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Greenslopes Wall Becomes Site of New Artwork

The external wall along Henry Street at Greenslopes State School now features a large mural developed through a shared creative process. The finished work forms a visible addition to the school’s streetside frontage.

The mural was created in partnership with Manamana Dreaming and includes contributions made during the project. Participants were involved in forming elements of the final design.

Thumbprints Added as Part of Greenslopes Mural

The mural process included participants adding thumbprints, which were incorporated into the completed artwork. This element formed part of the overall design and contributed to the collaborative nature of the project.

Among those who took part were Ms Coffey, Mr Kelly and Ms Cunningham, who also added their thumbprints during the process. Their participation reflects broader involvement across those present during the mural’s creation.

Greenslopes Project Delivered With First Nations Artists

The artwork was developed with Manamana Dreaming, a First Nations family group based in South East Queensland. The group specialises in art, cultural education, digital projects and community-focused work.

Artist profiles from the group highlight experience in creative practice and engagement across different audiences. Their involvement supported the delivery of the mural at Greenslopes State School.

Support Behind the Greenslopes Mural

The project also received a $1,500 grant provided to the school’s Parents and Citizens group. This support contributed to the completion of the mural project.

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Public responses shared alongside the project described the finished mural as a positive addition to the school environment. The artwork now stands as a completed feature on the Greenslopes school wall.

Published 30-Mar-2026

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Funded by Gallipoli Medical Research, the program has been running since 2017 as a free, donor-supported resource for cancer patients and their families. It does not treat the disease itself. What it treats is everything else: the fear, the isolation, the exhaustion, the sense that life has been picked up and shaken. For nine years, it has been putting people back in the room with others who actually understand what that feels like.

What the Program Actually Does

The Cancer Wellness Program is committed to equipping patients and their families with the advice, resources and support they need for a smoother pathway through treatment and beyond. When a patient feels supported, informed and empowered to focus on their wellbeing during a time of illness, the entire outlook of their cancer experience can change dramatically.

In practice, that means peer group sessions, survivorship education, expert-led workshops and hands-on creative activities that range from kokedama workshops to petting zoos and pony rides. The program operates on a simple but powerful insight: that people who have been through cancer treatment understand each other in a way that even the most caring friends and family sometimes cannot.

Jenny Chaves joined the program in 2023, after chemotherapy and surgery for cancer. Now in remission but still living with the lasting effects of treatment, she describes what the program gave her in plain terms.

“Cancer changes every aspect of your life during and after treatment,” she said. “This program helped me get back on track. The peer support from people who understand my experience has been absolutely vital to my health journey.”

“People around you often expect things to go back to normal after your treatment ends. But it doesn’t work like that. In this group, everyone gets it. It’s a safe space where we are supported and can be ourselves.”

The Bit That Often Goes Unspoken

One of the things the program has understood from the beginning is that cancer treatment does not end when the last chemotherapy session does. The side effects, the anxiety, the recalibration of identity and daily life, all of that continues well into remission and beyond. The survivorship education sessions the program offers address that reality directly, giving participants the knowledge and resources to navigate what comes after the acute phase of treatment.

“When treatment starts, you’re just trying to get through each day,” Jenny said. “The survivorship session was fantastic. It gave me knowledge to navigate my health journey and resources to get back on track.”

The creative workshops serve a different but equally important function. Kokedama, craft stalls, ANZAC Day poppies, all of it pulls participants out of the hospital-and-side-effects loop that cancer can create, back into something that is just theirs for an hour.

“Cancer is all-consuming. Your world shrinks to hospitals and side effects. Doing something creative pulls you out of that space. It brings you into the present moment and helps restore some balance,” Jenny said.

“We have such a good laugh. That sense of humour, of being seen and understood, is a real tonic. It lifts your spirit.”

Where Nine Years Gets You

After nine years, the program’s reach across Greenslopes is significant. With close to 10,000 patients receiving cancer treatment at the hospital every year, the community of people who could benefit from it is large and constantly renewing. Former participants like Jenny have gone on to give back to the program, helping run stalls and workshops that both raise funds and keep the sense of purpose alive.

