Adrian Schrinner is working hard to keep Brisbane moving By delivering new infrastructure for a growing city and investing in Brisbane’s lifestyle Adrian is focused on delivering projects that help build a better Brisbane City-shaping projects like the turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro as well as the Moggill Road Corridor and Beams Road upgrades are helping keep Brisbane moving while destinations like Howard Smith Wharves Hanlon Park and Bradbury Park have made Brisbane's lifestyle even better Adrian is firmly focused on improving the areas where most residents live and his “suburbs first” guarantee is ensuring at least 80 per cent of all Council expenditure is invested in the suburbs Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor he is determined to ensure Brisbane keeps getting better Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor Complete the contact form to write to the Lord Mayor online Write to:\r\nOffice of the Lord Mayor \r\nGPO Box 2287 \r\nBrisbane Qld 4001 Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government by population It’s made up of 26 wards and 27 councillors.  eligible residents elect a councillor for their ward and the Lord Mayor.  You can find out about your ward and local councillor including biography and contact information You can also download a summary of the current councillors and ward areas PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified 30 April 2024 Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps The Bracken Ridge Ward comprises the suburbs of Bracken Ridge 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6000\r\nEmail: Bracken Ridge Ward Office 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Councillor Sandy Landers was appointed Councillor for Bracken Ridge Ward in October 2019 and elected as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Administration in 2020 Sandy is a Brisbane girl who has lived the majority of her life on the Northside She was raised in Brighton and went to Bracken Ridge State High School where she was School Vice-captain Courtney and Jordan in the district with both of them now working after obtaining their tertiary qualifications After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post Graduate Degree in Teaching Sandy taught in our state schools for over 20 years including Craigslea and Albany Creek State High Schools Sandy had extensive experience working in State and Federal Governments and understands what is required to get things done One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups music and community groups; to being a JP and to rolling up her sleeves with the hundreds and hundreds of other Brisbanites as part of the mud army when the devastating floods affected our great city Sandy sees being a local Councillor as an extension of what she’s been doing as a volunteer for years She also supports other passionate members of the community who have great ideas Sandy wants the Bracken Ridge Ward to be the best place in Brisbane to live and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee The Calamvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Algester Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3131 7022\r\nEmail: Calamvale Ward Office Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Emily Kim is the Councillor for Calamvale Ward and advocates for Brisbane’s largest council ward by area born and raised in Calamvale and she now lives just five minutes down the road from her family home and spread a simple but important message:  It’s time for our local suburbs to get more value out of their council rates the work of delivering change begins in earnest This means working with all levels of government pulling every lever at her disposal to deliver local fixes and upgrades and bringing new energy to our suburbs by organising new local activities Emily grew up volunteering for her local church and continues her proud association with community including volunteering as a member of the Calamvale Lions Emily’s love for her community also inspired her to work with local State Members of Parliament the late Duncan Pegg and then James Martin MP Emily represented Queensland at the National Powerlifting Championships Emily knows the legacy that good services in our local suburbs can provide for future generations which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee and spread a simple but important message:  which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee Central Ward comprises the Central Business District Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Phone: 07 3403 0254\r\nEmail: Central Ward Office Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm When elected as Central Ward’s first female Councillor in 2012 Vicki made a commitment to work tirelessly every day to make Brisbane’s vibrant inner northern villages the best place to work rest and play in Australia’s New World City the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong passionate and effective representation it deserves A passionate advocate for Brisbane’s unique local environment Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward enhancing the natural lungs of our city and improving our green canopy Along with her passion for improving Brisbane’s natural environment Vicki has also secured and delivered record funds to ensure Central Ward’s roads are smooth and footpaths are well maintained Vicki is also proud to have delivered increased CityCat and CityGlider services to ensure local residents can get around our area quickly As the Councillor for the capital of Australia’s third-largest city Vicki is focussed on ensuring Brisbane continues to be a city of inspiration Vicki was proud to be instrumental in delivering the award-winning Howard Smith Wharves precinct which has quickly become Brisbane’s favourite backyard Working alongside our amazing arts community Vicki is proud to be part of a Council that supports and provides funding for so many landmark events including the: She is also working on a plan to revitalise the riverside precinct delivering more jobs more opportunity and more reasons to love our city Re-elected by her community for a third term Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee Vicki loves connecting with local residents businesses and community groups wherever and whenever she can As a member and supporter of many local community groups Vicki loves nothing more than working and spending time with those who share her