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Police Share Personal Safety Tips at Busy Chermside Retail Precinct

Police took to the streets of Chermside this week, sharing practical personal safety tips with shoppers and commuters as part of a targeted community engagement effort at the suburb’s busy retail and entertainment precinct.

Officers from the North Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit and Cross Cultural Liaison Unit were on the ground on Tuesday, 9 June, moving through the area to speak directly with the public. The Mobile Police Beat was also deployed to support the visit, offering advice on both personal safety and vehicle security.

The operation centred on Chermside’s major retail hub — Westfield Chermside, one of Australia’s largest shopping centres, which draws visitors from across Brisbane’s north to its mix of retail stores, dining outlets, and entertainment venues.

Staying safe in public

Officers spoke to commuters about the value of staying alert and projecting confidence when out in public. Key advice included being aware of surroundings at all times, trusting gut instincts when something feels off, and removing yourself from any situation that feels unsafe.

One reminder that resonated with many was the simple habit of putting your phone away while walking — using headphones or scrolling through a device reduces situational awareness and can make a person more vulnerable. Police also recommended sticking to well-lit areas when walking at night, facing oncoming traffic, and letting someone know where you’re headed and when you expect to be back.

Detailed personal safety resources for adults, seniors, and young people are available through the Queensland Police Service’s personal safety website.

Don’t make your car an easy target

Vehicle security was also a focus during the engagement. Officers reminded locals that opportunistic theft from cars is often preventable with a few straightforward habits.

The advice was clear: remove valuables from your vehicle, or at the very least keep them out of sight. Personal documents are a particular concern — leaving them in a car creates a real risk of identity theft and fraud. Police also flagged the importance of locking all doors and windows, even when a vehicle is parked on your own property, and keeping garage door openers concealed.

For those wanting an extra layer of protection, officers suggested looking into security add-ons such as car alarms, immobilisers, or ignition shields. Engraving a unique identifier onto valuables is another option that can assist police in recovering property if it is stolen.

Parking in well-lit areas and fitting anti-theft screws to number plates were also highlighted. North Brisbane residents can order the screws online — details are available through the Queensland Police Service’s Brisbane North community page.

A regular reminder for a high-traffic area

Chermside’s Westfield precinct is one of the busiest in Queensland, serving a trade area of more than 900,000 people and attracting millions of visits each year. With that kind of foot traffic, it’s a logical location for police to engage with the community on everyday safety habits.

If you missed Tuesday’s Mobile Police Beat, the Queensland Police Service’s personal safety resources remain available online any time.

Published 13-June-2026

‘Conquering Breast Cancer’ Screening at Event Cinemas Chermside

Residents across Brisbane’s northside can catch the new Australian documentary Conquering Breast Cancer when it screens at Event Cinemas Chermside. The film shares powerful stories of resilience, advocacy and medical innovation while highlighting the importance of prevention and early detection.

Presented beginning 10 June by filmmaker Sue Collins and produced by impact filmmakers Mike Hill and Sue Collins, the feature-length documentary combines expert medical insight with the personal experiences of survivors, advocates and researchers working to reduce the impact of breast cancer in Australia.

Among those featured are Olympic legend and breast cancer advocate Raelene Boyle AM, MBE, First Nations survivor and mountaineer Kristal Kinsela, male breast cancer survivor and former professional basketballer Paul Maley, and podcaster Dr Charlotte Tottman. The film also includes insights from leading experts including Professor Bruce Mann, Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips and Associate Professor Christine Chaffer.

conquering breast cancer documentary — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

More Than 20,000 Australians Diagnosed Every Year

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women and the second most commonly diagnosed cancer overall.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, more than 20,000 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Around 56 people receive a diagnosis every day, while more than 3,300 Australians lose their lives to the disease annually — the equivalent of approximately nine deaths every day.

While the majority of cases occur in women over 50, breast cancer also affects younger Australians. Around 1,000 women under the age of 40 are diagnosed each year, highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection across all age groups.

The Survivors, Advocates and Experts Behind the Film

Rather than focusing solely on statistics, Conquering Breast Cancer tells the stories of Australians whose lives have been changed by the disease.

