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<title><![CDATA[Ambulance Wish Shines at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards]]></title>
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A palliative care organisation in Mt Gravatt is being celebrated on the stage after Ambulance Wish Queensland was named a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Volunteer Denise Lewis Celebrates 25-Year Milestone at Mater







Palliative Care Queensland, which operates its Brisbane southside office from Mt Gravatt, was recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award, one of six categories at this year's awards ceremony held to honour the contributions of volunteers across the state.



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The annual awards, sponsored this year by Queensland and organised by Volunteering Queensland, recognised 49,722 volunteers through 275 nominations, with 21 finalists and eight recipients celebrated across all categories.



What Is Ambulance Wish Queensland?



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







Ambulance Wish Queensland exists to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil a last wish and create lasting memories.



The organisation relies on the commitment of volunteers who give their time in emotionally demanding circumstances to make those wishes a reality.



In a Facebook post following the awards, Ambulance Wish Queensland said the finalist recognition belonged to its volunteers.



"Their compassion, generosity and commitment make every wish possible, giving their time to help create meaningful moments for Queenslanders when they matter most," the organisation wrote.



Celebrating Volunteers Across Queensland



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award's community category was taken out by Foodbank Queensland for its Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, with The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and its Seniors Volunteering Program also named as a finalist alongside Ambulance Wish.



Across the other award categories, volunteers were recognised from a wide range of backgrounds. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took out Queensland Volunteer of the Year, while Jaylyn Rongo from DonateLife Queensland claimed the Youth Volunteer of the Year title. Roger Whyte, recognised for his contribution to Queensland Rugby League, received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted the particular significance of this year's event, pointing out that 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said.



She also acknowledged the broader context in which Queensland's volunteers are operating right now. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Mt Gravatt Road Safety Leader Recognised In Australia Day 2026 Honours







The finalist recognition is an acknowledgement of the volunteers who make Ambulance Wish Queensland's work possible.



The Queensland Volunteering Awards have run since 2016, providing an annual platform to recognise meaningful contributions to Queensland communities.



Published 20-May-2026
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A palliative care organisation in Mt Gravatt is being celebrated on the stage after Ambulance Wish Queensland was named a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Volunteer Denise Lewis Celebrates 25-Year Milestone at Mater







Palliative Care Queensland, which operates its Brisbane southside office from Mt Gravatt, was recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award, one of six categories at this year's awards ceremony held to honour the contributions of volunteers across the state.



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The annual awards, sponsored this year by Queensland and organised by Volunteering Queensland, recognised 49,722 volunteers through 275 nominations, with 21 finalists and eight recipients celebrated across all categories.



What Is Ambulance Wish Queensland?



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







Ambulance Wish Queensland exists to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil a last wish and create lasting memories.



The organisation relies on the commitment of volunteers who give their time in emotionally demanding circumstances to make those wishes a reality.



In a Facebook post following the awards, Ambulance Wish Queensland said the finalist recognition belonged to its volunteers.



"Their compassion, generosity and commitment make every wish possible, giving their time to help create meaningful moments for Queenslanders when they matter most," the organisation wrote.



Celebrating Volunteers Across Queensland



Photo credit: Facebook/Ambulance Wish Queensland







The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award's community category was taken out by Foodbank Queensland for its Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, with The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and its Seniors Volunteering Program also named as a finalist alongside Ambulance Wish.



Across the other award categories, volunteers were recognised from a wide range of backgrounds. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took out Queensland Volunteer of the Year, while Jaylyn Rongo from DonateLife Queensland claimed the Youth Volunteer of the Year title. Roger Whyte, recognised for his contribution to Queensland Rugby League, received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted the particular significance of this year's event, pointing out that 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said.



She also acknowledged the broader context in which Queensland's volunteers are operating right now. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Mt Gravatt Road Safety Leader Recognised In Australia Day 2026 Honours







The finalist recognition is an acknowledgement of the volunteers who make Ambulance Wish Queensland's work possible.



The Queensland Volunteering Awards have run since 2016, providing an annual platform to recognise meaningful contributions to Queensland communities.



Published 20-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[A New Chapter for a Southside Landmark: Brookland Robertson Hits Full House]]></title>
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For decades, the familiar brick homes of Mt Gravatt, Sunnybank, and Robertson have been the backdrop for thousands of Brisbane families. But as the kids grow up and those big backyards become more of a chore than a sanctuary, many locals are looking for a way to stay in the neighborhood they love—just with a little less lawn to mow.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



That shift has reached a major milestone on 11 May. Brookland Robertson, a fixture on the southside since 1984, has officially welcomed its final residents, marking the end of a massive six-year transformation.



The project, which began in 2018, wasn't just a facelift. It was a $50 million bet that Southsiders didn't want to move to the coast or the city fringes to retire; they wanted to stay right here, near their grandkids and their favorite local cafes.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Staying Put, Just Scaling Down



For Neil and Judy Cahill, the move wasn't about leaving their community—it was about securing their future in it. After 50 years in their Sunnybank family home, the couple decided it was time to trade the old family house for something more manageable.



Photo Credit: Supplied



With eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren scattered across the southeast, staying central was a non-negotiable. Like many of their neighbors, the Cahills found that the biggest hurdle wasn't the desire to downsize, but the fear of being pushed out of the area they’ve called home for half a century.



What’s New Behind the Gates?



The redevelopment has significantly changed the village's footprint, adding 92 modern apartments across two new stages, The Waratah and The Banksia. But it’s the communal spaces that are getting the most talk among the residents:




Active Living: A new indoor pool, gym, and health club.



Social Hubs: An on-site cinema, library, and lounge spaces for Friday night drinks.



Location: Staying within five kilometers of Westfield Mt Gravatt means residents are still in the heart of the action.




The project hasn't gone unnoticed by the industry, either, recently being named a finalist for Best Redevelopment at the Property Council of Australia awards.



Photo Credit: Supplied



A Changing Southside



The "full house" sign at Brookland Robertson reflects a broader trend across Brisbane’s southern suburbs. We are seeing a quiet evolution of our streets. As long-time residents move into these community-centric hubs, it opens up the traditional family homes for a new generation of young families, keeping the cycle of the neighborhood moving.



For the final residents moving in this month, the boxes are unpacked and the kettle is on. They may have a new floor plan, but their view of the southside remains exactly as they like it: home.



Read: Newnham Hotel Becomes Holiday Hub for Upper Mt Gravatt Families



Published 11-May-2026
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For decades, the familiar brick homes of Mt Gravatt, Sunnybank, and Robertson have been the backdrop for thousands of Brisbane families. But as the kids grow up and those big backyards become more of a chore than a sanctuary, many locals are looking for a way to stay in the neighborhood they love—just with a little less lawn to mow.



Read: Mt Gravatt Selected as Launchpad for Firehouse Subs Australian Debut



That shift has reached a major milestone on 11 May. Brookland Robertson, a fixture on the southside since 1984, has officially welcomed its final residents, marking the end of a massive six-year transformation.



The project, which began in 2018, wasn't just a facelift. It was a $50 million bet that Southsiders didn't want to move to the coast or the city fringes to retire; they wanted to stay right here, near their grandkids and their favorite local cafes.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Staying Put, Just Scaling Down



For Neil and Judy Cahill, the move wasn't about leaving their community—it was about securing their future in it. After 50 years in their Sunnybank family home, the couple decided it was time to trade the old family house for something more manageable.



Photo Credit: Supplied



With eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren scattered across the southeast, staying central was a non-negotiable. Like many of their neighbors, the Cahills found that the biggest hurdle wasn't the desire to downsize, but the fear of being pushed out of the area they’ve called home for half a century.



What’s New Behind the Gates?



The redevelopment has significantly changed the village's footprint, adding 92 modern apartments across two new stages, The Waratah and The Banksia. But it’s the communal spaces that are getting the most talk among the residents:




Active Living: A new indoor pool, gym, and health club.



Social Hubs: An on-site cinema, library, and lounge spaces for Friday night drinks.



Location: Staying within five kilometers of Westfield Mt Gravatt means residents are still in the heart of the action.




The project hasn't gone unnoticed by the industry, either, recently being named a finalist for Best Redevelopment at the Property Council of Australia awards.



Photo Credit: Supplied



A Changing Southside



The "full house" sign at Brookland Robertson reflects a broader trend across Brisbane’s southern suburbs. We are seeing a quiet evolution of our streets. As long-time residents move into these community-centric hubs, it opens up the traditional family homes for a new generation of young families, keeping the cycle of the neighborhood moving.



For the final residents moving in this month, the boxes are unpacked and the kettle is on. They may have a new floor plan, but their view of the southside remains exactly as they like it: home.



Read: Newnham Hotel Becomes Holiday Hub for Upper Mt Gravatt Families



Published 11-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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Locals in Mt Gravatt will be the first in the country to try the famous hearty sandwiches of Firehouse Subs as the American brand begins its official move into the Australian market.



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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane’s Build-Your-Own Cake Bar Is Drawing Crowds — But Only for a Limited Time]]></title>
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Brisbane's first build-your-own cake bar has been drawing crowds at Westfield Mt Gravatt since opening on 28 March, but The Cake Bar is only here for three months, making it one of the southside's most time-limited sweet experiences of 2026.



Read: A Build-Your-Own Cake Bar Is Coming to Westfield Mt Gravatt on 28 March



It was first flagged to return in March, and now that it has arrived, early visitors say it is delivering on that promise, offering freshly assembled, fully personalised cakes in the time it takes to walk from the carpark.



"I ordered a red velvet cake with vanilla icing, caramel sauce and Oreo crumbs on top," one early visitor said. "I just about melted when I tasted it, and finished the whole thing right there."



The Idea Behind It



The Cake Bar is the brainchild of Brisbane entrepreneur Raman Singh, who drew direct inspiration from the frozen yoghurt model that made Yo-Chi a fixture in Australian food courts. 



The concept applies the same logic to cake: pick your base, choose your frosting, load up your toppings, and watch it come together fresh in front of you. No pre-orders, no minimum numbers, no waiting until tomorrow.



Photo Credit: The Cake Bar



Singh is not new to inventive food concepts. She also runs The Bake Drop, a bakery vending machine she launched last year that dispenses handcrafted treats including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options, and La Fleur Macaron, a home-based macaron business that preceded both ventures. The Cake Bar is her most ambitious format yet, and the first of its kind in Australia.



The inspiration from Yo-Chi is visible in how the counter works, but the product is a different proposition entirely. Where a froyo is built around cold, light, fast consumption, a cake from The Cake Bar is the whole occasion: a proper slice of something layered and assembled to your exact brief, made from premium ingredients that never sit pre-made in a display fridge.



What You Can Actually Order



The build starts with a cake base from a solid range of flavours. From there, customers move across frosting options and into the topping selection, where the range spans from crowd-pleasing classics through to full childhood nostalgia territory. 








Raspberry jellies, sherbet, sour straps and M&amp;Ms sit alongside marshmallows and more straightforward options for those who prefer a cleaner finish.



Gluten-free and vegan options are built into the menu, so dietary requirements do not mean missing out. The same counter can produce a clean, frosted red velvet for the purists or a tower of colour and crunch for whoever turns eight this weekend.



Three Months, Then It's Gone



The Cake Bar is running as a pop-up, which means the window is genuinely limited. Opening on 28 March and running for approximately three months, it is on track to close around late June 2026. For Mt Gravatt, Macgregor, Wishart, Mansfield and Rochedale South families who have been meaning to go, that deadline is worth taking seriously.



Westfield Mt Gravatt is at Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt, approximately 12 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD. The Cake Bar is inside the centre. For updates on hours and any extension to the pop-up run, follow The Cake Bar on Instagram and TikTok , or visit thecakebar.com.au.



Read: Haigh’s Chocolates to Open Its First Queensland Store at Westfield Mt Gravatt



Published 26-April-2026




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Brisbane's first build-your-own cake bar has been drawing crowds at Westfield Mt Gravatt since opening on 28 March, but The Cake Bar is only here for three months, making it one of the southside's most time-limited sweet experiences of 2026.



Read: A Build-Your-Own Cake Bar Is Coming to Westfield Mt Gravatt on 28 March



It was first flagged to return in March, and now that it has arrived, early visitors say it is delivering on that promise, offering freshly assembled, fully personalised cakes in the time it takes to walk from the carpark.



"I ordered a red velvet cake with vanilla icing, caramel sauce and Oreo crumbs on top," one early visitor said. "I just about melted when I tasted it, and finished the whole thing right there."



The Idea Behind It



The Cake Bar is the brainchild of Brisbane entrepreneur Raman Singh, who drew direct inspiration from the frozen yoghurt model that made Yo-Chi a fixture in Australian food courts. 



The concept applies the same logic to cake: pick your base, choose your frosting, load up your toppings, and watch it come together fresh in front of you. No pre-orders, no minimum numbers, no waiting until tomorrow.



Photo Credit: The Cake Bar



Singh is not new to inventive food concepts. She also runs The Bake Drop, a bakery vending machine she launched last year that dispenses handcrafted treats including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options, and La Fleur Macaron, a home-based macaron business that preceded both ventures. The Cake Bar is her most ambitious format yet, and the first of its kind in Australia.



The inspiration from Yo-Chi is visible in how the counter works, but the product is a different proposition entirely. Where a froyo is built around cold, light, fast consumption, a cake from The Cake Bar is the whole occasion: a proper slice of something layered and assembled to your exact brief, made from premium ingredients that never sit pre-made in a display fridge.



What You Can Actually Order



The build starts with a cake base from a solid range of flavours. From there, customers move across frosting options and into the topping selection, where the range spans from crowd-pleasing classics through to full childhood nostalgia territory. 








Raspberry jellies, sherbet, sour straps and M&amp;Ms sit alongside marshmallows and more straightforward options for those who prefer a cleaner finish.



Gluten-free and vegan options are built into the menu, so dietary requirements do not mean missing out. The same counter can produce a clean, frosted red velvet for the purists or a tower of colour and crunch for whoever turns eight this weekend.



Three Months, Then It's Gone



The Cake Bar is running as a pop-up, which means the window is genuinely limited. Opening on 28 March and running for approximately three months, it is on track to close around late June 2026. For Mt Gravatt, Macgregor, Wishart, Mansfield and Rochedale South families who have been meaning to go, that deadline is worth taking seriously.



Westfield Mt Gravatt is at Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt, approximately 12 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD. The Cake Bar is inside the centre. For updates on hours and any extension to the pop-up run, follow The Cake Bar on Instagram and TikTok , or visit thecakebar.com.au.



Read: Haigh’s Chocolates to Open Its First Queensland Store at Westfield Mt Gravatt



Published 26-April-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Two Charged Over Alleged Property and Vehicle Offences in Upper Mount Gravatt]]></title>
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Two men have been charged following alleged property offences and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Upper Mount Gravatt, after police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle on Dawson Road.



Read: Mt Gravatt Fashion Market Closed After Trespassing Complaint Filed Against Organisers



Dawson Road Call Triggers Police Response



Police were called to Dawson Road at approximately 9:30 am on 21 April after receiving reports relating to a stolen vehicle in Upper Mount Gravatt. It will be alleged a man attempted to gain entry to multiple properties in the area before entering a residence along the street.



The man is alleged to have then entered the address while attempting to steal a white Mercedes-Benz.



Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook



Police Vehicle Allegedly Struck Before Arrest



Officers attended shortly after the report was made. During the response, it will be alleged the man reversed the vehicle into a police car positioned in front of the residence.



He then fled on foot and was located and taken into custody a short time later.



Second Man Charged During Response



During the initial police response in Upper Mount Gravatt, a second man was also taken into custody. He is alleged to have obstructed police while officers were managing the situation.



Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook



Charges Confirmed And Court Appearance Set



A 25-year-old man from Loganlea has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling with intent, robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. A 28-year-old man from Acacia Ridge has been charged with one count of obstruct police.



Both men have been remanded in custody and were due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 22 April.



Read: ANZAC Day Services in East Brisbane



Police have issued reference number QP2600769004 in relation to the Upper Mount Gravatt incident.



Published 23-Apr-2026
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Two men have been charged following alleged property offences and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Upper Mount Gravatt, after police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle on Dawson Road.



Read: Mt Gravatt Fashion Market Closed After Trespassing Complaint Filed Against Organisers



Dawson Road Call Triggers Police Response



Police were called to Dawson Road at approximately 9:30 am on 21 April after receiving reports relating to a stolen vehicle in Upper Mount Gravatt. It will be alleged a man attempted to gain entry to multiple properties in the area before entering a residence along the street.



The man is alleged to have then entered the address while attempting to steal a white Mercedes-Benz.



Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook



Police Vehicle Allegedly Struck Before Arrest



Officers attended shortly after the report was made. During the response, it will be alleged the man reversed the vehicle into a police car positioned in front of the residence.



He then fled on foot and was located and taken into custody a short time later.



Second Man Charged During Response



During the initial police response in Upper Mount Gravatt, a second man was also taken into custody. He is alleged to have obstructed police while officers were managing the situation.



Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook



Charges Confirmed And Court Appearance Set



A 25-year-old man from Loganlea has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling with intent, robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. A 28-year-old man from Acacia Ridge has been charged with one count of obstruct police.



Both men have been remanded in custody and were due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 22 April.



Read: ANZAC Day Services in East Brisbane



Police have issued reference number QP2600769004 in relation to the Upper Mount Gravatt incident.



Published 23-Apr-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Foodbank Queensland Named Winner at 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards]]></title>
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Morningside-based Foodbank Queensland has taken out one of the state's most prestigious volunteering honours, named as the recipient of the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Fighting Hunger Gets Bigger in QLD With FoodBank Morningside and FareShare Partnership







The award recognises Foodbank Queensland's Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, a sprawling operation that each week supports 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and delivers breakfast to 52,000 children every school day. 



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



Selected from 60 nominated organisations in its category, Foodbank Queensland said the recognition belongs to every person across the organisation who helps ensure volunteers feel valued and supported.



"This recognition belongs to every single person across our organisation who helps ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and truly part of our workforce. Because at Foodbank, they're not just volunteers — they're at the heart of everything we do."



Volunteers at the Heart of Food Relief



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



At the coalface of that work are the organisation's volunteer shop assistants, who support Foodbank Queensland's community partners as they select and pack essential food items. Beyond the practicalities, volunteers help keep the Food Distribution Centre safe, organised and welcoming, turning care, dignity and teamwork into real community impact.



Foodbank Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation operating as part of the federated Foodbank Australia network, active in every state and territory. From its Morningside base, the Queensland arm operates on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right.&nbsp;



Alongside direct food relief, the organisation rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. It works in collaboration with 350 community partners and 430 schools across the state, building what it describes as fairer, more resilient local food systems for the long term.



Foodbank Queensland won the community category of the Impact Award ahead of finalists The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and Palliative Care Queensland's Ambulance Wish program.



Queensland's Volunteers Take Centre Stage



Photo credit: volunteeringqld.org.au



The award was presented at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards ceremony on 15 May, which this year honoured 49,722 volunteers across 275 nominations. Eight recipients and 21 finalists were celebrated across six award categories.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted that 2026 carries particular significance, being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Morningside Businesses Team Up To Feed Hungry Families







The awards, which have run since 2016, exist to shine a light on the people and organisations whose contributions so often go unnoticed. For Foodbank Queensland and its volunteers, the ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate work that continues to make a real difference to Queensland's most vulnerable communities.



Published 21-May-2026
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Morningside-based Foodbank Queensland has taken out one of the state's most prestigious volunteering honours, named as the recipient of the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.







Read: Fighting Hunger Gets Bigger in QLD With FoodBank Morningside and FareShare Partnership







The award recognises Foodbank Queensland's Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, a sprawling operation that each week supports 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and delivers breakfast to 52,000 children every school day. 



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



Selected from 60 nominated organisations in its category, Foodbank Queensland said the recognition belongs to every person across the organisation who helps ensure volunteers feel valued and supported.



"This recognition belongs to every single person across our organisation who helps ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and truly part of our workforce. Because at Foodbank, they're not just volunteers — they're at the heart of everything we do."



Volunteers at the Heart of Food Relief



Photo credit: Facebook/Foodbank Queensland



At the coalface of that work are the organisation's volunteer shop assistants, who support Foodbank Queensland's community partners as they select and pack essential food items. Beyond the practicalities, volunteers help keep the Food Distribution Centre safe, organised and welcoming, turning care, dignity and teamwork into real community impact.



Foodbank Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation operating as part of the federated Foodbank Australia network, active in every state and territory. From its Morningside base, the Queensland arm operates on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right.&nbsp;



Alongside direct food relief, the organisation rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. It works in collaboration with 350 community partners and 430 schools across the state, building what it describes as fairer, more resilient local food systems for the long term.



Foodbank Queensland won the community category of the Impact Award ahead of finalists The Older Men's Network (TOMNET) and Palliative Care Queensland's Ambulance Wish program.



Queensland's Volunteers Take Centre Stage



Photo credit: volunteeringqld.org.au



The award was presented at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards ceremony on 15 May, which this year honoured 49,722 volunteers across 275 nominations. Eight recipients and 21 finalists were celebrated across six award categories.



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted that 2026 carries particular significance, being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



"The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland," Ms Hedger said. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together."







Read: Morningside Businesses Team Up To Feed Hungry Families







The awards, which have run since 2016, exist to shine a light on the people and organisations whose contributions so often go unnoticed. For Foodbank Queensland and its volunteers, the ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate work that continues to make a real difference to Queensland's most vulnerable communities.



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Hemmant Fireball Highlights Dangerous Reality of Brisbane Hooning Epidemic]]></title>
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Queensland police have launched a massive multi-district crackdown on illegal street racing and hooning after a horrifying fireball incident in Hemmant left four young people with severe, life-altering injuries.



Read: Hemmant Ford Falcon Fire Leaves Four Injured After Alleged Hooning Incident



The Cost of Reckless Driving







The severe consequences of these illegal gatherings became clear during a recent industrial meet in Brisbane's east. A blue Ford Falcon was performing burnouts when it suddenly burst into flames with four occupants trapped inside. Everyone in the vehicle suffered severe injuries and required immediate hospital treatment. Among the injured was a twenty-year-old Woolloongabba man who suffered a critical leg injury, forcing him to spend a month in the hospital undergoing multiple surgeries.



Detectives have since taken strict legal action against those allegedly involved in the fiery crash. A twenty-four-year-old Woombye man, believed to be the driver, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified by a court order, and participating in a hooning group activity. He is expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this month. A twenty-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous driving and unlicensed driving, with his court appearance scheduled for mid-May.



Operation X-Ray Antler







In direct response to growing community safety concerns, police launched Operation X-Ray Antler over a recent long weekend. The targeted blitz successfully disrupted an illegal gathering of more than thirty vehicles moving through Brisbane and Ipswich. Police identified at least four cars actively participating in dangerous driving behaviours. One vehicle even attempted to flee from officers while hooning across the Gateway Bridge before a Highway Patrol unit successfully blocked the driver and prevented further danger to the public.



The weekend operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals on a variety of charges. Officers uncovered offences ranging from drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs to possessing tainted property and driving without a licence. In an unusual twist, police also charged individuals for stealing car wheels and disguising their faces with masks to commit an indictable offence. Authorities also seized two Ford Falcons, one blue and one silver, as part of the crackdown.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Cracking Down on Spectators



Local police are making it clear that just watching these events is against the law. Officers issued sixty-six traffic infringement notices during the weekend operation, and the highest number of fines went to onlookers. Twenty-two people received tickets for spectating without a reasonable excuse in a hooning group activity, while nineteen fines were handed out for speeding. Other penalties included fines for driving defective vehicles, making unnecessary smoke or noise, using unregistered or uninsured cars, and failing to display P-plates. One person was even fined for organizing and promoting the illegal event.



Senior police officials stress that these reckless incidents are not harmless car meets for enthusiasts. Instead, authorities view them as brazen activities that endanger the public, disrupt local neighbourhoods, and cause severe harm to the participants themselves. Queensland Police have stated they have zero tolerance for these dangerous activities and will continue to run multi-district operations to keep local streets safe.



Published Date 17-May-2026
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Queensland police have launched a massive multi-district crackdown on illegal street racing and hooning after a horrifying fireball incident in Hemmant left four young people with severe, life-altering injuries.



Read: Hemmant Ford Falcon Fire Leaves Four Injured After Alleged Hooning Incident



The Cost of Reckless Driving







The severe consequences of these illegal gatherings became clear during a recent industrial meet in Brisbane's east. A blue Ford Falcon was performing burnouts when it suddenly burst into flames with four occupants trapped inside. Everyone in the vehicle suffered severe injuries and required immediate hospital treatment. Among the injured was a twenty-year-old Woolloongabba man who suffered a critical leg injury, forcing him to spend a month in the hospital undergoing multiple surgeries.



Detectives have since taken strict legal action against those allegedly involved in the fiery crash. A twenty-four-year-old Woombye man, believed to be the driver, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified by a court order, and participating in a hooning group activity. He is expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this month. A twenty-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous driving and unlicensed driving, with his court appearance scheduled for mid-May.



Operation X-Ray Antler







In direct response to growing community safety concerns, police launched Operation X-Ray Antler over a recent long weekend. The targeted blitz successfully disrupted an illegal gathering of more than thirty vehicles moving through Brisbane and Ipswich. Police identified at least four cars actively participating in dangerous driving behaviours. One vehicle even attempted to flee from officers while hooning across the Gateway Bridge before a Highway Patrol unit successfully blocked the driver and prevented further danger to the public.



The weekend operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals on a variety of charges. Officers uncovered offences ranging from drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs to possessing tainted property and driving without a licence. In an unusual twist, police also charged individuals for stealing car wheels and disguising their faces with masks to commit an indictable offence. Authorities also seized two Ford Falcons, one blue and one silver, as part of the crackdown.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Cracking Down on Spectators



Local police are making it clear that just watching these events is against the law. Officers issued sixty-six traffic infringement notices during the weekend operation, and the highest number of fines went to onlookers. Twenty-two people received tickets for spectating without a reasonable excuse in a hooning group activity, while nineteen fines were handed out for speeding. Other penalties included fines for driving defective vehicles, making unnecessary smoke or noise, using unregistered or uninsured cars, and failing to display P-plates. One person was even fined for organizing and promoting the illegal event.



Senior police officials stress that these reckless incidents are not harmless car meets for enthusiasts. Instead, authorities view them as brazen activities that endanger the public, disrupt local neighbourhoods, and cause severe harm to the participants themselves. Queensland Police have stated they have zero tolerance for these dangerous activities and will continue to run multi-district operations to keep local streets safe.



Published Date 17-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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A Hemmant hooning allegation has returned to focus after police detailed an earlier Brisbane east incident in which a blue Ford Falcon allegedly caught fire during burnouts, leaving four people seriously injured.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Hemmant Fire Followed Alleged Hooning Activity



A Brisbane east hooning case remains before the courts after an alleged Hemmant burnout incident left four people seriously injured earlier this year.



Police allege that, in the early hours of 8 March, several vehicles were involved in hooning activity across the Brisbane and Moreton areas before gathering at an industrial area in Hemmant.



A blue Ford Falcon was allegedly performing burnouts when the vehicle became engulfed in flames while four occupants were inside. All four occupants sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.



Among those injured was a 20-year-old Woolloongabba man, who sustained a critical leg injury during the fire. He remained in hospital for a month and required multiple surgeries.



Photo Credit: QPS



Charges Laid After Brisbane East Incident



Following investigations, a 24-year-old Woombye man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving while disqualified by court order, and unlawful conduct involving participation in hooning group activity.



Police allege the man was driving the vehicle at the time of the Hemmant incident. He is due to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 May.



A 20-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a driver licence. He is expected to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 18 May.



The charges relate to an incident police have used to highlight the serious risks linked to alleged hooning behaviour, particularly when vehicles are used for burnouts in public or industrial areas.



Photo Credit: QPS



Hemmant Case Cited Amid Wider Hooning Crackdown



The Hemmant incident was raised alongside Operation X-Ray Antler, a separate long weekend police operation that disrupted an alleged hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich between 2 and 3 May.



That operation resulted in eight people being charged, 66 traffic infringement notices being issued and two Ford Falcons being seized. Police said the more recent operation was part of ongoing efforts to detect, disrupt and take enforcement action against hooning offences.



While the Hemmant case is separate from the long weekend operation, it provides a stark example of the injury risks police associate with alleged hooning activity.



Read: The Gateway Bridge Turns 40 and There Is More to Its Story Than Most Commuters Realise



Investigations connected to the wider hooning enforcement work remain ongoing, with police continuing targeted action across Brisbane and nearby districts.



Published 7-May-2026
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A Hemmant hooning allegation has returned to focus after police detailed an earlier Brisbane east incident in which a blue Ford Falcon allegedly caught fire during burnouts, leaving four people seriously injured.



Read: Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection



Hemmant Fire Followed Alleged Hooning Activity



A Brisbane east hooning case remains before the courts after an alleged Hemmant burnout incident left four people seriously injured earlier this year.



Police allege that, in the early hours of 8 March, several vehicles were involved in hooning activity across the Brisbane and Moreton areas before gathering at an industrial area in Hemmant.



A blue Ford Falcon was allegedly performing burnouts when the vehicle became engulfed in flames while four occupants were inside. All four occupants sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.



Among those injured was a 20-year-old Woolloongabba man, who sustained a critical leg injury during the fire. He remained in hospital for a month and required multiple surgeries.



Photo Credit: QPS



Charges Laid After Brisbane East Incident



Following investigations, a 24-year-old Woombye man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving while disqualified by court order, and unlawful conduct involving participation in hooning group activity.



Police allege the man was driving the vehicle at the time of the Hemmant incident. He is due to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 May.



A 20-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a driver licence. He is expected to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 18 May.



The charges relate to an incident police have used to highlight the serious risks linked to alleged hooning behaviour, particularly when vehicles are used for burnouts in public or industrial areas.



Photo Credit: QPS



Hemmant Case Cited Amid Wider Hooning Crackdown



The Hemmant incident was raised alongside Operation X-Ray Antler, a separate long weekend police operation that disrupted an alleged hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich between 2 and 3 May.



That operation resulted in eight people being charged, 66 traffic infringement notices being issued and two Ford Falcons being seized. Police said the more recent operation was part of ongoing efforts to detect, disrupt and take enforcement action against hooning offences.



While the Hemmant case is separate from the long weekend operation, it provides a stark example of the injury risks police associate with alleged hooning activity.



Read: The Gateway Bridge Turns 40 and There Is More to Its Story Than Most Commuters Realise



Investigations connected to the wider hooning enforcement work remain ongoing, with police continuing targeted action across Brisbane and nearby districts.



Published 7-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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<title><![CDATA[Safer Trips Ahead as Traffic Lights Switch On at Busy Tingalpa Intersection]]></title>
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A $10.9 million upgrade of the Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road intersection in Tingalpa is now complete, installing traffic lights at a junction that previously operated with only a give way sign and recorded ten personal injury crashes between 2016 and 2023.



Read: Murarrie Named in Brisbane River EOI for New Riverfront Experiences



Construction ran from early 2025 through to April 2026. For commuters travelling between Morningside, Murarrie, and Hemmant on this busy corridor, the change is immediately visible: traffic lights where there were none, and dedicated turn lanes separating turning vehicles from through traffic on all four approaches.



The upgrade forms part of the broader Wynnum Road Corridor Upgrade, progressively improving key intersections along the Wynnum Road corridor east of Brisbane's CBD. It was co-funded through the Roads to Recovery Program, contributing more than $8.7 million of the $10.9 million total.



An intersection that had outgrown its controls



The old arrangement gave priority to vehicles on Wynnum Road with a give way sign for those entering from Hemmant-Tingalpa Road. As traffic volumes on both roads grew, the intersection became increasingly difficult to navigate safely, particularly for motorists trying to judge safe turning gaps during peak hours.



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Ten personal injury crashes between 2016 and 2023, most requiring medical attention, reflected that risk. Extended wait times on Hemmant-Tingalpa Road led to drivers accepting shorter and shorter gaps, producing the side-impact and turning conflicts the injury data documented.



Lights, lanes and better footpaths



Traffic signals now control all movements at the intersection, removing the give way arrangement entirely. Dedicated turn pockets on every approach separate turning and through traffic. Signalised U-turn pockets for vehicles in both directions along Wynnum Road provide a safe, controlled turning option. 



Signalised pedestrian crossings also give walkers and cyclists dedicated crossing time across all legs, and new footpaths and upgraded kerb ramps along Hemmant-Tingalpa Road improve accessibility for everyone using the precinct on foot.



For project information, click here.



Read: Colmslie Wharves Marina Takes Shape in Morningside, Promising $100 Million Tourism Boost



Published 29-April-2026




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A $10.9 million upgrade of the Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road intersection in Tingalpa is now complete, installing traffic lights at a junction that previously operated with only a give way sign and recorded ten personal injury crashes between 2016 and 2023.



Read: Murarrie Named in Brisbane River EOI for New Riverfront Experiences



Construction ran from early 2025 through to April 2026. For commuters travelling between Morningside, Murarrie, and Hemmant on this busy corridor, the change is immediately visible: traffic lights where there were none, and dedicated turn lanes separating turning vehicles from through traffic on all four approaches.



The upgrade forms part of the broader Wynnum Road Corridor Upgrade, progressively improving key intersections along the Wynnum Road corridor east of Brisbane's CBD. It was co-funded through the Roads to Recovery Program, contributing more than $8.7 million of the $10.9 million total.



An intersection that had outgrown its controls



The old arrangement gave priority to vehicles on Wynnum Road with a give way sign for those entering from Hemmant-Tingalpa Road. As traffic volumes on both roads grew, the intersection became increasingly difficult to navigate safely, particularly for motorists trying to judge safe turning gaps during peak hours.



        View this post on Instagram            




Ten personal injury crashes between 2016 and 2023, most requiring medical attention, reflected that risk. Extended wait times on Hemmant-Tingalpa Road led to drivers accepting shorter and shorter gaps, producing the side-impact and turning conflicts the injury data documented.



Lights, lanes and better footpaths



Traffic signals now control all movements at the intersection, removing the give way arrangement entirely. Dedicated turn pockets on every approach separate turning and through traffic. Signalised U-turn pockets for vehicles in both directions along Wynnum Road provide a safe, controlled turning option. 



Signalised pedestrian crossings also give walkers and cyclists dedicated crossing time across all legs, and new footpaths and upgraded kerb ramps along Hemmant-Tingalpa Road improve accessibility for everyone using the precinct on foot.



For project information, click here.



Read: Colmslie Wharves Marina Takes Shape in Morningside, Promising $100 Million Tourism Boost



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Did you know that the Gateway Bridge was once regarded as one of the world's deadliest bridges? It is a sobering piece of history that the hundreds of thousands of road users who cross it on any given day may not be aware of, yet for a period in its early life, the bridge lived up to that unfortunate title.







Read: Over 1,500 Drivers Want Brisbane’s Tolls Gone — Here’s What It Means for Murarrie Commuters







For residents of Morningside and Murarrie who rely on it for the daily commute north to Brisbane Airport or up to the Sunshine Coast, the bridge is simply part of the daily routine. But as it marks its 40th anniversary this year, its story turns out to be one of the most dramatic in Brisbane's history.



A solution to a city's traffic chaos



Gateway Bridge under construction, Brisbane, September 1984 (Photo credit: Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 3514)



The idea for the bridge took shape in the 1970s, when Brisbane was struggling under the weight of its own growth. Drivers needing to travel between the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast had no straightforward way around the city. The options were limited to slow car ferries or lengthy detours through congested inner-city crossings. Freight movements were slow-moving and commuters bore the brunt of it daily.