“It felt amazing to tell people that buying these crafts helps support someone like me,” she said. “It might seem small, but it gave us a real sense of purpose.”

A Program That Belongs to Greenslopes

Nine years is not an accident. Programs like this survive because communities sustain them, through donations, through volunteering, through local artisans who offer their time to run a workshop, and through the participants who keep showing up and bringing new people in.

For Greenslopes and the surrounding southside suburbs, having a hospital that offers not just treatment but genuine human support for the people going through cancer is something worth knowing about. Whether you or someone you love is currently in treatment, in remission or just starting to look for what comes next, the Cancer Wellness Program is worth a phone call.

To find out more or register interest, contact the program coordinator on 07 3329 4860, email cancerwellnesscoor@ramsayhealth.com.au, or click this link. To support the program through a donation, visit gallipoliresearch.com.au/donate. Local artisans interested in running a workshop for participants are also warmly welcomed to get in touch.

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Published 30-March-2026.

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For 20 minutes in Round 4 of the 2026 QRL Hostplus Cup, this looked like Norths’ game.

They had the field position, the tempo, and the early points to match it. Two sharp finishes from Kane Rushton inside the opening exchanges gave the Devils an 8–0 lead and, more importantly, control of how the game was being played.

The Brisbane Tigers weren’t just behind on the scoreboard. They were being squeezed. Their yardage sets were untidy, their exits slow, and their attack forced to start deep in their own half.

What kept them in it was composure.

Kea Pere’s try midway through the half didn’t flip momentum, but it stopped the game from getting away. At 8–4 at the break, the Tigers were still chasing — but within reach.

And that was enough.

The Shift After the Break

Because what followed wasn’t a sudden burst. It was a controlled shift.

The Tigers came out of the break with more intent through the middle, tightening their carries and increasing ruck speed just enough to change the picture. Esom Ioka’s try early in the half levelled the score, but more telling was how it came — direct, physical, and built through the middle third.

From there, the balance of the game began to tilt.

Leon Te Hau’s try gave Brisbane the lead soon after, but it was the period that followed that defined the night. The Tigers didn’t chase points. They built pressure. Their line speed improved, their spacing in defence tightened, and their attack began to ask more questions of a Devils side that had spent most of the first half dictating terms.

By the time Zacariah Miles and Jackson Chang crossed within a tight window, the game had moved beyond a contest and into control.

From 8–4 down at halftime to 20–8 deep into the second half, the Tigers had effectively taken the game away.

Coaching and Control

That shift wasn’t accidental.

It carried the hallmarks of a side that understands how it wants to play. Under Jim Lenihan, Brisbane are building a team that doesn’t need to dominate early to win. The emphasis is on staying in the contest, managing momentum, and striking when fatigue appears.

This performance — patient early, clinical late — fits that blueprint closely.

In contrast, Norths looked like a side that had control without a clear next phase. When the Tigers adjusted, the Devils struggled to respond. Their early advantage, built on territory and execution, wasn’t converted into scoreboard pressure that could withstand a shift in momentum.

The Scoreboard That Stayed Tight

The missed conversions told part of that story.

Two early chances went begging for Norths, leaving the margin at 8–0 instead of stretching further. The Tigers had their own struggles from the tee, but when Zach Lamont finally converted late in the match, it pushed the margin beyond reach and confirmed what the second half had already established.

The scoreboard flattered the contest early. It didn’t reflect the pressure that was building.

The Turning Window

There was a passage in the middle of the second half where the game broke.

With the contest still within reach, Devils captain Kierran Moseley rotated off. In the minutes that followed, the Tigers increased their tempo, found space through the middle, and scored twice to open the game up.

It wasn’t simply the rotation that mattered, but the timing. Without their on-field organiser, Norths lost defensive cohesion at exactly the moment Brisbane were ready to press.

By the time Moseley returned and Zak Taibi crossed late, the contest had already shifted too far.

