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New Leadership Pathway Opens for Keperra Youth and Professionals

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A new generation of local volunteers has officially formed a community service group in Keperra to provide young professionals and students with a way to lead local charity projects.

The Golden Valley Omega Leos held their inaugural event on 22 February 2026, marking a significant expansion for the Lions Club of Golden Valley Keperra. This new branch serves as a bridge for residents who have finished high school but still want to stay involved in helping their neighbours.

While younger students usually join Alpha clubs, this specific group is tailored for those between the ages of 18 and 30. By creating this space, the sponsoring club ensures that the energy and skills of local young adults are kept within the community as they begin their careers.

A New Approach to Service

The group launched with 19 founding members who are looking for a more flexible way to volunteer. Unlike traditional service clubs that might have rigid schedules, the Omega Leos focus on a social and adaptable style of community work that fits around university studies and full-time jobs. Annabelle Trestrail and Holly Rennie have taken on the roles of founding presidents to help organise the team.

They are supported by experienced advisors Veronica Dick and Ruth Doyal, who provide guidance as the new members learn how to manage large-scale projects and fundraising efforts.

Future Projects and Local Impact

The club plans to run approximately four major community projects every year from their base at the Kakowan Community Facility in Bunya. Early discussions among the members suggest that the first initiatives will likely focus on animal welfare and mental wellbeing.

Because the members choose their own causes, the projects are expected to reflect the specific interests and concerns of the younger generation in the Ferny Grove and Keperra areas. This hands-on involvement allows the members to develop leadership skills while making a visible difference in their own backyard.

Continuing a Local Legacy

The sponsoring Lions Club is already well-known in the Brisbane region for its work on local parks, medical research, and disaster relief. By supporting the Omega Leos, they are providing a pathway for those who have grown too old for school-aged clubs to continue their journey. This ensures that the tradition of volunteering remains strong in the James Drysdale Reserve area. Residents interested in joining or learning more about the upcoming projects can reach out to the club advisors through their community email addresses to get involved in future planning sessions.

Published Date 10-March-2026

West Brisbane Area Sports Results 6-8 March 2026

FQPL1

Friday, March 6, 2026 (Amcal Arena, Cleveland) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 3
• Redlands United 0 | St George Willawong 2

NPL

Friday, March 6, 2026 (Underwood Park, Priestdale) – NPL – Men – Round 3
• Rochedale Rovers 1 | Lions FC 3

Saturday, March 7, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park, Kippa-Ring) – NPL – Men – Round 3
• Peninsula Power 1 | Olympic FC 1

Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Spencer Park, Newmarket) – NPL – Men – Round 3
• Brisbane City 0 | Eastern Suburbs 4

Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1, Slacks Creek) – NPL – Men – Round 3
• Brisbane Roar B 1 | Gold Coast United 2

Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Perry Park, Bowen Hills) – NPL – Women – Round 5
• Souths Strikers 0 | Olympic FC 3

Thursday to Sunday, March 5 – 8, 2026 (Allan Border Field, Albion) – Sheffield Shield 2025–26 – Men – Match 25
• Queensland Bulls 173 & 6-44 | Western Australia Men 210 & 229

Saturday, February 28 & Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Jack McLaughlin Oval, Graceville) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Men 1st Grade – Round 15
• Western Suburbs Mens 1st Grade 9-284 | Ipswich Mens 1st Grade 9-397d

Saturday, February 28 & Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Peter Burge Oval, Wellington Point) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Men 1st Grade – Round 15
• Redlands Mens 1st Grade 203 | University of Queensland Mens 1st Grade 5-263 & 0-0

Women Leading the Way in SEQ Catholic School Communities

Communities across South East Queensland are seeing more women step into the top jobs at their local Catholic schools, with a growing number of female educators appointed as principals and heads of college in recent years. As International Women’s Day approaches on 8 March, Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) has highlighted the appointment of 29 women to principalship or head of college or campus roles over the past two years, reflecting a shift toward stronger female representation in school leadership.

From Graceville and Bardon to Mango Hill, Birkdale and Scarborough, these appointments are shaping the future of education in neighbourhoods across the region. For families, students and staff, it means welcoming experienced educators who will guide school communities through the next chapter of learning and growth.

BCE’s People and Culture Executive Cathy Heffernan said the appointments reflect a broader effort to support and prepare more women for leadership roles in schools.

