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Nobody plans for a dental emergency.



One moment you're cheering from the sidelines at a junior sporting match. The next, your child has taken an accidental knock and a tooth is lying on the ground.



Or perhaps it's the middle of the night and a nagging toothache has suddenly become impossible to ignore. Maybe you've woken up with swelling in your jaw and aren't sure whether it can wait until Monday.



These situations happen more often than many people realise, and according to the team at Pure Dentistry in Upper Mount Gravatt, knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a significant difference to both comfort and long-term outcomes. Emergency dental care is available seven days a week, including most public holidays.



Since 2015, the Brisbane practice has completed more than 120,000 patient appointments, including more than 20,000 emergency dental visits for adults and children, helping patients with everything from severe toothaches and infections to broken teeth, dental trauma and urgent surgical issues.



Here are some of the most common dental emergencies they see — and what you should do if they happen to you or someone in your family.



Not Every Dentist Focuses On Emergency Care



When a dental emergency happens, most people simply want the pain to stop.



But choosing a dentist with experience in emergency treatment can be just as important as seeking treatment quickly.



Dental emergencies often involve more than a routine examination. Severe infections, facial swelling, dental trauma, knocked-out teeth, cracked teeth, surgical extractions and emergency root canal treatment can require a different level of experience, equipment and clinical decision-making.



The team at Pure Dentistry has treated more than 20,000 emergency dental cases since 2015, helping patients with everything from severe toothaches and dental abscesses to sporting injuries, broken teeth and urgent surgical problems.



The clinic's emergency-focused approach is supported by on-site digital imaging technology, including 3D CBCT imaging and advanced diagnostic tools that can assist with diagnosis and treatment planning where clinically appropriate. For patients in pain, time matters. Having access to a team experienced in managing urgent dental problems can help reduce delays and provide greater confidence when treatment decisions need to be made quickly.



Pure Dentistry is also independently accredited under the Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) Dental Practice Accreditation Program, which assesses practices against nationally recognised safety and quality standards for Australian healthcare services.




EMERGENCY DENTIST




A Severe Toothache That Won't Go Away



Many people assume a toothache will eventually settle down on its own.



Sometimes it does. Often it doesn't.



A persistent toothache can be caused by deep decay, infection, a cracked tooth, an abscess or inflammation affecting the nerve inside the tooth. What starts as a mild annoyance can quickly become a sleepless night or a weekend spent searching for urgent dental care.



Before seeing a dentist, Pure Dentistry advises patients may consider over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, if suitable for them, and rinsing gently with warm salt water to help ease discomfort.



The clinic regularly treats patients suffering from severe tooth pain and dental abscesses, with treatment options depending on the cause. In some cases, the tooth can be preserved through root canal treatment. In others, drainage of an infection or extraction may be necessary.



A Knocked-Out Tooth



A knocked-out tooth is one of the few dental emergencies where every minute genuinely matters.



It's often associated with sport, playground accidents, bike falls and unexpected collisions.



If an adult tooth has been completely knocked out, Pure Dentistry advises attempting to gently place it back into the socket if possible. If this can't be done, the tooth should be stored in milk or the person's saliva until professional treatment can be obtained.



One of the most important things to remember is to handle the tooth only by the crown — the visible white portion of the tooth — and never by the root.



For baby teeth, however, the advice is different. Parents should not attempt to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth, as doing so can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.



Prompt assessment may improve the chance of preserving an adult tooth and reducing the risk of long-term complications.



Facial Swelling And Dental Infections



Facial swelling is often a sign that an infection is present and should never be ignored.



Many patients are surprised to learn that a dental infection can sometimes spread beyond the affected tooth if left untreated.



Swelling affecting the gums, jaw or face can develop from an untreated tooth infection, gum disease or dental abscess. Left untreated, these conditions can worsen quickly.



If swelling develops, the team at Pure Dentistry recommends keeping your head elevated and applying a cold compress to the outside of the face. Heat should be avoided, as it may worsen inflammation.



Emergency treatment may involve relieving pressure, draining infection and prescribing antibiotics where clinically appropriate, followed by further treatment to address the underlying cause.



If swelling affects breathing, swallowing, vision, or is accompanied by fever or feeling seriously unwell, urgent medical attention should be sought immediately. In these situations, patients should call Triple Zero (000) or attend the nearest hospital emergency department.



Broken Or Cracked Teeth



Broken teeth can occur in countless ways — sporting accidents, falls, biting down on something unexpectedly hard or even from cracks that have gradually weakened a tooth over time.



What many people don't realise is that a crack isn't always visible. Some fractures extend below the surface and may only become apparent when pain develops while chewing.



If a tooth breaks, Pure Dentistry recommends rinsing the mouth with cool water, keeping any broken fragments and avoiding chewing on the affected side until the tooth can be assessed.



The clinic's emergency team has access to on-site digital imaging technology, including 3D CBCT scanning and advanced diagnostic imaging tools, which can assist with diagnosis and treatment planning where clinically appropriate.



Depending on the extent of the damage, treatment may include bonding, fillings, crowns or other restorative options.



Bleeding That Doesn't Stop



While minor bleeding after dental trauma can sometimes settle on its own, persistent or uncontrolled bleeding requires prompt attention.



For most dental injuries, applying firm pressure with clean gauze for at least 15 minutes can help control bleeding. If bleeding follows a tooth extraction, it is important not to rinse, spit excessively or use straws, as these actions can disturb the blood clot and restart the bleeding.



If bleeding remains heavy, does not subside, or is accompanied by other serious symptoms, urgent dental or medical attention should be sought immediately.



Pure Dentistry advises that severe bleeding or situations where a person feels unwell may warrant direct assessment at a hospital emergency department.



A Team Equipped To Handle A Wide Range Of Emergencies



One of the advantages of seeking emergency care at Pure Dentistry is the depth and diversity of expertise available within the practice.



Dental emergencies can affect anyone, from young children who suffer a sporting injury to adults dealing with severe tooth pain, infections, wisdom tooth complications or dental trauma.



The clinic has assembled a multidisciplinary team with experience across emergency dentistry, oral surgery, wisdom teeth management, root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry and complex dental rehabilitation.



The team also includes dedicated expertise in children's dentistry, special-needs dental care, management of anxious patients, emergency trauma management and surgical dental procedures.



This breadth of experience means patients can often receive the appropriate level of care within the one clinic, whether the issue involves a knocked-out tooth, facial swelling, emergency surgery, treatment under sedation or a child experiencing a dental emergency.



For many families, knowing that both adult and paediatric emergency care are available under the same roof provides valuable peace of mind when urgent situations arise.



The clinic also offers a range of sedation options for eligible patients, which may help make emergency treatment more comfortable for those experiencing significant anxiety about dental procedures.




KNOW THE TEAM




Patient Experiences



Dental emergencies are often stressful, unexpected and painful. These patient reviews highlight emergency experiences involving tooth pain, broken teeth, children's dental trauma, anxiety support and after-hours care at Pure Dentistry.




  
    What Patients Say About Their Emergency Dental Experience

    
      Dental emergencies are often stressful, unexpected and painful. These patient reviews highlight emergency experiences involving tooth pain, broken teeth, children's dental trauma, anxiety support, special-needs care and after-hours treatment at Pure Dentistry.
    

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            ★★★★★
            Ann-Marie Schmidt
            a year ago
            
              Holiday emergency
              Older patient
            
            
              I needed to call on Emergency Dental restorative Services on the Friday before Christmas 2024.
              My specialist Dental practice had just closed for the Christmas break that day for 2.5 weeks, my regular Dental practice was not able to see me before Monday, and Family had just arrived from Sydney.
              We were all set to go to a much anticipated Christmas event when my centre front upper 6 tooth bridge became loose and then detached, making it virtually impossible for me to go out in public.
              Saturday morning I checked Google MAPS, spoke to a local Dentist, who referred me to a local service at Mt Gravatt — Pure Dentistry, who undertake Emergency referrals as well as providing a wide range of Dental services to a regular Client Base.
              I spoke to Reception about this complex Dental issue and I was then rung one of their available dentists Dr Sari who said he should be able to help repair the bridge sufficiently to help me get through Christmas and, if he wasn't able to do so, there would be NO CHARGE.
              I was given an appointment for that Saturday afternoon, the Repair was done efficiently and explained as the work proceeded.
              A report, plus a set of Step by step photos was then sent to my Dental Specialist, as well as copied to myself, which made follow up much easier and were favourably commented upon by the Prosthedontist.
              I am an older Australian and was very impressed with the level of Professional service I received from this practice and found the fees charged to be relatively modest for the services and follow up provided.
              Importantly, the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful and went out of their way to help me, at this rather challenging time of year.
              So I offer my sincere thanks to Pure Dentist Brisbane Dental Clinics, at Upper Mt Gravatt, and recommend their practice for those looking for Quality Dental Services at an affordable price.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Rebecca O'Rourke
            6 months ago
            
              Weekend emergency
            
            
              I highly recommend this practice for any and all of your dental needs. I called an emergency dentist late on a Saturday afternoon and I was given an appointment first up Sunday morning.
              The dentist and his assistant were beyond fantastic, compassionate and understanding. You guys made this whole process just so easy, thank you.
              I've finally found a permanent dentist.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Vicky I'Anson
            5 months ago
            
              Wisdom tooth
            
            
              I'm from the UK needed emergency filling and help with my wisdom tooth and just happened to find this gem.
              Dr Sari was absolutely fantastic i cannot speak highly enough, along with all the staff. From the minute I phoned for an appointment to when I left at 9.30pm (amazing they do late appointments too) I was treated fantastic.
              I put at ease the minute I walked through the door.
              I had such a good experience that my mother is now changing to this dentist.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            許祥
            6 months ago
            
              Cracked tooth
            
            
              I cracked my tooth late at night and quickly called the clinic. The team immediately helped me secure an appointment for the next day. It was my first time seeing a dentist in Australia, and I was really nervous at first. But Dr. Sari was incredibly gentle and kind, and the dental assistant who speaks Chinese helped translate everything, which made me feel so much more at ease.
              They fixed my tooth perfectly in the end.
              I feel really lucky to meet such a caring team while being abroad!
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Manuel Segarra
            7 months ago
            
              Wisdom tooth extraction
            
            
              On Saturday I was in so much pain with my wisdom tooth after I was neglected by two other clinics. I called first thing in the morning and Michelle was very nice and kind over the phone and she booked me in with Dr Matthew.
              He was excellent and confident to take a job others didn't want to, he did the extraction flawlessly. What a legend, I couldn't be more thankful. I could see whole the team wanted to help. Will make this clinic my regular.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Sepideh Safari
            11 months ago
            
              Chipped tooth
            
            
              Today I had an appointment with Dr. Matthew Peyravi. I had a chipped tooth, and I truly enjoyed my visit. All the staff were very friendly and had a great attitude, and the doctor was amazing.
              He made me feel relaxed and completely stress-free. Not only did he fix my broken composite bridge tooth, but he also addressed the issue that caused the break in the first place. I really appreciate his care and professionalism.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Sean Kempel
            6 months ago
            
              After-hours care
            
            
              What an amazing team. They were able to see me after hours and perform an urgent removal. Can't recommend them enough!
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Vanessa Grecl
            7 months ago
            
              Dental trauma
            
            
              We had an exceptional experience with Dr Ellie Nadian and the team. My son had a traumatic injury to his front tooth. Throughout the whole process, Dr Ellie was attentive, compassionate and thorough.
              We truly appreciate the care that was provided to our family during a stressful time! Highly recommend.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Shannon Pittman
            a year ago
            
              Paediatric emergency
            
            
              On Thursday we had an emergency appointment scheduled for my 5 year old son who was in a lot of pain.
              We had previously had such an awful experience with another Dr and we were very anxious to meet with Dr Soha.
              Dr Soha, was incredibly kind, and helped ease any anxiety. We scheduled emergency surgery for my son for the Friday and she was amazing. Her bedside manner was gentle and informative and helped ease any stress as parents.
              I am so grateful that we found her and am so happy that she performed the procedure for my son.
              I highly recommend parents to use Pure Dentistry - Dr Soha if you have small children for all dental work.
              Shannon
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Selina Dunne
            3 years ago
            
              Child emergency
            
            
              We saw Dr Sari Simway after my son had a dental emergency. He was absolutely fantastic. He did a great job explaining everything to my son to calm his nerves.
              Dr Simway was caring, compassionate and professional manner.
              Everything about Pure Dentist was great. They were quick, easy &amp; efficient to deal with. Would highly recommend.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Rebecca Carter
            3 years ago
            
              Special needs care
            
            
              My child has special needs and Dr Soha is by far the most wonderful, caring, patient and calming dentist you could ever ask for. I am blown away each time with how amazing she is with my daughter.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Robert Haskins
            5 years ago
            
              Dental trauma
              Follow-up care
            
            
              Having a molar with a damaged nerve is no fun, especially while on conference. I booked in to PURE DENTISTRY following a painful week and they saw me that very same afternoon.
              Dr SARAH LEE and PJ were my team, and did a fantastic job in removing the damaged tooth. Their receptionist even called me the next day as a follow up to see how I was feeling. Five stars all round for this dentistry practice.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Izabella Cullen
            a year ago
            
              Dental anxiety
            
            
              I spoke to Michelle at pure dentistry at 8:30 in the morning and got an emergency appointment at 3pm that day. They were so accommodating and understanding of my situation with my wisdom teeth.
              When I walked in Mon and Michelle were so warm, welcoming and comforting. Mon took the time to take me through two different quotes to find the best outcome for me. Nikita really calmed my nerves and talked me through three different options to take my wisdoms out.
              She was on my side and talked me through the whole entire procedure. I am someone who struggles with anxiety going to the dentist but she kept me calm and was so gentle throughout. I'm glad to have found such a wonderful place and will be going back in the future for all of my treatments now on. Thank you ladies, I'm finally pain free!
            
          

        
      

      
        
          
        
      
    

    
  



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What Happens During An Emergency Dental Appointment?



One reason many people delay treatment is uncertainty about what to expect.



At Pure Dentistry, emergency appointments begin with a thorough examination to determine the cause of the problem. Depending on the situation, this may be supported by digital X-rays or 3D imaging performed on site.



The dentist then discusses the findings, outlines available treatment options and explains any associated costs before proceeding.



For nervous patients, the clinic also offers sedation options that may help make emergency treatment more comfortable, including happy gas, with additional sedation services available where appropriate.



The goal is simple: identify the problem, relieve pain where possible and develop a treatment plan that gives patients confidence about their next steps.



Having A Plan Before An Emergency Happens



Dental emergencies rarely happen at convenient times.



They can occur during school sport, family holidays, weekends, public holidays or late at night when many clinics are closed.



That is why knowing where to turn before an emergency happens can save valuable time when treatment is needed.



Based in Upper Mount Gravatt, Pure Dentistry provides emergency dental care for both adults and children. The clinic answers calls between 5am and 11pm, seven days a week, including most public holidays, and offers same-day emergency appointments where available.



While many dental issues can safely wait for a routine appointment, severe pain, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding and dental trauma should not be ignored. If you are unsure whether your situation requires urgent attention, contacting an emergency dental provider such as Pure Dentistry for advice is often the safest first step.



Patients can call ahead so the team can assess symptoms, provide immediate guidance and prepare for their arrival. The practice also offers free on-site parking, public transport accessibility, on-site imaging and access to both general and more complex emergency dental treatment pathways.



While not every dental problem is an emergency, severe pain, swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding and knocked-out teeth should never be ignored.



When every minute counts, acting quickly can make all the difference.







Published 7-June-2026



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Nobody plans for a dental emergency.



One moment you're cheering from the sidelines at a junior sporting match. The next, your child has taken an accidental knock and a tooth is lying on the ground.



Or perhaps it's the middle of the night and a nagging toothache has suddenly become impossible to ignore. Maybe you've woken up with swelling in your jaw and aren't sure whether it can wait until Monday.



These situations happen more often than many people realise, and according to the team at Pure Dentistry in Upper Mount Gravatt, knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a significant difference to both comfort and long-term outcomes. Emergency dental care is available seven days a week, including most public holidays.



Since 2015, the Brisbane practice has completed more than 120,000 patient appointments, including more than 20,000 emergency dental visits for adults and children, helping patients with everything from severe toothaches and infections to broken teeth, dental trauma and urgent surgical issues.



Here are some of the most common dental emergencies they see — and what you should do if they happen to you or someone in your family.



Not Every Dentist Focuses On Emergency Care



When a dental emergency happens, most people simply want the pain to stop.



But choosing a dentist with experience in emergency treatment can be just as important as seeking treatment quickly.



Dental emergencies often involve more than a routine examination. Severe infections, facial swelling, dental trauma, knocked-out teeth, cracked teeth, surgical extractions and emergency root canal treatment can require a different level of experience, equipment and clinical decision-making.



The team at Pure Dentistry has treated more than 20,000 emergency dental cases since 2015, helping patients with everything from severe toothaches and dental abscesses to sporting injuries, broken teeth and urgent surgical problems.



The clinic's emergency-focused approach is supported by on-site digital imaging technology, including 3D CBCT imaging and advanced diagnostic tools that can assist with diagnosis and treatment planning where clinically appropriate. For patients in pain, time matters. Having access to a team experienced in managing urgent dental problems can help reduce delays and provide greater confidence when treatment decisions need to be made quickly.



Pure Dentistry is also independently accredited under the Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) Dental Practice Accreditation Program, which assesses practices against nationally recognised safety and quality standards for Australian healthcare services.




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A Severe Toothache That Won't Go Away



Many people assume a toothache will eventually settle down on its own.



Sometimes it does. Often it doesn't.



A persistent toothache can be caused by deep decay, infection, a cracked tooth, an abscess or inflammation affecting the nerve inside the tooth. What starts as a mild annoyance can quickly become a sleepless night or a weekend spent searching for urgent dental care.



Before seeing a dentist, Pure Dentistry advises patients may consider over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, if suitable for them, and rinsing gently with warm salt water to help ease discomfort.



The clinic regularly treats patients suffering from severe tooth pain and dental abscesses, with treatment options depending on the cause. In some cases, the tooth can be preserved through root canal treatment. In others, drainage of an infection or extraction may be necessary.



A Knocked-Out Tooth



A knocked-out tooth is one of the few dental emergencies where every minute genuinely matters.



It's often associated with sport, playground accidents, bike falls and unexpected collisions.



If an adult tooth has been completely knocked out, Pure Dentistry advises attempting to gently place it back into the socket if possible. If this can't be done, the tooth should be stored in milk or the person's saliva until professional treatment can be obtained.



One of the most important things to remember is to handle the tooth only by the crown — the visible white portion of the tooth — and never by the root.



For baby teeth, however, the advice is different. Parents should not attempt to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth, as doing so can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.



Prompt assessment may improve the chance of preserving an adult tooth and reducing the risk of long-term complications.



Facial Swelling And Dental Infections



Facial swelling is often a sign that an infection is present and should never be ignored.



Many patients are surprised to learn that a dental infection can sometimes spread beyond the affected tooth if left untreated.



Swelling affecting the gums, jaw or face can develop from an untreated tooth infection, gum disease or dental abscess. Left untreated, these conditions can worsen quickly.



If swelling develops, the team at Pure Dentistry recommends keeping your head elevated and applying a cold compress to the outside of the face. Heat should be avoided, as it may worsen inflammation.



Emergency treatment may involve relieving pressure, draining infection and prescribing antibiotics where clinically appropriate, followed by further treatment to address the underlying cause.



If swelling affects breathing, swallowing, vision, or is accompanied by fever or feeling seriously unwell, urgent medical attention should be sought immediately. In these situations, patients should call Triple Zero (000) or attend the nearest hospital emergency department.



Broken Or Cracked Teeth



Broken teeth can occur in countless ways — sporting accidents, falls, biting down on something unexpectedly hard or even from cracks that have gradually weakened a tooth over time.



What many people don't realise is that a crack isn't always visible. Some fractures extend below the surface and may only become apparent when pain develops while chewing.



If a tooth breaks, Pure Dentistry recommends rinsing the mouth with cool water, keeping any broken fragments and avoiding chewing on the affected side until the tooth can be assessed.



The clinic's emergency team has access to on-site digital imaging technology, including 3D CBCT scanning and advanced diagnostic imaging tools, which can assist with diagnosis and treatment planning where clinically appropriate.



Depending on the extent of the damage, treatment may include bonding, fillings, crowns or other restorative options.



Bleeding That Doesn't Stop



While minor bleeding after dental trauma can sometimes settle on its own, persistent or uncontrolled bleeding requires prompt attention.



For most dental injuries, applying firm pressure with clean gauze for at least 15 minutes can help control bleeding. If bleeding follows a tooth extraction, it is important not to rinse, spit excessively or use straws, as these actions can disturb the blood clot and restart the bleeding.



If bleeding remains heavy, does not subside, or is accompanied by other serious symptoms, urgent dental or medical attention should be sought immediately.



Pure Dentistry advises that severe bleeding or situations where a person feels unwell may warrant direct assessment at a hospital emergency department.



A Team Equipped To Handle A Wide Range Of Emergencies



One of the advantages of seeking emergency care at Pure Dentistry is the depth and diversity of expertise available within the practice.



Dental emergencies can affect anyone, from young children who suffer a sporting injury to adults dealing with severe tooth pain, infections, wisdom tooth complications or dental trauma.



The clinic has assembled a multidisciplinary team with experience across emergency dentistry, oral surgery, wisdom teeth management, root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry and complex dental rehabilitation.



The team also includes dedicated expertise in children's dentistry, special-needs dental care, management of anxious patients, emergency trauma management and surgical dental procedures.



This breadth of experience means patients can often receive the appropriate level of care within the one clinic, whether the issue involves a knocked-out tooth, facial swelling, emergency surgery, treatment under sedation or a child experiencing a dental emergency.



For many families, knowing that both adult and paediatric emergency care are available under the same roof provides valuable peace of mind when urgent situations arise.



The clinic also offers a range of sedation options for eligible patients, which may help make emergency treatment more comfortable for those experiencing significant anxiety about dental procedures.




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Patient Experiences



Dental emergencies are often stressful, unexpected and painful. These patient reviews highlight emergency experiences involving tooth pain, broken teeth, children's dental trauma, anxiety support and after-hours care at Pure Dentistry.




  
    What Patients Say About Their Emergency Dental Experience

    
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            ★★★★★
            Ann-Marie Schmidt
            a year ago
            
              Holiday emergency
              Older patient
            
            
              I needed to call on Emergency Dental restorative Services on the Friday before Christmas 2024.
              My specialist Dental practice had just closed for the Christmas break that day for 2.5 weeks, my regular Dental practice was not able to see me before Monday, and Family had just arrived from Sydney.
              We were all set to go to a much anticipated Christmas event when my centre front upper 6 tooth bridge became loose and then detached, making it virtually impossible for me to go out in public.
              Saturday morning I checked Google MAPS, spoke to a local Dentist, who referred me to a local service at Mt Gravatt — Pure Dentistry, who undertake Emergency referrals as well as providing a wide range of Dental services to a regular Client Base.
              I spoke to Reception about this complex Dental issue and I was then rung one of their available dentists Dr Sari who said he should be able to help repair the bridge sufficiently to help me get through Christmas and, if he wasn't able to do so, there would be NO CHARGE.
              I was given an appointment for that Saturday afternoon, the Repair was done efficiently and explained as the work proceeded.
              A report, plus a set of Step by step photos was then sent to my Dental Specialist, as well as copied to myself, which made follow up much easier and were favourably commented upon by the Prosthedontist.
              I am an older Australian and was very impressed with the level of Professional service I received from this practice and found the fees charged to be relatively modest for the services and follow up provided.
              Importantly, the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful and went out of their way to help me, at this rather challenging time of year.
              So I offer my sincere thanks to Pure Dentist Brisbane Dental Clinics, at Upper Mt Gravatt, and recommend their practice for those looking for Quality Dental Services at an affordable price.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Rebecca O'Rourke
            6 months ago
            
              Weekend emergency
            
            
              I highly recommend this practice for any and all of your dental needs. I called an emergency dentist late on a Saturday afternoon and I was given an appointment first up Sunday morning.
              The dentist and his assistant were beyond fantastic, compassionate and understanding. You guys made this whole process just so easy, thank you.
              I've finally found a permanent dentist.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Vicky I'Anson
            5 months ago
            
              Wisdom tooth
            
            
              I'm from the UK needed emergency filling and help with my wisdom tooth and just happened to find this gem.
              Dr Sari was absolutely fantastic i cannot speak highly enough, along with all the staff. From the minute I phoned for an appointment to when I left at 9.30pm (amazing they do late appointments too) I was treated fantastic.
              I put at ease the minute I walked through the door.
              I had such a good experience that my mother is now changing to this dentist.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            許祥
            6 months ago
            
              Cracked tooth
            
            
              I cracked my tooth late at night and quickly called the clinic. The team immediately helped me secure an appointment for the next day. It was my first time seeing a dentist in Australia, and I was really nervous at first. But Dr. Sari was incredibly gentle and kind, and the dental assistant who speaks Chinese helped translate everything, which made me feel so much more at ease.
              They fixed my tooth perfectly in the end.
              I feel really lucky to meet such a caring team while being abroad!
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Manuel Segarra
            7 months ago
            
              Wisdom tooth extraction
            
            
              On Saturday I was in so much pain with my wisdom tooth after I was neglected by two other clinics. I called first thing in the morning and Michelle was very nice and kind over the phone and she booked me in with Dr Matthew.
              He was excellent and confident to take a job others didn't want to, he did the extraction flawlessly. What a legend, I couldn't be more thankful. I could see whole the team wanted to help. Will make this clinic my regular.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Sepideh Safari
            11 months ago
            
              Chipped tooth
            
            
              Today I had an appointment with Dr. Matthew Peyravi. I had a chipped tooth, and I truly enjoyed my visit. All the staff were very friendly and had a great attitude, and the doctor was amazing.
              He made me feel relaxed and completely stress-free. Not only did he fix my broken composite bridge tooth, but he also addressed the issue that caused the break in the first place. I really appreciate his care and professionalism.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Sean Kempel
            6 months ago
            
              After-hours care
            
            
              What an amazing team. They were able to see me after hours and perform an urgent removal. Can't recommend them enough!
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Vanessa Grecl
            7 months ago
            
              Dental trauma
            
            
              We had an exceptional experience with Dr Ellie Nadian and the team. My son had a traumatic injury to his front tooth. Throughout the whole process, Dr Ellie was attentive, compassionate and thorough.
              We truly appreciate the care that was provided to our family during a stressful time! Highly recommend.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Shannon Pittman
            a year ago
            
              Paediatric emergency
            
            
              On Thursday we had an emergency appointment scheduled for my 5 year old son who was in a lot of pain.
              We had previously had such an awful experience with another Dr and we were very anxious to meet with Dr Soha.
              Dr Soha, was incredibly kind, and helped ease any anxiety. We scheduled emergency surgery for my son for the Friday and she was amazing. Her bedside manner was gentle and informative and helped ease any stress as parents.
              I am so grateful that we found her and am so happy that she performed the procedure for my son.
              I highly recommend parents to use Pure Dentistry - Dr Soha if you have small children for all dental work.
              Shannon
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Selina Dunne
            3 years ago
            
              Child emergency
            
            
              We saw Dr Sari Simway after my son had a dental emergency. He was absolutely fantastic. He did a great job explaining everything to my son to calm his nerves.
              Dr Simway was caring, compassionate and professional manner.
              Everything about Pure Dentist was great. They were quick, easy &amp; efficient to deal with. Would highly recommend.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Rebecca Carter
            3 years ago
            
              Special needs care
            
            
              My child has special needs and Dr Soha is by far the most wonderful, caring, patient and calming dentist you could ever ask for. I am blown away each time with how amazing she is with my daughter.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Robert Haskins
            5 years ago
            
              Dental trauma
              Follow-up care
            
            
              Having a molar with a damaged nerve is no fun, especially while on conference. I booked in to PURE DENTISTRY following a painful week and they saw me that very same afternoon.
              Dr SARAH LEE and PJ were my team, and did a fantastic job in removing the damaged tooth. Their receptionist even called me the next day as a follow up to see how I was feeling. Five stars all round for this dentistry practice.
            
