A Greenslopes resident has been remanded in custody after appearing in Southport Magistrates Court on charges relating to alleged thefts from venues across South East Queensland.
Police allege that the 50-year-old woman was involved in incidents concerning tip jars and donation boxes at venues in several locations, including Surfers Paradise, Biggera Waters, Inala, Brisbane City and Coolangatta, between April and May 2026.
The court heard the woman had a number of outstanding matters before the courts, including stealing-related charges.
A bail application was made on her behalf. The magistrate refused bail, noting the number of matters currently before the courts and previous failures to appear.
The matter was listed for call-over on June 26.
As the case remains before the courts, the allegations have not been tested, and no findings of guilt have been made.
A modest restaurant in Greenslopes is quietly serving up what food critics and locals alike call the best bowl of Tonkotsu ramen in the entire country.
Taro’s Ramen has established itself at 16 Old Cleveland Road as a beloved community staple. Patrons frequently praise the fast, welcoming service that gives the venue a vibrant yet cosy atmosphere. Whether residents are dropping in for a quick weekday lunch or gathering as a group for a weekend dinner, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting that caters perfectly to the local crowd.
The eatery has earned a stellar reputation for its rich bone broths, particularly the classic Tonkotsu and Red Tonkotsu ramen. Kitchen staff prepare the noodles on-site and use premium local ingredients, including Bangalow pork and Wagyu beef sourced directly from a nearby butcher.
Diners appreciate these robust, fresh flavours, though some patrons note that the side dishes can be slightly expensive. To complement the hearty meals, the venue also stocks a curated selection of Japanese beers.
A major draw for the community is the restaurant’s self-serve condiment bar, which allows guests to customise their bowls exactly to their liking. The menu is inclusive, featuring vegetarian options to suit different dietary needs. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible across its entrance, seating, and parking areas, and free street parking is usually available nearby.
The restaurant operates seven days a week with split shifts, running from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner. They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery, accepting all major credit cards and tap-to-pay options.
For those who prefer to eat in the comfort of their own homes, the restaurant goes a step further by selling DIY take-home packs. These kits allow locals to prepare a high-quality bowl of ramen in their own kitchens, complete with the restaurant’s signature juicy pork slices and marinated eggs.
While the Greenslopes location is a massive hit with the local community, the brand also maintains four other locations across the greater Brisbane area, including South Brisbane, the Brisbane CBD, Ascot, and Underwood.
With 341 offences recorded across Greenslopes in the past six months, including a high number of theft-related incidents, local residents will soon have an opportunity to discuss neighbourhood concerns face-to-face with police in a setting designed for conversation rather than complaints.
The community event, known as Coffee with a Cop, will be held by South Brisbane District Crime Prevention and the Queensland Police Service at Parkside Community & Services Club in Greenslopes on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Theft Remains the Most Common Offence in Greenslopes
Crime data for the suburb shows theft was the most frequently reported offence category over the six-month period, accounting for a significant share of incidents recorded by police. Traffic-related offences and drug offences were also among the leading categories.
Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map
The figures paint a picture of the issues affecting residents day to day. While Greenslopes is often known for its central location, hospital precinct and established residential streets, the data suggests property crime continues to be a concern for many households and businesses.
Offences were recorded across different parts of the suburb, with crime activity spread throughout key residential and commercial areas. Data also showed incidents occurred at varying times of the day and week, indicating there is no single pattern behind offending in the area.
Photo Credit: QPS Crime Map
Community Conversations Instead of Formal Meetings
The upcoming Coffee with a Cop event is intended to give residents a chance to speak directly with local police officers without the formality of a public meeting or police station visit.
The Queensland Police Service promotes the program as a way to strengthen relationships between police and the communities they serve. Residents can raise concerns, ask questions about local issues and learn more about crime prevention efforts in their neighbourhood.
For Greenslopes residents, the event comes at a time when local crime data is highlighting ongoing issues such as theft and traffic-related offending. Rather than discussing broad state-wide crime trends, the gathering provides an opportunity to focus on matters affecting the suburb itself.
Local Knowledge Can Shape Local Responses
Community engagement programs often rely on information shared by residents who experience neighbourhood issues first-hand. Concerns about suspicious activity, property crime, road safety and other local matters can help police identify emerging trends and understand where community attention is focused.
Events such as Coffee with a Cop are designed to create those conversations in a more approachable environment, giving residents the chance to share observations and hear directly from officers working within the district.
