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New Function Facility Application Covers Two Addresses at Jindalee Shopping Centre

Sing Sing Investments Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a function facility and building work across two street addresses at the Allsports Shopping Village in Jindalee, a site where a function venue was already approved in an earlier decision.

What the Application Covers

Jindalee — *Photo Credit:* DA *A007090953*

Brisbane City Council records list the application as A007090953. It seeks a material change of use for a function facility, along with permission to carry out building work. The land spans 19 Kooringal Drive and 235 Sinnamon Road, which together form a commercial corner site. Council records give the official address as 19 Kooringal Drive, Jindalee, Queensland 4074.

The applicant says it wants to alter how the property is used. The documents reviewed do not say how large the facility would be, where it would sit or how many guests it could hold.

What Was Approved Before

This is not the first time a function facility has been in play here. On 23 March 2021, the council approved a development permit for a function facility at 19 Kooringal Drive. That approval converted one upper-storey tenancy and added a small extension. The land is an 8,409-square-metre lot in the Neighbourhood Centre Zone, and the centre holds shops, food and drink outlets, restaurants and medical services.

Noise rules came with that approval. Music was limited to a low or background level between 10 p.m. and midnight, and external openings had to stay closed while the venue was in use, apart from the main opening. An appeal against the conditions, listed as QPEC 927/21, was started, and an amended acoustic report was prepared as part of resolving it. That report set new music limits and a 6 p.m. to midnight closing period for windows and doors, with a few exceptions.

The site’s history goes back further. It has had approvals for indoor sport and recreation, offices and food and drink uses, plus earlier function facility proposals.

How the Two Compare

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So how does the current application differ from what came before? The documents point to a few things, though not as many as readers might hope.

The land is the clearest difference. The 2021 approval and its later change request refer to 19 Kooringal Drive, described as Lot 7 on RP843729. The current application names that address and 235 Sinnamon Road as well. The scope also reads differently. The earlier approval was a single tenancy conversion with a small extension, while the current application is described only as a material change of use and building work.

What the documents do not say matters just as much. They do not state whether the current application relates to the existing venue, a larger one or an additional one, and they do not set out its noise conditions or operating hours.

A Separate Request on the Earlier Approval

Another request sits alongside. Under section 78 of the Planning Act 2016, the applicant asked to change the 2021 approval, which is listed as A005602589. It proposes a small entry vestibule east of the main door and asks that the western and main doors be allowed to stay open until 8 p.m. The applicant says patrons leaving for the toilets or a smoke have sometimes left the main door open by accident. It describes the change as minor, though whether it qualifies is for the council to decide. The documents do not say whether this request and the current application are linked.

What Happens Next

The documents reviewed do not show when either application was lodged, whether a decision has been made or whether the public can comment. Residents wanting the latest status can search the application numbers on the council’s Development.i website. Development.i gives access to past and current development application details and basic property information for the Brisbane City Council area. The noise findings mentioned above come from the applicant’s consultants and have not been tested by the council.

Published Date 06-October-2026

New Girders Mark Next Stage of Centenary Bridge Reconstruction

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Work on the old Centenary Bridge at Jindalee is moving into reconstruction, with new girders and deck components forming the next stage of its conversion into a three-lane southbound crossing of the Brisbane River. Crews spent earlier stages of 2026 removing sections of the existing bridge superstructure before beginning the rebuilding work.

A Department of Transport and Main Roads community notice at the worksite says works will run from September to November 2026. Intermittent night works include girder deliveries and equipment movements, excavation, installation of precast deck panels and deck pours, while the notice says the girders themselves will be placed on the old bridge during daytime works.

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New steel replaces removed spans

BMD, which is delivering the project in joint venture with Georgiou, says reconstruction of the southbound bridge began in 2026, and demolition started in April. Span 1 was removed during a 48-hour active-transport-path closure, while removal of the bridge’s existing I-girders has continued ahead of steel girder installation later in 2026.

The existing bridge structures are being rehabilitated to carry three southbound lanes, complementing the three northbound lanes on the new bridge. TMR says the project will increase the river crossing from four to six lanes and provide longer entry and exit ramps as well as upgraded facilities for pedestrians and bicycle riders.

Riders face intermittent holds

Bicycle riders and pedestrians using the path beside the bridge will be intermittently held and released by traffic controllers as the September-to-November works proceed. The on-site notice describes temporary holds rather than a continuous closure during the three-month work period.

TMR says the existing active-transport network, or an equivalent route, is to remain available during construction, although temporary detours and access changes may be required as work moves through different stages. The rehabilitated southbound bridge will ultimately include an active-transport path about five metres wide, with improved connections to the Western Freeway Bikeway and local destinations.

Northbound bridge cleared the way

Traffic began using the new 270-metre northbound bridge in November 2025, allowing the older crossing to be taken out of its previous role and rebuilt for southbound traffic. BMD says construction of the new bridge involved 30 precast girders, some up to 48 metres long and weighing more than 200 tonnes.

The Centenary Bridge Upgrade stretches between Sinnamon Road at Jindalee and Kenmore Road at Kenmore. TMR currently lists total investment at $353.5 million, including $214.25 million from the Queensland Government and $139.25 million from the Australian Government.

Construction on the overall upgrade began in early 2023. The Australian Government’s infrastructure program lists the project as under construction and gives late 2027 as the expected completion period.

Published 23-Sept-2026

Two Charged Following Alleged Wounding in Jindalee

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Two people have been charged following an alleged wounding in Jindalee.

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.

Please quote reference number QP2601475531.

Published 7-Aug-2026

One Week, Seven Suburbs and a Chance to Clear the Kerb

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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.

Brisbane waste services — *Photo Credit: BCC*

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.

Centenary kerbside collection — Photo Credit: BCC

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.

Residents may be required to remove unacceptable items that are not collected and dispose of them another way.

The Brisbane Bin and Recycling app can also provide reminders about upcoming bin and kerbside collection services in the area.

Published 3-Aug-2026

Jindalee Vacant Block Sells for $992,000 as Long-Time Local Farewells Home Lost to Fire

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.

For the vendor, the $992,000 result marks the end of a long road — and, by all accounts, the beginning of a new one, with her little dog in tow.

Published 13-July-2026

Why Sophie Malcolm is One to Watch for 2032 Brisbane Games

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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 Balancing Act of an Elite Student

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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.

Community Spirit in the Heart of Jindalee

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.

Looking Toward the 2026 Horizon

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.

Published Date 09-July-2026

Jindalee Para Powerlifter Hani Watson Eyes Next Commonwealth Games Chapter

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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.

From Jindalee To The Commonwealth Stage

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.

Hani Watson — *Photo Credit:* *Queensland Academy of Sport*/Facebook

Glasgow 2026 Opens The Next Chapter

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.

Published 14-May-2026

Centenary Bikeway Closure at Jindalee: What Riders Need to Know This Easter Weekend

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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.

Centenary Bridge allows the bikeway to cross the Brisbane River — Photo Credit: TMR Qld

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.

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.

Published 03-April-2026

Storm-Damaged Home In Jindalee Heads To Auction After Tree Impact

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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.

Jindalee storm-damaged home — Photo Credit: Ray White Centenary

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.

Queensland real estate — Photo Credit: Ray White Centenary

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.

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.

Published 29-Mar-2026

Southbound Centenary Bridge Reconstruction Set to Begin in 2026

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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.

Published 9-Jan-2026