Roads minister Russ Hinze put forward a plan to fix it. A tunnel was looked at and quickly ruled out as too costly, so the focus shifted to a bridge. Engineers designed a structure high enough for ships to clear underneath, while keeping the deck low enough to stay out of the flight paths into Brisbane Airport, sitting just a stone's throw from the southern end of the bridge at Murarrie.



Construction stretched over five years and the methods used would raise serious concerns by modern standards. Workers operated high above the Brisbane River in shorts and thongs, often without harnesses or hard hats. Yet the project was completed without any major incidents.



A bridge is born



Opening day of the Gateway Bridge in 1986 (Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Libraries)



On 11 January 1986, the bridge threw open its doors to the public and Brisbane turned out in force. Around 200,000 people walked across the span in a single day, with blue, yellow and black balloons strung across the structure to mark the occasion. Journalists covering the opening described it as a rare opportunity to experience a world record concrete span up close.



Ordinary Queenslanders were similarly enthusiastic, with many declaring it the finest bridge they had ever seen. Prince Philip arrived four months later to make it official, remarking dryly that he declared the bridge to be more open than usual.



Motorists paid $1.50 for the privilege of crossing. Truck drivers paid $7. Not everyone thought it was worth it. One truckie at the time flatly refused, calling it too expensive.



The years that earned it a darker name



What came after the celebrations was far less uplifting. The bridge had been built with only a low barrier between pedestrians and the drop below, and in the years that followed, it became the scene of more than 120 deaths from accidents and suicides.&nbsp;



A television reporter who broadcast live from the top of the bridge at the time noted for viewers that there were virtually no safety measures in place and that the only thing standing between a pedestrian and a fatal fall was a small wall.



The situation changed in 1993 when proper safety barriers, crisis phones and prevention measures were put in place. Community events including the Bridge to Brisbane fun run later helped welcome people back onto the structure under very different circumstances.



A second span and a new identity



Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew H



By the mid-2000s the original bridge was struggling to keep pace with Brisbane's rapid growth. The city had become Australia's third largest, and six lanes were no longer enough. A second, virtually identical bridge was constructed just 50 metres from the first, opening in 2010 at a cost of around $350 million. The newer span, which includes a pedestrian and cycling path, more than doubled the crossing's capacity.



Both bridges were eventually renamed the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, after the German-born public servant who steered Queensland Treasury for decades. Most locals, however, still call them the Gateway.



Electronic tolling replaced the old toll booths in 2009, and the changeover was followed by a notable drop in crashes. The current toll sits at around $5.50 for cars and closer to $18 for heavy vehicles. Daily traffic across both spans now reaches up to 160,000 vehicles, a far cry from the modest 12,000 or so that used the bridge in its early days.







Read: Gateway Motorway Leads Brisbane’s Lost-Load Incident Count







For Morningside and Murarrie locals, it is easy to take the Gateway for granted. But the next time you head north towards the airport or settle in for the drive up to the Sunshine Coast, it is worth a quiet moment to consider just how far this stretch of concrete has come.



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Did you know that the Gateway Bridge was once regarded as one of the world's deadliest bridges? It is a sobering piece of history that the hundreds of thousands of road users who cross it on any given day may not be aware of, yet for a period in its early life, the bridge lived up to that unfortunate title.







Read: Over 1,500 Drivers Want Brisbane’s Tolls Gone — Here’s What It Means for Murarrie Commuters







For residents of Morningside and Murarrie who rely on it for the daily commute north to Brisbane Airport or up to the Sunshine Coast, the bridge is simply part of the daily routine. But as it marks its 40th anniversary this year, its story turns out to be one of the most dramatic in Brisbane's history.



A solution to a city's traffic chaos



Gateway Bridge under construction, Brisbane, September 1984 (Photo credit: Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 3514)



The idea for the bridge took shape in the 1970s, when Brisbane was struggling under the weight of its own growth. Drivers needing to travel between the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast had no straightforward way around the city. The options were limited to slow car ferries or lengthy detours through congested inner-city crossings. Freight movements were slow-moving and commuters bore the brunt of it daily.



Roads minister Russ Hinze put forward a plan to fix it. A tunnel was looked at and quickly ruled out as too costly, so the focus shifted to a bridge. Engineers designed a structure high enough for ships to clear underneath, while keeping the deck low enough to stay out of the flight paths into Brisbane Airport, sitting just a stone's throw from the southern end of the bridge at Murarrie.



Construction stretched over five years and the methods used would raise serious concerns by modern standards. Workers operated high above the Brisbane River in shorts and thongs, often without harnesses or hard hats. Yet the project was completed without any major incidents.



A bridge is born



Opening day of the Gateway Bridge in 1986 (Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane Libraries)



On 11 January 1986, the bridge threw open its doors to the public and Brisbane turned out in force. Around 200,000 people walked across the span in a single day, with blue, yellow and black balloons strung across the structure to mark the occasion. Journalists covering the opening described it as a rare opportunity to experience a world record concrete span up close.



Ordinary Queenslanders were similarly enthusiastic, with many declaring it the finest bridge they had ever seen. Prince Philip arrived four months later to make it official, remarking dryly that he declared the bridge to be more open than usual.



Motorists paid $1.50 for the privilege of crossing. Truck drivers paid $7. Not everyone thought it was worth it. One truckie at the time flatly refused, calling it too expensive.



The years that earned it a darker name



What came after the celebrations was far less uplifting. The bridge had been built with only a low barrier between pedestrians and the drop below, and in the years that followed, it became the scene of more than 120 deaths from accidents and suicides.&nbsp;



A television reporter who broadcast live from the top of the bridge at the time noted for viewers that there were virtually no safety measures in place and that the only thing standing between a pedestrian and a fatal fall was a small wall.



The situation changed in 1993 when proper safety barriers, crisis phones and prevention measures were put in place. Community events including the Bridge to Brisbane fun run later helped welcome people back onto the structure under very different circumstances.



A second span and a new identity



Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew H



By the mid-2000s the original bridge was struggling to keep pace with Brisbane's rapid growth. The city had become Australia's third largest, and six lanes were no longer enough. A second, virtually identical bridge was constructed just 50 metres from the first, opening in 2010 at a cost of around $350 million. The newer span, which includes a pedestrian and cycling path, more than doubled the crossing's capacity.



Both bridges were eventually renamed the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, after the German-born public servant who steered Queensland Treasury for decades. Most locals, however, still call them the Gateway.



Electronic tolling replaced the old toll booths in 2009, and the changeover was followed by a notable drop in crashes. The current toll sits at around $5.50 for cars and closer to $18 for heavy vehicles. Daily traffic across both spans now reaches up to 160,000 vehicles, a far cry from the modest 12,000 or so that used the bridge in its early days.







Read: Gateway Motorway Leads Brisbane’s Lost-Load Incident Count







For Morningside and Murarrie locals, it is easy to take the Gateway for granted. But the next time you head north towards the airport or settle in for the drive up to the Sunshine Coast, it is worth a quiet moment to consider just how far this stretch of concrete has come.



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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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A year-long study of Brisbane waterways has found Bulimba Creek carries one of the city’s heaviest microplastic loads, raising fresh attention on how rain, runoff and urban growth affect eastern suburbs, including Camp Hill and Cannon Hill.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education 



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Published 22-May-2026
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A year-long study of Brisbane waterways has found Bulimba Creek carries one of the city’s heaviest microplastic loads, raising fresh attention on how rain, runoff and urban growth affect eastern suburbs, including Camp Hill and Cannon Hill.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education 



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve 



Published 22-May-2026
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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Chandler Track to Host World's Best BMX Riders in July 2026]]></title>
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Upgrades are ongoing at Chandler’s Brisbane SX International BMX Centre as preparations continue for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, with the venue being readied for international competition.







Read: Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun at Mount Bruce Scout Group in Camp Hill







A Venue Under Construction For International Racing



Within the Sleeman Sports Complex, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is continuing to undergo precinct upgrades aimed at meeting international BMX racing standards. The works are focused on preparing the site for a large international field set to compete in July 2026.



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The 400-metre BMX Supercross track remains central to these upgrades, with refinements underway in line with global design requirements. The course is set to feature both 5-metre and 8-metre start ramps, along with timing systems installed across the track to monitor performance.&nbsp;



Activity Continues As Works Progress



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Despite ongoing upgrades, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre continues to operate as a training venue. Weekly gate practice sessions take place on Thursday evenings, allowing riders to use the start ramps and timing systems during preparation.



The broader Sleeman Sports Complex supports this activity with accommodation, gymnasiums, recovery facilities and additional sporting spaces. Its proximity to Brisbane International Airport also allows for ongoing training camps in the lead-up to the championships.



Focus Shifts Towards The Event



With July 2026 approaching, attention in Chandler is gradually turning from construction to readiness. The track is continuing to take shape as works progress, with preparations aimed at hosting a large international BMX racing event.







Read: From Refugee Dreams to Culinary Success: The Story of Bamiyan in Camp Hill







By the time competition begins, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is expected to bring together thousands of riders on a single course, placing Chandler at the centre of BMX racing during the championship period.



Published 13-May-2026
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Upgrades are ongoing at Chandler’s Brisbane SX International BMX Centre as preparations continue for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, with the venue being readied for international competition.







Read: Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun at Mount Bruce Scout Group in Camp Hill







A Venue Under Construction For International Racing



Within the Sleeman Sports Complex, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is continuing to undergo precinct upgrades aimed at meeting international BMX racing standards. The works are focused on preparing the site for a large international field set to compete in July 2026.



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



The 400-metre BMX Supercross track remains central to these upgrades, with refinements underway in line with global design requirements. The course is set to feature both 5-metre and 8-metre start ramps, along with timing systems installed across the track to monitor performance.&nbsp;



Activity Continues As Works Progress



Photo credit: Sleeman Sports Complex



Despite ongoing upgrades, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre continues to operate as a training venue. Weekly gate practice sessions take place on Thursday evenings, allowing riders to use the start ramps and timing systems during preparation.



The broader Sleeman Sports Complex supports this activity with accommodation, gymnasiums, recovery facilities and additional sporting spaces. Its proximity to Brisbane International Airport also allows for ongoing training camps in the lead-up to the championships.



Focus Shifts Towards The Event



With July 2026 approaching, attention in Chandler is gradually turning from construction to readiness. The track is continuing to take shape as works progress, with preparations aimed at hosting a large international BMX racing event.







Read: From Refugee Dreams to Culinary Success: The Story of Bamiyan in Camp Hill







By the time competition begins, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is expected to bring together thousands of riders on a single course, placing Chandler at the centre of BMX racing during the championship period.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Five Years After Hannah Clarke, Police Urge Queenslanders To Prevent Domestic And Family Violence Together]]></title>
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In Camp Hill, a section of Bill Hewitt Reserve holds a sign, a shelter, and a stand of young trees. The spot is called Hannah's Place, a memorial to Hannah Clarke and her three children, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, who were murdered in February 2020. For residents of Camp Hill and the surrounding suburbs, the tragedy is not an abstract news story. It happened on a school run, on Raven Street, in Camp Hill.







Read: Queensland Gets Tough on Coercive Control Laws After Hannah Clarke Case







Five years on, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is marking Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month this May with a statewide call to action, and the numbers behind that call are confronting.



Between July 2024 and June 2025, police responded to 183,747 DFV-related call-outs across Queensland. That is an average of 500 incidents every single day, or one every three minutes.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Small Steps 4 Hannah



QPS Deputy Commissioner John Tims has been clear about what those figures mean. "Domestic and family violence is not a private matter, it is a societal problem and a serious criminal issue," he said. "Those who use violence or coercive control should be under no illusion. These behaviours have serious consequences. Everyone has a role to play in supporting those experiencing harm by reporting incidents of unlawful behaviour so perpetrators are held to account."



This year's Prevention Month theme, Together, Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence, underscores the importance of collective action, according to the QPS. It calls on neighbours, friends, colleagues and communities to pay attention, to speak up, and to support victim-survivors.



A law change with local roots



Photo credit: Facebook/Small Steps 4 Hannah



The timing of that message carries particular weight in Queensland. Coercive control became a standalone criminal offence in Queensland in May 2025. Following the murders of Hannah Clarke and her children, it was proposed for coercive control to become a standalone criminal offence, a process that took five years to legislate. The murders sparked a national debate about domestic violence in Australia, and that conversation ultimately shaped the law.



Hannah's Place was opened on 8 September 2020, what would have been Hannah Clarke's 32nd birthday, and it remains a quiet but steady reminder of what is at stake when warning signs go unheeded and communities stay silent.



How to get involved this May



Photo credit: Darkness to Daylight



Throughout May 2026, QPS officers will participate in a range of community events, including candlelight vigils across Queensland on 6 May to honour lives lost to DFV. Later in the month, the Darkness to Daylight Challenge returns to Queensland Parliament House on 28 and 29 May for its 13th year.&nbsp;



The event, organised by Challenge DV, invites participants to walk or run to raise funds for DFV prevention services. The challenge covers 110 kilometres, with each kilometre representing one of the approximately 110 lives lost to domestic and family violence in Australia every year. Whether participants complete 3km or the full distance, the organisers ask that everyone run or walk with purpose.







Read: Hannah Clarke’s Parents Receive QLD Australian Of The Year Awards







Deputy Commissioner Tims has urged anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence not to hesitate. "If you or someone you know is at risk, help is available. Reach out to police and specialist support services if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence. Your report could save a life."



DFV Prevention Month is an initiative of the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.



If you or someone you know needs help:




Queensland Police: Call 000 in an emergency DV Connect (Womensline): 1800 811 811



1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732&nbsp;



Darkness to Daylight Challenge registrations: https://www.darknesstodaylight.org&nbsp;



DFV Prevention Month community events calendar: https://www.families.qld.gov.au/our-work/domestic-family-sexual-violence/calendar




Published 8-May-2026
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In Camp Hill, a section of Bill Hewitt Reserve holds a sign, a shelter, and a stand of young trees. The spot is called Hannah's Place, a memorial to Hannah Clarke and her three children, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, who were murdered in February 2020. For residents of Camp Hill and the surrounding suburbs, the tragedy is not an abstract news story. It happened on a school run, on Raven Street, in Camp Hill.







Read: Queensland Gets Tough on Coercive Control Laws After Hannah Clarke Case







Five years on, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is marking Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month this May with a statewide call to action, and the numbers behind that call are confronting.



Between July 2024 and June 2025, police responded to 183,747 DFV-related call-outs across Queensland. That is an average of 500 incidents every single day, or one every three minutes.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Small Steps 4 Hannah



QPS Deputy Commissioner John Tims has been clear about what those figures mean. "Domestic and family violence is not a private matter, it is a societal problem and a serious criminal issue," he said. "Those who use violence or coercive control should be under no illusion. These behaviours have serious consequences. Everyone has a role to play in supporting those experiencing harm by reporting incidents of unlawful behaviour so perpetrators are held to account."



This year's Prevention Month theme, Together, Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence, underscores the importance of collective action, according to the QPS. It calls on neighbours, friends, colleagues and communities to pay attention, to speak up, and to support victim-survivors.



A law change with local roots



Photo credit: Facebook/Small Steps 4 Hannah



The timing of that message carries particular weight in Queensland. Coercive control became a standalone criminal offence in Queensland in May 2025. Following the murders of Hannah Clarke and her children, it was proposed for coercive control to become a standalone criminal offence, a process that took five years to legislate. The murders sparked a national debate about domestic violence in Australia, and that conversation ultimately shaped the law.



Hannah's Place was opened on 8 September 2020, what would have been Hannah Clarke's 32nd birthday, and it remains a quiet but steady reminder of what is at stake when warning signs go unheeded and communities stay silent.



How to get involved this May



Photo credit: Darkness to Daylight



Throughout May 2026, QPS officers will participate in a range of community events, including candlelight vigils across Queensland on 6 May to honour lives lost to DFV. Later in the month, the Darkness to Daylight Challenge returns to Queensland Parliament House on 28 and 29 May for its 13th year.&nbsp;



The event, organised by Challenge DV, invites participants to walk or run to raise funds for DFV prevention services. The challenge covers 110 kilometres, with each kilometre representing one of the approximately 110 lives lost to domestic and family violence in Australia every year. Whether participants complete 3km or the full distance, the organisers ask that everyone run or walk with purpose.







Read: Hannah Clarke’s Parents Receive QLD Australian Of The Year Awards







Deputy Commissioner Tims has urged anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence not to hesitate. "If you or someone you know is at risk, help is available. Reach out to police and specialist support services if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence. Your report could save a life."



DFV Prevention Month is an initiative of the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.



If you or someone you know needs help:




Queensland Police: Call 000 in an emergency DV Connect (Womensline): 1800 811 811



1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732&nbsp;



Darkness to Daylight Challenge registrations: https://www.darknesstodaylight.org&nbsp;



DFV Prevention Month community events calendar: https://www.families.qld.gov.au/our-work/domestic-family-sexual-violence/calendar




Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Camp Hill’s Historic Heart: The Story of Whites Hill Reserve]]></title>
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Long before Brisbane’s eastern suburbs were carved into cul-de-sacs and lined with jacarandas, a man named Robert White stood on the slope of what we now call Camp Hill and looked out toward Moreton Bay. He didn’t just see farmland. He saw potential.



Read: What Happened to Whites Hill’s Popular Tourist Spot, the Observatory Restaurant?



A Modest Start on the Hill



In 1873, Mr White purchased a 43-acre stretch of hilly land for just over five pounds. The area was wild and undeveloped, perched above what is now Coorparoo. 



Mr White was not a man of grand speeches or flashy intentions. He built a small slab hut halfway up the hill, grew maize, kept pigs and cattle, and travelled a 14-mile round trip each day to Brisbane to work as a joiner for Andrew Petrie. It was a modest life, but it was also one of grit, long hours, and quiet ambition.



From Farmland to Destination



Over time, the land transformed beneath his hands. He cleared it, built a steam-powered sawmill in what is now Eric’s Civil Park, and carved a road himself to access the house he was gradually upgrading from a basic hut into something more substantial. Nearby, one of the streets would later be named Indus Street—after the ship that brought him to Australia in 1863.



But Mr White wasn’t content to just live on the land. He wanted to share it.



He set up an observation area on the northern side of his property and opened it to the public. At the time, Brisbane was still growing, and for many city residents, White’s hilltop offered a rare treat—wide, open views and the novelty of something unusual. A telescope stood ready for visitors to peer out to Moreton Bay. Inside the observatory, a camera obscura utilised mirrors and sunlight to project moving images of the outdoors onto a round viewing table, providing an early cinema experience, live from the hilltop.



The place soon became more than just a viewing spot. Mr White installed a tearoom that could host 60 guests, and the hill began to draw people for weekend picnics, dances under the moonlight, and weddings with the sky overhead. It became one of Brisbane’s most popular day trip destinations, with families and couples trekking for hours by foot or horse-drawn cart to reach the top of Camp Hill.



Photo Credit: WhitesHill.Org



Read: Koala Rescuers Spotlight Brisbane’s Wildlife Crisis Through One Marsupial’s Misadventures



A Legacy Secured After Loss



Eventually, word of the hill’s popularity reached Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, William Jolly. In the 1920s, the City Council offered Mr White £22,000 to purchase the estate—a significant amount at the time. Mr White declined.&nbsp;



But when he passed away just a few years later, the Council moved quickly to claim the land. By then, a tramline had reached Camp Hill, ending at Bruce Street, making access easier for the growing population.



Today, many walk through Whites Hill Reserve with little idea of who it’s named after or how it came to be. The trails, the trees, the sound of weekend footy from the nearby oval. These are the visible remains of a place that began with one man’s effort to cultivate not just land, but community.



Updated 9-May-2026
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Long before Brisbane’s eastern suburbs were carved into cul-de-sacs and lined with jacarandas, a man named Robert White stood on the slope of what we now call Camp Hill and looked out toward Moreton Bay. He didn’t just see farmland. He saw potential.



Read: What Happened to Whites Hill’s Popular Tourist Spot, the Observatory Restaurant?



A Modest Start on the Hill



In 1873, Mr White purchased a 43-acre stretch of hilly land for just over five pounds. The area was wild and undeveloped, perched above what is now Coorparoo. 



Mr White was not a man of grand speeches or flashy intentions. He built a small slab hut halfway up the hill, grew maize, kept pigs and cattle, and travelled a 14-mile round trip each day to Brisbane to work as a joiner for Andrew Petrie. It was a modest life, but it was also one of grit, long hours, and quiet ambition.



From Farmland to Destination



Over time, the land transformed beneath his hands. He cleared it, built a steam-powered sawmill in what is now Eric’s Civil Park, and carved a road himself to access the house he was gradually upgrading from a basic hut into something more substantial. Nearby, one of the streets would later be named Indus Street—after the ship that brought him to Australia in 1863.



But Mr White wasn’t content to just live on the land. He wanted to share it.



He set up an observation area on the northern side of his property and opened it to the public. At the time, Brisbane was still growing, and for many city residents, White’s hilltop offered a rare treat—wide, open views and the novelty of something unusual. A telescope stood ready for visitors to peer out to Moreton Bay. Inside the observatory, a camera obscura utilised mirrors and sunlight to project moving images of the outdoors onto a round viewing table, providing an early cinema experience, live from the hilltop.



The place soon became more than just a viewing spot. Mr White installed a tearoom that could host 60 guests, and the hill began to draw people for weekend picnics, dances under the moonlight, and weddings with the sky overhead. It became one of Brisbane’s most popular day trip destinations, with families and couples trekking for hours by foot or horse-drawn cart to reach the top of Camp Hill.



Photo Credit: WhitesHill.Org



Read: Koala Rescuers Spotlight Brisbane’s Wildlife Crisis Through One Marsupial’s Misadventures



A Legacy Secured After Loss



Eventually, word of the hill’s popularity reached Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, William Jolly. In the 1920s, the City Council offered Mr White £22,000 to purchase the estate—a significant amount at the time. Mr White declined.&nbsp;



But when he passed away just a few years later, the Council moved quickly to claim the land. By then, a tramline had reached Camp Hill, ending at Bruce Street, making access easier for the growing population.



Today, many walk through Whites Hill Reserve with little idea of who it’s named after or how it came to be. The trails, the trees, the sound of weekend footy from the nearby oval. These are the visible remains of a place that began with one man’s effort to cultivate not just land, but community.



Updated 9-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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<title><![CDATA[The Tiny Grocer on Bennetts Road in Camp Hill]]></title>
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Zoe Johnstone has been trading out of her Bennetts Road emporium in Camp Hill since 2021, initially as an Italian Pizzeria called Spread. But now, family life has caused her and her family to pivot into a new offering in the same building called The Tiny Grocer.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education



From the staples we all need every day like bread, milk, eggs and fresh produce. To "pantry essentials" and fresh fruit and veg from the Rocklea Markets, The Tiny Grocer also brings some convenient lunch and dinner options, from sandwiches to roast chickens, chips and salads.



The former Spread Pizzeria chefs have stayed in the business, making fresh pasta sauces, lasagnes and other ready-made meals that you can drop in for any day between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



The ready-made meals start at $10 upto $25 for the family size, providing great value compared to the less fresh supermarket versions.



With a Coles five minutes away and a Woolies five minutes in the other direction, Zoe believes their location is ideal to service locals conveniently.



"We opened quietly two weeks ago, but now are full steam ahead. Our Spread Pizza team are going to be offering a range of pizzas on Thursday and Friday nights, when we will be open until 8:00 p.m.," said Zoe.



"We are delving into daytime retailing for the first time and so we are very open to requests and things people need and want. We'd love to hear from anyone with ideas of things they'd like us to stock or even make for them."



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



Zoe is referencing her well-established catering business which enables flexibility in produce offerings for retail. "Say Cheese" has been catering to corporates and local social gatherings, from parties to weddings and anything in between for several years. It started as a gift delivery service in 2018, which included platters of various kinds until the catering side took over.



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



Read: Did You Know? Camp Hill Was Once Home to an American Navy Camp!



So stick these four things on your to-do list:




Support local and drop in for your milk, bread and eggs, and checkout what else resides in their emporium.



Get a roast chicken and chips for the family to share.



Make Thursday or Friday night The Tiny Grocer Pizza night.



If you buy something regularly or you know others do, let Zoe know so she can stock it.








Published 29-April-2026
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Zoe Johnstone has been trading out of her Bennetts Road emporium in Camp Hill since 2021, initially as an Italian Pizzeria called Spread. But now, family life has caused her and her family to pivot into a new offering in the same building called The Tiny Grocer.



Read: Camp Hill State School Turns 100: Celebrations and Gala Dinner Mark Century of Education



From the staples we all need every day like bread, milk, eggs and fresh produce. To "pantry essentials" and fresh fruit and veg from the Rocklea Markets, The Tiny Grocer also brings some convenient lunch and dinner options, from sandwiches to roast chickens, chips and salads.



The former Spread Pizzeria chefs have stayed in the business, making fresh pasta sauces, lasagnes and other ready-made meals that you can drop in for any day between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



The ready-made meals start at $10 upto $25 for the family size, providing great value compared to the less fresh supermarket versions.



With a Coles five minutes away and a Woolies five minutes in the other direction, Zoe believes their location is ideal to service locals conveniently.



"We opened quietly two weeks ago, but now are full steam ahead. Our Spread Pizza team are going to be offering a range of pizzas on Thursday and Friday nights, when we will be open until 8:00 p.m.," said Zoe.



"We are delving into daytime retailing for the first time and so we are very open to requests and things people need and want. We'd love to hear from anyone with ideas of things they'd like us to stock or even make for them."



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



Zoe is referencing her well-established catering business which enables flexibility in produce offerings for retail. "Say Cheese" has been catering to corporates and local social gatherings, from parties to weddings and anything in between for several years. It started as a gift delivery service in 2018, which included platters of various kinds until the catering side took over.



Photo Credit: thetinygrocer.camphill/Instagram



Read: Did You Know? Camp Hill Was Once Home to an American Navy Camp!



So stick these four things on your to-do list:




Support local and drop in for your milk, bread and eggs, and checkout what else resides in their emporium.



Get a roast chicken and chips for the family to share.



Make Thursday or Friday night The Tiny Grocer Pizza night.



If you buy something regularly or you know others do, let Zoe know so she can stock it.








Published 29-April-2026
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<title><![CDATA[QRL’s Roger Whyte Takes Out Prestigious Queensland Volunteering Award]]></title>
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Nearly 50,000 Queensland volunteers were recognised at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards as National Volunteer Week gets underway, with the rugby league community counted among the thousands of Queenslanders honoured for keeping the state's clubs, codes and communities running.



Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club



The awards, which have been recognising Queensland volunteers since 2016, celebrated 8 recipients, 21 finalists and 275 nominations representing 49,722 volunteers across six award categories. The ceremony coincides with National Volunteer Week 2026, running 18 to 24 May under the theme Your Year to Volunteer, and with 2026 being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



 The QRL runs its own Community Volunteer Awards, presented by Westpac, recognising individuals across seven categories including contribution to officiating, community coaching, the female game, Indigenous communities and youth development, with a dedicated SEQ Region lunch held in Coorparoo each season for finalists and winners.



A game built on people who show up



From the referees in green socks running the sidelines at junior fixtures to the club administrators filing paperwork at midnight, the game's infrastructure at every level below the elite is powered by people donating their time because they love the sport and the communities built around it.



Queensland Rugby League was formally founded in 1908 and club football began in 1909, with Coorparoo itself fielding a team from 1917. More than a century later, the weekly operation of every community rugby league club across Queensland, from Cairns to the Gold Coast, relies on the same volunteer energy that started it all in Brisbane's historic inner suburbs.



Photo Credit: Queensland Rugby League



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger said the 2026 nominees reflected the diverse, inspiring and deeply human spirit of volunteering in Queensland. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together," she said.



Photo Credit: Volunteering Queensland



With the QRL’s own Roger Whyte taking out the prestigious Queensland Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award at the ceremony, the rugby league community knows exactly what this recognition means.



A milestone year for Queensland volunteering



2026 marks the tenth year of the Queensland Volunteering Awards and the first year of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making this a particularly significant moment to honour the people who give their time without recognition as their primary motivation. 



National Volunteer Week 2026's theme of Your Year to Volunteer encourages first-time volunteers, celebrates the dedication of long-time volunteers and recognises that volunteering looks different for everyone.



Volunteers interested in getting involved in community rugby league can visit this link or contact the SEQ region at seq@qrl.com.au. To find volunteering opportunities across Queensland, click here.



Read: Coorparoo Dancers Swap Brisbane Studios for London’s West End in European Tour



Published 18-May-2026




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Nearly 50,000 Queensland volunteers were recognised at the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards as National Volunteer Week gets underway, with the rugby league community counted among the thousands of Queenslanders honoured for keeping the state's clubs, codes and communities running.



Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club



The awards, which have been recognising Queensland volunteers since 2016, celebrated 8 recipients, 21 finalists and 275 nominations representing 49,722 volunteers across six award categories. The ceremony coincides with National Volunteer Week 2026, running 18 to 24 May under the theme Your Year to Volunteer, and with 2026 being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.



 The QRL runs its own Community Volunteer Awards, presented by Westpac, recognising individuals across seven categories including contribution to officiating, community coaching, the female game, Indigenous communities and youth development, with a dedicated SEQ Region lunch held in Coorparoo each season for finalists and winners.



A game built on people who show up



From the referees in green socks running the sidelines at junior fixtures to the club administrators filing paperwork at midnight, the game's infrastructure at every level below the elite is powered by people donating their time because they love the sport and the communities built around it.



Queensland Rugby League was formally founded in 1908 and club football began in 1909, with Coorparoo itself fielding a team from 1917. More than a century later, the weekly operation of every community rugby league club across Queensland, from Cairns to the Gold Coast, relies on the same volunteer energy that started it all in Brisbane's historic inner suburbs.



Photo Credit: Queensland Rugby League



Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger said the 2026 nominees reflected the diverse, inspiring and deeply human spirit of volunteering in Queensland. "At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together," she said.



Photo Credit: Volunteering Queensland



With the QRL’s own Roger Whyte taking out the prestigious Queensland Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award at the ceremony, the rugby league community knows exactly what this recognition means.



A milestone year for Queensland volunteering



2026 marks the tenth year of the Queensland Volunteering Awards and the first year of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making this a particularly significant moment to honour the people who give their time without recognition as their primary motivation. 



National Volunteer Week 2026's theme of Your Year to Volunteer encourages first-time volunteers, celebrates the dedication of long-time volunteers and recognises that volunteering looks different for everyone.



Volunteers interested in getting involved in community rugby league can visit this link or contact the SEQ region at seq@qrl.com.au. To find volunteering opportunities across Queensland, click here.



Read: Coorparoo Dancers Swap Brisbane Studios for London’s West End in European Tour



Published 18-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[What Villanova College Parents Notice Long After the School Years End]]></title>
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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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For a group of young dancers from Coorparoo, the daily trip to class recently looked very different. Instead of rushing into Brisbane studios with dance bags over their shoulders, students from Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy were weaving through crowded London Underground stations on their way to classes inside some of Europe’s most recognised dance institutions.



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



The academy has just returned from its fifth overseas dance education tour last April, taking students through London and Paris for a packed schedule of professional workshops, backstage experiences and performances linked to the global dance industry.



From Coorparoo to Covent Garden



In London, students trained at Pineapple Dance Studios, a space known internationally for its connection to commercial dance and West End theatre. The classes moved across ballet, contemporary and theatre jazz, with choreography linked to productions including Hamilton, Six, Wicked and Hairspray.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



For many students, it was their first chance to step into the fast-paced environment of London’s professional dance scene, one where performers move straight from rehearsals to theatre stages across the city.



The group also visited the Royal Academy of Dance, where students joined a ballet class led by former Royal Ballet principal and current Artistic Director Alexander Campbell. During the visit, they also met Royal Academy of Dance CEO Elizabeth Honer.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



Inside the Royal Opera House, students watched company rehearsals unfold from behind the scenes, toured backstage areas usually hidden from audiences and met Australian ballet performer Steven McRae, whose career with The Royal Ballet has made him one of Australia’s best-known dancers overseas.



Students also spent time with Brisbane-born Royal Ballet soloist Amelia Townsend while in London, adding another Queensland connection to the tour.



Away from rehearsals and workshops, the group embraced the city’s theatre culture with West End performances of Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera. They also toured Theatre Royal Drury Lane and visited landmarks including Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



Paris Brings Ballet History to Life



The second half of the tour took students to Paris aboard the Eurostar, where ballet history and performance culture became part of the everyday experience.



Students met Brisbane dancer Bianca Scudamore, now a soloist with the Paris Opera Ballet, during the Paris visit. For young dancers still early in their training, meeting Australians working in major international companies added another layer to the experience.



The itinerary also included visits to some of Paris’ best-known landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Sacré-Cœur. Stops at the Palais Garnier shop and French dancewear company Repetto kept dance at the centre of the trip, even during sightseeing.



One evening took the students to the Moulin Rouge, where they later participated in a French Can-Can workshop inspired by the city’s cabaret history.



The tour finished with a Disney Performing Arts experience at Disneyland Paris, including backstage access and parade choreography workshops tied to Disney entertainment productions.



More Than Just Dance Classes



Ms Bennett-Woodger stated through academy material that the tours are designed to expose students to professional training environments while helping them build independence and confidence outside the classroom.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



The trip was as much about navigating unfamiliar cities and cultures as it was about dance technique. Between train rides, theatre visits and studio classes, the experience gave Coorparoo families a glimpse into the level of discipline and commitment required inside the international performing arts industry.



Read: The Gabba On The Way Out As Brisbane Eyes Major Inner-City Overhaul



The overseas education trips now form part of the academy’s broader training program, connecting Brisbane students with teachers, performers and institutions they have often followed from afar.





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For a group of young dancers from Coorparoo, the daily trip to class recently looked very different. Instead of rushing into Brisbane studios with dance bags over their shoulders, students from Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy were weaving through crowded London Underground stations on their way to classes inside some of Europe’s most recognised dance institutions.



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



The academy has just returned from its fifth overseas dance education tour last April, taking students through London and Paris for a packed schedule of professional workshops, backstage experiences and performances linked to the global dance industry.



From Coorparoo to Covent Garden



In London, students trained at Pineapple Dance Studios, a space known internationally for its connection to commercial dance and West End theatre. The classes moved across ballet, contemporary and theatre jazz, with choreography linked to productions including Hamilton, Six, Wicked and Hairspray.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



For many students, it was their first chance to step into the fast-paced environment of London’s professional dance scene, one where performers move straight from rehearsals to theatre stages across the city.



The group also visited the Royal Academy of Dance, where students joined a ballet class led by former Royal Ballet principal and current Artistic Director Alexander Campbell. During the visit, they also met Royal Academy of Dance CEO Elizabeth Honer.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



Inside the Royal Opera House, students watched company rehearsals unfold from behind the scenes, toured backstage areas usually hidden from audiences and met Australian ballet performer Steven McRae, whose career with The Royal Ballet has made him one of Australia’s best-known dancers overseas.



Students also spent time with Brisbane-born Royal Ballet soloist Amelia Townsend while in London, adding another Queensland connection to the tour.



Away from rehearsals and workshops, the group embraced the city’s theatre culture with West End performances of Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera. They also toured Theatre Royal Drury Lane and visited landmarks including Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



Paris Brings Ballet History to Life



The second half of the tour took students to Paris aboard the Eurostar, where ballet history and performance culture became part of the everyday experience.