Coffee with a Cop will take place at Parkside Community & Services Club, 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes, on Saturday, June 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
A planned community park on Headfort Street in Greenslopes is inching closer to reality, with a key construction milestone just reached on the neighbouring Brisbane Legacy House project.
Brisbane has been planning the new park as part of a broader redevelopment of the site, which sits within the Greenslopes Hospital Precinct. The project is linked to the construction of Brisbane Legacy House, a $9.2 million multi-disciplinary care centre for veterans and their families, which is being built on part of the same land. Brisbane has confirmed park works will begin once Legacy House construction is complete.
Photo credit: BMD Group
That moment is now drawing nearer. Builder JMac, part of the BMD Group, recently held a topping-out ceremony for Legacy House, a traditional milestone in the construction industry. According to BMD Group, the project is expected to be finished later this year, which brings the park one step closer to breaking ground.
A site with deep roots
The Headfort Street site carries a long history tied to the area’s military past. The former Red Cross Centre at the corner of Headfort and Newdegate Streets was built around 1945 as a recreation centre for service personnel recovering at what was then the 112th Australian General Hospital, funded by money raised through the Australian Red Cross Café in Brisbane.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs later sought approval to remediate the contaminated site and sell it to Brisbane for the purpose of constructing a public park and Legacy House. The site sat largely abandoned for years before that process got underway, with the prospect of a community park there as far back as 2020.
Photo credit: BCC
Brisbane’s plans for the park include both new community amenities and nods to the site’s heritage. Proposed features include shade trees and structures, seating and picnic areas, pedestrian pathways, and open green spaces for informal recreation. The plans also call for the inclusion of heritage features, specifically the site’s original gates and facade.
Community input and next steps
Community input was sought during the project’s planning phase. Council ran engagement on proposed park features in November and December 2023, with a final concept plan released in mid-2025.
The park falls within the Coorparoo Ward and is classified as a planned Council project. Residents wanting to stay across progress or provide feedback can contact Council on 07 3403 8888 or email the project team at parks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
Therapy dogs Dougal and Buddy have become familiar faces at Greenslopes Private Hospital, where a dedicated dog therapy program originally established for veterans has recently expanded to include all patients and staff.
The pair recently appeared on national TV to highlight the work they do with veterans, particularly in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, a period that can bring a mix of emotions for those who have served.
Queensland’s Only Veteran-Focused Dog Therapy Program
Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital
Dougal and Buddy are the core of PAWS, or Puppies Assisting Wounded Soldiers, founded by war veteran Tony Wilson. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tony established the program in 2025 after seeing a fellow veteran deeply affected by their service experience. He has spoken about being motivated by that experience and wanting to find a way to make a meaningful difference.
PAWS is currently Queensland’s only dog therapy program specifically designed to support veterans, run with the help of dedicated volunteers. Tony has described the program as offering something small but powerful, with the simple act of pats and cuddles serving as a reminder to veterans that they are not alone.
The program’s positive impact was quickly recognised by hospital leadership. CEO Justin Greenwell confirmed that its success led to a hospital-wide expansion, announced in April 2026, with Dougal and Buddy now visiting all patients and staff.
Mr Greenwell has noted that the dogs help provide moments of distraction, reduce stress, and contribute to a more positive environment for everyone at the hospital. Tony has also said that seeing the impact Dougal and Buddy have had on the veteran community has been deeply rewarding, and that he is pleased the program can now benefit a wider group of people.
A Hospital With Deep Military Roots
Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes Private Hospital has a longstanding connection to Australia’s military community. It opened in 1942 as a military facility during World War II and later served as a repatriation hospital. Now operated by Ramsay Health Care, the hospital continues to provide dedicated care for Australian veterans and their widows. The hospital has noted that the PAWS program reflects its ongoing commitment to veteran care.
A quick coffee run in Stones Corner rarely stays a quick coffee run.
You stop for breakfast, wander past a vintage rack, duck into a bookstore, grab lunch, run into someone you know, and somehow the afternoon disappears. That ability to keep people lingering has long been part of the precinct’s appeal — and this month, locals are being rewarded for doing exactly that.
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Shop, Savour, Win
Throughout the month of May, shoppers who spend $20 or more at participating Stones Corner precinct businesses can enter the Shop Savour Win campaign, a month-long promotion designed to encourage visitors to explore more of the precinct’s evolving high street.
Ten $100 EFTPOS gift cards are up for grabs across the campaign, with bonus entries available for those who visit multiple participating businesses.
