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Yeronga State High School Becomes One of Australia’s First to Offer Hot Vending Machines at Tuckshop

Yeronga State High School has installed hot food vending machines at its tuckshop, making it only the second school in Australia to offer the technology to give students access to fresh, hot meals without the wait.

The machines operate alongside the school’s existing tuckshop service, helping ease congestion during busy lunch breaks. Students can now pick up a hot meal quickly and spend more of their break time doing exactly that, rather than standing in queues. The initiative reflects a broader push at Yeronga SHS to pair quality food with practical, forward-thinking solutions for a school community of around 950 students located just five kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

Photo Credit: Facebook/Yeronga State High School

A Tuckshop That Already Goes Above and Beyond

The vending machines build on what is already a well-regarded tuckshop operation at Yeronga SHS. The school’s tuckshop team prepares fresh lunches daily and has earned a reputation among students and families for personalised, friendly service, with staff who know students by name. Orders for hot food are placed in advance through the Qkr! app by 8:30am each school day, a system the school introduced to reduce food waste and streamline service. The new vending machines add a complementary option for students who may not have ordered ahead or who simply want a fast, convenient alternative during the school day.

The tuckshop also moved to online ordering for hot food to cut down on waste, a decision that reflects the same practical, sustainability-minded thinking that sits behind the vending machine rollout.

Innovative Technology in a Diverse School Community

Yeronga State High School opened in January 1960 and has grown into one of Brisbane’s most culturally diverse secondary schools, with students from a wide range of backgrounds. The school offers specialist academies in STEM, the arts, athletics and Spanish, alongside strong academic and vocational pathways. That culture of innovation extends to how the school supports students day to day, and the hot food vending machines sit squarely within that ethos.

Hot food vending machines remain rare in Australian schools. While cold snack and drink machines have become increasingly common on school campuses over the past decade, technology capable of dispensing genuinely fresh, hot meals is a different proposition entirely. The distinction matters for parents and students alike, particularly at a school where lunchtime nutrition supports a full afternoon of learning.

What It Means for Students and Families

For the Yeronga and Annerley community, the new machines offer a practical benefit on busy school mornings when packing lunch or placing an app order before 8:30am does not always happen. Students can access a hot, freshly prepared meal directly from the machine, quickly and independently, and still have time to enjoy the rest of their break.

Families wanting to learn more about the tuckshop, including the Qkr! app ordering system and the full menu, can visit the Yeronga SHS tuckshop page at yerongashs.eq.edu.au or contact the tuckshop convenor on (07) 3249 1416.

Published 23-February-2026.

Recall Alert: Milo Snack Bars Stocked at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI Amid Contamination Warning

A popular school lunchbox staple has been pulled from shelves across Coles, Woolworths and ALDI, after pieces of black rubber were discovered in some Milo snack bars, prompting a nationwide recall and health warning for consumers.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the recall notice for selected batches of Nestlé’s Milo Dipped Snack Bars and Milo Original Snack Bars, citing the presence of foreign matter that may pose a risk of illness or injury if consumed.

The affected products were sold at major retailers including ALDI, Coles, Woolworths and independent stores such as IGA across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, as well as through online outlets.

Authorities warned consumers not to eat the products and advised returning them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“Food products containing black rubber may cause illness or injury if consumed,” FSANZ said in its notice, urging anyone concerned about their health after eating the bars to seek medical advice.

Manufacturing fault behind contamination

Nestlé Australia said the issue was linked to an equipment failure at a contract manufacturing facility, which caused small pieces of black rubber to become dislodged during production.

The company has not reported any confirmed injuries linked to the contamination but said the recall was issued as a precautionary measure to protect consumer safety.

Food recalls are typically initiated when foreign materials — including plastic, rubber or metal fragments — are detected in food products, as they can present choking hazards or cause internal injury.

Products affected

The recall applies to the following items with best-before dates of end August 2026:

MILO Dipped Snack Bars — 270g, 960g and 160g boxes (batches 5316TD15, 5317TD15, 5318TD15, 5321TD15, 5322TD15)
MILO Snack Bars Original — 210g box (batches 5323TD15, 5324TD15)

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to check packaging for the specified batch numbers.

*Photo Credit: Food Standards Australia*

Consumer advice

Authorities say customers should avoid consuming the recalled snack bars and return them to retailers for a refund. Anyone experiencing symptoms or concerned about potential exposure should consult a health professional.

