Queensland Police said a physical altercation involving a group of people on 30 July occurred near an address on Arrabri Avenue at about 3:45 p.m.
Emergency services were called a short time later. A 42-year-old Jindalee man, who police allege sustained multiple serious injuries during the altercation, was given first aid before being transported to hospital for treatment.
Police said three people fled the scene in a white Audi sedan. No one was struck by the vehicle as it left the area.
A 32-year-old Algester man was arrested at a residential address in Algester on 2 August. He has been charged with one count each of wounding and enter dwelling and commit. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on 9 October.
A 34-year-old Acacia Ridge woman was arrested in Acacia Ridge on 3 August. She has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling and commit, wounding, and possess utensils or pipes that have been used, as well as two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. The woman was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on 6 October.
Police investigations are continuing.
The charges are allegations, and both accused are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in court.
Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit details through the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or lodging a report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you live in one of Centenary’s seven suburbs, the week beginning 10 August 2026 will provide a brief opportunity to clear approved bulky household items from your home.
In the days before the collection begins, residents may notice the streets around Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Middle Park, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Sinnamon Park and Westlake starting to look different.
Furniture may appear outside homes. Rolled carpets and rugs could sit beside white goods, bicycles and small household appliances. Items too large for an ordinary wheelie bin may be arranged near the kerb, ready for collection.
At first glance, it may look like a broad suburban clean-out. In practice, it is BCC’s annual kerbside collection service for residential households.
The collection period for the Centenary suburbs begins in the week commencing Monday, 10 August 2026.
A Service for Bulky Household Items
The collection gives residents an opportunity to dispose of approved heavy and large household goods, but it does not mean every unwanted item can be placed outside.
Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, bath and laundry tubs, carpets, rugs, bicycles, sporting equipment, small household appliances, white goods and electronic waste.
Televisions and computer monitors may also be collected. Before placing an electronic device on the kerb, residents should permanently remove any personal information stored on it.
Wood products are accepted provided they measure less than 1.5 cubic metres.
Checking which items are accepted before placing them outside can help prevent uncollected material from remaining on the kerb.
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The Timing of the Pile Matters
Items must be on the kerb by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, 10 August 2026, the first day of the scheduled collection period.
Items placed outside after that time may be missed if collection crews have already passed the property.
Residents should place their pile outside no earlier than two days before the collection period begins. Material left on the kerb outside the permitted timeframe may be treated as illegal dumping, and fines may apply.
BCC may change collection dates because of operational requirements or severe weather. Any changes will be published before the scheduled collection.
Keeping Centenary’s Footpaths Clear
The location and arrangement of each pile are important parts of preparing for collection.
Residents should place items neatly near the kerb without blocking the footpath or road. Property access must remain clear, and piles should not obstruct pedestrians, parked vehicles or traffic.
Every item must be capable of being safely lifted by two people.
Doors should be removed from old refrigerators and cupboards before they are placed outside. Sharp or dangerous objects must not be left exposed, while loose items should be secured if severe weather is expected.
A carefully arranged pile helps keep the street accessible while the collection is underway.
Staying Within the Household Limit
Each household may place out a pile measuring up to two cubic metres.
That is approximately the size of a small box-trailer load. Piles exceeding the limit may not be collected.
The service is available to residential households, including houses and multi-unit dwellings.
Commercial properties, caravan parks, schools and vacant land are not eligible for the collection.
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What Must Stay Off the Kerb
Some household materials require a different disposal option.
Batteries, including car and lithium batteries, are not accepted. Chemicals, oils, gas bottles, liquids and hazardous waste must also be kept out of the pile.
Other excluded materials include bricks, concrete, dirt, stones, garden waste, commercial builders’ waste, car parts and tyres.
Glass, mirrors, bean bags, ordinary household waste, recycling, lino and fibro sheeting are also unacceptable. Lino and fibro may contain hazardous materials such as asbestos.
BCC will not collect unacceptable items left on the kerb.
Residents may receive a notice requiring them to remove the material and dispose of it another way. Illegal dumping fines may apply if unacceptable items are not removed within seven days of the notified collection period.
