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<title><![CDATA[Mt Gravatt Gets First Taste as Haigh’s Opens Its First Brisbane Store]]></title>
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When Haigh’s opened its first Brisbane store, the Adelaide icon launched its expansion on the southside. By choosing Westfield Mt Gravatt, the chocolatier prioritised southern Brisbane customers who had long relied on online deliveries or interstate trips to get their fix.



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



Long before opening a local shopfront, Haigh’s Chocolates had built a major digital presence in the Sunshine State. According to the company, Queenslanders accounted for roughly 18 per cent of its online sales prior to the physical expansion. 



Constant requests for a local brick-and-mortar store followed, building an overwhelming case for the move north.



Online Loyalty Turns Into a Local Shopfront



The Mt Gravatt opening on 28 August transitions Haigh’s from mail-order packages and interstate holiday runs into the local retail mix. 



The store carries enduring favorites—including Chocolate Frogs, Speckles, and Scorched Almonds—alongside its broader range of signature milk and dark chocolates. Shoppers are also treated to complimentary tastings on arrival.



The Best of Australia HamperPhoto Credit: Haigh's



Haigh’s chief executive Peter Millard noted that Queensland had been one of the company’s strongest online markets for years, with customers routinely asking when a physical store would arrive. The Brisbane rollout directly answers that demand: Mt Gravatt leads the way, with additional locations at Westfield Chermside and Westfield Carindale slated to follow in November.



Mt Gravatt Gets the First Taste



The opening marks the first step in Haigh’s Queensland expansion. Westfield Mt Gravatt, formerly known as Westfield Garden City, is a key shopping destination for the area and a natural fit for the brand’s first local store.



Photo Credit: haighschocolates.com.au



Excitement surrounding the launch was clear well before day one. Competition winners attended an exclusive preview event on 27 August, enjoying early store access and tastings before the official public opening the following morning. 



Opening promotions ran into early September, featuring a complimentary 200g bag of Milk Chocolate Speckles for customers spending $75 or more.



A 111-Year-Old Brand Moves Closer to Home



Founded in Adelaide in 1915, Haigh’s remains family-owned and continues to craft its chocolates directly from raw cocoa beans using traditional artisan techniques.



Read: Garden City Library: A Busy Local Hub Where Stories Speak Every Language



While Chermside and Carindale will soon expand the brand's local footprint, Mt Gravatt claims the title of Brisbane's original site. After years of online orders streaming in from the north, Australia's oldest bean-to-bar chocolatier has finally met its customers where they live—starting on Brisbane’s southside.



Published 1-Sept-2026
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When Haigh’s opened its first Brisbane store, the Adelaide icon launched its expansion on the southside. By choosing Westfield Mt Gravatt, the chocolatier prioritised southern Brisbane customers who had long relied on online deliveries or interstate trips to get their fix.



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



Long before opening a local shopfront, Haigh’s Chocolates had built a major digital presence in the Sunshine State. According to the company, Queenslanders accounted for roughly 18 per cent of its online sales prior to the physical expansion. 



Constant requests for a local brick-and-mortar store followed, building an overwhelming case for the move north.



Online Loyalty Turns Into a Local Shopfront



The Mt Gravatt opening on 28 August transitions Haigh’s from mail-order packages and interstate holiday runs into the local retail mix. 



The store carries enduring favorites—including Chocolate Frogs, Speckles, and Scorched Almonds—alongside its broader range of signature milk and dark chocolates. Shoppers are also treated to complimentary tastings on arrival.



The Best of Australia HamperPhoto Credit: Haigh's



Haigh’s chief executive Peter Millard noted that Queensland had been one of the company’s strongest online markets for years, with customers routinely asking when a physical store would arrive. The Brisbane rollout directly answers that demand: Mt Gravatt leads the way, with additional locations at Westfield Chermside and Westfield Carindale slated to follow in November.



Mt Gravatt Gets the First Taste



The opening marks the first step in Haigh’s Queensland expansion. Westfield Mt Gravatt, formerly known as Westfield Garden City, is a key shopping destination for the area and a natural fit for the brand’s first local store.



Photo Credit: haighschocolates.com.au



Excitement surrounding the launch was clear well before day one. Competition winners attended an exclusive preview event on 27 August, enjoying early store access and tastings before the official public opening the following morning. 



Opening promotions ran into early September, featuring a complimentary 200g bag of Milk Chocolate Speckles for customers spending $75 or more.



A 111-Year-Old Brand Moves Closer to Home



Founded in Adelaide in 1915, Haigh’s remains family-owned and continues to craft its chocolates directly from raw cocoa beans using traditional artisan techniques.



Read: Garden City Library: A Busy Local Hub Where Stories Speak Every Language



While Chermside and Carindale will soon expand the brand's local footprint, Mt Gravatt claims the title of Brisbane's original site. After years of online orders streaming in from the north, Australia's oldest bean-to-bar chocolatier has finally met its customers where they live—starting on Brisbane’s southside.



Published 1-Sept-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Westfield Mt Gravatt Gains New Co-Owner in $882.5M Deal]]></title>
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Westfield Mt Gravatt has gained a new co-owner after Australian Retirement Trust agreed to acquire a 50 per cent interest in the Brisbane shopping centre from Scentre Group for $882.5 million.







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







The deal, announced on 24 August, has since received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance, satisfying the final condition of the transaction. Scentre Group will retain the other 50 per cent interest and continue as the property's property, leasing and development manager.



Major Stake Changes Hands



Photo credit: Google Maps/Westfield Mt Gravatt







The transaction covers a 50 per cent direct property interest in Westfield Mt Gravatt valued at $870 million, based on a capitalisation rate of 5.50 per cent. Australian Retirement Trust will also acquire a 50 per cent interest in an adjacent parcel of sundry land for $12.5 million, taking the aggregate gross proceeds to $882.5 million.



Scentre Group said the proceeds represented a 3.5 per cent premium to the property's book value as at December 2025. The transaction is part of Scentre's broader strategy of introducing third-party capital through joint ventures involving its property assets. The company said it had announced about $3.1 billion in new third-party capital over the previous 13 months through such arrangements.



A Busy Retail Destination



Photo credit: Google Maps/Westfield Mt Gravatt







The Mt Gravatt shopping centre attracted more than 17 million customer visits during the previous year, according to Scentre Group. Businesses operating at the centre also generated total sales of more than $1 billion during that period, the company said.



Scentre Group chief executive Elliott Rusanow said the transaction would extend the company's strategic partnership with Australian Retirement Trust. The arrangement allows Scentre to retain half of the ownership of Westfield Mt Gravatt while continuing to manage the property, leasing and development functions.



For the shopping centre, the transaction changes the ownership structure behind the property while leaving Scentre Group in its existing management role.



The Mt Gravatt deal follows an earlier transaction between Scentre Group and Australian Retirement Trust involving Westfield Sydney.



In December 2025, Scentre announced that Australian Retirement Trust would acquire a 19.9 per cent interest in Westfield Sydney for $864 million. The latest transaction expands Australian Retirement Trust's investment alongside Scentre into another major Westfield property.



The Mt Gravatt deal has now cleared the ACCC's competition review, with settlement expected before 30 September 2026. For shoppers and businesses at Mt Gravatt, the ownership change does not itself detail any immediate changes to the centre's day-to-day operations.







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







Instead, the key development is behind the scenes. Australian Retirement Trust will hold a 50 per cent interest in the centre, while Scentre Group will retain its 50 per cent stake and continue overseeing the property's management, leasing and development.



Published 1-September-2026
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Westfield Mt Gravatt has gained a new co-owner after Australian Retirement Trust agreed to acquire a 50 per cent interest in the Brisbane shopping centre from Scentre Group for $882.5 million.







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







The deal, announced on 24 August, has since received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance, satisfying the final condition of the transaction. Scentre Group will retain the other 50 per cent interest and continue as the property's property, leasing and development manager.



Major Stake Changes Hands



Photo credit: Google Maps/Westfield Mt Gravatt







The transaction covers a 50 per cent direct property interest in Westfield Mt Gravatt valued at $870 million, based on a capitalisation rate of 5.50 per cent. Australian Retirement Trust will also acquire a 50 per cent interest in an adjacent parcel of sundry land for $12.5 million, taking the aggregate gross proceeds to $882.5 million.



Scentre Group said the proceeds represented a 3.5 per cent premium to the property's book value as at December 2025. The transaction is part of Scentre's broader strategy of introducing third-party capital through joint ventures involving its property assets. The company said it had announced about $3.1 billion in new third-party capital over the previous 13 months through such arrangements.



A Busy Retail Destination



Photo credit: Google Maps/Westfield Mt Gravatt







The Mt Gravatt shopping centre attracted more than 17 million customer visits during the previous year, according to Scentre Group. Businesses operating at the centre also generated total sales of more than $1 billion during that period, the company said.



Scentre Group chief executive Elliott Rusanow said the transaction would extend the company's strategic partnership with Australian Retirement Trust. The arrangement allows Scentre to retain half of the ownership of Westfield Mt Gravatt while continuing to manage the property, leasing and development functions.



For the shopping centre, the transaction changes the ownership structure behind the property while leaving Scentre Group in its existing management role.



The Mt Gravatt deal follows an earlier transaction between Scentre Group and Australian Retirement Trust involving Westfield Sydney.



In December 2025, Scentre announced that Australian Retirement Trust would acquire a 19.9 per cent interest in Westfield Sydney for $864 million. The latest transaction expands Australian Retirement Trust's investment alongside Scentre into another major Westfield property.



The Mt Gravatt deal has now cleared the ACCC's competition review, with settlement expected before 30 September 2026. For shoppers and businesses at Mt Gravatt, the ownership change does not itself detail any immediate changes to the centre's day-to-day operations.







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







Instead, the key development is behind the scenes. Australian Retirement Trust will hold a 50 per cent interest in the centre, while Scentre Group will retain its 50 per cent stake and continue overseeing the property's management, leasing and development.



Published 1-September-2026
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<title><![CDATA[First-Home Buyer Secures Mount Gravatt East Home With Tennis Court For $1.08m]]></title>
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A first-home buyer has paid $1.08 million for a 1950s home in Mount Gravatt East, securing a 640-square-metre property with a half-size tennis court for less than the suburb’s reported median house price.



Read: Westfield Mt Gravatt Gains New Co-Owner in $882.5M Deal



Older Housing Forms Part Of Mount Gravatt East Story



The sale at 22 Nurran Street adds another chapter to the suburb’s stock of post-war homes, with the property retaining its original 1950s character ahead of a planned full renovation.



Mount Gravatt East, where post-war housing makes up much of the local residential landscape, recorded a median house price of $1.36 million in Domain’s June quarter House Price Report.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



The Nurran Street home changed hands for $280,000 less than that figure.



Its new owner will not be moving into a finished renovation. Several hundred thousand dollars is expected to be spent upgrading the property after the purchase.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



Three Bidders Contest Nurran Street Home



The house sold on 20 August 2026, with three bidders registered for the auction.



Before the property went under the hammer, the highest offer had reached $900,000. Competition on auction day lifted the final price to $1.08 million.



Michael Nolan of Ray White West End handled the sale.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



The property includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with one garage space and two carport spaces.



A rumpus room sits underneath the house, while the elevated block provides an outlook across the surrounding area.



The half-size tennis court occupies part of the backyard, giving the 640-square-metre property a feature less commonly seen alongside an older suburban home.



First-Home Buyer Plans Further Investment



While the purchase price fell below the suburb median, the buyer’s spending on the property is not expected to end at settlement.



A full renovation is planned, with several hundred thousand dollars expected to be invested in the house.



The Mount Gravatt East result was also among a group of Brisbane sales involving first-home buyers.



In Moorooka, another first-time buyer paid $955,000 for a two-bedroom home at 14 Wallace Street and also planned to spend several hundred thousand dollars on the property.



A three-bedroom house at 49 Colwel Street, Oxley, sold for $1 million with three active registered bidders, while other auction results were recorded in Hawthorne.



Read: Police Strengthen Ties With Chinese-Speaking Community In Upper Mount Gravatt



For 22 Nurran Street, the immediate next step is closer to home, with its first-home buyer preparing to renovate an original 1950s property within one of Mount Gravatt East’s established post-war neighbourhoods.



Published 1-September-2026




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A first-home buyer has paid $1.08 million for a 1950s home in Mount Gravatt East, securing a 640-square-metre property with a half-size tennis court for less than the suburb’s reported median house price.



Read: Westfield Mt Gravatt Gains New Co-Owner in $882.5M Deal



Older Housing Forms Part Of Mount Gravatt East Story



The sale at 22 Nurran Street adds another chapter to the suburb’s stock of post-war homes, with the property retaining its original 1950s character ahead of a planned full renovation.



Mount Gravatt East, where post-war housing makes up much of the local residential landscape, recorded a median house price of $1.36 million in Domain’s June quarter House Price Report.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



The Nurran Street home changed hands for $280,000 less than that figure.



Its new owner will not be moving into a finished renovation. Several hundred thousand dollars is expected to be spent upgrading the property after the purchase.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



Three Bidders Contest Nurran Street Home



The house sold on 20 August 2026, with three bidders registered for the auction.



Before the property went under the hammer, the highest offer had reached $900,000. Competition on auction day lifted the final price to $1.08 million.



Michael Nolan of Ray White West End handled the sale.



Photo Credit: Ray White West End



The property includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with one garage space and two carport spaces.



A rumpus room sits underneath the house, while the elevated block provides an outlook across the surrounding area.



The half-size tennis court occupies part of the backyard, giving the 640-square-metre property a feature less commonly seen alongside an older suburban home.



First-Home Buyer Plans Further Investment



While the purchase price fell below the suburb median, the buyer’s spending on the property is not expected to end at settlement.



A full renovation is planned, with several hundred thousand dollars expected to be invested in the house.



The Mount Gravatt East result was also among a group of Brisbane sales involving first-home buyers.



In Moorooka, another first-time buyer paid $955,000 for a two-bedroom home at 14 Wallace Street and also planned to spend several hundred thousand dollars on the property.



A three-bedroom house at 49 Colwel Street, Oxley, sold for $1 million with three active registered bidders, while other auction results were recorded in Hawthorne.



Read: Police Strengthen Ties With Chinese-Speaking Community In Upper Mount Gravatt



For 22 Nurran Street, the immediate next step is closer to home, with its first-home buyer preparing to renovate an original 1950s property within one of Mount Gravatt East’s established post-war neighbourhoods.



Published 1-September-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Police Strengthen Ties With Chinese-Speaking Community In Upper Mount Gravatt]]></title>
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South Brisbane District Police are strengthening connections with Brisbane’s Chinese-speaking community, with the inaugural South Brisbane Chinese Community Police Reference Group meeting held at the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station.







Read: Veteran Police Officer to Join Upper Mount Gravatt Station in Latest QPS Intake







The meeting took place on August 18 and brought together Queensland Police Service members and 13 community representatives from Chinese-speaking communities across Brisbane.



Those attending represented communities with backgrounds and connections to Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The gathering provided an opportunity for community representatives to share their perspectives and raise issues involving community safety, policing, family and youth education, and future collaboration.



Photo credit: QPS



The meeting was chaired by Senior Sergeant Chris Hebblethwaite, with support from Acting Inspector Matthew Thompson, Sergeant Michael Yau, Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong, Weng-Mun Sum, Police Liaison Officer Chia-Ying (Alex) Shen from South Brisbane District and Acting PLO Coordinator Darwin Huang from the Multicultural Affairs Unit.



The discussion covered a range of community concerns, giving police an opportunity to better understand the needs and priorities of Brisbane’s diverse Chinese-speaking communities.



Senior Sergeant Hebblethwaite said open communication and mutual understanding were important to building trust between police and the communities they serve. He described reference groups as an opportunity for police to listen to community representatives, learn about their concerns and work together on issues affecting local families and community leaders.



Photo credit: QPS







The meeting also highlighted the importance of providing Chinese families with practical and culturally appropriate information and support. Areas discussed included family education, child and youth safety, mental wellbeing and online safety.



The reference group is intended to provide a regular platform for open dialogue, information sharing and collaborative problem-solving. This gives community representatives an ongoing avenue to raise concerns and discuss issues with police.



Feedback from community representatives following the inaugural meeting was overwhelmingly positive, according to South Brisbane District Police. The response reflected the value placed on direct and ongoing communication between police and the Chinese community.



South Brisbane District Police described the establishment of the reference group as an important step in strengthening police-community partnerships with Chinese community leaders and organisations.







Read: Accomplished Upper Mt Gravatt Detective Awarded the Australian Police Medal







The meeting was held at Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station, providing a local setting for the inaugural gathering. Police said they would continue the conversations with Chinese community leaders and organisations following the meeting.



South Brisbane District Police said they looked forward to continuing to work alongside Chinese community leaders and organisations to build trust, enhance community safety and support a safer, stronger and more connected community.



Published 26-August-2026




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South Brisbane District Police are strengthening connections with Brisbane’s Chinese-speaking community, with the inaugural South Brisbane Chinese Community Police Reference Group meeting held at the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station.







Read: Veteran Police Officer to Join Upper Mount Gravatt Station in Latest QPS Intake







The meeting took place on August 18 and brought together Queensland Police Service members and 13 community representatives from Chinese-speaking communities across Brisbane.



Those attending represented communities with backgrounds and connections to Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The gathering provided an opportunity for community representatives to share their perspectives and raise issues involving community safety, policing, family and youth education, and future collaboration.



Photo credit: QPS



The meeting was chaired by Senior Sergeant Chris Hebblethwaite, with support from Acting Inspector Matthew Thompson, Sergeant Michael Yau, Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong, Weng-Mun Sum, Police Liaison Officer Chia-Ying (Alex) Shen from South Brisbane District and Acting PLO Coordinator Darwin Huang from the Multicultural Affairs Unit.



The discussion covered a range of community concerns, giving police an opportunity to better understand the needs and priorities of Brisbane’s diverse Chinese-speaking communities.



Senior Sergeant Hebblethwaite said open communication and mutual understanding were important to building trust between police and the communities they serve. He described reference groups as an opportunity for police to listen to community representatives, learn about their concerns and work together on issues affecting local families and community leaders.



Photo credit: QPS







The meeting also highlighted the importance of providing Chinese families with practical and culturally appropriate information and support. Areas discussed included family education, child and youth safety, mental wellbeing and online safety.



The reference group is intended to provide a regular platform for open dialogue, information sharing and collaborative problem-solving. This gives community representatives an ongoing avenue to raise concerns and discuss issues with police.



Feedback from community representatives following the inaugural meeting was overwhelmingly positive, according to South Brisbane District Police. The response reflected the value placed on direct and ongoing communication between police and the Chinese community.



South Brisbane District Police described the establishment of the reference group as an important step in strengthening police-community partnerships with Chinese community leaders and organisations.







Read: Accomplished Upper Mt Gravatt Detective Awarded the Australian Police Medal







The meeting was held at Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station, providing a local setting for the inaugural gathering. Police said they would continue the conversations with Chinese community leaders and organisations following the meeting.



South Brisbane District Police said they looked forward to continuing to work alongside Chinese community leaders and organisations to build trust, enhance community safety and support a safer, stronger and more connected community.



Published 26-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Brings Changes to Building Heights and Zoning]]></title>
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Changes to building heights and zoning are reshaping the proposed development framework for Mount Gravatt, with several areas set for lower maximum heights following community feedback on the precinct plan.







Read: Mt Gravatt Suburban Renewal Precinct to Boost Homes, Shops, and Transport







The Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan aims to increase housing choices around existing shops, services and public transport, while supporting the revitalisation of the Logan Road corridor.



The original draft included high-density residential zoning and building heights of up to 12 storeys along Logan Road between the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds and Glindemann Park.



Lower heights proposed in several areas



Photo credit: BCC



The proposed 12-storey maximum has been reduced to 10 storeys in northern parts of the centre. Along parts of Tenby Street, proposed maximum heights have also been cut from 10 storeys to eight.



In selected areas within the centre, proposed heights have fallen from eight storeys to five. Some locations originally considered for higher-density housing will instead retain medium-density residential zoning under the revised plan.



The changes followed community feedback on the draft precinct plan, including calls for lower building heights and lower-density development. The revised plan continues to support additional housing around an established centre, while also seeking better walking, cycling and public transport connections.



Residents' feedback influences revised plan



Photo credit: Google Street View



Cr Adrian Schrinner said the focus was on creating more homes in locations where residents could access public transport, jobs, shops, schools and other services.



City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Chair Cr Adam Allan said the revised plan demonstrated that residents’ concerns about proposed building heights had been heard. The revised plan sets lower proposed maximum heights in several parts of the precinct than those outlined in the draft plan.



The broader renewal strategy also includes support for local businesses, public spaces and improved connections through the centre.



Planning process remains underway



The updated draft plan will now be reviewed by Queensland officials and may be subject to further changes, according to Brisbane City’s project information.



The same information states that, if the plan is approved, Brisbane will make its final decision on adopting the amendment into Brisbane City Plan 2014 to guide and assess future property development.







Read: Mt Gravatt Renewal Plan Puts Spotlight on Koala Protection







The community will then be able to view the final adopted amendments once that stage of the process is complete. Attention is also turning towards Upper Mount Gravatt, where consultation on a separate suburban renewal precinct around Westfield Mt Gravatt is due to open on Friday, August 21.



The revised Mount Gravatt plan sets out proposed changes to building heights and zoning along Logan Road and surrounding streets. The proposed framework is lower in several locations than the original draft, while the planning process continues through the remaining review and approval stages.



Published 20-August-2026




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Changes to building heights and zoning are reshaping the proposed development framework for Mount Gravatt, with several areas set for lower maximum heights following community feedback on the precinct plan.







Read: Mt Gravatt Suburban Renewal Precinct to Boost Homes, Shops, and Transport







The Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan aims to increase housing choices around existing shops, services and public transport, while supporting the revitalisation of the Logan Road corridor.



The original draft included high-density residential zoning and building heights of up to 12 storeys along Logan Road between the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds and Glindemann Park.



Lower heights proposed in several areas



Photo credit: BCC



The proposed 12-storey maximum has been reduced to 10 storeys in northern parts of the centre. Along parts of Tenby Street, proposed maximum heights have also been cut from 10 storeys to eight.



In selected areas within the centre, proposed heights have fallen from eight storeys to five. Some locations originally considered for higher-density housing will instead retain medium-density residential zoning under the revised plan.



The changes followed community feedback on the draft precinct plan, including calls for lower building heights and lower-density development. The revised plan continues to support additional housing around an established centre, while also seeking better walking, cycling and public transport connections.



Residents' feedback influences revised plan



Photo credit: Google Street View



Cr Adrian Schrinner said the focus was on creating more homes in locations where residents could access public transport, jobs, shops, schools and other services.



City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Chair Cr Adam Allan said the revised plan demonstrated that residents’ concerns about proposed building heights had been heard. The revised plan sets lower proposed maximum heights in several parts of the precinct than those outlined in the draft plan.



The broader renewal strategy also includes support for local businesses, public spaces and improved connections through the centre.



Planning process remains underway



The updated draft plan will now be reviewed by Queensland officials and may be subject to further changes, according to Brisbane City’s project information.



The same information states that, if the plan is approved, Brisbane will make its final decision on adopting the amendment into Brisbane City Plan 2014 to guide and assess future property development.







Read: Mt Gravatt Renewal Plan Puts Spotlight on Koala Protection







The community will then be able to view the final adopted amendments once that stage of the process is complete. Attention is also turning towards Upper Mount Gravatt, where consultation on a separate suburban renewal precinct around Westfield Mt Gravatt is due to open on Friday, August 21.



The revised Mount Gravatt plan sets out proposed changes to building heights and zoning along Logan Road and surrounding streets. The proposed framework is lower in several locations than the original draft, while the planning process continues through the remaining review and approval stages.



Published 20-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Garden City Library: A Busy Local Hub Where Stories Speak Every Language]]></title>
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For families and readers around Upper Mount Gravatt, a trip to Garden City Library can involve far more than borrowing a book, with multilingual storytimes, free children’s activities and community spaces forming part of a branch that recorded 461,614 visits in 2025–26.



Read: Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Brings Changes to Building Heights and Zoning



The figure made Garden City the third most-visited library in Brisbane during the financial year. Only Brisbane Square Library, with 533,012 visits, and Chermside Library, with 498,056, recorded more, while Sunnybank Hills had 410,514 visits and Carindale recorded 393,425.



Across Brisbane’s 33 libraries and Mobile Library, more than 5.5 million visits were recorded, an increase of more than 120,000 from the previous financial year.



Photo Credit: BCC



Garden City Library Reaches Readers In Several Languages



For residents who read or speak languages other than English, Garden City Library provides collections in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu.



That multilingual offering extends into activities for younger visitors. Current event listings include children’s storytime sessions in Cantonese, Arabic and Korean, giving local families several language options within the regular library program.



The calendar also includes First 5 Forever sessions for babies, toddlers and children. Other activities range from Garden City Creative Writers and the Garden City Readers Book Club to Tea and Trivia, Brain Training, Young Adult Book Chat, Craft Lovers and an Art Appreciation Group.



STEAM storytime, Make and Create and Story Explorers: Pokémon are also among the listed activities.



For locals, the range means the library can be used at different stages of life and for different purposes — from taking a young child to storytime or finding reading material in another language to joining a writing group or using a space to study.



Photo Credit: BCC



A Local Place To Study, Meet And Read



Garden City Library is located on Level R4 at Westfield Mt Gravatt, at the corner of Logan and Kessels roads in Upper Mount Gravatt.



Alongside its collections and events, residents can use Wi-Fi, internet access, digital resources, e-books, printing, scanning and reference services. Newspapers and magazines are also available, along with study rooms and a quiet room.



Three larger meeting rooms accommodate between 50 and 60 people, with community use free for not-for-profit organisations and charities.



The library also has wheelchair access, hearing-loop facilities, a parents room and a mobility-device recharge station.



Opening seven days a week outside public holidays gives residents access across the week, with Thursday trading extending until 8pm.



Photo Credit: BCC



Millions Of Items Borrowed Across Brisbane



The Garden City figures sit within heavy use of libraries across Brisbane. During 2025–26, users borrowed 5.9 million physical items and downloaded 3.3 million digital items.



More than 24,500 items were collected through 24/7 library lockers, with locker use rising by more than 21 per cent.



Michael Connelly’s Nightshade was the most borrowed adult fiction title, followed by Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders and Australian author Jane Harper’s Last One Out.



Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory led adult non-fiction borrowing, while Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights was the most borrowed adult e-book. Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary topped adult audiobook borrowing.



Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Educator Helps More Young Women Find A Path Into STEM 



Among younger readers, titles from The Hunger Games, The Baby-sitters Club and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series were among the popular choices.



Published 20-August-2026




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For families and readers around Upper Mount Gravatt, a trip to Garden City Library can involve far more than borrowing a book, with multilingual storytimes, free children’s activities and community spaces forming part of a branch that recorded 461,614 visits in 2025–26.



Read: Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Brings Changes to Building Heights and Zoning



The figure made Garden City the third most-visited library in Brisbane during the financial year. Only Brisbane Square Library, with 533,012 visits, and Chermside Library, with 498,056, recorded more, while Sunnybank Hills had 410,514 visits and Carindale recorded 393,425.



Across Brisbane’s 33 libraries and Mobile Library, more than 5.5 million visits were recorded, an increase of more than 120,000 from the previous financial year.



Photo Credit: BCC



Garden City Library Reaches Readers In Several Languages



For residents who read or speak languages other than English, Garden City Library provides collections in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu.



That multilingual offering extends into activities for younger visitors. Current event listings include children’s storytime sessions in Cantonese, Arabic and Korean, giving local families several language options within the regular library program.



The calendar also includes First 5 Forever sessions for babies, toddlers and children. Other activities range from Garden City Creative Writers and the Garden City Readers Book Club to Tea and Trivia, Brain Training, Young Adult Book Chat, Craft Lovers and an Art Appreciation Group.



STEAM storytime, Make and Create and Story Explorers: Pokémon are also among the listed activities.



For locals, the range means the library can be used at different stages of life and for different purposes — from taking a young child to storytime or finding reading material in another language to joining a writing group or using a space to study.



Photo Credit: BCC



A Local Place To Study, Meet And Read



Garden City Library is located on Level R4 at Westfield Mt Gravatt, at the corner of Logan and Kessels roads in Upper Mount Gravatt.



Alongside its collections and events, residents can use Wi-Fi, internet access, digital resources, e-books, printing, scanning and reference services. Newspapers and magazines are also available, along with study rooms and a quiet room.



Three larger meeting rooms accommodate between 50 and 60 people, with community use free for not-for-profit organisations and charities.



The library also has wheelchair access, hearing-loop facilities, a parents room and a mobility-device recharge station.



Opening seven days a week outside public holidays gives residents access across the week, with Thursday trading extending until 8pm.



Photo Credit: BCC



Millions Of Items Borrowed Across Brisbane



The Garden City figures sit within heavy use of libraries across Brisbane. During 2025–26, users borrowed 5.9 million physical items and downloaded 3.3 million digital items.



More than 24,500 items were collected through 24/7 library lockers, with locker use rising by more than 21 per cent.



Michael Connelly’s Nightshade was the most borrowed adult fiction title, followed by Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders and Australian author Jane Harper’s Last One Out.



Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory led adult non-fiction borrowing, while Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights was the most borrowed adult e-book. Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary topped adult audiobook borrowing.



Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Educator Helps More Young Women Find A Path Into STEM 



Among younger readers, titles from The Hunger Games, The Baby-sitters Club and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series were among the popular choices.



Published 20-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Queues Out the Door as Firehouse Subs Mt Gravatt Opens its First Australian Restaurant]]></title>
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A taste of American sub culture has officially landed in Brisbane's south, with Firehouse Subs Mt Gravatt opening its doors at Westfield Mt Gravatt — and locals have wasted no time making their enthusiasm known.



Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Educator Helps More Young Women Find A Path Into STEM  



The brand, which has grown to more than 1,300 locations across the globe since being founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorenson, has chosen the Upper Mt Gravatt shopping centre as the site of its very first Australian restaurant. If opening day is anything to go by, it has hit the ground running. More than 100 customers lined up on launch day, with one Zillmere resident, Jacob Batman, waiting two and a half hours to claim first place — earning himself a year's worth of subs in the process, totalling 365 meals.



The concept centres on hot, made-to-order sandwiches built around premium proteins and cheeses that are sliced fresh in-house. According to the brand's global head chef, Thomas Heitz, this in-house slicing approach is deliberate — it keeps ingredients fresh and preserves their full flavour rather than relying on pre-cut meats that can oxidise over time.



Operations manager Daniel Turner says the brand's foundations have always been straightforward: good food, looking after staff, and giving back to the communities it operates in. That philosophy, he says, is what has driven Firehouse Subs' growth and kept its loyal following coming back.



The menu is organised across three categories — premium meats, chicken, and deli — with a range that covers everything from slow-cooked brisket and cheddar to NY pastrami and a triple-cheese veggie melt. The pulled pork sub layers Monterey Jack cheese, slaw, lettuce, Cajun spice and mayo on a toasted roll, while the meatball sub is among the top-selling deli options. For the Brisbane market specifically, four new subs have been added to the core lineup, including barbecue chicken, grilled chicken and peri peri chicken — a nod to local tastes.



Pricing is accessible, with lunch options starting below $10 and combo meals available for under $16.



Turner says the community response on opening day surpassed all expectations, and that building the Firehouse Subs brand across Australia is a long-term commitment for the team.



Read: Fruit-Shaped Desserts Coming To Westfield Mt Gravatt 



Worth noting for the geographically minded: despite the Westfield Mt Gravatt name — which the centre adopted in August 2022 — the shopping precinct sits within the suburb of Upper Mt Gravatt, roughly two kilometres south of Mt Gravatt proper. The centre was renamed Westfield Mt Gravatt in August 2022, though it is located in the suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt rather than Mount Gravatt itself.







Either way, for residents across the Mt Gravatt area, a well-priced, generously filled sub is now well within reach — and if that opening day queue is any measure, this one looks set to stick around.



Published 19-August-2026
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A taste of American sub culture has officially landed in Brisbane's south, with Firehouse Subs Mt Gravatt opening its doors at Westfield Mt Gravatt — and locals have wasted no time making their enthusiasm known.



Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Educator Helps More Young Women Find A Path Into STEM  



The brand, which has grown to more than 1,300 locations across the globe since being founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorenson, has chosen the Upper Mt Gravatt shopping centre as the site of its very first Australian restaurant. If opening day is anything to go by, it has hit the ground running. More than 100 customers lined up on launch day, with one Zillmere resident, Jacob Batman, waiting two and a half hours to claim first place — earning himself a year's worth of subs in the process, totalling 365 meals.



The concept centres on hot, made-to-order sandwiches built around premium proteins and cheeses that are sliced fresh in-house. According to the brand's global head chef, Thomas Heitz, this in-house slicing approach is deliberate — it keeps ingredients fresh and preserves their full flavour rather than relying on pre-cut meats that can oxidise over time.



Operations manager Daniel Turner says the brand's foundations have always been straightforward: good food, looking after staff, and giving back to the communities it operates in. That philosophy, he says, is what has driven Firehouse Subs' growth and kept its loyal following coming back.



The menu is organised across three categories — premium meats, chicken, and deli — with a range that covers everything from slow-cooked brisket and cheddar to NY pastrami and a triple-cheese veggie melt. The pulled pork sub layers Monterey Jack cheese, slaw, lettuce, Cajun spice and mayo on a toasted roll, while the meatball sub is among the top-selling deli options. For the Brisbane market specifically, four new subs have been added to the core lineup, including barbecue chicken, grilled chicken and peri peri chicken — a nod to local tastes.



Pricing is accessible, with lunch options starting below $10 and combo meals available for under $16.



Turner says the community response on opening day surpassed all expectations, and that building the Firehouse Subs brand across Australia is a long-term commitment for the team.



Read: Fruit-Shaped Desserts Coming To Westfield Mt Gravatt 



Worth noting for the geographically minded: despite the Westfield Mt Gravatt name — which the centre adopted in August 2022 — the shopping precinct sits within the suburb of Upper Mt Gravatt, roughly two kilometres south of Mt Gravatt proper. The centre was renamed Westfield Mt Gravatt in August 2022, though it is located in the suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt rather than Mount Gravatt itself.







Either way, for residents across the Mt Gravatt area, a well-priced, generously filled sub is now well within reach — and if that opening day queue is any measure, this one looks set to stick around.



Published 19-August-2026
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For Katrina Dalglish, leading science at Clairvaux MacKillop College in Upper Mt Gravatt has meant helping students see where STEM could take them. Her work has helped increase female participation in STEM subjects at the college by 20 per cent. 



Read: Fruit-Shaped Desserts Coming To Westfield Mt Gravatt



As Curriculum Leader Science, Dalglish has focused particularly on young women who may not readily see themselves pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics beyond school.



