Credit: 7NEWSA Queensland police officer has shot during a physical confrontation with a man who was also shot in the struggle Officers were called to a home on Tamar Street in Annerley at 9.13am after reports of a disturbance the male constable became involved in an altercation with the man In the ensuing struggle both sustained gunshot wounds and have now been transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Both the officer and the other man were rushed to hospital for treatment Credit: 7NEWSPremier David Crisafulli said incidents such as these “sends a shiver up your spine” “It shows you why people respect the men and women in the Queensland Police Service so very much,” he told reporters “They run towards situations where others naturally run away and there’s no place for that modern Queensland.” Mr Crisafulli said he hoped an investigation would find ways to better protect police I’d like to see the strongest of signals sent to make sure that people who sign up to be police officers know that the system will protect them when they’re going about their business,” he said Police say the incident will be investigated by the Ethical Standards Command with oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Discover street art and murals in public spaces across the city using the interactive map More than 1,200 traffic signal boxes showcase the work of local artists as part of the community art project Anyone can apply to paint a traffic signal box from school students to professional artists Artforce Brisbane gives locals of all ages and artistic backgrounds the chance to bring colourful stories to our city’s intersections.  Around 80 Artforce Brisbane opportunities are available each year You may even win an award for outstanding artwork Visit Artforce Brisbane to explore the gallery of current creations and find out how to apply to paint a traffic signal box Artforce Brisbane gives locals of all ages and artistic backgrounds the chance to bring colourful stories to our city’s intersections.  Visit Artforce Brisbane to explore the gallery of current creations and find out how to apply to paint a traffic signal box Created by both local and national artists Brisbane's murals enliven our public spaces and celebrate our city's vibrant creative scene Murals have been delivered by Council's Brisbane Canvas program and Village Precinct Projects and in partnership with Brisbane Street Art Festival They introduce a rich range of innovative and imaginative commissioned street art to walls pillars and bridges across the city.  pillars and bridges across the city.  Take a look at the murals adding bursts of colour to our public spaces and helping to maintain Brisbane’s unique identity Street art or legal graffiti walls are public spaces where street artists can showcase their talent We provide street art walls to foster local artists and help reduce graffiti on public and private property You’ll find street art walls in:   The street art walls are freely available for artists to express their creativity and develop their skills Make sure you follow the guidelines when working on the street art walls You’ll find street art walls in:   Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Two police officers have been treated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital while a 26-year-old man underwent surgery on gunshot wounds following an “extremely difficult” altercation in Brisbane’s inner-south on Friday morning Police were called to Annerley at 9.13am after residents at a Tamar Street home reported a 26-year-old man had trespassed into their backyard and was “acting erratically” Brisbane acting assistant commissioner Rhys Wildman said two officers – a 40-year-old senior constable and a first-year constable – arrived on-scene to find the man was armed with “a piece of timber” and in a “highly agitated state” Police attended the scene of an altercation between a man and officer in Annerley that led to both people suffering life-threatening gunshot wounds.Credit: Bec Baker “Officers attempted to deescalate the situation by engaging with that particular male the male approached the officers and … lunged for a firearm belonging to the senior constable,” he said “During the struggle … the firearm discharged and the senior constable received a gunshot wound to the left inner thigh .. [and] the first-year constable received a bite from the 26-year-old male.” A witness reported hearing three or four shots in the street which backs on to a rail line where work has been occurring Wildman said during the altercation the first-year constable was “then forced to discharge their firearm” hitting the 26-year-old twice in the stomach A second police team was called to assist in the arrest with the man “still in a very agitated position” despite the gunshot wounds Police established a crime scene and the street remained closed about 10am on Friday Wildman said it was “extremely” unusual for an offender to be tasered after being shot “Once that was completed then the Queensland Ambulance Service and officers provided first aid to all parties.” Police declared a crime scene following the incident and the street remained closed to the public about 10am on Friday and found the 26-year-old with life-threatening injuries and the 40-yeaer-old officer with potentially life-threatening injuries from the gun shot wound “Straight after the incident the first-year-officer applied tactical first aid to the injured officer putting a tourniquet in place,” said Wildman He added the first-year constable’s actions were potentially life-saving for the 40-year-old senior constable All three people were taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital where the 26-year-old remained in a serious condition and underwent surgery for his gunshot wounds on Friday afternoon Wildman said the tasering had not led to additional injuries Acting Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said it was “extremely” unusual for an offender to be tasered after being shot.Credit: Queensland Police The senior constable remained at hospital in a stable condition on Friday afternoon while his partner had been released after receiving treatment for their bite wound On Friday afternoon the crime scene remained in place and officers were speaking to witnesses and residents Wildman said the incident had sparked a two-part investigation an ethical standards command component and a criminal investigation into the actions of the 26-year-old “Our main priority from a policing perspective is around the welfare of our own officers … this is a very difficult and dangerous job and they did abn outstanding job on this occasion,” he said Premier David Crisafulli said he expected a thorough investigation and the appropriate response and not open a door and wonder whether or not they’ll be alive at the other end of that exchange,” Crisafulli said “To think that a callout can end in something like that sends shivers up your spine and shows you why people respect the men and women of the Queensland Police Service so very much They run towards situations where others naturally run away.” Two police officers have been treated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital while a 26-year-old man underwent surgery on gunshot wounds following an \\u201Cextremely difficult\\u201D altercation in Brisbane\\u2019s inner-south on Friday morning Police were called to Annerley at 9.13am after residents at a Tamar Street home reported a 26-year-old man had trespassed into their backyard and was \\u201Cacting erratically\\u201D Brisbane acting assistant commissioner Rhys Wildman said two officers \\u2013 a 40-year-old senior constable and a first-year constable \\u2013 arrived on-scene to find the man was armed with \\u201Ca piece of timber\\u201D and in a \\u201Chighly agitated state\\u201D \\u201COfficers attempted to deescalate the situation by engaging with that particular male the male approached the officers and \\u2026 lunged for a firearm belonging to the senior constable,\\u201D he said \\u201CDuring the struggle \\u2026 the firearm discharged [and] the first-year constable received a bite from the 26-year-old male.\\u201D Wildman said during the altercation the first-year constable was \\u201Cthen forced to discharge their firearm\\u201D with the man \\u201Cstill in a very agitated position\\u201D despite the gunshot wounds Wildman said it was \\u201Cextremely\\u201D unusual for an offender to be tasered after being shot \\u201COnce that was completed then the Queensland Ambulance Service and officers provided first aid to all parties.\\u201D \\u201CStraight after the incident the first-year-officer applied tactical first aid to the injured officer putting a tourniquet in place,\\u201D said Wildman He added the first-year constable\\u2019s actions were potentially life-saving for the 40-year-old senior constable \\u201COur main priority from a policing perspective is around the welfare of our own officers \\u2026 this is a very difficult and dangerous job and they did abn outstanding job on this occasion,\\u201D he said and we\\u2019ll be supporting them as well.\\u201D \\u201CPolice deserve to be able to go to work and not open a door and wonder whether or not they\\u2019ll be alive at the other end of that exchange,\\u201D Crisafulli said \\u201CTo think that a 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change lids If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 This is probably not the page you’re looking for torched cheesecake iced long blacks and lavender iced matcha Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. ShareSusan Koh wasn’t always a baker. Instead, she started her career in fashion in her native Singapore. “I was actually a fashion designer and a fashion buyer for Polo Ralph Lauren in Singapore,” Koh says. “But when my husband and I migrated to Brisbane 16 years ago, there weren’t so many of those jobs here.” Nos. Bakehouse opened earlier this month in Dutton Park.Tammy LawSo Koh started baking at home and would return to Singapore regularly pre-COVID for “very basic training” as a pastry chef. Later, she mastered her trade working in Brisbane at cafés such as Dello Mano – celebrated for its brownies – and Florence in Camp Hill. Still, you can see the designer’s eye in Koh’s new café, Nos. Bakehouse, which she opened with chef Hank Lyu earlier this month. It’s in the lovingly thought-through fit-out, with its vintage furniture and light fittings, carefully arranged framed pictures on the dining room wall, and winsome garden setting out back. Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant openings of 2024It’s also in the immaculate cakes and sandos the cafe is producing out of its cosy Annerley Road premises it helps a lot – I like to put my own little twist on things it helps a lot because you know what works in terms of colour and so on.” “It’s somewhere the customer can come and sit down and simply be with their family.”Tammy LawKoh and Lyu’s menu has changed since they first opened Nos simply because of the number of punters they’re getting through the door allowing the kitchen to better focus on a short menu of super fluffy There are five varieties of sando: brulée egg mayo All are relatively small one-handers served with the baked bread’s top still intact the prawn and the chicken fried katsu-style with a panko crumb Yuzu brulee cheesecake and Basque iced long black.Tammy LawThe dessert menu is similarly efficient: there’s a decadent French toast made with the same sando bread and served with baked Japanese milk pudding and fruits a twice-baked chocolate cake with crème anglaise Koh and Liu have also applied their imagination to the drinks menu also which features a lavender iced matcha and iced latte where cheesecake is served atop a coffee and torched Espresso and specialty coffee is fuelled by Sydney’s Five Senses Bakehouse.Tammy LawAdvertisementGoing forward Koh says to expect a greater variety of sandos and for brunch dishes to make a comeback as rotating specials “We still have customers asking about the mains,” Koh says “It’s just a question of kitchen space right now But once everything is settled we can bring that back Ube Basque cheesecake.Tammy Law“But I think it’s been popular so far because the interior of the cafe is really comforting It’s somewhere the customer can come and sit down and simply be with their family instagram.com/nos.bakehouse Remove items from your saved list to add more A development application has been lodged for Student Accommodation Designed by Elevation Architecture the proposal seeks a residential building containing sixty seven (67) apartments for rooming accommodation for student living The new building will be three (3) storeys (9.5m in height) and will consist of 4 levels (including a basement car parking structure) The existing multiple dwellings and structures on the site will be removed to facilitate the proposed development The site is within the Low-Medium Density Residential zone The accommodation building provides open space in the form of outdoor space indoor recreation and dining across all levels A total of 158.2sqm of communal space is provided along with further private outdoor space The proposal provides 40 car parking spaces within the basement Vehicle and pedestrian access is proposed to Duke Street via a shared driveway and pedestrian entrance lobby The planners at Viva Property Group state “the development is vigilantly planned so as to provide some articulation to facades and variation of materials as well as finishes across the site so as to decrease perceived building scale and bulk.’’ The proposal provides 2,159.1sqm of gross floor area (GFA) with 986.4sqm (59.3%) site cover over the 1,663sqm subject site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from publicly accessible information that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au A development application has been lodged for a Childcare Centre Designed by All Design and Drafting the proposal seeks a two (2) storey childcare centre over the 1,438sqm site with a maximum floor height of 9.5m high towards the site’s western boundary with elements of stonework at the ground floor entrance and to present as a detached dwelling The strategically designed building incorporated setbacks landscape buffers and acoustic barriers to be sympathetic to the surrounding residential area The site is currently being improved by three buildings which are currently used as Braille House and needs to be demolished to facilitate the redevelopment The site has a frontage of approximately 55.8m (Norman Street) The proposed Childcare centre includes 21 car park spaces Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is provided via a new crossover to Norman Street We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information A development application has been lodged for the internal alterations and overall extensions to the existing Junction Hotel Designed by Craig W Chandler the proposal seeks to improve customer convenience and comfort for the hotel patrons by providing improved quality and appreciation of the heritage place The hotel extensions are proposed to the south-east portion of the site and seek to integrate with existing hotel and provide customers options when attending the venue The planners at VGF Town Planners state “The proposal is consistent with the Moorooka—Stephens district neighbourhood plan as it is a ta compatible scale with existing and likely future surrounding buildings and is consistent with the Neighbourhood Plan outcomes The proposed development maintains and enhances the site’s position as a high-quality place for residents and visitors of Annerley to live situated within a District Centre and at the confluence of arterial roads yet in proximity to nearby residential uses The proposed 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change of use for an office and childcare centre.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is on the corner of 303 and 313 Ipswich Road Annerley.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposed four-storey project would include a childcare centre for up to 153 children on levels one and two with the upper and lower ground floors given over to 58 carparking spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrbis said in the planning documents that architectural designs demonstrate “lightweight sub-tropical design principles” integrating landscaping features with a variety of roof forms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProposed tenancies and occupants have not yet been identified but it is seeking two large retail tenancies and a small office space for the inner-city southside suburb.