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A Fierce Battle for the Podium

Did anyone expect a podium finish against the powerhouse nations? Canada claimed the gold and England took the silver, leaving a desperate scrap for the final spot.

The Australian squad delivered a composed 235.650 total to narrowly edge out host nation Scotland. Jesse Moore, Benjamin Foster, Tru Hagens, Ritam Malik, and Hardy officially ended a medal drought stretching back to the 2010 Games.

Shock in the Arena

The competition ground to a horrifying halt on the high bar. English gymnast Gabriel Langton suffered a severe head and neck fall. Medical staff rushed to the floor. Silence fell over the stadium. With just one apparatus remaining and pressure mounting, the Australians desperately needed a distraction from the confronting scene. A quick card game provided the perfect mental escape.

Brotherhood and Bronze

When the action finally resumed, the pommel horse awaited. Malik, Moore, and Hagens executed their routines flawlessly under immense stress. The athletes credit their success to a deep, lifelong bond. Hagens mentioned the athletes grew up together and functioned as one big group of friends, making the shared accomplishment the ultimate reward for the squad.

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Looking Toward Individual Glory

Attention now turns to the looming individual finals starting on Sunday. Hardy proved his raw power by qualifying third on the vault, while also booking spots for his rings and floor routines. His teammates similarly dominated across multiple disciplines. Moore and Malik secured crucial berths in the all-around competition, with the tournament officially concluding by Tuesday night.

Published Date 25-July-2026

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Alice Williams scored twice in the opening quarter against Italy, while goalkeeper Gabi Palm made nine saves. Gabi also stopped Italy’s final attempt at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

The victory on 22 July 2026 sent Australia into the semi-finals and kept its title hopes alive.

Clayfield hosts Australia’s Olympic silver medallists

The squad that trained at St Rita’s included several members of Australia’s Paris 2024 silver-medal team. Abby Andrews, Charlize Andrews, Gabi and Alice were part of the side that reached the Olympic final against Spain.

Australia finished with its best Olympic women’s water polo result since winning gold at Sydney 2000.

The current Stingers squad also includes Tenealle Fasala, who has represented Australia at World Championships, World Cup events and international series.

All five players have links to Griffith University Queensland Thunder, one of the strongest women’s teams in the Australian Water Polo League.

Brisbane players bring local experience to the national side

The five Thunder-linked Stingers come from different parts of Brisbane.

Abby was born in South Brisbane and has listed Indooroopilly as her hometown. She entered the World Cup campaign after helping Greek club Olympiacos win the Champions League and earning the competition’s most valuable player award.

Alice was born in Auchenflower. She played for Spanish club Sant Andreu and reached the Champions League Final Four before returning to the national team. She also led the women’s scoring at the Paris Olympics with 21 goals.

Gabi was born in South Brisbane and has been a key goalkeeper for Queensland Thunder and Australia. Charlize was born in Herston and made her Olympic debut in Paris. Tenealle is from Oxley and brings years of senior international experience.

St Rita’s camp brings the squad back together

The Clayfield camp gave coach Bec Rippon time with a squad carrying experience from several playing systems. Some players had competed in Greece, Spain and Italy. Others returned from the United States and Australian domestic competitions.

Captain Bronte Halligan said the group’s bond came from a shared love of the sport. The players also supported each other’s club success, even after competing against one another overseas.

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St Rita’s College provided the Stingers with a base in Brisbane before a major international water polo event. The team trained and prepared for a closely contested match that kept Australia in the title race.

Published 23-July-2026

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The Queensland Police Service crime map data, shown for 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2026, lists theft, drug offences and unlawful entry among prominent reported offence types in Clayfield.

The local figures come as Crime Stoppers Queensland warns people not to fall for “money traps”, where organised crime groups use fake jobs, social media messages and promises of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds.

Theft and unlawful entry among reported offences

The offence-type chart shows Other Theft, excluding unlawful entry, as the largest category recorded in Clayfield.

Other prominent categories included drug offences, unlawful entry, other property damage, traffic-related offences, assault, fraud and unlawful use of motor vehicle.

The figures suggest property-related offences are among the local safety issues for households, drivers and businesses.

More offences recorded later in the day

The crime map data shows the highest number of offences happened between 2pm and 10pm, with 231 offences recorded during that period.

The next highest period was 10pm to 6am, with 206 offences.

The month-by-month chart showed offences rose and fell across the year, with the highest point around November, when the count reached just over 70 offences. The day-of-week chart showed higher bars on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

General safety steps include locking cars, closing garage doors, removing valuables from vehicles and checking doors and windows.

