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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[Upper Mt Gravatt Educator Helps More Young Women Find A Path Into STEM ]]></title>
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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[Fruit-Shaped Desserts Coming To Westfield Mt Gravatt]]></title>
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A new dessert pop-up is coming to Westfield Mt Gravatt, with Koka Patisserie bringing its handmade fruit-shaped creations to the centre for a limited run.



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



The temporary opening will bring Koka’s trompe l’oeil desserts to the Kessels Road shopping centre after an earlier pop-up in Calamvale from Monday, 24 August.



Designed to resemble pieces of fruit, the desserts use the French trompe l’oeil style, which translates as “deceives the eye”. Beneath the fruit-like exterior are combinations of mousse, compotes, fruit inserts, curds, chocolate coatings and crunchy elements.



The selection at Mt Gravatt will rotate during the pop-up. Mango, raspberry, coconut, lychee, pecan and peach are among the flavours identified for the limited appearance.



Pre-orders are already available through Koka’s website, where customers can select items and choose a pickup date. Koka has not specified how long the Westfield Mt Gravatt pop-up will remain open.



Photo Credit: Koka Patisserie



From Calamvale To Mt Gravatt



The August opening follows Koka’s previous pop-up in Calamvale, bringing the patisserie to another part of Brisbane.



Behind the desserts is founder Hajer Ahmad, whose interest in the style developed after encountering fruit-shaped pastries in Paris. She went on to refine Koka’s own versions, with each dessert requiring several stages of preparation.



Individual components are made separately before the desserts are assembled by hand. The process can span several days and includes preparing the fruit centre and mousse before applying the chocolate coating and distinctive velvet-style finish.



The result is a dessert made to closely resemble the fruit or flavour it represents while revealing different fillings and textures inside.



Photo Credit: Koka Patisserie



Mt Gravatt Opening Set For 24 August



Koka has set 24 August as the official opening date for its Westfield Mt Gravatt appearance, which the patisserie also refers to as Garden City.



The upcoming run will give shoppers at the Upper Mount Gravatt centre a chance to find the rotating range locally rather than at Koka’s previous Calamvale pop-up.



Read: Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action



The pop-up is being offered for a limited time, with further opening updates to be posted through Koka’s social media channels.



Published 13-August-2026
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A new dessert pop-up is coming to Westfield Mt Gravatt, with Koka Patisserie bringing its handmade fruit-shaped creations to the centre for a limited run.



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



The temporary opening will bring Koka’s trompe l’oeil desserts to the Kessels Road shopping centre after an earlier pop-up in Calamvale from Monday, 24 August.



Designed to resemble pieces of fruit, the desserts use the French trompe l’oeil style, which translates as “deceives the eye”. Beneath the fruit-like exterior are combinations of mousse, compotes, fruit inserts, curds, chocolate coatings and crunchy elements.



The selection at Mt Gravatt will rotate during the pop-up. Mango, raspberry, coconut, lychee, pecan and peach are among the flavours identified for the limited appearance.



Pre-orders are already available through Koka’s website, where customers can select items and choose a pickup date. Koka has not specified how long the Westfield Mt Gravatt pop-up will remain open.



Photo Credit: Koka Patisserie



From Calamvale To Mt Gravatt



The August opening follows Koka’s previous pop-up in Calamvale, bringing the patisserie to another part of Brisbane.



Behind the desserts is founder Hajer Ahmad, whose interest in the style developed after encountering fruit-shaped pastries in Paris. She went on to refine Koka’s own versions, with each dessert requiring several stages of preparation.



Individual components are made separately before the desserts are assembled by hand. The process can span several days and includes preparing the fruit centre and mousse before applying the chocolate coating and distinctive velvet-style finish.



The result is a dessert made to closely resemble the fruit or flavour it represents while revealing different fillings and textures inside.



Photo Credit: Koka Patisserie



Mt Gravatt Opening Set For 24 August



Koka has set 24 August as the official opening date for its Westfield Mt Gravatt appearance, which the patisserie also refers to as Garden City.



The upcoming run will give shoppers at the Upper Mount Gravatt centre a chance to find the rotating range locally rather than at Koka’s previous Calamvale pop-up.



Read: Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action



The pop-up is being offered for a limited time, with further opening updates to be posted through Koka’s social media channels.



Published 13-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Mount Gravatt East Fixer-Upper Fetches $938,000]]></title>
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<category><![CDATA[18 Wedmore Street]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[mount gravatt east]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Wedmore Street]]></category>
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A run-down three-bedroom home in Mount Gravatt East went under the hammer for $938,000 at auction, with three buyers competing for the keys despite the property needing a major renovation or potential knockdown and rebuild.







Read: Mount Gravatt East Residents Reminded to Give Nesting Birds Space







The property at 18 Wedmore Street changed hands on August 5 after being offered to the market for the first time in 25 years. It attracted about 25 groups during a three-week campaign.



The 607-square-metre property went to auction with bidding opening at $600,000. Three buyers competed, with the price reaching $910,000 before the property was declared on the market. Two bidders continued from there, eventually pushing the result to $938,000.



The home is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom post-war property built in 1980, with accommodation for two cars. It sits on a 607-square-metre block.



Renovate Or Start Again?



Photo credit: Ray White Mt Gravatt



The property was marketed as an opportunity for buyers to renovate the existing home or clear the site for a new residence, subject to approval.



Its condition was one of the issues prospective buyers had to consider. The property's contours were also identified as a building challenge during the campaign. The Ray White Mount Gravatt listing described the property as an opportunity to renovate the classic three-bedroom post-war home or clear the site for a new architectural build.



Selling agent Andrew Boman of Ray White Mount Gravatt said buyers had different views about the home's future, with some considering renovation and others looking at redevelopment. Mr Boman said two of the three auction participants had been considering renovation, while he expected the successful buyer was more likely to demolish the existing house and redevelop the site.



A Rare Low-End Result For The Suburb



Photo credit: Ray White Mt Gravatt



The $938,000 result was $427,000 below Mount Gravatt East's median house value, according to the supplied sale report. The result stands out against the suburb's median house value, despite the property sitting on a 607-square-metre block.



The sale highlights the gap between the suburb's median house value and the price achieved for a property requiring substantial work. The buyer has acquired a property marketed as a renovation or redevelopment opportunity.



The result came amid broader signs of caution in Brisbane's property market, with agents reporting that some buyers were taking longer to commit and scrutinising potential costs.







Read: Family Outbids Developers to Claim $1.85M Time-Capsule Brisbane Property







For Mount Gravatt East, the Wedmore Street sale provides another recent price point for the suburb. At $938,000, the sale was well below the suburb's median house value, although the property required buyers to consider renovation or redevelopment.



The property's next chapter remains unclear, with the listing having offered renovation or redevelopment as potential options.



Published 13-August-2026




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A run-down three-bedroom home in Mount Gravatt East went under the hammer for $938,000 at auction, with three buyers competing for the keys despite the property needing a major renovation or potential knockdown and rebuild.







Read: Mount Gravatt East Residents Reminded to Give Nesting Birds Space







The property at 18 Wedmore Street changed hands on August 5 after being offered to the market for the first time in 25 years. It attracted about 25 groups during a three-week campaign.



The 607-square-metre property went to auction with bidding opening at $600,000. Three buyers competed, with the price reaching $910,000 before the property was declared on the market. Two bidders continued from there, eventually pushing the result to $938,000.



The home is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom post-war property built in 1980, with accommodation for two cars. It sits on a 607-square-metre block.



Renovate Or Start Again?



Photo credit: Ray White Mt Gravatt



The property was marketed as an opportunity for buyers to renovate the existing home or clear the site for a new residence, subject to approval.



Its condition was one of the issues prospective buyers had to consider. The property's contours were also identified as a building challenge during the campaign. The Ray White Mount Gravatt listing described the property as an opportunity to renovate the classic three-bedroom post-war home or clear the site for a new architectural build.



Selling agent Andrew Boman of Ray White Mount Gravatt said buyers had different views about the home's future, with some considering renovation and others looking at redevelopment. Mr Boman said two of the three auction participants had been considering renovation, while he expected the successful buyer was more likely to demolish the existing house and redevelop the site.



A Rare Low-End Result For The Suburb



Photo credit: Ray White Mt Gravatt



The $938,000 result was $427,000 below Mount Gravatt East's median house value, according to the supplied sale report. The result stands out against the suburb's median house value, despite the property sitting on a 607-square-metre block.



The sale highlights the gap between the suburb's median house value and the price achieved for a property requiring substantial work. The buyer has acquired a property marketed as a renovation or redevelopment opportunity.



The result came amid broader signs of caution in Brisbane's property market, with agents reporting that some buyers were taking longer to commit and scrutinising potential costs.







Read: Family Outbids Developers to Claim $1.85M Time-Capsule Brisbane Property







For Mount Gravatt East, the Wedmore Street sale provides another recent price point for the suburb. At $938,000, the sale was well below the suburb's median house value, although the property required buyers to consider renovation or redevelopment.



The property's next chapter remains unclear, with the listing having offered renovation or redevelopment as potential options.



Published 13-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[Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action]]></title>
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With an alarming 146 endangered koalas killed locally in a single year, a community in Mt Gravatt is demanding immediate road safety upgrades after a terrified marsupial was discovered boxed against a concrete barrier without an escape route.



Read: Rate Money Mount Gravatt Branch Opens With Focus On Self-Employed Borrowers



Photo Credit: Koala Brisbane Rescue South Inc/ Facebook



Kelly, a local motorist, was exiting the Pacific Motorway onto Klumpp Road. A koala sat huddled against the stark concrete. How many drivers simply pass by without noticing? Completely trapped by the heavy infrastructure, the animal faced a deadly bottleneck.



Toohey Forest offers a leafy haven for native animals, yet it borders a dangerous maze of bitumen. Wandering marsupials frequently navigate toward the M3, only to find themselves stranded on exit ramps. Once their paws hit the road, steep walls and speeding traffic seal their fate. Twenty-two koalas lost their lives at this exact location last year alone.



Photo Credit: Koala Brisbane Rescue South Inc/ Facebook



Locals are refusing to wait for the next casualty. Advocates urge the installation of dedicated underpasses, smart artificial intelligence detection systems, and dynamic road signs that respond to animal movement. They also propose swapping solid walls for wildlife-friendly alternatives that allow trapped creatures to climb away from danger.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt Apartment Proposal Aims to Deliver 175 New Homes



Until these upgrades happen, unpaid citizens shoulder the heavy lifting. Groups such as Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc. rely entirely on volunteers who sacrifice their personal time, petrol, and supplies to handle animal protection.



Published Date 06-August-2026




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With an alarming 146 endangered koalas killed locally in a single year, a community in Mt Gravatt is demanding immediate road safety upgrades after a terrified marsupial was discovered boxed against a concrete barrier without an escape route.



Read: Rate Money Mount Gravatt Branch Opens With Focus On Self-Employed Borrowers



Photo Credit: Koala Brisbane Rescue South Inc/ Facebook



Kelly, a local motorist, was exiting the Pacific Motorway onto Klumpp Road. A koala sat huddled against the stark concrete. How many drivers simply pass by without noticing? Completely trapped by the heavy infrastructure, the animal faced a deadly bottleneck.



Toohey Forest offers a leafy haven for native animals, yet it borders a dangerous maze of bitumen. Wandering marsupials frequently navigate toward the M3, only to find themselves stranded on exit ramps. Once their paws hit the road, steep walls and speeding traffic seal their fate. Twenty-two koalas lost their lives at this exact location last year alone.



Photo Credit: Koala Brisbane Rescue South Inc/ Facebook



Locals are refusing to wait for the next casualty. Advocates urge the installation of dedicated underpasses, smart artificial intelligence detection systems, and dynamic road signs that respond to animal movement. They also propose swapping solid walls for wildlife-friendly alternatives that allow trapped creatures to climb away from danger.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt Apartment Proposal Aims to Deliver 175 New Homes



Until these upgrades happen, unpaid citizens shoulder the heavy lifting. Groups such as Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc. rely entirely on volunteers who sacrifice their personal time, petrol, and supplies to handle animal protection.



Published Date 06-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Mount Gravatt East Residents Reminded to Give Nesting Birds Space ]]></title>
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Mount Gravatt East recorded eight bird swooping reports during 2025–26, placing the suburb equal fourth across Brisbane as residents are reminded to give nesting birds space during their defensive breeding periods.



Read: Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action



Mount Gravatt East Records Eight Reports



Mount Gravatt East shared its eight-report total with Camp Hill and Hendra. Coorparoo recorded the highest number with 14, followed by Carindale with 12 and Runcorn with nine.



BCC received 311 swooping reports during 2025–26, with more than half recorded during September and October. The total was lower than the 428 contacts recorded across Brisbane in 2024–25.



The local figures provide a reminder that residents can encounter different kinds of defensive nesting behaviour during periods when birds are protecting eggs and young.



Magpies are the best-known swooping birds, although plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners and crows are also among species identified as known to swoop.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Different Birds Protect Nests in Different Ways



Magpies are most likely to swoop from August to November, during their peak breeding season when they are actively protecting eggs and chicks. Their defensive behaviour is usually concentrated within about 100–200 metres of the nest, although this can vary depending on the individual bird and how close people come to the nesting site.



Magpies often choose elevated structures such as tall trees, power poles or streetlights for nesting and lookout points, which can bring them into close contact with pedestrians, cyclists and park users.



