Find resources to promote precincts as vibrant and attractive destinations Local retail precincts are the heart of our communities.  Council's Growing Precincts Together program provides resources that retailers and shopping precincts can use to promote The program offers hands-on support in retail precincts as well as access to free business coaching Local retail precincts are the heart of our communities.  Through the Growing Precincts Together program Council supports tenants and business owners to: The Understand phase is the foundation of the Growing Precincts Together program.  Understanding a precinct’s unique offering and its customers is a good place to start business growth plans Important preparatory work for this phase can include: The Understand phase is the foundation of the Growing Precincts Together program.  Council hosts networking and information sessions for precinct businesses.  The team will present insights from the ‘Understand’ phase and provide further information about the program Regular precinct meetings or 'coffee connects' bring together businesses to share ideas We also send regular email updates businesses to update them on opportunities through the program and seek feedback Council hosts networking and information sessions for precinct businesses.  refresh and activate your local area and its businesses Our practical information and advice can increase visibility of your precinct and drive economic growth eligible Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city were given the opportunity to apply for support programs to enhance their business quality Applications for the business support programs closed on Friday 28 February 2025 Applicants will be contacted in early March 2025 Working on your business (not just in it) is important to achieving its potential and long-term viability.  Prominence Consulting is delivering the business coaching program providing individual businesses with the guidance and support they need to set and move through their business goals Working on your business (not just in it) is important to achieving its potential and long-term viability.  Prominence Consulting is delivering the business coaching program Building skills and resilience through one-on-one coaching can help food business owners address the specific challenges facing this industry and fortify their future.  Imagine Collective will be working with food businesses delivering an adaptable program designed to suit the industry's business diversity and varied operating hours Building skills and resilience through one-on-one coaching can help food business owners address the specific challenges facing this industry and fortify their future.  Imagine Collective will be working with food businesses Visual merchandising and store design are crucial to the success of retail businesses as it helps to attract passing customers visually excites the space and can create a welcoming environment and unique shopping experience for all customers Boom Retail! is delivering a visual merchandising program that aims to help retailers create and learn successful visual merchandising techniques store layout for best sales and become a destination location for all their customers’ needs The program includes a visual merchandising hands-on workshop and three personalised visual merchandising consultation sessions (online and in-store) Boom Retail! is delivering a visual merchandising program that aims to help retailers create and learn successful visual merchandising techniques The Growing Precincts Together program has already benefitted a wide range of retail precincts across Brisbane Tenants and business owners in these locations have been supported to promote their precincts as vibrant and attractive destinations providing opportunities for businesses to connect updating local business and vacancy information each year keeping businesses in their precinct updated about Council opportunities for businesses encouraging sponsorship applications for precinct promotion and activation Brisbane City Council started providing hands-on support to assist the Banyo Village retail precinct a survey to gather feedback and ideas about the precinct  a regular e-newsletter updates to businesses.  Promote is one of the 4 key objectives in the delivery phase of Growing Precincts Together Council engaged Style Magazine to deliver online promotions to promote Banyo Village as a destination 5 places to catch up with your mates on the Northside Eat, Treat, Play: Your guide to Brisbane's charming secret hub 6 reasons to visit this bustling northside hub Council offered businesses in Banyo Village precinct the opportunity to apply for free one-on-one support programs delivered by expert providers Topics included business coaching and support for food businesses The understand phase is the foundation of the Growing Precincts Together program Council documented the businesses and vacancies in the Banyo Village precinct in 2023.  This was followed by a desktop audit to gather directory information for all businesses in the precinct and identify community groups in the area Key to this phase was a precinct survey which was delivered as an online survey for customers Council hosted an information session in October 2023 to present Council’s insights from the understand phase and to provide further information about the program The team hosted precinct meetings and sent email updates to all businesses in the precinct to update them on opportunities through the project and seek feedback a survey to gather feedback and ideas about the precinct  a regular e-newsletter updates to businesses.  5 places to catch up with your mates on the Northside Eat, Treat, Play: Your guide to Brisbane's charming secret hub 6 reasons to visit this bustling northside hub Council documented the businesses and vacancies in the Banyo Village precinct in 2023.  Council started providing hands-on support to assist the Racecourse Road retail precinct however Council is providing ongoing support to local businesses to raise the profile of this iconic precinct As part of ongoing support to the Racecourse Road precinct, Council has sponsored The What We Make Design Market to deliver a series of four pop-up markets at the St Augustine’s Parish Hall in the heart of the precinct These events will promote the talented maker community of Brisbane and introduce the beautiful Racecourse Road precinct to market visitors.   Council installed a temporary art showcase on three vacant shopfronts at 77 Racecourse Road (the corner of Racecourse Road and Kent Street) as part of the work to promote refresh and support the Racecourse Road precinct The temporary art showcase featured the work of Debra Hood and was in place from June 2023 to May 2024 when the premises was redeveloped Promote is one of four key objectives in the delivery phase of Growing Precincts Together Council engaged Style Magazine to deliver a suite of online promotions in May and June 2023 to promote Racecourse Road as a destination reels and a tag and share competition.   Up Your Step Count: Everything to Eat, Shop and Do on Racecourse Road Eat Up! A Foodie’s Guide to Racecourse Road  Wake Up, This is a Day in the Life of a Racecourse Road Local Council also engaged Excite Media to develop a contemporary and up-to-date precinct website for Racecourse Road Council offered businesses in the Racecourse Road precinct the opportunity to apply for free one-on-one support programs delivered by expert providers Council offered 2 programs where expert providers assisted businesses to refresh the look of their business the local community and Brisbane residents had the opportunity to discover Racecourse Road businesses through a month-long activation which incorporated multiple in-premises events in the precinct The Discover Racecourse Road activation introduced an experience element to the precinct and provided opportunities to get to know Racecourse Road businesses and their offerings on a personalised Council collaborated with Liquidity Marketing to support interested businesses to trial an 'experience event Council documented the businesses and vacancies in the Racecourse Road precinct in 2022 businesses and workers in November-December 2022.   Council hosted an information session in February 2023 to present Council’s insights from the understand phase and to launch the one-on-one support and refresh programs that businesses in the precincts could apply for In 2022-23 Council also hosted monthly coffee connects for businesses in the precinct to catch up with each other and Council officers to share ideas for the precinct The coffee connects were held at cafes in the precincts and businesses in the precincts were given the opportunity to express their interest in hosting a coffee connect The team also sent regular email updates to all businesses in the precinct to update them on opportunities through the project and seek feedback As part of ongoing support to the Racecourse Road precinct, Council has sponsored The What We Make Design Market to deliver a series of four pop-up markets at the St Augustine’s Parish Hall in the heart of the precinct These events will promote the talented maker community of Brisbane and introduce the beautiful Racecourse Road precinct to market visitors.   reels and a tag and share competition.   Up Your Step Count: Everything to Eat, Shop and Do on Racecourse Road Eat Up! A Foodie’s Guide to Racecourse Road  Wake Up, This is a Day in the Life of a Racecourse Road Local Council also engaged Excite Media to develop a contemporary and up-to-date precinct website for Racecourse Road businesses and workers in November-December 2022.   Council started providing hands-on support to assist the Rosalie Village retail precinct This project was completed in October 2023, however Council is providing ongoing support to local businesses to raise the profile of this iconic precinct, including launching a precinct website Promote is one of the four key objectives in the delivery phase of Growing Precincts Together Council engaged Style Magazines to deliver a suite of online promotions in May and June 2023 to promote Rosalie Village as a destination Head Out! Everything To Eat, Shop, And Do In Rosalie Village We Found BNE’s Most Family Friendly Hub That’ll Keep The Whole Crew Busy Health Is Wealth: BNE’s One Stop Destination For All Your Inner Beauty Needs Council offered businesses in the Rosalie Village precinct the opportunity to apply for free one-on-one support programs delivered by expert providers As part of ongoing support to the Rosalie Village precinct Council sponsored a series of First Friday events in late 2024 These monthly activations offered entertainment special menu items and more from village retailers to encourage visitors to enjoy the Rosalie Village precinct Each event had a different theme to keep it fresh and inspire retailers and customers: Council sponsored the Hidden gems of Rosalie Village month-long activation which aligned with the Indiana Jones film release at the local cinema Rosalie Village welcomed visitors from near and far to explore all parts of the precinct in search of hidden treasures visitors deciphered clues to complete tasks and enter a competition with over $5,000 in prizes Council documented the businesses and vacancies in the Rosalie Village precinct in 2022 This was followed by a desktop digital audit to gather directory information for all businesses in the precinct and identify community groups in the area This project was completed in October 2023, however Council is providing ongoing support to local businesses to raise the profile of this iconic precinct, including launching a precinct website Head Out! Everything To Eat, Shop, And Do In Rosalie Village We Found BNE’s Most Family Friendly Hub That’ll Keep The Whole Crew Busy Health Is Wealth: BNE’s One Stop Destination For All Your Inner Beauty Needs Brisbane City Council started providing hands-on support to assist the Wynnum Town Centre precinct as part of the Growing Precincts Together program a survey to gather feedback and ideas about the precinct facilitating precinct connection opportunities regular e-newsletter updates to businesses Council engaged Style Magazine to deliver a suite of online promotions to promote Wynnum Town Centre as a destination Here Are Some Of The Best Places To Eat In Wynnum Earn best gift-giver status at these Wynnum speciality stores Gather the girls, here’s how to have a girls’ day out on the Bayside Council offered businesses in the Wynnum Town Centre precinct the opportunity to apply for free one-on-one support programs delivered by expert providers Council provided retail businesses the opportunity to participate in a Visual Merchandising 101 workshop to find out more on how to refresh their shopfront and/or interior visual displays The 'understand' phase is the foundation of the Growing Precincts Together program Council documented the businesses and vacancies in the Wynnum Town Centre precinct in early 2023 Council hosted a Precinct Launch event in November 2023 to present Council’s insights from the understand phase and to provide further information about the program The team hosted regular precinct meetings and sends regular email updates to all businesses in the precinct to update them on opportunities through the project and seek feedback Here Are Some Of The Best Places To Eat In Wynnum Earn best gift-giver status at these Wynnum speciality stores Gather the girls, here’s how to have a girls’ day out on the Bayside For more information about projects from the Growing Precincts Together program, call our Business Hotline 133 BNE (133 263) or email Council For more information about projects from the Growing Precincts Together program, call our Business Hotline 133 BNE (133 263) or email Council Brisbane fiances Miki Ellis and Daniel Walker said ‘I do’ to homeownership first Young Queenslanders are increasingly choosing a mortgage over marriage with de facto couples now making up close to one-third of all home loans — an 80 per cent spike since 2015 applications from married couples have steadily declined are among those prioritising property over a wedding After buying their first home together last year the finance industry workers quickly realised their $50,000 wedding plans were out of reach and put their dream day on hold The fiancés purchased a two-bedroom post-war house in Banyo for $720,000 in February 2024 They were excited to start building equity towards upgrading to a larger family home in the future but Mr Walker’s marriage proposal brought a reality check “We realised we couldn’t have it all,” Ms Ellis said “We looked at wedding venues but with a modest wedding for the 50 or so guests on our list it would be upwards of $50,000 for the day “We contemplated eloping or having a surprise low-key ceremony but even then the wedding would have drained our savings and we didn’t want to sacrifice our long-term goals.” Couples are realising they can’t have it all How an Aussie couple turned $2 into a $5.2m mansion Is this Australia’s fastest auction? First look: Surf legend Mick Fanning’s luxury beach home Aussie Home Loans mortgage broker Tracey Hammond said Gen Z and Millennial homebuyers were flipping the script by switching up the traditional milestones of engagement “Everyone’s love story is different,” Ms Hammond said it’s picking up the keys to their first home together