Before an Item Becomes Waste
Not every unwanted household item needs to be placed on the kerb.
Before disposing of furniture, clothing, appliances or other goods, residents can consider whether the items remain usable. Goods in suitable condition may be passed on to friends or relatives, donated to a charity or offered to a reuse and recycling organisation.
BCC identifies GIVIT, Charitable Recycling Australia and Council Treasure Troves as possible reuse options.
Choosing reuse where possible can help residents clear space at home while keeping usable items out of the waste stream.
One Collection Across Seven Suburbs
For one week, Centenary’s streets may reflect the practical work of households sorting through bulky belongings and deciding what should be reused, donated or collected.
A rare Jindalee vacant block — all that remained of a home a local woman had lived in for more than three decades — sold under the hammer for $992,000 on Saturday, 12 July, bringing a bittersweet close to a difficult chapter for the long-time resident.
The 644-square-metre parcel at 27 Conargo Street had been the owner’s home since the 1990s before a fire gutted the house last September. After the charred structure was demolished, what remained was an elevated, build-ready block in a suburb where such opportunities are increasingly hard to come by. Jindalee sits about 11 kilometres west of the Brisbane CBD and has recorded a median house price of around $1,155,500 with annual growth of nearly 10 per cent as of May 2026.
On auction day, the vendor watched proceedings from a camp chair across the street, a cuppa in hand, as neighbours gathered nearby. A young family ultimately outbid three other registered parties to claim the block.
Place auctioneer Glenn Bool, who called the auction, said the moment was clearly an emotional one — for the seller and for those watching on. He noted that several neighbours appeared to recognise the vendor as she sat across the road, and that while she was pleased with the outcome, the result also carried the weight of everything she was leaving behind. He observed that she had owned the property for longer than the winning buyers have been alive.
Selling agent Amanda Wang of Place Purpose Group described it as a sad story with a genuinely happy ending. She noted that the vendor had cherished the garden at the rear of the property, and that having so many neighbours present on the day gave the occasion a sense of community that made it more than just a transaction.
The sale reflects the scarcity of vacant land in Jindalee, a well-established suburb where 96 per cent of dwellings are separate houses and owner-occupiers make up around 81 per cent of residents. Build-ready lots rarely come to market, and when they do, they tend to attract strong competition.
Houses in Jindalee have been spending an average of just 19 days on the market over the past 12 months, a sign of the ongoing demand in the suburb even as the broader South East Queensland auction market finds its feet. Domain recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 24 per cent from 82 reported auction results across the region on Saturday, with 14 homes withdrawn from auction.
Sophie Malcolm has rapidly transitioned from a promising school-rowing standout into a formidable contender on the national stage, establishing herself as one of Australia’s most exciting prospects in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Her journey is one of quiet determination, carving a path from the local slipways of the Centenary Rowing Club to the high-performance training centres of the Queensland Academy of Sport. Her recent years have been defined by a relentless drive to excel, evidenced by a collection of gold and silver medals at the Australian Rowing Championships.
This success is not merely a local phenomenon; she has proudly represented the nation on international waters as a member of the Australian Rowing Team, gaining invaluable experience at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
The life of an elite athlete is rarely just about the time spent on the water. For Malcolm, the early mornings and physical exhaustion of rowing are balanced with a rigorous academic life. She is currently working toward a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Griffith University, a field that she feels a personal connection to because of her own sporting background.
Her choice of study is more than just a career plan; it is a way to gain a deeper understanding of the human body’s mechanics, recovery, and injury prevention. This knowledge has become a secret weapon in her training, allowing her to better manage the physical toll that competitive rowing demands.
Her efforts were bolstered by the Australian Sports Commission, which awarded her an athlete education scholarship. This support recognises the immense discipline required to hold a full-time university spot while simultaneously preparing for international selection trials.
While the world of elite rowing can feel distant and grand, Malcolm’s roots remain firmly planted in the local community. The Centenary Rowing Club in Jindalee has served as more than just a place to train; it has been the crucible that forged her technical skills and competitive mindset.
