Sat, February 21, 2026 (Allianz Stadium) – A-League – Men – Round 18 • Sydney FC 1 | Brisbane Roar FC 0
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League – Women – Round 18 • Brisbane Roar FC 0 | Adelaide United FC 2
Fri, February 20, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 1 • Holland Park Hawks 2 | Logan Lightning 0
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Whites Hill Reserve – Holland Park Hawks FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1 • Holland Park Hawks 1 | SWQ Thunder 3
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Underwood Park – Rochedale Rovers FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Rochedale Rovers 0 | Wynnum Wolves 3
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Sun, February 22, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Brisbane Roar B 1 | Brisbane City 3
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Fri, February 20, 2026 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) – NBL – Men – Round 22 • Brisbane Bullets 77 | Sydney Kings 117
Sat, February 21, 2026 (The Gabba) – One Day Cup 2025-26 – Men – Match 6 • Queensland Bulls 260 | South Australia Men 135
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An alleged attempt to improperly claim container refunds at a Containers for Change site in Mt Gravatt is under investigation following circulation of video footage online.
Footage recorded at an Upper Mt Gravatt Containers for Change site shows a man and woman allegedly placing non-eligible fast food packaging into a reverse-vending machine while scanning an eligible drink container.
The video shows the scanner being activated repeatedly while rubbish, including takeaway cups, is fed onto the conveyor belt. The refund mechanism was reportedly triggered 15 times in less than a minute.
A witness who filmed the incident said she was left waiting behind the pair for about half an hour while the machine was in use. The incident is now being examined.
How The Scheme Works Across Queensland
Queensland’s Containers for Change program provides a 10-cent refund for eligible drink containers, including plastic bottles, aluminium cans and certain cartons.
The scheme began in November 2018 and is overseen by the not-for-profit Container Exchange (COEX). COEX has reported 11 billion container returns since launch, equating to $1.1 billion in refunds. The network processes more than 3,000 containers per minute across Queensland.
Reverse-vending machines are intended to prevent misuse through checks that can include barcode scanning and material or shape detection.
Investigation And Community Reaction In Mt Gravatt
COEX says allegations of fraud are treated seriously and the Mt Gravatt recycling incident will be investigated. The review will examine whether the matter involved a machine fault.
The footage has prompted a strong response online. Some commenters criticised the behaviour, describing it as taking advantage of a community program. Others expressed sympathy in comments.
The 42-hectare Griffith University Mount Gravatt campus, closed since last year after more than five decades of operation nestled in Toohey Forest, has been listed for sale with strict conditions protecting Yarranlea Primary School, the aquatic centre and the tennis facilities for ongoing community use.
Expressions of interest for the former Griffith University site, located nine kilometres south-east of the Brisbane CBD near the summit of Mount Gravatt Mountain, close on 13 March 2026. The sale requires any new owner to maintain the primary school and sporting precinct as operational, while the surrounding bushland will be retained separately and not form part of the sale.
Griffith University vacated the Mount Gravatt campus last year after consolidating resources at its larger Nathan campus and a new Brisbane City campus set to open in the historic Treasury Building in 2027. Nine buildings remain on the site, including deserted student dormitories, an auditorium and lecture halls, all in varying states of disrepair after standing empty.
What Stays and What Changes
The recreational precinct at the heart of the site includes a 25-metre pool and aquatic centre, a 12-court tennis centre, outdoor basketball and netball courts and a rugby field. Nearly 1,000 residents signed a petition calling for the aquatic centre’s future to be secured, recognising it as a vital community space used by local residents and school students throughout the year.
Photo Credit: Queensland authorities
Yarranlea Primary School Board Chair Adrienne Innes welcomed the certainty the sale conditions provide, saying the community loves the unique independent school and the multi-age education and wellbeing it provides children. She said the school looks forward to working with the future owner so it can grow and flourish for years to come.
The sale will be conducted as a freehold transaction for both the former university precinct and the recreational precinct, with the surrounding high-value bushland areas preserved separately for future generations. No public funding will be contributed to development of the site, with private investment expected to activate and redevelop the campus buildings.
A Unique and Challenging Site
The former Griffith University campus presents an unusual proposition for the property market. Located only nine kilometres from the Brisbane CBD with good public transport connections, the site offers genuine accessibility and community infrastructure. However, its position perched on Mount Gravatt Mountain and surrounded by Toohey Forest places it in a high bushfire danger zone, complicating any development ambitions.
