A new development is on the horizon for Enoggera with an application submitted for a two- to three-storey building at 185-197 Samford Road The proposed development will feature a ground-level butcher and café along Wardell Street while levels one and two will house a large restaurant The restaurant aims to offer a diverse dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating options The design includes a prominent bar on the corner of Wardell Street and Samford Road on level two alongside private dining rooms and a tasting room with a small bar on level one the development will include 115 car parking spaces The building will prominently front Samford Road and Wardell Street enhancing the area’s commercial appeal and accessibility This project promises to bring a vibrant new dining and shopping destination to Enoggera catering to a range of culinary tastes and providing versatile spaces for social gatherings and private events Be the first to know about local news and events   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council If you believe the Standards may have been breached you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712 A new development application has been lodged for Retail (Butcher and Cafe) and Restaurants Designed by KPA Architects the proposal seeks three (3) food or drink tenancies in the form of a Restaurant Butcher and Cafe within a new 2-3 storey building The building will be positioned along the Samford Road and Wardell Street frontage with car parking on multiple levels The new Butcher and Cafe will be located on the ground level fronting Wardell Street and levels 1 and 2 accommodate a large restaurant The restaurant seeks to provide both indoor and outdoor dining and varied internal dining areas The main bar is located on the corner of Wardell Street and Samford Road on level 2 Private dining rooms and a tasting room with a small bar are provided on level 1 The development provides a total of 115 car spaces (97 patrons The Applicant continues to propose a non-residential development for the site however a different non-residential outcome has been appropriated for the site comprising a mix of food and drink outlet and shop uses The development will provide a high-quality restaurant outcome over the site that will positively contribute to the function and attraction of the Enoggera Neighbourhood Centre and will complement the existing role and function of the Neighbourhood Centre” The proposed includes 1,484sqm of gross floor area over the 3,077sqm development site area We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from 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 The Brisbane River’s suburban tributaries are designed to work as the city’s floodway It’s a system that works – until it doesn’t Brisbane’s rising creeks bring all-too-familiar anxietyThis article is more than 1 month oldThe Brisbane River’s suburban tributaries are designed to work as the city’s floodway residents near Brisbane’s fast-rising creeks are watching what feels like a replay of the 2022 floods Enoggera Creek has swollen too quickly and is now lapping the doors of a grey hatchback left near the park flood waters submerged a grey hatchback that had been left in almost the same spot Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email We’re often warned that every flood in Brisbane is different – that different parts of our flood-prone city can be at risk, depending on where and how the rain falls. In 2011, the Brisbane River spilled its banks, after an extended period of heavy rainfall put so much water into the system it could no longer hold. was felt most keenly in the suburban tributaries – the creek system that acts Enoggera Creek looked like it does several times a year after periods of heavy It was full to bursting: the low bridges were underwater and water was starting to pool in nearby parkland Within three hours – by about 10am – the creek had come up towards streets and properties in the same places that signalled the arrival of the 2022 floods Many of the homes along Praed Street and nearby went under in 2022 Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks ‘Every time the creek rises, so do the city’s anxieties’ … Enoggera Creek at Rasey Park in Herston Photograph: Ben Smee/The GuardianThere is a block of flats almost adjacent to the creek – low-income housing that might have been demolished after the 2022 flood – where people are starting to quickly bail out with their possessions. Along Ashgrove Avenue, sandbags are out protecting homes that flooded three years ago. Some are still rebuilding, or in the process of being raised above the flood line. The great concern now is more rain, particularly if it comes in a very short period of time. There is nowhere else for the water to go but into homes. There’s little more locals can do but hope it doesn’t continue. Read moreThat is a familiar feeling for people in Brisbane who have faced the same situation now four times in 15 years: the city’s flawed flood-prone design being asked to cope with massive volumes of water As the creek spills in the same places it did three years ago – almost to the day – that familiar feeling seems returns over and over again A quirky 1948 substation has undergone a dramatic transformation into a luxury dual income home where walls disappear completely for the ultimate indoor-outdoor flow Once known as the Newmarket Tramway Substation the home has embraced many of the original features that the once industrial box housed large rectangular windows and entire roller door walls that disappear into 10m high ceilings MORE: Suburbs where home prices are set to boom Jawdropping mortgagee sales now on the market The home is inside the former Newmarket Tram Substation The property has been lovingly crafted to maintain its history but also make it homely Real estate agent Jessie Hall of Ray White Wilston said many families were so taken by the property that they had been for their fourth and fifth visits to the home Multiple bidders have already registered days before its Thursday June 27 auction with the owner making clear he will take whatever the market thinks the property is worth under the hammer Brisbane City Council marked it as a place of local heritage significance given it was “a reminder of the tramway system that once operated in Brisbane and its post-war expansion before ceasing operation in 1969” and the fact that it was “an example of the work of outstanding city architect Its industrial nature has been fully embraced Large expanses of roller doors open up walls completely to the outside The council had bought two 16 perch blocks for the substation in 1947 with Mr Costello designing the 1948 substation to provide electricity to the Lutwyche Road tramline SEQEB (South East Qld Electricity Board) used the installation as a substation This was one of seventeen new electrical and tramway substations constructed during the 1940s and early 1950s and is typical of his ‘single mass’ (that is one principal volume) substations of the era,” a council statement said Today the luxury substation home is on an 807sq m block at 360 Enoggera Rd with five bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across three levels SEE THE LATEST PROPTRACK HOME PRICE INDEX was the 100sq m basement where self-contained unit was – opening up dual living options for teenagers grandparents moving in or even renting it out to help pay the mortgage off Apart from the quirky historic elements to the home the location is a major drawcard – within the Newmarket State School and Kelvin Grove State College catchment areas and walking distance to the 30 hectare-plus Banks Street Reserve for walking trail FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER 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. 