“Since the program commenced, 38 per cent of participants have progressed into Head of College, Principal or BCE office leadership roles,” Ms Heffernan said.

“Beyond appointments, the program builds confidence, capability and connection, qualities that are essential for leadership in today’s educational landscape.”

*Jessica Lusk, Head of College Unity College (Secondary), Caloundra West*
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Across BCE schools, female principalship has increased from 33 per cent in 2021 to 50 per cent in 2026. In BCE offices, women now make up 64 per cent of leadership roles, up from 48 per cent in 2021.

Many of the recently appointed leaders have participated in BCE’s Women in Leadership program, which was reimagined in 2024 to strengthen leadership pathways and build a pipeline of future-ready female leaders.

For educators like Notre Dame College, Bells Creek Head of College Jasmine Brown, the program has had a lasting impact.

“For me the program highlighted the importance of women actively supporting and advocating for one another,” she said.

“I also found the course an opportunity to connect with other like-minded women who shared the same aspirations for senior leadership.

“The impact of the program has endured well beyond its conclusion, particularly for me through the lasting professional relationships I have built.”

Jasmine Brown, Head of College Notre Dame College, Bells Creek
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Since March 2024, a number of schools across South East Queensland have welcomed new female leaders, including appointments at St Mary’s College in Ipswich, St Patrick’s Primary School in Nanango, Unity College in Caloundra West, and St Francis College in Crestmead.

Other appointments span communities including Graceville, Bardon, Mango Hill, Ferny Grove, Birkdale, Zillmere, New Farm, Scarborough and Enoggera, where local school communities are now led by experienced educators committed to supporting students, families and staff.

For BCE, the growing number of women stepping into leadership roles reflects a commitment to creating inclusive leadership pathways and recognising the vital contribution women make to education and their communities.

As schools across the region celebrate International Women’s Day, these appointments highlight the strong role women continue to play in shaping the future of Catholic education across South East Queensland.

Name	Position	School	Suburb
Alison Gilbert	Principal	St Mary’s College	Ipswich
Sarah McCarthy	Principal	St Patrick’s Primary School	Nanango
Jessica Lusk	Head of College (Secondary)	Unity College	Caloundra West
Nicole de Vries	Head of College (Primary)	Unity College	Caloundra West
Andrea Hickey	Head of Campus	St Francis College	Crestmead
Bernadette Wright	Principal	Christ the King School	Graceville
Carol Seagar	Principal	St Joseph’s School	Bardon
Clare Hogan	Principal	Our Lady of Good Counsel School	Gatton
Renay Condon	Principal	St Benedict’s Primary School	Mango Hill
Louise Parry	Principal	St Thomas More Primary School	Sunshine Beach
Amanda Steer	Principal	St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School	Ferny Grove
Nadia Galetto	Head of College	St Bonaventure’s College	Flagstone
Jo-Anne Boyle	Principal	Holy Spirit School	Bray Park
Gabrielle Jansen	Principal	St Mary MacKillop Primary School	Birkdale
Cheryl Bell	Principal	St Flannan’s Primary School	Zillmere
Bianca Murphy	Principal	Holy Spirit School	New Farm
Liesl Profke	Principal	St Clare’s Primary School	Yarrabilba
Tracey-lee Cheesman	Principal	Our Lady of Fatima Primary School	Acacia Ridge
Veronica Wasiak	Principal	St Michael’s College	Merrimac
Gemma Lovell	Principal	Mother Teresa Primary School	Ormeau
Velma Erskine	Principal	St Joseph’s Primary School	North Ipswich
Megan Pidskalny	Head of Campus	FisherONE Online Education	—
Jasmine Brown	Head of College	Notre Dame College	Bells Creek
Melissa Fallarino	Head of Campus	Southern Cross Catholic College	Scarborough
Felicity Pryer	Principal	St Pius X School	Salisbury
Lisa Atholwood	Head of Campus	Emmaus College	Jimboomba
Sharon Collins	Principal	Siena Catholic College	Sippy Downs
Kate MacArthur	Principal	Our Lady of Assumption School	Enoggera
Helen Boyes	Principal	St Paul’s School	Woodridge

Published 6-March-2026

Australian Army 125-Year Celebration Open Day Planned At Enoggera Barracks

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Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera will open to the public for a community event marking the Australian Army’s 125 years of service.