enthusiasm and pride for Brisbane’s inner north Some of the groups Vicki is proud to be associated with include: Vicki is also honoured to be Patron of the Merthyr Croquet Club Nash Theatre and the Spring Hill Men’s Shed As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule Vicki is passionate about Brisbane’s future and looks forward to continuing working with her community to ensure the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Phone: 07 3407 1400\r\nEmail: Chandler Ward Office Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Ryan Murphy is a lifelong resident of Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and as Councillor for Chandler Ward is committed to delivering for his constituents Ryan attended Carina State School and then Iona College at Lindum before going on to further study at the University of Queensland he was employed in the private sector as a public relations consultant to some of Queensland’s largest infrastructure and resource projects Ryan has lived in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs his whole life His priorities for the area include improving local roads and parks strengthening local community organisations and ensuring the views of residents are heard on planning and development issues He is actively involved in supporting a wide variety of local community groups in the Chandler Ward and serves as Patron of the following community organisations: Ryan is an associate with the Public Relations Institute of Australia and is the founder of the Wakerley Christmas Carols Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee The Coorparoo Ward comprises the suburbs of Coorparoo Stones Corner and parts of Camp Hill and Woolloongabba Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Phone: 07 3403 2101\r\nEmail: Coorparoo Ward Office Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham is proud to work with residents environment and community groups in her role representing more than 45,000 people in the Ward of Coorparoo She has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism and Marketing) and early in her career worked as a radio and television journalist in regional centres and in Sydney Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family after having previously lived at Greenslopes She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position Fiona is a Director on the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation She has become an advocate alongside local residents Sue and Lloyd Clarke who have fought for the criminalisation of coercive control and promoting healthy and respectful family relationships Fiona has been a finalist in the Australia-wide McKinnon Prize which recognises outstanding political leadership and inspires leaders to deliver positive impact to their communities With two young boys keeping her focused on a better Brisbane for tomorrow Fiona is passionate about striking a balance between affordability and liveability Fiona has been appointed to the role of Deputy Mayor of Brisbane and is as dedicated as ever to keep Brisbane moving Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position The Deagon Ward comprises the suburbs of Boondall most of Geebung and Zillmere and the industrial side of Virginia It also includes Moreton Island (including the townships of Bulwer Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6011\r\nEmail: Deagon Ward Office Level 1, Suite 2A/47 Brighton Road, Sandgate Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Jared Cassidy has represented the Deagon Ward since August 2015 He grew up in the local area and attended Shorncliffe State School and Nudgee College His family has called the Deagon Ward community home for five generations and have run businesses and been involved in community and sports groups for decades Before becoming the Councillor he worked in both the public and private sectors Jared previously worked for the Federal Member for Lilley He has also been an academic tutor at Griffith University and Nudgee College and has run his own small business Jared completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Government in 2008 and a Master of International Relations in 2013 Jared spends most of his time with local residents and community groups He is a strong supporter of the many community and sporting organisations in the Deagon Ward and is a member and patron of many local organisations He supports a wide range of community events like the Einbunpin Festival as Chairperson South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the patron of the following organisations: Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page The Doboy Ward comprises the suburbs of Belmont Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Phone: 07 3407 8800\r\nEmail: Doboy Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Lisa believes in bringing the community together by building better infrastructure supporting community groups and improving green spaces Growing up in Stanthorpe as one of eight children Lisa knows the value of hard work and isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves to get things done Seeing the positive outcomes of strong community ties in her youth Lisa knows that the community is at its best when it works together and has strong leadership After completing her high school education in Stanthorpe Lisa moved to Carina in 2009 to commence study at the University of Queensland where she gained a Bachelor of Communication where she now resides with her husband Todd and their two young daughters Lisa values the beautiful greenspaces within Doboy Ward and understands the importance of improving Lisa and Todd started their own small business The experience of being a business owner has enabled Lisa to understand the importance of listening to as well as ensuring every dollar is invested wisely Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of areas Her background in politics has given her a real hands on sense of what people need and want in their communities When the role of Councillor for Doboy Ward became available Lisa was ready to step in and serve the community Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee Lisa believes in putting people first and in the inclusion and representation of all getting involved in local community groups preserving green spaces and improving sporting facilities Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee The Enoggera Ward comprises the suburbs of Enoggera 