Her approach has been to give students greater exposure to the possibilities available to them, while helping them develop the confidence to explore subjects and future pathways that match their strengths and ambitions.



Opening Doors Beyond Upper Mt Gravatt Classrooms



That work extends beyond the college gates.



Dalglish has established connections with Griffith University’s STEM Ambassadors Program and the SuperGEMS Girls Engaged in Motorsport and STEM program, giving students opportunities to learn more about where their interests could lead.



Through those partnerships, students have access to industry professionals, hands-on learning experiences and insights into STEM-related careers.



For young women at the college, another part of the approach has been greater exposure to female role models in STEM. Clairvaux MacKillop College Principal Wayne Chapman linked that work, along with stronger industry connections, to more female students choosing STEM subjects and considering careers in related fields.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education/Instagram



Dalglish has also sought to address the barriers that can arise when young women do not see enough people like themselves represented in STEM careers. Her focus has been on widening students’ awareness of their options and encouraging them to consider opportunities they might otherwise overlook.



The emphasis extends to all students, with Dalglish aiming to help young people pursue pathways suited to their individual interests and abilities, regardless of gender.



Student Opportunities Bring Wider Recognition



The work at the Upper Mt Gravatt college has also brought Dalglish recognition in 2026.



She was named an Excellence Awardee in the Department Head of the Year category at the Australian Education Awards.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education/Instagram



Dalglish was also selected as a finalist in Brisbane Catholic Education’s NGS Super Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching in Secondary School category.



Chapman said her leadership had helped strengthen connections between classroom learning and the world beyond school, providing students with practical experiences and direct contact with people working in STEM fields.



Clairvaux MacKillop College is a co-educational Catholic secondary college, where STEM is also included among its broader co-curricular experiences.



Read: Mount Gravatt East Fixer-Upper Fetches $938,000



Dalglish was among the finalists listed for the BCE Excellence Awards in August. Across the 2026 awards, 633 nominations were received from 116 schools and the BCE Office, with 127 individuals and 22 teams selected as finalists.



Published 18-August-2026




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For Katrina Dalglish, leading science at Clairvaux MacKillop College in Upper Mt Gravatt has meant helping students see where STEM could take them. Her work has helped increase female participation in STEM subjects at the college by 20 per cent. 



Read: Fruit-Shaped Desserts Coming To Westfield Mt Gravatt



As Curriculum Leader Science, Dalglish has focused particularly on young women who may not readily see themselves pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics beyond school.



Her approach has been to give students greater exposure to the possibilities available to them, while helping them develop the confidence to explore subjects and future pathways that match their strengths and ambitions.



Opening Doors Beyond Upper Mt Gravatt Classrooms



That work extends beyond the college gates.



Dalglish has established connections with Griffith University’s STEM Ambassadors Program and the SuperGEMS Girls Engaged in Motorsport and STEM program, giving students opportunities to learn more about where their interests could lead.



Through those partnerships, students have access to industry professionals, hands-on learning experiences and insights into STEM-related careers.



For young women at the college, another part of the approach has been greater exposure to female role models in STEM. Clairvaux MacKillop College Principal Wayne Chapman linked that work, along with stronger industry connections, to more female students choosing STEM subjects and considering careers in related fields.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education/Instagram



Dalglish has also sought to address the barriers that can arise when young women do not see enough people like themselves represented in STEM careers. Her focus has been on widening students’ awareness of their options and encouraging them to consider opportunities they might otherwise overlook.



The emphasis extends to all students, with Dalglish aiming to help young people pursue pathways suited to their individual interests and abilities, regardless of gender.



Student Opportunities Bring Wider Recognition



The work at the Upper Mt Gravatt college has also brought Dalglish recognition in 2026.



She was named an Excellence Awardee in the Department Head of the Year category at the Australian Education Awards.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education/Instagram



Dalglish was also selected as a finalist in Brisbane Catholic Education’s NGS Super Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching in Secondary School category.



Chapman said her leadership had helped strengthen connections between classroom learning and the world beyond school, providing students with practical experiences and direct contact with people working in STEM fields.



Clairvaux MacKillop College is a co-educational Catholic secondary college, where STEM is also included among its broader co-curricular experiences.



Read: Mount Gravatt East Fixer-Upper Fetches $938,000



Dalglish was among the finalists listed for the BCE Excellence Awards in August. Across the 2026 awards, 633 nominations were received from 116 schools and the BCE Office, with 127 individuals and 22 teams selected as finalists.



Published 18-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 14 - 16 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Morningside Jet Ski Rider Charged After Colmslie Boat Ramp Interception]]></title>
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A 20-year-old Park Ridge man has been charged with seven offences after Brisbane Water Police intercepted him at Morningside’s Colmslie Boat Ramp following reports he allegedly operated a jet ski close to boats to intentionally spray their occupants.



Read: Why Is The Water Glowing Blue At Colmslie Boat Ramp



The interception occurred on 1 August during Operation Yankee Rooster, a targeted enforcement response established after increased reports of dangerous riding and antisocial behaviour involving personal watercraft on the Brisbane River.



The man was later charged with four counts of common assault, two counts of serious assault involving a person over 60 and one count of committing a public nuisance. He is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 August.



Colmslie Boat Ramp Interception Part Of Wider Operation



Operation Yankee Rooster ran from 25 July to 9 August and involved Brisbane Water Police, Redland Bay Water Police and Maritime Safety Queensland. Watercraft and Maritime Safety Queensland drones were used for enforcement, compliance checks and water safety education.



Across the operation, 86 jet skis were intercepted. Six people were charged with a combined 23 offences, including common assault, serious assault, public nuisance, unauthorised damage to property and marine safety offences. Ten marine infringement notices were also issued.



The operation focused on riders alleged to have deliberately used modified, high-powered jet skis to spray passengers on ferries and charter vessels, people at ferry terminals and pedestrians using public walkways.



In one reported incident at about 1pm on 5 July, a young couple and their four-month-old baby waiting at a ferry terminal were allegedly deliberately sprayed by a passing jet ski. Investigations into that incident remained ongoing.



Photo Credit: QPS



Jet Ski Rules Around Boat Ramps



Personal watercraft operators are required to keep a proper lookout while on the water. Maritime Safety Queensland rules require speed to be reduced to no more than six knots within 60 metres of people in the water, anchored or moored boats, structures, boat ramps, jetties or pontoons.



The six-knot limit also generally applies within 60 metres of the shore, subject to specified exceptions. Operators must also keep 30 metres from another moving vessel or reduce speed to below 10 knots unless an exception applies.



All personal watercraft must be registered, and operators have a general safety obligation to ensure the craft is in good condition, used safely and carries the required safety equipment.



Read: Murarrie Prepares for Record Crowds at the 30th Bridge to Brisbane



Operation Yankee Rooster was conducted in addition to the regular patrols and watercraft compliance checks carried out by Water Police along the Brisbane River.



Published 19-August-2026




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A 20-year-old Park Ridge man has been charged with seven offences after Brisbane Water Police intercepted him at Morningside’s Colmslie Boat Ramp following reports he allegedly operated a jet ski close to boats to intentionally spray their occupants.



Read: Why Is The Water Glowing Blue At Colmslie Boat Ramp



The interception occurred on 1 August during Operation Yankee Rooster, a targeted enforcement response established after increased reports of dangerous riding and antisocial behaviour involving personal watercraft on the Brisbane River.



The man was later charged with four counts of common assault, two counts of serious assault involving a person over 60 and one count of committing a public nuisance. He is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 August.



Colmslie Boat Ramp Interception Part Of Wider Operation



Operation Yankee Rooster ran from 25 July to 9 August and involved Brisbane Water Police, Redland Bay Water Police and Maritime Safety Queensland. Watercraft and Maritime Safety Queensland drones were used for enforcement, compliance checks and water safety education.



Across the operation, 86 jet skis were intercepted. Six people were charged with a combined 23 offences, including common assault, serious assault, public nuisance, unauthorised damage to property and marine safety offences. Ten marine infringement notices were also issued.



The operation focused on riders alleged to have deliberately used modified, high-powered jet skis to spray passengers on ferries and charter vessels, people at ferry terminals and pedestrians using public walkways.



In one reported incident at about 1pm on 5 July, a young couple and their four-month-old baby waiting at a ferry terminal were allegedly deliberately sprayed by a passing jet ski. Investigations into that incident remained ongoing.



Photo Credit: QPS



Jet Ski Rules Around Boat Ramps



Personal watercraft operators are required to keep a proper lookout while on the water. Maritime Safety Queensland rules require speed to be reduced to no more than six knots within 60 metres of people in the water, anchored or moored boats, structures, boat ramps, jetties or pontoons.



The six-knot limit also generally applies within 60 metres of the shore, subject to specified exceptions. Operators must also keep 30 metres from another moving vessel or reduce speed to below 10 knots unless an exception applies.



All personal watercraft must be registered, and operators have a general safety obligation to ensure the craft is in good condition, used safely and carries the required safety equipment.



Read: Murarrie Prepares for Record Crowds at the 30th Bridge to Brisbane



Operation Yankee Rooster was conducted in addition to the regular patrols and watercraft compliance checks carried out by Water Police along the Brisbane River.



Published 19-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 14 - 16 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[Murarrie Prepares for Record Crowds at the 30th Bridge to Brisbane]]></title>
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Tens of thousands of everyday locals and serious runners will soon transform the quiet streets of Murarrie into a sprawling sea of movement as an unprecedented crowd gathers at the foot of the Gateway Bridge for Queensland's largest mass participation on Bridge to Brisbane.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Thirty Years of Running&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane



When is the last time 40,000 people agreed to wake up early for a gruelling physical challenge? Sunday, 13 September 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of the Transurban Bridge to Brisbane presented by Brooks. Organisers are bracing for record-breaking crowds after 30,000 eager entrants snapped up registrations over a month in advance.&nbsp;



Since 1997, more than 700,000 people have crossed the finish line to raise upwards of $14 million for various causes. This year, the milestone run falls under the guidance of Events Management Queensland (EMQ). The group already directs a portfolio of massive gatherings that inject roughly $120 million into the state economy annually.



Conquering the Concrete Climb&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane



The main event is not for the faint of heart. Participants tackling the 10-kilometre course face an immediate, steep one-kilometre climb straight over the iconic bridge from the Murarrie start line. Once they conquer the peak, gravity takes over.&nbsp;



The route sends the massive pack sweeping down through local streets, tracing along Kingsford Smith Drive, and winding through Bowen Hills. Exhausted but triumphant runners will finally spill into the Brisbane Showgrounds via Gate 5 on O'Connell Terrace.



Read: Daikin Park Brisbane In Murarrie Becomes Australian First For WELL Core Platinum




Community Spirit in Every Step



Those preferring a flatter journey can opt for the five-kilometre track starting at Hamilton's Hercules Park. This shorter path tracks along Kingsford Smith Drive before merging with the main crowd in Bowen Hills and finishing at the showgrounds.&nbsp;



EMQ Chief Executive Ben Mannion noted that the massive early entry numbers reflect a deep-rooted excitement across the state. He explained that his team is focused on protecting the unique community vibe that has made the event so beloved over the past three decades. Whether chasing a personal best or simply walking with family to support a charity, participants are proving that this historic run brings Queenslanders together like nothing else.



Published Date 13-August-2026




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Tens of thousands of everyday locals and serious runners will soon transform the quiet streets of Murarrie into a sprawling sea of movement as an unprecedented crowd gathers at the foot of the Gateway Bridge for Queensland's largest mass participation on Bridge to Brisbane.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Thirty Years of Running&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane



When is the last time 40,000 people agreed to wake up early for a gruelling physical challenge? Sunday, 13 September 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of the Transurban Bridge to Brisbane presented by Brooks. Organisers are bracing for record-breaking crowds after 30,000 eager entrants snapped up registrations over a month in advance.&nbsp;



Since 1997, more than 700,000 people have crossed the finish line to raise upwards of $14 million for various causes. This year, the milestone run falls under the guidance of Events Management Queensland (EMQ). The group already directs a portfolio of massive gatherings that inject roughly $120 million into the state economy annually.



Conquering the Concrete Climb&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Bridge to Brisbane



The main event is not for the faint of heart. Participants tackling the 10-kilometre course face an immediate, steep one-kilometre climb straight over the iconic bridge from the Murarrie start line. Once they conquer the peak, gravity takes over.&nbsp;



The route sends the massive pack sweeping down through local streets, tracing along Kingsford Smith Drive, and winding through Bowen Hills. Exhausted but triumphant runners will finally spill into the Brisbane Showgrounds via Gate 5 on O'Connell Terrace.



Read: Daikin Park Brisbane In Murarrie Becomes Australian First For WELL Core Platinum




Community Spirit in Every Step



Those preferring a flatter journey can opt for the five-kilometre track starting at Hamilton's Hercules Park. This shorter path tracks along Kingsford Smith Drive before merging with the main crowd in Bowen Hills and finishing at the showgrounds.&nbsp;



EMQ Chief Executive Ben Mannion noted that the massive early entry numbers reflect a deep-rooted excitement across the state. He explained that his team is focused on protecting the unique community vibe that has made the event so beloved over the past three decades. Whether chasing a personal best or simply walking with family to support a charity, participants are proving that this historic run brings Queenslanders together like nothing else.



Published Date 13-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Why Is The Water Glowing Blue At Colmslie Boat Ramp?]]></title>
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After dark, the Brisbane River can offer an unexpected spectacle at Morningside, where the water at Colmslie Boat Ramp has been seen flickering with an electric-blue glow.







Read: Colmslie Recreation Reserve: Family and Dog-friendly Park in Morningside







The phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, is created by microscopic marine organisms and has appeared sporadically along parts of the Brisbane River in 2026. At Colmslie, the effect can turn movement on the water into brief flashes of blue light, creating a striking sight for people visiting the river at night.



  @pieterjohnsen How cool is this! 🤯 📍 Colmslie Boat Ramp Shoutout to @Brett Sarapung ♬ original sound - 𝐬𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐫*   



The glow comes from tiny single-celled organisms known as dinoflagellates.



Microscopic Organisms Behind The Glow



Bioluminescence (Photo credit: Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation)







One species associated with this type of marine bioluminescence is Noctiluca scintillans, also known as sea sparkle. These organisms are minute, but when present in large numbers, their flashes can create a visible blue-green glow across the water.



The light is produced through chemical reactions within the organisms. When the water is disturbed, the organisms can produce brief flashes, allowing movement at the surface to reveal the phenomenon.



Noctiluca scintillans feeds on microscopic organisms including diatoms, and can also use photosynthesis.



Queensland's Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation notes that bioluminescence can be seen in Queensland and has occurred occasionally in Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River.



A Sight That Depends On Conditions



Photo credit: CC BY 4.0/Stephan Sprinz/Wikimedia Commons



There is no reliable time or location for seeing the glow. Bioluminescence in the Brisbane River is sporadic, with water movement and tides influencing where the glow appears. Conditions can therefore vary between locations and at different times.



Colmslie Boat Ramp is among the Brisbane locations where the phenomenon has been observed in 2026. Other reported locations include Pinkenba Boat Ramp and areas around Howard Smith Wharves and New Farm Park.



For anyone hoping to see it, timing can be crucial. A disturbance on a dark stretch of water can produce sudden blue flashes, revealing microscopic life that is normally invisible.



Enjoy The River Responsibly



While the sight is fascinating, anyone visiting the Brisbane River should take care. Anyone entering the water does so at their own risk and should wash off with fresh water afterwards. The water should not be consumed.



Visitors are also asked to respect locals and others enjoying the area, avoid unnecessary disturbance and take their rubbish with them.







Read: Jeremiah O’Toole Park Playground Opens to Morningside Community







At Colmslie, an ordinary stretch of the Brisbane River can become an extraordinary sight after sunset. The organisms responsible may be microscopic, but under the right conditions, their flashes can transform the water into a spectacular natural lightshow.



Published 13-August-2026




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After dark, the Brisbane River can offer an unexpected spectacle at Morningside, where the water at Colmslie Boat Ramp has been seen flickering with an electric-blue glow.







Read: Colmslie Recreation Reserve: Family and Dog-friendly Park in Morningside







The phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, is created by microscopic marine organisms and has appeared sporadically along parts of the Brisbane River in 2026. At Colmslie, the effect can turn movement on the water into brief flashes of blue light, creating a striking sight for people visiting the river at night.



  @pieterjohnsen How cool is this! 🤯 📍 Colmslie Boat Ramp Shoutout to @Brett Sarapung ♬ original sound - 𝐬𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐫*   



The glow comes from tiny single-celled organisms known as dinoflagellates.



Microscopic Organisms Behind The Glow



Bioluminescence (Photo credit: Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation)







One species associated with this type of marine bioluminescence is Noctiluca scintillans, also known as sea sparkle. These organisms are minute, but when present in large numbers, their flashes can create a visible blue-green glow across the water.



The light is produced through chemical reactions within the organisms. When the water is disturbed, the organisms can produce brief flashes, allowing movement at the surface to reveal the phenomenon.



Noctiluca scintillans feeds on microscopic organisms including diatoms, and can also use photosynthesis.



Queensland's Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation notes that bioluminescence can be seen in Queensland and has occurred occasionally in Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River.



A Sight That Depends On Conditions



Photo credit: CC BY 4.0/Stephan Sprinz/Wikimedia Commons



There is no reliable time or location for seeing the glow. Bioluminescence in the Brisbane River is sporadic, with water movement and tides influencing where the glow appears. Conditions can therefore vary between locations and at different times.



Colmslie Boat Ramp is among the Brisbane locations where the phenomenon has been observed in 2026. Other reported locations include Pinkenba Boat Ramp and areas around Howard Smith Wharves and New Farm Park.



For anyone hoping to see it, timing can be crucial. A disturbance on a dark stretch of water can produce sudden blue flashes, revealing microscopic life that is normally invisible.



Enjoy The River Responsibly



While the sight is fascinating, anyone visiting the Brisbane River should take care. Anyone entering the water does so at their own risk and should wash off with fresh water afterwards. The water should not be consumed.



Visitors are also asked to respect locals and others enjoying the area, avoid unnecessary disturbance and take their rubbish with them.







Read: Jeremiah O’Toole Park Playground Opens to Morningside Community







At Colmslie, an ordinary stretch of the Brisbane River can become an extraordinary sight after sunset. The organisms responsible may be microscopic, but under the right conditions, their flashes can transform the water into a spectacular natural lightshow.



Published 13-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Urban Utilities Property Inspections Planned Across East Brisbane Suburbs]]></title>
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Morningside residents may see Urban Utilities crews entering yards and inspecting plumbing in coming months as investigators search for hidden sources of stormwater entering the suburb’s wastewater network.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Morningside is among 31 Brisbane areas covered by the Wet Weather Overflow Reduction Program, which runs until 31 December 2026. Nearby Cannon Hill and Seven Hills are also included as Urban Utilities investigates areas affected by repeated wet-weather wastewater overflows or unusually high inflows.



Urban Utilities says the areas were selected because of repeated wet-weather wastewater overflows or unusually high inflows recorded at pumping stations and treatment plants.



The problem occurs when stormwater finds its way into wastewater infrastructure that was not designed to carry large volumes of rainwater. Cracked pipes, faults around maintenance holes and incorrectly connected or non-compliant private plumbing are among the possible sources being investigated.



When heavy rain arrives, that additional water can substantially increase the volume moving through the wastewater system and contribute to overflows where the network is under pressure.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;UrbanUtilities



Smoke testing will help expose hidden connections



Urban Utilities is using smoke testing to track where stormwater may be entering wastewater pipes and private plumbing across the affected suburbs.



The process involves introducing non-toxic smoke into wastewater lines and checking where it emerges. In plumbing that is correctly connected, the smoke should move through the wastewater system and escape through normal sewer vents.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;UrbanUtilities



Smoke appearing from a stormwater drain, downpipe or another unexpected location can point investigators towards a possible defect or incorrect plumbing connection.



Smoke testing forms part of the wet-weather investigation, while Urban Utilities also carries out CCTV inspections, pipe cleaning and other works through its broader sewer maintenance program.&nbsp;



What residents need to know about property access



The investigation may require officers to enter private land to inspect plumbing, drainage and wastewater infrastructure.



Under Queensland legislation, officers acting under an approved inspection program may enter covered properties at a reasonable time without the occupier’s prior consent. The power is not unlimited, however, and cannot be used under the inspection program to enter any part of a property where a person resides.



Where someone is at home, officers must make a reasonable attempt to identify themselves, explain why they are entering and advise that the legislation permits entry without consent. Details of the approved inspection program must also be provided.



For residents, this means access to yards or infrastructure on private land should not be confused with an unrestricted power to enter the home itself.



Testing looks beyond household plumbing



Urban Utilities says wet-weather inflows can have several causes, including topography, defects in public wastewater infrastructure and problems with private plumbing.



The inclusion of a suburb in the program does not mean every property has defective plumbing, nor does an inspection automatically leave the homeowner responsible for repair costs. Testing is intended to establish where unwanted stormwater is entering the network before the appropriate response is determined.



Depending on the findings, further work could involve private plumbing, Urban Utilities infrastructure or a combination of both.



Read: The Fire that Erased the Best Evidence for Cannon Hill



For residents across Cannon Hill, Morningside, Seven Hills and the wider Camp Hill area, the coming inspections are primarily about knowing what work is taking place, why access may be needed and what happens if testing uncovers a fault.







Published 13-Aug-2026
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Morningside residents may see Urban Utilities crews entering yards and inspecting plumbing in coming months as investigators search for hidden sources of stormwater entering the suburb’s wastewater network.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Morningside is among 31 Brisbane areas covered by the Wet Weather Overflow Reduction Program, which runs until 31 December 2026. Nearby Cannon Hill and Seven Hills are also included as Urban Utilities investigates areas affected by repeated wet-weather wastewater overflows or unusually high inflows.



Urban Utilities says the areas were selected because of repeated wet-weather wastewater overflows or unusually high inflows recorded at pumping stations and treatment plants.



The problem occurs when stormwater finds its way into wastewater infrastructure that was not designed to carry large volumes of rainwater. Cracked pipes, faults around maintenance holes and incorrectly connected or non-compliant private plumbing are among the possible sources being investigated.



When heavy rain arrives, that additional water can substantially increase the volume moving through the wastewater system and contribute to overflows where the network is under pressure.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;UrbanUtilities



Smoke testing will help expose hidden connections



Urban Utilities is using smoke testing to track where stormwater may be entering wastewater pipes and private plumbing across the affected suburbs.



The process involves introducing non-toxic smoke into wastewater lines and checking where it emerges. In plumbing that is correctly connected, the smoke should move through the wastewater system and escape through normal sewer vents.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;UrbanUtilities



Smoke appearing from a stormwater drain, downpipe or another unexpected location can point investigators towards a possible defect or incorrect plumbing connection.



Smoke testing forms part of the wet-weather investigation, while Urban Utilities also carries out CCTV inspections, pipe cleaning and other works through its broader sewer maintenance program.&nbsp;



What residents need to know about property access



The investigation may require officers to enter private land to inspect plumbing, drainage and wastewater infrastructure.



Under Queensland legislation, officers acting under an approved inspection program may enter covered properties at a reasonable time without the occupier’s prior consent. The power is not unlimited, however, and cannot be used under the inspection program to enter any part of a property where a person resides.



Where someone is at home, officers must make a reasonable attempt to identify themselves, explain why they are entering and advise that the legislation permits entry without consent. Details of the approved inspection program must also be provided.



For residents, this means access to yards or infrastructure on private land should not be confused with an unrestricted power to enter the home itself.



Testing looks beyond household plumbing



Urban Utilities says wet-weather inflows can have several causes, including topography, defects in public wastewater infrastructure and problems with private plumbing.



The inclusion of a suburb in the program does not mean every property has defective plumbing, nor does an inspection automatically leave the homeowner responsible for repair costs. Testing is intended to establish where unwanted stormwater is entering the network before the appropriate response is determined.



Depending on the findings, further work could involve private plumbing, Urban Utilities infrastructure or a combination of both.



Read: The Fire that Erased the Best Evidence for Cannon Hill



For residents across Cannon Hill, Morningside, Seven Hills and the wider Camp Hill area, the coming inspections are primarily about knowing what work is taking place, why access may be needed and what happens if testing uncovers a fault.







Published 13-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones]]></title>
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Morningside Central's $30 million redevelopment has reached a significant stage, with several major construction milestones now underway across the retail site. Since work began earlier this year, the long-planned transformation has progressed from early site works to major structural construction, all while shops remain open and accessible to the community.







Read: Morningside Central Expansion: 17 New Shops, Flood-Proof Car Park







From Plans to Progress



Photo credit: Facebook/Evolve Constructions



The redevelopment represents an investment of more than $30 million by Chin Hong Investments, which has owned Morningside Central since 2002. Plans for the project were announced in January, with construction beginning soon afterwards. Evolve Construction is delivering the staged upgrade while allowing the shopping centre to continue operating throughout the works.



Recent construction updates highlight the project's latest structural works. Structural steel has been installed for the new high-level roof over the future BWS and Woolworths entry, while concrete has been poured for the new BWS tenancy and sections of the mall. Foundation, blockwork and amenity slab works are also advancing on the Junction Road extension.



Photo credit: Facebook/Evolve Constructions



Construction is also taking shape on a new double-storey car park, with screw pier caps and circular columns now being installed. Designed with flood mitigation measures, the elevated facility is intended to improve the centre's resilience during severe weather events. Meanwhile, access gantries have been relocated to safely maintain operations for businesses trading throughout the redevelopment.



Updates shared by Morningside Central throughout March, May and July have documented the project's steady progress, with the centre continuing to reassure shoppers that access remains available via Junction Road and Wynnum Road during construction.



Designed for Everyday Convenience



Artist’s impression of redeveloped Morningside Central (Photo credit:&nbsp;morningsidecentral.com.au)



The redevelopment has been planned to create a more accessible and practical neighbourhood centre. New lifts and elevator access will improve mobility throughout the complex, complemented by safer pedestrian pathways and a simpler layout to help customers move more easily between shops and services.



Improvements to the streetscape along Wynnum Road and Junction Road are also planned as part of the redevelopment.



Parking has also been a major focus of the project. Once complete, the centre will feature approximately 300 parking spaces, including a suspended, flood-immune car park designed to provide more reliable access during heavy rainfall. Improved pedestrian links and additional direct-to-boot parking near Woolworths are also planned to make everyday shopping more convenient.



Beyond the physical upgrades, the redevelopment will expand the centre's offering with 17 additional retail shops, an elevated commercial office space and a refreshed Woolworths supermarket.



Businesses Continue to Trade







Despite the ongoing construction, many long-standing businesses remain open. Leisa's Café, Koko Sushi, Smiling Dental, Morningside Family Medical Centre and Sullivan Nicolaides continue to operate during Stage One, while Chempro Chemist has temporarily relocated nearby and Morningside Central News is trading from a resized tenancy.



Woolworths will also remain open throughout the redevelopment, ensuring the community continues to have access to essential grocery shopping while construction is underway. As part of the upgrade, the supermarket will receive a refresh alongside updated trolley bays, improved service and loading areas, and other improvements aimed at making shopping more convenient for customers and staff.







Read: Feast on Fruit: 25 Years of Fresh Produce at Morningside Central







According to Chin Hong Investments, the staged redevelopment has been carefully planned to minimise disruption while delivering a modern, flood-resilient neighbourhood centre that better serves local residents, workers and visitors.



When complete, the project will deliver a modernised, flood-resilient neighbourhood centre designed to better support local residents, workers and visitors into the future.



Published 27-July-2026. Updated 12-August-2026.
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Morningside Central's $30 million redevelopment has reached a significant stage, with several major construction milestones now underway across the retail site. Since work began earlier this year, the long-planned transformation has progressed from early site works to major structural construction, all while shops remain open and accessible to the community.







Read: Morningside Central Expansion: 17 New Shops, Flood-Proof Car Park







From Plans to Progress



Photo credit: Facebook/Evolve Constructions



The redevelopment represents an investment of more than $30 million by Chin Hong Investments, which has owned Morningside Central since 2002. Plans for the project were announced in January, with construction beginning soon afterwards. Evolve Construction is delivering the staged upgrade while allowing the shopping centre to continue operating throughout the works.



Recent construction updates highlight the project's latest structural works. Structural steel has been installed for the new high-level roof over the future BWS and Woolworths entry, while concrete has been poured for the new BWS tenancy and sections of the mall. Foundation, blockwork and amenity slab works are also advancing on the Junction Road extension.



Photo credit: Facebook/Evolve Constructions



Construction is also taking shape on a new double-storey car park, with screw pier caps and circular columns now being installed. Designed with flood mitigation measures, the elevated facility is intended to improve the centre's resilience during severe weather events. Meanwhile, access gantries have been relocated to safely maintain operations for businesses trading throughout the redevelopment.



Updates shared by Morningside Central throughout March, May and July have documented the project's steady progress, with the centre continuing to reassure shoppers that access remains available via Junction Road and Wynnum Road during construction.



Designed for Everyday Convenience



Artist’s impression of redeveloped Morningside Central (Photo credit:&nbsp;morningsidecentral.com.au)



The redevelopment has been planned to create a more accessible and practical neighbourhood centre. New lifts and elevator access will improve mobility throughout the complex, complemented by safer pedestrian pathways and a simpler layout to help customers move more easily between shops and services.



Improvements to the streetscape along Wynnum Road and Junction Road are also planned as part of the redevelopment.



Parking has also been a major focus of the project. Once complete, the centre will feature approximately 300 parking spaces, including a suspended, flood-immune car park designed to provide more reliable access during heavy rainfall. Improved pedestrian links and additional direct-to-boot parking near Woolworths are also planned to make everyday shopping more convenient.



Beyond the physical upgrades, the redevelopment will expand the centre's offering with 17 additional retail shops, an elevated commercial office space and a refreshed Woolworths supermarket.



Businesses Continue to Trade







Despite the ongoing construction, many long-standing businesses remain open. Leisa's Café, Koko Sushi, Smiling Dental, Morningside Family Medical Centre and Sullivan Nicolaides continue to operate during Stage One, while Chempro Chemist has temporarily relocated nearby and Morningside Central News is trading from a resized tenancy.



Woolworths will also remain open throughout the redevelopment, ensuring the community continues to have access to essential grocery shopping while construction is underway. As part of the upgrade, the supermarket will receive a refresh alongside updated trolley bays, improved service and loading areas, and other improvements aimed at making shopping more convenient for customers and staff.







Read: Feast on Fruit: 25 Years of Fresh Produce at Morningside Central







According to Chin Hong Investments, the staged redevelopment has been carefully planned to minimise disruption while delivering a modern, flood-resilient neighbourhood centre that better serves local residents, workers and visitors.



When complete, the project will deliver a modernised, flood-resilient neighbourhood centre designed to better support local residents, workers and visitors into the future.



Published 27-July-2026. Updated 12-August-2026.
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<title><![CDATA[The Fire that Erased the Best Evidence for Cannon Hill]]></title>
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In March 1926, fire tore through Jolimount, the large former Weedon residence at Cannon Hill. Most of the house and its contents were lost, with only a grand piano and a carpet reportedly saved. The blaze destroyed more than the house’s cedar structure and most of what remained inside. It may also have destroyed records that could have helped explain how Cannon Hill got its name.



Read: Neighbouring Suburbs, Different Lifespans: The 15 Year Life Expectancy Gap Between Cannon Hill and Murarrie



Before the Suburb, There Was a Mansion



In the 1860s, the sites between Bulimba and Tingalpa were rural, with several large-scale properties along New Cleveland Road, now Wynnum Road.



Around 1867, landowner Richard Weedon and his mother, Susannah, built a 24-room cedar home on their property. With its steep roof, two tall chimneys and separate servants’ quarters, the residence became a local landmark. The Weedons called it Cannon Hill House.



Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland



The property was known for its extensive grounds as well as its size. The gardens contained exotic trees, ornamental plants, and a maze said to have been modelled on the one at Hampton Court Palace.



The family also held massive social gatherings there, drawing members of Brisbane society to the property. Its prominence may explain how the house’s name came to be used to refer to the surrounding area.



The obituary of Redman Weedon, the youngest son of Richard Warren Weedon, states that Redman was born in England in 1854 and came to Brisbane in 1866 with his father and three brothers. It identifies his father as “the late Mr Richard Warren Weedon, of Springfield, Oxley” and says the family bought land at Cannon Hill and Springfield. | Photo Credit: National Library of Australia&nbsp;



Several Stories Behind One Name



Cannon Hill House may have given the district its name, but no record identified so far explains why the Weedons chose that name for their home.



Several accounts try to explain either the origin of the name or how it spread to the district.



One account says a surveyor noted two tree stumps that resembled cannon. Another comes from an early settler, Mr Woods, who claimed the name honoured his son Ernest after the boy sheltered inside a hollow log on the hill in 1864.



A third theory points to England. Richard Weedon’s wife, Elizabeth Redman, came from a family associated with arms manufacturing and, according to family history, the Birmingham Small Arms Company. Birmingham also had a place called Cannon Hill, raising the possibility that Richard borrowed a familiar English name.



The final explanation concerns the house itself. The prominent residence may have become a local reference point, allowing its name to spread to the wider district.



None of these theories has been proven.



When Cannon Hill House Became Jolimount



After Richard Weedon’s death, the family sold the estate, and the new owner, Mr Wragge, renamed the house Jolimount.



An auction advertisement published in The Brisbane Courier on 23 April 1892 described a large family residence on four acres and 19 perches, with stables, a coach house, and established gardens.



Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland



Importantly, the advertisement called the residence Jolimount but placed it at Cannon Hill. This shows that Cannon Hill was already established as the district name by 1892.



The Missing Clue



Jolimount stood until the fire destroyed it in March 1926. The house may have contained family papers that explained the name, although no evidence confirms that such a record existed or remained there at the time of the fire.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Perhaps the most convincing evidence indicates that the site of the former house is located on the northern side of Wynnum Road, directly across from today’s Cannon Hill State School at 845 Wynnum Road. This suggests that the site would be situated roughly among the current properties at 806–840 Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill, rather than on the school grounds.



Read: Bravery Amid Chaos: How a Policeman Saved Lives in Cannon Hill



Today, Cannon Hill is a developed residential suburb with schools, shops and a railway station. The Weedon mansion and its celebrated grounds are gone. Yet Cannon Hill remains the suburb’s name, preserving a possible link to the house that once stood on New Cleveland Road.



Published 23-July-2026. Updated 12-August-2026.
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In March 1926, fire tore through Jolimount, the large former Weedon residence at Cannon Hill. Most of the house and its contents were lost, with only a grand piano and a carpet reportedly saved. The blaze destroyed more than the house’s cedar structure and most of what remained inside. It may also have destroyed records that could have helped explain how Cannon Hill got its name.