we’re seeing couples choosing to invest in bricks and mortar first “It’s a tough reality for a lot of first home buyers but it comes down to prioritising their long-term financial security over societal pressures,” she said An average Australian wedding costs more than $40,000 Aussie Home Loans analysed mortgage settlements between 2010 and 2024 and found de facto couples now account for 27 per cent of all home loans — up from 15 per cent a decade ago With the average Australian wedding costing more than $40,000 couples like Ms Ellis and Mr Walker are delaying tying the knot amid sky-high property prices and soaring living costs a typical wedding costs slightly less at $31,900 but that’s around one-fifth of a standard 20 per cent deposit for a typical house priced around $900,000 Buyers’ agent Lauren Jones said young couples are extending their engagement to prioritise their financial future Brisbane buyers’ agent Lauren Jones said buying a home together was fast becoming the first serious commitment for young couples “Very rarely now do I have a young couple aged under 25 who are married,” Ms Jones said “First home buyers will save the lump of cash for a home deposit and then it comes down to two options — do we get married and spend that money on one wedding day or do we invest in the future and buy the house “I’m also seeing a lot more couples who are staying engaged for five years or more They might delay the wedding again when it comes to the decision of when to buy an investment property,” she said The rising cost of living is forcing young people to flip the script on traditional milestone a lender doesn’t discriminate between marriage and defacto relationships if both parties will be on the property title But Ms Jones noted that a significant discrepancy in income could affect the borrowing capacity of a couple compared to a single homebuyer but today’s buyers aren’t afraid of long-term commitment with separate research by Finder showing 30 per cent of Aussies would take out a 40-year home loan if it reduced their monthly repayments to a more affordable level Four lenders currently offer 40-year mortgages three of those exclusively to first home buyers The average home loan size reached a record high in 2024 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the average home loan size reached a record high of $641,416 in September 2024 With the pressure of wedding planning off their shoulders Ms Ellis and Mr Walker said they were focused instead of increasing the value of their home through renovations but it felt smarter in the long run,” Ms Ellis said “Once we’re in a better financial position 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. in an effort to expand its capabilities across Queensland will soon open a second satellite depot in Brisbane the additional depot in the inner Brisbane suburb of Banyo aims to grow the operator’s tour and charter business suitable location in this northern part of Brisbane to strengthen our charter business and deliver greater efficiencies for our clients as we continue to grow this division of the KBL brand,” Kangaroo Bus Lines CEO Darren Webster says “The growth we have experienced in recent years supports this strategic placement of our new depot location and assists us in better servicing our Brisbane based clients and customers along with the work we regularly perform at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.” The Banyo depot will accommodate up to 40 vehicles at full capacity along with an office and full driver amenities “One of the big advantages we see with this new site is the efficiencies we can pass on to our customers,” Webster says “Our coaches will no longer have to sit in the already congested road network travelling to and from our Burpengary head office.” Managed by a dedicated team based at Banyo the new depot forms part of the larger Kangaroo Bus Lines business underpinned by the Burpengary Head Office and secondary Sunshine Coast depot “KBL looks forward to offering our clients and customers enhanced transport and logistical solutions from Brisbane City right through to the Sunshine Coast,” Webster says Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region providing news directly to the local industry ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  A Scott Marsh sideline conversion clinched a thrilling 24-22 win for Banyo over Aspley Devils in the Rugby League Brisbane Open 3 men’s northside competition at the Bora Ring on Saturday Banyo refused to throw in the towel that has Aspley moving into fourth spot on the ladder In what was a quality game of rugby league Aspley wasted no time getting on the scoreboard crossing in the corner in the third minute of play Aspley’s powerful backline was causing mayhem out wide early on and the Devils stretched their lead to 10-0 crashing over in the corner in the 15th minute Banyo eventually got on the board in the 26th minute courtesy of hooker Slade Smith The home side were still being battered by Aspley forwards John Falaniua it didn’t take long for Aspley to creep out even further on the scoreboard when the brilliant James Swann chimed into the backline But Banyo refused to be out muscled by their opposition with forwards Rohan Coulta Kelvin Beattie and Stumpy Lucas all paving the way for the home side Banyo were gifted a penalty right in front of the sticks after a high shot caught the attention of the officials Half Bob Hayward stepped up to take the easiest of conversions to see Aspley going into the break leading 16-8 Banyo’s resilience in the opening exchanges of the second half eventually paid dividends Exciting fullback Zach Wapau’s 40m burst up field off a scrum saw the long-striding custodian go in untouched beside the sticks only two minutes into the second stanza In what looked like a changing of the guard after the break Banyo hit the lead for the first time in the 49th minute Replacement player Jamal Ware’s sneaky try from dummy half But it was Aspley’s playmaking halfback Agustinus Dorante causing the most problems for the home side and his clever skills set up his side in good field position for their next try to regain the lead Aspley hooker Zach Rhind took advantage of the closeness to Banyo’s tryline and he snuck under two defenders to plant the ball down from dummy half time was running out for Banyo to potentially snatch a late victory they sent the home crowd into a spin when centre Ben Mills defied the odds and inched his way over in the corner with millimetres to spare to level the scores Banyo captain Scott Marsh was left with the difficult task of landing the conversion from the sideline and the inspirational captain landed the goal to see the Devils sneak home in an absolute thriller 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 Goodman Group has sold one of its higher profile Brisbane investments off-market The Banyo South Industrial Estate at 50 Raubers Road traded for $28 million to Hale Capital Partners it contains eight modern buildings with a total c13,000 square metres One warehouse (building three) is configured with three tenancies There is also significant hardstand and parking Goodman paid Blackrock $10.65m for 50 Raubers Rd in mid-2012 (story continues below) It previously traded seven years earlier for $11.63m Servicing a catchment of over 2.3 million within a 45 minute drive Banyo is about 12 kilometres north of the CBD It is 5km to Brisbane Airport and 20km to the Port of Brisbane Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Artwork: St Pius’ Primary School Banyo Year 3 students unveil a vibrant mural of red and pink poppies creating a tribute and paying their respects to Australia’s service members ahead of Remembrance Day Banyo Year 3 students proudly unveiled a vibrant mural of red and pink poppies  The mural was part of RSL Queensland’s Draw to Remember initiative with St Pius’ Primary School one of 177 schools across the state taking part in the meaningful project to honour Australia’s service members through art.   St Pius’ Primary School assistant principal religious education Kylie Williamson said the students have worked together to perfect their poppy designs”.   “The students have been working hard to combine their individual poppy drawings into a unified moving tribute of respect and gratitude,” she said.   St Pius’ Primary School principal Peter Gordon said “seeing it all come together in such a beautiful and meaningful way has been truly inspiring”.   “The mural stands as a testament to the students’ hard work and their heartfelt dedication to honouring those who have served.    “It’s wonderful to witness their pride in this shared creation.”  Banyo RSL Sub Branch and citizens’ auxiliary member Bob Rogers was also in attendance for the mural unveiling.   Mr Rogers listened to the students’ reflections about the piece and also held a question-and-answer session and the enduring importance of Remembrance Day.    “Bob’s stories brought the history to life for our students deepening their connection to Remembrance Day,” Ms Williamson said RSL Queensland’s Draw to Remember initiative is a creative Remembrance Day learning and commemoration activity for primary school students  The activity allows children to learn the significance of November 11 and express their learnings or personal Remembrance Day connections through chalk art The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader recycling and green waste recycling services green waste and recycling items are collected at different times of the week Search for your address to find the bin collection date in your area Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Bins can only be placed on the kerb at a reasonable time before collection (no earlier than 24 hours before collection) and need to be removed from the kerb as soon as possible after collection (no longer than 24 hours after collection) Council may investigate bins continually left on the footpath or kerb and issue on-the-spot fines if you do not have a reasonable excuse for not returning your bins to your property Council is currently replacing all dark green and grey general waste bin lids with red lids On your standard general waste collection day Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route to identify dark green and grey lids on general waste bins presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid This initiative received funding from the Queensland Government's Recycling and Jobs Fund Learn more about the lid changeover Learn more about the lid changeover You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service Download the free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to be notified when bin and kerbside collection is coming up in your area You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Bins will be collected as soon as possible once a request has been made You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Council can arrange for bin collection from within your property if: To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service You can report a missed recycling or green bin collection within 2 working days of your normal day of service If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service Before you contact Council about replacing your stolen bin double-check your neighbour has not taken your bin by mistake To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  You can request a replacement or repair for a damaged or stolen bin or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 general waste wheelie bins have either a red Council is now replacing all remaining dark green and grey lids with red lids The project is necessary to ensure household waste and recycling services are standardised for all households and collection drivers This change will make it easier for people to put their waste and recycling in the right bin The red lid general waste bins help waste truck drivers efficiently service the bin being presented for collection Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route in a separate vehicle to identify all dark green or grey lids presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid and take away the old lid Registration is not required for this process and there is no fee for a lid to be replaced with a new red lid Council will continue to service all dark green grey and red lidded general waste bins presented for collection If your dark green or grey general waste lid has not been changed by 1 July 2025 Dark green and grey lids are taken to Council’s bin manufacturer where the material is melted down and used to produce new bins The bin lid changeover team will not have the correct equipment to do routine bin repairs during bin lid swaps If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The bin lid changeover team will only be equipped to replace dark green or grey lids If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin If you need this information in another language select ‘Translate’ at the top right of the webpage The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin Lid changeovers will happen from April 2025 until end June 2025 so don’t be concerned if you notice another bin in your street 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 A development application has been lodged for an extension to the food and drink outlet and internal refitting of living quarters on the site Designed by Cre8tive Concept Design the proposal seeks to partially demolish components of the Commercial character building perform refurbishments to retain the decorative parapet awnings and traditional architectural style and character and improve the functionality and capacity of the site for additional business capabilities for the Food and Drink Outlet tenancy The proposal will also include internal renovations to the existing dual occupancy on the upper level Additional refurbishments to the building façade are proposed to reinstate the traditional character of the building while retrofitting the proposed Food and drink outlet The proposal includes the removal of internal walls on the ground floor towards the rear of the site to accommodate new dining areas provision of two (2) car parking spaces for the dual occupancy it is planned to revitalize the current façade of the commercial character building The planners at Town Planning Alliance state “The proposed development is considered to achieve the outcomes by providing an extension of the existing Food and drink outlet whilst preserving the Commercial character building” “The works on the subject site will continue to provide a focus on Tufnell Road as the main street with particular emphasis on the corner of Tufnell Road and Saint Vincent’s Road providing a small-scale commercial use in accordance with the neighborhood plan” “The proposal has been strategically designed to ensure the extension works will replicate key elements of the Commercial character building to achieve compliance against the relevant design overlay provisions.” and traditional architectural style and character are retained as part of the refurbishments to the building” We encourage you to follow the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible 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 This article is sponsored by Brisbane City Council and proudly endorsed by Style We only promote places that we love and think our readers will love too Brisbane is home to a bunch of nooks and crannies full of hidden gems you’ll discover a whole lot of local love in this charismatic hub to keep you entertained the eateries of Banyo are sure to have your fix Banyo is home to a variety of cuisines that make this hub a must-visit.  