Visit Toohey Forest and Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve Find out about walking trails and how to get to the lookout Toohey Forest Park covers about 260 hectares It’s home to a diverse range of wildlife and includes picnic areas It also offers scenic views of the city and the surrounding suburbs Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve covers 91 hectares It includes a variety of bushwalking trails a picturesque café and the Mt Gravatt lookout you can see out to the Moreton Bay islands The walking trails and the Griffith University Intercampus Link connect Toohey Forest Park to Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve.  The walking trails and the Griffith University Intercampus Link connect Toohey Forest Park to Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve.  Mayne Estate picnic area and Toohey picnic area are open 6am–7pm daily Gertrude Petty Place and Mt Gravatt Outlook picnic area are open 6am–11pm daily There are 2 car parks that can be accessed from Toohey Road Access Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve from Shire Road There are 2 car parks on Mount Gravatt Outlook Drive: There are 2 car parks that can be accessed from Toohey Road Access trails in the forest and the reserve from the surrounding streets Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.\r\n Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner Plan your route using our bike paths map Plan your route using our bike paths map Toohey Forest and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve have something for everyone exercise in the great outdoors and see the city from new heights Drive or walk up to the Mt Gravatt lookout for panoramic city views Learn other ways you can help to protect our natural environment Learn other ways you can help to protect our natural environment Toohey Forest and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve have walking tracks suitable for every age moderate and hard tracks on both paved and unpaved trails.  Download the track map to find the perfect track for you.  moderate and hard tracks on both paved and unpaved trails.  Download the track map to find the perfect track for you.  PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified 21 December 2021 Want to explore more of Brisbane on foot? Find other places to go walking and running Want to explore more of Brisbane on foot? Find other places to go walking and running take in the scenery and eat your packed meal at one of the picnic areas Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve has 2 picnic areas: You’ll find more than 400 species of native wildlife and plants at Toohey Forest Park and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve Find out more about Brisbane's native animals The walking tracks in Toohey Forest and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve wind through sandstone and quartzite outcrops and various eucalypt species trees Find out more about Brisbane's native animals. The walking tracks in Toohey Forest and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve wind through sandstone and quartzite outcrops and various eucalypt species trees. In the understorey, you’ll see: Yes, leashed dogs are allowed in Toohey Forest. Make sure you clean up after your dog and dispose of any waste responsibly. If you want to let your dog run free after visiting Toohey Forest, there’s a dog off-leash area at Salisbury Recreation Reserve. It's located on the corner of Evans Road and Wincott Street. The Mount Gravatt Summit Track is a 1.2 km trail that takes about 40 minutes. It begins at Gertrude Petty Place and ends at the Mount Gravatt Outlook.    Alternatively, you can reach the lookout by car. Enter the reserve via Shire Road and follow Mount Gravatt Outlook Drive to the summit. For more information, download the Toohey Forest Park track map.  It begins at Gertrude Petty Place and ends at the Mount Gravatt Outlook.    For more information, download the Toohey Forest Park track map.  Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe We speak to the team behind the most intriguing recent property sale The property: A three-bedroom house at 68 Abbeville Street SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. A man has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday night in Upper Mount Gravatt 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. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Watch 33sPolice say two cars collided on the Pacific Motorway near Mains Road in Upper Mount Gravatt just before 7am. Police say two cars collided on the Pacific Motorway near Mains Road in Upper Mount Gravatt just before 7am.  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) This is probably not the page you’re looking for A development application has been lodged for a Residential Tower Designed by BatesSmart the proposal seeks one hundred and one (101) high density 2 bedroom units and a childcare centre dedicated to the ground and 1st floors within a residential building with a maximum building height of 18 storeys The development will situated within south-west corner of the site which is presently used as a car park for the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel Childcare centre: 6:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday The planners at Ethos Urban outline “The proposal provides for the mix of uses and level of economic and social activity in the Upper Mount Gravatt centre cores that supports its role as the activity cores for the southern part of the Brisbane urban area serving a regional catchment that extends outside of the planning scheme area “It is acknowledged that the proposal results in a shortfall of the required number of car parks the proposal reinforces first principles planning providing a reduced amount of car parking on a well-located site in proximity to high-frequency public transport recreation facilities and retail and commercial uses the proposal discourages private vehicular transport and encourages more sustainable The site is located within a short 650m walk to the South East Busway The path has a maximum elevation gain of 3m and the pathway is largely shaded” The proposed development includes 17,607sqm of gross floor area over the 5,356sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au A 1960s home that sold for more than $1 