In a precinct built around wandering, discovering and staying a little longer than planned, the Shop Savour Win campaign may be one of the easiest competitions in Brisbane to enter.
Pro Tip: You get additional entries for visiting multiple businesses—so go ahead, explore the whole strip.
‘Shop Savour Win at Stones Corner’ is an initiative under Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program and forms part of broader efforts to increase foot traffic and support local traders within the Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct, which stretches along Logan Road between Gladys Street and Cornwall Street.
While the area has always had a loyal local following, recent upgrades and renewed interest in the precinct have helped cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most distinctive inner-south shopping and dining destinations.
The revival has been especially noticeable around the upgraded Hanlon Park/Bur’uda corridor and the Logan Road high street, where a growing mix of hospitality venues, independent retailers and wellness operators has brought fresh energy back into the neighbourhood.
That renewed momentum was on full display during the recent Stones Corner Festival, which drew strong crowds and highlighted the precinct’s growing appeal as both a local destination and a broader lifestyle hub for Brisbane’s southside.
People are rediscovering that “old-school high street” magic. It’s a mix of independent spirit and eclectic character that big-box shopping malls just can’t replicate.
More Than Just a Shopping Strip
Unlike larger shopping centres built around speed and convenience, Stones Corner still trades heavily on character. The strip remains intentionally eclectic — part suburban village, part dining precinct, part vintage treasure hunt.
Visitors can move from specialty cafés and multicultural dining venues through to boutique retail, bookstores, craft beer spots, salons, fitness studios and independent service providers, all within a relatively compact and walkable section of Logan Road.
Artist’s perspective of the Stones Corner precinct. Photo Credit: Archipelago
The area’s accessibility also continues to work in its favour. Positioned just over four kilometres from the CBD and connected by both the busway and nearby rail links, Stones Corner occupies a rare middle ground — close to the city while still retaining the feel of a genuine neighbourhood high street.
The Businesses Driving the Precinct
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Food has become one of the precinct’s biggest attractions, with Sri Lankan, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, Japanese and Latin American venues sitting alongside long-running pubs, modern cafés and craft beer bars.
Popular names along the strip include Walkway to Ceylon, Sasso Italiano, Mirchh Masala, Clove n’ Honey, Stone Throw Espresso, Mourning Roast and the historic Stones Corner Hotel.
Retail also remains a major part of the precinct’s identity. Alongside anchor businesses such as ALDI and Healthyworld Pharmacy, the area is home to independent bookstores, vintage retailers, boutique fashion stores, artisan florists, beauty operators and specialty lifestyle businesses.
The precinct also supports a growing mix of wellness and professional services, ranging from fitness studios and float therapy operators through to salons, medical clinics and employment services.
One of the best-known examples of Stones Corner’s independent spirit is Books@Stones, the long-running bookstore that has become a local institution along the strip.
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The precinct’s blend of long-standing operators and newer arrivals has helped create the kind of street environment where people are encouraged to slow down, browse, and spend time exploring.
Built Around Discovery
The Shop Savour Win campaign is ultimately built around that sense of discovery.
Rather than focusing on a single shopping centre or major retailer, the promotion encourages visitors to move through the broader precinct — grabbing coffee, browsing boutiques, staying for dinner, and exploring businesses they may not have noticed before.
For many locals, that authenticity remains the drawcard.
The precinct’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when James Stone operated a ginger beer business near the corner of Logan and Old Cleveland Roads. Elements of that history still remain visible today, from heritage shopfronts through to the wartime air raid shelter near the library.
A stretch of low-rise buildings on Cleveland Street in Stones Corner could soon give way to two 20-storey towers, as developers push ahead with plans for a large residential project in the suburb — a proposal set to bring 320 apartments, hundreds of new residents and a noticeable addition to the area’s inner-south skyline.
Plans lodged in April 2026 by Cleveland Projects Pty Ltd outline a two-stage mixed-use development across 71 to 85 Cleveland Street, directly opposite the Stones Corner district centre. The application (DA A007006920), prepared by Urban Strategies, includes two residential towers above a shared podium, ground-floor retail space, rooftop communal areas and four basement levels for parking and servicing.
The project site currently contains a mix of older apartment blocks, detached houses and a former dwelling converted into office space. Under the proposal, those buildings would be removed to make way for a larger residential development in a part of Brisbane identified in planning documents as a higher-density housing area near transport and employment areas.