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Phone: 07 3407 2510\r\nEmail: Enoggera Ward Office 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Andrew Wines is a long time committed northsider residing in Gaythorne He attended high school at what is today Mt Maria College with Campuses at Enoggera and Mitchelton Councillor Wines holds a Business Degree from QUT with a dual major in Economics and Marketing Councillor Wines worked in project management Councillor Wines believes that Council should be committed to a better Brisbane through improved transport Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website The Forest Lake Ward comprises of the suburbs of Inala Ellen Grove east of Centenary Highway and Durack west of Blunder Road Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Phone: 07 3407 1211\r\nEmail: Forest Lake Ward Office Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Charles Strunk was elected on 19 March 2016 as Councillor for the new Ward of Forest Lake Charles served as an Electorate Officer for Hon Henry Palaszczuk MP in her role as State Member for Inala and Premier Charles has worked extensively in the private sector for 27 years in sales and management for a number of retail chain stores in Brisbane He is a Community Advocate and Volunteer with many local groups including Forest Lake Lions Club South West Progress Association and Forest Lake Graffiti Busters Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee The Hamilton Ward comprises the Brisbane northside suburbs of Albion It also includes the non-residential areas of Brisbane Airport Eagle Farm and the northern shore of the Brisbane Port 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Phone: 07 3403 1095\r\nEmail: Hamilton Ward Office 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Julia is a proud Hamilton Ward resident who is passionate about representing her community As a professional and working mum she understands the challenges facing residents whether they are a small business owner Julia had a diverse career and most recently worked for a peak industry body as a Senior Policy Advisor experience and enthusiasm to be an effective voice at City Hall Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee The Holland Park Ward comprises the suburbs of Camp Hill Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Phone: 07 3403 7791\r\nEmail: Holland Park Ward Office Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Krista Adams was elected as Councillor for the ward of Wishart in 2008 Krista has been appointed to a variety of senior management roles Initially taking on the role of Chair of Council she has been a Civic Cabinet Chair for Lifestyle Finance and Economic Development then Public and Active Transport Economic and Tourism Development Electoral boundary changes in 2016 mean Krista now represents the Holland Park Ward and following the 2020 Council election Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Krista was appointed the Civic Cabinet Chair of the newly established Economic Development and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee in 2021 Krista decided to step down as Deputy Mayor and now serves the residents of Brisbane as a member of the Environment Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page The Jamboree Ward comprises the suburbs of Jamboree Heights Westlake and parts of Oxley and Ellen Grove Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Phone: 07 3407 7000\r\nEmail: Jamboree Ward Office Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Sarah Hutton was elected Councillor for Jamboree Ward in March 2020 Sarah is a highly experienced communications and marketing professional who has worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors Sarah has led campaigns that have raised millions of dollars for medical research engaged thousands of patients in clinical trials and managed over 2500 volunteers across Queensland She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  Sarah is a lifelong resident of the Centenary suburbs growing up in Westlake and now raising her own family in Darra She has experienced the two distinct communities of the ward and she understands the diverse needs across these suburbs Sarah is focused on ensuring her community is provided the best facilities parks and infrastructure to ensure young and old alike can live their best lives in the Jamboree Ward Having three boys that play in these parks compete on local sporting fields and ride on the new world-class BMX track she understands the importance of improving preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  She is passionate about ensuring Brisbane is a sustainable and visionary city one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee The MacGregor Ward comprises the suburbs of MacGregor Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Phone: 07 3407 8500\r\nEmail: MacGregor Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Steven arrived in Brisbane from Taiwan in 1988 as a 12 year old boy who spoke very little English He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven's family never dreamed that he would one day be involved in politics and become a Councillor for Brisbane City Council Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree His passion for politics developed during his senior school education when he saw how positive political representation can impact and change society Steven remains fluent in Mandarin and understands Cantonese He hopes these skills will help him engage with and draw together MacGregor Ward's many multicultural communities As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds Councillor Huang is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Steven believes in the collective wisdom of the community and is working with local residents in shaping our local suburbs to make sure we deliver a more liveable and prosperous future for our future generations Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page The Marchant Ward comprises the suburbs of parts of Albion North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3407 0707\r\nEmail: Marchant Ward Office North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Danita has been a northsider for the better part of a decade She lives in Stafford Heights with her husband where they are actively involved with local sporting teams and community groups and always strive to support local businesses where she forged a career in media relations and communications Danita is determined