For a pitstop that’s easy on the eyes and buzzing with character, head to Legally Pink Cafe Decked out in neon hues and cute-as-pie decor this hole-in-the-wall coffee shop is slinging delicious brews and grab-and-go bites you can enjoy under the pink umbrellas you might even spy Legally Pink’s resident chihuahua who’s sure to bring out your inner Elle Woods.  Meanwhile, all-day dining featuring modern Australian flavours is on the cards at Site Cafe – Banyo’s go-to breakfast and lunch spot for a hearty feed in a laid-back setting Start your day right with their signature savoury mince served on toasted ciabatta with poached eggs or beat the midday pangs with their loaded wagyu beef burger Site Cafe’s doors are also open for dinner from Thursday to Saturday or their iconic butter chicken parmigiana to wrap up the week.   There’s always time to treat yourself and the beauty salons in Banyo are here to make you feel like a million bucks you’ll find your skin saviour among these talented experts.  Enhance your natural beauty while indulging in a well-deserved moment of self-care at Enigma Cosmetica Offering a holistic approach to aesthetics the tailored treatments here are designed to have you feeling like the best version of yourself Whether you’re booked in for brow sculpting Enigma Cosmetica will take into consideration your unique features and complexion to deliver the most flattering results!  For that flawless ‘I woke up like this’ look, El Macy Studio is the place to be these brow and lash services will perfectly complement your face Kick back in the chic studio and discover why El Macy Studio’s loyal clientele are always coming back for more I got you’ appointment and bring along the little ones with an extra 15 minutes added to your service so you don’t feel rushed.  Banyo has plenty of activities and services to make your day and keep you busy Relax and unwind with the massage specialists at Frangipani Thai Massage – your calming oasis that will have you feeling as good as new Open until 7 pm during the week so you can pop in for a post-work pick-me-up and prenatal massages to give those niggles and pains the boot.  Also here to help you get in tip-top shape is You Physio & Health On a mission to nurture happier and healthier lives wellbeing is priority number one for these professionals who offer a unique blend of professional physiotherapy and remedial massage therapy.  You Physio & Health have also just launched small group fitness classes – including one just for over 50s – to kickstart your fitness journey you’ll receive personalised coaching to knock your goals out of the park.   Want to discover more hidden gems? Download the free Brisbane App to explore places to eat By entering my email I agree to the STYLE Privacy Policy (we won't share your data & you can unsubscribe at anytime) Homebuyers can save a fortune by looking at ‘sister suburbs’ that are offering the same convenience and proximity to the city but as much as 200% cheaper than their more expensive counterparts ‘Sister suburbs’ are neighbourhoods that are the same distance from the city centre When a homebuyer is priced out of their preferred neighbourhood they tend to look further out until they find a location and home that suits their budget But savvy homebuyers may be able to secure the same level of convenience as their preferred location by looking in a different pocket No matter how loyal you are to your side of the city there may be a gem waiting for you on the other side of the tracks REA Group senior economist Angus Moore said there were numerous factors that influenced the value of a suburb besides its proximity to the central business district (CBD) Homebuyers can bag a bargain by looking at 'sister suburbs' “The distance from the city centre is not the only thing that matters for how valuable a suburb is and there's a few factors that we're seeing driving a lot of the differences here,” Mr Moore said “One factor is the types of homes that exist in these suburbs with some suburbs having more apartments and others having larger properties “The other factor is where the suburbs are and the amenities available in those suburbs.”   REA Group senior economist Angus Moore said buyers looked a range of factors when searching for a home Mr Moore said natural amenities such as beaches and parks could boost the appeal of a suburb Connectivity to the city was another consideration with public transport and roads influencing commute times “All of these factors can affect the value of a suburb even if it’s the same distance from the city centre,” Mr Moore said Take a look at the ‘sister suburbs’ with some of the greatest price gaps across the country buyers can snag a home at a massive discount if they know where to look Take Arncliffe, located about 10 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD, where the median house price was less than half the price of Fairlight While Fairlight offered homebuyers a coastal lifestyle on the northern beaches Arncliffe was becoming more popular for its relative value for money McGrath - Sans Souci real estate agent Jessica Terry said Arncliffe offered a mix of new housing developments and period homes that appealed to a range of buyers "We're finding that many buyers are coming from the city or the inner west because the city is becoming quite expensive and out of reach while Arncliffe is still close by and you can get a bit more for your money,” Ms Terry said The four-bedroom house at 17 Somerville Street, Arncliffe sold for $1.83 million earlier this month while there are lots of shops in Wolli Creek “It’s a good option if you want to be close to the city and want to buy something bigger than what you could get in the city or the inner west.”  Collaroy and Riverwood The two-bedroom unit at 5/7 Lauderdale Avenue, Fairlight fetched $4.7 million in August Melbourne offered some significant savings for buyers willing to cross over to the other side of the city The east-west divide was best displayed by the 246% median house price difference between Canterbury and Altona North the median house price in the blue-chip eastern suburb of Canterbury was $3.2 million while the Altona North median house price was $925,000 Sweeney Altona real estate agent Trent Borg said Altona North was attracting young couples and families looking for a house and land for under $1 million that was still close to the city “I'm finding a lot more younger couples and families entering the market here because of the proximity to the city and the water,” Mr Borg said and Altona Gate shopping centre and other shopping options Last month, the four-bedroom home at 22 Joel Avenue, Altona North was bought for $1.031 million “Many buyers are working in the city and like that Newport train station is nearby while the West Gate tunnel project will be completed soon “You can still pick up a house with a bit of land for under $1 million and be this close to the city.”  Looking at the north-south sister suburbs, Jacana in Melbourne’s north had a median house price of $575,000 compared to Bentleigh East in the southeast where a house would set you back about $1.5 million The five-bedroom house at 14 Margaret Street, Canterbury was purchased for $2.86 million earlier this month Brisbane buyers have plenty of ‘sister suburbs’ with big savings too Located about 11km from the Brisbane city centre, Banyo in the north and Robertson to the south had vastly different median house prices The median house prices in Robertson and Banyo were $2.005 million and $915,000 respectively Ray White – Banyo principal licensee real estate agent and owner Renee Rennie said Banyo offered a village-style lifestyle close to the city and the airport “Banyo is 24 minutes from the CBD by train and it’s a 10-minute drive to the airport,” she said The three-bedroom house at 5 Chapel Street, Banyo sold for $900,000 last month “There is a real community feel here and we’re seeing a lot of younger professionals with families looking in the area “There are five daycare centres in the area which just shows you the explosion of the families who are purchasing in the area.”  Ms Rennie said there were a lot of homebuyers looking at Banyo who were new to the area “Buyers are seeing good value for money here because of all of those attributes,” she said “People are casting a wider net in their home search now and they want to live a certain number of kilometres from the CBD and they also want good access.”   In September, the five-bedroom house at 26 Davrod Street, Robertson was purchased for $2,380,888 there were huge price differences between suburbs of similar distance from the city centre Somerton Park and Pennington marking one of the biggest price differences in the city The median house price in the seaside suburb of Somerton Park was $1.61 million while Pennington in the north had a median price of $737,500 The three-bedroom house at 28 Price Avenue, Pennington was bought for $710,000 in October At 14km from the CBD, the median prices in Stirling located in the Adelaide Hills and Para Hills situated in the northern suburbs were $1.406 million and $658,250 The price difference between the two suburbs was 114% In October, the three-bedroom house at 12 Ferris Avenue, Somerton Park fetched $2.45 million Homebuyers can also find some significant savings across Perth The three-bedroom home at 22B Princess Road, Westminster was sold for $770,000 earlier this month One of the biggest price differences was between Attadale and Westminster The median price of the riverside suburb of Attadale – south of the city centre – was $1.82 million while the northern suburb of Westminster was $601,500 Earlier this month, the five-bedroom house at 106 Burke Drive, Attadale sold for $7.525 million RACQ’s series provides insights on how to navigate some of Queensland’s trickiest intersections In the first edition of this series, our experts explained how to drive through the T-intersection at Tooth Street and Old Maryborough Road in Hervey Bay. In Part 2 RACQ Traffic and Safety Engineering Manager Greg Miszkowycz explains how to negotiate the Banyo rail crossing If the blue car has crossed the railway lines and is wanting to turn right The red and green vehicles must give way to the blue vehicle The blue vehicle is not facing a give way sign or line and therefore has priority at the intersection The green vehicle turning right must first give way to the blue vehicle turning right before giving way to the red vehicle If the blue car is turning left after the railway crossing does it have to give way to the red car travelling straight The red vehicle which is facing a give way sign/line must give way to the blue vehicle regardless of whether the blue vehicle turns right or left after crossing the railway lines It’s also important to note that if the green vehicle is turning right or the red vehicle is turning left they should not commence their turn and enter the intersection if the railway crossing signals are flashing red The information in this article has been prepared for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or specific advice to any particular person Any advice contained in the document is general advice not intended as legal advice or professional advice and does not take into account any person’s particular circumstances Before acting on anything based on this advice you should consider its appropriateness to you having regard to your objectives and needs Insurance products (excluding Travel Insurance) are issued by RACQ Insurance Limited ABN 50 009 704 152 (RACQ). 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Sentinel acquired the Banyo site in April 2011 for $23 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSentinel managing director Warren Ebert noted that the group had both bought and sold industrial property in the prime TradeCoast precinct reflecting limited on-market opportunities for quality stock.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe property comprises approximately 17,000sq m of warehouse and office space The property is 10 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and has direct access to the Gateway Arterial Motorway.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe facility offers opportunity for further expansion with only 36 per cent site coverage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrisbane-based Sentinel Property Group has a total national portfolio of more than 40 retail tourism infrastructure and agribusiness assets across Australia Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has 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 it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a 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a yield of around 6.70 per cent Sentinel acquired the Banyo site in April 2011 for $23 million Sentinel managing director Warren Ebert noted that the group had both bought and sold industrial property in the prime TradeCoast precinct purchasing a waterfront bulk storage facility at nearby Pinkenba for $48.5 million in a leaseback arrangement with global diversified industrial chemical company Incitec Pivot “Our decision to sell this high performing asset is consistent with Sentinel’s strategy of buying at an opportune time and then selling based on our view of the market," Ebert said Sentinel Lists Three Major Retail Assets in Melbourne And Sydney] The average prime yields in Brisbane's industrial market now sit between 6.75 per cent and 7.25 per cent reflecting limited on-market opportunities for quality stock The property comprises approximately 17,000sq m of warehouse and office space and has direct access to the Gateway Arterial Motorway The facility offers opportunity for further expansion with only 36 per cent site coverage Brisbane-based Sentinel Property Group has a total national portfolio of more than 40 retail Investment Appetite in Industrial Markets Remains Firm] Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital ServicesThe Honourable Bart Mellish Grabs from Queensland Rail Head of SEQ, Neil Backer New station renders available here Customers who use Buranda and Bundamba train stations are reminded to plan their travel in advance with the stations to temporary close on Monday 8 January as Queensland Rail’s biggest ever accessibility upgrade program goes full steam ahead Lindum and Morningside stations will also close on Monday 22 January for major construction which will deliver life-changing accessibility upgrades for the community.  