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A ‘Other Change’ to an approved development has been lodged for a residential tower
Designed by Cottee Parker Architecture
the proposal seeks to provide sixty eight (68) high density units within a residential tower with a maximum building height of 15 storeys
The proposal also has three (3) levels of basement car parking and a rooftop common area for residents
The existing vacant site has been cleared of all previous structures to facilitate the proposed development
The site is within the High Density Residential zone and Eastern Corridor Neighbourhood Plan
The proposal seeks 84 car parking spaces (70 residents
7 visitors and 1 PWD) as well as 87 bicycle parking spaces (75 residents and 12 visitors)
Car parking for 2 motorcycle spaces is also included
Vehicular access to the site is obtained via a two way crossover to Regent Street
The planners at Urban Strategies state
“The proposed development provides a varied roof form
with that will contribute to the design and distinction of the building
The Change (Other Change) application proposes to retain the roof positioning and colouring that contributes to its visually attractive built form
The rooftop communal open space area is maintained and improved for residential amenity
The increase in building height is balanced by the emphasis on landscaping throughout the building
softening the built form and responding positively to the sub-tropical character of the design and context.”
The proposed seeks 6,357sqm of gross floor area over the 1,016sqm development site
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Place Wooloongabba in Brisbane has promoted team members Ben Smith, Savva Koulouris, and Aaron Richards to business partners.
Recognised for their consistent contributions and leadership within the business, the trio received commendations from principals James Curtain, Denis Najzar, and Mitchell Smith.
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As a lead agent at Place Wolloongabba since its inception in 2018, Smith said the new role was a natural progression in his career that aligned with his long-term growth goals within the agency.
“We’ve been a part of this journey from the early days, and this partnership marks a new chapter of growth and success.”
“I see a very exciting path ahead, and I’m extremely grateful to James and Denis for backing us and believing in us,” Smith said.
Koulouris, who has served at Place Estate Agents as a lead agent for eight years, said the promotion was a significant milestone in his career.
“Being surrounded by people who share the same vision and passion is what makes this journey so rewarding,” he said.
“With the strong group and support system, I’m confident this will take our business to new heights.”
Richards, now a partner and property management team lead, has a longstanding passion for leadership and mentorship.
He has held various leadership roles, including senior property manager and as a partner and head of department, all under the Domain branch.
Richards noted that his new role at Place Wooloongabba aligned seamlessly with his long-term experience.
“I’m excited to contribute to Place Woolloongabba’s continued success while also mentoring and inspiring others within the team,” he said.
“This partnership provides an incredible platform for growth, and I’m looking forward to pushing boundaries alongside our exceptional team.”
Co-principal of Place Wolloongabba since its opening, Curtain said the team had closely monitored the new partners since the beginning of their journey with the agency.
“It was clear to us that bringing them into the partnership was the right move to secure both their future and the future of the business,” Curtain said.
“This partnership ensures strong succession planning, and we’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead over the next 10 to 20 years.”
Fellow principal Najzar said the appointments of Smith, Koulouris and Richards followed the agency’s commitment to nurturing and empowering young talent.
“We are constantly looking for ways to elevate our business, and we know that with young talent like Ben, Savva and Aaron, we can take this office to the next level,” Najzar said.
“Their dedication and hard work have been invaluable, and offering them this partnership is our way of showing appreciation and confidence in their ability to lead and continue to grow with us.”
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2025One of Brisbane’s cherished purveyors of Southeast Asian street food underwent a glow-up late last year
the team behind Lemak pulled back the curtain on a slick new kitchen and bar on Woolloongabba’s famed Logan Road cul-de-sac
simultaneously launching an upgraded menu packed with Malaysian
We popped in for a peek – this is what we saw …
As is the case with most grassroots hospitality success stories
Before Lemak’s owner Thang jumped headfirst into the world of hospitality
he was a pharmacist – one with almost eight years of professional experience
While it might seem like an odd choice for some
Thang’s career pivot wasn’t enacted simply on a whim – it was a calculated manoeuvre driven by a deep passion for Malaysian cuisine
“My wife is Malaysian and I love Malaysian food – it’s always been something that I’ve just loved ever since I met her and it just kept growing,” says Thang. “We felt like there was something missing at Garden City and there was opportunity there at 8 Street and we just decided to take it on.”
Lemak’s express-style kitchen quickly became a hit via a mix of savvy marketing and – naturally – a lot of hard work
with foodies flocking for Thang’s take on Malaysian street-food staples like deliciously crispy ayam goreng (fried chicken)
a lot of the hawker-style restaurants only have one dish
We took five or six of them and just put them on our menu,” Thang tells us
“I spent a lot of time trying to find the right recipes – I fried a lot of chicken
From the food and the flavours to the style and the branding
we just tried to make it seem appealing to the general public.”
