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Local Golfers in Enoggera Swing to Grant Five Starlight Wishes

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The Enoggera community is helping to grant five life-changing wishes for seriously ill children by participating in a unique virtual golf fundraiser at the local X-Golf venue.

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The national event, called the Starlight Swing, is running throughout November to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation. X-Golf, which has a 30-strong network of venues including the Enoggera and South Bank locations, has a national fundraising target of $33,500. This amount is needed to grant five special wishes for children and families who are facing challenging times.

A Magical Course for a Cause

To mark the campaign, X-Golf has introduced a special purpose-built virtual course. It is a magical redesign of the popular Pirates Island Golf Course, now featuring themes from the Starlight foundation. This nine-hole course was developed by Korean manufacturers with guidance from both X-Golf Group and the foundation. It is designed to be an immersive experience, using animated visuals to make every swing feel special.

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Players of all skill levels are invited to get involved in the effort to help grant these life-changing wishes. For a $10 donation at their local X-Golf, participants can play the 9-hole Starlight Swing course. They can choose to play solo or in a two-to-four-player scramble format.

Meet Lottie

This year’s star for the Starlight Swing campaign is Lottie — a brave young girl whose world was turned upside down when serious illness entered her life. Between hospital stays, treatments and tough procedures, Starlight stepped in to give Lottie precious moments of joy — moments where she could laugh, play and simply be a kid again.

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When Lottie was just a toddler, her parents noticed something unusual — a white reflection in her eye that didn’t seem right. After a series of tests, their worst fears were confirmed: Lottie had retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive eye cancer. Within days, she underwent surgery to remove her affected eye, followed by rounds of treatment to ensure the cancer hadn’t spread.

The diagnosis was devastating. Hospitals became a second home, and the once carefree little girl faced long appointments, scary needles and moments of fear no child should ever endure. Yet throughout it all, Lottie’s spirit shone through — her laughter, curiosity and courage inspired everyone around her.

With every $10 swing at X-Golf during November, you help honour Lottie’s journey and bring more of those magical, hope-filled experiences to children like her.

A Personal Connection to the Cause

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The initiative is particularly meaningful for X-Golf’s Peter Nolan, who understands firsthand the difference this support can make. Having undergone chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2014, Mr Nolan witnessed the light and positivity the Starlight foundation brings to children during their hospital stays.

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He explained that the foundation’s work is not just about fighting illness, but about giving children moments of joy, hope, and normalcy when they truly need it. Mr Nolan said that every small act of care counts, and the company is proud to see its venues and communities coming together for such an important cause.

Published Date 31-October-2025

Keperra Quarry Subdivision To Bring 52 New Homes In Precinct C

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Keperra Quarry is set for another stage of transformation, with plans lodged for 52 residential lots as part of Precinct C on the southern side of the site.

Read: Keperra Quarry Set for Major Transformation With New Community Precinct

Development Timeline

The application for Precinct C was lodged with Brisbane City Council under reference A006847084. Documents received by council include subdivision layouts, road engineering drawings and landscape designs. 

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These show how the precinct will roll out in three stages, delivering housing, green space and road connections consistent with the quarry’s masterplan.

Housing Mix And Staging

Plans outline 52 lots ranging between 210 and 500 square metres. Lot frontages are set at 8.5, 10 and 12.5 metres, supporting detached homes. Stage 9 proposes 17 lots, Stage 10 includes 13 lots and Stage 11 completes the precinct with 22 lots. 

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A balance lot is marked for future precincts. Development is tied to an internal spine road, Ridgeline Way, which extends from earlier stages to link with Settlement Road.

Roads and Services

Engineering drawings show a new intersection planned for Settlement Road to serve Precinct C. The documents note roadworks are submitted for approval and are not yet cleared for construction. The package covers functional layouts, swept path checks and comparative overlays for traffic safety.

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Earthworks volumes are also detailed, with more than 11,000 cubic metres of cut required to shape the site. Internal access will rely on private common property roads across the precinct.

Green Space and Design

The landscape plan for Precinct C highlights revegetation and community health features. A second stormwater basin will serve both drainage and habitat purposes. Streets will include shaded pedestrian paths, a ridgeline network and links to walking loops. 

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LatStudios emphasises reusing quarry material in landscaping to preserve character. Precinct C continues the staged redevelopment of the 40-hectare Keperra Quarry, adding housing and a new Settlement Road link.

Updated 24-October-2025

Hands-On Prep Program Builds Confidence in The Gap

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As Queensland celebrates World Teachers’ Day on 31 October, St Peter Chanel Primary School in The Gap is being recognised for its hands-on approach to school readiness, helping pre-Prep children settle confidently through its Ready, Set, Prep program.

