A development application lodged for 10–18 Kelso Street in Chermside is seeking approval for two residential towers reaching 15 storeys, proposing 193 apartments across a 3,035-square-metre site in one of Brisbane’s northside growth corridors.
The application replaces an earlier approved 10-storey build-to-rent scheme and represents a substantially redesigned approach to a site that has attracted developer attention for several years.
From one tower to two
Brisbane-based firm NMDS Architecture has designed the revised scheme, splitting what was previously a single building mass into two articulated towers connected by a landscaped podium.
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The change follows a formal pre-lodgement process in which planners raised concerns about building bulk, podium parking, streetscape presentation and residential amenity.
The applicant responded by removing all above-ground parking, sinking three basement levels to accommodate 282 car spaces, increasing rear setbacks and introducing a dedicated pedestrian lobby.
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The result is a design the applicant argues substantially reduces perceived bulk while improving access to natural light, breezes and privacy for future residents.
What’s planned for the site
The 193 apartments span a mix of one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with 41 one-bedroom units, 124 two-bedroom units and 28 three-bedroom units. Town planners Urbicus describe the mix as targeting first home buyers, families and downsizers across all demographic groups.
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Resident amenity across the development includes a swimming pool and spa, gymnasium, steam room, sauna, wellness space, co-working area and landscaped communal open space.
Deep planting runs across all site boundaries, and a single vehicle crossover to Kelso Street serves the three basement car park levels. The application also proposes 1.5 metres of road widening and indented on-street parking along the street frontage.
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A well-serviced site with a development history
The Kelso Street site sits roughly 300 metres west of Westfield Chermside and 60 metres north of The Prince Charles Hospital, placing it within easy walking distance of the suburb’s primary retail, health and transport infrastructure. The Chermside bus interchange, which provides direct services to the Brisbane CBD, is also nearby.
The site carries an HDR2 High Density Residential Zone, which permits buildings up to 15 storeys, and falls within the Chermside Centre Neighbourhood Plan. The new application, lodged in May 2026 under reference A007025371, is subject to assessment and no decision has yet been made.
Landscape architecture for the project is being handled by AS Design, with town planning by Urbicus.
Most people don’t give much thought to diagnostic imaging until the day their doctor says, “I’d like you to have a scan.”
For Sarah*, what began as persistent shoulder pain after a weekend of gardening ended with a referral from her GP. The doctor suspected more than a simple strain and recommended an X-ray, with the possibility of an MRI if further investigation was needed.
Like many patients, Sarah’s questions came almost immediately. Where do I go? How long will I have to wait? Will Medicare cover it? And if I need more than one type of scan, will I have to travel to different clinics?
Sarah’s experience is far from unusual. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, more than 10 million Australians—almost two in five people—received over 27 million Medicare-subsidised diagnostic imaging services in 2022–23, highlighting the important role imaging plays in diagnosing injuries, illnesses and ongoing health conditions.
For many patients, the clinic isn’t somewhere they ever expect to visit—it’s somewhere they hope they’ll never need. But when that referral does arrive, having quality diagnostic imaging available close to home can make an already stressful experience a little easier.
Now, residents across Brisbane’s north have another local option, with RRD Imaging opening a comprehensive diagnostic imaging clinic at The Village Carseldine.
More Than Just a Scan
Diagnostic imaging often provides the missing piece of the puzzle between symptoms and treatment.
Whether it’s investigating persistent pain, confirming a fracture, assessing a sporting injury, screening for breast cancer, monitoring bone health or examining internal organs, imaging helps doctors make informed decisions about what should happen next.
While patients often think of “getting a scan” as a single appointment, the reality can be more complicated. Depending on what’s being investigated, a doctor may require different types of imaging, each designed to answer different clinical questions.
One Referral, One Location
For Sarah, the possibility of needing both an X-ray and an MRI raised another concern.
Would she need to visit multiple providers?