Read: Neighbouring Suburbs, Different Lifespans: The 15 Year Life Expectancy Gap Between Cannon Hill and Murarrie



Before the Suburb, There Was a Mansion



In the 1860s, the sites between Bulimba and Tingalpa were rural, with several large-scale properties along New Cleveland Road, now Wynnum Road.



Around 1867, landowner Richard Weedon and his mother, Susannah, built a 24-room cedar home on their property. With its steep roof, two tall chimneys and separate servants’ quarters, the residence became a local landmark. The Weedons called it Cannon Hill House.



Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland



The property was known for its extensive grounds as well as its size. The gardens contained exotic trees, ornamental plants, and a maze said to have been modelled on the one at Hampton Court Palace.



The family also held massive social gatherings there, drawing members of Brisbane society to the property. Its prominence may explain how the house’s name came to be used to refer to the surrounding area.



The obituary of Redman Weedon, the youngest son of Richard Warren Weedon, states that Redman was born in England in 1854 and came to Brisbane in 1866 with his father and three brothers. It identifies his father as “the late Mr Richard Warren Weedon, of Springfield, Oxley” and says the family bought land at Cannon Hill and Springfield. | Photo Credit: National Library of Australia&nbsp;



Several Stories Behind One Name



Cannon Hill House may have given the district its name, but no record identified so far explains why the Weedons chose that name for their home.



Several accounts try to explain either the origin of the name or how it spread to the district.



One account says a surveyor noted two tree stumps that resembled cannon. Another comes from an early settler, Mr Woods, who claimed the name honoured his son Ernest after the boy sheltered inside a hollow log on the hill in 1864.



A third theory points to England. Richard Weedon’s wife, Elizabeth Redman, came from a family associated with arms manufacturing and, according to family history, the Birmingham Small Arms Company. Birmingham also had a place called Cannon Hill, raising the possibility that Richard borrowed a familiar English name.



The final explanation concerns the house itself. The prominent residence may have become a local reference point, allowing its name to spread to the wider district.



None of these theories has been proven.



When Cannon Hill House Became Jolimount



After Richard Weedon’s death, the family sold the estate, and the new owner, Mr Wragge, renamed the house Jolimount.



An auction advertisement published in The Brisbane Courier on 23 April 1892 described a large family residence on four acres and 19 perches, with stables, a coach house, and established gardens.



Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland



Importantly, the advertisement called the residence Jolimount but placed it at Cannon Hill. This shows that Cannon Hill was already established as the district name by 1892.



The Missing Clue



Jolimount stood until the fire destroyed it in March 1926. The house may have contained family papers that explained the name, although no evidence confirms that such a record existed or remained there at the time of the fire.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Perhaps the most convincing evidence indicates that the site of the former house is located on the northern side of Wynnum Road, directly across from today’s Cannon Hill State School at 845 Wynnum Road. This suggests that the site would be situated roughly among the current properties at 806–840 Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill, rather than on the school grounds.



Read: Bravery Amid Chaos: How a Policeman Saved Lives in Cannon Hill



Today, Cannon Hill is a developed residential suburb with schools, shops and a railway station. The Weedon mansion and its celebrated grounds are gone. Yet Cannon Hill remains the suburb’s name, preserving a possible link to the house that once stood on New Cleveland Road.



Published 23-July-2026. Updated 12-August-2026.
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 7-9 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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<title><![CDATA[Daikin Park Brisbane In Murarrie Becomes Australian First For WELL Core Platinum]]></title>
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A 13,609-square-metre industrial facility in Murarrie combining logistics, training, sales and customer facilities has become the first industrial site in Australia to receive Platinum WELL Core Certification.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Daikin Park Brisbane received the highest level of WELL Core Certification from the International WELL Building Institute under WELL v2, a performance-based building standard focused on how buildings affect the health and wellbeing of occupants.



The assessment covered air, water, light, nourishment, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Inside Daikin Park Brisbane



The Murarrie facility serves Daikin’s Queensland operations as a logistics hub for finished goods and spare parts, with the Manhattan Warehouse Management System supporting fulfilment and dispatch operations.



Beyond its logistics functions, the site contains a Daikin Trade Centre, training academy, showroom and the company’s Queensland sales office. It is one of four Daikin Park locations, with a fifth due to open in Western Australia later this year.



Daikin Australia general manager of SCM and IT Michael Trad described the facility as combining operational requirements with attention to employee health and wellbeing. His comments also pointed to the use of people-centred design within an industrial setting.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Murarrie Workplace Features Assessed



Physical features contributing to the certification include six electric vehicle charging stations, eight low-emission vehicle parking spaces, 380 indoor plants and rainwater harvesting tanks with a combined capacity of 40,000 litres.



The building also incorporates solar-powered hot water and Daikin’s Heat Recovery Variable Refrigerant Volume air-conditioning system. Other measures identified at the site include enhanced indoor air quality provisions, increased outdoor air supply and natural greenery.



Daikin Park Brisbane underwent third-party performance testing followed by a final evaluation to confirm that it met the requirements for WELL Core Platinum certification.



International WELL Building Institute senior vice president and head of Asia Pacific Jack Noonan described the certification as part of increasing attention to health and wellbeing in the design and operation of industrial workplaces.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Part Of Gateway@Murarrie



Daikin Park Brisbane was developed by industrial property group Goodman within its Gateway@Murarrie estate.



Read: Australia Wins Team Gold as Ruby Pass Reaches Uneven Bars Final



The facility also holds a 6 Star Green Star Design &amp; As Built rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.



Published 6-August-2026




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A 13,609-square-metre industrial facility in Murarrie combining logistics, training, sales and customer facilities has become the first industrial site in Australia to receive Platinum WELL Core Certification.



Read: Morningside Central Redevelopment Reaches Major Construction Milestones



Daikin Park Brisbane received the highest level of WELL Core Certification from the International WELL Building Institute under WELL v2, a performance-based building standard focused on how buildings affect the health and wellbeing of occupants.



The assessment covered air, water, light, nourishment, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Inside Daikin Park Brisbane



The Murarrie facility serves Daikin’s Queensland operations as a logistics hub for finished goods and spare parts, with the Manhattan Warehouse Management System supporting fulfilment and dispatch operations.



Beyond its logistics functions, the site contains a Daikin Trade Centre, training academy, showroom and the company’s Queensland sales office. It is one of four Daikin Park locations, with a fifth due to open in Western Australia later this year.



Daikin Australia general manager of SCM and IT Michael Trad described the facility as combining operational requirements with attention to employee health and wellbeing. His comments also pointed to the use of people-centred design within an industrial setting.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Murarrie Workplace Features Assessed



Physical features contributing to the certification include six electric vehicle charging stations, eight low-emission vehicle parking spaces, 380 indoor plants and rainwater harvesting tanks with a combined capacity of 40,000 litres.



The building also incorporates solar-powered hot water and Daikin’s Heat Recovery Variable Refrigerant Volume air-conditioning system. Other measures identified at the site include enhanced indoor air quality provisions, increased outdoor air supply and natural greenery.



Daikin Park Brisbane underwent third-party performance testing followed by a final evaluation to confirm that it met the requirements for WELL Core Platinum certification.



International WELL Building Institute senior vice president and head of Asia Pacific Jack Noonan described the certification as part of increasing attention to health and wellbeing in the design and operation of industrial workplaces.



Photo Credit: Daikin Australia/LinkedIn



Part Of Gateway@Murarrie



Daikin Park Brisbane was developed by industrial property group Goodman within its Gateway@Murarrie estate.



Read: Australia Wins Team Gold as Ruby Pass Reaches Uneven Bars Final



The facility also holds a 6 Star Green Star Design &amp; As Built rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.



Published 6-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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A teenager can learn about homelessness without ever speaking to someone who has experienced it. They can study another country without meeting the people who live there, or learn about dementia without spending time with someone whose memory is changing.



Knowledge matters. But knowing about people and getting to know people are different things.



Social psychologists have been studying that distinction for decades. One major review drew on 515 studies involving more than 250,000 participants and found that contact between different groups was typically associated with reduced prejudice. Further research found that reduced anxiety and increased empathy and perspective-taking helped explain why.



The findings raise an interesting question for schools: what can young people learn through meaningful conversations with people of different ages, cultures and life experiences?



Read: Why Service Learning Matters: Some Lessons Can’t Be Taught in a Classroom



More Than Just Showing Up



Simply putting people together is not necessarily enough.



Research into intergroup contact has found that factors such as common goals, cooperation and equal status can strengthen its effects.



Research into service learning points in a similar direction. A meta-analysis covering 62 studies and 11,837 students found significant gains across five areas, including civic engagement, social skills and academic performance. Programs incorporating practices such as community involvement, student voice and reflection produced stronger effects.



In other words, turning up is only part of it.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, several community partnerships provide examples of how those encounters can happen.



During the July school holidays, 25 Year 10 students spent two early mornings at Emmanuel City Mission. They served breakfast, prepared meals, sorted donations and welcomed guests.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



They also heard the stories of people using the service, including a couple who, according to the College, had been sleeping rough just a week earlier but had since found work and accommodation and were beginning to rebuild their lives.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Villanova students have also spent time with Rosies – Friends on the Street, where providing supper is only part of the experience. In reflections shared by the College after a Year 11 and 12 outreach, students repeatedly returned to the conversations they had with people they met — and to how those conversations challenged assumptions about homelessness.




“What I found especially insightful after talking to one of the blokes, Clayton, was that each person was so generous even though they had little. It’s obvious how they just love having someone to talk to.” - Eli H, student




Other students recalled conversations about literature, popular culture, family and everyday life. The details are ordinary, but that is partly the point: meaningful contact can shift attention away from labels and towards the individual sitting across from you.




 “When you get the privilege to talk to some of the people, you eventually see that everyone is so unique, just like the people in our lives at school or home.” - Ashton T, student




These are the kinds of encounters that illustrate the difference between knowing about an issue and hearing how it is experienced by an individual.



Villanova Principal Paul Begg touched on that idea during a May appearance on the Unlock Your Potential With George Samios podcast.



“I loved talking with people. I loved listening to people and hearing their stories,” Begg said, reflecting on his own experiences meeting people throughout his life.



For him, part of the value of those conversations is being able to “see the world around me through other people’s eyes.”



What Age Difference Can Teach Us



The same idea becomes particularly interesting across generations.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



Villanova students have supported Sing Sing Sing, Queensland’s first choir for people living with dementia. At the organisation’s High Tea, students have helped welcome guests, assisted with logistics and contributed to creating a welcoming environment.



Research suggests intergenerational programs can have benefits in both directions.



A 2022 meta-analysis of 23 studies found a small but significant improvement in young people’s attitudes towards older adults. Among older participants, the programs were also associated with benefits including increased generativity — the sense of contributing to younger generations — and improved quality of life.



That two-way relationship matters.



People living with dementia are not there to provide teenagers with perspective, just as people experiencing homelessness are not educational case studies. The opportunity lies in the encounter itself: meeting, listening and engaging with someone whose experiences may be very different from your own.



Read: Understanding Student Wellbeing in an Evolving Context



Beyond the One-Off



Meaningful engagement does not always have to involve a major undertaking.



During Semester 2, every Year 7 student at Villanova is spending an hour making sandwiches for West End Community Friends, which provides meals for people experiencing hardship. 



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



By the end of the program, the College expects students to have prepared more than 2,000 sandwiches, using bread donated by Bakers Delight Camp Hill.



The program is intended as an introduction to service opportunities that continue through the students’ secondary years.



Candle-making in the Philippines. Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



At the other end of the timeline is Villanova’s relationship with Augustinian communities in the Philippines through Augustinian Filipino Australian Solidarity (AFAS), which stretches back more than three decades.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



The connection is also reflected in the College’s annual Mission Day. While the day includes food stalls, music, activities and student-led celebrations, it supports communities beyond the school and sits within Villanova’s broader relationship with AFAS.



Through immersion experiences and ongoing relationships, students gain insight into different cultures and communities while supporting educational opportunities for young people in the Philippines.



The scale may be different, but the underlying idea is similar. Service can begin with something as straightforward as making sandwiches, while sustained relationships create opportunities for engagement over much longer periods.



Research into service learning suggests that community involvement and reflection are among the practices associated with stronger outcomes.



Mr Begg says the value is often found less in the act of giving than in the relationships that develop around it.




“The most valuable part is often not what they give, but what they learn from the people they meet. Those relationships can challenge assumptions, build empathy and stay with them long after the particular service activity has finished.”




The question, then, becomes less about whether a student has “done service” and more about what they understood from the people and communities they encountered — and whether the experience challenged or broadened the way they thought.



An Idea With Deeper Roots



For an Augustinian school, reflection has deeper roots.



In the same Unlock Your Potential With George Samios interview, Paul Begg discussed five values drawn from Villanova’s Augustinian tradition: humility, community, the restless search for truth, interiority and ongoing conversion.



Video still from YouTube



His explanation of “interiority” was particularly straightforward.



It is “that reflective element of going inside yourself to find the inner teacher, your conscience,” he said. That means asking questions such as: “How do I sit with that decision or how do I sit with that outcome?”



It is an old educational idea that sits comfortably alongside the modern research. An experience may provide the opportunity, but reflection can help young people make sense of what they have encountered.



For Mr Begg, service also connects those experiences to a wider idea of what education is for.




“We want our young men to understand that their education is also about how they use what they have been given to contribute to the lives of others. 



Service provides students with experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom. They meet people, hear different stories, encounter different circumstances and begin to understand that they have a role to play in their community.”




What Stays After the Conversation



None of this means every community activity will transform a young person’s outlook.



The research is more nuanced than that. The circumstances in which people meet and the quality of the interaction can affect what comes from it.



That may be precisely why conversation matters.



Fundraising can support a cause. Volunteering can provide practical help. But sustained relationships, shared activities and genuine conversations ask something different of young people: to listen before assuming they understand.



Schools will always have subjects that can be taught, tested and graded.



Understanding another person’s experience is harder to put on a curriculum.



Sometimes the starting point is simply a conversation.







Published 24-August-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
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A teenager can learn about homelessness without ever speaking to someone who has experienced it. They can study another country without meeting the people who live there, or learn about dementia without spending time with someone whose memory is changing.



Knowledge matters. But knowing about people and getting to know people are different things.



Social psychologists have been studying that distinction for decades. One major review drew on 515 studies involving more than 250,000 participants and found that contact between different groups was typically associated with reduced prejudice. Further research found that reduced anxiety and increased empathy and perspective-taking helped explain why.



The findings raise an interesting question for schools: what can young people learn through meaningful conversations with people of different ages, cultures and life experiences?



Read: Why Service Learning Matters: Some Lessons Can’t Be Taught in a Classroom



More Than Just Showing Up



Simply putting people together is not necessarily enough.



Research into intergroup contact has found that factors such as common goals, cooperation and equal status can strengthen its effects.



Research into service learning points in a similar direction. A meta-analysis covering 62 studies and 11,837 students found significant gains across five areas, including civic engagement, social skills and academic performance. Programs incorporating practices such as community involvement, student voice and reflection produced stronger effects.



In other words, turning up is only part of it.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, several community partnerships provide examples of how those encounters can happen.



During the July school holidays, 25 Year 10 students spent two early mornings at Emmanuel City Mission. They served breakfast, prepared meals, sorted donations and welcomed guests.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



They also heard the stories of people using the service, including a couple who, according to the College, had been sleeping rough just a week earlier but had since found work and accommodation and were beginning to rebuild their lives.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Villanova students have also spent time with Rosies – Friends on the Street, where providing supper is only part of the experience. In reflections shared by the College after a Year 11 and 12 outreach, students repeatedly returned to the conversations they had with people they met — and to how those conversations challenged assumptions about homelessness.




“What I found especially insightful after talking to one of the blokes, Clayton, was that each person was so generous even though they had little. It’s obvious how they just love having someone to talk to.” - Eli H, student




Other students recalled conversations about literature, popular culture, family and everyday life. The details are ordinary, but that is partly the point: meaningful contact can shift attention away from labels and towards the individual sitting across from you.




 “When you get the privilege to talk to some of the people, you eventually see that everyone is so unique, just like the people in our lives at school or home.” - Ashton T, student




These are the kinds of encounters that illustrate the difference between knowing about an issue and hearing how it is experienced by an individual.



Villanova Principal Paul Begg touched on that idea during a May appearance on the Unlock Your Potential With George Samios podcast.



“I loved talking with people. I loved listening to people and hearing their stories,” Begg said, reflecting on his own experiences meeting people throughout his life.



For him, part of the value of those conversations is being able to “see the world around me through other people’s eyes.”



What Age Difference Can Teach Us



The same idea becomes particularly interesting across generations.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



Villanova students have supported Sing Sing Sing, Queensland’s first choir for people living with dementia. At the organisation’s High Tea, students have helped welcome guests, assisted with logistics and contributed to creating a welcoming environment.



Research suggests intergenerational programs can have benefits in both directions.



A 2022 meta-analysis of 23 studies found a small but significant improvement in young people’s attitudes towards older adults. Among older participants, the programs were also associated with benefits including increased generativity — the sense of contributing to younger generations — and improved quality of life.



That two-way relationship matters.



People living with dementia are not there to provide teenagers with perspective, just as people experiencing homelessness are not educational case studies. The opportunity lies in the encounter itself: meeting, listening and engaging with someone whose experiences may be very different from your own.



Read: Understanding Student Wellbeing in an Evolving Context



Beyond the One-Off



Meaningful engagement does not always have to involve a major undertaking.



During Semester 2, every Year 7 student at Villanova is spending an hour making sandwiches for West End Community Friends, which provides meals for people experiencing hardship. 



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



By the end of the program, the College expects students to have prepared more than 2,000 sandwiches, using bread donated by Bakers Delight Camp Hill.



The program is intended as an introduction to service opportunities that continue through the students’ secondary years.



Candle-making in the Philippines. Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



At the other end of the timeline is Villanova’s relationship with Augustinian communities in the Philippines through Augustinian Filipino Australian Solidarity (AFAS), which stretches back more than three decades.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



The connection is also reflected in the College’s annual Mission Day. While the day includes food stalls, music, activities and student-led celebrations, it supports communities beyond the school and sits within Villanova’s broader relationship with AFAS.



Through immersion experiences and ongoing relationships, students gain insight into different cultures and communities while supporting educational opportunities for young people in the Philippines.



The scale may be different, but the underlying idea is similar. Service can begin with something as straightforward as making sandwiches, while sustained relationships create opportunities for engagement over much longer periods.



Research into service learning suggests that community involvement and reflection are among the practices associated with stronger outcomes.



Mr Begg says the value is often found less in the act of giving than in the relationships that develop around it.




“The most valuable part is often not what they give, but what they learn from the people they meet. Those relationships can challenge assumptions, build empathy and stay with them long after the particular service activity has finished.”




The question, then, becomes less about whether a student has “done service” and more about what they understood from the people and communities they encountered — and whether the experience challenged or broadened the way they thought.



An Idea With Deeper Roots



For an Augustinian school, reflection has deeper roots.



In the same Unlock Your Potential With George Samios interview, Paul Begg discussed five values drawn from Villanova’s Augustinian tradition: humility, community, the restless search for truth, interiority and ongoing conversion.



Video still from YouTube



His explanation of “interiority” was particularly straightforward.



It is “that reflective element of going inside yourself to find the inner teacher, your conscience,” he said. That means asking questions such as: “How do I sit with that decision or how do I sit with that outcome?”



It is an old educational idea that sits comfortably alongside the modern research. An experience may provide the opportunity, but reflection can help young people make sense of what they have encountered.



For Mr Begg, service also connects those experiences to a wider idea of what education is for.




“We want our young men to understand that their education is also about how they use what they have been given to contribute to the lives of others. 



Service provides students with experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom. They meet people, hear different stories, encounter different circumstances and begin to understand that they have a role to play in their community.”




What Stays After the Conversation



None of this means every community activity will transform a young person’s outlook.



The research is more nuanced than that. The circumstances in which people meet and the quality of the interaction can affect what comes from it.



That may be precisely why conversation matters.



Fundraising can support a cause. Volunteering can provide practical help. But sustained relationships, shared activities and genuine conversations ask something different of young people: to listen before assuming they understand.



Schools will always have subjects that can be taught, tested and graded.



Understanding another person’s experience is harder to put on a curriculum.



Sometimes the starting point is simply a conversation.







Published 24-August-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
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For four days, Coorparoo became a meeting point for young musicians from across Queensland and beyond, as more than 100 schools and colleges took part in the 35th Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival.



Read: The Most Powerful Part of This 125km Run Happened at the 70km Mark



The 2026 Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF), hosted at Villanova College and St James Church, brought together 106 schools and colleges and 649 ensembles.



Across the festival, more than 15,500 student performances contributed to around 90 hours of live music, with more than 20,000 visitors expected across the four days.



Two schools from New Zealand also joined the predominantly Queensland contingent.



Photo Credit: Supplied



More Than a Competition Stage



Choirs, concert bands, orchestras, string ensembles, jazz groups, percussion ensembles and contemporary bands were among the groups taking to QCMF stages.



The scale meant students were not simply performing for their own school communities. They were also able to hear ensembles from other schools and meet young musicians with similar interests.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Villanova College Director of Music and QCMF Artistic Director Michael Jones said that interaction was an important part of the event.



“QCMF is about bringing young people together through music,” Mr Jones said.



“They get to perform, but they also get to hear other schools, meet other young musicians and experience what happens when so many people come together with a shared passion.”



For younger students, the festival could represent one of their early experiences performing before a large audience. At the other end of the spectrum were senior musicians who had spent years developing their skills through school music programs.



A Major Gathering in Coorparoo



The festival has become a significant annual event for Coorparoo, temporarily turning the Villanova precinct into a hub for students, teachers, families and visitors.



Behind the performances was another sizeable undertaking. Hundreds of volunteers, along with school staff, music teachers and families, helped run the four-day event.



Mr Jones said that contribution was central to staging QCMF.



“There are so many people who give their time to make QCMF happen – our staff, volunteers, music teachers, families and, of course, the students themselves,” he said.



“It is wonderful to see everyone working together to create an experience that the students will remember.”



The gathering also provided an opportunity for music educators from different schools to meet, exchange ideas and see the work being undertaken in other school music programs.



Photo Credit: Supplied



35 Years of School Music



QCMF has now been running for 35 years, growing into a major fixture on Queensland’s Catholic school music calendar.



Villanova College Principal Paul Begg said the festival showed what could happen when students were given opportunities to develop and share their abilities.



“The festival captures so much of what we value in education – young people developing their talents, working together, supporting one another and sharing their gifts with others,” Mr Begg said.



For the thousands of students who took part this year, however, the scale of QCMF could be measured in more personal ways: a first performance before an audience, hearing another school’s ensemble, meeting fellow musicians or simply making music alongside friends.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp 



After four days and hundreds of ensembles, the stages have fallen quiet again. For many of the young musicians who filled them, the experience is likely to last considerably longer.



Published 18-Aug-2026
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For four days, Coorparoo became a meeting point for young musicians from across Queensland and beyond, as more than 100 schools and colleges took part in the 35th Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival.



Read: The Most Powerful Part of This 125km Run Happened at the 70km Mark



The 2026 Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF), hosted at Villanova College and St James Church, brought together 106 schools and colleges and 649 ensembles.



Across the festival, more than 15,500 student performances contributed to around 90 hours of live music, with more than 20,000 visitors expected across the four days.



Two schools from New Zealand also joined the predominantly Queensland contingent.



Photo Credit: Supplied



More Than a Competition Stage



Choirs, concert bands, orchestras, string ensembles, jazz groups, percussion ensembles and contemporary bands were among the groups taking to QCMF stages.



The scale meant students were not simply performing for their own school communities. They were also able to hear ensembles from other schools and meet young musicians with similar interests.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Villanova College Director of Music and QCMF Artistic Director Michael Jones said that interaction was an important part of the event.



“QCMF is about bringing young people together through music,” Mr Jones said.



“They get to perform, but they also get to hear other schools, meet other young musicians and experience what happens when so many people come together with a shared passion.”



For younger students, the festival could represent one of their early experiences performing before a large audience. At the other end of the spectrum were senior musicians who had spent years developing their skills through school music programs.



A Major Gathering in Coorparoo



The festival has become a significant annual event for Coorparoo, temporarily turning the Villanova precinct into a hub for students, teachers, families and visitors.



Behind the performances was another sizeable undertaking. Hundreds of volunteers, along with school staff, music teachers and families, helped run the four-day event.



Mr Jones said that contribution was central to staging QCMF.



“There are so many people who give their time to make QCMF happen – our staff, volunteers, music teachers, families and, of course, the students themselves,” he said.



“It is wonderful to see everyone working together to create an experience that the students will remember.”



The gathering also provided an opportunity for music educators from different schools to meet, exchange ideas and see the work being undertaken in other school music programs.



Photo Credit: Supplied



35 Years of School Music



QCMF has now been running for 35 years, growing into a major fixture on Queensland’s Catholic school music calendar.



Villanova College Principal Paul Begg said the festival showed what could happen when students were given opportunities to develop and share their abilities.



“The festival captures so much of what we value in education – young people developing their talents, working together, supporting one another and sharing their gifts with others,” Mr Begg said.



For the thousands of students who took part this year, however, the scale of QCMF could be measured in more personal ways: a first performance before an audience, hearing another school’s ensemble, meeting fellow musicians or simply making music alongside friends.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp 



After four days and hundreds of ensembles, the stages have fallen quiet again. For many of the young musicians who filled them, the experience is likely to last considerably longer.



Published 18-Aug-2026
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For Carina hobbyist beekeeper Clint Lovell, the impact of varroa is playing out between two hives sitting just a metre apart. One is dropping hundreds of mites a day, while the other has remained comparatively stable as bee colonies continue to disappear across Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Puts Rickertt Road Upgrade Back in Focus



Two Hives, One Metre Apart



The contrast between Lovell’s two hives offers a close-up view of the challenge facing local beekeepers.



Hundreds of mites are falling each day from one colony into a pest management tray. In the neighbouring hive, only a metre away, conditions have remained comparatively stable.



Lovell has also noticed affected bees leaving their hive and failing to return. For a hobbyist accustomed to watching bees come and go, the change has become visible at the hive itself.



Varroa destructor is an external parasite of honey bees. It infests brood cells, weakens developing bees and spreads viruses that can contribute to the collapse of a colony.



A weakened hive can then become vulnerable to other pests. Small hive beetles can move into struggling colonies, with their larvae feeding on honey and brood and further damaging the hive.



Photo Credit: WendyBourneMP/Facebook



Carina Beekeeper Is Far From Alone



What is happening in Lovell’s Carina hives is also being experienced by beekeepers across Brisbane’s east.



Mark Ansell, secretary and treasurer of the Brisbane branch of the Queensland Beekeepers Association, has reported numerous complete hive losses throughout the eastern suburbs, including colonies disappearing in a very short period.



The scale of the losses is also becoming clear at local beekeeping meetings.



Brisbane Amateur Beekeepers Society vice-president Craig Turner said only about 30 per cent of people at recent meetings indicated they still had bees. Just a few months earlier, most had been keeping multiple hives. Some have since lost every colony, while others are down to one.



Commercial apiarist Rick McFarlane has estimated that about 90 per cent of managed colonies and 99 per cent of feral and unmanaged colonies have collapsed in affected areas.



By July 2026, Queensland had recorded 2,246 infested premises across 24 local government areas, with most cases concentrated in south-east Queensland.



Photo Credit: WendyBourneMP/Facebook



Keeping Hives Alive Is Becoming Harder



For beekeepers still managing surviving colonies, treatment has become another challenge.



Testing has confirmed resistance to synthetic pyrethroid and amitraz-based miticides at 50 apiaries across Brisbane and surrounding regions.



That resistance has pushed some keepers towards alternatives including oxalic acid strips and thermal vapourisers. These methods require repeated treatment, adding both work and expense at a time when hive numbers are already falling.



McFarlane, who manages about 150 hives, estimated the additional cost at between $1,500 and $3,000 each month.



The effects also extend beyond the backyard hive. Honey bees are used to pollinate crops including avocados, mangoes, macadamias and almonds, while industry modelling has warned of a possible national hive shortfall during peak pollination periods if managed and feral bee numbers continue to decline.



Watching Carina Hives More Closely



For local keepers, regular monitoring has become part of managing the parasite.



Read: Chandler Aquatic Centre to Host Major National Swimming Championships in 2027 and 2029



The Queensland Beekeepers’ Association recommends checking colonies for varroa through methods including alcohol washes and drone uncapping so mite loads can be detected early.



Anyone who suspects varroa is advised not to move bees or equipment and to report the detection to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.



Published 17-August-2026




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For Carina hobbyist beekeeper Clint Lovell, the impact of varroa is playing out between two hives sitting just a metre apart. One is dropping hundreds of mites a day, while the other has remained comparatively stable as bee colonies continue to disappear across Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Puts Rickertt Road Upgrade Back in Focus



Two Hives, One Metre Apart



The contrast between Lovell’s two hives offers a close-up view of the challenge facing local beekeepers.



Hundreds of mites are falling each day from one colony into a pest management tray. In the neighbouring hive, only a metre away, conditions have remained comparatively stable.



Lovell has also noticed affected bees leaving their hive and failing to return. For a hobbyist accustomed to watching bees come and go, the change has become visible at the hive itself.



Varroa destructor is an external parasite of honey bees. It infests brood cells, weakens developing bees and spreads viruses that can contribute to the collapse of a colony.



A weakened hive can then become vulnerable to other pests. Small hive beetles can move into struggling colonies, with their larvae feeding on honey and brood and further damaging the hive.



Photo Credit: WendyBourneMP/Facebook



Carina Beekeeper Is Far From Alone



What is happening in Lovell’s Carina hives is also being experienced by beekeepers across Brisbane’s east.



Mark Ansell, secretary and treasurer of the Brisbane branch of the Queensland Beekeepers Association, has reported numerous complete hive losses throughout the eastern suburbs, including colonies disappearing in a very short period.



The scale of the losses is also becoming clear at local beekeeping meetings.



Brisbane Amateur Beekeepers Society vice-president Craig Turner said only about 30 per cent of people at recent meetings indicated they still had bees. Just a few months earlier, most had been keeping multiple hives. Some have since lost every colony, while others are down to one.



Commercial apiarist Rick McFarlane has estimated that about 90 per cent of managed colonies and 99 per cent of feral and unmanaged colonies have collapsed in affected areas.



By July 2026, Queensland had recorded 2,246 infested premises across 24 local government areas, with most cases concentrated in south-east Queensland.



Photo Credit: WendyBourneMP/Facebook



Keeping Hives Alive Is Becoming Harder



For beekeepers still managing surviving colonies, treatment has become another challenge.



Testing has confirmed resistance to synthetic pyrethroid and amitraz-based miticides at 50 apiaries across Brisbane and surrounding regions.



That resistance has pushed some keepers towards alternatives including oxalic acid strips and thermal vapourisers. These methods require repeated treatment, adding both work and expense at a time when hive numbers are already falling.



McFarlane, who manages about 150 hives, estimated the additional cost at between $1,500 and $3,000 each month.



The effects also extend beyond the backyard hive. Honey bees are used to pollinate crops including avocados, mangoes, macadamias and almonds, while industry modelling has warned of a possible national hive shortfall during peak pollination periods if managed and feral bee numbers continue to decline.



Watching Carina Hives More Closely



For local keepers, regular monitoring has become part of managing the parasite.



Read: Chandler Aquatic Centre to Host Major National Swimming Championships in 2027 and 2029



The Queensland Beekeepers’ Association recommends checking colonies for varroa through methods including alcohol washes and drone uncapping so mite loads can be detected early.



Anyone who suspects varroa is advised not to move bees or equipment and to report the detection to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.



Published 17-August-2026




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Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Chandler will host some of Australia’s biggest national swimming competitions in 2027 and 2029, bringing thousands of athletes to Brisbane in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Read: Disguised Car, Clever Burglar: The Camp Hill Robbery That Solved a Crime Wave




Swimming Australia has confirmed the venue will stage the Australian Open Championships, Australian Age Championships and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships in both years.



The combined program is expected to attract around 3,000 competitors representing more than 200 swimming clubs from across Australia.



National Championships Return To Chandler



The 2027 competition schedule will begin with the Australian Open Championships from 12 to 14 April.



The meet is expected to feature many of the country’s leading swimmers and will take place ahead of national Trials, which Swimming Australia has indicated will be held later in May. The venue and exact dates for those Trials have not yet been announced.



The Australian Age Championships will follow from 16 to 23 April, giving some of the country’s leading junior swimmers the chance to compete for national titles across eight days of racing.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will then run from 23 to 25 April.



Dates for the corresponding 2029 championships are yet to be confirmed.



Brisbane Venue Equipped For Major Meets



Located within the Sleeman Sports Complex at Chandler, the Brisbane Aquatic Centre includes a 10-lane, 50-metre indoor competition pool with seating for approximately 4,300 spectators.



The facility also features a 13-lane, 50-metre outdoor warm-up pool, an indoor 25-metre learn-to-swim pool and a separate indoor 25-metre diving and utility pool.



Swimming Australia CEO Rob Woodhouse said the centre had the capacity required to stage a national championship program of this scale.



He said the championships were particularly important for younger swimmers developing through Australia’s elite pathway as Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Games.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The strength of that pathway was evident at the 2026 Australian Age Championships, where 18 national age records were broken.



Emerging swimmers including Sienna Toohey and Henry Allan were also among the athletes highlighted as progressing onto the international stage.



Thousands Of Visitors Expected In Brisbane



The championships are expected to generate a significant economic boost for Brisbane.



Swimming Australia estimates the combined events will account for around 70,000 visitor nights and deliver more than $15 million in economic benefits.



Competitors, coaches, officials, families and supporters are expected to travel from across Australia for the championship program, which will span roughly two weeks.



The events will also give many younger athletes an opportunity to race in Brisbane during the years leading towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Swimming Builds Towards Brisbane 2032



While the Brisbane Aquatic Centre will host the 2027 and 2029 national championships, a new National Aquatic Centre is planned as the principal swimming venue for Brisbane 2032.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Puts Rickertt Road Upgrade Back in Focus 



Current plans provide for the Olympic venue to accommodate around 25,000 spectators during the Games using temporary seating, before being reduced to approximately 8,000 permanent seats afterwards.



Before then, Chandler will continue to play an important role in Australia’s national swimming calendar, beginning in 2027 with the Australian Open Championships on 12 April and concluding with the final Age Multi-Class events on 25 April.



Published 17-Aug-2026




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Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Chandler will host some of Australia’s biggest national swimming competitions in 2027 and 2029, bringing thousands of athletes to Brisbane in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Read: Disguised Car, Clever Burglar: The Camp Hill Robbery That Solved a Crime Wave




Swimming Australia has confirmed the venue will stage the Australian Open Championships, Australian Age Championships and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships in both years.