with Lemak opening a second location in East Brisbane in 2018
followed soon after by another at Queens Plaza
But even as Lemak continued to build its following
Thang and his team had to continually grapple with the limitations imposed by the brand’s takeaway-oriented business model
but also when it came to giving access to its burgeoning fanbase
“One of the biggest complaints we had over in East Brisbane was there was no space,” says Thang
last year Thang decided that Lemak needed to evolve
A quick location scouting effort brought him to a vacant restaurant space in Woolloongabba – a spacious brick-encased tenancy that has
been home to pioneering pizzeria Sorellina and burger joint Mac From Way Back
The site ticked all the boxes and soon Thang and his team began a substantial refit of the venue ahead of its rebirth as 55-seat Lemak Kitchen and Bar
Thang and his designer set to work on instilling a vibe that matched Lemak’s hawker-style inspirations
The resulting aesthetic features plenty of neon signage at the front window and suspended above the dining area
creating the illusion of a heaving night market
“I said to my designer that I wanted customers to come in and feel like they’ve stepped away from Brisbane just for a short bit,” says Thang
make it shiny and bright and have that rustic feel
A lot of feedback has been that guests feel like they’re sitting outside when they’re in here.”
Subscribe for updatesThang and his kitchen brigade have seized the opportunity to greatly expand Lemak’s menu
adding a suite of new dishes to its established menu of cult-favourite classics
“My mission has always been to introduce Malaysian food and Malaysian flavours to Brisbane
because I’m a big fan of it myself,” says Thang
so we’re branching into Southeast Asian food – Indonesian
Singaporean and Thai flavours – because it opens up the doors for us to be more creative
Lemak Kitchen and Bar’s menu includes original favourites like nasi lemak
fried-chicken combos and char kway teow with fishcake
seafood (sourced daily from Sunnybank Fish Market) is a major focus
Guests can pair their roti canai with Moreton Bay bug salad
twirl a fork through wat tan hor (flat rice noodles with egg gravy) served with jumbo prawns and enjoy nasi goreng with a helping of crab meat
Other must-try morsels include the Crying Tiger beef served with chilli jam
chicken noodle soup with rice ho fun noodles
succulent satay skewers and beef rendang curry puffs
Lemak Kitchen and Bar will score it liquor licence
after which it will unveil a brand-new beverage menu anchored by mainstream beers
fine wines and inventive signature cocktails made with artisanal local spirits
guests can quench their thirsts with one of Lemak’s housemade drinks
such as teh tarik (a popular hot milk tea beverage)
iced bandung (a sweet and creamy rose-flavoured rink)
iced lemon Ribena and teh o’ais limau (iced black tea with a splash of lemon and lime)
Subscribe for updatesAlthough Lemak Kitchen and Bar only opened just before Christmas
Thang tells us that the reception from long-time fans and newcomers has been overwhelming
“We’ve had people who have been following us since 2017 go out of their way to come here and say congratulations,” says Thang
“The community that we have has been just absolutely humbling.”
For Lemak Kitchen and Bar’s operating hours, contact details and menu info, head to The Directory.
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the proposal includes 440 residential units
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The building has a communal rooftop and active indoor sport and recreation uses across three (3) podium levels
The planners at Property Projects Australia state
“A 35 storey building height achieves the intent of the neighbourhood and surrounding residential areas
The proposed building height is able to sensibly address the local context while managing amenity impacts through building design”
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Woolloongabba and filed via the State Facilitated Development application process.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other is a site on the corner of Water and Brunswick streets
Alresdy completed on the site are stages 1 to 5 that include a supermarket
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including the completed stages 1-5 of the South City Square precinct,” the report said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This development comprises approximately 700 residential units
adaptable living solutions for over 1400 residents.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“More broadly
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Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one
two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease
the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development
in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower
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which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night
the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has
come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes
was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation
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made many changes to how they enable home development
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material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election
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Woolloongabba BtR TowersPrivate developer Pellicano is clearing the way for three towers in Brisbane
filing build-to-rent plans for either side of the river
The most recent is a 35-storey tower of 440 apartments proposed for 148 Logan Road
Woolloongabba and filed via the State Facilitated Development application process
The other is a site on the corner of Water and Brunswick streets
Fortitude Valley comprising two towers for 477 apartments as Pellicano takes over the project from Metro Property Group
The Gabba tower is on the last undeveloped parcel owned by the Pellicano-Perri Projects joint venture in the masterplanned South City Square project
The build-to-rent proposal includes 95 affordable homes as well as a multi-level wellness centre within the podium
There are also 349 parking spaces across five basement levels
The Property Projects Australia town planning report details Pellicano’s track record of the past 50 years
noting the build-to-rent model started in the 1970s
“Pellicano Living currently owns and manages eight properties along the eastern seaboard
including the completed stages 1-5 of the South City Square precinct,” the report said
“This development comprises approximately 700 residential units
adaptable living solutions for over 1400 residents
Pellicano has been involved in the delivery of over 2500 residential dwellings nationally and their current future pipeline of residential BtR projects will realise in excess of a further 2000 dwellings.”
