A development application has been lodged for an Expansion to an Existing Education Establishment Learning Centre and Auditorium within a new 5 storey building at Mount Alvernia College The project seeks to provide a remodelled forecourt area on the ground floor As part of ongoing upgrades to enhance college facilities for current students this proposal involves the demotion of the Elizabeth Hayes Building While the existing structure will be demolished key structural components will be retained and repurposed for the construction of a new library The design will integrate seamless connections to adjacent buildings at the ground level The new building will incorporate acoustic mitigation measures and strategic setbacks to minimise any potential impact The proposal seeks to complement the existing layout and built-form character of the College campus and indoor/outdoor connectivity Mount Alvernia Collage has also teamed up with Padua College in the purchase of a former Brisbane City Council Depot to expand the School Campuses. The former industrial land will be redeveloped to provide a shared Sports, Cultural & Trade Education Precinct The planners at Planning Initiatives Group state “The building has been designed to provide a bulk and scale that is compatible with the surrounding residential area with a significant portion of the lower level of the building being substantially cut into the allotment For more information about developments in your area, follow Your Neighbourhood on Facebook News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from publicly accessible information that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au Brisbane on busy bike pathMax CorstorphanThe Nightly1 Min Read24 Mar 2025Updated24 Mar 2025The body of a woman has been found on a busy bikeway in Brisbane‘s north Credit: 7NEWSA woman’s body has been discovered on an inner-city bike path with police quickly shutting the area down as an investigation is launched Emergency services were called to Kedron Brook Bikeway in Lutwyche at around 5.40am on Monday following reports of a body police discovered a woman’s body on the bike path around 7km north of the CBD Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Detectives said initial investigations indicate that the woman’s death is non-suspicious with investigations underway to determine the circumstances of the woman’s death,” a QPS spokesperson said The Kedron Brook Bikeway has been closed in both directions since a member of the public made the grim early morning discovery The body of a woman has been found on a busy bikeway in Brisbane’s north Credit: Google MapsPolice are asking members of the public to avoid the area while investigations continue Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) at Kedron this afternoon Emergency services were called to a structure fully engulfed on Boothby Street just before 4pm An emergency declaration was made at approximately 4.30pm with an exclusion zone in place including Gympie Road Police are urging members of the public and motorists to avoid the area and drive to conditions Smoke is affecting the area and residents are reminded to close their windows and doors and keep any required respiratory medication close by if required There is no further information available at this time Police have revealed more information about the death of a woman whose body was found on a busy Brisbane bikeway early on Monday Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Four key leisure and lifestyle destinations will be revitalised in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today revealed his plan to create Brisbane’s parks of the future Manly and Lota foreshores to become legacy lifestyle destinations Brisbane has grown faster than any other capital city over the past decade with more than 400,000 people expected to move to the city by 2046 playgrounds and natural areas will ensure Brisbane’s incredible lifestyle is maintained as the city continues to grow All three levels of government have committed to revitalising Victoria Park through the landmark SEQ Liveability Fund which allocates $285.8 million to fund catalyst works for 29 legacy projects for south east Queensland The vision for Victoria Park includes an all-ages Victoria Park is already identified as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Games and this has been factored into plans to transform it into a 64-hectares community parkland an ambitious plan is underway to transform hundreds of hectares of underutilised space into an incredible lifestyle destination through the Oxley Creek Transformation The Oxley Creek Common is the next stage of the vision which converts an old farm and wetland area into a 120-hectare parkland reflecting the area’s agricultural history and wildlife The Schrinner Council is working with the new State Government to progress this next stage of the Oxley Creek Transformation with community consultation to commence in the coming year New master plans are also being progressed for Kedron Brook and along the new Wynnum A 20-year Master Plan for Kedron Brook will revitalise the 110 square kilometre catchment that runs through 14 suburbs from Ferny Grove to Nudgee boosting flood resilient