Masked lapwings (also known as spur-winged plovers) are another common species involved in swooping incidents. Unlike magpies, they typically nest on the ground in open, exposed areas such as parks, sports fields, school grounds and roadside verges.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Because their nests are so visible, lapwings are highly protective and may swoop at people or use distraction displays such as feigning a broken wing to lure perceived threats away from their eggs or chicks.



Pied butcherbirds can also display swooping behaviour during breeding season. They usually build nests in tree forks, often in suburban streets, backyards and local parks. While generally less aggressive than magpies, they will still defend a territory around the nest if they feel it is threatened, particularly when chicks are present.



Other native birds, including noisy miners, magpie-larks, friarbirds and crows, may also act defensively during breeding season. In most cases, this behaviour is temporary and closely tied to nesting activity, with birds becoming protective only while eggs or young are present in the immediate area.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Sharing Outdoor Spaces During Nesting Periods



People encountering a known defence zone are advised to avoid it where possible and use another route. In some cases, moving to the opposite side of the street can provide enough distance from a nest.



Broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses and umbrellas can help protect the face. A cyclist being swooped by a magpie is advised to dismount and walk rather than continue riding through the defended area.



Birds should not be deliberately provoked, and people are advised against yelling, throwing objects or fighting back. Young magpies should also not be approached because adult birds may still be watching nearby.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt Apartment Proposal Aims to Deliver 175 New Homes



Warning signs can alert others to nesting and defence areas, particularly where children and older people may pass through. Swooping birds can also be reported to BCC so locations can be monitored and warning signs installed.



Published 5-August-2026
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Mount Gravatt East recorded eight bird swooping reports during 2025–26, placing the suburb equal fourth across Brisbane as residents are reminded to give nesting birds space during their defensive breeding periods.



Read: Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action



Mount Gravatt East Records Eight Reports



Mount Gravatt East shared its eight-report total with Camp Hill and Hendra. Coorparoo recorded the highest number with 14, followed by Carindale with 12 and Runcorn with nine.



BCC received 311 swooping reports during 2025–26, with more than half recorded during September and October. The total was lower than the 428 contacts recorded across Brisbane in 2024–25.



The local figures provide a reminder that residents can encounter different kinds of defensive nesting behaviour during periods when birds are protecting eggs and young.



Magpies are the best-known swooping birds, although plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners and crows are also among species identified as known to swoop.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Different Birds Protect Nests in Different Ways



Magpies are most likely to swoop from August to November, during their peak breeding season when they are actively protecting eggs and chicks. Their defensive behaviour is usually concentrated within about 100–200 metres of the nest, although this can vary depending on the individual bird and how close people come to the nesting site.



Magpies often choose elevated structures such as tall trees, power poles or streetlights for nesting and lookout points, which can bring them into close contact with pedestrians, cyclists and park users.



Masked lapwings (also known as spur-winged plovers) are another common species involved in swooping incidents. Unlike magpies, they typically nest on the ground in open, exposed areas such as parks, sports fields, school grounds and roadside verges.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Because their nests are so visible, lapwings are highly protective and may swoop at people or use distraction displays such as feigning a broken wing to lure perceived threats away from their eggs or chicks.



Pied butcherbirds can also display swooping behaviour during breeding season. They usually build nests in tree forks, often in suburban streets, backyards and local parks. While generally less aggressive than magpies, they will still defend a territory around the nest if they feel it is threatened, particularly when chicks are present.



Other native birds, including noisy miners, magpie-larks, friarbirds and crows, may also act defensively during breeding season. In most cases, this behaviour is temporary and closely tied to nesting activity, with birds becoming protective only while eggs or young are present in the immediate area.



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Sharing Outdoor Spaces During Nesting Periods



People encountering a known defence zone are advised to avoid it where possible and use another route. In some cases, moving to the opposite side of the street can provide enough distance from a nest.



Broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses and umbrellas can help protect the face. A cyclist being swooped by a magpie is advised to dismount and walk rather than continue riding through the defended area.



Birds should not be deliberately provoked, and people are advised against yelling, throwing objects or fighting back. Young magpies should also not be approached because adult birds may still be watching nearby.



Read: Upper Mount Gravatt Apartment Proposal Aims to Deliver 175 New Homes



Warning signs can alert others to nesting and defence areas, particularly where children and older people may pass through. Swooping birds can also be reported to BCC so locations can be monitored and warning signs installed.



Published 5-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Planned Burn Set for Griffith University in Mt Gravatt]]></title>
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Residents around Mt Gravatt may see smoke this weekend, with a planned burn scheduled at Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt campus.



The burn is planned for Saturday, 8 August from 10am, subject to suitable weather and site conditions.



Councillor Steve Griffiths said traffic control would be in place along Messines Ridge Road, from the university entrance to the upper roundabout.



Crews will patrol the site and remain onsite until it is considered safe, while wildlife and fauna spotter-catchers will also be available during the operation.



Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas.



Burn Area Near Toohey Forest



A map released with the notice shows the proposed burn area covering bushland on the western and northern side of the Mt Gravatt campus, near Messines Ridge Road and adjoining the broader Toohey Forest area.



The operation is a Griffith University planned burn, rather than a Brisbane City Council burn.



Planned burns can be used to reduce vegetation and other fuel that could contribute to bushfire intensity, as well as for ecological and land-management purposes.



Brisbane City Council also conducts planned burns across its bushland reserves, generally between February and August.



Residents wanting to keep track of planned burns in Brisbane can check Council's planned burns and smoke information page, which includes an interactive map of Council burn locations.



Published 4-August-2026




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Residents around Mt Gravatt may see smoke this weekend, with a planned burn scheduled at Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt campus.



The burn is planned for Saturday, 8 August from 10am, subject to suitable weather and site conditions.



Councillor Steve Griffiths said traffic control would be in place along Messines Ridge Road, from the university entrance to the upper roundabout.



Crews will patrol the site and remain onsite until it is considered safe, while wildlife and fauna spotter-catchers will also be available during the operation.



Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas.



Burn Area Near Toohey Forest



A map released with the notice shows the proposed burn area covering bushland on the western and northern side of the Mt Gravatt campus, near Messines Ridge Road and adjoining the broader Toohey Forest area.



The operation is a Griffith University planned burn, rather than a Brisbane City Council burn.



Planned burns can be used to reduce vegetation and other fuel that could contribute to bushfire intensity, as well as for ecological and land-management purposes.



Brisbane City Council also conducts planned burns across its bushland reserves, generally between February and August.



Residents wanting to keep track of planned burns in Brisbane can check Council's planned burns and smoke information page, which includes an interactive map of Council burn locations.



Published 4-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 31 July - 2 August 2026]]></title>
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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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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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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[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 31 July - 2 August 2026]]></title>
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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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<title><![CDATA[Thousands of Young Musicians Converge at Villanova in Coorparoo for Major Music Festival]]></title>
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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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<title><![CDATA[Carina Beekeeper Sees Hundreds Of Varroa Mites Drop From Hive]]></title>
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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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<title><![CDATA[Chandler Aquatic Centre to Host Major National Swimming Championships in 2027 and 2029]]></title>
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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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<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[Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Puts Rickertt Road Upgrade Back in Focus]]></title>
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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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<title><![CDATA[Camp Hill on Alert as Territorial Magpies Shift Nesting Grounds]]></title>
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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[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[Disguised Car, Clever Burglar: The Camp Hill Robbery That Solved a Crime Wave]]></title>
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Late one April evening in 1949, the quiet suburb of Camp Hill became the scene of a burglary that would unravel one of the most cunning crime sprees of the era. Residents were accustomed to the tranquillity of post-war suburban life, but a string of daring robberies had begun to unsettle the community. On this particular night, an alert police officer’s intervention would not only foil a theft but also expose the audacious tactics of a 19-year-old mastermind, Clive Henry Baker.



Read: Camp Hill Student’s Love for Pet Cat Sparks Community Support in Battle Against Deadly Tick Paralysis



A Break-In Interrupted



The night of 23 April 1949 started like many others in Camp Hill. Inside the targeted house, valuables, including clothing and jewellery, were packed neatly into suitcases, ready to be taken away. The burglar, meticulous and unhurried, had a knack for operating under the cover of darkness. But this time, his plans were thwarted. A responding police officer arrived at the scene, sending the intruder scrambling to escape.



The burglar fled with only a modest haul—jewellery worth £10—but he left behind an unmistakable clue: tyre tracks outside the home. These tracks matched those found at another crime scene days earlier, tying the Camp Hill break-in to a series of similar robberies in Brisbane and beyond.



A Navy-Blue Touring Car and a Trail of Clues



Witnesses described a small navy-blue touring car seen in the vicinity of the Camp Hill robbery. This detail, coupled with evidence from other burglaries, pointed to a single suspect using a distinctive vehicle. The car, as it turned out, was just one part of an elaborate disguise crafted by the criminal.







Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



Mr Baker, a 19-year-old with a knack for deception, had transformed his cream-coloured Triumph touring car into a navy-blue phantom of the night. Using a custom-made cloth covering and a fake registration plate, Baker cleverly altered the car’s appearance. By day, he removed the disguise to reveal the car’s true colour and legitimate plates, seamlessly blending into his surroundings.



Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



A Web of Crimes



The Camp Hill robbery was just one in a series that spanned months. Mr Baker’s escapades included break-ins in Coorparoo, Ipswich, and Toowoomba, targeting homes, businesses, and even the residence of a police detective. His loot ranged from wireless sets and kitchen cutlery to jewellery and clothing. Despite his growing list of victims, Mr Baker’s true downfall lay not in the scale of his crimes but in his fatal overconfidence.



The Fall of a Mastermind



By the time of the Camp Hill break-in, police were on high alert, patrolling Brisbane streets for the elusive navy-blue car. A week after the Camp Hill incident, detectives Roy Stower and his colleague stopped a suspicious vehicle late at night. It was Baker’s Triumph, its cloth disguise intact. Upon being stopped, Mr Baker reached for a loaded revolver, but the officers subdued him before he could act.



Inside the car, police discovered property stolen from another home earlier that evening. The disguise, both of the car and Baker himself—his hair darkened with graphite and face smeared with suntan cream—was dismantled, marking the end of his crime spree.



Aftermath



Clive Henry Baker’s audacious methods and theatrical disguises captivated the public’s attention. Tried in Brisbane’s Supreme Court, he admitted to multiple burglaries and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour. However, he served just six months before being released on a good behaviour bond.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



For the Camp Hill community and others affected by his crimes, Mr Baker’s arrest brought an end to months of unease. 



Read: Purpose-Built Wildlife Bridge Aids Koala Crossing in Camp Hill 



The case remains a fascinating chapter in Brisbane’s criminal history, illustrating how sharp-eyed police work and a community on alert can bring even the most cunning criminals to justice.



Updated 7-August-2026




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Late one April evening in 1949, the quiet suburb of Camp Hill became the scene of a burglary that would unravel one of the most cunning crime sprees of the era. Residents were accustomed to the tranquillity of post-war suburban life, but a string of daring robberies had begun to unsettle the community. On this particular night, an alert police officer’s intervention would not only foil a theft but also expose the audacious tactics of a 19-year-old mastermind, Clive Henry Baker.



Read: Camp Hill Student’s Love for Pet Cat Sparks Community Support in Battle Against Deadly Tick Paralysis



A Break-In Interrupted



The night of 23 April 1949 started like many others in Camp Hill. Inside the targeted house, valuables, including clothing and jewellery, were packed neatly into suitcases, ready to be taken away. The burglar, meticulous and unhurried, had a knack for operating under the cover of darkness. But this time, his plans were thwarted. A responding police officer arrived at the scene, sending the intruder scrambling to escape.



The burglar fled with only a modest haul—jewellery worth £10—but he left behind an unmistakable clue: tyre tracks outside the home. These tracks matched those found at another crime scene days earlier, tying the Camp Hill break-in to a series of similar robberies in Brisbane and beyond.



A Navy-Blue Touring Car and a Trail of Clues



Witnesses described a small navy-blue touring car seen in the vicinity of the Camp Hill robbery. This detail, coupled with evidence from other burglaries, pointed to a single suspect using a distinctive vehicle. The car, as it turned out, was just one part of an elaborate disguise crafted by the criminal.







Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



Mr Baker, a 19-year-old with a knack for deception, had transformed his cream-coloured Triumph touring car into a navy-blue phantom of the night. Using a custom-made cloth covering and a fake registration plate, Baker cleverly altered the car’s appearance. By day, he removed the disguise to reveal the car’s true colour and legitimate plates, seamlessly blending into his surroundings.



Photo Credit: Queensland Police Museum



A Web of Crimes



The Camp Hill robbery was just one in a series that spanned months. Mr Baker’s escapades included break-ins in Coorparoo, Ipswich, and Toowoomba, targeting homes, businesses, and even the residence of a police detective. His loot ranged from wireless sets and kitchen cutlery to jewellery and clothing. Despite his growing list of victims, Mr Baker’s true downfall lay not in the scale of his crimes but in his fatal overconfidence.



The Fall of a Mastermind



By the time of the Camp Hill break-in, police were on high alert, patrolling Brisbane streets for the elusive navy-blue car. A week after the Camp Hill incident, detectives Roy Stower and his colleague stopped a suspicious vehicle late at night. It was Baker’s Triumph, its cloth disguise intact. Upon being stopped, Mr Baker reached for a loaded revolver, but the officers subdued him before he could act.



Inside the car, police discovered property stolen from another home earlier that evening. The disguise, both of the car and Baker himself—his hair darkened with graphite and face smeared with suntan cream—was dismantled, marking the end of his crime spree.



Aftermath



Clive Henry Baker’s audacious methods and theatrical disguises captivated the public’s attention. Tried in Brisbane’s Supreme Court, he admitted to multiple burglaries and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour. However, he served just six months before being released on a good behaviour bond.