The documentary follows survivors, patient advocates and researchers from across the country, exploring everything from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship, recurrence, genetic risk and the emotional impact breast cancer can have on individuals and families.

breast cancer patient — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The film also highlights the experiences of people living with metastatic breast cancer, as well as Australians making difficult decisions around preventative treatment after discovering they are at high genetic risk of developing the disease.

Early Detection Remains One of the Strongest Defences

A central theme throughout the documentary is the importance of prevention and early detection.

Medical experts featured in the film discuss advances in screening technologies, personalised risk assessment, targeted therapies and clinical trials that are helping improve outcomes for patients.

While Australia has achieved five-year survival rates of more than 90 per cent, the filmmakers argue that breast cancer is far from solved and that ongoing investment in research, screening programs and access to treatment remains essential.

The documentary also examines how researchers are working towards reducing recurrence rates and improving long-term outcomes for those who have already undergone treatment.

researchers working on breast cancer improvements — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The Growing Impact on Australian Families and Communities

Beyond the personal toll, breast cancer continues to have a significant impact on communities across Australia.

More than 160,000 Australians are currently living after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis within the past decade. Research has also shown the disease carries substantial social and economic costs, affecting workforce participation, family wellbeing and quality of life.

breast cancer warriors and supporters — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The filmmakers hope the documentary will encourage more Australians to understand their personal risk, participate in recommended screening programs and support ongoing efforts to improve prevention, treatment and research.

As the third instalment in the Conquering Cancer documentary series, Conquering Breast Cancer aims to start conversations, challenge complacency and highlight both the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead.

For more information and session times, visit ConqueringBreastCancer.com.au.

Published 9-June-2026

Nearly 200 Apartments Proposed for Kelso Street as Chermside’s Skyline Keeps Climbing

Five properties on a Chermside street could make way for a 15-storey residential tower, with a developer having lodged plans to build 193 apartments on the site.

Read: Major Residential Project Proposed for Kelso Street

Plans lodged with Brisbane City propose demolishing the properties at 10 to 18 Kelso Street to make room for the complex, developed by CS Development Group.

The building would contain 41 one-bedroom, 124 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom apartments across roughly 3,035 square metres, along with a swimming pool, spa, sundeck, gym, steam room and sauna. Three underground levels would provide 282 car parks, split between 234 residential spaces and 48 visitor bays. Inset parking bays would also be added along the street itself, together with a new footpath.

Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online – A007025371

According to the project’s architects, the vision is for “a high quality, multi-residential development that facilitates a lifestyle that will benefit all of its residents, from first home buyers to families and downsizers.” The planning documents describe the project as one that will “enhance the Chermside precinct” by adding to the area’s “diverse mix of residential developments.”

The location sits within easy reach of the Chermside shopping centre, Prince Charles Hospital and the Chermside bus interchange. The site falls within the High Density Residential zone under Brisbane City Plan 2014, within the Chermside Centre Neighbourhood Plan’s Residential North Precinct. That zone is intended to support high-density residential development where lot amalgamation is achievable, while protecting the amenity of neighbouring properties through transitions in height and scale at site boundaries.

Kelso Street also falls within the proposed Chermside Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, announced in February but not yet in effect. The broader area has already been changing. The Adina hotel recently opened nearby, and Curwen Terrace has seen freestanding houses progressively replaced by high-rise apartment buildings along its western edge.

At 15 storeys, the proposal exceeds the 10-storey acceptable outcome under the neighbourhood plan, making it impact assessable and subject to a public consultation process. A pre-lodgement meeting was held with council in February 2026.

In response, council’s planner described the proposed height as “an appropriate response to the need for increased residential density in a highly accessible location proximate to high frequency public transport, a major retail centre and hospital services,” noting that the Chermside Centre Neighbourhood Plan accommodates building heights of up to 15 storeys.

Read: Residents Warned: Multi-Residential Carparks Targeted by Thieves in Chermside

Not everyone on the street sees it that way. Several neighbours raised concerns about the project, saying they were worried the tower would overshadow their homes, drag down property values and fundamentally alter the character of the area. One resident raised the disruption caused by a nearby construction project, pointing to heavy truck movements that had clogged the street and complaints about loud music during work hours.