Further information is available through Nestlé Australia’s customer service lines or the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand food recall website.

The recall highlights ongoing food safety monitoring processes designed to identify and remove potentially hazardous products from the market.

Published 20-Feb-2026

Annerley College Captains Announced For 2026 At Our Lady’s College

Two students at Our Lady’s College in Annerley have been appointed as College Captains for 2026, joining a broader cohort of student leaders named across Brisbane Catholic Education schools.

Annerley Representation At Our Lady’s College

At Our Lady’s College, Annerley, Isabella and Melesisi have been named as College Captains for 2026.

Our Lady’s College is a girls’ secondary school catering for students in Years 7 to 12. The college operates under the motto Ad Altiora, meaning “Ever Higher”, which reflects its stated commitment to encouraging students to pursue their potential.

The college outlines a contemporary, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning. Its framework includes the development of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity, alongside spirituality, self-awareness and wellbeing.

2026 Leadership Appointments Across BCE

Brisbane Catholic Education confirmed its 2026 College Captain appointments on 11 February 2026, naming 86 captains across its 146 schools in South East Queensland. The announcement coincides with the start of the 2026 school year.

The captains represent secondary colleges and Prep to Year 12 schools within the network. The leadership roles involve guiding peers, mentoring younger students and supporting the values associated with Catholic education within each school community.

Annerley College Captains — *Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education*

Role Of College Captains In 2026

Across Brisbane Catholic Education schools, College Captains take on representative responsibilities within their campuses. These can include acting as student voices, fostering connections within the school community and modelling service-based leadership.

At the Annerley campus, the appointments position Isabella and Melesisi as the senior student representatives for the 2026 school year.

As the academic year progresses, the Annerley College Captains will carry out their leadership duties within the school’s established student leadership structure.

Published 19-Feb-2026

Flood Zones and the Brisbane Boom: Why Yeronga Buyers Are Hesitant — and Still Buying

In Yeronga, not all homes are being swept up equally in Brisbane’s red‑hot property boom. While the city’s overall market continues to surge, houses in flood zones are taking longer to sell, and some are fetching lower prices than similar homes outside risk zones.

Read: ‘People thought we were crazy’: Why new home buyers are gambling on flood zones

Even as three‑bedroom Yeronga homes have seen median growth, demand for certain property types appears softer, with potential buyers navigating the trade‑off between desirable riverside living and the very real risk of flooding.

A real estate agent working in Yeronga says flood risk often comes up early in conversations with buyers. Properties closer to the Brisbane River, particularly those identified as flood‑prone, tend to attract fewer interested parties and can remain on the market longer than homes in less exposed parts of the suburb.

Yeronga’s Flood Footprint

Yeronga’s location along the Brisbane River has long been both a selling point and a potential concern. Significant flooding events, including major inundations in 2011 and again in 2022, affected parts of the suburb, and lower‑lying streets near the river remain at higher risk. During the 2022 floods, rising waters forced evacuations at a retirement living facility in the area.

Buyers looking at Yeronga properties are increasingly advised to check Brisbane’s Flood Awareness Maps or generate a detailed FloodWise Property Report to understand a property’s flood exposure. These tools show where flooding has occurred historically and model future risk, helping buyers make informed decisions about homes that might be affected by riverine or overland flooding.

Median House Prices and Market Numbers

Recent property market data for Yeronga paints a nuanced picture. According to realestate.com.au, the median house price for a three‑bedroom home in Yeronga in the period from February 2025 to January 2026 was $1,377,500, with growth of 13.6 percent. Two‑bedroom houses had a median price of $1,140,000, down 17.1 percent over the same period, indicating weaker demand in smaller properties..

In the same period, there were 1,351 prospective buyers interested in properties in Yeronga, but only 74 houses were sold — illustrating a significant disparity between demand and homes available. This tight supply helps explain ongoing interest in the suburb despite flood risk concerns.

Even within areas considered prone to flooding, some larger homes near the river have sold for strong prices, sometimes above typical median values, indicating that factors such as location, lot size and proximity to amenities still strongly influence buyer behaviour.

Buyer Sentiment: Risk vs Reward

Industry professionals say that flood risk is part of most buyers’ research process. Prospective buyers frequently consult official flood maps and property reports before attending inspections, and agents ensure this information is available early to help buyers assess risk.