Students met Brisbane dancer Bianca Scudamore, now a soloist with the Paris Opera Ballet, during the Paris visit. For young dancers still early in their training, meeting Australians working in major international companies added another layer to the experience.



The itinerary also included visits to some of Paris’ best-known landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Sacré-Cœur. Stops at the Palais Garnier shop and French dancewear company Repetto kept dance at the centre of the trip, even during sightseeing.



One evening took the students to the Moulin Rouge, where they later participated in a French Can-Can workshop inspired by the city’s cabaret history.



The tour finished with a Disney Performing Arts experience at Disneyland Paris, including backstage access and parade choreography workshops tied to Disney entertainment productions.



More Than Just Dance Classes



Ms Bennett-Woodger stated through academy material that the tours are designed to expose students to professional training environments while helping them build independence and confidence outside the classroom.



Photo Credit: Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy/Facebook



The trip was as much about navigating unfamiliar cities and cultures as it was about dance technique. Between train rides, theatre visits and studio classes, the experience gave Coorparoo families a glimpse into the level of discipline and commitment required inside the international performing arts industry.



Read: The Gabba On The Way Out As Brisbane Eyes Major Inner-City Overhaul



The overseas education trips now form part of the academy’s broader training program, connecting Brisbane students with teachers, performers and institutions they have often followed from afar.





Published 18-May-2026
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QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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Members of the Coorparoo Bowls Club have launched a formal petition to Queensland Parliament in a bid to save their 97-year-old club from potential closure.&nbsp;







Read: Community Rallies to Save Coorparoo Bowls Club from Development Threat







The club is facing potential closure following a lease oversight. Members have raised concerns that the land's owner, Bowls Queensland, may be in a position to sell the property, and that the site could be acquired by developers.&nbsp;



Following a special members meeting, the club voted to take action. It has since lodged a petition to Queensland Parliament and is reportedly pursuing heritage listings to protect the site. The petition was approved by the Clerk of the Parliament and is currently live on the Queensland Parliament website.



What the petition is asking for



Photo credit: Google Street View



The petition states that Bowls Queensland acquired the Coorparoo club site in 2009 for $1.00, on the condition that the freehold land be used only for the purposes of promoting and enhancing the game of bowls. The petitioners contend that any sale of the site would be inconsistent with that condition and, in their view, contrary to the charter of Bowls Queensland.&nbsp;



The petition states that "the loss of this club would permanently remove an important recreational facility and public space and undermine participation in lawn bowls."



The petition also raises concerns about public funding, noting that the club has benefited from government support, public funding and community investment over the years. The petitioners are requesting a review of funding arrangements with Bowls Queensland, including grants and program funding, and are calling for accountability mechanisms to ensure public funds support the long-term sustainability of community bowls facilities.



Specifically, the petition asks that the Parliament assess whether funding provided to Bowls Queensland meets obligations, examine accountability arrangements, and consider mechanisms to protect community sporting assets, including policies that discourage or prevent the sale of community bowls clubs.







Read: Coorparoo Bowls Club Keeps Rolling at 90







The club has been promoting the petition through social media, encouraging members and supporters to share it widely via social media and in person. A QR code and paper version of the petition are also being circulated alongside the online link.



Bowls Queensland’s Statement&nbsp;



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In a statement published on its website, Bowls Queensland said the club's lease expired in September 2024 when the club failed to exercise its option to extend for another 15 years, and that it has since continued the lease on a monthly basis in good faith under the same conditions.



Bowls Queensland said it is actively exploring options for the site, balancing its obligations to the 25,000 bowlers across the state while seeking to secure the long-term future of bowls at Coorparoo.



"Bowls Queensland's intention with any potential sale of Coorparoo is to ensure that the game of bowls remains on the site. All interested parties that Bowls Queensland has engaged with have indicated they are supportive of bowls continuing to be played at the venue."



The petition can be signed online at the Queensland Parliament website. The petition closes on 1 June 2026.



Published 5-May-2026




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Members of the Coorparoo Bowls Club have launched a formal petition to Queensland Parliament in a bid to save their 97-year-old club from potential closure.&nbsp;







Read: Community Rallies to Save Coorparoo Bowls Club from Development Threat







The club is facing potential closure following a lease oversight. Members have raised concerns that the land's owner, Bowls Queensland, may be in a position to sell the property, and that the site could be acquired by developers.&nbsp;



Following a special members meeting, the club voted to take action. It has since lodged a petition to Queensland Parliament and is reportedly pursuing heritage listings to protect the site. The petition was approved by the Clerk of the Parliament and is currently live on the Queensland Parliament website.



What the petition is asking for



Photo credit: Google Street View



The petition states that Bowls Queensland acquired the Coorparoo club site in 2009 for $1.00, on the condition that the freehold land be used only for the purposes of promoting and enhancing the game of bowls. The petitioners contend that any sale of the site would be inconsistent with that condition and, in their view, contrary to the charter of Bowls Queensland.&nbsp;



The petition states that "the loss of this club would permanently remove an important recreational facility and public space and undermine participation in lawn bowls."



The petition also raises concerns about public funding, noting that the club has benefited from government support, public funding and community investment over the years. The petitioners are requesting a review of funding arrangements with Bowls Queensland, including grants and program funding, and are calling for accountability mechanisms to ensure public funds support the long-term sustainability of community bowls facilities.



Specifically, the petition asks that the Parliament assess whether funding provided to Bowls Queensland meets obligations, examine accountability arrangements, and consider mechanisms to protect community sporting assets, including policies that discourage or prevent the sale of community bowls clubs.







Read: Coorparoo Bowls Club Keeps Rolling at 90







The club has been promoting the petition through social media, encouraging members and supporters to share it widely via social media and in person. A QR code and paper version of the petition are also being circulated alongside the online link.



Bowls Queensland’s Statement&nbsp;



Photo credit: Google Street View



In a statement published on its website, Bowls Queensland said the club's lease expired in September 2024 when the club failed to exercise its option to extend for another 15 years, and that it has since continued the lease on a monthly basis in good faith under the same conditions.



Bowls Queensland said it is actively exploring options for the site, balancing its obligations to the 25,000 bowlers across the state while seeking to secure the long-term future of bowls at Coorparoo.



"Bowls Queensland's intention with any potential sale of Coorparoo is to ensure that the game of bowls remains on the site. All interested parties that Bowls Queensland has engaged with have indicated they are supportive of bowls continuing to be played at the venue."



The petition can be signed online at the Queensland Parliament website. The petition closes on 1 June 2026.



Published 5-May-2026




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A quick coffee run in Stones Corner rarely stays a quick coffee run.



You stop for breakfast, wander past a vintage rack, duck into a bookstore, grab lunch, run into someone you know, and somehow the afternoon disappears. That ability to keep people lingering has long been part of the precinct’s appeal — and this month, locals are being rewarded for doing exactly that.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Shop, Savour, Win



Throughout the month of May, shoppers who spend $20 or more at participating Stones Corner precinct businesses can enter the Shop Savour Win campaign, a month-long promotion designed to encourage visitors to explore more of the precinct’s evolving high street.



Ten $100 EFTPOS gift cards are up for grabs across the campaign, with bonus entries available for those who visit multiple participating businesses.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied




UPLOAD RECEIPTS HERE




or use this QR code to upload receipts







In a precinct built around wandering, discovering and staying a little longer than planned, the Shop Savour Win campaign may be one of the easiest competitions in Brisbane to enter.



Pro Tip: You get additional entries for visiting multiple businesses—so go ahead, explore the whole strip.



Read: Broncos Back Legacy House as Greenslopes Veteran Hub Nears Completion



A Precinct Back in the Spotlight



'Shop Savour Win at Stones Corner' is an initiative under Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program and forms part of broader efforts to increase foot traffic and support local traders within the Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct, which stretches along Logan Road between Gladys Street and Cornwall Street.



While the area has always had a loyal local following, recent upgrades and renewed interest in the precinct have helped cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most distinctive inner-south shopping and dining destinations.



The revival has been especially noticeable around the upgraded Hanlon Park/Bur’uda corridor and the Logan Road high street, where a growing mix of hospitality venues, independent retailers and wellness operators has brought fresh energy back into the neighbourhood.



That renewed momentum was on full display during the recent Stones Corner Festival, which drew strong crowds and highlighted the precinct’s growing appeal as both a local destination and a broader lifestyle hub for Brisbane’s southside.



People are rediscovering that "old-school high street" magic. It’s a mix of independent spirit and eclectic character that big-box shopping malls just can't replicate.



More Than Just a Shopping Strip



Unlike larger shopping centres built around speed and convenience, Stones Corner still trades heavily on character. The strip remains intentionally eclectic — part suburban village, part dining precinct, part vintage treasure hunt.



Visitors can move from specialty cafés and multicultural dining venues through to boutique retail, bookstores, craft beer spots, salons, fitness studios and independent service providers, all within a relatively compact and walkable section of Logan Road.



Artist's perspective of the Stones Corner precinct. Photo Credit: Archipelago



The area’s accessibility also continues to work in its favour. Positioned just over four kilometres from the CBD and connected by both the busway and nearby rail links, Stones Corner occupies a rare middle ground — close to the city while still retaining the feel of a genuine neighbourhood high street.



The Businesses Driving the Precinct



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Food has become one of the precinct’s biggest attractions, with Sri Lankan, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, Japanese and Latin American venues sitting alongside long-running pubs, modern cafés and craft beer bars.



Popular names along the strip include Walkway to Ceylon, Sasso Italiano, Mirchh Masala, Clove n’ Honey, Stone Throw Espresso, Mourning Roast and the historic Stones Corner Hotel.



Retail also remains a major part of the precinct’s identity. Alongside anchor businesses such as ALDI and Healthyworld Pharmacy, the area is home to independent bookstores, vintage retailers, boutique fashion stores, artisan florists, beauty operators and specialty lifestyle businesses.



The precinct also supports a growing mix of wellness and professional services, ranging from fitness studios and float therapy operators through to salons, medical clinics and employment services.



One of the best-known examples of Stones Corner’s independent spirit is Books@Stones, the long-running bookstore that has become a local institution along the strip.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The precinct’s blend of long-standing operators and newer arrivals has helped create the kind of street environment where people are encouraged to slow down, browse, and spend time exploring.



Built Around Discovery



The Shop Savour Win campaign is ultimately built around that sense of discovery.



Rather than focusing on a single shopping centre or major retailer, the promotion encourages visitors to move through the broader precinct — grabbing coffee, browsing boutiques, staying for dinner, and exploring businesses they may not have noticed before.



For many locals, that authenticity remains the drawcard.



The precinct’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when James Stone operated a ginger beer business near the corner of Logan and Old Cleveland Roads. Elements of that history still remain visible today, from heritage shopfronts through to the wartime air raid shelter near the library.



Published 12-May-2026



Read: The Coorparoo Foundation Helping Young People Build a Future



Brisbane Suburbs Online News is a proud supporter of Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program. This is a paid advertorial.




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A quick coffee run in Stones Corner rarely stays a quick coffee run.



You stop for breakfast, wander past a vintage rack, duck into a bookstore, grab lunch, run into someone you know, and somehow the afternoon disappears. That ability to keep people lingering has long been part of the precinct’s appeal — and this month, locals are being rewarded for doing exactly that.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Shop, Savour, Win



Throughout the month of May, shoppers who spend $20 or more at participating Stones Corner precinct businesses can enter the Shop Savour Win campaign, a month-long promotion designed to encourage visitors to explore more of the precinct’s evolving high street.



Ten $100 EFTPOS gift cards are up for grabs across the campaign, with bonus entries available for those who visit multiple participating businesses.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied




UPLOAD RECEIPTS HERE




or use this QR code to upload receipts







In a precinct built around wandering, discovering and staying a little longer than planned, the Shop Savour Win campaign may be one of the easiest competitions in Brisbane to enter.



Pro Tip: You get additional entries for visiting multiple businesses—so go ahead, explore the whole strip.



Read: Broncos Back Legacy House as Greenslopes Veteran Hub Nears Completion



A Precinct Back in the Spotlight



'Shop Savour Win at Stones Corner' is an initiative under Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program and forms part of broader efforts to increase foot traffic and support local traders within the Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct, which stretches along Logan Road between Gladys Street and Cornwall Street.



While the area has always had a loyal local following, recent upgrades and renewed interest in the precinct have helped cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most distinctive inner-south shopping and dining destinations.



The revival has been especially noticeable around the upgraded Hanlon Park/Bur’uda corridor and the Logan Road high street, where a growing mix of hospitality venues, independent retailers and wellness operators has brought fresh energy back into the neighbourhood.



That renewed momentum was on full display during the recent Stones Corner Festival, which drew strong crowds and highlighted the precinct’s growing appeal as both a local destination and a broader lifestyle hub for Brisbane’s southside.



People are rediscovering that "old-school high street" magic. It’s a mix of independent spirit and eclectic character that big-box shopping malls just can't replicate.



More Than Just a Shopping Strip



Unlike larger shopping centres built around speed and convenience, Stones Corner still trades heavily on character. The strip remains intentionally eclectic — part suburban village, part dining precinct, part vintage treasure hunt.



Visitors can move from specialty cafés and multicultural dining venues through to boutique retail, bookstores, craft beer spots, salons, fitness studios and independent service providers, all within a relatively compact and walkable section of Logan Road.



Artist's perspective of the Stones Corner precinct. Photo Credit: Archipelago



The area’s accessibility also continues to work in its favour. Positioned just over four kilometres from the CBD and connected by both the busway and nearby rail links, Stones Corner occupies a rare middle ground — close to the city while still retaining the feel of a genuine neighbourhood high street.



The Businesses Driving the Precinct



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Food has become one of the precinct’s biggest attractions, with Sri Lankan, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, Japanese and Latin American venues sitting alongside long-running pubs, modern cafés and craft beer bars.



Popular names along the strip include Walkway to Ceylon, Sasso Italiano, Mirchh Masala, Clove n’ Honey, Stone Throw Espresso, Mourning Roast and the historic Stones Corner Hotel.



Retail also remains a major part of the precinct’s identity. Alongside anchor businesses such as ALDI and Healthyworld Pharmacy, the area is home to independent bookstores, vintage retailers, boutique fashion stores, artisan florists, beauty operators and specialty lifestyle businesses.



The precinct also supports a growing mix of wellness and professional services, ranging from fitness studios and float therapy operators through to salons, medical clinics and employment services.



One of the best-known examples of Stones Corner’s independent spirit is Books@Stones, the long-running bookstore that has become a local institution along the strip.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The precinct’s blend of long-standing operators and newer arrivals has helped create the kind of street environment where people are encouraged to slow down, browse, and spend time exploring.



Built Around Discovery



The Shop Savour Win campaign is ultimately built around that sense of discovery.



Rather than focusing on a single shopping centre or major retailer, the promotion encourages visitors to move through the broader precinct — grabbing coffee, browsing boutiques, staying for dinner, and exploring businesses they may not have noticed before.



For many locals, that authenticity remains the drawcard.



The precinct’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when James Stone operated a ginger beer business near the corner of Logan and Old Cleveland Roads. Elements of that history still remain visible today, from heritage shopfronts through to the wartime air raid shelter near the library.



Published 12-May-2026



Read: The Coorparoo Foundation Helping Young People Build a Future



Brisbane Suburbs Online News is a proud supporter of Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program. This is a paid advertorial.




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[Lions Survive Carlton Fightback After Gabba Thriller Turns White-Hot]]></title>
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The Brisbane Lions looked ready to blow Carlton off the park by half-time on Friday night, then spent the final quarter hanging on grimly as a revived Blues outfit came charging out of the shadows at the Gabba.



In the end, Brisbane escaped with a 14.16 (100) to 13.11 (89) win in Round 9 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership, but not before Carlton threatened to produce one of the comeback stories of the season.



For long stretches, this had all the hallmarks of a classic Brisbane ambush under the Friday night lights. The Lions were cleaner, sharper and far more ruthless around stoppages, with Lachie Neale once again pulling the strings through midfield.



By the middle stages of the third term, Brisbane’s lead had ballooned to 49 points. The Blues were getting smashed out of the middle, beaten to loose balls and struggling to contain Brisbane’s overlap run.



Then the game flipped.







Brisbane’s Midfield Machine Turns the Screws



The warning signs for Carlton came early. Brisbane won the opening centre clearance inside 20 seconds and never really loosened their grip on stoppages in the first half.



Neale was immense from the outset, finishing with 33 disposals, nine clearances and a goal, while Josh Dunkley, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko helped Brisbane dominate territory and uncontested ball.



Young gun Logan Morris again looked every bit the future spearhead of Brisbane’s forward line. The emerging Lion kicked four goals and repeatedly found dangerous space inside 50, continuing the rapid rise that has suddenly made him one of the competition’s most exciting young forwards.



Charlie Cameron’s pressure and forward-half chaos also kept Carlton under siege. His second-quarter snap pushed the margin wider as the Gabba crowd sensed a blowout brewing.



At the main break, Brisbane led by 38 points and the numbers painted an ugly picture for the Blues. Carlton’s pressure levels had dropped sharply, Brisbane had hammered them at clearances, and the Lions were carving them up with slick ball movement from stoppage to scoring chain.



Fox Footy commentator Gerard Whateley summed it up bluntly during the broadcast, describing Carlton’s clearance work as “diabolical” and their pressure as “non-existent”.



At that point, another Carlton collapse felt inevitable.



Instead, the Blues finally found some fight.



The Blues Suddenly Come Alive



To their credit, Michael Voss’ side refused to fold.



Patrick Cripps dragged Carlton back into the contest with brute-force contested footy, Harry McKay finally found rhythm inside 50, and the Blues lifted their intensity dramatically after half-time.



Ben Ainsworth’s third-quarter goal cracked open the drought, then Mitch McGovern started getting dangerous in the air. Suddenly Brisbane’s slick movement dried up and the Blues were winning territory.



Carlton piled on six straight goals either side of three-quarter time.



The Gabba crowd, roaring comfortably moments earlier, grew restless.



McGovern kicked consecutive goals late in the third quarter to trim the margin back to 20 points by the final change. Fox Footy’s Jason Dunstall declared the Blues were “having a red-hot go”, while Alastair Lynch admitted nobody saw the momentum swing coming.



When Harry McKay struck early in the final quarter, the margin was suddenly back within three goals.



For the first time all night, Brisbane looked rattled.



Neale’s Killer Blow Ends the Panic



Every good side eventually finds a moment to steady itself. Brisbane’s came through its skipper.



With Carlton swarming and the pressure dial suddenly maxed out, Adam Saad produced a costly turnover in defensive transition, handballing straight into danger. Neale pounced instantly and snapped truly.



It was the kind of moment elite midfielders produce when games wobble.



Kai Lohmann’s quick response earlier in the quarter had also helped stop the bleeding after McKay’s opener.



Still, Carlton wouldn’t disappear quietly.



McKay kicked three final-quarter goals, Will Hayward added his third, and the Blues briefly got within 10 points late in the game.



But Brisbane’s early dominance ultimately gave them enough breathing room to survive.



The Lions finished with a major edge from centre clearances and forward-50 stoppages, while their efficiency going inside 50 proved decisive.



A Win With a Warning Attached



Chris Fagan won’t mind banking the four points, but this was far from a perfect Brisbane performance.



For a side with premiership ambitions, conceding six straight goals and nearly coughing up a 49-point lead will sting. The Lions looked in total control before easing off defensively and allowing Carlton’s pressure game to build.



Still, good teams win ugly sometimes, and Brisbane now has 10 wins from its past 11 clashes against Carlton at the Gabba.



For Carlton, there were no premiership points, but there was at least a pulse.



After weeks of ugly fades and mounting scrutiny, the Blues finally produced a second-half response with some genuine steel behind it. Voss’ side may have left Brisbane empty-handed, but they at least walked out knowing they could still throw punches when the game got messy.



And for Brisbane, Friday night was a reminder of something every contender eventually learns.



In this competition, the moment you relax, even for a quarter, someone comes hunting.



Published 8-May-2026
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The Brisbane Lions looked ready to blow Carlton off the park by half-time on Friday night, then spent the final quarter hanging on grimly as a revived Blues outfit came charging out of the shadows at the Gabba.



In the end, Brisbane escaped with a 14.16 (100) to 13.11 (89) win in Round 9 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership, but not before Carlton threatened to produce one of the comeback stories of the season.



For long stretches, this had all the hallmarks of a classic Brisbane ambush under the Friday night lights. The Lions were cleaner, sharper and far more ruthless around stoppages, with Lachie Neale once again pulling the strings through midfield.



By the middle stages of the third term, Brisbane’s lead had ballooned to 49 points. The Blues were getting smashed out of the middle, beaten to loose balls and struggling to contain Brisbane’s overlap run.



Then the game flipped.







Brisbane’s Midfield Machine Turns the Screws



The warning signs for Carlton came early. Brisbane won the opening centre clearance inside 20 seconds and never really loosened their grip on stoppages in the first half.



Neale was immense from the outset, finishing with 33 disposals, nine clearances and a goal, while Josh Dunkley, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko helped Brisbane dominate territory and uncontested ball.



Young gun Logan Morris again looked every bit the future spearhead of Brisbane’s forward line. The emerging Lion kicked four goals and repeatedly found dangerous space inside 50, continuing the rapid rise that has suddenly made him one of the competition’s most exciting young forwards.



Charlie Cameron’s pressure and forward-half chaos also kept Carlton under siege. His second-quarter snap pushed the margin wider as the Gabba crowd sensed a blowout brewing.



At the main break, Brisbane led by 38 points and the numbers painted an ugly picture for the Blues. Carlton’s pressure levels had dropped sharply, Brisbane had hammered them at clearances, and the Lions were carving them up with slick ball movement from stoppage to scoring chain.



Fox Footy commentator Gerard Whateley summed it up bluntly during the broadcast, describing Carlton’s clearance work as “diabolical” and their pressure as “non-existent”.



At that point, another Carlton collapse felt inevitable.



Instead, the Blues finally found some fight.



The Blues Suddenly Come Alive



To their credit, Michael Voss’ side refused to fold.



Patrick Cripps dragged Carlton back into the contest with brute-force contested footy, Harry McKay finally found rhythm inside 50, and the Blues lifted their intensity dramatically after half-time.



Ben Ainsworth’s third-quarter goal cracked open the drought, then Mitch McGovern started getting dangerous in the air. Suddenly Brisbane’s slick movement dried up and the Blues were winning territory.



Carlton piled on six straight goals either side of three-quarter time.



The Gabba crowd, roaring comfortably moments earlier, grew restless.



McGovern kicked consecutive goals late in the third quarter to trim the margin back to 20 points by the final change. Fox Footy’s Jason Dunstall declared the Blues were “having a red-hot go”, while Alastair Lynch admitted nobody saw the momentum swing coming.



When Harry McKay struck early in the final quarter, the margin was suddenly back within three goals.



For the first time all night, Brisbane looked rattled.



Neale’s Killer Blow Ends the Panic



Every good side eventually finds a moment to steady itself. Brisbane’s came through its skipper.



With Carlton swarming and the pressure dial suddenly maxed out, Adam Saad produced a costly turnover in defensive transition, handballing straight into danger. Neale pounced instantly and snapped truly.



It was the kind of moment elite midfielders produce when games wobble.



Kai Lohmann’s quick response earlier in the quarter had also helped stop the bleeding after McKay’s opener.



Still, Carlton wouldn’t disappear quietly.



McKay kicked three final-quarter goals, Will Hayward added his third, and the Blues briefly got within 10 points late in the game.



But Brisbane’s early dominance ultimately gave them enough breathing room to survive.



The Lions finished with a major edge from centre clearances and forward-50 stoppages, while their efficiency going inside 50 proved decisive.



A Win With a Warning Attached



Chris Fagan won’t mind banking the four points, but this was far from a perfect Brisbane performance.



For a side with premiership ambitions, conceding six straight goals and nearly coughing up a 49-point lead will sting. The Lions looked in total control before easing off defensively and allowing Carlton’s pressure game to build.



Still, good teams win ugly sometimes, and Brisbane now has 10 wins from its past 11 clashes against Carlton at the Gabba.



For Carlton, there were no premiership points, but there was at least a pulse.



After weeks of ugly fades and mounting scrutiny, the Blues finally produced a second-half response with some genuine steel behind it. Voss’ side may have left Brisbane empty-handed, but they at least walked out knowing they could still throw punches when the game got messy.



And for Brisbane, Friday night was a reminder of something every contender eventually learns.



In this competition, the moment you relax, even for a quarter, someone comes hunting.



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Nearly 100-Year-Old Coorparoo Bowls Club Faces Closure Over Lease Renewal Dispute]]></title>
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A dispute over an alleged missed lease renewal deadline is threatening the future of the Coorparoo Bowls Club, a near-century-old community institution that could be evicted from its home ground and handed over to developers as early as 31 May.







Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club







The club's committee claims an administrative oversight, not a lack of intention to stay, is what allowed Bowls Queensland to move forward with plans to sell the site. Bowls Queensland, for its part, says the club failed to exercise its option to extend the lease in time, citing its responsibilities to the 269 other bowls clubs it supports statewide.



Photo credit: Facebook/Save Coorparoo Bowls Club



According to club spokesperson Michael Morris, the committee was unaware it needed to formally notify Bowls Queensland of its intention to renew the lease three months before the end date. Mr Morris indicated that Bowls Queensland was aware the club wanted to continue operating, but claimed the club was only informed of the error after the window had already closed.



Bowls Queensland's Position



In a statement published on its website, Bowls Queensland said it had been subsidising the Coorparoo club since acquiring it in 2009, with subsidies over the past 15 years exceeding $1.3 million. A spokesperson said the club had only become profitable in the past year, and that those subsidies had been funded at the expense of the 269 other bowls clubs the organisation supports statewide.



Bowls Queensland said it is actively exploring options for the Coorparoo site, with an aim to balance its responsibility to Queensland's roughly 25,000 registered bowlers while also seeking to secure the long-term future of the sport at Coorparoo.



A Site With History



Photo credit: Google Maps/Nathan Merritt



The Coorparoo Bowls Club has been operating for 97 years. According to a petition lodged with the Queensland parliament, the land was transferred to Bowls Queensland in 2009 for the nominal sum of $1, on the understanding the site would continue to serve as a community venue.



Despite operating at a loss for a number of years, the club claims it has turned its finances around, achieving profitability without the use of poker machines, instead drawing revenue from a growing membership base and a programme of community events.



Heritage Listings and What Comes Next



The club was added to Brisbane City's local heritage register last year, providing some degree of protection against demolition. The club is now pursuing a state heritage listing, which would offer stronger protections.



If the state heritage bid is unsuccessful, the club's eviction could proceed as soon as 31 May.







Read: Community Rallies to Save Coorparoo Bowls Club from Development Threat







The club's situation has attracted media attention in recent weeks. ABC Radio 612 is broadcasting live from the venue on 22 May, with free barefoot bowls on offer for the public from 3pm.



The club's fate is expected to become clearer before the end of May.



Published 8-May-2026
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A dispute over an alleged missed lease renewal deadline is threatening the future of the Coorparoo Bowls Club, a near-century-old community institution that could be evicted from its home ground and handed over to developers as early as 31 May.







Read: Petition Calls on Parliament to Secure the Future of Coorparoo Bowls Club







The club's committee claims an administrative oversight, not a lack of intention to stay, is what allowed Bowls Queensland to move forward with plans to sell the site. Bowls Queensland, for its part, says the club failed to exercise its option to extend the lease in time, citing its responsibilities to the 269 other bowls clubs it supports statewide.



Photo credit: Facebook/Save Coorparoo Bowls Club



According to club spokesperson Michael Morris, the committee was unaware it needed to formally notify Bowls Queensland of its intention to renew the lease three months before the end date. Mr Morris indicated that Bowls Queensland was aware the club wanted to continue operating, but claimed the club was only informed of the error after the window had already closed.



Bowls Queensland's Position



In a statement published on its website, Bowls Queensland said it had been subsidising the Coorparoo club since acquiring it in 2009, with subsidies over the past 15 years exceeding $1.3 million. A spokesperson said the club had only become profitable in the past year, and that those subsidies had been funded at the expense of the 269 other bowls clubs the organisation supports statewide.



Bowls Queensland said it is actively exploring options for the Coorparoo site, with an aim to balance its responsibility to Queensland's roughly 25,000 registered bowlers while also seeking to secure the long-term future of the sport at Coorparoo.



A Site With History



Photo credit: Google Maps/Nathan Merritt



The Coorparoo Bowls Club has been operating for 97 years. According to a petition lodged with the Queensland parliament, the land was transferred to Bowls Queensland in 2009 for the nominal sum of $1, on the understanding the site would continue to serve as a community venue.



Despite operating at a loss for a number of years, the club claims it has turned its finances around, achieving profitability without the use of poker machines, instead drawing revenue from a growing membership base and a programme of community events.



Heritage Listings and What Comes Next



The club was added to Brisbane City's local heritage register last year, providing some degree of protection against demolition. The club is now pursuing a state heritage listing, which would offer stronger protections.



If the state heritage bid is unsuccessful, the club's eviction could proceed as soon as 31 May.







Read: Community Rallies to Save Coorparoo Bowls Club from Development Threat







The club's situation has attracted media attention in recent weeks. ABC Radio 612 is broadcasting live from the venue on 22 May, with free barefoot bowls on offer for the public from 3pm.



The club's fate is expected to become clearer before the end of May.



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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A planned community park on Headfort Street in Greenslopes is inching closer to reality, with a key construction milestone just reached on the neighbouring Brisbane Legacy House project.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







Brisbane has been planning the new park as part of a broader redevelopment of the site, which sits within the Greenslopes Hospital Precinct. The project is linked to the construction of Brisbane Legacy House, a $9.2 million multi-disciplinary care centre for veterans and their families, which is being built on part of the same land. Brisbane has confirmed park works will begin once Legacy House construction is complete.



Photo credit: BMD Group



That moment is now drawing nearer. Builder JMac, part of the BMD Group, recently held a topping-out ceremony for Legacy House, a traditional milestone in the construction industry. According to BMD Group, the project is expected to be finished later this year, which brings the park one step closer to breaking ground.



A site with deep roots



The Headfort Street site carries a long history tied to the area's military past. The former Red Cross Centre at the corner of Headfort and Newdegate Streets was built around 1945 as a recreation centre for service personnel recovering at what was then the 112th Australian General Hospital, funded by money raised through the Australian Red Cross Café in Brisbane.&nbsp;



The Department of Veterans' Affairs later sought approval to remediate the contaminated site and sell it to Brisbane for the purpose of constructing a public park and Legacy House. The site sat largely abandoned for years before that process got underway, with the prospect of a community park there as far back as 2020.



Photo credit: BCC



Brisbane's plans for the park include both new community amenities and nods to the site's heritage. Proposed features include shade trees and structures, seating and picnic areas, pedestrian pathways, and open green spaces for informal recreation. The plans also call for the inclusion of heritage features, specifically the site's original gates and facade.



Community input and next steps



Community input was sought during the project's planning phase. Council ran engagement on proposed park features in November and December 2023, with a final concept plan released in mid-2025.







Read: New Community Park Planned at Former Red Cross Site in Greenslopes







The park falls within the Coorparoo Ward and is classified as a planned Council project. Residents wanting to stay across progress or provide feedback can contact Council on 07 3403 8888 or email the project team at parks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.&nbsp;



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A planned community park on Headfort Street in Greenslopes is inching closer to reality, with a key construction milestone just reached on the neighbouring Brisbane Legacy House project.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







Brisbane has been planning the new park as part of a broader redevelopment of the site, which sits within the Greenslopes Hospital Precinct. The project is linked to the construction of Brisbane Legacy House, a $9.2 million multi-disciplinary care centre for veterans and their families, which is being built on part of the same land. Brisbane has confirmed park works will begin once Legacy House construction is complete.



Photo credit: BMD Group



That moment is now drawing nearer. Builder JMac, part of the BMD Group, recently held a topping-out ceremony for Legacy House, a traditional milestone in the construction industry. According to BMD Group, the project is expected to be finished later this year, which brings the park one step closer to breaking ground.



A site with deep roots



The Headfort Street site carries a long history tied to the area's military past. The former Red Cross Centre at the corner of Headfort and Newdegate Streets was built around 1945 as a recreation centre for service personnel recovering at what was then the 112th Australian General Hospital, funded by money raised through the Australian Red Cross Café in Brisbane.&nbsp;



The Department of Veterans' Affairs later sought approval to remediate the contaminated site and sell it to Brisbane for the purpose of constructing a public park and Legacy House. The site sat largely abandoned for years before that process got underway, with the prospect of a community park there as far back as 2020.



Photo credit: BCC



Brisbane's plans for the park include both new community amenities and nods to the site's heritage. Proposed features include shade trees and structures, seating and picnic areas, pedestrian pathways, and open green spaces for informal recreation. The plans also call for the inclusion of heritage features, specifically the site's original gates and facade.



Community input and next steps



Community input was sought during the project's planning phase. Council ran engagement on proposed park features in November and December 2023, with a final concept plan released in mid-2025.







Read: New Community Park Planned at Former Red Cross Site in Greenslopes







The park falls within the Coorparoo Ward and is classified as a planned Council project. Residents wanting to stay across progress or provide feedback can contact Council on 07 3403 8888 or email the project team at parks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.&nbsp;



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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital]]></title>
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Therapy dogs Dougal and Buddy have become familiar faces at Greenslopes Private Hospital, where a dedicated dog therapy program originally established for veterans has recently expanded to include all patients and staff.







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Celebrates 500th Life-Changing Heart Procedure







The pair recently appeared on national TV to highlight the work they do with veterans, particularly in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, a period that can bring a mix of emotions for those who have served.



Queensland's Only Veteran-Focused Dog Therapy Program



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Dougal and Buddy are the core of PAWS, or Puppies Assisting Wounded Soldiers, founded by war veteran Tony Wilson. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tony established the program in 2025 after seeing a fellow veteran deeply affected by their service experience. He has spoken about being motivated by that experience and wanting to find a way to make a meaningful difference.



PAWS is currently Queensland's only dog therapy program specifically designed to support veterans, run with the help of dedicated volunteers. Tony has described the program as offering something small but powerful, with the simple act of pats and cuddles serving as a reminder to veterans that they are not alone.



The program's positive impact was quickly recognised by hospital leadership. CEO Justin Greenwell confirmed that its success led to a hospital-wide expansion, announced in April 2026, with Dougal and Buddy now visiting all patients and staff.&nbsp;







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Pioneers Lymphoedema Surgery in Queensland







Mr Greenwell has noted that the dogs help provide moments of distraction, reduce stress, and contribute to a more positive environment for everyone at the hospital. Tony has also said that seeing the impact Dougal and Buddy have had on the veteran community has been deeply rewarding, and that he is pleased the program can now benefit a wider group of people.



A Hospital With Deep Military Roots



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Greenslopes Private Hospital has a longstanding connection to Australia's military community. It opened in 1942 as a military facility during World War II and later served as a repatriation hospital. Now operated by Ramsay Health Care, the hospital continues to provide dedicated care for Australian veterans and their widows. The hospital has noted that the PAWS program reflects its ongoing commitment to veteran care.



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Therapy dogs Dougal and Buddy have become familiar faces at Greenslopes Private Hospital, where a dedicated dog therapy program originally established for veterans has recently expanded to include all patients and staff.