and improving lifestyle outcomes Lota and Manly foreshore will rejuvenate the stretch from Wynnum Creek to Lota building on the works undertaken along the foreshore years ago and adding to the $1.2 million upgrade to the children’s playground near the Wynnum Wading Pool Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner “Brisbane’s natural environment is one of the things that sets us apart from other cities “Our river and creeks are places for both wildlife and people and this will no doubt be part of the unique “Brisbane” experience for people visiting before “Delivering major transformations of public parks alongside the delivery of an Olympic and Paralympic Games requires vision and imagination from the outset “We have an ambitious plan to transform hundreds of hectares of underutilised spaces into incredible lifestyle destinations “Our record of delivering new destinations like Bradbury Park Hanlon Park and the Archerfield Wetlands District Park have helped shape Brisbane’s incredible lifestyle “We’ve always been determined to make Brisbane an even better place to live and relax and just like South Bank continued to evolve after Expo ’88 “Brisbane is one of the best places in the world to live and by investing in our lifestyle Privacy | Accessibility | DSIS 14 Dec 2020 • 2m read • View Author balcony.jpg A new apartment project designed by disability housing design specialist Ferro Chow Architecture is all set to make a significant difference in the lives of people living with disability. Located in Kedron in suburban Brisbane, Kedron Haven will offer four specialist disability accommodation (SDA) apartments that meet the high physical support requirements prescribed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in addition to an on-site overnight assistance apartment suitable for a carer. Designed as single level apartments for the convenience of their future residents, Kedron Haven’s two-bedroom homes feature assistive and communication technology, 24/7 disability support, solar and emergency power, structural provisions for both ceiling hoists and entertainment, smart control locks, lights and outlets, and roller blinds. These disabled housing apartments also exceed Livable Housing Australia’s ‘platinum’ design standard. Ferro Chow Architecture managing director Jared Chow observed that these high-quality features set Kedron Haven apart from other disability housing apartments. The team worked really hard to strike the right balance between meeting the NDIS’ high physical support requirements and creating beautiful homes where people want to live, he said. Innovative design features such as a sensory garden, hydrotherapy pool and a bocce green will help future residents enjoy a great quality of life within the comfort of their own homes. “It is a privilege for Ferro Chow to be able to support the local community and provide people with disability essential, premium accommodation in a desirable suburban location,” Chow added. Located at 189-193 Turner Road, Kedron, QLD, the project is scheduled to begin construction early next year with residents able to move in by the end of the year. 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IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The death of a woman whose body was found along a busy Brisbane bike path is not being considered suspicious The woman was found on the Kedron Brook Bikeway in Lutwyche by a member of the public as the sun came up just before 6am on Monday Kedron Brook Bikeway was closed and emergency services were called to the scene “Initial investigations indicate that the woman’s death is non-suspicious,” a police spokesperson said on Monday morning Police later said the woman might have fallen and suffered a fatal injury while attempting to retrieve a dropped water bottle Investigators were preparing a report for the coroner runners and walkers use the 20-kilometre bikeway that runs through 14 northern suburbs each year Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert. The death of a woman whose body was found along a busy Brisbane bike path is not being considered suspicious, police say. The woman was found on the Kedron Brook Bikeway in Lutwyche, in Brisbane\\u2019s inner-north, by a member of the public as the sun came up just before 6am on Monday. Kedron Brook Bikeway was closed and emergency services were called to the scene. \\u201CInitial investigations indicate that the woman\\u2019s death is non-suspicious,\\u201D a police spokesperson said on Monday morning. Police later said the woman might have fallen and suffered a fatal injury while attempting to retrieve a dropped water bottle. Investigators were preparing a report for the coroner. About 600,000 cyclists, runners and walkers use the 20-kilometre bikeway that runs through 14 northern suburbs each year. Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. . Costa is at Mount Alvernia College in Kedron, one of Brisbane's northern suburbs. The Catholic secondary girls' school was founded in 1956 and they have put their garden front and centre.  