Where the Game Was Won

Individually, Rushton’s early double stood out and kept the Devils in front when they had the better of the opening exchanges.

But the Tigers’ strength came from elsewhere.

Five different try scorers, each arriving at a moment when the game demanded it. Zacariah Miles was central to the momentum swing, while Jackson Chang’s control out of dummy-half gave Brisbane direction once the game opened up.

It was less about brilliance, more about accumulation.

Key Moments That Shaped the Game

• Rushton’s early double establishes control for Norths
• Pere’s try keeps the Tigers within reach before halftime
• Ioka’s early second-half try shifts momentum
• Te Hau’s try hands Brisbane the lead
• Back-to-back tries to Miles and Chang break the game open
• Lamont’s late conversion puts the result beyond doubt

Tigers 2026: A System Taking Shape

This is the version of Brisbane Lenihan has been building toward.

A roster strengthened with targeted additions designed not just for impact, but for balance. The emphasis is clear: mobility through the spine, composure through the middle, and enough depth to sustain pressure late in games.

Against Norths, that identity showed itself not in the opening exchanges, but in how the game was finished.

Proof of Identity

For the Tigers, this was more than a comeback.

It was a performance that reflected clarity — of role, of system, and of timing.

They didn’t need to control the start.

They controlled what mattered.

For the Devils, the frustration will sit in what might have been. The early dominance was real. The opportunities were there.

But they weren’t taken.

And against a side that now understands how to close, that’s enough to turn a lead into a loss.

Published 28-March-2026

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Crash On Cornwall Street Raises Questions

The incident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday, 20 March 2026, along Cornwall Street in Greenslopes, near the intersection of Baron Street.

Police believe the woman may have been crossing the road when she was struck by a motorcycle travelling east. The motorcycle did not stop after the collision.

Debris located at the scene indicates the motorcycle involved may have been black.

Investigation Focuses On Unidentified Rider

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident as officers work to establish what occurred.

Police have confirmed the motorcycle failed to remain at the scene and are seeking assistance to identify the vehicle involved.

Woman Taken To Hospital With Serious Injuries

The injured woman, a 39-year-old from Greenslopes, was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

Her injuries have been described as serious, particularly affecting her leg. A later report indicated she was in a critical condition and had sustained injuries to both her arm and leg.

Public Urged To Assist Greenslopes Investigation

Investigators are appealing to anyone who was travelling along Cornwall Street or nearby areas at about 6:45 p.m. on 20 March to come forward.

Witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage from the time of the crash are urged to contact police. Authorities have also called on the person involved to make contact.

The investigation reference number is QP2600538618.

Ongoing Efforts To Clarify Events

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Police inquiries remain ongoing as investigators continue to gather information to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash in Greenslopes.

Published 22-Mar-2026

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Diesel Spill Disrupts Traffic In Greenslopes

A crash on the northbound Pacific Motorway at Greenslopes on March 17, 2026 resulted in a diesel spill that affected morning traffic across Brisbane’s south.

Emergency services were called between about 5.30 a.m. and 5.45 a.m. near exit 5, where the incident occurred. Reports differed on the type of vehicle involved, with accounts describing a ute towing a trailer, a truck carrying a diesel tank, and a diesel tanker involved in a collision.

Despite these differences, it was consistently reported that diesel was released onto the roadway, requiring immediate clean-up and traffic management.

Lane Closures And Traffic Build-Up

Authorities closed multiple northbound lanes following the crash, reducing traffic to a single lane for several hours. These restrictions remained in place until approximately 8.25 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. while crews worked to clear the spill.

Traffic queues extended well beyond the crash site. Congestion was reported to have reached between 14 kilometres and more than 17 kilometres at different stages of the morning.

Motorists experienced significant delays, with some sections of the motorway slowing to about 5 km/h. In other areas, traffic moved gradually at speeds of up to 45 km/h.

Flow-on congestion was also reported on nearby routes, including the Gateway Motorway northbound through Stretton.