It’s a situation many patients encounter. Depending on the provider, not every imaging service is available at every location. More specialised examinations such as MRI, bone density (DEXA), mammography or dental cone beam CT (CBCT) may require appointments at different facilities.
The new Carseldine clinic brings these services together under one roof, offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, bone density scanning, orthopantomogram (OPG), CBCT, lung cancer screening and selected image-guided procedures.
For patients, that can mean fewer bookings, less travelling between different facilities and a simpler experience when more than one type of examination is required.
“RRD Imaging Carseldine has been purpose-built to provide residents of Brisbane’s northside with access to advanced diagnostic imaging technology comparable to that available in major metropolitan hospitals,” the RRD Imaging Lead Radiologist said.
“Our equipment has been selected to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging while incorporating features designed to improve patient comfort, reduce scan times and support accurate diagnoses.
“By bringing these services together in a modern, community-based setting, patients and referring practitioners can access high-quality diagnostic care closer to home without the need to travel significant distances.”
Faster Answers Can Mean Faster Treatment
For many patients, the most difficult part isn’t the scan itself—it’s waiting.
Delays in diagnostic imaging can delay diagnosis and, in turn, treatment planning, particularly when doctors are trying to determine what’s causing a patient’s symptoms.
RRD Imaging’s Lead Radiologist points out that timely access had been a key consideration in designing the new clinic.
“We understand that timely access to diagnostic imaging is critical for patient care. Delays in imaging can result in delays to diagnosis and treatment.
“For this reason, our goal is to offer same-day or next-day appointments for most examinations wherever possible, helping to minimise wait times and enabling referring practitioners to make treatment decisions sooner.”
According to RRD Imaging, routine examination reports are generally provided to referring doctors within 24 to 48 hours, while urgent examinations may be prioritised and reported within two to four hours where clinically appropriate. Critical findings are also communicated directly to the referring practitioner when immediate attention is required.
Affordable Access Close to Home
Cost is another question many patients ask after receiving a referral.
Affordability is also a priority.
“At RRD Imaging, we are committed to making high-quality diagnostic imaging accessible, affordable and convenient for the community. We will bulk bill the vast majority of Medicare-eligible examinations where clinically appropriate.”
For services that do attract a gap payment, patients can generally expect out-of-pocket costs of around $20 to $150, depending on the examination, with fee information provided upfront before appointments so there are no surprises.
Another Piece of the Healthcare Puzzle
Sarah’s story is fictional, but the journey is one many people will recognise.
Whether it’s a child who falls off a bike, an athlete recovering from injury, someone attending a routine breast screen or pre-natal imaging, or an older person investigating osteoporosis, diagnostic imaging is often the next step after a visit to the doctor.
As Brisbane’s northern suburbs continue to grow, so too does the need for healthcare services closer to where people live. The arrival of a comprehensive imaging clinic in Carseldine adds another option for local patients and referring doctors—bringing a broad range of imaging services, same-day or next-day appointments for many examinations where possible, bulk billing for the vast majority of Medicare-eligible examinations where clinically appropriate, and the convenience of having multiple diagnostic services available under one roof.
Planning Your Visit
RRD Imaging Carseldine
RRD Imaging’s Carseldine clinic offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services, including:
MRI
CT
Ultrasound
X-ray
Mammography
Echocardiogram
Bone Density (DEXA)
Orthopantomogram (OPG)
Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
Lung Cancer Screening
Image-guided procedures
Patients can also expect:
Same-day or next-day appointments for many examinations where possible
Modern diagnostic imaging equipment
An experienced imaging team
Bulk billing for the vast majority of Medicare-eligible examinations where clinically appropriate
WorkCover, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and a wide range of insurance referrals accepted
Community-focused care close to home
RRD Imaging Carseldine officially opens on 1 July at Level 1, The Village, 520 Beams Road.
Published 29-June-2026
Sarah is a fictional patient whose story has been created to illustrate a common healthcare journey.This article contains information and imagery supplied by the clinic.RRD Imaging is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News.