Pellicano’s Fortitude Valley application is to change up previously approved plans at 332-334 Water Street and 20A Trinity Street
The original Priory Development Assessable plan was for two buildings of 31 and 22-storeys and comprising apartments
That application was by Metro Property Development led by David Devine
Kenneth Woodley and Luke Hartman who had completed two towers within the precinct previously
The Wood-Bagot designed scheme for Pellicano is for two buildings of 30 and 31-storeys atop three levels of podium
There is a laneway planned for between the buildings to a village green with a pool
The towers would include would477 apartments and 2793sq m of commercial and retail as well as four levels of basement parking with 407 spaces
“The previous approval granted over the site overlooked the strategic potential of the landholding as an entryway to Fortitude Valley and was largely characterised by uninspired blank facades and limited architectural impact,” the planning report said
“The [new] design approach has been driven by the intent to reimagine Fortitude Valley’s industrial past
“That celebrates Fortitude Valley’s unique industrial heritage and creative identity while pairing this with the traditional timber and tin type dwelling house character that predominates in the surrounding precinct.”
The sire comprises nine lots next to Metro’s Central Village development
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Plans for a $450 million busway and Metro station at Woolloongabba are being reconsidered due to the decision not to rebuild the Gabba
designed to complement the underground train station being built opposite the stadium
is the largest in the $1.8 billion South East Queensland City Deal
The idea of spending $450 million on a new busway at the Gabba is being questioned.Credit: Brisbane Times
The $450 million was confirmed in March 2022 when Woolloongabba was set to become a new urban hub
anchored by a new stadium set to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games athletics and opening and closing ceremonies
Two years later, the Miles state government in March 2024 ruled out a $2.7 billion rebuild of the Gabba
preferring to redevelop the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre at Mt Gravatt instead
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King
Queensland Transport Minister Bart Mellish and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner are now considering the best use of the $450 million
King confirmed at a media conference at Petrie on Thursday she had spoken with both Mellish and Schrinner this week about where the money should be spent
There are ongoing discussions between the City of Brisbane and the Queensland Government and ourselves about that,” King said
“We haven’t made any decisions about that at this stage.”
King said the use of the $450 million was raised with her by both Mellish and Schrinner
“Minister Mellish raised this issue with me yesterday
and we’ll just continue to have discussions
“With the decision not to rebuild the Gabba
there is an opportunity to redirect the Gabba Metro station funding into expanding the Metro to more locations,” Schrinner said on Thursday night
“This would be the kind of much-needed transport legacy that prompted us to bid for the 2032 Games in the first place.”
The council has aggressively promoted its electric Metro fleet and will start southside services, using the South East Busway to the University of Queensland, in October
Mellish acknowledged the council’s interest in redirecting the funding
“Brisbane City Council have indicated they may wish to use the $450 million allocated on different projects,” the minister said through a spokeswoman
“The State Government is yet to receive a formal proposal.”
The council has an electric bus charging station on the southside at Rochedale to allow the first two Brisbane Metro routes to operate
During the March 2024 council election campaign Schrinner promised a future electric bus charging station on council-owned land at Fitzgibbon, near Carseldine
allowing buses to be charged in six minutes
The government’s Queensland Investment Corporation owns the land above Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail stations
It has yet to finalise development plans for the precincts
There are ongoing discussions between the City of Brisbane and the Queensland Government and ourselves about that,\\u201D King said
\\u201CWe haven\\u2019t made any decisions about that at this stage.\\u201D
\\u201CMinister Mellish raised this issue with me yesterday
and we\\u2019ll just continue to have discussions
\\u201CWith the decision not to rebuild the Gabba
there is an opportunity to redirect the Gabba Metro station funding into expanding the Metro to more locations,\\u201D Schrinner said on Thursday night
\\u201CThis would be the kind of much-needed transport legacy that prompted us to bid for the 2032 Games in the first place.\\u201D
The council has aggressively promoted its electric Metro fleet and will start southside services
Future Metro services out to and previously
Mellish acknowledged the council\\u2019s interest in redirecting the funding
\\u201CBrisbane City Council have indicated they may wish to use the $450 million allocated on different projects,\\u201D the minister said through a spokeswoman
\\u201CThe State Government is yet to receive a formal proposal.\\u201D
During the March 2024 council election campaign
The government\\u2019s Queensland Investment Corporation owns the land above Brisbane\\u2019s new Cross River Rail stations
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A new vision for Woolloongabba’s future after the Olympics is under way
Premier David Crisafulli this week confirmed the Gabba would be bulldozed after the Olympics to make way for a mixed-use urban renewal site. This would complement the new recommendation for the Brisbane Live Arena to be built across the road
The news was welcomed by the East Brisbane State School community
which has been staring down the possible destruction of their 125-year-old heritage-listed school since the Labor government first floated plans to revamp the Gabba
East Brisbane State School has welcomed new plans for Woolloongabba’s future.Credit: Tony Moore
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said Tuesday’s announcement put an end to “the uncertainty that’s been affecting this community for nearly five years”
East Brisbane State School has been in the line of fire,” he said
it will stay open right through to the 2032 Games and beyond.”