One of the existing buildings on the site Photo Credit: DA 007006920
Towers Planned Opposite Stones Corner Centre
Planning documents show the towers would rise above an elevated podium facing Cleveland Street, with two commercial tenancies designed to activate the street frontage. The proposal includes 127 one-bedroom apartments, 65 two-bedroom units, 120 three-bedroom apartments and eight four-bedroom dwellings.
Photo Credit: DA 007006920
Architectural plans prepared by Ellivo Architects show the development split into two construction stages. The southern tower would be built first alongside part of the basement and podium structure, followed by the northern tower in a later stage.
The site is in the High Density Residential zone, identified as “up to 15 storeys”, but the applicant’s planning report says the Eastern Corridor Neighbourhood Plan supports a 20-storey outcome for a site of this size and frontage.
Cleveland Street Site Sits Near Rail, Busway and Hospital Jobs
The site sits between the Stones Corner commercial strip and Hanlon Park, within walking distance of Buranda train station, the South East Busway and the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.
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Planning material submitted to Brisbane City Council argues the location is suited to higher-density housing because of its access to jobs, public transport and nearby services. The documents describe the area as part of an ongoing transition across Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba as more housing is directed towards established transport corridors.
Transport consultants from Colliers Engineering & Design noted the project would place hundreds of new residents within reach of major bus and rail connections, including services along Logan Road, Cornwall Street and the nearby busway network.
Hundreds of Car Parks Included in Proposal
The plans include 547 vehicle spaces spread across basement, ground and mezzanine levels. That figure includes resident parking, visitor bays and commercial spaces.
The proposal also includes 205 bicycle spaces, with pedestrian access planned from Cleveland Street and new pathways linking residents to the surrounding footpath network.
Traffic modelling submitted with the application found nearby intersections at Logan Road, Cornwall Street and Cleveland Street were operating within acceptable limits during peak periods, though the report acknowledged increased traffic volumes would move through the surrounding road network once both towers are complete.
The transport report prepared for Gardner Vaughan Group said the development would generate additional daily vehicle movements but remained supportable under Brisbane City Council transport standards.
Construction Planned in Two Stages
Construction staging plans show the southern half of the development would be built first, including major excavation works for the lower basement levels, with the northern tower marked for a later stage.
Basement plans show large areas allocated for resident storage, loading zones, waste collection and electric vehicle infrastructure. Service vehicle access would be taken from Cleveland Street through dedicated entry points designed for loading trucks and refuse vehicles.
Application drawings also show communal areas, rooftop terrace levels and planting spread throughout the site.
Stones Corner Continues Shift Towards Higher Density Housing
The proposal adds to planning documents’ picture of Stones Corner as an area moving toward higher-density housing near transport and employment centres across Brisbane’s inner south.
The application places the project within broader growth occurring around Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba, where larger residential developments are increasingly being proposed near major public transport links.
If approved, the Cleveland Street project would add a 20-storey residential development to the immediate Stones Corner area.
The Gabba may sit a few suburbs away from Stones Corner, but the planned transformation of the famous stadium site could soon shape everyday life across Brisbane’s inner south, with new housing, major events, changing traffic flows and a large entertainment precinct all set to arrive on the city fringe.
Queensland is moving ahead with plans to turn the Gabba precinct into a mixed-use entertainment and housing hub once the stadium reaches the end of its life after the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The redevelopment would replace the single-use stadium model with a precinct built around a new indoor arena, homes, retail, hospitality venues and public spaces.
More people, more movement across the southside
The biggest impact may not come from the arena itself, but from the flow-on effects around transport, commuting and population growth.
The Gabba redevelopment forms part of the wider Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, where planning changes are expected to support more than 16,000 homes across the broader district. As more residents move into Brisbane’s inner south, nearby suburbs are likely to feel increased pressure on roads, public transport and local infrastructure.
Stones Corner already sits along one of Brisbane’s busiest southside corridors, with many residents travelling through Logan Road, Ipswich Road and the Pacific Motorway network each day. The redevelopment is expected to increase activity throughout Woolloongabba and surrounding suburbs as the area shifts into a denser inner-city precinct.
The Gabba moves beyond sport
At the centre of the plan is a proposed 17,000-seat indoor arena designed for concerts, indoor sport and large entertainment events. The venue would eventually take over as the major event space in the precinct once Brisbane’s planned Victoria Park stadium becomes operational.
Unlike the current Gabba, which is largely tied to sporting events, the new precinct is intended to stay active throughout the week, bringing more regular foot traffic into the area through restaurants, entertainment venues and residential living.