The combined program is expected to attract around 3,000 competitors representing more than 200 swimming clubs from across Australia.



National Championships Return To Chandler



The 2027 competition schedule will begin with the Australian Open Championships from 12 to 14 April.



The meet is expected to feature many of the country’s leading swimmers and will take place ahead of national Trials, which Swimming Australia has indicated will be held later in May. The venue and exact dates for those Trials have not yet been announced.



The Australian Age Championships will follow from 16 to 23 April, giving some of the country’s leading junior swimmers the chance to compete for national titles across eight days of racing.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will then run from 23 to 25 April.



Dates for the corresponding 2029 championships are yet to be confirmed.



Brisbane Venue Equipped For Major Meets



Located within the Sleeman Sports Complex at Chandler, the Brisbane Aquatic Centre includes a 10-lane, 50-metre indoor competition pool with seating for approximately 4,300 spectators.



The facility also features a 13-lane, 50-metre outdoor warm-up pool, an indoor 25-metre learn-to-swim pool and a separate indoor 25-metre diving and utility pool.



Swimming Australia CEO Rob Woodhouse said the centre had the capacity required to stage a national championship program of this scale.



He said the championships were particularly important for younger swimmers developing through Australia’s elite pathway as Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Games.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The strength of that pathway was evident at the 2026 Australian Age Championships, where 18 national age records were broken.



Emerging swimmers including Sienna Toohey and Henry Allan were also among the athletes highlighted as progressing onto the international stage.



Thousands Of Visitors Expected In Brisbane



The championships are expected to generate a significant economic boost for Brisbane.



Swimming Australia estimates the combined events will account for around 70,000 visitor nights and deliver more than $15 million in economic benefits.



Competitors, coaches, officials, families and supporters are expected to travel from across Australia for the championship program, which will span roughly two weeks.



The events will also give many younger athletes an opportunity to race in Brisbane during the years leading towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Swimming Builds Towards Brisbane 2032



While the Brisbane Aquatic Centre will host the 2027 and 2029 national championships, a new National Aquatic Centre is planned as the principal swimming venue for Brisbane 2032.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Puts Rickertt Road Upgrade Back in Focus 



Current plans provide for the Olympic venue to accommodate around 25,000 spectators during the Games using temporary seating, before being reduced to approximately 8,000 permanent seats afterwards.



Before then, Chandler will continue to play an important role in Australia’s national swimming calendar, beginning in 2027 with the Australian Open Championships on 12 April and concluding with the final Age Multi-Class events on 25 April.



Published 17-Aug-2026




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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A $500,000 state planning commitment has put the Tingalpa Creek Bridge back on the infrastructure agenda, with Redland City Council preparing a business case to address the notorious Rickertt Road bottleneck.



Read: Camp Hill on Alert as Territorial Magpies Shift Nesting Grounds



The state-funded study will evaluate whether the crossing—which links the Redland and Brisbane local government areas—should be duplicated, replaced, or paired with broader road widening. Work led by Council is expected to run through to mid-2027 to establish the technical data needed for future capital funding.



Scope of the Study



The review extends beyond the bridge structure itself to cover the narrow single-lane approaches on both the northern Brisbane side and the southern Redlands side.



Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell noted the evaluation will compare full replacement against duplication options to determine how best to build long-term capacity along the corridor.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



A Persistent Bottleneck



The Tingalpa Creek crossing is a well-known pain point for eastern suburbs commuters, with traffic regularly backing up during peak periods where the road narrows.



Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg called the study long overdue, while Capalaba MP Russell Field and Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker emphasised that detailed economic and technical planning must come first before pitching for state or federal construction dollars.



Funding Constraints



The $500,000 allocation covers planning only—no construction funds have been committed.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp



While the project sits on the Queensland Government's regional transport agenda, actual earthworks or duplication remain dependent on future budget allocations once the business case wraps up in mid-2027.



Published 16-Aug-2026




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A $500,000 state planning commitment has put the Tingalpa Creek Bridge back on the infrastructure agenda, with Redland City Council preparing a business case to address the notorious Rickertt Road bottleneck.



Read: Camp Hill on Alert as Territorial Magpies Shift Nesting Grounds



The state-funded study will evaluate whether the crossing—which links the Redland and Brisbane local government areas—should be duplicated, replaced, or paired with broader road widening. Work led by Council is expected to run through to mid-2027 to establish the technical data needed for future capital funding.



Scope of the Study



The review extends beyond the bridge structure itself to cover the narrow single-lane approaches on both the northern Brisbane side and the southern Redlands side.



Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell noted the evaluation will compare full replacement against duplication options to determine how best to build long-term capacity along the corridor.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



A Persistent Bottleneck



The Tingalpa Creek crossing is a well-known pain point for eastern suburbs commuters, with traffic regularly backing up during peak periods where the road narrows.



Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg called the study long overdue, while Capalaba MP Russell Field and Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker emphasised that detailed economic and technical planning must come first before pitching for state or federal construction dollars.



Funding Constraints



The $500,000 allocation covers planning only—no construction funds have been committed.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp



While the project sits on the Queensland Government's regional transport agenda, actual earthworks or duplication remain dependent on future budget allocations once the business case wraps up in mid-2027.



Published 16-Aug-2026




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Camp Hill has officially become a surprising frontline for airborne attacks as fiercely protective native birds claim the southern suburb to dive-bomb unsuspecting locals.



Read: Sakakibara Denied BMX World Championship Title as Winds Hit Chandler



Moving South



Photo Credit: Queensland Government



When does this aerial assault happen? Spring breeding months, specifically from September to October, bring chaos to the skies across the city. Brisbane City Council data for the 2025-26 financial year paints a fascinating picture of changing flight paths. Northern areas previously took the hardest hits from territorial wildlife. That trend has completely reversed. The danger has firmly migrated south, even as overall citywide complaints dropped to 311 from 428 the previous year.



Recording eight official complaints during the 2025-26 financial year, Camp Hill now sits dangerously high on the watchlist alongside neighbouring hot zones. Coorparoo took the absolute top spot with 14 reports in that exact same timeframe, while Carindale and Runcorn trailed closely behind. This is a massive departure from the older 2024-25 council records, which were dominated by Brighton and Everton Park. To manage the shifting threat, wildlife teams safely relocated 18 birds. Survival in these southern pockets requires constant vigilance.



Misunderstood Guardians



Photo Credit: Queensland Government



Experts completely reject the idea that these winged residents are malicious villains. Swooping is a raw, biological urge to guard fragile eggs and young hatchlings within a tight 200-metre radius of the nest. Local author Kailum Graves, who penned an award-winning story on the topic, views humans as the real intruders in this scenario. He noted that magpies are vital pest controllers that consume spiders and other insects. Therefore, harmony should be the ultimate goal.



Magpies often take the blame, yet they share the skies with equally aggressive defenders. Laughing kookaburras, grey butcher birds, swallows, and magpie-larks all rely on the exact same scare tactics. High branches and tall power poles provide perfect platforms for larger species to build their homes. Meanwhile, smaller birds hide their hatchlings in dense scrub, and plovers camouflage their nests directly on open grasslands.



Read: New World Order: How The 2026 World Cup Shifted Football’s Balance



Navigating the Danger Zones



Defeating the dive-bombers does not require combat. In fact, fighting back remains the worst possible strategy for pedestrians. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner advised walkers to simply wear broad-brimmed hats, put on sunglasses, or carry an umbrella through known territories. Drawing large eyes on the back of a hat can successfully confuse the attackers. For cyclists, the rules change slightly. They must hop off their bikes and walk, or attach bright flags and cable ties to their helmets to disrupt incoming flight paths.



Retaliation creates a vicious cycle of violence. Yelling at the animals, throwing sticks, or destroying nests guarantees a much more aggressive response for the next person passing by. Leave fallen fledglings alone entirely. A highly protective parent is almost certainly watching from the canopy above. If a particular bird becomes too dangerous, residents must report the animal to the council so officials can install warning signs.



Updated 15-August-2026




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Camp Hill has officially become a surprising frontline for airborne attacks as fiercely protective native birds claim the southern suburb to dive-bomb unsuspecting locals.



Read: Sakakibara Denied BMX World Championship Title as Winds Hit Chandler



Moving South



Photo Credit: Queensland Government



When does this aerial assault happen? Spring breeding months, specifically from September to October, bring chaos to the skies across the city. Brisbane City Council data for the 2025-26 financial year paints a fascinating picture of changing flight paths. Northern areas previously took the hardest hits from territorial wildlife. That trend has completely reversed. The danger has firmly migrated south, even as overall citywide complaints dropped to 311 from 428 the previous year.



Recording eight official complaints during the 2025-26 financial year, Camp Hill now sits dangerously high on the watchlist alongside neighbouring hot zones. Coorparoo took the absolute top spot with 14 reports in that exact same timeframe, while Carindale and Runcorn trailed closely behind. This is a massive departure from the older 2024-25 council records, which were dominated by Brighton and Everton Park. To manage the shifting threat, wildlife teams safely relocated 18 birds. Survival in these southern pockets requires constant vigilance.



Misunderstood Guardians



Photo Credit: Queensland Government



Experts completely reject the idea that these winged residents are malicious villains. Swooping is a raw, biological urge to guard fragile eggs and young hatchlings within a tight 200-metre radius of the nest. Local author Kailum Graves, who penned an award-winning story on the topic, views humans as the real intruders in this scenario. He noted that magpies are vital pest controllers that consume spiders and other insects. Therefore, harmony should be the ultimate goal.



Magpies often take the blame, yet they share the skies with equally aggressive defenders. Laughing kookaburras, grey butcher birds, swallows, and magpie-larks all rely on the exact same scare tactics. High branches and tall power poles provide perfect platforms for larger species to build their homes. Meanwhile, smaller birds hide their hatchlings in dense scrub, and plovers camouflage their nests directly on open grasslands.



Read: New World Order: How The 2026 World Cup Shifted Football’s Balance



Navigating the Danger Zones



Defeating the dive-bombers does not require combat. In fact, fighting back remains the worst possible strategy for pedestrians. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner advised walkers to simply wear broad-brimmed hats, put on sunglasses, or carry an umbrella through known territories. Drawing large eyes on the back of a hat can successfully confuse the attackers. For cyclists, the rules change slightly. They must hop off their bikes and walk, or attach bright flags and cable ties to their helmets to disrupt incoming flight paths.



Retaliation creates a vicious cycle of violence. Yelling at the animals, throwing sticks, or destroying nests guarantees a much more aggressive response for the next person passing by. Leave fallen fledglings alone entirely. A highly protective parent is almost certainly watching from the canopy above. If a particular bird becomes too dangerous, residents must report the animal to the council so officials can install warning signs.



Updated 15-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[QLD Catholic Music Festival Showcases Young Music Talent at Villanova College]]></title>
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The Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo on Thursday, 13 August. For families in Camp Hill and nearby suburbs, it offers a local chance to see students performing across a wide range of school music groups.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp



Students from Brisbane Catholic Education schools, along with other schools from Queensland and New Zealand, will take part. Villanova College will host the festival at 24 Sixth Avenue. The programme includes choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles, percussion groups, string orchestras and contemporary acts. Performances begin at 9am.



Young performers on a familiar local stage



QCMF has been part of the school music calendar for 35 years. Villanova College has hosted the festival for many years, and the campus will again welcome students, staff and families for the day.



Photo Credit: QCMF



For people in Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Carina and surrounding suburbs, the festival offers a nearby outing with a strong student focus. It also gives local families a chance to hear a broad mix of school music in one place.



The event brings together performers from different year levels. Younger groups and older ensembles share the same programme across the day. That makes the festival feel varied, but still easy to follow.



Thursday morning performances to note



Several performances are scheduled for Thursday morning. Mt Maria College’s Year 7 concert band is due at 9.30am. Carmel College’s contemporary ensemble follows at 10am. St Eugene College’s Year 3 and 4 choir is scheduled for 10.26am.



Photo Credit: QCMF



Those set times make it easier for visitors to plan a short stop or a longer morning at the festival. They also show the range of styles on offer, from band music to contemporary performance and choir.



Organisers, students and teachers will be available for interviews on the day.



More than a music event



For the local area, QCMF adds activity to a familiar venue and brings a strong student presence to Coorparoo. It also gives schools a public platform to present the work they have put into their music programmes.







That is part of what makes the festival worth a look. It is not only about one performance or one school. It is about the many hours of rehearsal that sit behind each item on the programme.



Read: Camp Hill on Alert as Territorial Magpies Shift Nesting Grounds



For Camp Hill and nearby suburbs, the festival is an easy local option for anyone who enjoys school music, live performance and a community atmosphere.



For more information, visit qcmf.com.au.



Published 12-August-2026
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The Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo on Thursday, 13 August. For families in Camp Hill and nearby suburbs, it offers a local chance to see students performing across a wide range of school music groups.



Read: Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp



Students from Brisbane Catholic Education schools, along with other schools from Queensland and New Zealand, will take part. Villanova College will host the festival at 24 Sixth Avenue. The programme includes choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles, percussion groups, string orchestras and contemporary acts. Performances begin at 9am.



Young performers on a familiar local stage



QCMF has been part of the school music calendar for 35 years. Villanova College has hosted the festival for many years, and the campus will again welcome students, staff and families for the day.



Photo Credit: QCMF



For people in Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Carina and surrounding suburbs, the festival offers a nearby outing with a strong student focus. It also gives local families a chance to hear a broad mix of school music in one place.



The event brings together performers from different year levels. Younger groups and older ensembles share the same programme across the day. That makes the festival feel varied, but still easy to follow.



Thursday morning performances to note



Several performances are scheduled for Thursday morning. Mt Maria College’s Year 7 concert band is due at 9.30am. Carmel College’s contemporary ensemble follows at 10am. St Eugene College’s Year 3 and 4 choir is scheduled for 10.26am.



Photo Credit: QCMF



Those set times make it easier for visitors to plan a short stop or a longer morning at the festival. They also show the range of styles on offer, from band music to contemporary performance and choir.



Organisers, students and teachers will be available for interviews on the day.



More than a music event



For the local area, QCMF adds activity to a familiar venue and brings a strong student presence to Coorparoo. It also gives schools a public platform to present the work they have put into their music programmes.







That is part of what makes the festival worth a look. It is not only about one performance or one school. It is about the many hours of rehearsal that sit behind each item on the programme.



Read: Camp Hill on Alert as Territorial Magpies Shift Nesting Grounds



For Camp Hill and nearby suburbs, the festival is an easy local option for anyone who enjoys school music, live performance and a community atmosphere.



For more information, visit qcmf.com.au.



Published 12-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Carina Leagues Club Gives First Look at Former Fox Street Fish Markets Revamp]]></title>
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Carina Leagues Club has given the public a glimpse of its revised $25 million proposal for the former Fox Street Fish Markets site in Wynnum, revealing a substantially scaled-back Bayside Pavilion while amended plans were yet to be formally lodged.







Read: Farm-Themed Playground Opens in Carina







The updated concept reduces the proposed building from three storeys to two, cuts the building footprint by nearly 60 per cent and halves the number of gaming machines. The club has also outlined a new public boardwalk, a rebuilt jetty, a fully enclosed building and a courtesy bus to improve accessibility.



The amended plans had not yet been formally lodged on Brisbane's planning portal as of August 11, meaning the material released by the club provides an early indication of the proposed changes.



A Different Vision for the Waterfront







Carina Leagues Club and the Lipke family are behind the proposed Bayside Pavilion for the former fish markets site. The club said the proposal had been modified in response to community feedback.



"A vision to revitalise the Wynnum Foreshore and provide a community asset embracing the bayside lifestyle, The Bayside Pavilion, has been modified in response to community feedback," the club said.



Render of original proposal (Photo credit: DA- A006918904)



The revised concept includes a function and wedding venue catering for up to 250 guests, along with a café, fish and chip takeaway and lawn space at ground level around Greene Park and Wynnum Creek.



"At ground level Greene Park and Wynnum Creek will be brought to life with the cafe and takeaway spilling onto a lawn," the club said. The purpose-built boardwalk would provide a connection between the precinct and foreshore, while the proposal also includes a rebuilt jetty.



Community Response Still to Come



Photo credit: DA- A006918904



Carina Leagues Club promoted the revised concept through a July 31 social media post, and invited Wynnum residents to an information session at Greene Park last August 8 to view the plans and provide feedback.



The Wynnum Manly Community Group has also been monitoring the proposal and said the amended plans shared online had not yet been formally lodged or reflected on the planning portal.



The group welcomed signs that some concerns raised during the planning process appeared to have been addressed, while calling for the changes to be formally submitted and assessed. Issues previously raised by residents and planning officers, based on submissions to BCC, included gaming machine numbers, building height and floor area, dining and function capacity, noise and on-site parking. The group also conducted a community survey that attracted 624 responses. According to the group, six per cent of respondents opposed any development of the site.







Read: Camp Hill Club Raises Significant Funds for Domestic Violence Prevention







With the amended plans still awaiting formal lodgement, the latest material from Carina Leagues Club gives residents an early look at a smaller proposal for the former Fox Street Fish Markets site. The amended plans were still awaiting formal lodgement, with formal public notification yet to begin.



Published 11-August-2026




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Carina Leagues Club has given the public a glimpse of its revised $25 million proposal for the former Fox Street Fish Markets site in Wynnum, revealing a substantially scaled-back Bayside Pavilion while amended plans were yet to be formally lodged.







Read: Farm-Themed Playground Opens in Carina







The updated concept reduces the proposed building from three storeys to two, cuts the building footprint by nearly 60 per cent and halves the number of gaming machines. The club has also outlined a new public boardwalk, a rebuilt jetty, a fully enclosed building and a courtesy bus to improve accessibility.



The amended plans had not yet been formally lodged on Brisbane's planning portal as of August 11, meaning the material released by the club provides an early indication of the proposed changes.



A Different Vision for the Waterfront







Carina Leagues Club and the Lipke family are behind the proposed Bayside Pavilion for the former fish markets site. The club said the proposal had been modified in response to community feedback.



"A vision to revitalise the Wynnum Foreshore and provide a community asset embracing the bayside lifestyle, The Bayside Pavilion, has been modified in response to community feedback," the club said.



Render of original proposal (Photo credit: DA- A006918904)



The revised concept includes a function and wedding venue catering for up to 250 guests, along with a café, fish and chip takeaway and lawn space at ground level around Greene Park and Wynnum Creek.



"At ground level Greene Park and Wynnum Creek will be brought to life with the cafe and takeaway spilling onto a lawn," the club said. The purpose-built boardwalk would provide a connection between the precinct and foreshore, while the proposal also includes a rebuilt jetty.



Community Response Still to Come



Photo credit: DA- A006918904



Carina Leagues Club promoted the revised concept through a July 31 social media post, and invited Wynnum residents to an information session at Greene Park last August 8 to view the plans and provide feedback.



The Wynnum Manly Community Group has also been monitoring the proposal and said the amended plans shared online had not yet been formally lodged or reflected on the planning portal.



The group welcomed signs that some concerns raised during the planning process appeared to have been addressed, while calling for the changes to be formally submitted and assessed. Issues previously raised by residents and planning officers, based on submissions to BCC, included gaming machine numbers, building height and floor area, dining and function capacity, noise and on-site parking. The group also conducted a community survey that attracted 624 responses. According to the group, six per cent of respondents opposed any development of the site.







Read: Camp Hill Club Raises Significant Funds for Domestic Violence Prevention







With the amended plans still awaiting formal lodgement, the latest material from Carina Leagues Club gives residents an early look at a smaller proposal for the former Fox Street Fish Markets site. The amended plans were still awaiting formal lodgement, with formal public notification yet to begin.



Published 11-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Greenslopes Mall To House New Lifeblood Donor Centre]]></title>
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Greenslopes will gain a new blood and plasma donation location when the Greenslopes Donor Centre opens at Greenslopes Mall, placing a Lifeblood service inside the Logan Road shopping centre.



Read: Mourning Roast Brings Specialty Coffee to Stones Corner Almost Around the Clock



Access At Greenslopes Donor Centre



The centre will operate from 22 September, at Shop B1 on the ground floor of Greenslopes Mall at 700 Logan Road. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood lists appointments from the opening day, with further availability shown across the following days.



Both blood and plasma donations will be available at the centre. Lifeblood also lists the site as accessible, with donor parking available and entry through the underground car park next to Jetts Fitness.



Public transport is available nearby at Logan Road at Greenslopes Mall, stop 24. Bus routes 172, 175 and 189 are listed for the stop, giving donors another way to reach the centre.



Photo Credit: Pexels



Blood, Plasma And Group Donations



The new Greenslopes location will also be available for group donations through Lifeblood Teams. Workplaces are among the groups being encouraged to arrange donations, with the Greenslopes centre set to receive teams after opening.



The centre is opening while Lifeblood is seeking more plasma donations nationally. In its national supply update recently, plasma was the only listed category marked as needing more donations.



O positive, O negative, A positive and A negative blood supplies were rated OK in that update, while B positive, B negative, AB positive and AB negative were rated Good. Lifeblood continues to accept donations across blood types as well as plasma from eligible donors.



Photo Credit: Pexels



Other Southside Donation Locations



The Greenslopes Donor Centre will join other donation locations listed around Brisbane's inner southside.



These include the Holland Park Pop-up Donor Centre at Holland Park Sports Club, 49 Abbotsleigh Street, and the Fairfield Mobile Donor Centre at South Brisbane District Cricket Club, 269 Venner Road. Lifeblood also lists the Queensland Children's Hospital Mobile Donor Centre at 501 Stanley Street in South Brisbane.



Lifeblood provides eligibility information for people considering blood or plasma donation before booking.



Read: Tougher Camera Rules Coming to Public Pools



Operating hours have been listed for the Greenslopes centre across all seven days and public holidays. Appointment availability is currently shown from Tuesday 22 September through to Sunday 27 September.



Published 29-August-2026
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Greenslopes will gain a new blood and plasma donation location when the Greenslopes Donor Centre opens at Greenslopes Mall, placing a Lifeblood service inside the Logan Road shopping centre.



Read: Mourning Roast Brings Specialty Coffee to Stones Corner Almost Around the Clock



Access At Greenslopes Donor Centre



The centre will operate from 22 September, at Shop B1 on the ground floor of Greenslopes Mall at 700 Logan Road. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood lists appointments from the opening day, with further availability shown across the following days.



Both blood and plasma donations will be available at the centre. Lifeblood also lists the site as accessible, with donor parking available and entry through the underground car park next to Jetts Fitness.



Public transport is available nearby at Logan Road at Greenslopes Mall, stop 24. Bus routes 172, 175 and 189 are listed for the stop, giving donors another way to reach the centre.



Photo Credit: Pexels



Blood, Plasma And Group Donations



The new Greenslopes location will also be available for group donations through Lifeblood Teams. Workplaces are among the groups being encouraged to arrange donations, with the Greenslopes centre set to receive teams after opening.



The centre is opening while Lifeblood is seeking more plasma donations nationally. In its national supply update recently, plasma was the only listed category marked as needing more donations.



O positive, O negative, A positive and A negative blood supplies were rated OK in that update, while B positive, B negative, AB positive and AB negative were rated Good. Lifeblood continues to accept donations across blood types as well as plasma from eligible donors.



Photo Credit: Pexels



Other Southside Donation Locations



The Greenslopes Donor Centre will join other donation locations listed around Brisbane's inner southside.



These include the Holland Park Pop-up Donor Centre at Holland Park Sports Club, 49 Abbotsleigh Street, and the Fairfield Mobile Donor Centre at South Brisbane District Cricket Club, 269 Venner Road. Lifeblood also lists the Queensland Children's Hospital Mobile Donor Centre at 501 Stanley Street in South Brisbane.



Lifeblood provides eligibility information for people considering blood or plasma donation before booking.



Read: Tougher Camera Rules Coming to Public Pools



Operating hours have been listed for the Greenslopes centre across all seven days and public holidays. Appointment availability is currently shown from Tuesday 22 September through to Sunday 27 September.



Published 29-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Mourning Roast Brings Specialty Coffee to Stones Corner Almost Around the Clock]]></title>
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Whether you're dashing for an early bus or winding down after a long shift, Mourning Roast in Stones Corner has you covered. The specialty coffee bar at 377 Logan Road is open daily from 4am until 11pm — a rare thing in Brisbane's café scene — and locals have already taken to it as a proper neighbourhood gathering spot.



Read: Tougher Camera Rules Coming to Public Pools
 



The café is the brainchild of couple Sam and Nadine, who set out to build something more than just a place to grab a flat white. The space reflects that ambition, blending contemporary design with a distinctly gothic edge. Think plush vintage sofas, moody interiors, and enough atmosphere to make you want to linger well past your second cup.



On the coffee front, Mourning Roast punches above its weight. The house espresso blend sits at the heart of the menu, alongside batch brew, cold brew, and a single-origin option sourced through Brisbane-based roaster Black Mass Roasters. For those who prefer something without the caffeine kick, there's hot chocolate, chai latte, matcha, and frappes on offer too.



Photo Credit: Google Search



Food hasn't been an afterthought either. The cabinet is stocked with house-baked treats that lean into the café's slightly theatrical personality — carrot cake jam drop biscuits, double choc biscotti, chocolate macadamia brownies, pavlova rocky road, and cinnabuns finished with an espresso maple glaze. There's a vegan cinnabun option as well, plus the more straightforward ham and cheese croissant for those who like to keep things simple.



Photo Credit: Google Search



Read: Keith Payne Visits Greenslopes Private Hospital Unit Named in His Honour 



The café's hours, running from 4am through to 11pm, have already drawn praise from regulars who note there aren't many spots in Brisbane serving quality coffee late into the evening.







Mourning Roast is located at 377 Logan Road, Stones Corner, and is open seven days a week.



Published 27-August-2026
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Whether you're dashing for an early bus or winding down after a long shift, Mourning Roast in Stones Corner has you covered. The specialty coffee bar at 377 Logan Road is open daily from 4am until 11pm — a rare thing in Brisbane's café scene — and locals have already taken to it as a proper neighbourhood gathering spot.



Read: Tougher Camera Rules Coming to Public Pools
 



The café is the brainchild of couple Sam and Nadine, who set out to build something more than just a place to grab a flat white. The space reflects that ambition, blending contemporary design with a distinctly gothic edge. Think plush vintage sofas, moody interiors, and enough atmosphere to make you want to linger well past your second cup.



On the coffee front, Mourning Roast punches above its weight. The house espresso blend sits at the heart of the menu, alongside batch brew, cold brew, and a single-origin option sourced through Brisbane-based roaster Black Mass Roasters. For those who prefer something without the caffeine kick, there's hot chocolate, chai latte, matcha, and frappes on offer too.



Photo Credit: Google Search



Food hasn't been an afterthought either. The cabinet is stocked with house-baked treats that lean into the café's slightly theatrical personality — carrot cake jam drop biscuits, double choc biscotti, chocolate macadamia brownies, pavlova rocky road, and cinnabuns finished with an espresso maple glaze. There's a vegan cinnabun option as well, plus the more straightforward ham and cheese croissant for those who like to keep things simple.



Photo Credit: Google Search



Read: Keith Payne Visits Greenslopes Private Hospital Unit Named in His Honour 



The café's hours, running from 4am through to 11pm, have already drawn praise from regulars who note there aren't many spots in Brisbane serving quality coffee late into the evening.







Mourning Roast is located at 377 Logan Road, Stones Corner, and is open seven days a week.



Published 27-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Tougher Camera Rules Coming to Public Pools]]></title>
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The increasing use of smart glasses and hidden recording devices have prompted Brisbane City Council to tighten privacy safeguards at public pools in Morningside, Manly, Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East, and Stones Corner, ensuring adults and children aren't filmed without consent.



Read: 50 Years of the Riverside Expressway: How It Changed the Greenslopes Commute 





Consent rules extend across pool grounds



Brisbane City Council is strengthening conditions of entry at its public pools to prohibit photography, video recording and still-image capture without prior consent. 



The rules cover mobile phones, action cameras and wearable devices such as smart glasses, and target covert recording, particularly in changerooms where patrons expect privacy.



New signage will be progressively installed over the coming weeks. 



Smart glasses put discreet filming in focus



Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said recent concerns about smart glasses being used without people’s knowledge or consent had heightened privacy concerns. He said families should be able to use the facilities without worrying that they or their children were being secretly recorded.



Camera-equipped glasses can resemble conventional eyewear while allowing photographs or video to be captured without the user holding a phone or camera. Council says the updated rules are designed to keep pace with more accessible wearable recording technology.



No particular Brisbane pool has been publicly identified as the site of an incident that prompted the changes. Council has described the initiative as a response to broader concerns about covert recording and the growing availability of discreet technology.








BRISBANE PUBLIC POOLS




Child safety groups support tighter safeguards



Queensland Family and Child Commission principal commissioner Luke Twyford welcomed measures aimed at reducing foreseeable risks to children in public spaces. He said organisations operating services and facilities for children needed to ensure those environments were safe and protected against exploitation.



Digital Rights Watch head of policy Tom Sulston also welcomed the move, citing threats to privacy and dignity posed by smart glasses and similar covert cameras. He called for councils and state and federal governments to consider stronger protections against unwanted recording.



Signs to spell out consent requirement



Proposed signs will advise patrons that recording, photography and still-image capture, including through smart glasses, are not permitted without prior consent. Wearing or carrying smart glasses is not itself prohibited under the announced rules; the restriction applies when the devices are used to capture people without permission.



Separate approval rules already apply to commercial filming and photography using Council-managed assets, including swimming pools.&nbsp;



Read: Gold CityGlider Still in Planning as Stones Corner Awaits New Bus Link



Schrinner said the changes would give pool staff clearer rules for responding to inappropriate filming and help protect swimmers’ privacy. Council says the rollout will occur progressively over the coming weeks.



Published 26-Aug-2026
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The increasing use of smart glasses and hidden recording devices have prompted Brisbane City Council to tighten privacy safeguards at public pools in Morningside, Manly, Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East, and Stones Corner, ensuring adults and children aren't filmed without consent.



Read: 50 Years of the Riverside Expressway: How It Changed the Greenslopes Commute 





Consent rules extend across pool grounds



Brisbane City Council is strengthening conditions of entry at its public pools to prohibit photography, video recording and still-image capture without prior consent. 



The rules cover mobile phones, action cameras and wearable devices such as smart glasses, and target covert recording, particularly in changerooms where patrons expect privacy.



New signage will be progressively installed over the coming weeks. 



Smart glasses put discreet filming in focus



Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said recent concerns about smart glasses being used without people’s knowledge or consent had heightened privacy concerns. He said families should be able to use the facilities without worrying that they or their children were being secretly recorded.



Camera-equipped glasses can resemble conventional eyewear while allowing photographs or video to be captured without the user holding a phone or camera. Council says the updated rules are designed to keep pace with more accessible wearable recording technology.



No particular Brisbane pool has been publicly identified as the site of an incident that prompted the changes. Council has described the initiative as a response to broader concerns about covert recording and the growing availability of discreet technology.








BRISBANE PUBLIC POOLS




Child safety groups support tighter safeguards



Queensland Family and Child Commission principal commissioner Luke Twyford welcomed measures aimed at reducing foreseeable risks to children in public spaces. He said organisations operating services and facilities for children needed to ensure those environments were safe and protected against exploitation.



Digital Rights Watch head of policy Tom Sulston also welcomed the move, citing threats to privacy and dignity posed by smart glasses and similar covert cameras. He called for councils and state and federal governments to consider stronger protections against unwanted recording.



Signs to spell out consent requirement



Proposed signs will advise patrons that recording, photography and still-image capture, including through smart glasses, are not permitted without prior consent. Wearing or carrying smart glasses is not itself prohibited under the announced rules; the restriction applies when the devices are used to capture people without permission.



Separate approval rules already apply to commercial filming and photography using Council-managed assets, including swimming pools.&nbsp;



Read: Gold CityGlider Still in Planning as Stones Corner Awaits New Bus Link



Schrinner said the changes would give pool staff clearer rules for responding to inappropriate filming and help protect swimmers’ privacy. Council says the rollout will occur progressively over the coming weeks.



Published 26-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Hot Dog Newcomer Dirk’s Opens Near Greenslopes]]></title>
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Greenslopes diners have a new fast-casual option close to home, with Dirk’s opening at Buranda Village on Ipswich Road.



Read: $23.15m Stones Corner Sale Highlights Rise of Brisbane Builder-Developers 




The hot dog-focused venue began trading on 20 August, according to Buranda Village, bringing a menu built around beef, chicken and plant-based sausages served in soft buns with a range of toppings. The centre currently lists trading hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.



Located beside Luv-a-Coffee on the ground floor of Buranda Village, Dirk’s is well placed for residents moving between Greenslopes, Woolloongabba, Stones Corner and the nearby Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.







A Fast-Casual Take on the Hot Dog



Rather than treating the hot dog as a side act, Dirk’s has made it the centre of the menu.



Customers can choose from several combinations, including a classic version with tomato relish, mustard, pickles and red onion, as well as a chilli-cheese option with three-bean chilli, chipotle cheese sauce and jalapeños.



Buranda Village says the broader menu also includes loaded sides, chicken tenders, salads, house-made sodas and soft serve. Plant-based sausage options are available alongside beef and chicken.



Photo Credit: Buranda Village/Facebook



Hospitality Experience Behind the Concept



The business has been developed by a team with experience connected to brands including Boost Juice, Grill’d and BOUNCEinc, with chef Matt Wilkinson involved as a culinary consultant.



Dirk’s is also promoting a community initiative called “Dirk’s Loves Dogs”. Buranda Village says the business has partnered with RSPCA Queensland in support of animal welfare.



The partnership adds another element to a brand otherwise centred on a simple proposition: hot dogs served as a dedicated fast-casual meal rather than an occasional snack.



Buranda Village Continues to Change



Dirk’s opening also broadens the centre’s quick-service food mix without requiring residents to head into the CBD or South Bank for a casual meal. Buranda Village sits at the junction of Ipswich Road and Cornwall Street, close to Stones Corner and the PA Hospital, making the centre part of the retail and transport corridor used by many people in Brisbane’s inner south.



The opening also lands during a broader period of change for Buranda Village.



Owner Vicinity Centres has plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use precinct combining retail, dining, residential and commercial space. Current plans outlined by Vicinity include about 600 apartments, around 50,000 square metres of office space and a new open-air retail and dining area.



Read: Greenslopes and Buranda Schools Earn Strong Behaviour Survey Results



Vicinity says Buranda Village records about 2.4 million visits a year and serves a trade area of more than 141,000 people, based on figures current to 31 December 2025.







Published 25-Aug-2026
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Greenslopes diners have a new fast-casual option close to home, with Dirk’s opening at Buranda Village on Ipswich Road.