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



Photo Credit: National Library of Australia



For the Camp Hill community and others affected by his crimes, Mr Baker’s arrest brought an end to months of unease. 



Read: Purpose-Built Wildlife Bridge Aids Koala Crossing in Camp Hill 



The case remains a fascinating chapter in Brisbane’s criminal history, illustrating how sharp-eyed police work and a community on alert can bring even the most cunning criminals to justice.



Updated 7-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Thousands of Young Musicians Converge at Villanova in Coorparoo for Major Music Festival]]></title>
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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: QLD Catholic Music Festival Returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo 





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: Coorparoo Residents Raise Concerns Over 79-Place Eva Street Childcare Centre 



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: QLD Catholic Music Festival Returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo 





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: Coorparoo Residents Raise Concerns Over 79-Place Eva Street Childcare Centre 



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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<title><![CDATA[Why Some of the Most Important Lessons Begin With a Simple Conversation]]></title>
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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 17-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 17-August-2026



Villanova College is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
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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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The Suns had the Lions in trouble, won the contested ball and generated more inside 50s. Then Brisbane did what Brisbane can do at the Gabba — turned a tight game into a 25-point win in a blistering final-quarter burst.



The Lions kicked six goals in the last term to beat Gold Coast 19.12 (126) to 15.11 (101) on Saturday, 15 August, after trailing by as much as 20 points during the second quarter.



It was hardly Brisbane at its cleanest. Gold Coast won contested possessions 87–75, inside 50s 37–31 and centre clearances 10–5, numbers that kept the Suns in the contest deep into the afternoon.



But Brisbane was far more dangerous when it went forward, scoring from 74.2 per cent of its inside 50s compared with Gold Coast's 54.1 per cent.



Suns Catch Lions Cold



Gold Coast kicked the opening three goals and had Brisbane chasing from the outset, with Noah Anderson, Touk Miller and Jed Walter helping the Suns establish an early break.



They led 32–21 at quarter-time and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's goal early in the second stretched the margin to 20.



Brisbane's response came through its forwards.



Lincoln McCarthy and Hugh McCluggage started the recovery before Logan Morris became a problem for the Suns. His second goal of the quarter brought Brisbane level at 39–39, although Gold Coast answered and rebuilt an 11-point lead.



Morris struck again before Levi Ashcroft kicked the goal that finally put Brisbane in front, sending the Lions into halftime with a 59–58 lead.



Suns Refuse to Go Away



Brisbane looked ready to take control in the third.



Morris kicked his third, Conor McKenna and Kai Lohmann followed, and Charlie Cameron's goal pushed the Lions 18 points clear.



The Suns wouldn't fold. Bailey Humphrey and Ugle-Hagan kicked the final two goals of the quarter and dragged the margin back to five points at the last change.



For Brisbane, the problem was clear. Gold Coast was still winning enough of the hard ball to keep coming, while a 10–5 Suns advantage at centre clearances gave them repeated opportunities to attack.



The Lions needed to put the game away.



They did it quickly.



Lions Blow It Open



Ty Gallop kicked the first goal of the final term and McCarthy followed. Cameron then found space for his second before Lohmann converted to complete a run of four Brisbane goals in less than eight minutes.



Five points had become 30.



Gold Coast briefly stopped the run through Joel Jeffrey, but James Tunstill and Ashcroft answered with two more Brisbane majors.



The Lions had kicked six goals from their first sustained push of the final quarter and the QClash was effectively gone.



Leo Lombard's two late goals narrowed the final margin, but there was no way back for the Suns.



Brisbane's Forward Efficiency Wins Out



The final numbers underline why this was a different kind of Brisbane win.



The Lions didn't dominate territory. They didn't win the contested-possession battle and were beaten at centre clearances. But when Brisbane went forward, it made the Suns pay.



What Brisbane did was punish the Suns whenever the door opened.



The Lions finished with 19 goals from only 31 inside 50s and had a sizeable 74.2 to 54.1 per cent advantage in efficiency inside 50. They also applied more pressure, winning tackles 53–44 and tackles inside 50 by 12–7.



Gold Coast had enough of the football to threaten an upset. Brisbane had enough firepower to make sure it didn't happen.



After being pushed for three quarters, the Lions found the accelerator when the game was there to be won.



Match Details



Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026Venue: The GabbaRound: 23Final Score: Brisbane Lions 19.12 (126) defeated Gold Coast Suns 15.11 (101)Quarter Scores: Lions 3.3 (21) – Suns 5.2 (32); Lions 9.5 (59) – Suns 9.4 (58); Lions 13.7 (85) – Suns 12.8 (80); Lions 19.12 (126) – Suns 15.11 (101)



Brisbane Lions goalkickers: Lincoln McCarthy 3, Logan Morris 3, Ty Gallop 2, Zac Bailey 2, Levi Ashcroft 2, Charlie Cameron 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Hugh McCluggage 1, Conor McKenna 1, James Tunstill 1.



Gold Coast Suns goalkickers: Leo Lombard 3, Jed Walter 2, Touk Miller 2, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan 2, Ben Long 2, Noah Anderson 1, Ben King 1, Bailey Humphrey 1, Joel Jeffrey 1.
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The Suns had the Lions in trouble, won the contested ball and generated more inside 50s. Then Brisbane did what Brisbane can do at the Gabba — turned a tight game into a 25-point win in a blistering final-quarter burst.



The Lions kicked six goals in the last term to beat Gold Coast 19.12 (126) to 15.11 (101) on Saturday, 15 August, after trailing by as much as 20 points during the second quarter.



It was hardly Brisbane at its cleanest. Gold Coast won contested possessions 87–75, inside 50s 37–31 and centre clearances 10–5, numbers that kept the Suns in the contest deep into the afternoon.



But Brisbane was far more dangerous when it went forward, scoring from 74.2 per cent of its inside 50s compared with Gold Coast's 54.1 per cent.



Suns Catch Lions Cold



Gold Coast kicked the opening three goals and had Brisbane chasing from the outset, with Noah Anderson, Touk Miller and Jed Walter helping the Suns establish an early break.



They led 32–21 at quarter-time and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's goal early in the second stretched the margin to 20.



Brisbane's response came through its forwards.



Lincoln McCarthy and Hugh McCluggage started the recovery before Logan Morris became a problem for the Suns. His second goal of the quarter brought Brisbane level at 39–39, although Gold Coast answered and rebuilt an 11-point lead.



Morris struck again before Levi Ashcroft kicked the goal that finally put Brisbane in front, sending the Lions into halftime with a 59–58 lead.



Suns Refuse to Go Away



Brisbane looked ready to take control in the third.



Morris kicked his third, Conor McKenna and Kai Lohmann followed, and Charlie Cameron's goal pushed the Lions 18 points clear.



The Suns wouldn't fold. Bailey Humphrey and Ugle-Hagan kicked the final two goals of the quarter and dragged the margin back to five points at the last change.



For Brisbane, the problem was clear. Gold Coast was still winning enough of the hard ball to keep coming, while a 10–5 Suns advantage at centre clearances gave them repeated opportunities to attack.



The Lions needed to put the game away.



They did it quickly.



Lions Blow It Open



Ty Gallop kicked the first goal of the final term and McCarthy followed. Cameron then found space for his second before Lohmann converted to complete a run of four Brisbane goals in less than eight minutes.



Five points had become 30.



Gold Coast briefly stopped the run through Joel Jeffrey, but James Tunstill and Ashcroft answered with two more Brisbane majors.



The Lions had kicked six goals from their first sustained push of the final quarter and the QClash was effectively gone.



Leo Lombard's two late goals narrowed the final margin, but there was no way back for the Suns.



Brisbane's Forward Efficiency Wins Out



The final numbers underline why this was a different kind of Brisbane win.



The Lions didn't dominate territory. They didn't win the contested-possession battle and were beaten at centre clearances. But when Brisbane went forward, it made the Suns pay.



What Brisbane did was punish the Suns whenever the door opened.



The Lions finished with 19 goals from only 31 inside 50s and had a sizeable 74.2 to 54.1 per cent advantage in efficiency inside 50. They also applied more pressure, winning tackles 53–44 and tackles inside 50 by 12–7.



Gold Coast had enough of the football to threaten an upset. Brisbane had enough firepower to make sure it didn't happen.



After being pushed for three quarters, the Lions found the accelerator when the game was there to be won.



Match Details



Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026Venue: The GabbaRound: 23Final Score: Brisbane Lions 19.12 (126) defeated Gold Coast Suns 15.11 (101)Quarter Scores: Lions 3.3 (21) – Suns 5.2 (32); Lions 9.5 (59) – Suns 9.4 (58); Lions 13.7 (85) – Suns 12.8 (80); Lions 19.12 (126) – Suns 15.11 (101)



Brisbane Lions goalkickers: Lincoln McCarthy 3, Logan Morris 3, Ty Gallop 2, Zac Bailey 2, Levi Ashcroft 2, Charlie Cameron 2, Kai Lohmann 2, Hugh McCluggage 1, Conor McKenna 1, James Tunstill 1.



Gold Coast Suns goalkickers: Leo Lombard 3, Jed Walter 2, Touk Miller 2, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan 2, Ben Long 2, Noah Anderson 1, Ben King 1, Bailey Humphrey 1, Joel Jeffrey 1.
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<title><![CDATA[Coorparoo Residents Raise Concerns Over 79-Place Eva Street Childcare Centre]]></title>
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Coorparoo residents have raised concerns about a proposed childcare centre at 90 Eva Street, with wildlife, traffic, and neighbourhood amenity among the issues raised in submissions on the development application.







Read: Former East Brisbane Childcare Centre Attracts Multi-Buyer Interest







The proposal (A007059377) is for a three-storey, 79-place childcare centre on the former Majestic Park Scout Hall site, with operating hours of 5:00am to 10:00pm.



The Coorparoo Finger Gullies Bushcare Group has raised concerns about the site's relationship with surrounding gullies and parkland. In a post about the proposal, the group said the corner is “a well used location for koalas to move between the gullies and over to Majestic Park.”



The group also said land immediately surrounding the site forms part of mapped koala habitat, while part of the property is covered by the Significant Urban Vegetation overlay. It has raised concerns that additional traffic, noise, and continuous lighting could disrupt established wildlife corridors.



Residents question the proposal



Photo credit: DA - A007059377



Several resident submissions have been lodged on the application, with most of those opposing the proposal. One resident acknowledged the importance of early childhood education but said the development would be an “unwelcome intrusion into the Eva Street Parkland residential community”.



The resident's submission said the area “above all, values the peace and amenity of its environment.”



Traffic and parking have also featured in the objections. The Bushcare Group has pointed to activity around Eva, Pelham, Meridian and Octantis Streets, particularly around school pick-up periods, and raised concerns about additional vehicle movements and congestion.



Photo credit: Google Street View







Cr Fiona Cunningham has also lodged an objection after receiving correspondence and representations from local residents. In her submission, Cr Cunningham wrote that the application is “out of character with the surrounding land use,” describing the section of Eva Street as predominantly low-density residential with two frontages to quiet parkland.



She also described Eva Street Park as “a sensitive ecological area” and “a vital nature corridor” linking koala habitat to Whites Hill Reserve.



Cr Cunningham questioned the proposed site coverage and the proximity of construction to mature vegetation, stating that many gum trees in the neighbouring gully would be aged at over 150 years.



Applicant outlines proposed safeguards



Photo credit: DA - A007059377







The planning material supporting the application presented measures intended to reduce the centre's impact on the surrounding area. The proposed building has been designed to respond to the predominantly low-rise residential character, with acoustic treatments, screening, strategic activity zones, and boundary setbacks.



Vehicle access, on-site parking, and a staged drop-off and pick-up arrangement are proposed, with the applicant stating that these measures are intended to prioritise child safety and minimise traffic movements and kerbside congestion.



The proposed extended operating hours would be supported by staggered arrival and departure times, supervised on-site drop-offs. and staff rostering. The applicant said service areas, waste management, and deliveries would be scheduled to avoid peak periods of residential disturbance.



Read: Coorparoo in High Demand as More People Move In







For the locals, concerns centre on whether a 79-place centre operating for up to 17 hours a day is appropriate beside residential streets, parkland, and mapped habitat.



The applicant, on the other hand, said the proposed design and operational controls are intended to minimise potential impacts while providing a childcare service at the site. 



The development application and supporting documents can be viewed through Brisbane’s Developmenti online planning portal using application number A007059377.



Published 14-August-2026




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Coorparoo residents have raised concerns about a proposed childcare centre at 90 Eva Street, with wildlife, traffic, and neighbourhood amenity among the issues raised in submissions on the development application.







Read: Former East Brisbane Childcare Centre Attracts Multi-Buyer Interest







The proposal (A007059377) is for a three-storey, 79-place childcare centre on the former Majestic Park Scout Hall site, with operating hours of 5:00am to 10:00pm.



The Coorparoo Finger Gullies Bushcare Group has raised concerns about the site's relationship with surrounding gullies and parkland. In a post about the proposal, the group said the corner is “a well used location for koalas to move between the gullies and over to Majestic Park.”



The group also said land immediately surrounding the site forms part of mapped koala habitat, while part of the property is covered by the Significant Urban Vegetation overlay. It has raised concerns that additional traffic, noise, and continuous lighting could disrupt established wildlife corridors.



Residents question the proposal



Photo credit: DA - A007059377



Several resident submissions have been lodged on the application, with most of those opposing the proposal. One resident acknowledged the importance of early childhood education but said the development would be an “unwelcome intrusion into the Eva Street Parkland residential community”.