          

          
            ★★★★★
            Izabella Cullen
            a year ago
            
              Dental anxiety
            
            
              I spoke to Michelle at pure dentistry at 8:30 in the morning and got an emergency appointment at 3pm that day. They were so accommodating and understanding of my situation with my wisdom teeth.
              When I walked in Mon and Michelle were so warm, welcoming and comforting. Mon took the time to take me through two different quotes to find the best outcome for me. Nikita really calmed my nerves and talked me through three different options to take my wisdoms out.
              She was on my side and talked me through the whole entire procedure. I am someone who struggles with anxiety going to the dentist but she kept me calm and was so gentle throughout. I'm glad to have found such a wonderful place and will be going back in the future for all of my treatments now on. Thank you ladies, I'm finally pain free!
            
          

        
      

      
        
          
        
      
    

    
  



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What Happens During An Emergency Dental Appointment?



One reason many people delay treatment is uncertainty about what to expect.



At Pure Dentistry, emergency appointments begin with a thorough examination to determine the cause of the problem. Depending on the situation, this may be supported by digital X-rays or 3D imaging performed on site.



The dentist then discusses the findings, outlines available treatment options and explains any associated costs before proceeding.



For nervous patients, the clinic also offers sedation options that may help make emergency treatment more comfortable, including happy gas, with additional sedation services available where appropriate.



The goal is simple: identify the problem, relieve pain where possible and develop a treatment plan that gives patients confidence about their next steps.



Having A Plan Before An Emergency Happens



Dental emergencies rarely happen at convenient times.



They can occur during school sport, family holidays, weekends, public holidays or late at night when many clinics are closed.



That is why knowing where to turn before an emergency happens can save valuable time when treatment is needed.



Based in Upper Mount Gravatt, Pure Dentistry provides emergency dental care for both adults and children. The clinic answers calls between 5am and 11pm, seven days a week, including most public holidays, and offers same-day emergency appointments where available.



While many dental issues can safely wait for a routine appointment, severe pain, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding and dental trauma should not be ignored. If you are unsure whether your situation requires urgent attention, contacting an emergency dental provider such as Pure Dentistry for advice is often the safest first step.



Patients can call ahead so the team can assess symptoms, provide immediate guidance and prepare for their arrival. The practice also offers free on-site parking, public transport accessibility, on-site imaging and access to both general and more complex emergency dental treatment pathways.



While not every dental problem is an emergency, severe pain, swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding and knocked-out teeth should never be ignored.



When every minute counts, acting quickly can make all the difference.







Published 7-June-2026



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Westfield Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre, Brisbane's second largest mall, could be at the centre of one of the largest shopping centre asset deals to come into play nationally this year, with reports emerging that a near 50 per cent stake in the complex is being explored for sale at around $850 million.







Read: Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel Open at Westfield Mt Gravatt







The Scentre Group, which owns and operates the Westfield brand across Australia, is believed to be in talks with Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of the country's largest superannuation funds, as the potential buyer. Funds manager QIC is understood to be advising on the deal. While neither party has commented publicly, the potential transaction has been reported by industry media.



For locals who shop, work or spend their weekends at the Mt Gravatt complex, the news might come as a surprise. But it fits a clear pattern playing out across the country's biggest retail assets right now.



Photo credit: Google Maps/K TH



Sitting 12 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD in a growth corridor served by major arterial roads and a Queensland government-owned bus terminal connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Westfield Mt Gravatt is no small asset.&nbsp;



The 141,699 square metre complex serves a trade area population of more than 1.2 million residents and generated approximately $1 billion in sales last year. Major tenants include Myer, BIG W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, alongside an Event Cinemas complex and around 365 specialty stores. The centre carries a book value of $1.69 billion and is held on a 5.5 per cent capitalisation rate.



The centre has been part of the local community since it first opened in 1971. It has undergone major redevelopments in 1980, 2000, 2004 and 2014, with further works completed in 2018 and again in 2024. The most recent upgrade saw the former David Jones space reconfigured following the department store's closure, with Uniqlo, Harris Scarfe, additional fashion brands and a new entertainment precinct moving in.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Nico Smit



The potential deal would not be ART's first Westfield move. In late December, the super fund entered into an agreement to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Westfield Sydney for $864 million, in what has been described as the largest single-asset CBD retail transaction in Australia. A successful bid at Mt Gravatt would further deepen ties between ART and Scentre Group, with QIC also named as investment manager for ART's Westfield Sydney interest.



The Mt Gravatt deal sits alongside several other major retail transactions currently in play nationally. Private group JY Group is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a stake in Westfield Marion in Adelaide at a price understood to be in excess of $650 million, while Fawkner Property completed its acquisition of Erina Fair shopping centre on the NSW Central Coast earlier this year for $895 million, a deal described as the largest ever 100 per cent trade of an Australian shopping centre.



Big shopping centres fell out of favour with investors during the Covid-19 pandemic but have been staging a steady comeback. Landlords have adapted by pulling back on exposure to department stores and leaning into services, entertainment and experiences to attract foot traffic, with Scentre reporting record visitation numbers as a result.







Read: Haigh’s Chocolates to Open Its First Queensland Store at Westfield Mt Gravatt







The total retail spend across Westfield Mt Gravatt's broader trade area was estimated at $20.6 billion in 2025, with the main trade area accounting for $4.8 billion of that figure, underlining the centre's economic significance to Brisbane's south side.



Published 6-June-2026
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Westfield Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre, Brisbane's second largest mall, could be at the centre of one of the largest shopping centre asset deals to come into play nationally this year, with reports emerging that a near 50 per cent stake in the complex is being explored for sale at around $850 million.







Read: Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel Open at Westfield Mt Gravatt







The Scentre Group, which owns and operates the Westfield brand across Australia, is believed to be in talks with Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of the country's largest superannuation funds, as the potential buyer. Funds manager QIC is understood to be advising on the deal. While neither party has commented publicly, the potential transaction has been reported by industry media.



For locals who shop, work or spend their weekends at the Mt Gravatt complex, the news might come as a surprise. But it fits a clear pattern playing out across the country's biggest retail assets right now.



Photo credit: Google Maps/K TH



Sitting 12 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD in a growth corridor served by major arterial roads and a Queensland government-owned bus terminal connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Westfield Mt Gravatt is no small asset.&nbsp;



The 141,699 square metre complex serves a trade area population of more than 1.2 million residents and generated approximately $1 billion in sales last year. Major tenants include Myer, BIG W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, alongside an Event Cinemas complex and around 365 specialty stores. The centre carries a book value of $1.69 billion and is held on a 5.5 per cent capitalisation rate.



The centre has been part of the local community since it first opened in 1971. It has undergone major redevelopments in 1980, 2000, 2004 and 2014, with further works completed in 2018 and again in 2024. The most recent upgrade saw the former David Jones space reconfigured following the department store's closure, with Uniqlo, Harris Scarfe, additional fashion brands and a new entertainment precinct moving in.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Nico Smit



The potential deal would not be ART's first Westfield move. In late December, the super fund entered into an agreement to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Westfield Sydney for $864 million, in what has been described as the largest single-asset CBD retail transaction in Australia. A successful bid at Mt Gravatt would further deepen ties between ART and Scentre Group, with QIC also named as investment manager for ART's Westfield Sydney interest.



The Mt Gravatt deal sits alongside several other major retail transactions currently in play nationally. Private group JY Group is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a stake in Westfield Marion in Adelaide at a price understood to be in excess of $650 million, while Fawkner Property completed its acquisition of Erina Fair shopping centre on the NSW Central Coast earlier this year for $895 million, a deal described as the largest ever 100 per cent trade of an Australian shopping centre.



Big shopping centres fell out of favour with investors during the Covid-19 pandemic but have been staging a steady comeback. Landlords have adapted by pulling back on exposure to department stores and leaning into services, entertainment and experiences to attract foot traffic, with Scentre reporting record visitation numbers as a result.







Read: Haigh’s Chocolates to Open Its First Queensland Store at Westfield Mt Gravatt







The total retail spend across Westfield Mt Gravatt's broader trade area was estimated at $20.6 billion in 2025, with the main trade area accounting for $4.8 billion of that figure, underlining the centre's economic significance to Brisbane's south side.



Published 6-June-2026
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More than 200 AI-assisted cameras are now operating across Brisbane, helping investigators identify offenders at known dumping hotspots. Among the suburbs attracting significant enforcement attention is Mount Gravatt, which recorded 125 infringement notices and warnings, placing it among the city’s busiest locations for illegal dumping investigations.



Read: Big Changes Proposed for Abbeville Street Park as Community Feedback Opens



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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More than 200 AI-assisted cameras are now operating across Brisbane, helping investigators identify offenders at known dumping hotspots. Among the suburbs attracting significant enforcement attention is Mount Gravatt, which recorded 125 infringement notices and warnings, placing it among the city’s busiest locations for illegal dumping investigations.



Read: Big Changes Proposed for Abbeville Street Park as Community Feedback Opens



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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A draft concept plan for the upgrade of Abbeville Street Park in Upper Mt Gravatt is now open for community feedback, with proposals including a new amenities block, fitness station, multi-use sports court and improved access throughout the park's popular dog off-leash area.



Read: Haigh’s Chocolates Picks Mt Gravatt for First Brisbane Store



The plan has been developed following community input gathered in November 2025, when residents were asked to share their thoughts on what the park needed most. The feedback was clear: this is a park people use daily, and they want it to stay leafy and relaxed while becoming more comfortable and functional.



Feedback on the draft plan closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 14 June 2026.



A closer look at the proposed upgrades



The draft concept proposes a range of upgrades across the park's 41 Abbeville Street site. A new amenities block would address the park's most consistent gap, as the absence of public toilets has been a longstanding frustration for families and dog owners who spend extended time here.



Photo Credit: BCC



A multi-use sports court and rebound wall would complement the existing basketball half-court. A new fitness station would join the outdoor exercise equipment already on site, and accessible circuit and connecting pathways would improve movement throughout the park, including better links to and within the dog off-leash area.



Viewing areas, seating nodes and a picnic shelter round out the social spaces, while parallel parking along Abbeville Street would ease the pressure on street parking that builds during busy weekend mornings. 



The upgrade will revitalise the existing playground, blending new equipment and nature play elements into the space families already love. 



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The plan also makes clear what will stay. The community garden, a well-used feature of the park, will not be affected by the upgrades. The plan leaves the vacant scout hall untouched, keeping it completely separate from the new recreational layout.&nbsp;



A park that already punches above its weight



Abbeville Street Park is one of Upper Mt Gravatt's most genuinely multi-use green spaces. Its fenced dog off-leash area, with a separate enclosure for smaller dogs, draws regulars from across the southern suburbs and has a reputation as one of the better dog parks in Brisbane's south. 







On any weekend morning the park fills with families at the playground, dog owners at the fence line and walkers doing laps of the bike and walking paths.



The community garden adds another layer of regular activity, and the basketball half-court sees use from older kids and teenagers who have few other spaces nearby. What the park has always lacked is a toilet block, which limits how long families can comfortably stay and makes the space less accessible for older residents and parents with young children.



Two chances to see the plan in person



Two information kiosks are running at the park itself for residents who want to see the concept plan in person and ask questions. The first runs tomorrow, Saturday 30 May, from 9am to 11am. The second session runs on Wednesday 3 June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.



The draft concept plan is available to download and the online feedback survey can be completed here. For phone enquiries, the project team is available on 07 3178 5413 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.



Read: A New Chapter for a Southside Landmark: Brookland Robertson Hits Full House



Published 1-June-2026




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A draft concept plan for the upgrade of Abbeville Street Park in Upper Mt Gravatt is now open for community feedback, with proposals including a new amenities block, fitness station, multi-use sports court and improved access throughout the park's popular dog off-leash area.



Read: Haigh’s Chocolates Picks Mt Gravatt for First Brisbane Store



The plan has been developed following community input gathered in November 2025, when residents were asked to share their thoughts on what the park needed most. The feedback was clear: this is a park people use daily, and they want it to stay leafy and relaxed while becoming more comfortable and functional.



Feedback on the draft plan closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 14 June 2026.



A closer look at the proposed upgrades



The draft concept proposes a range of upgrades across the park's 41 Abbeville Street site. A new amenities block would address the park's most consistent gap, as the absence of public toilets has been a longstanding frustration for families and dog owners who spend extended time here.



Photo Credit: BCC



A multi-use sports court and rebound wall would complement the existing basketball half-court. A new fitness station would join the outdoor exercise equipment already on site, and accessible circuit and connecting pathways would improve movement throughout the park, including better links to and within the dog off-leash area.



Viewing areas, seating nodes and a picnic shelter round out the social spaces, while parallel parking along Abbeville Street would ease the pressure on street parking that builds during busy weekend mornings. 



The upgrade will revitalise the existing playground, blending new equipment and nature play elements into the space families already love. 



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The plan also makes clear what will stay. The community garden, a well-used feature of the park, will not be affected by the upgrades. The plan leaves the vacant scout hall untouched, keeping it completely separate from the new recreational layout.&nbsp;



A park that already punches above its weight



Abbeville Street Park is one of Upper Mt Gravatt's most genuinely multi-use green spaces. Its fenced dog off-leash area, with a separate enclosure for smaller dogs, draws regulars from across the southern suburbs and has a reputation as one of the better dog parks in Brisbane's south. 







On any weekend morning the park fills with families at the playground, dog owners at the fence line and walkers doing laps of the bike and walking paths.



The community garden adds another layer of regular activity, and the basketball half-court sees use from older kids and teenagers who have few other spaces nearby. What the park has always lacked is a toilet block, which limits how long families can comfortably stay and makes the space less accessible for older residents and parents with young children.



Two chances to see the plan in person



Two information kiosks are running at the park itself for residents who want to see the concept plan in person and ask questions. The first runs tomorrow, Saturday 30 May, from 9am to 11am. The second session runs on Wednesday 3 June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.



The draft concept plan is available to download and the online feedback survey can be completed here. For phone enquiries, the project team is available on 07 3178 5413 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.



Read: A New Chapter for a Southside Landmark: Brookland Robertson Hits Full House



Published 1-June-2026




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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<title><![CDATA[Haigh’s Chocolates Picks Mt Gravatt for First Brisbane Store]]></title>
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South Australian chocolate maker Haigh’s Chocolates has confirmed Westfield Mt Gravatt will be home to its first Brisbane store, marking the company’s long-awaited move into Queensland retail.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt School Puts Brisbane on the National STEM Map with Double Win at 2026 Australian Education Awards



The family-owned business, founded in 1915, announced it will launch three stores across Brisbane in 2026, with locations also planned for Chermside and Carindale later in the year. The Mt Gravatt site is scheduled to begin trading in August and will become the first permanent Haigh’s store in Queensland.



For decades, Queensland customers have mainly relied on online shopping or interstate travel to buy the company’s products. Haigh’s said strong support from Brisbane customers helped drive the decision to expand into the state, with Queensland now accounting for 18 per cent of its online sales.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolates/Instagram



Queensland Demand Pushes Haigh’s Into Brisbane



The Brisbane rollout is part of a larger growth plan for the company as it increases its presence along Australia’s eastern seaboard. Chief executive Peter Millard said the company had seen growing interest from Queensland customers for years, making Brisbane the next logical step for expansion.



Haigh’s has built a loyal customer base through its bean-to-bar process, where the company manages every stage of chocolate production from sourcing cocoa beans through to manufacturing. The business also focuses on ethical sourcing and small-batch production, helping it stand apart from larger commercial chocolate brands.



While Haigh’s is widely recognised in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane has remained one of the few major capitals without a physical store until now.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolate/ Facebook



Production Growth Supports New Brisbane Stores



To prepare for the Brisbane expansion, Haigh’s has significantly increased its manufacturing capacity in South Australia. The company recently lifted production from 1,100 tonnes to 2,000 tonnes each year following the completion of a new production, warehouse and fulfilment facility.



Former managing director Alister Haigh, a fourth-generation member of the founding family, described the expansion as an important milestone as the business continues growing nationally while remaining family-owned.



Once the Brisbane stores are operating, Haigh’s retail network will increase to 26 stores across Australia.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolates/Instagram



New Jobs Expected Ahead of Mt Gravatt Launch



The Brisbane expansion is also expected to create around 75 jobs during the first stage of operations. Recruitment for retail positions has started in April 2026 as the company prepares for the Mt Gravatt launch and the later openings in Chermside and Carindale.



The Mt Gravatt location is expected to stock the company’s full chocolate range, giving local shoppers easier access to products that were previously harder to find in Queensland.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



Published 29-May-2026
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South Australian chocolate maker Haigh’s Chocolates has confirmed Westfield Mt Gravatt will be home to its first Brisbane store, marking the company’s long-awaited move into Queensland retail.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt School Puts Brisbane on the National STEM Map with Double Win at 2026 Australian Education Awards



The family-owned business, founded in 1915, announced it will launch three stores across Brisbane in 2026, with locations also planned for Chermside and Carindale later in the year. The Mt Gravatt site is scheduled to begin trading in August and will become the first permanent Haigh’s store in Queensland.



For decades, Queensland customers have mainly relied on online shopping or interstate travel to buy the company’s products. Haigh’s said strong support from Brisbane customers helped drive the decision to expand into the state, with Queensland now accounting for 18 per cent of its online sales.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolates/Instagram



Queensland Demand Pushes Haigh’s Into Brisbane



The Brisbane rollout is part of a larger growth plan for the company as it increases its presence along Australia’s eastern seaboard. Chief executive Peter Millard said the company had seen growing interest from Queensland customers for years, making Brisbane the next logical step for expansion.



Haigh’s has built a loyal customer base through its bean-to-bar process, where the company manages every stage of chocolate production from sourcing cocoa beans through to manufacturing. The business also focuses on ethical sourcing and small-batch production, helping it stand apart from larger commercial chocolate brands.



While Haigh’s is widely recognised in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane has remained one of the few major capitals without a physical store until now.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolate/ Facebook



Production Growth Supports New Brisbane Stores



To prepare for the Brisbane expansion, Haigh’s has significantly increased its manufacturing capacity in South Australia. The company recently lifted production from 1,100 tonnes to 2,000 tonnes each year following the completion of a new production, warehouse and fulfilment facility.



Former managing director Alister Haigh, a fourth-generation member of the founding family, described the expansion as an important milestone as the business continues growing nationally while remaining family-owned.



Once the Brisbane stores are operating, Haigh’s retail network will increase to 26 stores across Australia.



Photo Credit: Haigh’s Chocolates/Instagram



New Jobs Expected Ahead of Mt Gravatt Launch



The Brisbane expansion is also expected to create around 75 jobs during the first stage of operations. Recruitment for retail positions has started in April 2026 as the company prepares for the Mt Gravatt launch and the later openings in Chermside and Carindale.



The Mt Gravatt location is expected to stock the company’s full chocolate range, giving local shoppers easier access to products that were previously harder to find in Queensland.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



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A local school has put Upper Mount Gravatt on the national education map, with Clairvaux MacKillop College taking home two of the four major prizes won by Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.







Read: Clairvaux MacKillop College in Mt Gravatt Celebrated for STEM and Co-Curricular Success







STEM and Academic Excellence Coordinator Dr Maynard Victor Erece was named Secondary School Teacher of the Year (Non-Government), while the College also claimed the Street Science Best STEM Program award.



Dr Erece credited the entire STEM team for the result. "This recognition reflects the strength of the collaborative culture fostered within the Clairvaux MacKillop College STEM Team," he said.&nbsp;



"The program has been shaped through the collective expertise, creativity, and commitment of staff who continually work together to provide meaningful and future-focused learning experiences for students. Their contribution is central to the success and ongoing growth of the STEM program, and this achievement belongs to the entire team."



Clairvaux MacKillop College Curriculum Leader Science, Katrina Dalglish (Photo credit:Brisbane Catholic Education)  



Curriculum Leader Science Katrina Dalglish was also awarded Department Head of the Year, recognised for her work building pathways for young women into STEM fields. That includes partnerships with the Queensland University of Technology STEM Ambassadors program and Griffith University's SuperGEMS Girls in Motorsports initiative, both aimed at helping young women build confidence in traditionally underrepresented industries.



The College also runs a Space Program that connects students with industry partners on real-world aerospace projects.



Principal Wayne Chapman said the results reflect a shared commitment across the College community.



"Our achievements are a testament to the passion, dedication and purpose that every teacher, student and staff member brings to our community daily," he said.



A big week for Brisbane Catholic Education



Clairvaux MacKillop College's wins were part of a broader sweep for BCE, which claimed four awards in total at this year's ceremony. Trinity College Beenleigh's Head of Design Technologies Belinda Vlasenko also took out the Department Head of the Year award alongside Dalglish, both recognised in the highly competitive Department Head of the Year category.



BCE Acting Executive Director Ross Tarlinton said the recognition reflects what is happening across the system's 146 schools in South East Queensland.



"This national recognition is a significant affirmation of the innovation, teamwork and commitment to student learning that is clearly alive within our 146 schools across South East Queensland," he said.



"While awards never capture the full story of a school, they do shine a light on the spirit behind the work, such as educators who serve with purpose, create opportunities for young people to thrive, and build a culture where curiosity and excellence are nurtured."







Read: 2026 College Captains Named At Upper Mount Gravatt School







About the Australian Education Awards 2026







The Australian Education Awards are presented by The Educator and are described as Australia's leading independent education awards. The awards recognise educators and leaders who make an outstanding impact on their students, schools and communities, celebrating excellence across schools, principals, department heads and teachers throughout Australia.



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A local school has put Upper Mount Gravatt on the national education map, with Clairvaux MacKillop College taking home two of the four major prizes won by Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.







Read: Clairvaux MacKillop College in Mt Gravatt Celebrated for STEM and Co-Curricular Success







STEM and Academic Excellence Coordinator Dr Maynard Victor Erece was named Secondary School Teacher of the Year (Non-Government), while the College also claimed the Street Science Best STEM Program award.



Dr Erece credited the entire STEM team for the result. "This recognition reflects the strength of the collaborative culture fostered within the Clairvaux MacKillop College STEM Team," he said.&nbsp;



"The program has been shaped through the collective expertise, creativity, and commitment of staff who continually work together to provide meaningful and future-focused learning experiences for students. Their contribution is central to the success and ongoing growth of the STEM program, and this achievement belongs to the entire team."



Clairvaux MacKillop College Curriculum Leader Science, Katrina Dalglish (Photo credit:Brisbane Catholic Education)  



Curriculum Leader Science Katrina Dalglish was also awarded Department Head of the Year, recognised for her work building pathways for young women into STEM fields. That includes partnerships with the Queensland University of Technology STEM Ambassadors program and Griffith University's SuperGEMS Girls in Motorsports initiative, both aimed at helping young women build confidence in traditionally underrepresented industries.



The College also runs a Space Program that connects students with industry partners on real-world aerospace projects.



Principal Wayne Chapman said the results reflect a shared commitment across the College community.



"Our achievements are a testament to the passion, dedication and purpose that every teacher, student and staff member brings to our community daily," he said.



A big week for Brisbane Catholic Education



Clairvaux MacKillop College's wins were part of a broader sweep for BCE, which claimed four awards in total at this year's ceremony. Trinity College Beenleigh's Head of Design Technologies Belinda Vlasenko also took out the Department Head of the Year award alongside Dalglish, both recognised in the highly competitive Department Head of the Year category.



BCE Acting Executive Director Ross Tarlinton said the recognition reflects what is happening across the system's 146 schools in South East Queensland.



"This national recognition is a significant affirmation of the innovation, teamwork and commitment to student learning that is clearly alive within our 146 schools across South East Queensland," he said.



"While awards never capture the full story of a school, they do shine a light on the spirit behind the work, such as educators who serve with purpose, create opportunities for young people to thrive, and build a culture where curiosity and excellence are nurtured."







Read: 2026 College Captains Named At Upper Mount Gravatt School







About the Australian Education Awards 2026







The Australian Education Awards are presented by The Educator and are described as Australia's leading independent education awards. The awards recognise educators and leaders who make an outstanding impact on their students, schools and communities, celebrating excellence across schools, principals, department heads and teachers throughout Australia.



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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



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



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[Ambulance Wish Shines at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards]]></title>
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A palliative care organisation in Mt Gravatt is being celebrated on the stage after Ambulance Wish Queensland was named a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Volunteer Denise Lewis Celebrates 25-Year Milestone at Mater







Palliative Care Queensland, which operates its Brisbane southside office from Mt Gravatt, was recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award, one of six categories at this year's awards ceremony held to honour the contributions of volunteers across the state.



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The annual awards, sponsored this year by Queensland and organised by Volunteering Queensland, recognised 49,722 volunteers through 275 nominations, with 21 finalists and eight recipients celebrated across all categories.



What Is Ambulance Wish Queensland?



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







Ambulance Wish Queensland exists to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil a last wish and create lasting memories.



The organisation relies on the commitment of volunteers who give their time in emotionally demanding circumstances to make those wishes a reality.



In a Facebook post following the awards, Ambulance Wish Queensland said the finalist recognition belonged to its volunteers.



"Their compassion, generosity and commitment make every wish possible, giving their time to help create meaningful moments for Queenslanders when they matter most," the organisation wrote.



Celebrating Volunteers Across Queensland



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award's community category was taken out by Foodbank Queensland for its Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, with The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and its Seniors Volunteering Program also named as a finalist alongside Ambulance Wish.



Across the other award categories, volunteers were recognised from a wide range of backgrounds. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took out Queensland Volunteer of the Year, while Jaylyn Rongo from DonateLife Queensland claimed the Youth Volunteer of the Year title. Roger Whyte, recognised for his contribution to Queensland Rugby League, received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted the particular significance of this year's event, pointing out that 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said.



She also acknowledged the broader context in which Queensland's volunteers are operating right now. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Mt Gravatt Road Safety Leader Recognised In Australia Day 2026 Honours







The finalist recognition is an acknowledgement of the volunteers who make Ambulance Wish Queensland's work possible.



The Queensland Volunteering Awards have run since 2016, providing an annual platform to recognise meaningful contributions to Queensland communities.



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A palliative care organisation in Mt Gravatt is being celebrated on the stage after Ambulance Wish Queensland was named a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Volunteer Denise Lewis Celebrates 25-Year Milestone at Mater







Palliative Care Queensland, which operates its Brisbane southside office from Mt Gravatt, was recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award, one of six categories at this year's awards ceremony held to honour the contributions of volunteers across the state.