Another surprising curveball to come out of the 100-day review was a swerve on Roma Street Parkland being the preferred location for the Brisbane Live Arena
with the LNP instead choosing to move the venue to the old GoPrint site across from the Gabba
The land is currently being used for the Cross River Rail development and is part of a much larger Priority Development Area controlled by the government and once tipped to become Brisbane’s second CBD
said he understood why the government was moving the arena
but argued that its relocation overlooked a core component of the original plan
“An arena in the middle of a city activates a nighttime economy,” he said
“I’m not saying [a venue] at Woolloongabba won’t activate at all
“Once you have to move people from one place that’s two railway stops away … sometimes people
which has the management rights to Suncorp Stadium and Brisbane Entertainment Centre
have been advocating for an inner-city indoor venue for more than eight years
A drawcard of the Roma Street Parkland location was always its easy proximity to other late-night precincts
Roma Street is also at the centre of a government-controlled Priority Development Area
The Queensland Investment Corporation, which owns the Cross River Rail sites, is expected to start working on new masterplans to attract private investors and developers to those hubs
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A new vision for Woolloongabba\\u2019s future after the Olympics is under way
Premier David Crisafulli this week confirmed the Gabba would be bulldozed after the Olympics to make way for a mixed-use urban renewal site
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said Tuesday\\u2019s announcement put an end to \\u201Cthe uncertainty that\\u2019s been affecting this community for nearly five years\\u201D
\\u201CSince the 2032 Games were announced
East Brisbane State School has been in the line of fire,\\u201D he said
\\u201CSo I\\u2019m very proud to announce that ..
it will stay open right through to the 2032 Games and beyond.\\u201D
The land is currently being used for the Cross River Rail development and is part of a much larger Priority Development Area controlled by the government and once tipped to become Brisbane\\u2019s second CBD
\\u201CAn arena in the middle of a city activates a nighttime economy,\\u201D he said
\\u201CI\\u2019m not saying [a venue] at Woolloongabba won\\u2019t activate at all
\\u201COnce you have to move people from one place that\\u2019s two railway stops away \\u2026 sometimes people
is expected to to attract private investors and developers to those hubs
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Fire crews battle large blaze in Woolloongabba as smoke blankets CBD
Firefighters have battled a building fire that blanketed Brisbane’s CBD in smoke while a man fights for life in hospital
Emergency crews were called to a burning property on Hubert Street in Woolloongabba about 4.30pm on Wednesday
Raid and Hawthorne streets were closed with police making an emergency declaration
A man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital suffering from life-threatening airway burns
The fire was brought under control just after 9pm with more than a dozen crews at the scene. Three crews remained at the scene on Wednesday night, a Queensland fire department spokesman said
The fire caused structural collapse in the building in which it started
partial collapse and extensive damage to a second building and smoke damage to a third
Resources included a ladder platform allowing firefighters to access the flames from height
Members of the public were been advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone asked to remain indoors until further notice
Hidden away off main roads in the inner city is arguably Brisbane’s happiest school
Buranda State School has just 259 students and is nestled among trees next to Norman Creek
despite being only a few kilometres from the CBD
There’s something special about the school
with 100 per cent of students who filled out its survey last year saying they liked being at school
and their teachers motivated them to learn
Nina and Tristan enjoy learning at Buranda State School.Credit: Felicity Caldwell
with 95 per cent saying this year that they enjoy working there
Not only are students and teachers glowing about the 106-year-old heritage-listed school
Year 3 students performed well above the Australian average in reading, spelling, grammar and numeracy in NAPLAN in 2023
Principal Simon Vaseo says the school encourages children as young as prep to learn how to think.Credit: Felicity Caldwell
said its teachers cared about how children learnt and built strong relationships
“We’re really just trying to set them up for the rest of their lives,” he said
“One of the lovely things about being part of a community like this is we know all of our students
“This school is almost like a country school hidden in the middle of the city.”
The heritage-listed school features high-set timber buildings and airy verandahs with covered areas underneath
while an old school bell remains.Credit: Felicity Caldwell
children are taught philosophy and encouraged to learn how to think
“And we think that helps them with all of their learning
it also helps them to become the best people they can.”
said she loved Buranda because it was a small school
Children reading in the Buranda State School library in the 1950s.Credit: Queensland State Archives
“There’s a great sense of community at the school and everyone knows each other
so it creates a really great environment to learn new things,” she said
“All the teachers are really kind and caring and always motivate the students to learn to their best.”