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Enoggera Reservoir located adjacent to the Gap in Brisbane was built in 1866 and is the first major dam constructed in Queensland.  The reservoir is now open for some water-based recreation while it is not currently being used as a drinking water source. Access to the lake is via Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre off Mount Nebo Road The beach area includes a paddle craft launch point and designated swimming area Swimming outside of the designated area is not permitted Fishing is permitted from the shoreline or from paddle craft Motorised vessels are not permitted on the reservoir Bushwalking and mountain biking are accessible from the site with links in to the D’Aguilar Park trail network The new Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre recreation facilities are being managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service as part of their revitalisation of Walkabout Creek This overlay provides a list of useful emergency phone numbers Do you need assistance from your local SES members Have you lost water supply to your home are there taste and odor issues with your drinking water Are there roads flooded, or localised flooding in your area A man has been charged over the theft of an Australian Defence Force vehicle which was found dumped in Brisbane covered in graffiti Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? 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Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) 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) Pictured is the Enoggera tram on its final day – travelling to Chermside on Sunday 1st December While the very last tram journey took place in Brisbane the following year on 13th April this would be the last service that took place in the Enoggera area Who out there remembers when trams were an iconic feature of Brisbane’s transport network and way of life Who still has some memorabilia from those days – such as photos an old timetable or something of the likes Remember: You can still re-live such memories from yesteryear by visiting the wonderful Brisbane Tramway Museum on Tramway Street Ferny Grove – next door to the Grove Sports Club The centre is open to the public every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm And don’t forget: the Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc has just re-opened its history display to the local community each Thursday morning from 9.30am Just visit the Enoggera Memorial Hall in Wardell Street (parking in Trundle Street) Social distancing and COVID-19 rules apply but you are most welcome to drop in for a look and a cuppa thank you to the late T V Gall of Alderley for donating to the Society the accompanying photo of the last Enoggera tram The series of interactive installations took people on a sensory journey around the reservoir said the unique approach to water education by people+artist+place and Metro Arts made them a worthy recipient for the Water for Life Community Grants “Local artists have created these works to respond directly to the location and engage with the surroundings in a way that reflects on our relationship to water “Seqwater is immensely proud of our Water for Life Community Grants and each year we’re amazed by the commitment of funding recipients who share our vision to create a sustainable water future for generations to come.” said that the 6 site-specific art works brought attention to the historical environmental and cultural significance of Enoggera Reservoir visitors left with an expanded understanding about the reservoir “Without the support of the Water for Life Community Grants we wouldn’t have the opportunity to reach people with these types of works which are a little bit different and a little bit wonderful.” please contact a member of our media team by phone or email: The Society would like to send a special‚ ‘shout out‘ this month to the Enoggera State School With European settlement occurring in the Enoggera district from 1845 the school opened its doors way back in 1871 at a location that was then Great Northern Road (now part of South Pine Road) 26 students were on the initial enrolment and the teacher was Mr John Chasely Towell the school and its grounds became a focal point for local concerts With the local area population rapidly increasing the new Enoggera State School opened at its current site at 235 South Pine Road The original school building is now located at the back of the Enoggera Memorial Hall in Wardell Street and houses the collection of the Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Enoggera State School has become a much-loved and notable feature of the local community It is still going strong with a recently completed Performing Arts Centre and enrolment currently standing at approximately 300 students Even feel free to drop in to our premises at the Enoggera Memorial Hall any Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1pm to pass on your recollections to our volunteers. We also have our local history display open for public viewing at this time each week. Take care, everyone. Andrew McMicking, President   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712. New leadership: Principal Kate MacArthur (left) and APRE Chelsea Harkness (right) ©Brisbane Catholic Education  A DYNAMIC chapter of growth and transformation is ahead for the new leadership team at Our Lady of the Assumption School Enoggera – with Principal Kate MacArthur and Assistant Principal Religious Education Chelsea Harkness now at the helm who assumed her role as Principal in Term 1 2024 says paying homage to the history of the century-old school is a priority while looking for opportunities to modernise it with new facilities and learning spaces “Our intent is to honour the traditions of the past 105 years while igniting a renewed sense of purpose,” she says.  “It’s about building upon our heritage while embracing innovation and growth.   “Together we will write the next chapter of excellence for Our Lady of the Assumption School.”   Among the exciting developments planned is the introduction of new facilities including a modern playground tailored for junior years students which has just been completed.   The playground planned by the school leadership team over the past two years features a slide we also have plans to include the establishment of a prayer and memorable garden further enhancing the school’s ambiance and offering tranquil areas for reflection,” she said Ms MacArthur says investment in contemporary facilities “aligns with the calibre of education our staff delivers.”   Drawing from her experience Ms MacArthur highlights insights gained during her tenure as Head of Campus (Primary) at St Augustine’s College Augustine Heights emphasising the paramount importance of the primary years “Primary education lays the groundwork for a child’s academic journey shaping their skills and values,” she says and it’s our job to ensure we get it right.”  she also hopes to instil in her students an understanding that every day is a fresh start “This year we are committed to the ethos of ‘always we begin again,’” she says.  “Which means every day is an opportunity for a new beginning.  Echoing this sentiment is APRE Chelsea Harkness She highlights the importance of community engagement and nurturing the religious fabric of the school.   “Our school thrives on community involvement and enduring traditions,” she says “Our aim is to invigorate these values while fostering an inclusive environment.   “This year our primary focus lies in fostering robust connections among students ensuring these relationships are cultivated deeply cherished and actively nurtured.  we are at the school gates welcoming our students onto school grounds.  “It’s one way we can show our students they come first.  “Parents can rest assured that their children are in nurturing hands and that our priority is creating opportunities for young minds to flourish at Our Lady of Assumption School.”   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 Lord Mayor Schrinner and I launched the $2 summer dips program at Newmarket pool and Newmarket Pool has never been more popular Newmarket Pool is setting attendance records this summer and with almost double the number of swimmers this summer than last and comfortably the most popular pool in the city Newmarket recently opened the new Olympic Pool which has taken local enjoyment to a new level new water filtration and is now heated through the colder months Swimming at Newmarket Olympic Pool has never been more fun With the cost-of-living pressure touching every household the $2 Summer dips is really making a difference to families in the Enoggera Ward and across the city All attendees can enjoy the $2 entry fee per person per visit for the rest of summer The Schrinner led Council is committed to getting transport moving in this City We are working on our Corridors to get more people through more efficiently Our Council is about moving people comfortably and conveniently around the city Part of that has been improvements to Kelvin Grove/Enoggera Road which through a series of intersection upgrades and traffic light synchronisation/modernisation has seen a 7% improvement in travel times This means people are getting home sooner and safer with more predictable travel times more reliable public transport services Upgrades to the Kelvin Grove/Blamey Street intersection are complete with an upgrade coming to Kelvin Grove Road and Lower Clifton Terrace continuing the improvements The Schrinner Council is also working on Newmarket Road and Bowen Bridge Road for similar improvements There is new artwork in Blackwood Street Mitchelton Five native animals can be seen climbing in the streetlights as part of the ongoing efforts to make the area more appealing and more enjoyable to be in When the chance came up to get these figures for our area Public art is a great way for us to draw more shoppers for our traders while making it better generally for locals Over the years the Council has been incrementally improving Blackwood Street recent years have seen improvements in both Kedron Brook Road shops in Wilston and the Gaythorne shopping Village Samford Road Gaythorne Christmas Morning Tea For Seniors & Transport Forum a festive Christmas Morning Tea for seniors in the community was hosted seamlessly blending holiday joy with meaningful community engagement Held at the Multicultural Community Centre the event featured live entertainment by “Wickety Wak’s” Rob Rosenlund enchanting the audience with seasonal melodies The seniors were treated to delicious morning tea courtesy of the Multicultural Community Centre the occasion provided an opportunity for seniors to voice their concerns and suggestions on improving local transport addressing concerns and suggestions for transport improvements within the ward A development application has been lodged for a Medical Centre located on the corner of Wardell Street and Samford Road Designed by 77 Architecture the proposal is for a number of land uses including Health Care Service Childcare Centre and Food and Drink Outlet within 2 separate buildings with a maximum building height of three (3) storey (13.25m in height) The site is within the Enoggera neighbourhood plan as well as the Neighbourhood Centre and Low-medium Density residential zones The existing single storey detached dwelling will be removed and site works carried out to accommodate the proposed medical centre and childcare centre buildings The proposal provides 59 car park spaces (3 people with disabilities) within the basement and open ground floor car parking areas Vehicle and pedestrian access is provided to both Wardell Street and Samford Road The planners at Mewing Planning state “The proposed development is for a mixed-use community-focussed development that responds to the site’s inclusion in the Neighbourhood Centre Zone without competing with the function of the existing Enoggera centre; provides a transition to the adjacent residential area; responds in design and land use to the adjacent heritage listed community hall; and overall contributes to the establishment of a community precinct” The proposal is for 3,208sqm of gross floor area (GFA) with 1,353.88sqm (44%) site cover over the 3,077sqm site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds A development application has been lodged for an extension to an existing Rooming and Caretaker’s Accommodation located at 45 Enoggera Road and 6 Parker Street Designed by KO & Co Architecture the proposed seeks an increase in student accommodation to sixty (60) medium density units within a new 2-4 storey extension adjoining the retained four (4) storey building The proposal includes internal layout changes increased landscaping and communal open areas for the benefit of the residents The proposal also seeks to retain the caretaker’s accommodation on site The proposal provides 155sqm of internal and external communal recreation areas in particular the common areas provided on levels 1 The common areas includes kitchens and landscaped open terrace space The proposal provides 15 car park spaces and 30 bicycle spaces within the ground floor Separate access points to the corner of Parker Street and Enoggera Road The planners at Cardno state “the proposed design strives to use the opportunity of the new development to improve the established architectural character of the locality The proposal includes undertaking aesthetic upgrades to the façade of the building overlooking Enoggera Road” “The proposed extension uses a modern and architecturally interesting presentation to present an attractive outcome to the Parker Street frontage The other components of the proposal improve the interface between the site and adjacent properties through fresh materials landscaping areas and outdoor recreation areas and through the height transitions to the eastern boundary” The proposal is for 642.4sqm (55%) of site cover over the 1,168sqm site The development application has been lodged for Food and Drink Outlet located at 190 Enoggera Road and Wilmington Street however Low Density Residential is the current zoning To address this a Preliminary Approval is sought to provide for the redevelopment of a current long-established centre and override the planning scheme allowing a District Centre Zone Designed by TVS Architects the proposal seeks to redevelop the existing District Centre and provide a new two (2) level District Centre comprising office with a maximum building height of 2 storeys (7m) storeys at