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Reinventing the First Day of School

At St Peter Chanel Primary School in The Gap, the traditional first day of Prep has been transformed into a series of interactive sessions encouraging early learning and connection. Developed in 2024, the Ready, Set, Prep program offers pre-Prep children a chance to explore, learn, and build relationships with teachers and peers before officially starting school.

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Creek Adventures and Early Learning

Children take part in activities such as digging for fossils and exploring Fish Creek, located behind the school grounds. Each session begins with a book reading followed by themed literacy and numeracy exercises. Music, dancing, and shared morning tea also form part of the sessions, giving families the chance to connect.

Supporting Confidence and Familiarity

Held across four sessions during Term 2 and Term 3, the program helps reduce first-day nerves and builds familiarity for both children and parents. Teachers get to know each child and their learning needs in advance, assisted by the school’s inclusive education team.

Families at the Centre

Family participation is central to the program. Parents are encouraged to take part in classroom activities and morning tea gatherings. Pre-Prep families can borrow books from the school library and join playdates to foster friendships before the start of school.

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Preparing for Day One

At the end of the year, a Prep orientation day familiarises incoming students with classrooms and teachers, while parents receive practical information on daily routines and school procedures.

A Welcoming Learning Community

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The Ready, Set, Prep initiative reflects the school’s broader focus on inclusion, connection, and confidence. St Peter Chanel Primary School in The Gap continues to create an environment where every child is supported to grow and thrive within a strong community network.

Published 22-Oct-2025

When The Gap Kept Brisbane Sweet: Behind Masons Jam Factory

Did you know that nearly half a century ago, Brisbane’s first jam factory was built on the high side of Enoggera Creek, inbound on Waterworks Rd, just east of Bennett’s Rd, in The Gap? Despite the weatherboard structure’s nondescript appearance, people flocked to “Masons Preserving Works,” whose owner, Charles Mason, found sweet success as the local purveyor of jams, pickles, and fruit preserves.

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The Gap is known for its abundant supply of fresh produce. It has been a reliable supplier of fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat products from the Settlement of Brisbane in 1824 up to the end of World War II.

Plantation bananas at The Gap, circa 1960.
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Before starting his eponymously named business, Claude Mason used to farm at Savages Road in Moggill. 

In 1937, he moved to Toowong, where his future wife, Eveline Thelma Hinton lived. The two got married at the Toowong Gospel Hall in 1938.

Seeing potential in the business, along with a steady supply of fresh fruits, Claude decided to put up a jam factory. “Masons Preserving Works” opened in 1939, a few years after the end of the First World War, when returned servicemen took up land and established the area for farming, adding bottled jams and pickles to the assortment of wares in the local market.

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Claude Mason in 1988 (Photo credit: The Gap Historical Society)

It wasn’t long before Mr Mason’s factory became one of The Gap’s thriving businesses, supplying employment to many teenagers and locals who could often be seen stirring the preserves in the back, where there were always two massive, stainless steel cauldrons of jam a-cooking.

Fresh fruits were either stored in the cold rooms or piled on the lush grass at the back of the factory.

The jam, fruit preserves, and pickles were much in demand. In the ‘70s, “Masons” was the only maker of tomato jam in all of Brisbane. 

Since the yummy jars were nowhere to be found on the shelves of chain supermarkets and other mainstream stores, locals went out of their way to purchase their “Mason.”

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Records indicate that Mason’s jam factory closed in the 1990s. The changing trends in the fast world of retail, highlighted by the rapid expansion of supermarkets in Brisbane soon took a toll on many small businesses, Masons included.

Today, a cement footpath leads to a cul de sac of houses in the area where Masons once stood. No trace is left of the old jam factory but locals who once worked there (teenagers then and old-timers now), still remember Claude Mason, stirring his vats of jam, with fondness.

Updated 20-Oct-2025

Empower Padel Australia Brings Women’s Sports Movement to The Gap

A wave of energy filled Padel Brisbane in The Gap as women from across Brisbane gathered for the Empower Padel Australia: Three Cities, One Movement event, a national initiative designed to encourage more women and girls to take up one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.

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Held on Saturday, 27 September, the Brisbane stop was the second leg of the Empower Padel series following its successful Canberra launch in July. The collaboration between Padel Australia and Empower Padel aims to make the sport more accessible to women by providing a friendly, social introduction to padel, a game that combines elements of tennis and squash.