Fellow student Sifti said the school’s teachers encouraged her to try new things
“They help me if I feel pressured or nervous about anything,” she said
built in the 1920s.Credit: Felicity Caldwell
Year 6 student Tristan, who enjoyed history, humanities and social sciences, said the teachers had different styles, and he commended the school’s philosophy program
Annual reports show Buranda has one of Brisbane’s best attendance rates
and almost no suspensions in 2022 and 2023
Other Brisbane schools to receive 100 per cent from students for those three survey questions last year were Hendra
Buranda has retained many of its classic features
such as timber classrooms with south-facing windows for natural light
and its swimming pool was opened in the 1920s
administration block and five classrooms under construction
it’s no wonder the school’s motto is “only the best”
a sentiment Vaseo said he encouraged students to live and breathe
you can’t be disappointed with the result,” he said
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Hidden away off main roads in the inner city is arguably Brisbane\\u2019s happiest school
There\\u2019s something special about the school
This year\\u2019s results were also positive
Year 3 students performed well above the Australian average in reading
\\u201CWe\\u2019re really just trying to set them up for the rest of their lives,\\u201D he said
\\u201COne of the lovely things about being part of a community like this is we know all of our students
\\u201CThis school is almost like a country school hidden in the middle of the city.\\u201D
\\u201CAnd we think that helps them with all of their learning
it also helps them to become the best people they can.\\u201D
\\u201CThere\\u2019s a great sense of community at the school and everyone knows each other
so it creates a really great environment to learn new things,\\u201D she said
\\u201CAll the teachers are really kind and caring and always motivate the students to learn to their best.\\u201D
Fellow student Sifti said the school\\u2019s teachers encouraged her to try new things
\\u201CThey help me if I feel pressured or nervous about anything,\\u201D she said
Annual reports show Buranda has one of Brisbane\\u2019s best attendance rates
Other Brisbane schools to receive 100 per cent from students for those three survey questions last year were
it\\u2019s no wonder the school\\u2019s motto is \\u201Conly the best\\u201D
you can\\u2019t be disappointed with the result,\\u201D he said
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Ongoing uncertainty over the completion date for the Cross River Rail project and the location of venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has delayed urban renewal plans at four Brisbane sites
the four sites have approximately 1 million square metres in land space
above and around the new train stations being built at Roma Street
The state-owned Queensland Investment Corporation secured the development rights in 2021
when it vowed to generate billions of dollars for the government
commercial premises and education facilities
Artists’ impressions of what the redevelopment might look like at Boggo Road
Woolloongabba and Roma Street in Brisbane.Credit: Queensland Investment Corporation
The sites were expected to be highly sought-after for their public transport connections and proximity to the CBD
they would also provide a catalyst for urban renewal on a larger scale
covering the government’s priority development areas (PDAs) that allow key projects to be fast tracked
The biggest unknowns are whether the government will keep the planned Brisbane Arena at Roma Street Parkland
and what it will do with the Gabba and the QIC site opposite it
The independent Games venue review will report back to the Crisafulli government in March
ahead of the LNP handing down its first state budget in June
That will be the period for decisions to be made
given even Brisbane Games boss Andrew Liveris has said there cannot be any further delays
The government recently cast doubt on the Cross River Rail project being completed by 2026
which would also delay handover of the sites to QIC
In 2023, QIC was granted approval for a 40-storey commercial office tower at Albert Street
and had planned to begin construction this year and finish in 2027
the underground work on the new station continues
QIC sought and obtained approval to squeeze in another storey without changing the overall height of the building
and add landscaping to the awning structures above the ground floor retail spaces
QIC also took the opportunity to add another 25 bicycle parks and two more lockers
with the tower still promising to rejuvenate the link between the Queen Street Mall and Botanic Gardens
However, the construction cost is now likely higher than the $750 million initially estimated, and there are warnings that Queensland’s ambitious infrastructure program will cause delays and cost blow-outs
Around Roma Street, other sites are also under a cloud: Victoria Barracks at Petrie Terrace may ultimately be offloaded by the Department of Defence, but a final decision will not be made until later this year, and; the former dental hospital on Turbot Street is without a plan for the future after Mirvac opted out of a massive redevelopment
Dedicated pedestrian and cycle-friendly boulevards from Roma Street to the CBD and neighbouring areas may not be built if there are no Games venues
as would also be the case around the Gabba
Griffith University was considering a highrise campus at Roma Street but has since purchased the lease on the former Treasury casino site
After Labor ditched the Gabba rebuild, Brisbane City Council flagged the possibility of Woolloongabba not having a new Metro station, and the funds instead be spent extending the network
Council’s newly opened Kangaroo Point Bridge was previously described as a key link for Games patrons walking between the Gabba and the CBD, but there are still other missing links
Around the fringes of the Woolloongabba PDA, several privately held sites have fallen into disrepair while developers wait to learn the government’s intentions. The political debate over the appropriate mix of private, social and affordable housing in any residential component of the PDA has also gone quiet
QIC has promoted town centre developments in its investment portfolio
and partnering with developers to deliver residential developments including build-to-rent projects
covering the government\\u2019s priority development areas (PDAs) that allow key projects to be fast tracked
The biggest unknowns are whether the government will keep the planned at Roma Street Parkland
The will report back to the Crisafulli government in March
The government recently cast doubt on the project being completed by 2026
QIC was granted approval for a at Albert Street
the construction cost is now likely higher than the $750 million initially estimated
and there are warnings that Queensland\\u2019s ambitious infrastructure program will
other sites are also under a cloud: at Petrie Terrace may ultimately be offloaded by the Department of Defence
but a final decision will not be made until later this year
and; the former dental hospital on Turbot Street is without a plan for the future after
Dedicated from Roma Street to the CBD and neighbouring areas may not be built if there are no Games venues
Griffith University was considering a highrise campus at Roma Street but has since purchased the lease on the
Brisbane City Council flagged the possibility of Woolloongabba not having a new Metro station
Council\\u2019s newly opened was previously described as a key link for Games patrons walking between the Gabba and the CBD
Around the fringes of the Woolloongabba PDA
several privately held sites have while developers wait to learn the government\\u2019s intentions
The political debate over the appropriate mix of private
social and in any residential component of the PDA has also gone quiet
Boggo Road is considered the most advanced of the QIC masterplans \\u2013 its vision for an is likely to start taking shape this year \\u2013 and would contribute to the development boom already under way around
Drawing inspiration from the Spanish town of Murcia
these brand-new apartments currently bring a touch of Mediterranean luxury to Brisbane’s Woolloongabba
These brand-new homes by developer Sarazin have been architecturally designed by HAL Architects and consist of one-two-three-
and four-bedroom apartments priced from $775,000
The homes are centrally located in Woolloongabba
Located in Woolloongabba which is South of Brisbane, the development has been named after the Spanish orchard city of Murcia and designed with Mediterranean flavour.