Read: $23.15m Stones Corner Sale Highlights Rise of Brisbane Builder-Developers 




The hot dog-focused venue began trading on 20 August, according to Buranda Village, bringing a menu built around beef, chicken and plant-based sausages served in soft buns with a range of toppings. The centre currently lists trading hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.



Located beside Luv-a-Coffee on the ground floor of Buranda Village, Dirk’s is well placed for residents moving between Greenslopes, Woolloongabba, Stones Corner and the nearby Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.







A Fast-Casual Take on the Hot Dog



Rather than treating the hot dog as a side act, Dirk’s has made it the centre of the menu.



Customers can choose from several combinations, including a classic version with tomato relish, mustard, pickles and red onion, as well as a chilli-cheese option with three-bean chilli, chipotle cheese sauce and jalapeños.



Buranda Village says the broader menu also includes loaded sides, chicken tenders, salads, house-made sodas and soft serve. Plant-based sausage options are available alongside beef and chicken.



Photo Credit: Buranda Village/Facebook



Hospitality Experience Behind the Concept



The business has been developed by a team with experience connected to brands including Boost Juice, Grill’d and BOUNCEinc, with chef Matt Wilkinson involved as a culinary consultant.



Dirk’s is also promoting a community initiative called “Dirk’s Loves Dogs”. Buranda Village says the business has partnered with RSPCA Queensland in support of animal welfare.



The partnership adds another element to a brand otherwise centred on a simple proposition: hot dogs served as a dedicated fast-casual meal rather than an occasional snack.



Buranda Village Continues to Change



Dirk’s opening also broadens the centre’s quick-service food mix without requiring residents to head into the CBD or South Bank for a casual meal. Buranda Village sits at the junction of Ipswich Road and Cornwall Street, close to Stones Corner and the PA Hospital, making the centre part of the retail and transport corridor used by many people in Brisbane’s inner south.



The opening also lands during a broader period of change for Buranda Village.



Owner Vicinity Centres has plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use precinct combining retail, dining, residential and commercial space. Current plans outlined by Vicinity include about 600 apartments, around 50,000 square metres of office space and a new open-air retail and dining area.



Read: Greenslopes and Buranda Schools Earn Strong Behaviour Survey Results



Vicinity says Buranda Village records about 2.4 million visits a year and serves a trade area of more than 141,000 people, based on figures current to 31 December 2025.







Published 25-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Keith Payne Visits Greenslopes Private Hospital Unit Named in His Honour]]></title>
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Veteran Keith Payne, the last living Australian recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross, has visited Greenslopes Private Hospital to tour the mental health unit named in his honour.







Read: Greenslopes Strengthens Veteran Care Legacy with Legacy House







The 92-year-old visited the hospital in August, where he was given a tour of the Keith Payne Unit and met patients and members of the hospital team. Among those he met were team members who were there when the unit opened in 1996.



Photo credit: Facebook/Greenslopes Private Hospital



“It was an honour to have veteran Keith Payne, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross and namesake of our Keith Payne Unit,” the hospital said in a post shared on Facebook.



A decorated Vietnam veteran



Studio portrait of Mr Payne, October 1972 (Photo credit: The Australian War Memorial)



Mr Payne was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Vietnam on 24 May 1969. At the time, Mr Payne was serving with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. He was commanding 212th Company of the 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion when it came under attack from a North Vietnamese force of superior strength.



The Australian War Memorial records that, despite being wounded, Mr Payne organised a withdrawal and helped bring wounded soldiers to safety. His actions were recognised with the Victoria Cross, as well as several other military decorations. Mr Payne was the last Australian to receive the Victoria Cross under the Imperial Honours system.



Mr Payne receiving the Victoria Cross from the late Queen Elizabeth II, April 1970 (Photo credit: The Australian War Memorial)



In 1970, Queen Elizabeth II presented Mr Payne with the Victoria Cross aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in Brisbane.



Mr Payne has continued to advocate for stronger mental health support for veterans. In April 2026, he called for a dedicated, Commonwealth-supported rehabilitation centre for veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. He told the media that more needed to be done to support veterans dealing with PTSD and the transition to civilian life.



The Keith Payne Unit



Photo credit: Facebook/Greenslopes Private Hospital



The Keith Payne Unit at Greenslopes Private Hospital was opened in 1996, when Ramsay Health Care developed a modern mental health facility at the hospital.



Before then, psychiatric inpatient services at Greenslopes had been housed in one of the old pavilion ward blocks. The new facility offered inpatient and outpatient services, a day hospital and recreational areas.



Today, the Keith Payne Unit provides mental health services specifically for entitled veterans and war widows, specialising in post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.







Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone







The unit bears Mr Payne's name and provides specialised mental health services for veterans and war widows. During his latest visit, Mr Payne toured the unit and met patients and staff. The hospital said the visit was an honour, with Mr Payne meeting patients and members of the team at the unit named after him.



Published 19-August-2026




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Veteran Keith Payne, the last living Australian recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross, has visited Greenslopes Private Hospital to tour the mental health unit named in his honour.







Read: Greenslopes Strengthens Veteran Care Legacy with Legacy House







The 92-year-old visited the hospital in August, where he was given a tour of the Keith Payne Unit and met patients and members of the hospital team. Among those he met were team members who were there when the unit opened in 1996.



Photo credit: Facebook/Greenslopes Private Hospital



“It was an honour to have veteran Keith Payne, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross and namesake of our Keith Payne Unit,” the hospital said in a post shared on Facebook.



A decorated Vietnam veteran



Studio portrait of Mr Payne, October 1972 (Photo credit: The Australian War Memorial)



Mr Payne was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Vietnam on 24 May 1969. At the time, Mr Payne was serving with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. He was commanding 212th Company of the 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion when it came under attack from a North Vietnamese force of superior strength.



The Australian War Memorial records that, despite being wounded, Mr Payne organised a withdrawal and helped bring wounded soldiers to safety. His actions were recognised with the Victoria Cross, as well as several other military decorations. Mr Payne was the last Australian to receive the Victoria Cross under the Imperial Honours system.



Mr Payne receiving the Victoria Cross from the late Queen Elizabeth II, April 1970 (Photo credit: The Australian War Memorial)



In 1970, Queen Elizabeth II presented Mr Payne with the Victoria Cross aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in Brisbane.



Mr Payne has continued to advocate for stronger mental health support for veterans. In April 2026, he called for a dedicated, Commonwealth-supported rehabilitation centre for veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. He told the media that more needed to be done to support veterans dealing with PTSD and the transition to civilian life.



The Keith Payne Unit



Photo credit: Facebook/Greenslopes Private Hospital



The Keith Payne Unit at Greenslopes Private Hospital was opened in 1996, when Ramsay Health Care developed a modern mental health facility at the hospital.



Before then, psychiatric inpatient services at Greenslopes had been housed in one of the old pavilion ward blocks. The new facility offered inpatient and outpatient services, a day hospital and recreational areas.



Today, the Keith Payne Unit provides mental health services specifically for entitled veterans and war widows, specialising in post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.







Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone







The unit bears Mr Payne's name and provides specialised mental health services for veterans and war widows. During his latest visit, Mr Payne toured the unit and met patients and staff. The hospital said the visit was an honour, with Mr Payne meeting patients and members of the team at the unit named after him.



Published 19-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 14 - 16 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[Greenslopes Bus-to-Train Trip Just a Minute Slower than Driving]]></title>
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Greenslopes’ morning public transport commute comes within one minute of driving, according to new Brisbane-wide analysis comparing door-to-door journeys from more than 200 suburbs.



Read: $23.15m Stones Corner Sale Highlights Rise of Brisbane Builder-Developers




GoThere Brisbane calculated a 30-minute public transport trip from Greenslopes’ population-weighted centre to Brisbane Central, compared with 29 minutes by car in peak traffic. The fastest journey combines a bus and train, with Greenslopes measured 5.3 kilometres from Central.



Bus-to-train trip keeps the gap narrow



The study breaks Greenslopes’ 30-minute morning commute into four minutes walking, six minutes waiting and 20 minutes riding. The fastest option identified by GoThere involves travelling by bus before transferring to a train.



The evening journey is also measured at 30 minutes, meaning the study records no difference between the morning and evening public transport times. For the morning trip, public transport is only one minute slower than the 29-minute car journey.



GoThere records seven bus routes and 171 peak departures an hour within 800 metres of Greenslopes’ measured population centre. The study’s typical suburb reaches six routes and 58 departures an hour, putting Greenslopes above both figures for the services counted around its measured population centre.







Nearby suburbs show different results



Greenslopes records a quicker public transport commute than several nearby suburbs measured under the same methodology. Coorparoo, 4.9 kilometres from Central, comes in at 35 minutes, while Holland Park, 7.2 kilometres away, records 36 minutes.



However, neighbouring Annerley performs slightly better, with a 28-minute public transport journey from 5.2 kilometres out. Annerley’s fastest measured journey is train-based and comes in two minutes faster than its 30-minute car comparison.



The comparisons reinforce one of GoThere’s broader findings: distance from Brisbane Central does not determine commute time on its own. The study found train-served suburbs generally recorded shorter trips than bus-served suburbs at comparable distances from Brisbane Central.



What the 30-minute result actually measures



The figure should not be read as the average commute for every Greenslopes resident. GoThere measured 205 gazetted suburbs whose population-weighted centres fall within 20 kilometres of Brisbane Central, using one representative point in each suburb rather than individual household addresses.



GoThere’s connectivity measure counts routes and departures within an 800-metre radius of the suburb’s population-weighted centre. The study notes that connectivity is measured using straight-line distance, so rivers, railway lines or other physical barriers can make actual walking distances different from what the catchment suggests.



For the morning test, Google Directions was used to identify the fastest public transport journey arriving at Brisbane Central by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, using the public TransLink timetable. The car comparison used typical peak traffic and added an eight-minute allowance for finding a park and walking to the destination.



Greenslopes sits well below the Brisbane median



Across Brisbane, the median public transport commute was 46 minutes, including about 11 minutes spent walking to and from stops. Public transport came within 10 minutes of driving in 152 of the 199 suburbs with a practical service and beat the car outright in 72.



Read: Greenslopes and Buranda Schools Earn Strong Behaviour Survey Results 



Greenslopes’ 30-minute result sits 16 minutes below that citywide median and only one minute behind its measured car trip. It also records 171 peak departures an hour, almost three times the study’s median of 58.



For the bus-to-train journey tested by GoThere, public transport comes within one minute of driving, while the study records only bus services within Greenslopes’ 800-metre connectivity catchment.



Published 12-Aug-2026
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Greenslopes’ morning public transport commute comes within one minute of driving, according to new Brisbane-wide analysis comparing door-to-door journeys from more than 200 suburbs.



Read: $23.15m Stones Corner Sale Highlights Rise of Brisbane Builder-Developers




GoThere Brisbane calculated a 30-minute public transport trip from Greenslopes’ population-weighted centre to Brisbane Central, compared with 29 minutes by car in peak traffic. The fastest journey combines a bus and train, with Greenslopes measured 5.3 kilometres from Central.



Bus-to-train trip keeps the gap narrow



The study breaks Greenslopes’ 30-minute morning commute into four minutes walking, six minutes waiting and 20 minutes riding. The fastest option identified by GoThere involves travelling by bus before transferring to a train.



The evening journey is also measured at 30 minutes, meaning the study records no difference between the morning and evening public transport times. For the morning trip, public transport is only one minute slower than the 29-minute car journey.



GoThere records seven bus routes and 171 peak departures an hour within 800 metres of Greenslopes’ measured population centre. The study’s typical suburb reaches six routes and 58 departures an hour, putting Greenslopes above both figures for the services counted around its measured population centre.







Nearby suburbs show different results



Greenslopes records a quicker public transport commute than several nearby suburbs measured under the same methodology. Coorparoo, 4.9 kilometres from Central, comes in at 35 minutes, while Holland Park, 7.2 kilometres away, records 36 minutes.



However, neighbouring Annerley performs slightly better, with a 28-minute public transport journey from 5.2 kilometres out. Annerley’s fastest measured journey is train-based and comes in two minutes faster than its 30-minute car comparison.



The comparisons reinforce one of GoThere’s broader findings: distance from Brisbane Central does not determine commute time on its own. The study found train-served suburbs generally recorded shorter trips than bus-served suburbs at comparable distances from Brisbane Central.



What the 30-minute result actually measures



The figure should not be read as the average commute for every Greenslopes resident. GoThere measured 205 gazetted suburbs whose population-weighted centres fall within 20 kilometres of Brisbane Central, using one representative point in each suburb rather than individual household addresses.



GoThere’s connectivity measure counts routes and departures within an 800-metre radius of the suburb’s population-weighted centre. The study notes that connectivity is measured using straight-line distance, so rivers, railway lines or other physical barriers can make actual walking distances different from what the catchment suggests.



For the morning test, Google Directions was used to identify the fastest public transport journey arriving at Brisbane Central by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, using the public TransLink timetable. The car comparison used typical peak traffic and added an eight-minute allowance for finding a park and walking to the destination.



Greenslopes sits well below the Brisbane median



Across Brisbane, the median public transport commute was 46 minutes, including about 11 minutes spent walking to and from stops. Public transport came within 10 minutes of driving in 152 of the 199 suburbs with a practical service and beat the car outright in 72.



Read: Greenslopes and Buranda Schools Earn Strong Behaviour Survey Results 



Greenslopes’ 30-minute result sits 16 minutes below that citywide median and only one minute behind its measured car trip. It also records 171 peak departures an hour, almost three times the study’s median of 58.



For the bus-to-train journey tested by GoThere, public transport comes within one minute of driving, while the study records only bus services within Greenslopes’ 800-metre connectivity catchment.



Published 12-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 7-9 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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<title><![CDATA[$23.15m Stones Corner Sale Highlights Rise of Brisbane Builder-Developers]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Prominent South East Queensland builder-developer Gardner Vaughan Group has expanded its inner-city footprint with the $23.159 million off-market acquisition of a permit-ready, 3,846-square-metre site at 75–85 Cleveland Street in Stones Corner.&nbsp;



Read: Brisbane Blend From Coffee Mentality Crowned Australia’s Champion Coffee In Tasmanian Awards





Sold by Kieran Gartshore’s DAKL Group in a deal brokered by RWC Queensland’s Tom Barr, the purchase of the holding—approved for 226 apartments across two 12-storey towers—underscores a broader shift in Brisbane’s high-density market, where integrated developers are aggressively securing shovel-ready land to hedge against widespread construction delivery pressures across the state.



A high-density footprint in a rapidly gentrifying urban hub



The Cleveland Street property carries existing development approval for 226 residential apartments across two 12-storey towers designed by NMDS Architecture. Connected via a skybridge, the proposed design incorporates extensive vertical and horizontal landscaping alongside dual rooftop recreation decks, featuring amenities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, communal dining areas, and private gardens.



The $23.159 million purchase price reflects a land site rate of $6,022 per square metre and approximately $102,500 per approved dwelling site.



Holding a High Density Residential (HDR1) zoning, the holding spans six combined allotments featuring 90.5 metres of frontage to Cleveland Street. Existing improvements on the land—comprising two detached residential houses and three low-rise unit blocks containing 19 units—will be cleared to pave the way for the two-tower master plan.



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Integrated construction capabilities driving site acquisitions



The rapid execution of the deal reflects intense demand for shovel-ready land among developers capable of managing their own construction, according to RWC Queensland’s Tom Barr.



According to Mr Barr, Gardner Vaughan Group was actively seeking a new site to reinforce both its construction and project pipelines when RWC Queensland presented the opportunity. Upon learning the Cleveland Street holding might become available, the developer acted immediately, securing an off-market deal before the property was publicly listed.



Mr Barr noted that economic pressures and sector-wide delivery bottlenecks have fundamentally reshaped South East Queensland's competitive landscape. He observed that ongoing construction challenges have positioned integrated builder-developers—those who handle both design and construction in-house—as the most aggressive buyers of Brisbane apartment sites, with this latest transaction serving as a clear indication of that market trend.



Consolidating momentum in a key infrastructure corridor



Led by father-and-son duo Guy and Sam Gardner, the family-owned Gardner Vaughan Group has been steadily deepening its commitment to Stones Corner. The acquisition follows the completion of the group's 90-apartment Stonebrook project on nearby Flora Street and aligns with its ongoing rollout of the VIVO residential project in the same precinct.



Photo Credit: rwcqueensland.com



The Cleveland Street holding places the planned complex within one kilometre of the Boggo Road health precinct—which includes the Princess Alexandra Hospital—and 1.25 kilometres from Greenslopes Private Hospital.



Read: Year-Long Search Ends at Unusually Large Stones Corner Apartment 



The acquisition also arrives on the heels of significant urban planning reform for the area. Brisbane City Council recently formally adopted and gazetted the Stones Corner suburban renewal precinct plan into the City Plan, ushering in higher-density provisions and expanded building height limits aimed at fostering urban renewal, retail activation, and higher-density living along key transit corridors.



Published 7-Aug-2026
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Prominent South East Queensland builder-developer Gardner Vaughan Group has expanded its inner-city footprint with the $23.159 million off-market acquisition of a permit-ready, 3,846-square-metre site at 75–85 Cleveland Street in Stones Corner.&nbsp;



Read: Brisbane Blend From Coffee Mentality Crowned Australia’s Champion Coffee In Tasmanian Awards





Sold by Kieran Gartshore’s DAKL Group in a deal brokered by RWC Queensland’s Tom Barr, the purchase of the holding—approved for 226 apartments across two 12-storey towers—underscores a broader shift in Brisbane’s high-density market, where integrated developers are aggressively securing shovel-ready land to hedge against widespread construction delivery pressures across the state.



A high-density footprint in a rapidly gentrifying urban hub



The Cleveland Street property carries existing development approval for 226 residential apartments across two 12-storey towers designed by NMDS Architecture. Connected via a skybridge, the proposed design incorporates extensive vertical and horizontal landscaping alongside dual rooftop recreation decks, featuring amenities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, communal dining areas, and private gardens.



The $23.159 million purchase price reflects a land site rate of $6,022 per square metre and approximately $102,500 per approved dwelling site.



Holding a High Density Residential (HDR1) zoning, the holding spans six combined allotments featuring 90.5 metres of frontage to Cleveland Street. Existing improvements on the land—comprising two detached residential houses and three low-rise unit blocks containing 19 units—will be cleared to pave the way for the two-tower master plan.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by RWC Queensland (@rwcqueensland)




Integrated construction capabilities driving site acquisitions



The rapid execution of the deal reflects intense demand for shovel-ready land among developers capable of managing their own construction, according to RWC Queensland’s Tom Barr.



According to Mr Barr, Gardner Vaughan Group was actively seeking a new site to reinforce both its construction and project pipelines when RWC Queensland presented the opportunity. Upon learning the Cleveland Street holding might become available, the developer acted immediately, securing an off-market deal before the property was publicly listed.



Mr Barr noted that economic pressures and sector-wide delivery bottlenecks have fundamentally reshaped South East Queensland's competitive landscape. He observed that ongoing construction challenges have positioned integrated builder-developers—those who handle both design and construction in-house—as the most aggressive buyers of Brisbane apartment sites, with this latest transaction serving as a clear indication of that market trend.



Consolidating momentum in a key infrastructure corridor



Led by father-and-son duo Guy and Sam Gardner, the family-owned Gardner Vaughan Group has been steadily deepening its commitment to Stones Corner. The acquisition follows the completion of the group's 90-apartment Stonebrook project on nearby Flora Street and aligns with its ongoing rollout of the VIVO residential project in the same precinct.



Photo Credit: rwcqueensland.com



The Cleveland Street holding places the planned complex within one kilometre of the Boggo Road health precinct—which includes the Princess Alexandra Hospital—and 1.25 kilometres from Greenslopes Private Hospital.



Read: Year-Long Search Ends at Unusually Large Stones Corner Apartment 



The acquisition also arrives on the heels of significant urban planning reform for the area. Brisbane City Council recently formally adopted and gazetted the Stones Corner suburban renewal precinct plan into the City Plan, ushering in higher-density provisions and expanded building height limits aimed at fostering urban renewal, retail activation, and higher-density living along key transit corridors.



Published 7-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Securing a Slice of Hawthorne: Why Brisbane’s Tightly Held Pockets are Drawing Fierce Buyer focus]]></title>
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The high demand for tightly held pockets like Hawthorne highlights a broader shift where lifestyle and long-term community value outweigh short-term market fluctuations.



Read: The Surprising Reason Hawthorne’s CBD Commute Takes 43 Minutes



Shifting Tides



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Why are everyday buyers suddenly winning the keys to sprawling hillside blocks and character cottages? Investor competition has retreated, leaving a clear runway for owner-occupiers willing to take on properties that need a little love.&nbsp;



In Mount Gravatt East, a dated home boasting a rare private tennis court and expansive district views recently changed hands for $1.08 million. While the final price sits comfortably beneath the broader suburb median, the new owner is already planning a major modern overhaul.



Suburban Wins



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Down in Moorooka, a fresh two-bedroom residence fetched $955,000 under similar circumstances. That transaction came attached to an existing, modest rental agreement—a dealbreaker for yield-chasing landlords, yet an ideal stepping stone for a first-time buyer eager to secure a foothold in a tightly held pocket. Further north, auction floors tell a story of strategic adaptation.&nbsp;



A Hawthorne townhouse on Miles Street drew seven separate bidders before hammering down at $1.038 million, proving that demand for well-located real estate remains stubbornly resilient.



Read: Homeowners Weigh Move From Larger Houses To Balmoral Apartments




Low-Maintenance Living



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Freehold designs are stealing the spotlight as buyers reject steep body corporate fees in favour of independence. A four-bedroom terrace on Riding Road commanded $1.325 million because it delivered full-sized garage parking and private outdoor space without the administrative overhead.&nbsp;



Could this mark a permanent shift in how young families approach inner-city living? Agents on the ground report that vendors are finally meeting the market with realistic expectations. Armed with solid finance and a willingness to look past cosmetic flaws, everyday buyers are finding that the local housing landscape is opening up in unexpected ways.







Published Date 31-August-2026
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The high demand for tightly held pockets like Hawthorne highlights a broader shift where lifestyle and long-term community value outweigh short-term market fluctuations.



Read: The Surprising Reason Hawthorne’s CBD Commute Takes 43 Minutes



Shifting Tides



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Why are everyday buyers suddenly winning the keys to sprawling hillside blocks and character cottages? Investor competition has retreated, leaving a clear runway for owner-occupiers willing to take on properties that need a little love.&nbsp;



In Mount Gravatt East, a dated home boasting a rare private tennis court and expansive district views recently changed hands for $1.08 million. While the final price sits comfortably beneath the broader suburb median, the new owner is already planning a major modern overhaul.



Suburban Wins



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Down in Moorooka, a fresh two-bedroom residence fetched $955,000 under similar circumstances. That transaction came attached to an existing, modest rental agreement—a dealbreaker for yield-chasing landlords, yet an ideal stepping stone for a first-time buyer eager to secure a foothold in a tightly held pocket. Further north, auction floors tell a story of strategic adaptation.&nbsp;



A Hawthorne townhouse on Miles Street drew seven separate bidders before hammering down at $1.038 million, proving that demand for well-located real estate remains stubbornly resilient.



Read: Homeowners Weigh Move From Larger Houses To Balmoral Apartments




Low-Maintenance Living



Photo Credit: Place Bulimba/ Instagram



Freehold designs are stealing the spotlight as buyers reject steep body corporate fees in favour of independence. A four-bedroom terrace on Riding Road commanded $1.325 million because it delivered full-sized garage parking and private outdoor space without the administrative overhead.&nbsp;



Could this mark a permanent shift in how young families approach inner-city living? Agents on the ground report that vendors are finally meeting the market with realistic expectations. Armed with solid finance and a willingness to look past cosmetic flaws, everyday buyers are finding that the local housing landscape is opening up in unexpected ways.







Published Date 31-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[The House That Gave Hawthorne Its Name Is Long Gone]]></title>
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Near the corner of Virginia and Aaron avenues, a substantial two-storey house once stood on grounds that would eventually be carved up to help create the Hawthorne we know today.



Hawthorne House has long since disappeared, but the property and the estate that grew around it form an important part of the suburb's early history.



Brisbane City Council heritage records place the former house approximately around today's Virginia and Aaron avenues, an area now occupied by residential streets and homes.



Hawthorne before the subdivision



In 1874, William Baynes acquired almost 73 acres in the area and sold the property the following year to businessman Robert Muter Stewart, who later served as Queensland's Colonial Secretary.



Stewart made Hawthorne House his residence.



A decade later, Brisbane's rapid expansion was pushing residential development further into areas outside the established inner city. Large holdings were being subdivided, and Stewart's property was among them.



The Hawthorne Estate went to auction in February 1885, covering about 72 acres between the Brisbane River and what is now Hawthorne Road.



The old estate plan already shows several familiar local streets, including Virginia Avenue, Amy Street, Harris Street and Stewart Street.



A substantial home at the centre of the estate



Hawthorne House was a ten-room, two-storey timber residence with wide verandahs, a kitchen, stables and other outbuildings, set on more than an acre and a half.



Around it, the Hawthorne Estate was divided into hundreds of residential allotments, including blocks fronting the Brisbane River.



The sale came during a period of considerable speculation and development around Brisbane. River views and proximity to the city were used to attract buyers, along with the prospect of improved transport connections.



One of those proposed connections was particularly ambitious: a suspension bridge across the Brisbane River towards New Farm and Fortitude Valley. The bridge never eventuated, although the proposal featured in the promotion of land in the district.



The house disappears



Hawthorne House survived the subdivision of the surrounding estate but was later destroyed by fire. Brisbane City Council's heritage material does not provide a date for the blaze.



By then, the large property surrounding it had been transformed as new houses appeared and Hawthorne developed into a residential suburb.



Some traces of that first wave of development remain.



A timber house at 35 Amy Street, built around 1890 on land that had formed part of the Hawthorne Estate, still stands and is included on Brisbane's local heritage register.



The original Hawthorne House is gone, and there is little at Virginia and Aaron avenues today to indicate that a large residence once occupied the area.



The surrounding street pattern, however, still carries the imprint of the 1885 subdivision that helped shape modern Hawthorne.



Published 17-August-2026




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Near the corner of Virginia and Aaron avenues, a substantial two-storey house once stood on grounds that would eventually be carved up to help create the Hawthorne we know today.



Hawthorne House has long since disappeared, but the property and the estate that grew around it form an important part of the suburb's early history.



Brisbane City Council heritage records place the former house approximately around today's Virginia and Aaron avenues, an area now occupied by residential streets and homes.



Hawthorne before the subdivision



In 1874, William Baynes acquired almost 73 acres in the area and sold the property the following year to businessman Robert Muter Stewart, who later served as Queensland's Colonial Secretary.



Stewart made Hawthorne House his residence.



A decade later, Brisbane's rapid expansion was pushing residential development further into areas outside the established inner city. Large holdings were being subdivided, and Stewart's property was among them.



The Hawthorne Estate went to auction in February 1885, covering about 72 acres between the Brisbane River and what is now Hawthorne Road.



The old estate plan already shows several familiar local streets, including Virginia Avenue, Amy Street, Harris Street and Stewart Street.



A substantial home at the centre of the estate



Hawthorne House was a ten-room, two-storey timber residence with wide verandahs, a kitchen, stables and other outbuildings, set on more than an acre and a half.



Around it, the Hawthorne Estate was divided into hundreds of residential allotments, including blocks fronting the Brisbane River.



The sale came during a period of considerable speculation and development around Brisbane. River views and proximity to the city were used to attract buyers, along with the prospect of improved transport connections.



One of those proposed connections was particularly ambitious: a suspension bridge across the Brisbane River towards New Farm and Fortitude Valley. The bridge never eventuated, although the proposal featured in the promotion of land in the district.



The house disappears



Hawthorne House survived the subdivision of the surrounding estate but was later destroyed by fire. Brisbane City Council's heritage material does not provide a date for the blaze.



By then, the large property surrounding it had been transformed as new houses appeared and Hawthorne developed into a residential suburb.



Some traces of that first wave of development remain.



A timber house at 35 Amy Street, built around 1890 on land that had formed part of the Hawthorne Estate, still stands and is included on Brisbane's local heritage register.



The original Hawthorne House is gone, and there is little at Virginia and Aaron avenues today to indicate that a large residence once occupied the area.



The surrounding street pattern, however, still carries the imprint of the 1885 subdivision that helped shape modern Hawthorne.



Published 17-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Hawthorne Nurse Develops NeoDuoFlo to Support Premature Babies]]></title>
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A Hawthorne local and NICU nurse, Franki Coulthurst has spent years caring for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients in the hospital. Some premature babies arrive weighing less than a bag of sugar. For Franki, caring for these babies has also provided the inspiration for a medical device she is now working to develop.







Read: Achieve Health and Healing in a 3-Day Yoga Anatomy Immersion at Norman Park







That device is NeoDuoFlo, a neonatal feeding tube concept that grew from what she witnessed while working in intensive neonatal care.



When the problem is at the bedside



Photo credit: neoduoflo.au



Ms Coulthurst said she saw premature babies receiving CPAP experience what is known as CPAP belly, where gas can build up in the stomach and cause abdominal distension. It was a problem she said she witnessed repeatedly while caring for premature babies. Those experiences inspired her to explore a different approach to feeding and gastric decompression for these particularly fragile patients.



According to NeoDuoFlo, the device is designed as a dual-lumen orogastric feeding and decompression tube. Its proposed design is intended to allow feeding and gastric decompression to take place simultaneously, with the aim of reducing the need for multiple interventions.



The idea grew from Ms Coulthurst's clinical experience in the NICU. She has continued to describe premature babies and their families as the motivation behind the project.



A medical device still taking shape



NeoDuoFlo is currently a pre-prototype concept in active development. The project has since progressed beyond the original bedside observation, with NeoDuoFlo reporting independent bench testing and further development work.



The company said its dual-lumen design is intended to provide simultaneous feeding and gastric decompression, while prioritising safety, comfort and ease of use for healthcare providers. NeoDuoFlo said it was founded by neonatal care professionals who identified a need for a safer, more efficient neonatal feeding tube.



Franki Coulthurst, founder &amp; CEO, NeoDuoFlo; Photo credit: LinkedIn/Francesca (Franki) Coulthurst



Ms Coulthurst has also been pursuing further work around CPAP belly syndrome and the development of the device, while seeking support for intellectual property protection and technical testing.



NeoDuoFlo said the project has completed independent bench testing through the Medical Device Partnering Program at Flinders University, with further technical development continuing. The company said data and outcomes will be provided as the project progresses.







Read: Major Mental Health Fundraiser to Pass Through Hawthorne







Keeping the focus on the tiniest patients



For Ms Coulthurst, caring for premature babies has meant seeing families navigate difficult and uncertain periods of neonatal care. Those experiences have continued to shape the direction of NeoDuoFlo.



The organisation said its broader mission is to improve care for preterm and critically ill babies through clinically driven medical devices.&nbsp;



People can learn more about NeoDuoFlo through its website, while Ms Coulthurst's fundraising campaign is seeking support for IP protection and further development.



Published 17-August-2026




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A Hawthorne local and NICU nurse, Franki Coulthurst has spent years caring for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients in the hospital. Some premature babies arrive weighing less than a bag of sugar. For Franki, caring for these babies has also provided the inspiration for a medical device she is now working to develop.







Read: Achieve Health and Healing in a 3-Day Yoga Anatomy Immersion at Norman Park







That device is NeoDuoFlo, a neonatal feeding tube concept that grew from what she witnessed while working in intensive neonatal care.



When the problem is at the bedside



Photo credit: neoduoflo.au



Ms Coulthurst said she saw premature babies receiving CPAP experience what is known as CPAP belly, where gas can build up in the stomach and cause abdominal distension. It was a problem she said she witnessed repeatedly while caring for premature babies. Those experiences inspired her to explore a different approach to feeding and gastric decompression for these particularly fragile patients.



According to NeoDuoFlo, the device is designed as a dual-lumen orogastric feeding and decompression tube. Its proposed design is intended to allow feeding and gastric decompression to take place simultaneously, with the aim of reducing the need for multiple interventions.



The idea grew from Ms Coulthurst's clinical experience in the NICU. She has continued to describe premature babies and their families as the motivation behind the project.



A medical device still taking shape



NeoDuoFlo is currently a pre-prototype concept in active development. The project has since progressed beyond the original bedside observation, with NeoDuoFlo reporting independent bench testing and further development work.



The company said its dual-lumen design is intended to provide simultaneous feeding and gastric decompression, while prioritising safety, comfort and ease of use for healthcare providers. NeoDuoFlo said it was founded by neonatal care professionals who identified a need for a safer, more efficient neonatal feeding tube.



Franki Coulthurst, founder &amp; CEO, NeoDuoFlo; Photo credit: LinkedIn/Francesca (Franki) Coulthurst



Ms Coulthurst has also been pursuing further work around CPAP belly syndrome and the development of the device, while seeking support for intellectual property protection and technical testing.



NeoDuoFlo said the project has completed independent bench testing through the Medical Device Partnering Program at Flinders University, with further technical development continuing. The company said data and outcomes will be provided as the project progresses.







Read: Major Mental Health Fundraiser to Pass Through Hawthorne







Keeping the focus on the tiniest patients



For Ms Coulthurst, caring for premature babies has meant seeing families navigate difficult and uncertain periods of neonatal care. Those experiences have continued to shape the direction of NeoDuoFlo.



The organisation said its broader mission is to improve care for preterm and critically ill babies through clinically driven medical devices.&nbsp;



People can learn more about NeoDuoFlo through its website, while Ms Coulthurst's fundraising campaign is seeking support for IP protection and further development.



Published 17-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 14 - 16 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[Homeowners Weigh Move From Larger Houses To Balmoral Apartments]]></title>
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A six-residence Balmoral development nearing completion on Balmoral Hill is drawing inquiries from Brisbane and South East Queensland homeowners considering the sale of substantial family properties and a move into apartment living.



Read: Massive Riverfront Home Proposed Across Four Hawthorne Blocks



La Vue, at 59 Collings Street, is under construction with six residences planned. Interest around the project has included owners considering whether the space and practical features used in a larger house can be retained while reducing some of the ongoing property upkeep.



Place New Farm's Sarah Hackett said prospective buyers were weighing expenses and responsibilities including insurance, gardening, exterior maintenance, repairs, security and arranging trades. Regular travel and the ability to leave a Brisbane home securely were also among the considerations she identified.



Hackett said those buyers were still seeking generous living areas, an additional media space, ensuited bedrooms, high ceilings, parking, privacy and room for entertaining.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Balmoral Development Keeps Larger-Home Features



Five residences will each have three bedrooms, ceilings of about three metres, a separate media or multipurpose room, multiple ensuited bedrooms and private lift access. Two secure side-by-side car spaces will also be provided with each.