million two years ago is back on the market after being completely gutted and there’s a good chance it could sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars more The last time the property at 62 Granby Street, Upper Mount Gravatt traded hands it was presented as a three-bedroom home virtually untouched since it was built nearly 60 years ago The interiors of the mid-century home have been completely removed since it last sold Retro features of the 1966-built house included wood panelled walls popcorn ceilings and even a curvy bar in the downstairs rumpus room The home was designed by architect Eddie Codd a pioneer of steel-framed home construction and offered sweeping views of the surrounding district through lush greenery When the current owners snapped the home up for $1.07 million in March 2022 they had big plans to completely revamp the property while honouring its iconic style leaving an empty shell that exposed the metal and concrete bones of the building pastel carpets and wood panel walls have all been stripped away However, the gutted property has returned to the market this week after a change of plans meant the renovation project had to be shelved, selling agent Angela Mastrapostolos of Oikos Real Estate said “The current owners have been relocated overseas,” she said While the original front door is still there little else apart from the steel structure remains “The owners are really passionate about mid-century modern architecture but they’re now not coming back to the country.” buyers with big imaginations can get a sense of the space to plan their own rebuild The property listing which describes the home as a ‘blank canvas’ and a ‘rare find’ particularly from nostalgic younger buyers in their 30s and 40s with an eye for mid-century design “Somebody may want to bring it back to its 1966 state,” she said “It's a beautiful position facing north east The sweeping district views are one of the key selling points of the empty concrete and steel shell wood panelling and light fixtures have been carefully preserved while 3D renders are available to help interested buyers visualise the home’s potential Mid-century modern architecture has exploded in popularity in Australia over the past decade with Google Trends data showing about five times as many searches for the term than 10 years ago A concrete slab is all that remains of the downstairs rumpus room giving potential buyers a sense of the indoor-outdoor flow that a complete renovation of the retro home would allow floor-to-ceiling windows and indoor-outdoor flow as well as a balance of natural finishes such as timber and stone with manufactured materials including concrete and steel The home is scheduled for auction on February 8 but Ms Mastrapostolos said an unconditional offer before the auction may be accepted the owners who she said were “pretty motivated” to sell The leafy surroundings of the property could provide an idyllic backdrop for a reinterpretation of the 1960s home House prices in Upper Mount Gravatt have surged recently meaning there's a good chance the home could fetch much more at auction than when it last sold – when it actually had an interior The suburb’s median house price is $1.234 million which has increased by about 37% since the home last sold in early 2022 Upper Mount Gravatt located about 20 minutes south east of the Brisbane CBD Westfield Mount Gravatt and sporting facilities including the Queensland Sport 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Mt Gravatt's Westfield shopping centre has also become home to both venues That's what you'll now find at a shared 350-person hub featuring ten challenge rooms on Hijinx Hotel's part (and 18 holes of putt at Holey Moley plus karaoke in three function rooms across the site Among the Hijinx Hotel highlights: a ball pit all in spaces with names such as Zig-a-Zag ah Ball Pool A development application has been lodged for multiple dwellings located at 1 & 3 Bolger Street and 4 Sarazen Street The proposal Designed by NMDS Architecture seeks fifty-three (53) units within a new six(6) storey residential building which currently contain three (3) post war detached dwelling houses that will be removed to facilitate the development The proposal also includes a rooftop garden The ground floor provides pedestrian access to Sarazen Street and undercroft parking comprising 87 for residents and 13 for visitors The proposal also has 65 bike parking spaces comprising 31 on the upper ground floor and 36 on the lower ground floor and the basement Vehicular access to the site is proposed via Bolger Street while pedestrian access is provided off Sarazen Street The planners at Urbicus states “The building is well designed and articulated with varying setbacks variations in façade treatments and materials and presents well to its surrounds.” the proposed development at 4 Sarazen Street & 1 & 3 Bolger Street will enhance this precinct with a high quality development adding to the diverse mix of residential developments in the precinct.” The proposed development has a site coverage of 1,254sqm (62%) over the 2,021sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server There is an issue between Cloudflare's cache and your origin web server. 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Additional troubleshooting resources Families looking to buy a home near one of Brisbane’s most popular public schools may still be able to get into a sought-after catchment for as little as $600,000 Exclusive research from PRD reveals the cheapest way to get into the city’s top ranked catchments with more than $600,000 needed to buy a unit and $1m to $2m required for a house in the 10 top-ranked public school areas The data shows the most affordable suburb to buy a house in one of Brisbane’s top public high school catchments is Stafford: with about $1.1m needed to secure a typical three-bedroom house in the Kedron State High School catchment in the Mansfield State High School catchment with a typical two-bedroom unit having a median price of $493,000 PRD data showed Coopers Plains had the cheapest houses Robertson comes out on top for the cheapest units Both of these suburbs are located in the Robertson State School catchment This four-bedroom house at 109 Stafford Rd is in the Kedron State High School catchment and is for sale for offers over $1.149m Sunnybank Hills State School is