two-storey form, with a maximum building height of 10 metres.
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Design and Layout
The proposal has been designed by Marlowe Architecture and includes six internal activity rooms supported by three outdoor play areas. Landscaping is proposed to improve the streetscape and provide separation from surrounding industrial uses.
Internal pathways connect building entries with outdoor areas, while circulation within the site separates staff, visitor, and service vehicle movements.
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Access and Parking Arrangements
Vehicle access is proposed via existing crossovers on Lytton Road. The development provides 19 car parking spaces, including 10 visitor bays and nine staff bays secured through easements.
Pedestrian access is facilitated through internal walkways linking the building and outdoor play areas.
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Planning Context
Town planning advice has been prepared by iPlan Town Planning. The site is zoned IN2 Industry (General Industry B) and is located within the River Gateway Neighbourhood Plan area, as well as the Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/25 for the Colmslie Road Industry Precinct.
The application was lodged on 23 October 2025 and is identified under reference number A006889566.
The proposal will be assessed against the applicable planning controls. No approval timeframe or construction schedule has been identified at this stage.