Ardo Property Group director Ben Davis said the design was developed around room volume, separation, privacy, multiple living areas and car accommodation, drawing on features associated with detached homes.



The project has been limited to six residences and does not have the scale or shared facilities of a large apartment complex. Solar power will service common areas, which the development says will help keep ongoing body corporate costs down.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Traditional Queensland House References Shape The Design



The architecture incorporates references to traditional Queensland houses. Screens draw on fretwork and breezeway details, while timber battens are used to manage sunlight, encourage airflow and add privacy.



The development is positioned on Balmoral Hill with views towards the Brisbane CBD skyline.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Penthouse Draws Expressions Of Interest Before Launch



The remaining residence is a full-floor penthouse with four bedrooms and 304 square metres of internal and external living space. It will have a private rooftop pool, three-car accommodation and more than 15 metres of frontage with city views.



Read: The Surprising Reason Hawthorne’s CBD Commute Takes 43 Minutes



The rooftop pool, third car space and full-floor position are exclusive to the penthouse. Multiple expressions of interest have been received before its formal launch.



Published 13-August-2026




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A six-residence Balmoral development nearing completion on Balmoral Hill is drawing inquiries from Brisbane and South East Queensland homeowners considering the sale of substantial family properties and a move into apartment living.



Read: Massive Riverfront Home Proposed Across Four Hawthorne Blocks



La Vue, at 59 Collings Street, is under construction with six residences planned. Interest around the project has included owners considering whether the space and practical features used in a larger house can be retained while reducing some of the ongoing property upkeep.



Place New Farm's Sarah Hackett said prospective buyers were weighing expenses and responsibilities including insurance, gardening, exterior maintenance, repairs, security and arranging trades. Regular travel and the ability to leave a Brisbane home securely were also among the considerations she identified.



Hackett said those buyers were still seeking generous living areas, an additional media space, ensuited bedrooms, high ceilings, parking, privacy and room for entertaining.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Balmoral Development Keeps Larger-Home Features



Five residences will each have three bedrooms, ceilings of about three metres, a separate media or multipurpose room, multiple ensuited bedrooms and private lift access. Two secure side-by-side car spaces will also be provided with each.



Ardo Property Group director Ben Davis said the design was developed around room volume, separation, privacy, multiple living areas and car accommodation, drawing on features associated with detached homes.



The project has been limited to six residences and does not have the scale or shared facilities of a large apartment complex. Solar power will service common areas, which the development says will help keep ongoing body corporate costs down.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Traditional Queensland House References Shape The Design



The architecture incorporates references to traditional Queensland houses. Screens draw on fretwork and breezeway details, while timber battens are used to manage sunlight, encourage airflow and add privacy.



The development is positioned on Balmoral Hill with views towards the Brisbane CBD skyline.



Photo Credit: ÁRDO Property Group/YouTube



Penthouse Draws Expressions Of Interest Before Launch



The remaining residence is a full-floor penthouse with four bedrooms and 304 square metres of internal and external living space. It will have a private rooftop pool, three-car accommodation and more than 15 metres of frontage with city views.



Read: The Surprising Reason Hawthorne’s CBD Commute Takes 43 Minutes



The rooftop pool, third car space and full-floor position are exclusive to the penthouse. Multiple expressions of interest have been received before its formal launch.



Published 13-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne]]></title>
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Airservices Australia will not progress a flight path change after finding that aircraft would continue to fly over Hawthorne, Bulimba, and Balmoral on a slightly different alignment.



Read: Balmoral Resident Says Aircraft Noise Remains a Daily Challenge



Proposed Changes Rejected Due to Increased Noise Impact



A proposed flight-path change under Package 3 of the Brisbane Noise Action Plan—aimed at reducing flights over residential areas—has been scrapped. The concept involved turning aircraft at the Brisbane River before they joined the runway alignment.



While the change would have improved conditions for 30,000 residents further along the route, Airservices Australia found it would negatively impact many more. Approximately 44,000 people would be directly overflown by both short-approach arrivals and departures, increasing the total population under the departure route from 98,000 to 111,000.



Other proposed changes north and west of the airport were also rejected. These shifts would have relieved 9,000 people but placed 57,000 residents under a long-approach path for the first time—a trade-off Airservices deemed disproportionate.



Hawthorne Left Out of Confirmed Benefits



The published Package 3 material does not confirm whether any remaining measures will reduce flight frequency, noise levels, or overflights specifically in Hawthorne.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;Airservices Australia



This comes despite strong community engagement from the area. Hawthorne ranked eighth in two separate surveys regarding southern and eastern flight paths, with 16 respondents for the departure-path survey and 15 for the arrival path.



Approved Realignment and Night-Time Proposals



While Hawthorne misses out on direct relief, Package 3 will progress a separate south-east departure realignment. This change is estimated to benefit roughly 44,600 people in Greater Brisbane, though it remains subject to safety and environmental assessments and offers no identified benefit to Hawthorne.



Additionally, a proposal to redirect certain night departures (between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM) over industrial land remains under review. This option would apply when over-water operations are unavailable and southern winds prevail. Airservices expects safety evaluations to finish by November 2026 before updating the community on a potential trial.



Read: Hawthorne Residents to Benefit From Expanded Move Well Brisbane Program 



Community Feedback Window Open



Residents can submit feedback on the Package 3 assessment until 23 August 2026 via the Airservices Australia Noise Action Plan for Brisbane consultation portal.




SUBMIT A FEEDBACK




Published 14-August-2026
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Airservices Australia will not progress a flight path change after finding that aircraft would continue to fly over Hawthorne, Bulimba, and Balmoral on a slightly different alignment.



Read: Balmoral Resident Says Aircraft Noise Remains a Daily Challenge



Proposed Changes Rejected Due to Increased Noise Impact



A proposed flight-path change under Package 3 of the Brisbane Noise Action Plan—aimed at reducing flights over residential areas—has been scrapped. The concept involved turning aircraft at the Brisbane River before they joined the runway alignment.



While the change would have improved conditions for 30,000 residents further along the route, Airservices Australia found it would negatively impact many more. Approximately 44,000 people would be directly overflown by both short-approach arrivals and departures, increasing the total population under the departure route from 98,000 to 111,000.



Other proposed changes north and west of the airport were also rejected. These shifts would have relieved 9,000 people but placed 57,000 residents under a long-approach path for the first time—a trade-off Airservices deemed disproportionate.



Hawthorne Left Out of Confirmed Benefits



The published Package 3 material does not confirm whether any remaining measures will reduce flight frequency, noise levels, or overflights specifically in Hawthorne.



Photo Credit:&nbsp;Airservices Australia



This comes despite strong community engagement from the area. Hawthorne ranked eighth in two separate surveys regarding southern and eastern flight paths, with 16 respondents for the departure-path survey and 15 for the arrival path.



Approved Realignment and Night-Time Proposals



While Hawthorne misses out on direct relief, Package 3 will progress a separate south-east departure realignment. This change is estimated to benefit roughly 44,600 people in Greater Brisbane, though it remains subject to safety and environmental assessments and offers no identified benefit to Hawthorne.



Additionally, a proposal to redirect certain night departures (between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM) over industrial land remains under review. This option would apply when over-water operations are unavailable and southern winds prevail. Airservices expects safety evaluations to finish by November 2026 before updating the community on a potential trial.



Read: Hawthorne Residents to Benefit From Expanded Move Well Brisbane Program 



Community Feedback Window Open



Residents can submit feedback on the Package 3 assessment until 23 August 2026 via the Airservices Australia Noise Action Plan for Brisbane consultation portal.




SUBMIT A FEEDBACK




Published 14-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[The Surprising Reason Hawthorne’s CBD Commute Takes 43 Minutes]]></title>
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Hawthorne sits just 3.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, but a new transport analysis suggests proximity to the city does not necessarily deliver a quick morning commute. GoThere Brisbane calculated a 43-minute door-to-door public transport trip from the suburb’s population-weighted centre to the city, compared with 33 minutes by car in peak traffic.



Read: Hawthorne’s Crime Snapshot Points to a Busy Year After Dark





The result puts public transport 10 minutes behind driving for the measured trip, despite Hawthorne’s inner-city location. By contrast, the same analysis gives the evening journey home a 30-minute travel time, making it 13 minutes faster than the morning trip.



Nearly half the journey is spent walking



The most striking part of Hawthorne’s result is not the train ride itself, but the amount of walking included in the door-to-door journey. GoThere breaks the 43-minute commute into 21 minutes of walking, no waiting time and 22 minutes riding, meaning almost half the journey is spent on foot.



The breakdown suggests access to and from the rail service contributes substantially to the overall journey time from the point used in the study. Hawthorne records seven bus routes and 101 peak departures an hour within the study’s connectivity measure, yet the quickest CBD journey identified from the suburb’s population centre is a train trip with 21 minutes of walking across the full journey.







Nearby suburbs record quicker trips



The contrast becomes clearer when Hawthorne is compared with nearby suburbs measured under the same methodology. Norman Park, 3.8 kilometres from Brisbane Central, records a 29-minute public transport commute, while Balmoral and Morningside each record 37 minutes.



Hawthorne’s 43-minute result is also slower than some suburbs much farther from the city. Strathpine, 18.8 kilometres from Central, records a 41-minute trip, reinforcing the study’s broader finding that distance alone does not determine public transport commute times.



What the 43-minute result actually measures



The figure is not an average of every Hawthorne resident’s commute, and travel times will differ depending on where within the suburb a passenger begins their journey. GoThere measured 205 gazetted suburbs whose population-weighted centres fall within 20 kilometres of Brisbane Central, using a single representative point intended to reflect where residents are concentrated rather than the geometric centre of each suburb.



For the morning test, Google Directions was used to identify the fastest public transport journey arriving at Brisbane Central by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, using the public TransLink timetable. The driving comparison used typical peak traffic and added an eight-minute allowance for finding a park and walking to the destination.



The study also cautions that its connectivity measure is based on a straight-line 800-metre radius around each suburb’s population-weighted centre. Physical barriers such as rivers, railway lines and the street network can therefore make a stop appear closer in the data than it may be on foot.



Distance from the CBD tells only part of the story



Across Brisbane, public transport beat the car in 72 suburbs and came within 10 minutes of driving in 152 of the 199 suburbs where a practical public transport journey was available. The median public transport commute was 46 minutes, including about 11 minutes of walking.



Hawthorne’s 43-minute result is below that citywide median, but its closeness to the CBD makes the comparison notable. For a suburb only a few kilometres from Central, the result shows how door-to-door travel can look very different from the time spent aboard the train itself.



Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne 



In Hawthorne’s measured journey, 21 minutes is spent walking to and from public transport, compared with 22 minutes riding. The finding illustrates how access to services, rather than distance alone, can shape the practical length of a Brisbane commute.



Published 11-Aug-2026
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Hawthorne sits just 3.5 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, but a new transport analysis suggests proximity to the city does not necessarily deliver a quick morning commute. GoThere Brisbane calculated a 43-minute door-to-door public transport trip from the suburb’s population-weighted centre to the city, compared with 33 minutes by car in peak traffic.



Read: Hawthorne’s Crime Snapshot Points to a Busy Year After Dark





The result puts public transport 10 minutes behind driving for the measured trip, despite Hawthorne’s inner-city location. By contrast, the same analysis gives the evening journey home a 30-minute travel time, making it 13 minutes faster than the morning trip.



Nearly half the journey is spent walking



The most striking part of Hawthorne’s result is not the train ride itself, but the amount of walking included in the door-to-door journey. GoThere breaks the 43-minute commute into 21 minutes of walking, no waiting time and 22 minutes riding, meaning almost half the journey is spent on foot.



The breakdown suggests access to and from the rail service contributes substantially to the overall journey time from the point used in the study. Hawthorne records seven bus routes and 101 peak departures an hour within the study’s connectivity measure, yet the quickest CBD journey identified from the suburb’s population centre is a train trip with 21 minutes of walking across the full journey.







Nearby suburbs record quicker trips



The contrast becomes clearer when Hawthorne is compared with nearby suburbs measured under the same methodology. Norman Park, 3.8 kilometres from Brisbane Central, records a 29-minute public transport commute, while Balmoral and Morningside each record 37 minutes.



Hawthorne’s 43-minute result is also slower than some suburbs much farther from the city. Strathpine, 18.8 kilometres from Central, records a 41-minute trip, reinforcing the study’s broader finding that distance alone does not determine public transport commute times.



What the 43-minute result actually measures



The figure is not an average of every Hawthorne resident’s commute, and travel times will differ depending on where within the suburb a passenger begins their journey. GoThere measured 205 gazetted suburbs whose population-weighted centres fall within 20 kilometres of Brisbane Central, using a single representative point intended to reflect where residents are concentrated rather than the geometric centre of each suburb.



For the morning test, Google Directions was used to identify the fastest public transport journey arriving at Brisbane Central by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, using the public TransLink timetable. The driving comparison used typical peak traffic and added an eight-minute allowance for finding a park and walking to the destination.



The study also cautions that its connectivity measure is based on a straight-line 800-metre radius around each suburb’s population-weighted centre. Physical barriers such as rivers, railway lines and the street network can therefore make a stop appear closer in the data than it may be on foot.



Distance from the CBD tells only part of the story



Across Brisbane, public transport beat the car in 72 suburbs and came within 10 minutes of driving in 152 of the 199 suburbs where a practical public transport journey was available. The median public transport commute was 46 minutes, including about 11 minutes of walking.



Hawthorne’s 43-minute result is below that citywide median, but its closeness to the CBD makes the comparison notable. For a suburb only a few kilometres from Central, the result shows how door-to-door travel can look very different from the time spent aboard the train itself.



Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne 



In Hawthorne’s measured journey, 21 minutes is spent walking to and from public transport, compared with 22 minutes riding. The finding illustrates how access to services, rather than distance alone, can shape the practical length of a Brisbane commute.



Published 11-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 7-9 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Lions 125 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Hawthorn 58







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 129 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Noosa QAFL Seniors 49



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 18



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 112 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 69







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 64 &nbsp; | &nbsp; University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 30















NPL



Sat, August 8, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 21



• Eastern Suburbs 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wynnum Wolves 0







FQPL1



Sun, August 9, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 21



• Caboolture Sports FC 7 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2







NPL Women



Fri, August 7, 2026 (Croatian Sports Centre (Gold Coast Knights)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 26



• Gold Coast Knights 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2




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<title><![CDATA[Massive Riverfront Home Proposed Across Four Hawthorne Blocks]]></title>
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A large riverfront site in Hawthorne is the subject of a development application for a proposed five-bedroom dwelling spanning four adjoining properties on Leura Terrace.







Read: Cheers and Tears as Young Couple Secures First Home in Norman Park







The proposal covers 28, 32, 36, and 38 Leura Terrace, creating a combined site of almost 3,800 square metres. The Brisbane City application, lodged as, is currently listed as in progress and identifies the proposed use as a dwelling house. The application type includes carrying out building work and a material change of use.



The enlarged site follows the acquisition of 38 Leura Terrace by the landowner. Planning documents submitted with the application state that the property directly north of the existing holding was acquired after the previous application was lodged, allowing the proposed development footprint to be expanded.



Photo credit: DA -  A007057485



Property records show 38 Leura Terrace was sold on 26 November 2025 for $6.2 million. The property had four bedrooms and occupied a 529-square-metre block.



The amended proposal would create a single residence classified as three storeys. A substantial basement is also proposed, with separate entry and exit ramps, parking for six vehicles and high-ceilinged storage intended to accommodate larger vehicles.



The waterfront setting adds several features to the plans. These include a swimming pool, tennis court, boat ramp, jetty and pontoon, according to the planning material supplied with the application.



Height And Design Under Assessment



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The proposed dwelling exceeds 9.5 metres above natural ground level and is classified as three storeys. This represents a departure from the height provisions applying to the low-density residential zone.



Planning material lodged with the application argues that the increased height would not materially increase the building's visual bulk or scale when viewed from neighbouring properties or the Brisbane River. It also states that the amended design would not create significant additional impacts in relation to visual amenity, character or overshadowing.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The changes follow an earlier approval for a smaller dwelling. According to the planning documents, the acquisition of 38 Leura Terrace prompted the applicant to expand the development footprint to incorporate the additional property.



The site also has flood-related planning controls. Property information for 28 Leura Terrace identifies a flood overlay and lists several Brisbane River flood planning areas, including areas 1, 2a, 2b and 5.







Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections







For the Leura Terrace site, however, the current proposal remains focused on residential development. Four adjoining properties are included in the enlarged development footprint, with the application now being assessed by BCC.



Published 8-August-2026




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A large riverfront site in Hawthorne is the subject of a development application for a proposed five-bedroom dwelling spanning four adjoining properties on Leura Terrace.







Read: Cheers and Tears as Young Couple Secures First Home in Norman Park







The proposal covers 28, 32, 36, and 38 Leura Terrace, creating a combined site of almost 3,800 square metres. The Brisbane City application, lodged as, is currently listed as in progress and identifies the proposed use as a dwelling house. The application type includes carrying out building work and a material change of use.



The enlarged site follows the acquisition of 38 Leura Terrace by the landowner. Planning documents submitted with the application state that the property directly north of the existing holding was acquired after the previous application was lodged, allowing the proposed development footprint to be expanded.



Photo credit: DA -  A007057485



Property records show 38 Leura Terrace was sold on 26 November 2025 for $6.2 million. The property had four bedrooms and occupied a 529-square-metre block.



The amended proposal would create a single residence classified as three storeys. A substantial basement is also proposed, with separate entry and exit ramps, parking for six vehicles and high-ceilinged storage intended to accommodate larger vehicles.



The waterfront setting adds several features to the plans. These include a swimming pool, tennis court, boat ramp, jetty and pontoon, according to the planning material supplied with the application.



Height And Design Under Assessment



Photo credit: DA -  A007057485







The proposed dwelling exceeds 9.5 metres above natural ground level and is classified as three storeys. This represents a departure from the height provisions applying to the low-density residential zone.



Planning material lodged with the application argues that the increased height would not materially increase the building's visual bulk or scale when viewed from neighbouring properties or the Brisbane River. It also states that the amended design would not create significant additional impacts in relation to visual amenity, character or overshadowing.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The changes follow an earlier approval for a smaller dwelling. According to the planning documents, the acquisition of 38 Leura Terrace prompted the applicant to expand the development footprint to incorporate the additional property.



The site also has flood-related planning controls. Property information for 28 Leura Terrace identifies a flood overlay and lists several Brisbane River flood planning areas, including areas 1, 2a, 2b and 5.







Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections







For the Leura Terrace site, however, the current proposal remains focused on residential development. Four adjoining properties are included in the enlarged development footprint, with the application now being assessed by BCC.



Published 8-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[150 Years of History: Belmont State School Throws Ultimate Community Party]]></title>
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A staggering 150 years of local education is bringing the Carindale community together for a massive free festival packed with rides, food, and live shows.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival Set to Colour Minnippi Parklands




Kicking Off the Festivities



Photo Credit: Belmont State School/ Facebook



What does a century and a half of history look like? It looks like a massive party. The highly anticipated milestone takes place on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Locals can wander into the free event at 1275 Old Cleveland Road right at 10 a.m. Just 30 minutes later, the carnival rides will roar to life.



Entertainment for Everyone



Organisers have completely ditched the standard school fair blueprint. Instead, they are delivering a full-scale entertainment lineup designed for all ages. Thrill-seekers can brave the main attractions, while others try their luck down the sideshow alley.&nbsp;



Want to get up close with a lizard? Reptile shows will run simultaneously with live cultural performances and energetic dance workshops. Roving entertainers will constantly weave through the crowds, guaranteeing there is absolutely no shortage of action.



Shopping and Sweet Treats



Photo Credit: Belmont State School/ Facebook



Beyond the noise of the main stage sits a quiet shopper's haven packed with traditional fete favourites. Attendees can hunt for bargains among secondhand books and DVDs. Plant lovers might easily find a new garden addition.&nbsp;



For those seeking a quick sugar hit, the cake stall provides the perfect solution. Families hoping to skip the long queues can even secure their ride wristbands and raffle tickets early through the school's online portal. Face painting, showbags, and a high-stakes money board round out the afternoon.



Read: Why Some of the Most Important Lessons Begin With a Simple Conversation



Local Financial Muscle



Pulling off a gathering of this magnitude requires serious financial backing, and regional businesses have eagerly stepped up. Leading the pack is platinum sponsor Spanos ElectriCool Electrical and Air Conditioning. Fit Finance and Patrick Ivey from Harcourts Property Centre are providing essential gold-level support.&nbsp;



A diverse group of silver and sideshow backers—including Councillor Ryan Murphy, Carina Leagues Club, Hartful Therapies, Green Leaves Early Learning, and the Clem Jones Centre—have also chipped in. Meanwhile, the Carina Day and Night Compounding Pharmacy is completely funding the community barbecue to keep everyone fed.



Published Date 26-August-2026
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A staggering 150 years of local education is bringing the Carindale community together for a massive free festival packed with rides, food, and live shows.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival Set to Colour Minnippi Parklands




Kicking Off the Festivities



Photo Credit: Belmont State School/ Facebook



What does a century and a half of history look like? It looks like a massive party. The highly anticipated milestone takes place on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Locals can wander into the free event at 1275 Old Cleveland Road right at 10 a.m. Just 30 minutes later, the carnival rides will roar to life.



Entertainment for Everyone



Organisers have completely ditched the standard school fair blueprint. Instead, they are delivering a full-scale entertainment lineup designed for all ages. Thrill-seekers can brave the main attractions, while others try their luck down the sideshow alley.&nbsp;



Want to get up close with a lizard? Reptile shows will run simultaneously with live cultural performances and energetic dance workshops. Roving entertainers will constantly weave through the crowds, guaranteeing there is absolutely no shortage of action.



Shopping and Sweet Treats



Photo Credit: Belmont State School/ Facebook



Beyond the noise of the main stage sits a quiet shopper's haven packed with traditional fete favourites. Attendees can hunt for bargains among secondhand books and DVDs. Plant lovers might easily find a new garden addition.&nbsp;



For those seeking a quick sugar hit, the cake stall provides the perfect solution. Families hoping to skip the long queues can even secure their ride wristbands and raffle tickets early through the school's online portal. Face painting, showbags, and a high-stakes money board round out the afternoon.



Read: Why Some of the Most Important Lessons Begin With a Simple Conversation



Local Financial Muscle



Pulling off a gathering of this magnitude requires serious financial backing, and regional businesses have eagerly stepped up. Leading the pack is platinum sponsor Spanos ElectriCool Electrical and Air Conditioning. Fit Finance and Patrick Ivey from Harcourts Property Centre are providing essential gold-level support.&nbsp;



A diverse group of silver and sideshow backers—including Councillor Ryan Murphy, Carina Leagues Club, Hartful Therapies, Green Leaves Early Learning, and the Clem Jones Centre—have also chipped in. Meanwhile, the Carina Day and Night Compounding Pharmacy is completely funding the community barbecue to keep everyone fed.



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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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A teenager can learn about homelessness without ever speaking to someone who has experienced it. They can study another country without meeting the people who live there, or learn about dementia without spending time with someone whose memory is changing.



Knowledge matters. But knowing about people and getting to know people are different things.



Social psychologists have been studying that distinction for decades. One major review drew on 515 studies involving more than 250,000 participants and found that contact between different groups was typically associated with reduced prejudice. Further research found that reduced anxiety and increased empathy and perspective-taking helped explain why.



The findings raise an interesting question for schools: what can young people learn through meaningful conversations with people of different ages, cultures and life experiences?



Read: Why Service Learning Matters: Some Lessons Can’t Be Taught in a Classroom



More Than Just Showing Up



Simply putting people together is not necessarily enough.



Research into intergroup contact has found that factors such as common goals, cooperation and equal status can strengthen its effects.



Research into service learning points in a similar direction. A meta-analysis covering 62 studies and 11,837 students found significant gains across five areas, including civic engagement, social skills and academic performance. Programs incorporating practices such as community involvement, student voice and reflection produced stronger effects.



In other words, turning up is only part of it.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, several community partnerships provide examples of how those encounters can happen.



During the July school holidays, 25 Year 10 students spent two early mornings at Emmanuel City Mission. They served breakfast, prepared meals, sorted donations and welcomed guests.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



They also heard the stories of people using the service, including a couple who, according to the College, had been sleeping rough just a week earlier but had since found work and accommodation and were beginning to rebuild their lives.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Villanova students have also spent time with Rosies – Friends on the Street, where providing supper is only part of the experience. In reflections shared by the College after a Year 11 and 12 outreach, students repeatedly returned to the conversations they had with people they met — and to how those conversations challenged assumptions about homelessness.




“What I found especially insightful after talking to one of the blokes, Clayton, was that each person was so generous even though they had little. It’s obvious how they just love having someone to talk to.” - Eli H, student




Other students recalled conversations about literature, popular culture, family and everyday life. The details are ordinary, but that is partly the point: meaningful contact can shift attention away from labels and towards the individual sitting across from you.




 “When you get the privilege to talk to some of the people, you eventually see that everyone is so unique, just like the people in our lives at school or home.” - Ashton T, student




These are the kinds of encounters that illustrate the difference between knowing about an issue and hearing how it is experienced by an individual.



Villanova Principal Paul Begg touched on that idea during a May appearance on the Unlock Your Potential With George Samios podcast.



“I loved talking with people. I loved listening to people and hearing their stories,” Begg said, reflecting on his own experiences meeting people throughout his life.



For him, part of the value of those conversations is being able to “see the world around me through other people’s eyes.”



What Age Difference Can Teach Us



The same idea becomes particularly interesting across generations.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



Villanova students have supported Sing Sing Sing, Queensland’s first choir for people living with dementia. At the organisation’s High Tea, students have helped welcome guests, assisted with logistics and contributed to creating a welcoming environment.



Research suggests intergenerational programs can have benefits in both directions.



A 2022 meta-analysis of 23 studies found a small but significant improvement in young people’s attitudes towards older adults. Among older participants, the programs were also associated with benefits including increased generativity — the sense of contributing to younger generations — and improved quality of life.



That two-way relationship matters.



People living with dementia are not there to provide teenagers with perspective, just as people experiencing homelessness are not educational case studies. The opportunity lies in the encounter itself: meeting, listening and engaging with someone whose experiences may be very different from your own.



Read: Understanding Student Wellbeing in an Evolving Context



Beyond the One-Off



Meaningful engagement does not always have to involve a major undertaking.



During Semester 2, every Year 7 student at Villanova is spending an hour making sandwiches for West End Community Friends, which provides meals for people experiencing hardship. 



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



By the end of the program, the College expects students to have prepared more than 2,000 sandwiches, using bread donated by Bakers Delight Camp Hill.



The program is intended as an introduction to service opportunities that continue through the students’ secondary years.



Candle-making in the Philippines. Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



At the other end of the timeline is Villanova’s relationship with Augustinian communities in the Philippines through Augustinian Filipino Australian Solidarity (AFAS), which stretches back more than three decades.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



The connection is also reflected in the College’s annual Mission Day. While the day includes food stalls, music, activities and student-led celebrations, it supports communities beyond the school and sits within Villanova’s broader relationship with AFAS.



Through immersion experiences and ongoing relationships, students gain insight into different cultures and communities while supporting educational opportunities for young people in the Philippines.



The scale may be different, but the underlying idea is similar. Service can begin with something as straightforward as making sandwiches, while sustained relationships create opportunities for engagement over much longer periods.



Research into service learning suggests that community involvement and reflection are among the practices associated with stronger outcomes.



Mr Begg says the value is often found less in the act of giving than in the relationships that develop around it.




“The most valuable part is often not what they give, but what they learn from the people they meet. Those relationships can challenge assumptions, build empathy and stay with them long after the particular service activity has finished.”




The question, then, becomes less about whether a student has “done service” and more about what they understood from the people and communities they encountered — and whether the experience challenged or broadened the way they thought.



An Idea With Deeper Roots



For an Augustinian school, reflection has deeper roots.



In the same Unlock Your Potential With George Samios interview, Paul Begg discussed five values drawn from Villanova’s Augustinian tradition: humility, community, the restless search for truth, interiority and ongoing conversion.



Video still from YouTube



His explanation of “interiority” was particularly straightforward.



It is “that reflective element of going inside yourself to find the inner teacher, your conscience,” he said. That means asking questions such as: “How do I sit with that decision or how do I sit with that outcome?”



It is an old educational idea that sits comfortably alongside the modern research. An experience may provide the opportunity, but reflection can help young people make sense of what they have encountered.



For Mr Begg, service also connects those experiences to a wider idea of what education is for.




“We want our young men to understand that their education is also about how they use what they have been given to contribute to the lives of others. 



Service provides students with experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom. They meet people, hear different stories, encounter different circumstances and begin to understand that they have a role to play in their community.”




What Stays After the Conversation



None of this means every community activity will transform a young person’s outlook.



The research is more nuanced than that. The circumstances in which people meet and the quality of the interaction can affect what comes from it.



That may be precisely why conversation matters.



Fundraising can support a cause. Volunteering can provide practical help. But sustained relationships, shared activities and genuine conversations ask something different of young people: to listen before assuming they understand.



Schools will always have subjects that can be taught, tested and graded.



Understanding another person’s experience is harder to put on a curriculum.



Sometimes the starting point is simply a conversation.







Published 24-August-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
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A teenager can learn about homelessness without ever speaking to someone who has experienced it. They can study another country without meeting the people who live there, or learn about dementia without spending time with someone whose memory is changing.



Knowledge matters. But knowing about people and getting to know people are different things.



Social psychologists have been studying that distinction for decades. One major review drew on 515 studies involving more than 250,000 participants and found that contact between different groups was typically associated with reduced prejudice. Further research found that reduced anxiety and increased empathy and perspective-taking helped explain why.



The findings raise an interesting question for schools: what can young people learn through meaningful conversations with people of different ages, cultures and life experiences?



Read: Why Service Learning Matters: Some Lessons Can’t Be Taught in a Classroom



More Than Just Showing Up



Simply putting people together is not necessarily enough.



Research into intergroup contact has found that factors such as common goals, cooperation and equal status can strengthen its effects.



Research into service learning points in a similar direction. A meta-analysis covering 62 studies and 11,837 students found significant gains across five areas, including civic engagement, social skills and academic performance. Programs incorporating practices such as community involvement, student voice and reflection produced stronger effects.



In other words, turning up is only part of it.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, several community partnerships provide examples of how those encounters can happen.



During the July school holidays, 25 Year 10 students spent two early mornings at Emmanuel City Mission. They served breakfast, prepared meals, sorted donations and welcomed guests.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



They also heard the stories of people using the service, including a couple who, according to the College, had been sleeping rough just a week earlier but had since found work and accommodation and were beginning to rebuild their lives.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Villanova students have also spent time with Rosies – Friends on the Street, where providing supper is only part of the experience. In reflections shared by the College after a Year 11 and 12 outreach, students repeatedly returned to the conversations they had with people they met — and to how those conversations challenged assumptions about homelessness.




“What I found especially insightful after talking to one of the blokes, Clayton, was that each person was so generous even though they had little. It’s obvious how they just love having someone to talk to.” - Eli H, student




Other students recalled conversations about literature, popular culture, family and everyday life. The details are ordinary, but that is partly the point: meaningful contact can shift attention away from labels and towards the individual sitting across from you.




 “When you get the privilege to talk to some of the people, you eventually see that everyone is so unique, just like the people in our lives at school or home.” - Ashton T, student




These are the kinds of encounters that illustrate the difference between knowing about an issue and hearing how it is experienced by an individual.



Villanova Principal Paul Begg touched on that idea during a May appearance on the Unlock Your Potential With George Samios podcast.



“I loved talking with people. I loved listening to people and hearing their stories,” Begg said, reflecting on his own experiences meeting people throughout his life.



For him, part of the value of those conversations is being able to “see the world around me through other people’s eyes.”



What Age Difference Can Teach Us



The same idea becomes particularly interesting across generations.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



Villanova students have supported Sing Sing Sing, Queensland’s first choir for people living with dementia. At the organisation’s High Tea, students have helped welcome guests, assisted with logistics and contributed to creating a welcoming environment.



Research suggests intergenerational programs can have benefits in both directions.



A 2022 meta-analysis of 23 studies found a small but significant improvement in young people’s attitudes towards older adults. Among older participants, the programs were also associated with benefits including increased generativity — the sense of contributing to younger generations — and improved quality of life.



That two-way relationship matters.



People living with dementia are not there to provide teenagers with perspective, just as people experiencing homelessness are not educational case studies. The opportunity lies in the encounter itself: meeting, listening and engaging with someone whose experiences may be very different from your own.



Read: Understanding Student Wellbeing in an Evolving Context



Beyond the One-Off



Meaningful engagement does not always have to involve a major undertaking.



During Semester 2, every Year 7 student at Villanova is spending an hour making sandwiches for West End Community Friends, which provides meals for people experiencing hardship. 



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



By the end of the program, the College expects students to have prepared more than 2,000 sandwiches, using bread donated by Bakers Delight Camp Hill.



The program is intended as an introduction to service opportunities that continue through the students’ secondary years.



Candle-making in the Philippines. Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



At the other end of the timeline is Villanova’s relationship with Augustinian communities in the Philippines through Augustinian Filipino Australian Solidarity (AFAS), which stretches back more than three decades.



Photo Credit: Facebook/Villanova.qld



The connection is also reflected in the College’s annual Mission Day. While the day includes food stalls, music, activities and student-led celebrations, it supports communities beyond the school and sits within Villanova’s broader relationship with AFAS.



Through immersion experiences and ongoing relationships, students gain insight into different cultures and communities while supporting educational opportunities for young people in the Philippines.



The scale may be different, but the underlying idea is similar. Service can begin with something as straightforward as making sandwiches, while sustained relationships create opportunities for engagement over much longer periods.



Research into service learning suggests that community involvement and reflection are among the practices associated with stronger outcomes.



Mr Begg says the value is often found less in the act of giving than in the relationships that develop around it.




“The most valuable part is often not what they give, but what they learn from the people they meet. Those relationships can challenge assumptions, build empathy and stay with them long after the particular service activity has finished.”




The question, then, becomes less about whether a student has “done service” and more about what they understood from the people and communities they encountered — and whether the experience challenged or broadened the way they thought.



An Idea With Deeper Roots



For an Augustinian school, reflection has deeper roots.



In the same Unlock Your Potential With George Samios interview, Paul Begg discussed five values drawn from Villanova’s Augustinian tradition: humility, community, the restless search for truth, interiority and ongoing conversion.



Video still from YouTube



His explanation of “interiority” was particularly straightforward.



It is “that reflective element of going inside yourself to find the inner teacher, your conscience,” he said. That means asking questions such as: “How do I sit with that decision or how do I sit with that outcome?”



It is an old educational idea that sits comfortably alongside the modern research. An experience may provide the opportunity, but reflection can help young people make sense of what they have encountered.



