A development application has been lodged for an Indoor Sport and Recreation Designed by Verve Design Group the proposal seeks a series of warehouses and commercial buildings to provide for Indoor Sport and Recreation The proposal also seeks a subdivision to provide each land use its own allotment with a shared driveway and other common areas The site buildings will be removed to facilitate the new buildings car parking and vehicle maneuvering areas which will be delivered in 2 stages Stage 1 will involve reconfiguring 1 of into 3 lots material change of use involving indoor sports and recreation Stage 2 will involve material change of use of Warehouse/self storage The planners at Urbis state that “the proposed Sports centre and warehouse is intended to complement and be considered ancillary to the proposed numerous residential development applications under the neighbourhood plan” “The nearby residential developments will require sports retail and community facilities to service their needs and requirements The proposed Sports centre and ancillary recreation areas will provide a necessary service to local residents” The proposal seeks 1,999sqm (indoor sports) and 2,150sqm (low impact industry) on a 17,100sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments News articles are presented in an unbiased manner based on information that is publicly accessible and 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 If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s electorate office in Brisbane has been defaced with graffiti overnight Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s electorate office in Arana Hills has been targeted by vandals who covered the windows in red and yellow graffiti The graffiti is written in spray paint and covers the walls SkyNews.com.au contacted Mr Dutton’s office with a spokesman saying the vandalism contained messages regarding US and Australian politics “Kamala bowed to the right and the moderates,” the scrawl said "Learn your lesson Labor: Actually do something for your voters or Dutton will get them!! 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Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Exciting news for our region has been released Our local Hills District All Abilities Park is set for an exciting expansion and Echo News has the exclusive The Hills District All Abilities Park has become a beloved feature of Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills The playground is renowned for its inclusive design and vibrant ‘honey bee’ artwork making it a perfect spot for community BBQs and outdoor play for children of all abilities In a recent episode of our new podcast ‘Talk of the Town by Echo News’ hosts Steve and Von learnt about the exciting plans for the park’s expansion from their interview with Councillor Matt Constance It is revealed that Stage two of the park’s development is already in the works While detailed plans are set to be released later this year initial concepts indicate that the playground will be widened and enhanced with additional features including a rope Braille trail designed to provide more fun and accessibility for visually impaired children Moreton Bay City Council is currently actively consulting with specialised groups to refine these plans ‘Staff have started to engage with Vision Australia and a few other groups to get some feedback on these initial concepts so it is something we are all very excited about,’ said Matt Constance Stay tuned to Echo News for further updates on this exciting development as we continue to celebrate and support our community’s commitment to inclusivity and fun for children of all abilities You can keep up to date with all the latest news and developments in our region by visiting our website www.echo-news.com.au, follow us on Facebook  or tune into our weekly podcast Talk of the Town by Echo News Be the first to know about local news and events   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council If you believe the Standards may have been breached you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712 Echo News is delighted to announce the launch of Claire’s Cottage Street Library and Community Pantry at Ferny Hills this initiative was born from the hard work and vision of the cottage’s NDIS participants and their Support Workers they transformed an old chook pen into a place where everyone—regardless of their abilities or circumstances—can seek help and comfort The Street Library offers a collection of books to those who may not have easy access to them Claire’s Cottage invites any and all community members to participation in this book swap initiative and connect with each other through the joy of reading Whether you are discovering the magic of stories or just seeking your next good read the pantry is also a resource for those in need providing sustenance and support during challenging times The goal—to ensure nobody in our neighbourhood goes hungry It’s a simple yet powerful way to uplift our community ensuring that everyone has access to basic necessities was initially a social program enabling adults with disabilities to engage in activities they chose it has grown into a robust day program operating throughout the week focusing on developing life skills often overlooked in larger programs including in-home support and short-term respite The program focuses on helping their participants assimilate into the community and be seen as valued members of society They aim to develop independent living and social skills Through tasking their NDIS