to get things done for her community She intends to use her professional skills and local knowledge to: Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee The McDowall Ward comprises the suburbs of McDowall Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 7690\r\nEmail: McDowall Ward Office Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Councillor Davis is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website The Moorooka Ward includes the southern suburbs of Acacia Ridge Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 1730\r\nEmail: Moorooka Ward Office Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Steve Griffiths was re-elected Councillor for Moorooka Ward in March 2020 having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve grew up and was educated in Brisbane attending Griffith University with qualifications in Teaching (Special Education) and then studied at the University of Queensland obtaining a qualification in Social Work His particular interests are in the fields of community development/planning and amenity Steve has also completed a Masters in Social Work (UQ) Steve worked at local schools for the Queensland Department of Education undertook mental health advocacy for the Queensland Department of Health and worked with local peak community organisations such as QCOSS and Project Micah and also with Brisbane City Council undertaking Community Development facilitation Steve has a proven record of working tirelessly for his local community including with residents entrepreneurs and artists to enhance community amenity He has advocated strongly for public and active transport improvements engaged in community consultation on a wide range of issues encouraged community participation and connection and environmental restoration He played an integral role in harnessing resources and addressing the needs of flood-affected residents of Rocklea and Archerfield during and following the devastating 2011 and 2022 Brisbane floods Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website The Morningside Ward includes the suburbs of Balmoral Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Phone: 07 3407 8200\r\nEmail: Morningside Ward Office Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Lucy is a 4171 local who grew up in Hawthorne and now lives in Bulimba with her husband Matt and daughter Maisy She is passionate about the local community having been the past President of the Bulimba Community Centre helped run the I Love Bulimba and 4171 community Facebook group Secretary of the Morningside 1 Camp Seven Neighbourhood Watch and been the volunteer co-ordinator for local ANZAC Day services for many years Lucy will always work hard to ensure that the local community gets the possible outcomes She is someone who understands what it means to be local and will fight to protect the beautiful Morningside Ward community Lucy’s top priorities as the Councillor for Morningside Ward include addressing local traffic congestion issues ensuring local voices are heard when it comes to managing traffic and fighting for improved community facilities to cater for increasing demand Lucy will ensure that much-loved local community events like Hocus Pocus and Movies in the Park will continue for all to enjoy Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee To receive news and events happening in the Morningside Ward email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email The Northgate Ward comprises the suburbs of Nudgee Beach and the parts of Kedron and Chermside to the east of Gympie Road Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Phone: 07 3403 2210\r\nEmail: Northgate Ward Office Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Adam Allan has served Northgate Ward residents since the 2016 Brisbane City Council elections He has a strong belief that the Northgate Ward is a great place to live work and relax with its diverse lifestyle and leisure options He is committed to working with residents to deliver constant improvements within the community along with keeping our city clean Adam has a strong interest in local community and sporting groups and bringing communities together He is in regular contact with local community groups community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business degrees He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of other professional qualifications Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  Prior to entering Council he had a successful career in banking and consulting having worked in Australia and a number of overseas locations This has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  he has a very strong focus on the future of the area how to plan for inevitable change and how to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today He looks forward to continuing to work with the residents of Northgate Ward to deliver a wide range of projects that will benefit the wider community Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website The Paddington Ward comprises the suburbs of Auchenflower 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Phone: 07 3403 2520\r\nEmail: Paddington Ward Office 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Seal was elected as the Councillor for the Paddington Ward in March 2024 has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal is excited to represent the vibrant mix of suburbs within the Paddington Ward which offers unique historical character a diverse community plus the rich culture of First Nations Peoples The community is fortunate to be on the doorstep of Victoria/Barrambin Park which means ‘windy place’ The park holds significant sacred First Nations history and is the ‘green lungs’ of our city Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups driven by her passion for collaborating on initiatives that seek positive outcomes and strengthen community bonds of Chinese and European/Australian heritage who is committed to advocating for ecological sustainability grassroots participatory democracy in decision making and has studied a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts majoring in Illustration at Queensland College of Art She is solution focused and has the desire to create a healthy and happy Paddington Ward community Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee The Pullenvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Anstead Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Phone: 07 3407 0220\r\nEmail: Pullenvale Ward Office Greg Adermann was elected Councillor for Pullenvale Ward in March 2020 after working as a corporate communications executive for a number of blue chip companies for the past 28 years Cr Adermann is a long term resident of Chapel Hill and together with his wife Cia Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland His interest in sports and event management led to his appointment as Marketing Manager for IMG Motorsport which oversaw the former Gold Coast Indy and Bathurst 1000 races he was employed by the leading venue management company in the Asian Pacific region ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website The Runcorn Ward comprises the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills Phone: 07 3407 0566\r\nEmail: Runcorn Ward Office Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Councillor Marx is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for Multicultural Communities Councillor Marx is actively involved in supporting and assisting a wide variety of local community groups within the Runcorn Ward including: Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities functions and any Council events within the Runcorn Ward Contact the Runcorn Ward Office to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues you may have Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward The Tennyson Ward comprises the suburbs of Chelmer and Yeerongpilly and parts of Annerley and Oxley Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Phone: 07 3403 8605\r\nEmail: Tennyson Ward Office Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Nicole Johnston is the only Independent Councillor to be elected to Brisbane City Council in 70 years first elected as the Councillor for Tennyson in March 2008 and then re-elected in 2012 Nicole grew up and was educated in Brisbane studying Law at QUT and Arts at the University of Queensland and she has also completed a Masters in Public Policy Nicole worked in corporate affairs holding senior management positions for two publicly listed Australian companies Nicole lives in Sherwood and is an active member of and volunteer for a number of local community sporting and environmental groups as well as an advocate for local schools and kindergartens Nicole is currently a patron of Graceville Croquet Club Stephens Croquet Club and Centenary Theatre Group Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Parks and Sustainability Committee and the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website The Gabba Ward comprises the suburbs of Kangaroo Point South Brisbane and the western side of Woolloongabba Phone: 07 3403 2165\r\nEmail: The Gabba Ward Office Trina was appointed to the role of The Gabba Ward Councillor in May 2023 and was elected in 2024 She is a renter who currently lives in Woolloongabba but has previously lived and worked in West End Trina is a proud queer woman and immigrant of Filipino and African American ethnicity with a Bachelor of Arts degree Trina worked in senior management roles in state and national arts organisations and in a regional council in the Economic and Community Development area A passionate supporter of grassroots community engagement Trina spends most of her time with residents local community organisations and the diverse people who call The Gabba their professional or personal home Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment The Gap Ward comprises the suburbs of Ashgrove 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Phone: 07 3407 1900\r\nEmail: The Gap Ward Office 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Steve Toomey was first elected to Council in 2016 He was re-elected in 2020 as Councillor for The Gap Ward Before joining Council he worked for a global electrical company as an estimator in their building technologies team Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  he has delivered improvements to local parks footpaths and major infrastructure in the ward He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward He lives in the ward with his wife and children who have both attended local schools His strong sense of community reflects his commitment to work to improve the facilities in the ward for business and families whilst protecting the local environment Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee The Walter Taylor Ward includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket Phone: 07 3407 0005\r\nEmail: Walter Taylor Ward Office Penny has called Brisbane home for over 35 years Known to many as the “Brisbane Coffee Lady” Penny has crafted a niche in the realm of Specialty Coffee in Brisbane and beyond co-founding a wholesale coffee roasting business and numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive board member and she has enjoyed providing value and energy across multiple sectors including the arts small and family business and hospitality.   one thing that has remained consistently strong is her desire to serve people and her community Cr Penny Wolff pours her heart into everything she touches She gives heavily to others through her engagement fundraising and philanthropic developments As a community focused individual and enabler Penny has a genuine drive for helping others through listening Walter Taylor Ward locals love to share their feedback with Penny over a cup of coffee knowledge and experience in the Walter Taylor Ward to: Penny is also active and supportive of many grassroots charities including Women's Legal Services Queensland Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive small and family business and hospitality.   Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  The Wynnum Manly Ward comprises the suburbs of Green Island Phone: 07 3403 2180\r\nEmail: Wynnum Manly Ward Office 3a/212 Bay Terrace (Cnr Pine Street), Wynnum Qld 4178 Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex strives to ensure she sets an example for her children that hard work and forming genuine relationships are the keys to living a happy and fulfilling life Educated at Moreton Bay College during her senior school years Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Alex and her Wynnum-born husband ventured into homeownership at the age of 21 in Manly West while juggling three part-time jobs Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections This proficiency led her to transition into a role centred on stakeholder engagement within her school community fostering collaboration with local businesses Alex has taken an active role in managing her son's football team at the Wynnum Vikings and contributed her time to the committee of Wynnum General Gordon Kindergarten Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years Deeply passionate about the Bayside lifestyle Alex is committed to working with the community to develop and deliver a comprehensive and balanced plan for its future Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment The Code of Conduct for Councillors sets out agreed standards of behaviour They determine how a councillor should act when carrying out official duties Anyone can complain that a councillor has breached the Code of Conduct.  