The resident's submission said the area “above all, values the peace and amenity of its environment.”



Traffic and parking have also featured in the objections. The Bushcare Group has pointed to activity around Eva, Pelham, Meridian and Octantis Streets, particularly around school pick-up periods, and raised concerns about additional vehicle movements and congestion.



Photo credit: Google Street View







Cr Fiona Cunningham has also lodged an objection after receiving correspondence and representations from local residents. In her submission, Cr Cunningham wrote that the application is “out of character with the surrounding land use,” describing the section of Eva Street as predominantly low-density residential with two frontages to quiet parkland.



She also described Eva Street Park as “a sensitive ecological area” and “a vital nature corridor” linking koala habitat to Whites Hill Reserve.



Cr Cunningham questioned the proposed site coverage and the proximity of construction to mature vegetation, stating that many gum trees in the neighbouring gully would be aged at over 150 years.



Applicant outlines proposed safeguards



Photo credit: DA - A007059377







The planning material supporting the application presented measures intended to reduce the centre's impact on the surrounding area. The proposed building has been designed to respond to the predominantly low-rise residential character, with acoustic treatments, screening, strategic activity zones, and boundary setbacks.



Vehicle access, on-site parking, and a staged drop-off and pick-up arrangement are proposed, with the applicant stating that these measures are intended to prioritise child safety and minimise traffic movements and kerbside congestion.



The proposed extended operating hours would be supported by staggered arrival and departure times, supervised on-site drop-offs. and staff rostering. The applicant said service areas, waste management, and deliveries would be scheduled to avoid peak periods of residential disturbance.



Read: Coorparoo in High Demand as More People Move In







For the locals, concerns centre on whether a 79-place centre operating for up to 17 hours a day is appropriate beside residential streets, parkland, and mapped habitat.



The applicant, on the other hand, said the proposed design and operational controls are intended to minimise potential impacts while providing a childcare service at the site. 



The development application and supporting documents can be viewed through Brisbane’s Developmenti online planning portal using application number A007059377.



Published 14-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[QLD Catholic Music Festival Returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo]]></title>
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The Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival returns to Villanova College in Coorparoo on Thursday, 13 August. The event marks its 35th year and will bring together student performers from Brisbane Catholic Education schools, along with other schools from across Queensland and New Zealand.



Villanova College will again 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.







A steady fixture on the local calendar



For the Coorparoo community, QCMF has become a familiar part of August. The festival has long been linked with Villanova College, and the site regularly welcomes students, staff and families for the event.



Organisers say interview opportunities will be available on the day with students, teachers and festival organisers. That will give media and visitors a chance to hear more about the performances and the work behind them.



The event brings together students across a wide range of year levels. That mix is one of the festival’s strengths. It allows younger performers and older ensembles to share the same stage across the same programme.



Performances scheduled for Thursday



Several performances are listed for Thursday morning. Mt Maria College’s Year 7 concert band is due to perform 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 sessions will give families and local visitors a chance to hear a variety of school music groups. They also show the range of preparation involved in the festival. Teachers, conductors and school staff help guide that process, while students do the work on stage.



For the broader Coorparoo area, the festival will add activity to the neighbourhood across the day. It also offers a local look at school music education in practice.



Music education on show



QCMF continues to provide a platform for student performers from across the region. In turn, it gives the local community a chance to see how school music programs come together at a major annual event.



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. The event marks its 35th year and will bring together student performers from Brisbane Catholic Education schools, along with other schools from across Queensland and New Zealand.



Villanova College will again 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.







A steady fixture on the local calendar



For the Coorparoo community, QCMF has become a familiar part of August. The festival has long been linked with Villanova College, and the site regularly welcomes students, staff and families for the event.



Organisers say interview opportunities will be available on the day with students, teachers and festival organisers. That will give media and visitors a chance to hear more about the performances and the work behind them.



The event brings together students across a wide range of year levels. That mix is one of the festival’s strengths. It allows younger performers and older ensembles to share the same stage across the same programme.



Performances scheduled for Thursday



Several performances are listed for Thursday morning. Mt Maria College’s Year 7 concert band is due to perform 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 sessions will give families and local visitors a chance to hear a variety of school music groups. They also show the range of preparation involved in the festival. Teachers, conductors and school staff help guide that process, while students do the work on stage.



For the broader Coorparoo area, the festival will add activity to the neighbourhood across the day. It also offers a local look at school music education in practice.



Music education on show



QCMF continues to provide a platform for student performers from across the region. In turn, it gives the local community a chance to see how school music programs come together at a major annual event.



For more information, visit qcmf.com.au.



Published 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[234 New Homes Underway as The Stanley Adds to Woolloongabba’s Transformation]]></title>
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Woolloongabba’s transformation is moving another step from planning maps to the street, with construction beginning on a 35-storey apartment tower that will bring 234 new homes to the inner-south suburb.



Read: Sarazin Outlines Major Mixed-Use Proposal in Woolloongabba




The Stanley, at 8 Trafalgar Street near The Gabba, is being developed by Sarazin and constructed by Hutchinson Builders. Sarazin says the start of construction follows approval from Economic Development Queensland.



The project arrives during a period of significant development across Woolloongabba, where new housing, major transport infrastructure and broader precinct works are steadily reshaping the area.



Photo Credit: Hutchinson Builders



Hundreds more residents for a growing neighbourhood



The 234 apartments will add housing within walking distance of Woolloongabba’s established shops, cafes, restaurants and services, potentially providing local businesses with a larger year-round customer base. The development also adds housing in a part of Brisbane earmarked for substantial population growth.



Economic Development Queensland says the 106-hectare Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, which extends into parts of Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane and South Brisbane, is intended to facilitate more than 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 people.



Photo Credit: Hutchinson Builders



The Stanley’s 234 apartments represent a relatively small share of that target, but add to the higher-density housing being developed across the precinct.



New housing rises alongside Cross River Rail



Transport is central to Woolloongabba’s changing character. The Stanley is being built close to the new Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station, placing future residents near a major public transport connection as the precinct accommodates greater residential density.



Photo Credit: The Stanley Residences



The latest Cross River Rail construction update, covering July to September 2026, says work at Woolloongabba station has progressed into testing and commissioning. Escalators, lifts and passenger screen doors have been installed, while outside work includes the public plaza, utility connections and other finishing works.



The new housing will place more residents close to the station and existing connections to the CBD as Woolloongabba’s transport network expands.



Another major building site joins the precinct



The Stanley will also be a substantial addition to the local skyline. Designed by GroupGSA, the tower will include a two-level rooftop area for residents with an infinity pool, gym, yoga lawn, sauna and steam rooms, cinema, golf simulator, private dining facilities, work-from-home spaces and a wine lounge.



Those facilities are private resident amenities rather than new public infrastructure. For existing neighbours, construction at 8 Trafalgar Street will add another active building site to the area.



Read: 50 Years: Coorparoo, Woolloongabba and the Motorway Corridor That Connects Brisbane 



Cross River Rail works are also continuing nearby, meaning parts of Woolloongabba remain active construction zones as several major projects progress simultaneously.



The Stanley is Sarazin’s third development in the area, following the completed 172-apartment Silk One and Murcia Residences, which is also under construction with Hutchinson Builders.



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Woolloongabba’s transformation is moving another step from planning maps to the street, with construction beginning on a 35-storey apartment tower that will bring 234 new homes to the inner-south suburb.



Read: Sarazin Outlines Major Mixed-Use Proposal in Woolloongabba




The Stanley, at 8 Trafalgar Street near The Gabba, is being developed by Sarazin and constructed by Hutchinson Builders. Sarazin says the start of construction follows approval from Economic Development Queensland.



The project arrives during a period of significant development across Woolloongabba, where new housing, major transport infrastructure and broader precinct works are steadily reshaping the area.



Photo Credit: Hutchinson Builders



Hundreds more residents for a growing neighbourhood



The 234 apartments will add housing within walking distance of Woolloongabba’s established shops, cafes, restaurants and services, potentially providing local businesses with a larger year-round customer base. The development also adds housing in a part of Brisbane earmarked for substantial population growth.



Economic Development Queensland says the 106-hectare Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, which extends into parts of Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane and South Brisbane, is intended to facilitate more than 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 people.



Photo Credit: Hutchinson Builders



The Stanley’s 234 apartments represent a relatively small share of that target, but add to the higher-density housing being developed across the precinct.



New housing rises alongside Cross River Rail



Transport is central to Woolloongabba’s changing character. The Stanley is being built close to the new Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station, placing future residents near a major public transport connection as the precinct accommodates greater residential density.



Photo Credit: The Stanley Residences



The latest Cross River Rail construction update, covering July to September 2026, says work at Woolloongabba station has progressed into testing and commissioning. Escalators, lifts and passenger screen doors have been installed, while outside work includes the public plaza, utility connections and other finishing works.



The new housing will place more residents close to the station and existing connections to the CBD as Woolloongabba’s transport network expands.



Another major building site joins the precinct



The Stanley will also be a substantial addition to the local skyline. Designed by GroupGSA, the tower will include a two-level rooftop area for residents with an infinity pool, gym, yoga lawn, sauna and steam rooms, cinema, golf simulator, private dining facilities, work-from-home spaces and a wine lounge.



Those facilities are private resident amenities rather than new public infrastructure. For existing neighbours, construction at 8 Trafalgar Street will add another active building site to the area.



Read: 50 Years: Coorparoo, Woolloongabba and the Motorway Corridor That Connects Brisbane 



Cross River Rail works are also continuing nearby, meaning parts of Woolloongabba remain active construction zones as several major projects progress simultaneously.



The Stanley is Sarazin’s third development in the area, following the completed 172-apartment Silk One and Murcia Residences, which is also under construction with Hutchinson Builders.



Published 7-Aug-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Lions Roar Back With 67-Point Gabba Demolition of Hawks]]></title>
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Brisbane have answered their 76-point mauling at the hands of Carlton with one of their most emphatic wins of the season, smashing Hawthorn by 67 points in a stunning return to form at the Gabba.



The Lions turned the tables on another premiership contender on Friday night, 7 August, beating the Hawks 18.17 (125) to 8.10 (58) as Kai Lohmann booted six goals, Logan Morris kicked four and Charlie Cameron added three.



Hawthorn won plenty of ball at the stoppages, but Brisbane did the damage where it counted, breaking the game open before half-time and piling on 16 goals after quarter-time.



Lions Find Their Groove



Former Lion Jack Gunston struck first for Hawthorn before Morris kicked Brisbane's opening two goals, helping the home side to a 2.4 (16) to 1.4 (10) quarter-time lead.



The Lions then took control.



Cameron goaled inside the opening minute of the second term, with Eric Hipwood and Morris following as Brisbane began finding space inside 50. Morris kicked his fourth later in the quarter, while Lohmann and Cameron also converted to give the Lions a 28-point half-time lead, 8.8 (56) to 4.4 (28).



The scoreboard looked even more ominous given Hawthorn had won the first-half clearances 26-18 and dominated the hit-outs 27-13. The Hawks were getting first use often enough; Brisbane were simply making much more of their possessions.



Hawks Push, Lions Pull Away



Hawthorn applied pressure early in the third and Connor Macdonald's goal brought the margin back to 24 points, but Brisbane quickly shut the door.



Sam Draper and Hipwood kicked majors before Lohmann struck twice in less than three minutes. Hawthorn found another through Dylan Moore, only for Darcy Annable to answer late in the term.



By three-quarter time Brisbane had stretched the lead to 13.12 (90) to 6.8 (44).



Lohmann wasn't finished. He kicked another two in the final quarter to complete his six-goal haul, while Ryan Lester, Cam Rayner and Cameron joined the scoring as the margin blew beyond 10 goals before Gunston kicked the final major of the night.



Brisbane Make Their Possession Count



The final numbers showed how Brisbane won it despite Hawthorn's strength around the stoppages.



The Hawks finished ahead 43-32 in clearances, 40-26 in hit-outs and 16-12 in centre clearances, but Brisbane had 394 disposals to 349, 260 kicks to 190, 109 marks to 78 and 65 inside 50s to 50.



The Lions were particularly damaging once they went forward, operating at 61.5 per cent efficiency inside 50 compared with Hawthorn's 42 per cent and taking 16 marks inside 50 to 11.



Brisbane also won contested possessions 131-120, while Hawthorn recorded 73 turnovers to the Lions' 56.



The Lions led for 114 minutes and nine seconds, turning a tight opening quarter into a comprehensive 67-point win.



After the Carlton defeat, this was some response.



Match Details



2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season — Round 22Friday, 7 August 2026The Gabba, Brisbane



Brisbane Lions 18.17 (125) defeated Hawthorn Hawks 8.10 (58)



Brisbane goals: Kai Lohmann 6, Logan Morris 4, Charlie Cameron 3, Eric Hipwood 2, Sam Draper 1, Darcy Annable 1, Ryan Lester 1.



Hawthorn goals: Jack Gunston 3, Jarman Impey 2, Connor Macdonald 1, Dylan Moore 1, Josh Weddle 1.



Published 7-August-2026




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Brisbane have answered their 76-point mauling at the hands of Carlton with one of their most emphatic wins of the season, smashing Hawthorn by 67 points in a stunning return to form at the Gabba.



The Lions turned the tables on another premiership contender on Friday night, 7 August, beating the Hawks 18.17 (125) to 8.10 (58) as Kai Lohmann booted six goals, Logan Morris kicked four and Charlie Cameron added three.