The club’s culture is known for its ability to guide athletes from school-based programs into the national spotlight, fostering a supportive environment that prioritises long-term development.
The community’s pride in her achievements was put on display during the club’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, where a new boat was christened in her honour. This gesture was a clear signal of her status as a role model for the younger members currently starting their own rowing journeys in the same sheds she once used.
With the national selection trials held in April 2026 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre now behind her, the focus for the remainder of the year has shifted toward sustained growth and competition. The season ahead remains packed with opportunities, including the upcoming UniSport Nationals and various state-level regattas.
As she continues to develop within the Rowing Australia framework, she remains a primary athlete to follow for future representative crews, including the high-stakes King’s Cup series. Her progress serves as a compelling reminder that the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is being paved right now, one stroke at a time, in the local clubs and university gyms that form the backbone of Australian sport.
From Jindalee to the Commonwealth Games platform, Hani Watson’s Para Powerlifting journey has been shaped by resilience, family influence and a steady rise through international competition, with the Queensland athlete now preparing for Glasgow 2026 after a breakthrough bronze in Birmingham and a Paralympic campaign in Paris.
Hani Watson’s return to the Commonwealth Games carries a familiar local thread for Jindalee, where her rise in Para Powerlifting has been part of a wider story of persistence, strength and international ambition.
The Queensland athlete has been named in Australia’s six-member Para Powerlifting team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where she will compete in the women’s heavyweight event. Her selection marks another major step in a sporting path that moved from early national promise to a Commonwealth Games medal and Paralympic competition.
Watson became one of Australia’s leading names in the sport at Birmingham 2022, where she won bronze in the women’s heavyweight event with a best lift of 127 kilograms. The result ended Australia’s 16-year medal drought in Commonwealth Games Para Powerlifting and remains listed as the highlight of her sporting career.
For Jindalee, the latest selection adds another chapter to a local sporting connection that first drew attention when Watson was preparing to represent Australia at Birmingham. She now heads towards Glasgow as part of the largest Para Powerlifting contingent Australia has sent to a Commonwealth Games.
A Sporting Path Built On Upper-Body Strength
Watson’s connection to strength training began long before she entered Para Powerlifting competition. Her father, Charlie, was a bodybuilder, and she spent time in the gym growing up, joining him in exercises such as curls and bench presses.
She was born with bilateral metaphyseal dysplasia, which bowed her tibia and femur bones and led to several surgeries. The condition affected her ability to continue some forms of lifting, but upper-body strength became a central part of her sporting direction.
That pathway eventually led her towards Para Powerlifting. Watson began competing in the sport in 2018, was classified in 2019 and made her Australian debut in 2021.
At the World Para-Powerlifting Championships in Georgia in 2021, she lifted 120 kilograms in the +86kg class, broke an Oceania record and finished eighth overall. At that stage, she had been competing for less than a year, making the result an early sign of her potential at international level.
Birmingham Bronze Becomes A Defining Moment
Watson’s rise continued in 2022 when she won gold at the Para-Powerlifting Brisbane Classic, a result that helped open the door to her Commonwealth Games selection.
At Birmingham 2022, she delivered the performance that became the defining moment of her career so far. Her bronze medal in the women’s heavyweight event ended a long wait for Australia in Commonwealth Games Para Powerlifting, with the country’s previous medal in the sport coming in 2006 through Darren Gardiner in Melbourne.
The Birmingham result also confirmed Watson’s place among Australia’s key Para Powerlifting competitors, giving her a major international medal less than two years after her Australian debut.
Paris Experience And A Bigger Lift
Watson later competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, finishing sixth in the women’s +86kg class with a lift of 133 kilograms.
Her progress continued at the Para-Powerlifting National Championships at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast on 6 July 2025. There, she completed lifts of 135 kilograms, 140 kilograms and 145 kilograms, with her final lift surpassing her previous personal record of 138 kilograms.
The 145-kilogram lift marked another significant performance before the World Championships in Cairo in October and gave Watson another major result before her next Commonwealth Games campaign.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August, with Para Powerlifting events to be held at the Scottish Event Campus, including The Hydro. The sport will open the Games’ medal programme on Friday, 24 July.