the Enoggera Road and increasing to 9.5 at the rear of the site due to the slope of the land The existing single storey supermarket and specialty stores are proposed to be demolished to facilitate the proposed development Restaurant (2 tenancies on Ground Floor) totalling 163.8sqm Office (4 tenancies on Level 1) totalling 749.9sqm The proposal provides 53 car park spaces (37 Basement parking spaces and 15 on the Ground Floor parking spaces) which includes services and bicycle parking A proposed total of 1,200.96sqm in GFA has been outlined with 830sqm (37.7%) of site cover of the irregular shaped 2,198sqm site area According to Urban Systems “Existing access arrangements to and from Wilmington St are retained and can accommodate increased activity and service vehicles The design and presentation of the building to Enoggera Road is superior to the current development The site is very well serviced by pedestrian/bikeway access road access and public transport and is suitable for intensification” The application was lodged 30 June 2016 @ 190 Enoggera Road and Wilmington Street, Newmarket. Source: Report prepared by Urban Systems, Drawings prepared by TVS Architects and available for review from BCC pdonline see council reference: A004420669 for more information the first Enoggera Scout Hut opened on Samford Road Harry Phillips put his home up as collateral and a bigger building was purchased   A Lutwyche church hall was moved to the current site in Hurdcotte Street in Enoggera Memorial Park (next to Hillbrook College) It was opened by the then Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Ormo Wilson Enoggera is one of the oldest groups on the north side of Brisbane He is still a member of the Scouting Fellowship one of our current committee members who cares lovingly for our Den Maintenance his grandson Lucas Mendes is now an Enoggera Scout Patrol Leader and Lucas’s Dad is an Enoggera Scout Leader We will be forever grateful to Henry Phillips and all those who have been a part of Enoggera Scouting history It was them that cared for and passed a fine tradition onto current member was Heritage Listed in 2006 with ownership handed over to the Brisbane City Council in 2016 with management  remaining with the Scout Group emotional and spiritual aspects of youth through fun and adventurous indoor and outdoor activities Scouting guides both boys and girls to set goals believe in themselves to do their best and gives them opportunities to be of service to others and the community – all with purpose to ‘Be Prepared’ for Life and Adventure You can also keep up to date with the Enoggera Scouts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EnoggeraScoutGroup Australia's best free military news site Share the post "‘Fitbit for weapons’ under trial at Enoggera" A trial is underway to test if dry firing with a ‘Fitbit for shooting’ can improve soldiers’ live-fire skills CAPTION: A scientist from La Trobe University checks the readout from a MantisX system attached to a shooter’s weapon – and a typical readout from the system (click to enlarge) Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers Personnel from 7 Brigade are undertaking a four-week program using the MantisX training system to test its suitability for Australian forces The device uses a sensor mounted on a weapon to track barrel movement then delivers a score and barrel vector for each shot bought a MantisX in 2016 to help improve his competitive pistol shooting and soon realised its potential for Defence In 2019 he ran a proof-of-concept program using MantisX at 13 Brigade and said the immediate feedback coaching and shared network of data resonated with the group “Users demonstrated a significant improvement very quickly because of that very short learning loop – you press the trigger and you see feedback,” WO2 Biviano said “This device and application are the shooting version of Fitbit or Strava where for every rep in the gym and step on the run you get immediate feedback live-fire or non-lethal training ammunition every trigger press counts and data is stored against your profile so shooters can see how they’re progressing.” WO2 Biviano took the idea to Jemma Coleman at Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) “DSTG have provided ongoing support to the human-factors components of weapon design since the introduction into service of the EF88,” Ms Coleman said “This device has the potential to give Defence operators a better feed-back loop while undertaking training drills test and evaluation trials mainly focus on accuracy and timing usually using static drills on weapons ranges “They don’t take what is happening to the human into consideration.” The trial started on 22 April with baseline dry- and live-fire testing of participants from three groups of soldiers – non-combat corps using only dry-firing with feedback from MantisX shooters will be retested to see if it has improved their live-fire ability The study will also use 150-image-per-second motion capture to detail what soldiers’ bodies and weapons are doing A joint effort between DSTG and La Trobe University the trial is funded through the Land 159 weapons replacement program said dry-fire training could mitigate the cost and resources of shooting at a range and still provide skill improvement “MantisX really provides an opportunity to be able to put the sensor on any weapon,” Dr Middleton said The trial will also study how soldiers take in a concept called ‘perception-action coupling’ “If we find that expert shooters look and move in a certain way it might give us information about how they actually perceive the environment and then act,” Dr Middleton said “Then we can try and inform training practices to foster those perception-action behaviours associated with skilled combat shooting performance.” Currently you have JavaScript disabled. 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Contact is an independent veteran owned and operated Australian publishing house that curates this web site and a weekly newsletter – available by subscribing (free) via Patreon Write to us via editor@militarycontact.com CONTACT Air Land & Sea plus COMBAT Camera magazines were past publications of this business Digital copies of both magazines can be viewed or downloaded via our Archives (see menus) Share the post "First Boxers delivered at Enoggera" The first of the fleet of new combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) for the Australian Defence Force has been unveiled at a ceremony at Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane CAPTION: Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds speaks at the acceptance ceremony for the Australian Army’s first Boxer vehicle at Enoggera Barracks 211 new Boxer 8×8 CRVs will be delivered by Rheinmetall Defence Australia under the $5 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability program Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said the new vehicles would provide a world-class capability to the Australian Army “These new vehicles are part of the government’s $200 billion investment in our defence capability to ensure the Australian Defence Force is equipped to succeed in our challenging strategic environment,” Minister Reynolds said “Investing in the Army is a key part of our nation’s plan – and today is a significant milestone – the handover of the very first Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle “The Boxer vehicles have more firepower and even