The Gallipoli Barracks Open Day is scheduled for Saturday 14 March from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Enoggera base, with activities centred on Duncan Oval. Pedestrian entry to the site is listed via Samford Road.

The event forms part of national commemorations taking place throughout 2026 to recognise the Army’s 125-year milestone.

Enoggera Army Open Day — Photo Credit: Eventbrite

Army History Marked By National Anniversary

The Australian Army was established on 1 March 1901 following Federation, when the military forces of the Australian colonies were combined into a national force. The milestone in 2026 recognises 125 years since that formation.

Across the year, a range of events and activities are planned across Australia to acknowledge the history of the Army and the service of generations of soldiers.

Gallipoli Barracks Event Program In Enoggera

Visitors attending the Enoggera open day will be able to meet serving personnel and learn about the roles carried out within the Army.

Displays are expected to include equipment and capabilities from artillery, armour, signals, transport and engineering units. Infantry and medical teams are also listed as part of the presentations.

A range of military vehicles will be on display, including the 40M, HX77, Hawkei, Bushmaster and Boxer.

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Demonstrations And Activities

The afternoon program includes a RAAF flypast scheduled for 2:00 p.m. followed by a Welcome to Country and a welcome to Gallipoli Barracks at 2:15 p.m.

Demonstrations are planned from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include a mounted infantry scenario, explosive detection dog demonstration, military working dog display, drone racing team presentation, a children’s Run Army 1.2 km dash, and displays of historical military vehicles.

Family activities listed for the day include rides such as a rock-climbing tower, giant swing and slide.

Music And Fireworks

A performance by the Australian Army Band Brisbane is scheduled from 5:45 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. The program is set to conclude with a fireworks display from 6:45 p.m. to 6:55 p.m., before the open day ends at 7 p.m.

The Enoggera event forms part of the wider national program marking 125 years since the formation of the Australian Army.

Published 5-Mar-2026

Keppera Swimmer Jade Gregory Takes on 60km Swim for Laps for Life

Laps for Life

Jade Gregory, a 12-year-old competitive swimmer who grew up in Keperra and now attends Ferny Grove State High School, is spending every day this March in the pool, aiming to complete 60 kilometres of laps to raise $4,000 for youth mental health through the Laps for Life fundraiser, picking up where she left off two years ago as one of the campaign’s standout young achievers.

For Jade, this is not a new commitment. At ten years old, while still a student at Ferny Hills State School, she completed 35 kilometres across March 2024 and raised more than $3,600 for ReachOut Australia, finishing 48th among more than 10,000 swimmers nationally. That result placed her among the top 50 fundraisers in the entire country, at an age when most kids are still deciding what sport to take seriously.

Jade graduated Year 6 from Ferny Hills State School in December 2025 and now attends Ferny Grove State High School. She returns to Laps for Life in 2026 with a bigger goal, a longer distance, and the same conviction that drove her into the pool in the first place.

A Swimmer Who Has Always Known Why She’s in the Water

Jade has been swimming at Ferny Hills Pool since she was two years old, and now trains with a squad. That background of more than a decade in the water gives her 60-kilometre March target genuine credibility. In her first Laps for Life campaign, she pushed well beyond her original distance goal, at one point completing 50 laps of the 50-metre pool in a single session on her second-last day.

That 2024 campaign came with a test of motivation that many adults would have struggled to match. Jade acknowledged that fundraising felt difficult at the start but that knowing she was helping people and building awareness kept her going throughout. Her dad, she said, was her biggest cheerleader. Her final tally reached 700 laps, a figure remarkable at any age.

That combination of endurance, purpose and resolve carries directly into 2026. Her goal this March is straightforward: she is swimming because too many young lives are lost to suicide, and every lap she completes is one more contribution toward making sure there is always a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.

Jade Gregory — *Photo Credit: Laps for Life*

Why the Cause Keeps Calling Her Back

The issue Jade swims for does not get smaller between campaigns. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia, and approximately 75 per cent of mental health problems occur before the age of 25. For a 12-year-old starting high school, that statistic is not abstract. It describes her own cohort, her own classmates, and the years ahead.

More than one in three young Australians are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need. That gap between need and access is what ReachOut Australia exists to close. ReachOut operates entirely online, anonymously and without cost, providing young people with peer support, resources, tools and pathways to professional help that they can access on their own terms, at any time.