Watson will be joined in Australia’s Para Powerlifting team by Benjamin Wright, Cameron Whittington, Daniel Bos, Natasha Price and Jade Pritchard. The squad brings together returning medallists, experienced competitors and debut athletes.
For Watson, Glasgow 2026 is not just another event on the calendar. It is the next stage of a career that has moved from Jindalee’s local sporting interest to international platforms, national records, a Commonwealth Games bronze medal and the Paralympic Games.
Her story now continues with another chance to represent Australia, carrying both the experience of Birmingham and Paris and the local connection that helped frame the beginning of her Commonwealth Games journey.
Cyclists and pedestrians using the Centenary Motorway Bikeway at Jindalee need to plan around a 48-hour closure this Easter weekend, with a section of the bikeway shutting from 5am Friday 10 April until 5am Sunday 12 April 2026.
The project team has tied the closure directly to works on the old Centenary Bridge, which crews are currently rehabilitating as part of a major upgrade to the river crossing. Workers need to safely remove concrete bridge deck units from above the bikeway in Amazons Place Park, and the nature of this demolition work prevents them from keeping the path open during those hours.
What’s Happening Overhead
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade has been underway since April 2023 and is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Brisbane’s western corridor. The first stage, a new three-lane northbound bridge, opened to motorists in December 2025. Stage two, which is now underway, involves rehabilitating the original existing bridge into a three-lane southbound road, with full completion of the project targeted for 2027.
The works this Easter weekend form part of that second stage. Construction crews will saw-cut and demolish concrete deck structures from the first bridge span, crush the concrete on site, transport crushed materials off the motorway, and carry out modifications to sewerage pipes. All of that activity takes place directly above the bikeway in Amazons Place Park, making the closure a practical safety necessity rather than an inconvenience that could be worked around.
Exactly Where and How the Closure Applies
The closure affects the bikeway between Kooringal Drive Bridge and the Centenary Bridge on the southern side of the river. Traffic controllers will intermittently hold and release riders approaching from the north eastern side as they cross the bridge, with access limited to Amazons Place Park only during those windows.
The closure affects the bikeway between Kooringal Drive Bridge and the Centenary Bridge on the southern side of the river. Traffic controllers will intermittently hold and release riders approaching from the north eastern side as they cross the bridge, with access limited to Amazons Place Park only during those windows.
Traffic controllers will be stationed at key locations to guide users safely through the affected area.
Connecting Riders Across Brisbane’s West
The Centenary Motorway Bikeway serves as one of Brisbane’s most heavily used active transport corridors, connecting the western suburbs to the city and linking into the Western Freeway Bikeway at Fig Tree Pocket. Commuters and recreational riders rely on the route through Amazons Place Park as a critical link when travelling between Jindalee, Kenmore, Mount Ommaney and the inner west.
The Centenary Bridge was first opened in 1964, built to service the developing western suburbs including Jindalee, Mount Ommaney and Westlake, and has been part of the daily fabric of the area for more than six decades. When the full upgrade completes in 2027, the bridge precinct will include improved active transport connections, a five-metre wide shared path through Amazons Place Park and better links to the Western Freeway Bikeway, ultimately delivering a significantly better experience for the riders currently navigating the disruption.
Planning Your Ride This Easter
The bikeway closure runs from 5am Friday 10 April to 5am Sunday 12 April 2026, subject to weather and construction conditions. Riders who regularly use this route should plan an alternative for that 48-hour window. For updates on the broader Centenary Bridge Upgrade project and active transport impacts, click here.
A storm-damaged family home in Jindalee is set to go to auction after a large gum tree fell through the property, leaving the long-held residence structurally compromised.
A Sudden Storm That Changed Everything In Jindalee
A property at 12 Elinga Street, Jindalee, is being taken to auction following severe damage caused during a major storm on 26 October 2025. During the weather event, a large gum tree fell through the centre of the house, significantly affecting the structure.
The incident occurred while one of the owners was inside the home. No injuries were reported, but the damage altered the condition of a residence that had stood for decades.