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The annual awards, sponsored this year by Queensland and organised by Volunteering Queensland, recognised 49,722 volunteers through 275 nominations, with 21 finalists and eight recipients celebrated across all categories.



What Is Ambulance Wish Queensland?



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







Ambulance Wish Queensland exists to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil a last wish and create lasting memories.



The organisation relies on the commitment of volunteers who give their time in emotionally demanding circumstances to make those wishes a reality.



In a Facebook post following the awards, Ambulance Wish Queensland said the finalist recognition belonged to its volunteers.



"Their compassion, generosity and commitment make every wish possible, giving their time to help create meaningful moments for Queenslanders when they matter most," the organisation wrote.



Celebrating Volunteers Across Queensland



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award's community category was taken out by Foodbank Queensland for its Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, with The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and its Seniors Volunteering Program also named as a finalist alongside Ambulance Wish.



Across the other award categories, volunteers were recognised from a wide range of backgrounds. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took out Queensland Volunteer of the Year, while Jaylyn Rongo from DonateLife Queensland claimed the Youth Volunteer of the Year title. Roger Whyte, recognised for his contribution to Queensland Rugby League, received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted the particular significance of this year's event, pointing out that 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said.



She also acknowledged the broader context in which Queensland's volunteers are operating right now. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Mt Gravatt Road Safety Leader Recognised In Australia Day 2026 Honours







The finalist recognition is an acknowledgement of the volunteers who make Ambulance Wish Queensland's work possible.



The Queensland Volunteering Awards have run since 2016, providing an annual platform to recognise meaningful contributions to Queensland communities.



Published 20-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Illegal Dumping Complaints Put Morningside on Brisbane Hotspot List]]></title>
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A mattress beside a road, a pile of rubbish near a park or unwanted items left in public spaces can quickly become someone else’s problem. Morningside is among the Brisbane suburbs appearing on the city’s latest illegal dumping hotspot list as authorities increase the use of AI-assisted cameras to identify offenders.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Murarrie Teen Charged with 23 Offences After Alleged Gym Car Key Thefts



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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A mattress beside a road, a pile of rubbish near a park or unwanted items left in public spaces can quickly become someone else’s problem. Morningside is among the Brisbane suburbs appearing on the city’s latest illegal dumping hotspot list as authorities increase the use of AI-assisted cameras to identify offenders.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Murarrie Teen Charged with 23 Offences After Alleged Gym Car Key Thefts



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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<title><![CDATA[Six Townhouses Proposed for Kates Street in Morningside]]></title>
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A new development proposal looks to transform a 1,012-square-metre suburban block in Morningside. Developer Ekos Property Development has submitted plans to replace a single dwelling house at 44 Kates Street with six three-bedroom townhouses. Brisbane-based firm ZArchitects designed the three-storey project.



Read: Foodbank Queensland Named Winner at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards



The plan features two clusters of three townhouses separated by a seven-metre central aisle. ZArchitects kept the overall building height to 9,450 millimetres, staying just under the 9,500-millimetre threshold specified for the zone. Each townhouse includes three bedrooms, a ground-floor courtyard, and a first-floor terrace, providing a minimum of 35 square metres of private open space per unit.



The site sits within the Low-Medium Density Residential 2 zone under the River Gateway Neighbourhood Plan, which covers Brisbane's inner-eastern corridor. The proposal is currently undergoing formal planning assessment.



Designing for the streetscape



Bulimba-based studio ZArchitects focused heavily on how the project interacts with the footpath. The street facade uses varied elevations, distinct material finishes, and rounded window cutouts to break up the built form.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



To manage privacy, full-height, off-angled screening fins cover all windows on the eastern and western elevations. This layout aims to prevent overlooking into neighbouring backyards while maintaining natural light inside the townhouses.



At the front of the block, deep planting with subtropical trees softens the transition to the street. The boundary layout combines rendered blockwork, breezeblocks, and lightweight batten fencing to match the existing character of the surrounding area.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



The design meets key planning thresholds designated for the site. Site cover accounts for 42 per cent of the block, remaining under the 45 per cent maximum limit. Deep planting zones span 124.9 square metres, or 12 per cent of the total site area. The plan includes 12 resident car spaces inside tandem garages, two dedicated visitor parking spaces, six resident bicycle racks, and two visitor bicycle spaces.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



Morningside's steady shift toward medium density



Morningside sits roughly five kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD along the Cleveland railway line. Like much of the inner east, the suburb is navigating a steady transition. Classic timber cottages and post-war homes still line many streets, but older houses are progressively making way for modern townhouses and low-rise apartments to meet growing inner-ring housing demand.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



The Kates Street project follows this established trend, converting a single-family block into a six-dwelling complex. The location offers direct access to public transport and shopping options, sitting within easy walking distance of Morningside Station and the Wynnum Road retail strip.



Town planners Urban Strategies, who compiled the assessment report for the project, described the proposal as a sensibly scaled infill project that responds well to local infrastructure. "The landscaped three-storey form will sit comfortably in the existing streetscape," the firm noted.



Tracking the application



The application was officially submitted on 7 May 2026 and carries the reference number A007017328.



Community members can view the full plans, track the assessment progress, or complete a formal submission by searching the reference number directly on the public online platform.



Read: Hemmant Fireball Highlights Dangerous Reality of Brisbane Hooning Epidemic



Published 28-May-2026




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A new development proposal looks to transform a 1,012-square-metre suburban block in Morningside. Developer Ekos Property Development has submitted plans to replace a single dwelling house at 44 Kates Street with six three-bedroom townhouses. Brisbane-based firm ZArchitects designed the three-storey project.



Read: Foodbank Queensland Named Winner at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards



The plan features two clusters of three townhouses separated by a seven-metre central aisle. ZArchitects kept the overall building height to 9,450 millimetres, staying just under the 9,500-millimetre threshold specified for the zone. Each townhouse includes three bedrooms, a ground-floor courtyard, and a first-floor terrace, providing a minimum of 35 square metres of private open space per unit.



The site sits within the Low-Medium Density Residential 2 zone under the River Gateway Neighbourhood Plan, which covers Brisbane's inner-eastern corridor. The proposal is currently undergoing formal planning assessment.



Designing for the streetscape



Bulimba-based studio ZArchitects focused heavily on how the project interacts with the footpath. The street facade uses varied elevations, distinct material finishes, and rounded window cutouts to break up the built form.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



To manage privacy, full-height, off-angled screening fins cover all windows on the eastern and western elevations. This layout aims to prevent overlooking into neighbouring backyards while maintaining natural light inside the townhouses.



At the front of the block, deep planting with subtropical trees softens the transition to the street. The boundary layout combines rendered blockwork, breezeblocks, and lightweight batten fencing to match the existing character of the surrounding area.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



The design meets key planning thresholds designated for the site. Site cover accounts for 42 per cent of the block, remaining under the 45 per cent maximum limit. Deep planting zones span 124.9 square metres, or 12 per cent of the total site area. The plan includes 12 resident car spaces inside tandem garages, two dedicated visitor parking spaces, six resident bicycle racks, and two visitor bicycle spaces.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



Morningside's steady shift toward medium density



Morningside sits roughly five kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD along the Cleveland railway line. Like much of the inner east, the suburb is navigating a steady transition. Classic timber cottages and post-war homes still line many streets, but older houses are progressively making way for modern townhouses and low-rise apartments to meet growing inner-ring housing demand.



Photo Credit: DA A007017328



The Kates Street project follows this established trend, converting a single-family block into a six-dwelling complex. The location offers direct access to public transport and shopping options, sitting within easy walking distance of Morningside Station and the Wynnum Road retail strip.



Town planners Urban Strategies, who compiled the assessment report for the project, described the proposal as a sensibly scaled infill project that responds well to local infrastructure. "The landscaped three-storey form will sit comfortably in the existing streetscape," the firm noted.



Tracking the application



The application was officially submitted on 7 May 2026 and carries the reference number A007017328.



Community members can view the full plans, track the assessment progress, or complete a formal submission by searching the reference number directly on the public online platform.



Read: Hemmant Fireball Highlights Dangerous Reality of Brisbane Hooning Epidemic



Published 28-May-2026




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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



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



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[Foodbank Queensland Named Winner at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards]]></title>
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Morningside-based Foodbank Queensland has taken out one of the state's most prestigious volunteering honours, named as the recipient of the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Fighting Hunger Gets Bigger in QLD With FoodBank Morningside and FareShare Partnership







The award recognises Foodbank Queensland's Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, a sprawling operation that each week supports 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and delivers breakfast to 52,000 children every school day. 



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



Selected from 60 nominated organisations in its category, Foodbank Queensland said the recognition belongs to every person across the organisation who helps ensure volunteers feel valued and supported.



"This recognition belongs to every single person across our organisation who helps ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and truly part of our workforce. Because at Foodbank, they're not just volunteers — they're at the heart of everything we do."



Volunteers at the Heart of Food Relief



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



At the coalface of that work are the organisation's volunteer shop assistants, who support Foodbank Queensland's community partners as they select and pack essential food items. Beyond the practicalities, volunteers help keep the Food Distribution Centre safe, organised and welcoming, turning care, dignity and teamwork into real community impact.



Foodbank Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation operating as part of the federated Foodbank Australia network, active in every state and territory. From its Morningside base, the Queensland arm operates on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right.&nbsp;



Alongside direct food relief, the organisation rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. It works in collaboration with 350 community partners and 430 schools across the state, building what it describes as fairer, more resilient local food systems for the long term.



Foodbank Queensland won the community category of the Impact Award ahead of finalists The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and Palliative Care Queensland's Ambulance Wish program.



Queensland's Volunteers Take Centre Stage



Photo credit: volunteeringqld.org.au



The award was presented at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards ceremony on 15 May, which this year honoured 49,722 volunteers across 275 nominations. Eight recipients and 21 finalists were celebrated across six award categories.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted that 2026 carries particular significance, being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Morningside Businesses Team Up To Feed Hungry Families







The awards, which have run since 2016, exist to shine a light on the people and organisations whose contributions so often go unnoticed. For Foodbank Queensland and its volunteers, the ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate work that continues to make a real difference to Queensland's most vulnerable communities.



Published 21-May-2026
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Morningside-based Foodbank Queensland has taken out one of the state's most prestigious volunteering honours, named as the recipient of the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Fighting Hunger Gets Bigger in QLD With FoodBank Morningside and FareShare Partnership







The award recognises Foodbank Queensland's Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, a sprawling operation that each week supports 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and delivers breakfast to 52,000 children every school day. 



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



Selected from 60 nominated organisations in its category, Foodbank Queensland said the recognition belongs to every person across the organisation who helps ensure volunteers feel valued and supported.



"This recognition belongs to every single person across our organisation who helps ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and truly part of our workforce. Because at Foodbank, they're not just volunteers — they're at the heart of everything we do."



Volunteers at the Heart of Food Relief



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



At the coalface of that work are the organisation's volunteer shop assistants, who support Foodbank Queensland's community partners as they select and pack essential food items. Beyond the practicalities, volunteers help keep the Food Distribution Centre safe, organised and welcoming, turning care, dignity and teamwork into real community impact.



Foodbank Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation operating as part of the federated Foodbank Australia network, active in every state and territory. From its Morningside base, the Queensland arm operates on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right.&nbsp;



Alongside direct food relief, the organisation rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. It works in collaboration with 350 community partners and 430 schools across the state, building what it describes as fairer, more resilient local food systems for the long term.



Foodbank Queensland won the community category of the Impact Award ahead of finalists The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and Palliative Care Queensland's Ambulance Wish program.



Queensland's Volunteers Take Centre Stage



Photo credit: volunteeringqld.org.au



The award was presented at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards ceremony on 15 May, which this year honoured 49,722 volunteers across 275 nominations. Eight recipients and 21 finalists were celebrated across six award categories.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted that 2026 carries particular significance, being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Morningside Businesses Team Up To Feed Hungry Families







The awards, which have run since 2016, exist to shine a light on the people and organisations whose contributions so often go unnoticed. For Foodbank Queensland and its volunteers, the ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate work that continues to make a real difference to Queensland's most vulnerable communities.



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Hemmant Fireball Highlights Dangerous Reality of Brisbane Hooning Epidemic]]></title>
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Queensland police have launched a massive multi-district crackdown on illegal street racing and hooning after a horrifying fireball incident in Hemmant left four young people with severe, life-altering injuries.



Read: Hemmant Ford Falcon Fire Leaves Four Injured After Alleged Hooning Incident



The Cost of Reckless Driving







The severe consequences of these illegal gatherings became clear during a recent industrial meet in Brisbane's east. A blue Ford Falcon was performing burnouts when it suddenly burst into flames with four occupants trapped inside. Everyone in the vehicle suffered severe injuries and required immediate hospital treatment. Among the injured was a twenty-year-old Woolloongabba man who suffered a critical leg injury, forcing him to spend a month in the hospital undergoing multiple surgeries.



Detectives have since taken strict legal action against those allegedly involved in the fiery crash. A twenty-four-year-old Woombye man, believed to be the driver, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified by a court order, and participating in a hooning group activity. He is expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this month. A twenty-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous driving and unlicensed driving, with his court appearance scheduled for mid-May.



Operation X-Ray Antler







In direct response to growing community safety concerns, police launched Operation X-Ray Antler over a recent long weekend. The targeted blitz successfully disrupted an illegal gathering of more than thirty vehicles moving through Brisbane and Ipswich. Police identified at least four cars actively participating in dangerous driving behaviours. One vehicle even attempted to flee from officers while hooning across the Gateway Bridge before a Highway Patrol unit successfully blocked the driver and prevented further danger to the public.



The weekend operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals on a variety of charges. Officers uncovered offences ranging from drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs to possessing tainted property and driving without a licence. In an unusual twist, police also charged individuals for stealing car wheels and disguising their faces with masks to commit an indictable offence. Authorities also seized two Ford Falcons, one blue and one silver, as part of the crackdown.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Cracking Down on Spectators



Local police are making it clear that just watching these events is against the law. Officers issued sixty-six traffic infringement notices during the weekend operation, and the highest number of fines went to onlookers. Twenty-two people received tickets for spectating without a reasonable excuse in a hooning group activity, while nineteen fines were handed out for speeding. Other penalties included fines for driving defective vehicles, making unnecessary smoke or noise, using unregistered or uninsured cars, and failing to display P-plates. One person was even fined for organizing and promoting the illegal event.



Senior police officials stress that these reckless incidents are not harmless car meets for enthusiasts. Instead, authorities view them as brazen activities that endanger the public, disrupt local neighbourhoods, and cause severe harm to the participants themselves. Queensland Police have stated they have zero tolerance for these dangerous activities and will continue to run multi-district operations to keep local streets safe.



Published Date 17-May-2026
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Queensland police have launched a massive multi-district crackdown on illegal street racing and hooning after a horrifying fireball incident in Hemmant left four young people with severe, life-altering injuries.



Read: Hemmant Ford Falcon Fire Leaves Four Injured After Alleged Hooning Incident



The Cost of Reckless Driving







The severe consequences of these illegal gatherings became clear during a recent industrial meet in Brisbane's east. A blue Ford Falcon was performing burnouts when it suddenly burst into flames with four occupants trapped inside. Everyone in the vehicle suffered severe injuries and required immediate hospital treatment. Among the injured was a twenty-year-old Woolloongabba man who suffered a critical leg injury, forcing him to spend a month in the hospital undergoing multiple surgeries.



Detectives have since taken strict legal action against those allegedly involved in the fiery crash. A twenty-four-year-old Woombye man, believed to be the driver, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified by a court order, and participating in a hooning group activity. He is expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this month. A twenty-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous driving and unlicensed driving, with his court appearance scheduled for mid-May.



Operation X-Ray Antler







In direct response to growing community safety concerns, police launched Operation X-Ray Antler over a recent long weekend. The targeted blitz successfully disrupted an illegal gathering of more than thirty vehicles moving through Brisbane and Ipswich. Police identified at least four cars actively participating in dangerous driving behaviours. One vehicle even attempted to flee from officers while hooning across the Gateway Bridge before a Highway Patrol unit successfully blocked the driver and prevented further danger to the public.



The weekend operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals on a variety of charges. Officers uncovered offences ranging from drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs to possessing tainted property and driving without a licence. In an unusual twist, police also charged individuals for stealing car wheels and disguising their faces with masks to commit an indictable offence. Authorities also seized two Ford Falcons, one blue and one silver, as part of the crackdown.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Cracking Down on Spectators



Local police are making it clear that just watching these events is against the law. Officers issued sixty-six traffic infringement notices during the weekend operation, and the highest number of fines went to onlookers. Twenty-two people received tickets for spectating without a reasonable excuse in a hooning group activity, while nineteen fines were handed out for speeding. Other penalties included fines for driving defective vehicles, making unnecessary smoke or noise, using unregistered or uninsured cars, and failing to display P-plates. One person was even fined for organizing and promoting the illegal event.



Senior police officials stress that these reckless incidents are not harmless car meets for enthusiasts. Instead, authorities view them as brazen activities that endanger the public, disrupt local neighbourhoods, and cause severe harm to the participants themselves. Queensland Police have stated they have zero tolerance for these dangerous activities and will continue to run multi-district operations to keep local streets safe.



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



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



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



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



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



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











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



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



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



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



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



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



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



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











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



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



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



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[Cannon Hill Illegal Dumping Sparks Increased Surveillance Efforts]]></title>
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What starts as a bag of clothing left beside a charity bin can quickly become a pile of unwanted rubbish. At Cannon Hill, growing concerns about illegal dumping have prompted increased surveillance, forming part of a broader crackdown that now includes more than 200 AI-assisted cameras across Brisbane.



Read: Community Support Pushes Cannon Hill Shop to Top of Butcher Battle 



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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What starts as a bag of clothing left beside a charity bin can quickly become a pile of unwanted rubbish. At Cannon Hill, growing concerns about illegal dumping have prompted increased surveillance, forming part of a broader crackdown that now includes more than 200 AI-assisted cameras across Brisbane.



Read: Community Support Pushes Cannon Hill Shop to Top of Butcher Battle 



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



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<title><![CDATA[Community Support Pushes Cannon Hill Shop to Top of Butcher Battle]]></title>
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A beloved Cannon Hill family business is relying on strong local support and health-conscious meat options to lead the race for Queensland's favourite butcher.



Read: Everyday Urban Waste Found Embedded In Bulimba Creek Sediment



A New Era for Local Meat Retailers



Photo Credit: The Butcher Shoppe/ Facebook



The state government's All The Best competition is a public popularity contest designed to highlight favourite local businesses across fifteen different categories. While the initiative is in its second year, this marks the first time butcher shops have been included in the voting. Queenslanders have until May 28, 2026, to register online and cast their votes. The final winners will be announced on June 3, just ahead of the official Queensland Day celebrations on June 6.



Health Focus Meets High Demand



Currently holding the number one spot on the leaderboard is The Butcher Shoppe in Cannon Hill. This family-run business has separated itself from standard counter services by becoming the first butcher in the state to receive official accreditation from Coeliac Australia. All of their in-house items, including sausages, marinades, and crumbed products, are certified as completely gluten-free.&nbsp;



Beyond their fresh cuts and popular dry-aged beef, the location features an attached deli and cafe that serves freshly cooked meals daily. They also support their community with local delivery services stretching across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.



The Rise of ButcherTok



Photo Credit: The Butcher Shoppe/ Facebook



Following closely behind the Cannon Hill leader are several shops that have found massive success online. Townsville’s Tavern Meats currently sits in second place, while Stafford Heights’ Rode Meats is in third. The Bellmere Butcher holds fourth place, and Riverway Meats in Townsville rounds out the top five. Several of these runners-up have built massive followings on a corner of the internet known as ButcherTok.&nbsp;



The Bellmere Butcher went viral during the pandemic with a video of a hot chip, rump steak, and pepper gravy sausage that gained hundreds of thousands of views. Meanwhile, Rode Meats gained nearly six million views on a single video thanks to the entertaining commentary of their apprentice butcher.







Read: Chandler Track to Host World’s Best BMX Riders in July 2026



Community Over Competition



Despite the intense race for the top spot, the store owners insist there is no bitter rivalry among them. The owner of The Bellmere Butcher explained that the participating shops are simply using social media to bring the butchering community together and support one another. The owner of Rode Meats shared a similar perspective, noting that the real battle is small independent retailers standing together against large supermarket chains.&nbsp;



Both owners confirmed that if they win, they plan to celebrate by inventing a brand-new sausage flavour for their local supporters. The ultimate prize offers no cash reward, but the winning shop will earn major bragging rights, a surge in customer traffic, and the official title of the state's best butcher.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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A beloved Cannon Hill family business is relying on strong local support and health-conscious meat options to lead the race for Queensland's favourite butcher.



Read: Everyday Urban Waste Found Embedded In Bulimba Creek Sediment



A New Era for Local Meat Retailers



Photo Credit: The Butcher Shoppe/ Facebook



The state government's All The Best competition is a public popularity contest designed to highlight favourite local businesses across fifteen different categories. While the initiative is in its second year, this marks the first time butcher shops have been included in the voting. Queenslanders have until May 28, 2026, to register online and cast their votes. The final winners will be announced on June 3, just ahead of the official Queensland Day celebrations on June 6.



Health Focus Meets High Demand



Currently holding the number one spot on the leaderboard is The Butcher Shoppe in Cannon Hill. This family-run business has separated itself from standard counter services by becoming the first butcher in the state to receive official accreditation from Coeliac Australia. All of their in-house items, including sausages, marinades, and crumbed products, are certified as completely gluten-free.&nbsp;



Beyond their fresh cuts and popular dry-aged beef, the location features an attached deli and cafe that serves freshly cooked meals daily. They also support their community with local delivery services stretching across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.



The Rise of ButcherTok



Photo Credit: The Butcher Shoppe/ Facebook



Following closely behind the Cannon Hill leader are several shops that have found massive success online. Townsville’s Tavern Meats currently sits in second place, while Stafford Heights’ Rode Meats is in third. The Bellmere Butcher holds fourth place, and Riverway Meats in Townsville rounds out the top five. Several of these runners-up have built massive followings on a corner of the internet known as ButcherTok.&nbsp;



The Bellmere Butcher went viral during the pandemic with a video of a hot chip, rump steak, and pepper gravy sausage that gained hundreds of thousands of views. Meanwhile, Rode Meats gained nearly six million views on a single video thanks to the entertaining commentary of their apprentice butcher.







Read: Chandler Track to Host World’s Best BMX Riders in July 2026



Community Over Competition



Despite the intense race for the top spot, the store owners insist there is no bitter rivalry among them. The owner of The Bellmere Butcher explained that the participating shops are simply using social media to bring the butchering community together and support one another. The owner of Rode Meats shared a similar perspective, noting that the real battle is small independent retailers standing together against large supermarket chains.&nbsp;



Both owners confirmed that if they win, they plan to celebrate by inventing a brand-new sausage flavour for their local supporters. The ultimate prize offers no cash reward, but the winning shop will earn major bragging rights, a surge in customer traffic, and the official title of the state's best butcher.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[Everyday Urban Waste Found Embedded In Bulimba Creek Sediment]]></title>
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A year-long study of Brisbane waterways has found Bulimba Creek carries one of the city’s heaviest microplastic loads, raising fresh attention on how rain, runoff and urban growth affect eastern suburbs, including Camp Hill and Cannon Hill.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education 



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Published 22-May-2026
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A year-long study of Brisbane waterways has found Bulimba Creek carries one of the city’s heaviest microplastic loads, raising fresh attention on how rain, runoff and urban growth affect eastern suburbs, including Camp Hill and Cannon Hill.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education 



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Published 22-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[What Villanova College Parents Notice Long After the School Years End]]></title>
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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Chandler Track to Host World's Best BMX Riders in July 2026]]></title>
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Upgrades are ongoing at Chandler’s Brisbane SX International BMX Centre as preparations continue for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, with the venue being readied for international competition.







Read: Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun at Mount Bruce Scout Group in Camp Hill







A Venue Under Construction For International Racing



Within the Sleeman Sports Complex, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is continuing to undergo precinct upgrades aimed at meeting international BMX racing standards. The works are focused on preparing the site for a large international field set to compete in July 2026.



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The 400-metre BMX Supercross track remains central to these upgrades, with refinements underway in line with global design requirements. The course is set to feature both 5-metre and 8-metre start ramps, along with timing systems installed across the track to monitor performance.&nbsp;



Activity Continues As Works Progress



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Despite ongoing upgrades, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre continues to operate as a training venue. Weekly gate practice sessions take place on Thursday evenings, allowing riders to use the start ramps and timing systems during preparation.



The broader Sleeman Sports Complex supports this activity with accommodation, gymnasiums, recovery facilities and additional sporting spaces. Its proximity to Brisbane International Airport also allows for ongoing training camps in the lead-up to the championships.



Focus Shifts Towards The Event



With July 2026 approaching, attention in Chandler is gradually turning from construction to readiness. The track is continuing to take shape as works progress, with preparations aimed at hosting a large international BMX racing event.







Read: From Refugee Dreams to Culinary Success: The Story of Bamiyan in Camp Hill







By the time competition begins, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is expected to bring together thousands of riders on a single course, placing Chandler at the centre of BMX racing during the championship period.



Published 13-May-2026
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Upgrades are ongoing at Chandler’s Brisbane SX International BMX Centre as preparations continue for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, with the venue being readied for international competition.







Read: Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun at Mount Bruce Scout Group in Camp Hill







A Venue Under Construction For International Racing



Within the Sleeman Sports Complex, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is continuing to undergo precinct upgrades aimed at meeting international BMX racing standards. The works are focused on preparing the site for a large international field set to compete in July 2026.



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The 400-metre BMX Supercross track remains central to these upgrades, with refinements underway in line with global design requirements. The course is set to feature both 5-metre and 8-metre start ramps, along with timing systems installed across the track to monitor performance.&nbsp;



Activity Continues As Works Progress



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Despite ongoing upgrades, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre continues to operate as a training venue. Weekly gate practice sessions take place on Thursday evenings, allowing riders to use the start ramps and timing systems during preparation.



The broader Sleeman Sports Complex supports this activity with accommodation, gymnasiums, recovery facilities and additional sporting spaces. Its proximity to Brisbane International Airport also allows for ongoing training camps in the lead-up to the championships.



Focus Shifts Towards The Event



With July 2026 approaching, attention in Chandler is gradually turning from construction to readiness. The track is continuing to take shape as works progress, with preparations aimed at hosting a large international BMX racing event.







Read: From Refugee Dreams to Culinary Success: The Story of Bamiyan in Camp Hill







By the time competition begins, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is expected to bring together thousands of riders on a single course, placing Chandler at the centre of BMX racing during the championship period.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Morris Runs Riot as Lions Silence Suns and End Losing Streak in QClash]]></title>
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Three straight losses had raised questions about Brisbane's premiership credentials. Logan Morris helped provide the answer with a career-best seven-goal performance.



The young forward delivered the best game of his AFL career as the Lions snapped their losing streak and tightened their grip on the QClash rivalry, defeating Gold Coast 15.16 (106) to 11.9 (75) at People First Stadium in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL Premiership season.