Crime Stoppers warns of fake job offers

Crime Stoppers Queensland is also warning Queenslanders to learn the warning signs of money laundering recruitment as part of the national Money Trap campaign.

The campaign was launched in Brisbane on 23 July 2026, with a community activation in King George Square.

Crime Stoppers Queensland said organised crime networks can use fake job offers, social media messages and offers of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said the campaign was about helping people spot the warning signs early.

“Organised crime is increasingly using sophisticated tactics to lure ordinary people into what appear to be legitimate opportunities,” Mr Hansen said.

“Whether it’s a message on social media, an online job advertisement or someone asking to use your bank account, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.”

International students and temporary visa holders may be targeted

The Money Trap campaign has a special focus on protecting international students and temporary visa holders from exploitation, but Crime Stoppers Queensland said anyone could be approached.

Warning signs include unsolicited job offers promising easy money, requests to receive or transfer money through a personal bank account, pressure to act quickly, and being told to keep financial arrangements secret.

Mr Hansen said talking about the warning signs and reporting suspicious behaviour could help protect communities.

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Anyone with information about suspicious criminal activity can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

For urgent incidents, call Triple Zero (000). For non-urgent police matters, contact Policelink on 131 444.

Published 23-July-2026

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A Childhood Dream Realised Under the Canvas

How does a teenager watching a performance on a screen end up headlining that exact show years later? For Mitch Wynter, it started at fifteen during his ballet training in Brisbane. Captivated by the mysterious energy of the Trickster character, he quietly set a goal that seemed almost impossible at the time. 

A decade of relentless global touring followed, honing his craft on stages across the world. Now, the local artist steps into that very same role right in front of his family, friends, and early mentors. Coming back to Queensland isn’t just another tour stop for him; it represents a complete full-circle moment where his journey first took root.

A Massive Production Arrives in the Suburbs

Constructing a mini-city inside a local neighbourhood requires an extraordinary logistical effort. It takes a full week to raise the fifty-six-foot-tall grand structure, transforming a four-acre plot of land into a sprawling entertainment complex capable of hosting 2,500 guests at once. 

More than 120 touring crew members travel with the operation to keep everything running smoothly. The traveling site even operates its own internal kitchen, serving hundreds of daily meals alongside dedicated medical specialists who keep the performers in peak physical shape.

Behind the Scenes of a Global Phenomenon

More than ten million spectators across twenty-three countries have witnessed this production since its initial debut in Canada. To accommodate strong local demand, organisers officially added extra weeks to the Brisbane run. The show now spans from 1 August through to 4 October, giving residents plenty of time to catch the action. Attendees can select standard seating or opt for upgraded ticket tiers that feature access to a private lounge, food service, and official merchandise.

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Artistry, Live Music, and Intricate Costumes

High-energy soundscapes drive the physical intensity on stage. Rather than relying on pre-recorded tracks, eight live musicians and singers power every performance by blending 1970s funk with traditional Indian rhythms and sweeping orchestral arrangements. Visual details carry equal weight. The wardrobe department manages over 1,200 individual pieces crafted in North America, including 160 custom hats. Look closely at the performers’ gear—one military-style outfit alone features 400 metallic flaps individually attached to mimic authentic battle armour.

Published Date 22-July-2026

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Elke C. secured her place in the national squad after representing Queensland at the championships, one of Australia’s premier junior hockey tournaments and a key stepping stone for emerging players aiming for future national honours.

The 2026 Hockey Australia Under-18 Championships were held at Darwin’s MWT Hockey Centre from 3 to 11 July, bringing together the country’s top young players. The annual tournament serves as a major talent identification event for Hockey Australia’s high-performance pathway.

Queensland’s teams were selected earlier this year following the state championships, with athletes competing for both team success and the opportunity to impress national selectors.

Selection in the Australian Under-18 squad places Elke among Australia’s most promising emerging hockey players. The program helps develop athletes capable of progressing to the Under-21 national team and, ultimately, the Hockeyroos.

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For St Rita’s College, the achievement continues the school’s proud sporting tradition while giving the Clayfield community another talented young athlete to follow as her representative career continues.