Driver Treated And Transported

One person involved in the crash sustained a head injury. The individual was treated at the scene before being transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.

Emergency crews remained on site for several hours to complete the clean-up and safely reopen the affected lanes.

Online Reaction Following Greenslopes Incident

The Greenslopes crash drew attention online, where social media users posted a mix of humour, speculation and commentary about the diesel spill and resulting delays.

By later in the morning, traffic conditions gradually improved as lanes reopened and congestion eased across the motorway network.

Ongoing Impact On Greenslopes Commuters

The incident caused widespread disruption for commuters travelling through Greenslopes during peak morning hours. The combination of lane closures and clean-up operations contributed to extended delays across multiple routes.

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Traffic conditions stabilised later in the morning, although the earlier disruption affected travel times across Brisbane’s southern corridor.

Published 18-Mar-2026

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Read: Locals Urged to Report Koala Sightings on Wildlife Page

Early Morning Incident In Greenslopes

Police allege the crash occurred at 4:13 a.m. on 22 February 2026 on the Pacific Motorway at Greenslopes. It is alleged a black Chery Tiggo wagon, which had earlier been reported stolen, was involved in a collision with a white Toyota Camry and a silver Mazda utility.

The Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene as part of ongoing inquiries.

Injuries And Hospital Treatment

The 17-year-old boy, identified as being from Alexandra Hills and alleged to have been driving the Chery Tiggo, sustained a serious leg injury and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

The 40-year-old male driver of the Toyota and the 30-year-old male driver of the Mazda were also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Alleged Theft And Court Proceedings

Police further allege the Chery Tiggo was stolen from a shopping complex in Capalaba on 16 February 2026.

The teenager has been charged with three counts of stealing. He also faces one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle involving publication on social media, receiving tainted property, and learner driver not being properly supervised.

He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear before the Cleveland Childrens Court on 2 March 2026.

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The Queensland Police Service has referenced the matter under QP2600349997.

Investigations into the Greenslopes traffic crash remain ongoing.

Published 24-Feb-2026

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 Sat, February 21, 2026 (Allianz Stadium) – A-League – Men – Round 18
• Sydney FC 1  |   Brisbane Roar FC 0

Sun, February 22, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League – Women – Round 18
• Brisbane Roar FC 0  |   Adelaide United FC 2

Fri, February 20, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 1
• Holland Park Hawks 2  |   Logan Lightning 0

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1
• Holland Park Hawks 1  |   SWQ Thunder 3

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Underwood Park – Rochedale Rovers FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1
• Rochedale Rovers 0  |   Wynnum Wolves 3

Sat, February 21, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park – Peninsula Power FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1
• Peninsula Power 1  |   Eastern Suburbs 0

Sun, February 22, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1
• Brisbane Roar B 1  |   Brisbane City 3

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Heath Park – Eastern Suburbs FC – Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 3
• Eastern Suburbs 4  |   Brisbane City 2

Fri, February 20, 2026 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) – NBL – Men – Round 22
• Brisbane Bullets 77  |   Sydney Kings 117

Sat, February 21, 2026 (The Gabba) – One Day Cup 2025-26 – Men – Match 6
• Queensland Bulls 260  |   South Australia Men 135

Sat, February 14, 2026 & Sat, February 21, 2026 (2 Day – Ian Healy Oval) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Men 1st Grade – Round 14
• Northern Suburbs Mens 1st Grade 6-293d  |   Wynnum-Manly Mens 1st Grade 217

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Several of those records appear in citizen-science databases, where residents log wildlife sightings with dates, locations and often photographs. The iNaturalist place page for Greenslopes includes a 2024 koala observation among the species recorded locally. It also records several more recent observations in neighbouring suburbs. These platforms do not measure population size, and multiple entries may relate to the same animal. However, they do provide verifiable evidence that koalas have been observed within the broader inner-south landscape.