Hawthorn won plenty of ball at the stoppages, but Brisbane did the damage where it counted, breaking the game open before half-time and piling on 16 goals after quarter-time.



Lions Find Their Groove



Former Lion Jack Gunston struck first for Hawthorn before Morris kicked Brisbane's opening two goals, helping the home side to a 2.4 (16) to 1.4 (10) quarter-time lead.



The Lions then took control.



Cameron goaled inside the opening minute of the second term, with Eric Hipwood and Morris following as Brisbane began finding space inside 50. Morris kicked his fourth later in the quarter, while Lohmann and Cameron also converted to give the Lions a 28-point half-time lead, 8.8 (56) to 4.4 (28).



The scoreboard looked even more ominous given Hawthorn had won the first-half clearances 26-18 and dominated the hit-outs 27-13. The Hawks were getting first use often enough; Brisbane were simply making much more of their possessions.



Hawks Push, Lions Pull Away



Hawthorn applied pressure early in the third and Connor Macdonald's goal brought the margin back to 24 points, but Brisbane quickly shut the door.



Sam Draper and Hipwood kicked majors before Lohmann struck twice in less than three minutes. Hawthorn found another through Dylan Moore, only for Darcy Annable to answer late in the term.



By three-quarter time Brisbane had stretched the lead to 13.12 (90) to 6.8 (44).



Lohmann wasn't finished. He kicked another two in the final quarter to complete his six-goal haul, while Ryan Lester, Cam Rayner and Cameron joined the scoring as the margin blew beyond 10 goals before Gunston kicked the final major of the night.



Brisbane Make Their Possession Count



The final numbers showed how Brisbane won it despite Hawthorn's strength around the stoppages.



The Hawks finished ahead 43-32 in clearances, 40-26 in hit-outs and 16-12 in centre clearances, but Brisbane had 394 disposals to 349, 260 kicks to 190, 109 marks to 78 and 65 inside 50s to 50.



The Lions were particularly damaging once they went forward, operating at 61.5 per cent efficiency inside 50 compared with Hawthorn's 42 per cent and taking 16 marks inside 50 to 11.



Brisbane also won contested possessions 131-120, while Hawthorn recorded 73 turnovers to the Lions' 56.



The Lions led for 114 minutes and nine seconds, turning a tight opening quarter into a comprehensive 67-point win.



After the Carlton defeat, this was some response.



Match Details



2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season — Round 22Friday, 7 August 2026The Gabba, Brisbane



Brisbane Lions 18.17 (125) defeated Hawthorn Hawks 8.10 (58)



Brisbane goals: Kai Lohmann 6, Logan Morris 4, Charlie Cameron 3, Eric Hipwood 2, Sam Draper 1, Darcy Annable 1, Ryan Lester 1.



Hawthorn goals: Jack Gunston 3, Jarman Impey 2, Connor Macdonald 1, Dylan Moore 1, Josh Weddle 1.



Published 7-August-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Coorparoo Records Brisbane's Highest Number of Bird Swooping Reports]]></title>
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Coorparoo has recorded more reported bird swooping incidents than any other suburb over the past 12 months, according to Brisbane City.







Read: Coorparoo Named Among Queensland’s Top Growth Suburbs for 2026







A total of 311 swooping reports were logged across the city during the past year, with Coorparoo accounting for 14 of those reports. Carindale followed with 12 reports, while Runcorn ranked third with nine. Most reports were received during September and October, which falls within the spring breeding season when many birds defend their nests.



The figures come ahead of the spring breeding season, when encounters with protective birds become more common across local streets, parks, and shared pathways.



More Than Just Magpies



Photo credit: Facebook/BCC



Although magpies are the birds most often associated with swooping, they are not the only species that defend their nesting areas. Brisbane says plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners, and crows have also been reported swooping people.



Information from Queensland's environment department explained that swooping is a natural territorial behaviour during the breeding season, which generally runs from August to November. Birds protect their eggs and young, and most limit this defensive behaviour to an area within about 100 to 200 metres of their nest.



Large birds such as magpies typically build nests in mature trees and may also use power poles or streetlights as perches and alternate nesting sites in urban areas. Smaller birds often nest in dense shrubs, while masked lapwings, commonly known as plovers, nest on open grass where their eggs are well camouflaged.



People walking or cycling are among those most likely to encounter swooping birds during the breeding season.



Staying Safe During Swooping Season



Photo credit: Facebook/BCC



Queensland's environment department recommended taking simple precautions to reduce the risk of being swooped.



People walking outdoors can wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses or carry an umbrella to help protect their face. Some people also place large eye patterns on the back of their hat, although this method is generally not effective for cyclists.



If a magpie begins swooping while someone is riding a bicycle, the advice is to get off and walk until they are clear of the area. Choosing an alternative route during the breeding season can also help avoid known nesting sites.



Where avoiding the area is not possible, walking in a group or keeping an eye on the bird may reduce the likelihood of being swooped. Cyclists are also encouraged to attach a brightly coloured flag above their helmet or use cable ties extending from the helmet as a deterrent.







Read: Coorparoo Author Kailum Graves Takes Out 2026 Furphy Literary Award







Warning signs can also help alert others to active nesting areas, particularly in places regularly used by children and older people. Swooping is associated with the spring breeding season, when birds defend their nests and young. Queensland's environment department noted that if swooping continues beyond the breeding season, other factors may be involved.



With Coorparoo recording Brisbane's highest number of reported swooping incidents over the past year, residents can expect increased bird activity during the spring breeding season.



Published 4-August-2026
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Coorparoo has recorded more reported bird swooping incidents than any other suburb over the past 12 months, according to Brisbane City.







Read: Coorparoo Named Among Queensland’s Top Growth Suburbs for 2026







A total of 311 swooping reports were logged across the city during the past year, with Coorparoo accounting for 14 of those reports. Carindale followed with 12 reports, while Runcorn ranked third with nine. Most reports were received during September and October, which falls within the spring breeding season when many birds defend their nests.



The figures come ahead of the spring breeding season, when encounters with protective birds become more common across local streets, parks, and shared pathways.



More Than Just Magpies



Photo credit: Facebook/BCC



Although magpies are the birds most often associated with swooping, they are not the only species that defend their nesting areas. Brisbane says plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners, and crows have also been reported swooping people.



Information from Queensland's environment department explained that swooping is a natural territorial behaviour during the breeding season, which generally runs from August to November. Birds protect their eggs and young, and most limit this defensive behaviour to an area within about 100 to 200 metres of their nest.



Large birds such as magpies typically build nests in mature trees and may also use power poles or streetlights as perches and alternate nesting sites in urban areas. Smaller birds often nest in dense shrubs, while masked lapwings, commonly known as plovers, nest on open grass where their eggs are well camouflaged.



People walking or cycling are among those most likely to encounter swooping birds during the breeding season.



Staying Safe During Swooping Season



Photo credit: Facebook/BCC



Queensland's environment department recommended taking simple precautions to reduce the risk of being swooped.



People walking outdoors can wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses or carry an umbrella to help protect their face. Some people also place large eye patterns on the back of their hat, although this method is generally not effective for cyclists.



If a magpie begins swooping while someone is riding a bicycle, the advice is to get off and walk until they are clear of the area. Choosing an alternative route during the breeding season can also help avoid known nesting sites.



Where avoiding the area is not possible, walking in a group or keeping an eye on the bird may reduce the likelihood of being swooped. Cyclists are also encouraged to attach a brightly coloured flag above their helmet or use cable ties extending from the helmet as a deterrent.







Read: Coorparoo Author Kailum Graves Takes Out 2026 Furphy Literary Award







Warning signs can also help alert others to active nesting areas, particularly in places regularly used by children and older people. Swooping is associated with the spring breeding season, when birds defend their nests and young. Queensland's environment department noted that if swooping continues beyond the breeding season, other factors may be involved.



With Coorparoo recording Brisbane's highest number of reported swooping incidents over the past year, residents can expect increased bird activity during the spring breeding season.



Published 4-August-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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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[Silver For Jarred Bairstow And The Gangurrus At Glasgow 2026]]></title>
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The Australian Gangurrus men's 3x3 basketball team has claimed a Commonwealth Games silver medal, with Churchie old boy Jarred Bairstow among the four players who helped Australia reach the gold medal match before falling 19-17 to England.







Read: Churchie Old Boy Jarred Bairstow Named in 3×3 Basketball Squad for 2026 Glasgow







Bairstow, who educated at Anglican Church Grammar School in East Brisbane, was selected alongside Jonah Antonio, Sam McDaniel, and Jesse Wagstaff in the Australian men's squad. The quartet remained unbeaten throughout the tournament before the championship decider, combining the scoring, physicality and composure highlighted by Commonwealth Games Australia.



Unbeaten Run To The Final



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus



Australia entered the final after winning every game on the way to the title match. The Gangurrus booked their place in the decider with a 21-14 victory over host nation Scotland in the semi-finals, setting up a clash with England for Commonwealth Games gold.



The final was a tightly contested affair. England edged Australia in a match that remained in the balance until the closing stages. Jonah Antonio scored 12 points for the Gangurrus, but England held on to secure the title.



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus







Although Australia fell short in the final, the silver medal capped an unbeaten run to the championship match. Bairstow and his teammates remained undefeated until the final, where England handed Australia its only loss of the tournament.



Australia Celebrates Four Medals







The Gangurrus men's silver also formed part of a successful campaign for Australia's 3x3 basketball program. Every Australian team competing in Glasgow returned home with a medal.



The women's Gangurrus won gold, while Australia's men's wheelchair team also secured gold. The women's wheelchair side added a bronze medal, giving Australia medals across all four 3x3 competitions.



Commonwealth Games Australia described the men's campaign as one built on composure under pressure. The organisation noted England was the only team Australia could not overcome during the tournament.



Bairstow Adds Another Career Milestone



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus



For Bairstow, the silver medal adds another milestone to a career that has included extensive experience in the National Basketball League. His selection placed him in a squad that reached the gold medal match without losing a game.



Following the tournament, the Australian Gangurrus congratulated the men's team on an "incredible, hard-fought campaign," recognising the group's efforts throughout the competition.







Read: Maroons Couldn’t Break The Blues’ Grip As Cleary Guides NSW To Origin Shield







While the Gangurrus narrowly missed out on the Commonwealth Games title, they finished the tournament with a silver medal. An unbeaten run to the final and a silver medal finish capped Australia's men's campaign at Glasgow 2026.



Published 3-August-2026
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The Australian Gangurrus men's 3x3 basketball team has claimed a Commonwealth Games silver medal, with Churchie old boy Jarred Bairstow among the four players who helped Australia reach the gold medal match before falling 19-17 to England.







Read: Churchie Old Boy Jarred Bairstow Named in 3×3 Basketball Squad for 2026 Glasgow







Bairstow, who educated at Anglican Church Grammar School in East Brisbane, was selected alongside Jonah Antonio, Sam McDaniel, and Jesse Wagstaff in the Australian men's squad. The quartet remained unbeaten throughout the tournament before the championship decider, combining the scoring, physicality and composure highlighted by Commonwealth Games Australia.



Unbeaten Run To The Final



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus



Australia entered the final after winning every game on the way to the title match. The Gangurrus booked their place in the decider with a 21-14 victory over host nation Scotland in the semi-finals, setting up a clash with England for Commonwealth Games gold.



The final was a tightly contested affair. England edged Australia in a match that remained in the balance until the closing stages. Jonah Antonio scored 12 points for the Gangurrus, but England held on to secure the title.



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus







Although Australia fell short in the final, the silver medal capped an unbeaten run to the championship match. Bairstow and his teammates remained undefeated until the final, where England handed Australia its only loss of the tournament.



Australia Celebrates Four Medals







The Gangurrus men's silver also formed part of a successful campaign for Australia's 3x3 basketball program. Every Australian team competing in Glasgow returned home with a medal.



The women's Gangurrus won gold, while Australia's men's wheelchair team also secured gold. The women's wheelchair side added a bronze medal, giving Australia medals across all four 3x3 competitions.



Commonwealth Games Australia described the men's campaign as one built on composure under pressure. The organisation noted England was the only team Australia could not overcome during the tournament.



Bairstow Adds Another Career Milestone



Photo credit: Facebook/Australian Gangurrus



For Bairstow, the silver medal adds another milestone to a career that has included extensive experience in the National Basketball League. His selection placed him in a squad that reached the gold medal match without losing a game.



Following the tournament, the Australian Gangurrus congratulated the men's team on an "incredible, hard-fought campaign," recognising the group's efforts throughout the competition.







Read: Maroons Couldn’t Break The Blues’ Grip As Cleary Guides NSW To Origin Shield







While the Gangurrus narrowly missed out on the Commonwealth Games title, they finished the tournament with a silver medal. An unbeaten run to the final and a silver medal finish capped Australia's men's campaign at Glasgow 2026.



Published 3-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 31 July - 2 August 2026]]></title>
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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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<title><![CDATA[Greenslopes and Buranda Schools Earn Strong Behaviour Survey Results]]></title>
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Two schools in Brisabane’s south east have recorded strong results for behaviour management, with each showing a different approach to student wellbeing and responsibility.



Read: 50 Years of the Riverside Expressway: How It Changed the Greenslopes Commute 



At Greenslopes State School, parents, staff and students gave matched responses in the Queensland Department of Education’s 2025 School Opinion Survey. Among Greenslopes students who responded, 86.4 per cent agreed that behaviour was managed well.



At nearby Buranda State School, 93.8 per cent of responding students agreed. It was the highest reported student result across Brisbane.



The survey measures confidence in how behaviour is managed. It does not count classroom disruptions, playground incidents or suspensions.