Buses will keep customers moving to nearby stations while a path has been constructed to improve access to Bindha station for Banyo customers and new bus stops are in place to cater for back-to-school students when the first term of the school year commences overpasses and fully raised platforms to reduce the gap making boarding the train safer and easier for all customers wheelchair or luggage on to the carriage will be simple and bringing them in line with what is expected of public transport infrastructure in the modern world The temporary closures mean the major construction can go ahead safely and efficiently and will result in the stations reopening sooner following their transformation Progress is well underway at the sites with lift shafts installed at Burpengary and the old underpass at Bundamba filled in and ready for the next stage of works The Wynnum Road ramp at Morningside is due to come down by the end of the month and preparatory works at Lindum’s northern carpark will soon get underway the old wooden overpass will be demolished next week and at Banyo demolition works near the existing footbridge will begin in coming weeks The stations are expected to reopen to the public in the second half of this year Alternative bus services will operate during the closures Customers are urged to allow some extra travel time and to check their travel routes by downloading the MyTranslink app visiting translink.com.au or calling 13 12 30 Quotes attributable to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish: “These upgrades will make a real difference to customers and ensure everyone catching the train can travel with ease but that means there will be impacts to travel and transport services during the vital construction phase “By closing the stations temporarily we’re able to get the job done safely and efficiently meaning we’ll be reopening the upgraded stations sooner overpasses and other accessibility features “Alternative transport is in place for customers so we’re urging everyone to jump online and use the Translink Journey Planner to plot out their commute to work Quotes attributable to Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton: “We are committed to keeping our customers moving while we complete our biggest upgrade program ever bringing these six stations more into the modern era.   “Our alternative transport plan includes dedicated bus services to nearby stations and school stops for students returning to classes “Plan your travel in advance so you’re prepared and can get back to work and school in 2024 with as little disruption as possible “We appreciate there will be some inconvenience but closing the stations is the safest and most efficient way to build ensuring customers will soon be returning to excellent “We thank our customers for their patience as we continue delivering this transformation so everyone can catch the train with ease.” MORE INFORMATION ON THE STATION ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE PROGRAM Media contact - James Kleeman - 0466 620 176 Please use our complaints and compliments form Motorcycling Queensland June 27, 2022 Filed Under: News When the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club makes the claim that the next Jack Miller will be on display at this weekend’s Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship it might seem like a rash one – until you realise Australia’s current MotoGP hero trod this very path If the clue in the name “Mick Doohan Raceway” isn’t enough to suggest the link between the humble rough and tumble of Aussie dirt track and Grand Prix stardom it’s a fact that Miller was a frequent junior competitor there upon finishing second in the North Brisbane Cup in 2019 the Townsville ace donated his prize money back to the club for use in this very event The national dirt track title is a coveted distinction at any age and more than 90 young racers will journey from as far south as NSW and Victoria and as far north as Townsville for a crack at it Spectators to the event will see riders as young as 4 through to Under-16 riders capable of lap times the equal of their senior level counterparts These young firebrands will sit astride barking 250cc machines that crank out an eyeball-flattening 50 horsepower as they rev to 13,500rpm Among those junior top guns on the cusp of turning senior will be local Rory McQualter who it will be hoped can join the cadre of North Brisbane club members to win national championships on their home turf this year Club members Ben Montgomery and legends of the sport Jarred Brook and Briony Hendrickson dominated the major classes at the nationals in May “it’s been such a delay in running the event,” said Club President Andrew Brook “A lot of our senior riders have volunteered their time – in fact the kids will see the current national champions Briony and Jarred out there sweeping the start blocks for them in between races “Dirt track was the breeding ground for so many Aussie champions,” continued Brook Darcy Ward and Casey Stoner all cut their teeth in the sport and we can grow the next generation of Aussie moto heroes.” The Aussie junior dirt track champs are on this weekend at Mick Doohan Raceway For more info visit the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club Facebook page Copyright © 2025 · Motorcyling Queensland A development application has been lodged for a Museum The proposal seeks to convert the existing building into an activated space to host a permanent indoor museum that will establish a vehicle display area and ancillary food and drink outlet The building will not be extended and the existing gross floor area will be retained The existing ground floor space will provide a foyer reception and access to the undercroft car park Leve 1 museum level provides meeting rooms amenities and a large vehicle display area The unique concept will house luxury and rare/vintage vehicles that will be available to the general public on weekends and group bookings during the week The proposal provides 39 car parking spaces (1 person with disabilities) within the ground floor undercroft car parking area The planners at Planning Insights state “the proposed building works associated with the museum do not make the site incompatible as a future 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adapt_container_width=”false”] News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that include referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website back links A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings located along the north- eastern site boundary at the end of Rochat Avenue Designed by Arqus Design, the proposal seeks thirty (30) two – three bedroom units within a residential building that have a maximum building height of 5 storeys. The proposal is Stages 3A (Building C) and part of Stage 3B (Building D) within the $100 million Summerlin Master Planned development that is in proximity to the Nudgee train station The proposal provides private open space in the form of courtyards terrace and balcony areas (minimum 35sqm ) for each apartment and communal open space has been provided in Stage 2B of the Summerlin Estate The proposal (Stage 3A) provides 40 car parking spaces and 8 visitor car parking spaces with vehicle access and pedestrian access provided to Rochat Avenue The planners at Wolter Consulting Group state “the proposed development is for a five-storey multiple dwelling development The proposal forms part of the Summerlin Estate a master planned residential community consistening of boutique townhouses and apartments fronting high quaility communal open space The proposal will positively enhance the streetscape through the inclusion of well-designed and spacious housing product close to open space and public transport options providing diverse choice for the local community The proposal seeks 3,510sqm of gross floor area on the 4,006sqm development site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds ABC News News HomeBanyo siege gunman told hostages he wanted 'pay back' for alleged affairShare Banyo siege gunman told hostages he wanted 'pay back' for alleged affairBy Leonie Mellor staffTopic:Courts The coroner found police acted appropriately and did not cause Rivett's death. (ABC News) Link copiedShareShare articleA man took a woman and her teenage daughter hostage as "pay back" to the man he thought his ex-partner had been having an affair with, a Brisbane court has heard. Brent William Rivett, 45, took the woman and her daughter hostage at their Banyo home on Boxing Day 2013, before turning a gun on himself. The family had met Rivett a decade before the incident, but had not seen each other for four years, the coroner's court in Brisbane was told on Wednesday. Rivett went to the family's Banyo home armed with a shot gun to seek revenge, the court was told. The woman's husband had left for work, and only the woman and her daughter, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were at home. The court was told, the woman was hanging out the laundry in the back yard when she felt somebody grab her around the neck. Her daughter, who was inside, heard her scream, and dialled triple-0. Rivett then handcuffed and tied the ankles of the woman, who noticed he was carrying a knife and gun, the court was told. She asked him what he was doing, he replied to the effect: "No ... it's payback". Counsel Assisting the coroner Emily Cooper told the court Rivett showed her the loaded gun and said among other things that he was prepared to die. He left her alone tied up in the garage and police tried to enter, but the woman warned them Rivett had a gun. Rivett then reappeared and let a shot off, the court was told. Both the woman and her daughter were placed in the ensuite bathroom together and were told to "shut up and stay in there". About half an hour later, a gun shot was heard, the court was told. Rivett's body was found some time later. The court heard that in the months leading up to his death, Rivett's relationship had broken down and he was unemployed. The gunman's brother Steven Rivett said outside court that the incident was completely out of the blue. They family wanted to know if police had handled the situation appropriately. "Just to get some final closure on what happened and maybe why it happened, probably we'll never know that," Steven Rivett said. The formal inquest next month will look into the adequacy of the police response and the subsequent investigation. A two-day coronial inquest has been set down for October. The road leading to the Banyo home was cordoned off during the siege. (ABC News: William Rollo) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) HAMMER TIME: The container home at 40 Jensen Rd WITH the spring selling season is just around the corner, almost 80 properties within the greater Brisbane region are geared up for the gavel this Saturday Banyo has proven a popular choice with many buyers over the past five years according to Ray White Nundah sales consultant Scott Freeman A shipping container extension on this Banyo home has sparked interest online He is marketing 40 Jensen Rd, Banyo which has sparked interest from across the country BANYO’S JAW-DROPPING SHIPPING CONTAINER EXTENSION Banyo had grown 34 per cent and the second runway that’s planned for the Brisbane Airport in 2020 was a big coo for buyers “Over the past five years we’ve had a high percentage of buyers in the Banyo Nundah area that have been in that airspace “We’ve had pilots that have wanted to just buy a property local just as their stopping area for fellow pilots to stay there for a couple of days until their next flight.” the container and finishes provide an industrial look He said about 30 groups of people had inspected the home the way that they’ve incorporated the shipping containers in the living spaces and that it just flows out on to the backyard,” he said the third bathroom has been a big point for a lot of buyers.” Space Property property consultant Judi O’Dea said she had taken more than 60 groups of people through her listing at 47 Raleigh Pde, Ashgrove Despite receiving three offers prior to auction Ashgrove will go under the gavel this Saturday I think it’s to do with that land size of 940sq m of land and also just the charm of the Queenslander overlooking parkland there is a lot going for it,” Ms O’Dea said She said there had been three offers put forward in the lead up but they would go ahead with the auction due to the seller’s circumstances “My seller has actually taken her entire family to Oxford,” she said she’s doing a PHD in international tax law … so we were always going to go to auction because it was easier for her and her husband to make a decision on auction day With all the hallmarks of a traditional Queenslander home three-bathroom home has a bay window with lead lighting The house sits on a 940sq m block of land and is within 7km of Brisbane’s CBD The traditional Queenslander has five bedrooms and three bathrooms McGrath Bulimba sales agent Paul Shelton will present 50 King Arthur Tce, Tennyson to the market at 10am 50 King Arthur Tce is almost entry level for Tennyson He said he had about 20 groups of people through on inspection Interest parties love the open plan design and the indoor/outdoor feel “It’s quite interesting directly across the road from where we are riverfront properties are selling for $3 million The Tennyson property will go to auction at 10am on Saturday He said interested parties loved the open plan layout with the glass doors opening outside on the lower level “It’s just that open plan and indoor/outdoor living is what people are really loving.” Designed and constructed Leighton (appointed contractor) the purpose built train stabling facilities to support the expansion of the rail fleet was chosen to be constructed at Banyo on vacant Queensland Rail land in proximity to the existing train station.The Banyo stabling facility will be located between the existing rail line (Shorncliffe) and QR buildings The location was selected due to the best operational outcomes and most efficient use of available land in the existing rail corridor The stabling facility will host 4 parked 6 carriage trains when not in operation at the end of the service and remain until they are required again The following parts of the project will be noticed in and around your local area during these works : The State Government has released the final designs for a multi-million-dollar upgrade of Banyo and Bundamba train stations which will seek to improve the customer experience and accessibility for all customers Minister for Transport and Main Roads outlined the train station upgrade is one of two announced as part of a $500 million investment in the Station Accessibility Upgrade program “We are progressively upgrading stations across the South East Queensland rail network to make them accessible for all customers,” Mr Bailey said “These important upgrades make a big difference in the lives of locals who rely on public transport to get around and I’m pleased to see this next stage of the upgrade get underway.” “We want everyone in the local community to access public transport safely and without barriers” “The upgrade will also deliver other improvements including hearing augmentation loops and tactile platform surfaces for customers requiring hearing and vision assistance extended platform shelters and new wayfinding and platform signage the project will provide accessible options for people with a disability parents with prams and senior citizens to access the station platforms,” he said The upgrades would deliver major accessibility improvements including full-length raised platforms for improved boarding and new additional overbridges with direct lift access to the platforms Member for Nudgee shared the announcement with the release of artist impressions of the new look for Banyo station providing a glimpse into how the project will transform the existing station “This upgrade is welcomed by my community who have pushed for these improvements for a long time,” Ms Linard said “The benefits this will deliver will reach far and wide for all those who rely on public transport on a regular basis.”   