At least two of the five properties earmarked for demolition were reported to still have tenants at the time of writing.

Published 6-June-2026

Sport And Cycling Spaces Proposed For 7th Brigade Park In Chermside

Photo Credit: BCC

Chermside locals could soon see new ways to play, ride and gather at 7th Brigade Park, with draft plans now open for feedback on proposed sport and cycling upgrades.

New Ideas For A Busy Chermside Park

7th Brigade Park has long served as a place for families, walkers, cyclists, sporting users and nearby residents to spend time outdoors. New draft plans now show how parts of the Chermside park could be shaped to offer more informal sport and cycling options while keeping space for quieter everyday use.

The proposed upgrade focuses on two new recreation areas: a multi-use sports space for casual games and an off-road cycling skills track for riders of different abilities.

The plans follow feedback gathered in November 2025, when locals were asked to share ideas on possible future improvements. That feedback showed interest in flexible sports spaces that could be used in different ways, as well as support for exploring an off-road cycling skills track.

The proposed changes are intended to respond to growth in Chermside and surrounding suburbs, where well-designed open space, recreation areas and informal activity spaces are becoming increasingly important.

Casual Sport Near Delaware Street And Newman Road

Near the open parkland at Delaware Street and Newman Road, the draft plans propose an informal multi-use sports area with two courts marked for different activities.

The courts would be designed for casual play, including basketball, netball, soccer and volleyball. Rather than being limited to formal club use, the space is intended for people who want to meet friends, have a quick game or use the park more actively without joining an organised sporting group.

The proposed area would also include seating walls with shade planting, an accessible connecting pathway, bike racks, rubbish bins and a drinking fountain.

Existing trees are intended to be retained and protected. The sports area has been proposed in a location where trees would not be affected, allowing the park to gain a more active recreation space while still keeping room for open parkland and relaxed use.

Cycling Track Proposed Near Murphy Road

Another key part of the draft plans is an off-road cycling skills track proposed near the Murphy Road car park.

The track would be designed for different experience levels, with options such as beginner flow tracks, intermediate tracks and advanced downhill tracks. The plans also include an adaptive bike adventure track, a slow riding zone, bridges and a gathering area with a shelter, bike racks, a drinking fountain and rubbish bins.

The track is intended to suit younger and older children, along with cyclists using adaptive mountain bikes. Its proposed location near the existing learn-to-ride track would help families with children of different ages and abilities use cycling facilities in the same part of the park.

The design has taken into account established trees, flood-affected areas, existing park infrastructure and nearby homes. Bridges and tracks are proposed to avoid impacts on tree roots, while potential new tree planting is also included.

Have A Say

Feedback on the 7th Brigade Park draft plans is open through an online survey.

Two information kiosks are also scheduled at the park near the Murphy Road entry, close to Kidspace Playground. The first is listed for 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and the second for 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, 7 June 2026.

Feedback closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

After the feedback period, responses will be reviewed alongside technical investigations and design requirements before a final concept plan is prepared. The final plan is planned for release in mid to late 2026.

The draft plans offer a clearer look at how 7th Brigade Park could support casual games, cycling practice, accessible pathways and everyday outdoor activity while continuing to serve a wide mix of park users.

Published 1-June-2026

Chermside Library Has the Second-Highest Visits of Any Library in Brisbane — and the Numbers Keep Climbing

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Chermside Library logged 373,959 visits between July 2025 and March 2026, making it the second most visited of Brisbane’s 33 libraries during that nine-month period and one of the fastest growing, with visits up by more than 21,500 compared to the same period the year before.

New figures released this week show Chermside’s strong position in a Brisbane library network that has seen total visits rise by around 100,000 in the first five months of 2026 compared to the same stretch of 2025. Of that increase, Chermside accounted for the largest share of any individual library, recording 21,566 additional visits year-on-year, ahead of Wynnum with 17,623 and Kenmore with 14,070.