the top primary school catchment in Queensland based on 2024 NAPLAN results and is also reasonably affordable to buy into with Sunnybank Hills — the only suburb within the catchment — having a median house price of $1.22m and a median unit price of $690,000 MORE PROPERTY NEWS: The booming party island Aussies are calling home Insane new plans for former home of pro Aussie basketballer The top secondary school catchment in the state is the Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology where the cheapest suburb for a house is Graceville ($1.4m median) and the most affordable suburb to buy a unit is Chelmer ($550,000 median) PRD’s research involved an analysis of properties for sale in each school catchment during 2024 to determine a median price and used 2024 NAPLAN results to rank the catchments is for sale for between $960,000 and $1.06m This research found the middle point for median house prices in a top 10 primary school catchment was $1.65m With a 20 per cent deposit and at current interest rates a home of $1.65m would require a monthly repayment of $8,760 using Brisbane’s median house price of $977,381 This four-bedroom house at 11 Atkinson Close PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said with the exception of Coopers Plains all suburbs but one in Brisbane’s top 10 primary and secondary school catchments had a median house price above $1m wanting to have your children in the top 10 schools is definitely going to come at a premium especially if you are looking for a house,” Dr Mardiasmo said “There is more chance (of affordably buying into a good school catchment) with units” Nearly 40 per cent — 11 out of 29 — of primary school suburbs were found to be under or on par with Brisbane’s median unit price of $690,000 51 per cent — 46 out of 90 — secondary school suburbs also met this threshold But Dr Mardiasmo said those relatively affordable options may not last long given the lack of housing supply and the resilience of home prices it’s a choice that one must make: between having your children in a top 10 school versus affordability,” she said “Another consideration is whether to wait until secondary school as you have a wider range of suburbs for school catchment — so more chances to score a property.” The top school catchment of Sunnybank Hills only has one suburb where kids could get into the school and Ray White Sunnybank agent Simon Au said not every resident of the suburb could get in “Just because you’re buying in that area doesn’t mean you’re in the catchment,” he said “Sunnybank Hills is a very big suburb — it’s got more than 5000 households there.” Mr Au said Sunnybank Hills’ limited market would only make the suburb more exclusive as the years went by so people see the necessity to be in the catchment even though their kids are still very young,” he said Mr Au added while not every school is in the top 10 across Brisbane many have good government programs regardless “Consider renting in that area [to] see how you feel as well,” he said even though your children may be very young.” Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty selling agent Tyson Clarke has sold homes in the Eagle Junction bracket and said the supply and demand made for a very tight market “The supply of properties is greatly diminished in these areas,” he said “There’s only a fixed number of properties available in the suburb … people hold onto properties in these areas for much longer.” Mr Clarke said high tenure periods — the time people spend living in school catchment suburbs — prevented more people from easily getting into these areas especially with Brisbane’s growing population “Consider moving into a rental … living closer to the school for a year or two,” he said Plum Property Brisbane West agent Brett Andreassen said he saw many people renting units in St Lucia to get their kids into the suburb’s exclusive school catchments “They specifically want their kids to attend Ironside or Indooroopilly State High School,” he said “They will make adjustments to their lifestyle to get their kid into that particular area BRISBANE’S TOP RANKED PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL CATCHMENTS The suburb of Sunnybank Hills is the only area within this catchment with a median house price of $1.22m and a median unit price of $690k RAINWORTH STATE SCHOOL CATCHMENTCheapest suburb for houses: Toowong ($1.71m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Toowong ($684k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Chapel Hill ($1.48m median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Ashgrove ($1.74m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Ashgrove ($800k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Alderly ($1.41m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Alderly ($625k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Wooloowin ($1.56m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Clayfield ($630k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Taringa ($1.64m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Taringa ($705k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Kenmore ($1.27m median)Cheapest suburb for units: Kenmore ($1m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Indooroopilly ($730k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Coopers Plains ($965k median) Cheapest suburb for units: Nathan ($592k median) BRISBANE’S TOP RANKED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CATCHMENTS QUEENSLAND ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY Cheapest suburb for houses: Graceville ($1.4m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Chelmer ($550k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Woolloongabba ($1.325m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Dutton Park ($628k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Wolloongabba ($1.325m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Woolloongabba ($631k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Mount Gravatt ($1.136m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Mansfield ($493k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Fairfield ($1.142m median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Kelvin Grove ($1.33m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Spring Hill ($495k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Stafford ($1.1m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Stafford ($585k median) Cheapest suburb for units: Upper Mount Gravatt ($620k median) Cheapest suburb for houses: Mount Gravatt East ($1.226m median) Cheapest suburb for units: Holland Park West ($650k median) 31 Aug 2023 • 2m read • View Author South-Brisbane-complex-given-green-light-1732010196.png Oakridge Property Group alongside MAS Architecture Studio and interiors entity Corner iD have confirmed plans for a new 144-apartment development in South Brisbane have been given the green light by local Council the precinct comprises three give-storey buildings along with 700 sqm of landscaped gardens and amenity as well as being in close proximity to Mimosa Creek and just 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD Pavilion will further the suburb’s transition to a mini-CBD community and transport infrastructure attracting new residents two and three-bedroom apartments will feature among the buildings water feature and garden rooms will be able to be accessed by residents Oakridge’s NMDS Architecture-designed Lumina development in Stones Corner (pictured below) has officially commenced construction with piling and excavation works to begin in the coming days Stones Corner is the subject of immense renewal at present café culture and close connection to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics hub “We have been delighted with the success of Lumina which has struck a chord with everyone from young professionals buying their first home to downsizers looking for an easier lifestyle close to everything they need and local investors wanting to maximise the strong market drivers,” says Oakridge Property Group Director Andrew Niven “The start of construction is an important milestone for us especially in the current climate of challenging construction costs “Lumina shows that well-designed and well-priced apartments in prime Brisbane locations and delivered by experienced developers are in strong demand “We’ve taken the valuable market feedback from the Lumina sales campaign to inform the apartment mix and design at Pavilion ensuring it aligns with what buyers are seeking.” Lumina and Pavilion will further bolster Oakridge’s latest completed project, The Addison in Brisbane’s inner west. 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Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for RacingThe Honourable Grace Grace The Upper Mount Gravatt State School community is today celebrating a new $9.21 million two-storey learning centre, to replace a building destroyed by fire in 2019.  Education Minister Grace Grace and Member for Mansfield and some of those who worked on the new building to officially open the new centre today.  “This new facility has been built to replace E Block which was destroyed by fire in 2019,” Ms McMillan said.  “While it was a heartbreaking experience the entire school community pulled together and even had temporary classrooms ready for the children to learn in just a few days later.  “I know the Upper Mount Gravatt SS community really felt the loss of their beautiful old building.  “While the new facility will never replace the look and feel of a lovely old building, the new building has provided the school with some fresh modern and state-of-the-art learning spaces.  “I am just so proud of everyone and couldn’t be happier to officially open this new state of the art facility today." Ms Grace said the new building houses Prep Year 1 and Year 2 classes after students and staff moved in early in August.  “The new two-storey learning building includes six learning spaces amenities and an undercroft for an additional four learning spaces when required,” Ms Grace said.  “Congratulations to Upper Mount Gravatt SS on its new facilities and for showing such resilience following the fire.  “The site of the old building has been transformed into a beautiful open space ‘The Fairway’ with gardens and outdoor learning facilities.   “This just goes to show the resilience and adaptability of the school community as it has worked to utilise the space and make the most of a negative situation.”    Upper Mount Gravatt SS Principal Derek Brady said the school community was delighted with the new teaching facilities.  “It’s great to be back in permanent classrooms after more than a year in temporary buildings,” Mr Brady said.  but these new early learning facilities have been purpose-built for our Prep to Year 2 students and are a wonderful addition to the school.”  with construction completed in late July 2021.  we are delivering an overall education infrastructure investment portfolio valued at almost $1.9 billion driving the Queensland economy by supporting more than 4100 jobs.”  “The Upper Mount Gravatt State School infrastructure project alone has supported up to 15 fulltime jobs and 11 apprentices “It’s all part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $14.5 billion COVID 19 Economic Recovery Plan.” Please use our complaints and compliments form Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A child from Bowen Hills has not been heard from for well over a month The 15-year-old was last seen at a location near Logan Road in Upper Mount Gravatt on November 12 Queensland Police say he has a medical condition “[We] are appealing to the boy or anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward,” investigators said in a statement A spokesperson for Queensland Police told Brisbane Times no further information can be provided due to the nature of the investigation \\u201C[We] are appealing to the boy or anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward,\\u201D investigators said in a statement 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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A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings located at 153 Mt Gravatt‐Capalaba Road Designed by Mayhill Planning and Architecture the proposal seeks fifty eight (58) Medium Density units within a residential tower that has a maximum building height of 7 storeys (29.2m high) An existing single detached dwellings will be removed to facilitate the proposed development The site is within the Medium Density Residential zone and has road frontages to Mt Gravatt‐Capalaba Road The proposal provides private open space in the form of balconies and includes communal open space (107sqm of area) in a