Ms Linard invited the community to provide feedback on the designs of both Banyo and Bundamba station online mail or by phoning the project team from now Monday 14 to Friday 25 February,” she said “Queensland Rail has also consulted closely with its Accessibility Focus Group on the proposed station design and will continue seeking their guidance throughout the design process to ensure an inclusive travel experience for all customers.” Source: Information, Drawings and ImagesAll article information is sourced and available for review- Media Statement: Major Station Accessibility Upgrade designs are leased for public comment- Address: Banyo Train StationInteractive Image: Google Article and Streetview [swt-fb-likebox url="https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhood.com.au" width="340" height="500" tabs="timeline,events,messages" hide_cover="false" show_faces="true" hide_call_action="false" small_header="false" adapt_container_width="false"] [swt-fb-likebox url="https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodperth" width="340" height="500" tabs="timeline,events,messages" hide_cover="false" show_faces="true" hide_call_action="false" small_header="false" adapt_container_width="false"] [swt-fb-likebox 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Transport Minister Mark Bailey said preliminary work would begin soon at the four stations How the new Buranda train station will appear by 2025 and site establishment works soon,” he said “Similar works are also underway at Banyo station with survey activities and associated platform works to continue in coming weeks.” Bailey said while the work would cause disruptions “These upgrades will make our network better for everybody,” he said “We’re doing it this way because it means we can get the job done safely and efficiently The work also includes installing accessible toilets and better security with CCTV and lighting upgrades An image of the revamped Lindum train station on Brisbane’s northside.Credit: Queensland Rail Disability access is already being upgraded at eight other stations as part of the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project where the first elevators were unveiled at Woolloongabba on Saturday Cross River Rail’s new stations – Roma Street Hope Island and Merrimac – will all receive modern disability access The improvements at the four older Brisbane suburban stations are the next phase of Queensland Rail’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program Queensland Rail regional director Scott Riedel has asked commuters to complete a survey to provide feedback on the most appropriate alternative transport while the work is underway You can find the survey here by clicking on the relevant station “We understand this will change the way customers travel for a period of time but we’re committed to making our rail network accessible to everyone in the long term,” Riedel said 13 stations have undergone disability upgrades with Southbank (November 2022) and Auchenflower (2023) the most recent Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. Sign up for our City Talk newsletter here They will reopen \\u201Cin the second half of 2024 pending construction and weather conditions\\u201D and site establishment works soon,\\u201D he said \\u201CSimilar works are also underway at Banyo station with survey activities and associated platform works to continue in coming weeks.\\u201D \\u201CThese upgrades will make our network better for everybody,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe\\u2019re doing it this way because it means we can get the job done safely and efficiently Cross River Rail\\u2019s new stations \\u2013 Roma Street Hope Island and Merrimac \\u2013 will all receive modern disability access The improvements at the four older Brisbane suburban stations are the next phase of Queensland Rail\\u2019s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program You can find the survey by clicking on the relevant station \\u201CWe understand this will change the way customers travel for a period of time but we\\u2019re committed to making our rail network accessible to everyone in the long term,\\u201D Riedel said people and places Brisbane is talking about The Neighbourhood Plan for Banyo-Northgate Virginia and Hendra is a Brisbane City Council project about to commence Brisbane City Council hasstarted background research for the area as Council seeks to provide foreword planning and vision for a well-planned The project is a very good opportunity for community input to help shape the future of the Banyo-Northgate area From late 2016 – Background research: Council will undertake research and community consultation to understand the key issues and opportunities affecting the area’s future Late 2017 – Draft neighbourhood plan strategy release: Council will develop a strategy that will set the direction for the neighbourhood plan and encourage community feedback Mid-2018 – Draft neighbourhood plan statutory City Plan amendment release: Following community feedback on the draft strategy Council will proceed to prepare the draft neighbourhood plan There will be a Queensland Government review of the draft plan before it is publicly notified for community submissions Late 2018 – Adoption and gazettal of the neighbourhood plan statutory City Plan amendment Neighbourhood Plans and other Local Planning projects Brisbane is expanding in population and Brisbane City Council have been for the last decade working with the community on further planning at the local and neighbourhood level The produced Neighbourhood Plans apply further requirements for any development and accompany the main Planning Scheme The following BCC video explains this further Now Adopted Neighbourhood Plans and Closed Community Consultation Source: All information has been obtained from various locations on the Brisbane City Council Website and YouTube Channel The driver in charge of a train which collided with a semi-trailer at a Banyo rail crossing is expected to be cleared of any wrong doing which left the truck driver with serious pelvic and leg injuries It is understood it will clear the train driver of any fault However it is believed the report will also find the truck driver was not carrying the correct permit for the load The scene of the crash in a still from Seven News Brisbane It is necessary for some oversized vehicles suffered massive damage when they collided at a level crossing at St Vincents Road just after 6.30am The truck had seemingly become stuck on the tracks and its driver was attempting to jack up the semi when the northbound Shorncliffe train rounded a bend towards Banyo station The train driver applied his emergency brakes but was unable to stop in time The train hit the semi and pushed it up against another southbound train The scene of the truck and train crash in Banyo.Credit: Marissa Calligeros The chains holding the transformer onto the trailer snapped under the force of the collision and were later found hanging from a nearby tree The cabin was wedged against the station platform smashing through a concrete pathway as it hit Part of the trailer became wedged between the two trains while its cargo remained on the opposite tracks on the other side of the train It took more than 12 hours to remove the wreckage The driver in charge of a train at a Banyo rail crossing is expected to be cleared of any wrong doing However it is believed the report will also find the A gutsy comeback from Banyo Devils ensured they kept third spot on the ladder with a gallant 36-18 victory over an unlucky Mitchelton Panthers in the RLB Open 1 Men’s competition played on Saturday June 18 With the Panthers leading for nearly the entire match it was the home side who came home with a wet sail superbly led by Devils five-eighth Callum Davies It was the Panthers however who got off to a flying start at Bora Ring Nudgee with Mitchelton’s powerful centre Taran Schefe bustling his way over the line in the corner to post first points of the afternoon The centre was having a field day out wide running amok against his opposite number which resulted in another four pointer in the 19th minute Banyo seized a fantastic opportunity not five minutes later when a drop ball from the scrum base saw the Devils scoop up the loose ball and score under the sticks There was a plethora of local Brisbane rugby league stalwarts in both sides with Panther Connor Morrisey a real standout for the visitors in a losing side It would be Morrissey who scored next for the Panthers when a mistake from the kickoff gifted the workaholic lock a try right beside the sticks the Devils regrouped to peg the scoreline back to 18-10 when centre Brocco Uhrle pinned the ears back to cross the chalk in the 29th minute of play Clearly with the words of coach Martin Mason ringing in their ears the Devils once again produced a try out of nothing when winger John Collins outpaced the Panthers defence to score a superb individual try right on the half-time hooter Panthers coach Adam Wright will lament the one that got away in a game that was vital for the Panthers to stay in touch with the top four Hopes that a half-time breather might have saved the Panthers from the jaws of defeat did not look promising when Devil’s centre Uhrle waltzed in for his second try of the afternoon after a running a superb angle to score The Devils' resurgence was admirable to say the least with captain Jordan Brown and lock Jay Manase barking out the orders to their troops in what was a thrilling comeback Devils' towering Brenton Sefo Wallace ensured the home side held their head above water when he tucked the ball under the arm and smashed his way through the Panthers defence to score beside the sticks A hat trick from Uhrle in the 63rd minute rounded off a classy performance from the centre that all but sewed up victory for the home side on a chilly Brisbane afternoon Devils fullback Caleb Boyd ensured he drove the final nail in the Panthers' coffin when he pounced on a loose ball right on the full-time hooter to see the Devils get home in a thriller Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt talking up the first home owner’s grant at the new Pallara housing estate south of Brisbane Half of the homes sold at Pallara have been bought using the Palaszczuk GovernmentÕs $20,000 first home owners grant SPRING has seen a spate of new housing projects announced across southeast Queensland Developer Villa World is planning a 700-plus lot project called Killara at Logan Reserve with a variety of lot sizes and house and land packages to be available in coming months It follows the sellout of Villa World’s nearby Waterford community the Dennis Family Corporation have revealed designs for Summerlin plus three and four-storey apartment buildings and is expected to house about 500 residents on completion which includes 26 three-bedroom townhouses located in a former light industrial precinct has now been released with prices starting from $495,000 Dennis Family Queensland sales manager Ben Langfield said masterplanned infill developments presented a viable alternative to house-and-land projects in the fringe suburbs “By providing access to transport corridors and inner-city amenities we can provide civic infrastructure and easy access to the CBD at an entry-level price,” he said Summerlin has been designed by Rothelowman architects and senior associate Lawson Royes said the design took into consideration Banyo’s eclectic built environment and history “The suburb preserves a quaint post-war feel typified by weatherboards with distinct individual character on generous developer Stockland has started construction on its $297 million Pallara community The 720-home residential project had attracted strong buyer interest with a number of pre-registrations for one of the 100 lots sold offered in the early land release Stockland Queensland general manager Kingsley Andrew said the high number of early sales at the 122ha masterplanned project had exceeded expectations “The fact that Pallara is one of the last remaining consolidated land holdings of its size to be developed so close to the Brisbane CBD makes the development even more special,” he said The police response to a suburban siege in Brisbane did not contribute to the death of a gunman who held two females hostage Queensland State Coroner Terry Ryan handed down findings on Monday clearing police of any wrongdoing regarding the death of Brent William Rivett, who shot himself during the siege in Banyo on Boxing Day 2013 Police help a woman out of a Banyo house during a siege on Boxing Day.Credit: Nine News took a girl and her mother hostage because he believed the woman's husband was having an affair with his wife "I am satisfied that the actions and decisions made by the attending police constables in the immediate lead up to Mr Rivett's death were appropriate and timely," Mr Ryan said "The attending constables or other QPS officers could not have reasonably prevented Mr Rivett's death." Rivett started the day by travelling to the Northgate train station while carrying a bag with handcuffs a bottle of chloroform and a card from his eight-year-old son He arrived at the victims' home later that morning and took the woman and 13-year-old hostage but not before the girl was able to run to a bathroom and call Triple-0 Rivett told the woman "it's payback time" and also said he was "prepared to die today" The inquest heard police arrived at the scene and into the driveway of the home mistakenly thinking they were at a neighbour's property "Police entered through the garage door as Mr Rivett was about to leave in the family's car Mr Rivett fired his rifle towards the police and retreated into the house," Mr Ryan said but it was unclear at that time whether anyone had been shot." police spent the next five hours trying to negotiate with the gunman set off stun grenades and removed the woman and the girl through a bathroom window Three hours later they confirmed Rivett was dead An autopsy found Rivett had likely drunk chloroform before shooting himself in the head with the shotgun had his first mental health episode two years prior to his death when he was found at a Nudgee roadhouse with handcuffs and a noose He became divorced in 2005 and another relationship ended in August 2013 The second woman left Rivett because she saw he had purchased a gun from an American gun website There was no evidence this was the gun used during the siege Rivett knew the woman's husband through his work in the automotive industry and while he had visited their home before they hadn't seen him in at least four years For support and information about suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 For independent news coverage, be sure to follow our Facebook feed. The police response to a suburban siege in Brisbane did not contribute to the death of a gunman who held two females hostage, a coroner has ruled. Queensland State Coroner Terry Ryan handed down findings on Monday clearing police of any wrongdoing regarding the death of Brent William Rivett, who shot himself during . Rivett, who had a history of mental illness, took a girl and her mother hostage because he believed the woman's husband was having an affair with his wife. \\\"I am satisfied that the actions and decisions made by the attending police constables in the immediate lead up to Mr Rivett's death were appropriate and timely,\\\" Mr Ryan said. \\\"The attending constables or other QPS officers could not have reasonably prevented Mr Rivett's death.