participants with the challenge of creating the Community Pantry and Street Library Claire’s Cottage has made true all three of these aims comments on having the pleasure of witnessing the pride and satisfaction on the faces of participants as they contributed to this project over the past couple months From measuring and painting timber to decorating and organising the space they have proven that people living with disabilities can make significant contributions Julie invites you all to donate books and non-perishable food items to the Street Library and Community Pantry whenever possible spreading the word locally will help ensure that those in need can benefit from these resources Thank you for your support in helping Claire’s Cottage continue to serve our community with unwavering compassion The Brisbane property market is experiencing a significant surge with some suburbs recording price increases of nearly 30% in the past year Whether you’re a homeowner looking to cash in on rising values or a buyer searching for the next high-growth area here’s a look at the key suburbs on the rise and what’s driving demand With property prices soaring across Brisbane, it’s an excellent opportunity for homeowners to capitalise on their investment. 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Local sports, educational and community groups can grab their share of $10,000 of funding through the Cedar Woods Ellendale Community Grants program an initiative that gives-back to organisations making a positive difference in Upper Kedron and surrounding suburbs organisations and initiatives that benefit the community or provide enjoyment and foster connections between residents We encourage all groups to apply before applications close on 3 June 2024 and not-for-profit groups including sports and community organisations in the region spanning Upper Kedron The grants are funded by Cedar Woods Properties who are developing the Ellendale masterplanned residential community in Upper Kedron Cedar Woods Development Director Blair Britton said community organisations are the foundations of healthy neighbourhoods “We understand developing a vibrant community and building lasting connections can take a range of forms environmental efforts and recreational events,” he said which is becoming harder and harder to secure “Our Community Grants are designed to help with essential costs to provide valuable services to our community “It’s our way of showing our appreciation for the valuable work these organisations do in creating community connections while providing support and lasting memories for local residents.” Cedar Woods has been running its Community Grants program nationally for more than a decade investing in the communities in which it operates around Australia Applications for the Ellendale Community Grants will close on 3 June 2024 Successful organisations will share in $10,000 not-for-profit groups need to have been in operation for at least 12 months For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.cedarwoods.com.au/ellendale/our-community/neighbourhood-grants/ Harvey and Sarina are delighted to have taken up management, of Arana Hills Post Office Which is conveniently located within the Arana Hills Kmart Plaza The couple have over 15 years experience within the postal services industry and are well equipped to deal with all their customers requirements customer care and satisfaction are number one priority for them This is evident through the great reviews they are receiving both on and offline in the short 4 months they have been at the Post Office These days Post Office is far beyond a place for just posting letters and buying stamps The Arana Hills team can help with a variety of transactions including passport applications (no appointment required) The family have been astounded by the warm welcome they have received since moving to the area and wish to extend thanks to the community for their support and custom to date If you have any queries about any of their services please don’t hesitate to drop by or give them a bell Harvey and Sarina welcome any queries you may have Forming social connections during retirement is important as it provides a sense of friendship and support for retirees and that’s what Probus is about The newest Probus Club in Queensland is Arana Hills & District Probus Club and was formed on 16th June The new club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mitchelton The Foundation meeting was attended by almost eighty people including members of the sponsoring Rotary Club Fifty-seven people signed up to be members on the day including the President and President Elect of the sponsoring Rotary Club ‘Most attendees indicated that they became aware of the meeting through the advertisements and media release in the Echo Community Newspapers.’ A further twelve members have been added during the first fortnight after the meeting and highlights the need for Probus in the area to assist in reducing isolation and loneliness felt by many seniors in the community Probus is a not-for-profit and also a non-fundraising organisation dedicated to helping retirees and semi-retirees meet new friends enjoy an active retirement lifestyle and have fun Club meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 10am to noon at the Arana Hills Leagues Club and interested retirees and semi-retirees are welcome to attend Due to the recent storm activity and excessive amounts of rain the Arana Hills Library has received some issues with the roof on the building along with minor flooding This in turn has resulted in the closure of the library for a few days so crews could ‘tarp up’ the roof as a temporary measure in order to get the library up and running again The library is due to receive a major refurbishment in April after the school holidays which includes replacing the roof however it is good to see the library up and running again A development application has been lodged for Reconfiguration of a Lot Designed by Ceccato Hall Architects this proposal is for thirty two (32) residential lots new internal private roadway and a balance area to the north The proposal will remove the existing dwelling to facilitate the development over 2 stages The proposal seeks to produce lots ranging from 131sqm to 564sqm in area within a subdivision layout consisting of small and medium lots that will adjoin townhouse residential allotments The development inlcudes standard freehold lots fronting Leslie Street and community title lots to the rear of the site The proposal includes a new loop road from Leslie Street and provide a new road to the rear of the site The planners at IB Town Planning state “tghe design of the development provides an active interface with Leslie Street contributing to an attractive streetscape and passive surveillance of public spaces” “The mix of standard format and community title lots contributes to a diverse and attractive built form integrates with the street and surrounding neighbourhood and provides for privacy outcomes that will maintain the amenity of adjoining properties” “The overall scale of development is consistent with the low to medium density residential character intended for the area will respond appropriately to site topography and will be connected to all essential urban services” The proposal seeks to create 32 new lots and road on the 13,524sqm development site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds All article information is sourced and available for review from MBRC pdonline or other referenced locations Exciting times are ahead with another of our local parks receiving a little bit of TLC. Ground works have already commenced for the upgrades to Pine Hills Park which will include; the construction of a car park, footpath into the park, installation of playground equipment, along with a new entry point via Francis Road installed. A concept map with more details is below. Once the playground is complete, it may seem very familiar to many locals. This is because the play equipment once sat at the old playground at Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills (which is now the Town Green). As the play equipment was relatively new, and passed all the safety checks, it made sense for Council  to reuse the equipment locally which is great to see! Other improvements in this project include completion of the missing footpath link along Francis Road from Bunya Road to the Fire Station. Weather permitting the project is expected to take around 6 weeks to complete.   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. 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campaign attracted significant interest from a range of investors such as institutions Related Reading: Arana Hills Retail Centre A Good Buy Amidst Limited Stock And the winner of TerryWhite Chemmart National Pharmacy of the Year is……TerryWhite Chemmart Arana Hills the largest Pharmacy Banner group in Australia TerryWhite Chemmart Arana Hills have been crowned the National TerryWhite Chemmart of the Year after taking out Queensland Pharmacy of the Year only two nights earlier Not only did they take out National Pharmacy of the Year award Chantelle Day was recognized as Queensland Retail Leader of the Year and Pharmacist Manager Peter Fairgray is a finalist in the National Pharmacist of the Year award The Pharmacy at Arana Hills has been owned locally by Rod Garozzo since 1980 and Karen Brown joined him as a partner in 2018 After selling the renowned TerryWhite Chemmart Samford store in 2021 incorporating a second clinic room and opening a café which is fondly called Capsule Café TerryWhite Chemmart Arana Hills is well known for its friendly and efficient customer service their vibrant staff who have a wealth of knowledge They are one of the top pharmacies in Australia for vaccinations – administering over 23,000 COVID and flu vaccines in the past 12 months They are also known for their unique health services they offer They are Queensland’s only specialized Men’s Health DownUnder Pharmacy where Pharmacist Peter assists men and their partners with erectile dysfunction and incontinence following prostate cancer surgery Midwife Asha offers ante-natal classes ‘Preparing for Birth’ and ‘Bringing Baby Home,’ as well as complementary post-natal appointments Dietitian Georgia from Eat Smart Nutrition also offers consultations in the pharmacy’s Clinic Hub TerryWhite Chemmart Arana Hills are also renowned for their community engagement Karen is a former Queensland Firebird so no surprises they sponsor the Pine Hills Netball Club and organise netball clinics with netball superstars to inspire our local netballers so make sure you drop in to congratulate them For more information about this local award winning pharmacy, visit www.theclinichub.com.au Local residents are set to enjoy an even better shopping experience at ALDI Arana Hills as it completes a comprehensive store upgrade ALDI Arana Hills will close temporarily from 5pm Sunday 22nd November and reopen at 8am Wednesday 9th December with a fresh new look Many of the improvements have been implemented following extensive store