rooftop terrace The communal area incudes outdoor dining areas and planter boxes The proposal provides 78 car park spaces (69 residential and 9 visitor and 2 disability car parking spaces) within the three (3) basements Vehicle and pedestrian access is proposed via Mt Gravatt‐Capalaba Road with 1,094.45sqm (59%) site cover of the 1,855sqm development site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings 3 and 5 Player Street and 10-12 Cremin Street Designed by Burleigh Design the proposal seeks forty four (44) units within two (2) residential multiple dwelling buildings each within its own stage The buildings are proposed to be a maximum building height of three and five storeys in height Car parking for a total of 70 car parking spaces (63 residential spaces and 7 visitor spaces) and 44 dedicated bicycle parking spaces are provided in the basement or ground floor with vehicle access taken from Pickworth Street Private open space in the form of courtyards and balconies are provided for each unit with 138sqm of communal recreation space provided The proposal provides 3,743.52sqm of total GFA with approximately 1,390sqm (50%) of site cover of the total 2,762sqm site area located at 117 & 119 Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road the proposal seeks fifty five (55) units of a high density nature within a building of a maximum height of 9 storeys The site is located within the High Density Residential (HR1) Zone and Mt Gravatt Corridor Neighbourhood Plan 79 car parking spaces (including 71 resident spaces and 8 visitor spaces) are provided within 3 levels of basement car parking Vehicular access is taken via internal access easement through a rear development to Mascar Street Pedestrian access is provided directly to Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road Private open space in the form of verandahs decks and courtyards are varied for each unit with 225.79sqm of communal open space provided in a roof terrace (outdoor dining BBQ and pergola) with approximately 781.8sqm (52.57%) site cover of the 1,487sqm rectangular shaped site A development application has been lodged for the partial demolition and extension of the existing hotel Designed by Newline Design the proposal seeks to retain the existing hotel and car park spaces and to demolish select interior portions of the building and extend the current hotel facilities to incorporate further outdoor dining space for patrons The proposal includes the refurbishment of interior spaces as well as the relocation of the existing playground The site has 2 access points via crossovers on Delevan Street and Newnham Road respectively The planners at Urbis state “The proposal results in the addition of an outdoor bistro dining area and playground with the intent of providing an enhanced mix of indoor and outdoor useable space in relation to the operation of the hotel The addition of these outdoor spaces corresponds with further refurbishments to the hotel to improve existing outdoor useable space and responds to patron demand for outdoor areas that take advantage of Brisbane’s subtropical climate” “The design concept for this venue is to rejuvenate the classic local pub with a contemporary feel by incorporating additional dining and entertainment areas for its patrons whilst retaining the overall character of the pub” “The proposal will be built at grade to the current built form and is designed to integrate with the existing building allowing for a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor space” We encourage you to follow the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from publicly accessible information that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has left open the possibility of pill testing still going ahead at schoolies and ruled out the ascension of a controversial former federal senator into his cabinet His comments mark a second day of his seemingly cautious efforts to ease into “generational” government after Saturday’s historic election win delivered power to the LNP for only the third time in 35 years While results in several seats are still in doubt, the LNP is expected to win 49 of the 93 seats in parliament, and is ahead in the count in three others, with Crisafulli’s full cabinet to be sworn in on Friday Queensland Premier David Crisafulli visits the Upper Mt Gravatt Police Station on his second day in the job.Credit: Brisbane Times / Matt Dennien While senior LNP figures made a pre-election vow to dump a planned mobile pill testing facility at next month’s Gold Coast schoolies event Crisafulli has taken a more diplomatic approach and I’m going to do that – I’m going to do that in a deliberate way,” he said at a media conference in Brisbane’s south on Tuesday Crisafulli said while the LNP was still against pill testing it was important he did not “do anything knee-jerk” and listened to people “in good faith” “I know the position of the [Australian Medical Association of Queensland] we’ve got a really good relationship with them The revelation last week that the party would dump the long-planned service sparked outrage from the AMAQ, whose president Dr Nick Yim said the decision – along with LNP plans to scrap drug diversion laws – would “cost lives” “This change was supported by other health and medical experts legal groups and the Queensland Police Service and has been in place for more than a year And after long refusing to be drawn on specifics about the make-up of his cabinet currently being confirmed and mapped against new departmental structures by Bleijie and interim public services boss David Mackie Crisafulli was asked if former Coalition senator, Sky News host and pro-life campaigner Amanda Stoker, the LNP’s new MP for Oodgeroo, would have a role as speculated the answer is no – but I’m not doing a shopping list of everyone,” Crisafulli said Asked if Stoker would get an assistant ministry His comments mark a second day of his seemingly cautious efforts to ease into \\u201Cgenerational\\u201D government after delivered power to the LNP for only the third time in 35 years While results in several seats are still in doubt the LNP is expected to win 49 of the 93 seats in parliament Sworn in to an interim two-man cabinet with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie on Monday one of Crisafulli\\u2019s first acts was a letter to the entire public service