Some buyers are prepared to accept the flood risk in exchange for access to the suburb’s desirable features, such as proximity to Brisbane’s inner city, quality schools and established neighbourhood character. Others, particularly those sensitive to long‑term resale prospects or higher insurance costs, are more cautious, and the flood overlay can be a deciding factor against purchase.

Insurance costs for properties in designated high‑risk flood areas are often higher, particularly for homes near waterways, and buyers are encouraged to consider these costs as part of their overall budget. This reflects broader patterns across Brisbane, where flood risk and climate impacts increasingly intersect with property decisions.

Read: Rare Yeronga Riverfront Estate Has Been Listed After 25 Years

Conclusion

Yeronga’s housing market exemplifies the tension in Brisbane’s broader property boom. While median prices for some property types continue to rise, others lag or soften, particularly where flood risk is a factor.

Buyers and sellers in Yeronga must balance financial aspirations with practical risk assessments, weighing location, lifestyle and long‑term value against the unpredictability of nature. In this leafy riverside suburb, flood awareness has become an integral part of the property conversation.

Published 19-February-2026

Locals Called to Weigh In on Fairfield Road Roundabout Upgrade Plan

Locals living along one of Brisbane’s busiest southside corridors are being asked to have their say on the future of the Fairfield Road roundabout, as a community survey opens on its potential upgrade.

Read: Fairfield Road in Yeronga: A Snapshot of Devastation After 1973 Tornado

Cr Nicole Johnston has released a draft concept plan for discussion purposes, along with a list of pros and cons to help residents think through what a change would actually mean for their daily lives.

A Busy Road With a Known Safety Problem

Fairfield Road Roundabout — Photo credit: Google Street View

The roundabout sits on one of the southside’s major arterial roads. Fairfield Road carries around 26,000 vehicles a day, including trucks, and is formally designated under Brisbane’s road network as a principal cycling route despite having no dedicated bike lanes.

The crash data for the intersection makes for uncomfortable reading. Of roughly 2,700 intersections across Brisbane, the Fairfield Road and Venner Road roundabout ranks in the top 10 per cent for crash history. In fact, the nearby intersection of Fairfield Road and Hyde Road in Yeronga ranks even higher, in the top five per cent, and a cyclist has already lost their life there. Pedestrian and cyclist access at that location remains poor.

Further along, the intersection of Ipswich Road, Venner Road and Waterton Street in Annerley holds the grim distinction of being the highest ranked intersection in Tennyson Ward for crash history, sitting in the top one per cent across the whole of Brisbane.

What’s Being Proposed

The roundabout is already listed on Brisbane’s capital works program for a future conversion to traffic lights but it currently sits low on the priority list. The survey is part of an effort to push for outcomes that reflect local needs as part of future road network projects.

Converting the roundabout to a four way signalised intersection would almost certainly mean closing one of its current access points, with Park Road the most likely candidate. To offset that, a complementary idea has been floated: extending Hyde Road through the now vacant flood buy-back blocks to connect with Park Road in Yeronga, creating a new east-west link that could also help ease congestion on the congested Cardross Street rail bridge.

On the plus side, traffic signals would require all vehicles to stop, giving pedestrians and cyclists formal crossing signals and fairer access for all connecting streets. On the downside, vehicles would be required to stop even when there are no oncoming vehicles, trees would be lost, and the closure of Park Road access would directly affect some households.

The draft concept plan makes clear these are ideas on the table, not decisions already made.

Why Local Input Matters

Community feedback gathered through the survey is intended to inform future road, pedestrian and cycling projects in the area, not to trigger immediate works. The feedback will be used to push for outcomes that reflect local needs at future budget negotiations.

The Brisbane Southside BUG (Bicycle User Group) has also flagged the survey, noting the area sits on a busy arterial route with a well documented safety history, and encouraging anyone who cares about safer, better connected active transport on the southside to take a few minutes to respond.

Read: Grimes Family Legacy Lives on in Fairfield

Beyond the roundabout itself, the survey asks residents to rank their priorities for future transport investment in the area, including the Cardross Street rail bridge upgrade and improvements to the Ipswich Road and Venner Road intersection in Annerley.

The survey is open until 31 March 2026 and can be completed via Cr Johnston’s website.

Published 18-February-2026

No Inspections, No Worries: Crumbling Swansea Street Home Heads to Auction

Photo Credit: The Public Trustee of Queensland

A crumbling post-war house on Swansea Street that no one has been inside in some time — at least not safely — is set to go under the hammer this Friday, drawing interest from builders, renovators, and families hoping to plant roots in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after inner-south suburbs.