Complaints about a 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out if you’re enrolled to vote Sinnamon Park was bought by a family already living in the Windermere Estate SINNAMON Park has a new record for house sales, with the $2.5 million purchase of 32 Burdekin Drive this month The Sinnamon Park house that sold for $2.5 million The previous record had been held for two years by 28 Staveley Close, Sinnamon Park at $2.25 million An online and print campaign led to the private sale of the award-winning Windermere Estate house with the new owners seeing the property for sale on Facebook Custom-made pivoting glass doors channel breezes into the house as the buyers currently live in the same Estate said another record sale in Chapel Hill last year also sold to a family within a 500m radius of the house your local campaign is just as important as your interstate campaign,” Mr Packer-Hill said the property had 20,000 views in the three weeks of the campaign which was kicked off with a VIP champagne viewing The rosewood staircase provides internal access There were 18 private inspections and two formal offers received on the five-bedroom house with an inground pool Connecting the levels via an external staircase was an important safety feature for the previous owners “Sinnamon Park in general is a sought after area it’s a family-knit community,” Mr Packer-Hill said 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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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Strong property price growth and a cutting-edge culinary scene can’t hold a candle to humble big-hearted communities for some Brisbane home owners as new data reveals the city’s once-stigmatised western suburbs are now some of the most tightly held Middle Park and Mount Ommaney home owners hold on to their properties for a median of 19 years and 18.9 years respectively more than double the citywide median of 8.73 years Sinnamon Park and Jindalee were owned for 14 to 15 years before they were resold Dean and Katrina Hartley have lived in their Middle Park home for 17 years The suburb has the longest hold time in Brisbane.Credit: Glenn Hunt claimed third place with locals selling after 17.5 years while blue-chip suburbs Chapel Hill and Kenmore Hills Experts say an influx of families into those suburbs during the 1990s fuelled the trend leading to some popular pockets building tight-knit communities lasting generations CoreLogic Australia’s head of residential research Eliza Owen said Australians typically hold their home for eight or nine years “One thing that we often observe with these areas that have longer hold periods is they have a longer legacy of being popular with families back in the ’90s “These young families settled in the area and then over time they often don’t want to downsize because there are no incentives to leave.” It’s a tale that rings true for Middle Park resident Katrina Hartley who purchased her four-bedroom house for $403,000 some 17 years ago “When I originally bought this home I was a single mum and trying to find the right place for my budget was a bit of a tall order But prices in Middle Park were affordable compared to nearby blue-chip suburbs such as Westlake Middle Park felt somehow easier to live in and they link us to the train network and there are nearby shopping centres.” shops and the city make the suburb a magnet for families Hartley said it was the locals that made residents stay for decades adding there were generations of families who called it home “There’s such a strong sense of community here in the 4074 postcode it’s the kind of place where everyone helps each other out,” she said While she and her husband Dean had considered downsizing to the Sunshine Coast they couldn’t face the idea of moving into a unit or leaving their friends behind Dean and Katrina Hartley love the community and amenity of Middle Park.Credit: Glenn Hunt and we realised it would be silly to leave.” It’s a sentiment that’s so often shared throughout the suburb that homes rarely hit the market they’ve stayed in their homes for just as long So while home values here didn’t shift for a very long time until COVID hit those same properties that once sold for $500,000 are now selling for over $1 million,” Hartley said RE/MAX Ignite owner and broker Roxanne Workman has lived on and off in the 4074 postcode throughout her life and said the community was one of the city’s most tight-knit “My mum and dad built a home here back in 1972 and I went to school here and even met my husband at the high school” the Centenary Highway was only one way and if you broke down on it you could guarantee that your car would be up on blocks the next day and the tyres would be nicked it’s incredibly family orientated and everything is at your fingertips You only have to look at the 4074 Facebook page [to see that sense of community].” Workman said the diversity of houses – ranging from more affordable properties to large family houses and lifestyle properties on the river — was one reason people stayed in the suburb The sense of community was also behind longer hold times in Wishart but so was the central location and sluggish price growth before 2020 said Ray White Rochedale director Zishaan Omar you could still buy a house here for $500,000 so it was a challenge for a lot of families because if they sold But since the pandemic we’ve seen tremendous growth and that has fuelled more recent transactions,” Omar said “Many people here only sell when they’re looking to downsize or if they have to … and most of them purchased 30 years ago.” The shortest hold times were in Russell Island where residents resold in less than 3.3 years CoreLogic’s Owen said the decline in hold periods in lower socioeconomic areas could be due to rising mortgage stress Strong property price growth and a cutting-edge culinary scene can\\u2019t hold a candle to humble as new data reveals the city\\u2019s once-stigmatised western suburbs are now some of the most tightly held CoreLogic Australia\\u2019s head of residential research Eliza Owen said Australians typically hold their home for eight or nine years \\u201COne thing that we often observe with these areas that have longer hold periods is they have a longer legacy of being popular with families back in the \\u201990s \\u201CThese young families settled in the area and then over time they often don\\u2019t want to downsize because there are no incentives to leave.