assuring there would be like those The efforts to stem public anxiety about the former LNP government were also extended to the issue of drug reform on Tuesday While senior LNP figures made a pre-election vow to dump a at next month\\u2019s Gold Coast schoolies event and I\\u2019m going to do that \\u2013 I\\u2019m going to do that in a deliberate way,\\u201D he said at a media conference in Brisbane\\u2019s south on Tuesday it was important he did not \\u201Cdo anything knee-jerk\\u201D and listened to people \\u201Cin good faith\\u201D \\u201CI know the position of the [Australian Medical Association of Queensland] we\\u2019ve got a really good relationship with them The revelation last week that the party would dump the long-planned service sparked outrage from the AMAQ whose president Dr Nick Yim said the decision \\u2013 along with LNP plans to scrap \\u2013 would \\u201Ccost lives\\u201D \\u201CThis change was supported by other health and medical experts And after long refusing to be about the make-up of his cabinet Crisafulli was asked if former Coalition senator Sky News host and pro-life campaigner Amanda Stoker \\u201CAt risk of answering every individual the answer is no \\u2013 but I\\u2019m not doing a shopping list of everyone,\\u201D Crisafulli said LaSalle Investment Management has fought off local and international investors to land an ATO-leased office complex in Upper Mount Gravatt for $57 million negotiation by Tom Barr and Don Mackenzie of Colliers International represents an initial passing yield of just over 8% located at 28 Macgregor St at Mount Gravatt Buying in: Defence Housing Australia buys slice of western Sydney occupies 99.9% of the building on an 8.5-year term with a five-year option that commenced in July Colliers’ national director of capital markets investment services says government leases continue to be prized among investors They were attracted to 28 Macgregor St for its strong tenant covenant and high profile position in a growth precinct that is surrounded by significant public amenity and infrastructure “Government leased assets of scale  – local state and Commonwealth – across the country are very favourable to institutional investors particularly in the present economic environment “Recently we have seen many government-leased assets trade across Australia and we expect strong interest in these assets to continue in 2016.” Barr says the building received attention from both domestic and offshore institutions and some of the larger syndicators Empire grows: Gold Coast hospital feels $46m impact He says half of the bids received were from offshore groups or were offshore groups with domestic-managed investment trust representation. “This is in keeping with the broader trend evident throughout 2015, where nationally we saw offshore capital increasingly partnering with domestic institutions because of their knowledge and expertise in Australian commercial property,” he says. “LaSalle Investment Management was seeking value-add and opportunistic assets for one of their Asian funds, achieving higher risk – higher return.” Recently we have seen many government-leased assets trade across Australia, and we expect strong interest in these assets to continue in 2016 “They were attracted to 28 Macgregor St for its strong tenant covenant, future development potential, and high profile position in a growth precinct that is surrounded by significant public amenity and infrastructure.” The property is a fully leased, six-level, A-grade office building with a total net lettable area of 14,286sqm and 401 car parking bays. The building has recently undergone a major refurbishment and modernisation program, as well as mechanical services upgrade, achieving a 4.5-star National Australian  Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) energy rating. “The asset also provides competitive operating costs due to modern services, as well as depreciation benefits, increasing the tax effective return of the investment,” Mackenzie says. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Buying in: Defence Housing Australia buys slice of western Sydney Colliers’ national director of capital markets investment services “Government leased assets of scale  – local This asset was no different,” he says “Recently we have seen many government-leased assets trade across Australia and we expect strong interest in these assets to continue in 2016.” Empire grows: Gold Coast hospital feels $46m impact He says half of the bids received were from offshore groups or were offshore groups with domestic-managed investment trust representation “This is in keeping with the broader trend evident throughout 2015 where nationally we saw offshore capital increasingly partnering with domestic institutions because of their knowledge and expertise in Australian commercial property,” he says “LaSalle Investment Management was seeking value-add and opportunistic assets for one of their Asian funds achieving higher risk – higher return.” Recently we have seen many government-leased assets trade across Australia and we expect strong interest in these assets to continue in 2016 “They were attracted to 28 Macgregor St for its strong tenant covenant and high profile position in a growth precinct that is surrounded by significant public amenity and infrastructure.” A-grade office building with a total net lettable area of 14,286sqm and 401 car parking bays The building has recently undergone a major refurbishment and modernisation program achieving a 4.5-star National Australian  Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) energy rating “The asset also provides competitive operating costs due to modern services increasing the tax effective return of the investment,” Mackenzie says A Japanese fast food giant has announced it will be closing up shop in Australia MOS Burger will close its three Australian outlets by the end of August in bad news for dedicated customers of the popular restaurant The chain, which is second in size only to McDonald's in Japan, has three outlets in southeast Queensland at Sunnybank 'After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close all MOS Burger locations in Australia,' MOS Burger wrote on Instagram on Friday.  'We are incredibly grateful for the support and love you've shown us over the years. 'Serving you and being part of your lives has been an honour, and we will always cherish the memories made together. 