In a game Brisbane badly needed, Morris was the standout, but he had plenty of company. Lachie Neale was outstanding around the contest, the Lions controlled the stoppages for much of the evening, and the visitors looked far more like the side that lifted last year's premiership cup than the team that had dropped its previous three matches.



The result handed Brisbane a timely boost heading into the middle of the season and extended a remarkable run of success against their Queensland rivals.



Lions Strike First and Keep Their Foot on the Pedal



The visitors could hardly have asked for a better start.



Jarrod Berry opened the scoring inside the first two minutes before Charlie Cameron and Morris added goals as Brisbane raced to a four-goal lead.



Gold Coast eventually settled through Ben King, but the Lions had already established the shape of the contest. They were winning the ball at the source, forcing turnovers and moving it with far greater purpose than they had shown in recent weeks.



Morris was at the centre of much of the early damage. The key forward kicked two goals in the opening term and looked dangerous whenever the ball entered Brisbane's attacking arc.



By quarter-time the Lions held a 4.3 to 2.2 advantage and carried clear momentum.



Morris Turns a Strong Night Into a Career Night



Gold Coast made its move early in the second quarter.



King's second goal narrowed the gap and the Suns enjoyed a period of territorial control as Ned Moyle gave the home side first use around stoppages.



The challenge lasted only briefly.



Morris took over.



He kicked four goals in the second term alone, finding space inside 50 and making the most of his opportunities. By halftime he had five majors beside his name and Brisbane had stretched the margin to 34 points.



While Morris was finishing the work, Neale was driving it. The dual Brownlow medallist repeatedly won contested possessions and clearances, helping Brisbane control both the tempo and field position. Gold Coast stars Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson were restricted to single-digit disposal counts by the main break as Brisbane's midfield asserted itself.



Suns Keep Coming, But Brisbane Has the Answers



The Suns were far from finished.



King continued to present a threat, Jed Walter hit the scoreboard and Christian Petracca worked his way into the contest as Gold Coast searched for a route back into the match.



There were moments when the margin looked manageable. There were periods when the home crowd sensed a surge.



Each time Brisbane found a response.



Ty Gallop, Conor McKenna and Darcy Fort all contributed important goals, while Morris pushed his tally to six before the final change.



The Lions were not flawless. Their finishing occasionally let them down and Gold Coast remained efficient whenever it generated opportunities. But Brisbane consistently won the critical contests around the ball and prevented the Suns from building sustained momentum.



Midfield Battle Decides the Contest



Much of the damage was done at stoppages.



Brisbane finished with a 31-21 advantage in clearances and generated more than twice as many inside-50 entries from stoppages as Gold Coast. The Lions converted that dominance into a significant scoring advantage from the source that mattered most.



Neale was central to that effort.



The dual Brownlow medallist produced one of his strongest displays of the season and joined an exclusive group of Lions players to record at least 35 disposals, 19 contested possessions and 10 clearances in a QClash.



For a Brisbane side that had been searching for its identity over the previous month, the performance around the contest was perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the night.



A Statement Finish



Gold Coast never stopped attacking.



King finished with four goals, while Ben Long added two in the final quarter as the Suns continued to search for a late rally.



Brisbane never looked rattled.



Its pressure remained high, its midfield continued to win territory and, fittingly, Morris delivered the final flourish. His seventh goal arrived midway through the last term, setting a new career high and capping a performance that will rank among the finest of his young career.



When the final siren sounded, the Lions had ended their losing streak with a 31-point victory and reminded the competition that they remain a dangerous proposition when their best football surfaces.



For a side that entered the night under scrutiny, it was exactly the response Brisbane needed.



Goals



Gold Coast: Ben King 4, Jed Walter 2, Ben Long 2, Matt Rowell, Christian Petracca, Mac Andrew



Brisbane: Logan Morris 7, Charlie Cameron 2, Jarrod Berry, James Tunstill, Sam Draper, Ty Gallop, Conor McKenna, Darcy Fort



Final Score



Brisbane Lions 15.16 (106)Gold Coast Suns 11.9 (75)



Published 6-June-2026
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Three straight losses had raised questions about Brisbane's premiership credentials. Logan Morris helped provide the answer with a career-best seven-goal performance.



The young forward delivered the best game of his AFL career as the Lions snapped their losing streak and tightened their grip on the QClash rivalry, defeating Gold Coast 15.16 (106) to 11.9 (75) at People First Stadium in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL Premiership season.



In a game Brisbane badly needed, Morris was the standout, but he had plenty of company. Lachie Neale was outstanding around the contest, the Lions controlled the stoppages for much of the evening, and the visitors looked far more like the side that lifted last year's premiership cup than the team that had dropped its previous three matches.



The result handed Brisbane a timely boost heading into the middle of the season and extended a remarkable run of success against their Queensland rivals.



Lions Strike First and Keep Their Foot on the Pedal



The visitors could hardly have asked for a better start.



Jarrod Berry opened the scoring inside the first two minutes before Charlie Cameron and Morris added goals as Brisbane raced to a four-goal lead.



Gold Coast eventually settled through Ben King, but the Lions had already established the shape of the contest. They were winning the ball at the source, forcing turnovers and moving it with far greater purpose than they had shown in recent weeks.



Morris was at the centre of much of the early damage. The key forward kicked two goals in the opening term and looked dangerous whenever the ball entered Brisbane's attacking arc.



By quarter-time the Lions held a 4.3 to 2.2 advantage and carried clear momentum.



Morris Turns a Strong Night Into a Career Night



Gold Coast made its move early in the second quarter.



King's second goal narrowed the gap and the Suns enjoyed a period of territorial control as Ned Moyle gave the home side first use around stoppages.



The challenge lasted only briefly.



Morris took over.



He kicked four goals in the second term alone, finding space inside 50 and making the most of his opportunities. By halftime he had five majors beside his name and Brisbane had stretched the margin to 34 points.



While Morris was finishing the work, Neale was driving it. The dual Brownlow medallist repeatedly won contested possessions and clearances, helping Brisbane control both the tempo and field position. Gold Coast stars Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson were restricted to single-digit disposal counts by the main break as Brisbane's midfield asserted itself.



Suns Keep Coming, But Brisbane Has the Answers



The Suns were far from finished.



King continued to present a threat, Jed Walter hit the scoreboard and Christian Petracca worked his way into the contest as Gold Coast searched for a route back into the match.



There were moments when the margin looked manageable. There were periods when the home crowd sensed a surge.



Each time Brisbane found a response.



Ty Gallop, Conor McKenna and Darcy Fort all contributed important goals, while Morris pushed his tally to six before the final change.



The Lions were not flawless. Their finishing occasionally let them down and Gold Coast remained efficient whenever it generated opportunities. But Brisbane consistently won the critical contests around the ball and prevented the Suns from building sustained momentum.



Midfield Battle Decides the Contest



Much of the damage was done at stoppages.



Brisbane finished with a 31-21 advantage in clearances and generated more than twice as many inside-50 entries from stoppages as Gold Coast. The Lions converted that dominance into a significant scoring advantage from the source that mattered most.



Neale was central to that effort.



The dual Brownlow medallist produced one of his strongest displays of the season and joined an exclusive group of Lions players to record at least 35 disposals, 19 contested possessions and 10 clearances in a QClash.



For a Brisbane side that had been searching for its identity over the previous month, the performance around the contest was perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the night.



A Statement Finish



Gold Coast never stopped attacking.



King finished with four goals, while Ben Long added two in the final quarter as the Suns continued to search for a late rally.



Brisbane never looked rattled.



Its pressure remained high, its midfield continued to win territory and, fittingly, Morris delivered the final flourish. His seventh goal arrived midway through the last term, setting a new career high and capping a performance that will rank among the finest of his young career.



When the final siren sounded, the Lions had ended their losing streak with a 31-point victory and reminded the competition that they remain a dangerous proposition when their best football surfaces.



For a side that entered the night under scrutiny, it was exactly the response Brisbane needed.



Goals



Gold Coast: Ben King 4, Jed Walter 2, Ben Long 2, Matt Rowell, Christian Petracca, Mac Andrew



Brisbane: Logan Morris 7, Charlie Cameron 2, Jarrod Berry, James Tunstill, Sam Draper, Ty Gallop, Conor McKenna, Darcy Fort



Final Score



Brisbane Lions 15.16 (106)Gold Coast Suns 11.9 (75)



Published 6-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Former Home of AFL Legend Michael Voss in Coorparoo Goes Under the Hammer for $5-M]]></title>
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A Coorparoo home once owned by AFL legend and former Brisbane Lions captain Michael Voss sold under the hammer for $5.023 million, nearly double what the current vendors paid for it when they bought it from the Voss family almost a decade ago.







Read: ‘Montauk House’ Hits the Market in One of Coorparoo’s Most Coveted Streets







The five-bedroom character home at 62 Marriott St, tucked just around the corner from Loreto College, drew six registered bidders to auction on Saturday 30 May, with three competing actively on the day in a contest that produced more than 57 bids.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



Voss and his wife Donna purchased the property in 2009 for $2.5 million, living there before selling it in 2017 for $2.578 million. The home, known as "Nu Haven," was built in 1938 and sits on a generous 1,303 sqm corner block. After the Voss family moved on, the new owners spent nearly a year on a substantial renovation, updating the flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, interiors, exteriors and gardens throughout.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



When those owners decided to move closer to their daughter's school, they brought the property back to market.



The auction opened at an already substantial $4 million. Two bidders drove the price up in increments of hundreds of thousands of dollars over just a matter of minutes, with a third buyer entering the contest once the bidding crossed $4.735 million. The home was officially placed on the market at $4.85 million.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba 



From there, the final stages came down to two buyers, with one pushing modest increases while the eventual winner, bidding through a professional proxy, countered in larger jumps to steadily shut the other out. The hammer fell at $5.023 million.



Place Woolloongabba agent Joseph Leong, who handled the campaign, said the level of competition on the day genuinely surprised him and the result went well beyond what anyone had anticipated.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



All six registered bidders were local families looking to upsize, according to Leong, with the eventual buyers living only minutes away. He said they wasted no time once the sale was confirmed, heading straight over to sign the contracts.







Read: Giants Rip Lions Apart In Historic Third-Quarter Meltdown As Brisbane’s Familiar Problem Returns







The vendors were reportedly emotional and overwhelmed by the outcome. The result represents a significant increase on the $2.578 million the current vendors paid for the property in 2017.



Nu Haven has seen several rounds of renovation and expansion since it was first built in 1938, and the property's generous corner block position and proximity to Loreto College were clear drawcards for the local families who registered to bid. The home passed to a local family of four, just minutes from where they currently live.



Published 4-June-2026




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A Coorparoo home once owned by AFL legend and former Brisbane Lions captain Michael Voss sold under the hammer for $5.023 million, nearly double what the current vendors paid for it when they bought it from the Voss family almost a decade ago.







Read: ‘Montauk House’ Hits the Market in One of Coorparoo’s Most Coveted Streets







The five-bedroom character home at 62 Marriott St, tucked just around the corner from Loreto College, drew six registered bidders to auction on Saturday 30 May, with three competing actively on the day in a contest that produced more than 57 bids.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



Voss and his wife Donna purchased the property in 2009 for $2.5 million, living there before selling it in 2017 for $2.578 million. The home, known as "Nu Haven," was built in 1938 and sits on a generous 1,303 sqm corner block. After the Voss family moved on, the new owners spent nearly a year on a substantial renovation, updating the flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, interiors, exteriors and gardens throughout.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



When those owners decided to move closer to their daughter's school, they brought the property back to market.



The auction opened at an already substantial $4 million. Two bidders drove the price up in increments of hundreds of thousands of dollars over just a matter of minutes, with a third buyer entering the contest once the bidding crossed $4.735 million. The home was officially placed on the market at $4.85 million.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba 



From there, the final stages came down to two buyers, with one pushing modest increases while the eventual winner, bidding through a professional proxy, countered in larger jumps to steadily shut the other out. The hammer fell at $5.023 million.



Place Woolloongabba agent Joseph Leong, who handled the campaign, said the level of competition on the day genuinely surprised him and the result went well beyond what anyone had anticipated.



Photo credit: Place Woolloongabba



All six registered bidders were local families looking to upsize, according to Leong, with the eventual buyers living only minutes away. He said they wasted no time once the sale was confirmed, heading straight over to sign the contracts.







Read: Giants Rip Lions Apart In Historic Third-Quarter Meltdown As Brisbane’s Familiar Problem Returns







The vendors were reportedly emotional and overwhelmed by the outcome. The result represents a significant increase on the $2.578 million the current vendors paid for the property in 2017.



Nu Haven has seen several rounds of renovation and expansion since it was first built in 1938, and the property's generous corner block position and proximity to Loreto College were clear drawcards for the local families who registered to bid. The home passed to a local family of four, just minutes from where they currently live.



Published 4-June-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Coorparoo Ranks Among Brisbane’s Most Reported Illegal Dumping Suburbs]]></title>
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From discarded furniture to abandoned household waste, illegal dumping remains a persistent issue across parts of Brisbane. Coorparoo ranked among the city’s most reported suburbs for dumping complaints in 2026 as authorities expand the use of AI-assisted cameras to identify offenders and monitor known hotspots.



Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit: CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: The Gabba On The Way Out As Brisbane Eyes Major Inner-City Overhaul 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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From discarded furniture to abandoned household waste, illegal dumping remains a persistent issue across parts of Brisbane. Coorparoo ranked among the city’s most reported suburbs for dumping complaints in 2026 as authorities expand the use of AI-assisted cameras to identify offenders and monitor known hotspots.



Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit: CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: The Gabba On The Way Out As Brisbane Eyes Major Inner-City Overhaul 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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<title><![CDATA[Dockers Send Premiership Warning With Dominant Gabba Win Over Brisbane]]></title>
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Fremantle’s rise from contender to genuine AFL premiership heavyweight is becoming harder to deny.



The Dockers marched into the Gabba on Saturday afternoon and dismantled Brisbane for long stretches before weathering a late Lions rally to record a commanding 15.13 (103) to 10.18 (78) victory in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL Premiership Season.



Played on 30 May in front of 32,423 fans at the Gabba, the result extended Fremantle’s winning streak to 11 games and pushed the Dockers to the top of the ladder.



For Brisbane, it was a third straight loss and another sobering afternoon where the reigning premiers looked well below their best against a side moving the ball with far greater confidence and control.



The Lions showed more resistance than they had in heavy recent defeats to Geelong and Greater Western Sydney, but Fremantle’s class around stoppages and in transition repeatedly exposed Brisbane’s inability to generate clean ball movement from defence.



Fremantle’s Key Forwards Overpower Undermanned Lions Defence



The game’s defining mismatch sat deep inside Fremantle’s forward 50.



With Brisbane already missing key defensive personnel, the Dockers’ tall targets consistently stretched the Lions aerially and at ground level.



Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss combined for eight goals, while Josh Treacy added another three in a bruising performance that repeatedly forced Brisbane into reactive defending.



Voss was especially dangerous from difficult angles, creating separation and capitalising on the quality of Fremantle’s inside-50 delivery, while Treacy’s physical presence continually disrupted Brisbane’s defensive structure.



Amiss looked increasingly threatening as the match wore on, finding dangerous pockets of space and finishing efficiently when opportunities came.



By the end of the third quarter, the Dockers had effectively broken the game open.



Dockers Controlled Territory And Tempo



Fremantle’s ball movement was sharp, direct and composed almost from the opening bounce.



Their ability to launch from half-back and then connect quickly through the corridor repeatedly left Brisbane chasing numbers defensively, while the Dockers’ pressure around stoppages stopped the Lions from generating any sustained rhythm.



Andrew Brayshaw and Jordan Clark were influential in transition, Shai Bolton injected class and creativity through the middle, and Matthew Johnson balanced defensive accountability on Lachie Neale with strong offensive involvement once released into open play.



Luke Jackson’s booming centre-clearance goal in the third quarter became one of the defining moments of the afternoon as Fremantle surged further clear.



At one stage the margin stretched beyond 50 points, underlining just how thoroughly the Dockers had controlled the contest for much of the day.



Brisbane Fight Back Too Late



To the Lions’ credit, the game never completely drifted into surrender.



Darcy Wilmot provided drive off half-back, Zac Bailey injected energy around stoppages and forward transition, while Will Ashcroft continued to work tirelessly despite Fremantle’s midfield pressure.



Charlie Cameron’s speed around goal helped spark Brisbane’s best passages late in the game as the Lions finally managed to trap the Dockers inside defensive 50 for extended periods.



But every time Brisbane threatened to generate real momentum, Fremantle steadied.



The Dockers remained composed with ball in hand, controlled territory when required and never allowed the Lions close enough to truly challenge the result.



Injury Concerns Continue To Build



The loss was compounded by another injury setback for Brisbane.



Keidean Coleman exited during the first quarter with a hamstring issue and did not return, adding to an already significant injury list that includes Dayne Zorko, Ryan Lester, Lincoln McCarthy, Jack Payne, Oscar Allen and Eric Hipwood.



The Lions now sit at 6-6 after 12 rounds, an unfamiliar position for a side that has played in the past three Grand Finals.



While there were signs of greater effort and energy compared to recent weeks, Brisbane still looked vulnerable defensively and struggled for long periods to move the ball cleanly under pressure.



Fremantle, meanwhile, continues to look increasingly complete.



The Dockers have now won 11 straight, absorbed their own injury concerns and continue to find different ways to control matches against quality opposition.



After another statement performance away from home, they are no longer simply one of the competition’s form teams.



Right now, they look like the benchmark.



Final score: Fremantle Dockers 15.13 (103) defeated Brisbane Lions 10.18 (78).



Published 30-May-2026




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Fremantle’s rise from contender to genuine AFL premiership heavyweight is becoming harder to deny.



The Dockers marched into the Gabba on Saturday afternoon and dismantled Brisbane for long stretches before weathering a late Lions rally to record a commanding 15.13 (103) to 10.18 (78) victory in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL Premiership Season.



Played on 30 May in front of 32,423 fans at the Gabba, the result extended Fremantle’s winning streak to 11 games and pushed the Dockers to the top of the ladder.



For Brisbane, it was a third straight loss and another sobering afternoon where the reigning premiers looked well below their best against a side moving the ball with far greater confidence and control.



The Lions showed more resistance than they had in heavy recent defeats to Geelong and Greater Western Sydney, but Fremantle’s class around stoppages and in transition repeatedly exposed Brisbane’s inability to generate clean ball movement from defence.



Fremantle’s Key Forwards Overpower Undermanned Lions Defence



The game’s defining mismatch sat deep inside Fremantle’s forward 50.



With Brisbane already missing key defensive personnel, the Dockers’ tall targets consistently stretched the Lions aerially and at ground level.



Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss combined for eight goals, while Josh Treacy added another three in a bruising performance that repeatedly forced Brisbane into reactive defending.



Voss was especially dangerous from difficult angles, creating separation and capitalising on the quality of Fremantle’s inside-50 delivery, while Treacy’s physical presence continually disrupted Brisbane’s defensive structure.



Amiss looked increasingly threatening as the match wore on, finding dangerous pockets of space and finishing efficiently when opportunities came.



By the end of the third quarter, the Dockers had effectively broken the game open.



Dockers Controlled Territory And Tempo



Fremantle’s ball movement was sharp, direct and composed almost from the opening bounce.



Their ability to launch from half-back and then connect quickly through the corridor repeatedly left Brisbane chasing numbers defensively, while the Dockers’ pressure around stoppages stopped the Lions from generating any sustained rhythm.



Andrew Brayshaw and Jordan Clark were influential in transition, Shai Bolton injected class and creativity through the middle, and Matthew Johnson balanced defensive accountability on Lachie Neale with strong offensive involvement once released into open play.



Luke Jackson’s booming centre-clearance goal in the third quarter became one of the defining moments of the afternoon as Fremantle surged further clear.



At one stage the margin stretched beyond 50 points, underlining just how thoroughly the Dockers had controlled the contest for much of the day.



Brisbane Fight Back Too Late



To the Lions’ credit, the game never completely drifted into surrender.



Darcy Wilmot provided drive off half-back, Zac Bailey injected energy around stoppages and forward transition, while Will Ashcroft continued to work tirelessly despite Fremantle’s midfield pressure.



Charlie Cameron’s speed around goal helped spark Brisbane’s best passages late in the game as the Lions finally managed to trap the Dockers inside defensive 50 for extended periods.



But every time Brisbane threatened to generate real momentum, Fremantle steadied.



The Dockers remained composed with ball in hand, controlled territory when required and never allowed the Lions close enough to truly challenge the result.



Injury Concerns Continue To Build



The loss was compounded by another injury setback for Brisbane.



Keidean Coleman exited during the first quarter with a hamstring issue and did not return, adding to an already significant injury list that includes Dayne Zorko, Ryan Lester, Lincoln McCarthy, Jack Payne, Oscar Allen and Eric Hipwood.



The Lions now sit at 6-6 after 12 rounds, an unfamiliar position for a side that has played in the past three Grand Finals.



While there were signs of greater effort and energy compared to recent weeks, Brisbane still looked vulnerable defensively and struggled for long periods to move the ball cleanly under pressure.



Fremantle, meanwhile, continues to look increasingly complete.



The Dockers have now won 11 straight, absorbed their own injury concerns and continue to find different ways to control matches against quality opposition.



After another statement performance away from home, they are no longer simply one of the competition’s form teams.



Right now, they look like the benchmark.



Final score: Fremantle Dockers 15.13 (103) defeated Brisbane Lions 10.18 (78).



Published 30-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[2,500 Projects and Counting: Coorparoo's Fardoulys Constructions Reaches a Golden Milestone]]></title>
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What started in a converted jam factory in Coorparoo half a century ago has grown into one of Queensland's most established independent commercial builders. Fardoulys Constructions will mark its 50th anniversary on Friday 29 May 2026, with more than 150 industry leaders and supporters set to gather at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves to celebrate the milestone.







Read: Business Interest Surges in Gabba Precinct Redevelopment Plans







The occasion will bring together staff, clients, subcontractors, and long-standing industry partners at Bougainvillea House to honour a business that has contributed to some of Queensland's most recognised buildings and community spaces across five decades.



Three generations, one family name



Peter Fardoulys (Photo supplied)



The company was founded in 1976 by the late Peter Fardoulys AM, who built the business from those modest Coorparoo premises into one of Queensland's most established privately held commercial builders. His son Robin Fardoulys AM joined the business in 1981 and has since served as Managing Director. Will Fardoulys, Robin's son and the third generation of the family, joined the business in 2013.



"Reaching 50 years as an independent Queensland builder is something we are incredibly proud of. What makes the milestone especially meaningful is seeing the business continue into a third generation of our family," Robin Fardoulys said.



Robin also acknowledged the broader team behind the milestone. "This milestone also belongs to the people who have been part of the journey, including our staff, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and industry partners."



Robin also reflected on his father's founding philosophy. "My father founded the company with a strong focus on relationships, integrity and delivering quality outcomes for clients."



Will Fardoulys noted how much the industry had changed since his grandfather founded the business. "The industry is now more complex and fast-paced, but the foundations remain the same: quality delivery, accountability and strong relationships."



A portfolio built across Queensland



Photo credit: Google Street View



Over 50 years, Fardoulys Constructions has delivered more than 2,500 projects across the hospitality, education, aged care, industrial and community sectors. Its portfolio includes some well-known Queensland landmarks, among them the Brisbane Powerhouse Arts Precinct, Kooroomba Vineyard, Laguna Quays Resort, the Royal Queensland, Indooroopilly and Brisbane Golf Clubs, the Nudgee College Hanley Learning Centre, and Churchie's Boarding and Preparatory facilities.



It is a body of work that spans schools, clubs, resorts, arts precincts and care facilities, and reflects five decades of commitment to Queensland communities.



Robin Fardoulys reflected on how dramatically the industry had changed since the company first opened its doors. "When the business started there were no mobile phones, computers or digital technology, just hard work, trusted relationships and a two-way radio in each vehicle."



A migrant story behind the builder



The Fardoulys family story runs deeper than construction. Peter Fardoulys' father, James Fardoulys, migrated from Kythera, Greece, to Australia at just 14 years of age. James went on to become an award-winning artist whose works are held in the collections of the Queensland Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the National Gallery of Australia.







Read: Nick Malouf: From Churchie to Rugby Star and Business Analyst







In a coincidence that would be hard to script, exactly 50 years to the week since Fardoulys Constructions first opened its doors, a significant work by James Fardoulys unexpectedly came up for sale. The 1965 painting "In the Eagle's Realm" has been acquired by the family in honour of founder Peter Fardoulys AM and the company's anniversary.



Published 28-May-2026
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What started in a converted jam factory in Coorparoo half a century ago has grown into one of Queensland's most established independent commercial builders. Fardoulys Constructions will mark its 50th anniversary on Friday 29 May 2026, with more than 150 industry leaders and supporters set to gather at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves to celebrate the milestone.







Read: Business Interest Surges in Gabba Precinct Redevelopment Plans







The occasion will bring together staff, clients, subcontractors, and long-standing industry partners at Bougainvillea House to honour a business that has contributed to some of Queensland's most recognised buildings and community spaces across five decades.



Three generations, one family name



Peter Fardoulys (Photo supplied)



The company was founded in 1976 by the late Peter Fardoulys AM, who built the business from those modest Coorparoo premises into one of Queensland's most established privately held commercial builders. His son Robin Fardoulys AM joined the business in 1981 and has since served as Managing Director. Will Fardoulys, Robin's son and the third generation of the family, joined the business in 2013.



"Reaching 50 years as an independent Queensland builder is something we are incredibly proud of. What makes the milestone especially meaningful is seeing the business continue into a third generation of our family," Robin Fardoulys said.



Robin also acknowledged the broader team behind the milestone. "This milestone also belongs to the people who have been part of the journey, including our staff, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and industry partners."



Robin also reflected on his father's founding philosophy. "My father founded the company with a strong focus on relationships, integrity and delivering quality outcomes for clients."



Will Fardoulys noted how much the industry had changed since his grandfather founded the business. "The industry is now more complex and fast-paced, but the foundations remain the same: quality delivery, accountability and strong relationships."



A portfolio built across Queensland



Photo credit: Google Street View



Over 50 years, Fardoulys Constructions has delivered more than 2,500 projects across the hospitality, education, aged care, industrial and community sectors. Its portfolio includes some well-known Queensland landmarks, among them the Brisbane Powerhouse Arts Precinct, Kooroomba Vineyard, Laguna Quays Resort, the Royal Queensland, Indooroopilly and Brisbane Golf Clubs, the Nudgee College Hanley Learning Centre, and Churchie's Boarding and Preparatory facilities.



It is a body of work that spans schools, clubs, resorts, arts precincts and care facilities, and reflects five decades of commitment to Queensland communities.



Robin Fardoulys reflected on how dramatically the industry had changed since the company first opened its doors. "When the business started there were no mobile phones, computers or digital technology, just hard work, trusted relationships and a two-way radio in each vehicle."



A migrant story behind the builder



The Fardoulys family story runs deeper than construction. Peter Fardoulys' father, James Fardoulys, migrated from Kythera, Greece, to Australia at just 14 years of age. James went on to become an award-winning artist whose works are held in the collections of the Queensland Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the National Gallery of Australia.