\\u201D It\\u2019s a tale that rings true for Middle Park resident Katrina Hartley \\u201CWhen I originally bought this home I was a single mum \\u201CThere are multiple entrances and exits and they link us to the train network and there are nearby shopping centres.\\u201D \\u201CThere\\u2019s such a strong sense of community here in the 4074 postcode it\\u2019s the kind of place where everyone helps each other out,\\u201D she said they couldn\\u2019t face the idea of moving into a unit or leaving their friends behind and we realised it would be silly to leave.\\u201D It\\u2019s a sentiment that\\u2019s so often shared throughout the suburb that homes rarely hit the market they\\u2019ve stayed in their homes for just as long So while home values here didn\\u2019t shift for a very long time until COVID hit those same properties that once sold for $500,000 are now selling for over $1 million,\\u201D Hartley said RE/MAX Ignite owner and broker Roxanne Workman has lived on and off in the 4074 postcode throughout her life and said the community was one of the city\\u2019s most tight-knit \\u201CMy mum and dad built a home here back in 1972 and I went to school here and even met my husband at the high school\\u201D it\\u2019s incredibly family orientated and everything is at your fingertips You only have to look at the 4074 Facebook page [to see that sense of community].\\u201D Workman said the diversity of houses \\u2013 ranging from more affordable properties to large family houses and lifestyle properties on the river \\u2014 was one reason people stayed in the suburb But since the pandemic we\\u2019ve seen tremendous growth and that has fuelled more recent transactions,\\u201D Omar said \\u201CMany people here only sell when they\\u2019re looking to downsize or if they have to \\u2026 and most of them purchased 30 years ago.\\u201D CoreLogic\\u2019s Owen said the decline in hold periods in lower socioeconomic areas could be due to rising mortgage stress A development application has been lodged for a Child Care Centre Designed by JA Architects the proposal is for a Child Care Centre within an adapted reuse of the heritage listed building ‘Avondale’ which is to be relocated to the street frontage location and supported by retained heritage shed and further child care building to the rear The heritage mill site is to be fenced off and separated from the children play area The proposal is setback from the front boundary to allow for future road widening and have a maximum building height of 2 storeys (approx The proposal is within the Low Density Residential Zone and will relocate and retain existing structures and dwelling to facilitate the development The proposed child care centre has been designed with an under croft car park area providing 20 car park spaces (including one (1) PWD space) Pedestrian and Vehicle access is proposed to Seventeen Miles Road Road The planners at Property Projects Australia state “the proposal involves a Childcare Centre which serves a local community facility need only The scale of the built form is no inconsistent with that prevailing within the locality in that th4e development will present to Seventeen Mile Rocks Road as one (1) storey and the built form is largely established behind the existing heritage building (Avondale) The development layout presents the existing Heritage building (Avondale) at the street frontages further reinforcing the domestic scale to public areas” with 1,065sqm (42.6%) site cover over the 1,531sqm site Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au where we are privileged to live and operate and the best things to see and do in Brisbane Stay up to date with the latest announcements from Brisbane City Council transport and Council projects and so much more A new development application has been lodged for a Telecommunication Facility development located at 532-554 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road All electronic equipment will be housed in an equipment base shelter (3.0m x 2.5m) within a fenced compound Access will be taken from Seventeen Mile Rocks Road via the existing access location According to the planners at BMM Group “the proposed facility is setback approximately 58m from the road carriageway of Seventeen Mile Rocks Road Visual integration is maximised by the existing lighting and built infrastructure lining the roadway The siting and design of the facility aims to minimise the visual impact as much as practical.” The $115 million Seasons Aged Care Sinnamon Park development opened on June 29 space for the visiting grandchildren to stay beauty salon and in-house medical staff are all part of a $115m Brisbane seniors project transforming aged care Providing independence and choice for aged care residents is the mantra for Seasons Aged Care’s latest $115 million development in Sinnamon Park Seasons Aged Care Sinnamon Park opened on June 29 Brisbane house prices bounce back stronger Mansion in a league of its own Chief executive officer Nick Loudon said they had a “truly unique” approach to lifestyle and care at their new community and Mr Loudon said it promised to take the Brisbane-based company’s aged care and community living to the next level “We’re not about just selling bricks and mortar here,” Mr Loudon said “While the community building itself is impressive the real difference is our ageing in place approach that puts resident independence and choice first “We offer a homelike environment where our residents can live exactly how they like and keep doing the things they love we offer personalised support from low to high care He said the community brought together lifestyle benefits of retirement living with high-quality personalised care with the key focus to provide a private home environment for each resident with full access to an active aged care lifestyle of their choice “Seasons Sinnamon Park