trials and ALDI’s state-wide rollout of its modern store design in South and Western Australia “While we’re delighted to be introducing these innovations we want our customers to know they won’t lead to higher prices,” an ALDI Australia spokesperson said This is our fundamental point of difference and one we will never give away.” as well as extended energy efficient chillers As energy management remains a key priority for ALDI the store has energy efficient LED lighting There will also be improved point-of-sale displays and store signage ALDI Arana Hills shoppers will have access to the same award-winning grocery products and popular Special Buys we are proud to call ourselves “Good Different” We offer a supermarket experience that is like no other in Australia and it’s our differences that allow us to bring unbeatable value to our customers every day,” an ALDI spokesperson said “We’re excited to be undertaking these upgrades and welcome the community to visit our new store from Wednesday 9th December and share their feedback about the store experience.” shoppers can visit ALDI Keperra located at G1 and G2 ALDI Arana Hills will continue to be supported by a team of 15-20 permanent full and part-time employees providing a unique and rewarding career opportunity in retail Opening hours will also continue to be 8:30am-8pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am-9pm Thursday, 8am-8pm Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday. For more information on ALDI Australia, please visit www.aldi.com.au The Nulty Way stairs at Arana Hills are somewhat of an institution with many locals using the staircase nestled amongst the eucalypts as part of their exercise routines or  to get to and from Cobbity Crescent and Plucks Road the 75 metres of staircase will be receiving a face lift to bring it up to speed with modern infrastructure standards Improvements will include new pedestrian stairs making the staircase safer and more accessible for locals to enjoy even more a short section of retaining wall at the top of the stairs and the adjoining footpaths at the top and bottom of the stairs will be added Construction is due to begin in late October and will take roughly six to eight weeks to complete depending on the weather The construction team is expected to be on site between the hours of 6am to 5pm Here is a bit of local history on how these stairs came about ‘At the request of the local progress association in August 1985 a pathway was constructed between Cobbity Crescent and Plucks Road it was named “Nulty Way’ by the Progress Association a well-known president of the association who had served from 1971 for 5 and a half years concurrently with an additional 6 and a half years as a voluntary editor of the local newspaper He built his home adjacent to the pathway location and his family of four daughters became just as involved with their community as their father the Nulty Way family moved to Fig Tree Pocket.’ West Arana Hills Rugby League Club are about to embark on their 53rd campaign in the Rugby League Brisbane Competition and invite current and new members to join them for the 2022 rugby league season The rugby league club is professionally operated with experienced full-time staff and financial security through sponsorship and Arana Leagues Club support An exciting new addition to the West Arana Hills RLFC for 2022 is their selection as an official Rugby League Brisbane girls’ rugby league club The club will be advertising and seeking new girls to play rugby league in age groups of under 12 Girls’ rugby league is the fastest growing sector of rugby league and is currently providing opportunities for girls to compete at semi-professional and professional levels of the sport through club pathways New restaurant The Woodfired Oven plans to swing open its doors in late October / early November this year on 2/290 Dawson Parade Wedged between Dominos and Peter Duttons office this fresh slice of heaven has a long history of success growing up in The Gap and Keperra respectively—they now live just 500 metres from the shop Chris grew inspired by  the  many pizza ovens he’d built for customers of his Landscape Design & Construction business and chose to instal an oven in his backyard Chris dedicated his spare time to investigating the costs of opening his own food truck December 2017 was the year the couple spent their Christmas break cooking in their first food truck and working out the kinks Early 2018 they held their first backyard event which quickly progressed to an official February opening in Teralba Park the food truck business became a full-time deal The business now has 6 regular locations each week: Wittonga Park in The Gap They also provide private and corporate catering with a few public events thrown in they found that establishing an additional shop would allow for them to cater to their heavy flow of customers in an innovated way One of the reasons it is taking The Woodfired Oven so long to open their store is their quest to deliver a *chef’s kiss* perfetto menu Grand plans have been set in place to be realised in this store which is why they advertise ‘More Than Just Pizza’ ‘With two smokers in the store we are planning on bringing back our smoked Pork and Beef Ribs slow cooked and smoked meats that can be combined on a burger or as a side to a meal or on our loaded fries We’re developing our own range of Smash burgers You can buy a bucket of maple bacon as a side and there will be some salads and other items as well deep dish ‘Detroit’ style pizza and garlic bread will