Read: Nick Malouf: From Churchie to Rugby Star and Business Analyst







In a coincidence that would be hard to script, exactly 50 years to the week since Fardoulys Constructions first opened its doors, a significant work by James Fardoulys unexpectedly came up for sale. The 1965 painting "In the Eagle's Realm" has been acquired by the family in honour of founder Peter Fardoulys AM and the company's anniversary.



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[‘Montauk House’ Hits the Market in One of Coorparoo's Most Coveted Streets]]></title>
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A Hamptons-inspired residence in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-south pockets has hit the market, and its story stretches well beyond its Coorparoo postcode. Montauk House, as the property is known, has a story that sets it apart from most homes on the market.







Read: Former East Brisbane Childcare Centre Attracts Multi-Buyer Interest







The home is being offered via Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 10 June, listed through Place Bulimba, and it carries with it a connection to a remarkable piece of Australian history. 



The property was home to the family of Will Scully-Power, son of Dr Paul Scully-Power, the oceanographer who became Australia's first person in space when he flew aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1984. The family purchased the five-bedroom home with pool in 2018 for $1.32 million, a price the family noted would have been roughly ten times higher for a comparable property in Sydney.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



That value proposition is one that agent Pat Goldsworthy of Place Bulimba says continues to drive strong interstate interest in the inner south-east pocket. Even now, well past the peak migration years of the COVID era, Mr Goldsworthy says up to a quarter of buyers in his campaigns are coming from other states, drawn by the combination of lifestyle, climate, and comparatively generous block sizes.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



Sitting just four kilometres from the CBD, the suburb offers the bigger blocks and better value for money that Mr Goldsworthy says Sydney and Melbourne buyers are actively seeking. Mr Goldsworthy has described the area as a blue chip pocket, and Montauk House sits squarely within that bracket.



The property, located at 22 Wellstead Avenue, has been crafted in a Hamptons-inspired style and sits on a 411 square metre parcel with established gardens and secure fencing. It features a fully integrated security system with perimeter monitoring, high-definition surveillance, remote access control, and intelligent alarm integration, all discreetly implemented to provide complete peace of mind, privacy, and control. Secure covered parking and additional off-street accommodation round out a package that the listing describes as one of Coorparoo's finest residential offerings to come to the market.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



Beyond the bricks and mortar, the home's real selling point may be its street. Wellstead Avenue turns out to be one of those rare urban streets where neighbours genuinely know each other. The street hosts a rotating Christmas party each year, and on Sunday afternoons the neighbours are known to gather in the street while the kids play.



The family moved from Bondi to Brisbane in 2018 in search of more space, and found the community feel of Wellstead Avenue was an unexpected bonus. Will Scully-Power, an entrepreneur, and his wife Tessa are now relocating overseas for work, but have indicated they plan to return to Queensland in time.







Read: Drills Are Turning at the Gabba: Brisbane’s New Entertainment and Housing Precinct Takes Shape







For the next family to call Montauk House home, they will inherit more than a well-appointed property; they will step into a close-knit street, four kilometres from the city, with a connection to one of Australia's proudest moments in space exploration.



Published 26-May-2026
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A Hamptons-inspired residence in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-south pockets has hit the market, and its story stretches well beyond its Coorparoo postcode. Montauk House, as the property is known, has a story that sets it apart from most homes on the market.







Read: Former East Brisbane Childcare Centre Attracts Multi-Buyer Interest







The home is being offered via Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 10 June, listed through Place Bulimba, and it carries with it a connection to a remarkable piece of Australian history. 



The property was home to the family of Will Scully-Power, son of Dr Paul Scully-Power, the oceanographer who became Australia's first person in space when he flew aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1984. The family purchased the five-bedroom home with pool in 2018 for $1.32 million, a price the family noted would have been roughly ten times higher for a comparable property in Sydney.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



That value proposition is one that agent Pat Goldsworthy of Place Bulimba says continues to drive strong interstate interest in the inner south-east pocket. Even now, well past the peak migration years of the COVID era, Mr Goldsworthy says up to a quarter of buyers in his campaigns are coming from other states, drawn by the combination of lifestyle, climate, and comparatively generous block sizes.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



Sitting just four kilometres from the CBD, the suburb offers the bigger blocks and better value for money that Mr Goldsworthy says Sydney and Melbourne buyers are actively seeking. Mr Goldsworthy has described the area as a blue chip pocket, and Montauk House sits squarely within that bracket.



The property, located at 22 Wellstead Avenue, has been crafted in a Hamptons-inspired style and sits on a 411 square metre parcel with established gardens and secure fencing. It features a fully integrated security system with perimeter monitoring, high-definition surveillance, remote access control, and intelligent alarm integration, all discreetly implemented to provide complete peace of mind, privacy, and control. Secure covered parking and additional off-street accommodation round out a package that the listing describes as one of Coorparoo's finest residential offerings to come to the market.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



Beyond the bricks and mortar, the home's real selling point may be its street. Wellstead Avenue turns out to be one of those rare urban streets where neighbours genuinely know each other. The street hosts a rotating Christmas party each year, and on Sunday afternoons the neighbours are known to gather in the street while the kids play.



The family moved from Bondi to Brisbane in 2018 in search of more space, and found the community feel of Wellstead Avenue was an unexpected bonus. Will Scully-Power, an entrepreneur, and his wife Tessa are now relocating overseas for work, but have indicated they plan to return to Queensland in time.







Read: Drills Are Turning at the Gabba: Brisbane’s New Entertainment and Housing Precinct Takes Shape







For the next family to call Montauk House home, they will inherit more than a well-appointed property; they will step into a close-knit street, four kilometres from the city, with a connection to one of Australia's proudest moments in space exploration.



Published 26-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Giants Rip Lions Apart In Historic Third-Quarter Meltdown As Brisbane’s Familiar Problem Returns]]></title>
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For most of the first half, this looked like the sort of contest Brisbane would happily grind through.



The Lions were under pressure at times, particularly when Greater Western Sydney moved the ball quickly and got their dangerous forwards involved, but they stayed close enough to remain firmly in the contest. Eight lead changes before half-time reflected how even the game had been, with neither side able to establish meaningful control.



By the main break, the Giants led by just six points. Brisbane had every reason to believe the afternoon was still there to be won.



Instead, it turned into one of Brisbane’s worst third-quarter collapses in recent memory.



Greater Western Sydney’s third-term explosion was not merely decisive; it was historic. The Giants slammed on 14.2 (86), the highest third-quarter score recorded in V/AFL history, transforming what had been a live contest into a complete dismantling. By the time the final siren arrived at Engie Stadium, Brisbane had been beaten 26.10 (166) to 13.10 (88) in Round 11 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership.



For a side with genuine premiership ambitions, the margin alone is troubling. The bigger concern is that the warning signs had already been there.



The Game Brisbane Thought It Was Playing



Conor McKenna’s opening goal gave Brisbane the ideal start, the Irishman gathering cleanly and finishing with the kind of confidence that suggested the visitors had settled quickly.



That impression held for much of the first half.



Toby Greene was influential early, Jake Riccardi found dangerous positions inside 50, and the Giants repeatedly looked capable of putting together quick bursts of scoring. Brisbane, though, did enough around stoppage in the first half to stay in touch.



Lachie Neale worked tirelessly in traffic, Charlie Cameron capitalised on an opposition mistake, and Cam Rayner looked threatening whenever the ball came near him. There was pressure, intensity and momentum swings, but also enough resilience from Brisbane to suggest this was a genuine contest between two quality sides rather than a one-sided ambush in waiting.



At half-time, nothing about the scoreboard hinted at what was about to follow.



When The Match Got Away Completely



The unraveling began almost immediately after the restart.



Phoenix Gothard struck within seconds, but even then there was no obvious indication Brisbane was about to disappear from the contest altogether. What followed, however, was the sort of collapse that can leave a side searching for explanations long after the final siren.



Jake Stringer imposed himself physically. Aaron Cadman joined the scoring. Greene became almost impossible to contain. Brent Daniels repeatedly drove the Giants forward, and once Brisbane began losing territory, possession and composure in quick succession, the match accelerated away from them.



The most alarming aspect was not simply the volume of scoring, but the complete absence of any meaningful response.



The Giants hurt Brisbane from turnover, from stoppage and in transition. Every attempted adjustment felt temporary at best. By the middle of the quarter, Brisbane had lost any meaningful control.



Chris Fagan offered no softened interpretation afterwards.



“They played an unbelievable third quarter,” he said.



“When you look at the scores, we lost the first quarter by six, we evened the second quarter, and we won the last quarter. But we lost this third quarter by 83 points. We got smashed everywhere — at the contest and ball movement. We couldn't stop it; they just controlled the game.”



It was an unusually stark assessment, but not an inaccurate one.



The More Concerning Part Is That This Keeps Happening



If this had arrived in isolation, Brisbane might simply absorb the embarrassment and move on.



Fagan made clear that is not how he sees it.



The Lions have now been badly exposed after half-time for three consecutive weeks, first against Carlton, then Geelong, and now in far more dramatic fashion against the Giants.



“Unfortunately, and to be truthful, our third quarters have been a problem for us for the last three weeks,” Fagan said.



“We had a good lead against Carlton a few weeks ago and squandered a fair bit of that in the third quarter. Geelong got us in the third quarter last week, and it happened again today. We need to have a talk with the group and work out what's happening there.”



That is where the real significance of this result lies.



Every contender has a poor afternoon. Repeated collapses in the same phase of matches suggest something more structural — whether physical, tactical or mental — and Brisbane currently looks vulnerable in exactly the areas that successful September sides are normally built on.



A Better Final Quarter, But Little Comfort



To their credit, the Lions did not completely abandon the afternoon.



Logan Morris ended a lengthy goal drought in the final quarter, Rayner continued to compete, and Brisbane at least showed enough resistance to avoid the sort of total surrender that would have made the result even uglier.



Fagan acknowledged that response, though only in relative terms.



“The body language wasn't good,” he said.



“I talked to them about that at three-quarter time and said, ‘Now, the challenge is this last quarter. Can we actually turn it around and get something out of the game for next week?’”



There was some response, but not enough to materially change the reading of the afternoon.



Stringer and Greene each finished with five goals, Clayton Oliver controlled the midfield with 37 disposals and 11 clearances, while Finn Callaghan still managed to influence the game despite close attention from Josh Dunkley.



For Brisbane, Neale battled hard, while Rayner and Kai Lohmann each kicked three.



The Timing Could Hardly Be Worse



The Lions now have a meeting with ladder leaders Fremantle.



That would be a daunting assignment under any circumstances. Carrying a recurring issue that has now been exposed three weeks in succession makes it considerably more uncomfortable.



Because what Brisbane produced in that third quarter looked less like a bad patch and more like a side losing its grip on the things it normally does best.



Final ScoreGWS GIANTS 26.10 (166) def Brisbane Lions 13.10 (88)



Published 25-May-2026
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For most of the first half, this looked like the sort of contest Brisbane would happily grind through.



The Lions were under pressure at times, particularly when Greater Western Sydney moved the ball quickly and got their dangerous forwards involved, but they stayed close enough to remain firmly in the contest. Eight lead changes before half-time reflected how even the game had been, with neither side able to establish meaningful control.



By the main break, the Giants led by just six points. Brisbane had every reason to believe the afternoon was still there to be won.



Instead, it turned into one of Brisbane’s worst third-quarter collapses in recent memory.



Greater Western Sydney’s third-term explosion was not merely decisive; it was historic. The Giants slammed on 14.2 (86), the highest third-quarter score recorded in V/AFL history, transforming what had been a live contest into a complete dismantling. By the time the final siren arrived at Engie Stadium, Brisbane had been beaten 26.10 (166) to 13.10 (88) in Round 11 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership.



For a side with genuine premiership ambitions, the margin alone is troubling. The bigger concern is that the warning signs had already been there.



The Game Brisbane Thought It Was Playing



Conor McKenna’s opening goal gave Brisbane the ideal start, the Irishman gathering cleanly and finishing with the kind of confidence that suggested the visitors had settled quickly.



That impression held for much of the first half.



Toby Greene was influential early, Jake Riccardi found dangerous positions inside 50, and the Giants repeatedly looked capable of putting together quick bursts of scoring. Brisbane, though, did enough around stoppage in the first half to stay in touch.



Lachie Neale worked tirelessly in traffic, Charlie Cameron capitalised on an opposition mistake, and Cam Rayner looked threatening whenever the ball came near him. There was pressure, intensity and momentum swings, but also enough resilience from Brisbane to suggest this was a genuine contest between two quality sides rather than a one-sided ambush in waiting.



At half-time, nothing about the scoreboard hinted at what was about to follow.



When The Match Got Away Completely



The unraveling began almost immediately after the restart.



Phoenix Gothard struck within seconds, but even then there was no obvious indication Brisbane was about to disappear from the contest altogether. What followed, however, was the sort of collapse that can leave a side searching for explanations long after the final siren.



Jake Stringer imposed himself physically. Aaron Cadman joined the scoring. Greene became almost impossible to contain. Brent Daniels repeatedly drove the Giants forward, and once Brisbane began losing territory, possession and composure in quick succession, the match accelerated away from them.



The most alarming aspect was not simply the volume of scoring, but the complete absence of any meaningful response.



The Giants hurt Brisbane from turnover, from stoppage and in transition. Every attempted adjustment felt temporary at best. By the middle of the quarter, Brisbane had lost any meaningful control.



Chris Fagan offered no softened interpretation afterwards.



“They played an unbelievable third quarter,” he said.



“When you look at the scores, we lost the first quarter by six, we evened the second quarter, and we won the last quarter. But we lost this third quarter by 83 points. We got smashed everywhere — at the contest and ball movement. We couldn't stop it; they just controlled the game.”



It was an unusually stark assessment, but not an inaccurate one.



The More Concerning Part Is That This Keeps Happening



If this had arrived in isolation, Brisbane might simply absorb the embarrassment and move on.



Fagan made clear that is not how he sees it.



The Lions have now been badly exposed after half-time for three consecutive weeks, first against Carlton, then Geelong, and now in far more dramatic fashion against the Giants.



“Unfortunately, and to be truthful, our third quarters have been a problem for us for the last three weeks,” Fagan said.



“We had a good lead against Carlton a few weeks ago and squandered a fair bit of that in the third quarter. Geelong got us in the third quarter last week, and it happened again today. We need to have a talk with the group and work out what's happening there.”



That is where the real significance of this result lies.



Every contender has a poor afternoon. Repeated collapses in the same phase of matches suggest something more structural — whether physical, tactical or mental — and Brisbane currently looks vulnerable in exactly the areas that successful September sides are normally built on.



A Better Final Quarter, But Little Comfort



To their credit, the Lions did not completely abandon the afternoon.



Logan Morris ended a lengthy goal drought in the final quarter, Rayner continued to compete, and Brisbane at least showed enough resistance to avoid the sort of total surrender that would have made the result even uglier.



Fagan acknowledged that response, though only in relative terms.



“The body language wasn't good,” he said.



“I talked to them about that at three-quarter time and said, ‘Now, the challenge is this last quarter. Can we actually turn it around and get something out of the game for next week?’”



There was some response, but not enough to materially change the reading of the afternoon.



Stringer and Greene each finished with five goals, Clayton Oliver controlled the midfield with 37 disposals and 11 clearances, while Finn Callaghan still managed to influence the game despite close attention from Josh Dunkley.



For Brisbane, Neale battled hard, while Rayner and Kai Lohmann each kicked three.



The Timing Could Hardly Be Worse



The Lions now have a meeting with ladder leaders Fremantle.



That would be a daunting assignment under any circumstances. Carrying a recurring issue that has now been exposed three weeks in succession makes it considerably more uncomfortable.



Because what Brisbane produced in that third quarter looked less like a bad patch and more like a side losing its grip on the things it normally does best.



Final ScoreGWS GIANTS 26.10 (166) def Brisbane Lions 13.10 (88)



Published 25-May-2026
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[Greenslopes Resident Remanded Over Alleged Theft Matters Before Court]]></title>
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A Greenslopes resident has been remanded in custody after appearing in Southport Magistrates Court on charges relating to alleged thefts from venues across South East Queensland.



Read: Greenslopes Post Office Shutdown Leaves Residents Seeking Alternatives



Police allege that the 50-year-old woman was involved in incidents concerning tip jars and donation boxes at venues in several locations, including Surfers Paradise, Biggera Waters, Inala, Brisbane City and Coolangatta, between April and May 2026.



The court heard the woman had a number of outstanding matters before the courts, including stealing-related charges.



A bail application was made on her behalf. The magistrate refused bail, noting the number of matters currently before the courts and previous failures to appear.



The matter was listed for call-over on June 26.



As the case remains before the courts, the allegations have not been tested, and no findings of guilt have been made.



Read: Woman Injured After Motorcycle Fails To Stop In Greenslopes  



Published 1-June-2026




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A Greenslopes resident has been remanded in custody after appearing in Southport Magistrates Court on charges relating to alleged thefts from venues across South East Queensland.



Read: Greenslopes Post Office Shutdown Leaves Residents Seeking Alternatives



Police allege that the 50-year-old woman was involved in incidents concerning tip jars and donation boxes at venues in several locations, including Surfers Paradise, Biggera Waters, Inala, Brisbane City and Coolangatta, between April and May 2026.



The court heard the woman had a number of outstanding matters before the courts, including stealing-related charges.



A bail application was made on her behalf. The magistrate refused bail, noting the number of matters currently before the courts and previous failures to appear.



The matter was listed for call-over on June 26.



As the case remains before the courts, the allegations have not been tested, and no findings of guilt have been made.



Read: Woman Injured After Motorcycle Fails To Stop In Greenslopes  



Published 1-June-2026




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A modest restaurant in Greenslopes is quietly serving up what food critics and locals alike call the best bowl of Tonkotsu ramen in the entire country.



Read: Soufflé Japancakes Brings Brisbane’s Fluffiest Brunch to Greenslopes



A Neighbourhood Favourite



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



Taro's Ramen has established itself at 16 Old Cleveland Road as a beloved community staple. Patrons frequently praise the fast, welcoming service that gives the venue a vibrant yet cosy atmosphere. Whether residents are dropping in for a quick weekday lunch or gathering as a group for a weekend dinner, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting that caters perfectly to the local crowd.



Quality Ingredients and Rich Broth



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



The eatery has earned a stellar reputation for its rich bone broths, particularly the classic Tonkotsu and Red Tonkotsu ramen. Kitchen staff prepare the noodles on-site and use premium local ingredients, including Bangalow pork and Wagyu beef sourced directly from a nearby butcher.



Diners appreciate these robust, fresh flavours, though some patrons note that the side dishes can be slightly expensive. To complement the hearty meals, the venue also stocks a curated selection of Japanese beers.



Customisation and Accessibility



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



A major draw for the community is the restaurant's self-serve condiment bar, which allows guests to customise their bowls exactly to their liking. The menu is inclusive, featuring vegetarian options to suit different dietary needs. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible across its entrance, seating, and parking areas, and free street parking is usually available nearby.&nbsp;



The restaurant operates seven days a week with split shifts, running from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner. They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery, accepting all major credit cards and tap-to-pay options.



Read: Char Kway Teow Demand Drives Growth for Uncle Lai’s in Greenslopes



Bringing the Experience Home



For those who prefer to eat in the comfort of their own homes, the restaurant goes a step further by selling DIY take-home packs. These kits allow locals to prepare a high-quality bowl of ramen in their own kitchens, complete with the restaurant's signature juicy pork slices and marinated eggs.&nbsp;



While the Greenslopes location is a massive hit with the local community, the brand also maintains four other locations across the greater Brisbane area, including South Brisbane, the Brisbane CBD, Ascot, and Underwood.







Published Date 1-June-2026



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook
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A modest restaurant in Greenslopes is quietly serving up what food critics and locals alike call the best bowl of Tonkotsu ramen in the entire country.



Read: Soufflé Japancakes Brings Brisbane’s Fluffiest Brunch to Greenslopes



A Neighbourhood Favourite



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



Taro's Ramen has established itself at 16 Old Cleveland Road as a beloved community staple. Patrons frequently praise the fast, welcoming service that gives the venue a vibrant yet cosy atmosphere. Whether residents are dropping in for a quick weekday lunch or gathering as a group for a weekend dinner, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting that caters perfectly to the local crowd.



Quality Ingredients and Rich Broth



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



The eatery has earned a stellar reputation for its rich bone broths, particularly the classic Tonkotsu and Red Tonkotsu ramen. Kitchen staff prepare the noodles on-site and use premium local ingredients, including Bangalow pork and Wagyu beef sourced directly from a nearby butcher.



Diners appreciate these robust, fresh flavours, though some patrons note that the side dishes can be slightly expensive. To complement the hearty meals, the venue also stocks a curated selection of Japanese beers.



Customisation and Accessibility



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook



A major draw for the community is the restaurant's self-serve condiment bar, which allows guests to customise their bowls exactly to their liking. The menu is inclusive, featuring vegetarian options to suit different dietary needs. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible across its entrance, seating, and parking areas, and free street parking is usually available nearby.&nbsp;



The restaurant operates seven days a week with split shifts, running from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner. They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery, accepting all major credit cards and tap-to-pay options.



Read: Char Kway Teow Demand Drives Growth for Uncle Lai’s in Greenslopes



Bringing the Experience Home



For those who prefer to eat in the comfort of their own homes, the restaurant goes a step further by selling DIY take-home packs. These kits allow locals to prepare a high-quality bowl of ramen in their own kitchens, complete with the restaurant's signature juicy pork slices and marinated eggs.&nbsp;



While the Greenslopes location is a massive hit with the local community, the brand also maintains four other locations across the greater Brisbane area, including South Brisbane, the Brisbane CBD, Ascot, and Underwood.







Published Date 1-June-2026



Photo Credit: Taro’s Ramen/ Facebook
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<title><![CDATA[Theft Leads Greenslopes Crime Data Ahead of Coffee With a Cop Event]]></title>
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With 341 offences recorded across Greenslopes in the past six months, including a high number of theft-related incidents, local residents will soon have an opportunity to discuss neighbourhood concerns face-to-face with police in a setting designed for conversation rather than complaints.



Read: Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital



The community event, known as Coffee with a Cop, will be held by South Brisbane District Crime Prevention and the Queensland Police Service at Parkside Community &amp; Services Club in Greenslopes on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.



Theft Remains the Most Common Offence in Greenslopes



Crime data for the suburb shows theft was the most frequently reported offence category over the six-month period, accounting for a significant share of incidents recorded by police. Traffic-related offences and drug offences were also among the leading categories.



Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map



The figures paint a picture of the issues affecting residents day to day. While Greenslopes is often known for its central location, hospital precinct and established residential streets, the data suggests property crime continues to be a concern for many households and businesses.



Offences were recorded across different parts of the suburb, with crime activity spread throughout key residential and commercial areas. Data also showed incidents occurred at varying times of the day and week, indicating there is no single pattern behind offending in the area.



Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map



Community Conversations Instead of Formal Meetings



The upcoming Coffee with a Cop event is intended to give residents a chance to speak directly with local police officers without the formality of a public meeting or police station visit.



The Queensland Police Service promotes the program as a way to strengthen relationships between police and the communities they serve. Residents can raise concerns, ask questions about local issues and learn more about crime prevention efforts in their neighbourhood.



For Greenslopes residents, the event comes at a time when local crime data is highlighting ongoing issues such as theft and traffic-related offending. Rather than discussing broad state-wide crime trends, the gathering provides an opportunity to focus on matters affecting the suburb itself.



Local Knowledge Can Shape Local Responses



Community engagement programs often rely on information shared by residents who experience neighbourhood issues first-hand. Concerns about suspicious activity, property crime, road safety and other local matters can help police identify emerging trends and understand where community attention is focused.



Events such as Coffee with a Cop are designed to create those conversations in a more approachable environment, giving residents the chance to share observations and hear directly from officers working within the district.



Coffee with a Cop will take place at Parkside Community &amp; Services Club, 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes, on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.



Read: School Zones are Back — and Police Want Drivers to Reset their Habits







Published 1-June-2026
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With 341 offences recorded across Greenslopes in the past six months, including a high number of theft-related incidents, local residents will soon have an opportunity to discuss neighbourhood concerns face-to-face with police in a setting designed for conversation rather than complaints.



Read: Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital



The community event, known as Coffee with a Cop, will be held by South Brisbane District Crime Prevention and the Queensland Police Service at Parkside Community &amp; Services Club in Greenslopes on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.



Theft Remains the Most Common Offence in Greenslopes



Crime data for the suburb shows theft was the most frequently reported offence category over the six-month period, accounting for a significant share of incidents recorded by police. Traffic-related offences and drug offences were also among the leading categories.



Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map



The figures paint a picture of the issues affecting residents day to day. While Greenslopes is often known for its central location, hospital precinct and established residential streets, the data suggests property crime continues to be a concern for many households and businesses.



Offences were recorded across different parts of the suburb, with crime activity spread throughout key residential and commercial areas. Data also showed incidents occurred at varying times of the day and week, indicating there is no single pattern behind offending in the area.



Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map



Community Conversations Instead of Formal Meetings



The upcoming Coffee with a Cop event is intended to give residents a chance to speak directly with local police officers without the formality of a public meeting or police station visit.



The Queensland Police Service promotes the program as a way to strengthen relationships between police and the communities they serve. Residents can raise concerns, ask questions about local issues and learn more about crime prevention efforts in their neighbourhood.



For Greenslopes residents, the event comes at a time when local crime data is highlighting ongoing issues such as theft and traffic-related offending. Rather than discussing broad state-wide crime trends, the gathering provides an opportunity to focus on matters affecting the suburb itself.



Local Knowledge Can Shape Local Responses



Community engagement programs often rely on information shared by residents who experience neighbourhood issues first-hand. Concerns about suspicious activity, property crime, road safety and other local matters can help police identify emerging trends and understand where community attention is focused.



Events such as Coffee with a Cop are designed to create those conversations in a more approachable environment, giving residents the chance to share observations and hear directly from officers working within the district.



Coffee with a Cop will take place at Parkside Community &amp; Services Club, 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes, on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.



Read: School Zones are Back — and Police Want Drivers to Reset their Habits







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



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



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



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[One Step Closer: Headfort Street Park Moves Nearer To Reality]]></title>
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A planned community park on Headfort Street in Greenslopes is inching closer to reality, with a key construction milestone just reached on the neighbouring Brisbane Legacy House project.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







Brisbane has been planning the new park as part of a broader redevelopment of the site, which sits within the Greenslopes Hospital Precinct. The project is linked to the construction of Brisbane Legacy House, a $9.2 million multi-disciplinary care centre for veterans and their families, which is being built on part of the same land. Brisbane has confirmed park works will begin once Legacy House construction is complete.



Photo credit: BMD Group



That moment is now drawing nearer. Builder JMac, part of the BMD Group, recently held a topping-out ceremony for Legacy House, a traditional milestone in the construction industry. According to BMD Group, the project is expected to be finished later this year, which brings the park one step closer to breaking ground.