Designed by Women, for Women

Created specifically “by women, for women,” Empower Padel’s program offers a supportive environment for players of all skill levels. The Brisbane event included an introductory session on padel followed by team-based social gameplay that focused on connection, enjoyment, and building confidence. Participants also had the opportunity to meet Empower Ambassadors, who shared insights from their own journeys into the sport.

“These events offer women an exciting entry point into a sport that’s fast, fun and easy to learn. They’re a space to build confidence, connect with others and simply enjoy the game,” said Tennis Australia Marketing Manager Dulcie Davies in the official media release. She added that the partnership with Empower Padel aims to create more opportunities for women to engage with padel at both grassroots and professional levels.

Members of The Crocs, Australia’s national padel team, also attended the event, sharing their experience and enthusiasm with participants throughout the day.

A Growing Sport, A Growing Community

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Padel is now played by about 25 million people across 110 countries, and its popularity in Australia continues to grow. The game’s enclosed courts and doubles format make it simple to learn and highly social, attracting new players from different backgrounds.

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By hosting the Empower Padel event, Padel Brisbane played an important role in supporting the initiative’s goal of encouraging women to participate in sport and strengthening the local padel community.

The Empower Padel Australia series will continue later this year with its third stop in Albury, following the successful events in Canberra and The Gap.

Published 7-October-2025

Local Restaurant Guide – 2107

We’ve combed The Gap for the best reviewed restaurants in the area where people waxed lyrical about their dining experience and what they love most about it. Here’s our list!

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1. The Gap Tavern

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4.2 Google Rating

21 Glenquarie Pl, The Gap QLD 4061

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sharlyse walters
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The gap tavern is my local pub and I love coming here! They always have the best steaks that my family love, and we always go to sit in their comfy booths. Maya served me today and she was so lovely and helpful, and always smiling!

Chris Webb
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Went there Tuesday night which I assume would be a quiet night there.
Great place for a meal. I wanted just a plain simple pub meal and that’s what I had….rissoles, peas and mash. Perfect. We all enjoyed our meal. As I’m from ACT it will be a while before I return but certainly will. The family though are going to make this a go to place.
Great kids play area and lovely staff. Definitely recommended.

Grace McGregor
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I had the Beef Bourguignon Pie – rich, hearty and just the thing for a winter’s day. The pastry was golden and flaky, packed with tender chunks of beef in a beautifully warming sauce. Served with creamy mash, peas and crispy onion rings – absolute comfort food heaven.

2. Blind Tiger Bar

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4.5 Google Rating

Village Shopping Centre, 34/992 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061

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Tahlia N
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My bf and I get the Karaage bao buns and chips every single time we go to Blind Tiger. Every bite is like taking the first bite. It’s so amazing. However, we went last night and the chips didn’t have the usual seasoning, just salt, and the bao buns tasted really different. Still nice but not the usual and we will be SOOO sad if the recipe has changed as it’s the only dish we get so excited for. Love this place though!

Stuart George
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BEST snackpack ive ever eaten, i would sell my firstborn child to temu to eat it again, i would step on legos to eat it again, absolutly amazing, incredible snackpacks

tom gooding
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Great food and atmosphere with live music. Kids meal burger is about as small as they come though

3. Cafe Tara

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4.4 Google Rating

988 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061

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Stuart Y.
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Excellent family-owned cafe at The Gap. The food and coffee (Merlo) are fantastic, and I love the atmosphere with low music playing. There are so many seating options. You can choose inside or outside, and there are all sorts of seats, including lounge chairs to high-back chairs. Some tables also have powerpoint near, so those who want to do some work with a nice coffee and lunch can charge their laptop too. Highly recommended 🙂

Sami A
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Amazing café with a warm, cozy vibe and delicious coffee. The manager is incredibly kind and welcoming, making every visit a real pleasure. Great service, tasty treats, and a friendly atmosphere – I always leave with a smile. Highly recommended!

Kayden Atkinson
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Lovely little cafe! Lots of classic brunch options to choose from, including vegetarian. The quality of the food was amazing, with fresh fruit and berries of considerable size in the acai bowl. The granola was crunchy, not soggy, which was lovely. The coffees here are always great and are never bitter 🙏

4. Vecino Cafe

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4.9 Google Rating

200 Settlement Rd, The Gap QLD 4061

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Ali Major
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Alfredo and the team are fabulous. He takes time to know your name and say hello each time. Very popular with the gym members but open for anyone.
Prices are good.
I love that the menu is well thought out and they bake their own cakes.
The breakfast burger is very popular and it is amazing.
The decaf coffee is actually good, and they know how to serve loose leaf tea properly. I recommend the earl grey.