higher levels of protection for our soldiers than the ASLAV that they replaced “Let me give you a few examples – the main gun — the cannon — is larger and more lethal than its predecessor “The significantly improved electro-optical systems will mean enemies can be detected at longer ranges whatever time of day and whatever the weather they are integrated into the wider Army and Defence networks “They can handle larger quantities of data Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price welcomed the approximately 1450 jobs across Australia that would flow from the construction of the vehicles “This project presents an exciting opportunity for Australian industry to play a vital role in delivering leading-edge capability and technology to Australia’s Army,” Minister Price said “Our government’s investment decisions in defence capability are complemented by a comprehensive defence industry policy agenda to support a robust resilient and internationally competitive defence industry which will support jobs and investment across the country “Over the 30-year life of the vehicles Australian industry will secure $10.2 billion of the total investment in acquiring and maintaining the fleet.” Minister Price also today announced an additional seven small businesses that have been contracted by Rheinmetall as suppliers for the first 25 Boxer vehicles This brings to a total of 12 small businesses across Australia who will contribute to the Boxer program ensuring the delivery of these vehicles is a national enterprise The first 25 vehicles will be assembled in Germany and delivered to Australia as part of technology transfer activities to familiarise Australian workers and suppliers on the specific manufacturing techniques of these vehicles The remaining vehicles will be assembled at Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence facility in Redbank All the while I’m still sharing my body armour Its still the same procurement system that gave us an ‘attack’ helicopter that can’t attack submarines that can’t go stealth and now ‘reconnaissance’ vehicles bigger than houses squarer than M113’s and louder than your average earthquake I know our recent conflicts have shaped our thinking on survivability and integration but as an old Recconnaissance soldier this is counter to every tenet written on reconnaissance doctrine Write to us via editor@militarycontact.com A Singaporean investor has snapped up 100 Edith St, Enoggera while another flew in to Brisbane this month saying Australia was on top of his investment list for 2019 The four-bedroom property in Enoggera had been on the market since before Christmas and received three offers which were below the vendor’s target Place Coorparoo lead agent Jamal Naouri said a buyer’s agent viewed the property and recommended it be part of her overseas investor’s portfolio A tidy property to add to the investment portfolio it is top line for investors,” Mr Naouri said “This house was fully renovated in 2016 so it had all the elements for stable tenants they would not have any issues with the property.” The overseas investor saw 100 Edith Street as a good property to rent out The house was purchased on January 30 for $873,000 Mr Naouri had another Singaporean investor interested in the north Brisbane property market “I picked him up from his hotel,” Mr Naouri said “He said he knows a lot about countries and Australia is basically the one that is going to be on the top of his list in 2019 simply because of the economy and growth.” Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time As some parts of Brisbane stayed soaking under still-high river water residents in Bardon — like others hit by the deluge down suburban creek catchments — were already at work people wheelbarrowed mud from creekfront properties and shifted saturated personal items or household debris to the street for eventual collection the already high Ithaca Creek surged two metres more above its usually tranquil banks as hours of intense rainfall fell across the catchment — from Mount Coot-tha to Red Hill — inundating dozens of homes and businesses In one of the low-lying streets following the creek’s path lucky residents on the high side immediately swung into action helping those closer to the banks One man was trying to find a dog kennel a neighbour told him had been swept downstream into another’s garage door after finding one now-concave corrugated door “Still no sign of the kennel or the dogs,” he said The torrent of Ithaca Creek.Credit: Matt Dennien While the risk may have passed for residents along some of the Brisbane River’s more distant or elevated catchments the river itself — and the ordeal for those whose homes or businesses are at its whim — is not finished yet After reaching a lower-than-expected major flood peak of 3.85 metres on the high tide in Brisbane city early Monday below the 2011 high-water mark of 4.46 metres the bloated river is set to rise above the major flood level for at least another day The weather bureau expects Tuesday morning’s peak to reach 3.7 metres Heightened levels will remain for days as water from the upper catchments and controlled releases from the brimming Wivenhoe Dam make their way to Moreton Bay lord mayor Adrian Schrinner acknowledged that while the river may not have been as high as 2011 parts of the city had been flooded that may not have been inundated then The first day’s aftermath and cleanup efforts along Ithaca and Enoggera creeks in Brisbane’s inner north-west.Credit: Matt Dennien “We’re going to be activating right across the city referencing the hordes of helpers who turned out to help clean up more than a decade ago “At the moment our priority is to make sure that we get through this dangerous flooding point.” a gumboot-boat clad visitor to one sprawling creekfront Queenslander delivered a carton of beer to cheers as backhoes and pressure washers hummed and beeped in the background where Enoggera and Ithaca creeks merge before flowing out through Kelvin Grove to the river at Newstead another army was already at work on a stretch of single-story unit blocks as two boys played in the brown liquid on a skimboard Tom and and a group of mates wait for the water to recede from his flooded house at William Parade public transport suspended and pleas from authorities to work from home if possible made the most of the first dry day since last week the hilly river suburb of Yeronga was an island archipelago surrounding a vast sea that used to be a series of sporting ovals and parks Emergency services were called in to help evacuate ground-floor residents of the Regis Aged Care site while those cut off by water and without power on higher floors prepared to spend another night Less than a kilometre north on the suburb’s new banks at William Parade sit here and drink beers while looking at the floodwater?” he said The Morning Edition newsletter is your guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here residents in Bardon \\u2014 like others hit by the deluge down suburban creek catchments \\u2014 were already at work as hours of intense rainfall fell across the catchment \\u2014 from Mount Coot-tha to Red Hill \\u2014 inundating dozens of homes and businesses In one of the low-lying streets following the creek\\u2019s path One man was trying to find a dog kennel a neighbour told him had been swept downstream into another\\u2019s garage door \\u201CStill no sign of the kennel or the dogs,\\u201D he said While the risk may have passed for residents along some of the Brisbane River\\u2019s more distant or elevated catchments the river itself \\u2014 and the ordeal for those whose homes or businesses are at its whim \\u2014 is not finished yet The weather bureau expects Tuesday morning\\u2019s peak to reach 3.7 metres \\u201CWe\\u2019re going to be activating right across the city the mud army 2.0,\\u201D Cr Schrinner said \\u201CAt the moment our priority is to make sure that we get through this dangerous flooding point.