A resilient Chermside local has proven that a simple daily routine of pulling weeds and eating a hearty breakfast is the surprising formula for reaching the rare milestone of 101 years of age.
After taking a tumble while working in her garden, the vibrant senior, Eloise, was treated at The Prince Charles Hospital before moving into Anglicare St Martin’s this week to begin her next chapter. She celebrated her latest birthday milestone surrounded by a mix of long-time friends, new acquaintances, and the hospital medical staff who aided her recovery. Eloise remains in excellent health and has seamlessly settled into her new care facility, which she now calls home.
The secret to such a long life goes beyond simple luck, with Eloise attributing her health to a lifetime of hard work and a commitment to exploring the globe. She spent many years travelling overseas with her husband, taking memorable trips to destinations like Russia, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.
At home, she prefers to stay active by pottering around the yard and removing weeds. She also insists that her daily routine of taking vitamin supplements and eating a substantial breakfast gives her the necessary energy to keep going.
Medical professionals agree that these consistent lifestyle choices make a massive difference in how we age. Dr Lucy Dakin, a geriatrician from the local hospital who attended the birthday celebrations, explained that reaching such an advanced age requires a mix of good genetics and dedicated self-care.
She noted that people who live for a century often share common traits, such as walking regularly, maintaining a clear sense of purpose, and practising gratitude daily. The doctor added that staying curious about the world, much like Eloise did through her travels and hobbies, is a key factor in keeping the mind sharp.
While reaching a century of life is still quite rare for the average person, medical teams are seeing a shift in the local wards. Dr Dakin observed that the number of centenarians is growing due to the generally ageing population. It is becoming increasingly common for patients in their hundreds to successfully recover from hospital visits and return to their normal lives. Because of this trend, doctors are highly focussed on promoting healthy diets, exercise, and strong social networks to give older patients the best chance of staying happy and healthy well into their hundreds.
School holidays often leave parents searching for ways to keep children entertained without spending a fortune. This winter, Westfield Chermside is giving local families another option, with a series of free Toy Story-themed activities inspired by Disney and Pixar’s latest film, Toy Story 5.
Across two weeks, children can step into the world of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends through interactive experiences, hands-on crafts and short animated films, all designed to celebrate the latest chapter in one of Pixar’s best-known movie franchises.
Toy Story adventures arrive in Chermside
The festivities begin with the Toy Story Tales Corner, an immersive space where families can watch four episodes from Disney+’s Forky Asks a Question series.
Running daily from 26 June to 9 July between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Centre Court near Telstra on Level 1, the experience gives younger visitors the chance to spend time with Forky, the curious handmade toy introduced in Toy Story 4, while enjoying a break from shopping.
The activity forms part of a Queensland-wide promotion celebrating the cinema release of Toy Story 5, which reached Australian theatres on 18 June.
Creative activities for young Toy Story fans
The Toy Story fun continues from 5 July to 9 July, when Centre Court transforms into a creative space where children can make and decorate their own themed keepsakes.
Families can take part in activities including DIY Forky creations, Slinky Dog-inspired crafts, decorated tote bags and bucket hats, each drawing inspiration from familiar characters from the Toy Story universe.
Rather than simply watching the story unfold on screen, children will have the chance to create something of their own to take home.
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Part of a statewide school holiday celebration
Westfield Chermside is one of several Queensland shopping centres taking part in the Toy Story 5 promotion, alongside locations including Coomera, Helensvale, Mt Gravatt and North Lakes.
While Westfield Carindale will host exclusive Buzz Lightyear and Woody meet-and-greet sessions, the Chermside program focuses on free activities that families can enjoy throughout the school holidays.
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Westfield members across Queensland can also enter a statewide competition through the Westfield app for the chance to win a family holiday to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The prize includes return flights for up to four people, accommodation at a Disney resort hotel and four-day Park Hopper theme park tickets.