'Thank you for making MOS Burger a special place in Australia. We hope to continue spreading happiness and great food wherever the MOS Burger journey takes us next. 'Stay tuned for updates, and please visit us one last time before we say goodbye.' An email has been sent to members of the chain's loyalty club membership stating they will have to redeem all remaining points before August 31.  Devoted fans of the burger chain, which first opened in Australia in Southport in 2011, shared their reactions online.  'I'm heartbroken…. my study meal… I will miss you forever MOS Burger,' one person commented on the announcement post.  'So sad!! Love iced tea as a bev option over sodas and your service is always 10/10. Thank you MOS,' another wrote. 'I'm heartbroken. My life is ruined. There is no easy cheesy in Japan either. What has come of this world? 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} A development application has been lodged to change the existing Multiple Dwellings approved Designed by Mosaic Property Group the proposal seeks forty two (42) medium density units within a residential tower that proposes a maximum building height of 8 storeys within the High Density Residential zone The existing two (2) single detached dwellings will be removed to facilitate the proposed development Private open space is provided in the form of balconies and the proposed development provides 70sqm of communal open space on ground floor The proposal contains 63 car parking spaces (56 residential spaces and 7 visitor space) including 42 bicycle parks provided at ground level and within two (2) basements levels Vehicle and pedestrian access is provided to Mascar Street The planners at DTS Group Qld state that “the modified development reduces the yield by 15 dwelling units functional product that provides more housing variety to the local market The modifications product substantial improvements to the existing development approval in particular with regard to elevational design deep planting and open space aspects of the development“ The proposed development seeks 4,188sqm of GFA with 752sqm (53.9%) of site cover over the 1,396sqm site Our radio stations aim to bring Hope for Everyone Listen to engaging conversations and captivating stories in the 96five podcasts collection Your place to find community events and a local church for support or just to say hello to our friendly team May 14 – 21 is Chappy week – celebrating and generating awareness of SU QLD Chaplains in schools Last week the 96five team visited Robyn Weare at Upper Mount Gravatt State School for a 96five School Excursion and were able to catch up for a chat about what it is like to be a Chaplain Robyn has been a chaplain at Upper Mount Gravatt State School for the past four years and loves helping the kids grow and develop into confident people Being a Chaplin wasn’t something Robyn thought she would be doing It wasn’t until she had her own son and saw a need in the other children that she realised she had something to offer Robyn chatted with 96five about a typical day as a chappy and the challenges she faces “It’s anything from Barbie dolls to children that just need an extra bit of support I think that’s what I love the most about chaplaincy Plus everyone is there for you too and that’s what makes a big difference You couldn’t do this work without that support.” Robyn has found how important it is to have a strong network of support in your life As a Chaplin she has shared life’s ups and downs with a range of students “It’s really important that no matter who you are or what job you do that you stay grounded and you know what’s important in your life.” Robyn faces a number of challenges daily as the School Chaplin particularly because the school has such a diverse range of people and things can happen Robyn says her biggest challenge is there isn’t enough of her to go around “I would like to be able to clone myself Sometimes there is never enough time in the day.” While it can be quiet stressful at times for Robyn she revealed to 96five some of the strategies she implements to remain calm and ensures she gets support for her needs “I just try to priorities what the needs are I talk really well with our deputy and our principle here and our student support services you call on your team and that’s what really helps.” A program Robyn has implemented is the Tree of Hope at the school A couple of years ago a wattle tree was planted at the front of the state school and it holds the hopes and dreams of all the kids “We planted this tree about three years ago it’s actually about twice my height by now which is amazing and each child gets to write on a leaf there hope of dream for the year We then collect them and place them with the tree.” Writers from our Real Hope community offer valuable wisdom and insights based on their own experiences Christian Living A Brand New App to Help You Share Jesus: ‘yesHEis’ It’s Here! ‘The Chosen: Last Supper (Part One)’ “Why, God?” What to Do When You’ve Got Big Questions Your Job Matters to God—Here’s Why Because Feelings Don’t Happen to Us, But for Us… Overwhelmed by AI? 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At last count, it had received over 1700 signatures. Concerned readers will find the petition on Council’s website under ‘Current ePetitions’, or alternatively through Mt Gravatt Environment Group’s Facebook page at Facebook I study at the University of Queensland while freelancing on the side I'm passionate about news stories that affect local communities and the environment Journalism should provide a voice for those who are otherwise voiceless and there is a human aspect to every story Designed by Cosmos Media Brisbane is crying out for new supply in the off the plan apartment market Confidence in the Queensland capital is at an all-time high and there's no suggestion of a slowdown in demand Assisting in the growth in the unit market is the lack of new projects There's not been a release of a new apartment development certainly nothing close to a tower development Developers have been active however over April, which bodes well for Brisbane's future supply these projects won't be realised for several years and then the build generally making the lifespan of a new development between four to five years depending on density and the speediness of