J D
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Can’t recommend this place enough. My go-to for morning coffee and weekly cheat meal breakfast.
The place is always really busy and the staff do an incredible job to cater for everyone there. Struggling to get a seat on a weekend due to it’s popularity.

Ankur Sinha
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First visit to the cafe, ordered a coffee . Nice coffee ☕️ and good service.
Recommended if you want to spent some quality time with friend and family.

5. Little Hoi An Vietnamese Cafe

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4.6 Google Rating

33/1000 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061

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A R
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Without a doubt, the best chicken Pho in Brisbane. I’ve been here about 6 times just for it, it’s always been fantastic. It’s not fancy, but it’s the soup you want when you’ve had a bad day or need something wholesome and perfect.

Kristy Augustine
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Absolutely the best Vietnamese salad in this small, unassuming cafe at the entrance to The Gap Village shopping centre. After sampling a few from Browns Plains to Paddington, this is the winner! Fresh ingredients, tasty, good service.

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Jennifer Ly
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Great authentic Vietnamese restaurant in The Gap! The owner is lovely and friendly, the service is quick and the food is decently priced and well portioned. Tastes just like my mum’s cooking! 👌

$8 Million Resort-style ClubQ Expansion Unveiled in Keperra

Frasers Property Australia has announced the next stage of ClubQ at The Quarry in Keperra, featuring $8 million in resort-style amenities, including three pools, a wellness centre, and leisure spaces designed for residents.

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Expanding Lifestyle Offerings in Keperra

The second stage of ClubQ introduces two new walk-in pools, a children’s splash-and-play zone, a private wellness centre with gym, sauna, and yoga space, and a sunset deck with a barbecue pavilion overlooking the D’Aguilar Range.

These facilities, worth $3.5 million, are built on the first stage’s existing 25-metre lap pool, residents’ dining and event space, and landscaped green areas. Once complete in 2026, the precinct will offer more than 4,600 square metres of open space managed to a resort standard.

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The Promenade Collection

Coinciding with the amenity launch, Frasers Property introduced The Promenade Collection, featuring 22 homesites north of ClubQ. Buyers can select their own builder or opt for turnkey designs by Glenvill Homes and The Quarry’s resident architect, Marco Calvino.

Land starts from $755,000, with new four-bedroom homes estimated at around $1.5 million, offering residents premium access to ClubQ’s wellness and leisure facilities.

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Designed for Family Living

The latest design phase was guided by feedback from The Quarry’s first residents, with a focus on creating spaces that encourage connection and relaxation. The family-friendly pools and creative play zones aim to bring generations together in shared outdoor environments.

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Transforming the Former Keperra Quarry

Set across approximately 48.7 hectares, The Quarry will deliver about 400 elevated homesites as the long-running granite quarry phases down operations.

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Situated 9.5 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, Keperra remains sought-after for its proximity to schools, healthcare, and transport networks. Frasers Property plans to continue the community’s staged hillside development through 2026 and beyond, introducing new landscaped areas, improved pedestrian connections, and enhanced recreational zones to further strengthen neighbourhood interaction and outdoor living opportunities for residents.

Published 8-Oct-2025

Adelaide Street Tunnel Completion To Ease Travel For The Gap

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The completion of the Adelaide Street tunnel in Brisbane’s CBD is set to improve public transport reliability for commuters from The Gap and surrounding suburbs.

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Shaping A Decade Of Transport Works

After more than two years of construction, the 213-metre Adelaide Street tunnel will open to buses and metro services on 29 September 2025. The project marks the final stage of the Brisbane Metro program, which was first outlined in 2016 as part of plans to reshape the city’s public transport network.

During construction, around 16 Olympic swimming pools of soil and rock were excavated, with extensive underground works carried out since 2023. In August 2025, final activities included testing, commissioning, electrical installation, landscaping and road finishing. Weekend closures of the Inner Northern Busway were required during this stage.

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Direct Link Between Key Busways

The tunnel connects North Quay on the Brisbane River with King George Square in the CBD, creating a direct link between the Inner Northern and South East busways. About 1,200 bus and metro services are expected to use the tunnel each weekday.

By moving these services underground, the tunnel is expected to reduce the number of buses travelling on CBD streets by up to one-third during peak periods. It will also ease pressure on Adelaide Street and surrounding streets such as George and Turbot.

For The Gap, services including the 444 and other frequent routes will now use the tunnel, improving reliability and travel times into the CBD.