“We have taken the Spanish influence from the region and tried to blend it with something that is unique but also feels at home in the sub-tropical Brisbane environment,” explained Adam Rainbird, State Director of Sarazin.
“There are design elements of materiality, colour, landscaping, shading and vertical elements like the breezeblocks which really set the building apart from a design standpoint.”
With Hutchinson Builders appointed and construction underway, interest in Murcia is coming from a variety of buyers including downsizers, young professionals and families working in Brisbane's CBD as the sophisticated design and offer of a cosmopolitan lifestyle have been a strong drawcard.
Celebrating modern architecture while nodding to global design trends.
HAL Architects were appointed to design Murcia and used Mediterranean design principles to complete the look with open plan living spaces that enhance natural light, connection with the outdoors, along with a celebration of community and the city.
Residents also have the option to customise their interiors with the choice to upgrade to Miele appliances, stone benchtops, designer pendant lighting and an integrated wine fridge, along with brushed bronze tapware and feature bathroom lighting.
Customisable interiors include luxurious appliances, stone benchtops and designer lighting.
An impressive list of shared resident-only amenities adds to the scale of luxury Murcia has to offer. The rooftop infinity pool and private dining area will boast views of the city skyline and the famous Gabba stadium. The alfresco entertaining area also on the rooftop includes private dining and barbecue facilities and an edible orchard with olive trees, lemons, finger limes and rosemary to recreate the feeling of being in a quaint Mediterranean town.
The piece de resistance is the wellness centre which features chilled and heated magnesium plunge pools, a steam room and a sauna eliminating the need for expensive trips to a day spa.
Gallery (7 images)The piece de resistance is the wellness centre which features chilled and heated magnesium plunge pools, a steam room and an infrared sauna eliminating the need for expensive trips to a day spa.
“In the past few years there has been a shift to wellness focused living and design within our community. The design philosophy for Murcia was about creating a serious of heavily landscaped areas that integrate wellness and connection, so residents can socialise, recharge, interact and enjoy life living in an exceptional residential community,” said Mr Rainbird.
Woolloongabba is a fast-growing inner-city suburb of Brisbane with easy access to the CBD at only a 5-minute drive away. The new Cross River Rail will mean residents can avoid traffic and is only stop away from the new Queens Wharf precinct and two stops from Roma Street Station. It’s also close to three major university campuses – UQ, QUT and Griffith South Bank.
Residents can enjoy the benefits of wellness amenities right on their doorstep.
“It has all the lifestyle offerings you could want in a suburb within easy walking access to the Kangaroo point cliffs, multiple top restaurants and cafes, convenient access to freeways and is only minutes’ walk to the South City Square precinct with a major Woolworths and over 30+ retail and commercial offerings,” said Mr Rainbird.
“Previously underrated, Woolloongabba is emerging as the next premium lifestyle precinct and soon to be the most connected suburb to the Brisbane CBD.”
The position of Murcia also means residents will have uninterrupted views of the cityscape and Brisbane River along with the infamous Gabba where cricket is a particular highlight.
Woolloongabba is also a high growth suburb which makes it popular with investors. This south of Brisbane suburb saw 12.1% growth in median price over 12 months for units and a 5.8% rental yield.
Buyers will discover luxury living at Murcia Residences in Brisbane.
Sustainability has been a major consideration in Murcia’s design and according to Mr Rainbird, it’s a consideration of new developments buyers prefer to be included.
“As developers of built form, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously, as the decisions we make today help future proof the building and provide a more sustainable community for future residents,” said Mr Rainbird.
In addition to over 3,000 plants in the project, Murcia has committed to several initiatives including, solar panels that feed back to the common areas to lower body corporate, provision of EV chargers to resident car parks, rainwater harvesting and a 4-star green-star rating.