Published 22-July-2026

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AFL

Toyota AFL Premiership

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Optus Stadium, Perth • Whadjuk) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 19

• West Coast Eagles 69   |   Brisbane Lions 93

QAFL – TPIL Lawyers

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 15

• Aspley QAFL Seniors 82   |   Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Seniors 110

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 15

• Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 36   |   Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 124

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Jack Esplen Oval / Jack Esplen Oval 1) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Women – Round 15

• Morningside QAFLW Seniors 24   |   Aspley QAFLW Seniors 35

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Women – Round 15

• Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 46   |   University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 21

FQPL

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Briggs Road Sporting Complex (Ipswich FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 19

• Ipswich FC 3   |   North Star 2

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Albert Bishop Park (Virginia United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 14

• Virginia United 1   |   Mitchelton FC 4

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 14

• Moreton City Excelsior 0   |   Grange Thistle 1

NPL

Sat, July 18, 2026 (AIS Arena (Rochedale Rovers FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 19

• Rochedale Rovers 2   |   Brisbane City 3

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 19

• Moreton City Excelsior 2   |   Peninsula Power 2

Sun, July 19, 2026 (Goodwin Park (Olympic FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 19

• Olympic FC 3   |   Brisbane Roar B 1

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 23

• Lions FC 1   |   Brisbane City 0

QRL

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Venue: Premiers’ Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 18

• Norths Devils 20   |   Northern Pride 14

Sat, July 18, 2026 (Premiers’ Park, Brisbane) – QRL – BMD Premiership – Women – Round 7

• Norths Devils 28   |   Northern Pride 18

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The experience, based on the globally successful animated series Bluey, will continue operating at Northshore Hamilton until 3 February 2028, extending what has become one of Brisbane’s biggest family tourism attractions.

Since opening in November 2024, Bluey’s World has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors. According to figures released by the operators, the attraction has generated more than 501,000 direct visitor nights and contributed an estimated $156.9 million in direct and incremental expenditure across Queensland.

The extension further strengthens Brisbane’s connection to the internationally recognised children’s series, which is created and produced in Queensland.

Bringing Bluey’s World to Life

Bluey’s World offers visitors a guided, walk-through experience inspired by the hit television series. Families move through life-sized recreations of familiar locations from the show while taking part in interactive games, activities and storytelling designed to encourage imaginative play.

The attraction has been developed by BBC Studios and HVK Productions, with support from the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency.

Tourism Boost Continues

BBC Studios ANZ Director of Brands & Licensing Sharon Wilson said the extension would allow even more families to experience the attraction in the city where Bluey’s story began.

She said Bluey continued to resonate with families worldwide and that Bluey’s World captured the spirit of the series by creating opportunities for visitors to make lasting memories together.

Producer Andrew Kay said the attraction had already delivered significant benefits for Queensland’s visitor economy.

“In addition to welcoming over half a million visitors, Bluey’s World has generated more than 501,107 direct visitor nights and contributed $156.9 million in total direct and incremental expenditure across the state.”

The economic figures are based on IER Research covering the period from 7 November 2024 to 17 March 2026.

Brisbane’s Global Drawcard

Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said Bluey’s World demonstrated how Queensland stories could become internationally recognised visitor experiences.

He said the extension would encourage more families from interstate and overseas to visit Queensland while supporting the state’s long-term tourism strategy by giving travellers another reason to spend time in Brisbane and explore the wider state.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the attraction had become one of the city’s major tourism drawcards.

He said visitors were travelling from around Australia and the world not only to experience Bluey’s World but also to see the city that inspired the much-loved television series.

Planning a Visit

Bluey’s World is located at 281 Macarthur Drive, Northshore Hamilton.

Tickets start from $44.90 plus booking fees, with bookings now available through to 3 February 2028.

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About Bluey

Created and produced in Brisbane by Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and BBC Studios, Bluey follows the adventures of Blue Heeler puppy Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. The award-winning series has become one of Australia’s most successful entertainment exports and is watched by families in more than 140 countries.

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The 133-bed development marks a milestone more than five years after plans for the project were first proposed. Once complete, it will add 133 aged care beds and become the fifth co-located project delivered by Opal HealthCare and Aveo.

Expected to open in mid to late 2028, the new care community will be built by Paynters. According to Opal HealthCare, residents of The Clayfield retirement village were recently updated on the project, with regular construction progress updates planned throughout the build.

Meeting demand for aged care

The announcement comes as demand for residential aged care continues to exceed supply across Australia.

Opal HealthCare, Australia’s largest residential aged care operator, currently operates 146 care communities nationwide and continues to expand its network through new developments. Alongside its partnership with Aveo, the company has also developed co-located aged care homes with retirement living providers Keyton and Levande.