Urban researcher and Griffith University adjunct professor Matthew Burke described the campus’ public transport links as making it an ideal location for a selective high school or education academy. He noted that the old buildings will need significant investment if they are to be retained, given their deteriorating condition following the university’s departure.
The site’s information memorandum describes it as offering exceptional connectivity, proximity to major transport corridors and access to a thriving community, making it an ideal location for education, innovation and community-focused development. Expressions of interest close March 13, with a sale approval expected in April 2026.
Clairvaux MacKillop College in Upper Mount Gravatt has announced its 2026 College Captains as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s broader rollout of student leadership appointments across South East Queensland.
At Clairvaux MacKillop College, Julieta and Leo have been appointed as College Captains for the 2026 school year.
Their appointment forms part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s confirmation of 86 newly selected College Captains across its 146 schools. The appointments span secondary campuses and Prep to Year 12 colleges throughout the region.
For the Upper Mount Gravatt campus, the focus for 2026 centres on strengthening school connections and reinforcing a supportive environment for students. Julieta and Leo have outlined plans to encourage stronger engagement between students and staff, promote a sense of belonging, and support classmates in their everyday efforts and achievements.
Part Of A Wider Network Announcement
The 2026 appointments were published on 11 February 2026 under Brisbane Catholic Education’s secondary school update. Schools across South East Queensland introduced their newly appointed student leaders at the beginning of the academic year.
College Captains across the network take on responsibilities that include representing the student body, mentoring younger students and upholding the values associated with Catholic education.
School Context In Upper Mount Gravatt
Clairvaux MacKillop College describes its learning community as one focused on student growth and development. The college offers co-curricular opportunities in sport, arts, STEM and service learning alongside classroom programs.
The announcement of the 2026 College Captains marks the start of the new student leadership term at the Upper Mount Gravatt campus, placing Mt Gravatt at the centre of this year’s local education leadership update.
Upper Mount Gravatt’s Westfield shopping centre precinct will see new high-density zones allowing apartment buildings under plans approved this week, with proximity to the Brisbane Metro line cited as a key factor in the decision.
The precinct plan passed with broad support and will now proceed to Queensland authorities for approval before returning for final details including specific rezoning areas and building height limits. The Upper Mount Gravatt precinct was selected because of its location next to the new Brisbane Metro line, providing public transport connectivity for future residents.
The high-density zones around the shopping centre aim to concentrate housing near established retail, services and transport infrastructure. Upper Mount Gravatt already features the Westfield Garden City shopping complex, multiple bus routes and the upcoming Metro service, making it well-positioned to accommodate additional residential density.
Community Perspectives on High-Density Development
Brisbane residents have shared mixed views on the high-density zones proposal for Upper Mount Gravatt. Some community members expressed strong support for building apartments near high-frequency public transport, arguing these are exactly the sort of locations that should accommodate denser housing.
Community members have suggested expanding the Mount Gravatt precinct beyond its current boundaries, pointing to strong potential for increased density in areas directly bordering the designated zone. Several residents called for broader upzoning around all train stations and busway stations across Brisbane, rather than isolated precinct-by-precinct changes.
Some community feedback emphasized the need for comprehensive transport infrastructure to support high-density corridors, warning against creating pockets of apartments separated by areas with limited public transport options. The sentiment reflected concerns about distributing transport capacity alongside housing density.
Urban Densification Near Public Transport
The precinct plan forms part of Brisbane’s urban densification approach, intended to build taller apartments near public transport to reduce car dependency. Recent changes include reducing minimum block sizes to 120 square metres and cutting parking requirements for new buildings.
Other precinct plans under development include Stones Corner, Wynnum Central, Salisbury, Moorooka and Alderley. Each precinct focuses on areas with existing or planned public transport infrastructure and established commercial centers.
The Upper Mount Gravatt high-density zones will complement the shopping centre’s role as a major retail and service hub for Brisbane’s southern suburbs. The precinct acts as a central hub for the wider Southside community, drawing residents from across the surrounding residential suburbs to its retail and transport core.
Authorities will determine the final details following approval, including which areas will be rezoned and the maximum building heights permitted. Once planners finalise the framework, market demand and private investment will drive how quickly new developments get underway.
The proposal by Kabaro Pty Ltd would see two existing dwellings demolished to make way for a two-storey medical centre with 1,313 square metres of floor space, alongside three three-bedroom townhouses totalling 524 square metres.
V Architecture designed the development to orient the medical centre toward Newnham Road while positioning the residential townhouses to front Naples Street, maintaining consistency with the street’s existing low-density character.