That model matters most for young people not yet ready to walk into a clinic or pick up a phone, and it is precisely what Jade’s fundraising directly supports.

A Growing Challenge With Growing Support

Jade set a personal fundraising target of $4,000 for 2026, with donations already flowing in from family, classmates and community supporters, including a matched giving programme through the PNI Foundation and Antipodes Partners that doubles every dollar raised. Her swim distance target of 60 kilometres is nearly double her 2024 effort, reflecting both her physical development and her deepening commitment to the campaign.

Laps for Life runs across the entire month of March, welcoming participants of any age and swimming ability. In 2024, more than 10,500 Australians took part, collectively swimming 98,828 kilometres and raising $3.4 million for ReachOut’s programmes. For Jade, the number that matters most is not her rank on the leaderboard but the number of young people her total helps reach.

She has also spoken openly about bigger swimming dreams, including the Olympics. The discipline she builds through campaigns like this one runs alongside those ambitions rather than against them.

How to Support Jade and the Broader Campaign

Donations to Jade Gregory’s 2026 Laps for Life page go directly to ReachOut Australia and can be made here. Every donation is matched through the PNI Foundation and Antipodes Partners programme. Community members and local schools wanting to run their own swim challenge in March can register at lapsforlife.com.au.

For young people seeking support, ReachOut provides free, anonymous and 100 per cent online services at au.reachout.com. Beyond Blue is available 24 hours a day on 1300 22 4636. Anyone in crisis can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Published 2-March-2026.

Upper Kedron’s Eva Ilov Impresses Judges to Earn Australian Idol Golden Ticket

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Eva Ilov, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who grew up in Upper Kedron and trained at Performance Studios in Loganholme, has secured a Golden Ticket into the Top 30 of Australian Idol 2026 after one of the season’s most talked-about auditions.

Ilov walked into her audition in front of judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines without a prepared song, deliberately leaving the choice in their hands. The calculated risk paid off. The judges selected three contrasting songs: a Whitney Houston ballad, a Chris Stapleton country-soul track that showcased her gritty range, and a Men at Work classic that put a smile on everyone’s face. Her ability to switch genres without missing a step earned immediate praise, with the judges awarding her a Golden Ticket to the Top 30 on the spot.

For a performer who describes herself as a “musical chameleon,” it was an entrance that made the label stick.

A Musical Life That Began in Upper Kedron

Eva Ilov’s connection to music stretches back to childhood in Brisbane’s north-west. Her granddad bought her her first guitar when she was around seven or eight, and her mother, determined not to let the gift go to waste, enrolled her in lessons. Vocals followed naturally not long after.

She appeared in the junior competition Take the Mic in 2012 and later performed in community music series Homegrown Superstars between 2020 and 2022, building stage experience well before any national platform came calling. Her early formal training included the Young Conservatorium Program at Griffith University, where she studied contemporary voice.

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By 2025 Ilov had completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music at QUT, while also building a portfolio of live performances, studio sessions and international recognition. Her recent achievements also include finishing runner-up in the 2025 Your Shot DJ competition and releasing her debut US single in collaboration with Roy Hamilton III and The Singers Company. She also performed as a featured artist at QPAC in 2019.

The Role Performance Studios Played

Before stepping onto the national stage, Eva Ilov was making the regular drive from Upper Kedron down to Performance Studios, to train with vocal coach Lisa Lockland-Bell. Ilov said Lockland-Bell had changed her perspective on singing entirely, helping her build confidence, discipline and control so she could approach music with greater intention and artistry.

Lockland-Bell brings more than 35 years of experience as a vocal coach, performance mentor and voice transformation specialist to her work at Performance Studios, coaching singers, performers and professional speakers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich and Redlands, as well as online worldwide. Her students have appeared on The Voice, Australian Idol, Eurovision and other high-profile platforms.

Lockland-Bell also founded Performance Studios’ Rise Up Competition, a singing contest for young artists from South East Queensland that offers a cash prize and industry training to help emerging performers build a career path. Ilov was a finalist in that competition across 2023 and 2025, making her path from local student to national Idol contestant a direct product of the studio’s ecosystem.