Private operators continue to account for many new aged care developments across Australia. While private providers operate around 38 per cent of Australia’s aged care homes, compared with approximately 59 per cent run by not-for-profit organisations, they remain among the operators adding new residential aged care capacity.

Queensland also projects that Brisbane’s population aged over 65 will almost double over the next two decades.

Fifth project with Aveo

Clayfield Terrace Care Community will be the fifth co-located project delivered by Opal HealthCare and Aveo.

The project has also been welcomed by Opal HealthCare executives. In a recent LinkedIn post, Chief Improvement Officer Ben Lancken said it was “great to see construction commencing on our new Clayfield Terrace Care Community in partnership with Aveo” and congratulated everyone involved in bringing the project to life.

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The new care community will be located within Aveo’s The Clayfield retirement village, providing a co-located residential aged care service as part of the broader retirement living community.

If construction proceeds as scheduled, Clayfield Terrace Care Community is expected to welcome its first residents in mid to late 2028.

Updated 1-July-2026

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Yet there is far more to the building than many people realise. Over the decades, it has survived major floods, welcomed generations of Brisbane families and become the setting for stories that continue to capture local interest. Even the name “Breakfast Creek” has an unusual origin dating back to one of the earliest European expeditions into the Moreton Bay area.

Here are five fascinating facts that show why the Breakfast Creek Hotel is much more than a popular place to eat.

The Hotel Was Built by Brisbane’s Mayor, but He Never Saw Its Full Legacy

The Breakfast Creek Hotel was built in 1889 during a period of rapid growth across Brisbane. The man behind the project was William McNaughton Galloway, a successful businessman who also served as Brisbane’s Mayor in the same year.

Galloway invested in a large two-storeyed brick hotel designed by architects George Simkin and John Ibler. Wide verandas, decorative iron lacework and spacious public rooms gave the building a distinctive appearance that still attracts visitors today.

Only a few years after the hotel was completed, tragedy struck. In 1895, Galloway fell from a second-floor window at the hotel and later died from his injuries. A later inquiry examined the circumstances surrounding the incident and heard that he had been intoxicated before the fall.

His death soon became part of local folklore. The hotel’s official history notes that staff and visitors have shared ghost stories linked to Galloway over many years. Whether people believe those stories or simply enjoy the history behind them, they remain one of the hotel’s best-known legends.

The Great Flood of 1893 Turned the Hotel Into a Refuge

Today, most visitors know the Breakfast Creek Hotel as a place to meet friends or enjoy a meal. During Brisbane’s Great Flood of 1893, however, it served a much different purpose.

The disaster remains one of the most significant floods in the city’s history. Heavy rain caused the Brisbane River and nearby waterways to rise rapidly, leaving many surrounding areas underwater.

Historical records show that the hotel’s upper floors became a refuge for people escaping the floodwaters while the lower levels were affected by rising water. The building’s sturdy construction helped it survive an event that caused widespread destruction across Brisbane.

More than a century later, history repeated itself when floodwaters again reached the hotel during the 2022 Brisbane floods. Although the city has changed dramatically since the nineteenth century, the Breakfast Creek Hotel continues to stand as one of the few buildings that has witnessed both disasters.

The Hotel Helped Shape Brisbane’s Pub Dining Culture

The Breakfast Creek Hotel is famous for its steaks, but its influence reaches beyond the menu.

Over the years, the hotel introduced several ideas that became well known across Brisbane’s hospitality industry. One of its most popular traditions allowed diners to choose their own steak from a refrigerated display before it was cooked over an outdoor grill. This remains one of the hotel’s signature attractions today.

The venue also became known for its beer garden dining at a time when outdoor meals were still uncommon in Brisbane. It later introduced one of the city’s early drive-through bottle shops, offering customers a level of convenience that was unusual for the period.

While these ideas may seem ordinary today, they helped shape the way many Brisbane pubs developed during the twentieth century.

For Decades, It Was One of Brisbane’s Favourite Meeting Places

The Breakfast Creek Hotel has long attracted a wide range of visitors.

Its location near the Brisbane River and the city’s wharves made it a popular destination for waterside workers, local businesses and residents from nearby suburbs, including Clayfield, Albion, Hamilton and Newstead.

Queensland’s heritage records also recognise the hotel’s long association with working-class communities, waterside workers, members of the Australian Labor Party and other local organisations that regularly gathered there throughout much of the twentieth century. Alongside these groups, countless families, sporting clubs and community organisations have also made the hotel part of their own traditions.

This long history of bringing people together has helped make the Breakfast Creek Hotel more than a heritage building. For many Brisbane families, it has become a place linked to celebrations, reunions and memorable meals across several generations.