Greenslopes takes wellbeing school-wide



Greenslopes teaches social and emotional skills from Prep to Year 6 through the Second Step program. Students learn about empathy, emotion management, problem-solving and skills for learning. The school’s wellbeing framework also links these lessons to its Big Six values: resilience, respect, integrity, opportunity, community and embracing diversity.



The programs give students regular ways to discuss emotions, relationships and responsible decisions. They form part of a wider support system used across year levels.



Greenslopes’ Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework sets out different levels of help. Some measures apply to every student, while others support children who need extra assistance.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



The framework includes positive recognition, Zones of Regulation, guidance services, individual plans and referrals to outside providers. Its tiered structure aims to offer early intervention before concerns become more serious.



The school’s 2025 Annual Improvement Plan also identifies productive partnerships and stronger student-staff relationships as important areas of work.



Families stay involved at Greenslopes



The Greenslopes State School P&amp;C supports camps, excursions, school experiences and resources for students who face extra challenges. Its strategic plan aims to build an inclusive community where parents, staff and students feel welcome and valued. The group also encourages volunteering, fundraising and wider family involvement.



Second Step also includes activities that families can use at home. This helps reinforce the school’s social and emotional learning messages beyond the classroom.



Buranda students practise reasoning and discussion



Buranda State School has taught philosophy to all students since 1997. Each week, children take part in an hour of philosophy activities led by trained classroom teachers. They listen to different views, explain their reasoning and build on the ideas of others. Students also explore questions about fairness, knowledge, judgement and decision-making.



Buranda’s philosophy program encourages care, respect and reasoned problem-solving. It gives children regular practice in dealing with disagreement and justifying their views.



Photo Credit: Buranda SS



Buranda’s P&amp;C takes learning beyond the classroom



Buranda’s P&amp;C supports environmental education, sport, instrumental music and community events. These include Winter Solstice, Buranda Fest and a school movie night. The group also gives parents a place to raise concerns and contribute to school decisions. Its work goes beyond fundraising by helping families stay connected to school programs and priorities.



Buranda’s environmental education program adds a practical element to school life. Students learn about sustainability, care for chickens and grow vegetables in the school garden. The program gives children another way to contribute to their school community.



Two schools, different approaches



Greenslopes combines shared values, school-wide wellbeing lessons and tiered support systems. The finding sits alongside a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning.&nbsp;



Read: Dive Into Aquatic Slopes, One of Greenslopes’ Most Creative Street Artworks 



Buranda places strong emphasis on reasoning, discussion and justified decision-making. Their system provides a useful backdrop to a long-running philosophy program built around inquiry and reasoned judgement.



Neither result means the schools have perfect behaviour or fewer challenges than every other school. What the results show is confidence among the people who responded.



Published 29-July-2026
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Two schools in Brisabane’s south east have recorded strong results for behaviour management, with each showing a different approach to student wellbeing and responsibility.



Read: 50 Years of the Riverside Expressway: How It Changed the Greenslopes Commute 



At Greenslopes State School, parents, staff and students gave matched responses in the Queensland Department of Education’s 2025 School Opinion Survey. Among Greenslopes students who responded, 86.4 per cent agreed that behaviour was managed well.



At nearby Buranda State School, 93.8 per cent of responding students agreed. It was the highest reported student result across Brisbane.



The survey measures confidence in how behaviour is managed. It does not count classroom disruptions, playground incidents or suspensions.



Greenslopes takes wellbeing school-wide



Greenslopes teaches social and emotional skills from Prep to Year 6 through the Second Step program. Students learn about empathy, emotion management, problem-solving and skills for learning. The school’s wellbeing framework also links these lessons to its Big Six values: resilience, respect, integrity, opportunity, community and embracing diversity.



The programs give students regular ways to discuss emotions, relationships and responsible decisions. They form part of a wider support system used across year levels.



Greenslopes’ Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework sets out different levels of help. Some measures apply to every student, while others support children who need extra assistance.



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



The framework includes positive recognition, Zones of Regulation, guidance services, individual plans and referrals to outside providers. Its tiered structure aims to offer early intervention before concerns become more serious.



The school’s 2025 Annual Improvement Plan also identifies productive partnerships and stronger student-staff relationships as important areas of work.



Families stay involved at Greenslopes



The Greenslopes State School P&amp;C supports camps, excursions, school experiences and resources for students who face extra challenges. Its strategic plan aims to build an inclusive community where parents, staff and students feel welcome and valued. The group also encourages volunteering, fundraising and wider family involvement.



Second Step also includes activities that families can use at home. This helps reinforce the school’s social and emotional learning messages beyond the classroom.



Buranda students practise reasoning and discussion



Buranda State School has taught philosophy to all students since 1997. Each week, children take part in an hour of philosophy activities led by trained classroom teachers. They listen to different views, explain their reasoning and build on the ideas of others. Students also explore questions about fairness, knowledge, judgement and decision-making.



Buranda’s philosophy program encourages care, respect and reasoned problem-solving. It gives children regular practice in dealing with disagreement and justifying their views.



Photo Credit: Buranda SS



Buranda’s P&amp;C takes learning beyond the classroom



Buranda’s P&amp;C supports environmental education, sport, instrumental music and community events. These include Winter Solstice, Buranda Fest and a school movie night. The group also gives parents a place to raise concerns and contribute to school decisions. Its work goes beyond fundraising by helping families stay connected to school programs and priorities.



Buranda’s environmental education program adds a practical element to school life. Students learn about sustainability, care for chickens and grow vegetables in the school garden. The program gives children another way to contribute to their school community.



Two schools, different approaches



Greenslopes combines shared values, school-wide wellbeing lessons and tiered support systems. The finding sits alongside a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning.&nbsp;



Read: Dive Into Aquatic Slopes, One of Greenslopes’ Most Creative Street Artworks 



Buranda places strong emphasis on reasoning, discussion and justified decision-making. Their system provides a useful backdrop to a long-running philosophy program built around inquiry and reasoned judgement.



Neither result means the schools have perfect behaviour or fewer challenges than every other school. What the results show is confidence among the people who responded.



Published 29-July-2026
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Coffee Mentality, which operates cafes across Brisbane including a popular outlet in Stones Corner, has earned national recognition after its Olfactory filter specialty blend was crowned Champion Coffee at the 2026 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards. The Brisbane roaster topped a field of 133 entries from across Australia to take home the competition's highest coffee honour.







Read: Shop, Savour, Win: Why More Brisbane Locals Are Rediscovering Stones Corner







The winning blend, Olfactory, was judged the best coffee among 133 entries submitted by roasters from around the country. Melbourne's Griffiths Bros Coffee Roasters received the Reserve Champion title for its Wellspring Organic espresso blend, while Tasmanian producers also made a strong showing, contributing around 20 per cent of all entries.







Coffee Mentality celebrated the result on social media, saying the award came as a welcome surprise after entering the competition for the first time. The Brisbane business said receiving the Champion Coffee title was especially meaningful and thanked the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards for the recognition, adding that it was grateful to be part of the awards program's 31-year tradition of celebrating Australia's food and beverage producers.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Coffee Mentality - Stones Corner



Founded in 2015, Coffee Mentality has grown from a mobile cafe into a Brisbane-based specialty coffee roaster headquartered in nearby Woolloongabba. Today, it operates a network of cafes across the city, including Stones Corner, while also supplying wholesale customers through its social franchise model. The business says it aims to use coffee as a way to build community and create positive social impact both locally and internationally.



Its award-winning Olfactory is a specialty filter coffee blend developed by Coffee Mentality, known for its cherry, berry and jammy sweetness. The company describes it as an aromatic coffee with vibrant fruit-forward flavours and aromas.



High Standards Across Australia







The Champion Coffee award was decided during judging at Lottie Lane Coffee Roasters in Moonah, Tasmania, as part of the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards.



Food and Wine Events Manager Carolyn Petkovich said this year's coffee competition attracted an exceptionally high standard of entries from across Australia. She said it was encouraging to see Tasmanian roasters competing alongside many of the country's leading coffee producers, with more medal awards presented than in previous years because of the overall quality of the field.



The Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards recognise excellence across a wide range of Australian food and beverage categories. Running from April to September each year, the program includes judging for baked goods, preserves, chocolate and confectionery, honey, tea and tisanes, cheese and dairy products, seafood, pantry items and coffee.







Read: Stones Corner Through the Years: Exploring Brisbane’s Living Heritage Trail







The Champion Coffee title marks another achievement for Coffee Mentality, which operates a network of cafes across Brisbane while remaining connected to the local communities it serves. Customers visiting the Stones Corner cafe can try the same Olfactory blend that impressed judges and claimed the competition's highest coffee honour.



Published 28-July-2026




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Coffee Mentality, which operates cafes across Brisbane including a popular outlet in Stones Corner, has earned national recognition after its Olfactory filter specialty blend was crowned Champion Coffee at the 2026 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards. The Brisbane roaster topped a field of 133 entries from across Australia to take home the competition's highest coffee honour.







Read: Shop, Savour, Win: Why More Brisbane Locals Are Rediscovering Stones Corner







The winning blend, Olfactory, was judged the best coffee among 133 entries submitted by roasters from around the country. Melbourne's Griffiths Bros Coffee Roasters received the Reserve Champion title for its Wellspring Organic espresso blend, while Tasmanian producers also made a strong showing, contributing around 20 per cent of all entries.







Coffee Mentality celebrated the result on social media, saying the award came as a welcome surprise after entering the competition for the first time. The Brisbane business said receiving the Champion Coffee title was especially meaningful and thanked the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards for the recognition, adding that it was grateful to be part of the awards program's 31-year tradition of celebrating Australia's food and beverage producers.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Coffee Mentality - Stones Corner



Founded in 2015, Coffee Mentality has grown from a mobile cafe into a Brisbane-based specialty coffee roaster headquartered in nearby Woolloongabba. Today, it operates a network of cafes across the city, including Stones Corner, while also supplying wholesale customers through its social franchise model. The business says it aims to use coffee as a way to build community and create positive social impact both locally and internationally.



Its award-winning Olfactory is a specialty filter coffee blend developed by Coffee Mentality, known for its cherry, berry and jammy sweetness. The company describes it as an aromatic coffee with vibrant fruit-forward flavours and aromas.



High Standards Across Australia







The Champion Coffee award was decided during judging at Lottie Lane Coffee Roasters in Moonah, Tasmania, as part of the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards.



Food and Wine Events Manager Carolyn Petkovich said this year's coffee competition attracted an exceptionally high standard of entries from across Australia. She said it was encouraging to see Tasmanian roasters competing alongside many of the country's leading coffee producers, with more medal awards presented than in previous years because of the overall quality of the field.



The Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards recognise excellence across a wide range of Australian food and beverage categories. Running from April to September each year, the program includes judging for baked goods, preserves, chocolate and confectionery, honey, tea and tisanes, cheese and dairy products, seafood, pantry items and coffee.







Read: Stones Corner Through the Years: Exploring Brisbane’s Living Heritage Trail







The Champion Coffee title marks another achievement for Coffee Mentality, which operates a network of cafes across Brisbane while remaining connected to the local communities it serves. Customers visiting the Stones Corner cafe can try the same Olfactory blend that impressed judges and claimed the competition's highest coffee honour.



Published 28-July-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 24-26 July 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Lions 126 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Port Adelaide 675







QAFL



QAFL - TPIL Lawyers



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 155 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Labrador QAFL Seniors 88



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 109 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



QAFLW - Bond University



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 15 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 12



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 10















NPL



NPL Women



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Lions FC 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Eastern Suburbs 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; FQ Academy QAS 0















NBL



NBL1 North



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Grand Finals



• Townsville Flames 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 83















QRL



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Hinricks Oval, Blackwater) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Central Queensland Capras 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 20



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Father Ranger Oval, Warwick) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Tweed Heads Seagulls 8 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 58








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Lions 126 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Port Adelaide 675







QAFL



QAFL - TPIL Lawyers



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 155 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Labrador QAFL Seniors 88



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 109 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



QAFLW - Bond University



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 15 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 12



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 10















NPL



NPL Women



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Lions FC 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Eastern Suburbs 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; FQ Academy QAS 0















NBL



NBL1 North



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Grand Finals



• Townsville Flames 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 83















QRL



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Hinricks Oval, Blackwater) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Central Queensland Capras 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 20



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Father Ranger Oval, Warwick) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Tweed Heads Seagulls 8 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 58








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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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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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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[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



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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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[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 31 July - 2 August 2026]]></title>
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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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<title><![CDATA[Glasgow 2026: Balmoral Cycling Club Athletes Drive Australia to Opening Day Medal Haul]]></title>
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Exploding out of the gates in Glasgow, riders from the Balmoral Cycling Club helped Australia claim one gold medal, two silvers, and a hard-fought fourth-place finish on the opening day of track competition.



Read: Hawthorne’s Crime Snapshot Points to a Busy Year After Dark



Golden Sprints and Local Power



Photo Credit: Ryan Elliott/ Instagram



What does it take to conquer the velodrome? For Balmoral's Ryan Elliott, the answer was pure explosive speed alongside Olympic medallist Leigh Hoffman and Daniel Barber. Topping the qualification charts during the day's early sessions set the stage for a spectacular final showdown.&nbsp;



Their gold-medal ride against England truly silenced the arena, as the Australian trio clocked 42.455 seconds to leave their rivals trailing by over half a second.



Endurance Battles Yield Silver



The South East Queensland medal rush kept rolling across different disciplines. Club member James Moriarty joined forces with national teammates Blake Agnoletto, Oliver Bleddyn, and Conor Leahy to push through a brutal men's team pursuit final, eventually capturing silver behind a record-breaking English squad.