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Celebrates 500th Life-Changing Heart Procedure







The pair recently appeared on national TV to highlight the work they do with veterans, particularly in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, a period that can bring a mix of emotions for those who have served.



Queensland's Only Veteran-Focused Dog Therapy Program



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Dougal and Buddy are the core of PAWS, or Puppies Assisting Wounded Soldiers, founded by war veteran Tony Wilson. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tony established the program in 2025 after seeing a fellow veteran deeply affected by their service experience. He has spoken about being motivated by that experience and wanting to find a way to make a meaningful difference.



PAWS is currently Queensland's only dog therapy program specifically designed to support veterans, run with the help of dedicated volunteers. Tony has described the program as offering something small but powerful, with the simple act of pats and cuddles serving as a reminder to veterans that they are not alone.



The program's positive impact was quickly recognised by hospital leadership. CEO Justin Greenwell confirmed that its success led to a hospital-wide expansion, announced in April 2026, with Dougal and Buddy now visiting all patients and staff.&nbsp;







Read: Greenslopes Private Hospital Pioneers Lymphoedema Surgery in Queensland







Mr Greenwell has noted that the dogs help provide moments of distraction, reduce stress, and contribute to a more positive environment for everyone at the hospital. Tony has also said that seeing the impact Dougal and Buddy have had on the veteran community has been deeply rewarding, and that he is pleased the program can now benefit a wider group of people.



A Hospital With Deep Military Roots



Photo credit: Greenslopes Private Hospital



Greenslopes Private Hospital has a longstanding connection to Australia's military community. It opened in 1942 as a military facility during World War II and later served as a repatriation hospital. Now operated by Ramsay Health Care, the hospital continues to provide dedicated care for Australian veterans and their widows. The hospital has noted that the PAWS program reflects its ongoing commitment to veteran care.



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<title><![CDATA[Shop, Savour, Win: Why More Brisbane Locals Are Rediscovering Stones Corner]]></title>
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A quick coffee run in Stones Corner rarely stays a quick coffee run.



You stop for breakfast, wander past a vintage rack, duck into a bookstore, grab lunch, run into someone you know, and somehow the afternoon disappears. That ability to keep people lingering has long been part of the precinct’s appeal — and this month, locals are being rewarded for doing exactly that.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Shop, Savour, Win



Throughout the month of May, shoppers who spend $20 or more at participating Stones Corner precinct businesses can enter the Shop Savour Win campaign, a month-long promotion designed to encourage visitors to explore more of the precinct’s evolving high street.



Ten $100 EFTPOS gift cards are up for grabs across the campaign, with bonus entries available for those who visit multiple participating businesses.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied




UPLOAD RECEIPTS HERE




or use this QR code to upload receipts







In a precinct built around wandering, discovering and staying a little longer than planned, the Shop Savour Win campaign may be one of the easiest competitions in Brisbane to enter.



Pro Tip: You get additional entries for visiting multiple businesses—so go ahead, explore the whole strip.



Read: Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital



A Precinct Back in the Spotlight



'Shop Savour Win at Stones Corner' is an initiative under Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program and forms part of broader efforts to increase foot traffic and support local traders within the Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct, which stretches along Logan Road between Gladys Street and Cornwall Street.



While the area has always had a loyal local following, recent upgrades and renewed interest in the precinct have helped cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most distinctive inner-south shopping and dining destinations.



The revival has been especially noticeable around the upgraded Hanlon Park/Bur’uda corridor and the Logan Road high street, where a growing mix of hospitality venues, independent retailers and wellness operators has brought fresh energy back into the neighbourhood.



That renewed momentum was on full display during the recent Stones Corner Festival, which drew strong crowds and highlighted the precinct’s growing appeal as both a local destination and a broader lifestyle hub for Brisbane’s southside.



People are rediscovering that "old-school high street" magic. It’s a mix of independent spirit and eclectic character that big-box shopping malls just can't replicate.



More Than Just a Shopping Strip



Unlike larger shopping centres built around speed and convenience, Stones Corner still trades heavily on character. The strip remains intentionally eclectic — part suburban village, part dining precinct, part vintage treasure hunt.



Visitors can move from specialty cafés and multicultural dining venues through to boutique retail, bookstores, craft beer spots, salons, fitness studios and independent service providers, all within a relatively compact and walkable section of Logan Road.



Artist's perspective of the Stones Corner precinct. Photo Credit: Archipelago



The area’s accessibility also continues to work in its favour. Positioned just over four kilometres from the CBD and connected by both the busway and nearby rail links, Stones Corner occupies a rare middle ground — close to the city while still retaining the feel of a genuine neighbourhood high street.



The Businesses Driving the Precinct



Google Maps



Food has become one of the precinct’s biggest attractions, with Sri Lankan, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, Japanese and Latin American venues sitting alongside long-running pubs, modern cafés and craft beer bars.



Popular names along the strip include Walkway to Ceylon, Sasso Italiano, Mirchh Masala, Clove n’ Honey, Stone Throw Espresso, Mourning Roast and the historic Stones Corner Hotel.



Retail also remains a major part of the precinct’s identity. Alongside anchor businesses such as ALDI and Healthyworld Pharmacy, the area is home to independent bookstores, vintage retailers, boutique fashion stores, artisan florists, beauty operators and specialty lifestyle businesses.



The precinct also supports a growing mix of wellness and professional services, ranging from fitness studios and float therapy operators through to salons, medical clinics and employment services.



One of the best-known examples of Stones Corner’s independent spirit is Books@Stones, the long-running bookstore that has become a local institution along the strip.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The precinct’s blend of long-standing operators and newer arrivals has helped create the kind of street environment where people are encouraged to slow down, browse, and spend time exploring.



Built Around Discovery



The Shop Savour Win campaign is ultimately built around that sense of discovery.



Rather than focusing on a single shopping centre or major retailer, the promotion encourages visitors to move through the broader precinct — grabbing coffee, browsing boutiques, staying for dinner, and exploring businesses they may not have noticed before.



For many locals, that authenticity remains the drawcard.



The precinct’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when James Stone operated a ginger beer business near the corner of Logan and Old Cleveland Roads. Elements of that history still remain visible today, from heritage shopfronts through to the wartime air raid shelter near the library.



Published 12-May-2026



Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone



Brisbane Suburbs Online News is a proud supporter of Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program. This is a paid advertorial.




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A quick coffee run in Stones Corner rarely stays a quick coffee run.



You stop for breakfast, wander past a vintage rack, duck into a bookstore, grab lunch, run into someone you know, and somehow the afternoon disappears. That ability to keep people lingering has long been part of the precinct’s appeal — and this month, locals are being rewarded for doing exactly that.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Shop, Savour, Win



Throughout the month of May, shoppers who spend $20 or more at participating Stones Corner precinct businesses can enter the Shop Savour Win campaign, a month-long promotion designed to encourage visitors to explore more of the precinct’s evolving high street.



Ten $100 EFTPOS gift cards are up for grabs across the campaign, with bonus entries available for those who visit multiple participating businesses.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied




UPLOAD RECEIPTS HERE




or use this QR code to upload receipts







In a precinct built around wandering, discovering and staying a little longer than planned, the Shop Savour Win campaign may be one of the easiest competitions in Brisbane to enter.



Pro Tip: You get additional entries for visiting multiple businesses—so go ahead, explore the whole strip.



Read: Meet Dougal and Buddy: The Therapy Dogs Making a Difference at Greenslopes Private Hospital



A Precinct Back in the Spotlight



'Shop Savour Win at Stones Corner' is an initiative under Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program and forms part of broader efforts to increase foot traffic and support local traders within the Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct, which stretches along Logan Road between Gladys Street and Cornwall Street.



While the area has always had a loyal local following, recent upgrades and renewed interest in the precinct have helped cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most distinctive inner-south shopping and dining destinations.



The revival has been especially noticeable around the upgraded Hanlon Park/Bur’uda corridor and the Logan Road high street, where a growing mix of hospitality venues, independent retailers and wellness operators has brought fresh energy back into the neighbourhood.



That renewed momentum was on full display during the recent Stones Corner Festival, which drew strong crowds and highlighted the precinct’s growing appeal as both a local destination and a broader lifestyle hub for Brisbane’s southside.



People are rediscovering that "old-school high street" magic. It’s a mix of independent spirit and eclectic character that big-box shopping malls just can't replicate.



More Than Just a Shopping Strip



Unlike larger shopping centres built around speed and convenience, Stones Corner still trades heavily on character. The strip remains intentionally eclectic — part suburban village, part dining precinct, part vintage treasure hunt.



Visitors can move from specialty cafés and multicultural dining venues through to boutique retail, bookstores, craft beer spots, salons, fitness studios and independent service providers, all within a relatively compact and walkable section of Logan Road.



Artist's perspective of the Stones Corner precinct. Photo Credit: Archipelago



The area’s accessibility also continues to work in its favour. Positioned just over four kilometres from the CBD and connected by both the busway and nearby rail links, Stones Corner occupies a rare middle ground — close to the city while still retaining the feel of a genuine neighbourhood high street.



The Businesses Driving the Precinct



Google Maps



Food has become one of the precinct’s biggest attractions, with Sri Lankan, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, Japanese and Latin American venues sitting alongside long-running pubs, modern cafés and craft beer bars.



Popular names along the strip include Walkway to Ceylon, Sasso Italiano, Mirchh Masala, Clove n’ Honey, Stone Throw Espresso, Mourning Roast and the historic Stones Corner Hotel.



Retail also remains a major part of the precinct’s identity. Alongside anchor businesses such as ALDI and Healthyworld Pharmacy, the area is home to independent bookstores, vintage retailers, boutique fashion stores, artisan florists, beauty operators and specialty lifestyle businesses.



The precinct also supports a growing mix of wellness and professional services, ranging from fitness studios and float therapy operators through to salons, medical clinics and employment services.



One of the best-known examples of Stones Corner’s independent spirit is Books@Stones, the long-running bookstore that has become a local institution along the strip.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The precinct’s blend of long-standing operators and newer arrivals has helped create the kind of street environment where people are encouraged to slow down, browse, and spend time exploring.



Built Around Discovery



The Shop Savour Win campaign is ultimately built around that sense of discovery.



Rather than focusing on a single shopping centre or major retailer, the promotion encourages visitors to move through the broader precinct — grabbing coffee, browsing boutiques, staying for dinner, and exploring businesses they may not have noticed before.



For many locals, that authenticity remains the drawcard.



The precinct’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when James Stone operated a ginger beer business near the corner of Logan and Old Cleveland Roads. Elements of that history still remain visible today, from heritage shopfronts through to the wartime air raid shelter near the library.



Published 12-May-2026



Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone



Brisbane Suburbs Online News is a proud supporter of Brisbane City Council's Growing Precincts Together program. This is a paid advertorial.




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[Stones Corner Faces Skyline Change With Plans for 320 Apartments Across Twin Towers]]></title>
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A stretch of low-rise buildings on Cleveland Street in Stones Corner could soon give way to two 20-storey towers, as developers push ahead with plans for a large residential project in the suburb — a proposal set to bring 320 apartments, hundreds of new residents and a noticeable addition to the area’s inner-south skyline.



Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone



Plans lodged in April 2026 by Cleveland Projects Pty Ltd outline a two-stage mixed-use development across 71 to 85 Cleveland Street, directly opposite the Stones Corner district centre. The application (DA A007006920), prepared by Urban Strategies, includes two residential towers above a shared podium, ground-floor retail space, rooftop communal areas and four basement levels for parking and servicing.



The project site currently contains a mix of older apartment blocks, detached houses and a former dwelling converted into office space. Under the proposal, those buildings would be removed to make way for a larger residential development in a part of Brisbane identified in planning documents as a higher-density housing area near transport and employment areas.



One of the existing buildings on the sitePhoto Credit: DA 007006920



Towers Planned Opposite Stones Corner Centre



Planning documents show the towers would rise above an elevated podium facing Cleveland Street, with two commercial tenancies designed to activate the street frontage. The proposal includes 127 one-bedroom apartments, 65 two-bedroom units, 120 three-bedroom apartments and eight four-bedroom dwellings.



Photo Credit: DA 007006920



Architectural plans prepared by Ellivo Architects show the development split into two construction stages. The southern tower would be built first alongside part of the basement and podium structure, followed by the northern tower in a later stage.



The site is in the High Density Residential zone, identified as “up to 15 storeys”, but the applicant’s planning report says the Eastern Corridor Neighbourhood Plan supports a 20-storey outcome for a site of this size and frontage.



Cleveland Street Site Sits Near Rail, Busway and Hospital Jobs



The site sits between the Stones Corner commercial strip and Hanlon Park, within walking distance of Buranda train station, the South East Busway and the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.



Photo Credit: DA 007006920



Planning material submitted to Brisbane City Council argues the location is suited to higher-density housing because of its access to jobs, public transport and nearby services. The documents describe the area as part of an ongoing transition across Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba as more housing is directed towards established transport corridors.



Transport consultants from Colliers Engineering &amp; Design noted the project would place hundreds of new residents within reach of major bus and rail connections, including services along Logan Road, Cornwall Street and the nearby busway network.



Hundreds of Car Parks Included in Proposal



The plans include 547 vehicle spaces spread across basement, ground and mezzanine levels. That figure includes resident parking, visitor bays and commercial spaces.



The proposal also includes 205 bicycle spaces, with pedestrian access planned from Cleveland Street and new pathways linking residents to the surrounding footpath network.



Traffic modelling submitted with the application found nearby intersections at Logan Road, Cornwall Street and Cleveland Street were operating within acceptable limits during peak periods, though the report acknowledged increased traffic volumes would move through the surrounding road network once both towers are complete.



The transport report prepared for Gardner Vaughan Group said the development would generate additional daily vehicle movements but remained supportable under Brisbane City Council transport standards.



Construction Planned in Two Stages



Construction staging plans show the southern half of the development would be built first, including major excavation works for the lower basement levels, with the northern tower marked for a later stage.



Basement plans show large areas allocated for resident storage, loading zones, waste collection and electric vehicle infrastructure. Service vehicle access would be taken from Cleveland Street through dedicated entry points designed for loading trucks and refuse vehicles.



Application drawings also show communal areas, rooftop terrace levels and planting spread throughout the site.



Stones Corner Continues Shift Towards Higher Density Housing



The proposal adds to planning documents’ picture of Stones Corner as an area moving toward higher-density housing near transport and employment centres across Brisbane’s inner south.



The application places the project within broader growth occurring around Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba, where larger residential developments are increasingly being proposed near major public transport links.



If approved, the Cleveland Street project would add a 20-storey residential development to the immediate Stones Corner area.



Read: Logan Road Tower Could Reach 20 Storeys Under Revised Stones Corner Development Plans



Published 8-May-2026
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A stretch of low-rise buildings on Cleveland Street in Stones Corner could soon give way to two 20-storey towers, as developers push ahead with plans for a large residential project in the suburb — a proposal set to bring 320 apartments, hundreds of new residents and a noticeable addition to the area’s inner-south skyline.



Read: Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone



Plans lodged in April 2026 by Cleveland Projects Pty Ltd outline a two-stage mixed-use development across 71 to 85 Cleveland Street, directly opposite the Stones Corner district centre. The application (DA A007006920), prepared by Urban Strategies, includes two residential towers above a shared podium, ground-floor retail space, rooftop communal areas and four basement levels for parking and servicing.



The project site currently contains a mix of older apartment blocks, detached houses and a former dwelling converted into office space. Under the proposal, those buildings would be removed to make way for a larger residential development in a part of Brisbane identified in planning documents as a higher-density housing area near transport and employment areas.



One of the existing buildings on the sitePhoto Credit: DA 007006920



Towers Planned Opposite Stones Corner Centre



Planning documents show the towers would rise above an elevated podium facing Cleveland Street, with two commercial tenancies designed to activate the street frontage. The proposal includes 127 one-bedroom apartments, 65 two-bedroom units, 120 three-bedroom apartments and eight four-bedroom dwellings.



Photo Credit: DA 007006920



Architectural plans prepared by Ellivo Architects show the development split into two construction stages. The southern tower would be built first alongside part of the basement and podium structure, followed by the northern tower in a later stage.



The site is in the High Density Residential zone, identified as “up to 15 storeys”, but the applicant’s planning report says the Eastern Corridor Neighbourhood Plan supports a 20-storey outcome for a site of this size and frontage.



Cleveland Street Site Sits Near Rail, Busway and Hospital Jobs



The site sits between the Stones Corner commercial strip and Hanlon Park, within walking distance of Buranda train station, the South East Busway and the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.



Photo Credit: DA 007006920



Planning material submitted to Brisbane City Council argues the location is suited to higher-density housing because of its access to jobs, public transport and nearby services. The documents describe the area as part of an ongoing transition across Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba as more housing is directed towards established transport corridors.



Transport consultants from Colliers Engineering &amp; Design noted the project would place hundreds of new residents within reach of major bus and rail connections, including services along Logan Road, Cornwall Street and the nearby busway network.



Hundreds of Car Parks Included in Proposal



The plans include 547 vehicle spaces spread across basement, ground and mezzanine levels. That figure includes resident parking, visitor bays and commercial spaces.



The proposal also includes 205 bicycle spaces, with pedestrian access planned from Cleveland Street and new pathways linking residents to the surrounding footpath network.



Traffic modelling submitted with the application found nearby intersections at Logan Road, Cornwall Street and Cleveland Street were operating within acceptable limits during peak periods, though the report acknowledged increased traffic volumes would move through the surrounding road network once both towers are complete.



The transport report prepared for Gardner Vaughan Group said the development would generate additional daily vehicle movements but remained supportable under Brisbane City Council transport standards.



Construction Planned in Two Stages



Construction staging plans show the southern half of the development would be built first, including major excavation works for the lower basement levels, with the northern tower marked for a later stage.



Basement plans show large areas allocated for resident storage, loading zones, waste collection and electric vehicle infrastructure. Service vehicle access would be taken from Cleveland Street through dedicated entry points designed for loading trucks and refuse vehicles.



Application drawings also show communal areas, rooftop terrace levels and planting spread throughout the site.



Stones Corner Continues Shift Towards Higher Density Housing



The proposal adds to planning documents’ picture of Stones Corner as an area moving toward higher-density housing near transport and employment centres across Brisbane’s inner south.



The application places the project within broader growth occurring around Stones Corner, Buranda and Woolloongabba, where larger residential developments are increasingly being proposed near major public transport links.



If approved, the Cleveland Street project would add a 20-storey residential development to the immediate Stones Corner area.



Read: Logan Road Tower Could Reach 20 Storeys Under Revised Stones Corner Development Plans



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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<title><![CDATA[What The Gabba Redevelopment Could Mean For Stones Corner]]></title>
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The Gabba may sit a few suburbs away from Stones Corner, but the planned transformation of the famous stadium site could soon shape everyday life across Brisbane’s inner south, with new housing, major events, changing traffic flows and a large entertainment precinct all set to arrive on the city fringe.



Read: Final Release, Refined: Corner House Leans into Flexible Living as Stock Tightens



Queensland is moving ahead with plans to turn the Gabba precinct into a mixed-use entertainment and housing hub once the stadium reaches the end of its life after the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The redevelopment would replace the single-use stadium model with a precinct built around a new indoor arena, homes, retail, hospitality venues and public spaces.



More people, more movement across the southside



The biggest impact may not come from the arena itself, but from the flow-on effects around transport, commuting and population growth.



The Gabba redevelopment forms part of the wider Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, where planning changes are expected to support more than 16,000 homes across the broader district. As more residents move into Brisbane’s inner south, nearby suburbs are likely to feel increased pressure on roads, public transport and local infrastructure.



Stones Corner already sits along one of Brisbane’s busiest southside corridors, with many residents travelling through Logan Road, Ipswich Road and the Pacific Motorway network each day. The redevelopment is expected to increase activity throughout Woolloongabba and surrounding suburbs as the area shifts into a denser inner-city precinct.







The Gabba moves beyond sport



At the centre of the plan is a proposed 17,000-seat indoor arena designed for concerts, indoor sport and large entertainment events. The venue would eventually take over as the major event space in the precinct once Brisbane’s planned Victoria Park stadium becomes operational.



Unlike the current Gabba, which is largely tied to sporting events, the new precinct is intended to stay active throughout the week, bringing more regular foot traffic into the area through restaurants, entertainment venues and residential living.



For nearby suburbs, that could mean both opportunities and challenges. Local businesses across the southside may benefit from increased visitation, while residents may also see heavier traffic and busier streets during major events and construction stages.



Cross River Rail could reshape commuting patterns



One of the key reasons the project is moving ahead in Woolloongabba is its direct connection to the future Cross River Rail station.



The new underground Woolloongabba Station is expected to become one of Brisbane’s busiest transport hubs, linking the inner south directly with the CBD and other major rail corridors. The expanded public transport network may eventually change how many people travel into the city and surrounding suburbs.



The precinct’s location beside major busway routes and rail infrastructure is also seen as critical to supporting the long-term growth planned for the area.







A different future for a familiar Brisbane landmark



For decades, The Gabba has been part of Brisbane’s sporting identity, drawing crowds from across the southside for cricket, AFL and major events. The proposed redevelopment marks one of the biggest changes ever planned for the site.



While the stadium itself is expected to remain through the 2032 Games, the longer-term vision points to a very different future for Woolloongabba — one built around housing, entertainment and inner-city living rather than a stand-alone sporting ground.



Read: Greenslopes School Wall Transformed Through Collaborative Mural Project



Published 03-May-2026




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The Gabba may sit a few suburbs away from Stones Corner, but the planned transformation of the famous stadium site could soon shape everyday life across Brisbane’s inner south, with new housing, major events, changing traffic flows and a large entertainment precinct all set to arrive on the city fringe.



Read: Final Release, Refined: Corner House Leans into Flexible Living as Stock Tightens



Queensland is moving ahead with plans to turn the Gabba precinct into a mixed-use entertainment and housing hub once the stadium reaches the end of its life after the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The redevelopment would replace the single-use stadium model with a precinct built around a new indoor arena, homes, retail, hospitality venues and public spaces.



More people, more movement across the southside



The biggest impact may not come from the arena itself, but from the flow-on effects around transport, commuting and population growth.



The Gabba redevelopment forms part of the wider Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, where planning changes are expected to support more than 16,000 homes across the broader district. As more residents move into Brisbane’s inner south, nearby suburbs are likely to feel increased pressure on roads, public transport and local infrastructure.



Stones Corner already sits along one of Brisbane’s busiest southside corridors, with many residents travelling through Logan Road, Ipswich Road and the Pacific Motorway network each day. The redevelopment is expected to increase activity throughout Woolloongabba and surrounding suburbs as the area shifts into a denser inner-city precinct.







The Gabba moves beyond sport



At the centre of the plan is a proposed 17,000-seat indoor arena designed for concerts, indoor sport and large entertainment events. The venue would eventually take over as the major event space in the precinct once Brisbane’s planned Victoria Park stadium becomes operational.



Unlike the current Gabba, which is largely tied to sporting events, the new precinct is intended to stay active throughout the week, bringing more regular foot traffic into the area through restaurants, entertainment venues and residential living.



For nearby suburbs, that could mean both opportunities and challenges. Local businesses across the southside may benefit from increased visitation, while residents may also see heavier traffic and busier streets during major events and construction stages.



Cross River Rail could reshape commuting patterns



One of the key reasons the project is moving ahead in Woolloongabba is its direct connection to the future Cross River Rail station.



The new underground Woolloongabba Station is expected to become one of Brisbane’s busiest transport hubs, linking the inner south directly with the CBD and other major rail corridors. The expanded public transport network may eventually change how many people travel into the city and surrounding suburbs.



The precinct’s location beside major busway routes and rail infrastructure is also seen as critical to supporting the long-term growth planned for the area.







A different future for a familiar Brisbane landmark



For decades, The Gabba has been part of Brisbane’s sporting identity, drawing crowds from across the southside for cricket, AFL and major events. The proposed redevelopment marks one of the biggest changes ever planned for the site.



While the stadium itself is expected to remain through the 2032 Games, the longer-term vision points to a very different future for Woolloongabba — one built around housing, entertainment and inner-city living rather than a stand-alone sporting ground.



Read: Greenslopes School Wall Transformed Through Collaborative Mural Project



Published 03-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Legacy House in Greenslopes Reaches Key Construction Milestone]]></title>
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A significant milestone has been reached for Legacy House in Greenslopes, with the project’s topping-out ceremony marking the roof being placed on the building. The milestone marks progress toward a facility designed to provide additional support services for veterans and their families.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







The ceremony was held within the Greenslopes hospital precinct, where Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a new, accessible location for coordinated services and support.



Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a multipurpose precinct designed to deliver family-centred care and referral services. Once complete, it is expected to provide a range of supports, including clinical support, social connection, and health and wellbeing services.



The facility will also host services from several ex-service organisations, including RSL Queensland, Mates4Mates, Open Arms, and the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, bringing these organisations together in one location.



Photo credit: Facebook/Legacy Australia



Queensland is now home to more than 163,000 veterans, the largest veteran population in Australia. The Greenslopes-based facility is intended to provide a centralised location where veterans and their families can access support services.



Legacy Australia has also outlined plans for the precinct to adopt a bio-psycho-social model of care for veterans and their families as part of the project.



Why Greenslopes Was Chosen



Legacy Australia selected Greenslopes as the preferred location due to its existing links to veteran health and support services, including the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, the Keith Payne Mental Health Unit, and Greenslopes Private Hospital. The site also holds historical significance for many elderly widows and veteran families because of its longstanding connection to the local community.



Cr Fiona Cunningham recently said the project had been made possible after Brisbane City Council and the Lord Mayor secured the land from the Federal Government, with the site previously home to the former Red Cross Hall.



During a recent visit to the construction site with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Cr Cunningham described Legacy House as an important future hub for veteran families that would bring support services, care, and community connection together in one place.



Photo Credit: CrFionaCunningham/Facebook



Designed for Connection and Care



Legacy House has been designed as a place focused on conversation, connection, and support, providing an appropriate environment for veterans and families dealing with trauma, grief, and stress.



The three-storey building will feature skylights designed to bring in natural light and warmth, along with indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and open-plan workspaces.



The facility will also include lift accessibility to better support elderly volunteers and families, as well as underground parking for staff and visitors.



An adjoining outdoor play area, seating spaces, and green space for families are also planned as part of the precinct.



Industry and Construction Support



Legacy Brisbane is also building what it describes as a “construction community of care”, encouraging companies to contribute products and services either at reduced cost or on a pro bono basis.



Several organisations have already joined the project, including Gripfast Consulting, JMac, Hayball, Ashurst, ADP Consulting, Bligh Tanner, St Hilliers, Construction Unity Group, Urbis Town Planning, Bennett &amp; Bennett, Environmental Sciences, Steve Watson Partners, and WT.



The facility was architecturally designed by award-winning firm Hayball, with Gripfast Consulting involved as project managers.



Through its “Bring It Home” campaign, Legacy Brisbane is working to raise $9.2 million to support construction of Legacy House within the Greenslopes Hospital precinct, with completion due in October 2026.







Read: Greenslopes Post Office Shutdown Leaves Residents Seeking Alternatives







Broncos Back Legacy Brisbane



The Brisbane Broncos have also publicly backed Legacy Brisbane and the Legacy House project. Former Broncos players Darius Boyd and Alex Glenn attended the topping-out ceremony earlier this year, while the club supported fundraising efforts through its ANZAC Round 50-50 Charity Raffle campaign.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Broncos



The milestone comes ahead of the 2026 Anzac Day, a time when Australians pause to remember those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.



As construction continues in Greenslopes, the project is set to provide additional support services for veterans and their families through a purpose-built, centralised facility.



Published 1-May-2026
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A significant milestone has been reached for Legacy House in Greenslopes, with the project’s topping-out ceremony marking the roof being placed on the building. The milestone marks progress toward a facility designed to provide additional support services for veterans and their families.







Read: Legacy House for Veterans Takes Shape in Greenslopes







The ceremony was held within the Greenslopes hospital precinct, where Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a new, accessible location for coordinated services and support.



Legacy House Brisbane is being developed as a multipurpose precinct designed to deliver family-centred care and referral services. Once complete, it is expected to provide a range of supports, including clinical support, social connection, and health and wellbeing services.



The facility will also host services from several ex-service organisations, including RSL Queensland, Mates4Mates, Open Arms, and the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, bringing these organisations together in one location.



Photo credit: Facebook/Legacy Australia



Queensland is now home to more than 163,000 veterans, the largest veteran population in Australia. The Greenslopes-based facility is intended to provide a centralised location where veterans and their families can access support services.



Legacy Australia has also outlined plans for the precinct to adopt a bio-psycho-social model of care for veterans and their families as part of the project.



Why Greenslopes Was Chosen



Legacy Australia selected Greenslopes as the preferred location due to its existing links to veteran health and support services, including the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, the Keith Payne Mental Health Unit, and Greenslopes Private Hospital. The site also holds historical significance for many elderly widows and veteran families because of its longstanding connection to the local community.



Cr Fiona Cunningham recently said the project had been made possible after Brisbane City Council and the Lord Mayor secured the land from the Federal Government, with the site previously home to the former Red Cross Hall.



During a recent visit to the construction site with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Cr Cunningham described Legacy House as an important future hub for veteran families that would bring support services, care, and community connection together in one place.



Photo Credit: CrFionaCunningham/Facebook



Designed for Connection and Care



Legacy House has been designed as a place focused on conversation, connection, and support, providing an appropriate environment for veterans and families dealing with trauma, grief, and stress.



The three-storey building will feature skylights designed to bring in natural light and warmth, along with indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and open-plan workspaces.



The facility will also include lift accessibility to better support elderly volunteers and families, as well as underground parking for staff and visitors.



An adjoining outdoor play area, seating spaces, and green space for families are also planned as part of the precinct.



Industry and Construction Support



Legacy Brisbane is also building what it describes as a “construction community of care”, encouraging companies to contribute products and services either at reduced cost or on a pro bono basis.



Several organisations have already joined the project, including Gripfast Consulting, JMac, Hayball, Ashurst, ADP Consulting, Bligh Tanner, St Hilliers, Construction Unity Group, Urbis Town Planning, Bennett &amp; Bennett, Environmental Sciences, Steve Watson Partners, and WT.



The facility was architecturally designed by award-winning firm Hayball, with Gripfast Consulting involved as project managers.



Through its “Bring It Home” campaign, Legacy Brisbane is working to raise $9.2 million to support construction of Legacy House within the Greenslopes Hospital precinct, with completion due in October 2026.







Read: Greenslopes Post Office Shutdown Leaves Residents Seeking Alternatives







Broncos Back Legacy Brisbane



The Brisbane Broncos have also publicly backed Legacy Brisbane and the Legacy House project. Former Broncos players Darius Boyd and Alex Glenn attended the topping-out ceremony earlier this year, while the club supported fundraising efforts through its ANZAC Round 50-50 Charity Raffle campaign.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Broncos



The milestone comes ahead of the 2026 Anzac Day, a time when Australians pause to remember those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.



As construction continues in Greenslopes, the project is set to provide additional support services for veterans and their families through a purpose-built, centralised facility.



Published 1-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Revisit the Little Hawthorne Rituals Locals Know by Heart Through Love Local Hawthorne]]></title>
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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
     Receive a FREE Orientation Workout upon purchase of an Intro Offer for new clients, plus 10% off 10-Class Passes.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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        Adore Beauty and Wellness
      
    

    
      Your choice of a FREE lash tint or brow wax with a Keratin Lash Lift, 
or get 15 minutes of additional time for remedial massage bookings.
      Available until 30 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Hawthorne Skin & Beauty
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE eyebrow wax ($58 value!) with any $69 Skin Consultation.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
        Booking must include airfares and at least one land component.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



Love Local Hawthorne is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial. 




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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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        The Paper Cup Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a 5% DISCOUNT on any coffee purchase, available on weekdays only. Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
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For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
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Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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Plans for a large retirement village at the corner of Lytton Road and Andrew Street are being adjusted to pack in more units. The developer has submitted new architectural drawings to address local feedback, promising that the increase to 206 apartments won't cause extra overshadowing or traffic problems for nearby residents.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections



The site is located at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road. While Council had already approved a retirement village for this spot, the developer now wants to change the plans of  DA A006935123 to increase the number of units from 177 to 206.



More Details on Design



In late April, the developer moved into the "Further Issues Response" stage. This means they had to give Council more specific information about the height of the buildings and how far back they sit from the street.



Key points from the new documents include:




Building Height: Most buildings will stay roughly the same height, with the biggest increase being only 0.8 metres. One building on Lytton Road will actually be slightly lower than first planned.



Distance from Neighbours: Some gaps between the buildings and the street have changed. For example, on Andrew Street, the gap will drop from 10.6 metres to 7.9 metres.



Shadows: The developer claims these changes won't cause any extra shadows for the people living next door.




Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



What’s Inside the New Proposal?



The project will feature four main buildings (called Buildings A, B, C, and D) built around shared gardens. Because the land is on a slope, the design uses the landscape to connect the different areas.



Facilities for residents will include:




A cinema and library.



A swimming pool and rooftop terrace.



Lounges, dining areas, and games rooms.




The 206 apartments will be a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The developer plans to build the project in three stages to manage the construction.



Traffic and Parking



Getting in and out of the village will mostly stay the same as the original plan. Cars will enter from Lytton Road and Bolan Street. On Lytton Road, drivers will only be allowed to turn left in and left out to keep traffic moving safely.



The basement will have 442 parking spaces, which covers residents, visitors, and staff. The developer says the new layout makes it easier for cars to move around inside the site.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



Awaiting Decision&nbsp;



Council has not made a final decision yet. Locals have previously raised concerns about the size and scale of the buildings, extra traffic on local roads, and the "look and feel" of the suburb changing.



The developer argues that the new design keeps enough trees and space between the new buildings and existing homes to keep everyone happy. As Brisbane’s population gets older, projects like this are becoming more common in the inner-east suburbs.



Read: From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit



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Plans for a large retirement village at the corner of Lytton Road and Andrew Street are being adjusted to pack in more units. The developer has submitted new architectural drawings to address local feedback, promising that the increase to 206 apartments won't cause extra overshadowing or traffic problems for nearby residents.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Proposal Moves to Court After 534 Objections



The site is located at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road. While Council had already approved a retirement village for this spot, the developer now wants to change the plans of  DA A006935123 to increase the number of units from 177 to 206.



More Details on Design



In late April, the developer moved into the "Further Issues Response" stage. This means they had to give Council more specific information about the height of the buildings and how far back they sit from the street.



Key points from the new documents include:




Building Height: Most buildings will stay roughly the same height, with the biggest increase being only 0.8 metres. One building on Lytton Road will actually be slightly lower than first planned.



Distance from Neighbours: Some gaps between the buildings and the street have changed. For example, on Andrew Street, the gap will drop from 10.6 metres to 7.9 metres.



Shadows: The developer claims these changes won't cause any extra shadows for the people living next door.




Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



What’s Inside the New Proposal?



The project will feature four main buildings (called Buildings A, B, C, and D) built around shared gardens. Because the land is on a slope, the design uses the landscape to connect the different areas.



Facilities for residents will include:




A cinema and library.



A swimming pool and rooftop terrace.



Lounges, dining areas, and games rooms.




The 206 apartments will be a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The developer plans to build the project in three stages to manage the construction.



Traffic and Parking



Getting in and out of the village will mostly stay the same as the original plan. Cars will enter from Lytton Road and Bolan Street. On Lytton Road, drivers will only be allowed to turn left in and left out to keep traffic moving safely.