The Famous Name Began With a Simple Breakfast Beside the Creek

The story behind the hotel’s name goes back much further than the building itself.

In 1824, explorer John Oxley travelled through the Moreton Bay area while searching for a suitable location for a new settlement. During the expedition, his party stopped beside a small creek to eat breakfast.

According to the Queensland Places historical records, the waterway became known as Breakfast Creek after that meal. The same records also note that the expedition later had an encounter with local Aboriginal people near the site. Over time, the name was adopted for the creek, the surrounding district and eventually the hotel built there more than 60 years later.

More than two centuries after Oxley’s journey, Breakfast Creek remains one of Brisbane’s most recognisable place names, linking the city’s earliest colonial history with one of its best-known heritage hotels.

More Than 135 Years of Brisbane History Under One Roof

The Breakfast Creek Hotel has survived changing ownership, devastating floods and Brisbane’s remarkable growth from a colonial settlement into a modern capital city. While many historic hotels have disappeared or undergone major alterations, this landmark has retained much of the character that first made it famous.

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Its Victorian architecture continues to attract visitors, but it is the stories connected to the building that leave the strongest impression. Across Brisbane’s northside, including Clayfield, it remains a familiar landmark that connects today’s community with Brisbane’s past. More than a century after it was built, the hotel continues to earn its place as one of Queensland’s most enduring local icons.

Published 26-June-2026

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Known as Dunaverty, the heritage-listed residence on the corner of Birkbeck and Hudson roads is notable not only for its ornate appearance but also for the personal touches left behind by its original owner, builder and real estate entrepreneur Archibald McNish Fraser.

Constructed in 1887, the timber cottage remains an important reminder of a period when Brisbane was expanding rapidly and ambitious newcomers were helping shape the city’s future.

The vision of a Scottish newcomer

Fraser arrived in Brisbane from Argyllshire, Scotland, in 1880 after completing his apprenticeship as a builder. Although he arrived with limited financial resources, he quickly established himself as a contractor working in Brisbane and Cleveland.

His career soon expanded beyond construction. By the mid-1880s, Fraser had moved into real estate, purchasing the Albion site from his father-in-law, John Barclay, in 1885. Two years later, he launched the Onward Real Property Mart, the same year Dunaverty was completed.

Fraser’s business success attracted attention. The Aldine History of Queensland later recognised him among a generation of young businessmen who had prospered in Brisbane, while newspaper reports of the era described his company as one of the city’s leading real estate enterprises.

Heritage records suggest Dunaverty may have served as a showcase for Fraser’s growing business interests as well as a family home.

A house filled with personal details

While Dunaverty’s verandahs, decorative timberwork and corrugated iron roof make it visually striking, some of its most fascinating features are found in the details. Fraser incorporated references to his Scottish heritage throughout the property. Thistle motifs, associated with Scotland, appear in decorative ironwork, timber features, ceiling roses and fanlights.

The home also contains a more personal connection to the Fraser family. Fanlights above the front doors feature the names and nicknames of Fraser’s wife, Jemima, and three of their children: Nellie, Charlie, Mima and Katie.

These design elements help distinguish Dunaverty from many other nineteenth-century homes and offer a rare insight into the people who first lived there.

Featured on the Albion Heritage Trail

Today, Dunaverty is one of the sites included on Brisbane City’s Albion Heritage Trail, which highlights places connected to the suburb’s history. The house occupies a prominent corner position and stands out among neighbouring cottages because of its decorative features and architectural character. Heritage documentation describes it as making a picturesque contribution to the streetscape.

For residents interested in local history, Dunaverty provides a tangible connection to Albion’s development during Brisbane’s late nineteenth-century growth.

More than 130 years of history

The Fraser family did not remain at Dunaverty for long. During the economic depression of the early 1890s, they relocated to West End, where Fraser had property interests. Although the family retained ownership until 1912, the house was occupied by a succession of tenants for much of that time.

That year, the property was purchased by William McGregor and renamed Carvarmore. Over subsequent decades it changed owners several times and underwent a number of modifications, including additions to the rear of the house.

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Despite these changes, much of the original residence remains intact. Heritage records note that some original cedar joinery and ironmongery were stolen while the house sat vacant in 1998, but many of its defining features have survived.

Today, Dunaverty continues to reflect both the aspirations of its builder and an important chapter in Albion’s history. More than a century after its construction, the house remains a visible reminder of the people and enterprises that helped shape Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

Published 25-June-2026

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