For Mr Begg, service also connects those experiences to a wider idea of what education is for.




“We want our young men to understand that their education is also about how they use what they have been given to contribute to the lives of others. 



Service provides students with experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom. They meet people, hear different stories, encounter different circumstances and begin to understand that they have a role to play in their community.”




What Stays After the Conversation



None of this means every community activity will transform a young person’s outlook.



The research is more nuanced than that. The circumstances in which people meet and the quality of the interaction can affect what comes from it.



That may be precisely why conversation matters.



Fundraising can support a cause. Volunteering can provide practical help. But sustained relationships, shared activities and genuine conversations ask something different of young people: to listen before assuming they understand.



Schools will always have subjects that can be taught, tested and graded.



Understanding another person’s experience is harder to put on a curriculum.



Sometimes the starting point is simply a conversation.







Published 24-August-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
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The Brisbane Kite Festival returns to Minnippi Parklands this Sunday. For local families, that is good news. It means a free day out, fresh air and a sky full of colour.



Read: Voyager Chandler Opens Courts For Free All-Ages Tennis Day



The festival will run from 10am to 3pm at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club. It is one of those community events that does not try too hard. It simply offers a good time, close to home.



And that is part of the appeal. In a city that can feel busy and expensive, this day keeps things simple. Bring the kids. Bring a picnic rug. Bring a kite if you have one.







Kites overhead, fun on the ground



The Brisbane Kite Festival will feature professional kite-flying displays. Visitors can also enjoy rides, a children’s area, food trucks and a magic show. Plenty will be happening on the ground too.



Families can bring their own kites or buy one on the day. That should keep the public flying area busy. More importantly, it gives children a chance to join in rather than just watch.



Photo Credit: IG/BrisbaneKiteFestival



That mix is what makes the festival work. It is part spectacle and part suburban picnic. You look up for the kites, then look back down for the sausage, the ice cream or the cuppa.



Rotary’s steady local hands



The Rotary Clubs of Brisbane South-East and Carindale organise the event each year. Their volunteers help keep the festival moving. That effort deserves a mention.



These are the kinds of events communities lean on. They do not happen by accident. They happen because locals keep showing up and doing the work.



The festival also has support from Brisbane City Council. Vuly and RE/MAX Results – Morningside are among the sponsors. Donations collected on the day will go towards local and international community projects run by the two Rotary clubs.



So, while it is a fun day out, it is also doing some good in the background.



Photo Credit: IG/BrisbaneKiteFestival



Handy details before you head off



The venue is wheelchair accessible. On-site parking will be available, but organisers expect it to fill quickly. So it makes sense to arrive early.



If parking on site is tight, Kate Street and Preston Road in Carina are nearby options. Pets may attend, but they must be supervised and on a leash at all times.



That is worth remembering before bringing the dog along. Crowds and pets do not always mix well.



Read: Chandler Set to Dive Into Action as 3,000 Swimmers Arrive for National Championships



Still, for families across Carindale and the surrounding suburbs, the Brisbane Kite Festival looks like an easy winner. It is free. It is local. And if the breeze holds, Minnippi Parklands should be hard to beat this Sunday.



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The Brisbane Kite Festival returns to Minnippi Parklands this Sunday. For local families, that is good news. It means a free day out, fresh air and a sky full of colour.



Read: Voyager Chandler Opens Courts For Free All-Ages Tennis Day



The festival will run from 10am to 3pm at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club. It is one of those community events that does not try too hard. It simply offers a good time, close to home.



And that is part of the appeal. In a city that can feel busy and expensive, this day keeps things simple. Bring the kids. Bring a picnic rug. Bring a kite if you have one.







Kites overhead, fun on the ground



The Brisbane Kite Festival will feature professional kite-flying displays. Visitors can also enjoy rides, a children’s area, food trucks and a magic show. Plenty will be happening on the ground too.



Families can bring their own kites or buy one on the day. That should keep the public flying area busy. More importantly, it gives children a chance to join in rather than just watch.



Photo Credit: IG/BrisbaneKiteFestival



That mix is what makes the festival work. It is part spectacle and part suburban picnic. You look up for the kites, then look back down for the sausage, the ice cream or the cuppa.



Rotary’s steady local hands



The Rotary Clubs of Brisbane South-East and Carindale organise the event each year. Their volunteers help keep the festival moving. That effort deserves a mention.



These are the kinds of events communities lean on. They do not happen by accident. They happen because locals keep showing up and doing the work.



The festival also has support from Brisbane City Council. Vuly and RE/MAX Results – Morningside are among the sponsors. Donations collected on the day will go towards local and international community projects run by the two Rotary clubs.



So, while it is a fun day out, it is also doing some good in the background.



Photo Credit: IG/BrisbaneKiteFestival



Handy details before you head off



The venue is wheelchair accessible. On-site parking will be available, but organisers expect it to fill quickly. So it makes sense to arrive early.



If parking on site is tight, Kate Street and Preston Road in Carina are nearby options. Pets may attend, but they must be supervised and on a leash at all times.



That is worth remembering before bringing the dog along. Crowds and pets do not always mix well.



Read: Chandler Set to Dive Into Action as 3,000 Swimmers Arrive for National Championships



Still, for families across Carindale and the surrounding suburbs, the Brisbane Kite Festival looks like an easy winner. It is free. It is local. And if the breeze holds, Minnippi Parklands should be hard to beat this Sunday.



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The calendar at Carindale Library starts young, with babies, toddlers and early readers among those catered for through recurring free sessions at a branch that recorded 393,425 visits in 2025–26 and ranked fifth across Brisbane.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival Set to Colour Minnippi Parklands



A Carindale Library Calendar That Starts Young



First 5 Forever activities appear regularly across the Carindale Library program, giving the branch’s annual visitation figure a more local picture of what is happening inside.



Toddler time is scheduled twice on 24 August, with another session the following day. Babies, books and rhymes is also listed on 25 and 26 August.



The pattern carries into September. Toddler sessions are scheduled across several mornings, while babies, books and rhymes returns on 1, 2, 15 and 16 September. A First 5 Forever STEAM storytime session is also listed for 4 September.



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For children further along their reading journey, Gold Star and Little Stars Reading Club recognition and awards activities are scheduled for 12 and 13 September.



All of the listed family activities are free.



The branch also has a parents room and is listed as breastfeeding friendly, alongside its books, e-books, Wi-Fi and other library facilities.



Different Ages, Different Reasons To Visit



Family activities make up only part of the schedule at the Westfield Carindale branch.



An English conversation group is listed for 27 August, while creative writers sessions are scheduled for 31 August and 7 September. Visitors can also find sessions covering Canva and the library’s media conversion station, along with a Weaving Voices musical workshop.



Scribblers on Sunday is scheduled for 13 September, followed later in the month by an event featuring Christine Wells and The Lost Perfumes of Paris, as well as tea and trivia.



Photo Credit: BCC



For those arriving with study or group work in mind, three small study rooms accommodate four to six people. They are free to use for studying, discussions, interviews, online meetings and calls, with bookings available for up to two hours per day for an individual or group.



Larger meeting rooms accommodate 30 people each and can be combined for up to 60. Not-for-profit organisations and charities can use them free of charge.



Nearly 400,000 Visits At Carindale



Carindale Library’s 393,425 visits placed it fifth among Brisbane libraries during 2025–26.



Brisbane Square recorded 533,012 visits, followed by Chermside with 498,056, Garden City with 461,614 and Sunnybank Hills with 410,514.



Across the city’s 33 libraries and Mobile Library, visits exceeded 5.5 million, more than 120,000 above the previous financial year.



The family theme also carries into what younger readers were borrowing across Brisbane. Titles from The Hunger Games, The Baby-sitters Club and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series were among the popular choices, along with Dog Man.



Residents borrowed 5.9 million physical items overall and downloaded 3.3 million digital items, while more than 24,500 items were collected through 24/7 library lockers.



Read: Voyager Chandler Opens Courts For Free All-Ages Tennis Day 



Carindale Library is at Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road near Millennium Boulevard. It opens seven days a week except public holidays, including until 8pm on Thursdays and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.



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The calendar at Carindale Library starts young, with babies, toddlers and early readers among those catered for through recurring free sessions at a branch that recorded 393,425 visits in 2025–26 and ranked fifth across Brisbane.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival Set to Colour Minnippi Parklands



A Carindale Library Calendar That Starts Young



First 5 Forever activities appear regularly across the Carindale Library program, giving the branch’s annual visitation figure a more local picture of what is happening inside.



Toddler time is scheduled twice on 24 August, with another session the following day. Babies, books and rhymes is also listed on 25 and 26 August.



The pattern carries into September. Toddler sessions are scheduled across several mornings, while babies, books and rhymes returns on 1, 2, 15 and 16 September. A First 5 Forever STEAM storytime session is also listed for 4 September.



Photo Credit: BCC



For children further along their reading journey, Gold Star and Little Stars Reading Club recognition and awards activities are scheduled for 12 and 13 September.



All of the listed family activities are free.



The branch also has a parents room and is listed as breastfeeding friendly, alongside its books, e-books, Wi-Fi and other library facilities.



Different Ages, Different Reasons To Visit



Family activities make up only part of the schedule at the Westfield Carindale branch.



An English conversation group is listed for 27 August, while creative writers sessions are scheduled for 31 August and 7 September. Visitors can also find sessions covering Canva and the library’s media conversion station, along with a Weaving Voices musical workshop.



Scribblers on Sunday is scheduled for 13 September, followed later in the month by an event featuring Christine Wells and The Lost Perfumes of Paris, as well as tea and trivia.



Photo Credit: BCC



For those arriving with study or group work in mind, three small study rooms accommodate four to six people. They are free to use for studying, discussions, interviews, online meetings and calls, with bookings available for up to two hours per day for an individual or group.



Larger meeting rooms accommodate 30 people each and can be combined for up to 60. Not-for-profit organisations and charities can use them free of charge.



Nearly 400,000 Visits At Carindale



Carindale Library’s 393,425 visits placed it fifth among Brisbane libraries during 2025–26.



Brisbane Square recorded 533,012 visits, followed by Chermside with 498,056, Garden City with 461,614 and Sunnybank Hills with 410,514.



Across the city’s 33 libraries and Mobile Library, visits exceeded 5.5 million, more than 120,000 above the previous financial year.



The family theme also carries into what younger readers were borrowing across Brisbane. Titles from The Hunger Games, The Baby-sitters Club and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series were among the popular choices, along with Dog Man.



Residents borrowed 5.9 million physical items overall and downloaded 3.3 million digital items, while more than 24,500 items were collected through 24/7 library lockers.



Read: Voyager Chandler Opens Courts For Free All-Ages Tennis Day 



Carindale Library is at Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road near Millennium Boulevard. It opens seven days a week except public holidays, including until 8pm on Thursdays and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.



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Voyager Chandler will open its courts to children, adults and families for a free day of 45-minute tennis sessions, with each group capped at eight participants and open to all skill levels.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost





Ten Sessions At Voyager Chandler



The Open Rally Experience will run from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Voyager Chandler, 773 Boston Road, Chandler.



Participants will be able to choose from 10 sessions scheduled throughout the day. Each session will run for 45 minutes and be limited to eight people, with individual coaching included as participants move through the on-court activities.



The event is open to a broad range of players, from people picking up a racquet for the first time to those returning to tennis after years away. Regular players, children, adults, families and friends are also invited to take part.



Photo Credit: Supplied




RESERVE A SPOT




Forehand, Backhand And Serving Challenges



During each session, participants will rotate through interactive tennis stations covering forehands, backhands and serves.



Coaches will guide participants through drills, assess their technique and provide individual feedback as they work through the activities. Progress will also be recorded using a personalised scorecard.



At the end of the 45-minute experience, participants will receive an assessment of their current playing level along with individual recommendations for continuing to improve their tennis.



The combination of coaching and skill-based stations is designed to accommodate different levels of experience within the event, rather than limiting participation to established players.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Open To Families And First-Time Players



The Chandler event is intended to give people across different ages and playing levels an opportunity to take part in the same community tennis day.



Those new to tennis can work through the fundamental forehand, backhand and serving activities with coaching, while returning and regular players can have their existing technique assessed.



Participants can also enter a draw for prizes, and each person taking part will receive a Voyager goodie bag. Free parking is available at the venue.



Read: Chandler Set to Dive Into Action as 3,000 Swimmers Arrive for National Championships




Entry to the Open Rally Experience is free, but places are limited. Participants must reserve a place and complete the additional required registration form to take part.



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Voyager Chandler will open its courts to children, adults and families for a free day of 45-minute tennis sessions, with each group capped at eight participants and open to all skill levels.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost





Ten Sessions At Voyager Chandler



The Open Rally Experience will run from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Voyager Chandler, 773 Boston Road, Chandler.



Participants will be able to choose from 10 sessions scheduled throughout the day. Each session will run for 45 minutes and be limited to eight people, with individual coaching included as participants move through the on-court activities.



The event is open to a broad range of players, from people picking up a racquet for the first time to those returning to tennis after years away. Regular players, children, adults, families and friends are also invited to take part.



Photo Credit: Supplied




RESERVE A SPOT




Forehand, Backhand And Serving Challenges



During each session, participants will rotate through interactive tennis stations covering forehands, backhands and serves.



Coaches will guide participants through drills, assess their technique and provide individual feedback as they work through the activities. Progress will also be recorded using a personalised scorecard.



At the end of the 45-minute experience, participants will receive an assessment of their current playing level along with individual recommendations for continuing to improve their tennis.



The combination of coaching and skill-based stations is designed to accommodate different levels of experience within the event, rather than limiting participation to established players.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Open To Families And First-Time Players



The Chandler event is intended to give people across different ages and playing levels an opportunity to take part in the same community tennis day.



Those new to tennis can work through the fundamental forehand, backhand and serving activities with coaching, while returning and regular players can have their existing technique assessed.



Participants can also enter a draw for prizes, and each person taking part will receive a Voyager goodie bag. Free parking is available at the venue.



Read: Chandler Set to Dive Into Action as 3,000 Swimmers Arrive for National Championships




Entry to the Open Rally Experience is free, but places are limited. Participants must reserve a place and complete the additional required registration form to take part.



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Swimmers from more than 200 clubs across Australia will head to Chandler when about 3,000 competitors gather at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre for national championships in 2027 and 2029.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The Australian Open, Australian Age Championships and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships have all been confirmed for the venue, bringing established swimmers and younger competitors onto the same Chandler competition calendar.



Across the two-week program, competitors and supporters will contribute to an estimated 70,000 visitor nights in Brisbane, while the championships are projected to generate more than $15 million in economic benefits.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Eight Days for Australia’s Age-Group Swimmers



The 2027 program will open with the Australian Open from 12 to 14 April, one of the final major competitions before Trials later in May.



Attention will then turn to younger swimmers when the Australian Age Championships begin on 16 April. Eight days of racing will continue through to 23 April, bringing age-group competitors from across the country together for their national championships.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will follow from 23 to 25 April, completing the program.



The age championships also provide a national competition setting for emerging swimmers during the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Chandler Venue Built Around Swimming



For competitors arriving in Chandler, the championships will centre on the Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex, on the corner of Old Cleveland and Tilley roads.



The facility has four pools, allowing competition and preparation to take place within the same complex. Its 50-metre indoor Olympic pool can be divided into two 25-metre pools using a movable bulkhead and is fitted with timing and scoring technology.



A 13-lane outdoor 50-metre pool provides additional space, while the centre also has a six-lane indoor 25-metre pool and a five-metre-deep diving pool.



Around 4,300 spectators can be accommodated at the main competition pool, adding another layer to the two-week gathering as swimmers from clubs around Australia compete in Chandler.



Championships Confirmed Again for 2029



The Brisbane Aquatic Centre has also been selected to host the Australian Open, Australian Age and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships in 2029.



While the venue has been locked in, dates for the 2029 program have not yet been announced.



Read: Westfield Carindale Set for New Half-Owner With Longer-Term Precinct Focus



The confirmation gives Chandler two scheduled years of national championship competition before Brisbane hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.



Published 17-August-2026




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Swimmers from more than 200 clubs across Australia will head to Chandler when about 3,000 competitors gather at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre for national championships in 2027 and 2029.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The Australian Open, Australian Age Championships and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships have all been confirmed for the venue, bringing established swimmers and younger competitors onto the same Chandler competition calendar.



Across the two-week program, competitors and supporters will contribute to an estimated 70,000 visitor nights in Brisbane, while the championships are projected to generate more than $15 million in economic benefits.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Eight Days for Australia’s Age-Group Swimmers



The 2027 program will open with the Australian Open from 12 to 14 April, one of the final major competitions before Trials later in May.



Attention will then turn to younger swimmers when the Australian Age Championships begin on 16 April. Eight days of racing will continue through to 23 April, bringing age-group competitors from across the country together for their national championships.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will follow from 23 to 25 April, completing the program.



The age championships also provide a national competition setting for emerging swimmers during the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Chandler Venue Built Around Swimming



For competitors arriving in Chandler, the championships will centre on the Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex, on the corner of Old Cleveland and Tilley roads.



The facility has four pools, allowing competition and preparation to take place within the same complex. Its 50-metre indoor Olympic pool can be divided into two 25-metre pools using a movable bulkhead and is fitted with timing and scoring technology.



A 13-lane outdoor 50-metre pool provides additional space, while the centre also has a six-lane indoor 25-metre pool and a five-metre-deep diving pool.



Around 4,300 spectators can be accommodated at the main competition pool, adding another layer to the two-week gathering as swimmers from clubs around Australia compete in Chandler.



Championships Confirmed Again for 2029



The Brisbane Aquatic Centre has also been selected to host the Australian Open, Australian Age and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships in 2029.



While the venue has been locked in, dates for the 2029 program have not yet been announced.



Read: Westfield Carindale Set for New Half-Owner With Longer-Term Precinct Focus



The confirmation gives Chandler two scheduled years of national championship competition before Brisbane hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.



Published 17-August-2026




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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost]]></title>
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For drivers moving between Brisbane and the Redlands each week, the narrow Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has become associated with long queues, slow-moving traffic and regular delays. Now, after years of calls for action, a new round of State funding has pushed the long-discussed Tingalpa upgrade into its next stage.



Read: Carindale Ranks Second for Bird Swooping Reports Across Brisbane



The Queensland Government has committed $500,000 towards a formal business case to investigate upgrades to the bridge and surrounding road network. The study will be led by Redland City Council and is expected to be completed by mid-2027.



The funding will allow planners and engineers to assess whether the existing bridge should be duplicated or fully replaced, while also examining upgrades to the single-lane approaches on both sides of the crossing.



Daily Delays Continue Along Rickertt Road Corridor



The Tingalpa Creek Bridge sits on the boundary between Brisbane and Redland local government areas and serves as a key route for residents travelling between Brisbane and the Redlands.



During peak periods, traffic regularly backs up along Rickertt Road as vehicles funnel through the constrained bridge section.



Residents have raised concerns for years about congestion, travel times and the pressure placed on surrounding roads as the population in the Redlands continues to grow.



The bridge is widely regarded as a major traffic pinch point for commuters heading towards Brisbane during peak periods.



Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg described the project as overdue and stated the business case would help shape a path towards easing congestion along the corridor.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



Council Examines Bridge Duplication and Replacement Options



Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell stated the business case would compare different upgrade possibilities, including duplicating the bridge or replacing the structure entirely.



The study will also assess upgrades to narrow sections approaching the bridge from both the Brisbane and Redlands sides.



Council documents linked through the city’s long-term infrastructure planning material have previously identified the corridor as an area requiring future transport improvements as residential growth continues across the region.



The business case is expected to include technical and cost-benefit assessments to help determine the scale of any future construction project.



Community Growth Continues to Pressure Brisbane-Redlands Link



The Rickertt Road corridor faces increasing pressure as housing growth across the Redlands adds demand to roads connecting to Brisbane.



Local representatives including Capalaba MP Russell Field and Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker said the bridge remained a major source of frustration for residents travelling in and out of the area each day.



While physical upgrades are still years away, the funding marks a significant planning step for the corridor connecting the Redlands and Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.



Larger Funding Decisions Still Ahead



The current allocation only covers planning and investigation work, with construction funding yet to be announced.



Any future bridge duplication or replacement project is expected to require significant State and Federal support once the business case identifies preferred options and projected costs.



Read: Westfield Carindale Set for New Half-Owner With Longer-Term Precinct Focus



Updated 15-August-2026
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For drivers moving between Brisbane and the Redlands each week, the narrow Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has become associated with long queues, slow-moving traffic and regular delays. Now, after years of calls for action, a new round of State funding has pushed the long-discussed Tingalpa upgrade into its next stage.



Read: Carindale Ranks Second for Bird Swooping Reports Across Brisbane



The Queensland Government has committed $500,000 towards a formal business case to investigate upgrades to the bridge and surrounding road network. The study will be led by Redland City Council and is expected to be completed by mid-2027.



The funding will allow planners and engineers to assess whether the existing bridge should be duplicated or fully replaced, while also examining upgrades to the single-lane approaches on both sides of the crossing.



Daily Delays Continue Along Rickertt Road Corridor



The Tingalpa Creek Bridge sits on the boundary between Brisbane and Redland local government areas and serves as a key route for residents travelling between Brisbane and the Redlands.



During peak periods, traffic regularly backs up along Rickertt Road as vehicles funnel through the constrained bridge section.



Residents have raised concerns for years about congestion, travel times and the pressure placed on surrounding roads as the population in the Redlands continues to grow.



The bridge is widely regarded as a major traffic pinch point for commuters heading towards Brisbane during peak periods.



Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg described the project as overdue and stated the business case would help shape a path towards easing congestion along the corridor.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



Council Examines Bridge Duplication and Replacement Options



Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell stated the business case would compare different upgrade possibilities, including duplicating the bridge or replacing the structure entirely.



The study will also assess upgrades to narrow sections approaching the bridge from both the Brisbane and Redlands sides.



Council documents linked through the city’s long-term infrastructure planning material have previously identified the corridor as an area requiring future transport improvements as residential growth continues across the region.



The business case is expected to include technical and cost-benefit assessments to help determine the scale of any future construction project.



Community Growth Continues to Pressure Brisbane-Redlands Link



The Rickertt Road corridor faces increasing pressure as housing growth across the Redlands adds demand to roads connecting to Brisbane.



Local representatives including Capalaba MP Russell Field and Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker said the bridge remained a major source of frustration for residents travelling in and out of the area each day.



While physical upgrades are still years away, the funding marks a significant planning step for the corridor connecting the Redlands and Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.



Larger Funding Decisions Still Ahead



The current allocation only covers planning and investigation work, with construction funding yet to be announced.



Any future bridge duplication or replacement project is expected to require significant State and Federal support once the business case identifies preferred options and projected costs.



Read: Westfield Carindale Set for New Half-Owner With Longer-Term Precinct Focus



Updated 15-August-2026
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Westfield Carindale, a 16-hectare retail site with 375 retailers, is set for a new half-owner after Cbus Property agreed to acquire a 50 per cent interest, bringing a new long-term investor into a centre the company has identified as playing an important role in its local community.



Read: Carindale Ranks Second for Bird Swooping Reports Across Brisbane



The Carindale stake forms part of an approximately $1.3 billion transaction with Lendlease’s Australian Prime Property Fund Retail. The deal also covers a 50 per cent interest in Lakeside Joondalup in Perth.



A New Investor in the Westfield Carindale Precinct



For Carindale, the transaction involves one of the suburb’s largest retail sites. Westfield Carindale contains 136,046 square metres of retail space, with Big W, Coles, David Jones, Kmart and Myer among its anchor retailers. Event Cinemas also operates at the centre.



The wider site covers about 16 hectares and neighbours the Carindale Home &amp; Leisure Centre.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The acquisition would take Cbus Property’s retail portfolio into Brisbane for the first time, while also extending it into Perth.



Beyond the change in ownership, Cbus Property has pointed to opportunities for the two shopping-centre precincts over the longer term. Its outlook is tied to the role Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup play within their respective local communities.



No specific changes to the Carindale centre form part of the transaction details. The acquisition itself remains subject to conditions.



Deal Adds to Cbus Property’s Retail Holdings



The agreement follows Cbus Property and UniSuper’s $2.2 billion acquisition of stakes in Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast and Macquarie Centre in Sydney in 2021.



Cbus Property now has an $8.2 billion portfolio spanning retail, office towers and residential property, along with a further $3.3 billion of development work in hand.



Lendlease is expected to remain involved initially by providing investment management support to Cbus Property for Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



Final Shopping Centre Stakes Leave Lendlease Fund



The Carindale transaction also marks the final stage of a wider sell-down by Lendlease’s Australian Prime Property Fund Retail.



The unlisted fund once held five shopping-centre interests and was worth $2.4 billion. Investor redemption requests prompted the sale process, which was completed over eight months.



Earlier transactions included the sale of the $895 million Erina Fair on the NSW Central Coast to Fawkner Property and a separate $1.2 billion agreement involving shopping-centre interests on the Sunshine Coast and in Sydney.



With the Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup interests agreed for sale, the fund is to be progressively wound up and its roughly 40 institutional investors paid out.



Read: Robyn Brown Brings Intimate Jazz Night to Mansfield Tavern’s New Concert Series



For Westfield Carindale, the immediate change is at ownership level, with Cbus Property agreeing to take a 50 per cent interest while identifying the centre’s longer-term place within the local precinct as part of its investment outlook.



Published 14-August-2026




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Westfield Carindale, a 16-hectare retail site with 375 retailers, is set for a new half-owner after Cbus Property agreed to acquire a 50 per cent interest, bringing a new long-term investor into a centre the company has identified as playing an important role in its local community.



Read: Carindale Ranks Second for Bird Swooping Reports Across Brisbane



The Carindale stake forms part of an approximately $1.3 billion transaction with Lendlease’s Australian Prime Property Fund Retail. The deal also covers a 50 per cent interest in Lakeside Joondalup in Perth.



A New Investor in the Westfield Carindale Precinct



For Carindale, the transaction involves one of the suburb’s largest retail sites. Westfield Carindale contains 136,046 square metres of retail space, with Big W, Coles, David Jones, Kmart and Myer among its anchor retailers. Event Cinemas also operates at the centre.



The wider site covers about 16 hectares and neighbours the Carindale Home &amp; Leisure Centre.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



The acquisition would take Cbus Property’s retail portfolio into Brisbane for the first time, while also extending it into Perth.



Beyond the change in ownership, Cbus Property has pointed to opportunities for the two shopping-centre precincts over the longer term. Its outlook is tied to the role Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup play within their respective local communities.



No specific changes to the Carindale centre form part of the transaction details. The acquisition itself remains subject to conditions.



Deal Adds to Cbus Property’s Retail Holdings



The agreement follows Cbus Property and UniSuper’s $2.2 billion acquisition of stakes in Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast and Macquarie Centre in Sydney in 2021.



Cbus Property now has an $8.2 billion portfolio spanning retail, office towers and residential property, along with a further $3.3 billion of development work in hand.



Lendlease is expected to remain involved initially by providing investment management support to Cbus Property for Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup.



Photo Credit: Google Maps



Final Shopping Centre Stakes Leave Lendlease Fund



The Carindale transaction also marks the final stage of a wider sell-down by Lendlease’s Australian Prime Property Fund Retail.



The unlisted fund once held five shopping-centre interests and was worth $2.4 billion. Investor redemption requests prompted the sale process, which was completed over eight months.



Earlier transactions included the sale of the $895 million Erina Fair on the NSW Central Coast to Fawkner Property and a separate $1.2 billion agreement involving shopping-centre interests on the Sunshine Coast and in Sydney.



With the Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup interests agreed for sale, the fund is to be progressively wound up and its roughly 40 institutional investors paid out.



Read: Robyn Brown Brings Intimate Jazz Night to Mansfield Tavern’s New Concert Series



For Westfield Carindale, the immediate change is at ownership level, with Cbus Property agreeing to take a 50 per cent interest while identifying the centre’s longer-term place within the local precinct as part of its investment outlook.



Published 14-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Manly Waterfront Prepares for Three Days of Rides, Laser Lights, and Community Fun]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Manly is buzzing with anticipation as a cherished coastal tradition prepares to take over George Clayton Park for an unforgettable weekend of community spirit.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Upgrade Study Focuses on Bayside-Redlands Connection



Thousands of local families are poised to flood the Manly foreshore next month as a beloved coastal tradition transforms George Clayton Park into a sprawling hub of community celebration.



Waterfront Festivities and Family Fun



Photo Credit: Bayside Spring Festival/ Facebook



The waterfront will soon pulse with energy, drawing crowds toward a towering Ferris wheel that frames sweeping views of the bay. Sideshow alley games beckon alongside classic showbags and sticky clouds of fairy floss, while children dart toward free jumping castles and face-painting booths. Market stalls and rolling food trucks round out the bustling park grounds.



Music, Lights, and Community Spirit



Photo Credit: Bayside Spring Festival/ Facebook



How do you kick off a massive community weekend? With live bands and dual laser light shows sweeping across the bay courtesy of the Brisbane Festival's opening night Manly Serenades. Saturday keeps the momentum rolling under the guidance of local media personality Ranger Stacey, weaving together performances from the Australian Navy Band, energetic local dance schools, and regional musicians.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Construction Begins Amid Renewed Site Debate



Milestone Car Show Wraps Up the Weekend



Sunday pivots gears entirely. Motoring history takes centre stage as the Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland rolls in to celebrate its 40th annual gathering, parking a stunning fleet of vintage vehicles alongside community club showcases.



Dates: September 11–13, 2026.



Times: Daily festival activities begin at 10:00 AM across the weekend.



Published Date 30-August-2026




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Manly is buzzing with anticipation as a cherished coastal tradition prepares to take over George Clayton Park for an unforgettable weekend of community spirit.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Upgrade Study Focuses on Bayside-Redlands Connection



Thousands of local families are poised to flood the Manly foreshore next month as a beloved coastal tradition transforms George Clayton Park into a sprawling hub of community celebration.



Waterfront Festivities and Family Fun



Photo Credit: Bayside Spring Festival/ Facebook



The waterfront will soon pulse with energy, drawing crowds toward a towering Ferris wheel that frames sweeping views of the bay. Sideshow alley games beckon alongside classic showbags and sticky clouds of fairy floss, while children dart toward free jumping castles and face-painting booths. Market stalls and rolling food trucks round out the bustling park grounds.



Music, Lights, and Community Spirit



Photo Credit: Bayside Spring Festival/ Facebook



How do you kick off a massive community weekend? With live bands and dual laser light shows sweeping across the bay courtesy of the Brisbane Festival's opening night Manly Serenades. Saturday keeps the momentum rolling under the guidance of local media personality Ranger Stacey, weaving together performances from the Australian Navy Band, energetic local dance schools, and regional musicians.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Construction Begins Amid Renewed Site Debate



Milestone Car Show Wraps Up the Weekend



Sunday pivots gears entirely. Motoring history takes centre stage as the Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland rolls in to celebrate its 40th annual gathering, parking a stunning fleet of vintage vehicles alongside community club showcases.



Dates: September 11–13, 2026.



Times: Daily festival activities begin at 10:00 AM across the weekend.



Published Date 30-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Cox Park Pickleball Construction Begins Amid Renewed Site Debate]]></title>
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Work has started on the $250,000 pickleball project at Cox Park in Lota, but the arrival of machinery has not ended the argument over how the site was chosen.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns 





Earthmoving began on 24 August after fencing went up around the work area. Council lists works through 18 September, weather permitting, while some residents continue to press for answers about the decision-making process and the response to their petition opposing the location.



Earlier petition sought pickleball courts in Wynnum



Council records show the original petition was presented on 5 September 2023 by former Cr Sara Whitmee and asked Council to construct pickleball courts in Wynnum.



It attracted 106 signatures, including 55 from residents of Wynnum Manly Ward. Another 43 signatories lived in other Brisbane wards and eight lived outside the city.



Council’s response at the time also referred to a separate proposal involving the Wynnum Tennis Association at 1 Colina Street, Wynnum. The association had been working with Council on plans for four dedicated pickleball courts at its leased site and had sought approval to apply for grant funding.



The estimated cost of those courts, including fencing and lighting, was $300,000. Council said the proposed facility would help accommodate a growing number of pickleball players across Wynnum, Manly and Lota.



Council also said it did not plan to install additional pickleball courts in Wynnum at that time. The petitioners’ request would instead be considered as part of future capital works planning, subject to competing citywide priorities.



The request was found to meet the requirements of the Suburban Enhancement Fund and was referred to Wynnum Manly Cr Alex Givney for consideration. Cox Park in Lota was selected for the $250,000 project.&nbsp;



The Wynnum Manly Community Group has questioned that process, arguing that support for pickleball courts in Wynnum should not automatically be treated as support for building them at Cox Park.



A later petition asking Council to reconsider the Cox Park location attracted 125 signatures, including 119 from within Wynnum Manly Ward, according to figures cited by the group. Residents involved in the campaign say work began before they received a substantive response to the concerns raised in that petition.



Noise, access and location remain at the centre of objections



Opposition has centred on more than petition numbers. Residents have raised concerns about noise, parking, the distance between the courts and nearby homes, the proximity of other park facilities, future management arrangements and whether alternative sites were adequately considered.



Residents have also sought details about how the courts will be managed and what public access arrangements will apply. Claims about possible leasing arrangements and fees have circulated locally, but no verified lease or access terms were available for this report.



Noise has remained one of the most consistent complaints. Pickleball is played with a hard plastic ball and paddle, producing a distinctive sharp sound that some nearby residents fear will carry into surrounding homes.



Shift workers and other residents living near Cox Park have previously raised concerns about sleep disruption and the broader effect of regular court use on nearby properties.



Photo Credit: Wynnum Manly Community Group/Facebook



Council says feedback changed the final layout



Givney has previously acknowledged that communication with residents could have been better and apologised for not engaging as effectively as intended.



She later met with residents at Cox Park, and Council has said feedback from those discussions influenced the final layout. One of the changes involved moving the proposed courts further into the park.



Givney told residents in July that the courts would be at least 50 metres from properties. One nearby resident later disputed the final distance and asked for work to be paused.



Council has maintained that the approval process was transparent and that consultation resulted in changes to the project.



Earlier plans also included seating and replacing the old netball hardstand with turf, although removal of the hardstand has since been deferred.



Supporters back new recreation facilities at Cox Park



The project also has local supporters, including Lota residents who have welcomed dedicated pickleball facilities and described the expenditure as a worthwhile investment in recreation.



Some supporters have pointed to the condition of the existing hard courts, saying they are cracked and in need of replacement. Others have argued that Cox Park already serves a sporting and recreational purpose and is an appropriate place for new facilities.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs




Supporters have also cited the growth of pickleball and demand for dedicated playing space across the Wynnum, Manly and Lota area. Residents campaigning against the Cox Park project have repeatedly said their objection is to the location and process rather than to the sport itself.