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More Than 50 Years Of Family Ownership
The home has been held by the same family for more than 50 years and was originally designed and built by its owners. Over that time, it served as the setting for family milestones and daily life.
Originally a single-level four-bedroom dwelling, the property is now being presented as a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with three car spaces following the storm damage.
Repair Challenges Lead To Difficult Decision
After the storm, the owners worked through insurance processes and assessed repair options. However, the scale of work required, combined with personal circumstances, led to the decision not to proceed with restoring the home.
Instead, the property is being offered to the market, providing an opportunity for buyers to repair the structure, rebuild entirely, or redesign the site.
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Large Block Draws Buyer Attention
The Jindalee property sits on a 1,153 square metre block at the end of a cul-de-sac within the Centenary suburbs. The land size and location have attracted attention from buyers considering renovation or redevelopment pathways.
Potential buyers include those with building or trade experience, as well as those seeking a site for a new home or investment.
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Auction Day Set For 29 March
The property is scheduled for on-site auction on Sunday, 29 March, at 10:00 a.m., with an inspection earlier that morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The storm that caused the damage was classified as a significant event, with more than 11,000 insurance claims lodged shortly after. The Jindalee home was among the properties affected across Brisbane.
What Comes Next For The Site
The auction outcome will determine the next stage for the property, with buyers expected to weigh options between restoring the existing structure or starting anew.
For the family, the sale marks the conclusion of more than five decades of ownership. For prospective buyers, it presents a chance to secure a large block in an established part of Jindalee.
The next major stage of the Centenary Bridge Upgrade is on the horizon, with reconstruction works on the southbound side of the Centenary Bridge expected to commence in 2026.
Following the recent opening of the new northbound bridge to traffic, attention will soon turn to the original bridge structure, which will be rebuilt to form a modern, three-lane southbound crossing over the Brisbane River at Jindalee.
Once reconstruction begins, the existing bridge will undergo extensive works to upgrade its structure, road surface and safety features. When complete, the southbound bridge will match the new northbound crossing, delivering six traffic lanes across the river and significantly improving capacity along the Centenary Motorway corridor.
The southbound upgrade is expected to bring long-term benefits for the local community, including smoother traffic flow during peak periods, improved travel time reliability and a safer driving environment. Longer merge lanes and modern design standards are intended to reduce congestion and ease pressure on surrounding local roads.
Active transport users can also expect improvements. The broader Centenary Bridge Upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling connections, linking more seamlessly with existing shared paths and improving accessibility for residents travelling between Jindalee, Sinnamon Park and surrounding suburbs.
Importantly, the project has been staged to keep traffic moving throughout construction. With northbound traffic now using the new bridge, reconstruction of the southbound structure can proceed while maintaining lanes in both directions, minimising disruption for road users.
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade forms part of a wider investment in the Centenary Motorway, a key transport spine for Brisbane’s western suburbs. With traffic volumes continuing to grow, the southbound reconstruction represents a critical step in future-proofing the corridor for decades to come.
We’ve combed Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Middle Park, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Sumner, Sumner Park BC, and Westlake 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!
Travis Chalmers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic as always, time and time again. By far the best pizza in Brisbane, and a full menu of cocktails to match. Special shoutout to Kane – he will always go above and beyond to ensure each customer has a fantastic experience, and I consider his service level to be one of the best around. You will not regret coming here. Very reasonably priced as well. Pizza in the photo is a half n half – Paella and Reef n Beef.
S Andrews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We ordered for Takeaways! The gorgonzola calzone was cooked perfectly — nice and crunchy, with just the right amount of saltiness and a great hit of blue cheese. The pepperoni pizza was yummm! You could tell the pepperoni was really good quality. Both pastas we ordered were absolutely amazing — honestly, I couldn’t fault them at all. Literally finished every single dish which is unusual for us!