The basement will have 442 parking spaces, which covers residents, visitors, and staff. The developer says the new layout makes it easier for cars to move around inside the site.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123 



Awaiting Decision&nbsp;



Council has not made a final decision yet. Locals have previously raised concerns about the size and scale of the buildings, extra traffic on local roads, and the "look and feel" of the suburb changing.



The developer argues that the new design keeps enough trees and space between the new buildings and existing homes to keep everyone happy. As Brisbane’s population gets older, projects like this are becoming more common in the inner-east suburbs.



Read: From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit



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More than 500 objections have not stopped a proposed Hawthorne childcare centre from advancing to Queensland’s Planning and Environment Court.



Read: Childcare Centre Proposed for Wynnum Road Site in Hawthorne



The appeal was lodged after the proposed three-storey childcare development (DA A006840975) for 406-412 Wynnum Road and 9A Riding Road was rejected in March 2026. The application, submitted by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd, included plans for a centre catering to children aged up to five years old, along with 27 car parks and demolition works on the site.



Council refused the development following concerns about traffic impacts, vehicle access, landscaping, building scale and the effect the centre could have on nearby homes. According to the decision, officers were not satisfied that the surrounding road network could safely handle increased traffic volumes linked to the proposal.



The appeal remains pending as of press time.



Traffic concerns became a major issue during consultation



The proposed childcare site sits at the intersection of Riding Road and Wynnum Road in Hawthorne. Throughout the assessment process, residents raised concerns about congestion, safety and the pressure additional vehicles could place on nearby streets.



A community petition opposing the project gathered 281 signatures. The petition raised concerns about traffic safety, air quality, demolition of character homes and whether the development suited the surrounding area.



During the public notification process, the proposal drew 543 submissions, including 534 objections and nine letters of support.



Developer says the childcare centre matches the area’s planning rules



Court documents filed by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd argue the childcare centre is an appropriate use for the location and would not create unacceptable impacts for surrounding residents.



The appeal states the development was designed to suit the existing road network and the low-medium density zoning of the area. The company also argued the proposal would provide additional childcare choice and convenience for local families.



The developer further claimed the site is already positioned along heavily trafficked roads and that the project would reflect the level of activity already expected in that part of Hawthorne.



Court filings also point to an earlier Planning and Environment Court approval tied to the same land. In 2023, the site received approval for a separate three-storey residential development that included demolition of a pre-1947 dwelling.



The current appeal argues the childcare proposal would produce impacts similar to, or in some cases less than, the previously approved residential project.



Photo Credit: DA/A006840975



Site previously approved for residential development



The site has already been the subject of earlier planning disputes.



Council records show the land previously received approval for a multi-unit residential development through the Planning and Environment Court. It covered demolition works and plans for several residential units across the Wynnum Road properties.



The childcare proposal kept some similarities to that earlier approval, including the three-storey scale of the building. However, nearby residents opposing the childcare centre argued the nature of the use — particularly daily drop-offs, pick-ups and service vehicle movements — would create a different impact on the neighbourhood compared with residential units.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Centre Proposal Faces Delayed Decision Amid Local Concerns



Published 14-May-2026




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More than 500 objections have not stopped a proposed Hawthorne childcare centre from advancing to Queensland’s Planning and Environment Court.



Read: Childcare Centre Proposed for Wynnum Road Site in Hawthorne



The appeal was lodged after the proposed three-storey childcare development (DA A006840975) for 406-412 Wynnum Road and 9A Riding Road was rejected in March 2026. The application, submitted by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd, included plans for a centre catering to children aged up to five years old, along with 27 car parks and demolition works on the site.



Council refused the development following concerns about traffic impacts, vehicle access, landscaping, building scale and the effect the centre could have on nearby homes. According to the decision, officers were not satisfied that the surrounding road network could safely handle increased traffic volumes linked to the proposal.



The appeal remains pending as of press time.



Traffic concerns became a major issue during consultation



The proposed childcare site sits at the intersection of Riding Road and Wynnum Road in Hawthorne. Throughout the assessment process, residents raised concerns about congestion, safety and the pressure additional vehicles could place on nearby streets.



A community petition opposing the project gathered 281 signatures. The petition raised concerns about traffic safety, air quality, demolition of character homes and whether the development suited the surrounding area.



During the public notification process, the proposal drew 543 submissions, including 534 objections and nine letters of support.



Developer says the childcare centre matches the area’s planning rules



Court documents filed by ITK Enterprises Pty Ltd argue the childcare centre is an appropriate use for the location and would not create unacceptable impacts for surrounding residents.



The appeal states the development was designed to suit the existing road network and the low-medium density zoning of the area. The company also argued the proposal would provide additional childcare choice and convenience for local families.



The developer further claimed the site is already positioned along heavily trafficked roads and that the project would reflect the level of activity already expected in that part of Hawthorne.



Court filings also point to an earlier Planning and Environment Court approval tied to the same land. In 2023, the site received approval for a separate three-storey residential development that included demolition of a pre-1947 dwelling.



The current appeal argues the childcare proposal would produce impacts similar to, or in some cases less than, the previously approved residential project.



Photo Credit: DA/A006840975



Site previously approved for residential development



The site has already been the subject of earlier planning disputes.



Council records show the land previously received approval for a multi-unit residential development through the Planning and Environment Court. It covered demolition works and plans for several residential units across the Wynnum Road properties.



The childcare proposal kept some similarities to that earlier approval, including the three-storey scale of the building. However, nearby residents opposing the childcare centre argued the nature of the use — particularly daily drop-offs, pick-ups and service vehicle movements — would create a different impact on the neighbourhood compared with residential units.



Read: Hawthorne Childcare Centre Proposal Faces Delayed Decision Amid Local Concerns



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<title><![CDATA[Major Mental Health Fundraiser to Pass Through Hawthorne]]></title>
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Thousands of footsteps will carry a major Brisbane mental health fundraiser through Hawthorne, with former NRL players and community supporters set to walk 50km across the city during one of rugby league’s biggest weekends of the year.



Read: House Hunting with Dogs at Brisbane’s First Puppy Open Home in Hawthorne



The “M-Brace the Magic” charity walk will move through Hawthorne and neighbouring Bulimba as participants make their way from Hamilton to Suncorp Stadium ahead of Magic Round. The event aims to raise awareness and funding for free mental health services as anxiety, trauma and depression continue to affect millions of Australians.



For Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the fundraiser is expected to bring a steady stream of walkers through riverside streets as participants tackle one of the city’s most physically demanding community challenges.



The walk will take place on Friday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in Hamilton before finishing around 5:30 p.m. at Suncorp Stadium in Milton ahead of the Sharks and Bulldogs clash.



Former rugby league players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney are expected to join the event alongside sporting personalities, volunteers and supporters. Organisers say the walk is about more than fundraising, with the event designed to encourage open conversations around mental health through community connection and sport.



Hawthorne residents may notice increased activity throughout the day as participants move through the suburb in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The eastern suburbs are known for active community groups, river walks and outdoor lifestyles, making Hawthorne and Bulimba natural inclusions in the city-wide route.



While Magic Round often dominates the sporting conversation in Brisbane during May, organisers hope the walk will shine a spotlight on issues affecting people well beyond football. Mental health advocates have increasingly used sporting events and high-profile athletes to help break down stigma around seeking support, particularly among men and younger Australians.



Participants are expected to stop at the City Botanic Gardens during both morning and afternoon breaks, where event partner Sip Coco will provide hydration and refreshments.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Brisbane beverage company has partnered with the fundraiser as part of its growing involvement in local sporting and community events.



Organisers say one of the strongest aspects of the event is its accessibility, with walkers of varying fitness levels encouraged to take part while supporting a shared cause. As participants continue westward towards Milton late in the afternoon, organisers hope the support shown along the route will help reinforce the event’s central message — that mental health conversations should happen openly and without judgement.




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Read: Liquor Legends Hawthorne Carries On the Craft Beer Legacy



Published 11-May-2026




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Thousands of footsteps will carry a major Brisbane mental health fundraiser through Hawthorne, with former NRL players and community supporters set to walk 50km across the city during one of rugby league’s biggest weekends of the year.



Read: House Hunting with Dogs at Brisbane’s First Puppy Open Home in Hawthorne



The “M-Brace the Magic” charity walk will move through Hawthorne and neighbouring Bulimba as participants make their way from Hamilton to Suncorp Stadium ahead of Magic Round. The event aims to raise awareness and funding for free mental health services as anxiety, trauma and depression continue to affect millions of Australians.



For Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the fundraiser is expected to bring a steady stream of walkers through riverside streets as participants tackle one of the city’s most physically demanding community challenges.



The walk will take place on Friday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in Hamilton before finishing around 5:30 p.m. at Suncorp Stadium in Milton ahead of the Sharks and Bulldogs clash.



Former rugby league players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney are expected to join the event alongside sporting personalities, volunteers and supporters. Organisers say the walk is about more than fundraising, with the event designed to encourage open conversations around mental health through community connection and sport.



Hawthorne residents may notice increased activity throughout the day as participants move through the suburb in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The eastern suburbs are known for active community groups, river walks and outdoor lifestyles, making Hawthorne and Bulimba natural inclusions in the city-wide route.



While Magic Round often dominates the sporting conversation in Brisbane during May, organisers hope the walk will shine a spotlight on issues affecting people well beyond football. Mental health advocates have increasingly used sporting events and high-profile athletes to help break down stigma around seeking support, particularly among men and younger Australians.



Participants are expected to stop at the City Botanic Gardens during both morning and afternoon breaks, where event partner Sip Coco will provide hydration and refreshments.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Brisbane beverage company has partnered with the fundraiser as part of its growing involvement in local sporting and community events.



Organisers say one of the strongest aspects of the event is its accessibility, with walkers of varying fitness levels encouraged to take part while supporting a shared cause. As participants continue westward towards Milton late in the afternoon, organisers hope the support shown along the route will help reinforce the event’s central message — that mental health conversations should happen openly and without judgement.




DONATE




Read: Liquor Legends Hawthorne Carries On the Craft Beer Legacy



Published 11-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[From Balmoral to the Stars: How One Exchange Student Reached Orbit]]></title>
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Most of us think of high school as a place to survive exams and hang out at lunch, but for&nbsp;Michela Cutigni, it was the actual launchpad for a career in the cosmos. She spent two years at&nbsp;Balmoral State High School (BSHS)&nbsp;as an international exchange student from Italy, and is currently officially living the dream. 



Read: Lourdes Hill College Graduate Wins Prestigious TJ Ryan Memorial Medal And Prize



Michela is now a&nbsp;Space and Astronautical Engineer, specifically diving into the world of space biomedicine.



Breaking the "Space Ceiling"



Michela isn't just building rockets. She’s looking out for the people inside them. Currently crushing an Industrial PhD at the Sapienza University of Rome (in a cool collab with Thales Alenia Space), she recently co-authored a massive paper in&nbsp;Frontiers in Physiology.



Her research is a total game-changer. She’s highlighting how microgravity—that weightless feeling astronauts get—affects female reproductive health. Believe it or not, most space research in the past has focused almost entirely on men. Michela is out here making sure the future of space travel is inclusive for everyone.



Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



The Balmoral Edge



So, how did a student from Italy end up leading the charge in space science? Michela credits her time at BSHS, one of Brisbane’s&nbsp;top aviation hubs.



Because the school is tight with big names like&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aviation Australia, students get access to STEM and Aerospace programs that you usually only see in movies. 



For Michela, that unique focus was exactly what she needed to bridge the gap between being a high schooler in Brisbane and an engineer in Europe.



More Than Just Textbooks



While the "rocket science" part is awesome, the school’s&nbsp;International Student Program&nbsp;is really about the vibes and the support system. Moving across the world at our age is a huge deal, and Balmoral prides itself on making sure international students don’t just "fit in," but actually thrive.



Whether it’s through music, sports, or just having a solid team of teachers to lean on, the program is designed to turn a scary move into a life-changing opportunity.



As the school put it on their site:&nbsp;"At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated."



Michela’s story is a strong reminder that the person sitting next to you in physics might just be the one figuring out how humans will live on Mars. If you're an international student looking for a sign to take the leap—this is it.



Read: Susie O’Neill: Lourdes Hill College Old Girl and Australian Swimming Great 



Published 9-May-2026
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Most of us think of high school as a place to survive exams and hang out at lunch, but for&nbsp;Michela Cutigni, it was the actual launchpad for a career in the cosmos. She spent two years at&nbsp;Balmoral State High School (BSHS)&nbsp;as an international exchange student from Italy, and is currently officially living the dream. 



Read: Lourdes Hill College Graduate Wins Prestigious TJ Ryan Memorial Medal And Prize



Michela is now a&nbsp;Space and Astronautical Engineer, specifically diving into the world of space biomedicine.



Breaking the "Space Ceiling"



Michela isn't just building rockets. She’s looking out for the people inside them. Currently crushing an Industrial PhD at the Sapienza University of Rome (in a cool collab with Thales Alenia Space), she recently co-authored a massive paper in&nbsp;Frontiers in Physiology.



Her research is a total game-changer. She’s highlighting how microgravity—that weightless feeling astronauts get—affects female reproductive health. Believe it or not, most space research in the past has focused almost entirely on men. Michela is out here making sure the future of space travel is inclusive for everyone.



Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



The Balmoral Edge



So, how did a student from Italy end up leading the charge in space science? Michela credits her time at BSHS, one of Brisbane’s&nbsp;top aviation hubs.



Because the school is tight with big names like&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aviation Australia, students get access to STEM and Aerospace programs that you usually only see in movies. 



For Michela, that unique focus was exactly what she needed to bridge the gap between being a high schooler in Brisbane and an engineer in Europe.



More Than Just Textbooks



While the "rocket science" part is awesome, the school’s&nbsp;International Student Program&nbsp;is really about the vibes and the support system. Moving across the world at our age is a huge deal, and Balmoral prides itself on making sure international students don’t just "fit in," but actually thrive.



Whether it’s through music, sports, or just having a solid team of teachers to lean on, the program is designed to turn a scary move into a life-changing opportunity.



As the school put it on their site:&nbsp;"At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated."



Michela’s story is a strong reminder that the person sitting next to you in physics might just be the one figuring out how humans will live on Mars. If you're an international student looking for a sign to take the leap—this is it.



Read: Susie O’Neill: Lourdes Hill College Old Girl and Australian Swimming Great 



Published 9-May-2026
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Brisbane’s property market has seen plenty of themed open homes, but an auction on Elliott Street in Hawthorne on Saturday, 2 May introduced what is believed to be the city’s first “puppy open home,” inviting buyers to bring their dogs through the inspection.







Read: Who Once Lived at This House on Virginia Avenue in Hawthorne?







The event took place at 73A Elliott Street, Hawthorne, where the property inspection formed part of the sales campaign and the home was offered for sale by auction.



The inspection included a pet-focused setup, with coffee provided for attendees and “puppuccinos” available for dogs. The event also brought in pet-related businesses, including one offering hypoallergenic dog food samples and another supplying pet treats, accessories and retail promotions.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



The campaign was designed by Place Bulimba agent Shannon Harvey, who said it was created to reflect the owners’ connection to the property and their long-standing love of dogs. She noted she originally sold the home to the owners in 2010, and the concept was shaped around that ongoing relationship and their involvement with pets.



The home is owned by Samantha Pearce and Darren Pearce. Both have been involved with Cocker Spaniel Rescue QLD since late 2024, with Samantha Pearce serving as secretary of the organisation.



House features



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



The property was built by an HIA award-winning builder and has been recently updated. Internal and external repainting has been completed, along with new carpet throughout. The central timber staircase has been sanded and refinished, and external updates include stone feature walls and low-maintenance landscaping.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba







The ground floor is arranged around an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Large sliding doors open this space to a north-facing backyard, creating direct access between indoor and outdoor areas. The outdoor zone includes a covered entertaining patio with a built-in barbecue and a swimming pool.







Read: Hawthorne Households Eye Inheritance Boost Amid Property Surge







Additional spaces on the lower level include a laundry, powder room and under-stair storage. The home also features a two-car garage with epoxy flooring and additional storage space.



The property is being marketed through Place Bulimba and is listed without a formal price guide. It remains listed for sale following the inspection and auction campaign.



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Brisbane’s property market has seen plenty of themed open homes, but an auction on Elliott Street in Hawthorne on Saturday, 2 May introduced what is believed to be the city’s first “puppy open home,” inviting buyers to bring their dogs through the inspection.







Read: Who Once Lived at This House on Virginia Avenue in Hawthorne?







The event took place at 73A Elliott Street, Hawthorne, where the property inspection formed part of the sales campaign and the home was offered for sale by auction.



The inspection included a pet-focused setup, with coffee provided for attendees and “puppuccinos” available for dogs. The event also brought in pet-related businesses, including one offering hypoallergenic dog food samples and another supplying pet treats, accessories and retail promotions.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



The campaign was designed by Place Bulimba agent Shannon Harvey, who said it was created to reflect the owners’ connection to the property and their long-standing love of dogs. She noted she originally sold the home to the owners in 2010, and the concept was shaped around that ongoing relationship and their involvement with pets.



The home is owned by Samantha Pearce and Darren Pearce. Both have been involved with Cocker Spaniel Rescue QLD since late 2024, with Samantha Pearce serving as secretary of the organisation.



House features



Photo credit: Place Bulimba



The property was built by an HIA award-winning builder and has been recently updated. Internal and external repainting has been completed, along with new carpet throughout. The central timber staircase has been sanded and refinished, and external updates include stone feature walls and low-maintenance landscaping.



Photo credit: Place Bulimba







The ground floor is arranged around an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Large sliding doors open this space to a north-facing backyard, creating direct access between indoor and outdoor areas. The outdoor zone includes a covered entertaining patio with a built-in barbecue and a swimming pool.







Read: Hawthorne Households Eye Inheritance Boost Amid Property Surge







Additional spaces on the lower level include a laundry, powder room and under-stair storage. The home also features a two-car garage with epoxy flooring and additional storage space.



The property is being marketed through Place Bulimba and is listed without a formal price guide. It remains listed for sale following the inspection and auction campaign.



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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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<title><![CDATA[Bulimba Creek Study Finds Thousands Of Microplastics Beneath Brisbane’s Eastern Suburbs]]></title>
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Residents walking along Bulimba Creek's path may not realise what is sitting beneath the mud and sediment below the waterline, but a new Queensland University of Technology study has found that the Creek contains an estimated 4100 microplastic particles per kilogram of dry sediment, with researchers linking the build-up to urban runoff, packaging waste, synthetic fibres and ongoing residential activity across Brisbane’s east.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed



Published 22-May-2026
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Residents walking along Bulimba Creek's path may not realise what is sitting beneath the mud and sediment below the waterline, but a new Queensland University of Technology study has found that the Creek contains an estimated 4100 microplastic particles per kilogram of dry sediment, with researchers linking the build-up to urban runoff, packaging waste, synthetic fibres and ongoing residential activity across Brisbane’s east.



Read: Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost



The research was led by PhD researcher Heshani Mudalige from QUT’s School of Chemistry and Physics, alongside Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Professor Godwin Ayoko.&nbsp;



The findings were published in the journal Environmental Pollution.



Creek Sediment Reveals What Washes Through The Suburbs



The researchers sampled six locations along Bulimba Creek over four rounds during 2024, tracking sediment from upstream areas through to estuarine sections connected to the Brisbane River corridor.



The study found that polyethylene and polypropylene were among the most common plastics trapped in creek sediment. These materials are widely used in food packaging, takeaway containers, synthetic fabrics, household products and consumer goods commonly found in urban areas.



Photo Credit: Environmental Pollution



The research team reported that Bulimba Creek’s surrounding mix of residential streets, commercial activity and maintenance works likely contributed to the creek’s microplastic load. Areas with greater urban development showed stronger links to plastic accumulation in sediment compared with more natural catchments.



Rather than floating on the surface, many of the particles settle into creek beds where they can remain trapped for long periods, particularly after rainfall and stormwater flows carry debris into waterways.



Stormwater Runoff Emerging As A Major Source



The study also identified stormwater runoff as one of the main pathways carrying microplastics into Brisbane’s urban creeks.



Researchers noted that particles from roads, homes, parks, sports grounds and commercial precincts are washed into waterways during rain events before becoming embedded in sediment downstream.



Bulimba Creek recorded its highest microplastic levels during November sampling, differing from nearby creek systems, which peaked earlier in the year. The variation suggests local land use, rainfall patterns and creek flow all shape how plastics move through suburban waterways.



The study also examined Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek. Kedron Brook recorded the highest overall microplastic abundance, while Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels, partly due to flow regulation from Enoggera Dam.



Photo Credit:  Environmental Pollution



Urban Growth Linked To Higher Sediment Contamination



The research found stronger associations between microplastic pollution and urban land use than with bushland or natural creek areas.



Industrial, commercial and residential zones all showed links to higher concentrations of certain plastics, particularly polypropylene and polyester fibres commonly associated with packaging, textiles and consumer waste. The researchers also found that creek shape and gradient influence where plastics settle. Flatter, slower-flowing sections were more likely to retain sediment and trap particles over time.



Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta from QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering stated in the university release that heavily urbanised creek catchments in southeast Queensland contribute microplastics into Moreton Bay through stormwater systems.&nbsp;



The findings add another layer to ongoing discussions around stormwater management, creek restoration and the environmental impact of growing urban development across Brisbane’s eastern corridor.



Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed



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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.



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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.



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IGA Carindale, the family-owned supermarket located in the Metropol Shopping Centre at Creek Road, has changed hands after more than eight years under the same family, with the incoming owners committed to keeping it locally owned and family operated.







Read: Carina’s IGA Local Grocer Stanley Road Megafresh Wins Double Honours at 2026 IGA Awards







The outgoing family shared the news on the store's Facebook page, describing the decision as "bittersweet" after eight and a half years building not just a business, but a community.



"Over the years we haven't just built a business, we've built a community filled with friendship, loyal customers, amazing support, and the very best staff," they wrote in their farewell post. "We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and support the community has shown us throughout this journey."







The announcement drew an outpouring of warm responses from the local community, with customers sharing their well-wishes for the family in the comments section of the post.



"Oh I am going to miss seeing those faces! Best of luck! Thank you for always being there with a friendly face," wrote one commenter. Another added: "You have made IGA Carindale a great local family run business, you will be missed I'm sure."



The store will remain exactly what locals have come to know: a locally owned, family operated business. The departing family confirmed that the new owners would be continuing in that same spirit, and wished them "every bit of success in the future."



Photo credit: Facebook/IGA Carindale



Judging by the response from the community, that continuity has clearly been welcomed. Google reviewers highlighted the store's deli section, praising its fresh salads, sliced meats, rolls and wraps, along with its hot food options and gifting and flower section.



IGA, as a national network, is built on exactly this kind of story. The group describes itself as a network of over 1,200 independent family-owned businesses that sit at the heart of local communities across Australia, giving back and supporting local producers, suppliers and charities wherever possible. The Carindale store's transition from one family to another reflects that broader network ethos.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The outgoing family described it as an emotional goodbye, after nearly a decade of building relationships with customers and staff. In passing the store to another locally owned family, they have ensured its community-focused character will continue.







Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed







Customers have praised the store's fresh deli offerings and the friendly service from staff, with the outgoing family crediting their team as among the very best they could have asked for.



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IGA Carindale, the family-owned supermarket located in the Metropol Shopping Centre at Creek Road, has changed hands after more than eight years under the same family, with the incoming owners committed to keeping it locally owned and family operated.







Read: Carina’s IGA Local Grocer Stanley Road Megafresh Wins Double Honours at 2026 IGA Awards







The outgoing family shared the news on the store's Facebook page, describing the decision as "bittersweet" after eight and a half years building not just a business, but a community.



"Over the years we haven't just built a business, we've built a community filled with friendship, loyal customers, amazing support, and the very best staff," they wrote in their farewell post. "We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and support the community has shown us throughout this journey."







The announcement drew an outpouring of warm responses from the local community, with customers sharing their well-wishes for the family in the comments section of the post.



"Oh I am going to miss seeing those faces! Best of luck! Thank you for always being there with a friendly face," wrote one commenter. Another added: "You have made IGA Carindale a great local family run business, you will be missed I'm sure."



The store will remain exactly what locals have come to know: a locally owned, family operated business. The departing family confirmed that the new owners would be continuing in that same spirit, and wished them "every bit of success in the future."



Photo credit: Facebook/IGA Carindale



Judging by the response from the community, that continuity has clearly been welcomed. Google reviewers highlighted the store's deli section, praising its fresh salads, sliced meats, rolls and wraps, along with its hot food options and gifting and flower section.



IGA, as a national network, is built on exactly this kind of story. The group describes itself as a network of over 1,200 independent family-owned businesses that sit at the heart of local communities across Australia, giving back and supporting local producers, suppliers and charities wherever possible. The Carindale store's transition from one family to another reflects that broader network ethos.



Photo credit: Google Street View



The outgoing family described it as an emotional goodbye, after nearly a decade of building relationships with customers and staff. In passing the store to another locally owned family, they have ensured its community-focused character will continue.







Read: Carindale’s Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here’s What’s Proposed







Customers have praised the store's fresh deli offerings and the friendly service from staff, with the outgoing family crediting their team as among the very best they could have asked for.



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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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Years after school finishes, most parents probably won’t remember the wording on a report card, or exactly when their son finally got on top of algebra.



What tends to stay with them is something less neatly measurable.



How he handled setbacks. Whether he learned to take responsibility. Whether he became someone who could manage pressure, navigate relationships and find his footing in a world that rarely offers much hand-holding.



That is not to diminish academics. Strong results matter, and for many families they matter enormously.



But even the most academically focused parents would probably agree that marks alone are not the whole story.



Schools have spent decades refining how they teach, assess and track academic performance. Increasingly, though, there has been a broader conversation about what keeps teenage boys engaged in the first place, particularly as they move through the unpredictability of adolescence, with all the pressures, shifting friendships and questions of identity that come with it.



Photo credit: Villanova College



Much of the research points in the same direction as what many parents and teachers have observed for years. Boys tend to engage more when they feel connected to the adults around them, to their peers and to the wider life of the school. Similar thinking appears in youth development research overseas, where the emphasis has long been on balancing support with challenge rather than treating them as competing ideas.



None of this will sound especially surprising to anyone who has spent time around teenage boys.



This is where broad educational ideas either become meaningful or remain little more than good intentions.



For some schools, the challenge is finding ways to move those conversations beyond wellbeing frameworks and educational theory, and into everyday experiences boys can actually feel, test and remember.



At Villanova College in Coorparoo, for example, that can mean opportunities that begin well before the first bell.



Thursday Mornings That Look Different



Some Thursday mornings start considerably earlier than most teenagers would voluntarily choose.



Serving breakfast every Thursday morning at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Emmanuel City Mission, students help prepare and serve breakfast for people doing it tough. It is part of the regular rhythm rather than a one-off exercise in community goodwill, and that distinction matters.



Teenagers tend to be quick judges of authenticity. A staged service day may satisfy a requirement, but a recurring commitment that asks them to show up early, work consistently and engage with people whose lives look very different from their own tends to land differently.



Job well done at Emmanuel City Mission. Photo Credit: Villanova College



At Villanova College, that approach sits comfortably within the school’s Augustinian tradition, which places strong emphasis on relationships, service and shared growth. Strip away the formal educational language and the underlying idea is straightforward enough: schooling is not simply about transferring knowledge, but about shaping character along the way.



The late Fr Michael Morahan, the College’s last Augustinian Rector, once described the teacher as a “companion in the search” rather than simply a dispenser of knowledge.



Kristina Moffett, the Director of Pedagogy, points out that boys’ learning is often strongest when teachers and students are “allies, working together toward growth and mastery.”



Boys often respond differently when the adults around them are not simply authority figures, but people they trust and respect.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



That instinct is backed by decades of educational research. Australian academic John Hattie’s work has consistently pointed to teachers as the single most significant in-school influence on student learning, while research focused specifically on boys has repeatedly highlighted the role relationships play in keeping them engaged.



None of that means theory alone is enough.



The real test is what those ideas look like when they move beyond educational language and into everyday school life.



Learning That Sticks



Some lessons are far easier to understand when they are experienced rather than explained.



A recent experience involving Sporting Wheelies gave students the chance to participate in wheelchair sport, offering a practical introduction to accessibility, inclusion and perspective that would be difficult to replicate through classroom discussion alone.



Learning about inclusion and diversity with the Sporting Wheelies. Photo Credit: Villanova College



It is one thing to talk about those concepts in abstract terms. It is another to encounter them in a way that feels immediate and tangible.



That same shift can be seen in how schools increasingly think about wellbeing.



Rather than treating emotional wellbeing as something separate from academic life, there has been a growing recognition that connection, belonging and emotional regulation play a direct role in learning readiness. 



Research from the Australian Education Research Organisation reflects that shift, while schools like Villanova College now use tools such as the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey to better understand how students are travelling beyond academic results.



Useful as that data may be, it only captures part of the picture.



What often tells you more is how young people respond when they are asked to navigate discomfort, unfamiliar situations or genuine responsibility.



Sometimes It Looks Like Volleyball



Not every meaningful part of school life arrives looking particularly serious.



A student-versus-teacher volleyball match is, at face value, exactly what you would expect: loud, competitive and only marginally controlled.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



But school culture is often built in those less formal moments.



Students vs Teachers at the Student Council Cup. Photo Credit: Villanova College



One of the more consistent findings in boys’ education is that belonging matters, particularly during adolescence, when boys can be less inclined to openly seek support or admit vulnerability.



A strong body of international research points in the same direction. Boys’ education researchers Michael Reichert and Richard Hawley have stated that boys are more likely to succeed when learning happens in environments where relationships matter, and where teachers are seen less as distant authority figures and more as trusted allies in the process of growth.



Photo Credit: Villanova College



Feeling known by adults at school, rather than simply managed by them, can make a meaningful difference.



That connection does not always develop in pastoral care meetings or formal mentoring structures.



Sometimes it grows in ordinary interactions that simply make school feel more human.





  
  

  

    
      From Villanova to the NRL: Cameron Bukowski
    

    
      
    

    
      Earlier this year, Brisbane Broncos forward Cameron Bukowski made his NRL debut in a tense one-point win over the Wests Tigers.
      
      For the Coorparoo community, there was a familiar connection. Bukowski is a Villanova Old Boy and former First XV and First XIII captain.
      
      No school creates a professional athlete.
      
      That path takes talent, relentless work, coaching, resilience and opportunity.
      
      But when educators talk about discipline, composure under pressure, consistency and leadership, this is the kind of real-world translation they mean.
      
      Not because every student is headed for elite sport.
      
      Because the qualities that matter there are often the same ones that matter everywhere else.
    

  




Schools and researchers may use different language for these ideas, but the themes are remarkably consistent.



Young people tend to do better when they feel cared for, when adults expect something of them, when support is available, and when they are given opportunities to contribute rather than simply be managed.



That balance between care and challenge is a recurring theme in contemporary educational research and underpins much of the educational approach in schools like Villanova.



Moffett notes that young people tend to grow most when high expectations are matched by strong support within relationship-based learning environments.



That thinking sits behind a range of contemporary educational frameworks, including the Search Institute’s work on developmental relationships, which identifies strong relationships as a key driver of student growth.



Much of what that looks like in practice is already familiar: being known, being stretched, being supported, and being exposed to experiences that broaden perspective.



The Bigger Measure



This is not an argument against academic ambition.



Parents are entirely right to expect strong teaching, serious academic preparation and clear pathways into university, careers and an increasingly competitive world.



But those expectations do not cancel out the others.



If anything, they sit alongside them.



Years later, when parents reflect on what school really gave their sons, the conversation tends to stretch beyond exam results.



Confidence comes up. So does judgement. Resilience. Maturity. Relationships.



The qualities that, quietly and often without much fanfare, shape how young men move through the world once school is behind them.



Published 18-May-2026



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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Tingalpa Creek Bridge Bottleneck Moves Closer to Upgrade After Funding Boost]]></title>
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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: Rickertt Road Fix: Long-Awaited Study on Tingalpa Creek Bridge Moves Closer



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: Fatal Tingalpa Workplace Incident Under Investigation After Morning Emergency



Published 11-May-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: Rickertt Road Fix: Long-Awaited Study on Tingalpa Creek Bridge Moves Closer



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: Fatal Tingalpa Workplace Incident Under Investigation After Morning Emergency



Published 11-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Carindale's Shopping Centre Precinct Could Look Very Different by 2032: Here's What's Proposed]]></title>
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A planning amendment that could allow buildings of up to 30 storeys around Carindale Shopping Centre has opened for public submissions from 24 April, giving residents until 25 May 2026 to have their say on proposed changes that would nearly triple the current height limit in parts of the centre.



Read: Woolworths Buys Greendale Way Block After Nearly Two Decades of False Starts



The proposal forms part of a broader set of amendments covering the Carindale, Indooroopilly and Nundah major centres, all released for community consultation at the same time. 



For Carindale, the changes would be among the most significant of the three, with the current 10-storey limit in parts of the centre rising to 30 storeys to the north of the shopping hub, and a new 10-storey limit applying to the residential area east of Carindale Street towards Bulimba Creek, where heights are currently lower.



The amendment area is defined by Old Cleveland Road, Creek Road, Winstanley Street and the Bulimba Creek Corridor. Building height transitions along key boundaries and adjacent to lower-density residential areas are also proposed to manage the relationship between taller development and the established streets nearby.



The Push Behind the Changes



Brisbane is growing at a pace that is putting real pressure on housing supply. Around 600 people move to the city each week, and projections suggest the city needs approximately 210,800 new homes by 2046, including 90,000 before the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The question of where those homes go is the one these amendments are designed to address.



Photo Credit: BCC



The Carindale centre already functions as a significant suburban hub, with the Westfield shopping centre, a major bus interchange and established road connections to surrounding suburbs. The logic behind the amendment is that adding homes in a location where transport, retail and services already exist avoids pushing new development into Brisbane's lower-density residential streets, character suburbs and bushland areas.



This is the third round of major centre amendments in Brisbane's current planning cycle. Chermside and Upper Mount Gravatt were both earmarked for height uplifts earlier in 2026 as part of the same anti-sprawl strategy.



The Proposed Layout for Carindale



The Carindale amendment map clearly marks out where different rules apply. We are looking at heights of up to 30 storeys concentrated within the Centre Core and Centre Fringe, which covers the shopping centre itself and the land directly to its north. This keeps the highest density right on top of the shops and the bus interchange where services are strongest.



Photo Credit: BCC



To keep the scale of the neighbourhood in check, the plan uses a Residential Transition zone east of Carindale Street toward Bulimba Creek. Here, building heights would be capped at 10 storeys to create a sensible step down between the high rise hub and our established suburban streets. 



The Bulimba Creek Corridor acts as a firm natural boundary, ensuring the taller development envelope doesn't creep into the green space.



Your Say Closes 25 May



Consultation is open from Friday 24 April to Monday 25 May 2026. All submissions must be in writing and must include what in the proposed amendment you support or do not support, and the reasons for your position. Submissions that do not clearly state a position and give reasons will not be considered properly made.



For Carindale residents who want to speak with a planner before submitting, face-to-face sessions are scheduled at Carindale Library on Thursday 7 May from 3:15pm to 4:45pm and again from 5:30pm to 7:15pm. Phone sessions are also available during the consultation period.



Following the close of submissions, feedback will be reviewed and incorporated before the final plan goes through an approval process, with adoption into the City Plan expected in late 2026.