The garden began in 2014 as part of an overall refurbishment of the college. Initially, the aim was to ensure that the school had a beautiful garden, La Floresta, that really reflected its Franciscan heritage, but it has grown from there and become a whole lot more! The main elements of the garden are designed as a place of learning, atmosphere, reflection and production. There are 20 garden beds which deliver fruit and vegetables, including tropical fruit – perfect for the Queensland climate. .  Surrounded on three sides by the school's buildings, the architecture complements the garden. Curved archways, limewashed walls, sandstone paths and olive groves feel more like you're in a Tuscan monastery than suburban Brisbane.  There are a wide variety of plants grown in the gardens from basil, parsley, dill, coriander, spring onions, tomatoes, peas, beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower and lots of citrus. All the produce gets used, whether it be in the school’s cafe La Cucina, or with the food-tech rooms.  Students can participate in everything from plant propagation to planting out the garden and daily maintenance with David.  A popular job is helping with the chickens and planting. Although some students are less enthused with chook care, they all see the chickens as the ambassadors of their garden. They're an integral part of the composting and waste-management cycle.  With schools facing lots of choices about what to spend their precious money on, there have been no regrets investing in the garden.  As Principal Samantha Jensen says, ‘The garden is the first thing you see when you walk into the gates. Everyone feels a sense of home. And they love Mount Alvernia so much because of the garden and because of how it makes you feel.’ Filmed on Turrbal & Yuggera Country | Kedron, Qld and credible horticultural and gardening advice inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation Police investigations are continuing into the cause of a dramatic fire in Brisbane this week A business on Boothby Street in Kedron went up in flames just before 4pm on Thursday Emergency services were called to the scene with firefighters controlling the blaze within an hour The fire broke out at a business on Boothby Street just before 4pm on Thursday One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to The Prince Charles Hospital Queensland Police told Brisbane Times on Saturday it remained unclear what started the fire “The cause is undetermined at this stage,” they said The Kedron blaze was out of control for an hour.Credit: Queensland Fire Department “A crime scene was declared at the time to preserve the scene in preparation for fire investigators.” Smoke could be seen across Kedron and a safety warning was issued that afternoon for all nearby residents to stay indoors and close their windows Start the day with a summary of the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter \\u201CThe cause is undetermined at this stage,\\u201D they said \\u201CInvestigations are continuing.\\u201D \\u201CA crime scene was declared at the time to preserve the scene in preparation for fire investigators.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the most important and interesting stories Fire crews are battling a blaze in a commercial building in Brisbane's east on Friday morning just hours after fire destroyed a similar structure in the city's north Queensland Fire Department said they are on scene at a commercial structure fire on Kingsford Smith Drive, Pinkenba, which broke out at 7.15am and is 'producing large volumes of smoke'. Crews had just last night extinguished a fierce blaze that had engulfed a building in Boothby St, Kedron which had also produced thick smoke, sparking warnings about air quality.   Residents have been advised they should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medication close by if required.  'Motorists should drive with caution and be aware of the conditions' Queensland Fire Department said.  There were 10 fire crews battling the Pinkenba blaze and paramedics assessed two people at the site.  It is also the second fire in Pinkenba in under a week after a warehouse on Curtin Avenue East was razed on Sunday. The fire on Friday was reportedly at the premises of waste management company Cleanaway. Queensland Ambulance service operations supervisor, Scott Gardiner, said there were no injuries reported.  'We've arrived and assessed two workers in the factory, both in a stable condition and not requiring any further treatment or transport and we will continue to support fire officers on scene,' he told The Courier Mail.  He said paramedics attended not only to check on workers but to ensure the safety of firefighters who were braving the flames.  'It's a particularly hot day and we're certainly making sure the fire officers safety is paramount.' Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... 