\\u201D Less than a kilometre north on the suburb\\u2019s new banks at William Parade sit here and drink beers while looking at the floodwater?\\u201D he said The Morning Edition newsletter is your guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories you may know of the little wooden hall that is tucked away in Hurdcotte Street did you know that this little hall is home to the Enoggera Scouts AND the hall is also available for hire If you would like to check out the versatile Scout Den that comes complete with a kitchen and stage head down to the Enoggera Scouts Open Day on Saturday 13 February between 10am and 2pm The Open Day is also a great opportunity to find out more about the largest youth movement in the world The event will help show how boys and girls as young as five right through to young adults can make friends and learn and there will be COVID-Safe protocols in place Mark your diary: Date/Time: Saturday 13 February between 10am and 2pm. Location: Enoggera Scout Den, 61 Hurdcotte Street, Enoggera. Check in with our Facebook to confirm times: EnoggeraScoutGroup A development application has been lodged for a Child Care Centre and Multiple Dwellings located at 14 – 24 Dalmarnock Street the proposal is for a mixed use development comprising Multiple Dwellings and Community Facility (Child Care Centre) integrated into a residential building with a maximum building height of three (3) storey building (11.5m in height) The proposal contains nineteen (19) units of a low-medium density residential units with the child care centre occupying the ground of the building entrance fronting Millen Street and Dalmarnock Street 50 car parking spaces are provided (25 residential 3 visitors and 22 child care car park spaces) within 2 Basement levels and vehicle access to the site proposed to Dalmarnock Street The proposal includes 2 separate pedestrian entrances and lobby’s with a security gate applied to the day care centre Both the Child Care Centre and Units are provided with a lift to access basement and proposed levels state “The design incorporates a range of elements to reduce the building bulk and create visual interest when viewed from adjoining properties the streetscape and the wider visual catchment The upper level balconies will incorporate large eaves exposed brickwork and horizontal cladding to create a lightweight finish and break the horizontal mass A variety of façade treatments and deep recesses will further punctuate and articulate the building form and create visual interest from the street” a total site cover of 1,298sqm (64.15%) over the 2023.3sqm site The demolition of the existing pre-1946 dwellings was approved by the Brisbane City Council in August 2015 (Council reference A004206414 and A004206432) staff and teachers at Our Lady of the Assumption School Enoggera will return from their Christmas holidays on Monday to remember and express their grief for murdered 11 year-old schoolgirl Madison Jarrott The school community will return a day early to take part in a memorial liturgy for the popular student who died on January 16 in a tragic murder-suicide in which her father killed Madison and then himself at the family’s Enoggera home on Brisbane’s northside was tied to a bed in a separate room as the drama took place School principal Michele Vuleta said Madison’s death was a shock to the fairly small who was chosen late last year as one of eight school leaders for 2001 was a bright student who excelled at maths and would often help her classmates in the subject Locals are concerned about the sprawl of the dry creek bed and say the area desperately needs some heavy rain The locals call this spot the “turtle bridge”, and most stop for a few moments to watch the turtles and the families of ducks. Lately they’ve been muttering about the sprawl of the dry creek bed, which has turned the section of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek into a shallow stagnant pond, shrinking by the day. “It’s drier than I can remember,” one long-term Kelvin Grove resident says, before walking on. “The water just looks awful,” says another. “We had better get some rain soon.” Read moreThe forecast is not promising. Many parts of south-east Queensland are on track for the driest January on record and household water restrictions are not considered necessary located in generous environmental corridors and parklands that twist through the suburbs along creek catchments a former president of Save Our Waterways Now who has lived along the Enoggera Creek catchment (Enoggera Creek becomes Breakfast Creek before it joins the Brisbane River) for more than 60 years Many locals stop to watch the turtles and the families of ducks in Breakfast Creek at Kelvin Grove Photograph: Ben Smee/The GuardianHe said native species were equipped to handle the variable “flash flows” of waterways on Brisbane’s northside But he said extreme conditions – even in creeks that historically run dry during prolonged periods without rain – could compound other factors and cause local extinctions “The populations have dwindled so that if you do get something like a drought it becomes a critical environmental factor,” Lee said “You don’t have the numbers of organisms that have been in the creek before.” Lee also raised concern that a manmade weir a few hundred metres from the turtle bridge had stopped the tidal ebb and flow in much of the catchment “All those turtles and all those things would not be [stuck] there if it was a tidally influenced creek,” Lee said “The fish that migrate up and down the creek are mostly blocked by that weir they would be dispersed throughout the catchment Now they’re all gathering down that one end where the pool is.” ShowAccording to the Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO and temperatures will increase in the future So how will climate change affect future heatwaves in Australia The CSIRO and BoM have compiled different models for predicting the outcome of climate change in Australia to produce a guide to how different regions will likely be affected They found that every part of Australia will continue to experience increases in average temperature and will have a higher frequency of hot days The duration of hot spells will increase in every region In many areas in the northern half of Australia the average number of days above 35C could increase by two to three times Alice Springs and Broome  may experience days with temperatures above 35C for about a third of the year These higher temperatures will also result in higher evaporation which will continue to make drought conditions worse Thank you for your feedback.Brisbane has recorded 26.6mm of rainfall so far in January It’s not the driest January on record in the city but well below the month average of 145.2mm Elsewhere in south-east Queensland, some gauges have recorded no or negligible rainfall. At Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, 3.8mm has been recorded so far this