\\\" According to Mr Ryan's findings, Rivett started the day by travelling to the Northgate train station while carrying a bag with handcuffs, a hunting knife, a shotgun, a bottle of chloroform and a card from his eight-year-old son. He arrived at the victims' home later that morning and took the woman and 13-year-old hostage, but not before the girl was able to run to a bathroom and call Triple-0. While holding the shotgun, Rivett told the woman \\\"it's payback time\\\" and also said he was \\\"prepared to die today\\\". The inquest heard police arrived at the scene and into the driveway of the home, mistakenly thinking they were at a neighbour's property. \\\"Police entered through the garage door as Mr Rivett was about to leave in the family's car. Mr Rivett fired his rifle towards the police and retreated into the house,\\\" Mr Ryan said. \\\"At 11.17 am, a second gunshot was heard, but it was unclear at that time whether anyone had been shot.\\\" Unsure whether Rivett was dead, police spent the next five hours trying to negotiate with the gunman. At 4.15pm, SERT officers climbed a ladder, set off stun grenades and removed the woman and the girl through a bathroom window. Three hours later they confirmed Rivett was dead. An autopsy found Rivett had likely drunk chloroform before shooting himself in the head with the shotgun. Rivett, an auto-electrician, had his first mental health episode two years prior to his death when he was found at a Nudgee roadhouse with handcuffs and a noose. He became divorced in 2005 and another relationship ended in August 2013. The second woman left Rivett because she saw he had purchased a gun from an American gun website, Mr Ryan's report said. There was no evidence this was the gun used during the siege. Rivett knew the woman's husband through his work in the automotive industry, and while he had visited their home before, they hadn't seen him in at least four years. For support and information about suicide prevention, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe National building and construction group ADCO has sold the Banyo Retail Centre in north Brisbane for $34 million to a private investor continuing a strong run of neighbourhood shopping centre sales around the country ADCO purchased the land for $11 million in 2014 and built a new centre which now has an income cash-flow with a weighted average lease expiry of 15.1 years and a Woolworths anchor lease of 20 years SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreSalesLatest In PropertyFetching latest articles A distribution centre near Brisbane Airport has sold for $6.1 million It is near a factory leased to Queensland University of Technology – where Australia’s first lithium-ion battery was created – which traded for $7m five months ago (story continues below) In May a modern, double storey office/warehouse at 25 Buchanan Rd in the suburb, occupied by Ergon Energy since 2008, exchanged for $11.5m reflecting a 6.4pc return CBRE Industrial & Logistics’ Dan Munnich and Jack Pershouse marketed #113 Banyo is about 13 kilometres north east of Brisbane The Stages of the development approval are approximately 5,933sqm of gross floor area 4,500sqm of communal open space area for residents (bbq gym) and 700sqm for a pedestrian link to co-exist with the future stages on the 31,565sqm (3.16ha) subject site The site is within Industrial Zone and within the Banyo Nudgee Local Plan and has been approved for a major redevelopment in the immediate area A Structure Plan of the surrounding areas has also being prepared for the application to show how the development will fit into the area now and in the future The Structure Plan identifies how the ‘Elliott Road North’ precinct can in the future transition from warehousing and light industry to medium density residential in accordance with the BCC Planning Scheme – Banyo Nudgee Local Plan According to the planners at RPS Group “The development is designed with transitioned building heights increasing with distance from Ivedon Street Development fronting Ivedon Street is generally a maximum 2 storeys in height consistent with the intents under the Banyo/Nudgee Local Plan Three (3) storey townhouses are proposed on corners and sparingly along the length of the Ivedon St frontage The use of three storey elements ensures articulation in the roof form and a more appealing external appearance The three storey elements are of a small scale being setback 7m from the Ivedon St frontage and only 5m in width They read as ‘pop-ups’ and provide articulation and variation to the Ivedon St frontage” “Significant communal open space is proposed within the core of the development site providing a focal point and being buffered from external noise impacts from the railway corridor and surrounding industrial uses The communal open space is more than 4,500m2 in area providing a generous space that is split into different functional zones and will provide a very high level of amenity for the development” The Subject site was recently cleared and a Sales Office set up in an existing onsite shed  (See Aerial) and site works for infrastructure and building pad levels well underway The application was lodged 14 April 2014, approved 28 August 2015 and a change to the application was recently approved 18 May 2016 @20 & 38 Ivedon Street and 241B Elliott Road, Banyo. Source: Report and Structure Plan prepared by RPS Group , Landscape Plans prepared by Lat27, and Plans/Elevations/Artist Impressions by RotheLowman Architects All information is available for review from BCC pdonline, see council ref: A003852444 and recent change approval A004268903 for more information. Furthermore, see the following Summerlin website link or the online brochure for indicative images of the townhouses and apartment styles A Banyo industrial facility leased to Queensland University of Technology as its Pilot Plant Research Facility part of the school’s Institute for Future Environments 457-459 Tufnell Road 10 years ago and in May exercised its first five year option It occupies a 5365 sqm site with 33 car parks (story continues below) Banyo Devils saved their best game to last with a thrilling 36-18 win over minor premiers Brothers Juniors in the Rugby League Brisbane men’s open 1 competition the Devils forwards paved the way in what was a near perfect display of rugby league But it was the Brethren who struck first in the third minute with the flyer outpacing his opposite number to cross in the corner on the back of some good field position from Brown and Lachlan Berge it was Banyo’s winger Jackson Clark who got his side on the board Devils stalwart Brown was in everything and it would be the powerful back rowers pass to five-eighth Callum Davies Brothers were certainly still in the game and a superb kicking game from five-eighth Patrick Fall The Devils responded just before the break when Banyo winger Isaiah Waigana inched his way to the line to see his side head into the break leading 14-6 The Devils wasted no time after the break in adding more points to the scoreboard through Devil’s powerful centre Brocco Uhrle who used his strength to palm off two would be Brothers defenders to cross out wide Fight they did through 400 game veteran Ben Munro barging his way over from dummy half to score under the sticks It was the Devils' colossus forward pack though who were troubling the Brethren and with Banyo introducing super-sub Brenton Sefo-Wallace to the fold when he took four Leprechauns over the line with him to score the Leprechauns were not done yet and some strong running by fullback Sam Fall and a near-perfect passing game from Dallas Retchless put Brothers in a superb position in the Devils' half Brothers scored again when Fisk went in for his second try of the afternoon and with a howler of a touchline conversion by Patrick Fall Brothers' ill-discipline late in the game resulted in a man sent to the sin bin for foul play Banyo took advantage of their opposition being a man down and through some hard running from Samson Hookey and Manase the Devils crossed again in the corner through replacement William Aramoana Hookey ensured the trophy was heading back to the Bora Ring when he steamed onto a pass from halfback Ben Mason crashing his way over under the sticks to cap off what was a thrilling grand final to end the season North Lakes Kangaroos lived to fight another day in the Rugby League Brisbane Men’s Open 3 North competition with a hard fought 34-24 win over Banyo Devils at South Pine Sporting Complex A determined Kangaroos side booked their place in this weekend's do or die game versus Moreton Bay Pride to see which team advances to this year’s big dance against Albany Creek Crushers Three-try hero Gaugatao Malaetele-Elive was the Kangaroos best on park The Kangaroos got off to a flying start in the match crossing in the ninth minute through burly prop Mat Hollins A see-saw encounter ensued with the Devils firing back scoring a great try of their own when speedy winger Matt Strike put Banyo on the board in the 15th minute it was the Kangaroos' big boppers who were causing collateral damage up the middle and in the 20th minute Malaetele-Elive crossed for his first of three tries for the afternoon The Devils' composure all season cascaded into this game and the cool heads of five-eighth John Collins and Scott Marsh rallied their troops around the ground Collins' clever little grubber kick found his partner in crime Marsh lurking out wide who made no mistake in racing in beside the sticks The Devils hit the lead in the 31st minute when Collins again used his experience putting in another pinpoint grubber finding Marsh yet again who slid in under the posts to see Banyo go into the break leading 14-12 the North Lakes forwards began their onslaught Tearaway lock Viki Nati jagged a try out of nothing and he put the Kangaroos back in front crossing under the posts in the 41st minute Kangaroos’ fullback Ethan Hira then had an opportunity to further increase the lead after a Devils dropped ball scooping up the pill to race away untouched out wide Kade Deeks and Brett Ross were outstanding on a losing side constantly keeping up a solid workrate in defence North Lakes started to capitalize on the Devil’s heroic effort in containing the Kangaroos big men however the rampaging Malaetele-Elive once again proved too strong busting his way through four defenders to cross beside the sticks The Devils then survived another scare when Bronson Blakemore’s pass to Jordan Philips was fumbled over the line However you can never write off the Devils - especially finals time Collins superb cross-field kick found his winger Strike who spectacularly leapt over the line to score a fantastic Devils try Kangaroos+' Malaetele-Elive used his brute strength to cross for his hat-trick in the 60th minute pegging the score out to 34-20 giving North Lakes more breathing space the Devils' replacement Conor Retchless scored a consolation try two minutes from fulltime with the Kangaroos holding on in a thriller in what was a fantastic game of finals football UPDATE: Queensland police who responded to a violent home invasion that turned into a five-hour siege were left scrambling for cover when they accidentally walked into the garage and came face to face with the gunman An inquest into the death of Brisbane siege gunman Brent Rivett was told the first officers on the scene at the Banyo house on Boxing Day 2013 unintentionally parked in its driveway Police help a woman out of a Banyo house during a siege on Boxing Day 2013.Credit: Nine News As the garage door opened the three constables walked in but soon found themselves dodging gunshots after they confronted the bound and gagged homeowner and Rivett A Brisbane woman who was held hostage in her own home in the siege was convinced that she and her daughter were going to die at the hands of a gunman who said it was "payback time" A bullet hole in a police vehicle after the Banyo siege.Credit: QPS has relived the terrifying day she and her 13-year-old daughter were held captive for five hours in their home by Brent Rivett on Boxing Day 2013 The woman has told an inquest she recognised Mr Rivett as a business acquaintance of her husband's but had no idea what he had planned and thought he had "come here to kill us" The woman said she was in the backyard of her Banyo home preparing to hang out washing when Mr Rivett grabbed her from behind and held a knife to her neck "He said 'you scream and you're dead'," she recalled had her hands and feet cuffed and a gag shoved in her mouth "He said it's payback - payback time - and that's when I realised who he was," the woman said through tears Although Mr Rivett had been in their local community she hadn't seen him for several years He alluded to his girlfriend having slept with her husband showed her his loaded gun and said: "I'm prepared to die today" Mr Rivett fired off a shot after he opened the roller door and came face to face with two police officers The inquest heard they had accidentally parked in the hostage's driveway Rivett then went upstairs and kicked the bathroom door in to find the woman's terrified daughter standing in the bath Mother and daughter were kept prisoners in their bathroom and later heard a gunshot afterwards learning that Mr Rivett had turned the gun on himself The court heard he had previously been admitted for mental health treatment and had recently broken off a relationship Stay informed. Like the Brisbane Times Facebook page UPDATE: Queensland police who responded to a violent home invasion that turned into a five-hour siege were left scrambling for cover when they accidentally walked into the garage and came face to face with the gunman. An inquest into the death of Brisbane siege gunman Brent Rivett was told the first officers on the scene at the Banyo house on Boxing Day 2013 unintentionally parked in its driveway, thinking it was a neighbour's. As the garage door opened the three constables walked in, but soon found themselves dodging gunshots after they confronted the bound and gagged homeowner and Rivett. A Brisbane woman who was held hostage in her own home in the siege was convinced that she and her daughter were going to die at the hands of a gunman who said it was \\\"payback time\\\". The mother, who can't be named for legal reasons, has relived the terrifying day she and her 13-year-old daughter were held captive for five hours in their home by Brent Rivett on Boxing Day 2013. The woman has told an inquest she recognised Mr Rivett as a business acquaintance of her husband's but had no idea what he had planned and thought he had \\\"come here to kill us\\\". The woman said she was in the backyard of her Banyo home preparing to hang out washing when Mr Rivett grabbed her from behind and held a knife to her neck. \\\"He said 'you scream and you're dead',\\\" she recalled. She was forced to the laundry, had her hands and feet cuffed and a gag shoved in her mouth. \\\"He said it's payback - payback time - and that's when I realised who he was,\\\" the woman said through tears. Although Mr Rivett had been in their local community, she hadn't seen him for several years. He alluded to his girlfriend having slept with her husband, showed her his loaded gun and said: \\\"I'm prepared to die today\\\". Mr Rivett fired off a shot after he opened the roller door and came face to face with two police officers. The inquest heard they had accidentally parked in the hostage's driveway, believing it to be a neighbour's. Rivett then went upstairs and kicked the bathroom door in to find the woman's terrified daughter standing in the bath, on the phone to police. The distressed girl kept asking, \\\"Are you going to kill us?