Laura Grace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The pizzas here are unmatched. They are the standard you find in Venice. The service is from friendly young people. The wait time for food tends to be a little longer than standard however it is well worth the wait as the ingredients are fresh and packed on. It’s a nice deck area I just wish the lighting was a little less stark and more ambient to enhance the vibe, but this is a preference. Would be lovely to have music too. The bar is gorgeous and attention to detail has been put into the overall aesthetics of the venue. The app and website make easy booking and ordering. Overall I recommend this place, thank you for being a valuable restaurant in our community.
Bryan Belcher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing evening! We chose to celebrate my twin boys 22 Birthday at Icarus Greek. We are so glad we did! The service was fantastic, food brilliant, and a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The manager that took our order was brilliant, and the young ladies that were serving were great. The food is truly amazing . There are so many bursting flavours. Thanks to everyone. A small kitchen at the back producing great food. Well done. We will be back . Thank you for helping make my sons 22 birthday memorable ❤️ 💪👍👊🙏.
Angela Kajar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great greek food, generous serves. We visited Sunday evening to celebrate 3 family birthdays. Recommend the Saganaki, calamari, souvlaki plates, keftedes and pastitsio. Service from the young waitresses was ok. Perhaps as we were seated round the corner we might have been slightly overlooked as entree plates weren’t cleared until they came to deliver the main dishes which was a bit of a juggle. A little bit loud on the deck from the traffic going down the street, but overall a good night.
Chin Keong Yoong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food was amazing. My family and friends love every thing we order. The customer service was awesome. Attended our needs very promptly and professionally. Highly recommended to anyone want to try Greek cuisine.
Keith McAuliffe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good service. Nice and peaceful on the idyllic Westlake drive, with a really nice out door seating area surrounded by these Mediterraneany arches. Atmosphere is warm, friendly, happy peaceful. Good place to talk with friends of the beaten path.
Inaya Halpin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had brunch today and the service was lovely and also our food. Looking forward to see a full menu on our next visit.
Elliott Bledsoe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’ve been here a few times and can say that it is consistently good food. It looks good and tastes good. We’ve had the omelet a few times and it’s always good. The breakfast tacos are also very good, as is the fritters. And there’s often unique little touches, like the lightly pickled fennel with the fritters. Delicious! And the coffee is good too. So the question isn’t to be or not to be, but to go today and tomorrow too!
Albany Yak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Burger’s and sides. Service was very good and reasonable price. Can’t wait to come back.
Denis Forbes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Family recommended this place and wow not disappointed. Value for money is downright amazing, $10 burger is truly something I thought I wouldn’t see outside of chain fast food restaurants. Oh and the chips, I’ve eaten many a chip, even made many a thrice cooked chip, and these are just bloody good. Wish I lived in the area as this place would be a weekly visit location. Thanks for providing a solid feed for the family for a price that isn’t ridiculous!
Tony Robertson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Always fantastic burgers here, and well worth the drive. Guaranteed you’ll find a few different burgers to your liking here.
Karen Lay-Brew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of our regular local faves for consistently good quality meals. Love that they have “The Wise” option in the menu for … well, those of us who are more wise. The barman introduced me to Pub+ app – a reward system, that has given back a few freebies.
Ishan Sethi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of organising a function at Centenary Tavern and was assisted by the lovely female manager. She was incredibly helpful, polite, and made the whole booking process so smooth and stress-free. Her friendly attitude and attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommend this place, especially if you’re planning an event, you’re in great hands with the management team. The food was also great and helpful with all our dietary requirements
Cassie Lee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visited on ANZAC day for 2 Up. Staff member who ran it did a great job. Had a steak and it was cooked beautifully. Didn’t take long to come out, and all the staff were lovely. Will definitely be back.
Centenary, as it is known today, consists of several suburbs namely, Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Westlake, Riverhills, Sumner, Sinnamon Park, and Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Do you know how and why Centenary was formed? Let’s take a look back at the historic past of Centenary and the origins of the names of its suburbs.
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In 1959, Queensland’s Centenary Year, a land developer named Hooker Rex planned the Centenary project. The project was a suburban development proposal that included a number of neighbourhoods with their own services and facilities that are capable of providing for all the needs of its residents.
The development started with the purchase of farmland in 1960. The contract for 1,416 hectare-development was agreed upon by the Council in 1961.