For nearby suburbs, that could mean both opportunities and challenges. Local businesses across the southside may benefit from increased visitation, while residents may also see heavier traffic and busier streets during major events and construction stages.
Cross River Rail could reshape commuting patterns
One of the key reasons the project is moving ahead in Woolloongabba is its direct connection to the future Cross River Rail station.
The new underground Woolloongabba Station is expected to become one of Brisbane’s busiest transport hubs, linking the inner south directly with the CBD and other major rail corridors. The expanded public transport network may eventually change how many people travel into the city and surrounding suburbs.
The precinct’s location beside major busway routes and rail infrastructure is also seen as critical to supporting the long-term growth planned for the area.
A different future for a familiar Brisbane landmark
For decades, The Gabba has been part of Brisbane’s sporting identity, drawing crowds from across the southside for cricket, AFL and major events. The proposed redevelopment marks one of the biggest changes ever planned for the site.
While the stadium itself is expected to remain through the 2032 Games, the longer-term vision points to a very different future for Woolloongabba — one built around housing, entertainment and inner-city living rather than a stand-alone sporting ground.
A significant milestone has been reached for Legacy House in Greenslopes, with the project’s topping-out ceremony marking the roof being placed on the building. The milestone marks progress toward a facility designed to provide additional support services for veterans and their families.
The ceremony was held within the Greenslopes hospital precinct, where Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a new, accessible location for coordinated services and support.
Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a multipurpose precinct designed to deliver family-centred care and referral services. Once complete, it is expected to provide a range of supports, including clinical support, social connection, and health and wellbeing services.
The facility will also host services from several ex-service organisations, including RSL Queensland, Mates4Mates, Open Arms, and the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, bringing these organisations together in one location.
Photo credit: Facebook/Legacy Australia
Queensland is now home to more than 163,000 veterans, the largest veteran population in Australia. The Greenslopes-based facility is intended to provide a centralised location where veterans and their families can access support services.
Legacy Australia has also outlined plans for the precinct to adopt a bio-psycho-social model of care for veterans and their families as part of the project.
Why Greenslopes Was Chosen
Legacy Australia selected Greenslopes as the preferred location due to its existing links to veteran health and support services, including the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, the Keith Payne Mental Health Unit, and Greenslopes Private Hospital. The site also holds historical significance for many elderly widows and veteran families because of its longstanding connection to the local community.
Cr Fiona Cunningham recently said the project had been made possible after Brisbane City Council and the Lord Mayor secured the land from the Federal Government, with the site previously home to the former Red Cross Hall.
During a recent visit to the construction site with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Cr Cunningham described Legacy House as an important future hub for veteran families that would bring support services, care, and community connection together in one place.
Legacy House has been designed as a place focused on conversation, connection, and support, providing an appropriate environment for veterans and families dealing with trauma, grief, and stress.
The three-storey building will feature skylights designed to bring in natural light and warmth, along with indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and open-plan workspaces.
The facility will also include lift accessibility to better support elderly volunteers and families, as well as underground parking for staff and visitors.
An adjoining outdoor play area, seating spaces, and green space for families are also planned as part of the precinct.
Industry and Construction Support
Legacy Brisbane is also building what it describes as a “construction community of care”, encouraging companies to contribute products and services either at reduced cost or on a pro bono basis.
Several organisations have already joined the project, including Gripfast Consulting, JMac, Hayball, Ashurst, ADP Consulting, Bligh Tanner, St Hilliers, Construction Unity Group, Urbis Town Planning, Bennett & Bennett, Environmental Sciences, Steve Watson Partners, and WT.
The facility was architecturally designed by award-winning firm Hayball, with Gripfast Consulting involved as project managers.
Through its “Bring It Home” campaign, Legacy Brisbane is working to raise $9.2 million to support construction of Legacy House within the Greenslopes Hospital precinct, with completion due in October 2026.
The Brisbane Broncos have also publicly backed Legacy Brisbane and the Legacy House project. Former Broncos players Darius Boyd and Alex Glenn attended the topping-out ceremony earlier this year, while the club supported fundraising efforts through its ANZAC Round 50-50 Charity Raffle campaign.
The milestone comes ahead of the 2026 Anzac Day, a time when Australians pause to remember those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.
As construction continues in Greenslopes, the project is set to provide additional support services for veterans and their families through a purpose-built, centralised facility.