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Residents Walk The New Tunnel

Thousands of residents attended the community open day held on 24 September, walking through the tunnel before its official opening. Visitors raised questions about safety systems, with engineers explaining fire management controls. Others highlighted the benefit of removing buses from surface streets and the improved cycling infrastructure nearby.

Feedback indicated that many attendees saw the project as a significant change to the city’s transport landscape, with expectations of smoother travel and reduced congestion once services commence.

New Connection Ready For Service

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The Adelaide Street tunnel will open to regular services on 29 September 2025, marking the completion of a near decade-long program to improve Brisbane’s transport network. For commuters from The Gap, the new underground connection is expected to provide more reliable travel into the city and reduce pressure on busy CBD streets.

Published 25-Sep-2025. Updated 3-Oct-2025

Tram Pulling Contest Returns to Ferny Grove

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The Brisbane Tramway Museum in Ferny Grove will host a family-friendly event featuring tram rides and a tram pulling contest.

Read: Brisbane Tramway Museum in Ferny Grove Keeps Tram History Rolling for Families

Tram Rides and Contest Mark Anniversary

On Sunday, 28 September, the Brisbane Tramway Museum will commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Paddington Tram Depot fire with a special event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 50 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove.

Visitors will have access to unlimited rides on up to seven restored trams, with vehicles dating between 1901 and 1964. The program will also feature a tram pulling contest, where local gym teams will compete to move a horse tram along a 50-metre track against the clock.

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Preserving Brisbane’s Tram History

The Brisbane Tramway Museum Society, established in 1968, opened the Ferny Grove site in 1980. The museum holds more than 20 trams that once operated on Brisbane’s tram network, along with two single-deck trolley-buses. Other exhibits include depot buildings from Ipswich Road, a substation with equipment from former Brisbane substations, a signal cabin, historic tickets, uniforms, and photographs.

The museum also operates demonstration tram rides each Sunday afternoon, weather permitting, with carriages still equipped with original bells and period advertising.

Food and Facilities for Families

Alongside the rides and contest, food and drinks will be available, including a sausage sizzle, coffee wagon, donuts, ice cream and cold beverages. Free venue parking will also be provided.

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Entry costs $20 per adult, $10 per child, $15 concession, and $50 for a family of four. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., with refunds available up to seven days before the event.

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Looking Forward

Read: Brisbane Tramway Museum Takes Visitors Back to the City’s Golden Era

The event at Ferny Grove offers visitors an opportunity to explore Brisbane’s tramway history, enjoy unlimited rides, and experience a unique tram pulling contest marking a significant anniversary.

Published 22-Sep-2025

Teen from The Gap Charged with Terrorism Offences Granted Bail

An 18-year-old student and part-time lifeguard from The Gap has been charged with terrorism offences after police allegedly discovered extremist material, chemicals, and weapons at his home during a raid.

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The teenager was arrested following a joint operation involving the Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police, and ASIO. He now faces two counts of possessing and controlling violent extremist material through a carriage service under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. If convicted, he could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Investigators also confirmed that further charges may be considered as forensic analysis of seized material continues.

In Brisbane Magistrates Court, the teen broke down in the dock as the charges were read. His father, seated in the public gallery, was also seen in tears. 

Prosecutors argued the young man posed an unacceptable risk to the community, pointing to extremist videos, a lengthy digital document promoting terrorist acts, and chemicals allegedly stored for use in explosives. Authorities said more than 50 additional files linked to firearms and bomb-making were also found on his devices.

Items seized during the raid reportedly included books and publications linked to nationalist and racist ideologies, along with chemicals and explosive precursors. Some outlets have also reported that weapons, including a crossbow and knuckledusters, were taken from the property.

Defence arguments and bail conditions

The defence highlighted the teenager’s age, lack of criminal history, and strong family support as reasons for bail. His lawyers also suggested he may be on the autism spectrum, pointing out that he had been cooperative with investigators and was engaged in work as a lifeguard alongside his studies.

Magistrate Rosemary Gilbert granted bail under strict conditions, which include a nightly curfew, limited access to the internet, and regular reporting to police. The teenager must also participate in a deradicalization program as part of the court’s orders. The magistrate explained the decision was based on exceptional circumstances, noting the absence of evidence suggesting an imminent attack.

Community and broader concerns

The case has drawn attention in Brisbane, particularly within The Gap community, where neighbours expressed concern about how extremist ideologies can reach young people. Authorities have used the case to warn about the growing threat of online radicalisation, urging parents and local communities to remain aware of the signs.

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Investigations remain ongoing as police and security agencies review the materials seized from the property. The teen is expected to return to Brisbane Magistrates Court next month as the case progresses.

Published 12-Sept-2025