also be on the menu We also have a great range of desserts coming from Belgian Waffles The Wood Fired Oven will serve to cater Coeliac and Gluten Free guests They will be adopting a Fast Service restaurant style with enough seating for people to still come and enjoy if you are looking for a venue for a family get-together The Wood Fired Oven will be able to cater for your needs You can even hire out their Dining room for private events on Saturday nights They are also looking into purchasing a projector and screen so they can host the big game on State of Origin nights Not your traditional ‘playground’- there’s no play equipment here Ferny Hills and stroll around 150m along the paved path that winds through the reserve to find a glorious outlook of the city There is a bench where you can relax and take in the peaceful leafy surroundings whilst enjoying the magnificent view The path then continues on for another approx the reserve acts as a bit of a gateway to the Samford Conservation Park where you can find a variety of excellent bushwalking trails to enjoy You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream The Defence Minister’s electorate office in Arana Hills has been vandalised by climate change protestors The front doors have been branded with the words ‘climate criminals’ along with the logo of the controversial activist group Extinction Rebellion Views from the Hills District can be spectacular and property doesn’t last long with the median days on market ranging from 12 to 28 days THE Hills District north of Brisbane has welcomed record house prices as the neighbourhood prepares for a new transit Ferny Hills set a new suburban record in 2018 with a large homesite at 233 Lanita Rd selling for $1.525m This 16.5 hectare property at 233 Lanita Rd Arana Hills and Everton Hills in the Moreton Bay Region between 9 and 18km north of the CBD The highlighted yellow area is 233 Lanita Rd Arana Hills and Everton Hills also saw the multimillion-dollar sale of large home sites continuing the transition toward medium density residential developments in the middle ring of suburbs This Ferny Grove house on 900sq m at 26/82 Bergin Rd sold for a suburb record price of $1.05 million Everton Park broke its suburban record with the $1.8 million sale of a residential block on South Pine Rd The house on a 2909sq m block at Everton Park Att the same time Brisbane City Council received an application to build a $99.6 million Ferny Grove Central transit oriented development over 3.5 hectares The development will support the growth in the Hills District suburbs Soil testing was conducted on behalf of Honeycombes Property Group last month and construction is expected to be finished by the end of 2020 Ray White Bridgeman Downs agent Sonya Treloar sold 35 Yarraman St, Arana Hills for the 2018 record price of $1.1 million in June and said 2018 was a buoyant year The top selling house for 2018 in Arana Hills was this six-bedroom house on 793sq m at 35 Yarraman St “There was a real surge in the first half of the year but the great part has been that buyers are more qualified with their finances.” Everton Hills had 87 house sales last year six of which were sold by Hills District resident and Professionals Ferny Hills estate agent “I came from Toowoomba and we first lived in Taringa (in Brisbane’s inner west) and then we found the Hills District and purchased in Ferny Hills It’s a relaxed and family oriented area,” he said “It has its own characteristic with all the parklands and bushlands and bike paths “There’s a few homes that are being built on smaller blocks in Everton Hills keeping up with the Brisbane City trend and a lot of townhouses being built but it’s very popular for buyers to be looking for a larger home with a teenage retreat or music room downstairs a great family home and you can find that here.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. 12 April 2022 | Tennis Queensland It started with days upon days of relentless rain that had no intention of stopping From Maryborough to Northern New South Wales and everywhere in-between the one in one-hundred-year weather event quickly replicated scenes seen a mere eleven years ago during the 2011 floods the straw that broke the camel’s back was a deluge that saw the creek behind the club break its banks and disperse a meter of water across the entire venue Pure Tennis Ferny Hills Pro Shop Manager Leanne Lauder says Everyone here pours their heart and soul into this club.” “We all had a little cry together once the water receded and revealed the true damage.” Like so many Queensland and Northern New South Wales communities impacted by the floods the centre was overwhelmed by the amount of help and support they received as they began the mammoth cleanup “We put the call out for help on Monday after the flood waters subsided and we were absolutely blown away by the support we received from the local community There were utes and people everywhere within the hour!” “We had so many members of the club and community show up and get their hands dirty the Arana Hills Fire Brigade and Volleyball Ferny Hills lend us a hand.” our amazing cleanup crew managed to get most of the courts cleaned and close to operational.” This galvanizing of not only the tennis community but the local Ferny Hills community is a true testament to the team at Pure Tennis Ferny Hills and how well respected they are both on and off the court Support stretched far and wide. ‘Smalls’ the artist who recently painted a mural of 2022 Australian Open champion Ash Barty at the Centre drove up