Queensland’s environment department also runs an official reporting pathway via the QWildlife app and publishes an interactive dashboard of reported koala sightings. The department’s guidance makes it clear that sightings are not a population survey, and that multiple reports may relate to the same animal. However, reporting helps build a clearer picture of when and where koalas are seen. 

If you want the government reporting channel, start at Queensland Government — Report koala sightings and read the caveats at QWildlife FAQs.

Reading the maps without overreading them

It’s important not to over-interpret a handful of pins on a map. A koala record in a suburb doesn’t automatically mean koalas are “back” in a stable, breeding way, especially in highly built-up areas. 

What these databases can do well is show where people are encountering koalas, and where repeated reports might justify extra attention: safer road design, habitat restoration, or community education.

This context matters because koalas in Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT are listed as Endangered under national environmental law. That listing reflects broad, long-term pressures (especially habitat loss and fragmentation) and is a reminder that even small local actions that reduce injury and mortality can be meaningful. 

What makes a suburb risky for koalas?

Across urban Australia, two commonly cited risks for koalas moving through suburbs are vehicle strikes and dog attacks. In the inner-south, where roads are frequent and traffic volumes can be high, managing collision risk is a practical issue — not an abstract one.

Brisbane has already debated measures such as fencing and speed limits in other koala-adjacent areas. For example, koala fencing and speed limit changes on Boundary Road and the public discussion around whether those measures are sufficient. 

There is also local government documentation showing that “where strikes happen” can be mapped and assessed. A Brisbane City Council tabled paper (PDF) examines koala roadkill mitigation options around a reserve area and includes analysis intended to inform decision-making. 

The practical implication is straightforward in Greenslopes. If koalas are recorded in the wider inner-south, some will occasionally travel on the ground between trees, which can bring them into contact with roads, especially near connected green spaces and drainage lines.

What’s happening locally: habitat work along 

Greenslopes sits within the Norman Creek catchment, which includes pockets of parkland and creekside vegetation that support a range of wildlife. One active on-the-ground effort is habitat restoration at Greenslopes DCP, led by theNorman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee. Their project pages describe weed control and revegetation activities to improve local habitat conditions.

It’s not necessary to label every restoration site “koala habitat” to recognise the broader benefit: healthier, better-vegetated creek corridors can improve urban biodiversity and provide more shade and canopy connectivity for many native species.

What Greenslopes locals can do 

You don’t need specialist gear to contribute. The most useful steps are the ones that improve records and reduce risk.

1) Report sightings through trusted channels.

If you see a koala, lodge a report via Queensland Government — Report koala sightings or add a record to iNaturalist — Greenslopes. Where safe and appropriate, a photo can help verification — but don’t put yourself (or the animal) at risk for it.

2) Support local habitat restoration.

If you have time to spare, keep an eye on volunteer opportunities. Weed removal and planting days are practical, local ways to strengthen habitat quality.

3) Add native plants at home if you have space.

Backyard trees and shrubs can help connect habitat patches. Brisbane’s Free Native Plants program is a low-cost way to start, especially for renters and small gardens.

4) Drive cautiously near green spaces at night and early morning.

If you’re travelling near parks or creek lines after dark or around dawn, slow down and scan the road edges. Cautious driving reduces collision risk for all wildlife, not just koalas.

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Greenslopes doesn’t need to become a wilderness to play a role in conservation. But the publicly available data suggests it’s worth paying attention. Recording sightings, restoring habitat where possible, and reducing avoidable risks are all within reach for an ordinary suburb.

Published 12-Feb-2026

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Read: Parkside Community Club Nears Opening, Bringing a Fresh Chapter to Greenslopes

The club has relocated to the former Greenslopes Bowls Club site on Ridge Street, just five minutes from its original Coorparoo location, marking the end of a multi-year search for a permanent base following the sale of its previous property.

The journey to this new chapter began in 2021 when the club sold its Coorparoo land. The sale was made to pay down debt and secure funds for the club’s future relocation.

What followed was an extensive search for a suitable location. After successful negotiations with Brisbane’s local officials, the club secured a lease for the former bowls club site and undertook a major refurbishment.