To find the full details of the proposed changes, click here. You can also phone 07 3403 8888 or email strategicplanninghousing@brisbane.qld.gov.au with the subject line "Tailored Amendment Package Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah major centres."



Read: Where Brisbane Locals Go for Bargains and a Good Cause



Published 27-April-2026. Updated 10-May-2026
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A planning amendment that could allow buildings of up to 30 storeys around Carindale Shopping Centre has opened for public submissions from 24 April, giving residents until 25 May 2026 to have their say on proposed changes that would nearly triple the current height limit in parts of the centre.



Read: Woolworths Buys Greendale Way Block After Nearly Two Decades of False Starts



The proposal forms part of a broader set of amendments covering the Carindale, Indooroopilly and Nundah major centres, all released for community consultation at the same time. 



For Carindale, the changes would be among the most significant of the three, with the current 10-storey limit in parts of the centre rising to 30 storeys to the north of the shopping hub, and a new 10-storey limit applying to the residential area east of Carindale Street towards Bulimba Creek, where heights are currently lower.



The amendment area is defined by Old Cleveland Road, Creek Road, Winstanley Street and the Bulimba Creek Corridor. Building height transitions along key boundaries and adjacent to lower-density residential areas are also proposed to manage the relationship between taller development and the established streets nearby.



The Push Behind the Changes



Brisbane is growing at a pace that is putting real pressure on housing supply. Around 600 people move to the city each week, and projections suggest the city needs approximately 210,800 new homes by 2046, including 90,000 before the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The question of where those homes go is the one these amendments are designed to address.



Photo Credit: BCC



The Carindale centre already functions as a significant suburban hub, with the Westfield shopping centre, a major bus interchange and established road connections to surrounding suburbs. The logic behind the amendment is that adding homes in a location where transport, retail and services already exist avoids pushing new development into Brisbane's lower-density residential streets, character suburbs and bushland areas.



This is the third round of major centre amendments in Brisbane's current planning cycle. Chermside and Upper Mount Gravatt were both earmarked for height uplifts earlier in 2026 as part of the same anti-sprawl strategy.



The Proposed Layout for Carindale



The Carindale amendment map clearly marks out where different rules apply. We are looking at heights of up to 30 storeys concentrated within the Centre Core and Centre Fringe, which covers the shopping centre itself and the land directly to its north. This keeps the highest density right on top of the shops and the bus interchange where services are strongest.



Photo Credit: BCC



To keep the scale of the neighbourhood in check, the plan uses a Residential Transition zone east of Carindale Street toward Bulimba Creek. Here, building heights would be capped at 10 storeys to create a sensible step down between the high rise hub and our established suburban streets. 



The Bulimba Creek Corridor acts as a firm natural boundary, ensuring the taller development envelope doesn't creep into the green space.



Your Say Closes 25 May



Consultation is open from Friday 24 April to Monday 25 May 2026. All submissions must be in writing and must include what in the proposed amendment you support or do not support, and the reasons for your position. Submissions that do not clearly state a position and give reasons will not be considered properly made.



For Carindale residents who want to speak with a planner before submitting, face-to-face sessions are scheduled at Carindale Library on Thursday 7 May from 3:15pm to 4:45pm and again from 5:30pm to 7:15pm. Phone sessions are also available during the consultation period.



Following the close of submissions, feedback will be reviewed and incorporated before the final plan goes through an approval process, with adoption into the City Plan expected in late 2026.



To find the full details of the proposed changes, click here. You can also phone 07 3403 8888 or email strategicplanninghousing@brisbane.qld.gov.au with the subject line "Tailored Amendment Package Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah major centres."



Read: Where Brisbane Locals Go for Bargains and a Good Cause



Published 27-April-2026. Updated 10-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



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NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











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An Iona College Brisbane graduate is attempting one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges high above the Himalayas. Brisbane adventurer Oliver Foran is pushing towards the summit of Mount Everest in a bid to set a new sea-to-summit world record while raising funds for youth mental health programs.



Read: Iona College Student Earns Australian BMX Team Spot After National Championships Result



Foran, an Iona College Old Boy from the Class of 2016, began his final summit push on 15 May after spending more than 47 days travelling from sea level to the world’s highest peak using only human power. The challenge has included long-distance cycling, trekking through harsh conditions and climbing through the dangerous upper reaches of Everest.



In updates shared through his social media accounts and fundraising campaign, Foran described the journey as physically and emotionally demanding, with illness, setbacks and exhaustion shaping much of the expedition. He said the final stage of the climb had become the moment everything had been building towards.



A Brisbane Journey That Reached the Himalayas



According to Oliver Foran’s official campaign website, the expedition was designed as more than a sporting challenge. The Brisbane climber launched the campaign to raise money and awareness for youth mental health support across Australia.



Foran has partnered with Youturn, a Queensland-based organisation that supports young people and families facing mental health and social challenges. The fundraising effort aims to help create Youth Mental Health Gyms, which are designed as spaces where young people can build confidence, connection and resilience before reaching crisis point.



The campaign has drawn support from schools and local communities across Brisbane, including strong backing from the Iona College community.



In a public message shared on Iona College Brisbane’s Facebook page, the school encouraged students, alumni and families to support Foran during the final stretch of the climb, describing the expedition as an extraordinary effort dedicated to helping young Australians.







Climbing Through Loss and Mental Health Struggles



Several media reports covering the expedition have also detailed the personal experiences that shaped the challenge.



Foran lost his mother to brain cancer when he was a teenager. In the years that followed, he experienced periods of grief and mental health struggles, which later became part of the motivation behind the Everest campaign.



Photo Credit: Oliver Foran/Facebook



Throughout the expedition, Foran has spoken about wanting young people to understand that difficult periods in life do not define their future. His public statements during the climb have repeatedly connected the physical demands of Everest with the emotional challenges many young Australians face.



The mission has drawn attention through community news coverage and social media because of that message. Online supporters have shared messages describing the campaign as both a sporting achievement and a mental health awareness effort.



Dangerous Conditions on the World’s Highest Mountain



The final stage of the Everest climb places mountaineers in what climbers call the “death zone”, where oxygen levels drop sharply and conditions can become life-threatening within hours.



Photo Credit: Oliver Foran/Facebook



Reports have detailed the scale of the challenge, explaining that Foran’s attempt combines endurance cycling, trekking and high-altitude climbing into one continuous journey from sea level to the summit. During the expedition, Foran also survived dangerous weather conditions near Everest Base Camp.



Despite the risks, Foran continued towards the summit while carrying out the fundraising campaign through each stage of the expedition.



Iona Community Rallies Behind Former Student



Back in Brisbane, members of the Iona College community have continued sharing support for the climb. Former classmates, teachers, families and supporters have followed the expedition through social media updates and fundraising appeals as Foran moved closer to the summit.



As the summit attempt continues, many supporters are now waiting for word from the mountain while donations continue through the Climbing for Young Minds campaign. The fundraising campaign remains active through Youturn’s Climbing for Young Minds initiative.



Read: Iona’s New Wave Ready to Shape Season Opener



Published 21-May-2026
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An Iona College Brisbane graduate is attempting one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges high above the Himalayas. Brisbane adventurer Oliver Foran is pushing towards the summit of Mount Everest in a bid to set a new sea-to-summit world record while raising funds for youth mental health programs.



Read: Iona College Student Earns Australian BMX Team Spot After National Championships Result



Foran, an Iona College Old Boy from the Class of 2016, began his final summit push on 15 May after spending more than 47 days travelling from sea level to the world’s highest peak using only human power. The challenge has included long-distance cycling, trekking through harsh conditions and climbing through the dangerous upper reaches of Everest.



In updates shared through his social media accounts and fundraising campaign, Foran described the journey as physically and emotionally demanding, with illness, setbacks and exhaustion shaping much of the expedition. He said the final stage of the climb had become the moment everything had been building towards.



A Brisbane Journey That Reached the Himalayas



According to Oliver Foran’s official campaign website, the expedition was designed as more than a sporting challenge. The Brisbane climber launched the campaign to raise money and awareness for youth mental health support across Australia.



Foran has partnered with Youturn, a Queensland-based organisation that supports young people and families facing mental health and social challenges. The fundraising effort aims to help create Youth Mental Health Gyms, which are designed as spaces where young people can build confidence, connection and resilience before reaching crisis point.



The campaign has drawn support from schools and local communities across Brisbane, including strong backing from the Iona College community.



In a public message shared on Iona College Brisbane’s Facebook page, the school encouraged students, alumni and families to support Foran during the final stretch of the climb, describing the expedition as an extraordinary effort dedicated to helping young Australians.







Climbing Through Loss and Mental Health Struggles



Several media reports covering the expedition have also detailed the personal experiences that shaped the challenge.



Foran lost his mother to brain cancer when he was a teenager. In the years that followed, he experienced periods of grief and mental health struggles, which later became part of the motivation behind the Everest campaign.



Photo Credit: Oliver Foran/Facebook



Throughout the expedition, Foran has spoken about wanting young people to understand that difficult periods in life do not define their future. His public statements during the climb have repeatedly connected the physical demands of Everest with the emotional challenges many young Australians face.



The mission has drawn attention through community news coverage and social media because of that message. Online supporters have shared messages describing the campaign as both a sporting achievement and a mental health awareness effort.



Dangerous Conditions on the World’s Highest Mountain



The final stage of the Everest climb places mountaineers in what climbers call the “death zone”, where oxygen levels drop sharply and conditions can become life-threatening within hours.



Photo Credit: Oliver Foran/Facebook



Reports have detailed the scale of the challenge, explaining that Foran’s attempt combines endurance cycling, trekking and high-altitude climbing into one continuous journey from sea level to the summit. During the expedition, Foran also survived dangerous weather conditions near Everest Base Camp.



Despite the risks, Foran continued towards the summit while carrying out the fundraising campaign through each stage of the expedition.



Iona Community Rallies Behind Former Student



Back in Brisbane, members of the Iona College community have continued sharing support for the climb. Former classmates, teachers, families and supporters have followed the expedition through social media updates and fundraising appeals as Foran moved closer to the summit.



As the summit attempt continues, many supporters are now waiting for word from the mountain while donations continue through the Climbing for Young Minds campaign. The fundraising campaign remains active through Youturn’s Climbing for Young Minds initiative.



Read: Iona’s New Wave Ready to Shape Season Opener



Published 21-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Inspired by Vietnam, Wynnum Hobbyist Builds Handmade Looms]]></title>
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Thirty years after seeing hand-operated weaving looms in rural Vietnam, Wynnum resident Dean Biddle is now building his own versions by hand from recycled timber in Brisbane’s bayside suburbs.



Read: A Safer Drive for Wynnum Locals as Busy Tingalpa Intersection Gets an Upgrade



Under the name Infinity Looms, Biddle creates rigid heddle weaving looms designed to let users remain seated while weaving. The idea came from years of observing how traditional looms worked and thinking about how they could be adapted for comfort and ease of use.



Biddle does not come from a woodworking or manufacturing background. He said he has postgraduate science qualifications and began making objects as a hobby several years ago through scrap-metal sculpture. His interest in building things gradually shifted into loom-making after he started experimenting with prototypes and modified designs.



A Loom Design Shaped by Long Hours of Weaving



Traditional rigid heddle looms are commonly used for weaving scarves, table runners and fabric. They require users to repeatedly reach across the frame to advance the woven material during the process.



Biddle said his design aimed to reduce that repeated stretching by using a pair of adjustable handles that can be operated while seated. The handles use bendable joints so the loom can be worked from different sitting positions.



He stopped short of describing the looms as ergonomic, noting that such claims would need to be proven. Instead, he refers to them as locally handmade looms built with comfort in mind.



A short YouTube demonstration of a rigid heddle loom helped explain the type of weaving system that inspired his project.



From Scrap Metal Figures to Timber Frames



Before building looms, Biddle spent time welding figurines from recycled metal and scrap materials. Photos included with his background material show handmade sculptures created from reused pieces of steel and machinery parts.



Photo Credit: Supplied



This approach carried over into the loom workshop. Many of the timber components used in his current designs come from reclaimed wood collected and repurposed during the building process.



Rather than operating as a large commercial business, Biddle builds looms in small numbers and reinvests sales into buying materials for future builds. He said he does not currently run a registered business and sees the project as a practical extension of his hobby work.



A Family Project Growing One Loom at a Time



Photo Credit: Supplied



The weaving side of the project remains close to home. Biddle’s wife has been using one of the looms to make scarves. The couple also created a simple online presence through the Infinity Looms website.







Read: Wynnum Campus Transformation Underway at Iona as New Facilities Take Shape



It started as a passing encounter with traditional weaving equipment in Vietnam, and has gradually turned into a hands-on workshop project in Wynnum, where each loom is still assembled one at a time.



Published 13-May-2026
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Thirty years after seeing hand-operated weaving looms in rural Vietnam, Wynnum resident Dean Biddle is now building his own versions by hand from recycled timber in Brisbane’s bayside suburbs.



Read: A Safer Drive for Wynnum Locals as Busy Tingalpa Intersection Gets an Upgrade



Under the name Infinity Looms, Biddle creates rigid heddle weaving looms designed to let users remain seated while weaving. The idea came from years of observing how traditional looms worked and thinking about how they could be adapted for comfort and ease of use.



Biddle does not come from a woodworking or manufacturing background. He said he has postgraduate science qualifications and began making objects as a hobby several years ago through scrap-metal sculpture. His interest in building things gradually shifted into loom-making after he started experimenting with prototypes and modified designs.



A Loom Design Shaped by Long Hours of Weaving



Traditional rigid heddle looms are commonly used for weaving scarves, table runners and fabric. They require users to repeatedly reach across the frame to advance the woven material during the process.



Biddle said his design aimed to reduce that repeated stretching by using a pair of adjustable handles that can be operated while seated. The handles use bendable joints so the loom can be worked from different sitting positions.



He stopped short of describing the looms as ergonomic, noting that such claims would need to be proven. Instead, he refers to them as locally handmade looms built with comfort in mind.



A short YouTube demonstration of a rigid heddle loom helped explain the type of weaving system that inspired his project.



From Scrap Metal Figures to Timber Frames



Before building looms, Biddle spent time welding figurines from recycled metal and scrap materials. Photos included with his background material show handmade sculptures created from reused pieces of steel and machinery parts.



Photo Credit: Supplied



This approach carried over into the loom workshop. Many of the timber components used in his current designs come from reclaimed wood collected and repurposed during the building process.



Rather than operating as a large commercial business, Biddle builds looms in small numbers and reinvests sales into buying materials for future builds. He said he does not currently run a registered business and sees the project as a practical extension of his hobby work.



A Family Project Growing One Loom at a Time



Photo Credit: Supplied



The weaving side of the project remains close to home. Biddle’s wife has been using one of the looms to make scarves. The couple also created a simple online presence through the Infinity Looms website.







Read: Wynnum Campus Transformation Underway at Iona as New Facilities Take Shape



It started as a passing encounter with traditional weaving equipment in Vietnam, and has gradually turned into a hands-on workshop project in Wynnum, where each loom is still assembled one at a time.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Man Granted Bail After Alleged Vehicle Attack on Brother in Wynnum]]></title>
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A 29-year-old man from Lota has been granted bail after allegedly using a vehicle to strike and critically injure his younger brother during a dispute in the Brisbane bayside area.



Read: More Boots on the Ground for Queensland as Oxley Academy Milestone Met



The incident took place last Sunday afternoon at a unit complex on Chestnut Street, Wynnum. Police reported that a 27-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in the carpark around 12:10 PM.&nbsp;



Emergency services rushed the younger man to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he remains in a sedated and critical condition. Medical reports presented to the court indicated the victim suffered catastrophic injuries, including a brain haemorrhage and multiple spinal fractures.



Evidence Presented in Court



During a bail hearing at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on Tuesday, prosecutors showed CCTV footage of the encounter. The video allegedly showed a utility vehicle driving toward the victim multiple times. In one segment, the victim was seen holding a fire extinguisher before the vehicle reportedly returned at speed, pinning him against a concrete pylon.



The Defence Argument



The court heard that the older brother had gone to the grandmother's home to collect personal items following a message from his mother. His legal representative stated that he did not expect his younger brother to be there and that the incident happened amidst a period of extreme family tension and fear. The defence argued that the man acted in a state of panic following alleged prior threats.



Complicating Factors and Bail



Prosecutors noted that the injured brother is a known associate of an outlaw motorcycle gang and is currently unable to assist with the investigation. There were also mentions of a loaded firearm allegedly being present in a vehicle the day before the confrontation.



Read: Works to Begin on Graceville Riverside Parklands Transformation



Magistrate Deborah Vasta acknowledged the seriousness of the charges, which include attempted murder and dangerous driving. However, she granted the man bail under strict conditions. He must wear a GPS tracking device, live at a pre-approved address, and stay at least 700 metres away from the Wynnum unit complex. He is also barred from contacting his brother as the legal process continues.



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A 29-year-old man from Lota has been granted bail after allegedly using a vehicle to strike and critically injure his younger brother during a dispute in the Brisbane bayside area.



Read: More Boots on the Ground for Queensland as Oxley Academy Milestone Met



The incident took place last Sunday afternoon at a unit complex on Chestnut Street, Wynnum. Police reported that a 27-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in the carpark around 12:10 PM.&nbsp;



Emergency services rushed the younger man to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he remains in a sedated and critical condition. Medical reports presented to the court indicated the victim suffered catastrophic injuries, including a brain haemorrhage and multiple spinal fractures.



Evidence Presented in Court



During a bail hearing at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on Tuesday, prosecutors showed CCTV footage of the encounter. The video allegedly showed a utility vehicle driving toward the victim multiple times. In one segment, the victim was seen holding a fire extinguisher before the vehicle reportedly returned at speed, pinning him against a concrete pylon.



The Defence Argument



The court heard that the older brother had gone to the grandmother's home to collect personal items following a message from his mother. His legal representative stated that he did not expect his younger brother to be there and that the incident happened amidst a period of extreme family tension and fear. The defence argued that the man acted in a state of panic following alleged prior threats.



Complicating Factors and Bail



Prosecutors noted that the injured brother is a known associate of an outlaw motorcycle gang and is currently unable to assist with the investigation. There were also mentions of a loaded firearm allegedly being present in a vehicle the day before the confrontation.



Read: Works to Begin on Graceville Riverside Parklands Transformation



Magistrate Deborah Vasta acknowledged the seriousness of the charges, which include attempted murder and dangerous driving. However, she granted the man bail under strict conditions. He must wear a GPS tracking device, live at a pre-approved address, and stay at least 700 metres away from the Wynnum unit complex. He is also barred from contacting his brother as the legal process continues.



Published Date 12-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Wynnum Fringe Returns Bigger Than Ever with 200+ Shows, Star-Studded Lineup, and Brand New Acts]]></title>
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Wynnum Fringe is back for its seventh year, returning with what organisers are calling its biggest and boldest program yet. Circus artists, comedians, rock legends and clowns are all descending on the bayside this winter, taking over the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent for three weeks of live performance, late nights, and good times by the water.&nbsp;







Read: Wynnum Fringe 2026 Opens Expressions Of Interest As Queensland Fringe Expands







With more than 200 shows on offer, the award-winning festival is once again making a strong case for Wynnum as Brisbane's cultural destination of the moment.



Running from 25 June to 12 July 2026, the festival has grown into a firm fixture on Queensland's cultural calendar, and this year Wynnum Fringe is stepping into its most ambitious program to date.



Photo supplied



Founder, CEO and Artistic Director Tom Oliver says the festival has hit its stride while staying true to its bayside roots.



"Every year Wynnum Fringe grows a little louder, a little brighter and a little more ambitious. But it's always stayed true to what it is at its core - a place for people to come together and have an incredible time," Oliver said.



"This year's program is packed with everything from major touring artists to emerging independent work and that mix is what keeps it so alive. You can see a headline show and then stumble across something completely unexpected along the way."



Headliners and debuts at Wynnum Fringe 2026



Photo supplied



The 2026 comedy and music lineup reads like a who's-who of Australian entertainment. Arj Barker, Luke McGregor, Mel Buttle and Matt Okine are all on the bill, alongside the Wynnum Fringe Comedy Gala and Bradley McCaw's tribute to the music of Billy Joel.



The headline production turning the most heads is Highway To Hell: The Rock 'N' Roll Circus, a world premiere created exclusively for the festival with a strictly limited run of five performances. The show transforms the Spiegeltent into a 1980s Aussie pub, delivering a high-voltage mix of live music and circus celebrating the golden era of Australian rock.



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Leading the charge are ARIA chart-topper and Australian Idol winner Wes Carr and powerhouse vocalist Mahalia Barnes, backed by an all-star band featuring Matt Smith and Mick Skelton from Thirsty Merc, Ben Rodgers from the Jimmy Barnes Band, and Andrea Krakovska of Pseudo Echo. Circus performers Katrina Louise (Vice The Show) and Melon The Human (Cirque du Soleil) round out the cast.



For Barnes, who is yet to experience the festival firsthand, anticipation is running high.



"Wynnum Fringe is one of those festivals that I've heard so many people talk about, but I've never experienced it firsthand," she said. "The shows have a lot of personality. It feels to me like a festival with real heart and a raw, cheeky energy. I love when a festival has that kind of spirit. It gives the audience and the artists a chance to share something really unique, special and unforgettable. I can't wait to be a part of it."



Also new to the lineup is In Pour Taste, a comedy and wine experience created in partnership with Innocent Bystander, featuring comedians Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston fresh from a Las Vegas residency, blending sharp comedy with curated wine tasting in an intimate, high-energy setting.



Something for everyone, including the kids



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Families are well catered for, with festival favourites including Circus The Show, All Star Circus, Party Animals, The Greatest Magic Show and A Night at the Musicals all returning, alongside school holiday workshops from Art For Earthlings.



New to 2026 is The Lunchbox Theatre, a dedicated space for independent and offbeat works. One standout is Wynnum Watch, a comedy show inspired by the wonderfully chaotic world of local community Facebook pages, where comedians Emma Zammit and Kat Davidson unpack everything from mysterious helicopters to missing dogs and neighbourhood drama.



Also joining the 2026 program is the debut of the Brisbane Clown Festival, with Andrew Cory curating a three-day lineup of local and interstate artists, giving the new festival a platform to launch in Brisbane for the first time.



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Queensland Minister for the Arts John Paul Langbroek said the festival provides locals and visitors of all ages with unique and high-quality arts experiences.



"The festival champions creativity, provides employment opportunities for artists and arts workers and brings community together with an exciting line-up of cultural events featuring new talent alongside national favourites," Minister Langbroek said.







Read: Wynnum Fringe Sees Huge Support as Bay Pride Draws Massive Crowd







Beyond the performances, festival-goers can enjoy a Rooftop Container Bar, food trucks and a pop-up wine experience, all designed to create a vibrant, social festival hub along the waterfront.



Wynnum Fringe runs 25 June to 12 July 2026. Full program and tickets at wynnumfringe.com.&nbsp;



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Wynnum Fringe is back for its seventh year, returning with what organisers are calling its biggest and boldest program yet. Circus artists, comedians, rock legends and clowns are all descending on the bayside this winter, taking over the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent for three weeks of live performance, late nights, and good times by the water.&nbsp;







Read: Wynnum Fringe 2026 Opens Expressions Of Interest As Queensland Fringe Expands







With more than 200 shows on offer, the award-winning festival is once again making a strong case for Wynnum as Brisbane's cultural destination of the moment.



Running from 25 June to 12 July 2026, the festival has grown into a firm fixture on Queensland's cultural calendar, and this year Wynnum Fringe is stepping into its most ambitious program to date.



Photo supplied



Founder, CEO and Artistic Director Tom Oliver says the festival has hit its stride while staying true to its bayside roots.



"Every year Wynnum Fringe grows a little louder, a little brighter and a little more ambitious. But it's always stayed true to what it is at its core - a place for people to come together and have an incredible time," Oliver said.



"This year's program is packed with everything from major touring artists to emerging independent work and that mix is what keeps it so alive. You can see a headline show and then stumble across something completely unexpected along the way."



Headliners and debuts at Wynnum Fringe 2026



Photo supplied



The 2026 comedy and music lineup reads like a who's-who of Australian entertainment. Arj Barker, Luke McGregor, Mel Buttle and Matt Okine are all on the bill, alongside the Wynnum Fringe Comedy Gala and Bradley McCaw's tribute to the music of Billy Joel.



The headline production turning the most heads is Highway To Hell: The Rock 'N' Roll Circus, a world premiere created exclusively for the festival with a strictly limited run of five performances. The show transforms the Spiegeltent into a 1980s Aussie pub, delivering a high-voltage mix of live music and circus celebrating the golden era of Australian rock.



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Leading the charge are ARIA chart-topper and Australian Idol winner Wes Carr and powerhouse vocalist Mahalia Barnes, backed by an all-star band featuring Matt Smith and Mick Skelton from Thirsty Merc, Ben Rodgers from the Jimmy Barnes Band, and Andrea Krakovska of Pseudo Echo. Circus performers Katrina Louise (Vice The Show) and Melon The Human (Cirque du Soleil) round out the cast.



For Barnes, who is yet to experience the festival firsthand, anticipation is running high.



"Wynnum Fringe is one of those festivals that I've heard so many people talk about, but I've never experienced it firsthand," she said. "The shows have a lot of personality. It feels to me like a festival with real heart and a raw, cheeky energy. I love when a festival has that kind of spirit. It gives the audience and the artists a chance to share something really unique, special and unforgettable. I can't wait to be a part of it."



Also new to the lineup is In Pour Taste, a comedy and wine experience created in partnership with Innocent Bystander, featuring comedians Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston fresh from a Las Vegas residency, blending sharp comedy with curated wine tasting in an intimate, high-energy setting.



Something for everyone, including the kids



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Families are well catered for, with festival favourites including Circus The Show, All Star Circus, Party Animals, The Greatest Magic Show and A Night at the Musicals all returning, alongside school holiday workshops from Art For Earthlings.



New to 2026 is The Lunchbox Theatre, a dedicated space for independent and offbeat works. One standout is Wynnum Watch, a comedy show inspired by the wonderfully chaotic world of local community Facebook pages, where comedians Emma Zammit and Kat Davidson unpack everything from mysterious helicopters to missing dogs and neighbourhood drama.



Also joining the 2026 program is the debut of the Brisbane Clown Festival, with Andrew Cory curating a three-day lineup of local and interstate artists, giving the new festival a platform to launch in Brisbane for the first time.



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Queensland Minister for the Arts John Paul Langbroek said the festival provides locals and visitors of all ages with unique and high-quality arts experiences.



"The festival champions creativity, provides employment opportunities for artists and arts workers and brings community together with an exciting line-up of cultural events featuring new talent alongside national favourites," Minister Langbroek said.







Read: Wynnum Fringe Sees Huge Support as Bay Pride Draws Massive Crowd







Beyond the performances, festival-goers can enjoy a Rooftop Container Bar, food trucks and a pop-up wine experience, all designed to create a vibrant, social festival hub along the waterfront.



Wynnum Fringe runs 25 June to 12 July 2026. Full program and tickets at wynnumfringe.com.&nbsp;



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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[Wynnum Rail Bridge Hit Dozens Of Times As Costly Fix Remains Unplanned]]></title>
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The Pine Street rail bridge in Wynnum has been struck dozens of times in recent years, but a major engineering fix remains unlikely as earlier estimates point to a costly and disruptive project.



Read: Bridge Strike Prevention Blitz Targets Wynnum and Other Hotspots



Wynnum Rail Bridge Fix Remains Difficult



The low-clearance Pine Street rail bridge in Wynnum remains one of the most frequently struck rail bridge locations in Queensland, with repeated crashes continuing despite existing safety measures at the site.



The bridge has a clearance of 2.8 metres and has been hit repeatedly by vehicles too tall to pass safely underneath. Recorded figures show 33 bridge or protection beam strikes in 2024 and a further 31 in 2025, putting the total at 64 strikes across two years.



The repeated incidents have kept attention on whether a permanent engineering fix is possible. However, earlier work examining the option of raising the bridge placed the estimated cost at about $300 million.



That option could also require disruption to the Cleveland line for up to two years, along with the possible resumption of nearby properties. With no major engineering fix currently planned, the site continues to rely on warnings, monitoring and driver awareness.



Photo Credit: Queensland Rail



Photo Credit: Anonymous/Pine Street Wynnum Bridge 2.8/Facebook



Safety Measures Already In Place



The Pine Street bridge is fitted with several measures aimed at reducing strikes and limiting damage when they occur. These include warning signs, height clearance signs, overhead protection beams and strike-monitoring cameras.



Bright red and yellow road markings were also painted on the approaches to the bridge as part of a trial aimed at giving drivers an earlier visual warning. The markings were introduced after repeated strikes at Pine Street and other low-clearance locations.



The measures are designed to alert drivers before they reach the bridge, particularly those driving trucks, carrying machinery, towing caravans or using unfamiliar routes. Despite those warnings, strikes have continued.



Strikes Bring Delays And Damage



Bridge strikes can cause immediate disruption for road users and rail passengers. When a vehicle hits the protection beam or bridge structure, inspections are required before rail services can safely continue.



One incident on 15 October 2025 involved a truck carrying machinery that struck the protection beam at Pine Street. Cleveland line services between Lindum and Manly were temporarily stopped, rail replacement buses were used, and services resumed about 9 a.m. after checks found the beam had prevented structural damage.



Across the South East Queensland rail network, bridge and protection beam strikes caused more than 300 hours of delays in 2025. Pine Street has remained one of the locations most closely associated with the issue, ranking fifth in Queensland for rail bridge and protection beam strikes in 2024.



Photo Credit: Chell Bell/Pine Street Wynnum Bridge 2.8/Facebook



Drivers Urged To Check Vehicle Height



Low rail bridge collisions can be dangerous and disruptive, especially when drivers misjudge the height of their vehicle or load. Safety advice continues to stress that motorists should know their vehicle’s height, check clearance signs and choose another route if the bridge is too low.



The warning is particularly relevant for heavy vehicles, hired trucks, caravans and machinery loads. Drivers who damage rail infrastructure can face fines of $1,335 and four demerit points, with higher penalties possible if the matter proceeds to court. Repair costs may also be pursued from those responsible.



Read: Bridge Strikes Continue at Pine Street in Wynnum



The Pine Street rail bridge remains a difficult problem: the strike history is clear, the warnings are visible, and the long-term fix remains costly and disruptive. Until major works are planned, the focus remains on preventing over-height vehicles from reaching the bridge in the first place.



Published 7-May-2026
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The Pine Street rail bridge in Wynnum has been struck dozens of times in recent years, but a major engineering fix remains unlikely as earlier estimates point to a costly and disruptive project.



Read: Bridge Strike Prevention Blitz Targets Wynnum and Other Hotspots



Wynnum Rail Bridge Fix Remains Difficult



The low-clearance Pine Street rail bridge in Wynnum remains one of the most frequently struck rail bridge locations in Queensland, with repeated crashes continuing despite existing safety measures at the site.



The bridge has a clearance of 2.8 metres and has been hit repeatedly by vehicles too tall to pass safely underneath. Recorded figures show 33 bridge or protection beam strikes in 2024 and a further 31 in 2025, putting the total at 64 strikes across two years.



The repeated incidents have kept attention on whether a permanent engineering fix is possible. However, earlier work examining the option of raising the bridge placed the estimated cost at about $300 million.



That option could also require disruption to the Cleveland line for up to two years, along with the possible resumption of nearby properties. With no major engineering fix currently planned, the site continues to rely on warnings, monitoring and driver awareness.



Photo Credit: Queensland Rail



Photo Credit: Anonymous/Pine Street Wynnum Bridge 2.8/Facebook



Safety Measures Already In Place



The Pine Street bridge is fitted with several measures aimed at reducing strikes and limiting damage when they occur. These include warning signs, height clearance signs, overhead protection beams and strike-monitoring cameras.



Bright red and yellow road markings were also painted on the approaches to the bridge as part of a trial aimed at giving drivers an earlier visual warning. The markings were introduced after repeated strikes at Pine Street and other low-clearance locations.



The measures are designed to alert drivers before they reach the bridge, particularly those driving trucks, carrying machinery, towing caravans or using unfamiliar routes. Despite those warnings, strikes have continued.



Strikes Bring Delays And Damage



Bridge strikes can cause immediate disruption for road users and rail passengers. When a vehicle hits the protection beam or bridge structure, inspections are required before rail services can safely continue.



One incident on 15 October 2025 involved a truck carrying machinery that struck the protection beam at Pine Street. Cleveland line services between Lindum and Manly were temporarily stopped, rail replacement buses were used, and services resumed about 9 a.m. after checks found the beam had prevented structural damage.



Across the South East Queensland rail network, bridge and protection beam strikes caused more than 300 hours of delays in 2025. Pine Street has remained one of the locations most closely associated with the issue, ranking fifth in Queensland for rail bridge and protection beam strikes in 2024.



Photo Credit: Chell Bell/Pine Street Wynnum Bridge 2.8/Facebook



Drivers Urged To Check Vehicle Height



Low rail bridge collisions can be dangerous and disruptive, especially when drivers misjudge the height of their vehicle or load. Safety advice continues to stress that motorists should know their vehicle’s height, check clearance signs and choose another route if the bridge is too low.



The warning is particularly relevant for heavy vehicles, hired trucks, caravans and machinery loads. Drivers who damage rail infrastructure can face fines of $1,335 and four demerit points, with higher penalties possible if the matter proceeds to court. Repair costs may also be pursued from those responsible.



Read: Bridge Strikes Continue at Pine Street in Wynnum



The Pine Street rail bridge remains a difficult problem: the strike history is clear, the warnings are visible, and the long-term fix remains costly and disruptive. Until major works are planned, the focus remains on preventing over-height vehicles from reaching the bridge in the first place.



Published 7-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[High-Rise Future for Wynnum CBD as State Approves Landmark Renewal Precinct Plan]]></title>
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Queensland authorities have approved a sweeping renewal blueprint for the Wynnum CBD, clearing the path for apartment towers up to 15 storeys tall in the established bayside suburb. 







Read: Draft Renewal Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions in Wynnum







The Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan received state approval on April 14 and has since been referred back to Brisbane for final adoption into the Brisbane City Plan 2014.



The plan is not yet in force. Council must still formally adopt the amendment before any new height limits or development controls become binding. If it does, the decision will represent one of the most significant transformations of a Brisbane bayside centre in decades.



What the plan allows



 



 



The proposal targets a concentrated area around Wynnum Central Station, Kitchener Park, and Bay Terrace, with planners emphasising that 96.5 per cent of the suburb sits outside the precinct entirely.



Following community consultation held between October and November last year, building heights were revised downward in several locations. The framework sets out a tiered approach: up to five storeys on the outer edges of the precinct, up to eight storeys along parts of Bay Terrace, Berrima Street and Tingal Road, up to 12 storeys on inner precinct sites under 2,000 square metres, and up to 15 storeys reserved for a small cluster closest to Wynnum Central Station on sites exceeding 2,000 square metres.



Brisbane received 505 submissions during statutory consultation, including 429 properly made submissions, reflecting significant community interest in the proposal.



Supporters say it is long overdue



Photo credit: Google Street View



Supporters argued that Wynnum's proximity to rail infrastructure and existing services makes it a logical location for increased density, and that concentrating growth within the CBD is necessary for long-term urban sustainability.



Michael Jullyan, a business and community leader who has been involved in Wynnum's revitalisation for 25 years, welcomed the direction.&nbsp;



"Taking the aging Wynnum CBD neighbourhood plan and responsibly re-setting it, encouraging a range of housing options in this hub location will reduce car usage in this walkable precinct, assist the local small businesses and retailers and give greater opportunities to live in this unique and beautiful suburb," he said.