from the Gold Coast to help with the cleanup and to touch up the mural it was important to become operational again to provide a safe space and a sense of normality for their members Albeit on condensed courts and makeshift venue solutions everyone was incredibly grateful to be back on the court Pure Tennis Ferny Hills are still facing a long road to recovery with some club facilities and courts set to be out of action for months The club is looking forward to holding a community BBQ later this month to thank everyone for their efforts during the floods and to celebrate the wonderful community spirit displayed by Ferny Hills locals Rallying of community and volunteers was not unique to Pure Tennis Ferny Hills with numerous impacted tennis facilities reporting overwhelming community support from locals “We have heard remarkable stories about the community rallying around our impacted clubs to support each other through the toughest of times We had coaches offering up courts to neighboring facilities that had been impacted and many offers of assistance,” said Tennis Queensland General Manager and Tennis Queensland is here for the road to recovery Our team have and will continue to work with impacted clubs to support grant applications provide equipment and support facilities in getting back on court.” This is but one of many amazing stories of community spirit, if you or your tennis club have an ace story you wish to share we’d love to hear it. Please get in touch via email – [email protected] The listed Charter Hall Retail REIT has snapped up Arana Hills Plaza and an adjoining Shell petrol station in Brisbane from superannuation fund-backed ISPT for $67.1 million The Arana Hills purchase reflects a capitalisation rate of 6% and will be earnings accretive in fiscal 2017 The trust also confirmed a half-year distribution of 14.1 cents per unit and noted it had sold off three smaller centres for $72.2 million Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates the trust’s portfolio value will be $2.57 billion and it has flagged a move to owning larger assets The 14,355sqm centre is a strongly performing convenience based shopping centre anchored by Coles a freestanding Aldi and the petrol station It has also 23 specialty tenancies and car parking for 822 vehicles The centre also has potential for future development Charter Hall Retail REIT fund manager Scott Dundas says the group is reducing its exposure to freestanding and smaller neighbourhood assets in order to acquire larger “Arana Hills Plaza is strategically located in the fast growing metropolitan Brisbane suburb of Arana Hills and provides the dominant supermarket anchored offering within its trade area,” he said The asset sales allowed the trust to turn off its distribution reinvestment plan for this half JLL’s Simon Rooney and Jacob Swan brokered the sale “We continue to see a depth of institutional investor interest in strong performing sub-regional shopping centres with strong trading characteristics and secure tenure,” Rooney says The sub-regional sector is on track for another significant year with $2.1 billion worth of transactions recorded for 2016 albeit below the record $2.8 billion in 2015 JLL says there has been yield compression of 40 basis points in the sub-regional sector over the 12 months to the end of September to an average of 6.61% nationally This article originally appeared on www.theaustralian.com.au/property. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates This article originally appeared on www.theaustralian.com.au/property at their Arana Hills home which is up for sale Arana Hills has been named the most family friendly in Greater Brisbane Carrissa and Sean Ahern consider their family among the lucky ones after being gifted a house by his mother to help them raise two children who live with disabilities “There is no way we could have afforded to do it on our own,” Mrs Ahern said “We have two kids with disabilities so I am a full-time carer Banks don’t look at you when you don’t work Their home sits in one of the hottest markets in South East Queensland – Arana Hills – which has been named the most family-friendly suburb in Greater Brisbane after seeing the capital region’s largest rise in houses for sale with three bedrooms or more Listings in Arana Hills have jumped by 68 per cent in the lead-up to spring Loads of activities in the backyard of 4 Yootha Avenue “We were gifted this house by my husband’s mother about three years ago but we have lived here close to 10 years,” Mrs Ahern said “We like the area because it is close to the kids’ schools and sports teams It is also close to shopping centres and public transport.” The Aherns are on the hunt for a bigger property to meet their children’s needs “We are needing to upsize due to our children growing so rapidly but we are trying to stay in the Hills District.” The Ahern family home is listed at offers over $680,000 with PropTrack data showing that is about $65,000 less than Brisbane’s median house price in August RE/MAX Northern Albany Creek agent Robert Russell said most of the enquiries on the home were coming from couples in their 40s with children in pre-to-mid-teens “I’m finding people that are coming to talk to me are from within Brisbane moving from the southside to the north,” Mr Russell said FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON TWITTER A development application has been lodged for Mirvac proposing Multiple Dwellings and Subdivision Designed by Ellivo Architects the proposal seeks to provide Seventy (77) townhouses of a medium