month, compared to a January average of 161mm. At Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast 0.4mm has fallen compared to an average of 145.5mm “The remainder of the month forecast is mainly fine just a shower here and there,” the Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Mark Trenorden said At the Ashgrove end of Balun Park is a low bridge designed to flood where families often take their dogs to swim The water is usually waist deep; now it’s a dry creek bed The pool of remaining water at the ‘turtle bridge’ stretches for only about 40m but is bustling with wildlife including eels Photograph: Ben Smee/The GuardianThe turtle bridge is at the opposite end of the park The pool of remaining water stretches for only about 40m The turtles poke their heads out near the bridge used to some people ignoring council signs and throwing in food lizards and birdlife congregating at the murky waterhole A development application has been lodged for an Extension and Refurbishments to the McDonalds Restaurant Designed by DM2 Architecture the proposal is for an extension and refurbishment to Newmarket McDonalds Family Restaurant (Food and Drink Outlet) performing building work alterations to the existing building There is no changes to the proposed access locations from Banks Street and Enoggera Road The proposed internal and external works are as follows: The proposed McDonald’s Restaurant extensions reduce the Gross Floor Area to 498.5sqm on the 2,289‬sqm site The planners at Urbis state that “The proposed changes to do not result in significant changes to the existing gross floor area or building height as such there are no changes in terms of bulk and scale Some minor changes are made to the façade with the extension of the dining area and minor changes involving the third window and new pedestrian crossing The changes are proposed to improve the useability and operation of the site in terms of both vehicle access pedestrian movement and the efficiency of the drivethrough These changes are not considered to dramatically change the scale bulk or appearance of the built form” Enoggera Scout Group welcomes two new Scout Leaders – Frank Edwards and Tony Scott The duo are parents who joined the Scout group with their children who are in the youngest division the Joey Scouts for children aged 5 – 7 years old Frank and Tony are keen to start the accredited training that Scouts Australia offers so the group can continue to provide more great programs that are outdoors full of fun and encompass skills for the Scouts to develop If you would like to join the Enoggera Scout Group and start the adventure with your kids The are divisions for all ages from 5 1/2 years that include; Cubs: 8-11 years Venturers 15-18 years and Rover Scouts 18-26 years The Rover Scouts are almost self managed and have the opportunity to travel overseas for Jamborees Our radio stations aim to bring Hope for Everyone Listen to engaging conversations and captivating stories in the 96five podcasts collection Your place to find community events and a local church for support or just to say hello to our friendly team What a glorious morning at Enoggera State School's School Excursion this morning With pancakes galore & a great community turnout it was bound to be fun Enoggera State School has only 300 students and is turning 150 soon but you would guess it with all the fresh and eager faces that greeted the 96five team this morning It was a full morning with so many things for the kids to do including a jumping castle The parents and teachers weren’t left out with Little Acorn Coffee bringing their portable coffee cart to keep everyone warm and caffeinated We heard from some budding weather presenters and the schools awesome choir – we also found out just how much the kids love their Chappy Sarah Sarah is heading down to the Invictus Games in October to compete in power lifting Kendall Gilding from 7 News also popped in with some cool hats and colouring in for the kids and was kept busy signing autographs Kendall’s first media job was with 96five so she slotted straight back into the team and even donned the headphones and took to the field as a 96five roving reporter Thanks for having us Enoggera State School Writers from our Real Hope community offer valuable wisdom and insights based on their own experiences Guests and Artists Danny Gokey Brings ‘The Sound of Heaven’ Tour to Brisbane Christian Living ‘The Secret Place’ Returns — But Not as You Know It Station News Your Generosity is Building Hope in Brisbane: Thank you! 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Join Us for 96five’s Carols Crawl ‘Cookies for Christmas’ – Partnering with Hands and Feet to Share the Heart of Christmas Your generosity keeps our digital hub thriving Station News Build hope in your city – and make history with your 96five So we can continue to impact people with God’s love Your generosity sustains your station and spreads hope As followers of Jesus in whom all things were made Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Country where our station is located We recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters and thank them for protecting this land and its ecosystems since time immemorial We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwelling located 177-187 Enoggera Road and Saleyard Lane Designed by Archr Design proposal seeks to provide fourteen (14) x 3 bedroom townhouses of a low-medium density with an overall maximum building height of 3 storeys (11m) The proposal includes repositioning the existing pre-1911 dwelling on the site and has been integrated into the overall design Private open space is provided in the form of ground level courtyard and roof terraces The ground level provides a pedestrian plaza that separates the rows of townhouses Two (2) levels of basement car parking provide 30 car parking spaces (including 28 dedicated residential spaces and 2 visitor spaces) and access taken from Saleyard Lane 32 bicycles parking has been provided (28 residential and 4 visitor) A land dedication along the frontage of Saleyard Lane has been included for future road widening by Council a total site cover of 1,255.19sqm (59%) over the 1,467sqm rectangle site The planners at North Group Consulting state “the building presents attractive facades to both Enoggera Road and Saleyards Lane improving the built form interface with the locality and is a vast improvement on the current situation Both streets will now be afforded the opportunity of passive surveillance improving safety and providing a sense of community in the area” The body of Brisbane Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew has been found bringing a five-day search for the 55-year-old to an end Police said the body was found in bushland in the Enoggera Reservoir in Brisbane's west late on Thursday afternoon but it has not been formally identified and the cause of death is unconfirmed Judge Guy Andrew was 55.Credit: Queensland Police Service Federal Circuit Court of Australia Chief Judge William Alstergren released a statement on Thursday evening confirming the death of Judge Andrew and paying tribute to his life "His Honour will be remembered as a fine highly respected barrister and a diligent and determined judge who lived a life of service to others and to the law," Justice Alstergren said "He was loved and admired by many during his long career at the Bar and he made many goodfriendships in his short time on the Bench "The