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Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from Huge fire erupts in BrisbaneComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} This is probably not the page you’re looking for Content warning: This story deals with domestic violence and may be distressing to some readers Suzy Rackemann has been identified as the woman allegedly killed by her son in North Brisbane earlier this year The 61-year-old sustained critical head injuries during an altercation in an Upper Kedron home shortly before 5.45am on August 17 She was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital in critical condition, police say; however identified as 29-year-old Conor Robert Rackemann on Friday was initially charged with one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offence His charge was upgraded to one count of murder domestic violence offence on October 19 Suzy is the 69th woman to be allegedly killed by violence in Australia this year, according to Sherele Moody's Australian Femicide Watch The matter appeared at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday and has been adjourned to November 4 Treasurer and Minister for Trade and InvestmentThe Honourable Cameron Dick The Palaszczuk Government will invest $35 million in a detailed investment proposal towards building a congestion-busting road tunnel between Kedron and Carseldine in Brisbane’s north which will be established through the Queensland Investment Corporation North Brisbane Infrastructure will undertake detailed transport modelling technical assessments and financial analysis as part of this process The analysis will also consider the interaction of the proposed tunnel with public and active transport needs and opportunities along the corridor Quotes attributable to Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick: “This detailed investment proposal is a clear demonstration of how our Government is planning for Queensland’s future growth “This is new solution proposed for a long-established challenge – easing congestion through Brisbane’s north “As a world-leader in funds management the Queensland Investment Corporation has nearly $30 billion worth of infrastructure assets under management “It has the expertise to give us the clearest answer in the shortest time to decide whether a Gympie Road toll tunnel stacks up “Forecast population growth on the Sunshine Coast and in the Moreton Bay region will increase traffic into Brisbane “Based on Brisbane’s most recent road tunnel projects from this point the tunnel could potentially be built within about eight years if it stacks up Quotes attributable to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey “A Gympie Road Bypass solution would complement the works currently underway to bust congestion and improve connectivity as part of the Northern Transitway from Kedron to Chermside “The investment proposal will also consider active transport which we know is an important option for the future “This kind of forward planning is a key part of the Palaszczuk Government’s significant road and transport investment.” Quotes attributable to Member for Aspley Bart Mellish “Locals tell me they don’t want to see a new road constructed on the Trouts Road corridor which would effectively cut our northside community in two most effective and least disruptive solution to Gympie Road gridlock “I’ve been pushing for a fix to Gympie Road Gridlock for long time - and I’m thrilled that we’ve now got a real solution on the table.” Quotes attributable to Member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd “More and more people are recognising Pine Rivers as a great area to raise a family but the lack of an efficient corridor to the city and beyond can make the commute unsustainable “A new tunnel under Gympie Road would unblock across Brisbane’s north.” Quotes attributable to Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan “Gympie Road is being forced to function as both a highway and a local road at the same time “By taking through-traffic underground Gympie Road could go back to its original purpose of connecting locals to local destinations.” Potential benefits to be examined as part of detailed investment proposal include: and this will be considered as part of the detailed investment proposal Community consultation to allow local residents businesses and other key stakeholders to have their say will be undertaken later this year Please use our complaints and compliments form A development application has been lodged for an extension to the education establishment Designed by M3 Architecture the proposal seeks some partial demolition of the existing contemporary La Cordelle building as well as the earthworks to facilitate the extension to the rear of the existing building The multi-purpose hall building will be extended airconditioned with an improved layout that includes additional technical and design classrooms We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information Watch 20sThe Kedron Brook has risen substancially following torrential rain around the Brisbane area. 