The data covers the nine-month window from July 2025 to March 2026 and captures foot traffic across all 33 Brisbane libraries. Brisbane Square Library led overall with 398,678 visits, followed by Chermside, then Garden City, Sunnybank Hills and Carindale.

During that same period, Brisbane residents borrowed more than 4.4 million physical items across the network, covering books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and audiobooks, alongside more than 1.6 million digital items.

A library that grew out of a different Chermside

Chermside Library has not always sat on Hamilton Road. Its origins stretch back to 1957, when construction of an earlier library building began on Gympie Road, its distinctive roofline visible from the street while the shell was still being erected.

The old School of Arts Hall, which had previously stood on that site, was moved back from the road and remained there until the 1980s. The library later relocated to its current Hamilton Road home, where it underwent two major renovations over the years. The Gympie Road site it left behind is now home to a restaurant and a spice shop.

The Hamilton Road location has since grown into one of the most comprehensive suburban library facilities in Brisbane. The building includes undercover parking, lift access and quiet meeting rooms with after-hours booking capability.

A dedicated parents room serves families with young children, and the children’s section is widely regarded as one of the largest in the city, built around a feature bridge, a reading nook housed in a van, and an open activity play space alongside an extensive collection.

A cafe operates within the building, open during library hours. Multilingual collections across Chinese, Italian, Punjabi and Tagalog reflect the breadth of Chermside’s surrounding community.

Books borrowed

Across Brisbane’s library network, these were the most borrowed books and series of 2025 so far:

Adult fiction

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman — borrowed 2,306 times
In Too Deep by Lee Child
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
Nightshade by Michael Connelly

Non-fiction

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Wifedom by Anna Funder
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
RecipeTin Eats Tonight by Nagi Maehashi
Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

Junior readers

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Adventures Unlimited by Andy Griffiths
Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey
WeirDo by Anh Do
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland

Young adult

Powerless by Lauren Roberts
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Beyond the books

The figures capture more than just borrowing. Across the 2025 full year, Brisbane’s library network hosted more than 8,900 free events and workshops, downloaded 2.1 million e-books and audiobooks, facilitated more than 1.1 million free Wi-Fi sessions, and distributed more than 20,000 holds through 24/7 library lockers.

The BNELibraries app was downloaded more than 240,000 times over the same period.

The Mobile Library, which carries more than 4,000 books to suburbs without a permanent branch including Aspley, Bellbowrie, Brighton and Ellen Grove, contributed to the broader borrowing figures as well.

Chermside Library is at 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (with extended hours until 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays), Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Phone (07) 3403 7200. Library membership and the BNELibraries app are free.

Published 28-May-2026

Brisbane Gains New Apartment-Style Accommodation with Official Opening of Adina Chermside

A new 148-room apartment-style hotel has officially opened in Chermside, located close to Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane’s northern corridor.

Read: TFE Hotels’ Adina Chermside Brisbane Confirmed for April 2026 Opening

The property is operated by TFE Hotels under its Adina brand. It was developed by Brisbane-based Limitless Developments and designed by WMK Architecture.

Located at 523 Hamilton Road, the new hotel was officially opened this week by Chermside Ward Councillor Danita Parry alongside Adina Chermside general manager Sue Rowe and Limitless Developments director Nick Barr.

The design incorporates natural light, generous glazing, and integrated greenery intended to reflect the subtropical setting.

According to WMK Architecture practice director David Percival, the project was designed to create “a sense of retreat within an urban setting,” with interiors inspired by nearby Chermside Hills Reserve.

Rooms range from studio configurations to one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities. Guest amenities include an all-day café and bar, a gym, undercover parking, and meeting spaces.

The hotel is also targeting small corporate events and business gatherings, with dedicated meeting rooms including the Staib Room, Hamilton Room, and combined Maiwar Room for larger functions.

Delegate packages start from $75 per person and include meeting room hire, Wi-Fi, audiovisual facilities, catering, and refreshments.

General manager Sue Rowe said the property had been designed to serve a range of guest types, including visitors to the nearby hospital precinct, corporate travellers, families, and sporting groups. She said early demand had been strong, particularly among guests seeking more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room.