Development Overview
The 13,560-square-metre site currently contains two detached dwellings and car parking serving the adjacent Newnham Hotel. Key features include:
Two-storey building height
60 car parking spaces for the medical centre in basement and at-grade parking
Six car parking spaces for the townhouses (two per unit)
408 square metres of deep planting (intended to support large trees to screen the development from neighbours)
The medical centre would share vehicle access with the existing Newnham Hotel via an existing crossover on Newnham Road. Each townhouse would maintain individual driveway access from Naples Street.
Healthcare Need
An economic needs assessment accompanying the application identifies a significant shortage of medical services in the Mt Gravatt catchment area. It finds the catchment has only one GP per 1,000 residents, compared with 5.4 per 1,000 in Brisbane and 2.1 per 1,000 across Queensland.
Allied health professionals service 4.4 per 1,000 residents in the catchment, compared to 18.1 per 1,000 in Brisbane and 10.4 per 1,000 across Queensland. With the catchment forecast to grow by 11,370 residents by 2034, the facility would address a critical service gap.
Design Response
The architectural design uses the site’s topography to reduce visual scale. The building appears as single-storey along the Newnham Road frontage, with the lower storey becoming visible further into the site where the topography falls.
The facade incorporates varied materials, recesses and projections to break up building mass. Landscaping buffers and setbacks aim to maintain the subtropical character of the surrounding area.
Car Parking
The application proposes 60 car parking spaces for the medical centre, below the typically required 80 spaces. A traffic impact assessment justified the reduced provision through analysis of similar medical centres in Brisbane, which achieve parking rates averaging 3.4 spaces per 100 square metres.
The assessment noted that the shared access arrangement will remove 17 parking spaces currently serving the Newnham Hotel. However, parking surveys identified the hotel has 48 surplus spaces during peak periods, leaving 31 surplus spaces after the reduction.
Assessment Status
The application was lodged on 21 November 2025. As the site falls within the Low Density Residential Zone, the health care service exceeding 250 square metres triggers impact assessment. This means the application requires public notification, allowing residents to submit formal comments for or against the proposal during a designated period.
Planning consultant Urbis says the facility’s size meets community health needs and addresses the identified shortage of medical services in the area.
St Bernard’s Primary School in Upper Mt Gravatt has opened brand new facilities for its youngest students, with five redesigned classrooms ready to welcome Prep through Year 2 learners as the 2026 school year begins.
The renovated Penola building features two dedicated Prep classrooms and three Year 1 and 2 classrooms, marking a significant upgrade to early learning spaces at the Upper Mt Gravatt Catholic primary school. Current students donned high-vis vests and hard hats to inspect the construction site before their future classmates arrive.
Flexible Spaces for Different Learning Styles
St Bernard’s worked with architects to create classrooms that support how young children learn. The new spaces incorporate natural light, smart storage and dedicated sensory corners where students can regulate their energy levels.
Principal Daniel Hodge says the design prioritises flexibility. Teachers can adapt environments to suit different teaching approaches, from small group instruction to play-based learning. The layout supports both structured curriculum work and imaginative activities.
The building’s central corridor functions as more than a hallway. St Bernard’s designed this space with tiered seating for group activities, informal gathering zones and quiet reading nooks, encouraging students to engage beyond formal classroom time.
What This Means for Upper Mt Gravatt Families
The St Bernard’s renovation gives Upper Mt Gravatt families another option for early childhood education in purpose-built facilities. The focus on Prep through Year 2 recognises these years establish patterns that influence later academic success.
For families already enrolled at St Bernard’s, the new classrooms mean younger siblings will experience significantly upgraded facilities compared to what older children knew. The building transformation demonstrates ongoing investment in campus infrastructure rather than one-time improvements.
The sensory corners and flexible learning zones particularly benefit students who struggle in traditional classroom settings. Having dedicated spaces for different energy levels and learning styles can make the difference between students who thrive and those who merely cope.
Rob McInerney, a Mount Gravatt East resident has spent decades working in international road safety and infrastructure planning—work that has now been recognised with an appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.
Since 2007, Mr McInerney has led the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), an organisation focused on assessing road safety risks and supporting safer road infrastructure through research, data tools and program delivery. United Nations material describes iRAP programmes as active in over 100 countries, working with local partners to improve road safety outcomes.
His leadership role has placed him at the centre of international efforts to improve how roads are designed, assessed and managed, with a focus on long-term planning and engineering standards.