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) A change to a development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings The proposed development seeks modifications to the previously approved twenty five (25) townhouse dwellings that were reported here The changes relate to the built form and design of the townhouses in order to improve their buildability and functionality and positioning of the garage and living areas at the same floor level will be modified simplified the construction and provides a more affordable housing option to be updated on other projects or development Kedron is for sale for offers over $895,000 after a $350,000 renovation AFTER This Kedron property can be accessed from Emerald Street and Leckie Road we wanted toilet doors that open outward,” Ms Mander said BEFORE The toilet is getting ready for its makeover AFTER The finished work with an outward opening door and its Japanese-style toilet sink Imagine if you collapse in the toilet how hard it is to get the door open when it opens inward.” BEFORE The windows used to have fixed bars across them AFTER The bars are gone and a fresh coat of paint lightens the room And the couple had all the smoke alarms hardwired into the main power supply before it became compulsory on all new builds and renovations in 2017 the inground pool was also adapted to include a ledge around two sides “Probably the paramedic hat came out,” she said “We wanted the ledge so the children can stand there and still have their heads out of the water.” Other design features were insisted upon for personal reasons like the Japanese toilet sink which has a wash basin built above the cistern so you can wash your hands with the water that then goes down to fill the cistern for the next flush A Japanese-style toilet with a sink above the cistern The front door and the front french doors downstairs were recycled from a local house AFTER The new downstairs living area with its recycled front door And where the couple couldn’t decide on a design feature and the master bedroom ensuite is a case in point “My husband wanted the rain shower and I wanted a hand shower,” Ms Mander said of the shower that now has twin rain showerheads and a separate handheld shower “It’s a bit of overkill but we wanted it to be our house.” The couple moved from Cairns to Brisbane to look after family and bought a two-bedroom cottage with two-street access on 384sq m in 2014 Kedron from the front which faces Leckie Rd They had plans drawn up to turn the property into a four-bedroom house with bedrooms and a living area in the original upstairs Queenslander and the main living area with a master bedroom on the new ground floor “We got three building quotes and there was probably $60,000-$70,000 between the quotes and we went with one in the middle range,” Ms Mander said BEFORE The renovations also included building a tandem carport and garage which faces Emerald St “The things that were frustrating were all the hidden costs ran over budget after an initial estimate of $250,000 for the building work and $24,000 for the pool the electrical work ended up being twice as much as what we thought but we wanted it to be as good as we could get We were planning on living there forever.” AFTER The outdoor entertaining area at 11 Emerald St the couple transferred to Longreach in central Queensland and have been renting out their renovated Kedron home ahead of putting it on the market this year The property is for sale through Robbie Lofaro of Harcourts Connections 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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Reviewed by Claire Bennett from Ferny Hills Claire’s review:  Bradbury Park in Kedron is a great little park where kids can scoot until their heart’s content the 200m looped scooter track is filled with obstacles and fun features that will keep them interested whilst also testing and improving their riding ability The magic forest at the southern end of the park holds many secrets waiting to be discovered the play space encourages curiosity and inspires play and lots of natural shade from the trees to set up a picnic rug under whilst being able to keep an eye on your little ones an off-leash dog park next to the scooter park and a coffee shop 350m away Unfortunately there are no toilets at the park 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 Two parks in Upper Kedron are currently under construction Honeyeater Park is having a major extension added to the existing ‘Bestoke’ play experience This park has been designed in consultation with the local community and encompasses the local fauna into the design on the wooden structure Inverness Park has new play equipment installed to update the outdated equipment Council is taking the opportunity to undertake this work and I look forward to the time the local community can enjoy these two play upgrades Local Government Elections 28 March 2020 – The Gap Ward I would like to thank the residents of The Gap Ward for your trust and support in me to continue serving our community as your local Councillor Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I are working to ensure our community is safe and functioning and ready to emerge from this crisis in a strong position The ward office is open during the week from 9am-5pm and we kindly ask if you do need to visit please adhere to the current social distancing conventions Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you or a community or sporting group you represent Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and EngagementThe Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe Queensland’s historic 2020 AFL Grand Final is kicking goals for community AFL with a Palaszczuk Government and AFL partnership delivering 25 club infrastructure projects Member for Nudgee