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Westfield Chermside will host free Toy Story-themed activities, crafts and animated fun for families during the Queensland school holidays.
Northside commuters may be waiting until after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games before work begins on the proposed Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel, a nine-kilometre bypass between Carseldine and Kedron designed to ease congestion along one of Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors.
The project’s delivery timeline has come under renewed attention after Cr Adrian Schrinner indicated in his recent budget speech that the tunnel would be among the first major projects to commence following the 2032 Games.
The comments have sparked debate about when construction could begin on the transport project, which has been promoted as a solution to persistent traffic congestion affecting motorists across Brisbane’s northside.
Gympie Road remains one of Queensland’s busiest arterial roads, serving as a key transport corridor through suburbs including Chermside, Aspley, Kedron and Carseldine. Traffic delays are particularly noticeable around major intersections including Hamilton Road, Rode Road, Stafford Road and Beams Road.
Questions over delivery timeline
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Attention turned to the project’s schedule after Cr Schrinner referred to the tunnel as one of the first major infrastructure projects expected to begin immediately after the 2032 Games.
Opposition Leader Steven Miles argued the comments suggested residents could face several more years of congestion before any relief arrives. He said congestion on Gympie Road was already affecting motorists across Brisbane’s northside.
Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg did not provide a specific timeframe for construction when questioned about the project, stating that planning work was continuing as previously outlined.
Labor transport spokesman Bart Mellish also raised concerns about the future funding pathway for the tunnel, noting that planning and pre-construction funding allocated in previous budgets is approaching the end of its current funding period.
Cr Schrinner’s office later clarified that the comments reflected the scale and complexity of major tunnel projects, which typically require lengthy planning and delivery timeframes. The office noted that other significant underground infrastructure projects in Brisbane have taken many years to progress from planning to construction.
What is the Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel?
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The Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel is a proposed nine-kilometre, two-lane tolled bypass connecting Carseldine and Kedron. The project would include a seven-kilometre tunnel designed to run broadly alongside the existing Gympie Road corridor.
The proposal was announced in June 2024 and has been progressed by North Brisbane Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Queensland Investment Corporation. The tunnel is intended to provide an alternative route for through traffic travelling along Brisbane’s northside and ease congestion along Gympie Road.
For Chermside residents, the proposal has attracted particular attention because planning investigations identified several potential tunnel entry and exit locations within the suburb.
A report released last year identified eight possible access points in the Chermside area. Many details remain unresolved, including the final design, delivery schedule and funding arrangements.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is currently reviewing planning work previously undertaken by Queensland Investment Corporation.
According to the department, responsibility for the proposed tunnel was formally transferred on 1 July 2025. The review is continuing as authorities assess planning completed to date and consider the project’s next stages.
For now, motorists travelling through Chermside and surrounding suburbs continue to navigate one of Brisbane’s busiest road corridors while awaiting greater certainty on when the proposed bypass could move from planning into construction.
Families of young people with disability are scrambling to find alternatives after Wesley Mission Queensland announced it will close the ORCA Project, an employment-readiness program that has helped school leavers transition into the workforce since 2018.
The Brisbane-based service, operated by the Chermside-headquartered charity, will finish on 26 June. Wesley Mission Queensland says rising costs, increasing compliance requirements and changes across the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) sector have made the program unsustainable.
Loss of a Pathway
For some families, the closure feels like the loss of a pathway they had spent years searching for.
Among those affected is a teenage boy who joined ORCA after leaving school. He lives with autism and a rare chromosomal condition that affects his communication, learning and overall health. His family said the program was helping him build a future around his strong interest in information technology while providing the support he needs to navigate the workplace.
Another participant, a young woman, attended ORCA while completing her schooling. She lives with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that can affect learning and development. Her family said the program had helped her become more independent and confident, including learning practical skills such as using public transport on her own.
Families who spoke publicly following the announcement described feeling shocked and concerned about what comes next.
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Built Because Families Could Not Find Enough Support
The ORCA Project was established after parents and disability advocates identified a gap between school and employment for young people with disability.