A new private development has also been announced for the precinct. The City of Brisbane Investment Corporation is preparing to lodge plans in June 2026 for a three-storey commercial development on the corner of Tingal Road and Florence Street, incorporating specialty retail, medical and allied health offerings, along with 66 additional car parks.&nbsp;



Critics warn infrastructure will be left behind



Photo credit: BCC



Community opposition to the plan remains significant. A petition tabled in Queensland Parliament by the Wynnum Manly Community Group, is formally calling on authorities to reject or significantly amend the plan. The petition argues that allowing buildings of up to 15 storeys without guaranteed infrastructure delivery risks undermining liveability and is inconsistent with the principles of coordinated planning and service provision.



Opponents say the plan relies on developer contributions that will flow into citywide coffers rather than being tied directly to local upgrades, with residents believing Wynnum will subsidise city-wide improvements rather than securing bayside-specific infrastructure.



The petition also raises concerns about the potential loss of Wynnum's established coastal identity, including its long-recognised "tin and timber" character, and questions whether proposed green corridors and open space upgrades have any clearly defined funding or delivery mechanisms behind them.



Residents cite existing road congestion, parking pressure and stretched local amenities as evidence the suburb is already under strain, and fear growth will compound these problems.







Read: Community Response Builds Around 15-Storey Proposal In Wynnum







What comes next



The state approval is one step in a multi-stage statutory process. Brisbane City Council will now consider whether to formally adopt the amendment, a step that would lock in the new planning framework and set the rules for development in the Wynnum CBD for years to come.&nbsp;



Published 7-May-2026
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Queensland authorities have approved a sweeping renewal blueprint for the Wynnum CBD, clearing the path for apartment towers up to 15 storeys tall in the established bayside suburb. 







Read: Draft Renewal Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions in Wynnum







The Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan received state approval on April 14 and has since been referred back to Brisbane for final adoption into the Brisbane City Plan 2014.



The plan is not yet in force. Council must still formally adopt the amendment before any new height limits or development controls become binding. If it does, the decision will represent one of the most significant transformations of a Brisbane bayside centre in decades.



What the plan allows



 



 



The proposal targets a concentrated area around Wynnum Central Station, Kitchener Park, and Bay Terrace, with planners emphasising that 96.5 per cent of the suburb sits outside the precinct entirely.



Following community consultation held between October and November last year, building heights were revised downward in several locations. The framework sets out a tiered approach: up to five storeys on the outer edges of the precinct, up to eight storeys along parts of Bay Terrace, Berrima Street and Tingal Road, up to 12 storeys on inner precinct sites under 2,000 square metres, and up to 15 storeys reserved for a small cluster closest to Wynnum Central Station on sites exceeding 2,000 square metres.



Brisbane received 505 submissions during statutory consultation, including 429 properly made submissions, reflecting significant community interest in the proposal.



Supporters say it is long overdue



Photo credit: Google Street View



Supporters argued that Wynnum's proximity to rail infrastructure and existing services makes it a logical location for increased density, and that concentrating growth within the CBD is necessary for long-term urban sustainability.



Michael Jullyan, a business and community leader who has been involved in Wynnum's revitalisation for 25 years, welcomed the direction.&nbsp;



"Taking the aging Wynnum CBD neighbourhood plan and responsibly re-setting it, encouraging a range of housing options in this hub location will reduce car usage in this walkable precinct, assist the local small businesses and retailers and give greater opportunities to live in this unique and beautiful suburb," he said.



A new private development has also been announced for the precinct. The City of Brisbane Investment Corporation is preparing to lodge plans in June 2026 for a three-storey commercial development on the corner of Tingal Road and Florence Street, incorporating specialty retail, medical and allied health offerings, along with 66 additional car parks.&nbsp;



Critics warn infrastructure will be left behind



Photo credit: BCC



Community opposition to the plan remains significant. A petition tabled in Queensland Parliament by the Wynnum Manly Community Group, is formally calling on authorities to reject or significantly amend the plan. The petition argues that allowing buildings of up to 15 storeys without guaranteed infrastructure delivery risks undermining liveability and is inconsistent with the principles of coordinated planning and service provision.



Opponents say the plan relies on developer contributions that will flow into citywide coffers rather than being tied directly to local upgrades, with residents believing Wynnum will subsidise city-wide improvements rather than securing bayside-specific infrastructure.



The petition also raises concerns about the potential loss of Wynnum's established coastal identity, including its long-recognised "tin and timber" character, and questions whether proposed green corridors and open space upgrades have any clearly defined funding or delivery mechanisms behind them.



Residents cite existing road congestion, parking pressure and stretched local amenities as evidence the suburb is already under strain, and fear growth will compound these problems.







Read: Community Response Builds Around 15-Storey Proposal In Wynnum







What comes next



The state approval is one step in a multi-stage statutory process. Brisbane City Council will now consider whether to formally adopt the amendment, a step that would lock in the new planning framework and set the rules for development in the Wynnum CBD for years to come.&nbsp;



Published 7-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Wynnum Manly Seagulls will carry bayside Brisbane's hopes to Kayo Stadium this Saturday, with the club's Under-19 side chasing a Mal Meninga Cup premiership against the Townsville Blackhawks in a 2.05pm grand final.



Read: Iona’s Rugby League Program Is Producing the Next Wave of Talent



The result would add a coveted second trophy to what is already shaping up as a landmark 2026 season at BMD Kougari Oval. The club's Cyril Connell Cup Under-17 side claimed their premiership earlier this year, and the Meninga Cup squad now has the chance to double the silverware in the same season.



Wynnum Manly secured their spot in the decider with a 22-14 semi-final win over their NSW namesakes, the Tweed Seagulls. The performance was built on a standout showing from a group of young players who head coach Mat Cameron has developed into one of the competition's most cohesive Under-19 outfits across the season.



The players who got them there



Winger Bond Bradley was the star of the semi-final, crossing for a hat-trick to power the Seagulls past Tweed. Harrison Bath barged over for a vital four-pointer, while Payton Gifford and Bailen Noy shared the duties off the tee, slotting three conversions between them to ice the win. Fullback Nate Wallin and forwards Oscar Donovan were also among the standouts across the afternoon.








The performance was a reminder of the quality Cameron has at his disposal heading into grand final week. "They were quality players all day," Cameron said, noting the depth of experience his side has built over the course of the competition. 



For a side that has carried itself with quiet determination through the finals series, Saturday represents the moment all of that preparation is designed for.



A club that knows how to win



Wynnum Manly Seagulls have been one of Queensland's most consistently competitive clubs in the state competition, with a proud history of producing Queensland and Australian representatives and developing young talent through their junior pathways. The Meninga Cup programme has been a central part of that pathway story, giving the club's most talented teenagers the experience of structured, high-level competition against the best Under-19 sides in Queensland.



Photo Credit: Wynnum Manly Seagulls/Facebook



The Townsville Blackhawks, who beat the Redcliffe Dolphins 20-18 in a tight elimination semi-final, arrive at the grand final with their own strong pedigree in the pathway competition and a side that demonstrated genuine physicality and composure under pressure. 



Archie Mesritz crossed twice and Taj Lateo delivered a match-winning try from five-eighth to beat Redcliffe, signalling a Blackhawks outfit that will not be easily subdued on Saturday.



When and where to see them play



The Mal Meninga Cup grand final kicks off at 2.05pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on Saturday 9 May 2026. The game streams live on Qplus, presented by National Storage, at qplus.tv.



The Wynnum-Manly Seagulls Hostplus Cup side also play on Sunday 10 May at BMD Kougari Oval from 3pm, taking on the Norths Devils, while the BMD Premiership women's side faces a trial against the NRLW Brisbane Broncos from 1pm on the same day.



Read: Wynnum’s Hungry Jack’s Is Getting a Full Makeover Inside and Out



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Wynnum Manly Seagulls will carry bayside Brisbane's hopes to Kayo Stadium this Saturday, with the club's Under-19 side chasing a Mal Meninga Cup premiership against the Townsville Blackhawks in a 2.05pm grand final.



Read: Iona’s Rugby League Program Is Producing the Next Wave of Talent



The result would add a coveted second trophy to what is already shaping up as a landmark 2026 season at BMD Kougari Oval. The club's Cyril Connell Cup Under-17 side claimed their premiership earlier this year, and the Meninga Cup squad now has the chance to double the silverware in the same season.



Wynnum Manly secured their spot in the decider with a 22-14 semi-final win over their NSW namesakes, the Tweed Seagulls. The performance was built on a standout showing from a group of young players who head coach Mat Cameron has developed into one of the competition's most cohesive Under-19 outfits across the season.



The players who got them there



Winger Bond Bradley was the star of the semi-final, crossing for a hat-trick to power the Seagulls past Tweed. Harrison Bath barged over for a vital four-pointer, while Payton Gifford and Bailen Noy shared the duties off the tee, slotting three conversions between them to ice the win. Fullback Nate Wallin and forwards Oscar Donovan were also among the standouts across the afternoon.








The performance was a reminder of the quality Cameron has at his disposal heading into grand final week. "They were quality players all day," Cameron said, noting the depth of experience his side has built over the course of the competition. 



For a side that has carried itself with quiet determination through the finals series, Saturday represents the moment all of that preparation is designed for.



A club that knows how to win



Wynnum Manly Seagulls have been one of Queensland's most consistently competitive clubs in the state competition, with a proud history of producing Queensland and Australian representatives and developing young talent through their junior pathways. The Meninga Cup programme has been a central part of that pathway story, giving the club's most talented teenagers the experience of structured, high-level competition against the best Under-19 sides in Queensland.



Photo Credit: Wynnum Manly Seagulls/Facebook



The Townsville Blackhawks, who beat the Redcliffe Dolphins 20-18 in a tight elimination semi-final, arrive at the grand final with their own strong pedigree in the pathway competition and a side that demonstrated genuine physicality and composure under pressure. 



Archie Mesritz crossed twice and Taj Lateo delivered a match-winning try from five-eighth to beat Redcliffe, signalling a Blackhawks outfit that will not be easily subdued on Saturday.



When and where to see them play



The Mal Meninga Cup grand final kicks off at 2.05pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on Saturday 9 May 2026. The game streams live on Qplus, presented by National Storage, at qplus.tv.



The Wynnum-Manly Seagulls Hostplus Cup side also play on Sunday 10 May at BMD Kougari Oval from 3pm, taking on the Norths Devils, while the BMD Premiership women's side faces a trial against the NRLW Brisbane Broncos from 1pm on the same day.



Read: Wynnum’s Hungry Jack’s Is Getting a Full Makeover Inside and Out



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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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        The Paper Cup Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a 5% DISCOUNT on any coffee purchase, available on weekdays only. Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Liquor Legends
      
    

    
      Spend $30 or more on any wine* in store and receive a 10% discount.
      Available until 7 June.

        *Purchased wine must not already be in special or not already discounted.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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        Studio Pilates Hawthorne
      
    

    
     Receive a FREE Orientation Workout upon purchase of an Intro Offer for new clients, plus 10% off 10-Class Passes.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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        Adore Beauty and Wellness
      
    

    
      Your choice of a FREE lash tint or brow wax with a Keratin Lash Lift, 
or 15 minutes of additional time for remedial massage bookings.
      Available until 30 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  










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        Hawthorne Skin & Beauty
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE eyebrow wax ($58 value!) with any $69 Skin Consultation.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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        Travel Associates Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE bottle of French Champagne for any international holiday booked and deposited during the campaign.
      Available until 7 June.
      
        Booking must include airfares and at least one land component.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



Published 20-May-2026



Love Local Hawthorne is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial. 




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Whether you live in Hawthorne or just find yourself there often, the coming weeks are the perfect excuse to revisit the neighbourhood rituals that make local life feel effortless.



There is a particular kind of luxury in living near a precinct that quietly makes life easier.



Not the flashy kind, but the sort that reveals itself in smaller, more useful ways. A morning coffee that doesn’t require a detour, lunch that can be arranged on a whim, a beauty appointment squeezed into an otherwise impossible week, dinner solved on the way home, and perhaps even the beginnings of a holiday plan, all without needing to venture far.



That, in many ways, is Hawthorne’s quiet appeal.



It is also the thinking behind Love Local Hawthorne, a Brisbane City Council-supported initiative designed to celebrate the businesses that shape everyday life in the suburb's shopping precinct; and to encourage locals, along with those who regularly find themselves here, to reconnect with the neighbourhood over the coming weeks.



Because while campaigns come and go, the strongest neighbourhoods are rarely built on promotions alone. They are built on habit, familiarity, convenience, and the places that gradually become part of how life is lived.







A little extra reason to stay local



For the next few weeks, Hawthorne’s familiar rituals will come with added incentives, thanks to Love Local Hawthorne.



From coffee and casual lunches to wellness appointments, practical errands and future holiday plans, participating businesses are offering local perks up to June 7.



For those who frequent the suburb's neighbourhood shops, here's a glimpse of how a typical Hawthorne week could go these days.



Monday: Mornings Made Better



Once the chaos of Monday morning school drop-off has been navigated, a quick glance at one's inbox and calendar makes it easy to decide that coffee is not optional. A trip to The Paper Cup would be a great start to the day.



The appeal of The Paper Cup is not simply the caffeine, although that certainly helps. It is the familiarity of a genuinely local café, the kind where a quick stop can stretch into a few extra minutes because there is no urgent reason to rush off elsewhere.



For some, this is the pre-work ritual. For others, the quiet pause between one obligation and the next. Either way, every neighbourhood has a place like this.




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        The Paper Cup Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a 5% DISCOUNT on any coffee purchase, available on weekdays only. Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Tuesday: The Text That Turns Into Lunch



Tuesday often begins with better intentions than it ends with.



Somewhere between errands and emails, a message appears.



Are you nearby? Quick lunch?



In some suburbs, spontaneity requires planning. Hawthorne has the advantage of making an easy yes genuinely easy.



Izakaya Haiiro is exactly the sort of place that suits that kind of lunch. Relaxed enough to feel unforced, polished enough that it still feels like an occasion, even if the occasion is simply escaping the day for an hour.




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        Izakaya Haiiro
      
    


  A Japanese robatayaki restaurant and bar.
  Enjoy FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNTS for lunch, available before 5pm. 
Available until 7 June.


    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Wednesday: The Case for Dessert



By midweek, most people can make a fairly convincing argument for a treat.



To get past the hump, naturally.



Whether that means an after-school gelato run, dessert after dinner, or simply surrendering to the logic that a Wednesday afternoon improves considerably with something sweet, Sweet Tooth exists for exactly these moments.



The best neighbourhood rituals are rarely grand. They are often built around small indulgences that somehow become expected.




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        Sweet Tooth Gelato & Dessert Bar
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE 500ml house-made flavoured milk with any dessert purchase.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Thursday: Life Admin, But Better



There are days when practicality reasserts itself.



Your next pair of trendy sunnies. Much-needed help for the glasses that have been sitting crooked for weeks. The vague promise to finally replace tired frames. The errand that would feel disproportionately annoying if it required a dedicated trip elsewhere.



This is where good neighbourhoods quietly prove their worth.



At East Vision Optometry, the practical becomes less of a production. You pop in to pick up those sunnies you've had your eye on or sort out your prescription or have fun with the latest coloured contacts and stylish eyewear, to add zing to your look.



That, frankly, is how having fun while shopping usually goes.




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        East Vision Optometry
      
    

    
      Enjoy a FREE glasses maintenance service and a FREE cleaning kit for selected purchases. Available until 7 June.
      
        Please note replacement parts or lenses will incur an extra cost.
      
    

    
      Learn More About Them
    
  





Friday: Dinner, Decided



By Friday evening, ambition tends to be in short supply.



No one particularly wants to cook. No one wants a complicated discussion about options either.



This is where dependable local favourites earn their place.



Fish Boy is the kind of solution people return to because it removes friction from the end of a long week. Dinner appears without much deliberation, which is often exactly the point.



And because Friday evening tends to improve with something worth pouring into a glass, Liquor Legends naturally becomes part of the same equation.



A bottle for dinner. Something chilled for the weekend. Perhaps both.



The point is not extravagance. It is convenience with slightly better taste.




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        Fish Boy Hawthorne
      
    

    
      Enjoy a free serve of calamari when you spend $25 or more.
      Available until 7 June.
    

    
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Saturday: The Weekend Reset



Saturday tends to split people into camps.



There are those who begin the day with movement and those who sincerely admire them from a comfortable distance.



Studio Pilates caters beautifully to the first group, and perhaps aspirationally to the second.



A reformer class before brunch creates the impression of remarkable self-discipline, regardless of what follows.




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For others, restoration takes a different form.



A remedial massage that has been postponed for too long. The beauty appointment that keeps slipping down the list. The sort of practical self-maintenance that becomes far easier to justify when it is close, familiar and easy to fold into the day.



Adore Beauty and Wellness and Hawthorne Skin &amp; Beauty both fit neatly into that version of weekend life.




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Sunday: Slow Coffee, Open Calendars



By Sunday, life slows just enough for bigger conversations.



The coffee lingers. Diaries come out. Someone inevitably asks whether this is finally the year to book that holiday everyone has been vaguely discussing for months.



Travel Associates may not feature in the same way a local café does, but it belongs in the same broader ecosystem of neighbourhood convenience, where even larger plans can begin close to home.



A tropical escape, Europe, somewhere with better weather, or simply the pleasure of imagining it for a while.




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Love Local Hawthorne may be the reason to revisit these businesses over the coming weeks, but the real appeal of a place like Hawthorne's shopping precinct has very little to do with promotions.



It is the ease of knowing good coffee is close; dinner can be solved without fuss; and life’s smaller errands would likely not require a half-day commitment.



The best neighbourhoods are the ones that quietly make ordinary life feel better.



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For most Australians, Anzac Day is something observed close to home — at a dawn service, a local memorial, or in a quiet personal ritual. For Bulimba resident David Wood, this year’s commemoration took him to Belgium, where he stood at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and found the grave of a great-uncle whose story had only recently come into focus.



Like many family histories, the details had faded over time.



What Wood eventually uncovered was the story of two brothers from Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba, whose wartime experiences took very different paths.













Robert Ralston fought at Gallipoli and returned home after being wounded and discharged. It was after Robert’s return that his younger brother, Guy Walter Ralston, enlisted and was later sent to the Western Front as a gunner with the Australian Field Artillery’s 13th Brigade.



On 4 October 1917, during the Battle of Broodseinde near Ypres, Guy was seriously wounded by shrapnel from an enemy shell and died later that day at the age of 28. He was buried at Lijssenthoek, near the field hospital where he was taken.



For Wood, tracing that history meant travelling halfway around the world on Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours’ Anzac Day on the Western Front itinerary, a 10-day journey through northern France and Belgium exploring sites tied to Australia’s First World War history.



“It’s only in the last few years that I learned about my great-uncles Robert and Guy Ralston,” he said.



“Seeing the fields where Guy fought, and finding his grave among so many others on the Western Front, was a very moving and humbling experience.”



What might read as military history on paper became something much more immediate in person.



Where the War Still Feels Close



WWI trench on the Western Front. Photo credit: Supplied



The Western Front does not lend itself to abstraction.



Even now, the landscape carries visible reminders of what unfolded there. Preserved trench systems remain in place. Large craters still interrupt otherwise quiet countryside. In some places, the physical scars of war have outlasted living memory.



Wood’s itinerary included battlefield sites, memorials and places behind the lines, among them Talbot House in Poperinge, founded during the war as a refuge where soldiers could briefly step away from the front.



While Gallipoli looms large in Australia’s national memory, it was on the Western Front that the country endured its greatest wartime losses. Yet for many Australians, the stories tied to France and Belgium remain less prominent in public memory, despite the scale of sacrifice there.



Reading about Ypres or Villers-Bretonneux is one thing. Walking those same places, with the benefit of context and time to absorb what happened there, is something else entirely.



Beneath the Menin Gate



One of the most significant moments of the trip came in Ypres, beneath the Menin Gate Memorial.



Menin Gate memorial. Photo credit: Supplied



Each evening, the Last Post is sounded there in one of the region’s most recognised acts of remembrance, drawing visitors from around the world.



The Last Post ceremony has been held at the Menin Gate since 1928, becoming one of the most enduring traditions of remembrance on the former Western Front.



The Menin Gate at Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Wood was not simply among the crowd. Alongside fellow travellers Jo and Gary, he laid a wreath during the commemorative service on behalf of their group.



Commemmorative service at the Menin Gate. Photo Credit: Supplied



David Wood, with fellow travellers Jo and Gary,  holding a wreath to lay at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Experiences like that are difficult to replicate independently, not simply because of the logistics involved, but because much of their meaning comes from understanding the stories attached to each site.



Some travellers arrive with a long-standing interest in military history. Others come with a name in the family tree and questions they want answered.



Sometimes, those motivations overlap.



A Different Kind of Anzac Day



Dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. Photo Credit: Supplied



Australia’s connection to the Western Front can feel distant compared with Gallipoli, yet for many families, that chapter of history sits much closer than they realise.



For Wood, the trip turned family history into something tangible.



Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has released its 2027 Anzac Day journeys, including Western Front itineraries for travellers wanting to explore the places where so much of Australia’s wartime story unfolded.



For those with their own family military connection — or simply a desire to understand those places more deeply — the Western Front offers a perspective that is difficult to grasp from history books alone.



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For most Australians, Anzac Day is something observed close to home — at a dawn service, a local memorial, or in a quiet personal ritual. For Bulimba resident David Wood, this year’s commemoration took him to Belgium, where he stood at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and found the grave of a great-uncle whose story had only recently come into focus.



Like many family histories, the details had faded over time.



What Wood eventually uncovered was the story of two brothers from Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba, whose wartime experiences took very different paths.













Robert Ralston fought at Gallipoli and returned home after being wounded and discharged. It was after Robert’s return that his younger brother, Guy Walter Ralston, enlisted and was later sent to the Western Front as a gunner with the Australian Field Artillery’s 13th Brigade.



On 4 October 1917, during the Battle of Broodseinde near Ypres, Guy was seriously wounded by shrapnel from an enemy shell and died later that day at the age of 28. He was buried at Lijssenthoek, near the field hospital where he was taken.



For Wood, tracing that history meant travelling halfway around the world on Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours’ Anzac Day on the Western Front itinerary, a 10-day journey through northern France and Belgium exploring sites tied to Australia’s First World War history.



“It’s only in the last few years that I learned about my great-uncles Robert and Guy Ralston,” he said.



“Seeing the fields where Guy fought, and finding his grave among so many others on the Western Front, was a very moving and humbling experience.”



What might read as military history on paper became something much more immediate in person.



Where the War Still Feels Close



WWI trench on the Western Front. Photo credit: Supplied



The Western Front does not lend itself to abstraction.



Even now, the landscape carries visible reminders of what unfolded there. Preserved trench systems remain in place. Large craters still interrupt otherwise quiet countryside. In some places, the physical scars of war have outlasted living memory.



Wood’s itinerary included battlefield sites, memorials and places behind the lines, among them Talbot House in Poperinge, founded during the war as a refuge where soldiers could briefly step away from the front.



While Gallipoli looms large in Australia’s national memory, it was on the Western Front that the country endured its greatest wartime losses. Yet for many Australians, the stories tied to France and Belgium remain less prominent in public memory, despite the scale of sacrifice there.



Reading about Ypres or Villers-Bretonneux is one thing. Walking those same places, with the benefit of context and time to absorb what happened there, is something else entirely.



Beneath the Menin Gate



One of the most significant moments of the trip came in Ypres, beneath the Menin Gate Memorial.



Menin Gate memorial. Photo credit: Supplied



Each evening, the Last Post is sounded there in one of the region’s most recognised acts of remembrance, drawing visitors from around the world.



The Last Post ceremony has been held at the Menin Gate since 1928, becoming one of the most enduring traditions of remembrance on the former Western Front.



The Menin Gate at Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Wood was not simply among the crowd. Alongside fellow travellers Jo and Gary, he laid a wreath during the commemorative service on behalf of their group.



Commemmorative service at the Menin Gate. Photo Credit: Supplied



David Wood, with fellow travellers Jo and Gary,  holding a wreath to lay at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Photo Credit: Supplied



Experiences like that are difficult to replicate independently, not simply because of the logistics involved, but because much of their meaning comes from understanding the stories attached to each site.



Some travellers arrive with a long-standing interest in military history. Others come with a name in the family tree and questions they want answered.



Sometimes, those motivations overlap.



A Different Kind of Anzac Day



Dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. Photo Credit: Supplied



Australia’s connection to the Western Front can feel distant compared with Gallipoli, yet for many families, that chapter of history sits much closer than they realise.



For Wood, the trip turned family history into something tangible.



Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has released its 2027 Anzac Day journeys, including Western Front itineraries for travellers wanting to explore the places where so much of Australia’s wartime story unfolded.



For those with their own family military connection — or simply a desire to understand those places more deeply — the Western Front offers a perspective that is difficult to grasp from history books alone.



Published 18-May-2026
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[New Plans Submitted for Large Retirement Living Project on Lytton Road]]></title>
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Fresh plans for a major retirement village in Balmoral are currently being reviewed following the submission of updated designs for the Lytton Road site.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



The proposal (DA A006935123) at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road, lodged by Levande Pty Ltd, seeks to increase the number of units from 177 to 206 while addressing concerns about building height and local privacy.&nbsp;



New documents submitted to Council in late April show the project has progressed into a “Further Issues Response” stage, where the developer has provided updated architectural plans, planning reports and technical assessments following requests for additional information from council officers.



Council Requests More Detail on Height, Setbacks and Streetscape



According to the planning response prepared by Urbis, the revised development continues to comply with Brisbane’s Retirement and Residential Care Facility Code despite several changes to the approved design.



Council’s further information request focused on issues including building setbacks, staging, streetscape appearance, internal separation distances and the relationship between the development and surrounding residential properties.



In response, the applicant submitted updated elevations, cross-sections and setback comparisons between the previously approved scheme and the revised proposal. Along Andrew Street, one building setback would reduce from about 10.6 metres to about 7.9 metres. Other boundaries show revised separations intended to improve internal site circulation and building arrangement.







Photo Credit: DA A006935123



The updated plans also confirm modest changes to building heights. According to the applicant’s response, the maximum increase in height compared with the earlier approval is about 0.8 metres. One building along the Lytton Road frontage would become slightly lower than originally approved.



The applicant argues these changes would not result in material additional overshadowing impacts on neighbouring properties.



Revised Layout Expands Independent Living Units to 206



The updated proposal retains a multi-building layout across the sloping Balmoral site, with buildings arranged around landscaped communal open spaces and internal pedestrian connections. Shared facilities include lounges, dining areas, a cinema, library, rooftop terrace, pool terrace and games areas.



Plans show the project would deliver 206 apartments across four buildings identified as Buildings A, B, C and D. The apartment mix includes two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus and three-bedroom units, along with larger premium apartments.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123



Architectural drawings indicate the revised scheme consolidates built form toward the centre of the site while maintaining landscaped setbacks around neighbouring properties. Existing vegetation within conservation areas is proposed to remain.



The project would be delivered in three stages. Planning documents outline apartment numbers, communal open space and landscaping allocations for each stage of construction.



Parking and Access Changes Remain Part of Assessment



Traffic access arrangements largely remain consistent with the earlier proposal. Vehicle access would continue from both Lytton Road and Bolan Street, with plans retaining a left-in, left-out arrangement on Lytton Road and extending median kerbing to restrict turning movements.



Updated parking schedules show the development would provide 442 on-site parking spaces across basement and lower levels, including resident, visitor, staff, accessible and service vehicle parking.



The applicant states the revised layout improves internal circulation and reduces driveway impacts along Lytton Road.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business



The development remains subject to assessment and no final decision has yet been published.



Published 14-May-2026
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Fresh plans for a major retirement village in Balmoral are currently being reviewed following the submission of updated designs for the Lytton Road site.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



The proposal (DA A006935123) at 57 Andrew Street and 91 Lytton Road, lodged by Levande Pty Ltd, seeks to increase the number of units from 177 to 206 while addressing concerns about building height and local privacy.&nbsp;



New documents submitted to Council in late April show the project has progressed into a “Further Issues Response” stage, where the developer has provided updated architectural plans, planning reports and technical assessments following requests for additional information from council officers.



Council Requests More Detail on Height, Setbacks and Streetscape



According to the planning response prepared by Urbis, the revised development continues to comply with Brisbane’s Retirement and Residential Care Facility Code despite several changes to the approved design.



Council’s further information request focused on issues including building setbacks, staging, streetscape appearance, internal separation distances and the relationship between the development and surrounding residential properties.



In response, the applicant submitted updated elevations, cross-sections and setback comparisons between the previously approved scheme and the revised proposal. Along Andrew Street, one building setback would reduce from about 10.6 metres to about 7.9 metres. Other boundaries show revised separations intended to improve internal site circulation and building arrangement.







Photo Credit: DA A006935123



The updated plans also confirm modest changes to building heights. According to the applicant’s response, the maximum increase in height compared with the earlier approval is about 0.8 metres. One building along the Lytton Road frontage would become slightly lower than originally approved.



The applicant argues these changes would not result in material additional overshadowing impacts on neighbouring properties.



Revised Layout Expands Independent Living Units to 206



The updated proposal retains a multi-building layout across the sloping Balmoral site, with buildings arranged around landscaped communal open spaces and internal pedestrian connections. Shared facilities include lounges, dining areas, a cinema, library, rooftop terrace, pool terrace and games areas.



Plans show the project would deliver 206 apartments across four buildings identified as Buildings A, B, C and D. The apartment mix includes two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus and three-bedroom units, along with larger premium apartments.



Photo Credit: DA A006935123



Architectural drawings indicate the revised scheme consolidates built form toward the centre of the site while maintaining landscaped setbacks around neighbouring properties. Existing vegetation within conservation areas is proposed to remain.



The project would be delivered in three stages. Planning documents outline apartment numbers, communal open space and landscaping allocations for each stage of construction.



Parking and Access Changes Remain Part of Assessment



Traffic access arrangements largely remain consistent with the earlier proposal. Vehicle access would continue from both Lytton Road and Bolan Street, with plans retaining a left-in, left-out arrangement on Lytton Road and extending median kerbing to restrict turning movements.



Updated parking schedules show the development would provide 442 on-site parking spaces across basement and lower levels, including resident, visitor, staff, accessible and service vehicle parking.



The applicant states the revised layout improves internal circulation and reduces driveway impacts along Lytton Road.



Read: Meet the Bulimba Boy Turning Dog Park Visits Into a Growing Business



The development remains subject to assessment and no final decision has yet been published.



Published 14-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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A former Italian international exchange student at Balmoral State High School is now working as a Space and Astronautical Engineer, specialising in space biomedicine.







Read: Balmoral State High School Named One of Australia’s Most Innovative Schools







Michela Cutigni attended Balmoral State High School (BSHS) as an international exchange student, drawn to the school by its unique programs. She is currently undertaking an Industrial PhD in Space Biomedicine through a collaboration between Thales Alenia Space and the National Space Biomedicine Laboratory at Sapienza University of Rome.







Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



Michela co-authored a paper published in Frontiers in Physiology that reviews how microgravity affects endocrine signalling and reproductive health in women. Her paper notes that most spaceflight physiological research has centred on male subjects. The paper is listed on ResearchGate.



About BSHS’ International Student Program



Balmoral State High School has been reconnecting with Michela s part of a three-part series, asking her to share her experiences and the role that the school had played in her academic development.



Photo credit: balmoralshs.eq.edu.au



Balmoral State High School offers an International Student Program designed to support every student in achieving success both inside and outside the classroom. The school recognises that moving to a new country is a significant step, and its dedicated team provides ongoing guidance, care, and encouragement to help international students settle in, feel at home, and thrive in their studies. 



As one of Brisbane's leading aviation schools, BSHS offers specialised subjects in STEM and Aerospace Studies, supported by partnerships with Boeing and Aviation Australia. The school's International Student Program provides ongoing guidance, care, and encouragement to help students settle in, feel at home, and thrive in their studies. Located five kilometres from Brisbane's city centre, the school offers a range of subjects and co-curricular opportunities across sport, culture, music, and the arts.







Read: Balmoral State High School Teacher and Student Lauded in Prestigious Aerospace Industry Education Awards







“At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated. We look forward to supporting you on your journey, helping you build lifelong friendships, and giving you every opportunity to succeed,” the school stated in its website.



Michela's journey is a reminder of the connections that can form between a local school and the wider world. Balmoral State High School continues to welcome international students through its International Student Program.&nbsp;



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A former Italian international exchange student at Balmoral State High School is now working as a Space and Astronautical Engineer, specialising in space biomedicine.







Read: Balmoral State High School Named One of Australia’s Most Innovative Schools







Michela Cutigni attended Balmoral State High School (BSHS) as an international exchange student, drawn to the school by its unique programs. She is currently undertaking an Industrial PhD in Space Biomedicine through a collaboration between Thales Alenia Space and the National Space Biomedicine Laboratory at Sapienza University of Rome.







Photo credit: Facebook Reel /Balmoral State High School



Michela co-authored a paper published in Frontiers in Physiology that reviews how microgravity affects endocrine signalling and reproductive health in women. Her paper notes that most spaceflight physiological research has centred on male subjects. The paper is listed on ResearchGate.



About BSHS’ International Student Program



Balmoral State High School has been reconnecting with Michela s part of a three-part series, asking her to share her experiences and the role that the school had played in her academic development.



Photo credit: balmoralshs.eq.edu.au



Balmoral State High School offers an International Student Program designed to support every student in achieving success both inside and outside the classroom. The school recognises that moving to a new country is a significant step, and its dedicated team provides ongoing guidance, care, and encouragement to help international students settle in, feel at home, and thrive in their studies. 



As one of Brisbane's leading aviation schools, BSHS offers specialised subjects in STEM and Aerospace Studies, supported by partnerships with Boeing and Aviation Australia. The school's International Student Program provides ongoing guidance, care, and encouragement to help students settle in, feel at home, and thrive in their studies. Located five kilometres from Brisbane's city centre, the school offers a range of subjects and co-curricular opportunities across sport, culture, music, and the arts.







Read: Balmoral State High School Teacher and Student Lauded in Prestigious Aerospace Industry Education Awards







“At Balmoral, our international students are not just welcomed – they are celebrated. We look forward to supporting you on your journey, helping you build lifelong friendships, and giving you every opportunity to succeed,” the school stated in its website.



Michela's journey is a reminder of the connections that can form between a local school and the wider world. Balmoral State High School continues to welcome international students through its International Student Program.&nbsp;



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Sing Sing Sing, Queensland's first choir for people living with dementia and for the people who care for them, meets every Tuesday during school term at Bulimba Community Centre on Barramul Street, and three years since its founding it has grown from a single venue idea into a two-location choir with performances, research partnerships and a growing national profile.



Read: Bulimba Aged Care Home Approved for Complete Rebuild on Brisbane Street



The premise is both simple and quietly radical. Dementia progressively takes so much from the people it touches and from the families around them. Sing Sing Sing starts from the understanding that music, and specifically the act of singing together in a group, offers something that dementia cannot easily take away.



"What an awesome experience," said Tony, a choir member. "You don't have to be afraid of telling anyone you have dementia. What a relief."



That kind of comment captures what Bulimba's Tuesday sessions have become: a room where the diagnosis is not the identity, where voices matter regardless of ability, and where two hours of shared music can shift something real in the people in that room.