has been designed to deliver the security respect and choice that our elders deserve,” Mr Loudon says “Each apartment is designed to accommodate couples who want to stay together with enough room for the grandchildren or family to visit Comfort and peace of mind were key to the design “While the apartments have the look and feel of a luxury holiday resort they are equipped with state-of-the-art clinical monitoring and emergency response systems “This allows residents to remain independent as their care needs change without the need to leave their own home.” He said the new community would offer personalised aged care services tailored to the care needs of its residents “Through our partnership with Envigor Care Services we offer each resident a personalised care plan ensuring all their clinical and personal care needs are met from low to high care along with planned lifestyle and social activities for residents Mr Loudon said the residents received three meals each day which are freshly prepared and cooked on site and they had access to various lifestyle events and activities FOLLOW EMILY BLACK ON TWITTER The owners were looking for anything over $1.5 million for their Sinnamon Park property, but last minute negotiations with a determined buyer resulted in the home selling before the auction for just shy of the suburb price record of $2.2 million. NGU Real Estate chief executive officer Emil Juresic and sales agent Kylie Franco negotiated the “phenomenal” sale. “Our goal was to sell this home for higher than $1.5 million,” Mr Juresic said. “Really the maximum the owners thought they could get was maybe $1.7 million.” However, when a determined buyer was set on securing the home before its auction, Mr Juresic saw an opportunity. “The owners were prepared to sell cheaper,” he said. “But I refused. I felt there was more money in this home. “The owners actually started to get afraid we’d lose the buyer with the price getting higher and higher.” The 37 Northbrook Street property was bought for $1.18 million in 2007, meaning the house has made close to a million-dollar return in less than 10 years. The sale was more than three times Sinnamon Park’s $596,000 median house price. The retired sellers, Julie and Darryl Beutel, said they were over the moon with the outcome. “We are so pleased with the price, and we wouldn’t have achieved it without the work of the agents and marketing efforts,” Mrs Beutel said. “But we did get nervous during the negotiations. We didn’t want to lose the buyer.” Despite the $600,000 bonus, the pair said their plan remained the same. “We planned to build a home on our block of land in Moggill,” she said. “We’re a bit older now and don’t need to be so close to the city anymore.” The 2932 sq m property boasts its own tennis court, in-ground pool and gym, as well as a sound-proof media room and a six-car lock-up garage. This article originally appeared in domain.com.au. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. New research has identified the top 10 spots in Australia to bag a bargain home The top 10 spots to score a home for a bargain and bank on capital growth have been revealed — and while the top two spots are in Victoria the next eight are in the sunshine state The first two spots were secured by Norlane and Lovely Banks in Victoria has run the ruler over the country’s housing market and concluded Hollywell is the best suburb in Queensland to buy an affordable home for long-term capital gain Hollywell on the Gold Coast has been identified as the top spot to bag a home for a bargain in Queensland The waterside lifestyle location is ranked as the third best location in Australia Hollywell is about 70km south of Brisbane’s CBD and is characterised by many older-style houses ripe for renovation and is close to major shopping centres Sinnamon Park and Gordon Park in Brisbane also make RiskWise’s top 10 list along with Gaven on the Gold Coast and Doonan on the Sunshine Coast Mount Ommaney has a median house price of $852,729 and the average house in Sinnamon Park costs $747,272 with both suburbs only 14km from Brisbane’s CBD which has been named one of the best suburbs to buy a home for a bargain in Queensland RiskWise chief executive Doron Peleg said buying a ‘bargain’ property didn’t necessarily mean buying a ‘cheap’ one “It’s more about knowing where to buy for long-term capital gain,” Mr Peleg said there are a lot of well-priced houses out there but if they are not expected to grow in value down the track The RiskWise analysis identified the most affordable suburbs for houses in Queensland where solid capital growth was expected — particularly in the medium and long term — even if Labor was to win the federal election and make changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax which all enjoyed capital growth of 13 per cent of the past 12 months are expected to continue to do well as they have a number of things going for them,” Mr Peleg said they are relatively affordable and all within 100km of Brisbane which means provided there is a good public transport and road infrastructure commuting to work is not too much of an issue.” The Christmas Lights Brisbane West has to offer are a must see for Brisbane families the houses that take part in the KIIS FM competition are the same ones that entered the 4KQ Christmas lights competition and always receive high praise and take out a number of the prizes This area may be a great Christmas Light itinerary for young families who don’t want to travel a lot between each stop Want us to email you the maps on Friday 13 December, 2024? 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This year our Brisbane western suburbs maps will cover all the Brisbane suburbs that are in the Brisbane City Council area and are located west of the CBD and above the A7/M7 motorway For the best route recommendations, use our downloadable map so you don’t double back 🏆 – winner of local Christmas lights competition 🎄 – worth a look – this house is something special 📷 – there is a photo of this display on our digital map ⭐️ – multiple decorated houses are in the street 🚗 – bit of a drive from previous stop that means the address is an outlying display that didn’t fit into our route If you drive by and see these houses all lit up let us know in the comments and we will add them 😊 If you are looking for a group of house and streets that all ALL lit up, you will need to check our Best Neighbourhoods for Christmas Lights. 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