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Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games InfrastructureThe Honourable Dr Steven Miles
The largest urban renewal since South Bank is firmly underway with the Gabba Stadium Project Validation Report (PVR) complete
community consultation on the urban renewal started and a new name on the table
Deputy Premier Steven Miles is asking the community what they think of “East Bank”
as the new name for the broader Woolloongabba urban renewal precinct
The vision for the Precinct is to be a vibrant place on event and non-event days that is better connected and more sustainable and supports more open space
The broader precinct provides the opportunity for urban renewal of a world-renowned location for the enjoyment of local residents and those who visit for work or fun
from commercial and retail opportunities to hotel and residential options
including at least 20 percent social and affordable housing
The full stadium rebuild will support this vision
as well as providing an optimal fan experience and achieve international best practice
The PVR provides detail on how The Gabba stadium will be fully deconstructed and rebuilt to support Queensland’s long-term sport
and entertainment needs before and for decades after Brisbane 2032
before the successful bid for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
the Stadium Taskforce Report found that The Gabba is a ‘tired’ venue and that it would come to the end of its useful life by 2030
indicating a rebuilt Gabba should be considered irrespective of the Games
Of the four options considered in the PVR
the one selected not only provides the best value for money
but also hits the mark on all four key pillars
including being a catalyst for sustainable urban renewal
investment and ability to attract and host world-class events
This rebuild sits within the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area (PDA)
Cross River Rail and the Brisbane Metro connect to South Bank
the Brisbane CBD and new Brisbane Arena at Roma St via a walkable spine
an active travel corridor to South Bank plus Brisbane City Council’s new green bridge
Preparation of a Development Scheme for the new Woolloongabba (PDA) is underway and will establish the long-term planning rules for the precinct
The community are invited to take part in a community survey about the PDA and give feedback on the idea of a new name, including alternatives on Economic Development Queensland’s community consultation page.
More information on the Gabba Stadium PVR can be found here
Procurement processes for the Gabba stadium rebuild are commencing with industry briefings underway in December
with the new stadium to be ready for use in 2030
Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier Steven Miles:
“The Gabba’s 128-year history makes it iconic for Queensland
this redevelopment will ensure a lasting legacy to be enjoyed for another 128 years and beyond
“This isn’t just about a stadium upgrade
This is about anchoring an urban renewal project that will see Woolloongabba transformed like South Bank was transformed for Expo 88.
along with Cross River Rail and the Brisbane Metro
will anchor a major redevelopment of Woolloongabba to maximise the benefit of public investment and deliver more housing including social and affordable housing
“We could see another 880 or more apartments delivered in the precinct alone
with at least 50 percent of the precinct set to be open space and a Walkable Spine from the Gabba to Roma Street via South Bank
there will be more for locals and visitors to enjoy
“We’re going for the best bang-for-buck and giving Queenslanders a new
and it will deliver much more than a stadium
and globally recognisable stadium will help draw more national and international events
and we know one concert can produce up to $5 million in visitor spending in our economy
“The upgrade will create an estimated 2,300 jobs during the peak of construction in 2028
the economic impact will flow throughout the state.”
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Developer Sarazin and tier-one construction firm Hutchinson Builders has signalled the start of construction of Woolloongabba's newest development
Following tradition, Sarazin and Hutchies has officially turned the first earth at a sod-turning ceremony that has become a custom practice in the development industry
Murcia Residences, on the border of Woolloongabba and East Brisbane at 9 Overend Street
has been inspired by the Spanish city of Murcia and comprises 210 one
two and three-bedroom apartments in a Mediterranean-like building
In the building will be a 700 sqm office tenancy on the second floor and 300 sqm of retail on the ground floor
Crowning the building will be an impressive rooftop with a heated infinity pool
fully equipped gym and various outdoor alfresco BBQ areas
Strategically located and in close proximity to the soon-to-be operational Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station
residents and workers at Murcia will enjoy unequalled connectivity to train
with easy access to north and south arterial freeways
Read more: A front row seat to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics: How Murcia Residences is set to take advantage of Woolloongabba boom
With panoramic views of the Brisbane city skyline, and within easy walking distance to the Logan Rd and South City Square dining precincts, Murcia Residences is set to become a landmark Brisbane building
reflecting the evolution of city in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic Games
Sarazin Founder and Director Darren Dougan said Murcia’s architecturally ambitious design is set to become the gold standard for urban regeneration in the area
"In the midst of a housing crisis, Murcia will provide much needed additional supply to the Brisbane market
offering varied housing options to the community
from the solo urbanite to downsizers to young families.”
Hutchinson Builders Chairman Scott Hutchinson said the team are delighted to be partnering with Sarazin on this project
"We have been impressed by Sarazin’s attention to detail and professional business ethos, and we look forward to working with the Sarazin team to deliver an exceptional residential development.”