A site with deep roots



The Headfort Street site carries a long history tied to the area's military past. The former Red Cross Centre at the corner of Headfort and Newdegate Streets was built around 1945 as a recreation centre for service personnel recovering at what was then the 112th Australian General Hospital, funded by money raised through the Australian Red Cross Café in Brisbane.&nbsp;



The Department of Veterans' Affairs later sought approval to remediate the contaminated site and sell it to Brisbane for the purpose of constructing a public park and Legacy House. The site sat largely abandoned for years before that process got underway, with the prospect of a community park there as far back as 2020.



Photo credit: BCC



Brisbane's plans for the park include both new community amenities and nods to the site's heritage. Proposed features include shade trees and structures, seating and picnic areas, pedestrian pathways, and open green spaces for informal recreation. The plans also call for the inclusion of heritage features, specifically the site's original gates and facade.



Community input and next steps



Community input was sought during the project's planning phase. Council ran engagement on proposed park features in November and December 2023, with a final concept plan released in mid-2025.







Read: New Community Park Planned at Former Red Cross Site in Greenslopes







The park falls within the Coorparoo Ward and is classified as a planned Council project. Residents wanting to stay across progress or provide feedback can contact Council on 07 3403 8888 or email the project team at parks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.&nbsp;



Published 20-May-2026
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A planned community park on Headfort Street in Greenslopes is inching closer to reality, with a key construction milestone just reached on the neighbouring Brisbane Legacy House project.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







Brisbane has been planning the new park as part of a broader redevelopment of the site, which sits within the Greenslopes Hospital Precinct. The project is linked to the construction of Brisbane Legacy House, a $9.2 million multi-disciplinary care centre for veterans and their families, which is being built on part of the same land. Brisbane has confirmed park works will begin once Legacy House construction is complete.



Photo credit: BMD Group



That moment is now drawing nearer. Builder JMac, part of the BMD Group, recently held a topping-out ceremony for Legacy House, a traditional milestone in the construction industry. According to BMD Group, the project is expected to be finished later this year, which brings the park one step closer to breaking ground.



A site with deep roots



The Headfort Street site carries a long history tied to the area's military past. The former Red Cross Centre at the corner of Headfort and Newdegate Streets was built around 1945 as a recreation centre for service personnel recovering at what was then the 112th Australian General Hospital, funded by money raised through the Australian Red Cross Café in Brisbane.&nbsp;



The Department of Veterans' Affairs later sought approval to remediate the contaminated site and sell it to Brisbane for the purpose of constructing a public park and Legacy House. The site sat largely abandoned for years before that process got underway, with the prospect of a community park there as far back as 2020.



Photo credit: BCC



Brisbane's plans for the park include both new community amenities and nods to the site's heritage. Proposed features include shade trees and structures, seating and picnic areas, pedestrian pathways, and open green spaces for informal recreation. The plans also call for the inclusion of heritage features, specifically the site's original gates and facade.



Community input and next steps



Community input was sought during the project's planning phase. Council ran engagement on proposed park features in November and December 2023, with a final concept plan released in mid-2025.







Read: New Community Park Planned at Former Red Cross Site in Greenslopes







The park falls within the Coorparoo Ward and is classified as a planned Council project. Residents wanting to stay across progress or provide feedback can contact Council on 07 3403 8888 or email the project team at parks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.&nbsp;



Published 20-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital]]></title>
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Therapy dogs Dougal and Buddy have become familiar faces at Greenslopes Private Hospital, where a dedicated dog therapy program originally established for veterans has recently expanded to include all patients and staff.







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Celebrates 500th Life-Changing Heart Procedure







The pair recently appeared on national TV to highlight the work they do with veterans, particularly in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, a period that can bring a mix of emotions for those who have served.



Queensland's Only Veteran-Focused Dog Therapy Program



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Dougal and Buddy are the core of PAWS, or Puppies Assisting Wounded Soldiers, founded by war veteran Tony Wilson. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tony established the program in 2025 after seeing a fellow veteran deeply affected by their service experience. He has spoken about being motivated by that experience and wanting to find a way to make a meaningful difference.



PAWS is currently Queensland's only dog therapy program specifically designed to support veterans, run with the help of dedicated volunteers. Tony has described the program as offering something small but powerful, with the simple act of pats and cuddles serving as a reminder to veterans that they are not alone.



The program's positive impact was quickly recognised by hospital leadership. CEO Justin Greenwell confirmed that its success led to a hospital-wide expansion, announced in April 2026, with Dougal and Buddy now visiting all patients and staff.&nbsp;







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Pioneers Lymphoedema Surgery in Queensland







Mr Greenwell has noted that the dogs help provide moments of distraction, reduce stress, and contribute to a more positive environment for everyone at the hospital. Tony has also said that seeing the impact Dougal and Buddy have had on the veteran community has been deeply rewarding, and that he is pleased the program can now benefit a wider group of people.



A Hospital With Deep Military Roots



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Greenslopes Private Hospital has a longstanding connection to Australia's military community. It opened in 1942 as a military facility during World War II and later served as a repatriation hospital. Now operated by Ramsay Health Care, the hospital continues to provide dedicated care for Australian veterans and their widows. The hospital has noted that the PAWS program reflects its ongoing commitment to veteran care.



Published 13-May-2026
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Therapy dogs Dougal and Buddy have become familiar faces at Greenslopes Private Hospital, where a dedicated dog therapy program originally established for veterans has recently expanded to include all patients and staff.







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Celebrates 500th Life-Changing Heart Procedure







The pair recently appeared on national TV to highlight the work they do with veterans, particularly in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, a period that can bring a mix of emotions for those who have served.



Queensland's Only Veteran-Focused Dog Therapy Program



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Dougal and Buddy are the core of PAWS, or Puppies Assisting Wounded Soldiers, founded by war veteran Tony Wilson. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tony established the program in 2025 after seeing a fellow veteran deeply affected by their service experience. He has spoken about being motivated by that experience and wanting to find a way to make a meaningful difference.



PAWS is currently Queensland's only dog therapy program specifically designed to support veterans, run with the help of dedicated volunteers. Tony has described the program as offering something small but powerful, with the simple act of pats and cuddles serving as a reminder to veterans that they are not alone.



The program's positive impact was quickly recognised by hospital leadership. CEO Justin Greenwell confirmed that its success led to a hospital-wide expansion, announced in April 2026, with Dougal and Buddy now visiting all patients and staff.&nbsp;







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Pioneers Lymphoedema Surgery in Queensland







Mr Greenwell has noted that the dogs help provide moments of distraction, reduce stress, and contribute to a more positive environment for everyone at the hospital. Tony has also said that seeing the impact Dougal and Buddy have had on the veteran community has been deeply rewarding, and that he is pleased the program can now benefit a wider group of people.



A Hospital With Deep Military Roots



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Greenslopes Private Hospital has a longstanding connection to Australia's military community. It opened in 1942 as a military facility during World War II and later served as a repatriation hospital. Now operated by Ramsay Health Care, the hospital continues to provide dedicated care for Australian veterans and their widows. The hospital has noted that the PAWS program reflects its ongoing commitment to veteran care.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



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



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



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







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



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



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



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



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



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



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




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<title><![CDATA[Revisit the Little Hawthorne Rituals Locals Know by Heart Through Love Local Hawthorne]]></title>
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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
     Receive a FREE Orientation Workout upon purchase of an Intro Offer for new clients, plus 10% off 10-Class Passes.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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        Adore Beauty and Wellness
      
    

    
      Your choice of a FREE lash tint or brow wax with a Keratin Lash Lift, 
or get 15 minutes of additional time for remedial massage bookings.
      Available until 30 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Hawthorne Skin & Beauty
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE eyebrow wax ($58 value!) with any $69 Skin Consultation.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
        Booking must include airfares and at least one land component.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



Love Local Hawthorne is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial. 




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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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        The Paper Cup Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a 5% DISCOUNT on any coffee purchase, available on weekdays only. Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
     Receive a FREE Orientation Workout upon purchase of an Intro Offer for new clients, plus 10% off 10-Class Passes.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
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For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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      Your choice of a FREE lash tint or brow wax with a Keratin Lash Lift, 
or get 15 minutes of additional time for remedial massage bookings.
      Available until 30 June.
    

    
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Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
        Booking must include airfares and at least one land component.
      
    

    
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Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



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



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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Plans for a large retirement village at the corner of Lytton Road and Andrew Street are being adjusted to pack in more units. The developer has submitted new architectural drawings to address local feedback, promising that the increase to 206 apartments won't cause extra overshadowing or traffic problems for nearby residents.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections



The site is located at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road. While Council had already approved a retirement village for this spot, the developer now wants to change the plans of  DA A006935123 to increase the number of units from 177 to 206.



More Details on Design



In late April, the developer moved into the "Further Issues Response" stage. This means they had to give Council more specific information about the height of the buildings and how far back they sit from the street.



Key points from the new documents include:




Building Height: Most buildings will stay roughly the same height, with the biggest increase being only 0.8 metres. One building on Lytton Road will actually be slightly lower than first planned.



Distance from Neighbours: Some gaps between the buildings and the street have changed. For example, on Andrew Street, the gap will drop from 10.6 metres to 7.9 metres.



Shadows: The developer claims these changes won't cause any extra shadows for the people living next door.




Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



What’s Inside the New Proposal?



The project will feature four main buildings (called Buildings A, B, C, and D) built around shared gardens. Because the land is on a slope, the design uses the landscape to connect the different areas.



Facilities for residents will include:




A cinema and library.



A swimming pool and rooftop terrace.



Lounges, dining areas, and games rooms.




The 206 apartments will be a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The developer plans to build the project in three stages to manage the construction.



Traffic and Parking



Getting in and out of the village will mostly stay the same as the original plan. Cars will enter from Lytton Road and Bolan Street. On Lytton Road, drivers will only be allowed to turn left in and left out to keep traffic moving safely.



The basement will have 442 parking spaces, which covers residents, visitors, and staff. The developer says the new layout makes it easier for cars to move around inside the site.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



Awaiting Decision&nbsp;



Council has not made a final decision yet. Locals have previously raised concerns about the size and scale of the buildings, extra traffic on local roads, and the "look and feel" of the suburb changing.



The developer argues that the new design keeps enough trees and space between the new buildings and existing homes to keep everyone happy. As Brisbane’s population gets older, projects like this are becoming more common in the inner-east suburbs.



Read: From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit



Published 14-May-2026
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Plans for a large retirement village at the corner of Lytton Road and Andrew Street are being adjusted to pack in more units. The developer has submitted new architectural drawings to address local feedback, promising that the increase to 206 apartments won't cause extra overshadowing or traffic problems for nearby residents.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections



The site is located at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road. While Council had already approved a retirement village for this spot, the developer now wants to change the plans of  DA A006935123 to increase the number of units from 177 to 206.



More Details on Design



In late April, the developer moved into the "Further Issues Response" stage. This means they had to give Council more specific information about the height of the buildings and how far back they sit from the street.



Key points from the new documents include:




Building Height: Most buildings will stay roughly the same height, with the biggest increase being only 0.8 metres. One building on Lytton Road will actually be slightly lower than first planned.



Distance from Neighbours: Some gaps between the buildings and the street have changed. For example, on Andrew Street, the gap will drop from 10.6 metres to 7.9 metres.



Shadows: The developer claims these changes won't cause any extra shadows for the people living next door.




Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



What’s Inside the New Proposal?



The project will feature four main buildings (called Buildings A, B, C, and D) built around shared gardens. Because the land is on a slope, the design uses the landscape to connect the different areas.



Facilities for residents will include:




A cinema and library.



A swimming pool and rooftop terrace.



Lounges, dining areas, and games rooms.




The 206 apartments will be a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The developer plans to build the project in three stages to manage the construction.



Traffic and Parking



Getting in and out of the village will mostly stay the same as the original plan. Cars will enter from Lytton Road and Bolan Street. On Lytton Road, drivers will only be allowed to turn left in and left out to keep traffic moving safely.



The basement will have 442 parking spaces, which covers residents, visitors, and staff. The developer says the new layout makes it easier for cars to move around inside the site.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



Awaiting Decision&nbsp;



Council has not made a final decision yet. Locals have previously raised concerns about the size and scale of the buildings, extra traffic on local roads, and the "look and feel" of the suburb changing.



The developer argues that the new design keeps enough trees and space between the new buildings and existing homes to keep everyone happy. As Brisbane’s population gets older, projects like this are becoming more common in the inner-east suburbs.



Read: From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit



Published 14-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections]]></title>
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More than 500 objections have not stopped a proposed Hawthorne childcare centre from advancing to Queensland’s Planning and Environment Court.



Read: Childcare Centre Proposed for Wynnum Road Site in Hawthorne



The appeal was lodged after the proposed three-storey childcare development (DA A006840975) for 406-412 Wynnum Road and 9A Riding Road was rejected in March 2026. The application, submitted by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd, included plans for a centre catering to children aged up to five years old, along with 27 car parks and demolition works on the site.



Council refused the development following concerns about traffic impacts, vehicle access, landscaping, building scale and the effect the centre could have on nearby homes. According to the decision, officers were not satisfied that the surrounding road network could safely handle increased traffic volumes linked to the proposal.



The appeal remains pending as of press time.



Traffic concerns became a major issue during consultation



The proposed childcare site sits at the intersection of Riding Road and Wynnum Road in Hawthorne. Throughout the assessment process, residents raised concerns about congestion, safety and the pressure additional vehicles could place on nearby streets.



A community petition opposing the project gathered 281 signatures. The petition raised concerns about traffic safety, air quality, demolition of character homes and whether the development suited the surrounding area.



During the public notification process, the proposal drew 543 submissions, including 534 objections and nine letters of support.



Developer says the childcare centre matches the area’s planning rules



Court documents filed by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd argue the childcare centre is an appropriate use for the location and would not create unacceptable impacts for surrounding residents.



The appeal states the development was designed to suit the existing road network and the low-medium density zoning of the area. The company also argued the proposal would provide additional childcare choice and convenience for local families.



The developer further claimed the site is already positioned along heavily trafficked roads and that the project would reflect the level of activity already expected in that part of Hawthorne.



Court filings also point to an earlier Planning and Environment Court approval tied to the same land. In 2023, the site received approval for a separate three-storey residential development that included demolition of a pre-1947 dwelling.



The current appeal argues the childcare proposal would produce impacts similar to, or in some cases less than, the previously approved residential project.



Photo Credit: DA/A006840975



Site previously approved for residential development



The site has already been the subject of earlier planning disputes.



Council records show the land previously received approval for a multi-unit residential development through the Planning and Environment Court. It covered demolition works and plans for several residential units across the Wynnum Road properties.



The childcare proposal kept some similarities to that earlier approval, including the three-storey scale of the building. However, nearby residents opposing the childcare centre argued the nature of the use — particularly daily drop-offs, pick-ups and service vehicle movements — would create a different impact on the neighbourhood compared with residential units.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Centre Proposal Faces Delayed Decision Amid Local Concerns



Published 14-May-2026




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More than 500 objections have not stopped a proposed Hawthorne childcare centre from advancing to Queensland’s Planning and Environment Court.



Read: Childcare Centre Proposed for Wynnum Road Site in Hawthorne



The appeal was lodged after the proposed three-storey childcare development (DA A006840975) for 406-412 Wynnum Road and 9A Riding Road was rejected in March 2026. The application, submitted by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd, included plans for a centre catering to children aged up to five years old, along with 27 car parks and demolition works on the site.



Council refused the development following concerns about traffic impacts, vehicle access, landscaping, building scale and the effect the centre could have on nearby homes. According to the decision, officers were not satisfied that the surrounding road network could safely handle increased traffic volumes linked to the proposal.



The appeal remains pending as of press time.



Traffic concerns became a major issue during consultation



The proposed childcare site sits at the intersection of Riding Road and Wynnum Road in Hawthorne. Throughout the assessment process, residents raised concerns about congestion, safety and the pressure additional vehicles could place on nearby streets.



A community petition opposing the project gathered 281 signatures. The petition raised concerns about traffic safety, air quality, demolition of character homes and whether the development suited the surrounding area.



During the public notification process, the proposal drew 543 submissions, including 534 objections and nine letters of support.



Developer says the childcare centre matches the area’s planning rules



Court documents filed by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd argue the childcare centre is an appropriate use for the location and would not create unacceptable impacts for surrounding residents.



The appeal states the development was designed to suit the existing road network and the low-medium density zoning of the area. The company also argued the proposal would provide additional childcare choice and convenience for local families.



The developer further claimed the site is already positioned along heavily trafficked roads and that the project would reflect the level of activity already expected in that part of Hawthorne.



Court filings also point to an earlier Planning and Environment Court approval tied to the same land. In 2023, the site received approval for a separate three-storey residential development that included demolition of a pre-1947 dwelling.



The current appeal argues the childcare proposal would produce impacts similar to, or in some cases less than, the previously approved residential project.



Photo Credit: DA/A006840975



Site previously approved for residential development



The site has already been the subject of earlier planning disputes.



Council records show the land previously received approval for a multi-unit residential development through the Planning and Environment Court. It covered demolition works and plans for several residential units across the Wynnum Road properties.



The childcare proposal kept some similarities to that earlier approval, including the three-storey scale of the building. However, nearby residents opposing the childcare centre argued the nature of the use — particularly daily drop-offs, pick-ups and service vehicle movements — would create a different impact on the neighbourhood compared with residential units.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Centre Proposal Faces Delayed Decision Amid Local Concerns



Published 14-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Major Mental Health Fundraiser to Pass Through Hawthorne]]></title>
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Thousands of footsteps will carry a major Brisbane mental health fundraiser through Hawthorne, with former NRL players and community supporters set to walk 50km across the city during one of rugby league’s biggest weekends of the year.



Read: House Hunting with Dogs at Brisbane’s First Puppy Open Home in Hawthorne



The “M-Brace the Magic” charity walk will move through Hawthorne and neighbouring Bulimba as participants make their way from Hamilton to Suncorp Stadium ahead of Magic Round. The event aims to raise awareness and funding for free mental health services as anxiety, trauma and depression continue to affect millions of Australians.



For Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the fundraiser is expected to bring a steady stream of walkers through riverside streets as participants tackle one of the city’s most physically demanding community challenges.



The walk will take place on Friday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in Hamilton before finishing around 5:30 p.m. at Suncorp Stadium in Milton ahead of the Sharks and Bulldogs clash.



Former rugby league players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney are expected to join the event alongside sporting personalities, volunteers and supporters. Organisers say the walk is about more than fundraising, with the event designed to encourage open conversations around mental health through community connection and sport.



Hawthorne residents may notice increased activity throughout the day as participants move through the suburb in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The eastern suburbs are known for active community groups, river walks and outdoor lifestyles, making Hawthorne and Bulimba natural inclusions in the city-wide route.



While Magic Round often dominates the sporting conversation in Brisbane during May, organisers hope the walk will shine a spotlight on issues affecting people well beyond football. Mental health advocates have increasingly used sporting events and high-profile athletes to help break down stigma around seeking support, particularly among men and younger Australians.



Participants are expected to stop at the City Botanic Gardens during both morning and afternoon breaks, where event partner Sip Coco will provide hydration and refreshments.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Brisbane beverage company has partnered with the fundraiser as part of its growing involvement in local sporting and community events.



Organisers say one of the strongest aspects of the event is its accessibility, with walkers of varying fitness levels encouraged to take part while supporting a shared cause. As participants continue westward towards Milton late in the afternoon, organisers hope the support shown along the route will help reinforce the event’s central message — that mental health conversations should happen openly and without judgement.




DONATE




Read: Liquor Legends Hawthorne Carries On the Craft Beer Legacy



Published 11-May-2026




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Thousands of footsteps will carry a major Brisbane mental health fundraiser through Hawthorne, with former NRL players and community supporters set to walk 50km across the city during one of rugby league’s biggest weekends of the year.



Read: House Hunting with Dogs at Brisbane’s First Puppy Open Home in Hawthorne



The “M-Brace the Magic” charity walk will move through Hawthorne and neighbouring Bulimba as participants make their way from Hamilton to Suncorp Stadium ahead of Magic Round. The event aims to raise awareness and funding for free mental health services as anxiety, trauma and depression continue to affect millions of Australians.



For Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the fundraiser is expected to bring a steady stream of walkers through riverside streets as participants tackle one of the city’s most physically demanding community challenges.



The walk will take place on Friday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in Hamilton before finishing around 5:30 p.m. at Suncorp Stadium in Milton ahead of the Sharks and Bulldogs clash.



Former rugby league players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney are expected to join the event alongside sporting personalities, volunteers and supporters. Organisers say the walk is about more than fundraising, with the event designed to encourage open conversations around mental health through community connection and sport.



Hawthorne residents may notice increased activity throughout the day as participants move through the suburb in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The eastern suburbs are known for active community groups, river walks and outdoor lifestyles, making Hawthorne and Bulimba natural inclusions in the city-wide route.



While Magic Round often dominates the sporting conversation in Brisbane during May, organisers hope the walk will shine a spotlight on issues affecting people well beyond football. Mental health advocates have increasingly used sporting events and high-profile athletes to help break down stigma around seeking support, particularly among men and younger Australians.



Participants are expected to stop at the City Botanic Gardens during both morning and afternoon breaks, where event partner Sip Coco will provide hydration and refreshments.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Brisbane beverage company has partnered with the fundraiser as part of its growing involvement in local sporting and community events.



Organisers say one of the strongest aspects of the event is its accessibility, with walkers of varying fitness levels encouraged to take part while supporting a shared cause. As participants continue westward towards Milton late in the afternoon, organisers hope the support shown along the route will help reinforce the event’s central message — that mental health conversations should happen openly and without judgement.




DONATE




Read: Liquor Legends Hawthorne Carries On the Craft Beer Legacy



Published 11-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit]]></title>
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Most of us think of high school as a place to survive exams and hang out at lunch, but for&nbsp;Michela Cutigni, it was the actual launchpad for a career in the cosmos. She spent two years at&nbsp;Balmoral State High School (BSHS)&nbsp;as an international exchange student from Italy, and is currently officially living the dream. 



Read: Lourdes Hill College Graduate Wins Prestigious TJ Ryan Memorial Medal And Prize



Michela is now a&nbsp;Space and Astronautical Engineer, specifically diving into the world of space biomedicine.



Breaking the "Space Ceiling"



Michela isn't just building rockets. She’s looking out for the people inside them. Currently crushing an Industrial PhD at the Sapienza University of Rome (in a cool collab with Thales Alenia Space), she recently co-authored a massive paper in&nbsp;Frontiers in Physiology.



Her research is a total game-changer. She’s highlighting how microgravity—that weightless feeling astronauts get—affects female reproductive health. Believe it or not, most space research in the past has focused almost entirely on men. Michela is out here making sure the future of space travel is inclusive for everyone.



Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



The Balmoral Edge



So, how did a student from Italy end up leading the charge in space science? Michela credits her time at BSHS, one of Brisbane’s&nbsp;top aviation hubs.



Because the school is tight with big names like&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aviation Australia, students get access to STEM and Aerospace programs that you usually only see in movies. 



For Michela, that unique focus was exactly what she needed to bridge the gap between being a high schooler in Brisbane and an engineer in Europe.



More Than Just Textbooks



While the "rocket science" part is awesome, the school’s&nbsp;International Student Program&nbsp;is really about the vibes and the support system. Moving across the world at our age is a huge deal, and Balmoral prides itself on making sure international students don’t just "fit in," but actually thrive.



Whether it’s through music, sports, or just having a solid team of teachers to lean on, the program is designed to turn a scary move into a life-changing opportunity.



As the school put it on their site:&nbsp;"At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated."



Michela’s story is a strong reminder that the person sitting next to you in physics might just be the one figuring out how humans will live on Mars. If you're an international student looking for a sign to take the leap—this is it.



Read: Susie O’Neill: Lourdes Hill College Old Girl and Australian Swimming Great 



Published 9-May-2026
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Most of us think of high school as a place to survive exams and hang out at lunch, but for&nbsp;Michela Cutigni, it was the actual launchpad for a career in the cosmos. She spent two years at&nbsp;Balmoral State High School (BSHS)&nbsp;as an international exchange student from Italy, and is currently officially living the dream. 



Read: Lourdes Hill College Graduate Wins Prestigious TJ Ryan Memorial Medal And Prize



Michela is now a&nbsp;Space and Astronautical Engineer, specifically diving into the world of space biomedicine.



Breaking the "Space Ceiling"



Michela isn't just building rockets. She’s looking out for the people inside them. Currently crushing an Industrial PhD at the Sapienza University of Rome (in a cool collab with Thales Alenia Space), she recently co-authored a massive paper in&nbsp;Frontiers in Physiology.



Her research is a total game-changer. She’s highlighting how microgravity—that weightless feeling astronauts get—affects female reproductive health. Believe it or not, most space research in the past has focused almost entirely on men. Michela is out here making sure the future of space travel is inclusive for everyone.



Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



The Balmoral Edge



So, how did a student from Italy end up leading the charge in space science? Michela credits her time at BSHS, one of Brisbane’s&nbsp;top aviation hubs.



Because the school is tight with big names like&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aviation Australia, students get access to STEM and Aerospace programs that you usually only see in movies. 



For Michela, that unique focus was exactly what she needed to bridge the gap between being a high schooler in Brisbane and an engineer in Europe.



More Than Just Textbooks



While the "rocket science" part is awesome, the school’s&nbsp;International Student Program&nbsp;is really about the vibes and the support system. Moving across the world at our age is a huge deal, and Balmoral prides itself on making sure international students don’t just "fit in," but actually thrive.



Whether it’s through music, sports, or just having a solid team of teachers to lean on, the program is designed to turn a scary move into a life-changing opportunity.



As the school put it on their site:&nbsp;"At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated."



Michela’s story is a strong reminder that the person sitting next to you in physics might just be the one figuring out how humans will live on Mars. If you're an international student looking for a sign to take the leap—this is it.



Read: Susie O’Neill: Lourdes Hill College Old Girl and Australian Swimming Great 



Published 9-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Carina and Chandler Feature in Illegal Dumping Crackdown as AI Cameras Expand]]></title>
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A growing network of AI-assisted cameras is helping authorities identify illegal dumpers across Brisbane, with Carina and Chandler among the eastern suburbs appearing in the city’s latest hotspot data.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed 



Carina ranked among Brisbane’s most reported suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Chandler featured on the list of locations where infringement notices and warnings have been issued.



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Brisbane SX International BMX Centre In Chandler Prepares For July 2026 Global Event 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








Published 3-June-2026
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A growing network of AI-assisted cameras is helping authorities identify illegal dumpers across Brisbane, with Carina and Chandler among the eastern suburbs appearing in the city’s latest hotspot data.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed 



Carina ranked among Brisbane’s most reported suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Chandler featured on the list of locations where infringement notices and warnings have been issued.



The expanded surveillance effort comes as several East Brisbane suburbs appeared on Brisbane’s latest illegal dumping rankings, highlighting the ongoing challenge facing communities across the city’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.



More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots



Motion-activated cameras are now operating across Brisbane at locations identified as dumping hotspots or high-risk areas. The devices can capture information including vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items, helping investigators gather evidence and identify repeat offenders.



Around 25 additional cameras were installed during the past year, bringing the total network to more than 200 devices across the city. The increased monitoring coincides with a sharp rise in enforcement activity. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, generating more than $525,000 in penalties.



Authorities estimate illegal dumping costs ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses, separate from any environmental damage caused by dumped materials.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;CrGregAdermann/Facebook



Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences



Coorparoo ranked fourth among Brisbane suburbs for illegal dumping complaints, while Morningside ranked sixth and Carina ranked seventh.