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current structures on the site would be demolished to make way for the development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrbis adapted its initial plans after the council warned that an originally proposed fifth 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already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support 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the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Urbis submitted the plans to the Brisbane City Council on behalf of Eight Mile Property Group for the 2362sq m site in Annerley last week The site is on the corner of 303 and 313 Ipswich Road The proposed four-storey project would include a childcare centre for up to 153 children on levels one and two with the upper and lower ground floors given over to 58 carparking spaces Urbis said in the planning documents that architectural designs demonstrate “lightweight sub-tropical design principles” integrating landscaping features with a variety of roof forms Proposed tenancies and occupants have not yet been identified but it is seeking two large retail tenancies and a small office space for the inner-city southside suburb would be demolished to make way for the development Urbis adapted its initial plans after the council warned that an originally proposed fifth storey would exceed the residential area’s height restrictions including increasing the setback to ensure a “high-quality streetscape outcome” Annerley is a smaller southside Brisbane suburb that is undergoing extensive urban regeneration ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced THIS elegant Queenslander was one of the first homes to be built in Annerley Former Queenslander Premier Digby Denham built the property at 391 Annerley Rd Don and Lesley Berkman have called the heritage-listed property home with their children for the past 28 years Daughter Kathryn Berkman said the death of her father late last year prompted the sale we’ve always been really happy there,” Ms Berkman said “It’s been really emotional for all of us.” polished timber floorboards and 12ft ceilings There is a functioning antique fireplace in the combined formal dining and lounge room which opens on to a wraparound veranda through French doors The open kitchen and dining area offers breathtaking views while all four bedrooms upstairs have outdoor access The lower level offers dual living with a bedroom Ms Berkman said this was the only part of the home her parents had renovated She has left and then returned to the house multiple times over the years and said it always felt like home She loved admiring the view from the balcony but said the kitchen was the hub of the house “The house was always full with people when we were young,” she said it just feels warm – it’s just a happy place for us.” third parties have 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If you feel like your finances are in disarray South-east Queenslanders are among the Australians hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis, a report by the Queensland Council of Social Service found along with the highest increases to the cost of energy cereal and dairy was hiked more than 10 per cent Households spent more on food and drink than anything other than housing keeping food on the table meant turning to less healthy options or meals being skipped The report arrived less than a week after the Albanese government directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to conduct a year-long inquiry into grocery pricing and competition A closer look at claims of price gouging and profiteering by Coles and Woolworths should be welcome news for consumers The results of the investigation won’t be made public for over a year which is a long time to wait for people who are struggling right now And we might just see a repeat of the consumer watchdog’s 2008 supermarket inquiry, which didn’t prompt any radical changes. a consumer in need of reprieve from the duopoly stepping into Sam Coco’s 24-hour supermarket feels like entering the Upside Down You might find Cavendish bananas for 27¢ a kilo Hass avocados priced under a dollar and punnets of cherry tomatoes retailing for 48¢ Unexpected and impulsive things happen in Coco’s Coco’s in Annerley is a tonic for the cost-of-living crisis.Credit: Courtney Kruk Greenslopes local Chavi Brennan is an avid Coco’s shopper Though her childhood memories are faintly tinged with the green-and-red glow of Sam Coco’s she only started shopping there regularly in recent years Partly because I go there and don’t know what’s going to be on special,” Brennan says A typical weekly shop costs about $50 – give or take questionably necessary items Fifty dollars is me going in there to get like an iceberg lettuce and coming out with two boxes’ worth of stuff.” While Brennan still buys certain products from the Coles near her house one of the reasons she remains loyal to Coco’s is the experience of shopping there people need to be creative with their cooking or cook straight away the international section is second to none.” shop owner Michael Nguyen delivers similar savings to his community through Thai Hoa Grocer in Inala The grocer stocks regular and speciality produce supplied by 38 local growers operating in south-east Queensland “We have growers coming in replenishing the store with fresh produce at 6 o’clock each morning,” Nguyen says not only appreciate having access to affordable produce during the current cost-of-living crisis but also to otherwise hard-to-find ingredients that aren’t available in chain stores “We’ve even been able to get farmers to start growing produce based on local demand,” says Nguyen who also supplies produce to some of Brisbane’s best restaurants T-Bones Fresh Food Market in Aspley regularly sacrifices profit to ensure customers have access to fresh “I’m not going to bring stock into the store that I can’t charge a reasonable price for,” store manager Molly Mayer says “Sometimes we make a loss