Rowe also described the opening as a personal milestone, marking her first hotel opening in a 28-year career with the group.

The hotel features works by Queensland photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies throughout the property, drawn from his coffee-table book BUSH.

The artwork focuses on regional and outback Queensland landscapes and communities, with Rowe saying the images reminded her of “the smell of dust after rain, the hum of cicadas, and the long roads home.”

The connection was particularly personal for Rowe, whose family history traces back to Diamond Downs cattle station in outback Queensland.

The hotel has partnered with Australian suppliers, including amenities brand Dilkara.

Group chief operating officer Chris Sedgwick said the Adina brand aimed to create spaces connected to their local destination through partnerships with Australian suppliers, artists, and designers.

CEO Antony Ritch described the Chermside opening as part of the group’s broader Queensland expansion strategy.

He referenced the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan, which forecasts demand for around 40,000 additional hotel rooms across the state, including up to 30,000 rooms needed by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Adina brand has also been expanding internationally, with recent openings in the United Kingdom and the rollout of its A by Adina label in Vienna, with Berlin to follow.

To mark the opening, the hotel has launched a “Shop, Stay and Play” package for bookings made before 31 July 2026, including discounted accommodation, a Westfield voucher, wine on arrival, and late checkout.

Read: Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside

Published 26-May-2026

Chermside West Locals Push for Public Toilets at Martindale Park

A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.

Read: Chermside West: Among Best Suburbs to Sell Under the Hammer

The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane “look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours.”

They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.

Photo credit: AustekPlay

The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park’s use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, “Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children’s playground.” The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.

Photo credit: AustekPlay

The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. “Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day,” the petition reads. “A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity.”

Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West

The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park’s boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.

“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.

Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.

Published 22-May-2026

Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside

Traffic lights and new pedestrian crossings are coming to the Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road intersection in Chermside, with concept design and investigation work underway following years of community advocacy for safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.

The project is now in its design phase, with a preliminary design expected to be shared publicly in mid-2026 before the community is invited to meet the project team and discuss the proposal. Main construction is planned from 2027, following final design. The upgrade is jointly funded by the state and Brisbane City authorities.

A long-running push for safer access

The stretch of Hamilton Road outside The Prince Charles Hospital has been the subject of sustained community concern since at least 2009. By 2019, the community had been campaigning for 16 years to see the roads around the hospital upgraded after multiple serious incidents, and more than 722 of the 726 Prince Charles Hospital staff surveyed after a fatal crash said the intersection needed to be upgraded.

In November 2018, a serious crash at Hamilton Road and Staib Road involved a BMW sedan travelling at high speed colliding with a Nissan Micra leaving The Prince Charles Hospital, seriously injuring the Nissan’s driver.

That same month, nurse Solita Honorio died days after a traffic crash outside the hospital, prompting renewed community calls for traffic signals on Hamilton Road and bringing together an alliance of approximately 150 people from local churches, unions, hospital staff and executives concerned about road safety at the site.

The loss galvanised a community that had already been advocating for change for years and set in motion the sustained pressure that has ultimately led to this project.

The changes planned for the intersection

The approved design direction installs new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the three-way intersection of Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road.

Traffic lights will improve visibility, manage traffic flow and reduce the risk of future crashes, while new crossing points will make the intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.

Improving access to The Prince Charles Hospital has been a central priority throughout the design process, and following community feedback across multiple design iterations, this has now been formally incorporated into the design moving forward.

The Prince Charles Hospital is a 690-bed major teaching and tertiary referral hospital operated by Metro North Health, recognised as Australia’s leading cardiothoracic hospital, drawing staff, patients and visitors from across Queensland every day. The volume of movement generated by a facility of that scale makes the intersection’s upgrade not merely a local traffic matter but a regional health infrastructure one.

The next stage of the upgrade process

On-site testing and surveying will take place along Hamilton Road and nearby streets throughout 2026 to support the finalisation of the design. This testing includes checking the condition and structure of the road surface, locating utilities, and accurately surveying levels, boundaries and existing features.

Works may take place during the day or at night depending on the activity involved.