Moments later, Balmoral pilot Jacqueline Mengler-Mohr steered para-sport veteran Jess Gallagher to another silver in the women's tandem B sprint. Closing out a packed schedule, local club sprinter Molly McGill powered through to the final ride-offs to earn a courageous fourth-place result in the women's team sprint alongside Kristina Clonan and Alessia McCaig.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Australian Cycling Team (@auscyclingteam)




Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne



Building the Brisbane Pathway



Can this young squad carry their current speed all the way to a home Games? Former team pursuit world champion Ash Ankudinoff certainly thinks so, praising the national team for executing their tactical plans to perfection.&nbsp;



Watching junior riders transition seamlessly into elite international powerhouses offers a thrilling glimpse into the nation's sporting future. With massive results already secured, coaching staff and athletes are treating these performances as a crucial springboard toward Los Angeles and the eventual Brisbane velodrome events.



Published Date 31-July-2026




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Exploding out of the gates in Glasgow, riders from the Balmoral Cycling Club helped Australia claim one gold medal, two silvers, and a hard-fought fourth-place finish on the opening day of track competition.



Read: Hawthorne’s Crime Snapshot Points to a Busy Year After Dark



Golden Sprints and Local Power



Photo Credit: Ryan Elliott/ Instagram



What does it take to conquer the velodrome? For Balmoral's Ryan Elliott, the answer was pure explosive speed alongside Olympic medallist Leigh Hoffman and Daniel Barber. Topping the qualification charts during the day's early sessions set the stage for a spectacular final showdown.&nbsp;



Their gold-medal ride against England truly silenced the arena, as the Australian trio clocked 42.455 seconds to leave their rivals trailing by over half a second.



Endurance Battles Yield Silver



The South East Queensland medal rush kept rolling across different disciplines. Club member James Moriarty joined forces with national teammates Blake Agnoletto, Oliver Bleddyn, and Conor Leahy to push through a brutal men's team pursuit final, eventually capturing silver behind a record-breaking English squad.



Moments later, Balmoral pilot Jacqueline Mengler-Mohr steered para-sport veteran Jess Gallagher to another silver in the women's tandem B sprint. Closing out a packed schedule, local club sprinter Molly McGill powered through to the final ride-offs to earn a courageous fourth-place result in the women's team sprint alongside Kristina Clonan and Alessia McCaig.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Australian Cycling Team (@auscyclingteam)




Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne



Building the Brisbane Pathway



Can this young squad carry their current speed all the way to a home Games? Former team pursuit world champion Ash Ankudinoff certainly thinks so, praising the national team for executing their tactical plans to perfection.&nbsp;



Watching junior riders transition seamlessly into elite international powerhouses offers a thrilling glimpse into the nation's sporting future. With massive results already secured, coaching staff and athletes are treating these performances as a crucial springboard toward Los Angeles and the eventual Brisbane velodrome events.



Published Date 31-July-2026




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 24-26 July 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Lions 126 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Port Adelaide 675







QAFL



QAFL - TPIL Lawyers



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 155 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Labrador QAFL Seniors 88



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 109 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



QAFLW - Bond University



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 15 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 12



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 10















NPL



NPL Women



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Lions FC 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Eastern Suburbs 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; FQ Academy QAS 0















NBL



NBL1 North



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Grand Finals



• Townsville Flames 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 83















QRL



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Hinricks Oval, Blackwater) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Central Queensland Capras 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 20



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Father Ranger Oval, Warwick) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Tweed Heads Seagulls 8 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 58








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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Lions 126 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Port Adelaide 675







QAFL



QAFL - TPIL Lawyers



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Morningside QAFL Seniors 155 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Labrador QAFL Seniors 88



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 16



• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 109 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



QAFLW - Bond University



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 15 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 12



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 14



• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 38 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 10















NPL



NPL Women



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Lions FC 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 24



• Eastern Suburbs 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; FQ Academy QAS 0















NBL



NBL1 North



Fri, July 24, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Grand Finals



• Townsville Flames 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 83















QRL



Sat, July 25, 2026 (Hinricks Oval, Blackwater) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Central Queensland Capras 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Tigers 20



Sun, July 26, 2026 (Father Ranger Oval, Warwick) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 19



• Tweed Heads Seagulls 8 &nbsp; | &nbsp; WM Seagulls 58








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<title><![CDATA[Hawthorne’s Crime Snapshot Points to a Busy Year After Dark]]></title>
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Hawthorne locals are being reminded to keep an eye on what is happening around the suburb after new data showed 245 offences were recorded in the area over the past year.



Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne



The figures, covering 24 July 2025 to 23 July 2026, suggest the busiest stretch was after dark, with 111 offences reported between 10pm and 6am. Thursday stood out as the heaviest day, while the monthly trend showed clear bumps in spring and again in April.



Property offences lead the count



The biggest slice of the total came from theft, unlawful entry and property damage. Unlawful use of a motor vehicle also featured strongly, along with trespassing and vagrancy offences.







There were smaller numbers of drug offences, traffic and related offences, assault, fraud, good order offences, other offences against the person, handling stolen goods, weapons offences and miscellaneous offences.



The data paints a familiar picture for many inner-city and riverside suburbs: most incidents are opportunistic, but the after-hours pattern means residents are still being asked to stay switched on, especially when cars are parked on the street or homes are left unattended.



Night-time activity remains the main concern



The time-of-day chart shows a clear build-up in offences through the evening, with the 10pm to 6am window making up a large share of the total. That is the sort of pattern that often comes down to quick opportunistic behaviour rather than anything highly organised.







For Hawthorne households, that means the basics still matter. Lock up properly, keep an eye on driveways and footpaths, and let neighbours know if something looks out of place. Small habits can make a real difference in a suburb where many people are coming and going at different hours.



Crime Stoppers issues a wider warning



The local numbers land at the same time as Crime Stoppers Queensland is warning people not to fall for organised crime money traps. The statewide campaign launched in Brisbane this week, with officials warning that fake job ads, social media messages and promises of easy money are being used to recruit people into moving criminal funds.



Photo Credit: Crime Stoppers Queensland



Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said people should be wary of any approach that sounds too good to be true, especially if someone asks to use their bank account or share banking details.



Read: New World Order: How The 2026 World Cup Shifted Football’s Balance



The message is aimed strongly at international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says anyone can be targeted.



Published 24-July-2026
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Hawthorne locals are being reminded to keep an eye on what is happening around the suburb after new data showed 245 offences were recorded in the area over the past year.



Read: Key Flight Path Option Offers No Noticeable Noise Relief for Hawthorne



The figures, covering 24 July 2025 to 23 July 2026, suggest the busiest stretch was after dark, with 111 offences reported between 10pm and 6am. Thursday stood out as the heaviest day, while the monthly trend showed clear bumps in spring and again in April.



Property offences lead the count



The biggest slice of the total came from theft, unlawful entry and property damage. Unlawful use of a motor vehicle also featured strongly, along with trespassing and vagrancy offences.







There were smaller numbers of drug offences, traffic and related offences, assault, fraud, good order offences, other offences against the person, handling stolen goods, weapons offences and miscellaneous offences.



The data paints a familiar picture for many inner-city and riverside suburbs: most incidents are opportunistic, but the after-hours pattern means residents are still being asked to stay switched on, especially when cars are parked on the street or homes are left unattended.



Night-time activity remains the main concern



The time-of-day chart shows a clear build-up in offences through the evening, with the 10pm to 6am window making up a large share of the total. That is the sort of pattern that often comes down to quick opportunistic behaviour rather than anything highly organised.







For Hawthorne households, that means the basics still matter. Lock up properly, keep an eye on driveways and footpaths, and let neighbours know if something looks out of place. Small habits can make a real difference in a suburb where many people are coming and going at different hours.



Crime Stoppers issues a wider warning



The local numbers land at the same time as Crime Stoppers Queensland is warning people not to fall for organised crime money traps. The statewide campaign launched in Brisbane this week, with officials warning that fake job ads, social media messages and promises of easy money are being used to recruit people into moving criminal funds.



Photo Credit: Crime Stoppers Queensland



Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said people should be wary of any approach that sounds too good to be true, especially if someone asks to use their bank account or share banking details.



Read: New World Order: How The 2026 World Cup Shifted Football’s Balance



The message is aimed strongly at international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says anyone can be targeted.



Published 24-July-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Kite Festival Set to Colour Minnippi Parklands]]></title>
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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.



Published 19-August-2026
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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.



Published 19-August-2026
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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.



Published 18-August-2026
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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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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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Carindale has ranked among Brisbane's worst suburbs for reported bird swooping incidents over the past 12 months, with new figures placing it second across the city as the spring breeding season approaches.







Read: Carindale Recreation Reserve Upgrade To Begin With Safer Access And Park Movement







A total of 311 swooping reports were logged across Brisbane during the past year. Carindale recorded 12 reports, behind only Coorparoo's 14, while Runcorn was next with nine. 



Nearby Mansfield also featured on the list with six reports, equal to New Farm and Newstead. Most reports were received during September and October, which falls within the spring breeding season when many birds defend their nests.



It is not the first time Carindale has featured among Brisbane's bird swooping hotspots. During the 2025 swooping season, Chandler Ward representative Cr Ryan Murphy noted that both Carindale and Wakerley were among Brisbane's top six suburbs for reported swooping incidents.



More Than Just Magpies



Noisy miner (Photo credit: Pexels/Syed Redwan Hoque)







Although magpies are the species most commonly linked with swooping, they are not the only birds that become protective during breeding season. Brisbane City said plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners, and crows have also been reported swooping people.



Queensland's environment department explained that swooping is a natural territorial response during the breeding season, which generally runs from August to November. Birds protect their eggs and young, with most defensive behaviour occurring within about 100 to 200 metres of a nest.



Large birds such as magpies typically nest in mature trees and may also use power poles or streetlights as perches and alternate nesting sites in urban areas. Smaller birds often choose dense shrubs, while masked lapwings, commonly known as plovers, nest on open grass where their eggs are well camouflaged.



People walking or riding through parks and suburban streets are among those most likely to encounter swooping birds during spring.



How to Reduce the Risk



Brisbane’s swooping bird signage (Photo credit: Cr Adrian Schrinner)







Queensland's environment department recommends several simple measures to reduce the chance of being swooped.



People on foot can wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses or carry an umbrella to help protect their face. Some also place large eye patterns on the back of their hat, although this is generally not effective for cyclists.



If a magpie swoops while someone is riding a bicycle, the advice is to get off and walk until clear of the area. Choosing an alternative route during breeding season can also help avoid known nesting sites.







Read: Carindale Rocket Park Keeps Its Space Theme







Where avoiding the area is not possible, walking in a group or keeping an eye on the bird may reduce the likelihood of being swooped. Cyclists can also attach a brightly coloured flag above their helmet or use cable ties extending from the helmet as a deterrent.



Warning signs can also help alert others to active nesting areas, particularly where children and older people are likely to be present.



Published 12-August-2026
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Carindale has ranked among Brisbane's worst suburbs for reported bird swooping incidents over the past 12 months, with new figures placing it second across the city as the spring breeding season approaches.







Read: Carindale Recreation Reserve Upgrade To Begin With Safer Access And Park Movement







A total of 311 swooping reports were logged across Brisbane during the past year. Carindale recorded 12 reports, behind only Coorparoo's 14, while Runcorn was next with nine. 



Nearby Mansfield also featured on the list with six reports, equal to New Farm and Newstead. Most reports were received during September and October, which falls within the spring breeding season when many birds defend their nests.



It is not the first time Carindale has featured among Brisbane's bird swooping hotspots. During the 2025 swooping season, Chandler Ward representative Cr Ryan Murphy noted that both Carindale and Wakerley were among Brisbane's top six suburbs for reported swooping incidents.



More Than Just Magpies



Noisy miner (Photo credit: Pexels/Syed Redwan Hoque)







Although magpies are the species most commonly linked with swooping, they are not the only birds that become protective during breeding season. Brisbane City said plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners, and crows have also been reported swooping people.



Queensland's environment department explained that swooping is a natural territorial response during the breeding season, which generally runs from August to November. Birds protect their eggs and young, with most defensive behaviour occurring within about 100 to 200 metres of a nest.



Large birds such as magpies typically nest in mature trees and may also use power poles or streetlights as perches and alternate nesting sites in urban areas. Smaller birds often choose dense shrubs, while masked lapwings, commonly known as plovers, nest on open grass where their eggs are well camouflaged.



People walking or riding through parks and suburban streets are among those most likely to encounter swooping birds during spring.



How to Reduce the Risk



Brisbane’s swooping bird signage (Photo credit: Cr Adrian Schrinner)







Queensland's environment department recommends several simple measures to reduce the chance of being swooped.



People on foot can wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses or carry an umbrella to help protect their face. Some also place large eye patterns on the back of their hat, although this is generally not effective for cyclists.



If a magpie swoops while someone is riding a bicycle, the advice is to get off and walk until clear of the area. Choosing an alternative route during breeding season can also help avoid known nesting sites.







Read: Carindale Rocket Park Keeps Its Space Theme







Where avoiding the area is not possible, walking in a group or keeping an eye on the bird may reduce the likelihood of being swooped. Cyclists can also attach a brightly coloured flag above their helmet or use cable ties extending from the helmet as a deterrent.



Warning signs can also help alert others to active nesting areas, particularly where children and older people are likely to be present.