on things just to give back to our customers and the community.” Mayer is steadfast on this stance from personal experience “I grew up with five kids in the house and basically a single mum who was struggling So I think I have good insight into what people need what they want and what they sometimes have to go without I always make sure that we are cheaper on our everyday items [than the chain stores].” Coles and Woolworths have 70 per cent of the market share in Australia While it might be hard to avoid shopping at both altogether this is a gentle reminder that other cost-effective options are scattered throughout the suburbs And they might deliver a discount – and an interesting experience Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. Sign up for our City Talk newsletter here. If you feel like your finances are in disarray, you\\u2019re not alone. South-east Queenslanders are among the Australians hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis, found. Brisbane has the highest rents, along with the highest increases to the cost of energy, insurance and health. Grocery bills are also tipping the scales. In the 12 months to August 2023, bread, cereal and dairy was hiked more than 10 per cent. Households spent more on food and drink than anything other than housing, and in some homes, keeping food on the table meant turning to less healthy options or meals being skipped. The report arrived less than a week after the Albanese government directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission . A closer look at claims of price gouging and profiteering by Coles and Woolworths should be welcome news for consumers. The results of the investigation won\\u2019t be made public for over a year, which is a long time to wait for people who are struggling right now. And we might just see a repeat of the consumer watchdog\\u2019s 2008 supermarket inquiry, If you\\u2019re wondering where that leaves you, a consumer in need of reprieve from the duopoly, Coco\\u2019s Annerley might be a place to start. In the current economic climate, stepping into Sam Coco\\u2019s 24-hour supermarket feels like entering the Upside Down. You might find Cavendish bananas for 27\\u00A2 a kilo. Limes for 5\\u00A2 (yes, 5) each. Hass avocados priced under a dollar and punnets of cherry tomatoes retailing for 48\\u00A2. Unexpected and impulsive things happen in Coco\\u2019s. But when the specials are firing, it feels right to lose your inhibitions. Greenslopes local Chavi Brennan is an avid Coco\\u2019s shopper. Though her childhood memories are faintly tinged with the green-and-red glow of Sam Coco\\u2019s, she only started shopping there regularly in recent years. \\u201CI just love it so much. Partly because I go there and don\\u2019t know what\\u2019s going to be on special,\\u201D Brennan says. A typical weekly shop costs about $50 \\u2013 give or take questionably necessary items. \\u201CIf I were to shop like a normal person, yes, I\\u2019d be saving lots of money. Fifty dollars is me going in there to get like an iceberg lettuce and coming out with two boxes\\u2019 worth of stuff.\\u201D While Brennan still buys certain products from the Coles near her house, one of the reasons she remains loyal to Coco\\u2019s is the experience of shopping there. \\u201CIt brings out the best in people, I think. Like if items are close to expiring, people need to be creative with their cooking or cook straight away. Also, the international section is second to none.\\u201D South-west of Brisbane, shop owner Michael Nguyen delivers similar savings to his community through Thai Hoa Grocer in Inala. The grocer stocks regular and speciality produce, supplied by 38 local growers operating in south-east Queensland. \\u201CWe have growers coming in replenishing the store with fresh produce at 6 o\\u2019clock each morning,\\u201D Nguyen says. The local community, largely made up of migrants, not only appreciate having access to affordable produce during the current cost-of-living crisis, but also to otherwise hard-to-find ingredients that aren\\u2019t available in chain stores. \\u201CWe\\u2019ve even been able to get farmers to start growing produce based on local demand,\\u201D says Nguyen, who also supplies produce to some of Brisbane\\u2019s best restaurants. Further north, T-Bones Fresh Food Market in Aspley regularly sacrifices profit to ensure customers have access to fresh, quality produce. \\u201CI\\u2019m not going to bring stock into the store that I can\\u2019t charge a reasonable price for,\\u201D store manager Molly Mayer says. \\u201CSometimes we make a loss on things just to give back to our customers and the community.\\u201D Mayer is steadfast on this stance from personal experience. \\u201CI grew up with five kids in the house and basically a single mum who was struggling. So I think I have good insight into what people need, what they want and what they sometimes have to go without. \\u201CEven if we are losing a bit of money, I always make sure that we are cheaper on our everyday items [than the chain stores].\\u201D Coles and Woolworths have 70 per cent of the market share in Australia. While it might be hard to avoid shopping at both altogether, this is a gentle reminder that other cost-effective options are scattered throughout the suburbs. And they might deliver a discount \\u2013 and an interesting experience. Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. . Designed by American architect Horace Driver it was built in 1934 and has sold only once since A 1940 article from the Telegraph notes that Runnymede and “must not be mistaken for a sort of domesticated furniture showroom in which everything is untouchable” it is a home “completely and happily lived in” Proud owners Mervyn and Jeanette Littmann have decided to part with the much-loved family home not wanting to be “little old people in this great house” and also so they could be closer to their children “Mervyn and I got married in 1966,” said Mrs Littman They saw an advertisement in the paper for a five-bedroom home with two sitting rooms and a working fireplace — and even maid’s quarters — and thought as a joke they’d go and take a look but she’d been given the home as a wedding present by her parents next door,” explained Mrs Littmann Bidders battle for historic Brisbane properties Merv Littman remembers how interesting the home looked when they first walked in and the bedrooms opening up on three sides and I’d never thought about having anything like that,” he added The owner wanted the home to go to a young couple and turned down higher offers to sell to the Littmans and it was “lovely” to pull them down and take down the heavy drapes and look at all the lights of the city – its like fairyland up there,” she said “Initially it was just us rattling around here It was a really nice place to raise children.” The home had plenty of quiet nooks for the kids to get away from each other to study Two of her children eventually held their weddings in the property’s front garden “Our children are pretty distraught that we are selling the house and I am distraught too,” Mrs Littman said “It’s sort of been a house for all seasons Agent Kristine Krienke from Place Estate Agents Bulimba described the property as an “incredible home – it’s really “It’s interesting to watch peoples reaction when they come through the open home Ms Krienke said that they’d had a lot of interest in the home with about 50 groups through in two weeks of open homes She’d largely seen families coming through the location of the home – with two-street access and city views – would be a big selling point The home at 75 Cracknell Road, Annerley, will be auctioned at 9am. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Brisbane City Council is waiting for a coronial investigation into a fatal crash in Annerley last year before implementing any changes to a three-street intersection at Venner Road despite the local councillor pleading for upgrades Queensland Police requested the council conduct an "urgent" safety audit of the intersection in Annerley in 2018, days after a doctor was fatally hit by a car when waiting to cross on August 20. Lagonda and Frederick streets in Annerley where a fatal crash occurred in August 2018.Credit: Google maps Police confirmed a 23-year-old man was charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and one count of drug or drink driving while relevant drug is present in blood or saliva The man will return to the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 20 next year The council completed the safety audit in November and provided information about the crash to police at the time Dr Geoff Copland, 68, died in hospital on August 29 last year nine days after being hit by a vehicle that flipped and rolled in a two-car collision at Lagonda and Frederick streets on Venner Road He had been standing at the intersection waiting to cross a petition by the family went through the council's infrastructure committee requesting a speed reduction from 60km/h to 40km/h The council’s response to petitioners said it was waiting for the outcome of the police investigation into the crash and would ensure police or coronial recommendations were implemented Questioned by independent councillor Nicole Johnston about the delay in any upgrades to the intersection since the fatal crash lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the council was waiting for the coronial investigation to conclude The three-way intersection is close to the larger intersection of Venner and Ipswich roads which the council is investigating for major upgrades "When it comes to accidents and tragic accidents like this there is a very clear and well-established process that has to play out," Cr Schrinner told the council chamber "And in particular one of those factors is the coroner investigates Now I understand … the coroner has not yet finished their investigation That was the advice we were provided with this morning "So I would simply say with tragic accidents like this it is appropriate that we take the advice of people like the coroner." Cr Schrinner told the chamber a person had been charged with dangerous driving over the incident and the council needed to wait for official processes to conclude A letter from a senior police officer investigating the crash asked the council's infrastructure division to conduct an urgent review on the visibility around the intersection The police officer wrote that the fatal incident took place during high levels of traffic congestion at about 5.30pm and noted drivers' ability to enter the Venner Road intersection was "severely hindered" when there was high traffic The letter said forensic crash investigators returned to the scene of the incident two days after the crash and observed similar levels of traffic congestion and visibility issues Cr Johnston said the council had made no moves to improve safety at the intersection "Twelve months after Geoff’s untimely death council has taken no action to improve pedestrian safety on Venner Road," Cr Johnston said "The Queensland Police have called for action Geoff’s family want action and yet council has failed to undertake any safety improvements at all "The lack of action is dangerous and negligent." Queensland Police requested the council conduct an \\\"urgent\\\" safety audit of the intersection in Annerley in 2018 a petition by the family went through the council's infrastructure committee requesting a speed reduction from 60km/h to 40km/h The council\\u2019s response to petitioners said it was waiting for the outcome of the police investigation into the crash \\\"When it comes to accidents and tragic accidents like this there is a very clear and well-established process that has to play out,\\\" Cr Schrinner told the council chamber \\\"And in particular one of those factors is the coroner investigates Now I understand \\u2026 the coroner has not yet finished their investigation \\\"So I would simply say with tragic accidents like this it is appropriate that we take the advice of people like the coroner.