The three-bedroom home at 8 Swansea Street, Annerley, was built around 1946 and is being auctioned by the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) on Friday, 13 February at 12.30pm on site. The auction is unusual even by QPT standards: prospective buyers are barred from stepping inside, with the property’s condition deemed too hazardous for internal inspections. A disclosure document outlines a range of structural concerns that buyers are advised to investigate independently before signing any contract.

Despite that, the 405-square-metre block — zoned low-medium density residential, with a frontage of roughly 10.29 metres and a depth of around 40.25 metres — is attracting genuine buyer attention. In its current configuration the home includes a forward sunroom, three bedrooms, a combined meals and family area, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, toilet, and a single carport.

Photographs of the property reveal an exterior largely hidden behind overgrown vegetation. Strikingly, though, the backyard lawn is in pristine condition — an incongruous patch of green against the otherwise battered façade.

Principal auctioneer Paul Gaffney, who manages the listing for QPT, says that selling sight unseen is a measure of absolute last resort — but that it rarely deters serious buyers. He describes QPT’s buyer pool as genuinely diverse, ranging from tradies with utes full of tools to mum-and-dad renovators and families looking for a long-term home, with one thing in common: they are all after a property they can add significant value to.

Gaffney also points to the property’s location as a major drawcard. Swansea Street sits roughly a four-minute drive or 12-minute walk from Fairfield Station, offering regular train services directly into the Brisbane CBD, with plenty of local cafés, restaurants and businesses nearby along the Ipswich Road corridor.

There are no heritage overlays on the property, meaning buyers have flexibility in how they approach any future works or redevelopment. The suburb’s median house price currently sits at $1.3 million, based on 112 house sales over the past 12 months. Annual capital growth for houses in Annerley currently stands at around 5.6 per cent.

The source article cited five-year growth of 75.3 per cent, a figure consistent with broader Brisbane trends. Brisbane dwelling values have surged around 82.5 per cent over the past five years, according to CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless.

The Queensland Public Trustee administers more than 2,200 estates each year, selling properties as directed under a person’s will, on behalf of beneficiaries, or where someone has died intestate. Properties managed by QPT are sold as-is, with buyers taking on the property in whatever condition it is found.

For anyone keen to have a look before Friday’s auction, the exterior is viewable from the street. The auction contract and disclosure statement are available by submitting an enquiry through the QPT real estate website.

Published 10-February-2026

Princess Alexandra Hospital Police Beat Marks 20 Years Since Groundbreaking Launch

Metro South Health

Princess Alexandra Hospital is marking 20 years since the launch of its on-site police beat, a first-of-its-kind initiative that reshaped how police and hospitals work together in Queensland.

The PA Hospital Police Beat started as a trial in November 2005 to handle the steady flow of road trauma and assault cases coming through the emergency department. The idea was simple: having police permanently stationed at the hospital would speed up response times for patient needs, investigations, coronial matters and criminal cases.

Twenty years later, the model has proven successful enough that Logan Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital both established their own campus police beats in 2025.

How It Works

The team has grown from its initial trial size to six police officers plus an administration officer. This allows better coverage for calls within the hospital, particularly in the emergency department where occupational violence and aggressive patients can create unpredictable situations.

Acting Sergeant Simone Beckett, who has worked at the beat for five and a half years, says demand for police services at the hospital has steadily increased over the past 20 years. The focus remains on partnership and efficiency between two large government organisations with different priorities.

PA Hospital Police Beat — *Photo Credit: QPS*

The officers handle coronial and information requests, work with social workers and intensive care staff, and deal with mental health presentations involving police. They’ve also built strong relationships with Metro South Health’s legal team and the Information Access Unit to ensure evidence gets collected quickly for court proceedings.

Beyond immediate police work, the police beat runs education sessions for nursing and medical staff, participates in community activities on campus, and collaborates on research projects about acute injuries from e-transport devices.

Why It Matters

Having police permanently based at a major hospital addresses a practical problem. Emergency departments regularly see patients who are victims or perpetrators of crime, and investigations often need to happen quickly while evidence is still fresh and witnesses are available.

The model bridges the gap between healthcare and law enforcement, allowing faster responses without pulling police away from other duties across the city. Staff at PA Hospital’s emergency department have developed what Beckett describes as an exceptional working relationship with the police team given the dynamic environment they share.