Leanne Linard said the AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund and a $100,000 Palaszczuk Government election commitment had helped Kedron AFL upgrade their oval “The oval renovation and new irrigation at the Kedron Lions are part of The Gabba’s 2020 AFL Grand Final legacy,” Ms Linard said “Some 500 tonnes of sand were laid under 17,500 m2 of hard-wearing Wintergreen couch turf with the Lions also putting in a new sprinkler and pump system “Club members raised $35,000 toward the Kedron oval upgrade and qualified for $40,000 from AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund “We’ve delivered on the Palaszczuk Government’s $100,000 election commitment to the Kedron Lions with $32,000 also secured from the Community Gambling Benefit Fund and $120,000 from Brisbane City Council “This community partnership is a great win for the club’s 494 registered players including Lady Lions Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan said Kedron Lions football season was off to a flying start.  “I can’t think of a better way to kick off the 2022 season than running onto a first-class oval inspired by the legacy of The Gabba’s history-making 2020 AFL Grand Final,” Mr Sullivan said “We want to encourage more girls and women to get onto an AFL oval and bring their best game to their local club “Girls and women currently make up 42 per cent of player rosters at community AFL clubs in Queensland “And we know when girls and women have access to female friendly community sport infrastructure The Hinterland AFL Club completed the AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund’s first infrastructure project Sunshine Coast Regional Council provided funding to raise Hinterland AFL’s Palmwoods home above the Q100 flood level.  The AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund has delivered new field lighting at Wilston-Grange AFL Club and oval upgrades at Coorparoo Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the AFL and the Palaszczuk Government had invested $8 million in the Grand Final Facilities Fund “It’s terrific to see community AFL clubs and players continuing to benefit in a tangible way from the 2020 AFL Grand Final,” Mr Hinchliffe said “Queensland helped save the 2020 AFL season from the Covid pandemic and this fund is one of the great legacies to come out of it,” Mr Hinchliffe said.   “The Palaszczuk Government and the Australian Football League each put $4 million into the AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund.  ovals and irrigation are being rolled out at community AFL clubs across Queensland “Work on AFL infrastructure is underway in Cairns “These projects are co-funded by clubs themselves to qualify for Grand Final legacy funding and encourage community ownership of upgraded football infrastructure.”  Trish Squires from AFL Queensland said the Grand Final Facilities Fund had been welcomed by community clubs around the State “It allows our team to work with clubs through the planning funding and delivery phases to ensure club facilities are fit for purpose,” Ms Squires “We know having safe and inclusive facilities is crucial to attracting and retaining players all of which helps to build healthy “With more people playing AFL in Queensland than ever before our female pathways run from NAB AFL Auskick through to AFLW.” The AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund is supporting jobs with a pipeline of infrastructure to 2024.  For more information about the AFL Queensland Grand Final Facilities Fund, go to: https://www.aflq.com.au/facilities-infrastructure/facilities-planning/ Pics: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5pbjrkool8beprd/AAAXR09oJ6ulQqc_B3I3W7Fqa?dl=0 after a luxury residence was snapped up for $1.7 million in only 11 days The five-bedroom, three-bathroom Hamptons-style house at 29 Benelong Street, Kedron was inundated by prospective buyers during its two open homes before a downsizing family from Clayfield made an unconditional cash offer, agent Dean Hamilton of LJ Hooker Stafford said. “Kedron has had a pretty slow year but this really bucks the trend and shows that no matter what’s happening, a good family product with a nice outlook always sells,” Mr Hamilton said. The previous record was set in November last year, when a new build in Thirteenth Avenue sold for $1.65 million. “That was big money at the time and everyone thought it was a fluke. Valuers said ‘you won’t see that again’,” Mr Hamilton said. “But then another house sold earlier this year for $1.62 million and now this house has broken the $1.7 million mark. The avenues in Kedron are really getting their own prestige now and it gives people a lot of confidence to know that they can do well here.” Mr Hamilton said 29 Benelong Street was “not your average Kedron house”, citing its 5.4-metre void, luxury fittings and parkside position as its biggest selling points. Originally sold as a 604-square-metre block with a run-down post-war house for $670,000 three years ago, the owners had razed the block and started from scratch, constructing a house that made the most of its park-front position. “It was really the kind of house that stopped people in their tracks. We had people from Clayfield and Kalinga coming over to check it out because they can see the value in a luxury build like this,” he said. Situated across from Shaw Park with its running tracks and sports fields, the house featured four living areas, 10-zone airconditioning, solar-heated pool and beautifully fitted-out interiors. Mr Hamilton said the demand for post-war properties in Kedron was “huge”. “If you’ve got a post-war and it’s not in that character precinct, they’ll knock it down without a doubt. They’re very sought-after, so much so I can sell them within a day,” he said. “I can sell them off-market and get a bidding war from inside my car with a couple of calls.” He said the price for a standard 607-square-metre block with a post-war house on it ranged between $750,000 to $850,000. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate It was on Father's Day when Stephen Phillip Playford made the decision to kill himself and his family - starting with six-year-old daughter Sidney Stephen Playford has been jailed for life for murdering his daughter Sidney he held a cushion against the little girl's face and ignored her screams as he told her "daddy would be with her soon" The financially ruined father had been stockpiling nitrogen cylinders in the family's home in Kedron as part of a plan to painlessly end all of their lives while they slept - because he believed his family could not cope without him if he only killed himself But when the gas didn't work on Sidney The Brisbane Supreme Court heard Playford left the house after the commotion woke his wife Maria wept as he was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison for Sidney's murder The court heard Playford spiralled into isolation as the crushing financial plight of his own making worsened The former Queensland mining executive spent the family's savings after leaving his job in February 2014 and refused to turn to Centrelink instead seeking only high-paying positions Playford was researching suicide on the internet and had taken out a $1.25 million insurance policy in his wife's name Crown prosecutor Michael Lehane said it was Father's Day when Playford finally decided to kill his family and himself Maria raised her previous choice to stay with Playford because she loved him which he took to mean his wife was still thinking about divorce Mr Lehane said Playford recalled plane trips when his wife "well at least if something happens we will all be together" "It was then that (Playford) decided the only option was for them to all go together," he said "He was convinced that if he killed only himself his family would be unable to cope without him." Playford took Sidney from her bed while she was asleep placed a mask over her mouth and nose and tried to gas her to death As she stirred he grabbed a cushion and pushed it across her face as she screamed "He apologised and said that he loved her and not to worry because they would all be together soon," Mr Lehane said "He said daddy would be with her soon." The court heard Playford applied more gas to his daughter's face before returning her lifeless body to bed and leaving the house His wife did not realise Sidney was dead until the morning confessed to police after he failed to take own life Justice David Boddice said Playford had committed the "most unimaginable criminal conduct" will forever struggle with the concept that a man who was by all accounts a kind loving and devoted father could engage in such a pre-meditated act of physical violence," he said "Your conduct truly involved despicable acts." Playford will be eligible for parole after serving 20 years Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 It was on Father's Day when Stephen Phillip Playford made the decision to kill himself and his family - starting with six-year-old daughter Sidney he held a cushion against the little girl's face and ignored her screams as he told her \\\"daddy would be with her soon\\\" The financially ruined father had been stockpiling nitrogen cylinders in the family's home in Kedron wept as he was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison for Sidney's murder The former Queensland mining executive spent the family's savings after leaving his job in February 2014 and refused to turn to Centrelink Playford was researching suicide on the internet and had taken out a $1.25 million insurance policy in his wife's name Crown prosecutor Michael Lehane said it was Father's Day \\\"well at least if something happens we will all be together\\\" \\\"It was then that (Playford) decided the only option was for them to all go together,\\\" he said \\\"He was convinced that if he killed only himself his family would be unable to cope without him.\\\" \\\"He apologised and said that he loved her and not to worry because they would all be together soon,\\\" Mr Lehane said \\\"He said daddy would be with her soon.\\\" The court heard Playford applied more gas to his daughter's face before returning her lifeless body to bed and leaving the house Justice David Boddice said Playford had committed the \\\"most unimaginable criminal conduct\\\" loving and devoted father could engage in such a pre-meditated act of physical violence,\\\" he said \\\"Your conduct truly involved despicable acts.\\\"