Photo Credit: Rob McInerney/LinkedIn
National And International Roles
Mr McInerney’s professional background includes leadership roles with the Australian Road Safety Collaboration (33,900), as well as advisory and committee positions connected to international transport and road safety forums. He has been a member of working groups linked to the International Transport Forum and the World Road Association’s Road Safety Committee.
Within Australia, he served as a principal advisor to the National Road Safety Strategy Review during 2017–2018 and held earlier research and senior roles with the Australian Road Research Board from 1997 to 2008. He has also been a director of New Road Pty Ltd since 2018.
Photo Credit: Rob McInerney/LinkedIn
Recognition In The Field
Across his career, Mr McInerney has received several professional awards recognising road safety contributions. These include the IRF Global Road Safety Award in 2017, Fellowship of the Australasian College of Road Safety in 2015, and the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in both 2014 and 2020.
These honours reflect sustained involvement in research, leadership and advisory work rather than a single initiative or project.
The Australia Day 2026 Appointment
In the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, Mr McInerney was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division. His citation refers to distinguished service to international road safety and management programs, to infrastructure planning, and to engineering.
Photo Credit: Wikipedia
A National Honour With Local Ties
The Australia Day 2026 Honours List recognised 949 Australians across awards in the Order of Australia, meritorious honours and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. The total represents an increase of more than 200 recipients compared with the previous year.
Within the General Division of the Order of Australia, 680 awards were made, including 38 appointments at the Officer level, which recognises distinguished service of a high degree.
Mt Gravatt is poised for a series of practical upgrades that will strengthen local services and community spaces, with improvements planned at the police station and two well-used community facilities. The works include modernising the Mount Gravatt Police Station to better support daily operations, enhancing the Men’s Shed to bolster its role as a local social hub, and refurbishing the kitchen at the Girl Guides facility to better meet community needs.
The upgrades form part of funding allocated in the latest state budget, which earmarks investment for local infrastructure projects aimed at maintaining essential services and improving the day-to-day use of community facilities across the Mt Gravatt area.
Police Station Upgrade And Service Capacity
The Mount Gravatt police facility is scheduled for an upgrade aimed at modernising how the station operates on a daily basis.
Project information linked to the upgrade indicates a focus on expanding internal work areas, improving equipment storage and upgrading public-access spaces. The station services Brisbane’s southside suburbs and forms part of a wider set of police facility upgrades across the city.
Two community facilities in Mt Gravatt are also listed for improvement works tied to their ongoing use by local groups.
The Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed is listed for an improvement project intended to support its role as a space where local men can connect, share skills and support each other.
At the Mount Gravatt Girl Guides facility, the kitchen is listed for refurbishment to improve its functionality, reflecting increased use of the space noted in earlier material.
How The Upgrades Fit Into The Area
The three projects focus on sites that play a day-to-day role in local services and community activity. The police station operates as a key service site, while the Men’s Shed and Girl Guides facility provide spaces for organised group use.
The works are designed to improve the condition and usability of existing facilities rather than introduce new sites.
Planning and timeline details for the police station upgrade are expected to be clarified as the project progresses. The Men’s Shed and Girl Guides projects remain listed as funded items, with further delivery information yet to be specified.
Three Mansfield State High School students have achieved the highest possible Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), placing them among an elite group of just 37 Queensland graduates to reach this remarkable milestone.
Nevindie Botheju, Doris Wei, and Andrea Wang each scored the coveted 99.95 ATAR when results were released on December 18, positioning them in the top tier of the state’s 30,167 Year 12 graduates who received their rankings.
Photo credit: Facebook/Mansfield State High School
The school celebrated the outstanding achievement on its Facebook page, noting that all three students received Certificates of Academic Commendation for achieving an A in at least six General subjects. Doris Wei went even further, scoring 100 per cent across all her subjects.
“We congratulate these students on their remarkable achievement and commend not only their academic excellence, but also the quiet determination, resilience and integrity they have demonstrated throughout their schooling,” the school stated. “Their support of peers and the positive example they set within our school community are qualities of which we are immensely proud.”
About ATAR
The ATAR is a ranking system between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates a student’s position relative to all students in their age group. An ATAR of 80.00 means a student ranks in the top 20 per cent of their age cohort, while the average ATAR typically sits around 70.00.
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre CEO Chris Veraa said the release of ATARs represents a significant moment for tens of thousands of young graduates, recognising not only the students themselves but also their families, teachers and wider school communities who have supported them throughout their journey.
For Mansfield’s three top achievers, the results represent years of dedication and hard work that has now opened doors to their chosen university courses and future careers.