Mount Gravatt appeared second on the list of suburbs where infringement notices and warnings were issued, recording 125 notices. Cannon Hill ranked fifth with 38 notices, while Chandler recorded 19 notices.



The figures reflect two different measures. Complaint rankings show where incidents are being reported, while infringement and warning notices indicate where offenders have been identified and enforcement action has occurred.



2026Most Illegal Dumping Complaints&nbsp;Most Infringement &amp; Warning Notices&nbsp;Notices Issued1MoorookaMount Coot-tha3182Sunnybank HillsMount Gravatt1253New FarmRichlands494CoorparooBald Hills455Forest LakeCannon Hill386MorningsideBulwer357CarinaDoolandella258RuncornWillawong229SunnybankChandler1910AnnerleyNathan19



Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers



Illegal dumping is not always large-scale. At Cannon Hill, concerns have been raised about people leaving bags, boxes and household items outside charity collection bins.



According to Cr Lisa Atwood in March, volunteers and staff from Link Vision have regularly been forced to deal with piles of donations left beside collection bins at 1177 Wynnum Road.







While many people appear to have good intentions, items left outside bins can quickly become damaged by weather, dirt or vandalism. Once that happens, many donations can no longer be reused and must be disposed of as waste.



The problem can also attract further dumping, with broken furniture and unwanted household items sometimes left near collection points. To address ongoing issues, anti-dumping cameras have been installed at the site. Residents caught leaving items outside collection bins can face penalties for illegal dumping.



Legal Disposal Options Available



Illegal dumping can involve a wide range of materials. Mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials are among the items commonly collected during clean-up operations.



Dumped materials can damage bushland, affect waterways, create safety hazards and increase maintenance costs for public spaces. In suburban areas, even relatively small piles of rubbish can quickly grow when additional items are added by other people.



Residents have several legal options for disposing of unwanted items. Household waste and recycling can be managed through regular collection services, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations.



Waste vouchers, designated hazardous waste disposal events and charitable donations provide alternatives to leaving unwanted items in public places.



Read: Brisbane SX International BMX Centre In Chandler Prepares For July 2026 Global Event 



Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888, providing details such as location, photographs and descriptions where possible.








ILLEGAL DUMPING INFO








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The 18-basket disc golf course at Cadogan Street Park in Carindale is one of Brisbane's best public courses when conditions allow, but persistent flooding along the Bulimba Creek floodplain leaves it unplayable for close to half the year, pushing the entire city's disc golf community onto the Freney Street course in Rocklea as the only year-round option.



Read: New Disc Golf Course Opens in Cadogan Street Park



A community petition now calls for Freney Street to be upgraded into a full 18-hole dual-layout championship facility. The case rests partly on Carindale's drainage problem: when one of only two public courses in the city is regularly closed, the pressure on the other becomes unsustainable.



A course that earns its reputation in dry weather



When conditions are right, Cadogan Street Park delivers genuinely good disc golf. Its 18 holes run through a mix of open fairways, lightly wooded corridors and partially wooded sections in roughly equal proportions. 



Photo Credit: BCC



Concrete teepads and dedicated metal baskets give the layout a professional standard, and the course's position along the Bulimba Creek floodplain means tall gums, natural terrain changes and occasional koala sightings are part of a round here.



For experienced players, it represents a real test. For newcomers, the variety across hole distances and difficulty levels makes it approachable without being frustrating.



The Brisbane Disc Golf Club runs its monthly league day at the course on the third Saturday of each month, with registration from 9am and tee-off at 9.45am. Entry is $5 plus a $1 ace-pot.



When the course becomes unplayable



The same creek that makes Carindale scenic is also what makes it unreliable. After heavy rain, the low-lying sections hold water for extended periods, with the course listed across multiple platforms as "subject to flooding, which can take a while to recede." Player reviews note that Rocklea recovers from the same rainfall events within days, while Carindale can stay waterlogged for weeks or even months.








Players monitoring conditions before a trip can check the Old Cleveland Road gauging station on the Bureau of Meteorology's water data portal for current Bulimba Creek levels.



The course also has no toilets or water bubblers on site. The nearest facilities are roughly 900 metres west along the bike path, or 700 metres north via Breadsell Street to Minnippi Parklands.



Pressure shifts to Rocklea



With Carindale unavailable for such a significant portion of the year, the 12-basket Freney Street course carries a disproportionate share of Brisbane's disc golf activity. The petition for its upgrade estimates between 5,000 and 12,000 rounds are played at Freney Street annually, and its UDisc rating of 4.0 out of 5 from more than 350 reviews reflects consistent, heavy use rather than occasional visits.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The petition specifically calls for Freney Street to be expanded to a full 18-hole dual-layout facility, capable of hosting organised events and tournaments and serving players across all skill levels. Until that happens, or until Carindale's drainage is resolved, Brisbane effectively operates as a one-course city for most of the year.



To support the petition for a Freney Street upgrade, click here. Cadogan Street Park is on Cadogan Street, Carindale, with street parking on Cadogan Street and Settlers Street on the southern side of Bulimba Creek.



Read: Carindale Embraces Disc Golf Craze at Cadogan Street Park



Published 1-June-2026








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The 18-basket disc golf course at Cadogan Street Park in Carindale is one of Brisbane's best public courses when conditions allow, but persistent flooding along the Bulimba Creek floodplain leaves it unplayable for close to half the year, pushing the entire city's disc golf community onto the Freney Street course in Rocklea as the only year-round option.



Read: New Disc Golf Course Opens in Cadogan Street Park



A community petition now calls for Freney Street to be upgraded into a full 18-hole dual-layout championship facility. The case rests partly on Carindale's drainage problem: when one of only two public courses in the city is regularly closed, the pressure on the other becomes unsustainable.



A course that earns its reputation in dry weather



When conditions are right, Cadogan Street Park delivers genuinely good disc golf. Its 18 holes run through a mix of open fairways, lightly wooded corridors and partially wooded sections in roughly equal proportions. 



Photo Credit: BCC



Concrete teepads and dedicated metal baskets give the layout a professional standard, and the course's position along the Bulimba Creek floodplain means tall gums, natural terrain changes and occasional koala sightings are part of a round here.



For experienced players, it represents a real test. For newcomers, the variety across hole distances and difficulty levels makes it approachable without being frustrating.



The Brisbane Disc Golf Club runs its monthly league day at the course on the third Saturday of each month, with registration from 9am and tee-off at 9.45am. Entry is $5 plus a $1 ace-pot.



When the course becomes unplayable



The same creek that makes Carindale scenic is also what makes it unreliable. After heavy rain, the low-lying sections hold water for extended periods, with the course listed across multiple platforms as "subject to flooding, which can take a while to recede." Player reviews note that Rocklea recovers from the same rainfall events within days, while Carindale can stay waterlogged for weeks or even months.








Players monitoring conditions before a trip can check the Old Cleveland Road gauging station on the Bureau of Meteorology's water data portal for current Bulimba Creek levels.



The course also has no toilets or water bubblers on site. The nearest facilities are roughly 900 metres west along the bike path, or 700 metres north via Breadsell Street to Minnippi Parklands.



Pressure shifts to Rocklea



With Carindale unavailable for such a significant portion of the year, the 12-basket Freney Street course carries a disproportionate share of Brisbane's disc golf activity. The petition for its upgrade estimates between 5,000 and 12,000 rounds are played at Freney Street annually, and its UDisc rating of 4.0 out of 5 from more than 350 reviews reflects consistent, heavy use rather than occasional visits.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The petition specifically calls for Freney Street to be expanded to a full 18-hole dual-layout facility, capable of hosting organised events and tournaments and serving players across all skill levels. Until that happens, or until Carindale's drainage is resolved, Brisbane effectively operates as a one-course city for most of the year.



To support the petition for a Freney Street upgrade, click here. Cadogan Street Park is on Cadogan Street, Carindale, with street parking on Cadogan Street and Settlers Street on the southern side of Bulimba Creek.



Read: Carindale Embraces Disc Golf Craze at Cadogan Street Park



Published 1-June-2026








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



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



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



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



20-16.



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



Queensland Let The Game Slip



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



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



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







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







The first round of Origin is here.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



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



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



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



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



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



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



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



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



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



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



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



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



Walker never missed.



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



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



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



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



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



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



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



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



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



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



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



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



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



The Blues took advantage.



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



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



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



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24




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<title><![CDATA[Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs]]></title>
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Residents walking along Bulimba Creek's path may not realise what is sitting beneath the mud and sediment below the waterline, but a new Queensland University of Technology study has found that the Creek contains an estimated 4100 microplastic particles per kilogram of dry sediment, with researchers linking the build-up to urban runoff, packaging waste, synthetic fibres and ongoing residential activity across Brisbane’s east.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed



Published 22-May-2026
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Residents walking along Bulimba Creek's path may not realise what is sitting beneath the mud and sediment below the waterline, but a new Queensland University of Technology study has found that the Creek contains an estimated 4100 microplastic particles per kilogram of dry sediment, with researchers linking the build-up to urban runoff, packaging waste, synthetic fibres and ongoing residential activity across Brisbane’s east.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed



Published 22-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Carindale Recreation Reserve Upgrade To Begin With Safer Access And Park Movement]]></title>
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Carindale Recreation Reserve is set to enter a new stage of its planned park upgrade, with early works focused on safer entry, improved parking and clearer movement through the reserve while broader recreation features remain part of a longer-term vision.



Read: Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs



First Works Focus On Carindale Access



The initial phase of the Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade is planned to run from mid-May 2026 to late 2026, with work scheduled between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday.



The park is expected to remain largely open during construction, with access through the Belvidere Street entrance to be maintained. Visitors may still notice temporary path changes, short detours, fenced work areas, intermittent parking changes, construction machinery, increased noise, dust and vehicle movement.



The first stage will centre on how people enter and move around the reserve. A new two-lane park entry from Cadogan Street will be built to improve access to the car park, while the existing one-lane entry from Bedivere Street will be removed and returned to open parkland.



The works will also include expanded car parking, upgraded and realigned shared paths, safer crossing points, some vegetation removal and replanting.



Photo Credit: BCC



Feedback Helped Shape The Park Plan



The current works follow feedback on a draft concept plan in November 2025, when residents were invited to comment through an online survey and two in-person information kiosks. Earlier comments about the reserve gathered in 2024 were also considered.



Feedback pointed to support for an improved park experience and identified the new entry road as a way to respond to safety concerns and poor sightlines at the existing access point.



The final concept plan was released in May 2026 and presents a longer-term direction for the reserve. It includes improved and extended playground features, new picnic facilities and shelters, fitness and agility equipment, multi-use riding and play spaces, improved pathways and connections, a new entry road linking to existing car parking, and possible additional parking in the future.



Those longer-term features are not all part of the immediate works. Further park improvements remain subject to detailed design, site planning, environmental considerations and future budget availability.



Photo Credit: BCC



Wildlife Measures Included During Works



The reserve is home to koalas and other native wildlife, making habitat protection a key part of the construction program. A qualified wildlife spotter-catcher will monitor animals during works to help protect them while construction is underway.



Vegetation removal will be balanced with replanting intended to retain the reserve’s habitat value. Fenced construction areas, temporary movement changes, signage and traffic controllers will also be used to manage access and safety around the work zones.



The staged approach allows the reserve to remain usable as much as possible while the first phase is delivered. For park users, the most immediate changes will centre on access, parking, pathways and safer movement through the site.



Read: New Owners, Same Local Spirit: IGA Carindale Set for Fresh Chapter



Broader recreation upgrades, including possible improvements to play, picnic, fitness and riding areas, may be delivered in future stages when funding becomes available. The Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade begins with the access and safety works intended to prepare the park for possible future improvements.



Published 20-May-2026
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Carindale Recreation Reserve is set to enter a new stage of its planned park upgrade, with early works focused on safer entry, improved parking and clearer movement through the reserve while broader recreation features remain part of a longer-term vision.



Read: Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs



First Works Focus On Carindale Access



The initial phase of the Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade is planned to run from mid-May 2026 to late 2026, with work scheduled between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday.



The park is expected to remain largely open during construction, with access through the Belvidere Street entrance to be maintained. Visitors may still notice temporary path changes, short detours, fenced work areas, intermittent parking changes, construction machinery, increased noise, dust and vehicle movement.



The first stage will centre on how people enter and move around the reserve. A new two-lane park entry from Cadogan Street will be built to improve access to the car park, while the existing one-lane entry from Bedivere Street will be removed and returned to open parkland.



The works will also include expanded car parking, upgraded and realigned shared paths, safer crossing points, some vegetation removal and replanting.



Photo Credit: BCC



Feedback Helped Shape The Park Plan



The current works follow feedback on a draft concept plan in November 2025, when residents were invited to comment through an online survey and two in-person information kiosks. Earlier comments about the reserve gathered in 2024 were also considered.



Feedback pointed to support for an improved park experience and identified the new entry road as a way to respond to safety concerns and poor sightlines at the existing access point.



The final concept plan was released in May 2026 and presents a longer-term direction for the reserve. It includes improved and extended playground features, new picnic facilities and shelters, fitness and agility equipment, multi-use riding and play spaces, improved pathways and connections, a new entry road linking to existing car parking, and possible additional parking in the future.



Those longer-term features are not all part of the immediate works. Further park improvements remain subject to detailed design, site planning, environmental considerations and future budget availability.



Photo Credit: BCC



Wildlife Measures Included During Works



The reserve is home to koalas and other native wildlife, making habitat protection a key part of the construction program. A qualified wildlife spotter-catcher will monitor animals during works to help protect them while construction is underway.



Vegetation removal will be balanced with replanting intended to retain the reserve’s habitat value. Fenced construction areas, temporary movement changes, signage and traffic controllers will also be used to manage access and safety around the work zones.



The staged approach allows the reserve to remain usable as much as possible while the first phase is delivered. For park users, the most immediate changes will centre on access, parking, pathways and safer movement through the site.



Read: New Owners, Same Local Spirit: IGA Carindale Set for Fresh Chapter



Broader recreation upgrades, including possible improvements to play, picnic, fitness and riding areas, may be delivered in future stages when funding becomes available. The Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade begins with the access and safety works intended to prepare the park for possible future improvements.



Published 20-May-2026
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IGA Carindale, the family-owned supermarket located in the Metropol Shopping Centre at Creek Road, has changed hands after more than eight years under the same family, with the incoming owners committed to keeping it locally owned and family operated.







Read: Carina’s IGA Local Grocer Stanley Road Megafresh Wins Double Honours at 2026 IGA Awards







The outgoing family shared the news on the store's Facebook page, describing the decision as "bittersweet" after eight and a half years building not just a business, but a community.



"Over the years we haven't just built a business, we've built a community filled with friendship, loyal customers, amazing support, and the very best staff," they wrote in their farewell post. "We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and support the community has shown us throughout this journey."







The announcement drew an outpouring of warm responses from the local community, with customers sharing their well-wishes for the family in the comments section of the post.



"Oh I am going to miss seeing those faces! Best of luck! Thank you for always being there with a friendly face," wrote one commenter. Another added: "You have made IGA Carindale a great local family run business, you will be missed I'm sure."



The store will remain exactly what locals have come to know: a locally owned, family operated business. The departing family confirmed that the new owners would be continuing in that same spirit, and wished them "every bit of success in the future."



Photo credit: Facebook/IGA Carindale



Judging by the response from the community, that continuity has clearly been welcomed. Google reviewers highlighted the store's deli section, praising its fresh salads, sliced meats, rolls and wraps, along with its hot food options and gifting and flower section.



IGA, as a national network, is built on exactly this kind of story. The group describes itself as a network of over 1,200 independent family-owned businesses that sit at the heart of local communities across Australia, giving back and supporting local producers, suppliers and charities wherever possible. The Carindale store's transition from one family to another reflects that broader network ethos.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The outgoing family described it as an emotional goodbye, after nearly a decade of building relationships with customers and staff. In passing the store to another locally owned family, they have ensured its community-focused character will continue.







Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed







Customers have praised the store's fresh deli offerings and the friendly service from staff, with the outgoing family crediting their team as among the very best they could have asked for.



Published 20-May-2026
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IGA Carindale, the family-owned supermarket located in the Metropol Shopping Centre at Creek Road, has changed hands after more than eight years under the same family, with the incoming owners committed to keeping it locally owned and family operated.







Read: Carina’s IGA Local Grocer Stanley Road Megafresh Wins Double Honours at 2026 IGA Awards







The outgoing family shared the news on the store's Facebook page, describing the decision as "bittersweet" after eight and a half years building not just a business, but a community.



"Over the years we haven't just built a business, we've built a community filled with friendship, loyal customers, amazing support, and the very best staff," they wrote in their farewell post. "We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and support the community has shown us throughout this journey."







The announcement drew an outpouring of warm responses from the local community, with customers sharing their well-wishes for the family in the comments section of the post.



"Oh I am going to miss seeing those faces! Best of luck! Thank you for always being there with a friendly face," wrote one commenter. Another added: "You have made IGA Carindale a great local family run business, you will be missed I'm sure."



The store will remain exactly what locals have come to know: a locally owned, family operated business. The departing family confirmed that the new owners would be continuing in that same spirit, and wished them "every bit of success in the future."



Photo credit: Facebook/IGA Carindale



Judging by the response from the community, that continuity has clearly been welcomed. Google reviewers highlighted the store's deli section, praising its fresh salads, sliced meats, rolls and wraps, along with its hot food options and gifting and flower section.



IGA, as a national network, is built on exactly this kind of story. The group describes itself as a network of over 1,200 independent family-owned businesses that sit at the heart of local communities across Australia, giving back and supporting local producers, suppliers and charities wherever possible. The Carindale store's transition from one family to another reflects that broader network ethos.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The outgoing family described it as an emotional goodbye, after nearly a decade of building relationships with customers and staff. In passing the store to another locally owned family, they have ensured its community-focused character will continue.







Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed







Customers have praised the store's fresh deli offerings and the friendly service from staff, with the outgoing family crediting their team as among the very best they could have asked for.



Published 20-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[What Villanova College Parents Notice Long After the School Years End]]></title>
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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News
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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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A year-long study of Bulimba Creek has found an estimated 4100 microplastic particles in every kilogram of dry creek sediment, with researchers linking the pollution to urban runoff, household waste and everyday plastic use across Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.  



Read: Revisit the Little Hawthorne Rituals Locals Know by Heart Through Love Local Hawthorne



Research from the Queensland University of Technology examined sediment collected from six locations along Bulimba Creek over four sampling periods during 2024. The creek recorded the second-highest microplastic load among the three Brisbane waterways studied, behind Kedron Brook but ahead of Enoggera Creek.  



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



Packaging, Clothing Fibres And Household Plastics Found In Creek Sediment



Researchers identified polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate as the dominant plastics found in creek sediment. These materials are commonly used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic clothing, household products and consumer goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige, from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial activity and ongoing construction and maintenance work likely contributes to the amount of plastic entering the waterway.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The findings provide a snapshot of what can accumulate below the creek surface long after litter disappears from sight.



Rain Carries Plastic Through The Catchment



The study found that stormwater runoff remains one of the main pathways moving microplastics into urban waterways. During rainfall, particles from roads, parks, homes, sports grounds and commercial areas can be washed into drains before settling into creek sediment.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



Unlike larger pieces of litter that can be removed during clean-ups, microplastics often become embedded in sediment where they can remain for extended periods.



Researchers found Bulimba Creek’s microplastic load peaked during November sampling, highlighting how seasonal conditions influence the movement and accumulation of plastics within the creek system.  



What Reaches Bulimba Creek Eventually Reaches Moreton Bay



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering said heavily urbanised catchments across South East Queensland contribute microplastics to Moreton Bay through stormwater systems. The research team described the study as an early step towards measuring how much land-based plastic pollution enters the bay through local waterways.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The findings suggest that creek health is shaped not only by what enters the water directly, but also by the cumulative impact of everyday activity across the surrounding suburbs.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business 



Published 4-June-2026
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A year-long study of Bulimba Creek has found an estimated 4100 microplastic particles in every kilogram of dry creek sediment, with researchers linking the pollution to urban runoff, household waste and everyday plastic use across Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.  



Read: Revisit the Little Hawthorne Rituals Locals Know by Heart Through Love Local Hawthorne



Research from the Queensland University of Technology examined sediment collected from six locations along Bulimba Creek over four sampling periods during 2024. The creek recorded the second-highest microplastic load among the three Brisbane waterways studied, behind Kedron Brook but ahead of Enoggera Creek.  



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



Packaging, Clothing Fibres And Household Plastics Found In Creek Sediment



Researchers identified polyethylene, polypropylene and polymethyl methacrylate as the dominant plastics found in creek sediment. These materials are commonly used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic clothing, household products and consumer goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige, from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial activity and ongoing construction and maintenance work likely contributes to the amount of plastic entering the waterway.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The findings provide a snapshot of what can accumulate below the creek surface long after litter disappears from sight.



Rain Carries Plastic Through The Catchment



The study found that stormwater runoff remains one of the main pathways moving microplastics into urban waterways. During rainfall, particles from roads, parks, homes, sports grounds and commercial areas can be washed into drains before settling into creek sediment.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



Unlike larger pieces of litter that can be removed during clean-ups, microplastics often become embedded in sediment where they can remain for extended periods.



Researchers found Bulimba Creek’s microplastic load peaked during November sampling, highlighting how seasonal conditions influence the movement and accumulation of plastics within the creek system.  



What Reaches Bulimba Creek Eventually Reaches Moreton Bay



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering said heavily urbanised catchments across South East Queensland contribute microplastics to Moreton Bay through stormwater systems. The research team described the study as an early step towards measuring how much land-based plastic pollution enters the bay through local waterways.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The findings suggest that creek health is shaped not only by what enters the water directly, but also by the cumulative impact of everyday activity across the surrounding suburbs.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business 



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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







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 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 24




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 24




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<title><![CDATA[Revisit the Little Hawthorne Rituals Locals Know by Heart Through Love Local Hawthorne]]></title>
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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
     Receive a FREE Orientation Workout upon purchase of an Intro Offer for new clients, plus 10% off 10-Class Passes.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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        Adore Beauty and Wellness
      
    

    
      Your choice of a FREE lash tint or brow wax with a Keratin Lash Lift, 
or 15 minutes of additional time for remedial massage bookings.
      Available until 30 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Hawthorne Skin & Beauty
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE eyebrow wax ($58 value!) with any $69 Skin Consultation.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
        Booking must include airfares and at least one land component.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



Love Local Hawthorne is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial. 




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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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        The Paper Cup Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a 5% DISCOUNT on any coffee purchase, available on weekdays only. Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



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For most Australians, Anzac Day is something observed close to home — at a dawn service, a local memorial, or in a quiet personal ritual. For Bulimba resident David Wood, this year’s commemoration took him to Belgium, where he stood at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and found the grave of a great-uncle whose story had only recently come into focus.



Like many family histories, the details had faded over time.



What Wood eventually uncovered was the story of two brothers from Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba, whose wartime experiences took very different paths.













Robert Ralston fought at Gallipoli and returned home after being wounded and discharged. It was after Robert’s return that his younger brother, Guy Walter Ralston, enlisted and was later sent to the Western Front as a gunner with the Australian Field Artillery’s 13th Brigade.



On 4 October 1917, during the Battle of Broodseinde near Ypres, Guy was seriously wounded by shrapnel from an enemy shell and died later that day at the age of 28. He was buried at Lijssenthoek, near the field hospital where he was taken.



For Wood, tracing that history meant travelling halfway around the world on Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours’ Anzac Day on the Western Front itinerary, a 10-day journey through northern France and Belgium exploring sites tied to Australia’s First World War history.



“It’s only in the last few years that I learned about my great-uncles Robert and Guy Ralston,” he said.



“Seeing the fields where Guy fought, and finding his grave among so many others on the Western Front, was a very moving and humbling experience.”



What might read as military history on paper became something much more immediate in person.



Where the War Still Feels Close



WWI trench on the Western Front. Photo credit: Supplied



The Western Front does not lend itself to abstraction.



Even now, the landscape carries visible reminders of what unfolded there. Preserved trench systems remain in place. Large craters still interrupt otherwise quiet countryside. In some places, the physical scars of war have outlasted living memory.



Wood’s itinerary included battlefield sites, memorials and places behind the lines, among them Talbot House in Poperinge, founded during the war as a refuge where soldiers could briefly step away from the front.



While Gallipoli looms large in Australia’s national memory, it was on the Western Front that the country endured its greatest wartime losses. Yet for many Australians, the stories tied to France and Belgium remain less prominent in public memory, despite the scale of sacrifice there.



Reading about Ypres or Villers-Bretonneux is one thing. Walking those same places, with the benefit of context and time to absorb what happened there, is something else entirely.



Beneath the Menin Gate



One of the most significant moments of the trip came in Ypres, beneath the Menin Gate Memorial.



Menin Gate memorial. Photo credit: Supplied



Each evening, the Last Post is sounded there in one of the region’s most recognised acts of remembrance, drawing visitors from around the world.



The Last Post ceremony has been held at the Menin Gate since 1928, becoming one of the most enduring traditions of remembrance on the former Western Front.



The Menin Gate at Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Wood was not simply among the crowd. Alongside fellow travellers Jo and Gary, he laid a wreath during the commemorative service on behalf of their group.



Commemmorative service at the Menin Gate. Photo Credit: Supplied



David Wood, with fellow travellers Jo and Gary,  holding a wreath to lay at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Experiences like that are difficult to replicate independently, not simply because of the logistics involved, but because much of their meaning comes from understanding the stories attached to each site.



Some travellers arrive with a long-standing interest in military history. Others come with a name in the family tree and questions they want answered.



Sometimes, those motivations overlap.



A Different Kind of Anzac Day



Dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. Photo Credit: Supplied



Australia’s connection to the Western Front can feel distant compared with Gallipoli, yet for many families, that chapter of history sits much closer than they realise.



For Wood, the trip turned family history into something tangible.



Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has released its 2027 Anzac Day journeys, including Western Front itineraries for travellers wanting to explore the places where so much of Australia’s wartime story unfolded.



For those with their own family military connection — or simply a desire to understand those places more deeply — the Western Front offers a perspective that is difficult to grasp from history books alone.



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For most Australians, Anzac Day is something observed close to home — at a dawn service, a local memorial, or in a quiet personal ritual. For Bulimba resident David Wood, this year’s commemoration took him to Belgium, where he stood at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and found the grave of a great-uncle whose story had only recently come into focus.



Like many family histories, the details had faded over time.



What Wood eventually uncovered was the story of two brothers from Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba, whose wartime experiences took very different paths.













Robert Ralston fought at Gallipoli and returned home after being wounded and discharged. It was after Robert’s return that his younger brother, Guy Walter Ralston, enlisted and was later sent to the Western Front as a gunner with the Australian Field Artillery’s 13th Brigade.



On 4 October 1917, during the Battle of Broodseinde near Ypres, Guy was seriously wounded by shrapnel from an enemy shell and died later that day at the age of 28. He was buried at Lijssenthoek, near the field hospital where he was taken.



For Wood, tracing that history meant travelling halfway around the world on Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours’ Anzac Day on the Western Front itinerary, a 10-day journey through northern France and Belgium exploring sites tied to Australia’s First World War history.