What Comes Next for Australian Idol’s 2026 Season

As of mid-February 2026, Eva Ilov had advanced to the Top 30 and was progressing through the early competition stages, with the show heading toward its live rounds. She joined the first group of Golden Ticket winners announced on the season’s opening night on 2 February, earning her place among 30 contestants selected from across the country.

Season 11 of Australian Idol features hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie, with judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Amy Shark returning to the panel. The competition airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays at 7.30pm on Channel Seven, with all episodes available to stream on 7plus at 7plus.com.au. Viewers can watch Ilov’s audition and subsequent performances online now. Follow her progress on Instagram at @evailovofficial or through her official website at evailov.com.

Published 2-March-2026.

Soldier Injured In Stabbing At Enoggera Barracks

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A soldier has been injured and a woman charged following an incident at Enoggera Barracks in north-west Brisbane.

Incident At Enoggera Barracks

A crime scene was declared at Gallipoli Barracks, also known as Enoggera Barracks, after emergency services were called to reports of an altercation about 12.20 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

A 48-year-old male soldier sustained a non-life-threatening puncture wound during the incident. Paramedics treated him at the base before transporting him to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.

Multiple police vehicles were seen entering and leaving the Enoggera site following the incident.

Enoggera stabbing — Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook

Woman Charged Over Altercation

A 31-year-old woman was taken into custody within nine minutes of the initial reports. Police seized a weapon at the scene.

She has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company. The woman is expected to appear before a Brisbane court on Saturday.

No further details about the circumstances surrounding the altercation have been released.

Enoggera Barracks stabbing — Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook

Separate Lockdown In Townsville

The incident at Enoggera Barracks was reported two days after Lavarack Barracks in Townsville was placed into lockdown following reports an intruder gained access to the military base.

Authorities have not indicated any connection between the two matters.

Published 23-Feb-2026

West Brisbane Sports Results Feb 20-22

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Allianz Stadium) – A-League – Men – Round 18
• Sydney FC 1 | Brisbane Roar FC 0

Sun, February 22, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League – Women – Round 18
• Brisbane Roar FC 0 | Adelaide United FC 2

Sat, February 21, 2026 (St Georges Park – St George Willawong FC – Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 1
• St George Willawong 1 | Broadbeach United 5

Fri, February 20, 2026 (Bulimba Memorial Park – Southside Eagles FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1
• Southside Eagles 0 | UQFC 0

Fri, February 20, 2026 (Walton Bridge Reserve – The Gap FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1
• The Gap FC 0 | Logan Lightning 2

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Goodwin Park – Olympic FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1
• Olympic FC 2 | Lions FC 1

Sun, February 22, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1
• Brisbane Roar B 1 | Brisbane City 3

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Heath Park – Eastern Suburbs FC – Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 3
• Eastern Suburbs 4 | Brisbane City 2

Sat, February 21, 2026 (Goodwin Park – Olympic FC – Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 3
• Olympic FC 0 | Lions FC 0

Fri, February 20, 2026 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) – NBL – Men – Round 22
• Brisbane Bullets 77 | Sydney Kings 117

Sat, February 21, 2026 (The Gabba) – One Day Cup 2025-26 – Men – Match 6
• Queensland Bulls 260 | South Australia Men 135

Sat, February 14, 2026 & Sat, February 21, 2026 (2 Day – Wep Harris Oval) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Men 1st Grade – Round 14
• University of Queensland Mens 1st Grade 6-251 | Valley Mens 1st Grade 8-262

Sun, February 22, 2026 (Kerry Emery Oval – One Day) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Women 1st Grade – Round 21
• Sunshine Coast Womens 1st Grade 111 | Valley Womens 1st Grade 9-235

Sat, February 14, 2026 & Sat, February 21, 2026 (2 Day – Trevor Hohns Field) – Queensland Premier Cricket – Men 1st Grade – Round 14
• Sandgate-Redcliffe Mens 1st Grade 6-322 | Western Suburbs Mens 1st Grade 3-324

The Gap Home Among Eight Brisbane Properties Facing Forced Auction Over Unpaid Rates

A property in The Gap is among eight Brisbane homes facing forced sale in February 2026 after their owners racked up tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rates — collectively totalling nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

Read: Financial Lifeline Thrown to The Gap Residents Facing Storm Repairs Without Insurance

The local property, located on Chestnut Place in The Gap, is one of a mix of freestanding houses and apartments across Brisbane that BCC has moved to sell after repeated attempts to contact owners and court-based debt recovery failed to resolve the outstanding debts. The other properties are spread across Wakerley, Red Hill, Ashgrove, Kelvin Grove, Albion, Darra and Forest Lake.