What This Means For Annerley and Woolloongabba

Princess Alexandra Hospital sits on the border of Annerley and Woolloongabba, serving as the major trauma centre for Brisbane’s southside and beyond. The police beat contributes to safety both within the hospital and in the surrounding community.

The team’s work extends beyond just responding to incidents. By maintaining a visible presence and building relationships with hospital staff, they help prevent problems before they escalate and ensure victims of crime get appropriate support.

The 20-year milestone recognises several long-serving team members. Founding Sergeant Chris Hale dedicated 17 years to the PA Police Beat. Administration Officer Upali Vithana retired in January 2026 after serving all 20 years with the team. Acting Sergeant Simone Beckett is now the longest-serving current member.

The success of the model shows how collaboration between health services and police can improve both patient care and community safety when organisations work through their different priorities to focus on shared goals.

Published 5-February-2026.

Active School Travel Program Returns to Yeronga and Brisbane Schools

As students across Brisbane return to classrooms for the 2026 school year, Brisbane’s Active School Travel program is encouraging families to rethink the school run—swapping car trips for walking, cycling, and public transport.

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The initiative, which supports primary schools throughout the city including local institutions such as St Sebastian Primary School in Yeronga, aims to reduce traffic congestion around school gates while promoting healthier, more active lifestyles for young people.

Cr Nicole Johnston announced the program’s return for 2026, reminding motorists to slow down and watch for students making their way to school on foot, by bike, or scooter.

The Active School Travel program invites primary schools to participate in initiatives designed to make the journey to and from school safer and more active. Schools that join the programme work to build awareness about road safety, encourage physical activity among students, and ease the morning traffic chaos that many parents know all too well.

The program comes as Brisbane continues to roll out its broader Safer School Precincts initiative across the city. While the initial precincts focus on Kedron, Mansfield, Wynnum Manly, and Indooroopilly, the council has committed to improving road safety infrastructure, pedestrian connectivity, and opportunities for active travel near schools throughout Brisbane.

These improvements are designed to benefit everyone in the community, whether they walk, ride, catch public transport, or drive. The goal is straightforward: get students to school and home again more safely, with more transport choices and less time spent in traffic.

The Active School Travel initiative addresses safety concerns by building greater awareness about school road safety among students and families. The program encourages school students to be more active, building healthier habits while helping students develop road safety awareness.

As the new school year gets underway, council representatives are urging all road users to exercise extra caution in school zones. Increased foot and bicycle traffic means drivers need to be particularly vigilant, especially during the first weeks of term when routines are still being established.

Read: Plans Scrapped for Children’s Mental Health Clinic in Yeronga

Parents interested in learning more about active school travel options can contact their school directly or visit BCC’s website for resources and information about the program.

With Brisbane students heading back to school, the message from council is clear: slow down, look out for kids, and consider whether your family might join those choosing to walk, ride, or roll to school.

Published 4-February-2026

Gloriette Tower: New 25-Storey Development to Deliver 181 Apartments and Public Parkland in Yeerongpilly

The 25-storey Gloriette residential tower approved for Bedivere Street will deliver 181 apartments alongside more than 2,000 square metres of publicly accessible parkland in Yeerongpilly, adding housing within walking distance of the upgraded Cross River Rail station.

The Gloriette development sits within the broader Yeerongpilly Green precinct, which has already delivered the Woolworths-anchored riverside village and is preparing for the Queensland Tennis Centre expansion ahead of the 2032 Olympics. For Yeerongpilly residents, the approved tower represents both increased density and the addition of green space that anyone can use.

What This Means for the Neighbourhood

The development on the 4,323 square metre site at 30 Bedivere Street creates a reduced building footprint that allows for landscaped gardens surrounding the tower. Unlike typical high-density developments that maximize site coverage, this design dedicates nearly half the land to gardens that will remain open to the public despite being privately owned.

Gloriette — *Photo Credit: Brisbane PD Online (A006748034)*

Yeerongpilly’s transformation centers on its upgraded train station, which reopened in February 2025 after extensive Cross River Rail works. The station now features three platforms, improved accessibility, new ticket facilities, and public toilets. Platform 1 remains temporarily closed but will open later this year.