What began as a muddy crossing on the edge of Brisbane has evolved into one of the city’s most enduring suburban centres. The Stones Corner Heritage Trail traces this remarkable transformation through a 2.3-kilometre self-guided walk, uncovering the people, businesses and wartime landmarks that helped shape the precinct over more than a century. From Burnett Swamp and horse-drawn drays to electric trams, department stores and community halls, the trail offers a fascinating glimpse into how Stones Corner grew from rural outpost to thriving urban hub.
The Burnett Swamp Bridge, then known as the Buranda Bridge, shortly after its construction. Stones Corner, 1929. (Photo credit: Brisbane City Archives)
Before shops and sidewalks lined Logan Road, this area was an open wetland known as Burnett Swamp. Named after explorer James Charles Burnett, the swamp was crossed by a key track used by drays and flocks heading to Brisbane. This rudimentary route eventually became Logan Road, setting the foundation for Stones Corner’s future.
Thomason’s Buildings (former)
Thomason’s Buildings, Brisbane, 1952 (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland)
Built in 1925, these commercial buildings were commissioned by pharmacist and entrepreneur Thomas Watson Thomason. Positioned on the corner of Cleveland Street and Logan Road, they catered to the area’s booming retail scene and marked a turning point in the suburb’s economic prosperity.
Thomason Brothers & Co Buildings (former)
Pharmacy, Stones Corner, ca 1928 (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland)
Located further down Logan Road, these 1888 buildings were part of Thomason’s expanding chain of pharmacies. By the 1890s, Stones Corner had become a retail hotspot, complete with banks, a hotel, and a post office—Thomason’s pharmacy at its heart.
Stones Corner Air Raid Shelter
Stones Corner Air Raid Shelter, 2015 (Photo credit: CC0/Shiftchange/Wikimedia Commons)
Constructed in 1942, this shelter was built to protect locals during World War II. After the war, its sturdy design allowed it to be repurposed into a public bus shelter, reflecting the community’s optimism and resourcefulness even in times of conflict.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (former)
A front elevation architectural sketch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia at Stones Corner. Construction documents, 1937-40. (Photo credit: National Archives of Australia)
Opened in 1939, this purpose-built bank symbolised Stones Corner’s financial maturity. Designed in the Stripped Classical style by Commonwealth Government architect Edwin Hubert Henderson, the building was a response to the suburb’s growing demand for financial services.
Penneys Building
Penneys shopfront, Stones Corner. Truth, 8 September 1938 (National Library of Australia)
As department stores rose to prominence in the early 20th century, Penneys brought the “one-stop shop” experience to Stones Corner. It represented the rise of middle-class consumer culture, offering everything from fashion to household goods under one roof.
The High Street
Stones Corner shops, 1956 (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland)
Logan Road was the original high street of Stones Corner, where 19th-century residents could visit a butcher, grocer, bootmaker, and even a saddler. The area was a hive of essential services, enabling newcomers to settle and thrive.
Salvation Army Hall (former)
A picture of Salvation Army Hall as it appeared in ‘The Telegraph’, 1926. (Photo credit: National Library of Australia)
Originally the Oddfellows’ Hall, this 1890 building served as a key community venue. Run by a fraternal society known for mutual aid and moral development, it offered social events and support to its members, strengthening community bonds in early Stones Corner.
This modest police outpost at 19 Knowsley Street witnessed its share of drama. Reports from 1889 detail crimes from gang harassment to a meticulously planned safe-cracking heist, painting a picture of a suburb grappling with the challenges of rapid growth.
Coorparoo Substation No. 210
Coorparoo Substation No. 210, c. 2020 (Photo credit: Queensland Government)
The arrival of electric trams in 1902 did more than ease travel—it brought power to the suburb. By 1920, Stones Corner celebrated the switch-on of electric street lights, a sign of modernity fuelled by the infrastructure surrounding the tramlines.
Langlands Park
Politician Fred Bromley makes the first kick for the Junior Rugby League season at Easts League Club, Langlands Park, 1948 (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland).
Once part of the Langlands Estate, this area transitioned from pastoral stockyard to a recreational hub. As houses replaced paddocks in the 1890s, the need for green space grew—leading to the creation of Langlands Park, now a cherished community venue.
From muddy crossings and chemist shops to banks, department stores and electric lights, the Stones Corner Heritage Trail offers a vivid look at a suburb shaped by ambition, enterprise and community spirit. Whether you’re a history buff or curious local, this walk reveals how one corner of Brisbane came to play such a pivotal role in the city’s story.