Cr Adrian Schrinner indicated that officers had made multiple attempts to reach the owners directly and had already pursued the debts through the court system before escalating to this stage. He noted that the process tends to work, with around nine in ten cases resolved once owners realise the sale threat is genuine and the debt is settled before any property actually goes under the hammer. Cr Schrinner argued it was simply not fair on ratepayers who consistently do the right thing.

Opposition leader Jared Cassidy broadly supported the need to recover unpaid rates but called on BCC staff to be diligent in ensuring that debts hadn’t gone unpaid due to language barriers or other unintentional circumstances before proceeding with a sale.

This isn’t the first time Brisbane has taken this step. In 2018, Brisbane moved against nine properties over overdue rates totalling around $130,000.

What happens when Brisbane rates go unpaid?

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Falling behind on rates in Brisbane sets off a chain of consequences that can ultimately end in the loss of a home. In the early stages, late payments attract interest charges and BCC issues reminder notices, giving owners time to bring their accounts up to date.

If the debt remains unresolved, Brisbane’s local officials can pursue legal action to recover what’s owed, and a charge, or lien, may be placed against the property. As a last resort, BCC has the power to sell the land via auction to recover the outstanding rates, which is precisely the situation now facing the eight properties, including the Chestnut Place home in The Gap.

What buyers should know

Interested buyers should monitor upcoming BCC auction listings closely. Properties are typically sold as-is, and the successful purchaser may be required to manage the eviction process themselves, including any legal proceedings needed to obtain vacant possession of the property.

Read: Brisbane Property Market 2025: The Common Trick Leaving The Gap Buyers in the Dark

For The Gap residents, the situation on Chestnut Place is a pointed reminder of how local services — from bin collections to road repairs and parks maintenance — are funded. When rates go unpaid, it’s the wider community that ultimately wears the cost.

Published 23-February-2026

Keperra Country Golf Club Restores Key Holes After Years of Flood and Cyclone Damage

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Keperra Country Golf Club has restored two of its most heavily damaged holes after years of floods, a cyclone, and repeated construction setbacks, marking a major step in the Brisbane club’s recovery and bringing its course closer to full play for members and the wider community.

The reopening of the 7th and 8th holes was announced in February 2026 following a lengthy rebuilding effort at the north-west Brisbane course. The project endured several delays caused by severe weather events and technical challenges before work on the redesigned areas was completed.

Long rebuild after extreme weather

The reconstruction followed a series of damaging floods and a cyclone that disrupted sections of the course and forced repeated restarts to restoration work. The project aimed to restore the course layout while strengthening the site against future natural disasters.

Flooding in March 2025
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Club officials stated the reopening represented a significant recovery milestone after years of disruption. On the day of the event, the club’s greens staff completed final preparations before cutting the first hole on the newly finished surfaces.

Club captain Greg Marshall joined club member and two-time PGA TOUR winner John Senden for a ceremonial shot to mark the return of the holes to play. Senden’s professional career includes victories on the PGA TOUR, adding significance to the occasion for members.

The club also acknowledged the patience of its membership during the long rebuilding period and recognised the role of funding support from the Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Community and Recreational Assets Recovery and Resilience Program, which helps community facilities recover from disaster damage.

Design changes to improve resilience

The 8th hole underwent major design changes focused on long-term protection from flooding. Earlier updates from the club outlined staged works that included replacing a retaining wall along Kedron Brook and rebuilding the green complex.

Course planners also removed some greenside bunkers as part of the redesign to reduce the risk of damage during future extreme weather. The changes were intended to improve drainage and strengthen vulnerable sections of the course.

The restoration forms part of broader efforts across Queensland sporting facilities to rebuild and improve community assets affected by severe weather events in recent years.

Community impact

The restored holes complete an important section of the course layout and support the club’s role as a community sporting venue in Brisbane’s north-west.

Club representatives indicated the project was shaped by member feedback and ongoing support throughout the rebuilding process, reflecting the community-driven nature of the recovery effort.

Published 20-Feb-2026