For residents in the area, the 181 new apartments add to housing supply within genuine walking distance of public transport. The Yeerongpilly station sits directly across from the Queensland Tennis Centre and provides access to the new Cross River Rail tunnels opening in 2026, dramatically reducing travel times to the CBD and inner suburbs.

Olympics Infrastructure Changing the Precinct

The Queensland Tennis Centre expansion will add 2.3 hectares to the existing facility, creating a new 3,000-seat roofed show court alongside the Pat Rafter Arena and 12 additional courts meeting International Tennis Federation standards. During the 2032 Olympics, the venue will host tennis matches before returning to its role hosting events like the Brisbane International.

This infrastructure investment changes what it means to live in Yeerongpilly. The suburb gains major sporting facilities, upgraded public transport, and new commercial amenities while maintaining its position as an inner-south residential area with river and golf course views.

The Yeerongpilly Green Riverside retail village already serves the community with Woolworths, Goodlife Health Clubs, medical services, and restaurants. That established amenity means new residents moving into the tower will have immediate access to daily needs without adding pressure on surrounding suburbs.

Housing Supply and Community Impact

Brisbane faces ongoing housing demand as the city grows by roughly 1,000 residents weekly. Developments near major transport infrastructure address this demand while reducing car dependency. Cross River Rail will enable turn-up-and-go service frequencies across Southeast Queensland, making transit-oriented living increasingly viable.

The two- and three-bedroom apartment configuration targets downsizers and families rather than just investors buying studios. Larger floor plans mean the development could free up existing houses for families needing more space, as households transition to apartment living without sacrificing room.

Views from the elevated position take in the Brisbane River, Indooroopilly Golf Course, and CBD skyline. These aspects attracted the developer to the site and will likely influence pricing when sales launch later this year.

Precinct Still Evolving

Yeerongpilly Green encompasses multiple development sites beyond this tower. Two additional parcels totaling over one hectare have been released to market for high-density residential and mixed-use projects, with proposal submissions closing in February 2026.

The precinct benefits from established infrastructure including connections for water, sewer, electricity, and telecommunications. More than $30 million in community infrastructure investment has delivered roads and parklands throughout the area.

For current Yeerongpilly residents, the next few years will bring continued construction activity as the precinct develops and Olympics preparation accelerates. The Queensland Tennis Centre upgrades, additional residential towers, and Cross River Rail completion will reshape the suburb significantly before 2032.

The publicly accessible parkland component of developments like Gloriette represents one approach to balancing density with green space. Whether this model becomes standard for the precinct or remains exceptional will emerge as additional sites receive approval and commence construction.

Published 30-January-2026.

Woolloongabba Budget Funding Includes Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion

Photo Credit: QLD Gov

A major hospital expansion is planned for Woolloongabba, with Princess Alexandra Hospital set to add a new acute services building and additional bed capacity under the 2025–26 Budget.

Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion

The 2025–26 Budget documents list a significant expansion for Princess Alexandra Hospital, located in Woolloongabba, as part of a broader hospital works program across Brisbane and the Redlands.

The expansion includes construction of a new acute services building above the existing emergency department, delivering 249 additional beds. The documents also state that more car parking spaces will be built to support patients, carers, visitors and staff.

Role Within A Wider Hospital Program

The Princess Alexandra Hospital project forms part of a wider package of hospital works listed in the same Budget documents.

Other projects include 112 new beds and a multi-storey car park at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, and at least 93 new beds at Prince Charles Hospital alongside a new emergency department, paediatrics and an operating theatre.

Additional works listed include refurbishment of the Psychiatric Emergency Centre at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to improve capacity and patient flow, along with $48.7 million for equipment replacement and works at its Sterile Supply Department. Queensland Children’s Hospital is listed for $10.7 million to update emergency and exit lighting in the hospital precinct.

Supporting Infrastructure And Access

While the Woolloongabba hospital expansion is the largest health project listed for the inner south, the Budget documents also reference transport and safety upgrades across Brisbane that may support access to major facilities.

These include a major upgrade to the Gympie Road and Beams Road intersection at Carseldine, described as carrying more than 80,000 vehicles a day, as well as $500,000 for expanded CCTV coverage across inner-city suburbs.

Looking Forward

The Budget documents outline funding allocations and project scopes for Princess Alexandra Hospital and other health facilities but do not provide detailed delivery schedules or construction staging.

Further information on planning and implementation is expected as the listed hospital projects move through subsequent development phases.

Published 20-Jan-2026