“It’s only in the last few years that I learned about my great-uncles Robert and Guy Ralston,” he said.



“Seeing the fields where Guy fought, and finding his grave among so many others on the Western Front, was a very moving and humbling experience.”



What might read as military history on paper became something much more immediate in person.



Where the War Still Feels Close



WWI trench on the Western Front. Photo credit: Supplied



The Western Front does not lend itself to abstraction.



Even now, the landscape carries visible reminders of what unfolded there. Preserved trench systems remain in place. Large craters still interrupt otherwise quiet countryside. In some places, the physical scars of war have outlasted living memory.



Wood’s itinerary included battlefield sites, memorials and places behind the lines, among them Talbot House in Poperinge, founded during the war as a refuge where soldiers could briefly step away from the front.



While Gallipoli looms large in Australia’s national memory, it was on the Western Front that the country endured its greatest wartime losses. Yet for many Australians, the stories tied to France and Belgium remain less prominent in public memory, despite the scale of sacrifice there.



Reading about Ypres or Villers-Bretonneux is one thing. Walking those same places, with the benefit of context and time to absorb what happened there, is something else entirely.



Beneath the Menin Gate



One of the most significant moments of the trip came in Ypres, beneath the Menin Gate Memorial.



Menin Gate memorial. Photo credit: Supplied



Each evening, the Last Post is sounded there in one of the region’s most recognised acts of remembrance, drawing visitors from around the world.



The Last Post ceremony has been held at the Menin Gate since 1928, becoming one of the most enduring traditions of remembrance on the former Western Front.



The Menin Gate at Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Wood was not simply among the crowd. Alongside fellow travellers Jo and Gary, he laid a wreath during the commemorative service on behalf of their group.



Commemmorative service at the Menin Gate. Photo Credit: Supplied



David Wood, with fellow travellers Jo and Gary,  holding a wreath to lay at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Experiences like that are difficult to replicate independently, not simply because of the logistics involved, but because much of their meaning comes from understanding the stories attached to each site.



Some travellers arrive with a long-standing interest in military history. Others come with a name in the family tree and questions they want answered.



Sometimes, those motivations overlap.



A Different Kind of Anzac Day



Dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. Photo Credit: Supplied



Australia’s connection to the Western Front can feel distant compared with Gallipoli, yet for many families, that chapter of history sits much closer than they realise.



For Wood, the trip turned family history into something tangible.



Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has released its 2027 Anzac Day journeys, including Western Front itineraries for travellers wanting to explore the places where so much of Australia’s wartime story unfolded.



For those with their own family military connection — or simply a desire to understand those places more deeply — the Western Front offers a perspective that is difficult to grasp from history books alone.



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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[New Plans Submitted for Large Retirement Living Project on Lytton Road]]></title>
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Fresh plans for a major retirement village in Balmoral are currently being reviewed following the submission of updated designs for the Lytton Road site.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



The proposal (DA A006935123) at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road, lodged by Levande Pty Ltd, seeks to increase the number of units from 177 to 206 while addressing concerns about building height and local privacy.&nbsp;



New documents submitted to Council in late April show the project has progressed into a “Further Issues Response” stage, where the developer has provided updated architectural plans, planning reports and technical assessments following requests for additional information from council officers.



Council Requests More Detail on Height, Setbacks and Streetscape



According to the planning response prepared by Urbis, the revised development continues to comply with Brisbane’s Retirement and Residential Care Facility Code despite several changes to the approved design.



Council’s further information request focused on issues including building setbacks, staging, streetscape appearance, internal separation distances and the relationship between the development and surrounding residential properties.



In response, the applicant submitted updated elevations, cross-sections and setback comparisons between the previously approved scheme and the revised proposal. Along Andrew Street, one building setback would reduce from about 10.6 metres to about 7.9 metres. Other boundaries show revised separations intended to improve internal site circulation and building arrangement.







Photo Credit: DA A006935123



The updated plans also confirm modest changes to building heights. According to the applicant’s response, the maximum increase in height compared with the earlier approval is about 0.8 metres. One building along the Lytton Road frontage would become slightly lower than originally approved.



The applicant argues these changes would not result in material additional overshadowing impacts on neighbouring properties.



Revised Layout Expands Independent Living Units to 206



The updated proposal retains a multi-building layout across the sloping Balmoral site, with buildings arranged around landscaped communal open spaces and internal pedestrian connections. Shared facilities include lounges, dining areas, a cinema, library, rooftop terrace, pool terrace and games areas.



Plans show the project would deliver 206 apartments across four buildings identified as Buildings A, B, C and D. The apartment mix includes two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus and three-bedroom units, along with larger premium apartments.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123



Architectural drawings indicate the revised scheme consolidates built form toward the centre of the site while maintaining landscaped setbacks around neighbouring properties. Existing vegetation within conservation areas is proposed to remain.



The project would be delivered in three stages. Planning documents outline apartment numbers, communal open space and landscaping allocations for each stage of construction.



Parking and Access Changes Remain Part of Assessment



Traffic access arrangements largely remain consistent with the earlier proposal. Vehicle access would continue from both Lytton Road and Bolan Street, with plans retaining a left-in, left-out arrangement on Lytton Road and extending median kerbing to restrict turning movements.



Updated parking schedules show the development would provide 442 on-site parking spaces across basement and lower levels, including resident, visitor, staff, accessible and service vehicle parking.



The applicant states the revised layout improves internal circulation and reduces driveway impacts along Lytton Road.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business



The development remains subject to assessment and no final decision has yet been published.



Published 14-May-2026
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Fresh plans for a major retirement village in Balmoral are currently being reviewed following the submission of updated designs for the Lytton Road site.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



The proposal (DA A006935123) at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road, lodged by Levande Pty Ltd, seeks to increase the number of units from 177 to 206 while addressing concerns about building height and local privacy.&nbsp;



New documents submitted to Council in late April show the project has progressed into a “Further Issues Response” stage, where the developer has provided updated architectural plans, planning reports and technical assessments following requests for additional information from council officers.



Council Requests More Detail on Height, Setbacks and Streetscape



According to the planning response prepared by Urbis, the revised development continues to comply with Brisbane’s Retirement and Residential Care Facility Code despite several changes to the approved design.



Council’s further information request focused on issues including building setbacks, staging, streetscape appearance, internal separation distances and the relationship between the development and surrounding residential properties.



In response, the applicant submitted updated elevations, cross-sections and setback comparisons between the previously approved scheme and the revised proposal. Along Andrew Street, one building setback would reduce from about 10.6 metres to about 7.9 metres. Other boundaries show revised separations intended to improve internal site circulation and building arrangement.







Photo Credit: DA A006935123



The updated plans also confirm modest changes to building heights. According to the applicant’s response, the maximum increase in height compared with the earlier approval is about 0.8 metres. One building along the Lytton Road frontage would become slightly lower than originally approved.



The applicant argues these changes would not result in material additional overshadowing impacts on neighbouring properties.



Revised Layout Expands Independent Living Units to 206



The updated proposal retains a multi-building layout across the sloping Balmoral site, with buildings arranged around landscaped communal open spaces and internal pedestrian connections. Shared facilities include lounges, dining areas, a cinema, library, rooftop terrace, pool terrace and games areas.



Plans show the project would deliver 206 apartments across four buildings identified as Buildings A, B, C and D. The apartment mix includes two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus and three-bedroom units, along with larger premium apartments.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123



Architectural drawings indicate the revised scheme consolidates built form toward the centre of the site while maintaining landscaped setbacks around neighbouring properties. Existing vegetation within conservation areas is proposed to remain.



The project would be delivered in three stages. Planning documents outline apartment numbers, communal open space and landscaping allocations for each stage of construction.



Parking and Access Changes Remain Part of Assessment



Traffic access arrangements largely remain consistent with the earlier proposal. Vehicle access would continue from both Lytton Road and Bolan Street, with plans retaining a left-in, left-out arrangement on Lytton Road and extending median kerbing to restrict turning movements.



Updated parking schedules show the development would provide 442 on-site parking spaces across basement and lower levels, including resident, visitor, staff, accessible and service vehicle parking.



The applicant states the revised layout improves internal circulation and reduces driveway impacts along Lytton Road.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business



The development remains subject to assessment and no final decision has yet been published.



Published 14-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[Manly Boathouse Lodges Plans for Major Waterfront Expansion]]></title>
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A development application has been lodged to significantly expand the Manly Boathouse restaurant and function facility at Manly Marina.&nbsp;







Read: Fresh Catch: Manly Boathouse Launches New Seafood Market The Trawler







The application was submitted to Brisbane City in May 2026, seeking approval to extend the existing venue at 34 Fairlead Crescent into the vacant land sitting to its west.



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



The proposal, designed by JA Design, calls for a two-storey building alongside a single-storey private dining area that would physically connect the new structure to the existing seafood restaurant. According to application documents lodged with Brisbane, the extension would cover a gross floor area of around 908 square metres, nearly doubling the venue's existing floor area.



What the Expansion Includes



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



The new two-storey building would deliver a ground floor of 612 square metres and a mezzanine of 197 square metres, while a dedicated private dining area would add a further 99 square metres. The building would stand 8.868 metres tall, within the precinct's three-storey allowance.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



Alongside the new structure, the plans include additional kitchen space, a bar, staff room, toilets, indoor and outdoor dining areas, landscaping, and five new on-site car parking spaces including accessible parking, according to documents published on Brisbane City Council's development portal.



The venue would operate under a dual-use model. From Thursday to Sunday, the extended spaces would function as a food and drink outlet, while Mondays to Wednesdays would be reserved for use as a function facility, targeting small-scale events such as weddings during periods of lower activity at the marina. The existing approved operating hours of 6am to midnight would remain in place, with noise management controls including music level restrictions and limited delivery hours between 7am and 6pm.



The proposal also relies partly on shared parking across the broader marina precinct rather than exclusively on-site spaces, a point addressed in the town planning report submitted with the application.







Read: Take A Look Inside The Newly Opened Manly Boathouse







A Site Ready for Its Next Chapter



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



Willowtree Planning, in documents included with the application, noted there is existing support from the Transport and Main Roads Department to see the undeveloped land to the west of the boathouse put to better use. The department, as the Manly Boat Harbour owner, has offered conditional consent to the application, though it noted it may require all or part of the works to be removed at the end of the boathouse's current lease. That lease is set to expire in 2030, with options available to renew.



Planners added that the proposal is substantially compliant with the Brisbane City Planning Scheme 2014, sitting within the Wynnum-Manly Neighbourhood Plan and zoned as a Specialised Centre (Marina).&nbsp;



The application remains before Brisbane City for assessment.



Published 2-June-2026
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A development application has been lodged to significantly expand the Manly Boathouse restaurant and function facility at Manly Marina.&nbsp;







Read: Fresh Catch: Manly Boathouse Launches New Seafood Market The Trawler







The application was submitted to Brisbane City in May 2026, seeking approval to extend the existing venue at 34 Fairlead Crescent into the vacant land sitting to its west.



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



The proposal, designed by JA Design, calls for a two-storey building alongside a single-storey private dining area that would physically connect the new structure to the existing seafood restaurant. According to application documents lodged with Brisbane, the extension would cover a gross floor area of around 908 square metres, nearly doubling the venue's existing floor area.



What the Expansion Includes



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



The new two-storey building would deliver a ground floor of 612 square metres and a mezzanine of 197 square metres, while a dedicated private dining area would add a further 99 square metres. The building would stand 8.868 metres tall, within the precinct's three-storey allowance.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



Alongside the new structure, the plans include additional kitchen space, a bar, staff room, toilets, indoor and outdoor dining areas, landscaping, and five new on-site car parking spaces including accessible parking, according to documents published on Brisbane City Council's development portal.



The venue would operate under a dual-use model. From Thursday to Sunday, the extended spaces would function as a food and drink outlet, while Mondays to Wednesdays would be reserved for use as a function facility, targeting small-scale events such as weddings during periods of lower activity at the marina. The existing approved operating hours of 6am to midnight would remain in place, with noise management controls including music level restrictions and limited delivery hours between 7am and 6pm.



The proposal also relies partly on shared parking across the broader marina precinct rather than exclusively on-site spaces, a point addressed in the town planning report submitted with the application.







Read: Take A Look Inside The Newly Opened Manly Boathouse







A Site Ready for Its Next Chapter



Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online - A007024544



Willowtree Planning, in documents included with the application, noted there is existing support from the Transport and Main Roads Department to see the undeveloped land to the west of the boathouse put to better use. The department, as the Manly Boat Harbour owner, has offered conditional consent to the application, though it noted it may require all or part of the works to be removed at the end of the boathouse's current lease. That lease is set to expire in 2030, with options available to renew.



Planners added that the proposal is substantially compliant with the Brisbane City Planning Scheme 2014, sitting within the Wynnum-Manly Neighbourhood Plan and zoned as a Specialised Centre (Marina).&nbsp;



The application remains before Brisbane City for assessment.



Published 2-June-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 29-31 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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AFL



&nbsp;Toyota AFL Premiership Sat, May 30, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Lions 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Fremantle 103







NPL



&nbsp;Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Men – Round 13 • Olympic FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 3



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Goodwin Park) – NPL – Women – Round 16 • Olympic FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2











NBL1 North



&nbsp;Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 104 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 88



Sat, May 30, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • Brisbane Capitals 82 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 63



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 74 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 61



Sun, May 31, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 7 • South West Metro Pirates 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Ipswich Force 86











QRL Hostplus Cup



 Sat, May 30, 2026 (UAA Park) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • Burleigh Bears 22   |   Souths Logan Magpies 31



Sat, May 30, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval) – QRL – Men – Round 11 • WM Seagulls 36   |   Central Queensland Capras 10







HART Premier Netball League (HPNL)



 Sun, May 31, 2026 (Nissan Arena) – HART Premier Netball League (HPNL) – Women – Round 4 • Bond University Bull Sharks Ruby 51   |   Carina Leagues Club Tigers Ruby 70




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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Labrador QAFL Seniors 40   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 142



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 112   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 36







NPL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Gold Coast United 2   |   Eastern Suburbs 1











NBL1 North



NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 82   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 95



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • South West Metro Pirates 68   |   North Gold Coast Seahawks 75











QRL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Sunshine Coast Falcons 38   |   WM Seagulls 30



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24




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<title><![CDATA[Moreton Bay Colleges MTB Team Rides from Manly to First Overall]]></title>
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Mud, technical trails and a field of more than 360 competitors set the stage for a standout day for Manly’s Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, which finished first overall at the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Competition.



Read: Bridge Business Case Funding Unlocks Next Step For Rickertt Road Upgrade



Manly Riders Rise Through The Mud at Mt Cotton



For the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, the Brisbane Schools Competition was not just a test of speed. It was a test of control, endurance and composure across muddy tracks and tough conditions at Mt Cotton Mountain Bike Trails.



The Manly team finished first overall with 166 points, securing the top result in a large schools field of more than 360 competitors. The event, held on Friday, 15 May 2026, formed part of the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Comp and brought riders together for a demanding day of timed racing.



Photo Credit: Moreton Bay College/Facebook



The format placed competitors across three timed sections designed to test endurance, speed and technical ability. Riders were able to complete multiple runs on each section, with their fastest times counting towards their individual results. Points were also earned for schools on each track, with bonus points awarded to the top finishers.



The overall win reflected more than one standout ride. It came from a wider team effort across the day, with riders managing difficult track conditions and contributing to the final school tally.



Photo Credit: Moreton Bay College/Facebook



Category Results Strengthen The Team Performance



Several Moreton Bay Colleges riders delivered strong individual results across the girls’ divisions.



Millie F placed second in Girls Seniors, while Sophie G finished third in Girls Intermediates. Sophie P also placed fourth in Girls Intermediates, adding another strong result in the same category.



In Girls Juniors, Sophie H finished second and Pia C placed third, giving the Colleges further category success during the competition.



Together, those results helped shape the team’s overall performance and added weight to the Colleges’ first-place finish. In a competition where school points were earned across tracks, the final result reflected both individual placings and the broader strength of the riding group.







Support From The Sidelines



The team result was also backed by a wider school community effort at Mt Cotton.



The Moreton Bay Colleges MTB Parent Group ran a barbecue on site to raise funds for the school’s mountain bike program. Food, coffee, refreshments, first aid, bike support, timing, registration, music and live race updates were also part of the event hub during the day.



Coaches, staff, parents and supporters contributed to the team environment around the riders, adding to a day shaped by both racing and community support.



Toowoomba Next For The Manly Team



After finishing first overall at Mt Cotton, the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team is now looking ahead to its next race in Toowoomba.



Read: Fresh Picked, Locally Loved: The Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly



The Brisbane result gives the Manly school community a strong achievement to carry forward: first overall, 166 points, several category standouts and a group of riders who pushed through difficult conditions against one of the largest schools mountain biking fields in the country.



Published 21-May-2026
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Mud, technical trails and a field of more than 360 competitors set the stage for a standout day for Manly’s Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, which finished first overall at the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Competition.



Read: Bridge Business Case Funding Unlocks Next Step For Rickertt Road Upgrade



Manly Riders Rise Through The Mud at Mt Cotton



For the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, the Brisbane Schools Competition was not just a test of speed. It was a test of control, endurance and composure across muddy tracks and tough conditions at Mt Cotton Mountain Bike Trails.



The Manly team finished first overall with 166 points, securing the top result in a large schools field of more than 360 competitors. The event, held on Friday, 15 May 2026, formed part of the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Comp and brought riders together for a demanding day of timed racing.



Photo Credit: Moreton Bay College/Facebook



The format placed competitors across three timed sections designed to test endurance, speed and technical ability. Riders were able to complete multiple runs on each section, with their fastest times counting towards their individual results. Points were also earned for schools on each track, with bonus points awarded to the top finishers.



The overall win reflected more than one standout ride. It came from a wider team effort across the day, with riders managing difficult track conditions and contributing to the final school tally.



Photo Credit: Moreton Bay College/Facebook



Category Results Strengthen The Team Performance



Several Moreton Bay Colleges riders delivered strong individual results across the girls’ divisions.



Millie F placed second in Girls Seniors, while Sophie G finished third in Girls Intermediates. Sophie P also placed fourth in Girls Intermediates, adding another strong result in the same category.



In Girls Juniors, Sophie H finished second and Pia C placed third, giving the Colleges further category success during the competition.



Together, those results helped shape the team’s overall performance and added weight to the Colleges’ first-place finish. In a competition where school points were earned across tracks, the final result reflected both individual placings and the broader strength of the riding group.







Support From The Sidelines



The team result was also backed by a wider school community effort at Mt Cotton.



The Moreton Bay Colleges MTB Parent Group ran a barbecue on site to raise funds for the school’s mountain bike program. Food, coffee, refreshments, first aid, bike support, timing, registration, music and live race updates were also part of the event hub during the day.



Coaches, staff, parents and supporters contributed to the team environment around the riders, adding to a day shaped by both racing and community support.



Toowoomba Next For The Manly Team



After finishing first overall at Mt Cotton, the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team is now looking ahead to its next race in Toowoomba.



Read: Fresh Picked, Locally Loved: The Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly



The Brisbane result gives the Manly school community a strong achievement to carry forward: first overall, 166 points, several category standouts and a group of riders who pushed through difficult conditions against one of the largest schools mountain biking fields in the country.



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Fresh Picked, Locally Loved: The Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly]]></title>
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If your Saturday morning doesn't already include a lap of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly, it might be time to set the alarm a little earlier. The market runs every first and third Saturday of the month, and if you haven't made it down yet, now's the time.







Read: Your Guide to Weekend Markets in Manly: Farm, Art, and Food







Held at the Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades, the next market is on Saturday 16 May, running from 6am to midday. It sits within the lush greenery of Little Bayside Park with the harbour as its backdrop, and on a clear Queensland morning, with the bay catching the light and a gentle breeze coming off the water, it doesn't take much convincing to linger longer than planned.



More Than a Market: A Paddock-to-Plate Community



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



What sets Jan Powers apart from a typical weekend market isn't just the setting. The markets advocate for regional produce and provide a paddock-to-plate connection, a philosophy that has been at the heart of the operation since founder Jan Power launched what would become Brisbane's first farmers market back in the 1990s.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



More than three decades later, the markets champion farmers, growers and producers across multiple Brisbane locations. Each stallholder is personally involved in the product they sell. They grow it, bake it, make it or catch it themselves, then hand it directly to the customer. That direct relationship is something you can feel in the way stall operators talk about their products, readily offering expert advice, tips and the story behind what's on the table.



At Manly, that means browsing alongside farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, still-warm bread and baked goods, fragrant spices, premium pantry staples, sustainable seafood and quality cuts of meat. Food trucks and mobile kitchens round out the spread, serving up snacks, meals, coffees and smoothies to regular customers and first-time visitors alike.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



Dogs are welcome too, so there's really no excuse not to come.



The market draws visitors from right across South-East Queensland, attracted by the quality and consistency of its stalls as much as the gorgeous waterfront location. For newcomers, the best advice is simple: arrive early and bring a bag.



A Big Weekend for Jan Powers Across Brisbane



This Saturday is also a notable one for the broader Jan Powers network. The Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm runs every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, making it a same-day option for those keen to hit two markets in one weekend.



And for those looking ahead to Sunday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm, which will open on 17 May, bringing the same commitment to fresh produce, local makers and community to Brisbane's inner north.







Read: Manly Mourns the Passing of Jan Power, Iconic Farmers Market Founder







The Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, 6am to 12pm, at Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



Published 13-May-2026
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If your Saturday morning doesn't already include a lap of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly, it might be time to set the alarm a little earlier. The market runs every first and third Saturday of the month, and if you haven't made it down yet, now's the time.







Read: Your Guide to Weekend Markets in Manly: Farm, Art, and Food







Held at the Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades, the next market is on Saturday 16 May, running from 6am to midday. It sits within the lush greenery of Little Bayside Park with the harbour as its backdrop, and on a clear Queensland morning, with the bay catching the light and a gentle breeze coming off the water, it doesn't take much convincing to linger longer than planned.



More Than a Market: A Paddock-to-Plate Community



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



What sets Jan Powers apart from a typical weekend market isn't just the setting. The markets advocate for regional produce and provide a paddock-to-plate connection, a philosophy that has been at the heart of the operation since founder Jan Power launched what would become Brisbane's first farmers market back in the 1990s.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



More than three decades later, the markets champion farmers, growers and producers across multiple Brisbane locations. Each stallholder is personally involved in the product they sell. They grow it, bake it, make it or catch it themselves, then hand it directly to the customer. That direct relationship is something you can feel in the way stall operators talk about their products, readily offering expert advice, tips and the story behind what's on the table.



At Manly, that means browsing alongside farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, still-warm bread and baked goods, fragrant spices, premium pantry staples, sustainable seafood and quality cuts of meat. Food trucks and mobile kitchens round out the spread, serving up snacks, meals, coffees and smoothies to regular customers and first-time visitors alike.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



Dogs are welcome too, so there's really no excuse not to come.



The market draws visitors from right across South-East Queensland, attracted by the quality and consistency of its stalls as much as the gorgeous waterfront location. For newcomers, the best advice is simple: arrive early and bring a bag.



A Big Weekend for Jan Powers Across Brisbane



This Saturday is also a notable one for the broader Jan Powers network. The Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm runs every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, making it a same-day option for those keen to hit two markets in one weekend.



And for those looking ahead to Sunday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm, which will open on 17 May, bringing the same commitment to fresh produce, local makers and community to Brisbane's inner north.







Read: Manly Mourns the Passing of Jan Power, Iconic Farmers Market Founder







The Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, 6am to 12pm, at Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Bridge Business Case Funding Unlocks Next Step For Rickertt Road Upgrade]]></title>
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The Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has long been one of the Redlands' most notorious bottlenecks. Now, with $500,000 in State funding locked in for a formal business case, the project is finally moving forward.







Read: Rickertt Road And Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Progresses Near Manly







Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg has confirmed the funding, which will be used to commission a business case led by Redland City Council. The study will explore options to upgrade the existing bridge, assess the project's complexities and scale, and guide future investment decisions. It is expected to be delivered by mid-2027.



The existing bridge sits on the boundary between Redland and Brisbane local government areas and is a notorious bottleneck for commuters travelling in and out of the Redlands.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Minister Mickelberg said the funding agreement was a critical first step on a project he described as long overdue.



"We're acting to reduce congestion on Rickertt Road, and this business case is a critical first step for a project that has been long overdue," he said.



"The Tingalpa Creek Bridge is a key connector for the region and a notorious bottleneck for commuters in the Redlands. We are working with Council, and together we will continue working to deliver for the local community."



Member for Capalaba Russell Field said the funding would deliver a practical path forward for residents and businesses that rely on the connection every day.



Photo credit: Google Street View



"Congestion at the Tingalpa Creek Bridge impacts anyone travelling in and out of the Redlands, and this planning work is making sure infrastructure keeps up with our growing community," Mr Field said.



Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker said the funding was about ensuring the groundwork was done properly before seeking the larger investment the project will require.



"Redlands residents have waited long enough for action on this bridge. It is one of the most frustrating pinch points for anyone travelling in and out of our community," Mrs Stoker said.



"This funding means we can now get the groundwork done properly, so we can build the case for the significant State and Federal investment this project will need."







Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa







Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell confirmed the business case will examine both duplication and full replacement options, with single-lane approaches on either side of the bridge also in scope.



"These important works will determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redlands and the northern side in Brisbane," Mayor Mitchell said.



Published 11-May-2026
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The Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has long been one of the Redlands' most notorious bottlenecks. Now, with $500,000 in State funding locked in for a formal business case, the project is finally moving forward.







Read: Rickertt Road And Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Progresses Near Manly







Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg has confirmed the funding, which will be used to commission a business case led by Redland City Council. The study will explore options to upgrade the existing bridge, assess the project's complexities and scale, and guide future investment decisions. It is expected to be delivered by mid-2027.



The existing bridge sits on the boundary between Redland and Brisbane local government areas and is a notorious bottleneck for commuters travelling in and out of the Redlands.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Minister Mickelberg said the funding agreement was a critical first step on a project he described as long overdue.



"We're acting to reduce congestion on Rickertt Road, and this business case is a critical first step for a project that has been long overdue," he said.



"The Tingalpa Creek Bridge is a key connector for the region and a notorious bottleneck for commuters in the Redlands. We are working with Council, and together we will continue working to deliver for the local community."



Member for Capalaba Russell Field said the funding would deliver a practical path forward for residents and businesses that rely on the connection every day.



Photo credit: Google Street View



"Congestion at the Tingalpa Creek Bridge impacts anyone travelling in and out of the Redlands, and this planning work is making sure infrastructure keeps up with our growing community," Mr Field said.



Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker said the funding was about ensuring the groundwork was done properly before seeking the larger investment the project will require.



"Redlands residents have waited long enough for action on this bridge. It is one of the most frustrating pinch points for anyone travelling in and out of our community," Mrs Stoker said.



"This funding means we can now get the groundwork done properly, so we can build the case for the significant State and Federal investment this project will need."







Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa







Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell confirmed the business case will examine both duplication and full replacement options, with single-lane approaches on either side of the bridge also in scope.



"These important works will determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redlands and the northern side in Brisbane," Mayor Mitchell said.



Published 11-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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