Rather than focusing solely on classroom learning, the program combined training with real workplace experience. Participants worked alongside employers, developed practical job skills and explored career options in supported environments.
What began as a small initiative grew steadily over the years. ORCA built partnerships with businesses, community organisations and employers across South East Queensland, creating opportunities for young people who might otherwise struggle to gain workplace experience.
More than 90 participants took part in the program during 2025, completing more than 300 work placements.
Why Wesley Mission Queensland Says ORCA Can No Longer Continue
Wesley Mission Queensland described the closure as a difficult decision.
The organisation said disability providers are facing increasing pressure from rising operating costs, compliance obligations and changes to funding arrangements. It also revealed attempts were made to transfer the program to another provider, but those efforts were unsuccessful.
Participants have since been offered assistance to identify alternative programs and training opportunities.
The closure comes as the NDIS undergoes significant reform, with governments seeking to slow the growth of the scheme’s spending. While some families fear these changes are reducing available support options, the National Disability Insurance Agency says it funds participants rather than providers directly and has reported growth in employment-related supports.
Supporters of ORCA argue its value extended beyond job preparation.
Former participants have gone on to secure employment in industries including technology, retail and community services. Wesley Mission Queensland has previously promoted the program as a way of helping people with disability build independence while connecting employers with capable workers.
For families now searching for alternatives, the challenge is not simply finding another service. It is finding one that offers the same combination of workplace experience, individual support and long-term preparation for employment.
Most coffee drinkers are loyal to their local café, but The Coffee Club is hoping its new Coffee Guarantee might convince a few people to try something different. To celebrate the launch, customers can claim a free coffee by bringing in a takeaway cup from another café.
The week-long promotion (15 to 21 June) is available at participating outlets across Australia and forms part of the company’s push to showcase its specialty coffee offering. The Coffee Guarantee promises to remake any coffee free of charge if it isn’t prepared exactly as ordered.
In Chermside, The Coffee Club is at Westfield Chermside. You can view other locations here.
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Breaking one of coffee’s biggest unwritten rules
Most coffee drinkers don’t shop around. Once they find a place they like, they tend to stick with it. Whether it’s the café near work, the local drive-through, or the spot they’ve visited for years, loyalty runs deep when it comes to a morning coffee order.
That makes The Coffee Club’s latest campaign a tempting proposition for even the most loyal coffee drinkers. Rather than relying on discounts, loyalty cards or app-based rewards, the company is inviting people to step outside their usual routine and try its coffee for themselves.
It’s a bold move, but one backed by a growing confidence in the product behind the counter.
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Why The Coffee Club believes customers will come back
The Coffee Club’s Coffee Guarantee promises to remake a coffee free of charge if it isn’t prepared exactly as ordered. Whether it’s almond milk instead of full cream, extra hot, no sugar or a flavoured syrup, the company says customers should receive the drink they asked for.
Nikki Price, General Manager of Marketing and Product at The Coffee Club, said the guarantee reflects the company’s focus on customer satisfaction and consistency. The confidence isn’t coming from the guarantee alone.
In recent years, The Coffee Club has invested heavily in its coffee program, including training more than 1,200 baristas across Australia and introducing its specialty-grade coffee blend, Three Stories, which is roasted in Melbourne.
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The company has also received recognition in major coffee competitions, including awards at the Golden Bean Awards and the title of Best Overall Chain/Large Franchise at the Golden Bean World Series.
For a brand that has spent decades serving Australians, the campaign signals a growing focus on specialty coffee and quality.
The free coffee promotion runs from 15 to 21 June at participating The Coffee Club stores across Australia. To claim the offer, customers simply need to bring in a takeaway coffee cup from another café.
Whether you’re fiercely loyal to your regular coffee spot or simply curious to see what all the fuss is about, this might be one of the easiest free coffees you’ll find this year.
And if nothing else, it’s a good excuse to shake up the morning routine.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