\\\", her mother told the court. Mother and daughter were kept prisoners in their bathroom and later heard a gunshot, afterwards learning that Mr Rivett had turned the gun on himself. The court heard he had previously been admitted for mental health treatment and had recently broken off a relationship, quit his job and was living in motels. The two-day inquest, before Coroner Terry Ryan, continues. Link copiedShareShare articleQueensland Police have found the body of a man who held a mother and her teenage daughter hostage for more than five hours on Brisbane's north side on Thursday. The man's body was located using a remote camera robot in an upstairs room of the Earnshaw Road, Banyo home around 7.25pm AEST, a police statement said. Earlier, the mother and her daughter were rescued after being shackled and held for more than four hours in a bathroom by the man, who was armed. An emergency situation was declared just before midday (AEST), with the special emergency response team (SERT) and police negotiators attending the siege. Nearby residents were evacuated and major roads in the area were closed. Two gunshots were heard in the area during the afternoon. Just after 4:30pm, the police said they had rescued two people, but did not declare the incident over. "We still haven't recovered the male person from the dwelling. And we're still continuing with the attempted negotiations with him inside the dwelling," Inspector Sean Cryer said at the time. "The two female persons within the house have been safely recovered. "They're now being treated by the ambulance, after which time the detectives will speak to them in regards to furthering our operation." He also said police were using their best equipment, including a drone and a remote camera robot, to search the premises. "We have several assets that we have deployed to the residence including for the first time in operational Queensland Police history, a remotely piloted aircraft," he said. "We're looking forward to a peaceful resolution." Now that a man's body has been located, the emergency declaration has been lifted, the police say. Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents A modern office warehouse in Brisbane’s north occupied by Ergon Energy since 2008 has sold for $11.5 million during a marketing campaign negotiated while social distancing measures are in place The government has just renewed a lease for three years at 25 Buchanan Road, Banyo Based on the current net annual rental return ($736 Eagle Farm’s 8000 hectare Australia TradeCoast precinct – marketed as having links to air road and rail – is also in the vicinity Mr Bull said “the strong sale result was attributed to the high quality of the building improvements along with the…tenant covenant” Construction has finished on the new Café at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Brisbane ‘McAuley’ Campus in Banyo Designed by Thomson Adsett Architects the café will provide an additional option for students within the university campus activating this location of the university and provide casual surveillance in several directions and buildings ACU staff will have another local café on site which has been integrated into the campus masterplan design in proximity to the new Building T The café named ‘Hive on the Hill’ draws reference to the location of the ACU Seminary and its past The Hill the ACU now stands was known locally as ‘Beehive Hill’ due to the once bee hives kept on the previous farm and native bee hives prior within the surrounding bushlands Coffee Cart & Shade Structure – Australian Catholic University, Banyo HOLY Spirit Seminary in Brisbane will move back to the site of the former Pius XII Provincial Seminary at Banyo in early 2008 where it will be collocated with Australian Catholic University (ACU) The decision was announced by the Queensland bishops over the weekend welcomed the return of the seminary to the Banyo campus Prof O’Gorman said ACU looked forward to a fruitful relationship which best served the educational needs the formation program for students to the priesthood has continued at Wavell Heights in buildings belonging to St Paschal’s Parish the relocated seminary at Wavell Heights was renamed Holy Spirit Seminary in December 2001 In considering the relocation of the seminary from Banyo in the late 1990s the bishops of Queensland invited Australian Catholic University to move to the site from its Mitchelton campus ACU agreed to this move and opened its doors at Banyo in 2003 The new announcement to collocate the seminary on the Banyo site is possible because the bishops retained four hectares for the purpose of developing a seminary and theological college students for the priesthood would return to live on site to be closer to St Paul’s Theological College and the Banyo Library Collection housed in the ACU Library Both seminary students and staff will live on the Banyo site in specialised living and support amenities The bishops have directed plans to be drawn up for the construction of new seminary buildings with the hope that the new seminary would open at the beginning of 2008 The top five suburbs in Brisbane for young families where house prices fall below the city average Latest data highlights these sought-after areas which not only offer affordability but also meet the criteria of parents prioritising living near good schools along with convenient access to the CBD and public transport with a median house price of $872,00 and ratio of families to other homeowners of 27.7 per cent Rounding out the top five list by Place Advisory were: Murarrie (house price $992,000) A typical house in each of the hotspots came in under the Brisbane LGA median of $1.05m while family-friendly picks were also identified in the booming Greater Brisbane regions of Ipswich Place’s survey found the number one factor common to families choosing where to live across Greater Brisbane was proximity to schools whether being located in the catchment zone of well-regarded state schools The top suburbs also represented good value for money in comparison to neighbouring areas closer to the CBD Place New Farm managing director Sarah Hackett said cutting down on commute time to work school and recreational activities was a high priority for busy families Investor snaps up half-built home at hotly contested auction Car dealer’s mansion has UFC ring, 8-car garage First-home buyer fury: ‘Where have all the price guides gone?’ “For many families now you have both mum and dad working and having work and school closer to home has never been more needed,” Ms Hackett said She noted more families were opting for new or fully renovated homes over older houses while a peak buying time was before the start of a new school year “Part of our [marketing] plan when we sell a house is to let parents of the schools in the area know It always happens that there is a big surge at the beginning of the year when people start thinking about commuting 40 minutes to get to school and the anxiety that comes with that.” This Murarrie townhouse was marketed at offers above $899,000 and recently went under offer PropTrack data shows houses in top-ranked Banyo were in hot demand with 1539 buyers interested in every property listed but just 77 houses sold in the past 12 months House prices climbed 7.8 per cent in the suburb over the past year Recent sales in Banyo include a renovated low-set three-bedroom home on a 430 sqm lot marketed as a “family starter” and snapped up for $885,000 A 2020-built four-bedroom house on a 511 sqm block described as a “luxury barn-inspired home” Brisbane’s affordability trend for young families was reversed in the city’s outlying regions where most of the sought-after suburbs were priced above the LGA median PropTrack’s latest Market Insight report shows surging demand in these areas as househunters have widened their search on the back of huge growth in Brisbane where prices have soared 63.1 per cent since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 Ipswich was the second top-performing SA4 region in Australia with home prices up 79.7 per cent over the same period while Logan-Beaudesert (up 74 per cent) and Moreton Bay — North (up 69.6 per cent) were also among the strongest regional markets benefitted most from affordability advantages and pandemic-induced preference shifts resulting in surging property prices,” PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh said Ms Creagh said the market had cycled through different phases since but remained on an upward trajectory since January 2023 “Home prices fell as interest rates quickly climbed insufficient housing supply coupled with strong demand offset the higher interest rate environment and deterioration in affordability.” Place Advisory named Augustine Heights as Ipswich’s top pick for young families The median house price in Augustine Heights is $770,000 Springfield Lakes and Ripley were also popular Herron Todd White director David Notley said Ipswich’s appeal for “aspirational buyers” Mr Notley put this down to affordable housing and larger lots on offer a program of upgrades in facilities and infrastructure as well as general gentrification throughout the local authority area “Steady capital growth” over the next 12 months was predicted for detached housing in the city Logan’s top pick for young families was Woodhill (median house price $815,000) HOLY ship — it’s made of shipping containers This north Brisbane house is partially made of two shipping containers Inspired by a home built from 31 shipping containers at Graceville Chelsea Gogan and Sam Porter thought they would give the same concept a go when renovating a house at Banyo living and dining space is made of shipping containers The 40 Jensen Rd property was once an old worker’s cottage but has since been transformed into a residence Ms Gogan describes as “modern industrial” “We thought it was a cool idea and Sam would rather work with steel than timber,” Ms Gogan said “It was a bit of a risk at the start (but) we gave it a crack and it’s come up well.” The grooves of the shipping container walls adds to the industrial design Ms Gogan said it was a learning curve for both of them spending hours after work and on weekends over about 18 months working on the build “I got on the tools as well and learned a lot She said her favourite room of the home was the kitchen which is in one of the shipping containers that extends out of the rear of the property “There’s a lot of room so all our friends can come over and we can have a barbecue and a few drinks “The shipping container doors open out (and) Sam built the sliding doors … so it’s all very open.” The master bedroom has polished timber floorboards with the couple keeping two of the bedrooms custom steel industrial doors and timber screening The modern industrial vibe continues through the bathroom The home is equipped with smart technology with fingerprint recognition and fob entry along with ducted airconditioning and lighting controlled through a smartphone The property will go to auction on August 25, at 1.30pm A development application has been lodged for a Domino’s Pizza Shop the proposal is for a Food and Drink outlet which involves an internal fit-out of 2 existing tenancies within a single storey building The proposal includes 119sqm of GFA of the 1,984sqm site A Brisbane property which helped make Australian science and technology history has been sold for $7 million The 2900sq m industrial facility at Banyo to the city's north is leased to the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and is home to its pilot plant QUT researchers built Australia's first lithium-ion battery at the site Police blocked access to the street in Banyo at the time of the siege in December 2013. (ABC News: William Rollo - file photo) Link copiedShareShare articleA Brisbane woman taken hostage while hanging out clothes at her Banyo home on the city's north side has broken down at a coronial inquest. The woman and her daughter were held captive by Brent William Rivett, 45, on Boxing Day in 2013. The inquest heard an armed Rivett shot at police and later turned the gun on himself. The mother has given evidence at an inquest into his death. She broke down as she spoke of Rivett handcuffing her arms and legs after pinning her down while she had been doing the washing. "He said 'you scream and you're dead'," she told the court. He gagged her by putting a ball in her mouth. She said Rivett told her it was payback because her husband had slept with his girlfriend. Detective Acting Sergeant Paul Browne from the Ethical Standards Command told the inquest that shots had been fired at police during the incident. He said a phone call by the teenage daughter showed it was about 12 minutes between the two gunshots. When asked if there had been anything police could have done differently on the day, he responded saying: "No, I don't believe so." The inquest was told the daughter called police from upstairs in the house before she was also handcuffed. Several police officers told the inquest they thought they were responding to a domestic dispute. None of them were wearing bullet-proof vests when they arrived and were not aware Rivett had a gun. Officers who first arrived told the court they accidentally pulled into the driveway of the house, thinking the hostage situation was next door. Rivett was determined to end his life once he knew police were outside. Rivett shot at them from inside the garage when they got out of their car. Constable Michelle Hess told the inquest it was probably the first time in her career she had pulled into a driveway. "Things would have panned out very differently had I not parked in the driveway," she said. Acting Sergeant Browne said 12 minutes after Rivett shot at police, officers heard a second gunshot. It was several more hours before the woman and her daughter were removed from the house. Outside court, Rivett's brother, Stephen Rivett, thanked police for their efforts. "The family is happy with the way the proceedings went today," he said. "We will move on from here once we get the findings out on Monday." In closing submissions, counsel assisting the coroner Emily Cooper told the court police acted appropriately and followed protocol on the day. "Rivett was determined to end his life once he knew police were outside," Ms Cooper told the court. Coroner Terry Ryan will deliver his findings on Monday. Answers as to why a gunman decided to enter a Banyo house and take a mother and daughter hostage on Boxing Day may have to wait until a coronial investigation Police locked down a Banyo neighbourhood at 11.45am on Thursday following reports of gunfire from a house on Earnshaw Road A bullet hole in a police vehicle after the Banyo siege.Credit: Queensland Police The woman and her teenage daughter were found shackled and bound inside the house by Special Emergency Response Team officers who entered the home through an upstairs