the approval process We've wrapped up the top five apartment developments that were submitted to the Brisbane City Council in April One of the most interesting apartment developments submitted in Brisbane in April was in Upper Mount Gravatt, where diversified investment group and property developer Salter Brothers has sought to create their first project in Brisbane Salter Brothers is seeking to demolish the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel and develop a new 17-level apartment building at 18 Macgregor Street They've had Bates Smart create the plans for the mixed-use building that will have 101 apartments above a four-level podium That will home a 90-space childcare centre and parking for 107 cars There will be eight apartments per floor, six two-beds and two three-bedders. The apartments are expressed as "gently undulating petals," Bates Smart wrote in their submission to the Brisbane City Council Read more: First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments Tocu Properties, which has been developing townhouses across Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs, is moving into the apartment market in the West End They've had Woods Bagot draw up plans for a seven-level apartment development on the corner of Beesley and Filmer streets one of the last remaining infill development sites within the highly sought-after West End precinct The proposal is for 42 two and three-bedroom apartments 30 of which will have an additional multi-purpose room Crowning the building will be a 656 sqm rooftop amenity level with an infinity edge pool, hot and cold plunge pools, and open lawn and barbecue areas with views over Brisbane Read more: First look: Tocu Properties file West End apartment plans ARIA is again seeking to bulk up its upcoming Kangaroo Point apartment project, Canopy House The Tim Forrester-led developer is seeking to add a further four levels to the previous 29-level tower by Rothelowman which were approved in August after a change application in June last year The new design will also see an extended podium which will now feature a resident park with a barbecue kitchen and outdoor dining area The documents suggest the new design will improve the facade providing a "greater visual relief to the built form and significantly increasing the project’s ‘Green Factor’." Read more: First look: Aria bulk up Canopy House in Kangaroo Point by buying next door The Gold Coast-based architecture firm Contreras Earl Architecture has put together a design for their next project in the neighbouring Taringa on behalf of developer Vista Projects will have eight three-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom penthouse with its own private rooftop The rest of the rooftop is reserved for resident amenities with its design metaphorically likened to the unfolding petals of a flower and translates into an architectural interplay between openness and enclosure Read more: First look: Contreras Earl pen new Taringa apartment project, La Flor Even rarer than a submission at the moment is the approval of a new tower Brisbane developer Pikos Group is backing up its recently launched Skye Residences in Kangaroo Point with another project in the affluent suburb They've been given the green light for Gaia, two 15-level buildings at 108 Lambert Street which will home 215 apartments as well as creating a full acre of inner-city parklands in the process Designed by DKO Architecture both residential towers at Gaia have been oriented to capture sweeping views of the city and river with all apartments featuring luxury internal finishes of natural stone The River Tower includes a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments while the City Tower will have two and three-bedroom apartments with an additional multi-purpose room Read more: Pikos Group secures approval for Gaia Kangaroo Point apartments We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home with just 68 scheduled auctions and a clearance rate of 33 per cent A three-bedroom, one-bathroom house sold under the hammer in Upper Mount Gravatt in Brisbane’s south-east A crowd of 20 watched for about 20 minutes as three registered bidders battled it out for the two-level home After some negotiations and a few discussions with the vendor and buyer the property was ultimately sold for $530,500 Agent Jaan Kural said the buyer had been eyeing the property since the beginning of the campaign “The family like buying investment properties in that area I work in,” he said and I guess she was always going to be our buyer.” The vendors were the children of the home’s original owner Kural said it was an emotional time for them “Emotionally they were a bit upset because it was a family home of 50 years and it’s obviously a bit hard for them to let go,” he said “They were really emotional in the sense of letting go [of] your home where you’ve grown up.” Kural said the result showed that Upper Mount Gravatt remained a perfect area for people to break into the market “It’s a good buying entry for first-home buyers the median house price is from $700,000 to $760,000,” he said It’s a great location and you’re not paying as much as you are in other suburbs.” Elsewhere, a stately seven-bedroom, five-bathroom house set on a just over hectare in Ransome sold for $1.65 million In central St Lucia, 71 Orchard Terrace was sold under the hammer for $970,000 the contemporary home also features Tasmanian oak flooring and recently installed solar capabilities On the other side of the city, a six-bedroom, three-bathroom house on 1.5 hectares was sold in Wights Mountain While unable able to reveal the price the property sold at, agent Michael Kiernan, of RE/MAX Solutions said the sale showed the importance of the auction process in the area “It’s been on the market for 12 months with two other agents Average days on market with other agents [in the area] are up around 120-150 days “A few vendors out there have that expectation that they’re all worth millions of dollars based on statistics and that’s the third property we’ve sold out there within the 25 days.” The headline auction of the weekend was in Marsden for a property dubbed “Brisbane’s worst house”. A whopping 40 registered bidders turned out among a record crowd on Saturday to see 47 Birch Street sell under the hammer for $253,000. 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