esteem in which he was held was evident by the large number of judges associates and other Court staff who took an active part in the search for him "His tragic passing is a timely reminder of the extraordinary pressure on all who practice in the often highly emotive family law jurisdiction This pressure can be exacerbated by appointment "Whilst His Honour’s transition to the Bench saw some initial Guy - with the support and encouragement so freely offered by his colleagues - was navigating his way through these challenges with all the determination that marked all that he did and especially marked what he did in the service of others "His Honour is survived by his wife Nicole and daughters Bridget and Morgan Judge Guy Andrew will be dearly missed." Judge Andrew was moved from Townsville to Brisbane last month amid conduct concerns It followed a retrial being ordered in one of his cases after he was found to have engaged in "hectoring insulting and demeaning" conduct towards a Queen's Counsel and solicitor A map of the search area encompassing parts of Enoggera The Gap and Mount Coot-tha.Credit: Queensland Police Service Police had used sonar scanning equipment to map the floor of Enoggera Dam on Thursday and indicated they had plans to resume the full-scale search on Friday Superintendent Christopher Stream said during the five days of the operation, which began on Sunday more than 100 people had scoured dense bushland for any sign of Guy Stephen Andrew Judge Andrew was last seen at his home in north Brisbane early on Sunday and investigations suggested he drove towards Mount Coot-tha Judge Andrew left home without his phone, wallet or shoes on Sunday before disappearing. The search has been hampered by "extremely heavy [and] difficult to traverse" terrain at times with the police helicopter's infrared camera and water police's sonar scanner being used "The terrain has been extremely difficult there have been a number of dams as well as the reservoir that have been searched using side scan sonar by the dive squad," Superintendent Stream said "That technology does give quite a detailed picture of underwater imagery .. and the dive squad officers report that those searches were quite extensive throughout the dam." More than 100 people were involved in the five-day search including numerous SES volunteers.Credit: Queensland Police Service The Queensland Police Service issued a statement thanking all those involved in the search following the discovery of the body late on Thursday afternoon This included police officers on foot, on motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles, police divers guided by sonar, police drones, SES personnel on foot and on boats, community volunteers along with Mr Andrew's friends and family, Department of Environment and Science rangers, Brisbane City Council workers, Seqwater officers, 30 ADF personnel If information in this article has raised concerns for you Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Police said the body was found in bushland in the Enoggera Reservoir in Brisbane's west late on Thursday afternoon \\\"His Honour will be remembered as a fine highly respected barrister and a diligent and determined judge who lived a life of service to others and to the law,\\\" Justice Alstergren said \\\"He was loved and admired by many during his long career at the Bar and he made many goodfriendships in his short time on the Bench \\\"The esteem in which he was held was evident by the large number of judges \\\"His tragic passing is a timely reminder of the extraordinary pressure on all who practice in the often highly emotive family law jurisdiction \\\"Whilst His Honour\\u2019s transition to the Bench saw some initial \\\"His Honour is survived by his wife Nicole and daughters Bridget and Morgan Judge Guy Andrew will be dearly missed.\\\" It followed a retrial being ordered in one of his cases after he was found to have engaged in \\\"hectoring insulting and demeaning\\\" conduct towards a Queen's Counsel and solicitor Police had used and indicated they had plans to resume the full-scale search on Friday Superintendent Christopher Stream said during the five days of the operation The search has been hampered by \\\"extremely heavy [and] difficult to traverse\\\" terrain at times with the police helicopter's infrared camera and water police's sonar scanner being used \\\"The terrain has been extremely difficult there have been a number of dams as well as the reservoir that have been searched using side scan sonar by the dive squad,\\\" Superintendent Stream said \\\"That technology does give quite a detailed picture of underwater imagery .. and the dive squad officers report that those searches were quite extensive throughout the dam.\\\" community volunteers along with Mr Andrew's friends and family Department of Environment and Science rangers Children as young as seven in a Queensland home for boys were terrorised and sexually abused by a trainee police officer for years but a jury never got to hear the full story The child sex abuse royal commission is examining how child sex abuse cases are handled in the criminal justice system as it is applied in different jurisdictions Children as young as seven were abused at the boys' home in Brisbane's north-west in the 1960s.Credit: iStock Dennis Dodt was a ward of state at the Enoggera Boys Home in Brisbane in the 1960s from the age of five and Graham Noyes a volunteer at the home and a trainee policeman He recalled how Noyes would pin him to the bed when he was seven and force his penis into his mouth until he blacked out On Thursday Mr Dodt recounted the abuse he and other boys suffered at the hands of Noyes He also told how he felt undermined and disbelieved when in 2003 the Queensland DPP persuaded him to drop his complaint against the former policeman Mr Dodt's complaint was to be heard in one of 10 separate trials "As Noyes was a police officer in training I was frightened to tell any other police about what he did to me," Mr Dodt said He told a policeman in 1993 but it was five years before a detective from a police taskforce contacted him and told him they were investigating Noyes In September 1999 Noyes was indicted on 53 child sex abuse offences involving 10 complainants He had retired early from the police force by then The defence succeeded in having the cases separated and Noyes was acquitted in three trials and found guilty in a fourth which was unrelated to his offences at the Enoggera Boys' Home Mr Dodt said after that he was contacted by the DPP and felt he was being persuaded not to proceed because the DPP's office did not have money or time to pursue another trial and did not believe another conviction was likely He said he always thought splitting the trials made it very hard to achieve a guilty verdict and what happened proved him right "No jury ever got to hear the full picture about his offending," he said Mr Dodt's complaint was to be heard in one of 10 separate trials \\\"As Noyes was a police officer in training I was frightened to tell any other police about what he did to me,\\\" Mr Dodt said which was unrelated to his offences at the Enoggera Boys' Home Mr Dodt said after that he was contacted by the DPP and felt he was being persuaded not to proceed because the DPP's office did not have money or time to pursue another trial and did not believe another conviction was likely \\\"No jury ever got to hear the full picture about his offending,\\\" he said