Murcia adds to Sarazin’s other developments in Woolloongabba
The Palaszczuk Government has today declared the new 106-hectare Woolloongabba Priority Development Area (PDA)
It will see the heart of Woolloongabba connected to Brisbane CBD and beyond via a walkable
active travel corridor to South Bank and Brisbane City Council’s new green bridge
The new larger PDA will provide more opportunities for housing and open space
It includes a 20 percent requirement for high quality social or affordable housing
including affordable housing options for frontline workers
It also includes a commitment of 50 percent open space in the Cross River Rail and Stadium precinct
The previous Woolloongabba Cross River Rail PDA has been revoked
Expanding the boundary of the previous PDA will see a more integrated and coordinated planning approach for the whole suburb
To find about upcoming engagement activities please register and follow the Woolloongabba PDA Have Your Say page https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/economic-development-qld/priority-development-areas-and-projects/priority-development-areas/woolloongabba
“We have a unique opportunity to capitalise on Queensland’s growth and 2032 to create a thriving inner-city suburb,” Mr Miles said
“The larger Woolloongabba PDA will transform the area as the southern gateway to Brisbane’s city centre
“Major projects like the Gabba redevelopment
Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro will bring investment to the area
and we’ll see more jobs and more housing
“It will also allow for better connections into the CBD and beyond and more active transport options
including a walkable spine from The Gabba to Roma Street through South Bank
“This planning approach will mean we can build on the unique opportunities an inner-city suburb offers and it will uplift the amenities locals can enjoy
When Broadsheet visits Cerin Pasticceria on a Tuesday morning
owners Giuseppe Caputo and Matteo Cerin – who hail from Turin and Vicenza
Caputo is busy serving customers and retrieving trays of baked goods from the kitchen to replenish displays
while pastry chef Cerin occasionally pops his head out of the kitchen
but the staff at this Italian patisserie keep the queue moving quickly
we made 230 cornetti,” Cerin tells Broadsheet
there are a couple of key differences between Italian cornetti and croissants
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there’s a vanilla custard cornetto and a crowd-favourite pistachio version
making a paste and turning it into a custard
There are also fluffy maritozzi (chocolate-coated brioche buns filled with whipped cream)
Savoury items include a carbonara-inspired danish
focaccia sandwiches and pizza by the slice
Previously home to The Baker’s Arms, the space is bright and airy with sage green accents and white marble benchtops. A La Marzocco coffee machine pumps out coffee from West End’s Veneziano Coffee Roasters, while a glass window gives punters a glimpse of the action in the kitchen.
There’s limited seating inside, so expect to take away (the duo planned to have outdoor seating, but were unable to get council approval). You’ll find people crouching or standing as they hoe into their baked goods.
You’ll also hear a flurry of Italian as the spot fills with expats keen for a taste of home.
“The Italian community is very big [in Brisbane] and they are all coming here,” Caputo says. “We’re their new go-to spot.”
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The duo didn’t have long to savour the feeling. From the moment Matteo and Giuseppe cut the ribbon on the dispensary, a steady stream of customers started pouring in to peruse the offering, which required constant replenishing as the day went on. When we catch up with Giuseppe in the aftermath of the opening-day chaos, he gives us a quick tally of the sales.
“We sold between 600 and 700 pastries – so that includes bomboloni, three variations of croissant and then two kinds of Danishes,” says Giuseppe. “And then between cakes and mignon, it was another 700 items, then we sold around 250–300 slices of focaccia.”
It’s a whopping total, but not really a surprising one. Even amongst Brisbane’s bountiful bakery scene, Cerin Pasticceria stands out. Whereas a large percentage of local pastry spots are French-inspired, Cerin boasts a discernible Italian touch – a unique selling point. Both Matteo (a seasoned pastry chef) and Giuseppe (a veteran front-of-house wiz) are Italian – Cerin is their attempt to give fellow expatriates a taste of home, while also introducing Aussies to something new.
So, what is a pasticceria? For a start, it’s not simply a direct Italian translation of patisserie. Not only does the offering differ, but the tradition and culture surrounding the role of the local pasticceria is also singular. The word pasticceria stems from pasticcini, or ‘small pastries’. Taking the form of cakes, cookies, tarts or pastries, these mignon – or tiny treats – form a major part of every pasticceria’s offering.
“It’s a tradition in Italy, when you gather with your family on a Sunday, to go into a pasticceria after a big lunch and buy a mix of treats – that’s your sweet, a range of little finger foods on the sugary side,” explains Giuseppe. “That’s what is missing here in Brisbane. When you go into a French bakery, you find amazing things – but you find more or less the same size things. You come here and you can get a box of 20 little mignon, and they’re all different.”
“The base is definitely traditional Italian recipes, but obviously with a little twist,” says Giuseppe, who explains that Matteo’s dough recipes go beyond flour, butter and eggs – there are also notes of vanilla extract and orange zest, even in its plain cornetto. “There are not really many rules that you have to follow – it’s a little bit of a creative job, as well.”
All of the above form the base of Cerin Pasticceria’s offering, but expect other recipes to rotate through regularly. Soon, a small deli section will house a range of Italian products supplied by friends or reputable suppliers, which – alongside the baked goods – will no doubt make Cerin a travel-worthy destination for Italian-born residents of Brisbane looking for an authentic piece of their homeland.
“We are all Italian here – we are far away from home and we want to bring back those nice memories from when we were in Italy,” says Giuseppe. “We love our cuisine and we’re very proud, so we want people to experience it.”
because one of Brisbane's cinemas is serving up a special film feast
You won't need someone to strap you to a chair and force your eyes open with a specula to get you to watch this fantastic movie lineup — and you won't have to don a robe while you're there
Woolloongabba's Angelika Film Centre is turning its attention to celebrating a movie master
with the one and only Stanley Kubrick in the spotlight
On Wednesdays and Saturdays between Saturday
the picture palace is unleashing four of the British filmmaker's full-length features upon eager cinephiles during its Angelika Auteurs: Stanley Kubrick season
Kubrick's final completed effort, aka the Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise-starring erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut
So is plunging into the horrors of the Vietnam War with Full Metal Jacket
2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange pop up in retro programs around the country quite often
but there's never a bad time to see these classics the way that they were meant to be seen