Published 12-August-2026
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Carindale Recreation Reserve is set to enter a new stage of its planned park upgrade, with early works focused on safer entry, improved parking and clearer movement through the reserve while broader recreation features remain part of a longer-term vision.



Read: Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs



First Works Focus On Carindale Access



The initial phase of the Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade is planned to run from mid-May 2026 to late 2026, with work scheduled between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday.



The park is expected to remain largely open during construction, with access through the Belvidere Street entrance to be maintained. Visitors may still notice temporary path changes, short detours, fenced work areas, intermittent parking changes, construction machinery, increased noise, dust and vehicle movement.



The first stage will centre on how people enter and move around the reserve. A new two-lane park entry from Cadogan Street will be built to improve access to the car park, while the existing one-lane entry from Bedivere Street will be removed and returned to open parkland.



The works will also include expanded car parking, upgraded and realigned shared paths, safer crossing points, some vegetation removal and replanting.



Photo Credit: BCC



Feedback Helped Shape The Park Plan



The current works follow feedback on a draft concept plan in November 2025, when residents were invited to comment through an online survey and two in-person information kiosks. Earlier comments about the reserve gathered in 2024 were also considered.



Feedback pointed to support for an improved park experience and identified the new entry road as a way to respond to safety concerns and poor sightlines at the existing access point.



The final concept plan was released in May 2026 and presents a longer-term direction for the reserve. It includes improved and extended playground features, new picnic facilities and shelters, fitness and agility equipment, multi-use riding and play spaces, improved pathways and connections, a new entry road linking to existing car parking, and possible additional parking in the future.



Those longer-term features are not all part of the immediate works. Further park improvements remain subject to detailed design, site planning, environmental considerations and future budget availability.



Photo Credit: BCC



Wildlife Measures Included During Works



The reserve is home to koalas and other native wildlife, making habitat protection a key part of the construction program. A qualified wildlife spotter-catcher will monitor animals during works to help protect them while construction is underway.



Vegetation removal will be balanced with replanting intended to retain the reserve’s habitat value. Fenced construction areas, temporary movement changes, signage and traffic controllers will also be used to manage access and safety around the work zones.



The staged approach allows the reserve to remain usable as much as possible while the first phase is delivered. For park users, the most immediate changes will centre on access, parking, pathways and safer movement through the site.



Read: New Owners, Same Local Spirit: IGA Carindale Set for Fresh Chapter



Broader recreation upgrades, including possible improvements to play, picnic, fitness and riding areas, may be delivered in future stages when funding becomes available. The Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade begins with the access and safety works intended to prepare the park for possible future improvements.



Updated 11-August-2026
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Carindale Recreation Reserve is set to enter a new stage of its planned park upgrade, with early works focused on safer entry, improved parking and clearer movement through the reserve while broader recreation features remain part of a longer-term vision.



Read: Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs



First Works Focus On Carindale Access



The initial phase of the Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade is planned to run from mid-May 2026 to late 2026, with work scheduled between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday.



The park is expected to remain largely open during construction, with access through the Belvidere Street entrance to be maintained. Visitors may still notice temporary path changes, short detours, fenced work areas, intermittent parking changes, construction machinery, increased noise, dust and vehicle movement.



The first stage will centre on how people enter and move around the reserve. A new two-lane park entry from Cadogan Street will be built to improve access to the car park, while the existing one-lane entry from Bedivere Street will be removed and returned to open parkland.



The works will also include expanded car parking, upgraded and realigned shared paths, safer crossing points, some vegetation removal and replanting.



Photo Credit: BCC



Feedback Helped Shape The Park Plan



The current works follow feedback on a draft concept plan in November 2025, when residents were invited to comment through an online survey and two in-person information kiosks. Earlier comments about the reserve gathered in 2024 were also considered.



Feedback pointed to support for an improved park experience and identified the new entry road as a way to respond to safety concerns and poor sightlines at the existing access point.



The final concept plan was released in May 2026 and presents a longer-term direction for the reserve. It includes improved and extended playground features, new picnic facilities and shelters, fitness and agility equipment, multi-use riding and play spaces, improved pathways and connections, a new entry road linking to existing car parking, and possible additional parking in the future.



Those longer-term features are not all part of the immediate works. Further park improvements remain subject to detailed design, site planning, environmental considerations and future budget availability.



Photo Credit: BCC



Wildlife Measures Included During Works



The reserve is home to koalas and other native wildlife, making habitat protection a key part of the construction program. A qualified wildlife spotter-catcher will monitor animals during works to help protect them while construction is underway.



Vegetation removal will be balanced with replanting intended to retain the reserve’s habitat value. Fenced construction areas, temporary movement changes, signage and traffic controllers will also be used to manage access and safety around the work zones.



The staged approach allows the reserve to remain usable as much as possible while the first phase is delivered. For park users, the most immediate changes will centre on access, parking, pathways and safer movement through the site.



Read: New Owners, Same Local Spirit: IGA Carindale Set for Fresh Chapter



Broader recreation upgrades, including possible improvements to play, picnic, fitness and riding areas, may be delivered in future stages when funding becomes available. The Carindale Recreation Reserve upgrade begins with the access and safety works intended to prepare the park for possible future improvements.



Updated 11-August-2026
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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[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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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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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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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[A New Danger Zone: Lota Joins Brisbane's Worst Swooping Suburbs]]></title>
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While trying to enjoy the outdoors, residents in Lota are being forced to navigate newly established magpie defence zones as protective birds take over.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns



Tracking the Threat



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



When did the flight paths change? Data from the 2025-26 financial year reveals a sharp southern migration of these feathered defenders. Northern suburbs like Brighton and Everton Park previously held the top spots, but those areas have seen a massive drop in activity. Now, Coorparoo leads the pack with 14 complaints, trailed closely by Carindale and Runcorn.&nbsp;



Lota landed seventh on the list with seven reported encounters. Interestingly, overall attacks are actually dropping across the city. The council recorded 311 total incidents and relocated 18 aggressive birds recently, marking a steep decline from the 428 encounters and 46 relocations logged in the previous twelve months.



Inside the Defense Zone



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Understanding the motivation behind this terrifying behaviour requires looking at the calendar, specifically the breeding window stretching from July to January. These creatures are simply acting out of deep-seated parental instinct. Magpies, plovers, and swallows carve out an invisible boundary measuring up to 200 metres around their nests. Cross that line, and they strike.&nbsp;



Local author Kailum Graves, whose award-winning writing was inspired by the neighbourhood wildlife, believes humans are often the invaders. He pointed out that these native species provide immense value by eating pest insects and spiders, suggesting that residents should focus on living in harmony rather than reacting with anger.



Read: Manly Mums Invited To Weekly Hot Mum Walk Club By The Bay



Tactics for Safe Travel



How can locals survive the peak season of September and October? Prevention is incredibly simple. Brisbane's Lord Mayor advised walkers to wear broad-brimmed hats, throw on sunglasses, and carry an umbrella to protect their faces. Cyclists face a different challenge entirely. Riders caught in an ambush should dismount immediately, walk their bikes away from the area, and consider attaching brightly coloured cable ties to their helmets as a visual deterrent.&nbsp;



Experts issue a stern warning against fighting back. Yelling or throwing objects only guarantees a worse attack for the next person passing through the area, turning a simple warning swoop into a dangerous grudge.



Published Date 09-August-2026




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While trying to enjoy the outdoors, residents in Lota are being forced to navigate newly established magpie defence zones as protective birds take over.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns



Tracking the Threat



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



When did the flight paths change? Data from the 2025-26 financial year reveals a sharp southern migration of these feathered defenders. Northern suburbs like Brighton and Everton Park previously held the top spots, but those areas have seen a massive drop in activity. Now, Coorparoo leads the pack with 14 complaints, trailed closely by Carindale and Runcorn.&nbsp;



Lota landed seventh on the list with seven reported encounters. Interestingly, overall attacks are actually dropping across the city. The council recorded 311 total incidents and relocated 18 aggressive birds recently, marking a steep decline from the 428 encounters and 46 relocations logged in the previous twelve months.



Inside the Defense Zone



Photo Credit: Australian Museum



Understanding the motivation behind this terrifying behaviour requires looking at the calendar, specifically the breeding window stretching from July to January. These creatures are simply acting out of deep-seated parental instinct. Magpies, plovers, and swallows carve out an invisible boundary measuring up to 200 metres around their nests. Cross that line, and they strike.&nbsp;



Local author Kailum Graves, whose award-winning writing was inspired by the neighbourhood wildlife, believes humans are often the invaders. He pointed out that these native species provide immense value by eating pest insects and spiders, suggesting that residents should focus on living in harmony rather than reacting with anger.



Read: Manly Mums Invited To Weekly Hot Mum Walk Club By The Bay



Tactics for Safe Travel



How can locals survive the peak season of September and October? Prevention is incredibly simple. Brisbane's Lord Mayor advised walkers to wear broad-brimmed hats, throw on sunglasses, and carry an umbrella to protect their faces. Cyclists face a different challenge entirely. Riders caught in an ambush should dismount immediately, walk their bikes away from the area, and consider attaching brightly coloured cable ties to their helmets as a visual deterrent.&nbsp;



Experts issue a stern warning against fighting back. Yelling or throwing objects only guarantees a worse attack for the next person passing through the area, turning a simple warning swoop into a dangerous grudge.



Published Date 09-August-2026




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Hot Mum Walk Club: Manly is landing in the bayside routine every Monday morning at Manly Boathouse.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns



Mums can meet from 9am for coffee and a chat. The walk sets off around 9.30am and runs for about an hour along the waterfront.



It is based at 4 Trafalgar St, Manly. And it is open to mums who want to come on their own, bring the kids, or turn up with a support person.



Mums behind the idea



Becky and Kirstie are the local hosts. They say they wanted to create a space where mums could connect, talk and get outdoors without any pressure.



Photo Credit: IG/HotMumWalkClub



Between them, they are mums to four young children aged from 8 months to 5 years. Becky describes herself as an extrovert and says she loves meeting new people. Kirstie has lived in the Wynnum and Manly area for most of her life.



They say motherhood can feel lonely at times. So, they set up the walk to help mums find company and build friendships a little more easily.



Easy pace, no fuss



The organisers say the walk is relaxed and set at a pace that suits everyone. There is no need to rush, and no need to keep up with anyone else.



That may be the real drawcard here. It is a simple way to start the week with fresh air, a coffee and a bit of conversation.



Photo Credit: IG/HotMumWalkClub



The event page also says some mornings may finish with a play at the park. That gives little ones a chance to have a run around and meet other kids too.



Hot Mum Walk Club runs in several Brisbane suburbs, but Manly feels like a natural fit. The bayside backdrop does the heavy lifting. The rest is just showing up and joining in.



Read: Major BMX Racing World Championships Near the Bayside Cut Short



Hot Mum Walk Club: Manly meets every Monday at Manly Boathouse, 4 Trafalgar St, Manly, with the walk starting around 9.30am.



Published 5-August-2026
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Hot Mum Walk Club: Manly is landing in the bayside routine every Monday morning at Manly Boathouse.



Read: Cox Park Pickleball Court Construction Set To Start Amid Community Concerns



Mums can meet from 9am for coffee and a chat. The walk sets off around 9.30am and runs for about an hour along the waterfront.



It is based at 4 Trafalgar St, Manly. And it is open to mums who want to come on their own, bring the kids, or turn up with a support person.



Mums behind the idea



Becky and Kirstie are the local hosts. They say they wanted to create a space where mums could connect, talk and get outdoors without any pressure.



Photo Credit: IG/HotMumWalkClub



Between them, they are mums to four young children aged from 8 months to 5 years. Becky describes herself as an extrovert and says she loves meeting new people. Kirstie has lived in the Wynnum and Manly area for most of her life.



They say motherhood can feel lonely at times. So, they set up the walk to help mums find company and build friendships a little more easily.



Easy pace, no fuss



The organisers say the walk is relaxed and set at a pace that suits everyone. There is no need to rush, and no need to keep up with anyone else.



That may be the real drawcard here. It is a simple way to start the week with fresh air, a coffee and a bit of conversation.



Photo Credit: IG/HotMumWalkClub



The event page also says some mornings may finish with a play at the park. That gives little ones a chance to have a run around and meet other kids too.



Hot Mum Walk Club runs in several Brisbane suburbs, but Manly feels like a natural fit. The bayside backdrop does the heavy lifting. The rest is just showing up and joining in.



Read: Major BMX Racing World Championships Near the Bayside Cut Short



Hot Mum Walk Club: Manly meets every Monday at Manly Boathouse, 4 Trafalgar St, Manly, with the walk starting around 9.30am.



Published 5-August-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 31 July - 2 August 2026]]></title>
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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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QAFL



TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 37 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Morningside QAFL Seniors 122



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 24 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Broadbeach QAFL Seniors 155



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Salk Oval / Stalagmite Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 17



• Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 132   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 55







QAFLW



Bond University QAFLW



Sat, August 1, 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 1, 2026 (Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex / Neil Upton Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 15



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







AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 21



• Carlton 154 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 78















FQPL1



Fri, July 31, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 0



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve (Holland Park Hawks FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 20



• Holland Park Hawks 6 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Robina City 3







NPL



Fri, July 31, 2026 (Carmichael Park (Wynnum Wolves FC)-Field 2) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Wynnum Wolves 5 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 2



Fri, July 31, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Rochedale Rovers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 1



Sun, August 2, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 20



• Brisbane Roar B 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Moreton City Excelsior 0







NPL Women



Sat, August 1, 2026 (Heath Park (Eastern Suburbs FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 25



• Eastern Suburbs 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0




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