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The Centenary Bridge and Highway were among the most important parts of the development as it provided access to and from the city and the northern suburbs. Officially opened on 14 October 1964, the Centenary Bridge was financed by the developers while the Centenary Highway was built by the Brisbane City Council still at the developers’ expense.
The suburbs and industrial estates that were planned to be a part of the Centenary project were Jindalee, Jamboree Heights, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Westlake, Middle Park, and Sumner. Meanwhile, Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sinnamon Park were developed separately.
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The development was under the management of a public company called the Centenary Estates Limited for six years. In October 1967, the private shareholders were bought out by the Hooker Corporation Limited and the entire project was once again owned by the corporation.
The Establishment of the Centenary Suburbs
Jindalee
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Jindalee is an Aboriginal word which means “bare hills”. The establishment of the suburb in September 1962 brought the first public transport in the area, a bus going to and from Oxley Station.
Among the earliest establishments in the district were the Jindalee Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Bowls Club and the Looranah St. shopping centre. With its well-established golf course, swimming pool, and sporting facilities, it wasn’t long before Jindalee became a centre for sporting activities.
Jamboree Heights
Jamboree Heights was initially a part of Jindalee. When the Boy Scout held it’s Eighth Australian Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree in Brisbane, Hooker Centenary provided the site. Later on, the place came to be called Jamboree Heights.
The 50th Anniversary of that historic Jamboree was celebrated in Jamboree Heights in January 2018. During that time, the participants learned more about the first Queensland Jamboree in 1967-1968.
Mount Ommaney is considerably larger than Jindalee and Jamboree Heights. Despite the sloping nature of the terrain in the area, Hooker Centenary was able to develop a number of “Private Courts” in Mount Ommaney in January 1970, a feat considered a first in Australia.
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Each private court contains approximately seven homes, each with their own private entrance and shared private ownership of internal roads and nature strips.
Mount Ommaney became a prestige homesite that offers excellent views of the mountains and the city.
The suburb is also home to the first women’s golf club in Australia, the McLeod Country Golf Club, which was completed in 1969. The original golf club was comprised of 9 holes and a clubhouse. It was later extended to a full complement of 18 holes in 1971.
Riverhills
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Riverhills is named for its ideal location offering sweeping panoramic views of the Brisbane River. In January 1973, it was mainly marketed by the developer as a suburb for young people with young families, designed with a cul-de-sac concept that focuses on having a quiet environment with lots of privacy. Many of its streets were named after rivers, lakes, and other waterways of the world.
Westlake
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Westlake was named by the developers in June 1973 for its nine-hectare freshwater lake. The developers maximised the landscape to give most of its homesites a view of the vast lake.
Sumner
Sumner was named after the Sumner family who had been farmers and landholders in the area. Though the name was originally given to a road, the suburb later adapted the name in 1969.
Seventeen Mile Rocks
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The Seventeen Mile Rocks suburb used to include Sinnamon Park in 1975 as it extended farther west. With the development of Sinnamon Park, the boundaries of the suburb changed and currently, part of the Edenbrooke Estate is in Seventeen Mile Rocks and part in Sinnamon Park.
Seventeen Mile Rocks have gone through several developments under different estate developers namely ECOSSE Investments Pty Ltd, BMD Constructions, Baldwin-Riverlands, and Verandah.
Middle Park
Middle Park was strategically named by the developers in July 1976 to reflect its location in the middle of the Centenary Suburbs. The area offers northerly views of the McLeod Country Golf Club.
Sinnamon Park
In 1989, Sinnamon Park was developed originating from the suburb Seventeen Mile Rocks. The new suburb was named after the family of James Sinnamon and Margaret, who were the pioneer European settlers in the area.
Photo credit: monumentaustralia.org.au
Today, Sinnamon Park houses a memorial dedicated to Thomas Macleod to celebrate his historic flights on 22 December 1910.
These are the historical origins of the names of the Centenary Suburbs. To have a deeper grasp on the history of Centenary, visit Centenary Suburbs Historical Society Inc.
