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

More Than 200 Cameras Watching Known Hotspots

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

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

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

Suburbs With Illegal Dumping Offences

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

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

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

Charity Bin Dumping Creates Problems for Volunteers

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

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

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

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

Legal Disposal Options Available

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

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

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

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

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

Published 3-June-2026

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Background And Context

Women’s football at Morningside first appeared in 2003 when the Morningside Wildcats entered competition and won the premiership in their debut season. The Wildcats went on to claim further premierships in 2005 and 2011 before disbanding.

In 2018 the program was reformed under the Morningside Panthers banner, winning the QFAW Division 2 premiership in their return year. Progress through the divisions followed, with finals appearances across Seniors and Reserves teams and premiership success in Reserves in 2022 and 2023. In 2024 the club was granted a licence to enter the QAFLW, leading to their debut at the highest level in 2025.

2025 Season Performance

Morningside’s inaugural QAFLW campaign began strongly, with wins in their opening nine matches including a 130-point victory over Yeronga South Brisbane in Round 7. Across the season, they recorded several dominant results, including a 123-point win over Maroochydore in Round 12 and a 100-point margin over Moreton Bay in Round 13.

Losses came late in the home-and-away rounds, including against Aspley in Round 10 and Southport in Round 16. Despite this, the Panthers finished high enough on the ladder to qualify for finals.

Preliminary Final In Morningside

On Saturday, 30 August 2025, Morningside hosted Coorparoo in the preliminary final at Jack Esplen Oval. The Panthers secured a 5.3 (33) to 1.5 (11) win, advancing to the grand final in their first QAFLW season.

Key performers included Laura Roy with 30 disposals, a goal and strong midfield impact, supported by Gracie Roy, Isabella Levine and Greta Liell-Cock. Young talents such as Annabel Peacock, who sealed the match with a late goal, Harlee McIlwain and Zoe Petrides also contributed.

Coorparoo’s best included Ayla Fetahagic with 19 disposals and eight tackles, and ruck Renee Teys with 23 hitouts and 12 tackles.

Grand Final Result

Morningside faced Southport in the 2025 QAFLW grand final on Sunday, 7 September at Brighton Homes Arena. Southport won the decider with a score of 15.9 (99) to 3.2 (20), with Morningside finishing runners-up in their debut season at state league level.

Outlook

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Morningside’s debut QAFLW season marked a significant milestone for the club, advancing from past successes in community competitions to reaching the grand final in the state’s top women’s league. Their progression reflects the strength of their female pathway program and sets a foundation for future seasons.

Published 15-Sep-2025

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