The person who started it



Melissa Gill founded Sing Sing Sing in 2022, in partnership with Bulimba Community Centre, the organisation that gave the choir its first home at 1 Barramul Street. Gill is a qualified singing teacher, conductor and coach with extensive experience delivering arts-based health programs. She is also a carer herself, bringing lived experience to a role that is as much about human connection as it is about music.



Photo Credit: Better Hearing Australia



Her vision was specific from the start. Not a program for dementia patients managed by health professionals, but a choir, with a musical director, a creative team of professional musicians, real repertoire spanning the 1920s to the 2020s, and a genuine performing identity. The sessions run from 10am to 12pm every Tuesday during school term, with morning tea included as part of the experience.



Two years after opening in Bulimba, the choir expanded to a second location: the Redlands Performing Arts Centre in Cleveland, where sessions run every Monday during school term. The Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund recently awarded Sing Sing Sing a grant to further expand access to the program across both locations.



Singing and the Brain: What the research shows



The choir’s approach draws on heavy-hitting local research from Griffith and UQ. Their studies have shown that for Queenslanders living with dementia, hitting the right notes in a group setting does wonders for mood and social connection.



Photo Credit: UQ



Group singing engages multiple areas of the brain simultaneously, including regions that are often better preserved in people with dementia than areas associated with language and memory. 



The physical act of breathing, the social engagement of a group, the emotional resonance of familiar songs, and the structured predictability of a musical session all contribute to outcomes that have been documented in clinical and community settings: reduced agitation, improved mood, stronger social connection and moments of genuine presence that can be otherwise difficult to reach.



Photo Credit: ReneeCoffeyMP/Facebook



For carers, the choir offers something equally important. Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most demanding sustained experiences a person can take on, and the opportunity to sit in the same room and share something joyful rather than simply managing a care situation is significant in ways that do not always get named.



Come and sing&nbsp;



The choir is open to people living with dementia and to those who care for them, whether that carer is a family member, a friend or a care worker. No singing experience is required. Melissa and her team start from the belief that everyone can sing, and that the role of a musical director is to help people find their voice, not to gatekeep who deserves one.



Photo Credit: ReneeCoffeyMP/Facebook



A term fee applies, covering music, professional musicians, licences and morning tea. The choir is also open to volunteers who want to assist as buddies during sessions, and to organisations interested in partnering or booking a performance.



The next upcoming public performance is part of the Anywhere Festival: What the World Needs Now, on Saturday 17 May at 10am at Vulcana, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside.



Sing Sing Sing meets every Tuesday during school term at Bulimba Community Centre, 1 Barramul Street, Bulimba, from 10am to 12pm. To join, volunteer or find out more, visit singsingsing.au, email hello@singsingsing.au or call 0481 348 552. Follow the choir on Instagram at @singsingsingchoirs.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



Published 28-April-2026




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Sing Sing Sing, Queensland's first choir for people living with dementia and for the people who care for them, meets every Tuesday during school term at Bulimba Community Centre on Barramul Street, and three years since its founding it has grown from a single venue idea into a two-location choir with performances, research partnerships and a growing national profile.



Read: Bulimba Aged Care Home Approved for Complete Rebuild on Brisbane Street



The premise is both simple and quietly radical. Dementia progressively takes so much from the people it touches and from the families around them. Sing Sing Sing starts from the understanding that music, and specifically the act of singing together in a group, offers something that dementia cannot easily take away.



"What an awesome experience," said Tony, a choir member. "You don't have to be afraid of telling anyone you have dementia. What a relief."



That kind of comment captures what Bulimba's Tuesday sessions have become: a room where the diagnosis is not the identity, where voices matter regardless of ability, and where two hours of shared music can shift something real in the people in that room.



The person who started it



Melissa Gill founded Sing Sing Sing in 2022, in partnership with Bulimba Community Centre, the organisation that gave the choir its first home at 1 Barramul Street. Gill is a qualified singing teacher, conductor and coach with extensive experience delivering arts-based health programs. She is also a carer herself, bringing lived experience to a role that is as much about human connection as it is about music.



Photo Credit: Better Hearing Australia



Her vision was specific from the start. Not a program for dementia patients managed by health professionals, but a choir, with a musical director, a creative team of professional musicians, real repertoire spanning the 1920s to the 2020s, and a genuine performing identity. The sessions run from 10am to 12pm every Tuesday during school term, with morning tea included as part of the experience.



Two years after opening in Bulimba, the choir expanded to a second location: the Redlands Performing Arts Centre in Cleveland, where sessions run every Monday during school term. The Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund recently awarded Sing Sing Sing a grant to further expand access to the program across both locations.



Singing and the Brain: What the research shows



The choir’s approach draws on heavy-hitting local research from Griffith and UQ. Their studies have shown that for Queenslanders living with dementia, hitting the right notes in a group setting does wonders for mood and social connection.



Photo Credit: UQ



Group singing engages multiple areas of the brain simultaneously, including regions that are often better preserved in people with dementia than areas associated with language and memory. 



The physical act of breathing, the social engagement of a group, the emotional resonance of familiar songs, and the structured predictability of a musical session all contribute to outcomes that have been documented in clinical and community settings: reduced agitation, improved mood, stronger social connection and moments of genuine presence that can be otherwise difficult to reach.



Photo Credit: ReneeCoffeyMP/Facebook



For carers, the choir offers something equally important. Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most demanding sustained experiences a person can take on, and the opportunity to sit in the same room and share something joyful rather than simply managing a care situation is significant in ways that do not always get named.



Come and sing&nbsp;



The choir is open to people living with dementia and to those who care for them, whether that carer is a family member, a friend or a care worker. No singing experience is required. Melissa and her team start from the belief that everyone can sing, and that the role of a musical director is to help people find their voice, not to gatekeep who deserves one.



Photo Credit: ReneeCoffeyMP/Facebook



A term fee applies, covering music, professional musicians, licences and morning tea. The choir is also open to volunteers who want to assist as buddies during sessions, and to organisations interested in partnering or booking a performance.



The next upcoming public performance is part of the Anywhere Festival: What the World Needs Now, on Saturday 17 May at 10am at Vulcana, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside.



Sing Sing Sing meets every Tuesday during school term at Bulimba Community Centre, 1 Barramul Street, Bulimba, from 10am to 12pm. To join, volunteer or find out more, visit singsingsing.au, email hello@singsingsing.au or call 0481 348 552. Follow the choir on Instagram at @singsingsingchoirs.



Read: Lytton Road Balmoral Retirement Facility Seeks Minor Changes to Approved Development



Published 28-April-2026




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



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 147 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 51



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Strikers 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Holland Park Hawks 2



NPL - Women



Sun, May 17, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Eastern Suburbs 4 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Souths Strikers 1











NBL1 North



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Gold Coast Rollers 51 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 60



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 70 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 77



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Gold Coast Rollers 114 &nbsp; | &nbsp; South West Metro Pirates 96



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • North Gold Coast Seahawks 83 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Southern Districts Spartans 97




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<title><![CDATA[Fresh Picked, Locally Loved: The Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly]]></title>
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If your Saturday morning doesn't already include a lap of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly, it might be time to set the alarm a little earlier. The market runs every first and third Saturday of the month, and if you haven't made it down yet, now's the time.







Read: Your Guide to Weekend Markets in Manly: Farm, Art, and Food







Held at the Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades, the next market is on Saturday 16 May, running from 6am to midday. It sits within the lush greenery of Little Bayside Park with the harbour as its backdrop, and on a clear Queensland morning, with the bay catching the light and a gentle breeze coming off the water, it doesn't take much convincing to linger longer than planned.



More Than a Market: A Paddock-to-Plate Community



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



What sets Jan Powers apart from a typical weekend market isn't just the setting. The markets advocate for regional produce and provide a paddock-to-plate connection, a philosophy that has been at the heart of the operation since founder Jan Power launched what would become Brisbane's first farmers market back in the 1990s.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



More than three decades later, the markets champion farmers, growers and producers across multiple Brisbane locations. Each stallholder is personally involved in the product they sell. They grow it, bake it, make it or catch it themselves, then hand it directly to the customer. That direct relationship is something you can feel in the way stall operators talk about their products, readily offering expert advice, tips and the story behind what's on the table.



At Manly, that means browsing alongside farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, still-warm bread and baked goods, fragrant spices, premium pantry staples, sustainable seafood and quality cuts of meat. Food trucks and mobile kitchens round out the spread, serving up snacks, meals, coffees and smoothies to regular customers and first-time visitors alike.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



Dogs are welcome too, so there's really no excuse not to come.



The market draws visitors from right across South-East Queensland, attracted by the quality and consistency of its stalls as much as the gorgeous waterfront location. For newcomers, the best advice is simple: arrive early and bring a bag.



A Big Weekend for Jan Powers Across Brisbane



This Saturday is also a notable one for the broader Jan Powers network. The Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm runs every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, making it a same-day option for those keen to hit two markets in one weekend.



And for those looking ahead to Sunday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm, which will open on 17 May, bringing the same commitment to fresh produce, local makers and community to Brisbane's inner north.







Read: Manly Mourns the Passing of Jan Power, Iconic Farmers Market Founder







The Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, 6am to 12pm, at Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



Published 13-May-2026
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If your Saturday morning doesn't already include a lap of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Manly, it might be time to set the alarm a little earlier. The market runs every first and third Saturday of the month, and if you haven't made it down yet, now's the time.







Read: Your Guide to Weekend Markets in Manly: Farm, Art, and Food







Held at the Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades, the next market is on Saturday 16 May, running from 6am to midday. It sits within the lush greenery of Little Bayside Park with the harbour as its backdrop, and on a clear Queensland morning, with the bay catching the light and a gentle breeze coming off the water, it doesn't take much convincing to linger longer than planned.



More Than a Market: A Paddock-to-Plate Community



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



What sets Jan Powers apart from a typical weekend market isn't just the setting. The markets advocate for regional produce and provide a paddock-to-plate connection, a philosophy that has been at the heart of the operation since founder Jan Power launched what would become Brisbane's first farmers market back in the 1990s.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



More than three decades later, the markets champion farmers, growers and producers across multiple Brisbane locations. Each stallholder is personally involved in the product they sell. They grow it, bake it, make it or catch it themselves, then hand it directly to the customer. That direct relationship is something you can feel in the way stall operators talk about their products, readily offering expert advice, tips and the story behind what's on the table.



At Manly, that means browsing alongside farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, still-warm bread and baked goods, fragrant spices, premium pantry staples, sustainable seafood and quality cuts of meat. Food trucks and mobile kitchens round out the spread, serving up snacks, meals, coffees and smoothies to regular customers and first-time visitors alike.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly



Dogs are welcome too, so there's really no excuse not to come.



The market draws visitors from right across South-East Queensland, attracted by the quality and consistency of its stalls as much as the gorgeous waterfront location. For newcomers, the best advice is simple: arrive early and bring a bag.



A Big Weekend for Jan Powers Across Brisbane



This Saturday is also a notable one for the broader Jan Powers network. The Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm runs every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, making it a same-day option for those keen to hit two markets in one weekend.



And for those looking ahead to Sunday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm, which will open on 17 May, bringing the same commitment to fresh produce, local makers and community to Brisbane's inner north.







Read: Manly Mourns the Passing of Jan Power, Iconic Farmers Market Founder







The Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, 6am to 12pm, at Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, between Cambridge and Cardigan Parades. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



Published 13-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Bridge Business Case Funding Unlocks Next Step For Rickertt Road Upgrade]]></title>
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The Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has long been one of the Redlands' most notorious bottlenecks. Now, with $500,000 in State funding locked in for a formal business case, the project is finally moving forward.







Read: Rickertt Road And Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Progresses Near Manly







Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg has confirmed the funding, which will be used to commission a business case led by Redland City Council. The study will explore options to upgrade the existing bridge, assess the project's complexities and scale, and guide future investment decisions. It is expected to be delivered by mid-2027.



The existing bridge sits on the boundary between Redland and Brisbane local government areas and is a notorious bottleneck for commuters travelling in and out of the Redlands.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Minister Mickelberg said the funding agreement was a critical first step on a project he described as long overdue.



"We're acting to reduce congestion on Rickertt Road, and this business case is a critical first step for a project that has been long overdue," he said.



"The Tingalpa Creek Bridge is a key connector for the region and a notorious bottleneck for commuters in the Redlands. We are working with Council, and together we will continue working to deliver for the local community."



Member for Capalaba Russell Field said the funding would deliver a practical path forward for residents and businesses that rely on the connection every day.



Photo credit: Google Street View



"Congestion at the Tingalpa Creek Bridge impacts anyone travelling in and out of the Redlands, and this planning work is making sure infrastructure keeps up with our growing community," Mr Field said.



Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker said the funding was about ensuring the groundwork was done properly before seeking the larger investment the project will require.



"Redlands residents have waited long enough for action on this bridge. It is one of the most frustrating pinch points for anyone travelling in and out of our community," Mrs Stoker said.



"This funding means we can now get the groundwork done properly, so we can build the case for the significant State and Federal investment this project will need."







Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa







Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell confirmed the business case will examine both duplication and full replacement options, with single-lane approaches on either side of the bridge also in scope.



"These important works will determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redlands and the northern side in Brisbane," Mayor Mitchell said.



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The Tingalpa Creek Bridge on Rickertt Road has long been one of the Redlands' most notorious bottlenecks. Now, with $500,000 in State funding locked in for a formal business case, the project is finally moving forward.







Read: Rickertt Road And Tingalpa Creek Bridge Study Progresses Near Manly







Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg has confirmed the funding, which will be used to commission a business case led by Redland City Council. The study will explore options to upgrade the existing bridge, assess the project's complexities and scale, and guide future investment decisions. It is expected to be delivered by mid-2027.



The existing bridge sits on the boundary between Redland and Brisbane local government areas and is a notorious bottleneck for commuters travelling in and out of the Redlands.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Minister Mickelberg said the funding agreement was a critical first step on a project he described as long overdue.



"We're acting to reduce congestion on Rickertt Road, and this business case is a critical first step for a project that has been long overdue," he said.



"The Tingalpa Creek Bridge is a key connector for the region and a notorious bottleneck for commuters in the Redlands. We are working with Council, and together we will continue working to deliver for the local community."



Member for Capalaba Russell Field said the funding would deliver a practical path forward for residents and businesses that rely on the connection every day.



Photo credit: Google Street View



"Congestion at the Tingalpa Creek Bridge impacts anyone travelling in and out of the Redlands, and this planning work is making sure infrastructure keeps up with our growing community," Mr Field said.



Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker said the funding was about ensuring the groundwork was done properly before seeking the larger investment the project will require.



"Redlands residents have waited long enough for action on this bridge. It is one of the most frustrating pinch points for anyone travelling in and out of our community," Mrs Stoker said.



"This funding means we can now get the groundwork done properly, so we can build the case for the significant State and Federal investment this project will need."







Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa







Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell confirmed the business case will examine both duplication and full replacement options, with single-lane approaches on either side of the bridge also in scope.



"These important works will determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redlands and the northern side in Brisbane," Mayor Mitchell said.



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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 50   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Cooke-Murphy Oval / Cooke-Murphy Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Labrador QAFL Seniors 123   |   Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Giffin Park / Giffin Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 38   |   Southport QAFLW Seniors 25



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 48   |   Southern Districts Spartans 95



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Hibiscus Sports Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4• South West Metro Pirates 53   |   Southern Districts Spartans 82











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• Sunshine Coast Falcons 14   |   Brisbane Tigers 12



Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe) – QRL – Mal Meninga Cup – Men – Grand Final• WM Seagulls 20   |   Townsville Blackhawks 21








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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 61 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFL Seniors 99



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Morningside QAFL Seniors 164 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Sherwood QAFL Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Giffin Park) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 39 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Maroochydore QAFLW Seniors 15



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Morningside QAFLW Seniors 34 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Bond University QAFLW Seniors 38



FQPL1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Robina Common) – FQPL1 Men – Round 9 • Robina City Postponed   |   Holland Park Hawks Postponed



NPL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Lions FC 0   |   Eastern Suburbs 2



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Perry Park) – NPL Women – Round 12 • Souths Strikers 0   |   Capalaba FC 1











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Southern Districts Spartans 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 81



• Southern Districts Spartans 85 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane Capitals 109
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<title><![CDATA[Queensland Rail Industrial Dispute Triggers Mass Service Cuts Across Network Including Cleveland Line]]></title>
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Commuters in Manly and Lota who rely on the Cleveland Line will face significantly reduced train services from Tuesday, May 5, after Queensland Rail announced it would remove 273 services from its timetable amid an ongoing industrial dispute.







Read: Only 16 extra drivers working since Queensland's 'rail fail'







The Cleveland Line is among those affected, with peak-hour services reduced to every 15 minutes, and off-peak services running every 30 minutes. Queensland Rail says the network will revert to a timetable similar to a Saturday schedule, with some additional services during morning and afternoon peaks.



TransLink has advised commuters directly via its official Facebook page: "On weekdays until further notice, services on all lines will operate to a modified schedule, similar to a Saturday timetable, with extra services during the morning and afternoon peaks to support weekday travel. Your journey may take longer than usual, so please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider travelling earlier or later, or taking alternative transport options."







The reduction follows rolling industrial action by three unions: the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). Queensland Rail is currently in a wage deal standoff with seven transport unions, with thousands of members participating in industrial action.



Queensland Rail has confirmed that 42 three-car sets are currently offline awaiting repairs, representing approximately 20 per cent of the fleet. Signalling problems, door faults and electrical issues are among the defects listed. The operator reduced train capacity from six cars to three last week before announcing the broader timetable cuts.



Queensland Rail head of corporate affairs Nev Conway said the operator did not have enough trains available to run the full timetable, attributing the situation to workers not performing their maintenance duties during strike action.



Queensland Rail has also issued 471 return-to-work notices to maintenance staff. The operator advised that 490 workers would not be paid if they continued to participate in strike action. Previously, those employees had been attending work and completing limited duties, but Queensland Rail ended that arrangement last week.



Dispute over cause of service cuts



Cleveland Line at Lota Station (Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew Foley)



Queensland Rail and the unions have each offered differing accounts of what triggered the timetable reduction. Queensland Rail maintains the maintenance backlog is a direct result of strike action, while the unions argue the situation was avoidable.



The AMWU said the timetable change was unnecessary and that the dispute could be resolved if agreement were reached on two classification-based claims. The union said Queensland Rail had failed to plan adequately for the consequences of the prolonged bargaining process.



The ETU argued that Queensland Rail's decision to stop maintenance workers from performing partial duties was the direct cause of the timetable reduction, rather than the industrial action itself. The ETU has also called for electrical workers at Queensland Rail to be covered by a separate enterprise agreement, a request Queensland Rail has declined.







Read: Going Car-Free in Brisbane? UQ Study Says the City Just Won’t Let You







Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said 880 notices of industrial action had been lodged against Queensland Rail. He confirmed the reduced timetable would remain in place for the foreseeable future and flagged that further cuts were possible if the maintenance backlog continued to grow. The Minister said negotiations were a matter for Queensland Rail and indicated he did not intend to meet directly with the unions.



The reduced services are also expected to affect NRL Magic Round in three weeks, with around 150,000 ticket holders expected in Brisbane over the three-day event. Queensland Rail said it was working on contingency plans including replacement buses and privately hired train services through Stadiums Queensland.



Commuters are advised to check the TransLink journey planner at translink.com.au for live updates before travelling.



Published 4-May-2026
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Commuters in Manly and Lota who rely on the Cleveland Line will face significantly reduced train services from Tuesday, May 5, after Queensland Rail announced it would remove 273 services from its timetable amid an ongoing industrial dispute.







Read: Only 16 extra drivers working since Queensland's 'rail fail'







The Cleveland Line is among those affected, with peak-hour services reduced to every 15 minutes, and off-peak services running every 30 minutes. Queensland Rail says the network will revert to a timetable similar to a Saturday schedule, with some additional services during morning and afternoon peaks.



TransLink has advised commuters directly via its official Facebook page: "On weekdays until further notice, services on all lines will operate to a modified schedule, similar to a Saturday timetable, with extra services during the morning and afternoon peaks to support weekday travel. Your journey may take longer than usual, so please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider travelling earlier or later, or taking alternative transport options."







The reduction follows rolling industrial action by three unions: the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). Queensland Rail is currently in a wage deal standoff with seven transport unions, with thousands of members participating in industrial action.



Queensland Rail has confirmed that 42 three-car sets are currently offline awaiting repairs, representing approximately 20 per cent of the fleet. Signalling problems, door faults and electrical issues are among the defects listed. The operator reduced train capacity from six cars to three last week before announcing the broader timetable cuts.



Queensland Rail head of corporate affairs Nev Conway said the operator did not have enough trains available to run the full timetable, attributing the situation to workers not performing their maintenance duties during strike action.



Queensland Rail has also issued 471 return-to-work notices to maintenance staff. The operator advised that 490 workers would not be paid if they continued to participate in strike action. Previously, those employees had been attending work and completing limited duties, but Queensland Rail ended that arrangement last week.



Dispute over cause of service cuts



Cleveland Line at Lota Station (Photo credit: Google Maps/Andrew Foley)



Queensland Rail and the unions have each offered differing accounts of what triggered the timetable reduction. Queensland Rail maintains the maintenance backlog is a direct result of strike action, while the unions argue the situation was avoidable.



The AMWU said the timetable change was unnecessary and that the dispute could be resolved if agreement were reached on two classification-based claims. The union said Queensland Rail had failed to plan adequately for the consequences of the prolonged bargaining process.



The ETU argued that Queensland Rail's decision to stop maintenance workers from performing partial duties was the direct cause of the timetable reduction, rather than the industrial action itself. The ETU has also called for electrical workers at Queensland Rail to be covered by a separate enterprise agreement, a request Queensland Rail has declined.







Read: Going Car-Free in Brisbane? UQ Study Says the City Just Won’t Let You







Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said 880 notices of industrial action had been lodged against Queensland Rail. He confirmed the reduced timetable would remain in place for the foreseeable future and flagged that further cuts were possible if the maintenance backlog continued to grow. The Minister said negotiations were a matter for Queensland Rail and indicated he did not intend to meet directly with the unions.



The reduced services are also expected to affect NRL Magic Round in three weeks, with around 150,000 ticket holders expected in Brisbane over the three-day event. Queensland Rail said it was working on contingency plans including replacement buses and privately hired train services through Stadiums Queensland.



Commuters are advised to check the TransLink journey planner at translink.com.au for live updates before travelling.



Published 4-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[East Brisbane Area Sports Results 24-26 April 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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AFL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Toorabul) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Lions 127 | Adelaide Crows 75



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 50 | Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 129



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFL – Men – Round 4 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 54 | Morningside QAFL Seniors 127



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Bond University Oval / Bond University Oval 1) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Bond University QAFLW Seniors 10 | Coorparoo QAFLW Seniors 26



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – QAFLW – Women – Round 3 • Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 15 | Morningside QAFLW Seniors 11







NPL



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Spencer Park (Brisbane City FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Brisbane City 3 | Wynnum Wolves 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Moreton City Excelsior 6 | Brisbane Roar B 0



Sat, April 25, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Peninsula Power 3 | Lions FC 2



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 9 • Olympic FC 2 | Magic United 0



Sun, April 26, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 11 • FQ Academy QAS 4 | Olympic FC 3















Sun, April 26, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • WM Seagulls 40 | Western Clydesdales 16



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Townsville Blackhawks) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Townsville Blackhawks 18 | Brisbane Tigers 28



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 7 • Norths Devils 10 | Redcliffe Dolphins 22















Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Townsville Heat 93 | South West Metro Pirates 76



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Mackay Meteors 96 | Southern Districts Spartans 104



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Bravus Arena) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 2 • Rockhampton Rockets 73 | Southern Districts Spartans 91



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Mackay Basketball Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Mackay Meteorettes 78 | Southern Districts Spartans 84



Sat, April 25, 2026 (Carmichael Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Townsville Flames 77 | South West Metro Pirates 70



Fri, April 24, 2026 (Trinity Ford Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 2 • Cairns Dolphins 95 | South West Metro Pirates 49




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<title><![CDATA[Recycled Shells To Help Restore Oyster Reefs Across Moreton Bay]]></title>
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A Moreton Bay shellfish reef restoration project will use recycled shells and oyster baskets to support marine habitat and water quality, with the work carrying wider relevance for bayside communities including Manly.



Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa



Recycled Shells Given A New Role In Moreton Bay



Shellfish reefs in Moreton Bay are set to be restored through a $1.5 million project using recycled shell material collected from seafood businesses and restaurants across Brisbane.







The project will support OzFish in creating and deploying 10,000 Robust Oyster Baskets over two years at three confirmed locations: the Port of Brisbane, Peel Island and Fisher’s Lease.



The work is aimed at restoring shellfish reefs that have been lost through historical harvesting, coastal development, disease and declining water quality.



Oyster Baskets To Support Reef Habitat



The recycled shells will be cleaned and cured to meet biosecurity requirements before being used to create the Robust Oyster Baskets.



Volunteers will help prepare the baskets, giving the project a community-based element while supporting practical restoration work in the bay.



A single Robust Oyster Basket can provide shelter for more than 10,000 baby oysters. Once deployed, the baskets are intended to help rebuild shellfish reef habitat and support marine life.



Shellfish reefs provide important habitat for fish and crustaceans. Their restoration is expected to improve biodiversity across the selected Moreton Bay locations.



Photo Credit: OzFish Unlimited/Facebook



Water Quality Benefits Across The Bay



Oysters play a natural filtering role in the marine environment by trapping microscopic algae and other particles, helping improve water quality as reef systems develop.



One oyster can filter more than 100 litres of water a day, making shellfish reefs a valuable part of Moreton Bay’s marine ecosystem.



While the confirmed deployment sites are not in Manly, the project’s focus on water quality, marine habitat and biodiversity carries wider relevance for communities connected to the bay.



Photo Credit: KaraCookMP/Facebook



Two-Year Restoration Effort



Over the next two years, OzFish will deploy 10,000 oyster baskets across the Port of Brisbane, Peel Island and Fisher’s Lease.



The project is expected to support marine habitat, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and encourage community engagement.



Read: Concerns Raised Over Parking and Scale in Manly State Boat Harbour Plans



As the baskets are deployed, the work is expected to contribute to the gradual recovery of shellfish reefs across selected parts of Moreton Bay, using recycled shell material and volunteer effort to support restoration in the marine environment.



Published 27-Apr-2026
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A Moreton Bay shellfish reef restoration project will use recycled shells and oyster baskets to support marine habitat and water quality, with the work carrying wider relevance for bayside communities including Manly.



Read: Local Community Mourns After Fatal Workplace Incident in Tingalpa



Recycled Shells Given A New Role In Moreton Bay



Shellfish reefs in Moreton Bay are set to be restored through a $1.5 million project using recycled shell material collected from seafood businesses and restaurants across Brisbane.







The project will support OzFish in creating and deploying 10,000 Robust Oyster Baskets over two years at three confirmed locations: the Port of Brisbane, Peel Island and Fisher’s Lease.



The work is aimed at restoring shellfish reefs that have been lost through historical harvesting, coastal development, disease and declining water quality.



Oyster Baskets To Support Reef Habitat



The recycled shells will be cleaned and cured to meet biosecurity requirements before being used to create the Robust Oyster Baskets.



Volunteers will help prepare the baskets, giving the project a community-based element while supporting practical restoration work in the bay.



A single Robust Oyster Basket can provide shelter for more than 10,000 baby oysters. Once deployed, the baskets are intended to help rebuild shellfish reef habitat and support marine life.



Shellfish reefs provide important habitat for fish and crustaceans. Their restoration is expected to improve biodiversity across the selected Moreton Bay locations.



Photo Credit: OzFish Unlimited/Facebook



Water Quality Benefits Across The Bay



Oysters play a natural filtering role in the marine environment by trapping microscopic algae and other particles, helping improve water quality as reef systems develop.



One oyster can filter more than 100 litres of water a day, making shellfish reefs a valuable part of Moreton Bay’s marine ecosystem.



While the confirmed deployment sites are not in Manly, the project’s focus on water quality, marine habitat and biodiversity carries wider relevance for communities connected to the bay.



Photo Credit: KaraCookMP/Facebook



Two-Year Restoration Effort



Over the next two years, OzFish will deploy 10,000 oyster baskets across the Port of Brisbane, Peel Island and Fisher’s Lease.



The project is expected to support marine habitat, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and encourage community engagement.



Read: Concerns Raised Over Parking and Scale in Manly State Boat Harbour Plans



As the baskets are deployed, the work is expected to contribute to the gradual recovery of shellfish reefs across selected parts of Moreton Bay, using recycled shell material and volunteer effort to support restoration in the marine environment.



Published 27-Apr-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Concerns Raised Over Parking and Scale in Manly State Boat Harbour Plans]]></title>
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The development application for the Manly State Boat Harbour redevelopment has moved into a detailed information request phase, with planning assessors identifying ten areas requiring further information or revised plans before assessment can progress.



Read: New Design Released for Parking and Safety Changes at Manly State Boat Harbour



The information request, issued on 6 March 2026, is a standard and necessary step in the assessment process. It does not signal a refusal. The applicant, MA Marina Fund TT Pty Ltd acting through Willowtree Planning, has until approximately 6 June 2026 to respond before the assessment clock resumes.



Ten Questions Assessors Need Answered



The most pointed questions go to the scale of the proposed upper-floor bistro. Assessors flagged that it is substantial in both floor area and expected patron numbers, and that the application does not sufficiently demonstrate how it remains subordinate to and directly associated with the ground-floor club use rather than operating as a standalone restaurant. 



Photo Credit: Google Maps screengrab



The applicant must either prove that link with specific details on intended operators, expected patronage and access restrictions, or seek a separate development permit for the bistro in its own right.



The five proposed retail tenancies raised a similar flag, with assessors requiring the applicant to show the shops would be associated with marina activities and would not undermine the viability of the nearby Manly Harbour Village centre.



On parking, assessors found the proposed reduction from 148 to 118 spaces insufficiently justified. The applicant must now conduct a peak hour traffic survey establishing existing trip generation, produce a net increase table showing the additional burden on the local road network, and clarify how many berths and facilities currently depend on the existing parking areas.



Photo Credit: Maritme Safety QLD



Other information requests cover noise and air quality from marine industry workshops, given the site sits within 100 metres of sensitive residential zoning across Royal Esplanade. The applicant must detail all industrial activities proposed including fibreglassing, grinding, spray painting and engine repair, and clarify the intended hours of operation for all uses. 



Stormwater management, refuse vehicle access, landscaping, pedestrian connectivity to the streetscape and the existing Environmentally Relevant Activity approval on the site were also flagged as requiring further detail.



Energex Cleared the Application



One referral agency response has already come back positively. Energex assessed the application on 4 March 2026 and approved it in full, subject to conditions. The electrical network referral was triggered because the site sits within 100 metres of a supply infrastructure easement. 



Energex confirmed the proposed works do not adversely affect the safe or efficient operation of the electricity network, with conditions requiring that no buildings or structures be placed within two existing underground cable easements on the site.



Residents Raise Concerns



Both public submissions received, lodged on 20 February 2026, home in on the same issue: parking.



Photo Credit: DA A006949411



Manly resident Andrew Wernbacher supports the development in principle but is firm on one point: the existing parking is already overwhelmed on weekends and holidays, with overflow regularly spilling onto local streets and into the nearby public boat ramp facility.



"I'm concerned that the reduction in proposed on-site parking will add excessive strain on the already overloaded local streets and adjoining public boat ramp facility," Wernbacher wrote. "On-site parking needs to be increased, not decreased."



The second submission, lodged with personal details removed at the submitter's request, is an outright objection on the same grounds: "I oppose the proposed development solely on the grounds that this facility needs more parking not less. I will oppose the development unless the parking supply is increased and not decreased."



The assessor's requirement for a peak hour traffic survey and net increase analysis will now put hard data behind what both submitters are describing from lived experience.



What Happens Next



Once the applicant responds to the information request, assessment continues toward a formal decision by BCC. Residents can track the DA's progress, view all documents and lodge a submission by clicking here.



Read: East Coast Marina Seeks Approval for New Clubhouse, Restaurants and Retail at Manly Boat Harbour



Published 25-April-2026




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The development application for the Manly State Boat Harbour redevelopment has moved into a detailed information request phase, with planning assessors identifying ten areas requiring further information or revised plans before assessment can progress.



Read: New Design Released for Parking and Safety Changes at Manly State Boat Harbour



The information request, issued on 6 March 2026, is a standard and necessary step in the assessment process. It does not signal a refusal. The applicant, MA Marina Fund TT Pty Ltd acting through Willowtree Planning, has until approximately 6 June 2026 to respond before the assessment clock resumes.



Ten Questions Assessors Need Answered



The most pointed questions go to the scale of the proposed upper-floor bistro. Assessors flagged that it is substantial in both floor area and expected patron numbers, and that the application does not sufficiently demonstrate how it remains subordinate to and directly associated with the ground-floor club use rather than operating as a standalone restaurant. 



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The applicant must either prove that link with specific details on intended operators, expected patronage and access restrictions, or seek a separate development permit for the bistro in its own right.



The five proposed retail tenancies raised a similar flag, with assessors requiring the applicant to show the shops would be associated with marina activities and would not undermine the viability of the nearby Manly Harbour Village centre.



On parking, assessors found the proposed reduction from 148 to 118 spaces insufficiently justified. The applicant must now conduct a peak hour traffic survey establishing existing trip generation, produce a net increase table showing the additional burden on the local road network, and clarify how many berths and facilities currently depend on the existing parking areas.



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Other information requests cover noise and air quality from marine industry workshops, given the site sits within 100 metres of sensitive residential zoning across Royal Esplanade. The applicant must detail all industrial activities proposed including fibreglassing, grinding, spray painting and engine repair, and clarify the intended hours of operation for all uses. 



Stormwater management, refuse vehicle access, landscaping, pedestrian connectivity to the streetscape and the existing Environmentally Relevant Activity approval on the site were also flagged as requiring further detail.



Energex Cleared the Application



One referral agency response has already come back positively. Energex assessed the application on 4 March 2026 and approved it in full, subject to conditions. The electrical network referral was triggered because the site sits within 100 metres of a supply infrastructure easement. 



Energex confirmed the proposed works do not adversely affect the safe or efficient operation of the electricity network, with conditions requiring that no buildings or structures be placed within two existing underground cable easements on the site.



Residents Raise Concerns



Both public submissions received, lodged on 20 February 2026, home in on the same issue: parking.



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Manly resident Andrew Wernbacher supports the development in principle but is firm on one point: the existing parking is already overwhelmed on weekends and holidays, with overflow regularly spilling onto local streets and into the nearby public boat ramp facility.



"I'm concerned that the reduction in proposed on-site parking will add excessive strain on the already overloaded local streets and adjoining public boat ramp facility," Wernbacher wrote. "On-site parking needs to be increased, not decreased."



The second submission, lodged with personal details removed at the submitter's request, is an outright objection on the same grounds: "I oppose the proposed development solely on the grounds that this facility needs more parking not less. I will oppose the development unless the parking supply is increased and not decreased."



The assessor's requirement for a peak hour traffic survey and net increase analysis will now put hard data behind what both submitters are describing from lived experience.



What Happens Next



Once the applicant responds to the information request, assessment continues toward a formal decision by BCC. Residents can track the DA's progress, view all documents and lodge a submission by clicking here.



Read: East Coast Marina Seeks Approval for New Clubhouse, Restaurants and Retail at Manly Boat Harbour



Published 25-April-2026




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