density nature arranged in duplex triplex and quadplex building formations and have a maximum building height of 3 storey (less the 10m maximum) Each dwelling is provided with private open space in the form of rear courtyards and balconies Landscaping buffer and courtyards are placed along all boundaries Pocket communal recreation areas provide lawn and trees contributing to the 3,797sqm open space proposed As part of the development a large pedestrian gateway statement to Leatherwood Drive has been included as well as a large central communal recreational area 194 car park spaces (including 144 resident garaged spaces with main access to the development proposed from Leatherwood Drive via the new internal road and linking shared driveways The proposal provides a pedestrian access point to Plucks Road Designed by RPS the proposal seeks a Reconfiguration of a Lot (1 lots into 3 residential lots) and balance lot (Multiple Dwellings lot) The planners at Urbis state the “the proposal adequately interfaces to both frontages as detached dwellings whilst establishing medium density residential living options internal to the site that provide a variety of homebuyers with up to 6 different housing types in a central location within the Hills District of Arana Hills.” “The proposed freehold lots retain the character and support the predominant low density residential land use pattern comprising of detached housing to both street frontages the entry park and the separation distance to the proposed medium density multiple dwellings themselves essentially maintain and uphold the desired streetscape for the locality.” The proposal a gross floor area of 10,753sqm with a site area 37% over the total site area of 22,340sqm A development application has been approved for a Childcare Centre Designed by Thomson Adsett the proposal is for a Child Care Centre with a maximum building height of 2 storey (approximately less than 12m high) The site is within a local General Residential zone and will remove the two dwelling houses to facilitate the proposal The proposed child care centre has an open car park providing 13 car park spaces (one (1) PWD space) and vehicle access to Bringelly Street The proposal includes pedestrian access to the corner of Patricks Road and Hoxton Street The planners at Urbis state “The design of the proposal seeks to orientate the building towards the Patricks Road and Hoxton Street such that it facilitates engagement with the streetscape The entrance foyer faces the street and is attractively framed by landscaping which extends across the frontage of the car park to soften the hardstand area” “Proposed fencing has a dual function in providing acoustic barriers and also providing privacy in certain areas The proposal also includes building materials of a bright and attractive nature that still appropriate for the 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Fitness that generate an approximate annual net income of $385,206 The Arana Hills purchase also adds some extra value added to annual income due to the existence of an onsite digital signage opportunity Hunter Higgins and Stewart Gilchrist of Colliers International marketed the property via an Expression of Interest campaign Commercial buyers agent Damien Holliday of Prosper Group assisted the buyer in the search for a suitable investment and represented them in the transaction “The five week campaign brought close to 80 enquiries which came down to seven registered offers from a mix of international and national purchasers,” Mr Higgins said which reflected positively in the end price."Mr Holliday said the property provided good fundamentals with great exposure it was noticed that buyers from Australia's south were targeting potential purchases and investment opportunities in South East Queensland as yields in Sydney and Melbourne are becoming increasingly sharp “Investors are finding it very hard to locate quality retail stock sub $7 million The level of yield compression is really dependent on the stock quality," Mr Higgins said Wests Arana Hills moved into equal first spot alongside Burpengary Jets in the Rugby League Brisbane Open 1 men’s competition with a convincing 44-12 win against Redlands Parakeets played at Kev McKell Oval on Saturday boasting former Brisbane Broncos players Josh Hoffman and Korbin Sims and coached by former Queensland Maroons winger Jharal Yow Yeh were simply too classy for the unlucky Parakeets side things looked ominous early on for Redlands when Jack Walters regathered a chip 'n' chase to cross under the sticks a towering bomb from Panthers halfback Elijah Whickham saw the ball dropped by the Parakeets 10 metres out from their line The ball was regathered by the clever halfback Reliable Panthers winger Keanan Yow Yeh wasted no time in adding his name to the scoresheet crossing in the 22nd minute of play after some superb downfield kicking by Whickham they refused to cave in and it was their big men holding the fort in defence as best as they could against the red-hot Panthers Forwards Lexus Greening and Toby Chapman were outstanding on a losing side and fought to the bitter end for the baysiders the Panthers were in no mood to take the foot off the throttle and their next try was a cracker Speed demon Ray Newell’s 70-metre intercept was breathtaking to watch as the winger put the afterburners on to outrun the Parakeets defence to score what was a superb solo effort Former New Zealand international Hoffman was the catalyst for the Panthers next try scored right on halftime The classy fullback opened up