bathroom window The women were found to be “emotionally traumatised” but not physically injured Police wearing bulletproof armour have descended on Earnshaw Street.Credit: Nine News But the siege continued until 7.25pm when police found the gunman’s body in an upstairs room although an empty marked police car that had been parked outside the home had been shot at Given the man died during a police operation an ethical standards investigation has been launched But any other answers may have to wait until a coronial inquest is held as police consider their part in the matter to be finished The women held hostage during the siege are led to a waiting ambulance.Credit: Nine News The women were found to be \\u201Cemotionally traumatised\\u201D but not physically injured found the gunman\\u2019s body in an upstairs room Some brave resistance in the first half from the Gaters was not enough to stop a rampaging Banyo Devils from defeating the home side 58-12 at Jim Lawrie Oval last Saturday in the Open 3 Northside Rugby League Brisbane competition It was cracking lower division entertainment regardless of the scoreline in which the Devils ran in an amazing 10 tries to two Superbly led by halves Sebastian Rey and Justin Dean the Devils pair orchestrated what was an outstanding kicking and passing game for which Gaters had no answer Rey set up the first try of the game with a beautiful cut-out pass finding Kale Gordon in support who went over beside the sticks with Banyo’s Greg Smith in the sin bin early on Gaters took advantage of the 12-man Devils outfit and prop Matty Cowell strolled in for the easiest of tries to return serve The joy was short-lived for Gaters as Banyo piled on three consecutive tries in the 13th 27th and 30th minutes of play including an absolute belter by five-eighth Justin Dean Dean used his strength to palm off two would be tacklers and step off his right foot to dive over under the sticks With halftime looming and Banyo leading 24-6 Gaters had the chance to peg back the scoreline with a try in the corner but a superb tackle by Banyo fullback Brad Fuller saved what looked like a certain try Some lacklustre defence by Gaters led to a quick try after the break to the rampaging Nicholas Bailey whose opposite number was no match as he steamrolled his way over the line just three minutes after the resumption of play After some impressive footwork by Sebastian Rey the outstanding halfback put a grubber in for himself and he picked up a tricky ball to regather and slice his way over for another Devils try Gaters nightmare outing could not end soon enough centre Chris Maliko and hooker Todd Meiers were the pick of the bunch just as the Gaters showed some promise with the ball a loose carry would see Banyo prop Luke Gordon notch up the 50 for the visitors when he scooped up the pill and galloped 30m to score a brilliant solo try Gaters capitalised on a wayward Banyo pass in the final minute of the game and scored a consolation try to add to their tally Full results from all divisions of the Rugby League Brisbane competitions are available here * Mike Simpson is the Rugby League Brisbane correspondent for the QRL Spiritual journey: Carmelite Father Paul Chandler says it’s a privilege to be spiritual director at Holy Spirit Seminary CARMELITE Father Paul Chandler was a reluctant recruit to Queensland’s Holy Spirit Seminary at Banyo but his past decade as spiritual director there has proven to be one of the great blessings of his life Ironically it was a spiritual director who helped him say yes to the invitation in Melbourne for 20 years Fr Paul was settled at a Carmelite historical institute in Rome Even though he said he was not particularly happy in Rome and the future was uncertain there were other work possibilities that interested him there “But it was there that I met Monsignor (Anthony) Randazzo who was just about to become the rector of the seminary here in Brisbane,” Fr Paul said 12 months later he asked me if I’d be interested in becoming the spiritual director here but I asked for some advice and everyone I talked to said and I came here in fear and trembling really “I guess it was just all a bit unfamiliar to me; I’d lived in Melbourne half my life and I felt a bit ‘Melbourn-ised’; I didn’t know Brisbane too well; and just because it was new I think it was a little bit of a challenge.” A few influential conversations convinced him to give Banyo a go two Australian bishops were in Rome – (the late) Michael Putney who was then in Canberra (now Archbishop of Brisbane) – and I’ve known both of them for a very long time,” Fr Paul said there was a bit of uncertainty about whether I should continue in Rome or not “I could see a couple of jobs that I probably would’ve been able to do and I asked my spiritual director about this and he really said the thing that changed my mind the bishops of five dioceses (in Queensland) are asking you to come and work for them and where you are right now no-one’s asking you to do anything “And that just made it – there was only one answer then “That was probably the main thing that helped me make up my mind.” Fr Paul has learnt there are some things in the spiritual life that we really can’t explain That lesson started in grappling with his own vocational call Part of the way through his Arts degree in his hometown Sydney after leaving school he felt called to be a priest and was thinking diocesan priesthood but his parish priest suggested he consider a religious order After searching through the many possibilities and looking closely at a few different orders he eventually decided the Carmelites felt right for him “I think it was the emphasis on the fraternal life and the contemplative spirit of the Carmelites appeals to me,” Fr Paul said Trying to pinpoint why that was the case is difficult to answer we met at the tennis club …’ or ‘I liked her sense of humour …’,” he said “But they’re not really answers; I think there’s something mysterious going on “You just feel drawn in a certain direction And I think it’s a bit hard to put into words what it is I really do believe in vocation and the fact that a call comes to you which you may only partly understand and I think it’s not so different to finding the right person for you “You can’t always explain it very well but you just sense that it’s happening.” Fr Paul is in his 11th year as spiritual director at Banyo and he loves the role “I feel very privileged to be able to work with the young guys here so this is a very happy time of my life really,” he said “I think also I was 60 when I came here so I think that was the right time for me “Other people may have been able to do the job when they’re younger but I think I couldn’t have done it when I was 40 and probably I couldn’t have done it when I was 50 either but when I was 60 I think it was the right time for me to do this kind of work “I think it’s probably what grandparents tell you – that it’s easier to be a grandparent than a parent you’re just a bit calmer and you’re more experienced and you don’t panic as easily and I suppose just life itself has knocked some kind of wisdom into you – even if you resist it “I think that’s probably part of the reason “I’ve been a student for a long time so I hope I’ve learnt a thing or two on the way and I can pass it on to people who are really studying the same kinds of things with me.” When Fr Paul considers what’s at the heart of being a spiritual director he thinks of a quote from St Augustine that he likes a lot ‘We are all classmates in the school of Christ’,” he said and I’d see that as a kind of summary of what a spiritual director is meant to do “You’re really in class with everyone in the school of Christ and you’ve been there longer and you’ve had a few lessons already so maybe you can just make a contribution out of that to help everyone make the most out of this learning experience.” He said it was the job of the spiritual director “to try to help the people seeking spiritual direction to see the Lord at work in their own lives” The spiritual director and the rector are the only two members of staff that live at the seminary as part of the residential community The seminarians live in their house groups but the seminary community gathers a few times a week for meals and several times a day for prayer “I must say one of the things that makes it just such a joyful experience to work here is that the seminarians have got such a spirit of hospitality and welcome and they make they make us so welcome as part of the community,” Fr Paul said “And there really is a family atmosphere which Part of Fr Paul’s role includes a little teaching especially with the first-year seminarians “We have several classes a week – one is a kind of a little quick history of Christian spirituality and the other one is on more practical things like different forms of praying Once a week he and the seminarians read a spiritual classic “We usually take a book each semester and we read it together and we try to draw on the riches of the Church’s great tradition,” he said “And then a lot of the rest of the time is taken up with one-to-one work.” It’s all part of the bigger picture of formation for priesthood “I think some of our job in the seminary it’s very clear; we’ve got curricula and the requirements that they have to meet all that kind of thing – courses they have to do – but all of that is really in service of setting them free for them to find that mysterious freedom of the Gospel that Paul speaks about all the time,” Fr Paul said “So we’re trying to create an atmosphere where each of them can become his best self and put that then as service of the Church “Most of that work has to be done by the person himself; no-one can do it to you but people can only help you to engage in that process of personal growth “I think it’s one of the absolute joys of working in the seminary you can see guys just change remarkably and grow and develop the work is incomplete; we’re all a construction site and it still goes on after they leave the seminary “But you really hope and pray that that process will continue as they continue to mature and learn.” Adoration: Fellow Banyo-Nundah perpetual adoration co-ordinators Roy and Fiona Pires said another 141 adorers were still needed to fill the remaining 92 hours BANYO-Nundah parishioners and local Catholics are looking for adorers to fill the 336 hours to resume perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Corpus Christi and Holy Trinity churches Perpetual adoration had run – perpetually – from August 2012 until the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 It began again on limited hours in September Banyo-Nundah perpetual adoration co-ordinator Rob Nulley and others want to see a return to perpetual adoration the number of adorers required is quite high,” he said He said to comply with Brisbane archdiocese’s health and safety rules two adorers had to be rostered on for all 168 hours each week.  Fellow Banyo-Nundah perpetual adoration co-ordinators Roy and Fiona Pires said another 141 adorers were still needed to fill the remaining 92 hours.  “Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hand full of graces,” the couple said.  “Eucharistic Adoration is the perfect way to receive the grace of God’s mercy.”   Mr Nulley said that it was “a lot of adorers” but was hopeful enough adorers would step forward to resume 24/7 adoration.  Mr Nulley pointed to the lives of many prominent and many lesser-known saints who spoke of “their complete dependency to spend considerable time before the Blessed Sacrament”.  St Pope John Paul II said the Eucharist gave him “strength and meaning” in all his activities.  “Let Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament speak to your hearts,” he said “It is he who is the true answer of life that you seek.” St Teresa of Kolkata said adoration had doubled the number of vocations to the Missionaries of Charity Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen said he made and kept a promise to spend an hour each day before the Blessed Sacrament He kept the promise for 60 years of priesthood Mr Nulley was drawn into perpetual adoration after a visit from an international guest Fr David Nugent from the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist an order of priests dedicated to spreading perpetual adoration a local priest gave a homily where he challenged people to try regular adoration talking about the changes it could have on your life “I remember sitting there listening and thinking – my life is not perfect and certainly could do with some changes,” he said “I signed up as a casual adorer as I worked a rotating roster and couldn’t commit to a permanent hour “As I started to spend more time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament the love of God seemed to permeate throughout the activities of each day.  “I became more aware of the presence of God in my life and His keen interest and involvement in even the most simplistic of activities.  “I would find myself having conversations with God more often during the course of the day and started to grasp the meaning of ‘to pray constantly’.”  Mr Nulley wanted to extend the challenge to everyone.If you would like to get involved with Banyo-Nundah’s perpetual adoration roster, please contact Rob Nulley at banyo.nundah.adoration@gmail.com Construction has finished on Coffee Cart & Shade Structure at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Brisbane ‘McAuley’ Campus in Banyo Designed by Resonanceda d+a and Thomson Adsett Architects the cafe will encourage students to work from within the university campus activating the space and provide casual surveillance in several directions and buildings ACU staff will have a new local café on site which has been integrated into the campus masterplan design in proximity to the seminary building The new shade structure is a single storey streel frame positioned outside I block and the lecture halls building A new concrete path with seating and benches are provided with power allowing students to use the outdoor environment for study and be protected from the weather According to Resonanceda “Designed to hug the edge of the forecourt and tree line the coffee hub provides much needed shade and caffeine at the entry to one of the busier Blocks on campus The junction is set against the heritage listed Administration building and aims to provide a counterpoint” “When the cafe is open it addresses the main access path and provides an active and shaded edge to the building forecourt” Saint John Paul II Building (Building T) – Australian Catholic University, Banyo A development application has been lodged for Extensions (Class Rooms) to the existing Educational Establishment of St Pius V Primary School located at Apperley Street and 348 St Vincents Road the proposal is for a new Class Room Building (Block F) and refurbishment of the existing footbridge and surrounding hard surface areas The building will be maximum building height of 2 storey (12.65m high) and accommodate teaching spaces The existing single storey classroom of Block B will be partially demolished to facilitate this development No component of the Local heritage place (St Pius Presbytery) is affected by the proposed works The proposal includes 203.4sqm of additional GFA to the existing school on the 1.84ha site We encourage you to follow the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page