Published 28-Aug-2026
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Work has started on the $250,000 pickleball project at Cox Park in Lota, but the arrival of machinery has not ended the argument over how the site was chosen.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns 





Earthmoving began on 24 August after fencing went up around the work area. Council lists works through 18 September, weather permitting, while some residents continue to press for answers about the decision-making process and the response to their petition opposing the location.



Earlier petition sought pickleball courts in Wynnum



Council records show the original petition was presented on 5 September 2023 by former Cr Sara Whitmee and asked Council to construct pickleball courts in Wynnum.



It attracted 106 signatures, including 55 from residents of Wynnum Manly Ward. Another 43 signatories lived in other Brisbane wards and eight lived outside the city.



Council’s response at the time also referred to a separate proposal involving the Wynnum Tennis Association at 1 Colina Street, Wynnum. The association had been working with Council on plans for four dedicated pickleball courts at its leased site and had sought approval to apply for grant funding.



The estimated cost of those courts, including fencing and lighting, was $300,000. Council said the proposed facility would help accommodate a growing number of pickleball players across Wynnum, Manly and Lota.



Council also said it did not plan to install additional pickleball courts in Wynnum at that time. The petitioners’ request would instead be considered as part of future capital works planning, subject to competing citywide priorities.



The request was found to meet the requirements of the Suburban Enhancement Fund and was referred to Wynnum Manly Cr Alex Givney for consideration. Cox Park in Lota was selected for the $250,000 project.&nbsp;



The Wynnum Manly Community Group has questioned that process, arguing that support for pickleball courts in Wynnum should not automatically be treated as support for building them at Cox Park.



A later petition asking Council to reconsider the Cox Park location attracted 125 signatures, including 119 from within Wynnum Manly Ward, according to figures cited by the group. Residents involved in the campaign say work began before they received a substantive response to the concerns raised in that petition.



Noise, access and location remain at the centre of objections



Opposition has centred on more than petition numbers. Residents have raised concerns about noise, parking, the distance between the courts and nearby homes, the proximity of other park facilities, future management arrangements and whether alternative sites were adequately considered.



Residents have also sought details about how the courts will be managed and what public access arrangements will apply. Claims about possible leasing arrangements and fees have circulated locally, but no verified lease or access terms were available for this report.



Noise has remained one of the most consistent complaints. Pickleball is played with a hard plastic ball and paddle, producing a distinctive sharp sound that some nearby residents fear will carry into surrounding homes.



Shift workers and other residents living near Cox Park have previously raised concerns about sleep disruption and the broader effect of regular court use on nearby properties.



Photo Credit: Wynnum Manly Community Group/Facebook



Council says feedback changed the final layout



Givney has previously acknowledged that communication with residents could have been better and apologised for not engaging as effectively as intended.



She later met with residents at Cox Park, and Council has said feedback from those discussions influenced the final layout. One of the changes involved moving the proposed courts further into the park.



Givney told residents in July that the courts would be at least 50 metres from properties. One nearby resident later disputed the final distance and asked for work to be paused.



Council has maintained that the approval process was transparent and that consultation resulted in changes to the project.



Earlier plans also included seating and replacing the old netball hardstand with turf, although removal of the hardstand has since been deferred.



Supporters back new recreation facilities at Cox Park



The project also has local supporters, including Lota residents who have welcomed dedicated pickleball facilities and described the expenditure as a worthwhile investment in recreation.



Some supporters have pointed to the condition of the existing hard courts, saying they are cracked and in need of replacement. Others have argued that Cox Park already serves a sporting and recreational purpose and is an appropriate place for new facilities.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs




Supporters have also cited the growth of pickleball and demand for dedicated playing space across the Wynnum, Manly and Lota area. Residents campaigning against the Cox Park project have repeatedly said their objection is to the location and process rather than to the sport itself.



Published 28-Aug-2026
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A long-standing traffic pinch point between Brisbane’s bayside and the Redlands is back under review, with $500,000 committed to a business case for the Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road.



Read: Major BMX Racing World Championships Near the Bayside Cut Short 




The crossing sits on the boundary of Brisbane City and Redland City and forms part of an important connection used by motorists moving between Brisbane’s eastern bayside suburbs and the Redlands.



Redland City Council will lead the planning work, examining options to duplicate or replace the bridge and widen the constrained road approaches.



Cross-Boundary Bottleneck



The bridge has become known for peak-hour congestion, particularly where Rickertt Road narrows to a single lane on the approaches to Tingalpa Creek.



While much of the discussion around the project has focused on Redlands commuters, any major upgrade would also affect traffic movement on the Brisbane side of the boundary.



The business case will assess the single-lane section north of the creek in Brisbane as well as the southern approach within the Redlands.



Mayor Jos Mitchell said the study would consider the cost-benefit of replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading both approaches.



Study Due in 2027



The Queensland Government committed $500,000 to the business case in May.



Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the work was an important step toward addressing congestion at the crossing.



The study is expected to continue until mid-2027 and will establish the technical and economic information needed before a larger infrastructure project can move ahead.



Local MPs have also pointed to the need for a completed business case before seeking the substantial State and Federal funding likely to be required.



Upgrade Not Yet Funded



For now, the commitment is limited to planning.



There is no construction funding attached to the announcement, and no start date has been set for bridge duplication, replacement or road widening.



Read: Manly-Lota RSL Leads Nation With New Service for Modern Veterans



The business case will ultimately help determine which option is preferred and whether the project is strong enough to compete for future infrastructure funding.



Published 15-Aug-2o26




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A long-standing traffic pinch point between Brisbane’s bayside and the Redlands is back under review, with $500,000 committed to a business case for the Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road.



Read: Major BMX Racing World Championships Near the Bayside Cut Short 




The crossing sits on the boundary of Brisbane City and Redland City and forms part of an important connection used by motorists moving between Brisbane’s eastern bayside suburbs and the Redlands.



Redland City Council will lead the planning work, examining options to duplicate or replace the bridge and widen the constrained road approaches.



Cross-Boundary Bottleneck



The bridge has become known for peak-hour congestion, particularly where Rickertt Road narrows to a single lane on the approaches to Tingalpa Creek.



While much of the discussion around the project has focused on Redlands commuters, any major upgrade would also affect traffic movement on the Brisbane side of the boundary.



The business case will assess the single-lane section north of the creek in Brisbane as well as the southern approach within the Redlands.



Mayor Jos Mitchell said the study would consider the cost-benefit of replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading both approaches.



Study Due in 2027



The Queensland Government committed $500,000 to the business case in May.



Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the work was an important step toward addressing congestion at the crossing.



The study is expected to continue until mid-2027 and will establish the technical and economic information needed before a larger infrastructure project can move ahead.



Local MPs have also pointed to the need for a completed business case before seeking the substantial State and Federal funding likely to be required.



Upgrade Not Yet Funded



For now, the commitment is limited to planning.



There is no construction funding attached to the announcement, and no start date has been set for bridge duplication, replacement or road widening.



Read: Manly-Lota RSL Leads Nation With New Service for Modern Veterans



The business case will ultimately help determine which option is preferred and whether the project is strong enough to compete for future infrastructure funding.



Published 15-Aug-2o26




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<title><![CDATA[When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend]]></title>
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person.



Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four shows alongside Kenny Rogers in 1987 and ending with three concerts on her Blue Smoke World Tour in 2014.



The country music legend died on Tuesday, 25 August, leaving behind a career that stretched almost seven decades and produced some of the most recognisable songs in popular music.



Brisbane was fortunate enough to welcome her at three very different points along the way.



Kenny and Dolly Arrive in Boondall



Parton's first documented Brisbane concerts came in February 1987, when the Brisbane Entertainment Centre itself was barely a year old.



Then came Kenny and Dolly.



Parton and Kenny Rogers were already firmly associated in the public imagination through Islands in the Stream, their huge 1983 duet, and Real Love, released two years later. Their Australian tour reached Boondall for an extraordinary four concerts in five nights, on 23, 24, 25 and 27 February.



For Brisbane audiences, this was Dolly at the height of her crossover fame. She had already made 9 to 5, established herself on the big screen and taken songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You well beyond their country music beginnings.



Those four nights also began a long association between Parton and the Entertainment Centre, the venue she would return to on both of her later Brisbane visits.



A 24-Year Wait for Her Return



Brisbane then waited a very long time for another Dolly Parton concert. She finally returned in November 2011 on the Better Day World Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 25, 26 and 27 November. The middle show was sold out before the tour arrived.



A generation had passed since the Kenny Rogers concerts, but Parton's audience had become broader rather than smaller. Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You had introduced her songwriting to millions more listeners, while 9 to 5, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors had become songs parents could share with children who weren't even born when Dolly first played Boondall.



The 2011 tour marked her return to Australia after a lengthy absence, and Brisbane's three-night run showed there was still considerable appetite to see her. At 65, she wasn't simply revisiting an old catalogue either: Better Day, her 41st studio album, had been released only months earlier.



Brisbane's Last Chance to See Dolly



The wait for the next visit was much shorter. Parton returned to Boondall in February 2014 on her Blue Smoke World Tour, performing on 21, 22 and 25 February.



Australia had a prominent place in that chapter of her career. The Blue Smoke album was released first in Australia and New Zealand to coincide with the tour and went to No. 1 in both countries.



A review of her Brisbane show that month found a 68-year-old Parton still moving comfortably between the old and the new. Jolene appeared early, Coat of Many Colors drew on the Tennessee childhood that shaped so much of her songwriting, and Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5 helped bring the show towards its close before I Will Always Love You finished the night.



There was new material as well, along with the humour and storytelling that had become as much a part of a Dolly Parton concert as the rhinestones.



Few in those audiences could have known that these would be her final Brisbane appearances.



Parton eventually announced in 2022 that she was finished with large-scale touring, although she continued recording and making occasional appearances. She released the rock album Rockstar the following year and remained musically active into her late 70s. In January this year, she marked her 80th birthday with a new recording of Light of a Clear Blue Morning.



For Brisbane, though, the memories lead back to Boondall. Between February 1987 and February 2014, Dolly Parton walked onto the Brisbane Entertainment Centre stage 10 times. Some fans saw her beside Kenny Rogers, others waited 24 years for her return, while a younger generation caught her during those final Australian shows.



She never made it back to a Brisbane stage after 2014, but for the people who filled the Entertainment Centre on those 10 nights, Dolly Parton wasn't always a legend somewhere far away in Tennessee.



Every now and then, Dolly came to Brisbane.



Published 25-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Historic Test Defeat Puts Australia’s Cricket Depth in Focus]]></title>
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Australia faces immediate questions over its batting after Bangladesh completed a historic nine-wicket Test victory in Darwin — a result with added interest for a Manly cricket community connected to one of Queensland Premier Cricket's strongest clubs.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032





Bangladesh secured its first Test victory on Australian soil on Sunday and only its second Test win over Australia anywhere.



The result leaves Pat Cummins' side under pressure ahead of the second and final Test in Mackay, starting Saturday, 22 August.



Bangladesh Takes Control in Darwin



Australia was dismissed for 198 in the first innings before Bangladesh responded with 426, establishing a 228-run lead.



Cameron Green led Australia's fightback with 104 in the second innings — his first Test century on home soil — but Australia was dismissed for 284.



Bangladesh needed just 57 to win and reached 1-57 in 14.2 overs.



Hasan Mahmud finished with nine wickets for the match, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66 in Australia's second innings.



The result was Bangladesh's first Test victory in Australia. Its previous Test win over Australia came in Dhaka in 2017.



Preparation Comes Into Focus



The manner of the defeat has prompted discussion about Australia's preparation, despite players undertaking a structured build-up before the series.



Australia had no competitive matches immediately before the Test, with players instead using extended training sessions to prepare for the demands of five-day cricket.



Josh Hazlewood said before the series that the unusual break from matches had allowed Australia's bowlers to structure their workloads specifically for Test cricket, including long morning and afternoon sessions.



Bangladesh's own preparation had produced few indications of what was coming. The tourists were bowled out for just 54 by a Cricket Australia XI in a warm-up match in Darwin.



Once the Test began, however, Bangladesh took control. The visitors built a substantial first-innings lead and dismissed Australia twice before comfortably completing the chase on day four.



Manly's Links to a Championship Cricket Club



For Manly readers, the national result comes against a much stronger season closer to home.



Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club has just been awarded the 2025–26 Queensland Premier Cricket Club Championship, capping a season in which the club recorded seven premierships and had 12 teams reach grand finals across its men's, women's and youth programs.



Although the senior club is now based at Tingalpa, the Wynnum-Manly name has deep roots on the bayside. The club's history traces its origins to the former Wynnum Manly club, which joined with Eastern Suburbs-Balmoral before entering Brisbane's top-grade competition in 1961.



Today, the club describes itself as the senior grade club encompassing junior clubs including Wynnum, Holland Park, Carina, Bulimba, Mansfield and Villanova.



There is also an established junior pathway across the district. Developing juniors can be given opportunities to play senior cricket while still in the junior age groups and train with senior men's and women's squads.



For Manly's cricket community, that local pathway provides a useful backdrop to the questions now confronting Australian cricket about batting depth and player development.



Australia's Batting Faces Questions



Australia's top order will be closely watched heading into Mackay.



Marnus Labuschagne made 1 and 31 in Darwin, while opener Jake Weatherald scored 23 and 0.



Cummins acknowledged after the match that Australia had to consider whether its batting problems represented one poor Test or a trend requiring changes.



Matthew Renshaw is among the batting options available to selectors, while Josh Inglis was the spare batter in Australia's 13-man squad for the series.



There could also be changes to the bowling combination, with Scott Boland available after missing the Darwin XI.



Mackay Suddenly Carries More Weight



Australia now heads to Mackay unable to win the two-Test series.



Another Bangladesh victory would deliver the visitors a historic series win in Australia, while a draw would also be enough for Bangladesh to take the series 1-0.



Australia must win to level the series.



Read: Biodiversity Collage Comes to Manly for a Free Community Workshop





For cricket followers around Manly and the bayside, attention now shifts to Mackay to see how the national side responds.



The second Test begins at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Saturday, 22 August.



Published 17-August-2026
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Australia faces immediate questions over its batting after Bangladesh completed a historic nine-wicket Test victory in Darwin — a result with added interest for a Manly cricket community connected to one of Queensland Premier Cricket's strongest clubs.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032





Bangladesh secured its first Test victory on Australian soil on Sunday and only its second Test win over Australia anywhere.



The result leaves Pat Cummins' side under pressure ahead of the second and final Test in Mackay, starting Saturday, 22 August.



Bangladesh Takes Control in Darwin



Australia was dismissed for 198 in the first innings before Bangladesh responded with 426, establishing a 228-run lead.



Cameron Green led Australia's fightback with 104 in the second innings — his first Test century on home soil — but Australia was dismissed for 284.



Bangladesh needed just 57 to win and reached 1-57 in 14.2 overs.



Hasan Mahmud finished with nine wickets for the match, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66 in Australia's second innings.



The result was Bangladesh's first Test victory in Australia. Its previous Test win over Australia came in Dhaka in 2017.



Preparation Comes Into Focus



The manner of the defeat has prompted discussion about Australia's preparation, despite players undertaking a structured build-up before the series.



Australia had no competitive matches immediately before the Test, with players instead using extended training sessions to prepare for the demands of five-day cricket.



Josh Hazlewood said before the series that the unusual break from matches had allowed Australia's bowlers to structure their workloads specifically for Test cricket, including long morning and afternoon sessions.



Bangladesh's own preparation had produced few indications of what was coming. The tourists were bowled out for just 54 by a Cricket Australia XI in a warm-up match in Darwin.



Once the Test began, however, Bangladesh took control. The visitors built a substantial first-innings lead and dismissed Australia twice before comfortably completing the chase on day four.



Manly's Links to a Championship Cricket Club



For Manly readers, the national result comes against a much stronger season closer to home.



Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club has just been awarded the 2025–26 Queensland Premier Cricket Club Championship, capping a season in which the club recorded seven premierships and had 12 teams reach grand finals across its men's, women's and youth programs.



Although the senior club is now based at Tingalpa, the Wynnum-Manly name has deep roots on the bayside. The club's history traces its origins to the former Wynnum Manly club, which joined with Eastern Suburbs-Balmoral before entering Brisbane's top-grade competition in 1961.



Today, the club describes itself as the senior grade club encompassing junior clubs including Wynnum, Holland Park, Carina, Bulimba, Mansfield and Villanova.



There is also an established junior pathway across the district. Developing juniors can be given opportunities to play senior cricket while still in the junior age groups and train with senior men's and women's squads.



For Manly's cricket community, that local pathway provides a useful backdrop to the questions now confronting Australian cricket about batting depth and player development.



Australia's Batting Faces Questions



Australia's top order will be closely watched heading into Mackay.



Marnus Labuschagne made 1 and 31 in Darwin, while opener Jake Weatherald scored 23 and 0.



Cummins acknowledged after the match that Australia had to consider whether its batting problems represented one poor Test or a trend requiring changes.



Matthew Renshaw is among the batting options available to selectors, while Josh Inglis was the spare batter in Australia's 13-man squad for the series.



There could also be changes to the bowling combination, with Scott Boland available after missing the Darwin XI.



Mackay Suddenly Carries More Weight



Australia now heads to Mackay unable to win the two-Test series.



Another Bangladesh victory would deliver the visitors a historic series win in Australia, while a draw would also be enough for Bangladesh to take the series 1-0.



Australia must win to level the series.



Read: Biodiversity Collage Comes to Manly for a Free Community Workshop





For cricket followers around Manly and the bayside, attention now shifts to Mackay to see how the national side responds.



The second Test begins at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Saturday, 22 August.



Published 17-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Kite Festival 2026: Free Family Day Takes Flight in Tingalpa]]></title>
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Families across Brisbane’s eastern and bayside suburbs will have a free weekend option when the Brisbane Kite Festival returns to Minnippi Parklands.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032 




The annual community event will run on Sunday, 23 August, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club in Minnippi Parklands, with professional kite flying, children’s rides, face painting, food stalls and other family activities planned throughout the day. Brisbane City Council lists the festival as a free, all-ages event, with no booking required.



Minnippi Parklands set for a colourful Sunday



Kite flying will remain at the centre of the program, with visitors able to watch professional kite flyers in action and take their own kites into a designated public flying area.



Families arriving without a kite will also be able to purchase one at the event. Other activities promoted for the day include children’s rides and face painting, while food trucks, a sausage sizzle and other food stalls will operate during the event, subject to availability.



The festival is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Brisbane South East and Carindale and is described by organisers as a volunteer-run community event. Brisbane City Council is also supporting this year’s festival.



The annual event has become a fixture on Brisbane’s community calendar, bringing together local families, volunteers and community organisations for a day centred on outdoor recreation and affordable entertainment.



Festival reaches beyond Tingalpa



Although the festival is being held in Tingalpa rather than Manly, it is being promoted within the wider Bayside community, making it a nearby option for residents of Manly, Wynnum, Lota and surrounding suburbs.



Bayside publication The Community Leader has also covered this year’s festival as a local community event, reflecting its relevance beyond the immediate Tingalpa area.



For families travelling from the bayside, the free admission provides an accessible Sunday activity without an entry charge, although visitors may still need to budget for food, rides and other optional purchases available at the event.



Doboy Ward Councillor Lisa Atwood has also promoted the 2026 festival through her public community channels, confirming the August 23 date, Tingalpa venue and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. program. One of her recent posts also called for volunteers to help support the event.



Parking available at festival grounds



The festival will be held at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club within Minnippi Parklands, with public transport information available through the event website for visitors planning their trip.



Parking will be available at the event, with organisers requesting a gold coin donation. Visitors travelling by car may want to allow additional time around the venue as attendance builds during the day.



The Brisbane Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, and Brisbane City Council describes the event as suitable for visitors of all ages.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



Further event details, including transport information and the latest program updates, are available through the Brisbane Kite Festival website.



Published 17-Aug-2026




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Families across Brisbane’s eastern and bayside suburbs will have a free weekend option when the Brisbane Kite Festival returns to Minnippi Parklands.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032 




The annual community event will run on Sunday, 23 August, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club in Minnippi Parklands, with professional kite flying, children’s rides, face painting, food stalls and other family activities planned throughout the day. Brisbane City Council lists the festival as a free, all-ages event, with no booking required.



Minnippi Parklands set for a colourful Sunday



Kite flying will remain at the centre of the program, with visitors able to watch professional kite flyers in action and take their own kites into a designated public flying area.



Families arriving without a kite will also be able to purchase one at the event. Other activities promoted for the day include children’s rides and face painting, while food trucks, a sausage sizzle and other food stalls will operate during the event, subject to availability.



The festival is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Brisbane South East and Carindale and is described by organisers as a volunteer-run community event. Brisbane City Council is also supporting this year’s festival.



The annual event has become a fixture on Brisbane’s community calendar, bringing together local families, volunteers and community organisations for a day centred on outdoor recreation and affordable entertainment.



Festival reaches beyond Tingalpa



Although the festival is being held in Tingalpa rather than Manly, it is being promoted within the wider Bayside community, making it a nearby option for residents of Manly, Wynnum, Lota and surrounding suburbs.



Bayside publication The Community Leader has also covered this year’s festival as a local community event, reflecting its relevance beyond the immediate Tingalpa area.



For families travelling from the bayside, the free admission provides an accessible Sunday activity without an entry charge, although visitors may still need to budget for food, rides and other optional purchases available at the event.



Doboy Ward Councillor Lisa Atwood has also promoted the 2026 festival through her public community channels, confirming the August 23 date, Tingalpa venue and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. program. One of her recent posts also called for volunteers to help support the event.



Parking available at festival grounds



The festival will be held at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club within Minnippi Parklands, with public transport information available through the event website for visitors planning their trip.



Parking will be available at the event, with organisers requesting a gold coin donation. Visitors travelling by car may want to allow additional time around the venue as attendance builds during the day.



The Brisbane Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, and Brisbane City Council describes the event as suitable for visitors of all ages.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



Further event details, including transport information and the latest program updates, are available through the Brisbane Kite Festival website.



Published 17-Aug-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 14 - 16 August 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 23



• Brisbane Lions 95 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Suns 53







QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 53 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 110



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 19



• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 87 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 48







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Elimination Final



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 77 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 20



Sat, August 15, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 32



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



• Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 18 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38















FQPL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 22



• Holland Park Hawks 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Strikers 2







NPL



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Wynnum Wolves 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Magic United 3



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Gold Coast United 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 0



Fri, August 14, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 22



• Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Gold Coast Knights 2







NPL Women



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 27



• Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 14















QRL



QRL



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• Redcliffe Dolphins 46 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 16



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 21



• WM Seagulls 20 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 36



Sat, August 15, 2026 (Aurizon Stadium, Rockhampton) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• Central Queensland Capras 10 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 22



Sun, August 16, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 9



• WM Seagulls 22 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Falcons 14








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<title><![CDATA[Manly Volunteers Celebrate Ten Years of Street Support and Hot Meals]]></title>
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Armed with hot coffee and open hearts, more than one hundred local volunteers in Manly are celebrating a decade of making sure nobody in their neighbourhood has to face hardship alone.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival 2026: Free Family Day Takes Flight in Tingalpa



Building a Bayside Lifeline



Photo Credit: Rosies - Friends on the Street/ Facebook



Could a single conversation at a Sunday church service really spark an entire social movement? That is precisely how a quiet call to action evolved into one of the busiest support networks across Brisbane's Bayside. Bruce Corrie answered his local priest years ago, laying the initial groundwork alongside community partners before the chapter officially launched its regular street visits.



Expansion happened rapidly. Instead of slowing down, the local crew added a Monday morning food relief program at a local Anglican church to keep pace with neighbourhood demands.



Rain, Hail or Shine



Photo Credit: Rosies - Friends on the Street/ Facebook



Why do roughly one hundred and forty helpers show up week after week without fail? Rain, hail, or shine, this crew turns out because approximately two hundred weekly visitors rely on them for more than just physical nourishment.



Recognizing people by name restores dignity. Sharing a friendly chat dispels the heavy fog of loneliness. For branch leadership, witnessing these positive shifts in everyday lives provides all the motivation needed to keep walking the pavement.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032



Street-Level Celebrations



Birthdays usually call for quiet reflection, but this milestone demanded action right where the work happens. Teams bypassed traditional venues, choosing instead to share conversation, connection, and birthday cake directly on the street with regular visitors.



Organizational leadership expressed deep gratitude toward the broader community for standing firmly beside the volunteers over the past ten years. Can the next decade match this momentum? If the unwavering dedication of the local team is any indication, the Bayside is in good hands.



Published Date 15-August-2026




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Armed with hot coffee and open hearts, more than one hundred local volunteers in Manly are celebrating a decade of making sure nobody in their neighbourhood has to face hardship alone.



Read: Brisbane Kite Festival 2026: Free Family Day Takes Flight in Tingalpa



Building a Bayside Lifeline



Photo Credit: Rosies - Friends on the Street/ Facebook



Could a single conversation at a Sunday church service really spark an entire social movement? That is precisely how a quiet call to action evolved into one of the busiest support networks across Brisbane's Bayside. Bruce Corrie answered his local priest years ago, laying the initial groundwork alongside community partners before the chapter officially launched its regular street visits.



Expansion happened rapidly. Instead of slowing down, the local crew added a Monday morning food relief program at a local Anglican church to keep pace with neighbourhood demands.



Rain, Hail or Shine



Photo Credit: Rosies - Friends on the Street/ Facebook



Why do roughly one hundred and forty helpers show up week after week without fail? Rain, hail, or shine, this crew turns out because approximately two hundred weekly visitors rely on them for more than just physical nourishment.



Recognizing people by name restores dignity. Sharing a friendly chat dispels the heavy fog of loneliness. For branch leadership, witnessing these positive shifts in everyday lives provides all the motivation needed to keep walking the pavement.



Read: Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032



Street-Level Celebrations



Birthdays usually call for quiet reflection, but this milestone demanded action right where the work happens. Teams bypassed traditional venues, choosing instead to share conversation, connection, and birthday cake directly on the street with regular visitors.



Organizational leadership expressed deep gratitude toward the broader community for standing firmly beside the volunteers over the past ten years. Can the next decade match this momentum? If the unwavering dedication of the local team is any indication, the Bayside is in good hands.



Published Date 15-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Chandler To Host Australia’s Biggest Annual Swimming Event Twice Before 2032]]></title>
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Chandler’s Brisbane Aquatic Centre will host open and age-group swimmers from across Australia in 2027 and 2029, with thousands of competitors set to race at the venue as younger athletes progress along the pathway towards Brisbane 2032.



Read: Biodiversity Collage Comes to Manly for a Free Community Workshop



Swimming Australia has confirmed the Australian Open, Australian Age and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will be staged at the centre in both years. Together, the championships make up the largest event on Australia’s annual swimming calendar.



Approximately 3,000 competitors from more than 200 swimming clubs across Australia are expected to take part across about two weeks of competition.



Two Weeks Of Racing At Chandler



The 2027 program will open with the Australian Open from 12 to 14 April. Some of Australia’s biggest swimming names are expected to compete, with the meet scheduled as one of the final major events before Trials later in May.



Age-group competition will follow from 16 to 23 April, when national champions will be decided across eight days at the Australian Age Championships.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will complete the program from 23 to 25 April.



Dates for the 2029 championships have not yet been announced.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Brisbane Aquatic Centre Part Of Age-Group Pathway



Swimming Australia has identified the national age championships as an important part of the pathway towards Brisbane 2032 for younger swimmers.



The calibre of the age-group competition was evident in 2026, when 18 Australian Age records were broken. Sienna Toohey and Henry Allan were among the swimmers identified as emerging on the international stage.



The championships scheduled for Chandler in 2027 and 2029 will again bring competitors from clubs around Australia together at the national level during the years leading towards Brisbane 2032.



The Brisbane Aquatic Centre has a 13-lane warm-up pool, an indoor 25-metre learn-to-swim pool and a utility pool. Its main indoor competition pool has 10 lanes across 50 metres and seating for about 4,300 spectators.



Thousands Of Competitors Heading To Brisbane



The approximately 3,000 competitors from more than 200 clubs are expected to generate about 70,000 visitor nights in Brisbane across the championship program.



More than $15 million in economic benefits are also projected from the events.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



For 2027, national competition at Chandler will begin with the Australian Open on 12 April before the age-group championships take over later that month, with the final Multi-Class races scheduled for 25 April.



Published 14-August-2026
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Chandler’s Brisbane Aquatic Centre will host open and age-group swimmers from across Australia in 2027 and 2029, with thousands of competitors set to race at the venue as younger athletes progress along the pathway towards Brisbane 2032.



Read: Biodiversity Collage Comes to Manly for a Free Community Workshop



Swimming Australia has confirmed the Australian Open, Australian Age and Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will be staged at the centre in both years. Together, the championships make up the largest event on Australia’s annual swimming calendar.



Approximately 3,000 competitors from more than 200 swimming clubs across Australia are expected to take part across about two weeks of competition.



Two Weeks Of Racing At Chandler



The 2027 program will open with the Australian Open from 12 to 14 April. Some of Australia’s biggest swimming names are expected to compete, with the meet scheduled as one of the final major events before Trials later in May.



Age-group competition will follow from 16 to 23 April, when national champions will be decided across eight days at the Australian Age Championships.



The Australian Age Multi-Class Championships will complete the program from 23 to 25 April.



Dates for the 2029 championships have not yet been announced.



Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Brisbane Aquatic Centre Part Of Age-Group Pathway



Swimming Australia has identified the national age championships as an important part of the pathway towards Brisbane 2032 for younger swimmers.



The calibre of the age-group competition was evident in 2026, when 18 Australian Age records were broken. Sienna Toohey and Henry Allan were among the swimmers identified as emerging on the international stage.



The championships scheduled for Chandler in 2027 and 2029 will again bring competitors from clubs around Australia together at the national level during the years leading towards Brisbane 2032.



The Brisbane Aquatic Centre has a 13-lane warm-up pool, an indoor 25-metre learn-to-swim pool and a utility pool. Its main indoor competition pool has 10 lanes across 50 metres and seating for about 4,300 spectators.



Thousands Of Competitors Heading To Brisbane



The approximately 3,000 competitors from more than 200 clubs are expected to generate about 70,000 visitor nights in Brisbane across the championship program.



More than $15 million in economic benefits are also projected from the events.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



For 2027, national competition at Chandler will begin with the Australian Open on 12 April before the age-group championships take over later that month, with the final Multi-Class races scheduled for 25 April.



Published 14-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Biodiversity Collage Comes to Manly for a Free Community Workshop]]></title>
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Biodiversity Collage will land at the Moreton Bay Discovery Centre in Manly, Queensland, on Wednesday, 19 August. The free session runs from 11am to 1.30pm. It offers locals a chance to stop and think about the living world around them. In a coastal suburb like Manly, that feels like time well spent.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



People For Nature is behind the workshop. The session explores biodiversity, which means the variety of life on Earth. It also looks at why biodiversity matters for wildlife and people. Just as importantly, it tackles the forces driving its rapid decline.



A lunchtime session with a community feel



This is not a dry lecture. It is an interactive workshop built around discussion, reflection and shared ideas. That gives Biodiversity Collage a more relaxed feel from the start.







The event will use the shorter Puzzle version of the workshop. That runs for two hours. After that, guests can stay for a BYO shared lunch. So, if you go, bring your food and drink. Bring some curiosity too.



The format suits a wide mix of people. It works for those who already know plenty about environmental issues. It also suits anyone who is just starting out. No prior knowledge is needed.



Big-picture ideas, close to home



The organisers say the session will help people build a clearer understanding of biodiversity. It also points towards solutions and practical action. That matters, because this is not some distant issue. It connects directly with the places we live in and walk through every day.



Photo Credit: PeopleForNature



You see that clearly in a place like Manly. Birds, bushland and local habitats all shape the feel of the suburb. They also remind us that healthy ecosystems support community life. When nature thrives, people benefit too.



That is part of the appeal of Biodiversity Collage. It turns a global issue into a local conversation. It makes the subject easier to grasp and also makes it easier to care about.



An easy invitation to join in



The event is open to anyone aged 14 and over. It is free. It is also wheelchair accessible. Those details make it simple to say yes.



Photo Credit: PeopleForNature



More than 90,000 people around the world have already taken part in the Biodiversity Collage. That is a strong sign that the idea travels well. Still, the Manly session has its own value. It gives locals a chance to learn together and talk things through face to face.



Read: Manly Mums Invited To Weekly Hot Mum Walk Club By The Bay



For anyone after a thoughtful midweek outing, Biodiversity Collage looks like a solid pick. It is local, free and practical. Most of all, it asks people to look a little closer at the world they share.



Published 12-August-2026
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Biodiversity Collage will land at the Moreton Bay Discovery Centre in Manly, Queensland, on Wednesday, 19 August. The free session runs from 11am to 1.30pm. It offers locals a chance to stop and think about the living world around them. In a coastal suburb like Manly, that feels like time well spent.



Read: A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane’s Worst Swooping Suburbs



People For Nature is behind the workshop. The session explores biodiversity, which means the variety of life on Earth. It also looks at why biodiversity matters for wildlife and people. Just as importantly, it tackles the forces driving its rapid decline.



A lunchtime session with a community feel



This is not a dry lecture. It is an interactive workshop built around discussion, reflection and shared ideas. That gives Biodiversity Collage a more relaxed feel from the start.







The event will use the shorter Puzzle version of the workshop. That runs for two hours. After that, guests can stay for a BYO shared lunch. So, if you go, bring your food and drink. Bring some curiosity too.



The format suits a wide mix of people. It works for those who already know plenty about environmental issues. It also suits anyone who is just starting out. No prior knowledge is needed.



Big-picture ideas, close to home



The organisers say the session will help people build a clearer understanding of biodiversity. It also points towards solutions and practical action. That matters, because this is not some distant issue. It connects directly with the places we live in and walk through every day.



Photo Credit: PeopleForNature



You see that clearly in a place like Manly. Birds, bushland and local habitats all shape the feel of the suburb. They also remind us that healthy ecosystems support community life. When nature thrives, people benefit too.



That is part of the appeal of Biodiversity Collage. It turns a global issue into a local conversation. It makes the subject easier to grasp and also makes it easier to care about.



An easy invitation to join in



The event is open to anyone aged 14 and over. It is free. It is also wheelchair accessible. Those details make it simple to say yes.



Photo Credit: PeopleForNature



More than 90,000 people around the world have already taken part in the Biodiversity Collage. That is a strong sign that the idea travels well. Still, the Manly session has its own value. It gives locals a chance to learn together and talk things through face to face.



Read: Manly Mums Invited To Weekly Hot Mum Walk Club By The Bay



For anyone after a thoughtful midweek outing, Biodiversity Collage looks like a solid pick. It is local, free and practical. Most of all, it asks people to look a little closer at the world they share.



Published 12-August-2026
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