Residents and commuters travelling through the area during this period may notice temporary noise, dust and vibration, construction vehicles, traffic controllers and temporary footpath diversions. Hamilton Road will remain open throughout, and there will be no impact to local property access.

The preliminary design will be shared from mid-2026, at which point the community will be invited to meet the project team and provide feedback before final design and construction proceed from 2027.

To register for project updates, click here or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Published 20-May-2026

G’day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More

Chermside families with babies and toddlers have a date to lock in this June, with G’day Little Queenslanders heading to 7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road for a morning of entertainment, activities, and community connection.

Read: 7th Brigade Park in Chermside: Perfect Family Day-out Destination

The event takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and entry is completely free. The morning is designed for families with young children to play, relax, and connect.

A live interactive experience featuring Bluey and Bingo is the headline act, bringing the much-loved characters to Brisbane’s northside. It is hard to think of a more fitting way to roll out the welcome mat for the state’s newest residents.

Beyond the entertainment, families can expect fun-filled activities, food and beverage trucks, and dedicated spaces designed for little ones to play and parents to actually breathe for a moment. Information stalls will also be set up on the day, giving families a chance to explore essential resources and connect with local services.

Don’t Forget to Register Your Little One

For families with children aged between zero and two years, there is something extra special in store. Parents can register their little one ahead of the event to receive a personalised certificate officially welcoming their child into the Queensland community. It is a small but genuinely lovely touch, the kind of keepsake that tends to find its way into a baby book and resurface years later.

Early birds will also be rewarded. The first 200 Little Queenslanders through the gates on the day will take home a free kids’ bucket hat, which is honestly a solid incentive to skip the slow morning start and get moving.

Photo credit: Facebook/Queensland Government

Premier David Crisafulli said the events were about bringing local families together to celebrate life’s early milestones. “G’day Little Queenslanders is about celebrating our youngest Queenslanders and connecting families with a wide range of support services and resources,” he said. “We’ll be holding these events in 14 communities across the State to make sure every family, no matter where they live in Queensland, feels supported and connected.”

The Chermside stop is one of 14 G’day Little Queenslanders events being held in communities across Queensland. It reflects a broader push to make sure families feel seen and supported during the earliest years of raising children.

Read: Hundreds March at Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park in Fight Against Brain Cancer

For local parents, the appeal goes beyond the entertainment. The newborn and toddler years can be a wonderfully chaotic but surprisingly lonely stretch of life, and events like this one offer a genuine reason to get out, meet other families in the neighbourhood and feel part of something bigger than the four walls of home.

7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road provides an open, family-friendly setting for the morning, with plenty of room for prams, young children and families to spread out and enjoy the day.

Published 19-May-2026

Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree

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A Chermside driver was taken to hospital after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane, with a 35-year-old Spring Hill man later arrested in Alderley.

Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Vehicle Theft Incident

A 35-year-old Spring Hill man has been charged with 25 offences after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane on 13 May.

Police alleged the incident began about 8am at a Chelmer home, where a man threatened a woman with a knife before stealing a blue BMW coupe. The woman was not physically injured.

The BMW was later sighted at 1:45pm on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Police alleged the driver then got out of the vehicle and stole a white Audi A1.

The Audi’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured during the incident and taken to hospital in a stable condition.

POLAIR Tracks Audi Through Chermside and Stafford

Police said the Audi was tracked by POLAIR as it travelled at speed through Chermside and Stafford.

During that period, police alleged the man attempted to steal at least five other vehicles at knifepoint.

The alleged sequence moved from Chelmer to Chermside and Stafford before ending in Alderley, where police arrested the man about 1:52 pm near the intersection of South Pine Road and Farrington Street.

At the time of the arrest, police alleged he was attempting to steal another vehicle.

Chermside vehicle theft — Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube

Spring Hill Man Charged With 25 Offences

The man was charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and attempted unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

He was also charged with two counts each of wilful damage, attempted armed robbery, breach of a domestic violence order, and attempted robbery with violence.

Further charges include one count each of robbery with violence, evade police, obstruct police, threats, and stealing.

Police bail was refused, and the man was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 14 May.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Published 18-May-2026