the Redlands defence to find replacement Evan Young who crossed beside the sticks sending the home side into the break with a commanding 28-0 lead With only three minutes of play under way in the second half inched his way down the sideline to cross for his second of the afternoon it was the Panthers big boppers making the easy yards through Sims who put the home side in good field position for their next try The experienced Whickham delivered a beautiful pass to his centre Thomas Robertson who crashed his way over the line to see the home side edge out to a 38-0 lead With the Panthers playing a man down due to a sin binning the Parakeets saw an opportunity in the 56th minute when Josh Damen noticed an overlap out wide and sent in centre Alex Graham for the visitors' first try of the afternoon Back-to-back tries for Redlands through halfback Hersom added some respectability to the scoreline but it would be the home side having the last say when Walters crossed under the sticks right on the fulltime hooter Semi-Finals: Weekend Preview - Mal Meninga Cup Mackay and Cairns women eager to dethrone favourites Townsville in Foley Shield Everything you need to know: XXXX Foley Shield 2025 There’s new tenants in town at the Capsule Café in Arana Hills and these new faces maybe familiar to many The Samford Patisserie is excited to take up the lease of the unique Capsule Café that is located at the front of the Terry White Chemmart Arana Hills in Arana Hills The patisserie is somewhat of an institution over the range in Samford desserts and sandwiches for the community to enjoy many a Hills resident have been known to travel over to Samford to experience their delights now locals don’t need to clock up the kilometers in order to do this as Anthony and Kylie bring their delights to the Hills community through their new tenancy Karen and Rod, owners of the award-winning Terry White Chemmart Arana Hills, have welcomed the Samford Patisserie to their pharmacy with open arms the Capsule Cafe is a bustling hive of opportunity despite the unique location ‘A café in a pharmacy in unusual but we like to do things differently You would be surprised how many people in the morning grab their coffee and pharmacy needs at the same time or enjoy a treat following a vaccination or catch up with local mums when they are seeing the midwife,’ explains Karen there will also be a hot box with some of the Patisserie’s hearty pies Anthony tells us their  fresh daily ‘Turkish Rolls To Go’ and their famous Almond Croissants are also a possibility with freshness a top priority at the Capsule Cafe ‘We have a wonderful team of pastry chefs who make all the cakes and pastries on site with extra love at the Patisserie in Samford They are then transferred daily to Capsule to keep an extra fresh and great variety of cakes on offer,’ said Anthony ‘If you have a particular favourite you’d like to see at Capsule Cafe feel free to let one of the staff know or message the cafe through Facebook If you need a celebration cake you will be able to order and collect them here.’ The shelves will also be filled with various Patisserie biscuits as well as specialty jams pastes and dressings all made locally by The Larder Store On weekends you will be able to pick up a bunch of flowers that are carefully crafted by Samford’s The Rusty Bucket Floristry Capsule can also provide an easy drop in coffee a relaxing comfortable place to sit and a breakfast option on the way to work be sure to pop in and say hi to the new tenants grab a cuppa and delicious bite to eat while you are at it The Capsule Cafe is located in front of TerryWhite Arana Hills Pharmacy at 2 Patricks Road Need to find a JP around north-west Brisbane Here we have a list of our local JP’s around the region This is probably not the page you’re looking for 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Ferny Hills State School and they are looking for memorabilia One of the best parts about celebrating an anniversary is sharing memories with each other and Ferny Hills State School would love to hear yours and include it in their anniversary materials They will gladly accept any submissions relating to the school including: photographs if you attended the school and would like to share your story with them they would love to include in their ‘Where are they Now’ display For all submissions, please contact the school at pandc@fernhillss.eq.edu.au or call 3550 5444 To stay informed about all the upcoming events for the 50th anniversary keep an eye on the Ferny Hills State School P&C Facebook page Can you believe it is only a few weeks until Christmas without a delicious Lions Christmas Cake or Pudding So where can you find one of our terrific cakes you may ask you will find the Lions out and about selling these decadent treats on the listed dates and locations below Bunya (available 365 days a year 7am to 12 noon) Osborne Road Mitchelton Cake and Pudding Stall Teralba Park: 9am – 3pm 25th November Outside TerryWhite Pharmacy: 9am – 3pm Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre: Thursdays 16 Bracken Ridge Plaza: Sat 2nd Dec & Sun 3rd Dec however you still get an exceptional product fruit filled and moist and we are sure the whole family will thoroughly enjoy them value for money traditions that you can purchase and you are also helping the Lions to help others at this very special time of year and when there are many folks doing it tough 1.5kg Cake is $20 : 1.0kg Cake is $16 : 900gm Pudding is $16 and Mini 80gm is $2each The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712.