\\\" asked the council's infrastructure division to conduct an urgent review on the visibility around the intersection and noted drivers' ability to enter the Venner Road intersection was \\\"severely hindered\\\" when there was high traffic \\\"Twelve months after Geoff\\u2019s untimely death council has taken no action to improve pedestrian safety on Venner Road,\\\" Cr Johnston said \\\"The Queensland Police have called for action Geoff\\u2019s family want action and yet council has failed to undertake any safety improvements at all \\\"The lack of action is dangerous and negligent.\\\" Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Brisbane straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Brisbane The Ipswich Road strip of Annerley is a nerve centre for nostalgia comics shops and retro toy shops are all clustered around the ancient Annerley Arcade and one can easily while away a morning browsing bric-a-brac of yesteryear Vintage Revival is a highlight: a wonderfully curated second-hand clothing store decorated with sixties wallpaper and posters of Golden Age film classics and stars like Lauren Bacall and Marlon Brando.  It’s the kind of place where cool kids discovering 1970s fashion rub shoulders with old codgers talking about the good old days Items are grouped according to the era in which they were made (or which inspired them) and you can pick up a fab little number here for around $15 go-go dress or Paisley shirt and a pair of old school Ray Bans to go with them.  The shop is run by Lifeline but you’d swear it was someone’s passion project Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! About us Contact us The Hotspotting Top 5 Brisbane Hotspot Report listed the Olympic precinct as an area buyers and investors should target over the next six months Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder said the Inner South area was well positioned for growth in the lead-up to the Games with new and upgraded infrastructure set to prime the region for significant international attention during the Olympics Projects include the $2.7 billion redevelopment of the Gabba ground at Woolloongabba “That is set to place a huge national and international focus on the inner-south of  Brisbane,” Mr Ryder said.   “Suburbs in this precinct have a higher level of renters – 56 per cent of households in  the precinct rent compared to 35 per cent across Greater Brisbane “Rents for both houses and apartments across the precinct have been rising steadily  for three years.”  Mr Ryder said suburbs in the Olympic precinct have continued to show growth with Woolloongabba lifting its median house price four per cent and its median unit price nine per cent in the 12 months to April this year Fairfield’s median house price jumped 22 per cent while the median unit price for Annerley rose 13 per cent “Very few houses are available in the region for under $1 million and the impact of  preparations for the Olympic Games is set to increase those prices further,” he said.  Mr Ryder said the Brisbane property market as a whole was somewhat of a contradiction It’s currently a national leader on price growth at a time when sales activity is below normal “This dichotomy arises because of one of the dominant factors driving real estate in  this era of higher interest rates – shortages of everything,” Mr Ryder said.   “There is a serious shortage of listings of properties for sale an undersupply of new  dwellings under construction and a chronic shortage of homes for rental.   “These imbalances in the Brisbane market are pushing up sale prices and rentals.”   CoreLogic’s Home Value Index published in early July indicated that Brisbane house  prices rose 1.3 per cent in June with prices up three per cent in the June quarter.  Hotspotting General Manager Tim Graham said these growth rates are the second  best in the nation Brisbane will soon overtake Melbourne in terms of its  median house price,” Mr Graham said.  “Brisbane’s apartment market is also strong – the median unit price rose one per  cent in June and three per cent in the June quarter only Sydney has had  better growth.”  Mr Graham said research shows that host cities for the Olympics generally  experience significant uplift in their residential property markets with the greatest  impact occurring in the years leading up to the event.  “The key factor is the investment by government and private enterprise in sporting,  transport and hospitality infrastructure – which creates enormous economic activity  and employment that translates into demand for homes to buy and to rent,” he said.   “Brisbane is investing more than $2 billion to revamp The ‘Gabba as the main venue  for the Olympics with billions more being poured into other infrastructure already under construction.”  Other ‘highlights’ include $7 billion on the Cross River Rail $5 billion on the Northshore Precinct and $1.6 billion on Brisbane Metro Ipswich City – featuring Greater Springfield and the South West suburbs of Brisbane News Sitemap