The club invested approximately $5 million in the relocation and refurbishment. Working with design firm Paynters, the club has redeveloped the venue with modern facilities. The site retains two bowling greens, each serving distinct purposes. One green is maintained for social use and barefoot bowls. The second is a multi-purpose green used for commemorative services to community events and activities.

The venue features the Greenhouse Bistro and an outdoor covered terrace. Members and guests can also enjoy a cafe, bar, lounge area, and function spaces. Gaming facilities and expanded parking are also available.

The venue also houses an RSL office and memorial displays to honour servicemen and women. While the legal entity remains unchanged, the name Parkside Community & Services Club reflects the club’s evolution and its new environment.

The community element acknowledges the club’s role as a social hub, whilst the services component maintains the connection to the RSL charter and veteran support that defines the organisation’s core mission.

The choice of Parkside itself references the venue’s location adjacent to parklands, soccer fields, and a sporting precinct. The name reflects the club’s connection to its new neighbourhood in Greenslopes.

The local response has exceeded expectations, with early patronage figures suggesting strong community support for the new venue. First-month attendance reportedly reached three times the club’s initial forecasts.

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The redevelopment ensures the continuation of a club with roots in Brisbane’s inner south, whilst creating a modern venue designed to serve both veterans and the broader Greenslopes community.

About Coorparoo RSL

Established in 1935 when it received its RSL Charter on 19 August, the Coorparoo and District RSL Sub-Branch Inc marked its 85th anniversary in 2020. The organisation relocated from its original home at the Coorparoo School of Arts and Memorial Hall to Holdsworth Street in the early 1960s, having occupied the Memorial Hall and RSL Sub Branch building since 1956.

Over nearly nine decades, the Sub Branch has adapted to serve changing community needs by operating as a community club. Today, it boasts over 200 members alongside more than 2,000 social members, with membership numbers rising rapidly since Parkside’s opening.

The legal entity — the Coorparoo RSL sub-branch and its RSL charter — remains the same organisation supporting veterans and community programs. The operating “club name” and venue branding have changed to Parkside Community & Services Club to reflect the new location and facilities while continuing community and veteran services.

Parkside Community & Services Club is located at 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes.

Published 31-January-2026

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Read: Authorities Pursue Diplomatic Channels as Baby Luka Continues Recovery After Hanlon Park Attack

The development marks a significant step forward in the case that shocked the local community when a man poured boiling coffee over the nine-month-old infant at the Stones Corner playground on August 27, 2024.

Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian announced the formation of the working group during a press conference in Canberra, confirming that authorities are taking the matter seriously and preparing to send a working group to assist local law enforcement.

Progress in the Investigation

The suspect, a 33-year-old Chinese national, fled the scene after the attack at Hanlon Park and left Australia on August 31, 2024—just days after the incident and hours before police identified him. He has since been located in China.

Local law enforcement have been working with Chinese authorities to explore options for justice, despite China’s lack of an extradition arrangement with Australia. Under Chinese law, the country has extraterritorial jurisdiction to prosecute its own citizens for conduct that occurs outside China.

The working group will meet with local authorities to examine exactly what happened and determine how both countries can work together on the case.

Impact on the Family

Baby Luka suffered severe burns to his chest, neck, and face from the attack. The injuries required eight surgeries, including extensive skin grafts, skin needling, and laser treatments.

His mother, who had taken him to the playground to meet with a friend that day, described the incident as a cruel and unprovoked attack—a deliberate act of violence against a child.

She shared that before turning two, her son has endured more medical procedures than most adults face in a lifetime, with each one serving as a painful reminder of the attack.

What Happens Next

Local authorities confirmed they are supporting the delegation of Chinese authorities visiting Brisbane. Both agencies stated they remain committed to securing justice and are pursuing all available avenues in the case.

The collaboration between Australian and Chinese authorities represents a crucial step in seeking accountability for what happened at Hanlon Park that August morning.

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Published 29-January-2026

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